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Chapter V: The Cold Myrtenaster
Weiss put a hand to her mouth to stiffle a yawn, a result of little sleep. As much as she would admit that the events of last night involving Ruby Rose were fun, they still deprived her of any sleep. Reaching into her weapon's storage she pulled out her rapier and attached it to her hip.
Looking over the rest of the first years she soon spotted the familiar red and yellow. The two sisters seemed to be arguing over something, the sight of it causing Weiss to frown. Deciding to ignore the weird feeling she continued about her business.
She could feel her Emblem tingle, but she ignored her Knight's inquiry, wanting to focus on getting ready.
So caught up in her activities Weiss didn't notice that someone else was standing next to her. She only noticed their presence when the locker door popped open. Turning slightly she saw Blake standing their, the girl was pulling out a rather wicked looking knife.
The black clad girl slid the knife into a slot in her vest before she turned around. She gave the heiress a small smile as she closed the locker.
"Good morning, Ice Princess."
"Oh, don't tell me you're doing it too."
Blake shook her head, her smile widening slightly.
"No, just wanted to have a little fun before the initiation today."
Weiss nodded as she closed her locker. Myrtenaster once again stirred, almost feeling like the Knight was trying to warn her. She shook her head to rid herself of the sensation, turning back to Blake.
"So, how is it that you seem well rested after what happened last night?"
"Oh, you could say that I have an affinity for cat naps."
Weiss was about to respond to that, wanting to ask why the girl had said it like that, but she was cut off by an explosion that shook the entire room. Everyone turned to see two girls, one in red and the other in pink, pulling a blond haired boy from a crater in the wall.
Even from where the two were standing, Weiss could hear the girl in red spouting apologies at the boy. Chuckling Weiss turned back to Blake, tapping the girl on the shoulder to get her attention.
"You know, seeing as we are already done, why don't we go and get some breakfast?"
Blake nodded and the two quickly headed out from the preparation area. The two were almost to the dining hall before Blake spoke up.
"Weiss, I am going to warn you ahead of time. If they have fish, I will not be able to control myself."
"You know what Blake, seeing as that is your only flaw so far. I could let it slide."
Blake nodded as her smile returned, Weiss also smiling as she chuckled. A thought came to Weiss as the two entered the dining area. The girl next to her could potentially be a good person to team up with.
Three Hours Later~
Weiss watched Ozpin as the rest of the students gathered at the cliffside over looking the Emerald Forest. She had a thought that the Headmaster looked at home amongst the green, and that thought made her giggle quietly. Ozpin, surprisingly, seemed to hear her, for he turned towards her and gave a small smile. Weiss quickly looked away, a feeling of embarrassment overtaking her.
The Huntress next to Ozpin, Professor Goodwitch if she remembered correctly, was barking orders at the students. She was ushering them onto large panels on the ground that were emblazoned with Beacon's emblem. Assuming that they were important, Weiss had already took her place on one. As she watched the others get into line she spotted familiar blotches of red, yellow, and black.
Several minutes of yelling and. Shuffling students later, every single student was now in a single line. Each silent as they waited for Ozpin to begin speaking, Weiss found the silence very unnerving.
Almost as if sensing the unease of the students Ozpin cleared his throat and gave one last look at the students. A shadow of a knight's arm seemingly blinked in and out of existence, Weiss now noted that Ozpin now had a coffee cup. Goodwitch gave the Headmaster a barely hidden glare.
Either Ozpin didn't notice the glare, or he didn't care, either way he began speaking.
"For years each and every one of you has trained to become warriors. It is now time to put this training to the test, today, in the Emerald Forest."
Goodwitch then stepped forward, holding up a clipboard as she glared at all of the students. She then began speaking, with an albeit calmer tone of voice.
"Now, I am sure you've been hearing rumors about how teams will be created. I shall inform you that you shall be getting your teammates today."
"Yes, and seeing as these people will be partnered with you for the rest of your time at Beacon, it is wise to find someone you work best with."
Weiss's eyes narrowed as she began thinking of the people she would want on her team. Blake was a possibility, given that they each seemed to enjoy the company of the other. Her eyes glided over the crowd, and to a tall student who was giving an overly smug smile to several of the girl students.
If she had him, she would be sure Myrtenaster would impale him on the spot. A twitch from her Knight complied with that train of thought.
"So, as it stands the first student you make eye contact with, will be your partner for the next four years. When you meet this student you shall perform the Rite of Bonding."
Everyone in the crowd either gasped or broke out into excited chatter. Weiss's eyes went wide as she turned to Ozpin. They would be Bonding this early? That was almost unheard of, most Hunters and Huntresses only performed the Rite when they were near adulthood.
Ozpin seemed to pause, waiting for the students to once again become calm. When everyone did manage to settle down, Ozpin took a sip of his drink and continued.
"When you obtain your partner, and perform the Bonding, make towards the ruins in the northern part of the forest. You will meet opposition by the Grimm and the other creatures that lurk in the trees. Collect one of the artifacts located there and return here."
Goodwitch then stepped forward once more as she pulled out a device that looked like a remote.
"Each and every one of you will now be launched into the forest. Your goal is to devise a landing strategy, or risk dying upon impact. Is that clear?"
Weiss nodded as she got into a ready stance, drawing her rapier as Myrtenaster stirred. She had been wondering what the panels were for, now she knew. Despite her attempts to stay calm, she couldn't help but feel the excitement begin to creep into her veins.
Without saying another word Goodwitch pressed a button on the controller and there was a buzzing sound that quickly filled the air. Before Weiss could think on it, she suddenly found herself flying through the air.
Enjoying the sensation of flight for a brief moment, Weiss quickly brought her rapier before her as she called forth her Semblance. Using the sword as a conductor's wand she willed a circular platform to materialize before her.
She landed on the platform and quickly felt it's energy push against her. The platform then shot her skyward once more as another platform materialized. As she landed she looked back to see a mass of bodies flying towards the forest.
She spied a person flying end over end, uncontrollably. She sighed at the sight and quickly turned around to concentrate on her descent. She felt her Emblem burn as she neared the trees.
She thought one last time on who her teammate would be as she made contact.
Another chapter complete, I hope you enjoyed!
So, seeing as the first three chapters, minus the first one, were about Ruby. I decided to have the next three center around Weiss. Followed by Blake and Yang respectively.
Nice Weiss again! And I changed the opening scene for reasons disscussed later. Also to set something up.
The Rite of Bonding will be explained more next time, as well as some fights.
Due to a reviewer of mine, every time I think of my rather proper Blake. I just imagine someone making her mad and her breaking out into a full angry brittish or scottish accent. If that is rude I apologize, my brain finds the weirdest things funny.
Anyway I again hope you enjoyed.
Have a nice day!
