"Jaune Arc.." he glanced back to see a very popular person. She has a red hair, wearing it in a waist-length ponytail. And has that vivid green eyes.
"What's a celebrity like you doing here?" he asked, continuing his mission, wishing to accomplish this initiation before anyone else. But he also remembered what Ozpin said: The first person you make eye contact with will be your partner for the next four years. He had the privileged of watching her while they both entered the tournament. Though her skills were very good, it was still not enough to reach the next level of competition.
His voice wasn't unlike most of the people she came across with. Neither did he showed that it was insulting or sarcasm, but she had to admit, up close and personal with this fellow is quite intimidating. "I could say the same." she replied, putting one hand on her waist.
He smirked "I wasn't in any commercials." he retorted. She laughed, walking fast enough as she caught up with him. "What's so funny?" he asked, maybe he really didn't get it. Or he was serious about what he just said, either way she told herself that she's lucky enough to be with a guy like him. Maybe he's a higher status person as to why he didn't saw her like the rest of the world. Or maybe he just doesn't care.
"I'll show it to you later." she smiled, as they continued walking down the path. Their mission isn't hard, neither is it time consuming, that is if you don't encounter a large group of Grimm which will either make you tired of running or tired of fighting. But he has no problem with that, he believed that he can take care of those disgusting creatures without a problem. And he's more than willing to show what's his capable of, he doesn't want himself winning because of having tricks up his sleeves.
Their leisure walk ended when two giant snake-like Grimm. Two King Taijitu appeared out of nowhere and instantly forcing Pyrrha in her battle stance. Jaune leaned against a tree, his motive is clear for the great Pyrrha Nikos. He's going to watch her fight head on, it kinda pissed her, this guys is a real jerk. But in her other point of view, like her, he's also a warrior.
After a short while, she managed to defeat the two King Taijitu without wasting so much energy. Sure it took time but she's still in her best condition, she fought wisely. 'Impressive. But it was to be expected' the boy thought. "You can be my partner." he said, walking towards her.
She scratched the back of her neck "Um.. you really didn't have a choice there." she reminded him, it was Ozpin that made it very clear that whoever they make eye contact with the first will be their partner.
"Why did I even have to make eye contact with you.. Ugh.. this is too frustrating! I could have been with Jaune Arc or Pyrrha Nikos, instead I'm stuck with you." Weiss complained, as she continued cursing herself. The other woman continued walking, leaving the fuming woman behind "Hey! Don't leave me here alone!"
The area which all students are taking their initiation is called Emerald Forest. It's a area which is strictly off civilians, since there's a lot of Grimm activity in that sector, yet they do not pose much threat to the City of Vale, which made it a perfect place for students to train, or like now to take their initiation. After all, this is the first time Beacon did such things. In the past few years they would just let students pick their own partners.
Jaune and Pyrrha arrived at the area where they are to get their pieces. It was all chess pieces, and they get to be the first to pick which one they like. Jaune having that winners-mentality picked the Queen piece. It was the strongest of all the pieces after all, capable of doing every other pieces can, he didn't chose the King piece for he believed it's for a coward.
Hiding behind an army doesn't really suit him.
Pyrrha picked her piece, as if on cue the others arrived. Ren and Nora were there along with Weiss and three more unknown people. He already saw one of the three unnamed girls. The girl with red tints on her hair. He wasn't fooled by that innocent attitude of hers, she's capable of fighting, that he could tell. Otherwise, there's no way a fifteen year old girl would be in Beacon.
There's trouble behind them, they wouldn't run like that if there wasn't any.
Behind them is an army of Grimm, different kinds, even a Nevermore is up on the sky waiting for the perfect chance to strike. Without any word, Pyrrha joined the fight, her instincts told her that she had to help them. They were all to busy to realize the female wearing a red coat get stuck by one of the feathers from the Nevermore.
"Ruby!" the other blonde yelled, trying to get as fast as she can towards the girl. Unfortunately even her long range weapon was of no use, as more Grimm crowded them, preventing her to do anything for the girl. Pyrrha glanced at Jaune, whom she last saw still standing, watching them. But the boy was nowhere to be seen, while the Nevermore kept coming closer towards the girl.
She closed her eyes, there's no way she could get out of this situation.
Then a loud crashing sound made her eyes shot wide open. The Nevermore who's supposed to finish her off now was decapitated.
The boy who rescued her removed the large feather that impaled through her cloak. He stared at her, not in a perverted way, but he was examining her. And that scythe of hers pique his interest. It was the first kind of weapon that he'd seen. It was unlike the common weapons back at Royal Academy, despite that all of those weapons are customize to its very best.
"Thanks.." she smiled, taking a deep exhale, she was saved just in time.
He nodded and sheathed his blade.
"Jaune Arc." his name was called, the boy walked towards the stage. As he faced Professor Ozpin, the older man said "From this forward, you'll be the leader of this members. Your group will be called JNPR." he nodded, taking responsibility for this group is his new goal.
No one else interrupted by the announcement that Ozpin made. Neither were they too excited or too shocked to see an Arc stepping forward. To be honest, they all expected this. He, Weiss, and Pyrrha were the talk of the school. Three big names coming together at the same year, but they didn't expect Weiss to be in an other group besides Jaune. Or at least she would lead her own group.
"Students, that's all for today. Your dorms have already been updated through your scroll. Please move your things there." Glynda Goodwitch said.
Well, he was in a lot for this situation.
One person who's too quiet and rarely talks, one that's too noisy yet her skills aren't so bad, and another who's almost like him yet gentle.
He would rather have his old team back, they're 'normal' at least for him.
"Thanks.." the girl who's called Ruby Rose appeared as he walks towards his dorm, carrying all of his things.
"Don't mention it." he said in a monotonic tone.
"Ruby Rose.. I know you've already heard my name and all but I want to personally introduced myself." she said cheerfully. Their dorms aren't far from each other, in fact it's just a few doors from them.
He stared at the weapon behind her. "Your weapon." he said, pointing at it.
She pulled it out "Yeah.. This is my baby, Crescent Rose." she introduced her weapon, clearly in love with that HCSS 'High-Caliber Sniper-Scythe" hugging it while it's in its scythe mode.
"Where did you get it." it wasn't a question, more like a demand for an answer.
"My Uncle Crow made this for me, isn't he sweet? I really like uncle Crow."
He thought of that name, it may have been in his ears but he did not know the man personally. That man- that scythe wielder, must be really strong. Just at the thought of that made Jaune smirked. Clearly his mind is in another planet right now, thinking how legendary their battle would be, if he's what he expect he is.
Little did the two know that a pair of eyes are watching them...him to be more specific.
"Prepare to die." she mumbled.
What did our little Jaune do? :)
Guys, I'm sorry that this chapter is rushed. It's been a very, very long week for me. To make it worst, my imagination tank is running dry...