CRMS

By Zmanxv

Inspired by Rooster Teeth's RWBY and based in the World of Remnant.

Chapter 1: The First Day

It was a beautiful day in the kingdom of Vale, the sun was shining high in the sky not a cloud in sight. Airships were flying over the city as they took new students to orientation and their first day at Beacon Academy. On one of these airships a young man stood by a window looking out. He had long jet black hair that goes down past his lower back and tan skin. He was tall and fairly muscular with crimson red eyes and crimson flame emblem on his left shoulder. He was wearing a red sleeveless leather vest, a gray muscle shirt, and black travel pants held up by a brown belt. He was also wearing brown leather combat boots with metal plating on the tips and sides of the boots. He had crimson leather gloves and a brown leather strap the holds his large dadao. As he waits in anticipations a figure walks up behind him.

"Never thought I'd see you here Ryu," the figure behind him stated.

Ryu turns around to face the figure. Before him is a young faunus girl with short reddish brown hair done up in a ponytail with her hands on her hips. She also had wolf ears and a wolf's tail of the same color as her hair. She had tan skin like Ryu and blue eyes. She wore a short sleeved robe that goes down to her mid thigh with a red sash wrapped around her stomach. Underneath she wore a pair of black short shorts and a white tank top. She had a brown string wrapped around her which carries her folded up bow and wore brown travel boots.

"Mana?" Ryu stated in surprised. "I could say the same about I haven't seen you in six months what happened to your work with the white fang?"

"What do you think this is?" she answered. "I'm here to help in bridging the ties between humans and faunus by becoming a huntress. What about you why are you here?"

"No reason in particular just interested in getting stronger really and given that huntsmen and huntresses are the some of the best warriors in the world put two and two together and it makes sense for me to become a huntsmen." Ryu answered.

"Fair point," Mana affirmed.

The Vale News Network comes on drawing Ryu's and Mana's attention.

"Breaking news a faunus was found dead last night making this the fourth consecutive murder in the past week and one of a hundreds reported all across the world since the end of the Faunus Rights Revolution." The news lady stated. "The group known as the Night Hunters is believed to be behind these attacks. Not much is known about this group and not much is likely to be known until a full fledge investigation is done. In other news… "

Ryu and Mana turned their attention away from the news.

"Doubt an investigation will ever be done," Ryu pointed out.

"Yeah," Mana lamented. "The cops don't really care about the faunus."

"It's unfortunate but one day things will change," Ryu stated optimistically.

"Hopeful I'm alive when that day happens," Mana stated.

The news shut off and a hologram appeared of a young woman with blond hair.

"Hello students and welcome to Beacon my name is Glynda Goodwitch. You are among the few privileged to have been selected to attend this Academy. With the Faunus Rights Revolution only a year behind us it is important that as future huntsmen and huntresses you up hold this new found peace. It our job to provide you with the necessary tools to do so. Best of luck to all of you." Glynda announced to those on the airship then the hologram vanished.

"This should be an exciting next four years," Ryu stated.

"Let's just hope not too exciting the war was enough excitement for me," Mana added on.

"Oh come on you were barely in any battles," Ryu retorted.

"Well yeah unlike you I'm not a battle hungry adrenaline junky," Mana snapped back.

"Well… you got me there," Ryu admitted.

"Oh by the way where's Youko is she not with you?" Mana asked.

"Nah she and I've have been traveling separately since we've left home." Ryu answered.

"Last I heard from her she was talking about going to Shade Academy in Vacuo."

"Really… dangit I haven't seen your sister in months." Mana moaned.

"Don't worry you can do all you're catching up with her at the Vytal Festival." Ryu pointed out.

"But that's not till next year." Mana pointed out.

"Quit complaining," Ryu ordered.

"No," Mana replied.

"What am I chop liver?" Ryu whispered under his breath.

"Yes," Mana answered.

"Wait how did you…" Ryu began.

Mana pointed to her wolf ears.

"Good hearing remember." Mana pointed out.

"Oh right," Ryu replied.

"Anyways you have to tell me about your travels you really didn't have time when we last met." Mana pleaded.

"Well there's not much to tell but we've got time till we arrive at Beacon." Ryu stated. "Let's see where do I start?"

"How bout what you did after you left home," Mana suggested.

"Well after I left home I first traveled through the wasteland that is Vacuo." Ryu began. "It was in the desert that I stumbled upon some old ruins and went in to explore. I found something very interesting there."

"What was it?" Mana asked.

"I was getting to that," Ryu answered. "Inside was information about a lost technique that is very interesting."

"uggggh just get on with it," Mana blurted out.

"Okay fine, guess I'm not allowed to try and tell it like an actual story," Ryu stated. "The technique allows the user to release an attack that basically ignores an opponent's aura based defense."

"Are telling the truth or making that, I doubt there's a technique like that." Mana questioned.

"Believe it or not it does exist." Ryu stated.

"Rrriiggghhhhhhhhhhhht" Mana retorted.

"Anyways," Ryu continued. "Nothing else really happened I explored a few more ruins but found nothing new."

"Oh well," Mana stated. "Nothing new on my end either, White Fang stuff is really all there is."

The intercom system suddenly came to life.

"We will be docking soon please make sure you have all your belongs. We ask that you please exit of the ship in an orderly fashion and welcome to Beacon Academy." could be heard over the intercom.

"It's go time," Ryu stated.

The airship pulled up to the cliff areas letting down a large ramp to let people off. Both Ryu and Mana walked off and looked up towards the towering sight of Beacon Academy with wonder and anticipation for the next four years. The duo made their way towards where they thought orientation was. The 'whispers' of people talking about Mana being at the school could be heard plain as day.
"The faunus may have won the war but the fight to equality ain't over," Ryu stated.
"No kidding," Mana stated.

Two continued along their way doing their best to ignore the chatter and gossip all around them.
"Well what do we have here I didn't know they accepted Animals here." A voice called out from behind.

The two turned around to see a fairly large man with black hair down up in a pony tail and reddish yellow eyes. He is wearing an opened brownish black leather trench coat that goes down past his knees. Underneath this he has a blackish red shirt and dark blue jeans. He has what appears to be a normal sword on his back strapped to his waist.

"And look the pet owner's here too," the large man added on.

"He looks like an idiot," Mana stated.

"No kidding," Ryu affirmed.

"He's probably an even bigger idiot than you," Mana continued.

Ryu glares at Mana for her comment then looks back to the large man.

"I didn't know they let idiots like you into this Academy," Ryu mocked.

The large man only smirks.

"Oh look the little man thinks he's tough," the large man retorted.

"Is that a challenge I hear," Ryu mocked. "Well mister tough guy what's the name of my challenger."

"The names Sun Qiandu yours little man," Sun mocked back.

"Ryu, Shinku Ryu," Ryu replied stepping forward.

The crowd began to clear out of way of the upcoming fight.

"Well Ryu," Sun began as he pulled out his sword. "Show me what you got."

Immediately Sun's sword transformed from a normal 4ft 3inch long blade to a large 10ft long diamond edged great sword which he rested on his shoulders. Ryu smirked.

"It's go time," he stated.

Ryu charged forward towards Sun. Sun ready himself. What an Amature, he thought. Ryu then releases a large blast of fire towards Sun. Sun moves to block it with his blade obstructing his vision. While Sun is distracted and can't see him Ryu moves around behind him. When the flames dissipated Sun sees Ryu is no longer in front of him.

"Where did he…" Sun began.

Suddenly Ryu Strikes Sun from behind with a powerful kick empowered with an explosion from his semblance and a shockwave from his aura. The resulting impact sent Sun flying a few feet and into the ground. His sword was knocked out of his hands by the explosion. Sun immediately got up still in shock from the kick. Ryu waste little time in followed up with of fireballs he launched at Sun. Still dazed Sun had to take the fireballs dead on. Smoke from the flames obscured his vision. When the smoke cleared the only thing Sun saw was Ryu's knee right in his face that would have sent him flying a little further had Ryu not grabbed his now in the air legs and threw him back the other direction. Sun managed to get up and shake off the attacks from Ryu. He sees his sword off to the side. He uses his semblance to send the sword towards Ryu. Ryu sees the sword coming and draws his own to knock it out of the way. Sun keeps sending the sword towards Ryu only for Ryu to knock it way again. Eventually Sun charges Ryu and leaps up into the air calling the sword to him and bringing down on Ryu. Ryu successfully blocks it but is staggered a bit by the blow. The ground cracks slightly from the shock of the impact. Someone who has recently arrived notices the ensuing fight and goes to observe.

"Your pretty strong," Ryu stated.

"You bet," Sun replied.

"But you're still an idiot." Ryu stated.

From his mouth Ryu releases a torrent of flames catching Sun off guard. Sun backs off. Ryu takes this opportunity sheathing his sword he launches a counter attack.

"It's go time," Ryu stated. "Dragon's Fury!"

With the shout Ryu unleashed a fury of mini-explosion empowered punches on to Sun sending him to the flying landing on the ground with his sword lying next to him. Ryu walks over to him knowing the fight is over. The crowd began to disperse.

"Had this been a test of strength you surely would have won but this was a fight it takes more than strength to win." Ryu stated.

He holds out his hands to help Sun up. Sun is a little shocked by Ryu's gesture. He takes the his hand. Ryu pulls him up.

"You're of the Qiandu branch of the Ju-long family if I'm not mistaken?" Ryu questioned.
"No you're right well I'm what's left of it," Sun answered.

"Ya I heard what happened," Ryu stated. "Whole family ya."

"Yeah," Sun sighed.

"Well if you two are done with your moment we have an orientation to get to," Mana pointed out. "Oh… and sorry about your family Sun."

Sun stared wide eyed at what Mana had said.

"No I'm the one who should apologies I insulted you for being a faunus and that was wrong." Sun stated.

"No problem I'm used to it," Mana replied with a smile.

"By the way Ryu where did you learn to fight like that?" Sun asked.

"Wait do you… not know who I am?" Ryu asked.

"No… should I?" Sun questioned.

"Maybe I can answer that," a young man stated while walking up to the trio.

The young man has black spiky hair, blue eyes, and a mechanical left arm. He was wearing a long black coat over top of which was white with silver trim ornate looking armor. He wore black pants and white boots. He also has a long crimson red cape emblazoned with a golden fist flanked by an olive wreath.

"And who might you be?" Sun asked.

"The names Caesar." he responded. "It's nice to finally meet you Ryu."

Caesar held out a hand towards Ryu.

"Nice to meet you as well," Ryu replied shaking Caesar's hand.

"Alright so what is so special about Ryu," Sun asked.

Caesar releases Ryu's hand.

"A man who became known for his actions in the Faunus Rights Revolution. The hero of the faunus, Shinku Ryu." Caesar explained.

"It's been a year since the war ended and they've already made a legend out me," Ryu observed with a smile.

"Wait you're THE Shinku Ryu, the war hero," Sun exclaimed.

"The one and only," Ryu replied.

"sheesh you really are an idiot," Mana stated.

As the group was chatting two figures made their way over one was a young blond woman and the other was an older man with grey hair.

"Excuse me," the grey hair man interrupted. "I would like to talk to you two, Ryu and Sun. After the ceremony of course."

"Okay," Ryu stated.

"Who's that," Sun asked.

"That's Ozpin you idiot," Mana answered.

"I know who he was I was talking about the woman next to him," Sun replied.

The woman was a bit annoyed.

"I'm Glynda and you two have some explain to do but that will have to be for after the ceremony." Glynda answered.

"How did you not know who she was, she was the one welcoming us to Beacon with that hologram thing," Ryu brought up.

"I kind of zoned out there," Sun responded.

Ryu sighed. Glynda and Ozpin walked away from the group after relaying their message. The group made their way towards the opening ceremony. They joined the other students in the room waiting for the opening ceremony to start. There was a lot of chatter throughout the room until Ozpin got on the mic. He cleared his throat.

"I'll make this quick, You have come here to this Academy for many reasons," he began. "Some come seeking purpose, others seek knowledge, and yet others seek strength. Your time at this Academy will teach you that what you seek is not what you always need to find. That is all."

Ozpin walked away from the mic as Glynda stepped forward.

"You will all sleep in the ballroom tonight, tomorrow your initiation begins." Glynda directed. "Oh and will the two hooligans who fought outside met me so they can go see Ozpin."

"That be us," Ryu stated.

"Yeah let's just get this over with." Sun stated.

The two went to wait for Glynda leaving Caesar and Mana by themselves.

"So uh… what's your name," Caesar asked.

"It's Mana," Mana answered.

"Soo uhmm… ah…" Caesar studered.

"Are not used to talking to a girl or something, or are you not use to talking to a faunus," Mana interrupted.

Caesar remains silent. His eyes slowly move up to her ears.

Mana sighs.

"Soooooooooo why did you come here?" Caesar asked.

"I'm with the White Fang, I want to help bridge the gap between humans and faunus." Mana answered.

"Oh… I see," Caesar stated.

"What's wrong?" Mana asked.

"Nothing," Caesar answered.

"Anyways I wonder what kind of talk Ryu and Sun are getting now?" Mana Pondered.

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Ryu and Sun made their way towards the tower where Ozpin's office was following an annoyed Glynda.

"You two should be ashamed of yourselves for such reckless behavior on your first day at this Academy." Glynda stated.

"Yeah yeah whatever," Ryu replied.

"That fight was completely uncalled for," Glynda explained.

"I mean he did insult me and my friend," Ryu replied.

"You're the one who took it as a challenge," Sun stated.

"Quiet both of you!" Glynda shouted. "You both took part in starting that fight so I don't want to hear it!"

The three of them continue in silence as the went into the tower and up the elevator to Ozpin's office where he was waiting at his desk.

"Thank you for bringing them Glynda you may leave," Ozpin stated.

"Of course sir," Glynda replied.

Glynda went back into the elevator and went back down. Ozpin beckoned them forward.

"Sit down," he stated.

Ryu and Sun did so.

"I've been headmaster at this Academy for a long time and have had many exceptional students come in and out of here." Ozpin explained. "Yet you two are very unique. It's not everyday you see young people of such exceptional ability. Abilities rivaling or even surpassing that of the best of the graduates from one of the many combat schools. However you two did not go to any of these combats schools."

"Ahh… Thanks," Ryu and Sun replied.

"Tell me what allows such young people to possess such skill?" Ozpin brought up.

"Well I'm of the Qiandu house we are the strongest of the Ju-long Clan," Sun boosted.

"I see you may go Sun that's all I wanted to ask you," Ozpin stated. "But please don't let this happen again."

"Of course sir," Sun replied. "See ya around Ryu."

"See ya," Ryu replied.

Sun went into the elevator and went back down.

"Now you Ryu what makes you so strong?" Ozpin asked.

"I've just always wanted to get stronger," Ryu answered. "And you know that I've fought in a war."

"hmm… very true," Ozpin replied.

"Tell me you know of your family's secrets correct?" Ozpin brought up.

"Yyeaahhhh," Ryu replied.

"What is the most well kept of those?" Ozpin asked.

"hmm… ah well there is one…" Ryu began.

"The taboo your family holds dear, the hidden power they keep secret" Ozpin interrupted.

"Yeah?" Ryu responded puzzled. "How do you know that?"

"You'll find I know many things," Ozpin stated.

Ryu gave Ozpin a suspicious glare.

"Who are you Ozpin and just how old are you?" Ryu asked.

"That's something you'll have to find out for yourself," Ozpin answered. "You may go now, thank you Ryu."

"Alright sir," Ryu replied.

Ryu got up and began to leave.

"And one more thing," Ozpin brought up.

Ryu turned to look at Ozpin.

"Keep this talk a secret between us alright," Ozpin ordered.

"Of course sir," Ryu replied.

Ryu left Ozpin's office and made his way to the cliffs at the front of the school. He looked out towards the setting sun in the west.

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Night had fallen upon Beacon Academy. Most of the students were in their pajamas getting ready for bed and lying on their sleeping bags. Caesar, Ryu, Mana, and Sun had all found each other and were sitting by each though at a slight distance, Caesar and Mana were the furthest from each other in the group. They sat there in silence amongst themselves.

"Okay Ryu, I want to check something with you," Caesar final spoke up.

"What is it?" Ryu asked.

"Okay… is it true that you defeat 1000 men by yourself?" Caesar brought up.

"1000! Where'd you hear that number?" Ryu answered.

"That's the number I heard" Sun stated.

Ryu sighed

"Well you see the truth is it was 500 men in a narrow mountain pass so only two to four could come at me at a time making it easy to fend them off, it was really a matter of endurance." Ryu explained.

"It's still impressive you had the endurance to fight of all those men," Caesar admire. "I could never do that."

"Hey don't say that," expressed Mana.

"Yeah I'm sure you could with enough training," Ryu pointed out.

"I'm mean that's one of the reasons we are here," Sun stated.

"You got a point," Caesar admitted.

Caesar shifted uncomfortably.

Ryu laid down on his the floor and placed his hands behind his head.

"You'll get there one day and even if you don't we all got a role we can play," Ryu stated.

There was a silence for several minutes.

"So… Ryu… how did you get to that level Ryu?" Caesar asked.

"Yeah I never asked myself," Mana stated.

"I'm curious myself," Sun brought up.

"It's nothing really special," Ryu pointed out. "I grew up outside of the kingdoms it was fight or die. So I had to get stronger just to survive. Also I fought in a war for three years so that was a big factor. The main reason is I just like training and getting better and stronger everyday."

"I see," Caesar stated.

"So I train alot," Sun pointed out.

"But how often do you actually fight?" Ryu brought up.

"I mean when my clan died I had to fight a lot more," Sun stated.

"I've been fighting since I was born basically," Ryu explained. "I've got years of combat experience under my belt far more than you."

"Well… fair point," Sun sighed.

"Welp… I'm going to head back to my sleeping bag and hit the hay," Mana stated.

"Uh… yeah same here," Caesar stated. "Goodnight.

"Night," Mana replied.

Mana and Caesar walked away leaving only Sun and Ryu. The two sat there in quiet for a few minutes.

"Well I'll head to bed myself," Sun stated. "Goodnight Ryu."

"Night Sun," Ryu replied.

Sun left leaving only Ryu. Ryu continued to lay there looking up at the ceiling. He raised his hand in a fist.

"I will get stronger," Ryu proclaimed and then shut his eyes.