As Grim dreamed, he woke up to the sound of crying and these sounds made him become confused.
" Huh whats going on am I, is this when i was born. As Grim thought about his dream, a loud gunshot echoed followed by the sound of a man shouting.
" No what have you done my wife you killed my wife, you traitor! Give me my son. Grims eyes widened in shock as he knew the man who was shouting was his real dad but before he could think more on the subject, another mans voice spoke up, the one holding him.
" Sorry Nocturne but your son is the one-thousandth member of the Reaper blood line, his blood is the perfect mixture to bring your first ancestor back, he's going to rule the world with his grimm and your son at his side. Nocturne growled at this information and stepped forward.
" Ebon Fall you wont get away with this. Ebon grinned at these words as he opened his hand, and a semblance of flame filled his hand before moving it towards Grims face.
"And who's going to make me Reaper it certainly isn't going to be you, and your little son Grim here isn't going to do anything. Nocturne growled at the gloating and stiffened up before pointing a double sided white scythe at Ebon.
" I'm going to kill you for this. Ebon smirked at these angry words, and chuckled before shaking his head.
" I doubt that unless you want your son hurt you wont do anything. Nocturne growled at this fact,and stopped moving but his eyes widened, as Grims cry got louder before shadows exploded out of him killing Ebon, and destroying the hospital. Having seen it coming however, Nocturne used his own semblance of shadow to shield him self and when the explosion stopped he re-appeared beside Grim and looked down at him with a sad smile.
" I'm sorry Grim but I must ensure they can never find you again. Grim in response to this image, bolted up from his sleep to see the girls looking at him with concern causing him to feel his face only to feel tears, and in response he shadow traveled away before they could say anything, and thus caused the girls to look at each-other in concern before laying back down.
Two hours later, and another group of people was waking up, and one of those said people was an energetic girl known as Nora Valkirye who is now trying to wake her friend Ren up.
" Wake up, lazy bud! Lie Ren got up with a groan as Nora hounded him to get up, Nora seeing him awake then jumped around him happily singing.
" It's morning! It's morning! It's morning! It's morning! Ren sighed at the over energetic girl, and then began to get ready before deciding to go in to the restroom to brush his teeth, while Nora continues to talk.
" I can't believe we've been at Beacon for a full twenty-four hours! Not that I thought we'd get kicked out or anything, I mean, you're the perfect student and I'm... well, I'm me! But it's just crazy, you know. A few minutes later, both entered the lobby where the two began finishing readying themselves. Nora was brushing her hair and still chattering while Ren was tightening the strings on his sleeping bag.
"We've been friends for soooooooo long! What are the odds we'd still be together? Well, not "together-together..." Not that I'm not saying that you're not handsome; you are handsome, but that'd just be weird, right? A few more minutes later and the two are in the middle of eating their breakfast, Nora having a pancake hanging from her mouth as she is still talking.
"Right! What was I thinking? But still, I hope we end up on the same team together! Oohhhh! We should come up with some sort of plan, to make sure we end up on the same team together! What if we bribe the headmaster? No, that won't work. He has the school. Five more minutes pass and the two are readying themselves in the locker room, Ren loading StormFlower and Nora still talking.
" I know! We'll have some sort of signal! Like a distress signal! Gasp A secret signal so we can find each other in the forest! Can you imitate a sloth? Ren shook his head at this before sighing and replying.
" Nora?Nora stopped talking for a moment before tilting her head and looking at ren curiously.
" Yes, Ren? Ren sheathed his weapons up his sleeves before speaking.
"I don't think sloths make a lot of noise. Nora shut her mouth for a moment and thought about this before nodding her head.
"That's why its perfect! No one will suspect we're working together! Ren smiled as he shut his locker before starting to walk.
"Come on Nora, let's go. Nora nodded and chuckled in her mumbling and smiled.
" Not together-together..." (giggles)Ren heads out while a skipping Nora follows, passing Ruby and Yang as they are busy readying themselves.
" Wonder what those two are so worked up about? Yang shrugged at the thought and looked curiously at her.
"Oh, who knows? So, you seem awfully chipper this morning! Ruby smiled at the comment and nodded as she ran a hand through her hair.
" Yep! No more awkward small talk or getting-to-know-you" stuff Today, I get to let my sweetheart do the talking. Ruby then strokes Crescent Rose as she sighs happily looking at it with joy. Yang chuckled at the strange obsession her sister had, and patted her sisters shoulder.
" Well, remember, Ruby, you're not the only one going through initiation If you wanna grow up, you're gonna have to meet new people and learn to work together. Ruby sighed at these words in frustration before speaking and shoving her weapon in a locker.
"You sound like Dad Okay, first of all, what does meeting new people have to do with fighting? And secondly: I don't need people to help me grow up! I drink milk! yang smirked at her sisters complaining, and looked slyly at her sister
"But what about when we form teams?Ruby's eyes suddenly became nervous at these words,and she stammered when she replied.
"Um, I don't know, I... I'll just be on your team or Grim's. Yang didn't show much of a reaction to this, and started Bringing her hair around her shoulder and stroking it.
" Maybe you should try being on someone else's team? Ruby smirked at Yangs words, and looked at yang coyly.
"My dear sister Yang, are you implying that you do not wish to be on the same team as me? Yangs face then quickly transformed to a look of shock and surprise at her sisters words.
"What? No! Of course I do! I just thought... I don't know, maybe it would help you... break out of your shell! Ruby looked surprised at her sisters thoughts, and protested.
"What the?—! I don't need to 'break out of my shell'! That's-. suddenly Jaune walked in between the two, and interrupting ruby.
"Ridiculous! As the two looked at Jaune they noticed that he held a map and looked lost .
"There's no way I put my gear in locker 636 yesterday! I would've remembered having to count that high! Why does this have to happen today?Jaune passes Weiss Schnee and Pyrrha Nikos as they ready themselves at their lockers. Weiss smiled as she began thinking about teams and looked at Pyrrha
"So, Pyrrha, have you given any thought to whose team you'd like to be on? I'm sure everyone must be eager to unite with such a strong, well-known individual such as yourself! Pyrrha stroked her chin at this and looked unsure at weiss.
"Hmm... I'm not quite sure. I was planning on letting the chips fall where they may. Weiss smiled after learning this, and put her hands together before speaking.
"Well,... I was thinking maybe we could be on a team. Pyrrha smiled at this and nodded .
"Well, that sounds grand!Weiss smiled in triumph and fist pumped.
" Great! The background disappears into a thundercloud as Weiss adopts a scheming pose and manic smile in her head.
" This will be perfect! The smartest girl in class combined with the strongest girl in class! Together we will be unstoppable! I can see it now! We'll be popular! We'll be celebrities! We'll get perfect grades! Nothing can come between us now!Jaune being the moment killer he is, walked towards them coming between them and interrupting Weiss' evil train of thought.
"You know what else is great? Me. Jaune Arc. Nice to meet you. Weiss looked irritated at jaune and groaned in frustration.
"You again?Pyrrha however, unlike Weiss hurriedly stepped forward letting herself be seen.
"Nice to meet you, Jaune!Jaune smiled at Pyrrha but stepped past her to look at Weiss and posing slightly.
" So, Weiss, couldn't help but overhear your fondness of me the other day. Weiss sighed at these words and groaned at Jaunes massive stupidity.
" Oh, you've got to be kidding me! Jaune smirked at this in self confidence, thinking she was embarrassed, and kept talking.
" Don't worry! No need to be embarrassed! So, been hearing rumors about teams! I was thinking you and me would make a good one! What do you say?Pyrrha smiled at these words, and she tapped Jaunes shoulder getting his attention.
"Actually, I think the teams are comprised of four students each, so-Jaune smiled at this information and turned to Pyhrra with interest
"You don't say Well, hot stuff, play your cards right and maybe you could join up with the winning team. Weiss shook her head at this and glared at jaune before separating the two.
" Jaune, is it? Do you have any idea who you're talking to?Jaune shook his head at this.
"Not in the slightest. Weiss put her hands in front of Pyrrha introducing her.
" This is Pyrrha. Pyrrha smiled as she greeted jaune again.
"Hello again! Weiss then went on to say more about Pyrrha.
" Pyrrha graduated top of her class at Sanctum!Jaune shook his head with a blank look.
"Never heard of it. Weiss scoffed at this and shook her head.
"She's won the Mistral Region Tournaments four years in a row! A new record!Jaune looked confused at this as well and tilted his head.
" The what?Weiss began to get angry and was waving her arms rapidly in anger.
" She's on the front of every Pumpkin Pete's Marshmallow Flakes box!Jaune then began gasping suddenly as he recognized her as the design of the cereal box in question is seen with Pyrrha's smiling face on it.
"Thats you! But they only do that for star athletes and cartoon characters! Pyrrha nodded at this and chuckled.
" Yeah, it was pretty cool. Sadly, the cereal isn't very good for you. Cracks then began appearing as the box design crumbles behind them .
"So, after hearing all of this, do you really think you're in a position to ask her to be on your team?Jaune looked sad and pathetic as he hung his head.
" I guess not... Sorry... Pyrrha shook her head as she spoke up getting jaunes attention, Jaune, I think you'd make a great leader!Jaune immediately smiled at this as he was brightening back up.
"D'oh, stop it!Weiss scoffed again and shook her head at this.
"Seriously, please stop it. This kind of behavior should not be encouraged!Jaune smiled cockily as he looked from pyrrha to weiss.
"Sounds like Pyrrha's on board for Team Jaune. Spots are filling up quick! Now, I'm not supposed to do this, but maybe I could pull some strings, find a place for you. What do you say?Weiss glared at how close Jaune was and looked a bit freaked out.
" All right, that's a bit too close! Pyrrha, a little help, please?Jaune looks back just in time to see Miló strike him, sending the would-be leader flying off. Pyrrha then looked apologeticaley after Jaune and waved at him.
" I'm sorry! however as Jaune sailed through the air, Miló was caught by an arm which came out of the shadows, and let Jaune off.
" Hey blondy ya have some issues flying. Everyone in the room then turned to look at Grim, but before anything could be said,an announcement played on the intercom with Glyndas voice being heard.
" Would all first-year students please report to Beacon Cliff for initiation? Again, all first-year students report to Beacon Cliff. Weiss passes Jaune and Grim with Pyrrha following after her, grabbing her spear after Grim handed it to her, and she smiled at them before leaving the room.
"It was nice meeting you!Jaune slumped against the locker at the goodbye,and sighed feeling like a looser.
"Likewise...Yang and Ruby then quickley aproach wanting to talk to Jaune and Grim.
" Having some trouble there, lady-killer?Jaune nodded at her words, and sighed as he looked down in shame.
" I don't understand My dad said all women look for is confidence! Where did I go wrong? Yang chuckled at this and jerked a thumb in Wiess's direction.
"Snow Angel probably wasn't the best choice. Grim chuckled at Yangs words, and patted Jaunes shoulder.
" Your just not her type my freind. Ruby seeing Grim was fine now walked gingerly over to him.
" Grim do you want to talk about this morning I can mabye help you with whatevers wrong. Yang nodded at Rubys words,and looked at Grim as well.
" I can help to were all freinds. Grims eyes lit up a bit in happiness and sadness but he quickley dashed it away as he got an idea.
" If you two can manage to find me in the forest then I'll tell you deal. Ruby and Yang smiled at the deal, and shook Grims hand before looking at Jaune with excitement.
"Come on, Jaune, let's go. Grim then picked up,and lead Jaune out of the locker room by supporting him and his damaged self-esteem. It only took five minutes to get to the Beacon Cliff, overlooking a forest, where several students — some old, some new, and some unseen — are standing on silver tiles in front of a mug-holding Professor Ozpin and Glynda with her tablet. as the students looked and stared at Ozpin, he coughed before speaking up.
" For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald forest. Glynda nodded at his words as she spoke up as well.
" Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignment of teams Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates... Ruby looked surprised at this information,and looked at Grim and Yang in shock.
" What? Ohhh...Ozpin then spoke again as Glynda finished.
"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.
Ruby was groaning at this thinking she might get paired with a person she didnt like. Ozpin however, ignored Rubys groan and kept talking.
" That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years. Ruby then puts on an even more shocked expression which in her mind mirrors her world cracking like glass and falling apart.
" Whaaaat?!Nora smirked at this knowledge as she turned to Ren.
" See? I told you-!Ozpin coughed silencing Nora, and then contiued talking.
" 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 fail. Jaunes laughs nervously and then gulps as Ozpin continued speaking once again, ignoring any thing said or done by his students.
" 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?Jaune was the only one to be raising his hand since he was confused.
"Yeah, um, sir?Ozpin ignored Jaune and sipped his drink before speaking.
"Good! Now, take your places. Most then strike poses on their tiles;Nora crouches low, Ren wields his weapons, Grim flexes his shadows,Yang raises her fists, Ruby readies her body, and Jaune is still raising his hand.
" Uh, sir? I've got, um... a question. Jaune asking this question caused him to miss the tile under Weiss rising up into a springboard, rocketing into the air and over the forest, as the platforms activate down the line.
"So, this landing... strategy thing... Uh, wha-what is it? You're, like, dropping us off or something?Ozpin shook his head at this and stated bluntly what will happen.
" No. You will be launched there. Jaune paid the most attention to Ozpin missing more students being thrown.
" Oh, uh, I see... So, did you, like, hand out parachutes for us? Ozpin shook his head at Jaune and smirked a bit at his words.
"No. You will be using your own landing strategy. Jaune nodded as he watched Ozpin still not seeing an excited Nora and Ren getting launched.
"Uh-huh... Yeah. Grim came next and grinned at everyone before growing shadowy wings out of his back and taking off into the air impressing everyone except for Jaune since he missed Grims turn, Yang winked at her younger sister, put on a pair of aviators, and flew off with a "Woo-hoooooooo!" a second before Ruby joins while jaune not knowing what was going on looked confusedly at Ozpin.
"So, what exactly is a landing strategYYY!... to bad that He asked this part just when he finally has to get hurled with the cloud of students now making their way down into the forest below under the eyes of the teachers. Ozpin, for his part, simply takes a sip of his drink with a smile.
" I do oh so love my job