New Begginings

Chapter 1: Chance Encounter
"Jeez that was a long ride." The boy said to himself as he stretched his arms and legs.

"Well, better get moving." He made his way down the platform and started walking towards his new home.

He had never seen anything like Beacon in his entire life. It was huge compared to the farm in Menagerie. The scale of the school was starting to work against him as he realized that he had no idea where he was going. With a sigh he made his way to the nearest map to gain his bearings. As he started walking he was blindsided and fell to the ground.

"What the heck was that?" Said the boy. It took him a second to realize that there was a girl with dark red hair on top of him.

"Oh god I am so sorry I didn't mean to run into you I was... I was..." The girl started to trail off as she got up.

"Well I'm okay so let me introduce myself now that we're acquainted, my name is Kenji Bruin I'm a first year. How about yo--" He stopped himself when he realized that he wasn't talking to a girl, she was actually a he. Kenji had a look of surprise on his face as the red-haired boy started to talk.

"Hi my name is Gin Wingate I'm... uh... a first year too." He stared at the ground as he made his introduction.

"Nice to meet you Gin. So, what were you in such a hurry about before?" Kenji inquired.

"I don't like it when people stare at me like that..." He still did not raise his head.

"Like what?" Gin stayed silent. "...Well, it seems I'm going to have to take the initiative here." Kenji said as he grabbed Gin by the arm.

"Wh-What are you doing?!" Gin gasped as he was being pulled against his will.

"You and me are going to the ceremony for new students together. Ah I feel like this is going to be the start of a beautiful friendship." Kenji said as he dragged Gin, in the wrong direction.

"Do you know where we're going at least?" Gin said flatly.

Kenji froze, realizing that he forgot to check the map to find out where the ceremony was being held. "Of course! I just wanted to show off this area of the school first. Where we really need to go is..." Kenji looks around to see if he could find a clue as to where the ceremony would be held.

"Are you two boys lost?" Said a calm voice behind them. Kenji jumped and his tail accidentally slapped Gin in the face.

"Hey that hurt!" complained Gin.

"Sorry, sometimes it has a mind of its own. But yes sir, me and my friend got ourselves pretty lost. Do you happen to know where the welcoming ceremony is being held?"

He was wearing a dark green suit with a green scarf. By the look of his grey hair and cane he was old. Certainly too old to be a student, but the way he acted made him seem young. He was carrying a cup of coffee as well as a bag that smelled of cookies.

"Yes I do, take your next left and you should be there in no time." Said the man. He reached inside his bag, retrieved a cookie, smiled and gave it to Gin.

"Thanks old man." Said Kenji. "Thanks for the cookie." Squeaked Gin. Kenji grabbed Gin by the arm again and pulled him along as the ran in the direction of the ceceremony.

The two scrambled into the auditorium