The Legend Of RAIN

The sky was a clear beautiful bright orange. Not a single cloud was in the sky too block the sun's slow decent into darkness as it faded behind the mountains in the distance. The cool breeze made the leaves rustle and it was very calming to the mind. It was almost as if this was straight out of a painting at an art museum. There was but one figure standing there on top of a cliff to take it all in.

"So…this is why…" A young man said aloud as he looked at the gorgeous view of the forest and the sky. Autumn was truly a beautiful time of the year. He looked down at a gravestone and knelt down to place his hand on the top. "Hope you're doing ok up there…" The young man thought about the events that happened fours years ago, events that changed him and his fiends and even the fate of the world itself. Taking a deep breath to calm down from his bad memories, he exhaled and reached into his pocket. He placed a crimson rose on the grave before walking away on his journey back to Beacon.

Chapter 1: The Members Of RAIN

Four years before…

Beacon academy was as still as ever. It was about 7:30am on a Friday. There were no classes for the day due to an important meeting between the teachers. All the students were sleeping in today except for two. If anybody were awake, they wouldn't be surprised who it was.

A tall girl with long beautiful blonde hair was watching a student that was practicing their attacks on a punching bag. Yang could see he was slowly getting drained of energy and sighed. He was a decent fighter and has even surprisingly taken down two behemoth class Grimm but he wasn't all that great at fights that lasted too long. Not unless he was pushed to his limit.

Yang was kicked out of her thoughts when she heard the boy drop to the ground panting. "So…tired…"

Yang shook her head and smiled. They have been at this since about 6:00. She got up and walked over to him. "You know Ratchet, you won't be able to beat me unless you work on your stamina."

Ratchet, 17 years old and the leader of team RAIN. He uses gauntlets like Yang and he has fire based abilities. He can cover himself in armor whenever he needs too when his gauntlets are on. Ratchet uses a shield and sniper as well but the shield is mostly on his back just for protection since he can block front attacks just fine. The sniper is almost a copy of crescent rose but it does not transform. He's a decent shot but it's mostly with him for personal reasons, a reminder if you will. He had an Afro which was surprising to some because you never really see those anymore. It should also be known that he had a romantic fling with Yang in the past but that wasn't for long. They are still friends however. Some could even say that Ratchet considers Yang his rival. Though he has yet to beat her.

Ratchet smiled and took Yangs hand when she offered it. "Thank you madam," he said in his weird medieval, heroic voice that he did sometimes. "I shalt never forget the fair words of thine maiden."

Yang chuckled a bit. "Alright calm down mr knight. You really need to train on those punches. Like to the point where you can do this." Yang swung her fist at the punching bag and punched it off its chain and across the room. She turned back and gave Ratchet a sly smile. "Got it?"

"Pfft, duh. I can do anything girl." Ratchet readied his fist as Yang hooked up another bag. With a powerful swing he unleashed all his strength and knocked the bag off its chain. But that's it. True, his punch was mighty but only enough to unhook the bag, not send it flying. "I was using the one you hit so I made it lighter for you."

Yang rolled her eyes and laughed. "Oh Ratchet, you'll never beat me. I think we should head back now. Our teams should be up."

Ratchet looked at the clock. "7:33 eh? Alright. See you at breakfast!" He then rushed off to his dorm.

Yang could only smile as she watched him go. He really is special. Him and his team will go far one day. I just know it. With one final thought playing through her head she headed back to her dorm.

About five minutes later…

Ratchet made it back to the dorm room just in time to run into a small girl and knocking her over. Ah hell. Of all the people…

The small girl was on the ground and she gave Ratchet a death glare. "You. Stupid. Piece. Of. Shit!" She screamed at him. Ratchet winced at the crack in her banshee scream. It was unreal. "You just made me fall and you can't even apologize?! And where were you!? Oh wait let me guess, this turns you on huh? A poor small girl in her pajamas utterly defenseless against her heroic and charming leader!" The girl was now putting on a sarcastic show and it was enough to make Ratchet sigh in pain.

"Look," Ratchet began. "I'm so-"

"Don't interrupt me dick!" She yelled back. Ratchet honestly had no words for why he was cursed with her as a teammate. As the girl kept ranting, Ratchet just rolled his eyes or nodded in agreement. Finally after about ten minutes she left.

"Why god? Why Anna of all people?" He said to himself more than to the heavens.

Anna, a 16 year old girl who had no problem speaking her mind. She was the only girl on team RAIN. She was mean and hated Ratchet and Yang after a certain incident a couple years back. She wields a more advanced version of Ruby's Crescent Rose in scythe form. Though the team refuses to go into detail as to how they acquired such a weapon. The only hint she gave was the word 'Future.' She's tolerable at times but Weiss was better to hang out with than Anna. Now that's a scary thought. As far as anyone could tell, she hated people and is even a bit distant when it comes too her team.

Ratchet walked to the door of his teams room and opened the door, stepping in. Not surprisingly the teams newest member was sitting in his fancy chair at his fancy desk in some very fancy clothes. "Yo Ratchet. How's it going? I'm gonna assume you were out training or you got your ass beat by Yang."

"Sorry to disappoint, but I was only training my good man." Ratchet said as he walked to his dresser.

"Ah, shame. So I heard what happened outside. Anna sure isn't happy."

"Never fear, must be her time of the month. What are you doing anyway Ivin?" Ratchet asked noticing the book that was in Ivin's hand.

"Just some tech stuff is all." Ivin replied.

Ivin Kekovich, 19 years old and the newest member of team RAIN after a certain incident took place a while ago. He was a handsome man with white hair and was always being chased or surrounded by girls. His company is also extremely rich. As a matter of fact his company is giving the schnee dust company a run for their money even though Weiss refuses to admit it. He wields a simple blade that he is very capable with. He too has fire based abilities like Ratchet but outmatches him in terms of skill. Ivin will graduate next year.

Ratchet looked at Ivin with a raised eyebrow. "Now you wouldn't be planning on strapping untested equipment on our gear again would you?"

Ivin gave an exaggerated scoff. "As if I would ever do something so barbaric." They both laughed and enjoyed the little moment they had. Ratchet and Ivin have become best friends very quickly compared to how long it took the other two to like Ivin. After their laugh the bathroom door opened and another boy stood in the door way.

"What's so funny? You guys finally coming out?" He asked.

"Ha ha. Very funny Nick." Said Ivin sarcastically.

Nick, 17 years old and due to events that happened awhile ago, he and Ratchet aren't on good terms. They are still friends but it's clear that there is some tension between the two at times. He wields a mighty hammer that has a cannon form and he has a suit of armor that he can call forth. Unlike Ratchets suit of armor, Nick has an A.I companion that assists him with mostly anything he needs. Nick was the only person on team RAIN (before Ivin joined) who likes to think before going straight to action. However he can sometimes go into a bloodlust during combat and can't really focus on other matters other than destroying his enemy. These days he tends to be apart from the rest of the team whenever he has free time. Nobody knows why.

Nick looked at Ratchet who had walked over to his dresser and was staring at the sniper laying on top of it. Nick got dressed and motioned for Ivin to head out. "Hey Ratchet? We are gonna meet everyone at the cafeteria alright?" Ratchet was still staring at the sniper. He didn't even move. "See you in a bit…?" With that he left the room with Ivin.

Now completely alone, Ratchets shoulders slumped and he gritted his teeth. Looking at the sniper he was reminded of his last teammate. The painful reminder that he had failed as a friend and a leader. She should've made it but instead she died. Ratchet gripped the edges of the dresser and was about to breakdown when two strong yet caring arms wrapped around his torso.

"It's ok. There's no need to rush. I'll be here with you until you're ready." Said a beautiful soothing voice. Ratchet knew who it was and was a bit surprised he didn't hear her come in. Nonetheless, he was happy she was here for him.

"Thank you…its just hard Pyrrha…" He said with a single tear rolling down his cheek.

She turned him around so he could look into her emerald eyes. "Loss is always hard. But you aren't alone. Your friends and team are here for you. Never forget that." She smiled and gave him a kiss. "You also have me." She then pulled him into a very warming hug.

Loss was hard, that much he knew. But he was glad he had Pyrrha. She had helped him with a lot ever since the incident. To be honest, he would probably still be a mess without her. "I'll be out in a sec ok?" He told her.

Pyrrha released him and nodded. "Ok. I'll be outside." With that, she walked outside the room.

Ratchet turned back to the sniper. There was a blue circular device on it. He never used it yet but Ivin said he could summon it at anytime he needs it, so long as the device is on it. Ratchet placed his hand on the sniper. "I'll be back Irene. I'm gonna eat some breakfast. Then we can go shoot stuff, ok?" Removing his hand, he turned around and walked out of the room. Closing the door he turned and gave Pyrrha his trademark smile and thumbs up. "Let's go."

Irene, 17 year old girl who was a childhood friend of Ratchet like Anna and Nick. They were all close considering they were orphans who grew up together, went to the same school and we're all on the same team forming RAIN. She perished in the Grimm invasion a couple months back by a behemoth class. She was a quiet girl who tried keeping Ratchet in line when he went a little too wild. A good shot with the sniper, she was there to help Ratchet slay a behemoth Grimm inside a small cave. She also had a small crush on Ruby Rose but Irene was sure nobody knew however, Ratchet soon found out because it was kinda obvious. She loved reading books, possibly more than Blake. Her death still haunts Ratchet and is one of the reasons he is so hard on himself now than he ever was before. It is unknown how close to Ratchet she was but from his side it must have been close because he is still having trouble coping with her death. Her sniper is all that remains of her, therefore Ratchet named it Sorrows End. He also keeps an eye on Ruby so nothing happens to her, something he is sure Irene is thankful for in the afterlife.

This is team RAIN. They are all powerful in their own way and soon the things they will accomplish will be one of, if not the greatest legend in all of Remnant.