The next morning, I left the ballroom quite early with Ruby and Yang and headed to the locker room to collect my bow and arrows. Blake said she needed to do something first, so she'll catch me up later. Before we left though, I had help from Blake to bind my Wings. When we got there, I overheard two people talking. One was a rather tall yet hyper and chipper girl, while the other was a tall mellow boy. By the way they were talking they must be close; although the girl muttered 'but not together, together' when the two left.
"Wonder what those two were so worked up about?" Ruby asked.
"Oh, who knows? So... you seem awfully chipper this morning." Yang said.
"Yeah, on our way here; you sounded happier this morning. What happened? Did Yang give you a plate of cookies?" I said.
"No more awkward small talk or 'getting to know you' stuff. Today I get to let my sweetheart do the talking." Ruby said as I sensed her bring something out of her locker.
"Well, remember Ruby, you're not the only one going through initiation. Fran and I too, and everyone in the ballroom. If you want to grow up, you're going to meet new people and learn to work together. I mean yeah, you know Fran now, but that was only because of me, you need to be more independent." Yang said as Ruby let out a small growl.
"Ugh, you sound like Dad! Okay, first of all; What does meeting new people have to do with fighting? And second, I don't need to be more independent to help me grow up. I drink milk!" Ruby said which made me burst out laughing.
"But what about when we form teams?" Yang asked, ignoring me.
"Uh, I don't know? I'll just be on a team with you and Fran or something..." Ruby wearily said as I sensed her pull up her hood.
"Maybe you should try being on someone else's team?"
"My dearest sister Yang, are you implying that you do not wish to be on the same time as me."
"W-what? No! O-of course I do, I just thought... I don't know, maybe it would help you break out of your shell!"
"What the!? I don't need to break out of my shell, that's absolutely bogus." Ruby said childishly.
"Okay girls, that's enough." I said, grabbing both of their attention. "What Yang is saying Ruby, is that she doesn't want you to be a shut-in. She only wants what is best for you. You two are sisters after all." I said as I heard my scroll that Professor Ozpin gave me in secret, vibrated in my cloak.
"Sorry Fran." Ruby and Yang murmured together.
"It's okay, but I have to go. I'll catch you both later." I said as I exited the locker room and checked the message on my scroll.
'Come to my office. We have something to discuss.' The voice said on my scroll.
Any other scroll does not have voices speaking my messages; General Ironwood however, modified a scroll to allow this for me because of my loss of sight.
***
When I got to Ozpin's office, I heard that Professor Ozpin and Miss Goodwitch were arguing with General Ironwood. Great, what are they arguing about now? Well at least it's not General Ironwood and Qrow.
"No, Ozpin! You know what she can do, there isn't any reason why she should go through it!" The General shouted. Is he talking about me?
"James, calm down!" Miss Goodwitch said sternly. General Ironwood let out a small sigh and took a deep breath. "Now, I know. I don't like this either, but this way we can see what she can do." Miss Goodwitch said softly.
If Miss Goodwitch doesn't like it then I should be worried.
"But in the Emerald Forest? Students have lost their lives trapped with the Grimm. We can't afford to take unnecessary risks. Especially when she's a Maiden."
"Well, why don't we ask her ourselves? What do you think, Miss Scarlet?" Professor Ozpin asked.
"Ah... Miss Scarlet, I didn't hear you arrive. You should have said something." General Ironwood said.
"I'm sorry, I just got Professor Ozpin's message. I didn't want to interrupt your conversation. What were you talking about? Do the other students know that there are Grimm in the Emerald Forest?" I asked.
"Ignore that. I will talk about that later with the other students. Now... how are you settling in?"
"Great, thanks. Made a couple of new friends and met with someone from long ago."
"Ah, yes. Blake Belladonna. She was in the White Fang with you, wasn't she?"
I nodded my head. "Yeah, the last time I saw her was the time Mama, Papa and I left the White Fang together."
"I'm guessing she responded well to meeting you again?" The general said which caused me to let out a small giggle
"I guess you could say that. Was that all Professor?" I asked as I heard him stand up from his chair.
"No, actually. The main reason why I wanted to see you was because one of your new friends, Ruby Rose is very special. She has strong and unique powers that even rival your own."
"Are you saying she's another Maiden?" I asked.
"No. You see, Miss Rose has silver eyes. While ordinary people will not notice the difference. The three of us here know that there is a unique power that resides within her subconscious. Only she can awaken them."
"Wow! She must be special. How do you know this, Professor?"
"After all my years representing Beacon Academy as its Headmaster, there has been no one that has this power. A warrior with silver eyes."
"Now, we don't know the full extent of the power that the Silver-eyed warriors have, but legends say that they can cut down a Grim by looking at them." The general said.
"Miss Rose obviously mustn't know the extent of her untapped powers. She could be in the same amount of danger, you're in. We can't afford to let that happen, not while Salem and her cohorts are plotting for your death." Miss Goodwitch chillingly said.
"To fully comprehend her abilities, it would be best for you to monitor her. If her powers awaken, then we will need to ensure that the questions that will inevitably surround her are ushered away." The General said sternly as I nodded my head.
"That hurdle can be tackled later. For now, the initiations will start shortly, we should depart." The Professor said as I heard his footsteps near me.
"Yes. I should also depart. I need to get back to Atlas and check the security reports. There have been murmurs on the borders of Atlas that a small contingent of Grimm have been sighted. I sent several of my Hunters and Huntresses to take care of the matter. When I get back, I expect to receive a 'Mission Complete'." The General said as I heard him make his way over to the professor's door.
"If you need help James, please let me know. Our students will be happy to help."
"Thank you, Ozpin, but I feel that my students have taken care of it already."
"Just in case though, take the extra reinforcements James. You can never be too careful with the Grimm."