Chapter 16: Chapter 16: The Test Begins
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Topaz and Blake made their way into the auditorium, as they entered, Topaz could see Yang and Ruby arguing with Weiss about the events earlier. Topaz turns to ask if Blake would like to join them, but notices that she is nowhere to be found. Making his way over, Topaz does his best to remain calm with the deep seeded anger he has towards the Schnee name.
Topaz: "Hey Yang, Ruby how're you enjoying Beacon so far?"
Yang: "There you are Topaz, this place is amazing."
Ruby: "There are so many weapons!"
Weiss: "You! What is your problem with me?"
Topaz: "I don't have anything against you as a person. I do however, have an issue with your family. I won't go into detail, but your father has caused me and my family too much pain in the past."
Weiss: "What could my father have possibly done to you to warrant such animosity?"
Topaz prepared to reply to her, but Ozpin made his way onto the stage and gave his speech. Topaz wasn't really paying attention at that point, but from what he did catch, it was something about wasted potential, and turning that into results at the school, or something like that. Not wanting to continue the conversation with the spoiled heiress, Topaz immediately left the auditorium when Ozpin finished his speech. Hearing Ms. Goodwitch mention staying in the ballroom, Topaz makes his way over there, with Yang and Ruby following him.
Ruby: "Topaz, are you ok? You've been awfully cold and distant since we ran into Weiss, it isn't like you."
Topaz: *Sigh* "I don't know to be honest. I thought I had gotten over that incident, but running into Weiss has made everything from that time resurface. I don't want to be like this, but I can't help but feel angry or frustrated whenever I see her."
Yang: "Maybe if you try to talk it out with her you'll be able to let go of those feelings."
Ruby: "Yeah, and then she'll be able to see the good person we know you are."
Topaz: "Thanks you two, I guess we will see."
Making their way into the ballroom, Topaz can see that a good majority of the floor is already occupied by sleeping bags left by people who stopped there before going to the auditorium. The three put their own sleeping bags down, and prepare for tomorrows test.
Yang: "It's like one giant slumber party."
Ruby: "I don't think dad would approve of all the boys."
Topaz: "Tai would freak out if he knew."
Yang: "Oh yeah he would, that's what makes it so good."
Topaz made his way out of the ballroom to prepare himself for bed. On his way back he sees someone at the other end of the long hallway with pink hair. Topaz begins making his way over to where he saw them, to find no-one there. With a frustrated sigh, he makes his way back to Yang and Ruby, and sees them talking with Blake. As he gets to them the heiress is once again yelling at them for no apparent reason. After breaking them apart, Topaz and the girls head to bed.
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Waking up the next morning, Topaz began to prepare for the test ahead. Returning to the ballroom, Topaz puts his ax in his pocket where he normally keeps it, and puts his gun into its holster on his left hip. Seeing Yang and Ruby also ready for the day, the three make their way to the Beacon cliff where their test will begin. Upon reaching the cliffs, they saw Ms. Goodwitch and Professor Ozpin standing there waiting for everyone to arrive. And once everyone arrived Ms. Goodwitch began explaining what is to come.
Ms. Goodwitch: "I'm sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignment of teams. You will receive your teams, today."
Ozpin: "The first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner, for the next four years. So, it is in your best interest to find someone you can get along with. 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 for 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."
After explaining what they will have to do, Ozpin tells everyone to get to their positions. Vomit boy, who Ruby told Topaz was named Jaune, attempted to interrupt Ozpin many times asking about parachutes and landing strategies. Topaz shook his head and prepared himself for his turn to be launched. When his turn came, he was quickly launched and happily soared above the forest. Once out of sight, he transformed himself into a falcon and flew over the trees, searching for an interesting partner. After searching for a few minutes, he began to grow bored of flying, so he transformed back and landed back on the ground. As soon as he landed, Topaz heard a growl, so he turned to face whatever came at him. Seeing a lone Beowolf stand before him, Topaz could only grin. Taking a step to the Beowolf he prepared to take out his ax and fight.
*CRACK*
Topaz hears a crack and sees the Beowolf sliced in half, slowly turning to black dust. Looking past the Beowolf, Topaz sees a familiar face.
Topaz: "Ariel! Is it really you?"
Ariel: "Topaz? Oh, my Ohm, I can't believe you and I would end up being partners."
Topaz: "Ariel, gods I can't believe you are really here. After you left, I thought I'd never see you again."
Topaz makes his way over to Ariel, and wraps her into a warm hug, which she returns. Breaking apart after a few seconds the two look towards each other.
Topaz: "What made you decide to come to Beacon instead of Haven academy? Especially with what happened with your dad, I thought you would stay there to be close to him."
Ariel: "Well, I decided to come to Beacon hoping I would run into you and Yang again. I missed you two. A few months ago, dad regained consciousness after so long. His first request was for me to be happy. As much as I tried to hide it from him, he still saw through me. So, here I am again."
Topaz: "Yang will be so happy to see you again."
Ariel: "What about you?"
Topaz: "I am happier than I ever thought I could be. You leaving hurt more than I care to admit."
Ariel: "I'm sorry."
Topaz: "Don't be. Family is more important than anything. Now come on, we have a relic to grab."
The two make their way to the abandoned ruins. When they got there, they found chess pieces sitting on top of pedestals. Walking up to the pedestals, Ariel grabbed a black horse chess piece.
Topaz: "Black Knight."
Ariel: "Yep, just felt right."
Making their way back to the cliffs, they heard a pair of voices arguing up ahead.
????: "For the last time, stop being flirty with me."
????: "I can't help it, whenever a pretty girl gets close to me, I have to flirt with them. It's like second nature to me."
Getting closer to the voices, Ariel and Topaz found a girl with long red hair arguing with a boy with short black hair.
Ariel: "Um, hello. Are you two ok?"
????: "Hmmm? Oh, hello there. My name is Scarlett Ernst and this degenerate next to me is Nova Panzer."
Ariel: "My name is Ariel Tumaki, and this is my partner Topaz. It was nice to meet you."
Nova: "Why hello there gorgeous. Did it hurt?"
Ariel: "Did what hurt?"
Nova: "Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?"
Topaz stands between Nova and Ariel feeling rather angry at his flirting with Ariel.
Topaz: "Thats enough of that."
Scarlett: "Thank you. You are right. We are in the middle of a grimm infested forest, we need to get back to the cliffs to complete our assignment."
Nova: "What's the harm with asking the girl some questions. What, are you jealous?"
Topaz clenches his fist in frustration, but chooses to ignore Nova. Ariel makes her way to his side and gives him a curious glance. He gives her a light smile and shakes his head.
Topaz: "We will talk about it later."
On their way back to the cliffs, the group of four is suddenly faced with a pack of five Ursa and four Beowolves. The group composes themselves and prepares for the fight ahead of them.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
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r_h_i_n_o With this chapter Topaz is introduced to his teamates. To me personally, there are too many fanfics out there that make the mc an extra for Team RWBY. I wanted to take it that extra step so now the team is composed of four oc's. Considering my rather poor descriptions of them, Scarlett is loosely based off of Erza from Fairy Tale, Nova is based off of Kirito from Sword Art Online, and Ariel is based on Mine from Akame ga Kill. Can you guess what their team name will be? As usual, if you have any suggestions or questions let me know. I hope you all enjoy!
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