A/N: This takes place in the same universe as Path of Vengeance, but in a different timeline where all the Devil May Cry elements don't exists. Replacing it will be an element I dropped In Path of Vengeance. Black Rock Shooter. And Lightning's home wasn't destroyed making her how she is in that story. I won't be crossing the timelines. You know why.

End of the Beginning

An Atlas Academy student, Lightning Farron who is a member of the Guardian Corps (a group of super elite soldiers who viewed each other like family.) made her way to the CCT. Fighting through a large horde of Grimm. She wanted to get to that tower as a bright light was seen on the top. Her heart told Lightning, Ruby was there. Lightning trusted her Blazefire Saber, to help her get there. However, it was stained by the blood of her brothers and sisters in arms. It wasn't on purpose. Her trust and loyalty were betrayed. This might be the last time she'll use the Blazefire Saber. The Atlas student didn't have time to mourn the loss of her fellow comrades. "This never ends!" Lightning the Wolf Faunus cursed, slashing at a Grimm lunging at her with her gunblade. Lightning tore through the approaching Grimm. She needs to know if Ruby is alright. The world needs someone like her. "How can this happened?" the wolf Faunus said looking around sadly.

The once peaceful school grounds of Beacon Academy was turned into a war zone. White Fang, Grimm, corrupted robots, and GC soldiers attacked everyone relentlessly. Even the Atlas military had their hands full. Due to the fact someone activated the secret chips in the Guardian Corp soldiers' shoulder pad and helmets, that allows the soldiers to be controlled like robots. By the time Ironwood deactivated the chips, it was too late. The trust he had with Lightning, his men, and the people was shattered. He redeemed himself somewhat by shutting off the chips for good. Discovering the chips was infected with the same virus which corrupted the robots. Explaining why the GC soldiers had red glowing eyes. It did little to win back their trust as the chips were there in the first place.

Ironwood explained the chips was there because how valuable GC soldiers are. So the higher ups decided to have the control chips made so they have the GC soldiers be loyal to them no matter what. A fact they kept a secret from everyone.

Tho the battle of Beacon was done, and the White Fang retreated, the threat of the Grimm still lingers. Lightning used her electric Semblance to launch herself to the top of the tower. Once there, Lightning saw Ruby laying on the ground. Immediately, Lightning rushed to her side. She let out a sigh of relief finding out Ruby was only knocked out. Ruby must of done something so turn that Grimm Dragon into stone. Lightning then noticed fresh tears in Ruby's eyes. Her question why Ruby was crying was answered when she saw a familiar crown lay on the ground. The wolf Faunus widen her eyes in horror "No."

"Indeed, Pyrrha Nikos has met her end here and your precious rose saw it happened."

"Caius!" Lightning growled that the man standing on the Grimm dragon's head. He was the one who activated the chips. And infected them with the virus. Noel destroyed Lightning's shoulder pad, hoping it will free her. As it had a strange glow. He knew her well enough there was something wrong. But that didn't free her as that was a distraction. The chips in the Faunus GC soldiers was implanted in their very heads. Only when Ironwood shut off the chips, Lightning and the others stopped. But it was too late, Lightning is the only GC soldier left. As they turned on each other.

Caius who was a lion Faunus jumped down and drew his large sword from his back. The eye on the hilt glow an eerie light "Have you revenge then." he said coldly. Taking up his stance. Lightning set Ruby down. Wiping off her tears on her face. Tho her body is at its limit, she's still ready to fight. In a flash of red electricity, lunged at Caius who block her blows with ease. He looks over her gunblade that she made herself. It was well made. Then he looked at his opponent and smiled. "Did you enjoy slaying your comrades?"

Lightning growled "Damn you! You made me do! You made me kill my brothers and sisters!" Caius pushed Lightning back, making her stumble at a bit. She quickly recovered to block his fast one-handed swings with her Blazefire Saber. He followed up by tossing a powerful orb of darkness at point blank range. Instead of sending her flying, it made fall to the ground. Seeing Caius swing his sword down, rolling out of the way before it can hit her. Caius quickly grabbed by the head as tossed her to the frozen Grimm.

"I wasn't the one who secretly implanted a mind control chip in your head. Shows how much they value you. We're nothing but animals to them."

"But, they are humans who accept us the way we are! Something you White Fang scum will never understand!" Lightning shouted as she got up.

"I do. I'm only using the White Fang to achieve my own goals. They're just a means to an end." Once Caius achieves it, he plans to kill Adam. The mad bull needs to be put down.

Not believing him one bit, Lightning smashed her sword into the ground. Sending a shockwave of red lightning. Caius just batted it away like it's nothing. He realized it was a desecration as Lightning vanished. Then she reappears behind him and with all her might, slashed him on the back. He was sent flying, hitting the frozen Grimm Dragon "Impressive." Caius chuckled getting up casually. Then he places his hand on the Grimm drain some energy from it. "But not good enough." he smashed his sword to the ground, send a shockwave of darkness to Lightning. With no time to get out of the way blocked it. But Caius was not done and rush at her. With her sword still up, she continued to block his fast heavy hitting blows. Her sword began to crack under the heavy assault. Caius jumped back and landed on the frozen Grimm's head.

He lifted his hand and drain more energy from the Grimm and a was ready his Mega Flare attack. He had it at less than half strength. Not bothering to use his full strength to kill Lightning and Ruby. He was shocked and impressed when Lightning block it with her sword. She won't let it hit the ground "Ruby!?" Lightning looked behind her. When her eyes fell on Ruby, a hidden power stirred within her "I won't let you DIE!" then her symbol appeared over her heart, radiating a bright light. And blue flame shoots out of her left eye.

With power never she felt before run through her, pushed Mega Flare back at Caius "WHAT?!" he had no time to react and was hit be his own move. Lightning was not done just yet. She pointed her gunblade in gun-mode to Caius. Her eyes widen then it turn black and transformed into a larger gun. The name rock Cannon popped in her head. Also, the knowledge how to use it. So, she charged up a shot and fired. The powerful blue beam hit Caius directly.

Recovering from Lightning's attack, feeling a bit numb all over his body, saw the symbol on her chest. "I must inform Salem about this." Caius then vanished a mist of darkness. Seeing this, Lightning let off a sigh of relief and dropped her new weapon. The huge gun turns back to its normal form. It was covered in burns, dents, and cracks. Also, the strain on her body was too much and was about to collapse. But was then caught.

"It's alright. I got ya, kiddo. I got ya." Qrow said with a smile and handing her a Potion. He seems to appear out of nowhere. She didn't complain, he was Ruby's uncle, so she can finally relax. As she drank the Potion, Qrow noticed the glowing symbol before it faded and the flame on her eye fade. Lightning's once green eyes were now blue and have a circular pattern on them. He knew she had that power. "Why we getting out of here." he asked Lightning.

"Sounds good." Lightning said with a weak voice.

Qrow got Lightning and Ruby to a medic to treat their wounds. But not all wounds can heal. Too many good people were lost this day. Learning that Lightning had no family to go back to. Also had no desire to go back to Atlas. He didn't blame her, the things they did there was unforgivable. Like taking Faunus in just to make them soldiers. Qrow offered Lightning to stay at Ruby's. She accepted. Lightning wanted to be close to Ruby and was worried about Yang. Seeing that she lost an arm. Learning that Blake did "that" again, plans to find her and have a word with her.

Arriving at Ruby and Yang's home, Qrow saw Taiyang trying to communicate with someone on his scroll but only got static.

"Nothing." Taiyang said in frustration.

"Just turn it off. Without the CCT, there's no point." Qrow said then motion Lightning (who has Ruby in her arms) to take Ruby to her room.

"Communication down across the entire Kingdom, no way to contact the outside world... and Ozpin's still missing." Taiyang said grimly. He noticed the emotionless look on Lightning's face.

"Yeah." Qrow sighed.

"This is bad, Qrow."

"Yeah, this is bad."

Ruby's father was going the thank the Faunus for protecting Ruby. But she was fast asleep by Ruby's bed. The two men didn't blame them. Considering how hard she fought. Evident by bandages and how ripped her uniform is. Seeing the wolf Faunus was the same size as Yang, Taiyang asked her to lend Lightning some of her clothes. Yang told him she didn't care. This saddens him greatly, never had he thought her fiery spirit will be snuffed out.

Ruby opened her eyes. Looking around, noticed she was in her room back home. And her father who was sleeping in a chair. He must have been by her side the entire time she was asleep. The sounds of her getting up woke him up. "Ruby!" he and immediately rushes to her side "You're awake!"

"What happened?" Ruby groaned.

"Your uncle Qrow and your friend Lightning found you, unconscious. They got you out of there, though, and brought you home safe."

"Wait! Yang! Is she alright!? How is Light?"

"Uh... She's uh... she's gonna be alright. I think she's just... I think it's just gonna take some time for her to get used to things. She's too strong to let this stop her. As for Lightning, she's fine. Still sore from all the fighting she did all night." Taiyang placed over his eyes. Holding back tears. When for sure he knows he's not going to cry, put his hand down and gave his best smile "I'm just glad to have my girls back at home."

Ruby then recalls all that happened. "What happened to the school!? And Vale!? Were they able to clear out the Grimm?"

"Things at Vale are under control, but the school... It's... it's not that simple. That thing, whatever it is, doesn't seem to be dead. Don't get me wrong, you did a number on it. But it's not disappearing. It's... kind of... frozen. I know that doesn't sound too bad, but it keeps attracting more Grimm to the school."

Ruby tilts her head in confusion "I did... what?"

"Hm?"

"You said I did a number on it. What do you mean?"

"I... Look that's not important right now. We can talk about it later. Things are just... kind of a mess."

"It's always a mess."

Ruby and Taiyang Turned to see Qrow standing by the door. Finishing his flask, he asked "Mind if we have a minute?"

"What, I can't stay here!?"

"Tai. Please"

Taiyang stands up sighing, then kisses Ruby on the forehead. "I'm glad you're alright. I'll go make us some tea." On his way out, Taiyang gave Qrow a glare who just brushed it off. Qrow made his way to Ruby's bed, grabbing a chair along the way. Then spinning it to face Ruby and sits down nonchalantly with one leg over the other.

"So, how you feeling?"

"Um... I kind of hurt... all over." Ruby groans.

"That makes sense, after what you did." he chuckled, crossing his arms.

"You guys keep saying that! That I did something! What are you talking about!?" Ruby demanded, getting a bit frustrated with not getting a straight answer.

Qrow unfolds his arms and legs and leans in a bit "What's the last thing you remember?"

"I ran up the side of the tower, and when I got to the top, I..." sadness came over her, recalling the last thing she saw "Pyrrha! Is she...?"

Qrow looks down sadly "She's gone."

"I..." tears from Ruby's face began to fall "I... I got to the top..." she starts to cry. "and I saw Pyrrha..." her sadness turns to rage. Gripping her blanket tighter. Feeling her tears drying a bit "and Cinder...and then everything went white!" She knew Cinder's name because Ruby was introduced to her by Emerald. Someone who betrayed her friendship. Who's the one responsible for what happened to Penny. And made Yang into a monster.

"Anything else?"

Ruby wipes the tears from her eyes "I remember.. my head hurting."

"The night you met Ozpin, what was the first thing he said to you?"

"I... I don't know. I think it was something about..."

"Silver eyes." Qrow cuts her off "That's an extremely rare trait."

"So?"

"You're special, Ruby. And not in the Daddy loves his special angel kind of way. You're special the same way your mom was. Remnant's full of legends and stories, some of them true, some made up. But there's one Oz told me from a very long time ago. Back before Huntsmen, before Kingdoms, it was said that those born with silver eyes were destined to lead the life of a warrior. You see, the creatures of Grimm, the most fearsome monsters mankind had ever encountered, were afraid of those silver-eyed warriors. They were the best of the best. It was said that even a single look from one of these fighters could strike a Grimm down." Qrow chuckles "It's a ridiculous story."

"But... you think that I might be..."

Qrow smiles. "Well, a giant monster is currently frozen on top of Beacon Tower. And you're here, safe in bed." Getting up he made his way to the window, then leans on the sill, looking outside. Ruby wonder why her uncle is looking outside.

"Wait, wait, how did you know what Ozpin said to me... the night we met?"

"All those missions I go on... all the times I'm away in some far-off place... it's been for Ozpin. But he's missing now. Something's been set in motion. With Oz gone, I'll have to pick up where he left off."

"And what could I do? If I'm so special, then I can help, right?"

Qrow can help but smile. Even after all that happened, Ruby still wants to make things right. "You really wanna help? Get some rest. You're in no condition to go anywhere right now." he begins to walk to the door "Besides, our enemy's trail leads all the way to Haven. That'd be quite a trip for a pipsqueak like you. Catch ya later, kiddo." he winks at Ruby before leaving. He then stops as he remembered something. "There's something you should know about Lightning. Or should I say, Black Rock Shooter."

"Is that her real name? She told me after her parents died, she gave up the name they gave her and called herself Lightning."

"Summer is her real name." hearing this froze Ruby to her core. Qrow knew she'll give that reaction so he explained. "Both your mom and Black's were best friends."

"Black?"

"Saying Black Rock Shooter in casual conversation it a bit much. Simply calling her Black is easier." Qrow laughed "Anyways, Black's mom loved yours very, so she named her daughter after her."

"Is there anything special with S-Black too?" Ruby asked.

"Once every century, a small number of girls are born with a soul from the Otherworld. A world where battle, is the only thing. No one knows why that is, but a girl born with a soul from that world. Become great warriors. Some like Black can summon and use giant weapons with ease. Atlas found Black and cloned her. They named her Rose." Ruby can hear a hint of anger in his voice. She knows why "She was supposed to be their super soldier. This clone called herself White Rock Shooter."

"Where is this clone?"

"Still at Atlas." the seasoned hunter's went dark "I seen this clone up close. Seen what she did." Ruby was shocked to see fear on his face "She pure evil." not wanting to talk about Black's clone anymore, waved goodbye and left the room.

Alone in her room thought it best to check up on her sister. During her walk, there recalled a meeting some with a white coat with a black star on the back. It was when she last encounter with Roman. Right away, Ruby felt uneasy around this person. She told Ruby to leave Roman to her. As she jumped off the airship. Ruby heard Roman's blood-curdling screams. Not wanting to know what Black's clone did to Roman. Continued her way to Yang's room. When she got there, saw Yang in her bed looking out the window. "Yang?" Ruby called out to her. But her sister didn't say anything, so Ruby was about to leave when Yang finally spoke.

.

"Ruby." when she turn to face Yang, Ruby saw her crying. Ruby ran to her and hugged her sister.

"I'm so glad you're okay!" Ruby said happily.

"But I'm not." Ruby frowned and backed off. She never saw Yang like this. Like her father said: Yang was too strong to let something get her down. But not this time, the dragon lost her fire.

"It's all gone the school, Penny, Pyrrha, and..." Yang looks at her missing arm.

"Yang, where are Weiss and Blake?"

"Weiss' father... came for her."

"What? What do you mean?"

"No one outside of Vale knows what happened here. Before the tower fell, the last thing people saw was Atlas attacking innocent people and Grimm destroying the city. Did you know Black had a chip in her head, that made her kill her friends?" Ruby was horrified to hear this. "Everyone's scared. No one knows who to trust. So, Weiss' father came to take her back to Atlas, where he thinks it's safe. She's gone. He put Black's clone was her bodyguard." Yang shudders remembering her. Unable to forget the blood over her lips. And how she eagerly licked it off.

"Well, what about-"

"And Blake ran!" Yang angry cuts her off "Sun saw her go. After we got to the city, she just... ran!"

"But... why!?"

"I don't know... and I don't care."

"There has to be a reason she-"

"No, there doesn't! Sometimes bad things just happen, Ruby!"

"So, what do we do now?"

"You can do whatever you want. I'm gonna lie here."

"Yang..."

"Just leave me alone." Yang said coldly.

Ruby turned and made her way out then said looking over the shoulder "I love you."

"I'm sorry Ruby."

"It's o-"

"I kissed Black." Ruby a knife got through her heart. Yang did bother to look at her sister as she continued "I know how you feel about her, and I get it. Black's strong, kind, brave, beautiful. When Blake ran, Black was there for me. She could have gone after Blake and dragged her back. But she stayed with me, saying I'm more important. Black's what everything Blake should have been. Don't be mad at her Ruby, you're just too slow to make the first move." having heard enough, Ruby slammed the door.

She then saw Black walking down the hallway. Wearing Yang's Hunter outfit. It disturbed Black just how well it fit her. Black smiled when she saw Ruby awake "Rub-" she was cut off when Ruby tackled her to the ground.

"I'm so glad your okay, Black." Ruby said tightening her arms around Black. She met Black the same time she met Penny. Black was ordered to look after Penny, so she'll go where every Penny goes. As a bodyguard. Not that Penny needs someone to look after her, as she can take care of herself. But her father is overprotective much like Ruby's. "So, your name is Black Rock Shooter now, huh?"

"Yeah, call me Black for short. Sorry, I didn't tell you. Then name Lightning is tied to pain memories of what happened lately."

"It's okay, Black." Ruby said getting up and sitting on the older girl's stomach. She notices white rings on Black's blue eyes. Must be because of Black's new powers. "I know you kissed Yang."

A look of regret came over Black's face "Ruby I can-" Ruby stopped her with a finger on Black's lips.

"I know it wasn't your fault." Ruby then leans in, her face very close to Black's. "How far you went with Yang?"

"Just a kiss, that's it." Black answer immediately.

Ruby got off Black "Mind going with a walk with me?" she asked holding out a hand. "I've been in bed for awhile and I want to stretch out my legs."

"Sure." Black said taking Ruby's and. Ruby lead Black to her room and helped her get changed into her set of clothes, she wears so often. After that, Ruby then lead Black to her mother's grave. Or so Black thought when Ruby tackled Black to the ground. Before Black can ask Ruby why she was silenced by Ruby's lips on her own. Ruby's lips were soft and sweet. The human girl deepens the kiss with her Faunus lover. By shoving her tongue in Black's mouth.

Ruby lost dear friends, teammates, ever her own sister. But she can't lose Black. She needs her. Ruby had held back her feelings back, so she can be a great leader. Not this time. She'll show just how Black means to her. The two stop kiss due to the need for air. A string of saliva still connects their lips. Once air returned in their lungs. Ruby kissed Black again. The kiss was wilder than the last. Ruby open her shirt a bit and placed Black's head on her neck.

"Please Black, I need you." hearing Ruby say her true name like that, trigger a primal desire in Black. As she bit and licked Ruby's neck heard her make sounds Black never dreamed of hearing. Black will keep hearing this up until winter. Because they're some answers that needed to be solved.

Ruby and Black step outside wearing backpacks. Once Ruby quietly shuts the front door. Saw Jaune, Ren, Nora and Noel. They too had backpacks. They had talked for a bit a decide to call themselves Team RNNJRS.

"Hey." Jaune greeted the leader and vice-leader of the team.

"Hey, Jaune. Haven's a long way to go."

"I know. It's the only way we have."

"Are you sure you want to come along?" Ruby asked.

"The journey will be perilous, and whether we'll find answers at the end is entirely uncertain."

"But we wouldn't be here if we weren't up for it."

Ruby smiled "Then let's get started." with that said, team RNNJRS began their journey. As they walked down the road. Taiyang was going to give Ruby her breakfast. He drops it when he saw Ruby and Black was not there. Taiyang ran out hoping to find them, but he failed to see the note on the bed. Yang saw someone outside her window. It was a girl with a sleeveless hoodie with white flames on the hood itself. Black knee highs with matching shoes. There's a symbol of a fist on the left side of the hoodie. The girl had dark skin and long wild black hair. Besides the big black tattoo on her shoulder was the bright orange eyes. Like with Black, white rings are in her eyes. Both Yang and the girl locked eyes. There was disappointment in her eyes.

When she turn to leave, Yang saw a bladed lance on her back. Yang wasn't the only one with this kind of encounter. Blake was in Vale, traveling on the rooftops. She came across two girls. One had the same hair colour as Nora. The clothes she has on is a black and white dress. On her head is a large black spiky crown. She had black metal clawed hands. What Blake found odd was the metal wheels on her feet. And the strange yellow eyes with the white circular pattern.

Someone was with this girl. When Blake saw her, she thought she saw a ghost. "Pyrrha is that you?!" Blake called out. She noticed the large black sword with a saw-edge on her back. When Pyrrha turn, Blake saw her once green eyes were now bright red. They too had the same pattern as the other girl.

The Pyrrha look-a-like drew her sword. Frighten, Blake ran. "Coward." the look-a-like said annoyed.

"How's your new body, Black Gold Saw?"

"Tho this the body of my Other self. It will take some time for me to get us to it. And it's just ME in here."

"Considering I just used a Phoenix Down to remake that body after it turned to dust. I'm not surprised."

Black Gold Saw smiled "I'm surprised you did that, Vanille."

"It's Chariot!" she snapped "After learning her big sister's death, the soul of the other me is in a deep sleep. So I'm just like you now."

Black Gold Saw then to a fighting stance "Be a good little sister and help your big sister warm up."

Chariot smiled and summoned her black and gold broadsword and large shield that is actually a wheel. "Just to let you know, I only brought you back, so I can kill you myself."

"Can you do it? Our bodies are sisters." as Chariot and Black Gold Saw had their fight. Weiss was sitting in a plane with her father. Sitting in front of was her "bodyguard" who look too comfortable having a shock collar on her neck. Weiss demanded her father why he cloned Black, and of course, she got no answer. She wonders if he even knows just how twisted this clone is. Sitting next to her was Weiss' other bodyguard. She looked about Ruby's age and has similar features to Black. Including the pink hair. Her eyes was an eerie green. She wore a black Gothic Lolita style dress and black bolero, a white ribbon on the waist, leggings, and black pumps. Just like Chariot, she too had black metal clawed hands. But her's was smaller. Her name was Dead Master.

"I'm not a clone if that what you're wondering." Dead Master said smiling "I'm Lightning's long lost little sister, Serah Farron."

A/N: to clear up some confusion, Lightning will be called Black Rock Shooter, Black, or Summer.