Team Ceremony
“Cinnamon Muscadova, Honey Clover, Maple Arboretta, Vanilla Legume. The four of you chose the crystalline rapier and steel scabbard…”
'The scabbard, thought Viola, as her eyes were once again drawn to the etchings that circled it, 'so someone did end up picking it...'
“From this day forward, you will be known as...Team CHaMomiLe, led by Cinnamon Muscadova.” The four girls wearing matching uniforms jumped in joy as they made their way off the stage, sharing hugs all around. Cereza, Viola, Argent and Tierra stepped forward to take their place at the subtle motioning of Professor Goodwitch, nervously awaiting Ozpin’s verdict. Tierra’s ankle had been bandaged and she was currently using a crutch to hobble around, with Argent not quite hovering around the smallest member of their team in case she fell.
'...I wonder if they would let me take another gander at that relic…' thought the lady of the lake, a thought that would have to be expanded on some other time, for it seemes it was her turn now.
“Cereza Floriciente, Viola Lis Marsilea, Argent Roan and Tierra Blerta. The four of you chose the simple gladius and stained sheath. From this day forward, you will be known as...Team CLaReT, led by Cereza Floriciente.” He declared.
Cereza blinked in surprise at the announcement, not quite sure she was hearing the man correctly. ’I’m team leader?’
Although initially apprehensive, '...L...really?...Was there no way you could use V or where you to lazy to try?...' the more she thought of the name, the more she came to like it, 'It does mean Lis is considered part of the team, even if indirectly...'
“Cereza will be a fine leader, while I’ll just have to hope to not cause anyone’s death.” Was what occupied Tierra’s thoughts as she solemnly bowed her head and hobbled back with the others.
Argent looked over at his new team, he felt tension he hadn’t been aware of earlier drain away, they’d made it, they’d taken the first step towards their shared dream.
“Hadrian Nightshade, Rima Tempest, Asche Stauss, Ciardha Dougal. The four of you chose the titanium jian and bone sheath. From this day forward, you will be known as...Team NighTShaDe, led by Hadrian Nightshade.” The ceremony continued behind the newly minted Team CLRT as they made their way off the stage.
At the mention of a bone sheath relic, Tierra stiffened and shot back a look. “Wait a minute, isn’t that what that group led by the orange mohawk guy took?” The noirette saw that it was indeed the relic, but definitely not the same group. She scanned the other hunters both in the lineup and the crowd, wondering if she could have missed them. Seeing the extremely large hunter who had carried Argent but not any sign of the missing group, the petite girl wondered to herself, “What happened to them? They may have not been the nicest but still, they should be here. The feline faunus mulled over it more while the others conversed.
“I - So uh, team leader. Wow.” Cereza ruffled her hair a bit and glanced out the corner of her eye at the rest of her team. Tierra seemed to have zoned out, looking back at the students currently being announced with an intense look. “I wasn’t expecting that; I thought it would’ve been you, Viola, to be honest.”
'Well now that you mentioned it...' mused the witch before realizing Cereza was waiting for a response, “I’m certain you will do just fine Miss Cereza,” she opted to dodge the topic, “...was i also considered for the spot?...”
“You’ll do great, Cereza, I know it.” Argent smiled over at his new leader. He was telling the truth; he did think Cereza would make a great leader, once she became used to the role.
“I-Thanks.” Cereza offered a soft smile for her new teammates and glanced out the window. ’How’s that, Midas? I’m a Hunter now, just like you always dreamed of.’
The remaining trio who had faced off against the Nightmare stepped forward at Professor Goodwitch’s que, Norsun having already gone home on an airship. He was instead replaced by a red haired stranger. Those who were curious could see Haldis standing off to one side with another team.
“Zhu Chun Lan, Tsukiko Baise, Rori Russette, Berry Caerulus Balaur. The four of you chose the elaborate estoc and elemental sheath. From this day forward, you will be known as...Team LamBRusCo, led by Lan Chun Tsyu.” Professor Ozpin told the group.
The red haired faunus girl was somewhat surprised. ”Guess they choose at random,” she mused, tail swishing cheerfully as she wondered what Professor Smith would think of this
‘You just HAD to use my middle name...didn’t you...’ thought an increasingly uncomfortable teen, for not only was he unceremoniously shoved in a team because he couldn’t find a partner, not that he was actively looking for one mind you, but now his middle name was on display every time the team would get introduced, ’Welcome to Beacon...I guess...’
Russ wasn’t too fond of hearing her first name blared out, but it was under the rug quickly enough. She shot a glance to Lan, or Zhu...or Chun...she’d likely just stick with “Lan”. Partner first, and then team leader? Not a bad gig, Russ gave the girl a thumbs-up then turned her attention back to the front.
Tsuki took in the names of her new team. She was kinda embarrassed that she didn't know their names, but hey, one doesn't really have time during battle for formalities. However, guessing by the way they reacted, the pale faunus was the only one who went by her first name. The one thing that piqued the curious feline's interests was the student she hadn't met yet.
“Kalte Blau, Rufus Tenné, Rost Waldgrun-Ectaris, Lila Waldgrun-Ectaris. The four of you chose the tribal talwar and stamped sheath. From this day forward, you will be known as...Team BiTteRsWeet, led by Kalte Blau.” Professor Ozpin continued as the newly christened Team LBRC moved away and another quartet stepped forward to take their place.
“Hey, I know that guy!” Lan noted excitedly, pointing at Kalte, ”We were in Signal together, I think those other two were around in our last year too.” she added, gesturing towards the twins
“Sounds like it was fun...” or at least, funner that being privately trained by some stiffs he was related to, mused the redhead.
”Fun, yeah, but also took forever.”The red haired lemur girl thought for a moment, ”Did they say what dorm we were in?”
"I don't think so. We'll probably be informed later." Tsuki answered. The snowy girl had never lived with people her age, hopefully all will go well.
Russ poorly contained her grin when she saw the tiger faunus and the skittish boy from the airship the other day. Fate had a cruel sense of humor, it seemed, and she silently wished --what was it, Kalte?-- the best of luck. He’d certainly need it being bunched together with the hothead.
“I wish to officially welcome all new teams to Beacon.” Professor Goodwitch stepped forward as the ceremony ended, allowing Ozpin to step away from the microphone. “Dorm assignments and access codes will be sent to your scrolls within the next half hour, and dinner will be served in the cafeteria until eight; get settled in and have a good night’s sleep. Classes start tomorrow at nine. Goodnight.”