Last time. I get out of my Warframe. It's actually pretty comfortable. Weiss still hates me, and I still hate her a bit. My ship is currently being repaired. I'm sleeping in a ballroom. I start to wake up, but I feel like something is hugging me. Wait a minute, something is hugging me. I open my eyes a bit more and see Yang's sleeping face. Oh. Yang's snuggling with me. HOLY CRAP! I try to get out, but Yang's strength seems to rival Rhino's and Atlas's.
"Sighs, guess I'll just wait till she wakes up."
What I didn't know at the time is that Yang likes to sleep, and so it was like 20 minutes before she starts to wake up.
Yang yawns loudly and looks into my eyes lazily. "Morning Justice, sleep well?"
"Yeah. Do you mind?"
"Just a little longer." She yawns and then goes back to sleep.
"Aw, man! Gimme a break! Well, it's not all bad."
I drift back to sleep and breathing slowly and calmly. Ruby gets up from her sleeping mat or bag, I don't know. She stretches for a bit and turns to see Yang hugging me tightly like I was her favorite stuffed animal. Ruby gets a little upset as she sees this and gets even more aggravated when Yang's lips were getting very close to mine.
"Ahem!" She coughs with her hands on her hips.
Yang and I immediately wake up. Yang is still hugging me tightly.
"Hey Ruby." Yang says with a drowsy tone.
"Yang, come on, you can cuddle with Justice later." Ruby whined trying to hide her envy.
A big smirk appears on Yang's face. "Awwwwww. Is my baby sis getting jealous?" She teased hugging me even tighter.
"No I'm not jealous!" Her face turns red as the color of her Little Red Riding Hood… hood or cloak, I'm not even sure.
I laugh for a bit but then realized that I have to get ready for the initiation. "I really need to go. I have to get my gear and stuff."
"Alright, fine." Yang gets close to my ear and whispers. "Until next time."
"I hope I won't be on your team."
Unfortunately, fate likes to play around. Yang gets off of me and I head off. As I do that, I see an orange-haired girl being all hyper around this black-haired ponytail pink highlight dude. God have mercy on him. Moments later, I have my Warframe on and find out that my locker is close to Ruby's. We see the same hyperactive girl and seemingly overworked dude pass by.
"Wonder what those two were so worked up about."
"Oh who knows… So! You two seem awfully chipper this morning."
"Yep! No more awkward small talk or 'getting to know you' stuff. Today I get to let my sweetheart do the talking." She cradles her weapon like a baby.
"Same here. If something gets in my way, I'll let my babies handle the conversation." I cock my rifle to look cool. I think it worked.
"Well, remember you two, you're not the only ones going through initiation. If you want to grow up and learn new things, you're going to have to meet new people and learn to work together."
"Ugh, you sound like dad!" Ruby goans.
"And Lotus!" I moan as I put Gorgon on my back.
"Okay, first of all what does meeting people have to do with fighting? And secondly, I don't need people to help me grow up. I drink milk!"
"I agree with Ruby on the first two. I have been trained since birth, I'm ready to tackle anything!"
"But what about when we form teams?"
Ruby scratches the back of her head. "Uh, I don't know, I'll just be on your team or something…"
"I not used to working on teams. There were some occasions with some of my siblings."
"Maybe you should try being on someone else's team? Like, maybe with each other?"
"My dearest sister Yang, are you implying that you do not wish to be on the same team as me?"
"W-what? No! Of course I do, I just thought… I don't know, maybe it would help you break out of your shell!"
"Is that really the reason?" I ask with high doubt of Yang's answer.
"What the!? I don't need to break out of my shell that's, absolutely-" She got interrupted by Juane.
"Ridiculous!" He shouts as he walks past us holding something in his hand. "There's no way I put my gear in locker 636 yesterday. I would have remembered having to count that high! Ugh why does this have to happen today?"
He doesn't notice Weiss and some red-head chick standing next to each other.
"So, Pyrrha, have you given any thought to who's team you would like to be on? I'm sure everyone must be eager to unite with such a strong, well known individual, such as yourself."
'This I gotta hear.'
I peek behind a locker to spy on their conversation.
"Hmm… I'm not quite sure. I was planning on letting the chips fall where they may." Pyrrha seems pretty honorable when she said that.
"Well, I was thinking maybe we could be on a team together."
"Well that sounds grand!"
"Great!"
Weiss seems to be thinking to herself.
'You should've seen how she acted yesterday. I might as well introduce myself to this armored individual.'
I walk over to Pyrrha.
"Hello, Miss Pyrrha. I'm Justice Chief. I hope we could be friends."
"Likewise, Mr. Chief."
"Please, just call me Justice. So what was that well known stuff Weiss was talking about?" I ask leaning against one of the lockers with my arms crossed… like a cool dude.
Pyrrha looks a little bored when I asked her. "Oh, that, she means about how I'm like a celebrity and good athlete."
"Wow, my first celebrity friend on this planet."
She seems confused about my statement. "This planet?"
"You can see that I'm not from here. I'm a long way from home."
She smiles graciously in a polite manner that would soothe even the most savage mind. Why am I describing that like I got fat wads and was raised like a gentleman. "I hope you find your way back."
"I'm not in a hurry. See you at the initiations."
I walk off to Ruby and Yang. Jaune leans besides Weiss.
"You know what else is great? Me, Jaune Arc. Nice to meet you."
"You again?"
Pyrrha quickly steps in front of Weiss to get Jaune's attention. Bet you guys 10 dollars Jaune will just ignore her.
"Nice to meet you, Jaune."
Jaune just ignores her and shoos her away.
"Yeah, yeah." I'm just gonna count my money and put it in my bank account. "So, Weiss! Couldn't help but overhear your fondness over me the other day."
"Oh, you've got to be kidding me."
"Don't worry, no need to be embarrassed!"
She has a lot of needs to be embarrassed.
"So, been hearin' rumors about teams! I was thinking you and me would make a good one. What do you say?"
"Actually, I think the teams are comprised of four students each, so-"
"You don't say. Well, hotstuff, play your cards right and maybe you could join up with the winning team."
"Jaune, is it? Do you have any idea who you are talking to?"
"Not in the slightest, Snow Angel."
I facepalm.
Did he seriously call that, Ice Demon, Snow Angel?
"This is Pyrrha."
"Hello again!"
"Pyrrha graduated top of her class at Sanctum."
Jaune was confused. "Never heard of it."
"Same."
Weiss got a little angry. "Shut up, you so called alien! Anyway, she won the Mistral Regional Tournament 4 years in a row… A new record."
"The what?"
"She's on the front of every Pumpkin Pete's Marshmallow Flakes box!
"*Gasp* That's you? They only do that for star athletes and cartoon characters!"
"Yeah, it was pretty cool. Sadly, the cereal isn't very good for you." Pyrrha states out.
"Good thing I don't need to eat." I said.
"So, after hearing all of this, do you really think you're in a position to ask her to be on your team?" The Ice Demon asked so smugly.
"I guess not… Sorry."
"Actually Jaune, I think you'd make a great leader."
"D'oh stop it!"
"Seriously, please stop it. This kind of behavior should not be encouraged!"
"But what about yesterday, we had to put up with your attitude. Besides, I would join his team, sounds like fun."
"I had it up to here with you!" She puts her hand up to emphasize her point.
Jaune gets close to Weiss. A little too close.
"Sounds like Pyrrha and Justice are on board for team Jaune. Spots are filling up quick. Now I'm not supposed to do this, but , maybe I could pull some strings. Find a place for you. What do you say?"
"Alright, that's a bit too close! Pyrrha, a little help please?"
Pyrrha throws her spear at Jaune but I use my speed to grab it and look like I was still by the locker behind her.
"Uhh, what happened to your spear?" The knight scratched his head.
"I don't know."
"I got it." I said as I hold the spear up.
"How did you do that?" Ice Demon asks me.
"A magician never reveals his secret. Oh wait, that's Mirage."
Jaune asks me. "Who's that?"
"My big sister. Her powers are like magic. She's so cool."
"How big is your family tree!?" He asks me.
"Pretty big. You should've seen the reunions. Oh, and Pyrrha, throwing a spear at someone isn't a good impression." I hand her spear back to her.
"You're right, what was I thinking?"
"So, Snow Angel, what about my offer?"
Weiss backhand slaps Jaune onto the floor.
"Oww." He rubs his recently sore cheek.
"Maybe that'll put you in your place!"
"That was harsh."
She then glares at me.
"Do you want the same, Socket-Boy!?"
I know she means the red electricity going on around my body. Guys, I can only resist roasting Weiss to an extent.
"Nah, I'm good, Ice Demon."
Weiss growls a bit. Then, the intercom comes on.
Goodwitch speaks through. *Would all first year students please report to Beacon Cliff for initiation? Again, all first year students report to Beacon Cliff immediately."
Weiss walks by Jaune with an irritated look on her face.
"It was nice meeting you!"
Jaune sighs in defeat. "Likewise."
Ruby and Yang come over and I help Jaune up.
"Havin' some trouble there, Ladykiller?" Really Yang?
"I don't understand. My dad said all women look for is confidence. Where did I go wrong?"
"'Snow Angel' probably wasn't the best start."
"And faking confidence isn't good either." I added.
"Come on, Jaune. Let's go." Ruby helps him.
At the cliffs, all the first years( including me) are on these weird pads and I'm standing next to Weiss. Ozpin and Goodwitch are standing in front of us.
Ozpin started to speak. "For years you have trained to become warriors."
I whisper to Pyrrha. "I was a warrior all my life."
"And today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest."
Goodwitch then starts talking. "Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignments of teams."
"Yeah!"
A vein popped up on her head. That symbolized her hatred of me growing ever so fast but lightly.
"Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion."
"I wasn't confused, just curious." I said.
Guys, I'm a little worried, I think Goodwitch officially hates aliens with that angry face that immediately disappears.
"Each of you will be given teammates…"
"When!?"
"TODAY!" She screams.
She was breathing heavily with pure, unadulterated rage. Most of the students snicker, giggle, and chuckle. Ozpin smirks a bit.
I speak in an Elvis voice. "Thank you, thank you very much."
"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon. So it is in your best interest to be paired with someone with whom you can work well." The headmaster explains
Ruby sounds a little scared.
"Psst."
She faces me and I give her a thumbs up to make her feel less worried. And it works.
"That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next 4 years."
Me and Ruby look a little shocked(hehe).
"What?!" We both shouted at the same time.
"See? I told you." The hyper orange haired girl tells her friend.
"After you've partnered up, make your way to the northern end of the forest. You will meet opposition along the way."
"Been there!" I shouted.
"Do not hesitate to destroy everything in your path, or you will die."
Jaune laughs nervously and then gulps.
"You will be monitored and graded for the duration of your initiation. But our instructors will not intervene. You will find an abandoned temple at the end of the path containing several relics. Each pair must choose 1, and return to the top of the cliff. We will regard that item, as well as your standing, and grade you appropriately. Are there any questions?"
Jaune has his hand up.
"Yeah, um, sir-"
"Good! Now take your positions." He orders.
Everyone goes into their stance, I bring my Venka out, get into my agile stance, and get my body charged up with my red electricity. And Jaune still has his hand up.
"Uh, sir? I've got, um , a question."
Weiss gets launched off. I hope she breaks her legs.
"So-".
I get launched off then interrupting Jaune.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ZABENYAAAAAAAAAAA!"
The students are confused about my yell.
Yang grins with approval. "I'm liking him more and more."
I'm still in the air, waiting to land, well, we'll see what happens next chapter.
