Coaco
Cyan was able to make it back to Roger's Dust shop and found him drinking another beer.
"How many have you had since I was gone?" She asked hands on her hips.
He glanced at her. "Apparently not enough. Cause It looks like your wearing the Headmaster's jacket."
She turned a few shades shy of matching her hair color. "He just wanted to make sure I was warm coming back, considering I'm only in a T-shirt."
Roger snorted his beer. "Gah! It burns!" Trying to get the beverage out of his sinuses.
Walking into the corner that had a cot set out, Cyan carefully folder Ozpin's jacket and put it in her rolling luggage. She then slipped on a pair of pj shorts and moved to the kitchenette. "What you feel like Roger?"
"Oh your cook'in?" he asked.
"Yep. since your letting me crash here, I might as well give you the next few days off." She bent over and dug through a cupboard. "Why the hell is the only thing you have in your cupboards is instant roman?!"
He gave a hearty laugh. "Only thing I know how to make! Either that or I get take-out."
"I swear you're going to give yourself a kidney stone!" She grumbled. He just laughed.
"Looks like I'm going to go get some ingredients for dinner." She grabbed her wallet. "Like I said earlier, what do you want?"
Roger thought for a moment. "How good are your meat cooking skills?"
"I'm offended you even asked." she replied as she crossed her arms.
Giving another laugh he said, "How about steak?"
Cyan grinned. "Can do. I'll be back soon.
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The next two days were spent in much of the same manner. Cyan took over working the counter so old Roger could get recovered from the attempted robbery.
Around the afternoon of the second day, Cyan went out and got herself some much-needed school supplies, ie pencils, paper, binders etc. She also grabbed a bag to put her emblem on it. It was a black messenger bag detailed with red, so putting her mark on it would go well.
Her mark was that of a large paw print but in the center of the middle pad was a rose instead of a pad. she wanted to use her blue scatter mark Summer had helped her make, but since she didn't want any attention, she had to use her backup one.
Once everything was all packed, Cyan looked about to see what Roger was doing. She found him asleep in front of the tv watching the news.
Slipping back towards her cot, Cyan took out Ozpin's jacket and gave a delicate sniff. His sent was very comforting. It was the smell of coffee and cinnamon. Made her feel safe... something she rarely felt nowadays.
With a sigh, she put it back and laid down for the last time she'd be in Roger's shop for the next four years.
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Cyan walked the way to Beacon and was amazed at the architecture of it. It looked like something out of a gothic novel.
Taking out her scroll, she was able to find a map she was sent and found the amphitheater. It was quickly becoming crowded. She quietly made her way through the crowd and began to listen to Ozpin's announcement.
Cyan watched as the headmaster walked up to the mic and adjusted his glasses.
"I'll make this brief" he started before he cycled through the speech he did every year. " You have traveled here today in search of knowledge--to hone your craft and acquire new skills. And when you have finished, you plan to dedicate your life to the protection of the people." He glanced about with a shake of his head. "But I look amongst you, and all I see is wasted energy, in need of purpose – direction. You assume knowledge will free you of this, but your time at this school will prove that knowledge can only carry you so far. It is up to you to take the first step."
He then walked off the stage. Glynda told everyone where to go for the evening.
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Night had soon come and the freshmen students were getting ready for some rest. Cyan saw the ballroom they were sleeping in was very tasteful not gaudy like some wealthy folk had. But is was Beacon, one of the best hunter school in Remnant. No expenses were spared for their hunters/huntresses in training.
The dual faunus was on a window seat not too far from Ruby and ease dropped on the two sisters...
Cyan saw that Ruby was writing letters, which unfortunately for her, garnered the attention of her sister.
"Hey sis, what're you doing?" Yang asked
"Just writing about my first day here at Beacon, I promised the gang back at Signal that I would write"
Cyan smiled. 'Good. She did have some friends there.'
"Ah, that's so cute~!" Yang replied before getting a pillow to the face.
"Shut up! Hey I didn't get to bring my friends with me, it's weird not knowing anybody"
Ruby was, upset that things didn't go so well on her first day. The only two good things that happen today. Was becoming friends with Jaune. Everything else was a big mess.
"Hey, you made one friend with that Jaune guy right?"
"Yeah but then there's the whole Weiss... thing..." Ruby grumbled.
Cyan looked out the window. 'A Schnee eh? Boy does that bring back memories. I feel old now....' She frowned. 'I'm too young to feel this old dammit. I blame Summer!'
She then saw Yang drag Ruby farther away and began talking to a student.
With a shrug, Cyan idly went through her contacts and to her surprise, Ozpin's scroll was there.... She debated on what she should do.
'I do need to return his jacket...' Her thoughts whined to her. She then texted him.
(Just found your scroll number. Was wondering if I could return your jacket to you?) She typed.
There was a small argument going on over by Ruby. She glanced up and found the youngest Schnee making a scene.
The dual fuanus jumped when she got a reply. {I had all but forgotten about that jacket. If you could meet me in my office this evening I would be much appreciative.}
Suddenly the candle was blown out and darkness pressed upon Cyan. The last bit of light being from her scroll screen.
(No problem. I'll be there in a few minutes.) She replied then closed her scroll.
She took off her blindfold to see better in the dark and skillfully moved around the sleeping students till she made it to the hallway door. Quickly tie-ing the blindfold back on, Cyan slipped through the door and scurried towards Ozpin's office.
She took out her map of the school and took a cursory glance at it. The elevator that went to his office wasn't too far from the main hallway to the ballroom. She was able to make it without anyone else seeing her.
To her joy, there wasn't any irritating elevator music as she waited to get to the top floor. With a ding, the doors opened and she got her first look at the headmaster's office.
She walked in and realized his office was inside the clock tower of Beacon. She saw gears and a very nice view of the Academy. His desk was large and was shaped similar to a bean. It had a glass top and from what she could see had holoprojectors in it.
His chair, though... that was another thing entirely. It had three legs and a high back. No arm rests and a pair of gear like wings on it. It looked uncomfortable, but she wanted to try it anyways.
Looking to see if he was around, she found him surprisingly late. Cyan figured he'd already be there when she arrived. With a quiet giggle, the dual faunus tip-toed to the man's desk and sat in his chair. It was very comfortable. He most likely made it look strange so other people wouldn't try to sit in it.
Cyan was always the odd one. Always taking the rough route. She swayed in it a few minutes and was starting to feel a bit sleepy. She was almost about to nod off when she heard a voice.
"I'd have to say, this is the first time I've had a student fall asleep in my office chair."
With a yelp, Cyan jumped out of the chair and landed next to it on the floor. Looking up, she found Ozpin looking down at her. "I see you found my secret."
"That you made a strange chair to hide its abnormal comfy-ness?" She replied.
He gave a laugh. "My plan has been foiled."
Cyan stood up and dusted her rear off. "Nope. I found nothing." She then reached into her messenger bag and pulled out his folded jacket. "As promised. Your jacket."
"Thank you." He took the jacket and set it on his desk. "How have you been since we last met?" He asked taking a sip out of his mug. And motioning to the second mug on his desk.
Taking a sniff of the steaming beverage, Cyan was pleased to find it being cocoa. Coffee this late would spell trouble for tomorrow's initiation. "I've been fine. Got my supplies and helping out Roger." Taking another sip she looks to him. "What about you? You haven't been working too hard I hope?"
Ozpin gave a chuckle. "No more than expected. Though the recent Grimm attacks are worrisome."
Cyan gave a nod in agreement. Trying to play a student was hard. 'Dammit. Why now of all time do I get to have the moral dilemma of lying to people?'
Setting the mug down, the fuanus looked back to the headmaster. "I best head back. Big day tomorrow..." She fiddled with her night shirt. "And thanks for the Cocoa." Cyan began to walk towards the elevator.
"Thank you for keeping and old man company." He replied.
Cyan looked back at the headmaster. "You're not that old. I bet you're only in your thirties if that!" She then went into the elevator leaving Ozpin to his thoughts.
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Cyan was one of the first students up and was able to grab a hot shower before the drama of co-ed boarding school happened.
Cyan finished her shower and dressed in her new outfit. It was Minstrel inspired, Cyan had always favored the style from there. The top was a royal blue with a few images of her mark scattered about the top. It hung off her shoulders and a sleeveless turtleneck top was underneath. It was what they called an onna horai. The Sleeves were rectangular and fell to her knees. they made great places to hide things in. She had a pair of black diamond cut fingerless evening gloves on under the horai the went to her elbow. She next had on a red wide belt called an Obi. It was tied in a fancy bow behind her. Two long strands that ended at her calves with a golden ball bell on each end. Cyan wore a black pleated skirt that matched her horai and had a pair of calf high open toe and heel boots. Her gray blindfold still in place.
Refreshed and ready for the day, Cyan saw that Ruby and everyone else heading to breakfast.
A buffet was laid out on one side of the ballroom and not feeling very hungry grabbed a couple of pears and a cup of coffee.
Soon enough they were told to head to the lockers where their weapons had been stored. Cyan looked to her paper, it read: 173.
Cyan began to mumble as she searched for her locker. "173, 173, 173... ah, here it is!" She opened it up and her weapon Echo was there, gleaming in the fluorescent lights. It's Cyan color was almost a greeting to her. Xia her secondary weapon hidden in plain sight within Echo's body.
Taking them out, Cyan settle them on her back and walked over Yang and Ruby. She heard the blonde talking about the quiet boy with the hyperactive redhead.
Yang looked at the two before speaking her mind. "I wonder what is going on with those two?"
"I don't know. But what I do know is today I won't be needing to do any talking. Because Crescent Rose will do it for me." Ruby said while hugging Crescent Rose.
"Well, remember, Ruby, you're not the only one going through initiation. If you wanna grow up, you're gonna have to meet new people and learn to work together."
Ruby groaned at this, "Ahhhh, you sound like dad! I don't need other people to help me grow up, I drink milk."
Cyan snorted. "I wish it was that simple! I'll give you this, though, that was a magnificent line. Mind me borrowing it from time to time?"
Yang looked to find a red headed fuanus by them with what looked like an instrument for a weapon. "Oh? and how would you know?" Her arms were crossed.
Cyan smirked. "Seeing how Ruby is the youngest here and I'm even shorter than her?"
"Point taken," Yang replied. "Yang Xiao Long, your fellow shortie's big sister." She held out her hand.
The secretly older woman shook the given hand. "Cyan Rubellite, resident dual fuanus and dirge player for the Grimm."
"Dual fuanus?" Ruby asked.
"Yep," She showed them her tail. "I'm one of the few oddballs to not only get two traits but two contrasting traits at that." She the greeted Ruby. "By the way how have you been? I hope you didn't get injured during the robbery at the shop."
Yang turned to her sister. "You know her?"
Ruby gave a grin. "Uh-huh. She's the girl with the giant chakram I told you about." Ruby then gave Cyan a hug. "I'm so glad, I know someone other than Jaune and my sister!"
Cyan gave the younger a hug back. "No sweat. I felt the same way when I got here. I just couldn't find you."
Yang snorted. "You could have followed the explosion."
"Yang! I told you it was an accident!" Ruby snapped.
Cyan watched the two bicker and glanced about. They were the only once left in the locker room. "We best be getting to the cliff. We're going to be late as it is."
Ruby then freaked and grabbed their wrists. "Ohmaygodwe'regoingtobelate!" She spewed before speeding off to the meeting point.
Dragging Yang and a screaming Cyan with her.
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All freshmen students waited patiently for initiation to begin at Beacon cliffs. Ruby and Yang were next to each other. Cyan had to take the last place between Jaune and where Ozpin was standing.
She watched as the headmaster spoke to them. "For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest."
Professor Goodwitch stepped forward. "Now, I'm sure 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 teammates... today."
"What, no..." Cyan heard the hooded girl whisper in fear.
"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 with someone with whom you can work well." Ozpin said.
Ruby whimpered like a lost puppy. She felt for the socially awkward girl. Cyan herself had no idea how she'd be able to handle all of the teenage angst.
"That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years," Ozpin stated.
"What!?" Ruby yelled as the faint sound of glass cracking could be heard.
'Yep.' Cyan thought with sarcasm. 'It was such a brilliant idea to pose as a teen.' Cyan looked to the man. 'He's loving the looks on everyone's faces...'
Ozpin continued his 'pep-talk' to the perspective students. "After you've 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 your path... or you will die."
'Great pep talk Silver... you had me at 'or you will die!' Cyan thought irritably.
"You will be monitored and graded through the duration of your initiation, 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." he took a sip from his ever-present mug.
"Are there any questions?" He asked.
Jaune raised his hand, "Yeah, um, sir-?
Cyan watched as he quickly turned from Jaune and ignored his question, "Good! Now, take your positions."
Everyone with the exception of the blond knight took a stance on their launch plates.
The first plate launched the first student, much to the horror of Jaune.
Cyan merely bounced a few times on the balls of her feet in anticipation.
"Uh, sir? I've got, um... a question," He said with a look of horror and fear.
"So, this landing... strategy thing... Uh, wha-what is it? You're, like, dropping us off or something?"
"No. You will be falling." Ozpin simple replied after a sip from his mug.
"Oh, uh, I see... So, like, did you hand out parachutes for us?" Jaune asked.
"You will be using your own landing strategy," he stated.
Cyan looked at him. "I've got a quick question for you. "
"Oh okay, so, what exactly is a landing strategYYY!..." Jaune was shot off.
"You're enjoying this aren't you, Silver?" She was then launched off.
Ozpin smirked as he took a sip from his coffee.