The Merging of Worlds Chapter 1: Prologue 'Transported', a rwby fanfic

The Merging of Worlds

Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY.

"Hello" = talking

"Hello" = thoughts

Woof = sounds

Prologue

Drip..Drip..Drip..Drip..Drip..

A figure can be seen sitting on a bed in a very, very dark room.

If you were to listen closely, you could hear the raindrops dripping rhythmically onto the glass of the window.

Drip..Drip..Drip..Drip..Drip..

The sound created a hypnotic lull that quietly resounded throughout the room.

Drip..Drip..Drip..Drip..Drip..

However, if you were to listen even more intently, you could hear the slow, melodious lyrics of Demons performed by Imagine Dragons playing off the speakers of the laptop on the figure's lap.

'When the days are cold

And the cards all fold

And the saints we see

Are all made of gold...'

" ...hm..hm.. " The sound of someone faintly singing along to the song could be heard from the direction of the shadowed figure.

Since the room was so dark and the room was lighted only by the dim computer screen, we can hardly see anything.

(A few seconds of singing later...)

" ...Hmmm? Oh, nice. The second episode of RWBY season 3 is finally out." A deep voice rang out the room with content. "I've been waiting forever." A small grin appeared on the figure's face, if you were to notice close enough.

But just as he was about to start the episode...

-!DING-DONG!-

"Huh...?" The figure raised his head lightly.

Woof! Woof! Woof!

"Aw, not again..."

Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!

The figure softly sighs and looks over to the digital clock on the drawer beside the bed.

PM 8:56

SAT. OCT 31

"Another Trick-or-Treater, huh? ...Guess it can't be helped...it is Halloween night after all." Drawled the voice. "Still, I wonder why in the seven hells would they still go out even though it's pouring? ...Well, to each their own." Finished the voice nonchalantly. "Now let's get back to the show."

Woof!

"..."

Woof! Woof! Woof!

"..."

Wooooof!

"Aw come on, Ace...stop barking."

Woof! Woof!

Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!

"*Sigh*...I guess they should be gone by now." The figure expresses with resignation and gets off the bed to grudgingly leave the room.

Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!

The figure is seen walking up the stairs at an even pace. "Alright, alright I'm coming Ace."

...Woof? A confused bark replied.

The figure arrived on the first floor.

"Yeah, yeah, Ace, I'm here." The light is turned on and we finally get a good look at the figure's appearance.

A male teen by the looks of 17, maybe older crouches down and pets an adorable black and white dog. "Good girl, Ace." He stands up with the dog in his arms. The boy stood tall at about 6'1".

"Try not to bark too much, all right?"

The teen had long black hair tied in a low ponytail and bangs that reached his jawline, framing his slim and angular face. He looks at the dog in his arms with his tired grey eyes but there was a glint of adoration within them.

The newly introduced dog licks his remarkably fair skin. "Haha Ace! I love you too." He says with a gentle smile.

Woof!

"Now Ace, let's get back to my room, I don't want people seeing me in my pjs." It must have been a trick of the light, but for a second there the boy could've sworn that he saw Ace glaring at his silken black pjs. Almost like as if she didn't want to go downstairs.

"Hmm...just my imagination. She couldn't possibly have understood what I said."

[RING! RING! RING!]

"!"

"Oh great, now it's the phone *sigh*." The teen sighs again. He does that a lot, doesn't he?

"Sorry Ace, it might be important." The boy puts the dog down and languidly walks over to the phone.

[RING! RING! RIN-

-"Hello?"-

-"Hey son! It's mom!" Sang a cheerful voice-

-"Mom? ...What's up?"-

-"Your sister and I will be out later than expected dear, we're having too much fun!" The cheerful voice said with zeal. "You really should have come with us! Your sister is freaking awesome! She and her friends are getting tons of candy and Blase is helping out a lot! I mean how often do you see a husky dressed up as a banana?" Questioned the voice.-

"Wow, she's really enthusiastic isn't she? All of that was said in one breath."

-"Not often but great job...tell Celene to save some candy for her dearest big brother, will you? Anyways, what did you need me for?"-

-"Oh yeah! I just wanted to tell you that before you go to bed, could you take Ace out for a walk? The keys are hanging beside the door."-

-"Sure, I can do that."-

-"Thanks dear! I'm sure Celene will save some candy for you! I have to get going now, bye luv ya!"-

-"Bye."-

[Hangs up phone]

At the time, the boy didn't know how much that goodbye would mean to him. But, let's get back to the story.

"Wait here Ace, let me go get changed and I'll bring you out, k?"

Ruff!

"I'll take that as an ok."

{Switch to Boy P.O.V.}

After saying that, I went back downstairs to my bedroom.

I entered my closet and turned on the light, though I try to keep my room as dark as possible because for some unknown reason I've always felt better in the dark, buut as regretful as it is...I don't have night vision.

I unbutton my silk shirt and looked at the full view mirror beside my closet.

"..."

"...*poses*"

"..."

Don't get me wrong...I'm not narcissistic, however, while I'm not overly buff, I was actually quite proud of my muscle tone. I would say that I had the physique of a athletic swimmer especially since I went swimming, jogging and played tennis a lot. I must say...I was really physically active haha!...Get it? I was active physic...never mind.

Playing stringed instruments also helped build my arm strength.

I went into my closet and took out my usual clothes for chilly days.

A thick, black turtleneck sweater with a black undershirt which I wore underneath for extra warmth, and a pair of dark blue skinny jeans. I quickly put them on. Then I grabbed my hand-made black scarf which I knitted a few years ago, and wrapped it loosely around my neck with one side of the scarf hanging over my shoulder reaching all the way down to my hips.

It seems I have no need for my hoodie since I don't hear the rain anymore. "Lucky."

I looked over to the drawer beside my bed and walked towards it slowly.

The first thing I take is my iPhone, I check the battery which was at 93%...perfect. I take my earpods and put them both in my back pocket.

Opening the first shelf of my drawer, I see my accessories. I put my impressive silver Rolex watch on my right hand. I then reverently take my lucky red guitar pick which actually saved my life once and carefully place it in my pocket. It might save my life again, you never know.

...Please don't judge me. I believe in stupid stuff like that.

Finally, I looked over to the last accessory with a grimace. I take the ring and roll it between my fingers, bringing back memories of how I got it in the first place.

(Flashback 7 years ago...)

In a rather large house on a rainy day

"Son...come here, I need to speak to you." A solemn voice said.

A young child around the age of 10 replied with a curious voice while walking over. "Of course father, what do you need?"

An older man kneels down in front of the child and reaches into his pocket to take out a ring. Taking the child's hand, he opens it and places the ring on his palm.

He then closes the child's hand with his own and fervently says. "Son...this is a heavy responsibility I'm handing over to you. This ring...is our family ring. I need you to support and protect this family. I'm handing to you the burden of this task, but I trust you. I believe you are strong enough for this."

"Okay..? I promise I won't let you down father!" The child responded, happy he was being depended upon, but still, was a bit confused.

The man closed his eyes and gave a melancholic but proud smile. "I know son...I know."

The next day, the child's father went missing.

(Flashback end)

Not really responsible, right?

"*Sigh*, it's been such a long time since that happened." I say with nostalgia but at the same time, sadness. "But enough of this, I need to take Ace out."

I slip the ring on my right index finger. Looking at the ring again I admire at how nice it looked. It was a silver ring with my family crest on top. My family crest is symbolized with a capitol H sprouting black butterfly wings, which was something I have always found to be very beautiful.

"..."

I briskly chase my wandering thoughts away.

"Alright, let's get going."

I quickly walk out my room, closing the light on the way, and walk back up the stairs.

Woof!

"!...Wow Ace, you seriously waited here the whole time?" I asked, surprised. "Very eager, aren't you."

Woof, woof!

"Okay, okay, let me put on my socks and shoes then, we can finally get going."

Ruff!

(A few minutes of putting on socks and shoes later...)

"All set Ace? Anything else we need?" Ace suddenly trots over to a red hood hanging by the door.

"...?"

*Whines*

"...You want to wear your costume?" Taken aback, I confusedly asked. Ace nods her head. "Okay then, if you're sure."

She nods. "...huh? Do dogs nod? She's never done that before...oh well, it doesn't really matter..."

It was a costume I bought for Ace. I bought it in a dog store as a red riding hood costume package for small dogs but I thought of it as a RWBY costume, you know, the awesome red hood that Ruby wears in the show.

But since Ace wanted to stay with me at home (I don't go trick or treating anymore because I'm an adult now, duh) she never got the chance to wear it.

I take the hood off the coat hanger and crouch down to put it on Ace. I pull the hood over Ace's head halfway with her ears sticking out the holes on the hood. She looks up at me.

"..."

"So f**king cute!" I inwardly scream, but on the outside,

"Comfortable?" Ace licks my face. "Good."

I stand up and take my iPhone and earpods out of my back pocket. I open my playlist and set it on shuffle. I've got hundreds of songs on there so I don't really worry about repeating songs.

"Let's go."

I grab the keys and step out the door with Ace following. She doesn't need a leash because I trust her.

I close the door behind me and hastily lock it. I care about the safety of my home, a lot.

Woof!

I turn around and look at my street. There were still a few people walking around. I take a quick glance at my watch. "9:31, huh. They're probably heading home by now."

Walking down the stairs leading to my front door, I take in the fresh, cool air. "What a beautiful night."

I stood there and just admired the night sky for a bit.

A full moon that was oddly yellow, shone down with brilliance and the sky was dotted with multiple stars. It truly was a very pretty night. There were a few dark clouds here and there, left over from the rain earlier, but it was mostly a clear sky.

I walk onto the street lighted with street lights that casted an orange glow which, in turn, created a very nice ambience.

I loved taking walks at night.

I take a look over to Ace who was sniffing around the bushes for a place to do her business.

"Hmm...no need to rush then."

I let myself walk at a casual pace so Ace didn't have to catch up to me.

'Don't fear, baby,... cause you and me are golden

When you can't breathe,... it's you that I'll be holdin'

Yes, I'm all in, through thick and thin

This is good loving; you and me are golden...'

The cheerful melody of Golden sung by Travie McCoy and Sia played off my earpods, tuning out the chatter of the few people still left on the street.

...

After walking for a bit, I decided to head over to a less populated place.

"Hey Ace." I quietly called out. "Let's go to the forest trail." Ace immediately complied, running up ahead of me stopping only to look back at me as if telling me I was too slow.

"...I guess she's leading then."

"Watch out for cars, k?" I reminded her.

Ruff!

I went back to simply strolling at an unhurried speed while looking up to enjoy the alluring night sky and listening to my upbeat music at the same time.

I breathed in the crisp air and thought about my life a bit. Pretty deep sh*t, I know, but it helps clear my mind.

I remembered a quote that inspired me to become who I am today, I think it went something like this,

'Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.'

Taking the meaning of this saying literally, I've always enjoyed what I have at the moment, even just the simple stuff like spending time with my family (dogs included) to sitting back and enjoying a good book or letting out stress by exercising.

I was truly grateful to my family who was there by my side through rough times and supported me when ever I needed it.

The type of stories I like would be..well...I would say that, because of how I lived, I became a pretty open-minded person so I enjoy all types and genres of stories. "...Except for horror *shudders*."

Anyways, let's get back on topic. I enjoy stories like Harry Potter to stuff like light novels or manga and sometimes (most of the time) enjoy a interesting fanfiction story.

But most of all...music means the most to me.

"Isn't that right, Ace?" I blurted out.

Woof?

She looked back at me with confusion but barked anyways.

"Nothing, nothing...I said that without thinking." "I guess I got too excited in my thoughts."

Ruff! She repli-err barked.

...Sometimes I think she's smarter than I think she is. "Oh well." I shrugged, I didn't really care because I would love her all the same either way.

Let's get back on topic again. Music is very special to me because, as they say,

'Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.'

A bit exaggerated but I listen to music when I'm sad, happy, excited, depressed, sleeping, daydreaming...reading...it seems I listen to music a lot. I also play a lot of music, but that's another story for another time.

I don't regret it though, music is life after all...

!DING-DING-DING-DING!

"!"

I got my head out of my wandering thoughts to look at what was going on to have caused all that racket. Oh...it was just the train crossing sign.

"We're here already? I got lost in my thoughts too much again, huh."

I stopped to wait for the train to pass by. The forest trail is just on the other side of this stop. I could already see the the huge crowd of trees in the distance.

The rumbling of the train is getting closer. It should be here soon.

Choo-Choo...

I noticed Ace through the corner of my eye sniffing at another bu- *Crack* *Snap* WHOA!? What the hell was that!? I snapped my head toward the direction of the sound.

*RUSTLE* *RUSTLE*

Something just moved on the other side!

I inch my head forward cautiously and narrow my eyes in concentration to get a better look because it might just be a squirrel or something.

"!...Is that what I thin-!?"

!CHOO-CHOO!

WHOOOSH! *WHISTLE*

A train suddenly speeds past me, blocking my view of the other side.

I calmed my racing heart and collected my thoughts. It's bad to overthink stuff sometimes.

That surprised me though. I could've sworn that I just saw glowing red eyes staring at me from behind a tree. My mind must be messing with me.

It's just that the glowing red eyes really creeped me out. I guess the lack of sleep these days are making me a bit delusional. I'm definitely going to sleep the second I get home. "I mean it's impossible for glowing eyes to be real, right?"

Grrrrrrr...

The growl coming from Ace brought me from my thoughts. I looked at her and was surprised seeing her snarling at something. She's usually very peaceful.

"Definitely impossible...right?"

The train went on for a pretty long time, so by the time it was gone me and Ace already calmed down.

But there might still be a wild animal since I definitely heard something move, so I walked slowly and cautiously, with Ace following, to the other side of the train tracks.

I was being a bit ridiculous I know, but as they say, 'Safety first.'

It was the start of the trail so there were a few trees around us and no houses which meant no people. I usually went here for walks because it was a secluded and quiet place without much people. I liked my walks in peace.

The deeper you went in the trail, the darker it got because the trees were older therefore taller and seeing that the trail was in a forest, there were a lot of trees.

But as I've said before, I didn't mind the dark, rather I welcomed it because ever since I was young, I always felt more energetic...stronger...

"...Hmmm. Today's different." I suddenly thought.

Like usual I felt stronger but I was getting the chills today. My instincts were telling me about all the wrongness in the air, and my instincts are usually...actually always right, buut being the stubborn person that I am, I decided to keep going. My mom is depending on me after all.

There were still a few streetlamps on the side of the trail so I didn't have trouble seeing where I was going but the more you walked the fewer lamps there were.

I was comforted by the song playing in my ears though. Someday by Tinie Temprah is a pretty cool song.

"Stick to the trail Ace. Try not to wander around, ok?"

Ruff!

"Good girl." I reach down and pet her head just for the sake of it.

I look around again and seeing nothing, I went back to strolling at my preferred speed. I didn't let my guard down though because just like Mad Eyed Moody in Harry Potter, "Constant Vigilance!" was ingrained in my head. It was really helpful in tennis.

I checked to see if Ace was following and saw her nearby at the edge of the trail, once again sniffing at the bushes.

"Oookaay then."

...

We traveled further into the trail and we are officially in the thick of the forest now. There were a lot of puddles on the trail but somehow I naturally avoided them. Kinda like sixth sense. I didn't need to see, I knew where they were ahead of time.

Now that I think of it...I've always had this 'sixth sense' thing. So that was the reason why my tennis skills were so good. Cool.

Ace wasn't as lucky as me. Her paws are completely drenched.

We walked through the dark, ancient forest. It reeked of age. The trees were like castles, seriously, they were that tall.

Every tree we passed under reminded me of a guardian, a silent one of the forest. The trees formed arches way over our heads and the moonlight shone through the spaces. I could hear the wind whistling through the creaking branches of the aged trees.

Hoot, Hoot

So there were owls too, huh.

The further we went, the more dark and quiet it became. I could notice huge roots spreading on the ground. There were lots of leaves decorating the trail. The huge trees flanked the trail, making it hard to see out either side. Suddenly, I heard shuffling noises coming from deep in the interior.

"Must be squirrels."

Grrrrrr...

"Ace...?"

I saw Ace glaring at something within the trees and her ears perking up at something she heard.

"What's wron-"

*RUSTLE*

"!"

WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!

What the hell!?

WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!

Ace is going crazy!

WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!

*RUSTLE*

I snapped my attention towards the sound. Something is moving within those trees...

WHOOSH!

!? Holy sh*t! Something just ran past me! I couldn't see much because the trees were blocking my view, but I felt it! The wind blew past me and I could just barely see a blur race past me!

WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!

The wind picked up stronger making the trees sway side to side, the sound of the strong wind and epic orchestral from Stormkeeper by Two Steps From Hell, which was blasting from my earpods, blended together making my adrenaline go crazy.

WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!

Ace was barking nonstop and running around with no control. My heart was beating so fast I almost thought it would fall out my chest...I kept looking around to see just exactly what was going on. Did whatever we saw at the train stop follow us here?

"Impossible! I would have..known...actually yeah it seems most likely that whatever it is followed us..."

WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!

"Ace! Stop barking!" I tried to stop Ace but it's almost like her instincts took control of her. She wouldn't listen to me at all.

...!

Suddenly, just like when everything got really loud, everything became still and quiet.

The wind stopped abruptly and Ace stopped barking without warning.

Everything was so quiet that it became really unnatural. The only sound was the music still playing in my ears.

"..."

To be honest, it was really scaring me. I didn't panic though, that wouldn't do me any good.

I look over to Ace. "Ace...are you okay?" She seems to be standing in shock. She wasn't moving and it was really worrying me.

I walk over to her and reach down to touch her. When I did she flinched harshly, but she responded.

When she looked at me however, it was a look that I would never forget for my entire life. She looked at me with eyes filled with pure, unbridled terror.

I couldn't take the look anymore so I quickly looked away. I swore to myself that I would protect my family from everything and Ace was a part of that family I swore to protect but...I failed...I failed to protect her...

"..."

And realizing this brought me rage...rage at whatever did this to Ace. I won't let the rage control me though...it would only make me do something I would regret. So rather than letting it control me I would have to take advantage of it.

Seeing Ace still standing there in fear, I softly reassured her to give her some comfort. "Ace...it's ok...look at me." She looked up at my eyes with her own fearful ones. I filled my voice with confidence. "I'll protect you Ace...I'll always protect you so don't worry, okay?"

ruff

She repli—err barked weakly. Good, I made some progress. She didn't look as fearful as before. I reach down and pet her gently.

"Ace...you know the way home, right?"

woof?

"Good. I'm going to need you to run back as fast as you can and wait for me there..."

Woof!? Grrrr

She immediately rejects it, going as far as to bite onto my pants.

"Ace..."

Grrrr

"You need to let me go Ace...it's my duty to protect my family and I don't want to risk you being in danger."

*Whines*

!? Sh*t! Not the cute puppy eyes trick!

Must resist...must resist...must resist...

I close my eyes with difficulty and tell Ace in an authoritative tone. "Head back Ace. No discussion."

Woof *Whines*

"Sorry Ace, I have to do this. Go on girl. I'll meet you back home."

She sadly turns around and slowly walks towards the direction we came from. She took a few steps but stopped to look back at me, but her eyes weren't filled with sadness like a few moments ago but confusion showed instead.

I take a look around us and saw what I expected, which were trees but then I realized,

"...We're lost, aren't we?"

Ruff!

"...How could I have been so stupid!? I have a horrible sense of direction!" I angrily thought to myself.

"Ace! Come here and stay by my side. No matter what happens, don't wander off." Ace quickly obliges.

We must have wandered off our usual path and taken another one. I seriously have to stop daydreaming all the time. It's my fault that Ace is stuck here with me now. Could this day get worser?

I've never ventured this far into the forest before so the smartest thing to do now is to retrace our way here. I turn towards the direction we came from with Ace following.

"..."

"Wait...is this even the direction we came from?" I wasn't lying when I said I had a horrible sense of direction. Since everything seemed unfamiliar to me I started to feel hopeless. "No...this...this can't do."

Taking a deep breath, I calmed down and gave myself a goal: Get Ace back home!

I start walking in a random direction, praying that it's the right one. I checked on Ace every few seconds because you can never be too careful.

We soon came upon a clearing with fewer trees. Everything was still unfamiliar to me but it seems that we are nearing civilization or as I like to call it, safety. I could see lights in the distance.

Ace is walking quietly beside me. She seems to still be freaked out by whatever happened back there.

I really wished there was something I could do to cheer her up. I decided to say some reassuring words to her again.

"Ace." She looks up at me. "Don't worry too much..." I say with as much conviction as I can. "Whatever it was back there, I'll protect you from it."

Ace meets my eyes, hers showing her appreciation clearly.

That...was when everything went wrong.

Her eyes, previously showing happiness and appreciation, widened considerably. But what caught me by surprise, was the fear and terror that was gone from her eyes, suddenly came back.

I noticed that she wasn't looking at me but rather at what was behind me.

Then the warning bells rang off in my head. I didn't know what was going on but my body somehow did and my mind made me instinctively dodge...and I was glad it did because a hugeass f**king claw swiped at where my head was just a few moments ago.

I landed on the floor and quickly jumped back on my feet, I turned around to see what just attacked me and what I saw made my own eyes widen with anger, surprise and fear. Fear not for myself but fear for Ace.

Grrrrrrr...

Ace was standing in front of me protectively, growling at something in front of her...but she was clearly terrified.

What made me angry and surprised was the thing crouching in front of Ace. It was something that came out of my wildest dreams...something I never deemed was possible to happen in real life...

There was a f**king Grimm in front of us. ...That explains the red eyes from earlier. I let that fact sink in.

"..."

A f**king GRIMM was in front of us! You know, the one from the show RWBY? Yeah...well it's crouching there in front us in REAL life! ...I don't get this world anymore!

"No...calm yourself. This is not the right time and place to have a panic attack. One wrong move and me and Ace are dead."

That is the scenario I have to avoid the most.

I cleared my head and looked at our situation with a more rational mind. The Grimm is still there crouching in front of us. It must be waiting for our first move.

This Grimm seems to like playing with its food...knowing this just brought my rage back stronger than ever. It's not worthy enough to think of Ace as food...nobody is.

Grrrr...

GRRRRRRRR

Ace and the Grimm started growling at each other. I have to think fast. The Grimm seems to be a Beowolf, taking the knowledge from what I've seen in the show, it isn't the strongest Grimm in the story but they are very agile. One very important element missing though...I'm not a hunter! I'm only human so I have no way to fight this thing on even grounds.

So the most logical thing to do is...

...

...RUUUNNN

Thinking quickly, I took a rock that was coincidentally beside by my foot and threw it at the Beowolf's head...Bullseye! It actually hit! There also seemed to be quite a lot of force behind the throw seeing as the Grimm was dazed. Wow...I have never been so thankful to the extra energy I seem to get at night.

I yelled at Ace. "Ace! Quickly! RUUNNN!" Ace got my message and followed me in the opposite direction of the Grimm...which actually lead back to the forest we came from... "God damn it! We just got out of their too! Oh well, survival first."

I ran like a man possessed without looking back once because, in movies, the people who do are caught really fast. I ran as fast as I could, and I gotta say, I was pretty damn fast. I didn't even know I could run that fast at night. I was finding out some awesome stuff about myself today.

I could hear Ace running along beside me, which was a good thing but I could also hear the snorts and growls coming from the Beowolf behind me which was a bad thing.

As I was running I noticed something strange.

The forest...it seems to become redder and redder the deeper I went in and it wasn't like that before...

I didn't have time to think about that though. I could feel myself getting tired...I have been running at top speed for the past few minutes, which was a new record for me, but the Grimm seemed to have endless stamina.

...

I ended up stopping with Ace at a small clearing, just like before except this time we were surrounded by crimson trees which gave quite a breathtaking view. Haha! Get it? You know...I was getting tired so I had to stop and take a breath...get it?...never mind.

This place seems so familiar though...where did I see it from? That wasn't what I should be worried about right now...the Grimm has arrived.

The Beowolf walked to us slowly and crouched down with a nasty grin on it's face. It must be having lots of fun and that just made me angry. Its glowing red eyes behind its mask were glinting with maliciousness.

Ace once again got in front of me protectively but I could see her trembling.

I was truly touched that Ace cared that much for me but I won't let her anywhere near that monster. I will be the one doing the protecting.

"Ace...get behind me."

"..."

"Is she...ignoring me!?"

"Ace please. I don't want you to get hurt."

She looks at me with worry but grudgingly obeys.

I look at the Beowolf and walk towards it cautiously. I could see the horrifying grin it had on its face. It seems to not be in a hurry...well, that is a mistake I'll take advantage of.

GRRRRRRR

I got close enough to smell its horrible breath.

...Thump!...Thump!...

My heart was going crazy with nervousness and...excitement? Odd...I could feel a rush of excitement going through me. I'll think about it later...if I survive this mess...

...Thump!...Thump!...

Thinking of something to use as a make-shift weapon, I take out my lucky red guitar pick.

"..."

"...Better then nothing I guess...and it is my lucky guitar pick for a reason."

I close my right hand into a fist with the the sharp end of the pick sticking out of between my index and middle finger.

...Thump!...Thump!...

...Thump!...Thump!...Thump!...

'Haaa...Hooo' I take a deep breath and close my eyes to calm my pounding heart. I could feel my mind getting clearer with each passing second...but with each passing second, I could feel my fury getting stronger.

...Thump!...Thump!...

I meet the Grimm's red eyes with my own grey ones. I felt satisfaction in seeing the monster flinch at the intense hate and rage coming from my eyes.

...Thump!...Thump!...

GRRRRRRRRRR

The Grimm is finally getting impatient...me too.

'Even a well-lit place can hide salvation...'

I could feel the adrenaline in my blood. The song It has begun by Starset only served to fuel it stronger.

...Thump!...Thump!...

'A map to a one-man maze that never sees the sun...'

I get into a amateurish boxing stance. The Beowolf stands up.

'Where the lost are the heroes

And the thieves are left to drown...'

...Thump!...Thump!...Thump!...

We glare at each other. I could hear the blood pumping in my head...Thump!...Thump!...

'But everyone knows by now
Fairy tales are not found...
They're written in the walls

As we walk in a...!'

!...The Beowolf immediately pounces at me...I dodge it quickly with my instincts but I won't be as lucky next time.

It stood up and growled with annoyance. I got back in a boxing stance...to be honest, I have no fighting skills at all. A few scuffles here and there plus a few boxing shows on T.V but besides that...I got nothing.

So everything I do here will be on logic and instinct.

Suddenly, before I could blink the Grimm clawed me in the chest and I got pushed back a far distance.

'COUGH' "Sh*t...I can't lose focus...get your head back in the game!"

I weakly get back on my feet. That hurt like hell! My sweater was ripped and three long slashes decorated my chest.

"F**k!"

The Beowolf was stalking slowly towards me with a triumph face. "So it thinks it's already won, huh? No way am I letting that happen!"

Thinking of different strategies to do this, I rush at the Grimm with my fastest speed possible. It looked surprised! "Didn't expect that, did you?" I savagely grin.

I reached the Beowolf in no time but it quickly swung a claw at me. Now that I was into the fight, I could somehow predict where the hit would land! Didn't have time to think about how though.

I dodged the strike with little effort and threw in a hit of my own.

With satisfaction, I felt my guitar pick dig into the Beowolf's arm and I ran backwards to create a distance between us. I have to admit...I hit pretty damn hard.

AWOOOOO! It howled with pain...but it recovered quickly. Now it was glaring at me reallly hard. It must be taking me seriously now...

"I have to finish this quickly..." I whispered to myself. I didn't have enough stamina to last a long fight however the Beowolf certainly did.

The Beowolf rushed at me, bringing me back from my thoughts.

And just like before...I somehow knew where the Beowolf's attack would land. Coming up with a quick plan, I get into position.

I narrowed my eyes in concentration as I moved to the right a bit and brought back my fist...HIT. "Nailed it!" The Beowolf missed its attack and I gave it a hard uppercut straight to the jaw. I put so much force into the punch that the Beowolf actually flew up a bit!

"Ooohhhh...that's gotta hurt." I almost felt pity for the Grimm...almost.

The Beowolf got back up but I could see that my punch dealt a critical blow. It looked groggy and was swaying on its feet.

"Good...now the fight should be easier."

..Thump!..Thump!..Thump!..

My heart was beating with anticipation. Instead of feeling fear or nervousness, I was really pumped up and excited!

I could taste a metallic tang in my mouth. "Blood...?" I spat out some blood...my injuries must be worse than I thought. I guess I can't feel the pain because of the adrenaline...it must be numbing it.

"Now, I really have to get this over with..."

..Thump!..Thump!..

'Some legends are told
Some turn to dust or to gold
But you will remember me...
Remember me for centuries!'

I walked towards the Beowolf. The Grimm still seemed a bit dazed. My walk soon turned into a jog.

'And just one mistake..
Is all it will take
We'll go down in history...
Remember me for centuries!'

And soon, my jog became a sprint. The sound of Centuries from Fall Out Boys accompanying me into battle.

'He-e-e-ey ya, oh he-e-e-ey.
He-e-e-ey ya
Remember me for centuries...!'

I ran like a bullet train straight at the Grimm. My only focus was the Beowolf in front of me, nothing else mattered at this moment.

..THUMP!..

The Beowolf saw me coming and raised its claw to attack but I've already predicted the trajectory of the attack.

I jumped up and pulled back my fist for another punch.

..THUMP!..

'CRACK' I hit it right in the middle of its bonelike mask! GRRRR! It staggered back in pain, grabbing its face. I didn't give it time to recover and quickly went behind the Grimm. I grabbed its neck in a chokehold and tighten my arms.

..THUMP!..

I tighten my arms even more...!

"F**K!" It clawed my arms! "GOD! THAT F**KING HURTS!" I grimace in pain and my arms couldn't hold on anymore so I let go.

GRRRRRRRRR

The Beowolf turned around to face me and growled. My left arm was hanging limply on my side...it was mangled beyond recognition. I couldn't bear to look at it. I was lucky though...my right arm was still functional.

I met the Grimm's glare with my own. I had a feeling that we both had enough of this fight.

...?

I noticed something affecting the Grimm. It couldn't keep its jaw closed...Nice! It seems my uppercut from earlier effected it pretty badly.

I have to aim for that weak spot.

The Beowolf took initiation and charged at me but I was ready for it. Instinctively knowing where the hit was going to land, I got into a defensive stance with one arm and nimbly dodged around the attack.

I put all my strength into this last punch and aimed my guitar pick in the same place as before. I could feel the pick digging into flesh as my uppercut aimed true.

Just like before, the Beowolf flew into the air because of the force behind my punch.

..THUMP!...THUmp!...THump!...Thump!...Thump!...

'Haaa...Hooo' I breathed deeply and felt the adrenaline rush calming down. My heartbeat also slowed.

My body was sore all over and the stinging pain on my chest was starting to increase. I couldn't feel my left arm at all...that's worrying.

I soon noticed that the Beowolf wasn't getting up. When it landed, it landed like a sack of potatoes and didn't move. "Is it finally dead?..."

I limped towards the body slowly, keeping my fist at the ready.

When I got closer, I saw a gaping hole under its chin, where the weak spot was located. "Seriously!?" I was speechless...I really was lucky and hit the same exact spot two times. Then I realized...my lucky red guitar pick.

"..."

I looked astounded at the guitar pick in my hand. It was somehow still in perfect shape...no cracks, no dents, no nothing! Except there was some black stuff sticking to it. "Is that Grimm blood...?"

...!

I saw something moving out the corner of my eye. I turned my attention to it and saw the Beowolf's body evaporating into black smoke.

"It's over..." I breathed out with relief.

I could feel all the extra energy leaving my body. I was worn out and really tired. My injuries were seriously starting hurt now.

Woof

I turned around and saw Ace walking to me. I was overjoyed that we both got out of this alive.

"It's finally over, Ace."

Woof!

I sat down as Ace came towards me. "Good girl..." I petted Ace. "We should head back home now." She licked my hand. "I really have no idea where we are at though..." I look around and see red trees swaying to the wind. It looked familiar but I don't think I've ever been here before. It was night too so I couldn't see very clear.

"Oh well..." I laid down on the grass, which was also red. I closed my eyes and relaxed. My body was hurting all over but I didn't complain...pain meant that I'm still alive. My playlist stopped playing music so I enjoyed the sound of the wind while petting Ace.

GRRRRRRRRR

I could hear the sound of Grimm growling "Ahhhh...so peaceful"

GRRRRRRRRRR

*Rustle* *Rustle*

...WAIT A MINUTE!

I rapidly open eyes and look around.

"..."

"...Sh*t"

I could see pairs of glowing red eyes showing up in the shadows of the trees.

GRRRRRRRRR

The sound of growling became louder and louder until we were completely surrounded by growls and snorts.

Then...they started coming out from behind the trees.

...These guys weren't Beowolves...no...rather...if my knowledge is correct...they were Ursas and Ursa Majors...

"*censored*" I started swearing so hard in my mind that it would've made a pirate blush.

Ace was beside me with her ears pressed up on the sides of her head. She must be terrified.

I wasn't terrified or nervous at all. Instead I had a clear mind. I guess the battle from earlier numbed my emotions. The rational part of my mind was already telling me that we are going to die...very blunt aren't you, my mind. The stupid part of my mind was saying that these Grimm are a bunch of idiots and I could kill them all...yeah right (sarcasm).

Seriously though, I had no idea what to do...but the most important thing right now would be to protect Ace.

GRRRRRRRRR...GRRRRRRRRR

I weakly got to my feet, ignoring the groaning protests coming from my body.

I placed my feet around Ace and put my right hand in a defensive position.

The Grimm, unlike the Beowolf before, didn't mock me or look happy that I was resisting.

They looked at my defiant eyes with crazy, blood-lust ones, almost like they didn't have a thinking process and were acting on instinct to attack. They were like mindless drones.

GRRRRRRRRR...GRRRRRRRRRR

...But they were still intimidating.

The Ursas started walking towards us slowly on all sides. We were surrounded and outnumbered greatly. There were at least, give or take, fifteen Grimm.

Suddenly...I felt really light headed and my knees started buckling from my weight...weird.

I put my hand on my chest to stable myself but instead I felt a warm wetness on my hand. I looked down and saw my palm red with blood.

"Oh dear..."

Then I noticed my left arm...which looked terrible by the way...dripping blood onto the ground. A puddle was actually forming.

"God...I must have lost too much blood..."

I dropped to my knees and my head was becoming really dizzy...

Woof!?

Ace barked with worry and confusion.

"It's...*pant*...ok...I'm...fine...*pant*...Ace..." I was having trouble speaking.

Woof! Woof!

She barked as if saying 'No you're not idiot!'

She nudged my hand with worry and placed it on her head, getting my blood on her hood in the process.

"Aw...*pant*...sorry...Ace...*pant*...I...got...your...*pant*...costume...dir..ty..."

Woof...she barks sadly.

I couldn't think straight anymore. But I could still process the Ursa about to pounce onto me and Ace...

"...Sh*t..." I close my eyes in resignation.

WHOOOSH!

...? I opened one eye...! To suddenly see the Ursa cut in half! I looked up feebly in surprise and confusion...and confusion was only added when I saw all the Grimm also looking around in confusion...

Then...I noticed a person. I couldn't see the person's appearance clearly because my vision was becoming hazy but there was someone there, behind the Grimm.

Then, just as quickly as I saw the person, whoever that was, quickly disappeared. "Was it just my imagin-!"

WHOOOSH!

I saw the person on the other side of the Grimm.

"How did the person get there so fast!?"

But then I noticed the Grimm...they were just standing there...and suddenly fell into pieces...then they all evaporated into black smoke...

"Whoa...gruesome..."

SHHINGG 'CLICK'

I saw and heard the figure sheathing a sword.

"So cool..."

*Whines*

Ace was still looking at me with worry. "Aw...you care about me that much?" I rub her head weakly to reassure her that I'm okay.

I noticed the figure walking towards us. When the figure was close enough, I spoke softly. "Thank...you...*pant*...for...*pant*...saving...us...stranger...*pant*...My...name...is...Peter...Hallows..."

"..." The figure didn't reply but I was satisfied knowing my message was heard. He knows my name so a phone call to the police should do.

My knees couldn't hold on any longer and I fell on my back. I could feel my eyelids closing against my will.

However...just before I lost consciousness...I noticed something that shocked my extremely weak mind...the moon...

...

...it was still there of course but...the shape...it was different from the moon I usually see...

And by different I mean...HALF OF IT WAS CRACKED!

I chuckled faintly.

"...Ace...*pant*...I...have...a...*pant*...feeling...that...*pant*...we're...not...in...Kansas...*pant*...any..mo..re..."

Then everything became black.

A.N.

Hello people, who is reading this message. I decided to write a fanfic! To be honest...this is my first story...ever. So seeing that this is my first time writing a story, I'm going to need you people's help. I would be very grateful if you note any mistakes such as grammar, writing, plot etc.

My prologue was actually way longer than I expected. I really wanted to flesh out my oc and show his character, personality, appearance and all that stuff.

I would appreciate reviews (no flames) to help my future chapters. If you have any questions at all, I'll do my best to answer.

Cheers