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You walked into the main hall, eyes looking around the new place you’d be calling home. It was your first day at Haven and you were quite nervous. You weren’t from Mistral, Vale actually, so moving there was a bit intimidating. Those around you seemed friendly but you also knew there was a good chance you’d be fighting them in practice, hopefully that would lead to friends and not enemies.
The first day was as plain as one would expect. You met the headmaster and he gave a speech. Talking about how you would all make great huntsmen one day, and that tomorrow teams would be picked. Afterwards you were given time to mingle. You greeted the person closest to you and started up a conversation.
They were friendly, from Mistral, and were excited to begin their training. They told you more about themselves but you then noticed someone else in the crowd. Although you wouldn’t exactly call them a friend. You excused yourself and went over to them, pulling them away from their conversation.
“What the hell are you doing here, Xion?”
“I was talking to someone.”
“Did he send you?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“He wants someone looking after you.”
“I don’t need a babysitter, so leave.”
“You know I can’t do that. Look, there’s hundreds of other students here, it’s not like we’ll end up on a team together. I’m just here to keep an eye on you and report back.”
“I can tell him how I am myself.”
“Y/n, he’s just worried, and despite my relationship with him, he trusts me to look after you.”
“Yeah I don’t doubt it.”
“My orders are to stay, so if you really want me to leave you’ll have to talk with him about it.”
“Got it. So I recommend you don’t get too comfortable here.”
“Noted.”
You sighed and walked away. The person you were talking with before had found others so you were back to square one. You could find someone else but you chose to step out and think. That didn’t happen right away since you were soon approached by the headmaster, Lionheart.
“Y/n, how are you settling in?”
You smiled. “It’s only the first day headmaster, I can’t really say.”
“Of course, of course, that’s a question for next week.”
“By then I assure you I’ll have an answer.”
“Glad to hear it. Well, I have work to get to, enjoy the rest of the day.”
“Will do.”
Lionheart smiled at you and headed off. Once he was gone you found a quiet place up high to be alone, watching the sky. Later on you made your way to the dining area to eat and then made yourself comfortable for the night. As you knew you wouldn’t be getting a room until you had a team.
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The next morning there was certainly excitement in the air. No one really knew how teams were picked so there was a lot of chatter about that. You found some others to talk with at breakfast so you didn’t appear to be asocial. Afterwards everyone boarded a ship, all you knew is that it was flying towards the forest.
On the flight over Lionheart explained how teams were picked. There were towers in the forest, each holding half of a gem. Each person was responsible for getting to the ground on their own, and the first person they came across would be their partner. From there the pair would travel to the nearest tower and retrieve the gem, once a gem was taken the tower would emit a red light to inform others it was empty.
Once the pair had the gem they had to make their way back to school grounds. There they would complete their team of four, finding the other duo with the other half of their gem. All the students had till sundown to make it out or else they would receive a penalty, their whole team would. Now that everyone knew what would happen the excitement was replaced by determination.
By the time Lionheart finished explaining the ship was over the forest, it opened. A strong wind filled the inside and people started jumping down. When you got to the edge you looked down, then simply stepped off, letting yourself fall. As the ground approached your eyes glowed black and a portal opened up beneath you. You went through it and landed safely on the ground.
Your eyes returned to normal and the portal above you closed. You saw others falling from above, but your eyes locked on the nearest tower. You barely took a few steps before someone appeared in front of you. They stood up and then looked back at you.
“For fucks sake.”
“I didn’t plan this I swear.”
You stomped past Xion, who rolled his eyes and then followed you. Everything started off fine but he just had to show up. Of course he could go away and find someone else but there was no point, the others probably already had their partners.
“I really wasn’t trying to find you.” Xion said. “I was never ordered to be on a team with you.”
“I believe you. He wouldn’t want to annoy me with your constant presence.”
“I guess he’ll be disappointed.”
“It’ll work out in our favor, we’ll end up being top of the class.”
“That is if our other half can keep up.”
“We’ll find out later.”
The two of you made your way to the tower. There was no issue getting there, but there seemed to be one when it came to getting to the top. It wasn’t surprising that the tower didn’t actually have a door or any sort of way up, it seemed the students had to find creative ways to get to the top.
“I’ll see you up there.”
Xion chuckled and then teleported away. You rolled your eyes and opened a portal in front of you, stepping through, now atop the tower with your partner, who had the gem in hand. The floor beneath you suddenly turned red and the tower soon changed color as well.
“That was easy.”
“Obviously.” You commented. “Now we just have to get back to the school.”
“We can both be back in seconds.”
“Which means there’s no rush, how about we take the long way. I’m sure you want to fight some Grimm.”
“With you around it’s no fun.”
“I’ll make sure it is.”
“Then lead the way.”
“You first.”
You shoved Xion off the tower then jumped down, using your portals to get below. Xion was obviously fine, teleporting to the ground.
“You pushed me.”
“I knew you’d live.”
“Not a good enough reason.”
“It’ll have to do.”
Before you got off the tower you took note of where to go to get back to the school. You and Xion walked in relative silence, then you came upon a pack of Beowolves.
“So, I’m assuming you want this all for yourself?” You asked.
“Of course. You can look away if you want.”
“Don’t be ridiculous.”
Your eyes glowed like before and you held up your hands. A black sphere of energy formed between your hands and then dispersed. The creatures were suddenly looking at the two of you, growling. You leaned against a tree trunk and Xion charged out to fight, a sword appearing in his hand. You watched for a moment, then a lone Beowolf approached you. You smiled and pet its head before you sent it off, saving it from Xion’s blade.
Your powers were certainly one of a kind. Something happened to you in your youth, something that greatly changed who you would become. Your semblance, you could create this sort of dark energy, manipulate it, use it as a weapon or shield. It also let you make portals, travel anywhere you wanted as long as you could visualize it. Then there was the darker part.
The energy you could create, it kept the Grimm from hurting you. They didn’t see you as a threat, more like one of them. It terrified you, but over time you grew to be fascinated by it. Being able to be so close to these deadly creatures and have them be like pets to you. They listened, wouldn’t even hurt anyone near you. It was a great advantage to use to protect people, but no one needed to know about your relationship to the Grimm. When you first discovered it, you were scared of yourself, who knew how those around you would act. When you looked back Xion was done with his fight.
“Nice job.”
“No thanks to you.”
“You didn’t want my help remember. Not like you needed it.”
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You made it back to the school in one piece. You weren’t the first, but the hall wasn’t so crowded. It took a while but then you found the other half of your team, they seemed capable of keeping on your level. Lionheart didn’t show himself till sundown, everyone made it back apparently. Your team was given its name, and you were chosen as the leader. You really didn’t want that role but you weren’t going to reject it. After all the teams were set you were allowed to move into your room.
There were quick introductions, but you all had plenty of time to get to know each other. You stayed up late though, once everyone was asleep you snuck out. You made your way back to the forest, settling down on a tree branch and looking up at the night sky, getting lost in thought.
“You know this kind of reminds me of when we first met.”
You laughed. “Really? Cause I disagree.”
“Do you now?”
“Yeah.” You jumped down and Adam caught you, holding you bridal style. You smiled, and kissed him. “This is more like when we first met.”
“Alright, now I see it. Except you didn’t kiss me.”
“Am I interrupting?”
You both looked up to see Xion on a branch above, waving. Adam put you down, Xion teleporting to the ground.
“Did you follow me?” You asked.
“No. I was told to be here.”
“Adam.” You hissed.
“You know I can’t stay long.”
“Which is why I thought it was just going to be the two of us… alone.”
“I need to check in with both of you.”
“I’m great.” Xion said. “Promise.”
“Y/n?”
“I’m fine, Adam. We barely picked our teams today. I’m settling in okay so far.”
“That’s good, I’m glad everything is going well.”
“Are you going to tell him to kick me out now?”
“Right.” Adam commented.“I should have talked to you about Xion’s presence earlier. Do you want him to leave?”
“No.” You sighed. “He’s on my team so I need him.”
“So I’m staying? You told me not to get comfortable.”
“Guess I spoke too soon.”
“Well I’m good with that, y/n’s good with it, so I’m out.”
Xion teleported away, leaving you alone with Adam. You were relieved and sat down, leaning against a tree. Adam joined you, following your gaze up to the sky.
“You’re really okay with me going to Haven?”
“We’ve had this conversation before y/n. You want to be a huntsmen, I, nor the White Fang are going to stop you. If we need you I can easily call you to my side.”
“Lucky you.”
You rested your head against his shoulder. Adam had always been kind to you, since the day you met. You looked up at him, and then reached up to grab his mask but he caught your hand.
“Not tonight.”
“Sorry.”
“You’re alright. I just think you aren’t asking yourself the right question.”
“Which is?”
“Is this what you really want? Do you really want to be a huntsmen? You’ve been pushing your doubts on me all this time.”
“You got me.” You moved away from him. “It’s not that I doubt myself, it’s that I’m afraid. What if everyone finds out what I am? They’ll hate me… they’ll be scared of me.”
“And what if they learn the truth? That won’t change who you are. I’ve known the truth since we’ve met and that hasn’t changed my feelings.”
“Guess that makes me the luckiest person alive. I don’t know where I would be without you. You gave me a family, hope and happiness. I owe you a lot.”
“You don’t owe me anything.”
“I’m going to miss you while I’m at school.”
“You can always come visit, you know how to find me.”
“I do.”
Adam got up and helped you to your feet. You hugged him, truly realizing how much you had, and how much you were, going to miss him. He wrapped his arms around you, gently rocking you side to side. After a moment you pulled away.
“I should let you get back to the camp.”
“Think you can give me a boost before I go?”
“Of course.”
You grabbed his hand and took a deep breath. Your eyes changed and you became outlined in your black energy, Adam glowed as well, absorbing the energy you gave off. When you stopped you stumbled back a step but he caught you, helping you to steady yourself.
“Thanks.”
“No problem, you sure you’ll be alright?”
“Yeah, stay out of trouble.”
“I was just about to say the same thing.”
“I’ll try my hardest.”
“I know you will.” He leaned down to kiss you. “Take care.”
“You too.”
You opened up a portal for him that would drop him off back at his camp. You waved at him, once he was gone you made your way back to your room. The others were asleep, but Xion was still up.
“Sorry about cutting into your… time or whatever.”
“You’re fine, just don’t do it again.”
“I’ll try.”
“Now go to bed, that’s an order. First day of class tomorrow, won’t be fun.”
“School’s never fun.”
You got into bed. You may have told Adam you would be okay but you were still worried, always would be. For once you had a chance to be normal, as normal as you could be. You didn’t want things to go wrong, and hopefully they wouldn’t.