Chapter 11

Initiation was fun... well for some. For others, it was very tiresome. But overall it went well.

As teams were assigned in groups of four, where two pairs must have the same chess piece.

Of all the assigned teams, three stood out the most. The first was Team JNPR, where the team leader was the one and only Jaune Arc. The said youth was very confused at the announcement.

With applause, they left the stage. Team JNPR passed by both Ruby's and Olaf's group, who proceeded to congratulate them with huge thkkoooooo nm Jl okkmkkmmbs up accompanied by a happy grin.

" I have no idea how that blonde-haired Idiot became their team leader. " Ranger commented as he watched Team JNPR leave the stage, " That Pyrrha girl seemed more capable than him. "

" I have to disagree with your claim Ragnar. " Harvard said, " Despite his incompetence in combat, he was the one who led his team to kill that deathstalker. You don't have to be strong to lead. "

Ragnar looked visibly confused, " I don't get you, how can one be a leader if one is weaker than his teammates? I would be ashamed if I were the leader and was weaker than any of you. That's the very reason Tor is our leader, right? I mean he is the strongest among us. "

Harvard looked a Ragnar with a face that said ' You're fucking kidding me? '

" I don't know, what Tor's clan had brainwashed your people with, " Havard said as his gaze went to Tor, who was watching the team assignment ceremony with an unimpressed look. " But as far as I know, he or anybody from his cursed clan are not leaders... they, are all tyrants. And the only reason we are a team is because of the peace treaty. "

" You don't really like them, do you? " Ragnar could see a visible scowl on his face.

" I would say that the word "hate" is more appropriate. " Harvard corrected him.

" Why is that so? " Ragnar asked.

" Well since his clan and my clan were at war way before I was born, and since I also took part in the said wars when I came to age, I know more about them better than you. "

Ragnar wanted to say something to him, but Havard stopped him, " I don't want to talk about this anymore. Besides our turn is approaching. " he pointed to the stage where currently the newly assigned Team RWBY was being applauded by the crowd of the first year students. The one who applauded the most was the giant, dane axe-wielding Raider, Olaf. And since the leader of the team was Ruby, he got even more excited.

And this their turn Came. They walked up to the stage and faced the crowd. " And the last team of this batch, " Ozpin declared onto the microphone, " Tor Torden, Havard Berg, Olaf and Ragnar Savart. "

The crowd was mostly silent, either because they were respecting them as their fellow comrades, or it was due to their intimidating appearance. Well compared to others, whose combat dresses were too fancy by design, the Vikings looked like they were going to war.

" It shall be led by Tor Torden and will now be called Team THOR. " Ozpin concluded, the crowd was a little confused by what THOR meant but for the Vikings, they felt proud for having their team named after the God of Thunder.

Thus initiation was over, Ozpin announced that each team are to receive their Academy uniform, along with an Academy-issued scroll for those who don't have it yet.

Everyone was all excited to begin their journey as hunters, Team RWBY, Team JNPR and Team THOR were gathered together. Discussing what happened during the initiation.

" I mean you're a badass man. " Jaune praised Olaf. " You took on that Nevermore like it was nothing. " During the initiation, when they were chased by the evermore and deathstalker, they all decided that fighting the two giant grim was a better option if they want to be safe.

" When you transform into that bear-like creature, you looked even more badass. "

" That's just my semblance. I call it demon beast transformation. " Olaf explained. " But if you want to talk to a real badass, this girl is the true badass. " Olaf began shuffling Ruby's hair.

" What did I even do? " Ruby complained, but not complaining about the head pats given by Olaf. " I just finished it off. "

" Well miss badass, " Olaf began, " You dragged that giant bird to the top of the hill with your scythe, and then with the grace of a Valkyrie you have slain that foul beast and ended its reign of terror... Man, it was beautiful to watch. " Olaf ended dramatically.

" R-really? " Ruby asked with a blush.

" You do know I did help her to do that right? " Weiss butted in the conversation.

" Yeah, you too Ice Queen. " Olaf said in a mocking voice.

" The nerve! " Weiss was fuming and was ready to give a piece of her mind, but a hand on her shoulder stopped her.

It was Havard, " It's no use arguing with idiots like him. " he advised her, " Be the mature one and just ignore his antics. "

" How am I the idiot here? huh? " Olaf complained.

" Says the idiot who instead of just taking Ruby and dodging the projectiles, tried to act the hero and got nearly got himself impaled. "

" I thought it was cool though. " Olaf countered.

" And that's why you're an idiot. " Olaf then began to cough. He covered his mouth and found out that he was coughing out blood.

" Are you Ok? " Ruby asked with concern.

" Oh shit! "

" Now that's a reminder that you should visit the healer. " Ragnar said.

Olaf's face went pale, " Like hell I'm visiting the healer. It will heal itself. All I need is a good night's sleep. "

" Stop being dramatic, and just go to the healer. She won't do anything weird. " Ragnar said.

" By healer, are you referring to a doctor? " Yang asked.

" Yeah, whatever you call them. "

" Look, I'm not trusting my health to a Shaman. " Olaf said as he coughed out more blood.

Ruby got concerned as she patted his back to ease his pain. " I think you should visit the doctor, what if it got worse? "

" Look she is not a Shaman ok, I can vouch for it. " Ragnar said.

" Hell no! the last time I visited a Shaman, she bit me! SHE BIT ME!!! and worse she was an old hag! " Olaf shivered at that horrible memory.

Tor had enough of this nonsense, " Olaf. " He spoke with authority.

" Yes sir! " He stood straight.

" Go to the healer now. "

" Yes sir! "

" Also Ruby. " he turned to the red-haired scythe wielder.

" Yes," she answered.

" Go along with him, make sure he doesn't do anything stupid. "

[ ten minutes later ]

" You won't bite me, right? " Olaf asked the healer in front of him. He was lying on his back in the infirmary bed. " No offence, I know you're beautiful but not into older women. "

" Thanks for the compliment, but I won't bite you. " Professor Peach the academy's nurse was a blonde-haired woman, wearing a tight nurse uniform that showed a little bit too much of her feminine figure. She was checking Olaf's report on his injury and so far so good, he is safe.

" See, I told you doctors are not bad. Well except for the dentist. " Ruby said

" Let me guess, they use their scary machines inside your mouth. " Professor Peach mused.

" Yes! "

Professor Peach chuckled at Ruby's antics, well, to be frank, most children don't like a dentist, they are always portrayed as scary and painful in their minds.

" Ok, so you don't seem to have any serious problems, so a few hours of rest will suffice. If you want, you rest here in the infirmary. " With that, she left the two in the room as she had a few things that needs her supervision.

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Silence plagued the room, Olaf was resting on the bed, while Ruby sat near him.

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For a moment, they made eye contact and Olaf's lips curled up into a smile.

Ruby turned away from the smile. That smile was too much for her, that... bright...smile, sent butterflies inside her.

She turned back to him and winked at her.

Her face became rosy, despite him acting flirtatiously, she had something she wanted to tell him.

" Olaf? "

" Hmm?"

" I really want to thank you for saving me back during the initiation."

" No problem, I'm just glad you are safe. I did get three sharp feathers lodged on my back, but it was well worth it. "

Ruby winced at the words " three sharp feathers lodged on my back ". Those words sounded so painful and he sounded like it was no big deal at all.

" But why did you save me though? " She asked with a serious face.

" Why? you ask?... " Olaf's face mused scratching his non-existent goatee on his chin. "

" It's simple you see, it's because I like you. " With a charming smile, he said leaving Ruby stunned.

" W-wha what do you mean by that?! " She stuttered with her face redder than her cape.

" Anyways, " He immediately changed the topic, " I did save your life today, so I do need some kind of reward you see. "

" A reward? " Ruby searched her pockets, eventually presenting him a chocolate cookie. " All I have is this. "

" That was tasty. " he complimented as he gobbled the cookie in one bite. " But I want something more. "

" What do you want? " Ruby asked, but on seeing his cheeky smile, she felt a little nervous. ' I hope he won't ask for anything crazy. '

" All I want is a kiss. "

" HEH!!! "

" On my cheek. "