Science and Technology Center, CA, USA

December 12, 2012

Time 12:10

Deep within the science chamber, our hero of this story is finishing his final touches in his latest invention.

"Hey bro, did you input the new equation into the A.R.T.?"

That's my brother Scott, he doesn't look like the typical scientist but I can assure you he is as smart as I am, maybe less than that.

"OWW, stupid cat! Why do you always scratch me?"

"Hey, you ok?" He asks with a worried glance towards me.

I stare at him with a deadpan look "Noooo I'm just bleeding here since Garfield over there can't tell the difference between a sausage and a finger but please continue with working."

"Oh…. Ok then let me know when you're done." He says with joy in his voice

"I was being sarcastic. Can you get the first aid kit? Should be around you" I say with pain filling my voice."

"Oh, yea sure no problem" he says with a blush in embarrassment.

I see him run out the room in a hurry and shake my head from his antics. Of course, I shouldn't really be talking bad about him. You see I'm a huge anime fan and I basically cos play as different characters. Today I'm dressed up as Nyanta from Log horizon so I have the swords and everything. All except the cat like features.

"Ok I'm back." he says out of breath.

"great just let me put in this formula and we should be able to test out the A.R.T." I say with the excitement in my voice.

"Why do you call it art?" he asks confused

"It's not called art, it's called A.R.T. which stands for AlterNet Reality Transporter" I say exasperated

"Whatever, juts turn it on now." He says with glee

"…sure, why not." I say as I throw the switch

A spark lights up in the center and expands in a bluish goo. It starts swirling clockwise becoming a miniature whirlpool.

"It works" he says with aww in his voice as his eyes widen with shock.

"Yes, it does" I say as tears of joy flow from my face.

However, I realized that something is wrong. It changed color to yellow, then green, then red and finally to black.

"Scott get out of here quick its becoming a black hole." I say with worry and fear as I head to the A.R.T.

"No, I'm not leaving you behind." he says with conviction and anger

"You don't have a choice, I have the best chance at containing this thing. tell mom and dad I love them." As I leave the safety of our panel and close the door. I focus on the panel on the side and run to it. The wind isn't strong enough to pull me in so I was able to reach it with ease. My fingers fly across the key board as I try to contain the event. I finally enter the final number and hit the space bar. The portal stops for a second and I sigh in relief, that is until it started spinning in reverse and pulls me into it.

"SCOOOOOoooooottttt" I scream as the portal closes in on me

"JUSTIN NO!" he screams at the empty room which echoes his voice.

He looks at the time and says in a depressed voice with tears in his eyes "Justin Ray, deceased December 12/2012 at exactly 12:12:12"

(Meanwhile in the portal)

Colors surround me like a rainbow. Images floating around me. I see the past, present, and future fly before me, I see thing that should be impossible. And there, at the very end of the tunnel, a round circle pulls me towards it and through it. Pain flares all around me as if acid is pouring all over my body. It's to unbearable so I pass out.

Vale, Emerald Forest

Sunlight filtered through the trees as I try to open my eyes. Pain throbs through my skin as I try to stand up. The sound of running water catches my ears and I decide to head there. The clear fresh water slithers down my dry throat. I gather some in my hands and splash it across my furry face.

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MY FURRY FACE!

My eyes widen as I look upon my reflection on the still water surface. My brown eyes have become more feline as they now had slit pupils. The fur upon my skin is grey yet feels as smooth as silk. My ears have changed to that of a feline and now resides atop my head instead of the side of my head. As I look at my hands I notice how my hands have more padding as well as sharp claws. I try to think of a way to get rid of them as to not hurt myself when they retracted all of a sudden. I check my feet to see what was wrong because they felt weird. That was until I saw I had no feet, just paws. My butt was killing me when I realized what was missing. I tear a slight hole in my pants and pulled my tail out. Relief flowed through me as I stand up.

("Man, now I really do look like Nyanta, kind of reminds me of Elder Scrolls. I wonder where I am.")

I climb the closest tree to the very top and search around. I see the sun setting in the west, and the lights of a city about 2 miles from here. I decided to see if I actually have the reflexes of a cat so I jumped from tree to tree towards the bright lights.

[ 2 hours later]

I enter the city as the last light of the sun vanishes from the sky. I look around to see if anything was familiar. I find nothing different what so ever so I sigh and look up at the night sky. I freeze in horror as I see the moon split in half. My mind tries to wrap around what I'm seeing. I believe I know where I am however I just need to find one store to confirm my theory. I run on all fours, jumping from rooftop to rooftop until I finally find it. The store is small, but it's the sign that confirmed my theory. From Dust till Dawn. The store that first shows in the story of RWBY. Well I better introduce myself but how to go about this … I know just the way. I jump off of the roof and enter the store. I look around the store and find Ruby here reading a magazine. I first look around at the different weapons to see what they have. Nothing really catches my eyes so I head towards Ruby and lightly tap her shoulders. She looks at me and I become somewhat mesmerized from her silver eyes. She seemed startled for a brief moment by jumping back a bit but then I motion for her to remove her head phones.

"My fair lady, I was wondering if you could help me out with a problem." I say with as much royalty I can achieve without sounding fake

"Sure, what can I help you with" she says with a slight pink blush.

I smirk inwardly. "well as you can see my weapons are a bit outdated and was wondering if you knew someone who could possibly make me something. You see I come from a land far away and we mostly stick with primitive weapons for tournaments and mock battles."

"Wow that sounds really fun and exciting. I can make a weapon for you if you want. By the way my name is Ruby." She extends her hand for a handshake. Now normally I would shake her hand but since I'm in a new world, I decided to try and make a new me. So, I gently grab her fingers turning her hand sideways as I lightly kiss her knuckles. Her whole head blushes and flows down her neck.

"A pleasure to meet your acquaintance Ruby, you may call me Justin."

My watches alarm sets off and I see the gang walking down the street about a mile away.

"I apologize but I must be going now, is there some way that I may contact you?"

"Oh, uh sure you can have my number for my scroll."

She writes it down on a piece of paper and hand it to me.

"Until next time Ruby."

I leave and head up the ladder towards the roof. Waiting for the purfect moment. (Heh puns, you got to love them.) Anyway, after I see Ruby kick one of the henchmen through the window and watch as Roman Torchwick is about to send the goons to attack her, I decided that now would be the best time to interfere. So, I performed a Whip Double Arabian gymnastic flip right into the middle of the fight but instead of doing a pose I'm hunched over as my cat like instincts took over for the moment.

"Would you gentlemen like to know what I hate most in the world?" I say as I stand to straighten my suit out. I didn't realize it at the time but apparently I gave off a killer like intent after I said that.

"what I hate the most Is when someone like you would harm an innocent life for no apparent reason."

I take out my twin rapiers and position myself in front of Ruby.

"Now I will give you to the count of three to leave. If you stay then I will consider each and every one of you as an enemy and will deal with you as such." I say with authority that has some of them back up but unfortunately, one of them just didn't seem to get my warning

"Hahaha yea right there's 5 of us and only two of you there's now wa-IIIIIIIEEEE"

He never finished what he said due to the fact I cut off one of his legs. I lung towards the 2 with the guns and as fast as I could, sliced off their hands until I had to jump away in order to prevent getting smashed in. The battle rages on and all of the training that I have from being a Shakespearian actor comes into play while the scientist within me strategizes where to go and how to achieve the perfect success.

"Well Red, Kitty, I think we can all say it's been an eventful evening and as much as I would like to stick around…" he says as he lifts the cane and aims at Ruby. "I'm afraid this is where we part ways." He pulls the trigger and fires a dust bolt at her. I rush towards her and deflect it with my swords.

"Ruby, are you unharmed?" I ask with worry

"Yea, I'm fine but we have to go after him."

"Alright then, hop on my back. It will get us there faster." I look behind me only to see rose petals. I look back at the ladder and see her climbing.

"I'm so stupid. How could I have forgotten that simple fact." I mumble to myself. I reach the top as Torchwick fires his cane at the fire crystal. Luckily Glynda comes in and protects ruby. The battle ends and I see her asking Glynda for an autograph

"Hey what did I miss?"

She looks at me as if calculating me.

"You two need to come with me."

"Very well but I believe it would be wise for Miss Ruby to contact her family to let them know she would be out later."

Vale Police Department

"I Hope you realize your actions tonight will not be taken lightly young lady. You put yourself and others in great danger" Glynda says as she paces behind Ruby.

"They started it!" Ruby protests

"If it were up to me, you would be sent home…with a pat on the back…"

Ruby looks hopeful so smiles. Glynda looks at Ruby.

"And a slap on the wrist." She attempts to slam the riding crop onto the table to scare her. So, I do a little scare tactic as well. Everything slows down around me as I pull out my claws. I slash at her riding crop as well as place the letter C right on her check. All of this happened within a fraction of a second as I ease back in my chair though it looked as if I was straightening out. The riding crop hits the table but no sound come from it due to it being broken. I see both Glynda and Ruby in shock as the C mark shows the red of blood. Not too much but just enough to show how skilled I am.

"I wouldn't try that if I were you, if anything she should be proud of what she has accomplished. I'll pay the amount to fix that if is your only weapon, however never use it to harm young children even if it is to scare them."

She looks at me with something akin to fear or awe. Ruby has stars in her eyes so I wink at her and she blushes with a smile.

"A-Anyways…there is someone who would like to meet the two of you." She says hastily as she back up and lets her aura heal the C on her cheek. The man that takes her place is Professor Ozpen, he looks at me calculating and I do the same without realizing it. He placed a plate of chocolate chip cookies and some milk on the table as well as his coffee.

"Ruby Rose…you…have silver eyes." He says looking directly into her eyes. She doesn't know what to make with that comment so I help her out.

"I agree, the pure innocence and joy that shine through them remind me of quicksilver. Such beauty should be protected and cherished."

Ruby turns to me and blushes up a storm. Is that steam I see coming out of her ears. Of course, Ozpin just chuckles at my antics.

"So! Where did you learn to do this?" he says gesturing with his head at the scroll that Glynda was holding showing the fight scene.

"S-Signal Academy." Ruby says

"They taught you to use one of the most dangerous weapons ever designed?" Ozpin says

"Well, one teacher in particular." She says

"I see." He says as he pushes the cookies towards her. She slowly takes a cookie from the plate and ate it in one go. She goes to grab more but sees me and slightly blushes and takes some more and eats them slowly. This shocks me although I don't show it. She must want to impress me or something. My mind comes back to reality as she offers one to me.

"You are too kind but sadly I cannot. I'm not sure if I am able to eat chocolate due to me being a feline but if you don't mind me having the milk that would be swell."

She smiles and passes me the milk. I sniff it for poison first and then take a attentive lick of the milk. It tastes fine so I start to drink it.

"Anyways it's just that I've only seen one other scythe-wielder of that skill before. A dusty, old crow." He added

"Mmmm! That's my uncle Qrow. He's a teacher at Signal. I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing. And now I'm all like – Hooowaaah! Witchaaaa!" Ruby says while chopping her hands.

"Your training to become a huntress?" I ask question but with a bit of awe.

"Yep, sure am." She says happily

"So, you want to slay monsters?"

"Yeah, I only have 2 more years of training left at Signal and then I'm going to apply to Beacon."

"Do you know who I am?"

"Your Professor Ozpin. You're the Headmaster of Beacon." Ruby said.

"You want to come to my school?" Ozpin asks.

"More than anything."

Ozpin looks to Glynda who gives a simple hmphed and turns back towards Ruby.

"Well okay then."

Ruby smile lights up the room and I can tell why she is beautiful.

"now if you could just wait outside until I finish talking to your friend here then we can get thing settled."

"Ok." She says as she gets up.

When she reaches the door, I say "Ruby if you don't mind me asking, may I walk you home. It will ease my conscious to know you're safe."

"Sure, no problem, I'll just wait outside." She says with a smile.

The door closes and I turn towards them all serious like.

"Alright let's just cut to the chase here. I know that you want to know whether or not I'm a threat. Simple answer is yes, I am. However, it depends on who I am a threat too. I already know that you possibly saw how I came here and are probably wondering how I did that. The answer to that I will not give. At least not yet anyway. So, let's make a deal. If you let me join your school as a student with unlimited access to a science and technology lab, then I will answer as many questions as possible once I get myself settled here in vale. If you have any problems that need assisting to then I would be more then glad to help but hopefully that won't happen until later on. So, what do you say?"

He sits there with a passive mask though his eyes show some form of fear and respect. Glynda of course gapes like a fish though is as red as a tomato.

"Very well, that sounds reasonable enough. We will get that taken care of."

"Sir you can't be serious?"

"I am very serious Glynda, however if I may, can I ask you 2 questions for now."

"I don't see why not."

"Have you had your aura unlocked? I ask because you move incredibly fast even when I used my semblance."

"I can't say that I have or not. I'll head towards the hospital and see if someone there could help me out."

"Alright and my final question is what kind of training have you had so far, just so I can see what kind of help you might need."

"2 years of fencing, with about 3 years of studying techniques from Cartoons. It may seem ridiculous but it works for me. the problem would probably be the lack of historical knowledge of this world so..."

"Alright then you may go."

I get up and leave the room. I see Ruby sitting on a bench listening to some music. I tap her shoulder and she sees me. I signal her to remove her headphones and she does.

I offer her my elbow as I say "Milady, may I escort you home?"

She blushes but gives a warm smile. "It would be my pleasure."

As we leave the building I ask her what there is to do around here. She points out multiple locations with different things to do. I enjoy her company and laughed from her enthusiasm when she showed me her favorite bakery. But all good things must come to an end. We arrive at her house and I release her hold from me.

"Well my lady, it seems as if our journey is at an end."

"Aww and I was just about to tell you about my sister."

I raise my eyebrow to her although I don't think she can see them.

"oh, and why is that."

She becomes red from embarrassment "well because she's funny even though her puns need work, she's fun, and everyone finds her beautiful."

I see her becoming sad and I realize that she actually has a problem with her sister outshining her. So, I do the only thing that I can think of. As she looks down I bend towards her and lightly kiss her cheek. I linger there for just a moment then slowly reach her ear and say "then it must run in the family." As I retreat from her I see she has a major blush as she hides herself within her crimson scarf.

"You are quite fun when you talk about your tales and you are quite funny with you love of sweets. And although you may think that you are not beautiful on the outside. Your true beauty shines from within yourself and is seen within your eyes."

Her blush increases as I continue talking and when I finish my speech, she has a whole-body blush. She whispers a thank you and a good night to me as she enters her house. And so, I head of towards the hospital to see about my problem.

(Ruby's POV)

I enter the house and yang is right in front of me.

"Where have you been this whole time. Your lucky dad was coming home late otherwise you would be in big trouble."

"Don't worry about it. Justin was kind enough to escort me back home."

"Ooooooooh, is he your boyfriend?"

I blush "N-no he's just a friend."

"oh really, maybe I can snag him them."

"DON'T You DARE Try and do that to Justin. He is the Kindest, most Generous person that I ever met. He said that I was fun to hang around and he called me Beautiful. Me, the 15-year-old little girl who's only hobby is making weapons and eating cookies. If anything, he deserves better than anything that you could give him."

Yang is struck speechless as she sees her sister defending a complete stranger. She saw her face red with anger at the beginning, but then saw her tears.

"Ruby please, settle down…"

"NO, I will NOT settle down. Do you have any idea what that means to me? I'm always overshadowed by you all the time. All of the guy looks at you and want to be with you but not me. H-he made me feel wanted even if it was for just a brief moment. And if you Ever try and hurt him intentionally, whether it be from fighting of flirting, I will never forgive you."

She runs up to her room and cries for what seemed like hours but only took a few minutes. She looks out the window and sees the sky filled with stars that is until she sees a beam of light shoot into the sky and wonders what that beam of light was.