Not long after she said that lionel walks up anger very clear on his face. “What the hell!? Why did you have me stay back you jerk! I could have helped!”

“ Not After that Stunt you pulled, Novice! You got in my way, Never Do that again!” Dante returned fire

“GOT IN YOUR WAY!? He was about to shot you at a range that no one save maybe ruby here could have dodged! What was i supposed to do let you get hit!?”

“YES! You have no idea what I can do OR what I’m capable of!”

“And take the chance of you getting badly hurt?! What kind of person would do that!?”

“Someone with sense! That’s Who!” The two were about to gut each other.

”Dante! Lionel!” the woman intervened.

“What Glynda!” Dante said surprising everyone around that he knew her.

“Why are you getting mad at me!? I did the right thing!” Lionel tried to defend himself.

“Why did you do that!? All i did was help.” lionel said.

“Take a set. All of you, and be quiet.” She said forcing them to sit in nearby chairs with her magic. She then arranged them in a line. “Now as I point to you, you are to say who you are and how you got the the scene of the fight.” All of the girls present, were terrified.

“My name is twilight sparkle and i was following my new friend here. I didn't want to make him fight alone.”

“My name is ember as far as why i went i wanted to fight to feel the feelings of combat in my veins. The fact that it helped my friends was a nice extra.”

“I’m Ruby and I was shopping at the comic section of the store. It was overrun with bad guys and they threatened me and I acted first.”

“My name darling is rarity. And i just did it to try do something.”

“The names Rainbow dash and Don’t forget it! Those Jerks were about to attack a little girl. I wasn't just going to sit there.”

“My name is lionel and while i did want to help i intervened to try to catch beacon headmaster eye. I have wanted to be a hunter since i was a cub.”Glynda walked to Fluttershy but she was crying and shaking, so she skipped her. She then just stopped in front of Dante.

“Always the troublemaker aren't you.” Glynda said.

“We’re done here.” Dante said getting up with ease, while everyone else could hardly move.

“Not yet, sit down.” A man said walking into the room. He walked to Ruby.

“You have silver eyes. a very rare thing to find. Tell me. How does such a young girl learn how to wield one of the most dangerous weapons known?” He said as Glynda showed a recording of her gathering up everyone up for Dante. She moved with her scythe like it was a part of her. “The only one i know who wields that weapon is a dusty old crow.”

“oh my uncle crow taught me how to use my baby like that.”

He then walks over to lionel “and you. Beast lord. You want to be a hunter? I know you have the resolve but why haven’t i heard of you before now?”

“Sir they won’t even let me into signal just for being a beast lord. Since i am not allowed there they won’t let me take the test to get a chance to come to beacon. Even though i would likely pass all their tests with flying colors i can’t reach my dream to be a hunter and help people!”

“So noble. And from what i saw you are no novice.” he said showing lionel the footage of him. “I have heard of what you have had to do to survive. The orange lighting indeed. I’m going to offer you a place at beacon. You deserve the chance to prove yourself young lion.”

“Really? I would be honored. But what about the fact that no one ever wants to team with a beast lord?”

“Leave that to me if you get in.” he turned his attention back to ruby. “As for you i see the makings of a true huntress in you. I would like to give you the same offer as your friend.” he then turns to Dante. “As for you i have a mission for you. To do it will require you to attend beacon as a student but the pay shall be good.”

“I only trust one person to give me missions. You know who he is and you know that. So what makes you think I will help?” Dante said starting to get very mad.

“because i’m offering 10 times you normal rate. And with your skill i can bump you to a second year student with ease.”

“ So many things are wrong with what you said. I don’t care about the pay, I care about the results. Also If I go to your school of lies, then I would have to join a team, and you know I don’t play well with others.”
Dante said crossing his arms.

“You care for her ruby was it? Well if you take this job you will be her shadow. And unless you need to you don’t have to work with a team. I just want you for how good i know you are.” Dante stood their a minute.

“My own room, and unlimited access. Make it happen and I’ll be their. Just remember, I’m doing this for Ruby, not you.”

“That is fine. And you will have your own room. As for access slip my name and you will get the access you need.”

“Good.” Dante walked over to Ruby. “See you there Ruby.” He said with a smile as he walked out of the room.

“You better be ready. This shall test you in ways you didn't think were possible. Knowing this do you still want to join ruby, lionel, and you group of friends not of this world?”

“I would gladly try. To not only help people but to show that beast lords aren’t the mindless animals people make us out to be.”

“And our group needs to learn how to blend in so count us in as well.”

”Since you made a deal with Dante, could I make one too?”

“Well i can hear you out but no promises on you getting what you want.”

“Oh, well I just wanted to see if I could get on a team with my sister, Yang Xiao Long. She’s attending Beacon as a first year their and I wanted to be with her.” Ruby asked nervously.

“the way the teams are picked this year would prevent me from doing so but i could at least increase you chances. Sorry but that is the best i can do.”

“Oh, well thank you for trying.” Glenda walked over to ruby.

“I think it would be wise to follow your friend Dante now, Ruby.” Glenda said leading her to the door.

“I get ruby but why are you taking a chance on me?” lionel asked not so sure of himself.

“As i said i feel you need this chance. Plus i always thought the lack of faunas at signal was just wrong. But the big reason is i saw you fight and despite your lack of training you have potential. Now prepare for this. And i will send for a transport for you later today.”

1 week latter

Everyone was on board a airship headed to beacon. “It’s finally happening. My dream is in my grasp.” lionel thought as he smiled.

“Now remember everyp- everyone we need to try and blend in the best we can. So ember don’t start any fights okay?” twilight warned as the group gathered around.

“Yea, I stopped the train, I guess you could say…” Dante said into a scroll, while walking close to the group to a window.

”I saw the end result. Matter a fact. I’m looking at what’s left now.”

“Well technically, I didn’t destroy the trai. That dragon grim did.” Dante replied. Everyone else was listening in as close as they could, but could only hear Dante’s end of the conversation.

” The remains of the dragon is gone. I’m guessing you killed it?” The man on the other side of the scroll said

‘A dragon grim!? He must be good to take on one of those solo.’ lionel thought. ‘Im no rookie but i would need back up for that.’

“Yea, once I absorbed the blast from that Shnee cannon, I was able to kill it pretty easy. I’ll admit tho, it was freaking awesome to see that thing emerge from that mountain.” Dante said nonchalantly.

‘I have to assume that it is a big deal to fight a dragon grim.’ thought twilight.

“Alright, I’ll send the reword your way here soon.”

“Take your time. I’m heading to Beacon, I’ll keep you updated. Oh, one question, did any of the white fang survive?” Dante asked. “ I don’t like to kill, if it’s not necessary.”

”I haven’t found a single body. So I’d say you're fine

“Alright then, that’s good. I’ll talk to you later Steel. Stay safe”

”See ya Dante.” Steel said hanging up.

“So he is against the white fang. That is good.” lionel muttered as he got closer to twilight's group. “So we are going to beacon together.”

“The white fang? What’s that??’ asked applejack.

“Its a all faunas group of terrorists. They are trying to get equal rights for their kind but are doing it all the wrong ways.”

“Wait is ruby about to!?” lionel exclaimed as ruby starts to lose her balance and stumbles into a girl in all white even white hair. “Is that a shnee?”

“Watch where you are going you mindless child!”

“I’m sorry!” Ruby said getting back up.

“you better be! You almost made my dust case blow up! That would be very bad!”

“I’m so sorry!” Ruby apologised.

“just pay more attention next time. alright?”

“so you are a schnee. Heir to the foremost leader in energy production.”

“Thats right”

“That is also known for questionable business practices.”

“HEY!”

Somewhere else

”Hey Yang, how are you doing?” Dante said walking towards Yang.

“im daning just fine Dante.”

“I’ll let you know when you make a good pun out of my name, but so far that was bad.” Dante said with a giggle.

“but ya I’m fine. What brings you here?”

“It’s a long story. I’ll tell you later. Right now I’m just here for Ruby.”

“Well that makes me glad. Keep close to her.”

“Follow me and I’ll take you to her.” Dante said turning and walking away. Yang is quick to follow behind him. When she finally see her as everyone gets off the airship she walks over to ruby.

“Yang is that you!?” Ruby said running to her.

“yes its me little sis. Have you made any friends?” Ruby just giggled as she told her the story. Dante snuck off.

Elsewhere

“Ok, it's time for you to spill Oz. Why do you Really want me here?” Dante said entering Ozpin’s office.

“I need your talent. The game i set is changing and you can help me keep it under control. I was honest about you shadowing ruby but not just to keep her safe. She has a great role in the future. And she will need both you and that beast lord to aid her.”

“You mean that arrogant Cat!?” Dante said with Venom in his voice.

“Even you can see his potential right? The gap between the two of you is smaller than you think. Give him a chance.”

“I don’t like him, and I doubt that his potential is close to mine. Earlier I said I killed a dragon grimm and his face said it all. It's like I just said I could fight ghosts.”

“He is young and has only had minor training. With training he could surpass that team. I’m not asking you to be friends. Just when the time comes try to work as a team is all. Can you try to do that?”
“Well then. At least you give it thought at some point. Better than i thought it would be.”

“Alright, one more question.”

“Sure go ahead. Just make it quick.” Dante smiled

“Where are you holding your ‘opening’ at?”

“So we are doing what!?” rainbow dash asked as everyone was lined up on pads.

“you are going into the forest to find a relic. The first person your eyes meet is your partner for your time at beacon.”

“And how are we getting there?” asked ember.

“You shall be dropped in. everyone must use their own landing strategies.” he said as the first one went off. Lionel was sent flying through the air at a breakneck speed.

As lionel started to fall he lets down some lighting straight down and slowed himself down. ‘I need to move!’ he thought as he dashed off. To his surprise the first person he saw was the dragon beast lord from before. “Guess we are partners.” He said smiling.

“Guess we are. So lionel. I need a weapon. Some of these “grim” are too big for my claws alone.” ember mentioned.

“For now just let me lead. Have you figured out how to use your semblance?”

She simply smirked and wind flows around her. Lionel could feel the power surge through the air.

“Good. now then let's try to find some of the others.” lionel said. Walking off into some brush.

In a separate bit of the forest Spike was dusting himself off. “Now to find twilight and the others.” He said as he picks a random direction and walks that way. Eventually his luck decided to help him as he came across Twilight. She saw him and ran straight towards him to give him a hug.“Spike! I’m so glad to see you. Stay close alright? I’ll protect you.”

“NO! I have always been the one to be protected. Now i will help you!” as if a answer to his resolve a pair of green blades about half his size pop into existence the same flame of his semblance fading.
“Alright then spike. Let’s find the others.”

Pinkie pie was smiling as she just landed in a cream pie out of nowhere. “That was fun! Now to find somep-someone.” that is when she heard a scream. Racing to the source she sees fluttershy surrounded by grim. “GET AWAY YOU BIG MEANIES!” pinkie pie screams as she pulls out here cannon and blasts them to dust. “Guess we are partners.” Pinki said putting away her cannon. Fluttershy weakly smiled and they walked off to find the others.

“All of the Students should have landed by now.” Dante said walking through the forest. He heard a commotion heading straight towards him. He jumped into the tree above him and waited.

“HELP ME SOMEONE!”Rainbow Dash said running under him. A second later a big bear grim could be seen. Dante slowly fell backwards and fell right above the grim. In the blink of an eye, Dante’s katana appeared and he decapitated the gim.

“That was awesome! Guess we are parnters.im so lucky!”

“Hate to break it to you, but we’re only partners for now.” Dante said sheathing his sword.

“I know but with someone as awesome as you with me we will pass this for sure!”

“I’ll take that as a compliment, so thank you.” Dante said with a slight bow.

“we should get going. We need to find those relics.”

“Lead the way.” Dante said wanting to see what she can do.

Rarity just dusted herself off as she aimed her landing to hit a soft grass patch. ‘Now to find someone.’ she thought as she walked. When she got a ways in she spotts applejack. “Oh good! Applejack! Dear!”

“Hu? Rarity? Glad to see you but if you can’t tell i’m in the middle of something!”

That is when rarity spotted the grim in the air. “Maybe we should head away from it?”

Applejack sighed then nodded. “Lead the way.”

As lionel and ember walked they were both on edge expecting to be attacked at any time. “It’s quite. To quite.”

“Look Out!” Ember said as Lionel ducked. Ember thrusted her hands forwards and a type of force pulse emitted from it. The pulse hit the grim and vaporized it. “Are you ok?” Ember asked Lionel. “Yes. That was close. Must have been careless.”Lionel said as they approached an opening from the trees. When they made it to the opening they saw all of the other hunters. “I have a bad feeling about this.” Lionel said looking straight at Dante.

END
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Author's Note

once again big thanks to gameboy.