While waiting for the rest of the students to finish up with their testing and return back to Beacon, Topaz and Ariel made their way through the halls of Beacon, trying to familiarize themselves with where the classes will be, and where the dorms they will eventually be given are. After a few hours, an announcement went over the intercom asking all students to report to the auditorium for the making of new teams. Topaz and Ariel make their way over with a rather quick pace due to their excitement.
Topaz: "Let's go Ariel! It's time to see who will be our teammates."
Ariel: "Yes! I hope they are nice."
Making their way into the auditorium, Topaz sees Yang and Ruby standing with Blake and Weiss, so he drags Ariel over to introduce her to everyone, and re-introduce her to Yang.
Topaz: "Yang! Look who I found!"
Yang: "Hmmm? What did the cat drag in?"
Topaz punches Yang's arm lightly at her joke. And then reveals Ariel to her.
Ariel: "H-Hi Yang, it is so good to see you again."
Yang: "Ariel!? Is it really you? What are you doing here? We missed you so much."
Ariel: "Yeah, it's really me. I will be attending Beacon from now on. I missed you too."
Yang: "Topaz, when did you find her?"
Topaz: "Well, I guess you could say we ran into each other while fighting some grimm. And since she was the first person I saw after landing, she and I are now partners while we are here."
Yang: "No way. Weren't you just mop-"
Topaz quickly covers her mouth and gives Ruby a look that says 'Say anything and you'll regret it'. Taking the hint Ruby remains quiet but gives Ariel a curious look.
Topaz: "What she was about to say was that we were just talking about you this morning."
Ariel: "Really? It almost seemed like she was going to say something embarrassing for you."
Topaz: "What? Me embarrassed, pfffft never."
Ruby: "So you are Ariel. You look so pretty. Topaz, I approve."
Ariel: "And you must be Ruby. Yang and Topaz told me all about you back at Signal."
Topaz: "Especially about a certain cookie addiction."
Ruby: "You didn't."
Yang: "We did."
Topaz: "Ariel, this is Blake and Weiss. Blake and Weiss, this is Ariel, an old classmate of Yang and me."
Blake: "It's nice to meet you, my name is Blake Belladonna"
Weiss: "Weiss Schnee, pleased to make your acquaintance."
Ariel: "P-Pleased to meet you both. I am Ariel Tumaki. As Topaz said, I went to school with Yang and him, but had to move away due to some family issues."
After they finished the introductions, Topaz noticed Professor Ozpin making his way onto the stage. A microphone is brought behind him by Ms. Goodwitch, she sets it down and makes her way off the stage.
Ozpin: "Students, I would first like to congratulate you on completing today's challenge. Hopefully you have all found a partner in which you can work well with, if not. Well, let's just hope you find out how to get along quickly. Now, let's get started with the task at hand. Cardin Winchester, Russel Thrush, Dove Bronzwing, and Sky Lark, the four of you retrieved the black bishop pieces. From this day forward, you will work together as team Cardinal (CRDL) led by, Cardin Winchester. Jaune Arc, Lie Ren, Pyrra Nichos, Nora Valkyrie. The four of you retrieved the white rook pieces. From this day forward, you will work together as team Juniper (JNPR) led by, Jaune Arc. Congratulations young man. Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long, the four of you retrieved the white knight pieces. From this day forward you will work together as team Ruby (RWBY) led by, Ruby Rose. And finally, Scarlett Ernst, Ariel Tumaki, Topaz, Nova Panzer, the four of you received the black knight pieces. From this day forward you will be known as team Satin (SATN) led by, Scarlett Ernst. It looks like we will have a very interesting year."
Topaz made his way to the stage with the other three members of his team. He remembers back to how well the four of them fought together in the Emerald Forest, so he had no complaints. Especially when it came to the matter of team leader. He was glad it wasn't him, too much work.
Topaz: "It's good to see you two again. It looks like we will be working together from now on. Let's all get along and do our best."
Ariel: "Yes, let's all do our best."
Scarlett: "As long as you guys can listen to what I say, we will get along just fine. Well, I worry about Nova, but not you two."
Nova: "Hey! But seriously, let's show Beacon what team SATN can do!"
After the team forming ceremony, team SATN is handed a map with where their dorm room will be, and begin making their way over. Topaz looks forward to the year ahead, and can't wait to see what his team can manage. As they get to their dorm room, Topaz looks at the four beds laying on the ground leaving very little room for anything else.
Scarlett: "Alright! I think to start we should separate the beds into two different areas of two. Topaz and Nova and the left side of the room, and Ariel and I will take the right side of the room to prevent any funny business. Nova, I'm looking at you."
Nova: "Ouch, you wound me Scarlett. I've done nothing but compliment you and this is how you repay me."
Topaz: "Come on you two. We are going to be living together for the next four years. It'll be best if we all get along."
Ariel: "Topaz is right. We can all be friends."
Scarlett: "As long as he can keep his hands to himself, I will attempt to show him kindness."
Nova: "I can do that. I still don't see what I've done wrong with this, but for whatever it was, I apologize."
Topaz: "Good. Now let's unpack and unwind from the day and then prepare for classes tomorrow."
Scarlett: "Excuse me, as the leader I believe it's my job to be the one to say that."
Topaz: "I'm sorry, please go ahead."
Scarlett: "Ok everyone. Let's unpack and unwind. Then you should prepare for tomorrow's classes."
Everyone chuckles at the almost identical speech she gives. Topaz makes his way over to where his bed is, and then begins to unpack the small number of things he brought along.
Nova: "Hey Topaz my man. I'm going for a little walk to clear my head, want to tag along?"
Topaz: "Thanks for the invite, but I think I'm good."
Nova: "Nah man, you are coming."
Topaz: "Wouldn't it have been so much easier to just ask me to come along with you?"
Nova: "Maybe, but I wanted you to feel like you had a choice."
Topaz: "Even though I didn't?"
Nova: "Details, details."
Rolling his eyes at the comment, Topaz follows Nova out of the room and the two begin to make their way to the courtyard. Once they arrive, Nova turns to Topaz.
Nova: "So, spill it."
Topaz: "Spill what?"
Nova: "The details obviously."
Topaz: "What details?"
Nova: "The Ariel details. You cannot expect me to believe there isn't something going on between you two."
Topaz: "Ariel and me? I mean, we have known each other since I started at Signal. She's a good friend and a wonderful person to be around."
Nova: "Not the details I was looking for buddy. I'm looking for the juicy deets. I've seen the way you two look at each other. There is no way on Remnant there isn't anything going on."
Topaz: "Well sorry to let you down, but there isn't. Today was the first day I have seen her since she moved away two years ago."
Nova: "Bullshit. The moment I tried anything you got in the way, and looked possessive. There might not be anything going on now, but you want there to be"
Topaz can only look away at his last comment. Nova chuckles and wraps his arm around Topaz's neck.
Nova: "Don't you worry buddy, I will do everything in my power to get you two together."
Topaz: "Please don't. I just want to let it happen naturally. She's always been a timid girl, and I don't want her to feel pressured and scare her away."
Nova: "Fair enough. I can tell that you care about her man, just don't take too long or someone else might come along."
Topaz: *Sigh* "I know, you're right. Let's head back, we have a pretty busy day today."
The two make their way back to their dorm. When they enter their dorm, they see Scarlett sound asleep and Ariel writing in a journal. The two make their way into their own beds and prepare to head to sleep.