Author's Notes: I do not own RWBY or any associated products. If this story contains any material similar to the material of any other story, it is merely coincidence and I mean no ill will towards that story. I do own a harmonica though, which I play amazingly might I add. Also, please read the introduction beforehand as it will explain most things. If you have a question, feel free to comment or PM me and I'll get back in the next chapter.
One man's perspective of good and evil can never tell the whole story. When the Great War broke out centuries ago, it tore families and friends apart. All over the disagreement on the perspective of good and evil, countless deaths occurred without any true reason. It all started with one man, who learned of a very special talent of his. He could bend the laws of physics with the mere power of his soul. He named it aura, and thus began an age of enlightenment that lasted several decades before things went bleak. See, aura needed a positive perspective from people, who then focused their positivity, heart, and soul into using aura. However, there were many people who couldn't do this; one such person was a man who had lost much of his family to disease and illnesses. He felt nothing but sorrow in his heart. One day, while visiting his family's graves, he felt a throb not only in his heart, but in his soul too. So, he focused on that feeling and let it run through him.
The dark energy surrounded him quickly, covering him in a dark haze that seemed to absorb light rather than reflect and produce it like aura did. He hastily moved to the council leaders of Remnant to show them this newfound power. Amazed at this display of power, they left the man to his normal life, only contacting him for updates and reports on his studies of the dark aura. As he demonstrated his power to others, more people began to test his method. Those that had no aura were quick to find themselves enveloped in darkness, those with aura however, found they could not produce this new 'dark' aura.
With the new discovery of 'dark' aura came new technology for those with it. Technology wasn't the only new addition that came with 'dark' aura. War was not too far off the horizon as the populace feuded over who was better, and who might possibly be evil. Soon, riots began in the cities, and full scale battles were fought in the ruins left after attacks on the cities began. Lasting several generations, peace was finally sought after when the council realized that there was a new danger to the world. Grimm, hideous, ferocious beast of pure shadow and darkness. Finally realizing their very survival was at stake, Remnant finally united together. Over the years, feuds over the two soul powers decreased. There was no hate between the users of either, but there was still prejudice. A thick line was laid between the two, a line of distrust located within both groups that still has yet to diminish.
Author's Notes: This is merely a new idea I had in the shower and felt like typing out. Should anyone have any ideas or corrections for me to make, don't hesitate to tell me. Please no flames, but constructive criticism is appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I'll see you all in the next chapter.