Chapter 4: Assembling a Team
Ruby wondered about Team AUTM. She had plans to become a master scythe-wielder in order to be worthy of attending Beacon. Beacon was the most prestigious school that specialized in training future huntsman and huntresses. Ruby had always dreamed of becoming a huntress even in her early childhood. Despite how eager she was, she still had two full years before she could apply to Beacon.
She was led into a room by the mysterious huntress and she sat in the only chair in the room. In a quiet voice, she politely asked, "Am I in some sort of trouble? Did I do something wrong?" Simply staring, as if judging her, she replied in a monotone voice. "Why are you out late at night causing fights?" Ruby, angry at the accusation, simply yelled, "He started it!" "Ruby, my name is Glynda Goodwitch and someone has come to meet you." As she said this, Ruby heard the footsteps as a tall man moved into the room. He was holding cookies and milk, which he set down on the table. "Ruby Rose." He stared at her for a moment. "You have silver eyes." Ruby, confused, stuttered. "Uh, um-""So, Ruby", he said inquiringly, "where did you learn skills like this?" He held up an IPad, which somehow was replaying the whole scene as it had played out that night. "Sig-Signal Academy", she said slowly, faking a smile. "Why does a young lady need fighting skills such as these?" "Well, I'd like to become a huntress!" Glynda sighed. The man continued. "Do you know who I am?" "You're Professor Ozpin, headmaster at Beacon Academy", she said happily. "Hello", he said with a grin. "Nice to meet you", she replied. "So, you want to come to my school?" "More than anything!" Ruby said dreamily. "Alright, but you must form your own team from the already accepted initiates. You will lead them." Ruby, caught in the moment, missed the part about leading. "Yes sir! I will be seeing you soon!" She hurried out of the room.
"Haha, you were so red, Alex!" "Oh, shut it Madeline. At least I did something." "You're right! I think that was the closest you've ever been to a girl" Alex ignored Madeline. She was only joking, but the words had offended him still. He and his team continued down the street. It was late, but that didn't prevent them from going out. After all, they had weapons on them for defense. Alex was sad, though. That girl, Ruby, had shown so much talent that he wouldn't even see until he was a senior at Beacon. That also depends upon her acceptance to Beacon. He was walking around a corner when he was toppled over sideways by someone. He heard the others laugh.
He opened his eyes after the impact of his back to the ground He looked straight into the eyes of… Ruby? She had toppled over onto him! Eyes wide she quickly got up and raised him up with tremendous strength. "Wow!", he said, "you got some real strength there!" "Thanks," she said, "so, I was wondering if you guys could help me out." Madeline seemed intrigued. "How can we help?" she replied. Ruby continued on "I need to gather a team for myself." "Why?" asked Tris, "you still have two years of training before worrying about stuff like that." Ruby recounted the story of her meeting while the others listened quietly. When she finished, Uriah whistled. "Not many meet Ozpin, especially when you aren't at Beacon." "I know!" her voice cracked, "so do you know any possible people I could enlist?"
After Ruby got some pen and paper, they began giving suggestions. "I, for one," said Uriah, "know of a girl named Blake, She moves fast, but was spotted in Forever Falls Forest. You might find her." "Yes", Alex said, "and I know a girl, Weiss. She is nice enough if you aren't on her bad side." "Hmmm", wondered Tris, "You don't have any family going in to Beacon, do you?" Ruby began counting with her fingers. "Three makes four", she muttered to herself. She looked up happily. "Thanks, you guys! Maybe I'll see you soon around Beacon!" "Perhaps," Alex said, "You can show off more of your ability" Ruby laughed. "I plan to! Well, I have to run. My team needs assembling." They all waved as she disappeared down another street. Team AUTM knew it was a night and headed home.