Opening File: Huntsmen Association
The Huntsmen Association is the worldwide non-government organization charged with the training individuals to hunt Grimm along with various other dangers in the world, becoming elite warriors and recognized as the best of humanity. Training is usually recommended to start at a young age but formal training starts at the age of twelve so as to avoid being labelled as a group that creates child soldiers. There has been word of some wanting to push the age up to fourteen but even then many overprotective parents still label it as a group that lures in and creates child soldiers. Typically the youngest go through combat classes that is often mandatory to the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the Grimm.
In order to apply for a Huntsmen Academy a test is required for the applicants but varies among the academies:
For Nevernest you are required to pass your combat classes, willingness to do community service for at least several months a year since Huntsmen are trained to protect people from danger, basic training in living in the wild, Aura control and a forged weapon with the proper knowledge of how to use it. Nevernest places a heavy emphasis on trust and teamwork, while forging a solid foundation to grow from, often putting the students through heavy training with only a rare few being a live fire exercise all meant to test the strengths and bonds of the teams formed from the initiation test. Nevernest often sends their students on search and retrieve missions within the city limits in the first year and then allowing them out of the city in the second year under the supervision of teacher. It is only third year once a team would be allowed on a mission without supervision but even then it is only allowed when the teacher staff has given approval.
Yamanouchi Academy is different from the other because it follows an 'Escalator System' meaning rather than being a school for one certain level of education, it instead houses all grades from 1st-University separated by Elementary, Junior High, Senior High, and College divisions. With the exception of transferees or the new male students the year before the series started, this means that there is no need for the traditional Entrance Exams so long as students maintain a respectful grade average. The school likes to promote a healthy fighting spirit in all its students while at the same giving discipline and wisdom to properly mold them into the kind of Huntsmen their warrior ancestors would be proud of. It originally began as a temple teaching a secret fighting style but has evolved since then, teaching students not only how to be modern Huntsman and Huntresses but also the virtues of Bushido that helped create the first generation of Hunters during the Time of Awakening: Integrity, Respect, Courage, Honor, Compassion, Sincerity and Loyalty.
Lucha Academy in Mexico follows the traditional wrestling code of masked wrestling. Unlike other academies Lucha Academy forbids the use of weaponry, believing that one's own body is the only weapon they need and their traditional teams are often trios, three member teams. The primary fighting style taught here is professional wrestling that more agile and perform more aerial maneuvers than professional wrestlers in other countries, who more often rely on power and hard strikes to subdue their opponents. Their Semblances manifest as signature moves and they are expected to have created such a move in their first year.
SkyFall Academy follows a trend that began after the end of the First Great War which the cost the lives of many, including the heirs of many wealthy families. With such wealth going un-inherited and many wealthy men set about to create a type of Huntsman, especially when the Silver Age of Huntsmen began when the wars ended with the Huntsmen Association independent of the government. The Huntsmen of Skyfall Academy are trained to never jeopardize the lives of the innocent, sacrifice themselves for the good of the mission, and above all else: being a properly dressed gentleman through and through. Just like Nevernest SkyFall places a heavy emphasis on teamwork.
Jade and Outer Haven Academies likes to take in young hunters that shows adequate skills already, enhancing them further either as an individual in the case of Jade Academy or as a team at Outer Haven. Like Nevernest Outer Haven believes in training its hunters in all aspects, basically 'rebuilding' a hunter from the ground up.
Upon graduation a Huntsmen license is given to the graduates that cannot be revoked and will allow them to travel anywhere in the world at minimum pay, depending on the severity of their missions but can still be blocked from certain countries labelled 'danger zones' or barred by local governments. The license can allow Hunters to access the Huntsmen website which is closed off from the rest of SkyWeb and can only be accessed through the license or the ten digit code hidden on the Hunter's license that is personalized for each Huntsman and Huntress. If lost or stolen the license cannot be replaced and it cannot be sold since it is worth nothing to anyone besides the Hunter who owns it.
Unfortunately there is a small handful that can find a way around it, such as Motor Ed giving his own personal code and license to his cousin for use of monitoring the Huntsmen website while Shego's own license became useless and disposable when she went rogue. A license contains a special DNA and finger print scanner that allows it to be used only by its owner and supposedly cannot be hacked or altered.
Close File
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"Order and Chaos are two opposite fundamental forces in existences and yet they balance each other. Order allows us to set up a system for growth and learning and Chaos brings unpredictability that allows for testing and potentially strengthening our Order. No system is perfect and flaws can always be found, in the rules and in the people enforcing the rules. Can we truly control either force or do both forces control us?" TOM remarked as the file closed. "The point is not to control these two forces, but to channel them into doing the best you can do for good…or otherwise."
Xxx
The kids gathered to take their seats to watch and observe the spars in the Simulation, thinking it would help them get an idea of how huntsmen and heroes fight and handle a situation when they begin to enroll for the academies. Monty joined them as a way to watch and was surprised to discover Ed's dragon came along with them despite being told to leave the little fella behind on the Gem Homeworld.
Abby was looking for Wally and Ed when they came in, seeing them carrying snacks and drinks, thinking this be some movie or something. She still couldn't get over the shock after seeing Ed turn into a… fish. Least he was able to recovery surprisingly quick before ended up as the White Tiger's sushi. "Hey, where'd you guys go?"
"Had to go find Ed's dragon, that critter almost had my tail." Wally told her and jumped in his seat. "Also there's a cafeteria and thought we need something to pass the time." He scooped up some popcorn and munched on it.
Ed took his and was excited to see the heroes in action. "Oh, boy, oh boy, oh boy! We get to see them in person! The Infraggable Krunk, Valhallan and the Grimm Slayer!"
"Yeah! They rock! Especially Valhallen." Wally did an air guitar stunt. "I'm gonna see if he'll give me a tips."
Abby crossed her arms, not all convinced. "Teach you guitar lessons? You couldn't even spell your name!"
Nazz overheard Abby and covered her mouth from snickering. "Serious?"
"He tried to spell Chicken with a 2 in it." Abby told her and caused her to laugh.
"Well it should have. And for your information, the name Wally begins with a Q." Wally stated, only to earn more snickering from the girls. "Just you wait, and when I become a huntsman, I'll kick Grimm butt, especially those villains and them robots!"
"And I'll be going to the store for new chaotic cards." Ed said before drinking his soda.
Wally turned to him with interest. "Really? Cool, what tribe do you use?"
Nigel watched them interact and start talking about the card game. As a matter of fact he is also a player of the game too and has enjoyed it with Abby when they were introduced to the game; Hoagie was usually a big gamer of it too and has collected the rare ones for his deck.
When he saw more people come into the room and new faces he never seen he turned to his father. "Hey, dad? You know any of them?"
Monty looked to his direction to see them. "Hmm, well I do know of some faces, two teams be SEKR and REYN. The others I have no clue, dear fellow. But it exciting to learn a thing or two from them, dear boy." He was most relief to see Omni again and he was slowly recovering from his battle against the Diamonds.
He had been surprised finding out his old friend had no other choice to go on the mission to the Gem planet alone for the safety of his teammates. It would be interesting to meet these friends of his when they show up. Kevin was reluctant to come but was dragged along by Nazz to join in and help keep a close eye on him after what the Gems did to him, plus it's not everyday someone like him can get the chance to see places in the Hall of Justice.
Despite all the times badmouthing and bullying others since he didn't get over the loss of his mother and almost tempted to leave Peach Creek, he was surprised how they still rescued him from the aliens.
Capital G came in to see everyone sat down. "Alright, everyone comfy? We figured after all you kids been through, the mayor thought as you feel the interest of being huntsmen or something more for the people, we decided to give you a little show of certain volunteers to see how a strong huntsman, huntress and hero show their effort. Any questions?"
"What's the point of all this if some are gonna learn from the stupid academies?" The hero heard Kevin ask with an attitude.
"Kevin." Nazz scolded him.
"Make a good point, kid." Capital G said, surprising some. "It's not about pride, profit or gaining glory. But to show you all what you may get yourselves in for and know your opponent, be they a villain, monster, alien or Grimm, they may not follow the same code as we do that makes us different from them. So consider this a little taste of a first lesson."
"Oh, ooh, oh, Mr. G?" Wally held his hand up to catch his attention. "Do we get to be part of the fights?"
"Plank may be thinking the same thing but doubt it." Johnny said. "Plus, he says we should watch out for them Faceless Ones we've been seeing on the news."
"Sorry, little man. But considering most of these huntsmen are class V and way out of your league I don't think that's a good idea." Capital G answered, not wanting to risk getting the kids injured and best take their minds off the previous events from the Darklands events.
No doubt the Peach Creek kids were worrying for their friend Jimmy but not sure how they'll react from what he's found out and he almost couldn't believe it himself. The screen showed them the suggested volunteers with each one's face from members of the JF, REYN, surprisingly SEKR, and honorary members of the teams, even the Legendary Warriors.
Major Glory was in the other room with Callie offering to help on behalf of the mayor to make certain the kids were alright but was also to tell him about her hearing the drill completed by DexLab which was a big relief.
"Hmm, I think we have made some certain decisions and here are some interesting results." Major Glory thought, looking at the screen as it showed the images of the competitors.
The screen showed two images of who will be facing against whom.
Keanu smirked and flexed his muscles. "This should be a piece of cake, whoever it is bring it on! Da Samurai will face anyone."
The image showed Superboy and Doyle on the first match.
Doyle smirks as he was the first one. "Well, guess it's me first."
Xxx
"Snap out of it, Pony Head, snap out of it!"
Pony Head laughed. "Would you care for some crumpets?"
"You see, Marco, this is what they do to you here."
"Relax. Once we disable that crystal thing and get her outta here, she'll finally be a benefit to society!" Marco grabbed some things on top of Pony Head's fireplace, such as a candle and a teapot.
"What are you doing?"
"I saw this in a prison movie, 'Escape from Jail Mountain'. Trust me. This will save our hides, just like it saved Hank Innocent." Marco opened the door. "It's clear."
Dipper simply watched the door, making sure no one caught them.
"Ooh, escaping is inappropriate. Guards!"
"Shh!" Star tried to quiet her friend but was too late.
"Guards, guards! Guards! Yoo hoo, guards, guards?"
"Hey, stop!"
Star, Dipper and Marco run into a room filled with princesses holding tea cups
"Keep your pinkies at 90 degrees, more tea please. Keep your pinkies at 90 degrees, more tea please. Keep your pinkies at-" The Princesses chanted simultaneously, creeping Marco and Dipper out.
"This is worse than my worst nightmare."
"Yeah, I see what you mean." Marco finally agreed.
"Mabel, are you in here?" Dipper called out, hoping his sister would answer.
"Keep your pinkies at 90 degrees." Pony Head chanted with the other princesses.
"Why are you saying that? You don't even have pinkies!"
"Come on!"
Marco grabbed Star and the three ducked under a table.
"Keep your pinkies at 90 degrees, more tea please. Keep your pinkies at 90-"
"He's right on us! Are we gonna blast our way outta this?" Star asked, knowing the guards were right behind them.
"No, that'll only increase the heat on us. I need some kinda distraction." Marco answered.
"Well, they're not gettin' my individuality." Star vowed.
"That's it!"
A teacup was thrown across the room, smashing against the wall. Everyone stopped and looked at the door, seeing none other than Mabel with a mad look on her face.
"It was one thing to try and brainwash me through sewing, singing, tea lessons and movies but this is the last straw!"
"Mabel!" Dipper jumped out from under the table, running towards his sister who was stunned to see her brother…in a dress.
"Dipper?" Mabel just stared at her brother, seeing him in a princess dress much like her. "You're princess?" She gasped, placing both hands on her cheeks. "I have a sister?!...You'd look a lot better with longer hair."
"No, Mabel. I'm just disguised as a princess." Dipper clarified, the early embarrassment of wearing a dress coming back to him.
"Oh…I think pink's a good color on you." Mabel said with a smile.
"Never mind that!" Dipper grabbed his sister by the shoulders. "Are you okay? They didn't manage to brainwash you did they?"
"Nope. They tried but I am too Princess Mabel for them to handle." Mabel laughed. "That and a talking dolphin told me you were coming to rescue me."
"A…talking dolphin?" Dipper questioned.
"Oh, I met him after I traveled through multiple dimensions and parallel universes." Mabel explained cheerfully. "Though it might have been a dream because I spiked the tea with a bag of sugar and drank over ten cups of it."
"…I have no idea what you just said but I am glad you said it." Dipper said, hugging Mabel. "Come on, we got to get out of here."
"Not so fast." Mabel pushed Dipper away. "We have to make a stand here. They did the one thing Princess Mabel cannot forgive."
"What is that?" Dipper asked. "And you know you're not really princess, right?"
"They told me…They don't have or allow Mabel juice!" Mabel narrowed her eyes. "That was the last straw and now Princess Mabel is taking a stand."
And with that Mabel hopped onto a table. "It's not criminal to be an individual! Come on! It's not criminal to be an individual!"
"It's not criminal to be an individual!" The pixie princess threw a teacup at a guard as he entered the room.
All the princesses began throwing teacups, following her example. "It's not criminal to be an individual!"
"That should buy us some time."
With everyone distracted Star and Marco ran out of the room, pulling Pony Head with them.
"Tee hee hee. He got scalded."
"She's laughing at an authority figure! I think the real Pony Head's still in there!" Star said as they ran.
Xxx
"An uprising? In my institution? Put St. O's on full lock-down and find the freethinker who initiated this. We will quell this uprising in its infancy! Quell... Quell... "Miss Heinous sighed. "Is that right? Someone get a thesaurus!"
Xxx
"Mabel, come on! We got to go!" Dipper said, trying to pull Mabel out of the room.
"Sorry, Dipper. As Princess of this revolution I have to stand with my girls!" Mabel refused, continuing to chant with the princesses.
"Mabel if we don't go we'll be caught!" Dipper exclaimed.
"That's sometimes the price of freedom, Dipper." Mabel stated. "Fellow princesses, we have been told what to say, what to do and how to look ever since we got here! Well I say we should be the ones telling them how we should act, look or do! We're the princesses here!"
"Yeah!" The princesses agreed.
"We're the runs who are going to be running all our kingdoms one day! And we'll do it…OUR WAY!" Mabel shouted.
"YEAH!"
"Who tells us what we should be?" Mabel asked rhetorically.
"NO ONE!" The princesses all shouted.
"Yeah!" Mabel pumped a fist into the air.
Just then, Double D landed in the room in his Armatae armor. "Dipper, I detected Star and Marco leaving here. Why aren't you with them?"
"My sister's a little busy starting a revolution." Dipper answered, pointing with his thumb over his shoulder to his sister still on the table.
"I am the Princess of Revolution!" Mabel declared.
"You rock girl!" A princess in the crowd shouted.
"Well, then I suppose now is a good time to let you all know the crystal keeping you all here has been destroyed." Double D announced, holding up a bag of dimension scissors. "You can leave any time you wish."
Unable to help his curiosity Double D discreetly collected all the Dimension scissors that had been collected by the guards from the princesses brought here and taken to a special vault. Fortunately Armatae was able to break open the vault. He held out the bag and all the princesses grabbed a scissor, creating a portal and leaving but not before saying a few last words.
"Thanks a lot, Princess Mabel."
"You rock, Princess Mabel."
"I'll pay you back someday."
"We should hang out one day."
"I owe you big time."
"I'll send you lots of crystals."
Once the last of the princesses were gone, Dipper and Mabel turned to Double D with Dipper holding out his hand. "Okay, give us one and we'll get out of here."
"I don't have any left." Double D dropped the empty bag. "I thought the plan was to portal out of here with the one Star has."
"What? We can't stay here or they're going to catch us!" Dipper exclaimed.
"Let them try. It'll take more than scary robots to stop Princess Mabel!" Mabel pumped a fist into the air.
"Mabel, again, you're not an actual princess." Dipper sighed.
"I'm a princess in spirit, Dipper. I'm a princess in spirit." Mabel replied confidently.
"Let's just hurry and find the others." Double D suggested.
Xxx
Star and Marco ran past a room full of guards and down a hallway just as the guards come out of the door. "Wrong way!"
Star and Marco turned around and run into another room and barricaded the door.
"Quick, find a place to hide!" Marco said.
The guards burst into the room moment later.
"There she is! Get her!" A guard shouted, pointing at the window.
Star's feet were visible under a curtain, but when the guards pulled it back, it was only her red boots.
Xxx
"All our princesses gone! Our crystal is destroyed and those responsible are still on the loose. Once found we'll punish them in the solitary conformant chamber. Here's our latest success story, the once wayward princess, Pony Head, is now a model student, reborn!"
Pony Head was seen through the window of her room.
"Yes, we can still stifle the uprising. You know, 'stifle' isn't working for me either. Prepare the chamber, I'm leading this princess hunt myself!" Miss Heinous ordered.
Little did she know Pony Head was actually the assortment of items Marco grabbed earlier, creating a decoy to distract their captors.
Xxx
Marco and Star ran into another room, not recognizing what it was for.
"What is this place?" Marco asked.
"I don't know." Star answered before she and Marco paled at the sound of dogs barking.
"We gotta move."
Marco and Star ran out of the room, followed by Ms. Heinous, a guard, and a pack of dogs.
"There!" Marco opened the laundry chute. "I'll see you at the bottom."
Star climbed into the chute, followed by Marco who tried to climb into the chute but had one small problem. "Geh, my poofy dress won't fit!"
Star slid down the chute, leaving her friend behind. "Marcooooo!"
"Something's got my stockings! Woahuh!"
Xxx
Star screamed while Pony Head laughed as they both rolled onto then off the pile of laundry at the bottom.
"Marco! You gotta help me save him! I can't do this alone!" Star cried out.
"Brrrr! A princess who misbehaves will be saved, in the solitary conform-ment chamber!" Pony Head said simply, continuing to worry her friend.
"Why can't you remember who you are?" Star asked sadly.
Xxx
Marco found himself now strapped to a chair. Luckily he had a plan for this. Marco regurgitated the bobby pin, and then started trying to use it to escape his handcuffs. Sadly the bobby pin fell out of his mouth, onto the floor.
"Really? Wha?" A metal princess hat-like device lowered from the ceiling and onto Marco's head. It extended clamps that held Marco's eyelids open. "Ahaha!"
The screen in front of Marco turned on, showing a drab etiquette slideshow. It said 'A Lesson in Etiquette with a Glance at the Improper: XXXVIII Edition'. It then switched to a drawing of a woman.
"The proper hat for the event, lest you be in malcontent."
The screen switched to a woman playing tennis.
"Everyone will admire the princess who does not perspire."
The screen switches to a man and a woman.
"'Tis better to be fussy, than to be called a hussy."
Miss Heinous and her assistant were staring through a window, watching the machine at work. "Wuh, I can smell her free spirit through the safety glass. Full power!"
Ms. Heinous' Assistant flipped a switch and Marco got a vibrating shock.
"Yahahahahahaaaa!"
Needless to say Marco was getting a crash course in how they brainwashed the princesses at this insane school and if something was not done, he'd be the only brainwashed 'princess' left.