Chapter 1

Soaring through the sky, the rush of wind brushed past the deck of the bullhead, causing the students' hair to dance and whip around their faces. The whispering wind carrying the distant sounds of the city below and brought with it a refreshing coolness that invigorated the senses.

Above, the blue sky stretched out as far as the eye could see, without a single cloud to break its sapphire expanse. It was a serene sight, and one that seemed to bring a sense of peace to those on board the air cruise.

The dull roar of the engines were barely audible over the hushed chatter of the aspiring hunters, who were all eagerly anticipating their arrival at Beacon Academy. Amidst the crowd stood Yosuke, his hands tucked into his pockets, his humming tune filling the air around him.

His cerulean orbs flicked around, scanning the sea of students as they went about their conversations and made preparations for their eventual arrival at the prestigious Beacon Academy. Despite the hustle and bustle around him, Yosuke seemed to exude an air of calm and collectedness, as if he were completely at ease in this environment.

As the bullhead continued its journey, Yosuke leant against the railing, his gaze shifting across towards the fair-skinned young lady seated in the corner. He had noticed her quiet presence among the energetic crowd for some time now, noting that she hadn't made any efforts to interact with the crowd of students to be, much like himself. Intrigued, he decided to approach her, his steps graceful and measured as he slinked through the gaps in the crowd before finally reaching his destination.

"Mind if I join you?" Yosuke asked, his voice carrying a warm and friendly tone as his lips curled into a soft smile. The young lady looked up from her book, amber eyes of scrutiny meeting cerulean gaze of warmth. After a moment of consideration, she gave a curt nod of affirmation, immediately returning to her book without missing a beat.

Yosuke took a seat, positioning himself comfortably while keeping a respectful distance. The two of them fell into a comfortable silence, the only sounds being the hum of the engines and the distant conversations of their fellow students to be. Yosuke observed the young lady's focused demeanor, appreciating the air of intelligence and mystery that surrounded her.

After a while, Yosuke broke the silence, his voice soft but full of genuine curiosity. "What are you reading?" He inquired, his eyes briefly flitting to the pages of the book.

The young lady briefly glanced to the side, her expression serene yet guarded. "It's a book on ancient Dust manipulation techniques," She replied, her voice composed. "I find the subject fascinating."

Yosuke nodded, his interest piqued. "Dust manipulation truly is interesting," He agreed. "I've always admired those who can harness its potential."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, think about it, if certain huntsmen used it in conjunction with their semblances wouldn't it greatly amplify their attack potency and evasion?"

Yosuke's words gave the girl pause before narrowing her eyes as if deep in thought.

Amidst the background noise, the young lady's voice was drowned out by the sudden intrusion of the news.  With a hologram materializing before all the students, featuring a photo of a ginger haired man in a bowler hat.

"The robbery was lead by nefarious criminal, Roman Torchwick, who continues to evade authorities. If you have any information on his whereabouts please contact the vale police department," The reporter stated calmly, "Back to you, Lisa."

The hologram deftly switched from the image of Roman to a silver haired beauty called Lisa Lavender, who promptly continued the report, "Thank you, Cero, in other news, this Saturday's Faunus civil rights protest was turned dark; when members of the White Fang disrupted the ceremony."

The young lady next to Yosuke flinched, amber orbs momentarily flickering with a tinge of remorse and frustration before it was quickly masked by her usual calm demeanor; the girl's reaction completely missing the eyes of Yosuke.

Continuing her report, Lisa spoke further, "The once peaceful organization has now disrupted-" The hologram of Lisa Lavender flickered off, only to be replaced by the stern visage of Glynda Goodwitch, one of Beacon Academy's respected professors and an expert in combat.

Glynda's authoritative voice resonated throughout the bullhead's cabin as she addressed the students with a stern and authoritative tone of voice.

"Hello, and welcome to beacon," She began, "My name is Glynda Good-witch. You are among a privilaged few who have received the honour of being selected to attend this prestigious academy."

"Our world is experiencing an incredible time of peace and as future huntsmen and huntresses it is your duty to uphold it. You have demonstrated the courage needed for such a task, and now it is our turn to provide you with the knowledge and the necessary training to protect our world." She finished, the hologram flickering off as she does so.

As the hologram of the blonde professor faded away, the atmosphere on the bullhead became a mix of anticipation and excitement. The students exchanged glances, their expressions reflecting a blend of determination and eagerness as they eyed the land below through the glass panes.

Yosuke glanced at the young lady seated beside him, who was once again engrossed in her book, seemingly finding it more interesting than the environment around her.

'I haven't introduced myself yet, have I?' He mused, extending a hand. "I'm Yosuke. And you are?" He inquired.

Briefly, the young lady's amber eyes flickered from the book's pages to his outstretched hand before redirecting her gaze back to her book. "Blake," She responded curtly, not even bothering to return the gesture.

"Nice to meet you, Blake," Yosuke replied with a small smile as he retracted the hand.

Just then, a blonde, slender boy was seen with his hand clasped around his mouth and the other gripping his abdomen as he swayed unsteadily, desperately searching for a suitable spot to relieve his nausea. His eyes darted around in a state of panic, while his pale cheeks grew increasingly swollen with each passing moment. An unpleasant liquid surging up his throat and filling his mouth with a putrid taste.

Realizing that finding a suitable place was futile, the boy doubled over, expelling the contents of his stomach. He watched helplessly as his breakfast erupted from his lips, the discolored lumps splattering onto the floor of the soaring cruise. Some of the expelled matter even managing to soil his own shoe much to his displeasure.

"Ewwww, that's so disgusting! You got puke on your shoe," Exclaimed a tall blonde, her voice filled with repulsion. She instinctively took a step back from the blonde boy, clearly repulsed by the sight.

"Stay back! Stay back!" Another in a red and black hoodie exclaimed, her voice filled with an even greater amount of revulsion as she turned away from the sight.

The blonde boy's cheeks flushed with embarrassment, but he still took a tentative step towards the girl, hoping to assuage her distress. However, she continued to shout for him to keep his distance, instinctively stepping back with each plea.

Yosuke, who had been surveying the scene, cringed at the sight, mirroring the reactions of those around him. His cerulean orbs shifted to the glass pane, gazing outside as he caught a glimpse of the approaching Beacon Academy.

A faint smile tugged at the corners of his lips.

He's arrived.

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A/N: Ah, hello readers, hope you're all having a nice whatever time of the day it is for you.

This story is one I've been planning to publish for quite some time now, it has undergone many rewrites by me and my friend/co-author aloliindisguise (btw check out his books Dragon one and One of a Kind, the more you read the better they get. And if you like slow paced stories with long chapters then those are the stories for you.)

Even though we reread it multiple times there are bound to be a few mistakes or inconsistencies. I hope for this to be enjoyable for all of us, so if you guys have any criticisms or ideas you can leave them in the comments and I will definitely make sure to read them even if it's a only normal comment, I'll greatly appreciate it if you do.

If you like it enough to vote we'd be even more motivated to write.

And a shout-out to LimboRikudo999 (on Wattpad) he was the one that inspired me to even take up writing in the first place. He has, in my and a lot of other people's opinion, some of the best RWBY fanfics out there and you'd only be missing out if you didn't read.

Alright... That's all I've got to say for now. Karma out.