Author's Note- Edited 3/3/16. Italicized Aurora's text, Mr. Hallstead's telepathy, and text on the TV. Edited 5/23/16. Fixed minor errors. Changed Aurora's name to Aqua. By the way, this is the same day as the first episode of RWBY.

Chapter 1: Disturbing News

Aqua's POV

Aqua Outterridge, age 17, was watching the news one evening with her sister, Via, age 8, and her caretaker, Mr. Hallstead. A notification came across the screen that said, "Twins kidnapped in Vale." A few seconds later a woman came on the screen.

She said, "2 more children were taken today. They are sibling, Catharina and Steven Waldman. Once again, they are both faunus, continuing the trend. The children were able to beat one of the kidnappers, who police later arrested. However, he is not saying anything. However, we now know these kidnappings were committed by the White Fang, as the kidnapper is a known member." With that, the screen went black.

"Hey, Mr. Hallstead, I'm going to go take Via up to our room." Aqua typed on her scroll, showing the message to Mr. Hallstead.

"Okay, good night girls. I need to close the shop." Aqua and Via went upstairs.

"Now, let's go to bed." Aqua typed. The girls got in bed, and started talking. Well, Via was talking, but Aqua was typing.

"Do you think we'll be targeted, Aqua?" The 13 year old asked with a yawn.

"I honestly don't know, Via." She typed.

"Aqua, I'm scared."

"Me too." She typed.

Mr. Hallstead's POV

Meanwhile, downstairs, Mr. Hallstead was closing up. 3 people came into the shop. 2 of them were carrying guns.

"I'm sorry, but we're closed. So, could you please come back another time."

"We're not here to buy anything. We're here for different reason. I'm sure you've heard of me." 1 of the guys said. After not getting a reaction,"Come on, Roman Torchwick, master criminal. I'm here for the girls you take care of."

"Get out of my shop, Torchwick. You're not messing with the girls."

"Says who?"

"Me." He sent a mental message to Via.

"Get out of the house now! There are 3 men who want to capture you and Aqua."

Aqua and Via's POV

Via received the message and relayed it to Aqua.

"Come on," typed Aqua, "let's use your semblance." They teleported out of the house.

"I've got some money with me. Let's find a hotel that's kind to faunus." typed Aqua.

"I hope Mr. Hallstead is okay."

"I'm sure he will be. You have to remember that he's a professional huntsman. He just doesn't do missions anymore." Aqua typed.

"Our parents were professionals, too. They still got killed."

"That was different. They were defending a Schnee Dust Company building." Aqua typed.

"Mr. Hallstead is defending us." Via argued.

"True, but there's only 3 men this time. Anyway, let's find a hotel. Tomorrow, you're leaving for Signal and I'm leaving for Beacon. We need our rest."

"I hate it when you're right."

Mr. Hallstead's POV

In the shop, Mr. Hallstead was fighting the 3 men. Eventually, they knocked him aside, and went to the door to the living area. They searched the place, but Via and Aqua weren't there.

"Come on, guys. We can find them later. We have places to be." They then left, and Mr. Hallstead sighed in relief.

Author's Note- This is my first fanfiction and I want to discuss some plot important stuff. One, Aqua is mute. Two, there is dialogue for Aqua because she uses her scroll to communicate. Please read and review. Constructive criticism is welcome as I'm not an experienced writer.