Chapter 3: The speech
3rd Pov
Weiss: Wait so you were the one who helped stop Roman from completing a heist?
Walking down one of the hallways that lead towards the auditorium, Weiss and Ruby were talking about things that they have done to get here in the first place. Weiss was mostly interested in Ruby's story since it allows her to know why she is here in the first place.
Ruby: Yep, well I did also had a bit a help from a huntress near the end but that should sum it up!
Weiss: Well then, I can understand why Ozpin would like to invite you personally to beacon.
Now to others what Ruby had done would not seem that impressive, but in the eyes of a hunter what she did was very ingenious of her and shows her potential. Even if she did have aura, not only did she take down a group of trained body guards that are way older and had more experience then her but she is also able to professionally wield a scythe which is said to be a dangerous weapon that one one other huntsman uses a scythe.
Ruby: I mean it wasn't that good, besides it also sucks cause I have to double the work just to catch up!
At that Weiss winced in pity knowing what work Ruby is talking about, she may be a workaholic but even then she will admit she wished she didn't have to do all that studying and essay's on different subject.
Weiss: Yeah that does seem bad, but I have a feeling you will get through it.
Another thing she is noticing when she is talking to ruby is her dramatic personality change, if her father saw the way she was acting she knew he would burst open a blood vessel or two. But Genesis talk helps out a lot since it reminded her that as of right now she isn't Weiss Schnee Heiress of the Schnee dust company, here she is just Weiss Schnee a person who wishes to become a hunter.
Ruby: thank you, though you never really said why you wished to become a huntress?
Weiss froze a little when her new friend had asked that, she was a bit hesitant to tell her about her past since she was kinda just wanting to put that aside until she is needing to talk about it to someone.
Weiss: Well..... its a bit personal so I kinda just wish to keep it to myself for now.
Ruby: Oh that is fine, everyone has their secrets!
Weiss sighed in relief that ruby wouldn't be pushing for it, one thing she does like about Ruby is that she is mature..... in her own way. She does seem to know when to not bother someone if they ask but she will not hesitate to try to cheer you up if you are upset or down, not to mention she is very friendly so it was like watching a little ball of sunshine walking around trying to cheer everyone up.
Ruby: .... hey Wei-
Whatever ruby was going to say was interrupted by the sound of a scroll buzzing, rummaging through her pocket before grabbing it to see that it was her sister was calling her. Knowing why she may have been calling her, Ruby looked towards Weiss with a small frown appearing on her face.
Ruby: Sorry, it seems my sister is worrying about me and-
Weiss: No, No its fine I understand.
Seeing that Weiss is understanding her predicament Ruby smiled before she walked towards the auditorium a bit faster then others.
Weiss: ... great now where can I find someone to talk to?
Genesis: I am always here you know?
Weiss: Gah!
Quickly turning to her right she could see Genesis looking at her with an amused smile on his face, probably amused on how Weiss jumped from him appearing unexpectedly.
Weiss: Were have you been!?
Genesis: Oh I was actually just went back into the afterlife when I notice you were wanting to change, though I have to say it is nice to see you gaining a new friend at this school.
Weiss: .... Yes, Ruby is a good friend to have but that doesn't mean I don't have enemies here.
Genesis nodded his head at that knowing what she is talking about, while this may be a secure school that doesn't mean there aren't any humans or faunus who will not stop to get a chance to harm Weiss schnee because of what her father has done.
Genesis: That is true.... but anyways how do you believe you will handle the exam?
Weiss: I should be able to I am more just worried that I will be paired with someone that hates my guts.
Genesis: I see, well then let us hope that you get paired up with your new fiend.
Weiss: yeah....
Seeing that she had made it into the auditorium she was going to ask genesis a question but it seemed that he had suddenly disappeared again... man sometimes she wished that she can just punch that boy for his little disappearing/ appearing act he likes to do.
Weiss: Whatever, lets just see what this meeting is about.
Walking towards one through the crowd of people, Weiss stopped when she noticed an empty seat besides a student that was reading a book intensely even though it was quite loud in the auditorium. Weiss was about to walk over to see if she can sit next to the girl, but had froze when she notice the two cat ears that are on top of the girls head.
Weiss: you can do this Weiss, just be yourself!
With that positive thought Weiss had decided to walk towards the faunus, once she had got close she reached out her hand before tapping the faunus shoulder lightly gaining their attention.
Weiss: Hello there, is this seat taken?
???: .... no.
Weiss: may I seat here?
???: .... yes.
Seeing that she wasn't going to be able to start a conversation with the girl Weiss sighed softly before she had sat down, seeing that the introduction isn't going to be starting soon Weiss had brought out her scroll before she noticed a new notification appearing.
Weiss: What is this?
Tapping the notification lightly, a new screen opened before a digital book had appeared. while the book cover seemed like any normal book, with its light brown cover and golden trimmings and all it was the title that was interesting to her.
Weiss: Tale of the E.N.D?
She was confused on where this book came form in the first place, heck she was confused on how it downloaded in the first place. though since she was a bit bored and had the free time she had decided to read this book in hopes that it will cure her boredom.
Weiss: .....
At the first couple of pages the book seemed a bit boring, but the more and more she read it was slowly entrapping her in the adventure of a certain Pink Haired Slayer and his group of friends- no his family. Weiss kept on read and reading learning more about the Pink Slayer adventures starting from where he had first met the love of his life.
Genesis: Ah so it seems that she found the little gift I gave.
Sitting on-top of one of the many Metal pillars that is above the students, Genesis was sitting down on one of them while looking down towards Weiss with a look of joy on his face. He also was quite interested in the new friend Weiss made so he did check up on her once and awhile.
Genesis: Maybe I should see if I could cook?
Now that he thinks about it that idea could allow him to know if he is able to touch objects, he had tried to touch someone but had found out he would just fazed through as if he was not there. But he did also found out that since he is a spirit he is more attune to certain elements then others which could mean he will have trouble with certain elements, but then again that is only a theory.
Genesis: Ma~ Ma~, it seems I really did think ahead when I was with Solomon!
He did kinda forget that he could still be harmed since there are energies or techniques that hurt you spiritually, which could be considered as receiving a mortal wound for him. So it seems that he is going to have to train in the element bending, though he will only use it when it is necessary.
Genesis: Oh it seems that the weird guy is coming onto the stage!
With that Genesis had snapped his fingers making a cup of tea appear in his hands. While he isn't able to taste food and the likes, turns out Tea Specifically Herbal tea is very good for the Soul!
*With Ozpin*
Ozpin: .....
Looking towards one of the many metal pillars that are above the students, He narrowed his eyes while drinking his cup of coffee. He was sure that he had sensed something up there but he is not noticing anything up there, it was as if someone not on this plane of existence is watching him.
Ozpin: Interesting...
Glynda: Sir it is time.
Hearing the announcement coming from his assistant he nodded his head slightly before he started to walk onto the stage until he was in front of the microphone making everyone in the auditorium quite down to hear what the Headmaster of Beacon academy has to say.
Ozpin: I'll...keep this brief. You have traveled here far and wide, hoping to hone your skills and become the next generation of huntsmen or huntress.... yet all I see is wasted potential, people who believe that the knowledge we give will give you a sense of direction. But soon you will find out that knowledge will only be to go so far so I must ask you.... do you truly believe you deserve the title of Huntsman, a person who is willing to sacrifice everything in order to protect mankind from the Creatures of the Dark?
Looking around the room he could see many of the initiates tense up in worry, it seems that this will make many start to doubt themselves if they are able to take the burden of a huntsman. This is the first trial he is giving them, for if they do not believe they can handle the title of Huntsman or Huntress then all they are is a liability.
Ozpin: For those who believe you deserve the title of huntsmen all you have to do is stay seated, but remember that once you stay in that seat you are risking everything for this goal. You are risking of not feeling the comfort of your family, you are risking the chance at a normal and peaceful life, and most importantly you are risking your very life to protect people who will not hesitate to abandon you if it means they can live another day!
taking a sip of his coffee Ozpin waited for a bit to see what will happen to the students, and it seems that he didn't have to wait long for many had gotten up from their seat before exiting the door. Soon the Crowd that was once made up of 8,000 students is now broken down into a small group of 3,000 students.
Ozpin: .... For those who have stayed, I wish you well on your journey and that you may live to see the next day. For now rest, you may follow Mrs. Goodwitch and she will lead you towards the area where you will be temporary sleeping at.
With that being said Ozpin had abruptly turned and started to walk towards the curtains but taking one last glance at the metal pillar before he had fully allowed the curtains to cover him. Though he isn't surprised at the number of students that are here, he knows that number will drop again tomorrow until it down to 2,000 or less.
Ozpin: Let us hope that these students will be able to see the next sunrise.....
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