Of Huntsmen and monsters
Staring over The Emerald Forest, Blake stood at attention as her heart rated remained at a steady pace, Jaune beside her on one of the Launch pads they also had in Menagerie, the couple sparing a smirk at one another as they waited for the other future students to arrive, Blake's eyes scanned over the forest before she frowned at hearing a distant roar from the forest, filing it mentally as a Grimm, she turned to Ozpin and Professor Goodwitch as the last of the students arrived.
"For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest." Watching with mild curiosity as the man drank his cup of… Hot chocolate? Miss Goodwitch continued in his stead.
"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumours about the assignment of "teams." Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates... today." Sharing a look with Jaune who frowned, this wasn't shared with Logan who had attended a Headmaster meeting with Charles.
"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…" frowning at the implication, Jaune sagged with Blake while Nora hummed beside Lie who had crossed his arms in amusement.
"That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years." Staring at Ozpin with denial, Jaune tossed one of his emergency handkerchiefs for Blake to keep his scent.
"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 die." Getting a nod of determination from Jaune, Mercury was tapping his right foot impatiently while Emerald began to have a small crisis.
"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. We will regard that item, as well as your standing, and grade you appropriately. Are there any questions?" Getting silence from the teens before him, Blake and Jaune turned to the right at hearing someone yell in alarm, the sight of the Launch pad activating left the two hopping in place in anticipation.
"Try to find each other" Getting a nod from Blake as the Launch ad activated, she blinked as it sparked at her feet from her Adamantium weight, oh yeah, Dad had augmented launch pads thanks to uncle Peter.
Looking up sheepishly to a stunned Glynda, Ozpin blinked with a raised eyebrow as Jaune was launched without Blake.
"Hold on, I'll help you with this" turning to Glynda as she raised her… Riding Crop? Blake gave a startled YOWL as she was sent flying over the forest, leaving Glynda Goodwitch puffing at the strain much to her confusion.
Stepping over to Ozpin, his eyes remained on the Sparking Launch pad, along with the foot indents marking the young woman's feet.
"So that's Logan's daughter?" with that said, Ozpin took another sip before turning to the Forest, failing to notice a flock of birds fleeing from within the Emerald forest.
Giving a Grunt as Green orbs snapped open, a Large being looked down to see a Beowolf failing to bite off his hand, a Green hand clamped down on it's head before crushing it with a low rumble.
Standing up in confusion while fresh scars healed within seconds, Hulk looked up to the sounds of young people flying over head.
Looking around at his surroundings, Hulk scowled at sensing a presence behind him.
Turning around in a flash, he held an Ursa Major back before rearing his right fist back to pulverise it's ribcage, watching in curiosity as the beast faded away, Hulk looked upas more young people were thrown over the forest, he gave a grunt as he walked forward, towards the general direction of the future Hunters.
Giving a growl as she flung around wildly, Blake shielded her face as Trees crumbled from her hitting them, she landed on the ground with a small quake rippling around her as her body was left in an imprint in the dirt.
Giving a grunt as she crawled free, her right arm hung limply at his side before she whipped it back into place with a pop.
Grunting as feeling returned, Blake reached into her pocket for Jaune's Handkerchief before freezing.
Looking down to her pants to see an empty pocket, Blake looked up to the tree's before she scowled.
"FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!"
Growling in frustration as she kicked a stone to powder, Blake snarled at the surroundings before she spun with her right hands claws cleaving a Beowolf's head off, inhaling slowly to calm herself as her claws sunk beck into her knuckles, she spoke while walking to the north.
"It's Ok Blake, If anything Jaune will try and find you"
Giving a Grunt as he tried to dislodge the Spear that caught his hoodie, Jaune gave an annoyed sigh before hearing a distant yell.
"I'm Sorry!"
"IT'S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS!"