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Konan had incredibly good luck, which was exactly his problem. His luck was not something he felt he deserved. Born with good genes, skilled in battle, and a combat instructor at Beacon Academy, though he didn't look a day over twenty. And now, he was about to meet the next two teams he'd be supervising for their education at the prestigious academy.

The academy he'd had the privilege to attend himself, without the usual required transcrpits and prerequisite education.

The very place he met his very own team, and learned all he needed to succeed as a huntsman of the highest caliber.

It was time to head out and see the new students in action for the first time. He sighed, and stood up from his chair, closing the book he'd already lost interest in and yet insisted on trying to read.

He threw on his jacket and strode out the door, with an odd sense of anticipation and excitement.

"For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest." Ozpin spoke in an obviously mechanical tone, speaking mostly from memory, his attention directed elsewhere.

"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" Glydna stood to Ozpin's left, continuing the introduction of today's initiation ceremony.

A small protest from a younger looking girl, clad in dark clothing with a startlingly bright red hood caused Konan's eyebrow to twitch slightly in irritation, though he didn't allow it to show in his face.

"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." The girl groaned again, and a little further down the line an "I told you!" was directed at a serious looking boy with an odd pink streak in his hair, clashing with his outfit save slashes of pink at his wrists in stark contrast to his almost formal green attire. "That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years." Ozpin did not take notice of either distraction, continuing in the same near-monotone.

"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."

"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. Are there any questions?" Konan briefly recalled the hell he'd gone through during his initiation... A Death Stalker had nearly killed him and his partner, but a timely intervention by another duo saved all four of their lives and brought together the team he'd grown to call his friends.

The boy on the end of the line raised his hand "Yeah, um, sir?" Konan opened his mouth before getting cut off by an abrupt "Good!" by the headmaster. Students began being launched off their platforms into the forest below one by one.

"So, what exactly is a landing strateg-" Unable to contain himself, Konan hoped the poor boy would figure out the answer, and was far enough away to miss his outburst of laughter. He'd felt about the same when he found out he'd be thrown headfirst into a bunch of trees, crawling with monsters.

He wiped away a tear and took a few deep breaths before pulling out his scroll and pushing a few buttons, sending the cloaked drones massed nearby off to monitor each student. He had a good feeling about this year. A lingering shadow of doubt remained, but he brushed it off and turned to look out at the forest that started his journey at Beacon.

He looked up and smiled. It was great weather. He wandered away from Ozpin and Glydna, taking advantage of the sunny skies underneath a tree, eyes closed, unable to hide a small smile.

He vaguely wondered who he'd be mentoring as he drifted off into a light doze.

Inside the canopy of trees, a certain blonde boy and spartan girl were caught in the gaze of a familiar scorpion, an energetic girl rode a terrified Ursa with her partner behind, a capable pair were already claiming their relic, and a raven carried the final two of the fateful eight into the start of their uncertain destiny as students in a dangerous school, in a more dangerous world.

Author's note: Short intro, once the story picks up the updates will gradually increase in length as I hit my stride. Chaotic work/school schedule may delay updates. Here's hoping you'll have as much fun reading it as I do creating it.