Chapter 2

"Trace on."

Two words that carried power. His aura, the manifestation of one's soul, flowed through his body giving off a red glow. The aura moved and focused onto both of his hands. If one were to see him they would be under the impression that he intends to use his hands to stop his fall. That person would be wrong, for two swords appeared from thin air and into Shirou's hands.

A pair of twin swords that he was familiar with. One was black with a hexagonal pattern on its surface and the other was pure white. He held them firmly in his hands, and already had a plan in motion.

With his short flight about to come to an end Shirou took advantage of the numerous trees around him. He sunk his blades into the nearest chunk of wood and allowed it to slow his decent to the ground. Once coming to a complete stop he made his way down using said swords as makeshift climbing gear. Finally he reached sloid ground and dislodged his swords from the tree.

He paused for a bit to take look at his surroundings but there wasn't much to see. Thick tree's surrounded the forest making it excellent hiding spots for the Grimm that lied in wait. He would have to be careful and keep his guard up less he fall prey to their attacks.

"Well I'm not going to find anything here, might as well start moving."

Moving forward into the dense forest, his hands tightly griped his blades with his eyes darting left to right. So far everything was quiet.

Then the sound of a beast growling reached his ears causing the boy to curse his big mouth.

Shirou turned around and came face to face with an Ursa, small bear like creatures with a bone mask protecting its face and black fur covering its body. The red-headed boy made no movement of fear, if anything it he was unimpressed with his first Grimm encounter.

Shirou kept his eyes locked on the creature who growled and snarled at him. It's attempt at taunting no doubt. Still the dual wielder made no attempt of moving, his feet locked in place and his two swords held in his stance.

Finally the Ursa lost patience, it charged at Shirou with its claws ready to rip him to shreds. In response Shirou dodged to his left, avoiding the swipe from the creature's massive claw. The Grimm took another swipe at him, using its claws and its teeth in an attempt to injure him. Yet no blow ever landed on Shirou as he kept dodging and rolling at the perfect time.

By now the Grimm had lost what little patience it had left. It stood up on its hind legs reminding Shirou that despite being classified as a simple Ursa the beast was still much larger than an average human. Its act of strength did little to waver Shirou, in fact the boy charged straight at the beast for this was the opportunity he had been waiting for.

Shirou charged at the beast using its display of power to his advantage. He targeted the hind legs that the beast stood on. He impaled one blade into its left leg and the other blade to its right. The huntsmen in training could hear the beast howl in pain and rolled out before it could crush him. With legs impaled with swords the Grimm could not move as well. It attempted another charge at Shirou but it lost its footing and skid across the ground.

The Ursa tried to get up but it was no use for a third blade pierced its head killing the Grimm instantly. Shirou removed his blade from the head of the beast and traced another one into his left hand. Disarm was no problem for him, for if he were to lose his blades another would simply take its place.

The Grimm in front of him began to dissolve, it's body and bone being turned into ash and disappearing into the air. With this short and unexpected battle now over Shirou continued towards his destination, wherever that may be.

"Just what am I looking for?"

"Ozpin, did you see that?" asked Glynda Goodwitch.

"Why yes I did Glynda, Impressive display." Said the grey haired man who causally drank from his cup of coffee. "Projection. A rather handy semblance."

"Is that why you accepted him into the school, despite the warnings of his father?"

"I am grateful for all the years of service Mr. Emiya has done during his time as a hunter Glynda. That doesn't mean I will turn down his son's application to my school despite his insistence on me doing so. If he is anything like his father then things may look well for Remnant."

"If he is anything like his father then I don't expect him getting along well with his team or anyone for that matter."

The headmaster said nothing. He merely took another sip of his coffee and decided to view the other student's.

"Damn it, I knew things were going too smoothly for me."

The one speaking was none other than the red-headed hunter in training who was now frustrated for the situation he was in. Surronding him were Beowolves, exactly six of them surrounding the young man. Each one was snarling at its teeth, keeping its eyes locked tightly on their prey.

Shirou once again assumed his stance making sure to keep his senses on alert should the beast try to attack him from behind. Though he could see the way these Grimm were acting. Despite their small appearance they seemed to have an alpha. The one staring straight at Shirou, its appearance slightly larger than the others and more bone surrounding the creature.

The rest seemed keen on keeping its distance from the boy and the leader, they were content with watching the fight about to take place.

The alpha beast roared and then charged straight towards Shirou, its hind legs granting it incredible speed. Still Shirou was not deterred, he prepared himself and already planned a counter attack. The moment the beast came within reach Shirou would evade and then remove one of its arms.

The Beowolf came closer, it's arms ready to rip the boy from piece to piece. It leaped from the ground and flew towards his prey with its mouth wide open. It would sink its teeth into his shoulder, it will claw its prey till he is nothing but scarps, it will-

It will get punched by a woman and sent flying through several trees.

"Wait, what?" said the now confused Shirou who was not expecting a random punch to come out of nowhere.

"Oh hey Shirou, guess your my partner."

Standing before was the woman who he meet last night. Bazett was the name if he recalled correctly. Though now instead of a pair of pajamas the short haired, magenta colored woman was now sporting a business suit and tie giving her a very serious appearance. The only thing that ruined this appearance was her weapon. A pair of violet gauntlets that began at her at the fingers and ended almost touching her elbows. A combination of leather and metal, it was a weapon that favored those who preferred to fight in close quarters.

"Bazett? Where did you come from?"

"Saw you a while ago and was planning on catching up to you till you got surrounded by these things. By the way duck."

As soon she said that Shirou bent his upper body forward, allowing the small Beowolf the fly past his shoulders and straight into a punch from Bazett. Needless to say the beast did not get back up.

"You okay if we take care of these guys before talking?" said Bazett.

"Fine by me."

The two charged at the four remaining Beowolves and destroyed them in under thirty seconds.

With brief scuffle now over the two took the opportunity to chat.

"Were you following me Bazett?" asked a curious Shirou. "Because it seems too much of a coincidence for you to appear just before that Grimm tried to kill me."

"Well if I knew you were going to be this ungrateful I would have just stood on the sidelines." Replied a slightly annoyed Bazett.

"N-No that's not what I meant! I'm grateful really, it's just I wanted to ask that's all."

The sadden expression of the flustered boy caused a bit of guilty humor from the seventeen year old woman.

"Relax Shirou, if you want to know I was following you and wanted to see if you would make a good partner."

"You were scouting me?"

"Hey, the first person we make eye contact with is the person who we will be partnered with for the next four years. I think I have the right to be picky."

"So you want to be my partner?"

"Wouldn't be talking to you if I didn't." Bazett walked towards Shirou so that the two were just a few inches apart. "Looking forward to working with you partner."

She extended her hand to Shirou, though not as to be taken as an introduction. There was different meaning behind this gesture, one that Shirou responded with his own firm handshake and warm smile.

"Me too."

"So now that introductions have been made, ready to go find whatever the hell Ozpin has set up for us?"

Shirou gave no response, He simply nodded to Bazett.

"Then let's go."

"It seems, that Ms. McRemtiz has partnered with Mr. Emiya. Ruby Rose and Weiss Schnee have encountered one another and Ms. Valkyrie has partnered with Lie Ren. Oh I do feel sorry for that boy, I feel that they will not get along."

Glynda's words drew no response from the headmaster. Taking another sip from his coffee he drew his attention to the scroll so as to keep an eye on his students.

"Oh it seems that Ms. Tohsaka is about to encounter with Ms. Edelfet."

That last sentence caused all the coffee in Ozpin's mouth to leave his mouth. An act that surprised the female assistant for she knew just how much Ozpin enjoyed his coffee.

"Ozpin! Are you okay? Is something wrong? Why do you look like you're in shock?"

Each one of her questions went unanswered for the Ozpin was too far gone to respond. For good reason too, he had heard the stories of the rivalry that exists between the Tohsaka's and the Edelfet's. He remembers the day he met their father's, years ago during his time as a hunter. The moment those two men were in the same room chaos and destruction occurred. It was then he found out that there was deep long standing feud between the two families.

A feud so intense that when Ozpin caught word that both daughters of the respective families were planning to enroll, he would do everything in his power to ensure they do not end up on the same team. He made sure that their launching pads were far apart from each other so that the chances of them meeting up were slim. Yet it seems that fate wishes to see him suffer.

"Ozpin answer me! Your coffee is spilling all over the floor!"

Glynda's words went unheard. At this moment Ozpin prayed for the other two members who were unfortunate enough to be paired with these two monsters.

"Do you hear that?" Asked Emiya as he and his partner traversed the forest.

"I do, it sounds like…someone arguing?" replied the unsure Bazett who tried to make out the sounds she also heard.

"It sounds like two girls. I think we should check."

"Why?"

"Because…" Shirou was slightly loss for words. He was a bit embarrassed to admit that his reason for checking was because that is what hero's do. "Teams are made up of four people. This could be our chance to meet our new partners."

The magenta haired woman gave pause and considered his reasoning.

"Your right, better to meet them now and work together."

"Then let's go."

The two changed course and headed towards the source of the sound all while keeping their guard in case any Grimm show up. As they got closer and closer Shirou had the feeling that heard these two sounds before. Upon reaching their destination Shirou could confirm that he indeed was familiar with these two sounds. Before him lied both Luiva Edelfet and Rin Tohsaka though now with different outfits.

The blond drilled woman was still wearing a dress though it bared some differences. Unlike the previous one dress she wore this one was sleeveless and without any gloves to cover her hands. The bottom part of her dress was not as long or as thick but instead was slim and with a cut around her left leg allowing the wearer to move their legs freely. To her side there was a straight sword that was sheathed. A blue grip was the only thing that Shirou could see.

While Rin herself was wearing a red turtle neck along with a black skirt and long black socks. A much simple outfit when compared to the blond woman. She too had swords attached to her waist. Though she had two, and while Luiva's was a straight sword Rin's were what would be called a katana.

As the two approached the bickering pair, Shirou could not help but wonder what would cause these two to bicker so loudly in a dense forest surrounded by Grimm. Truth be told he was surprised that no Grimm had shown up yet.

"I'm starting to think this was a bad idea Shirou." Said Bazett who began to wonder if having such loud teammates would really be the best course of action.

"Who knows, maybe they have a legitimate excuse for fighting." Replied the hopeful Shirou.

"I'm telling you that we should go left!" screamed Luvia.

"And I'm telling you that we should go right!" exclaimed Rin.

"Or not."

"If we leave quietly enough, then we still have chance to find new partners. What do you think Shirou?"

Before the red headed boy could refuse that offer the blond haired woman had finally noticed the two new arrivals.

"Oh is that you Shirou?! It is!" Said that happy woman in cheer. "How is it that you found me, was fate, destiny perhaps?" She began running towards the two leaving a confused Tohsaka behind.

"Neither, we heard two people yelling and decide to check on it." Said Shirou.

"Oh so kind and heartfelt. Tell me Shirou do you have a partner? I feel as though if we partner together then nothing would be able to stop us."

The woman's sweet talk was interrupted by a small pat on her shoulder. When Luvia turned to see who it was she was introduced to the business suit woman known as Bazett.

"I do actually, Bazett here is my partner."

And with those words, the blond haired woman's expression went from happiness to utter sadness.

"Why are you asking Shirou to be your partner? The first person who you come in contact with, those were the headmaster's words." Said Bazett.

Utter sadness indeed.

"V-Very well, rules are rules and as a member of the Edelfet family I must follow those rules just as my father did." Despite the proud words being used it was obvious be her tone that this woman was anything but happy.

"HEY!" A fourth voice interjected and grabbed the attention of the three hunters in training.

"Like it or not, their right." Said Rin Tohsaka who has not moved from her spot. "We are partners now for the next four years. We're going to have to work together."

Luvia sighed. "Yes your right Tohsaka, to not do so would bring shame."

"So Partners?" asked Rin

"Partners." Replied Luvia.

"See, and you wanted to leave." Said a smug Shirou to Bazett.

"Now let's all go right!"

"Silly Tohsaka its left we must go."

And just like that the arguing began once more making Bazett shake her head in disapproval and causing to Shirou sink his head into his hands.

"It seems that Shirou was able to convince to the two women to follow his lead."

"This boy is defiantly something else, wouldn't you say Miss Goodwitch?" Ozpin meant those words. To be able to stop an argument between a Tohsaka and an Edelfet, not something to laugh at. "Well it seems that the last team has been formed. One man and three women."

His words received a small glare from the blond standing next to him. "Ozpin, what are you implying?"

"Oh nothing Glynda, it just I have a feeling that Emiya will be enjoying the next four years very much." Ozpin's small smile did not last long as he received a quick smack to the head from Goodwitch.

"Hpmh, you better pray that his mother doesn't find out about this. Or will soon have to find a new headmaster won't we?"

"I'm sure Mrs. Emiya will understand just fine. Oh it seems there about to locate the relics, a bit behind than everyone else but better late than never."

The team of four had finally managed to locate the relics that were needed to pass the initiation. Of course they would have found them much sooner had Tohsaka and Edelfet not waste many minutes arguing. Shirou and Bazett were glad that their commotion did not draw any Grimm. As the group moved closer their eyes were able to identify just what these so called relics really are.

"Chess pieces? Really?" asked the disappointed Luvia.

"Were you expecting something else?" replied Rin.

"Well yes, perhaps coins or maybe a piece of antique weaponry but chess pieces? I'll never understand old people and there obsession with this game."

"Isn't it helpful in training a person to think ahead?" said Shirou who wanted to bring in his two cents.

"I hardly see how a playing a peaceful board game can prepare one for future violent conflicts."

"Either way Shirou we need to bring these back otherwise were not passing." Pointed out Bazett.

"Some are already missing." Voiced Rin.

"Which only means that we are not the first ones here. Which also means that we are all falling behind which will result in a lower overall score." Said Luvia in a small bit of frustration.

"Does that matter?" asked Shirou.

"I refuse for our first score to be that of a falling one, we must hurry!"

"Then quit your griping and let's go, already got our piece." Said Bazett who held two black knights in her hands.

"And we have ours, now then there is no time to lose, C'mon team!" Exclaimed Luvia who took one of the pieces and went off charging.

"HEY!" shouted Rin. "Who put you in charge?! If anyone is going to be the leader of this team it's me!" The pig tailed woman took off running after the blond haired woman leaving Shirou and Bazett alone.

"Shirou…I'm really starting regret following your decision into finding these two."

The red headed boy could only sigh in sadness as he too took off running after the two girls with his partner right behind him.

"Luvia! I want you to know that this is your fault!" screamed Rin as she ran for her life.

"I want you to know that I blame you Ms. Tohsaka!" replied an equally frustrated Luvia.

"Will both of you shut up and run!" said Bazett.

The four ran through the forest with as much speed as they could muster, doing their best to navigate through the trees around them. For behind them lied a King Taijitu, a large grimm that had the appearance of a two headed snake which was chasing them with freighting speed.

"But it is Tohsaka's fault!" Luvia was persistent in making sure who was to blame for this. "Had she kept her voice down then none of this would have happened!"

"You damn well that is not true!" argued Rin.

"Guys seriously now is not the time!" Cried Shirou. "We can't outrun this thing, we will get tired before it does."

"Are you suggesting we Fight?" asked his partner.

"It's our only shot."

"Alright." The woman's expression became serious. The sound of machinery could be heard as Bazett's gauntlets formed around her arms. "Where though? This place is dense, too many trees. We won't be able to fight here."

"We I was launched I passed an open clearing, there was bridge there. We could probably use that as a trap and let the Grimm fall." As he explained his plan a bow began to form around his hand and an arrow in the other. "It's up ahead. I'll get its attention, you get the girls and go around maybe you three can weaken the bridge. Make it fall."

"…Okay but that sounds dangerous for you Shirou. More importantly, how good are you with that bow?"

The red headed boy said nothing. Not taking a moment to stop the young man turned his body around, pulled the arrow back against the wire, aimed and released the arrow. The arrow flew past Rin and Luvia and landed in the eye of the right headed snake.

Shirou looked to Bazett and could not help the small smile that appeared on his lips.

"Show off." Said his partner though on her face was a smirk as well.

"Rin! Luvia! Follow Bazett, I have plan to take this think down."

"Wait what about you?" asked Rin

"I'm the distraction, now go!" Emiya created another arrow in his hand and fired it at the fearsome beast.

"Don't get yourself killed!"

Shirou wasn't really sure who yelled that.

He was too busy trying to think on how to survive this encounter.

To be continued.

Edit: Forgot to add the lines, sorry about that.