I dont own Rwby- may monty rest in peace-
Once long ago in the time of the Grimm, there was another darkness, one that could have consumed all of us be it human, animal, or Faunus, as the tale of an ancient race of Grimm goes. There was a human like race of Grimms that worked and lived much like humans do. This race lived in tribes and was very social with humans but, they were treated a lot like the Faunus of today tribe's leaders were both special, both were different compared to other Grimm humans. These two were,brothers one brother was a full blooded grimm with a semblance over shadows, the other was half Grimm half mother loved them both very much and treated them as equals but eventually, the younger human brother left to try to create civilization with humans,this is how the Faunus race started, while the Grimm race of full blooded Grimm humanoids became known as Reapers. At least according to the older brother who took control of their tribe and soon after , their entire race. He accomplished this, after killing their father, mother, and the other tribe leaders.
From there the war that most humans didn't know about started and the tide of blood never seemed to end until, one day when the older brother had been tricked and imprisoned into another dimension by his own mate and brother. From there the first war was won and the human and Faunus races came out on top, however the older brother left a message that still chills the bones of those who know it.
" Years from now we shall be dead and have a large bloodline left, but my hatred for humans will not die, my minions shall find my grand grand sire and use him to bring me back and no amount of dust or light shall save you, then we shall both watch the humans and your pathetic race burn,you faunus are a mockery to every Grimm in existence, mark my words brother you will burn, mark my words I-shall-return ugh uggh. With those words Therist disappeared from Remnant.
That being said, Therist was right that even the most brilliant of lights eventually fade, and the dark will eventually return to finish what it started and destroy Human civilization. A thousand years later, and Therist's sire was born.
Grim was never a normal child, when He was born, his mother died and his dad was nowhere to be found. In the orphanage it was seen that he could morph and control shadows as a semblance, this frightened others, and grim was separated from the normal children, as his outward appearance of white skin scared both the other normal children and his of course was a wrong choice however, as the people who took care of him picked on him and merely used him as a slave . After ten years of this treatment, he was adopted and lived with his adoptive parents for six years, where he was abused even more. Eventually Grim decided enough was enough, and with only a black cloak and all of his foster parents lien he left them. Since he would now be on his own, he knew he would need a weapon on the streets.
He had known much about the criminal activity from what his foster parents talked about, so with this in mind, he walked into a weapon shop, called Nevermore's claw. As he entered the building an old man at the register looked up and smiled at him.
" Why hello there youngster what may I help you with? For once in his life, Grim smiled as he looked at the old man and pulled down his hood so the man could see his face.
" Well, mister if you can keep a secret I'll tell you? The old man nodded as he suddenly pulled up a chair and waved at him to continue.
" I'll keep your secret young one, you seem to have much pain in your eyes. Grim faked a smile at these concerned words, and sat down in front of the man.
" Well, that is true but that is not why I am here, I am here because I wish to be a hero. The old man snorted at this and shook his head.
" Heroes go to the academies,and they have rules to follow that can prevent real justice, what you need to be is a symbol something that strikes fear into your enemies. Grim's eyes widened at these powerful words, as he looked at the old man with hope in his eyes.
" Really you'll help me? The old man nodded with a smile,as he looked at grim with interest.
" Yes, I will but what is your name young man? Grim looked a bit saddened at what he was about to say,but said his name anway.
" Its Grim sir I was named on the account over my semblance of shadows, they saw me as a monster.
The old mans eyes hardened at this and surprisingly to Grim, he saw talons come out of the old mans finger tips as he scratched the wood in anger. But as he saw Grim's face he calmed down and looked nervously at the young man.
"I'm sorry you had to see that Grim, damn humans always throwing out whats different, well Grim I am known as Andrew nevermore and I welcome you into my family. Grim's eyes widened at these unexpected words, he quickly got up and surprised Andrew with a hug.
" Thank you . Andrew smiled as he hugged Grim and comforted him.
" You can call me dad Grim if your fine with having a raven Faunus looking after you? Grim snorted comically at the thought and smiled.
" Of course I don't care dad hell, with how I was treated I wouldn't care if real Grimms adopted me. Andrew laughed with his new son and let him go as he pondered something.
" You know I've never had the time to have a family and while I am going to be protective of you, I shall allow you to go and be a vigilante but first, I shall help you what should your vigilante name be. Grim grinned evilly as he pointed to his hood and pulled it down to show a skull mask with the hood, that covered his face and was removeable,he then coughed as he made his voice dark.
" I shall become the Grim Reaper and take care of the trash of this city. Andrew grinned as he laughed at his sons creation.
" You are a smart boy you must have had this planned for a while but, if your are going to be a Reaper your going to need a scythe. Grim smirked as he looked at his new father and hugged him.
" Hey thanks for doing this, accepting me and all. Andrews face softened and hugged him back.
" Thank you my boy for giving me a family and making my life complete now stay right there I have just the weapon for you. As Andrew went into the back he came out with a black and white scythe that was double bladed, had a Grimm skull on it,and was a bit bigger then Crescent Rose.
" This baby will help you out armor piercing rounds, double bladed, and it also transforms into a mini gun and now its yours what shall you name her. Grim grinned as he handled the scythe and tested its balance.
" I shall call her Raven Claw father, thank you so much. Andrew grinned as he patted Grims shoulder.
" Oh don't thank me yet we have a lot of training to do. And so, Grim trained with his father for many weeks until he was sure that Grim could handle himself, and on the final day he approached Grim.
" Grim i have never been so happy from any of my creations as I am of you, nothing could be better then you. Grim hugged his dad and pulled his hood with his mask on before running out the door while calling back.
" Thanks dad I'll be safe. Andrew smiled with a weary smile and sat down as Grim left but he grimaced as he heard a man enter his store.
" Hello Mr. nevermore my boss is having me take care of loose ends of the white fang, so unfortunately sir I'm going to have take care of you. Andrew sneered as he secretly let out his talons as he heard more men enter his store.
" Well then i hope you don't mind if I resist. Andrew then dove forward and quickly slashed the throats of two of the thugs before some shots were fired at him, Andrew then rolled to the wall before, grabbing some knives from his display cases and throwing them killing a couple more thugs before the man with the fancy hat on managed to land a shot on his midsection where he wasn't using Aura to sheild. The bullet wound caused Andrew to fly back into the wall and slow down, but he thought of Grim and growled as he stood up and suddenly, pulled two swords into his hands with air.
" I'm not letting you kill me. The man in the hat grinned as he pulled out a cigar and lit it.
" Oh old man theres no consent here, kill him. The rest of the thugs then ran at Andrew with swords,while a few stayed back and landed some shots on him. As the fight went on, it lasted just as long as Grim's patrol, Making a tired Andrew smile as he thought he had won seeing no more in the shop however, he was surprised when a shot rang out and a bullet went right through his heart, making him gasp and drop his weapons as pain and sadness filled his eyes while the fancy hated man came out from the corner,his almost finished cigar in hand.
" Well old man you almost survived tch no one beats Roman Torchwick at this game now to leave no evidence. Roman then tossed his used cigar to the floor lighting the shop on fire while walking out the door with a smirk, Leaving a now defeated andrew to his , Grim had just been on his way back and he hurried back home as he saw the smoke.
" Father no not on my first day please no. As he rushed into the store he found his father surrounded by bodies but, he was covered in bullet and sword wounds while, he was also, Surrounded by burning wood.
" Father no no no no no NO! As Grim held the dying body of his adopted father,he wept and he growled as his anger built.
"D_dad who did this to you. Andrew groaned as he spit up blood before speaking with tears now rolling down his face.
" T-torch-w-wick I'm sorry I didnt- last son I- I'm sorry I- son don't let this consume you it's not your-. But Andrew didn't get to finish his sentence as his eyes dimmed his final tears had fallen just as his eyes lost color and his body became limp causing Grim to freeze as he registered that his father was dead.
" No no dad wake up wake up don't leave me like this don't leave me alone no... No ... No..NO. Grim then roared, as the shadows surrounded him and destroyed the store while blowing away the fire, Grim then flew into the air with wings made of shadow and shouted out with rage. A few days later, and Andrews funeral was held but, Grim was the only one he had received a lot of lien and dust from his fathers will making him smile a bit.
" Thank you for doing this sir. Andrews lawyer smiled sadly at Grim and hugged him.
" I'm so sorry young man your father was a dear friend to me I protected him years ago in a race case,we had been friends ever since he will be missed. Grim just stared sadly and said a soft thank you before walking into the night. Grim became hardened after that, tracking down and stopping a lot of dust robberies.
" Seems like another dust robbery Romans not here but the thugs will suffice. Grim then swooped down off of the building, forming his shadow wings to allow him to land without harm in front of the shop. Inside of the shop, a group of a dozen thugs filled the store, robbing the owner.
" Now this is how this is going to go, me and my boys are going to take your dust and you get to live. The owner nodded at this, and frowned as he sat on the ground with his arms around his head. Grim at this point traveled through the shadows, and into the store scaring the thugs as he came out of the shadows of the store.
" Gah what the fuck, it's the Reaper open fire! The thugs then all pointed their guns at Grim and fired. Grim however merely stood there and swatted the dust rounds away with his shadows. The thugs seeing this frowned and stepped back, to try and escape but, this was futile as shadows blocked the door.
" Your not going anywhere I want some information. The leader of the thugs scoffed at this, and pulled out a knife from his pocket.
" Go to hell you stupid vigilante. The leader then tried to rush at Grim who in turn, dodged the attack and pulled out his own scythe.
" Fine then we'll do this the hard way. Grim then swung out his scythe to trip the leader and then kicked him away as he fell, sending him out the window. Seeing this, the other thugs all glared at Grim,having reloaded. They then opened fire at Grim, who faded in and out of the shadows as he ran forward, allowing him to dodge the shots and protecting him, as he took out each thug one by one with a swing of his scythe, until only the leader outside remained conscious.
" Now then your men are beaten I suggest you surrender and let this man keep his dust. The leader groaned in response to this, and Grim sighed as he set him down.
"Figures you wouldn't have any information on Roman damn. Grim then got ready to leave but was stopped as he heard his name called.
" Wait , thank you for saving my store, is there anyway I can repay you. Grim smiled at this, as he took off his mask and smiled at the store owner.
"Nothing needs to be done sir, I was only doing the right thing. The store owner smiled softly at this,and nodded.
" Thanks Mr. Reaper, you've made these streets a much safer place for Faunus. Grim nodded, and grew wings made of shadow as he turned back to the store owner.
" The cops should be here soon for them, and I do my best to promote equality have a goodnight now. Grim then flew into the air, heading towards the cemetery. When Grim arrived at the cemetery, he went straight to the church. As Grim entered the church, he was greeted by the priest.
" Greetings brother Grim how was your night. Grim sighed as he set his scythe against the wall and took off his mask and cloak.
"Fine I suppose brother Jackson, I stopped another robbery of dust but, once again Roman has evaded me. Jackson frowned at this and laid a hand on Grim's shoulder.
" Don't lose faith brother you will gain justice for your father it's only a matter of time. Grim smiled at Jackson and nodded as he headed towards his room.
" Thanks for the advice brother Jackson, I am going to bed now I'll see you tomorrow. This pattern lasted for a month,Until Grim's attention was attracted by Romans actions one night as, he was escaping in a bull head.
" I'm coming for you Torchwick. Grim then used his powers to grow shadow wings and fly after the inside, Roman was talking to the woman who helped him escape his previous attackers.
" Thanks for the help back there Cinder that huntress and the girl in the red could have taken us out. cinder giggled at Romans words and shook her head as she sat beside Roman.
" That huntress doesn't compare to my skill in the slightest she is talented however, as for that girl, she's merely a thorn in your side. Roman nodded at this fact and sighed as he lit up another cigar and began to smoke it.
" Do you think they could follow us. Cinder shook her head no and looked into the side mirror only to see Grim right on they're tail.
" Damn it we are being followed, and the mans flying with wings made out of shadows how is that possible. Roman paled as he heard these words come out of her mouth and he dropped his cigar.
" Damn it, I thought he was a myth made up by the cops to try and stop me oh this is so bad. Cinder looked down with curiosity at Roman and growled as she heard his fear.
" What is so scary about him that has you nearly pissing your pants. Roman sighed at her words, as he wiped the sweat off his forehead and tried to fly steady.
" A couple of months ago after I killed Andrew Nevermore reports of a new hunter called the Grim Reaper started springing up and he's been stop crimes all around the city, he's been looking for me to get revenge I know it we can't let him catch us he'll kill us. Cinder grinned at the thought of a challenge and began to walk towards the bay door.
" Open the door Roman I'll handle this my self. Roman sighed as he lit up another cigar and took a big huff of it before opening the bay door for Cinder to attack Grim.
"I hope you can handle this. Cinder grinned as she and Grim locked eyes and fire filled up her hand.
" Oh I'm sure I can handle this. Cinder then proceeded to throw fire balls at Grim who merely swatted them away with his scythe as he flew staying on a steady speed with the bullhead.
" Hmm your impressive Reaper but lets see if you can handle this. Cinder then charged her fire into her hands before letting it out in a slash towards grim who, flew up dodging it making Cinder smile.
" Very good Reaper you do seem to be as good as the rumors say now then lets get serious. Grims eyes narrowed at this and he curled his wings up as Cinders hands lit up again before she began to rapidly throw waves of flame at him in a rapid flurry of attacks. Seeing so many attacks Grim knew he could either try to move or block the attacks so he acted quickley and began to slash the air around him in a circle as he began to spin around.
" Good move lady but you just messed up. Cinder looked in confusion as Grim was spinning around until she noticed that he was forming a tornado of shadow and fire causing her to cuss and run back and strap her self into her seat.
" Roman get us out of here now! Roman grunted as he pushed the throttle forward but found that the tornados pull was to much as it slowly pulled them back however the tornado faded away as Grims feet slowly and softly landed inside of the bull head.
" Your boss is a very interesting person Torchy she might even be a match for me in a fight or she could be stronger I can't tell yet. Roman growled at this as he whipped his cane up and fired a quick flurry of blasts only to have Grim block them with his shadows in his hand.
" ha ha ha ha oh I haven't done that in a while most crimnals mostly just cower in front of me at this point . As Grim strode forward, Cinder quickly threw down a burst of flames blinding Grim as she hit on a button on the bullhead allowing them to be ejected from the ship thus causing the ship to begin to fall out of the air. As Grims vision returned he grinned and clapped his hands.
" Most impressive we will meet again Torchwick and you to woman. Grim then jumped from the falling bullhead as it crashed and exploded behind him causing his frame to light up in the night with the fires burning behind him making his grey eyes shine behind his mask as he turned around and watched the fire. however Grim didn't stay still for long as he soon heard the voice of a woman.
" So your the famous Grim Reaper I would like for you to follow me. as Grim turned around he saw that Glynda Goodwitch was standing behind him.
" Ah Ms. Goodwitch quite an interesting night wasn't it. Glynda sighed at this and nodded as she looked at Grims mask.
" Yes indeed it has been I must say I didn't expect anyone else to try and attack Roman tonight after what I did to him. Grim shrugged at this and twirled his scythe in his hand.
" Eh I have a bit of a grudge against Mr Monopoly what can I say Torchwick pisses me off. Glynda chuckled at this and then remained silent as Grim looked at her.
" so to what do I owe the pleasure of seeing you miss Goodwitch. Glynda sighed and pushed her glasses up as she gestured to the car behind her.
" Mr. Ozpin would like to speak with you along with a girl that helped me fight Roman and that woman in the first place. Grim nodded at this and followed Glynda to the car as they both headed towards the building Ozpin was in. however when they got there, Ruby Rose rushed right up to them both with excitement
" Wow your a huntress and your the vigilante, the Grim Reaper can I have your autographs. Grim smiled as he signed a piece of paper and gave it to Ruby before, he then turned to the now angry looking Glynda.
" do you have a problem mam. Glynda said nothing at this, and instead took them both to an interrogation room.
" You young lady were reckless tonight and if it were up to me I would send you home with a slap on the wrist. As Glynda brought down her crop, Grim caught it and glared at her.
" From what i heard about tonight, Ruby was being robbed she did what she had to, which just so happened to be fighting Torchwick and it seemed like she did a damn good job of it from what I heard good-witch. Goodwitch glared at him but backed down as a man entered the room.
" That's enough Glynda I'll handle this. Glynda nodded as she stood to the side as the man sat down.
" You have silvers eyes, what about you reaper care to show me your face.
Grim hesitated for a second before nodding and putting down his hood revealing his grey eyes.
" I trust you oz, don't make me regret that. Ozpin smiled at Grim as Ruby began to eat some cookies he had brought.
" I noticed you both are skilled scythe users you know, those are the most deadly weapons a person could wield how did you two learn to use those I only know one person who could do that a dusty old crow. Grim's eyes filled with pain and his aura got dark for a second but, it quickly turned to normal as Ruby spoke up first.
" Thats my uncle Qrow he taught me how at signal I used to be garbage before he helped. Ozpin nodded in thought as he looked at Ruby.
"And why do you want to fight monsters. Ruby smiled shyly as she looked at Grim who was silently brooding before continuing.
" Well, um my mom and dad were always telling me to help others so I want to help people and I know cops do that to but being a huntress is just so awesome my sisters going to be one and it just so exciting. Ozpin nodded at this and looked to Grim who had sadness in his eyes.
" My father taught me. This made Ozpin look at him with interest and he leaned towards grim with curiosity in his eyes .
" Who was your father. Grim sighed as he looked at his scythe and said his fathers name.
" Andrew nevermore. Ozpin's, Ruby's, and Glynda's eyes widened at this and Ozpin then, looked at Grim with sympathy as he sighed.
" I see now why you became a vigilante I looked for you, you know I couldn't bear the thought of that happening to you. Grim said nothing at this instead, he chose to stare at his scythe which caused Ozpin to continue with his question.
" So I would like to know if you both want to go to beacon. Ruby's eyes lit up with excitement and she jumped up at this.
" Really we can go to beacon that will be great wont it Mr. Reaper we'll be able to help people and I can be a hero. Grim chuckled as he stood up and stretched.
" None of that mister stuff I'm sixteen Ruby just call me Grim thats my real name anyway. Ozpin looked a bit surprised at this and looked at Grim with curiosity.
" Why were you named that? Grim sighed as his anger grew from old memories and he rubbed his face.
" The doctors and the orphanage both thought I was a monster based on my semblance of shadows, I can morph them travel through them control them, so they all compared me to the monsters you hunters and huntresses fight. Glynda gasped at this and her eyes lit with fire as she looked at Grim.
" What was the orphanage called ill burn it to the ground? Grim's eye brow rose at his and both Ruby and Ozpin were surprised by Glyndas outburst but Grim waved her off of it.
" It doesn't matter my first adopted parents were worse then them anyway and being without friends or family doesn't help.
As Grim looked down in sadness something sparked in Ruby and she hugged him tight surprising Grim and causing him to blush as she whispered into his ear.
" You're not alone I'm here for you now, we can be friends. Ozpin and Glynda walked up to Grim as well and both put a hand on his shoulder.
" And were with you as well. Grim smiled slightly and continued to smile as they all let him go.
" I feel like this will be a fun year I just need to get my things from brother Jackson at the church and then we can get ready to leave. Ozpin smiled at this and shook his head.
" there's no need I'll call him and send some one to get your things. Grim nodded at this and smiled.
" Alright then sounds like we're ready for a good time Grim had predicted he was going to have fun as he and Ruby boarded their ship to beacon. Rubys sister Yang rushed up to them, causing Grim to smirk as Yang hugged Ruby making her blush in front of him.
" Oh I'm so excited my baby sisters going to be going to beacon with me I'm so proud of you. As Yang let go Ruby looked away to hide her blush as Grim chuckled at her.
" Yang please stop it wasn't a big deal. Yang looked surprised at Ruby and protested at this.
" Not a big deal, not a big deal,of course it's a big deal you are amazing every ones going to think you're the bees knees. Ruby groaned at this and rolled her eyes.
" I don't want to be the bees knees I just want to Be a normal girl with normal knees. Grim coughed at this and put his hood down as he looked at Ruby.
" You Ruby are not normal your special . Ruby smiled at this, before she shook her head, before whining.
" Griiiim I don't want anyone to think I'm special. Grim smiled as Yang put a shoulder around Ruby.
" But you are special, and so is your friend here so who is he. Ruby snapped out of her whining as she looked at Grim and gestured at him with a smile on her face.
" Grim this is my sister Yang ,Yang this is the Grim Reaper. Yangs eyes widened at this and she stepped closer to Grim looking at him with interest.
" Hmm tall, dark,mysterious,handsome,strong,smart, and nice you have quite a friend here speaking of which,he's my friend to now. As Yang looked at him with interest he grinned as she admired him.
" My training has kept my body in perfect condition miss long and I must say you are quite the fighter from what I witnessed a few months ago. Yang's eyes widened at that as she laughed and looked at him with amusement.
" You saw that I never noticed you. Grim laughed at this and nodded as he explained.
"I stick to the shadows yang and I have seen allot of you and Ruby and others. As he said this Yang rose her eyebrows at his words, and her eyes narrowed slyly.
" What do you mean by that? Grim laughed at her implied meaning and shook his head as he began to explain his schedule.
" I merely patrol a very wide choice of remnant and that is how I found you and the others. As they talked a bit more a news broadcast came on talking about the robbery.
" The robbery was led by the nefarious criminal roman torchwick who continues to evade authorities if you know his whereabouts please contact the vale police department, back to you Lisa. Lisa then came on screen with the story of a Faunus rights protest.
" The protest for Faunus rights was interrupted today when the once peaceful organization the white fang attacked and_. But the news report was cut short as a hologram of Glynda appeared.
" Welcome everyone to beacon. As Glynda said this, Yang looked at her with curiosity.
" Who is that. Glynda then began talking again answering Yangs question and making Yang facepalm.
" I am Glynda goodwitch and you are among a privileged few who have received the honor of being selected to go to this prestigious academy! Our world is experiencing an incredible time of peace, and as future huntsmen and huntresses,it is your duty to uphold it, you have demonstrated the courage for this task and now it is our turn to provide you with knowledge and the training to protect our world. Glynda's hologram then disappeared as they went higher in the air revealing a view of Beacon and Signal academy making Ruby gasp.
" Hey look I can see home from here. Grim and Yang smiled as Ruby looked and Yang spoke up.
" Beacons our home now. However the nice moment was ruined as, a boy threw up however, Grim saw said puke and kept it away from everyone's shoes with his shadows.
" I guess the view isn't for anyone. Ruby sighed at the boys actions while, while Yang chuckled and shrugged.
" It was nice while it lasted. Grim chuckled at the blond boys plight as well and shook his head .
"Come on guys chin up were gonna have some fun. Grim then smiled and sat back as they neared beacon.