Hey, everyone! This is my first attempt at a different genre of Fanfic. Often I work on Code Lyoko fanfics and have a couple of other stories that are all in the works. But I thought I'd give this a try. This is the first story that I probably had to do several hours of research and planning before I even started writing. (Did you all know that money in RWBY is called 'lien'? Neither did I until I looked it up!) I was hoping for this to come out before Volume 3 of RWBY came out, but I guess you can all see how well that went. Well, before you get to reading, I have this here, so you know who's who in my story. You don't have to read it, but if you want a little bit of background, it won't hurt to look this over.
*UPDATE* I have made some slight changes to my characters, and Ch. 1! (More than just changing the title of the chapters...) They aren't huge, but they are worth a read!
Team SSAO (Team Shadow)
Smoak Cardiff (M/22) & Shado Cardiff (M/22)
Smoak and Shado are twins from Vacuo. They left when they were young to travel and try to study at the different Huntsman academies, eventually settling at the Mistral academy where they were placed into a team, Team SSAO. Their team consists of the twins, and two girls named Orchid and Ashley (Ash). Smoak and Shado are convincing illusionists and use that skill to help make money with the rest of their team. They also taught a couple of tricks to the other members of their team so that they could all perform together. Smoak specializes in Card Magic, and Shado specializes in Penetration Magic (Putting a solid object through another object, I swear it's not dirty...) Smoak's weapon is a pair of matching nightsticks named Nightbane and Dawn. The nightsticks change into a pair of small caliber pistols (I envisioned something like an FN Five-Seven). Shado's weapon is a pair of matching katanas named Lightbane and Dusk. The katanas change into a high caliber rifle called Moonsight (I envision a Type 99 Arisaka). Smoak is the leader, but it wasn't always that way. Shado was once the leader, but after a training exercise mishap, the headmaster demoted him and made Smoak the leader, but the team's name stuck. Smoak's symbol is an image of a smoke bomb, and Shado's is a spade (like the one from a deck of cards). Smoak and Shado are inspired by Sean and Seth, my Oc's from my Code Lyoko Fanfic, 'Secret Life'.
Orchid Ayaka (F/21)
Orchid is from an influential family in Mistral. While she looks up to and respects her parents, she also feels restricted by them and wishes that she could get away from them one day to a place that her parents wouldn't be able to find her. She left her home to travel with the rest of the team but still feels like her parents are watching her everywhere she goes. Orchid specializes in Coin Magic. Her weapon is an adjustable-gripped spear that allows her to throw it without it leaving her hand. (I'll post a concept picture sometime here shortly). The spear is named Blackfury and also changes into a pump shotgun. Orchid couldn't stand Smoak when they first met, but in a cruel twist of fate, the headmaster paired them together while they were in the academy. Orchid's symbol is a picture of an orchid flower. Orchid is based slightly on Sophia from my Code Lyoko Fanfic, but for this story, I also think I drew some inspiration from Mikasa Ackerman from, 'Attack on Titan.'
Ashley ('Ash') Brandr (F/20)
Ashley's family owns a large company in Atlas (but nowhere as big as Schnee Dust). She is the second in line to take over the company right after her older brother. Ashley feels the need to please her parents since they have provided so much for her and expected a lot in return, and she often feels like it puts a lot of pressure on her. She suffers from extreme fear of crowds and meeting new people, and often runs away when she isn't able to cope with the fear. She left her home when Smoak and Shado came to Atlas to study in Mistral. So far Shado is the only person to figure out an effective way to calm and help Ash when she panics. Ash specializes in Prop-based magic. Her weapon is a bow and arrow named Phantom Strike. The bow also changes into a blow dart gun and a pair of tonfa for close-ranged attacks. Ash's symbol is an arrowhead. Ash is based on Noel from my Code Lyoko fanfic and a friend of mine IRL.
I'm not going to tell you anything about any of their semblances because that would ruin the story. You'll have to keep reading to get all the info ;). (I'll give five bucks to the first person who can accurately guess each of Team SSAO's semblances).
Brick (M/48) and Sapphire (F/47) Cardiff
Brick and Sapphire are Smoak and Shado's parents. They were Huntsman themselves before settling down to start a family. Both of their weapons are custom made and designed in a unique fashion. Brick's weapon, Grim Talon, is a series of spikes that are fed down his arms on a track to a holding mechanism on his knuckles. The spikes can be used to punch, but also can be shot off at the knuckles as well. They can also oscillate back and forth like a chainsaw. Sapphire's weapon, Requiem, is a large, jagged broadsword that also transforms into a small personal defense gun, (Think...FN P90). Smoak's pistols are based on his mother's weapons, since they use the same caliber.
Sunni Cardiff (F/17)
Sunni (pronounced just like Sunny) is Smoak and Shado's younger sister. She loves performing everything magic, having learned from her older brothers, but chooses to focus on Disappearance Magic. ('Now you see it, now you don't, and now it's back again but in a different, impossible place.)
I won't get too much into the Cardiff's because I give you all the details about them later in Ch. 2.
So that's all my Oc's, there might be others in the future, and when I introduce them, I will be sure to include their info as well. I also hope to get some concept art of each of my characters here soon, but I'm terrible at drawing, so if someone could do it for me...? If you're interested PM me.
So, I hope you enjoy my first anime FanFic. Stick around because I hope to update at least once a month (between school, work, and other responsibilities.) Please review because it helps me know what I'm doing good and what still needs work. Also, be sure while you're at it to like and follow this story, so you get all the story updates.