Chapter Four - Into the Woods.

The next day saw our heros stood atop a large cliff. The wind was blowing and Ozpin was explaining their task for the day. "For years you have trained to become warriors. and today, your abilities will be tested in the Emerald Forest."

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

''These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon. So it's in your best interest to be paired with someone you can work well with."begins Ozpin. "That being said, the first person you make eye contact with will be your partner for the next four years." he finished, proving trolls exist in all worlds. "With your partners 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.'' He continued making there nervous. ''You will find an abandoned temple containing several relics, each pair must retrieve one g these relics, and return to the top of the cliff. We will regard that item, as well as your standing, and grade you appropriately. Any questions?"

"Um... I have a que-" Jaune starts.

"Good! Now, get in your positions!"

"Actually, I have a question, this landing strategy, thing, well you be dropping us off or..."

"No you'll be falling.''

"So did you hand out puracutes or something?"

"No. you will be using your own landing strategy."

"One last thing, what is a landing strategEEEEEE!'' he screamed, as he flew through the air.

Kirito smiled as he tumbled through the air. Regaining his control he poped his wings. Looking around he saw the blue of Ausna's own Wings landing to the east of him. Last night after they heard they might be separated they had made some plans, he was supposed to try get with Asuna, and Leafa was to pair with Yui. This would ensure that the most familiar pair was together and somebody could keep an eye on Yui. Seeing Leafa's green wings head towards the youngedoz them, he flew to meet his partner.

"Asana!" Came the familiar cry. The girl hired around to a comforting sight. Kirito was here and they would be working together for the forcible future, slaying monsters, just like old times. 'and doesn't that just say everything about our lives.' she thought wryly. 'how do we keep getting in these situations, again.'

''Kirito, come on I want to get done here and check on Yui-Chan." Beckoning her new, old partner on, as they walked deeper into the woods. Soon after they encountered their first batch of Grimm, a pack of Beowolves, but the monsters were quickly dispatched by the young couple who were soon on their way.

Yui had found herself in a spot of trouble. She had been wandering along admiring the trees, they reminded her of the ones in the forest where the met her mamma & paper for the first time, back on the 22nd floor of Aincrad. All of a sudden, she found herself surrounded by flames. "Yui-Chan, where are you!" she heard. Moving towards the call the found her Aunt Sugu flying above her.

"Aunt Sugu, I'm down here! My wings timed out as I landed and haven't recharged yet!" she called out.

''I'll come down, stay where you are!" hearing her Yui relaxed a bit and drew her staff. When she heard a growl from behind her, she turned and smashed her weapon into the stomach of an Ursa that was trying to take a swipe at her. Then Leafa appeared, slashing the beast's head killing it. "Are you OK, Yui-Chan."

"Un, I am, lets get out of here."Indicating to the burning forest around them. With that they left together in search of their relics.

Asuna and Kirito approached what could only be the temple to see Yang and Blake Collet a white chess piece from one of the pedestals. Deciding they should do the same Kirito grabs a black knight at which Asuna rolls her eyes. "EEEKKK!''

"Do you hear that, some girl's in trouble." cries Yang.

"That dosen't sound the Yui." replies Asunu.

"Look out below!" *CRASH*

"Did your sister just fall from the sky.?'' asks Blake.

"I-" * ROAR * "YEE-HAW!" comes a yell from the trees.

"Mamma, Papa!" sounds out from the other direction as Yui and Leafa arrive in the clearing.

"Aww, its broken." whirls Nora.

"Nora ~ * pant * ~ lets not do that again." wheezes Ren, ignored in favour of a castle chesspiece, Leafa grabbing the one reminding her of her brother.

All seemed well until a Deathstalker crashed through the undergrowth, chasing Pyrrah. "Did she run all the way here with a Deathstalker on her tail?" queries Blake.

Suddenly a distressed Yang cries out "I can't take it anymore! Could everybody just chill out for two seconds before something crazy happens again!"

She got her wish, as it was three seconds later Weiss screamed from the rear claw of a Nevermore. "how could you leave me?!"

"she's gonna fall"
"she'll be fine"
"she's falling" then Jaune jumped to save her but missed as Leafa flew up to catch them both.

At last Pyrrah got away from the Grimm chasing her. With this Yang declared "Great gangs all here, now we can all die together!"

Author notes

I'm going to leave it here for tonight. I wrote this chapter on a new app that lets me write text by hand so. sorry for any errors its kind of glitchy.