[Augustus]

Axus had no such query. He understood the scenario from the moment the words left the teacher's lips. This was a hunt, and in a hunt all bets were off. It's kill or be killed and by the fractured moon in the sky it would be glorious either way. After all, they were training to become Hunters and Huntresses. He chuckled under his breath, amused by how fitting the assignment was. The smile on his face was the only indication one could ever need to tell that he was ready for the mission at hand.

[Dead_Proxy21]

As Damien's question was answered a small smile showed on his face fit for a sadist. He stowed his regular ammo and opened up the ammo compartment stored in his leg, revealing ammo with black casings etched with red scrollwork. He grabbed the ammo and loaded it into his rifle, a small chuckle leaving his lips as he did so. When he put the final round in he closed the storage on his leg and stood up.

[jjb2158]

Looking over at Damien as he began to switch out his ammo, Oberon smirked slightly. This should make for an interesting battle later... he thought as he took another sip from his canteen. Seeing that the others had no questions, Oberon cleared his throat. "Very well, without any other questions, you are all dismissed." Moving out to the side, Oberon gestured with his cigar to the entrance of the forest, letting the team know that they can go ahead. Taking a puff from his cigar, he blew the smoke into the cold morning air. All he could hope for was that this mission would be done quickly so he could get back to being with his wife and kids again.

[Evilparsnips]

Misa took a deep breath. It was time to focus now. From now on it would be a battle to stay alive, and a single mistake could cost her more than just her place at Beacon. Without further ado she made her way into the forest, wary of anything that may give away a lurking Grumm's location.

[InnerMagic]

As they were all dismissed Salina was kind of nervous to go in but she was determined to pass this initiation. Salina took out her Clef and walked towards the entrance of the forest. Looking back at the group and taking a deep breath, Salina said "So I think we should gets this show on the road. Now who's with me." Trying to encourage everyone to go in and start this initiation.

[Augustus]

Axus threw his head back and laughed, deeply and confidently, before speaking with conviction. "Then let us make haste my friends! We have been standing idle for too long, and it would be rude to keep Fate waiting any more. ha-ha... ONWARD!" With that final word he began to walk into the forest with no intention on waiting for anything. With a sword over his shoulder and a smile on his face he marched on, confidence pouring out of him like heat from a flame. This would be his greatest adventure to date, and it would be glorious!

[Dead_Proxy21]

Damien saw his more.....ambitious teammate take the lead. He sighed and looked at the one who was deemed the leader and looked at them. He knew where he was needed and holstered his rifle.

"Go on ahead boss. I'll take overwatch."

[InnerMagic]

Seeing that everyone was engaged on going into the forest Salina felt confident that her team will do great. *giggle* "Yes, onwards we go." replying to the encouraging comment that Axus made. When Damien said he'll watch over Salina replied "Good idea, and keep your eye out for any movements of grimm." As she started to go into the forest Salina being right beside Misa she directed her team by saying "Okay, let's head northeast as Professor Oberon said that the grimm was last seen there. Be careful of your surrounds, the Beringel might've attracted the other grimms around." Saying with precaution so they don't get jumped in surprise.

[Dead_Proxy21]

Damien smirked and nodded as he put a clawed glove on his right hand. He walked over to a tree and climbed to the top. Damien started moving through the trees like he was one of the animals that live there, keeping pace with Axus, but taking small breaks to stop and keep an eye out for Grimm.

"I just hope that they can keep the Grimm off me when needed," Damien thought as he moved through the canopy

[Augustus]

"Then the Winged Huntsmen arrived! da-da da da, da" Axus had begun to chant again, though this time softer and more to himself. His mind was eager to get to know his new team. "Coming down the mountainside! da-da da da, da" However, he initially opted not to ask questions. in his personal experience and opinion the best way to get to know someone is to observe them in combat. That said, he was rather excited at the prospect. "Then the Winged Huntsmen arrived! da-da da da, da" He mentally assessed his first impressions of his comrades. There was Damian the sniper; normally Axus saw snipers as cowards but the look on the cyborg's face when loading the red magazine suggested otherwise. "Coming down they turned the tide! da-da da da, da" There was Misa the shadow; her equipment implied stealth proficiency, another art Axus associated with cowards. Yet he saw a determined gleam in her eye, prompting him to not make conclusions. "Nevermores are coming down from the sky, Beasts of hate are you ready to die? We will seek our vengeance eye for an eye!" Then there was Salina, the giggling violinist/crossbowmen (crosbowwoman? crossbow... cat... person-DOSEN'T MATTER!) whom had been selected to be SNDW's leader. Axus refrained from making any judgments until he could observe her in combat, and that went for the rest of the team. All Axus could say for sure was that this was going to be fun.

[Evilparsnips]

OOC: Sorry I'm late. Haven't got a lot of time on my hands now.

Misa walked with the others towards their target. She had confidence in her team mates, they looked like they could handle themselves, even though some of them were a bit... strange. The singing one was getting on her nerves a little, but she didn't want to start off by making enemies so she tried to ignore it. And besides, maybe the enemies would be looking in his direction while she snuck up behind. She looked around. The forest provided plenty of opportunity for hiding, so she would be able to sneak up on any unsuspecting enemies relatively easily. This should be a walk in the park.

[InnerMagic]

OOC: I didn't realize it was so long since anyone posted

Seeing her team’s motivation to pass this makes Salina is more confident and more trusting to them. Looking towards the Northeast with her teammates, Salina feels like she’s getting closer and closer towards their first battle of many they’ll have together. Even though her team is with her and giving her confidence, she’s still gripping onto her Clef tight to make her feel less nervous.

[Dead_Proxy21]

Damien kept his pace with the team while keeping watch for any Grimm. Just by looking at Axus, Damien could tell that he was capable to take care of himself, but he felt that he needed to watch his back. Even with whatever training he has, the most experienced fighter can even be overrun by sheer numbers."

Damien turns his eye to the rest of his team, he wanted to make sure that they had sufficient back up. "I just hope I can be of great help to this team."

Damien imitates an eagles call to show that he was there for his teammates.

(OOC: for those who don't know what an eagle sounds like  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ2uMauyBow)

[Augustus]

Axus was getting antsy (for lack of a better word). He had ceased his merry chant and had brought it down to a low hum as they trekked deeper in the woods. When Damien let out his eagle call, Axus turned to what members of his new team he could see. The shadow and the archer (pronouns he has opted to use for Misa and Salina respectively) were keeping pace with raised guards. This gladdened Axus to see his team prepared. However, they appeared more on edge than on guard. Misa looked fine for the most part, but it is the nature of shadows to hide their true nature. He, again, would reserve all judgments and refused to make assumptions. After all, they had yet to have an actual conversation! A problem he could rectify noticing Salina.

"You know, holding weapons in vice grips effects accuracy." Without waiting for a response Axus snaps a low hanging branch from a passing tree and begins to sharpen one end with his knife. "What troubles you?" He asked, indicating that even though his hands were busy, he was still able to talk.

[Evilparsnips]

(OOC: Are we gonna wait for the mod to post now? Or shall I?)