Over the next few days, Jaune and Blake had been waiting for initiation. Blake spent most of her time either training or reading in the library. Since Jaune had nothing better to do he followed. They hadn't spared yet, much to Blake's relief and Jaune's disappointment and their time in the library was Blake quietly reading while Jaune played games on the library computers. It bored Jaune to death endlessly, but today that would all change. Today the other students would arrive and initiation would begin.

"Isn't it exciting Blake," Jaune said as they walked towards the main hall where they had been instructed to gather. Blake just nodded while her eyes darted back and forth between students. She had been on edge ever since the other students had arrived. With more people here she would have to take extra care that no one would see through her disguise. They walked on in silence with Blake making scans of the surroundings partly out of habit, mostly out of worry. Then there was an explosion. Her surprise plus her anxiety made her do something less than dignified.

Letting out a yelp she jumped onto one of the trees that dotted the courtyard, hiding amongst the leaves. All Jaune could see were her eyes. From her higher vantage point Blake could see the site of the explosion, her eyes narrowed.

"Uh, Blake?" The white hair, the blue eyes, and most annoyingly her screechy voice as she yelled at the smaller girl. Only one word could fit that description.

"Schnee."

Jaune arrived just in time to see the white haired girl to stomp away.

'Huh, that's not an expression you see on Blake every day, smug.' Jaune thought as Blake began to walk away, he was about to follow until he looked towards the girl in red and felt a massive pang of guilt. Quickly dashing and grabbing Blake by the arm he ran back to the girl.

"Jaune what are you doi-." The girl kneeled on the ground in defeat.

"Hey, do you a hand?" Jaune asked the small girl smiled wide.

The trio slowly walked towards the main hall. The girl whose name turned out to be Ruby excitedly chatted to them the whole way. Ruby seemed to speak and act at a million miles an hour, Blake let Jaune do most of the heavy lifting conversation wise. Suddenly Ruby quieted down and stop for a moment looking at Blake. Blake stiffened had she notice the disguise there was no way.

"Whoa, is that a variant ballistic chain scythe." Ruby's eyes lit up while she examined the weapon. "That is so cool…" Ruby went off on a tangent that neither of them could quite follow. Blake being the owner of the weapon would sometimes chime in to give answers where she could, Jaune was just hopelessly lost. "Oh wow, I guess it was kinda rude of me to go off about of your weapon without showing you mine." She then proceeded to whip out a giant scythe from what seemed like nowhere. "This is my pride and joy, Crescent Rose." They both just stared in amazement that someone so small could wield something that size. "What about you Jaune?" He looked at her before putting up his bare fists.

"I got these." He said before throwing a few mock punches.

"Oh." She said doing a horrible job at hiding her disappointment. "That's cool."

"We are almost at the main hall." Blake interrupted. "I'm sure your sister is looking for you and we have to find seats." She said.

"Preferably at the back," Jaune muttered under his breath before turning to Ruby. " It was nice meeting you and good luck with initiation," Jaune said with a grin.

"You too," Ruby exclaimed before dashing inside.

Jaune ignored the opening speech until Glynda told them where they would be sleeping. Jaune, Blake and the other students who took the entrance exam had been sleeping in here for a few days so they had already chosen their spots. That gave Jaune time to change into his nightwear early.

Now Jaune had never had a keen fashion sense, his motto had always been "whatever's comfortable" hence his hoodie and jean combo that he wore every day. The blue fluffy onesie that he was wearing as very comfortable and it had always been comfortable. So Jaune walked down the room full of his peers completely unfazed by the stares and laughter aimed at him. He just kept on walking until he reached his and Blake's spot. Jaune had placed himself directly across from Blake in the hall. She didn't even look up from her book as Jaune passed.

"Goodnight Blake," Jaune called over to her. She gave a slight nod and a wave in response. Jaune fell asleep to the sounds of talking students.

The morning was quiet not to much had happened the previous night. Breakfast was quick and efficient and after they were instructed to grab their gear and prepare. Soon they found themselves on the cliff side. Blake was silently listing but not really paying too much attention. More focused on who her potential partner would be. Obviously, she wanted Jaune to be her partner. After all, it would be easier to keep her secret if she stuck close to him, other than Jaune Ruby wasn't a bad option she could be a little annoying but she was sure she would calm down with time, she would try to avoid the Schnee at all costs.

"That being said the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years." All the easier to force the outcome in her favor.

"WHAT?!" Ruby yelled.

Ozpin continued. "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 anything in your path… or you will die."

'He must be great at parties.' She snarked to herself.

"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 we will grade you appropriately. Are there any questions?" No one made a sound.

"Good luck and try not to die." The launch pads made a clicking sound before they fired.

Jaune hardly felt the launch, honestly, he could have jump and gained a faster speed. His landing strategy was simple. He flipped so he was feet first and hit the ground, he made a large dust cloud on impact. He landed in a clearing and waited for the dust to dissipate, he heard the all too familiar sound of a King Taijitu slithering towards him. It circled around him before both heads reared up to look at their prey. Jaune just sighed.

Another boring fight it seemed. The Taijitu lunged.

Holy sorry for the longer wait. I had midterms and had to study. Anyways I tried to keep initiation cut down. I don't know about you but I've read it so many times that it's boring for me. Like it? Hate it? let me know for the future.

On another note I figured out line breaks, let me know if more space is needed after i use them.

Next time we will finish initiation I promise.

Cya next time I post

~Golath