Kemono was checking her weapons another time before initiation when someone walked up behind her "So your also going through initiation huh" They asked.
Kemono turned around, and looked at him with a blank expression "Yeah so what does it matter to you plus do I know you" Kemono answered.
"Well I was just curious that's all no need to act hostile, and name's Jade Hellferd" Jade introduced as he held out his hand.
Kemono looked at his hand grabbed something out her pocket, then shook his hand "Kemono Ichigo" She said with a slight smile.
"Ah introductions those are always fun right" A girl exclaimed happily as she walked up to them with a wide smile.
Kemono stared at the girl with a confused look "Excuse me but who are you" Kemono asked.
"Oh me I'm Jane Winferd" Jane answered "I may have been eavesdropping so I already know your names".
"Well if anything that makes things easier" Jade said.
Kemono agreed with a nod when a speaker interrupted their conversation "Would all first-year students please report to Beacon Cliff for initiation? Again, all first-year students report to Beacon Cliff immediately"
"Well I guess that's are queue to leave" Kemono announced as she walked out for the initiation.
Once all the first-year students were outside they lined up on metal plates with Vale's symbol on it when everyone was lined up Ozpin started talking "For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest".
Then Glynda broke in "Now, I'm sure many of you have rumors about the assignment of "teams". Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates... today"
Teammates great Kemono thought.
"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" Ozpin paused.
"For the rest of our time here at Beacon serious" Kemono said shocked.
"That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years" Ozpin paused once more.
"Four years okay not so bad" Kemono reassured herself.
"After you've partnered up, make your way to northern end of the forest. You will meet opposition along the way. Do not hesitate to everything in your path... or you will die. You will be monitored, and graded through 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 one and return to the top of the cliff. You will guard that item, as well as your standing, and grade you appropriately. Are there any questions?" Ozpin looked around "Good! Now, take your positions"
Kemono quickly took position, and felt the plate underneath her launch her in the air. After a few seconds of falling she drew her sword as she passed through the tree tops, then plunged it into the tree closest to her bringing her to a grinding stop. Kemono let a few seconds pass to enjoy the silence while it lasted, she took a deep breath, put her feet against the tree, and pulled out her sword letting her fall to the ground. She stood up brushing herself off, and started wandering through the forest. After wandering for a while she came across a familiar face "Hey Jade" She called out catching his attention, and making eye contact.
"Hey Kemono" Jade waved as he made his way over to her "Well I guess we're partners for the next four years".
"Yep better get comfortable now let's make our way to the temple come on" Kemono ordered as she walked past him.
"Do you know where the temple is" Jade asked while walking behind her.
"Nope not a clue" Kemono answered proudly.
"So more you're going to get us lost" Jade asked once more.
"More then likely" Kemono confirmed.
Jade sighed, and followed Kemono in silence for the rest of the way.
After a while they came across the temple, and saw the relics "Chess pieces interesting I thought they would be something else, but I guess I was wrong" Kemono commented as she got closer to the Black Knight.
"So what piece calls to you Kemono" Jade asked while taking a rest, and sitting down "What piece do you think you are a Pawn, Rook, Knight, or a Bishop, and what side White or Black".
"I think I'll go with the Black Knight" Kemono answered as she picked up the piece "Alright let's go we got a relic so let's head back to the cliff".
"Well the rest was perfect while it las-" Jade got cut off by a slight rumble in the ground "Hey do you feel that"
"I most certainly do" Kemono replied as she saw a Death Stalker come out the forest.
"Better get ready for a fight Kemono" Jade ordered.
Kemono shook her head, and walked over to the Death Stalker when she was in front it Jade tried calling back Kemono over, but instead of going back to Jade she put her hand on the Death Stalker's carapace "I'm not going to hurt you for I'm like you just go to sleep" Kemono said sweetly with a smile, then the Death Stalker retreated back into the forest.
Jade ran over to Kemono worried, and shocked "How the Hell did you do that Kemono" Jade asked dumbfounded.
"Well being part Grimm Death Stalker specifically has it's advantages you know" Kemono answered still in her sweet tone "We should head back now".
Jade gave her a simple nod, and followed in her wake once more.
Kemono, and Jade waited at the cliff for Jane to see her partner "Now who's this you care to introduce us" Kemono asked interested.
"Sure. Reginald this is Kemono Ichigo, and Jade Hellferd" Jane said.
Reginald gave a slight bow, and Kemono bowed back "Alright let's go oh what piece did you guys grab by the way" Kemono asked curious.
Jane fished the piece out of her pocket reviling the other Black Knight "Which one did you grab" Jane asked Kemono, and she did the same thing as Jane showing her the Black Knight she had.
Once the pairs made it back to the cliff they went into the amphitheater to be made teams. Kemono's team was first to be announced as they walked on stage Professor Ozpin named them off "Jane Winferd, Jade Hellferd, Reginald Genri, Kemono Ichigo. The four of you retrieved the Black Knight pieces. From this day forward, you will work together as Team JJRK. Led by... Jane Winferd".
Later that night Team JJRK went to their dorm's "It's kinda small, but not that small" Reginald commented.
"Hey at least we don't have to sleep in the Ballroom anymore" Kemono added as she walked over to one of the bed's closest to window, and laid down.
"Who said that's your bed" Jade asked
"We'll take care of who sleep's in which bed tomorrow okay" Kemono replied as she stripped out of her clothes, and took out her nightgown out of one of her bags, put it on, then crawled in bed, and went to sleep.
"You know the best she could have done is go in the bathroom, and change instead of doing in front of us" Jade said as he laid in bed.
"Go to sleep Jade talk to her about it tomorrow" Reginald suggested while he dozed off.
Jade let out a sigh, and went to sleep.