After a long night's rest, Boboiboy is suddenly woken up by an excited Ruby.

"WAKE UP! WAKE UP!" Ruby squeals, practically bouncing on her feet. "Today's the day!"

Boboiboy groans, rubbing his eyes. "I'm up, I'm up. Why are you so excited?"

"Don'tcha remember?!"

"Uh... is it Eid'l Fitr?"

Ruby frowns. "I don't know what kind of Earth custom that is, but NO!! IT'S INITIATION DAY!! How do you not remember?! This is the day we've been waiting for!" She shoves him into the bathroom, throwing in his towel, toothbrush, and toothpaste for good measure.

"Eh! Eh?!! What are you doing?!" Boboiboy protests.

"You need to get ready as soon as possible!"

Once Boboiboy is finished bathing, brushing, and handling all his other bathroom needs, he follows Ruby and Yang to the canteen for breakfast.

Boboiboy's eyes widen as he stares at the massive array of food. "Waaah! There's so much food!"

Ruby, equally entranced, gasps, "That's a lotta cookies."

Yang crosses her arms. "Remember to eat a balanced diet."

"Yeah, yeah, 'cause I can totally survive on sugar alone." Ruby pouts.

Yang smirks. "You might get pudgy as well."

After ordering their food, the trio sits at a table next to a black-haired boy dressed in green and a hyperactive orange-haired girl.

The orange-haired girl speaks through a mouthful of pancakes. "Ffeey fi fnow fyou! Fyour fa guy fhoo—" She swallows. "YOU'RE THAT GUY WHO SOLD THE CHOCOLATE DRINK LAST NIGHT!! I'M NORA AND—" she gestures toward the green-clothed boy— "THIS IS MY BEST FRIEND REN!! I LIKE PANCAKES, HURTING THINGS, AND SWINGING MY HAMMER!! DID I MENTION I'M NORA AND I LIKE PANCAKES?!!"

Ren sighs. "Good morning. Sorry about her. She gets... excited after eating this many pancakes."

Boboiboy chuckles nervously. "Hi, I'm Boboiboy. These are my friends, Ruby and Yang."

"Yo!" Yang greets casually.

"H-hello!" Ruby stammers.

Nora grins widely. "HI EVERYBODY! OH HI BUBBLEBOY!"

Boboiboy cringes slightly. "A-actually, it's Boboiboy. Like Bo, then boy is said twice after that."

Nora slams both hands on the table, her eyes sparkling. "COULD YOU MAKE MORE OF THAT DRINK?! IT GOES GREAT WITH PANCAKES!!"

Boboiboy panics at the intensity of her enthusiasm. "AH!! S-sorry, I didn't bring the ingredients. I'll just go and get them. Lightning!"

He raises his watch, and a bright glyph shoots out, floating above him. The glyph engulfs him in light, transforming him into a more serious, yellow-clad version of himself, his hat now positioned with the bill facing forward.

"Just wait a bit." He takes a running stance. "Lightning Dash."

In an instant, he zips forward in a bright flash of lightning. Within moments, he reappears at the entrance of the ballroom and vanishes into the corridor, only to return a few minutes later, carefully carrying a cup of his specialty drink in his base form.

"Here..."

Nora squeals, slamming three lien on the table before grabbing the cocoa. She drenches half of it over her pancakes, then drinks the other half while shoveling pancakes into her mouth at an alarming speed.

Boboiboy blinks, dumbfounded, as he collects the lien. "I—uh... well, that's a new way to... use cocoa. At least for me."

Ren chuckles, pointing at Nora, who is now drinking the leftover cocoa straight from the plate. "If you think this is crazy, then you haven't seen everything, my friend. One time, she did this with watermelon juice, pancakes, and pancake dough."

Boboiboy shudders at the mental image of Nora mixing pancake dough and watermelon juice, drenching a stack of pancakes in it, then slurping the excess mixture while laughing maniacally.

(Oh dear gosh.)

"WOW, THAT WAS AWESOME!!" Nora exclaims. "The pancake and your semblance—what is it? Actually, why don't we all talk about our semblances? MINE IS THE ABILITY TO GET STRONGER THE MORE ELECTRICITY I ABSORB!"

Ren sighs. "Very well. Mine is the ability to mask my emotions so creatures of Grimm can't find me."

Ruby hesitates. "M-mine is to move really fast in a flurry of roses."

Yang grins. "Mine is to hit harder the harder I get hit, and I hit even harder when I'm angry."

Nora turns to Boboiboy expectantly. "How about yours?"

Boboiboy hesitates. "I... don't have one."

Nora looks at him, confused. "Then what do you call that thing you just did?! Next, you're going to tell me that you don't have an aura, which is ridiculou—hou—hous. Right?"

"No, this watch is the one doing all that."

Nora gasps in awe. "So that thing did all that?! I wanna try!" She reaches for his watch.

Boboiboy scrambles backward. "Hey, wait—!"

Ren intervenes, grabbing Nora. "Nora, no."

"But, but, SHIIINYYY!"

Boboiboy sighs. "Sadly, I think it's because of this that I can't have my aura unlocked. Yang and Ruby tried, but every time they did, this thing acted up and canceled the process."

"Well, can't you take it off so you can?"

"I can." He removes it as proof. "But I might not be able to use it after I get an aura, and I'd rather have this than a semblance."

Before he can react, Nora snatches the watch and puts it on.

Ren's eyes widen. "NORA, NO!!"

"How'd it go again? Oh right—Lightning!"

The watch flashes to the lightning symbol, and then starts glitching. Much to everyone's horror, Nora's clothes flicker yellow for a split second before she is launched into the wall, the watch flying back into Boboiboy's hands.

Nora emerges from the rubble, brushing herself off. "WHOAA!! WHAT A RUSH!!"

Boboiboy runs to her. "Are you okay?!"

She grins. "HECK YEAH, I AM!!" Then, suddenly, she straightens her posture and speaks in a formal, serious tone. "Ren, let's go. We must prepare our weapons or we may run the risk of perishing in the midst of the initiation later." She shakes her head, her usual energetic self returning. "REN, LET'S GO AND PREPARE STUFF TO BEAT GRIMMS LATER!! ONWARD, PANCAKE MAN!!"

The group stares in stunned silence. Ren is the first to speak.

"Wh-what did THAT just do?"

Ruby gulps. "Y-yeah! That personality swap was a bit unnerving."

Boboiboy scratches his head. "W-well, it alters the user's personality based on the element used. Lightning makes me a serious lone wolf, Earth doesn't seem to change me, and Wind makes me happy and slightly childish. But I guess it's different for everybody."

Yang whistles. "Yeah, no kidding. That hyperactive pancake eater just became Ms. Glynda for a few seconds!"

Boboiboy shifts awkwardly. "W-well, with me, it's only until I revert back. But with that glitch... I don't know."

Ren nods, his expression serious. "You should report this to Sir Ozpin as soon as possible."

Ruby steps forward with determination. "Let's go, Boboiboy."

Yang smirks, barely holding back laughter. "Yeah, you guys go on ahead, I'll just..." She takes a deep breath, struggling to contain herself. "...join you."

Ruby narrows her eyes, suspicious. "Yang, what are you on about?"

"N-nothing!" Yang blurts out before bolting towards the lockers. "I'll just go grab your Crescent Rose and ammo! There is absolutely nothing wrong!"

Boboiboy nervously taps Ruby's shoulder. "Uh... let's just go. I still don't remember where Professor Ozpin's office is."

Ruby puffs out her chest confidently, pointing to herself. "Don't worry, I'll lead us there, no problem!"

Boboiboy chuckles, giving her a thumbs up. "Awesome. Lead the way!"

A frantic montage follows of Ruby practically dragging Boboiboy through the school using her Semblance, yanking him along like an unwilling kite. He struggles to keep up, shifting into his Wind Form just to avoid face-planting every five seconds.

Meanwhile, back with Yang...

Yang sighs, twirling a pencil between her fingers. "I wonder how those two are doing?" She picks up a folded Crescent Rose, glancing at the door. "Hopefully my dear sister and that orange-capped kid made it already."

She absentmindedly scribbles on a piece of paper, then pauses, staring at her own words. "Hmm... I hope my sister can ROSE to the occasion." She frowns and erases it. "No, that's not it..."

Suddenly, she grins. "Aha!" She eagerly jots something down. "I... always... go out... with a YANG! Hah! Genius!" She cackles at her own pun, thoroughly amused with herself.

Back with the now thoroughly exhausted duo...

Boboiboy staggers forward, breathless. "Pant Finally... pant I don't know how much longer... pant until I pass out..."

Ruby, not much better off, awkwardly scratches her head. "Thanks, um..."

Ding-dong.

The office doorbell buzzes. After a moment, the door swings open, revealing none other than Professor Ozpin himself.

Ozpin glances between them, brow raised. "What are you two doing here?"

Ruby nudges Boboiboy with her elbow. (You tell him!)

Boboiboy sighs. "Fine." He straightens up as best as he can. "Sir, there's something we need to report to you. It's... about the watch."

Ozpin's eyes sharpen with interest. "Oh my. Please, come in."

Meanwhile, back with Yang...

She stretches, tossing Crescent Rose over her shoulder. "Right, time to head back." As she steps out, she notices something—or rather, someone—dangling from the ceiling. "Huh?"

Jaune Arc hangs suspended by an icicle, his arms flailing uselessly.

Yang smirks, crossing her arms. "Sup, Vomit Boy. How's it hangin'?"

Jaune glares down at her. "Ha. Ha. Very funny. Now could you please help me get down?"

Yang shrugs. "Sure." She casually leaps up, cocks her fist back, and smashes the icicle with a single punch.

Jaune immediately plummets.

THUD.

Yang winces. "Oof. Uh... you good?"

Jaune groans from the floor, half-buried under broken ice. "I'll live..."

Yang leans against the wall. "Weren't you with your lady friend, Pyrrha?"

Jaune sighs, pulling himself up. "Yeah, I was, but..."

[Flashback: An Hour Ago]

Jaune waves to Pyrrha as he hurriedly walks off. "So Pyrrha, I'll see you in a bit! Nature calls!"

Pyrrha chuckles, waving back. "See you, Jaune! It's been grand talking to you!"

Jaune returns after finishing up in the bathroom, only to find Pyrrha deep in conversation with a white-haired girl.

He grins, walking over. "Oh hey, Pyrrha!" He leans forward toward the stranger. "And who might you be?"

The girl scoffs, narrowing her icy blue eyes. "And who are you?"

Pyrrha nervously glances between them. "Uh, guys?"

Jaune straightens up. "Jaune Arc. Short, sweet, rolls off the tongue."

The girl's lip curls in mild disgust as she presses the pommel of her rapier against his chest, pushing him back. "Get back, you creep! Do you even know who I am? Do you know who we are?" She gestures at Pyrrha.

Jaune shrugs. "Uh... yeah? She's Pyrrha. My new friend. Soon-to-be teammate."

Pyrrha giggles.

The girl looks at Pyrrha with an exasperated sigh. "Have you not told him who you are?"

Pyrrha simply shrugs. "I didn't think I needed to."

The girl pinches the bridge of her nose. "I am Weiss Schnee, heiress to the Schnee Dust Company."

Jaune's eyes widen slightly. "Oh... uh... I... am so sorry then?"

Weiss crosses her arms. "And she is Pyrrha Nikos."

Jaune nods. "Yeah, I know that part."

Weiss huffs. "And?!"

Jaune frowns. "And what?"

Weiss throws her hands up. "Pyrrha was the top graduate of Sanctum Academy!"

Jaune blinks. "Never heard of it."

Weiss stares at him in disbelief. "She won the Mistral Regional Tournament! Four years in a row! That's a record!"

Jaune scratches his cheek. "The... what?"

Weiss groans, practically vibrating with frustration. "SHE'S ON THE COVER OF EVERY PUMPKIN PETE'S MARSHMALLOW FLAKES BOX!!"

Jaune's brain short-circuits. His eyes widen in horror. "Wait... THAT'S YOU?! But they only put star athletes and cartoon characters on those boxes!"

Pyrrha chuckles. "It's cool, I guess. The cereal isn't really good for you, though."

Weiss folds her arms. "Given all that, do you really think you're in a position to ask her to be on your team? Let alone flirt with either of us?"

Jaune sighs, shoulders slumping. "I... guess not."

Pyrrha offers a reassuring smile. "Well, I, for one, think you'll be a great leader, Jaune!"

Jaune grins sheepishly. "D'aww, stop it."

Weiss shakes her head. "This kind of behavior should not be tolerated!"

Jaune smirks. "Sounds like Team Jaun-Pyrr is ready to set sail. Jealous?"

Weiss bristles, her eyes flashing. "Grrr!"

Jaune barely registers Weiss's glare before his entire body freezes over in an instant.

Back in the present...

Jaune sighs, rubbing his arms. "After Weiss literally froze me, we saw Ruby pass by dragging that friend of hers—y'know, the guy who pointed out Pyrrha to me. The one with the orange hat?"

Yang nods. "Ohhh, Boboiboy."

Jaune nods. "Yeah, I gotta thank that guy later."

Yang cackles. "You know I'm telling Weiss you called her 'Ice Queen,' right?"

Jaune's face drains of color. "I am so dead."Jaune: I'm getting to that, so just listen. So to recap I was talking to you *points at Pyrrha* and Weiss, you helped Ruby and Boboiboy find Mr. Ozpin's office, then that's where I left off on the story. So anyways, me recruiting Weiss.

Back to the flashback...

Flashback Jaune: SO, Weiss, why don'tcha join us? *holds out hand*

Flashback Weiss: *scoffs* Since a simpleton like you could not remember what I said, I will have to reiterate. You are way out of Pyrrha and my league.

Flashback Jaune: *finally gathers courage* Well, Pyrrha didn't seem to think so. Come on, I know you wanna. Think about it, the strongest, the smartest and an awesome leader. We'd be unstoppable! *goes uncomfortably close to Weiss* Come on

Flashback Weiss: Get back you creep!

Jaune: She then fired an icicle towards me with her rapier and I was able to duck it, but it got snagged on my back armor so I got carried as well... and that's where Yang found me.

Yang: *uncontrollably laughing*

Pyrrha: Oh my! I am so sorry for leaving you then.

Jaune: It's all good. It was my fault for pushing her too hard.

Pyrrha: Anyways, I heard the announcement earlier and I think that we should go Beacon cliffs.

Jaune: Y-yeah, I guess you're right.

Yang: Come on!

Meanwhile with Ruby, Boboiboy and Prof. Ozpin who were discussing about the thing ...

Prof. Ozpin: I see, that's troublesome. So you're saying that THAT watch of yours rejects aura?

Boboiboy: No, I think it's more like it rejects the use of it, otherwise it shouldn't allow anything alive to use it.

Prof. Ozpin: It could also mean that it counts as an artificial aura and semblance, hence it collides with an unlocked one as only one aura may be present in one entity. One may share energies between auras but cannot share auras themselves.

Boboiboy: Now that I think about it, I don't think I would have survived any of things I did without an aura. *recalls times where he got hit with missiles, lasers and everything in between.

Ruby: U-um, excuse me. What about Nora?! Ya know the thing I said about her turning into Ms. Glynda. *looks nervously at Ms. Goodwitch* No offense.

Ms. Glynda: *glares at Ruby then sighs*

Ruby: Um, professor Ozpin sir. I think you should take Nora for examination. Y-ya know, just in case it left any *gulps* permanent mental damage.

Prof. Ozpin: Very well, I shall do that after the initiation. Speaking of which, you two must go.

Ruby: OH NO! UM! UM! How do we! How do we! *holds Ozpin by the shoulders* Sir, How do we get down without using the elevator!

Prof. Ozpin: W-well you could use the window I guess. *open glass*

Ms. Goodwitch: Sir!

Prof. Ozpin: Calm down Glynda. I wouldn't be suggesting this if I didn't know they couldn't make it.

Ruby then looks over the edge and gulps.

Ruby: Um, sir. I've... never...actually... dropped from this high.

The professor and his secretary then stood on the open window.

Ruby: Um... sir?! What are you going to do?!

Prof. Ozpin: Dear miss Rose, all it ever takes. *drops* Is the first step.

Then the two children saw both Ozpin and Goodwitch plummet before Ozpin casts a small barrier above him which he used as a parachute and ms. Goodwitch uses her telekinesis-like semblance to float down. Seeing this, Ruby and Boboiboy then followed by standing on the window sill.

Ruby: Okay Ruby, breathe. *inhales then exhales* (Okay, it just takes the first step, it just takes the first step).

Boboiboy: Eh?! What are you waiting for?

Ruby: Well EXCUSE me if I have never jumped off of an alien space craft multiple times!

Because of Ruby's excessive movement, she actually fell.

Ruby: Waahh!!!

Boboiboy: USE YOUR SEMBLANCE!!

Boboiboy then follows suit by dropping as well. Ruby then uses her semblance to try and slow herself down, but apparently it wasn't enough.

Ruby: Boboiboy! My semblance doesn't last long enough! WAAAAHHH!!!

Boboiboy: Don't worry! I'm here. WIND!!

Boboiboy then transforms to wind form and scoops Ruby up in a Bridal style carry.

Boboiboy: *smiles reassuringly* I got ya!

Ruby: *blushes* Th-thanks.

Then suddenly a giant Nevermore appears out of nowhere!

Ruby: Watch out!

Boboiboy: Huh?!! I need your help on this.

Ruby: *nod*

The Nevermore then tries to eat them, but Boboiboy was able to fire swerve just in time and in turn was just slightly grazed. Then Boboiboy switched to lightning and made Ruby use her semblance in combination making them both zip towards the back of the giant Nevermore leaving a trail of glowing rose petals which the giant grimm notices immediately and starts trying to shake them both off.

Ruby: WAAAAAHH!!

Boboiboy then dials with his watch.

Ruby: Wait, what are you doing?! WAAAHH!!!

Boboiboy: *calls Ozpin on watch* Sir Ozpin!

Prof. Ozpin: Ah, Boboiboy, where are you? Are you still by the window sill.

Ruby then pulls upto and screams at Boboiboy's watch.

Ruby: WE'RE ON TOP OF A GIANT NEVERMORE!!

Prof. Ozpin: Oh dear! Where are you two!

Boboiboy: *looks over nevermore's neck* We're still above the school.

Prof. Ozpin: Um... Hang tight! We will be with you soon.

Boboiboy: *ends call* No, time!

Ruby: What are you doing!!

Boboiboy: We have to take this thing down before it injures any students!

Ruby: I can't! I don't have my Crescent Rose!

Boboiboy: How about this? Lightning Scythe!

Boboiboy then summons a scythe made of lightning which is only slightly smaller than Crescent Rose.

Ruby: That'll do, but if we kill it, we'll fall and we'll be late for initiation!

Boboiboy: Right!

Ruby: *starts to calm down* Unless... *eureka face* I have a plan! *calls Ozpin on scroll* Sir, where can we land it?

Somehow, despite the abruptness, professor Ozpin somehow understood what she meant. So the professor places coordinates on Ruby's scroll with a pulsating red dot.

Prof. Ozpin: Here!

Ruby: Thanks!

Boboiboy: Wait, what are you planning to do?

Ruby then jumps over Boboiboy and plants the scythe into the mask of the Nevermore, electrocuting it.

Ruby: Okay, focus the scythe more on being solid than on outputting electricity.

Boboiboy: Okay, but why?

Ruby: *serious look* Do you trust me?

Boboiboy: *nods* Yes.

Ruby: Good. *Scratches head nervously* Oh and when I say jump, you may have to jump.

Boboiboy: Wha-

Before Boboiboy could finish, Ruby then starts to control the Nevermore with the lightning scythe acting as a sort of joystick. Then when both of them could see the Beacon Cliff...

Ruby: JUMP!!

Boboiboy: Okay!

Then both of them jumped as the giant Nevermore crashes into the forest in front of them. Every other student saw this and stared in awe as both of them landed safely with Boboiboy in wind form, carrying Ruby. Seeing everyone, both of them got embarrassed and so Boboiboy powers down and places down an even more embarrassed Ruby.

???: Woah! It's that guy!

???: Yeah, it's the guy who sold drinks yesterday!

Pyrrha: Are you two okay?

Jaune: *frozen in shock*

Nora: WOAH! THAT WAS AWESOME!!

Ren: That was indeed impressive.

Weiss: *creepy scheming face* (Hm, his semblance is similar to mine with that yellow glyph thing that changes his clothes. If Pyrrha is going to join that Jaune, might as well join this kid's team. He looks about the same age as that Ruby, but if it only took both of them to knock out a nevermore that big then either of them must be strong, right? With either of their brawns and my brain I-we'd be unstoppable) *face of worry* (I think that Ruby was the dolt who I went too far in scolding. And he's the one who defended her. I guess I'll have to apologize for that part first.)

???: Tsk! I could've done that no problem!!

Prof. Ozpin: Well done you two! You made it.

Ms. Goodwitch: *rubs bridge of nose* As, reckless as that was, I'd have to agree with him. That was indeed impressive.)

Yang then runs up to her sister.

Yang: *squeals* Way to go lil sis!

She then decides to ruin the moment for the two as she leans over Ruby with a sadistic grin all over her face.

Yang: (When's the wedding?)

Ruby: *blushes redder than her hood* YANG!!

Ruby then starts to cry whilst banging on the chest of Yang.

Yang: Sorry, Rubes, it's the job of the older sister to tease their younger siblings.

Time skip...

The students are all now lined up in front of Beacon Cliff, as it looks over the emerald forest.

Ms. Goodwitch: Now, I'm sure that 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 teams... today.

Weiss: Um... excuse me. Yea, Weiss here. Remember me?

Boboiboy: *uninterested tone* Yes.

Prof. Ozpin: 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 up with someone you can work well with.

Weiss: I would just like to apologize about my... behavior yesterday.

Boboiboy: It's okay, it's in the past already.

Weiss: So... anyways. Would you be okay if we team u-

Prof. Ozpin: That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years.

Ruby & Weiss: WHAAAAAAT?!!

Nora: *talks to Ren* See? Told you!

Ren: *nod* Well, I hope we team up Nora.

Prof. Ozpin: After you have 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 you path... or you will die.

Weiss: (So, my goal should be that I make eye contact either him or Pyrrha)

Prof. Ozpin: You will be monitored and graded through the duration of your intiation, 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: Yeah, um sir?

Prof. Ozpin: GOOD! Now take your positions.

Jaune: *self worth shatters*

Everyone then starts to do poses (like ready to run poses not Jojo poses although those are fabulous)... except Jaune.

Jaune: *recovers some self worth* *also does not notice other students launching* Uh, sir. I've got, um... a question? So... this landing... strategy thing... What is it? You're like, dropping us off or something?

Prof. Ozpin: No, you will be falling.

Jaune: *still oblivious to students being trampolined* Oh, uh, I see... So, like did you, did you hand out parachutes for us?

Prof. Ozpin: You will be using your own landing "strategy"

Yang: *places sun glasses on* *gets launched* WOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!

Jaune: *How is this oblivious to the loud sounds of students being trampolined as well as Yang saying Woohoo?!!* Uhuh... yeah... so what IS the landing strategy?

Boboiboy: You m*gets launched*AKE OOOOOOooooone! Iwasn'tready.....

Jaune: What?! *gets launched* AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOHOOOHOOOOOoooyyyy!!!

Ms. Goodwitch: Sir, sometimes I question your decisions.

Prof. Ozpin: *sips coffee* I as well. I as well.

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|To be continued》