"This is unbelievable... " The doctor muttered as he looked at the reports from the CT scan, shaking his head in disbelief as he looked to the boy in the scanner as he blew a raspberry at nothing in particular. Boredom most likely. "Unbelievable… no impossible is more like it…" He muttered as he took another look at the results before leaving the room for a moment. Outside he found Ozpin and Glynda waiting for him, seated on a pair of chairs in a comfortable silence.

"How is he?"

"It's like it never happened."

"I beg your pardon?" Shaking out of their stubber the doctor looked back to the room before turning to the pair again.

"Multiple hairline fractures, multiple concussions, cracks on his vertebrae, a wrenched shoulder and torn muscles… it's all healed. It's like the injuries never happened in the first place." The doctor explained as Glynda's eyes widened.

"Is it his Aura, maybe a Semblance?" The doctor shook his head.

"No mam. His Aura isn't responding to him. He just… healed naturally, but that kind of speed is - well no human or fauna heals that fast."

'But that doesn't explain his scars.' Ozpin thought as he remembered the boy's appearance. 'If his body can heal to such an extent in so little time how did he get so many scars?' Rather; what creatures from his side of the world had he run into that was able to inflict such scars? "May we see him?"

"Yes, in fact you can take him out of the hospital if you'd like." The doctor made some room for the pair as they entered the room to find the teen sitting cross legged on the scanner's bench and carelessly poking the machine.

"Gales Ashe." Glynda called out as she caught the teen's attention.

"Oh hey Glynda. Hey Oz." The hunter called out as he stopped messing with the machine and smiled. "I thought you guys weren't coming today."

"We had to see how you were doing today." Ozpin stated as he smiled, though in truth since the boy had regained consciousness they had been visiting him daily. Outwardly it was just to see how the boy was recovering, in truth though it was more to teach the young man about their continent, which the teen still had some trouble believing despite the obvious difference in technological advancement. Disregarding that, though the teen had healed himself in record time. Four days; that was how long it took for him to fully heal, though he appeared to still have these occasional shakes. "Also we have the reports from the doctor. As of today you're free to leave the hospital."

"Finally." Gales muttered as he all but jumped off the bench and took a moment to stretch. "You have no idea how bored I was staying stuck in here with nothing to do." The teen muttered as he put a hand on his hip. "So can I get my clothes back, I really miss having something proper to wear." Ozpin just released a light smile and nodded his head.

"They'll bring your clothes in in a moment." Gales sighed in relief as started messing with the hospital gown.

"I swear this robe thing makes me feel naked." Glynda just adjusted her glasses as she left the room and Ozpin quickly followed her.

"We'll be outside waiting for you."

"Kay."

With that the door closed as Ozpin turned his attention back to Glynda as she started speaking with the doctor for a moment. Man still seemed a bit lost about something. Something that wasn't just about his injuries healing as fast as they did.

"His Aura? Glynda questioned as she crossed her arms.

"Yes it's… odd. Normally a person's Aura would assist in healing and protecting the body, but his doesn't for some reason. I'd recommend sending him to an Aura Specialist to have it looked at." The doctor stated as he handed Glynda a referral.

"I see, thank you." That said the doctor went on his way, leaving the pair alone again as Glynda looked at the referral for a moment longer before she slipped it into a bag and frowned slightly.

"Something the matter Glynda?"

"No sir, I don't know what to make of this. A mysterious boy that heals in a matter of days what should take months of physical therapy to accomplish, that foreign clothing he wears, an apparent Cult that may find its way into Vale… Exactly what's going on?"

"That is a question we will try to answer." Ozpin admitted as turned towards the door as the young hunter stepped out the room a few minutes later and sighed in relief.

"Now this feels better." Gales muttered as he looked himself over and smiled. Shirt and pants made obviously from cloth, though the style wasn't exactly familiar to either of Beacon's professors, although for some reason Ozpin had a strange sense of deja-vu hitting him. Pants with a harness strapped onto it. A longsleeve shirt with short vest/jscket and what could be mistaken for a corset. Above his choice of attire he had a mantle leather mantle lined with a bit of fur as well as some flauds that trailed down to show a red pelt. His boots and gloves were lined with hard leather and he fastened goggles on top of his head. "Nothing beats wearing real clothing. Feels like forever since I wore this."

"You look at home in that."

"I feel at home in it." Gales remarked with this grin.

"That said, I'd recommend getting you some more… updated attire." Glynda stated as she looked the teen over for a moment before adjusting her glasses. 'He looks like a hunter alright, but one from another time' The woman noted as Gales looked at his clothes and pouted.

"What's wrong with my clothes?"

"You stand out very easily." She heard Ozpin chuckle as she said that.

"Really? I know my gears' kinda custom, but this is pretty casual from my continent."

"Yes but we aren't on your continent are we?" Gales made to open his mouth before closing it. He didn't have a comeback to that, she was right after all.

"Well, shall we?" Ozpin asked as he began walking down the hall, Glynda and Gales following shortly behind him. "We still have to pick up your sword."

"My sword?" Gales blinked as Ozpin nodded.

"Yes, your weapon should still be in the lounge."

"Why is it in the lounge?"

"They couldn't lift it. "Glynda explained as Gales just tilted his head.

"What do you mean?"" When they reached the hospital lounge Gales found his blade resting on the floor behind a wall of yellow tape. People stared at the weapon for a moment before walking around the caution tape and went about their day. "You guys just left Gandora here?"

"The hospital has tried moving it." Glynda muttered as she stared at the mammoth weapon as Ozpin went to sign the boy out. "This is as far as any of us were able to move it. They were lucky enough to carry it inside." She muttered as she shook her head. "It's very heavy."

"Really?" Gales muttered as he walked over the caution tape and reached out his left hand, grabbing onto the weapon of bone and scale and steel with a single hand as he pointed it skyward. "It doesn't feel that heavy to me. Feels as it always has." Gales muttered as the hospital staff looked on in disbelief.

"H-how are you - that blade must weigh at least 5 tons."

"Well you're right about the "least" part." Gales muttered as he rested the blade on his back and flexed his fingers for a moment, a slight pain running through him as he frowned. 'Symptoms seem pretty manageable for now…'

"Now then shall we go?" Ozpin asked as he returned to see the mammoth blade resting on Gales' back.

He… didn't question it.

If that was truly the teen's weapon then naturally he'd be able to carry it.

Gales just nodded as Glynda composed herself and the three entered the city. Moment they did though, Gales couldn't help letting his eyes travel everywhere. Seeing it from his hospital bed hadn't done enough to prepare the teen for the city. Everything in Vale was so… different from what he was used to. The style of the buildings, the strange carriages, the odd poles in the street, it was all so different from what he was used to seeing in the Old World, particularly the Frontier.

"It's quite a sight isn't it."

"It's like I'm in another world…" Gales muttered as Ozpin nodded his head.

"Rest assured, the longer you stay with us the more natural its appearance becomes. You start to see it's just any other city."

"I know but still… if the guys on the Frontier could see this." Gales began before falling silent. His attention turned to a shop as he made a noise. "Wow, those are really nice crystals."

"That would be Dust." Glynda stated as the group stopped to look at the shop.

"That's Dust? You mean like my necklace?"

"Indeed." Gales fingered his necklace as he stared at the colored crystals, a curious look on his face as he made a noise.

"So you mean these can get me home?"

"I'm afraid not Gales." Ozpin began as he frowned slightly. "Those Dust Crystals are different from the one you're wearing, as such they possess different capabilities."

"Oh." Gales muttered as he continued messing with his necklace, a light frown crossing his face before he pushed it back. "Hey… is it possible to liquefy Dust?"

"Liquefy Dust?'

"Yeah you know, concentrate Dust into a liquid state." Gales asked as he started following the two professors away from the store.

"Well… I'm actually not sure."

"You're not?"

"Dust is found in Mines, later refined and purified at the quarries and converted into a usable powersource." Ozpin admitted as he seemed to think for a moment. "However no one's ever tried converting it into a liquid form."

"Not even in the past?"

"Not even in the past. The closest would be when Dust Mages inject raw Dust into their bodies."

"People can do that?"

"Yes, it's an old practice, not one that's used often nowadays as Dust Mages have improved the ways of using Dust without dangerous side effects." Ozpin fell silent as he looked at the teen. "Tell me, what brought that question up?"

"What is that?"

"This will help begin your Awakening." One of the Lost Order whispered as they poked a needle into his skin, a glowing black and red liquid slowly being pumped into his body. "Be strong little brother, I'm afraid this will be but the beginning."

"Just curiosity…" Gales shrugged as he unconsciously grabbed his left arm. Ozpin noticed it, Gynda noticed it, but they didn't say anything on the subject. "So uh… where exactly are we going anyway?"

"I thought it would be a good idea to take a walk around Vale, let you get used to your surroundings." Ozpin said as he took a breath of fresh air. "Besides, it's quite a nice day."

"I guess you're right, besides it'll be good to stretch my legs after almost two weeks of being stuck indoors." Gales muttered with a stretch. "I really don't like being stuck indoors for too long, it makes me restless." The teen fell silent as he looked around, ignoring the numerous stares directed his way. His clothes really did stand out here. 'Maybe Glynda's right I probably should update my wardrobe while I'm here. Besides, it's always a good idea to test out public clothes and armor styles… at least that's what Thorn told me.' "So uh… what's it like teaching future Hunters?"

"It's a tiring occupation." Glynda stated. "But it's also very rewarding, knowing that your students will be prepared for when they head out to face the Grimm."

"Grimm, you guys told me a bit about those when you visited a few days ago." Gales fell silent as he tried recalling the information they had shared. "The Grimm are… the creatures that inhabit your part of the world, right?"

"That's correct."

"Ok but what are Grimm? What do they look like? Do they look like Wyverns, or Leviathan? Pelagus?"

"The Grimm come in many forms, some like wolves and some like apes." Glynda stated before she took a breath. "Then there are the more unique breeds that don't appear as any creature we've ever seen. However, all of them share similar traits."

"Like~?"

"Grimm have black skin and glowing eyes and they all have the ability to sense negative emotions."

"They sense emotions?" Gales' eyes widened as he heard the words and Glynda just nodded her head. He never knew about a creature that could do that. He knew many that could sense "intent" but not emotion.

"Negative emotions like fear and anger attract them, it's what causes them to be directed towards our cities and villages outside the Four Kingdoms."

"But if that's the case… wouldn't even a crying child attract them? How do you keep them at bay?"

"The same way your nation likely does, with Huntsmen and Huntresses." Ozpin added to Glynda's explanation. "A Huntsmen's duty is to uphold the peace of the world, as such they protect the surrounding cities by heading out and combat the Grimm."

"And you train future Hunters to head out for that?"

"That's correct."

"Hm…" Gales made a noise as he looked back at his Greatsword as he reached behind him, rubbing his fingers down Gandora's blade. "I'd like to help if it's alright with you." Gales muttered as he looked back at the pair. "Offlander or not I'm still a Hunter, I fight monsters… and I know how to handle myself in a fight."

"I'm afraid I can't allow that."

"Why not?"

"In good conscience, I can't allow someone who just got out of the Hospital to head out and start fighting Grimm. You should take the time to rest and gather yourself." The Headmaster stated as Gales frowned. "Besides, As Dr. Ein said; it would be best to get your Aura looked at before you try using it. I'm curious to see why it isn't responding to you."

Aura; the manifestation of the soul. Even in the Old World Gales had heard of something similar to it. Then again his people believed that the world was pervaded by spirits which affected the lives of the living, the elements and nature itself. As such everything - no matter how small it may seem - had potential to gain a sense of awareness and consciousness. Be it a grain of sand, rock, a human or even something as great as a wyvern. To be able to use your Soul wasn't a foreign concept either. By synchronizing with the soul of a weapon, allowed them to call upon the elemental powers they retained from the wyverns and Leviathan they were forged from. And yet…

Gales clenched his fists. "Fine."

"I'm glad you understand… In the meantime, what do you say to some new clothes?"

"What is your guy's problem with my clothes?" Gales whined

"You can't expect to wear the same thing every day do you?" Gales actually looked offended.

"Yes."

A few hours later

"Here we are." Glynda stated as she unlocked a door as Gales crossed his arms, causing the bags he was carrying to rustle slightly in his grip. Pushing it open the teen peeked inside as he looked at the room. Bit spartan but pretty well maintained. There was a kitchen off to the corner and the living room had a couple things. Bedroom was off to the side and… the restroom was odd looking.

"So this is your place Glynda?" Gales asked as he looked around. "Honestly… I don't know what I was expecting but it definitely wasn't this."

"This isn't my apartment, Ashechild."

"Oz?"

"This is where you'll be staying for the time being." Ozpin stated as Glynda passed Gales the keys. "I've already spoken to the super, she's aware that you'll be staying in her building. I'd recommend you get around to meeting her when you have the time."

"Oh uh… sure I guess." Gales scratched his head before looking around. "Not to be ungrateful but, isn't this a bit much? You guys bail me out of the hospital, you buy me clothes, and now you get me a place to stay… what do you guys want in return?"

"We don't want anything in return, Gales."

"… you don't?"

"It would just be better to have you off the streets." Glynda stated as she rubbed her temples before rolling up her sleeve and looked at a watch. "Professor, we should leave. We still have to make an appointment with the Council coming up."

"Yes, of course." Ozpin looked at Gales for another moment before resting a hand on his shoulder. "Take care Gales, we'll be back in a few days."

"Alright Oz, Glynda. I'll see you guys later." Gales waited for the two to leave before dropping the bags he was carrying and stared at the keys he was now carrying. Without a word he