As everyone wandered about the campus, a tone blared throughout the entire school, signalling an announcement. Once the announcement began, the voice behind was, of course, Professor Ozpin.
“Good day, everyone. I hope the academy has been treating you all well. I come to you today to let you all know that your initiation shall be beginning shortly. Please, meet me and all the other faculty members over by Beacon Cliff for further details.”
With that, the announcement was over, and Ozpin watched from his office as everyone began to walk towards the instructed destination.
Once everyone was there, they would be greeted by Ozpin, Qrow, and Glynda. With a smile, Ozpin directed everyone to stand atop the plates that stood out from the grass on the cliff. Once that was done, he began his monologue.
“Now then, I’m sure you all have a great many questions about how our team-building shall work. You all wish to know how exactly you’re going to receive your teammates. Well, I am here to tell you that you need to wonder no longer. You shall be receiving your teams today. But of course, we also have to put you through a bit of a test to make sure you’re ready for what’s to come. First off, some very important notes. The teams you shall be assigned today shall be with you for your entire stay at Beacon Academy. There is no arguing on this point. Second, the first person you make eye contact with upon landing will be your partner. Again, this will be for your entire stay at Beacon.”
Ozpin took a sip of his drink before continuing.
“Now then. On to the initiation itself. First off, do note that we shall all be watching you throughout the entirety of initiation, but we will not intervene in any of your affairs. Once you have found your new partner, make your way to the northern end of the Emerald Forest. Once there, you will find a temple. Abandoned, yet full of relics. Each pair of 2 is to grab one, then make their way back up to where you started. Once you have returned, you will be graded on your performance throughout the forest, the relic you have brought back, and your overall standing in the ranks. Be forewarned that many Grimm lie in the forest, and you must be prepared to deal with them.”
He turned around to look at the forest briefly, before turning back.
“I hope you all have prepared a good landing strategy. You’ll be needing it. Now then, before we send you off…”
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