Ruby knew the story, she was intrigued. Stories about a being that could do anything. That could grant any wish. She had some wishes… but she never really thought about using the being to get them. After all, they were simple things: become an awesome huntress like her mother, a life time supply of strawberries, maybe even some cool upgrades to Crescent Rose she hasn't even thought of. But she never thought about using some weird creature to get them. After all, where's the fun in that. It's more interesting to earn that stuff.

However, lately, she's been stuck with so many questions about whatever's been going on with the White Fang and guy Torchwick. Blake lost sleep over this stuff. Weiss is clearly stressed over all this stuff. Even Yang was starting to feel the effects of this stuff. Ruby felt she was out of options.

She looked over the paper again. It was a simple parchment. On it was a diagram, written in black and red. All she had to do was follow the instructions and she could summon whatever this thing was and get some answers.

She recreated the diagram and looked over the page again. There was some text. Featured on the bottom in large, blood red text, [Do not summon at all costs!]. Ruby ignored it. She needed answers. So Blake could get some sleep, so Weiss could have a chance to calm down, and so her sister could stay herself. Ruby had to do this.

"Ancient creature, hear me and show your form. Come to this realm and head my request."

Nothing happened. Ruby knew nothing would, but she was almost hoping that something would. That she really could get some answers from whatever this thing was. She turned away and looked at the paper. "Maybe I did it wrong…"

The diagram started to glow and a voice echoed through the room. "Trust me, little one. You'll wish you did it wrong."

Ruby spun toward the diagram to see a white mask floating in the air above it. A black energy flowed out from it and started to take a human shape. When it was done, Ruby found herself in the presence of a young man, maybe around 18-20 years old for humans, wearing a black, three piece suit and a solid white mask. His hair was a dark black with a few streaks of white in the back. Everything about this man said danger as well as refinement.

"Nice to meet you Ms. Rose." Even his voice was both soothing and venomous.

"H-how do you know my name?"

"I know everything about you and your friends."

"T-then, can you answer my questions?"

"Easily. But everything has a cost Ms. Rose. That said, why stop at simple questions? You could have anything your little heart desires. The best grades? Maybe you want a singing voice like your partner, Schnee? Perhaps a body like your sister's? Maybe you want cat ears like Belladonna… Say the word and it could be yours."

"I… I don't…"

"Maybe… you want a reunion… with your mother."

"You… you can do that?"

"I can do anything, young one. Do we have a deal?" He held his hand toward Ruby.

"I…" Ruby started to reach for his hand but recoiled. "No. I just need some answers."

The being sighed. "Well, you're no fun." He seemed to take a seat midair. "So… what do you want to know?"

Ruby was about to ask her questions, but she stopped herself. "You said it had a price."

"I was hoping you missed that…"

"What do you want?"

"Hmm…" He looked toward Ruby. "You don't really have anything I want at this time. Although… maybe we can make a deal. You get me something I want, and we can talk about your little problem."

"And that is…?"

"Glad you asked." He stood up again and leaned toward her. "I want a bit of… mischief."

The way he said that unnerved Ruby somewhat. "W-what?"

"Just a bit of fun joking. That's all I want."

Ruby seemed to think about it. "What kind of mischief?"

He looked toward the young scythe wielder and sighed. "You know, I'd lie to you… but there's just something about you that makes that impossible." She leans back and seems to sit back again while floating. "I am actually something you don't want to know."

"What's that mean?"

"I am Valenrir. I am the oldest, most dangerous creature you've ever met. I am older than humanity and more powerful than all your kingdoms combined. I can distort reality to my whim. I am a Creature of Grimm more powerful than you've ever faced. I am often called, by you humans… the Grimm god."

Ruby started to panic. "W-what?!"

"Oh calm down little Rose. It's more title than reality now a days. As you can see, I've actually taken a liking to the humans that many Grimm hunt. Your tenacity fascinates me."

Ruby was backing away and reaching for her weapon.

"Remember that, as Grimm grow older, we become smarter. I am the culmination of this learning. I possess of level of intelligence on par with you humans. I'm actually quite proud of it."

Ruby seemed to relax. His voice was very soothing. It seemed to put her at ease, but she knew she shouldn't trust this man.

The Grimm calling himself Valenrir laughed a little. "So, let's make a deal, shall we?"

Ruby remained silent.

After another second of laughter, he continued. "Okay… I can see that you need some time to think this over. We'll talk again at a later time. I've lived an eternity… what's a few hours more?"

With that, Ruby jolted upward. Apparently, she had dozed off. She franticly looked around her, the diagram was incomplete and she was sitting on the floor. Looks like it was all a dream… Ruby decided not to go through with the summoning… thing, for lack of a better word. She dismantled what little she created and started to walk back to her dorm.

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After a few hours, her team was back together in their dorm. It was very late and they were preparing to sleep. As Weiss yawned, she looked toward her teammates. "So, did we find anything new?"

Blake shock her head. "Nothing."

Yang sighed. "Ditto…"

Weiss looked to Ruby. "What about you? Did your little summons yield anything?" Her voice a bit more joking over actual inquisitiveness. Weiss had told Ruby it was just a stupid rumor to begin with and wasn't worth their time, but the scythe wielder was adamant to at least try.

"No. I fell asleep so I didn't really do anything."

Weiss rolled her eyes and lied down in her bed. Blake and Yang followed suit by retiring to their respective bunks, leaving Ruby alone in the night. The youngest member of the team tucked in and fell asleep.

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Ruby's dream was a strange one. She was alone in one of her classes. She stood up and started to walk around. There was no sign of anyone in Beacon. She started to quickly walk toward her team's dorm room. When she arrived, she opened the door and found no one within. She was alone.

"What's going on?"

"Good question."

Ruby jumped and spun around. Behind her was a young man in a black suit with a white mask. "No… you… you're just a dream."

"Why, thank you. I didn't think I was your type, let alone a dream."

"No! You're not real!"

He laughed and walked toward her. He grabbed her hand and pulled her closer. "You'll find, little Rose, that I am quite real…"

Ruby was flustered. The situation was bad enough with his voice, but the way he was acting… it made it hard to think. "W-what do you want?"

Another quick chuckle. "It's not about what I want. It's about what you want."

"I… I don't understand."

"Don't you?"

Ruby quickly shook her head and pushed him away. "What are you up to?"

"Weren't you paying attention before? You have questions and asked me to answer them."

Ruby thought back. "So it did work?"

"It did. I am sealed in the realm of dreams at this time and cannot cross into the physical realm. So, 'summoning' me is just letting me step into your dreams."

"I… I didn't think that you…"

"No one ever does… If you want me to leave, I can. And we'll never see each other again. But… If you want answers, then you're stuck with me for a while."

Ruby had calmed down a bit by now. "How do I know you're not lying?"

"Hmm?"

"You said you were a Grimm. Don't you want to destroy humanity? Why should I trust you?"

"I guess you shouldn't. But, consider this. Humanity has been killing itself since time immemorial. Yet you trust humans."

"I… well… yeah."

"So… why not me? I'm almost human by now. All I lack in an aura and to be rid of this infernal mask."

"Okay… but as part of the deal, I want your word that you won't hurt anyone."

He placed one hand over where his heart would be and raised the other to make a promise. "No humans or Faunas will be harmed by my actions."

"Oddly specific…"

"Because, I want you to hurt something in exchange for your information."

"And… that is?"

"Grimm."

Safe to say, she was surprised. "… What?"

"You see, the modern Grimm do not know of my power. They do not fear me and have tested my new found patience. I want to start fresh with a new set of Grimm. At least… that's the plan. It's easier said than done."

"Then… why do you need me?"

"We'll get to that later. Now, what do you want to know?"

"Oh! Right… Well, with everything that's been happening recently… I just want to be sure that we can protect people. That we can stop whoever's trying to hurt people."

Valenrir exhaled. It sounded like the kind that would accompanied by a proud smile. "I can honestly say that, by following your path as you have created it, you will be ready to face whatever gets in your way. I cannot say where or when… but you will be ready."

Ruby smiled, even blushed a little. "Thanks." She took a deep breath and composed herself again. "Then, what you want from me?"

"You? You will help me start my plans for a clean Grimm slate. You are going to track down my Grimm Reaper."

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King: Hello there everybody! Here's a fun little idea I had. hope you enjoy.