IN THE PAST

Steffen and Geraldine were begging on the streets of Vale, hoping for some money to come their way. But everyone just passed by the 11 year olds.

Five months ago Steffen and Geraldine's parents were killed after a dispute with a human crime boss. This left the twin Faunas' on the street, being forced to beg for food. They joined the White Fang shortly before their parents passed away, although Geraldine believed that Steffen just wants to see Blake, although Steffen will say the same to Geraldine about Blake's friend and mentor, Adam Taurus.

Steffen talked less, and became more anti-social, although he does open up to people if they are friendly, especially people like Blake.

"Hey are you two okay?" asked a voice, an almost motherly voice. Geraldine looked up to see a woman with brown hair alongside a man with red hair. In between the two was a boy their age with an orange head band. All three are humans.

"We're fine," Geraldine said, glaring at the three.

"Look we'll help you," the man said, holding out a hand. Geraldine was hesitant on giving it, remembering what some of the Faunas girls were saying about what male humans did to them. The man realised why Geraldine is hesitant and said, "I won't hurt you."

Geraldine gave out her hand reluctantly, but she had this nagging feeling to trust these people.

PRESENT

And what a guess it was. Six years later and now Geraldine and Steffen are trained to become one of the most skilled people in the entire world in order to stop monsters.

"You have that look," Steffen said as he punches in the codes to his locker, which just happens to be next to Ruby. Geraldine's was next to him and Owen; next to her. There are two people next to Owen talking about teams, and something involving a Sloth.

"Just thinking on how we meet Owen, before his family looked after us," Geraldine responded as she sharpens Samurai's Punch.

"Okay first of all," the trio overheard Ruby talking to Yang, "what does meeting new people have to do with fighting?"

"Everything," Geraldine, Steffen and a passing Peter said, before he (Peter) left to go his locker (unfortunately next to Weiss).

"Shut it! And secondly, I don't need people to grow up! I drink Milk!"

"If drinking milk," Owen said as he butts into the conversation, "makes you mature, that will explain a lot of my personality, considering I am Lactose Intolerant."

Everyone except for Ruby laughed.

MEANWHILE

Peter was loading Dust into Zeus as Weiss tried to convince Pyrrha to join her group. 'Today is the day we fight Grimm,' Peter thought before he looked at Weiss who has an almost thoughtful expression with an evil grin.

"Weiss," Peter said, snapping Weiss out of her chain of thought "stop the soliloquy."

Weiss glared at Peter when Jaune walked up to Pyrrha and said, "H-hello Pyrrha, I was just wondering if and I can be, you know, partners?"

"WHAT," Weiss screamed, hearing Jaune's question, "what makes you think she would partner up with you?!"

"Well you see snow angel, I, Jaune Arc, I am just looking for partners," Jaune said in an almost flirtatious voice that caused Peter to glare at him.

"Actually Jaune, I think the teams are consisting of four people," Pyrrha added, causing Jaune to say, "You don't say?"

"Look," Weiss said getting in between Jaune and Pyrrha, "Jaune is it? Do you have any idea who you are talking to?"

"Pyrrha Nikos?"

"Graduate of top of her class at Sanctum," Weiss said proudly.

"Haven't heard of it."

"She's won the Mistral Region Tournament four years in a row," Peter said calmly.

"The what?" Jaune asked.

"She's on the front of every Pumpkin Pete's Marshmallow Flakes box!" Weiss yelled while flailing her arms, hitting Peter in the face.

"Sorry," Weiss said as Jaune talk to Pyrrha about the cereal company.

After Jaune and Pyrrha's talk Weiss decided to say, "So do you really think you are in a position to ask HER to be on your team?"

"I guess not," Jaune said with his head hanging, "sorry."

"Actually Jaune," Pyrrha said, "I think you would make an excellent leader."

Upon hearing this Peter thought about Pyrrha's response. Jaune, on boy out of how many people initiated into Beacon, was choosing team members now. Sure he may be choosing them for… strange reasons, but he did choose Pyrrha, that girl is one of the best potential Huntresses here in the first years alone. And also choosing Weiss is also a good idea. And considering that Jaune does not look like a skilled combatant, Peter honestly believes Jaune would be a very good leader.

Unfortunately, while Peter was thinking about this, Jaune was impaled in his hoodie to a pillar by Pyrrha's spear.

"What happened?" Peter asked, just before Professor Goodwitch called all first year students to the initiation area.

TO THE INITIATION AREA

Professor Ozpin was walking through the initiation procedure with the first years. Steffen was next to Blake, both of whom were not seen. Peter was next to Weiss, both of whom were paying direct attention to Ozpin. Geraldine is in between Ruby and Jaune while Owen in on the other side of them both.

"For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest," Ozpin said to the group of students.

"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumours about the assignment of 'teams'. Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates... today," Glynda said to the group.

"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.

That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years."

A loud 'WHAT' can be heard from Ruby causing Owen to chuckle.

"After you've partnered up, make your way to the northern end of the forest. You will meet opposition along the way. Do not hesitate to destroy 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?"

"Umm, yes uh sir?" Jaune started asking before being ignored.

One by one the students were launched up into the air, all the while Jaune continued to question Ozpin.

"Look Jaune," Owen said as he pointed to the students being launched, "we just get flung into the air, and find a place to land without becoming a blood splatter on the forest ground."

Jaune looked behind him just in time to see Geraldine being launched, causing yell "What the-" before being launched himself.

"Righty o," Owen said, getting into his stance, "I am ready!"

Nothing happened.

"Huh," Owen said as he looked at his plate, "Whats wrong with it."

"You might want to try another one, young man," Ozpin said as he sips his coffee.

"Huh," Owen said, dropping out of his stance, "o-KKKKKKAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!" Owen was launched as soon as he dropped his guard.

"You did that on purpose," Glynda said, although she did have a smirk on her face.

"Maybe."
AN: Sorry if too short.

Next chapter: Teams decided and Jaune screams like a little girl!