Author's Note: Alright, time to get down to business. Enjoy reading Chapter 1 of the Beacon Corps! ^_^

"MOVE IT OR LOSE IT YOU MAGGOTS!"

Just another training day for the recruits of the 105th, as they all jog in unison around the camp while their instructor, Keith Shadis, bellows at them for being incompetent.

Amongst the trainees was a small, dark red-haired girl named Ruby Rose. Ruby is a young girl coming from Patch Village (a village north of Trost District) who wanted to join the Survey Corps after news of Zhiganshina spread to where she lived. She felt this need to help the people who need helping, and she believed that by joining the Survey Corps, she can help Humanity fight against the Titans. Back in her village, she trained often with her uncle, Qrow Branwen, in learning self-defense techniques. Qrow also raised her after Ruby's mother, Summer Rose, never came back after an expedition outside the walls during her time in the Survey Corps. Although she was depressed she was gone, Ruby was proud that her mother fought for the greater good, and was determined to become a great hero like her mother.

Also coming from Patch Village, is Ruby's older half-sister, Yang Xiao Long, a blonde girl who loves her little sis, but is also a tough girl who will resort to anything to get what she wants. When she was still an infant, her mother, Raven Branwen, left from home for unknown reason, devastating her husband Taiyang and her brother Qrow. Yang was determined to search for her whereabouts, and by joining the Survey Corps with Ruby, she may be able to have that chance.

Hailing from the inner wall of Wall Sina, is rich girl Weiss Schnee. When the discovery of Dust was made, her father immediately struck a deal to use this resource as a means for profit, and immediately, the Schnee family became one of the most wealthiest families within the Walls. Weiss wanted to join the military because while she had her responsibilities as an heiress, she also felt the obligation to use this as her opportunity to use Dust as it was originally intended for: helping humanity.

Originally from the lands of Wall Maria before the breach, Blake Belladonna's life hasn't been an easy one. She's a Faunus, although most common folk would call them by a rather offensive term: half-breeds. Forced to evacuate from her homeland, Blake struggled to find work within the Walls, but eventually found a job working in the Dust mines. She worked alongside many other Faunus, and noticed the poor working conditions her fellow people were going through. She couldn't stand the thought of working in the Dust mines for the rest of her life, but when she heard of the Survey Corps taking expeditions outside the walls to find ways on reclaiming Wall Maria, Blake decided to enlist in hopes of joining the Survey Corps. Thus, reclaiming her homeland and giving Faunus-kind a chance to live their lives peacefully once more.

The group of trainees continued their jog around the camp, Ruby was starting to huff from exhaustion. "Ugh, Yang, how long is he gonna keep on doing this to us?"

"I know it's getting ridiculous, but, it's kinda necessary if we're gonna take on Titans. Besides, I don't feel tired at all! You're getting out of shape, Rubes." Yang replied. Ruby gave a grunt in disagreement.

"KEEP ON MOVING, YOU MAGGOTS! YOU'RE ALL PATHETIC!" Shadis bellowed once again.

Weiss was cursing under her breath, "How dare he command me, the heiress of the Schnee Dust Company, to run laps with these lowly commoners!" But then melancholically sighed, "Well, then again, this is what I signed up for..."

Blake was moving at a steady pace, keeping up with the rest of the trainees, "I gotta be strong if I need to take on the Titans, to show I am worthy of joining the Survey Corps!"

"HALT!" Everyone screeched to a sudden stop at Shadis' command. "Back to your positions at once!" The trainees immediately do so in an orderly, military fashion.

"Everyone, we have a special visitor joining us today." Shadis said, finally lowering his voice so his students eardrums wouldn't be shattered. A middle-aged, silver-haired man stepped up next to him. "I like to introduce to you all Lieutenant Ozpin of the Survey Corps. I have been given orders that he will oversee your training for the next week. Make sure you follow his every instruction, regardless of the circumstances. Do I make myself clear?"

"Sir, yes, sir!"

"I CAN'T HEAR YOU, YOU MAGGOTS!"

"SIR, YES, SIR!"

"Good. They're all yours, lieutenant."

"Thank you, Keith." Ozpin then turns his attention toward the trainees. "Good afternoon, everyone. As you are well aware, I am Lieutenant Ozpin. Now, the reason I am standing here today before you all is because there are a select few of you who are deemed worthy to join a special unit I'm putting together."

The trainees began whispering amongst themselves. "A special unit?" Jaune Arc said quietly.

"The Beacon Corps..." Ozpin began to explain. "We are a branch of the Survey Corps that will serve as the vanguard to aid the main forces against the Grimm, and moreover, the Titans. However, unlike the regular soldiers, we'll be the first to implement the use of Dust as our main resource to fight."

"Dust?" The trainees began to question more. "But I heard there are only a few who can properly control Dust!"

Ozpin replied, "While that is true, that is also the reason what I'm here for. I'm going to teach you all a special technique on how you can gain control over Dust. We'll divide you all into five groups." A group of other high-ranking Survey Corps officials show themselves, the trainees seemed to recognize them after hearing stories about their exploits.

"That's - ! Glynda Goodwitch! One of the Survey Corps best! She is said to rival that of Captain Levi!" exclaimed Pyrrha Nikos

"Peter Port, one of the longest serving members of the Survey Corps! He killed many Titans before!" shouted Nora Valkyrie

"Bartholomew Oobleck, he might look crazy, but the guy knows stuff that we don't! I heard he worked alongside Captain Hange Zoe on some Titan research or whatever it is!" yelled Sun Wukong

"And James Ironwood, a worthy military leader in the Survey Corps! One of the best military strategists there are!" Penny Polendina declared

"Alright, settle down now." Ozpin calmly spoke. "Each of you will be assigned to one of us as we oversee your training. We'll begin now."

"Alright, this is my chance to prove myself, and to show these guys- no, show the entire world that I have what it takes to kill the Titans..." Blake silently thought to herself.

"Excellent! This will help me rise through the ranks quicker than usual! They'll have to recognize what I'm capable of soon enough." Weiss said to herself

"Oh, sis, this is gonna be awesome! We're gonna train under genuine Survey Corps soldiers!" Ruby squealed

"So, NOW you're excited, eh Rubes? That's my little sis!" Yang happily replied.

Alright, thanks for reading folks! Next chapter will be coming soon, plus more of your favorite characters will be showing up as well! Stay tuned! ^_^