Kindred spirit by Tavarokk
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"And finally," - started Headmaster once Blake's new team left the stage and our images appeared on the screens. - "Ruby Rose, Yang Xiao Long, Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie."
I could barely contain my excitement. This was my childhood dream coming true, the ambition pursuing which I landed myself in the horrible mess that was my last year. Here I stood before the eyes of countless fellow hunters, acknowledged by someone like Headmaster Ozpin who spoke in measured solemn tone with a hint - or so I wanted to believe - of pride.
Unfortunately, the gravity of the moment was thoroughly ruined by my teammates. Nora and Ruby heatedly chattered about recent boss fight, oblivious to the world (the things Nora did to that poor Deathstalker). Considering that not five minutes ago both were sulking about not landing on her friend's team and Crescent Rose's lack of armour penetration respectively, the shift in the mood was almost staggering. Yang, instead of reining them in, was focused on arranging her hair in the most flattering way possible, occasionally throwing a jealous glance in my direction. Apparently, between Gamer's Body and Disguise skills I managed to keep mine in good enough state that she felt threatened. It was made worse by the fact that I couldn't see the difference - or the point of looking for it, actually - no matter how I tried.
"The four of you have retrieved the white knight pieces. From this day forward you will work together as Team Journey, led by Jaune Arc" - announced Headmaster with a dramatic pause before my name. I wished I could say it was a great and unexpected honour, but I got an impression that he didn't have much choice and I already could feel the crushing weight of responsibility settling on my shoulders. Literally, seeing how my teammates eagerly dogpiled me right in the middle of the ceremony.
"YAY!" - I wasn't sure, if it was Ruby, Nora, or they somehow achieved perfect synchronization already. The last thought was somewhat alarming.
"We're going to be the bestest Hunters ever!" - definitely Ruby this time.
"Nice job, Blondie!" - punched me in the shoudlder Yang, uncaring of the hypocrisy of calling me that.
"And we're going to kill loads of Grimm! It will be so much fun!" - gushed Nora in turn. - "And then we're going to rip their hearts out and eat them!"
"Let's not, they taste horrible"
Now, to give Nora some credit, she actually sounded a bit hesitant about that last part. Apparently the mood affected her and she got carried away somewhat. I, on the other hand, should really contemplate what to say, when, and how it may sound to others, I thought, as silence slowly spread across the hall and people stared.
"...I have made a terrible mistake" - I caught Ozpin's quiet mutter.
