[i]"Oh, my last name? Well it's V-"[/i]

The stage lit up, catching Blaire's attention. [i]"Welcome, future Hunters and Huntresses of Beacon Academy..."[/i] There was silence in the audience as everyone began to listen intently. [i]"Before we begin your first day... The Headmaster will have a few words to share with you."[/i] The microphone was handed over to another man, who introduced himself as Professor Ozpin; the headmaster of the academy.

[quote][i]I'll keep my speech brief so we can get on with the next phase of your entry into Beacon Academy. You have traveled here today seeking knowledge. Perhaps even to hone your skills or to acquire new ones in your journey. After your completion, you'll dedicate your life to stand by and protect the people of Vale City. My vision pierces through your hearts as it falls one by one-- you are short of purpose and misguided in direction. Knowledge will not be able to free you. For your time at this academy will prove that knowledge will only shelter you for so little..." He pauses for a moment, clearing his throat. "The key to a successful Hunter... Is not by knowledge. It is the step into the darkness that soon will become your light."[/i] [/quote]

Every word he said filled her with excitement - although she would never admit it. During his speech, her full attention was on him; taking his every word. The Professor then took off and Glynda took over. [i]"This year we will hold our Initiation early... And it begins in two hours. Be settled for the coming trial and you'll succeed as an intern in our Academy."[/i] Glynda steps off the stage and motions for them to follow her into the lockers. Blaire immediately got up from her seat and followed, not wanting to get left behind so that she doesn't get lost. After all, she was the worst when it came to directions. Probably not the worst, but she would definitely have a place in the top ten list. Blaire moved through the crowd, and there were occasional bumps and glares here and there.

[i] "This area holds our academy's lockers. They are custom-made lockers with digital pads equipped. With a six digit code, you can assign them to arrive at a custom location of your choice. If you need to store your items, please do so with haste for you must prepare for the upcoming Initiation Phase. We will meet you back at the Main Building Hall where we will start our ritual."[/i] 

Blaire walked over to her locker and registered her fingerprint. When it asked for a six-digit code, she had a mental argument with herself. [i]Should it be 1-1-2-8-1-7? Or perhaps.. 1-1-2-8-0-7? Hmm..[/i] After a few minutes of indecisiveness, she picked the latter. She then placed her bag inside, along with the case that held the bullets for her sniper guns. She didn't need to take too much with her because she always preferred to use her dual swords anyway.

As she closed her locker, there was a sudden voice that echoed throughout the room; catching her attention. [i]"Alright i'm gonna be really blunt about this, I need a partner and I know that there's no way in hell that everyone in here is paired up. So, who among you is interested?"[/i] Right. Partners. Blaire completely and utterly forgot. May she stress out the word [b]completely.[/b] She was always used to working alone, so it never crossed her mind. She needed a partner, and quick. She was about to raise her hand, but she stopped herself mid-action. Uhh.. Well, let's just say.. she never realized she was shy until this very moment in her life.