Chapter VII
Arrived in their bedrooms (it was an empty room with only beds and closets), the four noticed there was clothing on each one of the bed.
-Oh no, don't tell me these are what I think. , said Tyler.
-Uniforms… , said the four of them, at the same time.
-Well, at least we have our own room for us. , said Anna, trying to encourage the other three.
-Yeah, I guess you are right. , agreed Simon. Let's get to sleep and, tomorrow, we will begin to decorate the room a bit.
Tomorrow morning, 8:00 AM:
At this time, everyone was already up and running, uniforms in place.
-Ok. The classes begins in an hour. Let the decoration begin! , said Simon, cheerfully.
The four of them began to decorate the rooms with their personal effects: posters, books, equipment… Most of the books were interesting like ''the human Aura'' or ''The Huntsman bloodline'', but there were books that were there just for reading like ''The Grimborn'' or ''The Hero of Vale''. 3 posters were put on the wall: one showing the Beacon Academy logo, one showing the symbols of the team (Simon being a bright blue lightning bolt, Emma being two green crossed swords, Anna being a pink crescent moon and Tyler being a yellow crescent moon) and another one showing two swords planting on the ground in front of a bright moon with the words ''Art of the Sword'' below them.
When all was done, Simon put a picture, showing his family when he was still living in the Emerald Forest at the side of his bed.
-Ok, let's see what time is….IT?! , said Simon, before checking his electronic screen.
His electronic screen's clock was showing 8:50 AM.
-What's wrong? , said Emma, nervous about the tone of Simon's voice.
-The class begins in 10 minutes! Let's go before we get late!
The team began to run to the classroom, taking their class materiel in the process. When they arrived in the class, Simon's clock was showing 8:57 AM.
-''Sigh'' We got in time. , said Simon, happy to arrive right at the moment.
The students sat themselves on the chairs that are in the center of the class and waited for the class to begin. Before the professor arrived in class and could began his speech, team JNPR and RWBY arrived in the class and sat themselves running to their chairs just in time.
When the professor arrived, which was named Peter Port according to the book which was in the things given by the school to the students, he began his speech:
-Monsters, demons, prowlers of the night. Yes, the creatures of Grimm have many names. But I only refer to them as prey. Hahaha! , said Mr. Port, before he realises that his students weren't really interested.
-Ha….And you shall too upon graduating from this prestigious academy. Now, as I was saying, Vale, as well as the other three kingdoms, are safe havens in an otherwise treacherous world. Our planet is absolutely teeming with creatures that would love nothing more than to tear you to pieces! And that's where we come in. Huntsman! Huntresses!
He seemed for a second to begin flirting with one of the female students in front of the classroom. Simon wonder how he even got into the profession of teaching doing things like that.
-Individuals who have sworn to protect those who cannot protect themselves. From what, you asked? Why, the very world! , continued M. Port with his annoying speech.
Suddenly, one of the students who was behind Tyler rose up and shout:
-Aieeeya!
Everyone returned themselves to him, looking to him with faces that could have been read from miles. The student, embarrassed by his undoing, sat himself down again and everyone returned themselves to the front.
Professor Port continued his speech:
-That is what your training to become, but first, a story. A tale of a young, handsome men….me!
Simon was bored to hell, he already knew everything he had said and the story of M. Port didn't interest him at all. The other students were pretty much showing the same expression: bored and not concentrated. He started to talk with Emma:
-I wonder if all the classes are like that… , said Simon.
-I don't know, but, we should expect something to happen at least. , said Emma.
-One can only hope…. , said Simon.
M. Port was still continuing his little story, talking about his childhood about how he captured a Beowolf with his own hands and took it to the village still alive, treated like a hero afterwards. The only thing that interested Simon in Port's story was the morale of it. Curious, he looked up to one of the descriptions on the board about the bird his team fought at the initiation test. The bird was called a ''Nevermore'', according to it.
-The morale of the story? A true Huntsman must be honorable! A true Huntsman must be dependable! A true Huntsman must be strategic, well-educated, and wise! So who among you believe themselves to be the embodiment of these traits?
Suddenly, Weiss, which was in front of the classes belong team RWBY, raises his hands before Simon even did it because he was on the brink of sleepiness, surprising him, saying:
-I do, Sir!
-Well then, let's find out! Step forward and face your opponent! , continued M. Port, showing by the hand a cage containing something with red glowing eyes.
-Hum, what's that? , said Anna.
-I don't know, but I have a bad feeling about this. , said Simon, putting his hand on his weapon just in case.
Weiss got in front of the class, preparing herself to combat. After being cheered by her teammates, the professor was ready to open the cage.
-All right, let the match….begin! , said Professor Port, just before opening the cage with his weapon, a battle axe that is sort of mixed with a blunderbuss.
A boar-like monster, named ''Boarbatusk'' according to the one of the descriptions on Port's class board, got out of the cage, charging towards Weiss. Right at the moment she was about to get it, she jumped aside, slashing the Boarbatusk with her rapier, but not doing any significant damage. The Boarbatusk returned itself, facing Weiss.
-Ha Ha! Wasn't expecting that toward you! , said Port, surprised by Weiss's performance.
-Hang in there, Weiss! , cheered Ruby.
Weiss, then, charged forward, trying to strike the monster in his face, but the Boarbatusk replied with a strike to the left with its fangs, making Weiss's rapier stuck in them.
-Hold your prey… I like it! , replied Port.
-Come on, Weiss! Show it whose boss! , cheered Ruby.
But Ruby's cheering made Weiss turn her head back to Ruby, giving a chance to the Boarbatusk to throw her rapier afar from her with its tusks in the process. The monster, then, stroke Weiss in the stomach, launching her on the ground.
-Oh oh! Now what will you do without your weapon! , said Port.
The Boarbatusk tried to charge into Weiss, but she evaded at the right moment, making it missing completely its target and rushing itself into the wall. With this chance, Weiss rushed herself to her weapon and took it back.
-Weiss! Go for its belly! There's no armor underneath- , said Ruby, before getting interrupted by Weiss.
-Stop telling me what to do! , said Weiss, getting frustrated by Ruby's instructions.
The Boarbatusk shaped itself like a ball, preparing a strike on Weiss. But when it arrived right in front of her, Weiss got enough them to cast a Dust wall spell, launching the monster on its back. Then, she jumped, cast a Dust wall spell in the air containing herself and planted her rapier in the monster's belly, killing it instantly.
-Bravo, bravo! It appears we are indeed in the presence of a true Huntress in training. I'm afraid that's all the time we have for today. Be sure to cover the assigned readings…and stay vigilant! , said Port, congratulating Weiss in the process.
Weiss, looking frustrated to Ruby, got out of the class after hearing professor Port.
-Sheesh, what's with her? , said Jaune, surprised by Weiss's behavior.
Simon was astonished about how she fought the Boarbatusk, but he was also surprised by her behavior toward Ruby. He knew that Ruby wasn't a perfect leader, but it was not a reason to almost shouting at her.
When they got out of the class, a black-cloaked woman seemed to watch Simon and his team. But, when Simon saw her, she disappeared when someone passed in front of him. He stood there, waiting to maybe see her again, when Emma snapped her fingers in front of his face to gain him back.
-Hey, is there something wrong? , questioned Emma.
-Oh, it was nothing, just my imagination. , replied Simon.
Suddenly, a voice came out of the speakers normally reserved for the announcements.
-Student Simon Seablue must present himself to the director's office immediately. I repeat, student Simon Seablue must present himself to the director's office immediately.
-Hope it isn't something bad. I'll see you later. , said Simon to his teammates before going to Ozpin's office.
Simon, then, directed himself toward to the secretary offices, where the director's office. When he arrived at the Ozpin's office, he was waiting by his office's window, drinking his usual coffee.
-Have a seat, young men. , said Ozpin.
Simon sat on one of the chairs that was in front of Ozpin's desk and asked a question to the director:
-Can I ask you why did you asked me to come to your office, professor Ozpin?
-I know who you truly are, Simon Brown.
The name Ozpin said stroke Simon, like a punch in the stomach. He wanted to forget this name after what happened four years ago…and it apparently came back from itself.
-How…how do you know my real name?
Ozpin came to his desk and sat on the chair behind it.
-I….knew who was your parents before what happened in the Emerald Forest. They were one of the greatest Huntsman and Huntresses of Beacon. But, they were also in love. Your mother got pregnant of you and your parents wanted to quit the Academy to assure that the baby would be save. , said Ozpin, lying a little.
-I'm sorry, but what is the point of telling me this. , said Simon, not noticing that he was almost shouting.
-Someone came here one day to give me this to you only. , said Ozpin, putting a key on his desk.
-What's this? , asked Simon.
-A key to the ancient chambers of the ancient team VATS that are not very far of your team's restroom that contained the members: Violet Primrose, Aaron Windcliff, Tracy Naolong and Siegfried Brown. Personally, I don't know what these chambers contains, but maybe this person wanted you to find something in there. , explained Ozpin.
-Ok. I'll go check that out. , said Simon.
-Understood. You can go now. And good luck in your findings. , said Ozpin.
Simon got out of the office and went to the abandoned chambers where no one would rest at anymore and found the chambers of team VATS. When he opened the door, he was surprised by the looks of the restroom, looking pretty decent and clean for an unused room. He noticed that, on one of the beds, there was a book. When he got close to the bed, he took the book and opened it. Sadly, there was only one single page that was visible because of the book's age. But the page was more than enough to arouse his curiosity. On the page, these words were written:
''Today, some monsters attacked me while I was taking some food to my family. I killed them easily, but…something went wrong. Five members of the White Fang appeared in front of me, one of them asking me to join them. At first, I said no, but they injected me something with some sort of drug and I've began to obey to them. I destroyed my home and killed Siegfried! My husband!
This is maybe the last time I will ever have my conscience again, so, please, anyone who still have a heart for the human race, stay away from the White Fang and stop them at all cost! And, my son, if you are reading this…
I'm sorry.
Violet Primrose''
Simon was shocked to the point he couldn't move anymore. Tears began to appear in his eyes has he was still there.
-No….no no NO! , said Simon, sobbing.
So, this is what happened for real. Her mother wasn't killed by the Grim, but she was used by the White Fang to kill his father, destroy his home and prepare crime sprees in the region with her.
After seeing this, something awoken in Simon, making his eyes shine with bright blue lights. Bursts of Aura was getting out of him, forming what looks like wings on his back. He then shouted with all he had.
After the shouting, he regain control and his body turned back to normal. He went out of the room and got to one of the balconies of Beacon to calm himself.
Meanwhile, after Simon's departure:
-Anna, we need to talk. , said Tyler, putting his hand on her shoulder.
-Ok. , said Anna.
-I'll come with you. , said Emma.
When they arrived at their chambers, Tyler closed the door and sat on his bed.
-Can I ask you something really important? , asked Tyler.
-Go on. , said Anna.
-When we got separated at Signal, it wasn't just for a class difference, right? , continued Tyler.
-Actually, no, it wasn't for that. When we got to Signal, you know our parents divorced, right? , asked Anna.
-Yeah, that was pretty depressing. , replied Tyler.
-Well, our father wanted to keep me and your mother you. So, I was obliged to follow him and to enter Sanctum. The men that was escorting me was one of his bodyguards.
-Oh….I see. Well, at least, we are kind of reunited now, so we don't to worry anymore. , said Tyler, trying to cheer up her sister and himself.
-Your right, bro. , said Anna, giving a friendly hug to her brother at the same time.
Emma, then, noticed that it was going dark outside.
-I'll get Simon back here, he must be somewhere in the school and the homework are for tomorrow.
-Ok, we'll be here when you'll return. , said Tyler.
After at least 15 minutes, she found him on one of the balcony. She approached him and started to talk with him.
-There you are! I was searching for you all around the school. What are you doing here? , asked Emma.
-You know when Ozpin called me to get to his office? , questioned Simon.
-Yeah. I was thinking you did something wrong and you were going to be punished. , replied Anna.
-Well, after that, I wished it was that. , said Simon.
-Why? Is there something wrong? , asked Emma.
-Can you promise to not tell this to the others? , said Simon.
-I promise. , said Emma.
-''sigh'' When I got to Ozpin's office, he gave me a key to the chambers of my parents' team. When I got there, there was a book on one of the beds that appeared to be the last diary of my mother. Only one of the page was readable and, apparently, my mother was used by the White Fang…to….to kill my father and destroy my home. , resumed Simon, beginning to sob at the end of his sentence.
Emma put her hand in front of his mouth to represent her shock. She couldn't believe how much Simon suffered when he was young.
-Promise me….promise me you'll not tell anyone, ok? , asked Simon.
-I promise. , replied Emma, after putting her hand on his shoulder.
After talking with Emma, Simon felt a bit better, but he knew that it wouldn't be able to resolve the situation Violet pas putted in. He had to forget what happened to concentrate himself again on his works.
-Let's go back to our chambers with the others. After all, we have to finish this homework, don't we? , said Simon, trying to cheer up the mood.
-All right. , replied Emma.
When they got back to their restroom, Anna and Tyler had finished their homework and studies and were sleeping in their respective beds. After finishing it too, Emma got to bed, but wasn't sleeping at first, spying a little on Simon. He was writing something in a book, surely a diary, and had his weapon decomposed next to him, with the different pieces on one of the desks of the room. She remembered that he had to go take some weapon parts in the school somewhere and that he said that he wanted to change his fighting style a bit since he didn't like what he had now, but he didn't specified how would be his fighting style though. Maybe he was drawing some schematics. After 5 minutes spying him, she fell asleep.
Simon was indeed drawing schematics for his weapon, making it a faster type of weapon. He chose to change his sword to a scimitar and for it to change into dual pistols by reducing his size and splitting itself into two to produce the pistols. The Dust container was split into 8 gems that was put on the scimitar, showing 4 by pistols. And, still, each of the shots fired are Dust bullets, making ammunition shortage not a problem again. He decided to call his weapon ''Lucem'' and ''Tenebras'', naming it with two names because of the pistols.
After that, he started to write his diary, which his written in the same book as his weapon schematics.