The day had finally come. For a month now, students from all around the world of Remnant have been living within the walls of Vale in preparation of the tenth Vytal Festival since the war between the Humans and the Faunus. Since the great battle between the two races, Humans and Faunus alike have been reaching for a peaceful future. However, there are still many who resent the animal hybrid species, even in a time of peace. 

The people of Vale, as well as other from across the kingdoms, have been readying themselves for the festivals, setting their best wares and preparing their best foods for others to enjoy. It was a festival of unity and prosperity, thanking the world for giving them what they have now. They were safe from the Grimm, and they were privileged enough to see the best and brightest students from each academy fight against one another in the spirit of friendship and competition. 

The vendors had been ready far before the day actually began, waiting for people to enjoy their culture in its different forms. Some offered food, others clothes, and anything else that could be varied on location. 

Bergen had left the room that her team was in long before the sun rose. Even on the day of the festival, there was no excuse for her to not train her hardest. 

Now, the sun shone overhead, two of the professors from Beacon were busy talking to one another about the festival itself, as well as the competitors in this year's tournament. 

Meanwhile, Burgundy was busy working on her seventh bowl of noodles, chowing down as if there were no tomorrow. She didn't know where her teammates were, but she was sure that they would find her before the competition started.