AN: Currently working on the spacing issues and other crap.

Volume 1

Glynda POV

Glynda looked at the results over and over again to make sure they hadn't made a mistake. When that wasn't enough to please her she looked at the test question by question there was just no way that this student could have gotten a perfect score. She looked at the information on the student's transcript papers Shiota, Nagisa Age: 15 Gender: Male transferred from Atlas Academy. Beyond that everything seemed in order, but there was something odd about this not even Pyrrha Nikos was able to get a perfect score. There were certain questions in the test that were designed more as a means to asses a foundation on a certain topic, but this kid was able to perfectly answer those as well. Whilst it wasn't impossible for a student to get a perfect score the precision with which these essay questions were answered regarding use of dust, aura manipulation, and grimm combat was too accurate for a normal student to answer them. She had originally suspected the student of cheating, but after questioning the boy that no longer seemed like the case.

Glynda remembered what had happened at Ozpin's office when the boy was brought in.

"So Mister Shiota would you like to explain to me how a boy your age can have this kind of knowledge over some of these subjects?" Ozpin asked as Glynda stood behind him.

The boy seemed a little nervous. "I ...um read a lot and before I joined Atlas I used to wander a lot from place to place so I picked up a thing or two."

Ozpin nodded before continuing. "I see, and what kind of weapon do you use?"

"Well I'am an expert in hand to hand combat as well as knives."

"Well then I guess almost everything is in order." Said Ozpin as he sipped from his coffee.

"Excuse me?" The boy asked.

"Mister Shiota it says here in that both your parents are deceased is that correct?" Ozpin asked as he read more from the boy's file.

"Yes that's right." He answered.

"So what are your current living arrangements like?" Ozpin asked.

The boy finally answered. "Well I'am currently living in a motel until I get transferred here."

"How would you like it if I offered you a job here at Beacon?" Ozpin asked waiting patiently for the boy's response.

"What kind of job if I may ask?" The boy asked.

"It would be a teaching job in a course optional to students from first years to above." Ozpin stated.

"What would I have to teach if I may?" The boy wondered.

"Grimm Combat Methods from what I was able to read from your paper you provided some unconventional methods, and that is the sort of thinking that students need if they are to survive out there." The boy looked down at his hands then agreed.

After he left Ozpin looked out the window and watched as the airships left Beacon "Glynda I want you and the rest of the teachers to keep a close eye on that boy there is something else that he is not telling us."

"Don't you think you are overreacting a bit?" Glynda asked, but was also concerned for Ozpin ever since Amber he had been a bit more on edge lately.

"With everything else that is going on we can't really afford to be careful these days"

"Very well I will do what I can."

"Thank you that will be all Glynda."

As Glynda looked over the boy's test once more she had to agree with Ozpin he knew his stuff she had to admit she would like to try out some of these other methods of using dust. She couldn't help but wonder why that boy made Ozpin feel on edge. All that she could hope for was that this year would be normal but she knew better than that. She looked at the clock and decided to get some sleep tomorrow was going to be a very busy day.

Nagisa POV

Nagisa knew that they were already onto him from the get go. "Damn this is only going to complicate things even more I knew I shouldn't have aced that test." Nagisa began to feel the frustration building up. "Oh well no use crying over spilled milk."Nagisa heard a beep coming from his scroll he tapped the buttons to see that he had received a message from Ozpin.

As per your new position as teacher you will be assigned a separate single dorm to only be used by you. You will not, however, be able to join any of the teams as there is already a set number. As an instructor you will be given a bit more leeway than other students given that you must teach as well as keep up with your studies. You will be given access to certain areas and resources that you may find useful. Should you need any assistance in your class feel free to ask Dr. Oobleck, Prof. Port, Prof. Goodwitch, or anyone else. On a side note one team has already signed up for the class as well as several other students should they pass the initiation. I have decided to keep the class small to make it easier on you. Also the class has not been made aware of your identity to maintain anonymity should you wish to get to know the students. And congratulations on joining Beacon.

Nagisa knew that the teachers would already be keeping an eye on him. At least he had more access than the students so that was good. He looked at the team that had signed up as well as the other students: Team CFVY Coco Adel, Fox Alistair, Velvet Scarlatina, and Yatsuhashi Daichi the rest of the students were not on any teams yet: Ruby Rose, Yang Xiao Long, Blake Belladonna, Weiss Schnee, Jaune Arc, Pyrrha Nikos, Lie Ren, and Nora Valkyrie. Nagisa looked closely at the pictures of Ruby and Yang those two certainly looked familiar, but he couldn't quite place it. He looked at Weiss's picture and with that a reminder of the time he spent in Atlas. He looked at his clock and decided it was best to get some shut eye.

Nagisa boarded the airship headed towards Beacon, and noticed several of his students already on it. There was one girl with a black bow that approached him. "Uhm... Excuse me Miss may I sit here."

Nagisa nodded his head in the past he would have banged his head against something hard, but after being mistaken for a girl for so long he just didn't care anymore. Nagisa looked at the girl from the corner of his eye and noticed that her bow tie moved a bit.

"So you are faunus?" Nagisa asked looking away from the girl as to not draw any attention.

"I'm sorry I..."

"Don't worry about it though I guess if you are hiding that fact it's probably more than just discrimination."

"I uhm..." Nagisa saw the girl touch her extra set of ears to ensure that they would not move again. "Thank you Miss..."

"Nagisa Shiota and if you will excuse me Miss Blake Belladonna I will leave you to your book." When Blake saw Nagisa leave to the front of the airship she let out a sigh of relief, then it dawned on her how the hell did she know her name.

Nagisa saw the look on Blake's face it was well worth it. As he continued walking he saw the picture of one Roman Torchwick in the news. "Damn she doesn't waste any time getting to work if I'm lucky she won't know the maiden is here." A student quickly rushed past him throwing up in the trash can next to Nagisa. "So this must be Jaune Arc if he can't even handle motion sickness is he even fit to be a huntsman."

The airship finally landed at the dock and Nagisa began making his way towards the assembly hall when he heard an explosion. Nagisa quickly made his way to find two other students Ruby Rose and Weiss Schnee in an argument. From his spot he saw Blake accusing Weiss' family of treating their faunus workers like crap. Well those two have sharp tongues, but how well can they fight. The third girl Ruby just stood there tired from the whole ordeal. Nagisa approached the girl and offered his hand. "Hi my name is Nagisa."

Ruby stood there deep in thought. "My name is Ruby Rose it's nice to meet you Nagisa."

"So I guess I should be glad that I'am not the only one from my age joining Beacon."

"You were also asked to join ahead of time?" Ruby asked.

"I guess you could say that. So where are you from Ruby?"

"I'm from a small village called Patch, and you?"

"I transferred from Atlas, but before that I used to travel all over Remnant on my own."

"That is so cool I bet you have a lot of cool stories to tell!"

Some more harrier than others. Nagisa thought though if I tell you the whole story it will make your whole world turn upside down.

"Oh there is also my sister Yang she also transferred here you will probably meet her later."

So she is related to Xiao Long huh interesting. Thought Nagisa as they walked around the campus.

"Hello ladies my name is Jaune Arc nice and simple rolls of the tongue ladies love it."

"Do they really?" Ruby asked.

"They will."

Ruby looked at Nagisa and shook her head saying no.

"So Ruby was it what kind of weapon do you have?" Asked Jaune.

"It's a compact scythe high-powered sniper rifle."

"Meaning?"

"It's also a gun."

"Wow that's so cool." Said Jaune with a gleam in his eyes.

"So Jaune what kind of weapon do you have?" Asked Ruby.

"Just this sword and shield it's a hand-me down." Said Jaune.

On first glance the sword doesn't look like much, but the metal itself... "May I see that sword Jaune?" Asked Nagisa.

"Sure here you go." Said Jaune who handed his sword over to the bluenette.

On closer inspection Nagisa noticed that the metal itself was far denser than it should be, but its far too easy to swing and barely requires any effort unless...

"What are you doing Nagisa?"

"Just a hunch say Jaune how much do you value this sword?"

"Uhm..."

"Too late I'm doing it." Nagisa grabbed a vial of his special mix of fire dust and poured it onto the blade. The sword started reacting to the mix and extended the sword's edge by a couple of centimeters with a flamed edge. "Ha I thought as much Jaune you own an early model of a multi-purpose sword just add dust onto the blade and voila."

"Wow that is so cool." Jaune began taking a few practice swings.

Meanwhile Ruby began whispering in my ear. "So Nagisa how did you know it would work?"

"I actually didn't I thought the sword would melt to be honest I did say that I had a hunch after all." Nagisa turned to Ruby who had a shocked expression on her face.

"What?"

They quickly made their way to the assembly hall where Ozpin began giving his introductory speech to all the students gathered. Nagisa looked around to see if he would find any more of my supposed students around. Nagisa caught sight of Pyrrha Nikos over by the entrance looking at who Nagisa could only assume is Jaune, but that can't be right can it? Nagisa caught sight of Ruby along with the blonde girl Yang holding Ruby bridal style being screamed at Weiss. Nagisa guessed that those two must have a special relationship. Nagisa quickly made himself scarce since he didn't want to attract any more attention to himself. About an hour after Ozpin's speech Nagisa received a message from him.

Your room has been unlocked for you the keys have been placed inside as well as your class schedule and lectures. You will have tomorrow off as the students will be initiated and be put into teams I suggest you come up with a lesson plan as well as topics for the students to learn. The map to your room has been sent to you.

"I guess that Ozpin must have figured that I'm onto him as well as vice versa." Nagisa made his way to his room. The room was relatively large from what he would have expected. "Doesn't beat those hotel suites, but it will do." Nagisa kept thinking about Yang and Ruby. "Those two definitely look familiar I just can't place it, well doesn't matter I'm here might as well get to it."

Ruby POV

Ruby laid down next to Yang and began writing in her journal. "So how's your day been so far little sis." Asked Yang as she saw her sister write everything down.

"You mean besides the fact that I exploded it actually turned out pretty good." Said Ruby with a hint of frustration.

"Oh how so?"

"Well I managed to make two friends today."

"Oh are either one of them cute boys?"

"Well Jaune's over there if you wanna check him out." Jaune strolled by in his onesie and looked over in Yang's direction. "Ugh."

"There was also this girl called Nagisa Shiota she's pretty cool I was hoping to introduce you both, and then there was also this girl called Blake."

"Wait Ruby that's three friends."

"Yeah well with the fact that I made Weiss my enemy I'm pretty sure that cancels one out."

"Aww that's so cu... agh" Ruby threw her pillow at Yang's face then looked around to see if Nagisa was in the room, but saw no trace of the bluenette.

"Oh Yang that's Blake over there by the corner."

"Well let's go say hi." Yang started dragging Ruby over to where Blake was reading. "HELLO... My guess is that you two have already met"

"Wait aren't you that girl that exploded."

"Um yeah that's me" An awkward silence later.

"What are you doing?"

"I dunno help me."

"So Blake what book are you reading?"

"It's a story about a man who has two souls inside him fighting for dominance." Explained Blake.

"Wow that's so cool I became a huntress so that I could be like the heroes just in the books." Said Ruby.

"That's so sweet."

Eventually Weiss came over due to the racket we were making. "Would you guys keep it down some people are trying to sleep here."

"Chill down ice queen." Yang started laughing at her own pun.

"Yang that's not nice."

"And you I hope you learned your lesson."

"Hey I'm on your side."

Blake caught their attention. "How about we all get some shut eye it's going to be a busy day tomorrow." They all agreed as Ruby started for her floor mattress Blake grabbed her wrist. "Hey listen I saw you with that blue haired girl Nagisa what's she like?"

"Are you one of Nagisa's friends too?"

"You could say that."

"Well she is pretty cool, and she came here from Atlas but she has traveled all over Remnant. Why?"

"I didn't really get to know her when we first met that's all."

"Well maybe all three of us can hang out some time."

"I'd love that." With that they all went to sleep.

Nagisa POV

Nagisa made his way to the cafeteria to go eat breakfast. He quickly noticed Ruby and Yang eating some waffles. As he started walking in their direction he noticed Lie Ren and Nora Valkyrie eating some pancakes. "Damn she is really talking his ear off."

"Hey Nagisa over here." Ruby waved her hand. As he ordered his food he sat down next to Ruby.

"So Ruby you ready to be initiated?" Nagisa asked.

"Of course oh and this is my sister Yang. Yang this is Nagisa Shiota the friend I was telling you about."

"So I guess you must be Ruby's awesome friend she wouldn't stop talking about you you'd think she was crushing on you or something."

"Yaaang."

"Don't worry sis she knows I'm kidding right?"

"Yeah don't worry about it so when's you all's launch party?"

"In an hour yours?"

"After yours then."

"I guess we won't be in the same team then?"

"Probably not so best of luck to both of you."

Sometime later Nagisa made his way to where the students were being launched from the edge of the Emerald Forest. He watched as all the students were being launched one by one to get a feel for their combat capabilities against the Grimm.

"Mister Shiota what are you doing here?" Asked Ozpin.

"Getting a first-hand experience to see how the students cope under real life and death combat."

"I see so have any of the students piqued your interest."

"Not really no, but who knows after today we will see."

"I'm linking my scroll to yours to send you a live feed." Goodwitch began pressing her fingers onto the scroll.

"Thank you Prof. Goodwitch." The students were very capable in combat, but there was still a long way for them to go. Ruby Rose was capable, but being reckless and trying to show off was a sure way to get you killed. Yang Xiao Long could take it as well as dish it out, but that cocky attitude and hair obsession may be her downfall. Jaune Arc had a really, really long way to go before becoming a huntsman. Weiss Schnee favored technique and skill above all else. Pyrrha Nikos seemed to be capable in long to close range combat which is useful. Blake seemed to go for deception rather than risk a head on attack. Ren and Nora were capable of handling the Grimm themselves, but Ren seemed to lack endurance and Nora lacked versatility in her attacks.

"So what do you think about the students?"

"They've got a long way to go, but I suppose they will do. Also may I ask that any combat data from Team CFVY be made available to me to assess their skills."

"Of course." Answered Ozpin.

"Thanks well I will be going now."

Nagisa wandered around aimlessly around the campus for several hours, or at least that's what it seemed like he was doing. "Okay now if I were a maiden being kept in hiding by a school principal where would I be." Nagisa looked at the tower that overlooked Beacon. "Great sightline of the campus and I bet that he would prefer to be near the maiden at all times."

As Nagisa started making his way to the tower four students sneaked behind him. "Hey guys look what we got ourselves here a small shrimp."

Damn it I don't have time for this. Nagisa thought.

One of the guys put his hand in Nagisa's shoulder as soon as he did Nagisa elbowed him in the face grabbed him by the hair with his free hand and tossed him to the the other guy in front of him. Another one of the assailants tried to punch Nagisa but was immediately knocked out when Nagisa hit a pressure point in his neck. Nagisa then looked at the other three boys and used his bloodlust to scare them all away. Once he saw that they wouldn't be a problem anymore he looked back to see Ozpin and Glynda make their way inside the tower.

"Damn no use going if the watchdogs are inside." With a sigh of defeat Nagisa made his way back to his room only to hear a loud crashing sound next door.

When Nagisa peeked in he saw Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang attempting to make bunk beds with rope. "Need a little help with that?" He asked.

"Oh hey Nagisa you made it pass the initiation too." Said Ruby as she noticed the bluenette enter the room.

"Of course so I take it you are all in the same team?"

"Yes may I present to you Team RWBY. You've already met my sister and Blake. That's Weiss by the way."

Nagisa offered his hand to Weiss which she took. Weiss kept looking at Nagisa before she asked him, "Have we met before you look familiar for some reason?"

"Probably from the assembly hall." He was afraid to blow his cover/

"Yeah that's probably it."

"So Ruby who's group leader?" Nagisa quickly turned his attention to Ruby hoping that Weiss would let the issue go.

"You're looking at her I was made team captain."

"Congrats Ruby."

"Thanks."

Nagisa looked over to see Weiss with a dissatisfied look in her face. Nagisa guessed that she wasn't too happy with the arrangement. Nagisa looked at the room and noticed the way the beds had been arranged. Nagisa thought that it was a lawsuit waiting to happen.

"Oh Nagisa by the way Jaune also became team captain he is the head of Team JNPR."

"Well good for him." Hope he makes for a competent leader if not well history tends to make examples out of terrible leaders.

"So Nagisa did you also become team captain?"

"Yes and no… Mostly no."

"What do you mean?"

"Well you see I'm kind of on my own I wasn't assigned to a team I was given my own private dorm too."

"Wow that is so cool."

Weiss interrupted their conversation. "Now wait a minute how come you get your own dorm?"

"It probably had something to do with the fact that I got a perfect score in the entrance exam."

"Wait a minute you were the student that got a perfect score?"

"Uhm yeah that's me."

"I had originally thought that Pyrrha was the one who got it, but I guess I was mistaken." Weiss seemed taken aback by the sudden turn of events, but she hid it as best she could.

"Well then I will leave you to it."

As Nagisa made his way back into his room he saw Blake coming to his direction as well. "Nagisa mind if we talk in your room for a bit."

Nagisa nodded then opened the door to his room. Nagisa could feel Blake's bloodlust from behind so he decided to move in first. As Blake was ready to grab one of his wrists and push him down. Nagisa used the back of his head to head-butt her to throw her off balance. He used his right leg to throw her to the ground and immediately pushed himself on top of her to restrain her.

"Listen here Blake you made several mistakes when you came in here like that: Number one you assumed that I had my guard down, number two you assumed that I never had my eye on you, number three you miscalculated your enemy's strengths, and four..." Blake managed to free both her arms from under him, but Nagisa pinned them both over her head. "...you lacked the will to kill me now you are probably wondering how I knew your name well you don't have to worry about that I'm not after you if that's what you are thinking."

"Then why are you here?"

"I have my own reasons as I'm sure you do as well, but needless to say tomorrow you will find out how I learned your name." Nagisa let go of Blake's arms as she decided to position herself so that their faces were somewhat closer.

"Fine then."

"Uhh what are you guys doing?" Nagisa and Blake turned around to see the rest of team RWBY at the door.

Yang looked at Blake and grinned. "So Blake were you trying to put the moves on poor little Nagisa or was it the other way around?"

Nagisa turned around and looked at Yang. "Why don't you join in Yang there is always room for one more that is if you think you can handle me?"

Yang blushed from embarrassment and started mumbling. "Guess not now get going all of you I need my sleep as I'm sure you do too." They all headed back to their dorm with confused expressions in their faces.

Nagisa checked his computer to see if he had received the intel on Team CFVY. Ozpin had sent out any and all combat video feeds regarding the team. Their team was well experienced knew how to make up for their weaknesses, but it has probably made them feel invincible. Attached to the information was another message from Ozpin.

As per your request here is the information on Team CFVY. Also a special combat and lecture room has been made available for you. The students have been made aware of the location, but not your identity. Prof. Goodwitch will be there as well to inform the students of your identity and situation. Use whatever methods you deem necessary to teach the students, however should your methods prove to be too brutal or if we have any complaints of mistreatment from the students you will be punished severely. That will be all.

"Well at least he and Salem don't waste any time trying to do me in. Damn what a pain oh well at least tomorrow I get to take those kids down several pegs. Plus I got several things in mind. If these kids all depend on aura, semblance, weapons, and dust I'll just see how they do without them."

Nagisa just smiled before heading to sleep he decided to take out the latest book he was writing in. It contained pictures, notes, and his writings of his entire life. Nagisa sifted through some of the pages until he came up with a picture of two certain silver-eyed and red-eyed women that he had met during his travels. When he looked closely at them he put two and two together. "So I guess Summer and Raven finally had children of their own. Damn they were only 15 when I met them along with Qrow and Taiyang feels like ages."

He looked at another picture of him and Summer as he embraced her in a deep kiss. It brought a small smile to his face, but it also brought sadness. "I'm sorry for everything."

As he continued to sift throughout the pages he encountered the part where he lived in Atlas. As he looked through the pictures he saw one of him and a certain Winter Schnee also kissing. "I doubt it would have worked out anyway what with your father and all, but you still mean a lot to me."

Several pages later there was one of him carrying and playing with a small version of Weiss Schnee. "I guess little snowflake's all grown up too. Man she has good memory good thing she hasn't discovered my identity just yet." Nagisa took out a different book also filled with pictures and notes, but of a different era he had to see her face once more the woman that changed his life. "Hey there Yada. It's been a while. So as you can already guess plan A didn't work, but you know me I always have a backup plan. I miss you. Don't worry though I promise you I won't fail you." He put the picture away and took out a brand new journal. He wrote at the top of the page The Anakoth Codex Volume 1183: Chapter 1: Welcome to Beacon or How I Infiltrated a School and was made a Teacher.

Ozpin POV

Ozpin looked again at the footage of Nagisa beating up Team CRDL. For a boy that small to be able to take down four opponents three times his size was amazing. As much as Ozpin wanted to install surveillance footage in Nagisa's dorm he decided against it the kid didn't seem like the type Salem would use, but that just made him a wild card and that made Ozpin feel on edge. It was best, he thought, to keep the boy separated from the teams and isolated to keep an eye on him, easier this way too. He looked over the boy's test once more none of his teachers even himself neither knew nor understood any of it even some teachers wanted to use some of his answers as teaching material. At least he hasn't tried anything else. His scroll just beeped he had received a message from Qrow.

Queen sent knights to look for someone. They're not after Amber, but someone else. Don't know the identity yet will notify you as soon as I can.

That's strange could they be after another one of the maidens. No impossible the maidens were moved to a safe place he made sure of it, but then who could it be. Ozpin then looked at the picture of Nagisa, and sipped some of his coffee. "What do you know Mister Shiota and more importantly who are you really?" If Salem sent her knights after this person then it could be a potential ally if not it was best to remove the threat as soon as possible. "Apparently Salem doesn't consider us important at the moment. I just hope it costs her in the large scheme of things to come." Ozpin then continued reading from his book titled Team RMNT: The Chronology of the Saviors of Remnant written by Nassar Embry, leader and founder of the first team of huntsmen.

Glynda walked in through the door and looked at Ozpin reading his book. "You've read that book what 27 times now you probably know it by heart."

"57 actually I read it as a reminder of what our forefathers tried to build when their world was far more chaotic than ours."

"You always did want to be like Nassar Embry."

"I believe it was he who set the example for all not just huntsmen, but human beings. A shame he could not see the fruits of his labors."

"I'm sure he would be happy to know that the generations that came later are trying to try to make a better world."

"Perhaps... was there something you needed?"

"Yes actually it's regarding Qrow's message."

"Yes I'm well aware obviously we should be concerned, but it doesn't seem that they are searching for the maidens."

"Then who could it be?"

"I don't know best we come up with a plan should the worst come to pass." Glynda exited Ozpin's office, and Ozpin continued reading where he left off. Part VII Chapter 29: The Death of the Devourer.

Ruby POV

There had been an awkward silence in the dorm since the events of last night, more specifically Blake and Yang. The entire team pressed Blake for answers as to why she was underneath Nagisa, but the girl wouldn't budge. When Yang tried to push her buttons on last night's events Blake rebutted with Yang's expression at Nagisa's comment.

"Maybe I should ask Nagisa." As they made their way inside the classroom Ruby noticed Nagisa sitting alone with the only four extra seats right next to her. "Hey guys look there are four seats right next to Nagisa."

Blake and Yang opted to take the seats farthest away from her. Ruby decided to take the seat right next to her. "Hey Nagisa what's with the gettup?" Ruby noticed that Nagisa wore a blue vest with a white collared button up shirt and black tie along with baggy grey slacks with extra leg pockets.

"I didn't like the way the uniform restricted my movement."

"Oh I see so can I ask you about what happened last night between you and Blake?"

"Well as you can already guess Blake tried to put her moves on me."

"Really?"

"Yeah, but I wasn't going to have none of it I didn't just want a fling I wanted it to be real."

"So what about Yang?"

"Well your sister was really cute when she blushed, but I wanna just focus on my studies for now."

"Oh okay if you ever need help in me setting you up with my sister just ask me okay."

"I will be sure to remember... Oh and Ruby one more thing it's probably for the best if you don't tell Blake or Yang about this for obvious reasons."

"You got it."

Prof. Goodwitch mostly just showed them some of the buildings around the campus and other things that they had available to them like these cool rocket lockers. Ruby noticed Nagisa talking with Prof. Port just before leaving the class, but thought nothing of it. What she was really excited about was that last class they were going to have Grimm Combat Methods. Ruby had only heard that the class was rather small consisting of just three teams overall hers, Jaune's, and some other second years. Ruby asked Prof. Goodwitch who was in charge of the class, but Goodwitch only stated that the instructor was brand new and a guy so that was probably why his name wasn't made available yet. "Oh the instructor did ask me to let you all know that for his class you will all need to change into your combat gear."

"So Rubes what do you think the teacher will be like?"

"Well Yang I hope he is better than Oobleck or Port or Glynda, but who knows."

"Yeah so anyways is Nagisa going to be in our class."

"No sadly there was a maximum set number of students."

"Well that's too bad."

"Are you sure about that Ruby?"

"Yes why Blake?"

"It's just that she told me she was going to be taking the class yesterday."

"Well then I guess they must have added her at the last minute."

"Maybe."

The classroom was relatively larger than Ruby expected there were a few desks, but they were pushed up against the wall to make way for a large metal cage with chains on all sides in the middle. The cage just kept on being rattled whatever was inside really wanted to get out. Prof. Goodwitch soon stepped into the classroom and ordered everyone at attention. "Now as some of you students may have guessed there is a large Grimm inside this cage. For those of you who know your Grimm creatures this particular Grimm is an Arachne Grimm Prof. Port was going to use it to test the fourth years, but this particular instructor wished to show you his capabilities to provide a foundation for what he will be teaching. So without further ado I will present you your instructor."

At that moment Nagisa stepped out and introduced herself. "For those of you who don't know me my name is Nagisa Shiota I just transferred here from Atlas, but I have traveled all over Remnant so chances are I'm a bit more experienced than some of you."

Some of the students thought Nagisa was just showing... Wait a minute Prof. Goodwitch said it was going to be a male not female. Ruby picked up her hand. "Yes Ruby something I can help you with?"

"Actually it's a question for Prof. Goodwitch?"

"Yes Miss Rose?"

"I thought you said the instructor was going to be male not female?"

"Yes Mister Shiota is male."

Yang then raised her hand. "Are you sure?"

"Yes Miss Xiao Long we are sure."

Several of the students started speaking up. "It's just that... he's so... pretty and cute to be a you know... guy."

Nora then raised her hand. "Did you all have to see it to be extra sure?" They were all shocked that Nora would ask, but it is a good question all things considered.

"No Miss Valkyrie we did not need to see it."

Nora was going to raise her hand again only to be stopped by Ren. "I think they've made their point."

Nagisa continued speaking. "Right now where were we... Ah yes that's right what Prof. Goodwitch may not have mentioned is that I was asked to keep my identity a secret to get to know some of you firsthand which I did. I was also given access to video feed regarding any and all combat you have had with Grimm. Last but not least this class will be a whole lot different than any others as I will explain later."

Wait a minute later? Ruby kept thinking that Nagisa couldn't be serious.

"Now can anyone of you tell me a detailed description of the Grimm inside the cage."

Weiss started talking. "It's an Arachne Grimm mostly native to Mistral, but is also known to be found in underground caverns. They have six legs and four arms two of those arms have bone like scythes the other two have five fingers each and are used to grab prey to eat. They are also known to spit acid and webbing from their mouths. They have sixteen eyes spanning around their head for perfect 360 degree vision so it is difficult to launch a surprise attack. They are extremely fast and most dangerous when hungry they are also known to leap across 70 meters. Their bone armor is too tough to crack even with dust as a bonus to an attack. It would take an entire team of highly skilled hunters just to take one down."

"Very good Weiss full marks."

"Now a question to you second years have you been introduced to one of these for you to fight in any of your classes?"

The girl with the shades started talking. "No we haven't we still lack the skill to take out the more vicious ones."

"I see what if I told you that I could take it down empty handed no weapons, no dust, no aura, no semblance, or anything else just basic simple hand to hand combat."

"I'd probably say that you are full of it and just trying to show off."

"You sure about that?"

She then lowered her shades to see him eye to eye. "Tell you what hotshot if you do that I will go out on a date with you how about that?"

Was she serious more importantly was he serious? Ruby thought.

"Be careful what you wish for I might take you up on it."

"As if."

"Now Prof. Goodwitch when I engage the creature and should you see my life in danger do not interfere unless I say otherwise is that understood."

"Yes Mister Shiota."

"This goes for the rest of you too. On a side note should the creature ignore me and go after you make a quick exit don't stay and fight am I understood."

"Yes sir."

"Good now Prof. Goodwitch once I'm in position you will open the cage door I want all of you near the exit."

They all did as he said Ruby saw everyone ready their weapons just in case she did too. Nagisa just stood there in front of the cage door looking at the Arachne eye to eyes. As soon as Prof. Goodwitch opened the door the Grimm rushed out at Nagisa, but he was able to evade it. It then swung its scythe arms to impale Nagisa, but he was able to dodge with ease. Then Nagisa just stood there and let the Grimm get a hold of him. The Grimm lifted him up and was going to bite his head off when Nagisa used his legs to push its head back. The strain on its arms was just too much as Nagisa was able to rip both of its arms off. He then rushed at the Grimm and punched it through the hole he had just made. The Grimm tried to shake him off, but Nagisa had a good grip with whatever organ he was grabbing onto. Nagisa then pulled out his arm from the hole and tore out several organs and bones from the inside. The Grimm collapsed to the ground and started writhing about only able to move its upper body except for its scythe arms. Nagisa the grabbed one of its scythe arms and tore it out. He gave it a few practice swings before finally impaling the bone scythe through its mouth making a hole coming out of its head and with that the Grimm finally died.

Coco POV

Absolutely no freaking way! The kid actually managed to take down the thing single handedly without dust, aura, weapons, or semblance. Unfreaking believable Coco guessed she should have seen it coming though the kid definitely knew his stuff. All of their jaws dropped even her designer shades and Goodwitch's glasses had fallen off.

The kid then approached her and handed her the Arachne's bone scythe. "Here keep it as a memento. Oh and Miss Adel I do believe you owe me a date isn't that right?"

Kid's got some nerve. "Yeah that's right."

"Well then I'm afraid I won't take you up on it." The cocky bastard just smiled and stood at the front ready to give us another speech.

Ngaisa stood before the entire group. "Now what you all just saw is but a taste of what I will be teaching in this class. I cannot guarantee that you will be safe and you may even face actual life and death situations. Even more so than the classes you are currently taking. Only killing Grimm however, will not be the only thing you will learn. What I ask of you will seem impossible, but it is not improbable for you to achieve this kind of skill level individually and as a team. Know that if you fail then I will make sure to personally kick your ass until you get it right. Remember that first step that Ozpin mentioned at his speech well this is it. If you are willing to put your lives on the line to embark on suicidal missions from which there will be no return, but from which the success means the difference between life and death for those who cannot defend themselves take one step forward now."

Just like that they all did. "Good now when you come into the classroom make sure to always come in your combat gear. If nothing else you are all dismissed." The other two teams stayed behind to talk to the kid all Coco and her team wanted was to get back to their dorm and get some shut eye.

Velvet looked at the bone scythe Coco was carrying. "So how do you feel?"

"About what?"

"About the fact that a simple first year put you to shame?"

Yatsuhashi and Fox came in close behind. "So do you think he is going to bring up the whole date thing?"

"Probably just as a means to embarrass me Velvs."

"Though you must admit that for a first year to move like that, and take down a Grimm that has not even been made available to us for combat practice is unheard of."

"Did anyone else notice?"

"What's up Yatsuhashi?"

"That boy didn't even break a single sweat." He was right even fights against much simpler Grimm make you work up a good sweat.

"On top of that the way he moved it was as if he was holding back." Fox added. "What do you think it means?"

"I don't know Fox, but whoever this kid is he has probably put himself through a lot to earn that kind of skill." Yatsuhashi was was right, but what kind of stress makes you capable of killing Grimm solo and empty handed. Whatever it might have been Coco didn't even want to think about it. At least Coco wouldn't have to suffer the kind of hell that kid did to obtain that skill.

They had finally reached their dorm and Coco set the memento right next to all the others they had gotten since attending Beacon. "You got to admit Coco it's a nice addition."

"Yeah remind me to thank the kid later."

"Or you can thank him right now."

"Huh... wait what did you just do Velvs?"

"Oh nothing just sent him a thank you using your scroll. Hey look he responded back."

"Let me see."

You are welcome Miss Adel now if you will please stop trying to hit on your teacher to get a leg up on your grades I'm afraid it won't work. Now goodnight.

"What did you do Velvs?"

"Well I may have tried to see if he was interested in you, but I guess not."

"Well I got to admit I never thought I'd be shot down, but it serves me right."

Coco decided to just sleep and think about how to do what that kid just did. Their lips started clashing each other fighting for dominance. Azure eyes looked back at coffee eyes as their naked bodies pressed together one trying to dominate the other. "Nagisa please don't fucking stop." Coco felt the intensity with which Nagisa began thrusting his hips harder and harder. Nagisa kissed his way to Coco's throat trying to get a moan from the fashionista. "Nagisa please hurry." Coco dug her nails deeper into his back as she wrapped her legs around his waist.

Coco quickly gave in deciding to let the kid take control she was getting real close to climaxing when she suddenly fell off her bed and hit her head. "Ow damnit that hurt."

"You okay Coco?"

"I'm fine Fox just thrashing and moving about in my sleep."

"Okay." Fox quickly dozed off.

Coco just thought to herself. "Damn that was a really vivid wet dream at least I didn't make a mess." Though now Coco knew had the kid accepted the date she would have gotten a pretty good fuck out of it. She then looked back at the memento that Nagisa had given her. "HOLY SHIT!"

Suddenly the rest of Team CFVY woke up startled. "What is it Coco?"

"The bone scythe it didn't evaporate like the Grimm." Everyone suddenly realized she was right.

"But how I thought that even limbs that are dismembered evaporate."

"Maybe it doesn't do that with all Grimm."

"Impossible all Grimm evaporate as a means of self-defense to prevent us from studying them."

"Then how did this kid manage to preserve one so well?"

Ozpin POV

When Glynda watched the tape with him once again he still could not believe it Ozpin could tell he had skill, but to kill an Arachne empty handed. "And you're saying that he didn't use any dust, aura, or semblance either."

"That is correct."

Ozpin knew of few huntsmen and huntresses that could do it alone, fewer who needed any one of those, but none that could fight and survive with that kind of penalty. Just who was the enigma called Nagisa Shiota? More importantly where did he pick up this kind of skill. Nagisa's transcript said he was from Atlas beyond that nothing out of the ordinary. The kid did say that he used to travel a lot, but where could he have learned to do something like that. He had also said that he read a lot, but no books cover any fighting styles like his.

"Glynda I want you to contact Ironwood first thing tomorrow morning, and ask him for any information regarding Nagisa Shiota."

"Wouldn't it be easier to just bring the boy here for questioning?"

"No, even if there is a remote chance that he may or may not be working for Salem I can't risk the maiden falling into his hands either. If we let that boy in here he could tear the place apart looking for her."

"So what are we going to do about him?"

"You have a field trip coming up soon is that right?"

"Yes I will be taking the kids to Forever Fall."

"See if you can learn anything new from him there. If we're lucky he might slip up."

"Ozpin may I ask why the boy makes you feel so on edge?"

"Call it a feeling, but I feel as if he may be an even bigger threat than Salem herself."

"You can't be serious."

"Glynda in our line of work appearances can be deceiving, and if my experience has taught me anything is that the things closer to home are what hit you the hardest."

"Understood I'll see what I can dig up."

"Thank you." Ozpin looked at the tape once more to see if he could figure out his technique. He knew that no matter how hard he looked he wouldn't be getting any answers. He decided it was best to call it quits and place his hope on Glynda finding out anything. He decided to keep reading where he left off Part VIII Chapter 2: Nassar's Marriage at Forever Fall he chuckled at the coincidence.

Jaune POV

Jaune believed that being one of Nagisa's first friends at Beacon would earn him some points when his class began he quickly learned that he was very wrong. Inside the classroom Nagisa was a no nonsense kind of guy. However, outside the classroom he was quite approachable and friendly even despite the slightly sadistic side he had. Jaune had to quickly learn the basics of hand to hand combat if he was ever going to be able to learn how to copy what Nagisa did. He still couldn't wrap his head around it he and his team were convinced that you needed all the things like aura and semblance to be a hunter then came a small and petite blue haired gir... Err boy to prove them wrong. True to his word though Nagisa kicked everyone's ass if they ever failed until they finally got it right. He had been on the receiving end of Nagisa's wrath more times than he cared to remember, but he learned from it and became a better leader than he would have otherwise alone. His team was certainly more fired up until now Pyrrha was sure she was the strongest what with her championship record, but Nagisa became a pushing force for her to be stronger and become a true huntress. Ren had been more advanced in hand to hand combat, but he knew he lacked Nagisa's endurance so he began training harder. Then there was Nora she certainly had power and endurance, but lacked proper focus when channeling her attacks during training with some more training she could use her stronger attacks with minimal effort. Overall Jaune felt like he made the right decision, but he still had a long way to go.

"Boop"

"Huh wha... Oh Nora it's just you what time is it?"

"It's 6:30."

"Oh good I thought I overslept. Where's Pyrrha and Ren?"

"Pyrrha went across the hall to hang out with team RWBY. Ren's just barely coming out of the shower we are all just waiting on you silly."

"Right, okay... Ouchie."

"What's wrong?"

"I think Nagisa may have punched me a little too hard."

"Well that's what you get when you pick a fight with a girl."

"Nora we have been over this Nagisa is a boy."

"It's a conspiracy I tell you how many boys have you met that are that prettier than any girls you've ever met?"

"Umm... None."

"Exactly." Nora did have a point though Nagisa was definitely too pretty to be a guy, but it was the hand the guy was dealt and he certainly made the most of it.

"Hey Jaune shower's open if you want to start getting ready?"

"Thanks Ren." Jaune started taking off his onesie and took a look at his back. "WHAT THE HELL!?" Ren and Nora rushed in to see the large blackish, reddish, blueish, pinkish spot cover over half his back.

"My gosh Ren what is that thing?"

"I think it's Jaune's back, but I have never even skin of that color. I'm going to get Nagisa maybe he has something for this." Ren rushed over to collect the bluenette.

Suddenly Pyrrha and Team RWBY entered and got a look at his back. "Jaune are you okay?"

"Does any of it look like it's okay Pyrrha?"

"Right stupid question sorry."

"I think it's alive."

"What makes you say that Ruby?" Asked Yang.

"I think I saw it move just now."

"Alright I'm here what is... Woah that's not pretty is it even skin?"

"Yes it's skin now fix it."

"Alright uhm hmm... Okay Weiss front and center. Jaune I need you to lay on your front with your back facing up." Jaune did as Nagisa instructed him too. "Alright Weiss I need you to summon one of your glyphs over that whatever it is."

"Roger."

"Now then the glyph combined with my special healing dust should do the trick. Say Jaune how much do you value your organs and nervous system."

"Huh..."

"Too late I'm doing it."

Jaune felt his muscles ease, relax, and loosen up. "Woah it feels like I'm in heaven." Then the sensation stopped Jaune put his hand in his back, but didn't feel any pain. "Hey Nagisa what did you mean by nervous system and organs."

"Oh well I have never tested this mix before as there was always a high chance that the person's organs would explode from the stimulation and the nervous system would shut down. It was a 90 percent chance of that happening. But hey it worked so now I know it's perfectly safe thanks." Jaune's face along with everybody else's was filled with shock and horror. "Was it something I said?"

After a long and awkward phone call back home telling his family how much he loved them all Jaune along with RWBY, JNPR, and Nagisa made their way to the cafeteria to pick up some breakfast. "So Nagisa what are we going to cover today in class?"

"Well I figured you all are advanced enough now to replicate what I did so as a first quiz you will all be facing Arachne Grimm alone and with the same penalty that I did." Jaune and the rest of them sweat dropped.

"Umm no disrespect, but I don't we are quite there yet."

"Well you can all prove me wrong after you fight the Grimm."

Was he serious? Jaune then saw team CFVY take Cardin and his team down a peg or two. "Well it seems you have all certainly improved."

"Did you just say something Nagisa?"

"Well Ruby ever since taking my class I have noticed that you all have made your entire team stronger for starters Weiss fully respects you now even though she is still you know... Weiss."

"Hey."

"And Jaune is actually pretty competent as a leader."

Yang then spoke up. "And yet people still think you are a woman."

"I still say he should show it to us just to be sure." They all started laughing even Nagisa.

Nagisa POV

Nagisa had to admit that he started taking a liking to this group of kids. He didn't think he would enjoy it at all. He had grown especially fond of a certain huntress, but he decided to put those feelings on hold. For now his only focus should be to whip these kids into shape, find the maiden, and stop Salem. "By the way guys Goodwitch's trip to Forever Fall is coming up I want you all to obtain extra samples for use in class. I will be obtaining samples for Team CFVY for them to use I will be sure to grab extras, but no promises."

"Got it."

"Now if you will excuse me I need to hand in my essay to Dr. Oobleck."

"Wait, but didn't Oobleck just assign the essay to us yesterday, and on top of that didn't he give you an extra day to do it."

"True enough Blake, but he said I could turn it in beforehand so that I could focus more time on my class. Now if you will excuse me I will leave you all to it."

Nagisa could overhear their little conversation. "How the hell did he manage to write an entire 5 page essay on the Battle of the Jagged Edge in just one night?"

Nagisa just thought about how it certainly helped to fight in the actual battle rather than learn from it in class although Oobleck did certainly provide a futuristic perspective.

"It's moments like these Weiss that make me think that he doesn't even require sleep."

"Man I haven't even started on it I wish Nagisa could teach us how to do that too. Maybe we should ask him."

"Yeah we'll just put that right next to fighting Grimm unarmed and how to cook them how about that?"

"Well when you put it that way Rubes..."

Nagisa left deciding not to waste any more time. Nagisa spotted Prof. Goodwitch come out of Oobleck's class and walk in his direction. "Prof. Goodwitch there is something I would like to run by you if that's okay?"

"Yes Mister Shiota."

"Is it okay if my class' students grab extra samples of the sap in the excursion to Forever Fall?"

"Yes that is fine for what purpose if I may ask?"

"I thought I might teach the students how to bait Grimm."

"Very well then I will allow it. Oh and Mister Shiota one more thing."

"Yes Prof. Goodwitch?"

"As I'm sure you are well aware there is plenty of Grimm surrounding Forever Fall?"

"Of course."

"Is it too much to ask that you help in maintaining the student's safety?"

"Not at all."

"That will be all."

Nagisa entered the classroom and noticed Dr. Oobleck scribbling on the board about that morning's assignment. "Ah Mister Shiota something I can help you with?"

"No actually I came here to turn in the essay you assigned yesterday."

"Already?"

"Yeah well I figured I could use the extra time to come up with new class material."

"Very well then let's have a look shall we."

Oobleck POV

The boy certainly knew his history no doubt about it. Ozpin was right on having the teachers keep an eye on the boy he was far too advanced than any other students. As he reviewed his paper he was astonished to see the detail and accuracy to which he described the battle almost as if he was actually there. There was even information he would have to check as it was too specific such as battalions and commanders. "Good work Mister Shiota. Now please take a seat class will be starting soon." The boy then nodded and headed to his seat. As soon as all the student's found their seats Oobleck prepared to give his lecture. "All right class today we will go over the takeover of Fort Castle. Now then... "

Winter POV

Winter Schnee just could not believe it when she had been tasked with finding information on Nagisa Shiota. When she was sent the information as well as a picture of the student she still could not believe it. The boy hadn't aged a day over 15. He had even decided to keep the same name did he do it on purpose or for another reason. She checked the school registry and records, but nothing stood out. All the information available on Shiota was right in front of her the kid had definitely been able to cover his tracks without so much as a single mistake. She reviewed the paper work once more perhaps one of the documents had been falsified, but as fate would have it none of them were.

She pulled out her personal scroll and sifted through several dozen pictures until she found the ones with her and Nagisa. There was a certain picture she took of the boy wearing nothing but a soft smile and a sheet whilst he was asleep. She was lost in her own thoughts. "If my father knew I was no longer pure he would most certainly disown me, but it was you who made me do it out of love rather than out of spite."

She sifted through several others and found some of Nagisa playing with a smaller Weiss. "Out of all the men I introduced to my sister you were most certainly her favorite as well as mine, and you were certainly my father's most hated despite the arrangement both of you had."

Winter's father had put a great strain on their relationship so much so that they were forced to end it, but it was also due to Nagisa's current condition. She didn't want things to end that harshly with the boy so she decided to make a gift for him to show that she still cared, but when she looked for the boy he was nowhere to be found. She kept it all these years modifying it and upgrading it now that she found him it was as good a time as any to give it to him. "Perhaps Ironwood will let me tag along to visit my sister. I'll be sure to have the present ready by then." She decided that the only way to prove anything with Nagisa was for the boy to come forward to them directly she would have to convince him somehow. Winter gave up and decided to message Ironwood saying that the boy was clean.

Ozpin POV

Our investigation did not turn up anything new if his identity is false he knew how to cover his tracks.

Well he supposed it was too much to hope for. "I guess that for now all my hopes rest on Glynda and that the excursion turns up something new." Ozpin had finished reading his favorite book. He looked over to see what else he had on Nassar Embry.

"So little is known about Nassar Embry we were lucky he decided to write his own memoirs even so most has been lost to time." He selected a different book titled The World of Remnant Before Huntsmen by Nassar Embry. He opened up the book and started reading Volume I Part I Chapter 1 The First Creature of Grimm known as the Devourer.

Ruby POV

Nagisa had decided to cancel class for the day to give their bodies ample rest so that they could be prepared for any unforeseen problems during the excursion. Ruby really wanted to get a head start on that essay, but didn't know how. Yang was obviously a no go for obvious reasons. Weiss was too busy, and sometimes had difficulty explaining it to her. Blake was being Blakey even more so than usual. Ruby noticed that Nagisa looked at Blake at Oobleck's class when he asked about who was a faunus, but he probably only wanted to see who else was a faunus. That only left her with one option, Nagisa.

"I'll be back I'm going to ask Nagisa for help on the essay."

"Oh no you don't Ruby not with what you're wearing."

Ruby just looked at Yang and looked at her pijamas she didn't think it was necessary for her to change. "What's wrong with what I'm wearing?"

"You're showing too much skin little sis."

"Huh?"

"I'm just saying you want to make Nagisa work for it not the other way around."

"So I should invite him here?"

"You're missing the point. You've got to control Nagisa with your hmm... I was going to say womanly wiles, but that's not really your thing. With your adorable cuteness."

"Huh?"

"Just go in there with your adorable and cute face and ask him in a sweet yet timid and shy voice, but also look kind of embarrassed and turn away from him but maintain eye contact 'Umm I was wondering if we could study together if that's okay with you.' Once you are in all you gotta do is seduce him and bam you got him wrapped around your little finger."

"Does any of that actually work?" It couldn't be that easy.

"Are you kidding me boys eat that crap up all the time you'll be fine." Yang gave her a hoody to wear over her spaghetti strap shirt to cover her skin even though the protested.

If Ruby were completely honest with herself she had to admit that she developed a small crush on the bluenette, but with all the stuff he had going on it was probably best if she didn't get in the way right now. Before she knocked on the door she picked up the smell of something delicious inside of the room. When she knocked on the door her heart was not prepared for the sight of Nagisa with his hair down, and with that warm and welcoming smile that makes your insides all mushy.

Her entire face matched her hair color she hid it with the hoodie. "Umm I was wondering if you could help me with Oobleck's essay, but if you're busy I can come back tomorrow."

"It's okay I'm not really doing anything right now."

Holy cow Yang's advice actually worked. "Umm Nagisa why are you cooking food in the middle of the room with an actual fire?"

"Oh I got a little hungry and since there aren't any kitchens where you can cook your meals I went with the next best thing."

"And that was starting a small fire in the middle of the room?"

"Yep."

"So what are you cooking anyway?"

"Just a little home brewed recipe I learned while traveling. Here try some." Nagisa then scooped some of brown liquid blew on it a little and fed Ruby with the spoon.

"Wow it's so good. What is it?"

"Just a regular old stew. Oh wait here let me get that for you." Nagisa then grabbed a napkin and cleaned the corner of Ruby's mouth.

Ruby thought to herself. "Wow his hand is so warm and soft."

"So Ruby about that essay."

"Right I have absolutely no idea where to start."

"Well here let me help you out with that." Nagisa gave Ruby a summary on the Battle of the Jagged Edge it surely helped that he wasn't speaking a thousand miles an hour. He was specific to the very last detail.

Ruby then looked over to his computer in the desk. "What were you looking up?"

"Just some stuff on the news about dust shops being robbed by Torchwick?"

"I actually met him once."

"Really?"

"Yeah he was hitting a dust shop where I was in. I fought against him and almost had him, but he got away."

"I've actually had a few run-ins with him too."

"What stopped you from catching him?"

"I was always outnumbered he is a slippery one I'll give him that."

"You know you should wear your hair down more often it makes you look cute. Not that you weren't already to begin with I'm just saying... never mind."

Ruby noticed Nagisa blushed a bit he certainly looked cuter that way. "Alright then for you I'll wear it down."

"All right then it's getting late I should get going."

"Alright then goodnight."

"Thanks again and goodnight to you too." Ruby walked down the hall when she noticed Pyrrha walking with a sad look on her face. "Hey Pyrrha is something wrong?"

"Huh oh no is just that I'm really tired and I still haven't written Oobleck's essay just yet."

"Oh well maybe you should ask Nagisa for help."

"Thanks I think I'll do that."

Ruby opened the door to her dorm only to find her sister grinning. "Umm what's going on?"

"So how did your little date with Nagisa go?"

"Yang it wasn't a date."

"So did you use your cute charm to win him over?"

"Nope besides he already has too much on his plate to worry about these kinds of things."

"Alright fine you win."

With that Ruby headed straight to bed.

Nagisa POV

Nagisa was ready to turn in for the night when he heard another knock on the door. "Guess Ruby must have wanted some more of that stew." He opened the door to see Pyrrha with a troubled look in her face. "Okay so it all started when General Corinthus issued a..."

"Oh no I'm not here for that. I'm here for something else."

"Oh."

"I'm here for Jaune."

"If this is about him hitting on me then you can tell him I've already forgiven him."

"No it's something else something more personal. Alright so look I'm not really sure I'm supposed to tell you this, but Jaune isn't really supposed to be here at Beacon."

"I figured it was something like that."

"I'm sorry?"

"Jaune has spirit, but lacks skill he can't even use his aura at the same level some of you can or semblance for that matter. Probably got his hands on fake transcripts or something."

"Something like that so listen if you could just..."

"The answer is no."

"Excuse me."

"Jaune needs to learn that his actions have severe consequences. When he accepted the mantle of a huntsman he relinquished the fact that he had ownership over his own life. He chose to give his life for the cause. Besides I've kicked his ass plenty it's time someone else helped me out."

"So what should I do?"

"Well if you cut the head of the snake the body dies. Cut the head of a King Taijitu and it just grows another head."

"Meaning?"

"That Jaune has two choices either way before this is over we'll see which." Pyrrha left dissatisfied with Nagisa's response he couldn't blame her Nagisa saw how much Pyrrha cared for Jaune, but you can only do so much for one person. It reminded him of Yada when he too was overprotective.

He thought back to what Ruby had said about his hair, and remembered all the times he had spent with her mother Summer back when they were a thing. It had been so long ago, but Nagisa still remembered it perfectly.

"You know I really hate it when you have your hair down."

"But wasn't it you who told me to wear it like this?"

"Well yeah, but you know people talk and then there is the whole you know... girl thing."

"Girl thing?"

"Well I mean just look at yourself Nagisa you are even cuter than I'am you get hit on by guys and girls alike. Even Qrow tried to score a date with you when you first met."

"Ha ha ha man that was hilarious tell you what when it's just the two of us I'll wear it down deal?"

"Deal." He then embraced Summer and pulled her into a deep kiss. It felt like a lifetime ago and yet time just passed him by.

Jaune POV

Jaune was royally screwed there was just no other way to put it. He could both throw the jar of the sap at Nagisa and face his wrath, or he could tell Cardin to buzz off and face his wrath which meant expulsion. If there was a way out he couldn't see it. Then he thought about all the things Nagisa had taught him what the hell right? Nobody lives forever.

He threw the sap at Cardin making the jelly like substance land all over his armor. "Wrong choice." Cardin then picked up Jaune by his collar when an Ursa surprised them all from behind.

The Ursa seemed allured to the jelly substance and made way to Cardin when Jaune made a cut on its side. The Ursa then focused all its attention on Jaune choosing to eat him as a first meal. Jaune then spotted Nagisa on top of a tree branch with Ruby, Weiss, and Pyrrha standing near the bushes. "Umm guys a little help here please."

"It's all you buddy." Nagisa just smiled as Jaune tried to evade the Ursa's attacks.

"Are you serious Nagisa?"

"Very serious I think it's time to see if you have learned anything in class."

"Okay think Jaune think what was the thing Nagisa taught us when fighting Grimm."

He then remembered. "The first thing you have to remember when fighting Grimm is how you want the fight to go. In other words do you wish to reduce its mobility or its attacks in cases such as an Ursa it is always best to reduce mobility as it is already slow on its own, but don't let that fool you as it can kill you with just one attack from its paws. However, Grimm like the one I fought it is always best to opt for the latter rather than the former. You will encounter Grimm that are immune to these sorts of tactics and therefore it is always best to just run."

"Okay Jaune remember this is all you just focus c'mon you got this oh I so don't got this." The Ursa was ready to pounce on Jaune when suddenly Jaune impaled his sword right through its left knee. The Ursa howled in pain as it tried to make a quick escape. Jaune then saw Nagisa sprint after the beast at a ridiculous speed and give it an axe kick to the head effectively killing it. Nagisa just stood there for a second before offering a hand to Jaune to lift him up.

"Well you didn't kill it, but you scared it away so I guess that's good enough." Nagisa then slapped him across the face.

"Ow what was that for?"

"That was for contemplating the idea of throwing the sap at me you ass. Now get going all of you I need to make sure that none of its buddies are around."

"Right let's go Jaune." Jaune, Pyrrha, Ruby, and Weiss started heading back to where the rest of the group was. Jaune then turned around and saw Nagisa light up a tree? He went in for a closer look and saw blue letters NtY.

"What the hell is NtY?" Then he noticed a tear running down Nagisa's cheek wait a minute it wasn't NtY it was N and Y probably someone he loved a long time ago. He decided to make a quick exit before the bluenette caught his presence.

After hiding their sap samples from Nora, Jaune decided to back to the rooftop and think about what he almost did. Luckily for him Cardin had decided to ignore the whole expulsion bit and let him off. Pyrrha soon joined him. "Hey."

"Hey. Listen I'm sorry for railroading you guys."

"And?"

"And for being a giant ass these couple of days."

"And?"

"And for pushing you away when you tried to help me."

"Apology accepted."

"Indeed Jaune apology accepted now Pyrrha apologize." At that moment both looked back at the entrance to notice Nagisa smiling at the both of them.

"Wait why do I have to apologize?"

"For going behind Jaune's back of course why else."

"I'm sorry Jaune."

"No worries."

"Good now I want a two page essay on the sap's use for increasing sexual performance from both of you. Jaune you will focus on females and Pyrrha you will focus on males."

"Why?"

"For not solving it as a team of course. Jaune you are a leader and as a leader you have your team to back you up. Pyrrha I understand your concern, but the best way to approach these sorts of situations is head on."

As he was about to leave Jaune spoke up. "Wait Nagisa?"

"Yeah?"

"Who is Y?"

Nagisa looked at both of them then smiled. "After you write your essay I expect you both to discuss your findings to the entire class in detail. Is that understood."

"No fair."

"Life's not fair." He then stuck his tongue out and left.

Ozpin POV

All that Ozpin had learned from Glynda was that the boy had been there previously several times before, but again nothing that stood out he was on his guard the entire time. Damn it all to hell. This boy knew the ins and outs of the system he knew how to cover his tracks without any mistakes. Even so they couldn't turn up anything. The only thing Ozpin knew for certain was that the boy certainly had experience with the system. Nagisa must have done this quite a few times by now. He continued reading from his book Volume I Part I Chapter 3 The Devourer and his Eleven Children known as Apostles.

Nagisa POV

"Wow Nagisa you uh didn't spare any expense in shaming Jaune and Pyrrha did you?" Asked Yang.

"Nope and let that serve as a reminder for the rest of you." Nagisa along with Team RWBY were recapping yesterday's class as they walked through the streets of Vale to see the preparations being made for the Vytal Festival.

"I mean did you see the look on Jaune's and Pyrrha's faces it was priceless."

"I swear Pyrrha's face was redder than her hair." Said Ruby.

"I enjoyed the fact that Nora had conspired against them and started asking those questions."

"That was probably because they hid the sap from her."

"Even Glynda was mortified I think she didn't expect that the sap could generate that kind of effect on a woman's body." Weiss said.

"You think she will make any more excursions to Forever Fall?"

"After what happened last night I doubt it." Said Nagisa.

"Excuse me if you will all just take a good look around you. And behold the organization and the planning that goes into holding this kind of event."

"Wow Weiss you seem happier than normal it's kind of creeping me out."

"So I take it we are really here to get any intel on the competition right."

"Precisely besides wasn't it you Nagisa who said to get as much intel on the enemy whenever you get the chance?"

"Very good Weiss full marks."

"So where to?"

"Let's head to the docks."

As they made their way to the docks they noticed a boy with a tail running away from two guards. The boy then started running in their direction when he suddenly winked at Blake as he passed by. Nagisa used that as a chance to knock the boy unconscious. The guards were still a ways off so he decided to stash the body in one of the empty trash cans. "Everyone be cool."

The officers then approached them. "Did you girls see where the boy went?"

"He went that way officer."

"Thanks you kids stay out of trouble now." The boy was still knocked out inside the trash can.

"Nagisa why'd you do that for?"

"Well Blake I figured you might all want to get a leg up on the competition so I figured we bring him back to Beacon with us and interrogate him."

"Isn't that oh I don't know illegal?"

"Relax we'll just ask him a few questions then you can apologize."

"Why should we apologize?"

"Because I'm not the one competing that's why. Now help me with his legs c'mon here Blake you grab the tail."

As they made their way back to Beacon Nagisa noticed a girl with bright orange hair and light green eyes following them. "You know if you want you can help out too."

"Huh Nagisa who are you talking to?" Nagisa then pointed to the girl standing behind Weiss and Ruby.

"Salutations and greetings." Ruby and Weiss both startled by the girl pushed her to the ground as an instant reflex. Ruby and Weiss both apologized to the poor girl. "We are so sorry are you okay?"

"Yes."

"Would you umm like to get up?"

"Yes." The girl instantly jumped up. "So what's your name?"

"My name is Penny Polendina I'm combat ready."

"I'm Ruby."

"Blake."

"Weiss."

"Nagisa."

"Are you sure we didn't hit you too hard?" Blake then elbowed Yang. "Oh I'm Yang."

"Unfortunately we cannot speak for our unconscious friend here. So Penny are you competing in the Vytal Festival as well?" Asked Nagisa.

"Of course I just came here from Atlas."

Ruby then spoke up. "Well we'll see you later friend."

After walking back for some time Penny suddenly jumped up in front of Ruby. "You called me friend am I really your friend."

Nagisa said yes whilst the rest said no. "Uhm sure?"

"Sensational we can paint our nails, try on clothes, and talk about cute boys like short and petite Nagisa over there."

"Huh?" Nagisa asked.

"Umm yeah, but maybe later since you know we are kind of in the middle of kidnapping someone yeah."

"Sure thing friend."

"I'm glad you said yes Ruby." Nagisa and Blake then put down the unconscious boy to rest for a bit.

"Why's that Nagisa?"

"Well it's just that you guys don't exactly have a lot of friends."

"What are you talking about we have a lot of friends."

"Here's the thing Ruby you try too hard. Blake you're well you know you. Weiss you're the ice queen. And Yang I have yet to see any of your old friends I mean seriously are they at Beacon anymore? Not to be rude or anything, but all you guys have is Team JNPR. And before you guys bring up Team CFVY I will just say that I have seen very little interaction between both teams and them. So yeah that's my answer to that."

"Um Nagisa?"

"Yeah?"

"He's gone."

When Nagisa looked back he noticed that the boy disappeared without a trace. "I guess he won't be missing this."

Nagisa then pulled out a wallet from his pocket. "Says here his name is Sun Wukong leader of Team SSSN, faunus, male beyond that nothing else. Ooh hey 50 lien dibs."

"Nagisa why'd you take his wallet?"

"Because I knew he would eventually wake up and try to escape if it bothers you so much here you can probably give him back his wallet Blake."

"Why me?"

"You made him lose focus which led to him getting captured now let's go."

As they were getting close to the airships back to Beacon they passed by a dust shop that had just recently been robbed. They overheard the two officers speaking. "Man who even needs that much dust?"

"You thinking the White Fang?"

"I'm thinking we don't get paid enough."

So now Torchwick is working with the White Fang wonder what Salem had to do to get them on board. If Salem has an army now what's keeping her from storming Beacon and taking the maiden unless... Nagisa was forced out of his thoughts when he heard Weiss and Blake get into an argument. Too tired to hear the old song and dance between faunus rights and Schee's war with the White Fang he decided to pull on both their ears.

"Ow ow ow ow ow."

"Now listen it's been a long day so how about we call it quits and let this whole thing go or so help me I will tear out both your ears and tell Ozpin it was a training accident. Am I understood?"

Both replied. "Yes."

"Yes what?"

"Yes sir."

"Good now let's go we have an airship to catch." The rest of the trip back was uneventful Blake and Weiss were still at each other's throats, but mostly with death glares.

Later on that night Nagisa decided to make his way over to the tower to see if the maiden was there. Nagisa would have to find a way underground, and find his way to the maiden. Nagisa had been planning for weeks how to sneak into the tower unnoticed. Just before he was about to make a bee line for the tower he noticed Blake wandering around in the courtyard. Nagisa had two options complete his mission or help one of his students. Agh damnit these kids are something else.

Nagisa pulled out one of his knives and threw it at Blake's feet startling her. "Why'd you do that for?"

"Just wanted to see if you have been learning anything. So what's up?"

"Nothing."

"Really? So just wandering around in the middle of the night is normal for you?"

"What do you want Nagisa?"

"Why haven't you told them?"

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me why haven't you told them who you really are?"

"Why does it matter?"

"It matters because they are willing to put their lives on the line for you the least that you owe them is the truth."

"They wouldn't understand."

"BULLSHIT! You are afraid that if they find out about your past they will turn on you."

"Then what am I supposed to do?"

"Blake you can't keep running away when life becomes too difficult eventually your past catches up with you and when it does those closest to you suffer."

"How much do you know about me?"

"Enough to know that I should turn you in to the authorities for being a terrorist, and close partner of Adam Taurus."

"So what's keeping you?"

"I have my own reasons for coming here, but first things first why is the White Fang robbing dust shops and why are you working with Torchwick?"

"I'm not with them anymore I cut all ties so I wouldn't know. Why do you care?"

"That is for me to know and for you to never find out."

"Isn't that a bit hypocritical of you?"

"Coming from you no unlike you if I feel like the time is right then I will tell you all that you need to know, but for now I will have to make do."

"So are you gonna stop me from leaving."

"No, if you feel like you are a threat then by all means go; just know that if your problems come back to haunt your teammates and you are not here to answer then pray that I never see you again."

Soon thereafter Blake left the school grounds. Nagisa soon made his way back to the tower. Before he was about to enter he heard a noise and quickly hid behind some bushes. He saw Ozpin make his way back inside the tower. Of all the times why did it have to be now? He sighed in defeat and decided to head back to his room. Just as he was about to turn in for the night he heard a knock on his door. He opened it to see Weiss with a troubled look on her face.

"If this is about Blake she is gone."

"What do you mean she is gone?"

"Exactly that."

"Where did she go?"

"I don't know and that's the truth. Tell you what tomorrow we will all go look for her you tell her whatever it is you are gonna tell her and then we will see."

"Thanks." With that Weiss left back to her dorm. Nagisa checked his computer to see if Torchwick and the White Fang had robbed any dust shops. Apparently they went from dust shops to entire cargo shipped in by the Schnee Corporation. He would have to make sure to see if he could find out more about them. With that Nagisa turned in for the night.

Ozpin POV

Ozpin decided to take a detour and head straight for the vault where the maiden was kept. They were lucky that Qrow got to her when he did otherwise it would have been a completely different story. Ozpin had tried to find a way to bring the maiden back, but to no avail whatever had been done to her put her in a comatose state and it didn't seem that she would wake from it. The only option that remained was to find a different suitor for the maiden's powers. He decided to take a break from reading and noticed that he had received a message from Qrow.

Queen knows about the maiden. I have discovered a lead on the other person they are trying to locate apparently it's a child. Information stops there I will find out who it is. Queen seems more hellbent on finding this child than the maidens.

He wondered if the child could be Nagisa. It was farfetched, but not unlikely. He wondered just what was so important about this child to warrant all of Salem's attention. There weren't any stories related to the maidens and any children. Unless of course a maiden had a child, but none of them did. More questions and not a single answer.

Nagisa POV

They tried scouring the city to no avail. Blake just wasn't anywhere to be found. Nagisa decided it was best to just split up. It was almost sun down and still no sign of Blake. Nagisa then decided it was best to see if the story in the computer was true besides it's not like Blake was going to be found anytime soon. Nagisa made his way to the docks to see a distinct yellow haired boy talking to Blake. Just as the boy was offering Blake an apple Nagisa threw his knife at the apple impaling it to the floor. Blake and Sun turned around weapons at the ready to see Nagisa with a smile on his face.

"You know you shouldn't sneak up on people like that. What are you doing here Nagisa?"

"What do you think I've come to drag you home."

"I'm kind of in the middle of something."

Nagisa then turned to Sun. "So am I to assume you and Blake have been fooling around since she left Beacon." They both blushed and were quick to deny it.

"Oh by the way Blake here I got you something." Nagisa then tossed a small mouse toy over to Blake. When she caught it the mouse spoke. "I love you."

"Don't get the wrong idea."

"Where the hell did you get this?"

"At a pet store I was convinced that if I used it you would come back it only cost 50 lien."

"Hey wait a minute those were my 50 lien, and are you serious 50 lien for that."

"Well yeah it can move around and do tricks too."

"Did you seriously think this would be enough to bring me back?"

"Yeah unless of course in the time you were away both of you hit it off had sex and now you are pregnant with his child. Am I right?"

Both were embarrassed to even look him in the eye. "I can't believe you guys had sex."

"We did not."

Soon all three of them heard the sound of VTOLs in the air nearing their location. Nagisa pulled out his scroll and called for backup. "Blake you and Sun head over to the far side and flank them I will create a distraction once they are all focused on me make your move. Got it?"

They nodded in agreement and headed to their positions. The VTOLs started landing White Fang soldiers. "Okay Blake and Sun are in position, back up is still a ways out, we got about 15 soldiers, and Torchwick is here good now let's show them some fireworks." Nagisa pulled out his explosive dust mix and threw it at one of the VTOLs forcing it to make a crash landing. The soldiers then focused all their attention on Nagisa and began to shoot and rush his position. Blake and Sun diverted the attention of some of the enemy soldiers and managed to engage Torchwick. One of the soldiers was closing in on Nagisa, but Nagisa used his knife to stab at the soldier's heart and then threw two more knives at the coming soldiers. "Three down thirteen more to go." Nagisa noticed Sun and Torchwick had started fighting one another whilst Blake held off the remaining soldiers. Soon four figures jumped in front of Nagisa and started assisting Blake in her fight.

Nagisa decided to aid Sun and capture Torchwick, but it wouldn't be that easy. Torchwick blasted Sun with his cane and made way for one of the air ships. "Maybe next time blue but for now I would enjoy it if we would stop meeting like this." Torchwick had escaped again.

"Are you guys okay we came as fast as we could."

"We are fine Yang I see you guys brought Penny with you."

"Yeah well she wanted to help considering we are her friends and all."

They all then noticed Weiss and Blake then apologize to one another. Nagisa then tapped on one of Blake's shoulders as soon as Blake turned around Nagisa slapped her across the face. "Ow what was that for?"

"That was for being a coward and running away from your problems." He then slapped her again.

"And that?"

"That was for not trusting your friends now let's go tomorrow is going to be a very busy day."

Blake POV

Before Blake was going to turn in for the night she placed that mouse toy right next to her books. It was a weird gift from Nagisa, but at least she knew that deep deep deep really deep down he cared for them even if they made it difficult for him sometimes. She couldn't blame him he had to be both a teacher and a friend, and most of the time the teacher side had to win over the friend side.

"So Blake I think we should apologize." Weiss began.

"It's alright guys it was my fault anyways."

"No not about that about something else."

"Oh?"

"You see for a long time we thought something was different about you before we found out you were a faunus."

"What was it?"

"We thought you were you know gay not that there was anything wrong with that."

Blake's face immediately reddened. "Why would you guys think that?"

"Well you see after the incident with Nagisa on our second day here we saw signs I guess you could say."

"What Yang is trying to say is that you would sometimes peek at us from the corner of your book, then Nagisa told Ruby about the incident, and then there was some other things that made us uncomfortable."

"Wait a minute is that why you guys always kept your distance whenever we had to change clothes."

"Yep."

"Pretty much."

"No offense."

"Wait why would Nagisa say that I was gay?"

"Well he told me that you tried to put the what did he say moves on him, but said that you were only interested in a fling so yeah. And then we caught you guys in the act." Said Ruby.

"I'm gonna kill him."

Blake and the rest of Team RWBY headed to Nagisa's dorm. Blake knocked on his door until he finally opened it. "Hey guys what's up?"

"What's up? I will tell you what's up mind explaining to me why my team thinks I'm gay?"

"Well aren't you?"

"Wait what you know how things went down that day."

"All I remember is that you tried to take advantage of a meek and innocent little girl. But instead the girl fought back and tried to defend herself. Except that you later found out it was a boy so that is why you never bothered coming back."

"He makes a pretty good point."

"Geez Blake I can't believe you almost took advantage of poor little Nagisa and after you told me he was your friend."

"But that's not what happened I swear."

Team RWBY minus Blake headed back to their room disgusted at how much of a sexual deviant she was. "I guess this is the punishment I deserve huh?"

"Yep and Blake you gotta put more stock in faith these days. Today you saw how far your team was willing to go for you don't screw it up."

"I guess you are right."

"That's a stupid thing to say of course I'am." With that Nagisa shut his door and left Blake alone in the hallway. Blake then went back to her dorm and fell asleep on her bed.

Torchwick POV

After their little tussle in Atlas Torchwick was sure that Nagisa would be in Haven not Vale. "Well then it seems like blue has made some friends. And of course of all people it had to be red."

"What seems to be the matter Roman?"

"The problem is that blue is still alive."

"Relax all in due time."

"Due time she says and what are you gonna do about it Cinder?"

"Salem has arranged for a certain someone to infiltrate Beacon with us."

"Neo's not gonna join you?"

"No she will remain at your side as backup in case Shiota shows up."

"Who is she sending?"

"MEFE."

"The nut job?"

"I wouldn't put it that bluntly, but yes Salem is sending MEFE along with Mercury, Emerald, and I to infiltrate Beacon the four of us should be enough."

"Can't wait to see how this plays out."