Well, here it is. My first RWBY story. I'm hoping something special comes out of this one. I want to focus on a blend of action and romance, because I personally believe relationships build over time. For the first two volumes, I'm thinking things are going to be very similar to the show, if not the same. Despite the Deja Vu, there will be plenty of moments to keep the plot interesting. Action, romance,...minor fluff later on. I'd like to tell the story of remnant through the eyes of my two main OC's as much as possible. Kyle and Cole. These brothers are just like anyone coming to beacon, they want to be huntsmen. Now it's time to hear their story as if they've been alongside everyone else the whole time.

NO. In fact, They were...if I can recall.

(RWBY is owned by Rooster Teeth LLC...I do not own or have the right for it. This is a work of fiction.) (Sadly)

RWBY:WE WERE FAMILY

*Volume 1 Opening*

Northern Sanus. several miles outside of Vale. A small peaceful village rested at the foot of a valley before stretching out towards miles of a willow tree, two people were practicing outside a house.

They were brothers.

"HA…UH….YAH!" Cole grunted as he swung his battle axe left and right while practicing. The other brother, Kyle…sat on a log and cleaned his weapon of choice. He sat reading a book about strategy and making sure his Lance was in good condition.

Cole had bright blue eyes and dark brown hair that looked almost black. He was 16…and didn't have much longer until his next birthday. He was at medium height for his age, around 5'10. Kyle had dark green eyes and pitch black hair. He was 17 years of age, the eldest son. But only by a year. A proper measuring would put him around 6' two of them looked so alike one might mistake them for twins.

Cole continued swinging as Kyle sat on the log under the tree and read his textbook while slowly cleaning his finished doing pull-ups on a tree branch before turning to look at his brother."Are you really going to sit there and clean your stupid Lance all day?" he asked irritated.

"I intend to read my book and keep my weapon in good condition, Yes" Kyle answered him."How about we spare again, but no weapons this time?" Cole suggested."Are you sure?" Kyle asked him.

"Positive….you aren't training. You've been reading all day" Cole said cracking his knuckles. "Yes, I am doing my training the way I see fit" Kyle told him. "No one said it had tobe physical". "Let's just get this over with" Cole said raising his hands in a stance.

Kyle set his book down and stood up just as the first punch came from his brother. He managed to dodge it, but the next one he had to block with his arm. Kyle kicked Cole in the leg, making him wince. He punched him in the ribcage just as Cole elbowed him in the jaw. He dodged the next two punches before hooking his left foot under Cole and tripping him. He angrily mumbled to himself before quickly standing back up. Kyle began backing up as a flurry of kicks came at him from Cole, and he did his best to dodge them.

Kyle spun around again as he struck Cole's leg again, making him fall on the dirt." "Ugh!" he moaned falling on his back. Kyle offered his hand but Cole only ignored him as he stood to his feet. "Boy's, dinner's ready!" their mother yelled calling them immediately stopped sparring and walked towards the house.

The two of them walked in through the doorway as their mother began setting the table. She was a plain woman. Yet she was different in her own way. She was quiet and very thin very her age. Her beauty had hardly faded since her youth but she did nothing to flaunt it.

Her name was Maple.

She had long brown hair and a light brown complexion she shared with her two sons. Her eyes shined with a dark orange, almost sepia with age. "Work up a sweat boys?" Maple asked the two. "Yes" both of them said at the same time."So why clean your weapon if you're hardly going to use it outside battle?" Cole asked his brother. "Training is far more important"

"Weapon maintenance is the first key, a faulty or damaged weapon will do you no good" Kyle told him as they sat down at the table. "You don't think I already know that stupid?" Cole snapped at him before scooping a spoonful of peas and shoving them into his mouth.

"Boys...be NICE" their mother warned from the kitchen. "Stupid ?" asked Kyle narrowing his eyes. " "You know your grandfather was born in Anima, not too far from Mistral…." She said interrupting quietly.

"Ah,yes…I think I remember you telling us that quite some time ago mother" Kyle told her as he began eating. "Dinner is delicious mother, much better than your last one" "Better than your training routine.." Cole murmured taking another bite.

"Cole, that's enough." Maple said picking up their glasses and filling them with fresh water. "No, it's fine" Kyle said raising his hand to stop her. "What about my training routine?" He said looking over at his brother. "Ha, I'm the one who does more than you, whether you like it or not" Cole smirked as he put a roll on his plate.

"I do mine on my own time, thank you" Kyle answered impassively taking a sip of his drink."When?" Cole asked him. "I hardly ever see you pick up your weapon!" "Don't you think there will be plenty of competition at Beacon?!" Cole exclaimed as he pounded his fist on the dinner table.

Behind them their mother quietly sighed as she continued washing the dishes."I do, but if father could see you now he'd be disappointed in your behavior…regardless of your training" Kyle replied three of them suddenly all paused at the comment and exchanged quick glances.

"SHUT UP!" Cole screamed as he threw his plate at the wall while kicking the table over. "What the hell is wrong with you?" Kyle asked blankly as he sat in his quickly glanced at his mother and angrily back at Kyle again before stomping to his room upstairs.

"Cole…..Cole come back!" Their mother called to him. "It's….my fault" Kyle said with a hint of anger in his voice. "I shouldn't have said anything" "Ever since…..IT happened….Cole, he was never the same" Maple said as tears formed in her eyes."He doesn't need us anymore, he needs to learn to grow up and quit complaining" Kyle thought to himself.

"He's broken….changed" she continued with a long sigh. The two of them began picking up the pieces of the smashed plate and set the table back up. After a long while, Kyle finished his meal and cleaned his plate so his mother could do dishes. "So, when will the two of you be heading out?" Maple asked looking over her shoulder."I was planning on us heading out tomorrow morning...but since Cole's pretty mad at me, I was thinking of heading out on my own tonight" he told her bluntly.

"Kyle…" his mother began.

"What?" He asked raising an eyebrow.

The serious look on her face told Kyle she was very worried about himself and his brother ."It might not be safe to travel alone" Maple said as she rubbed her arm slowly."Vale is at least a week's walk from here mother" he told her. "Or More…" Maple added.

"I want you to be looking out for your brother" Maple said as she looked out the window. "Cole didn't finish his time at Signal, I did..." he reminded her. "He isn't ready"

"He has been training everyday with you"

"You just saw that I tried to offer him some advice, how'd that turn out?" Kyle asked her.

"You brought up your father, Kyle….you know how that makes him feel…" Maple replied shaking her head slowly. "I….I apologize" he said embarrassingly while looking down at his feet. "He's hardheaded….he isn't safe out there by himself…ESPECIALLY with his anger problem"

"He doesn't want my help" Kyle told her."Just think of all the trouble he will get into without the two of us…if someone says the wrong thing or does something to him" Maple said ignoring his last comment and turning to meet his gaze."I want you both going to Beacon together….and I mean traveling too mister" his mother demanded.

"Everything will be fine if I stay on the road and travel during day" Kyle assured."Don't you mean…WE?" Maple asked crossing her arms while giving a stern look."Uh...of course mom" Kyle said chuckling nervously.

"Good" Maple said hugging him. "Maybe the two of you can get some family bonding in on the way there…hmm?"

"I'm not so sure about that" Kyle replied as he rolled his eyes.

They both looked at each other for a brief moment before his mother smiled back at him again. "Why don't you finish cleaning up here, and I'll go tell Cole the plan for tomorrow so he can pack?" she said. "You mean clean up the mess HE made?" Kyle asked her with small smile. "Sure mom" Maple gave him a frown before turning to leave the kitchen.

She slowly walked upstairs to the second story in the house.

Maple came to the second door on the right and paused.

She gave a small knock before opening the door slightly and peering in.

"Cole…?" she whispered quietly.

She looked into the dark room and saw her son lying on his bed with his back to the door.

She stepped into the room and moved towards the foot of the bed.

"How are you feeling?" Maple asked as she gently came over and sat on his bed.

"I'm FINE" Cole hissed sitting up as he quickly dried his eyes.

"I was thinking you and Kyle could maybe travel together when you both leave for beacon?" Maple suggested. "Why!?" Cole exclaimed. "The only thing we ever do is fight, I have to beg him to spar me!"

"He cares about you more than you know" his mother said tenderly. "He's always putting me down; he obviously thinks he's better than me!" Cole stated angrily.

"He just wants to help you improve Cole…that's all" she told him.

"Whatever, I should just head to the academy by myself" he said.

"If the two of you don't go together, you won't be going at all….do I make myself clear?" Maple warned him.

"Okay, mom" Cole said reluctantly.

"You're old enough to make your own decisions, but please try to have a little more self-control next time…okay Cole?" his mother said putting her hand on his shoulder.

"I'm not a child anymore.." he answered before pushing her hand off and standing up. Maple remained on his bed, watching him move across the room. She wanted to say something. She want comfort him, but couldn't think of anything else to raise his spirits.

"Guess I'll start packing then" Cole said glumly.

"Ok….only take what you'll need dear" she reminded him.

"I know…." He replied in a annoyed tone.

"Well, tomorrow morning should be fine….get some rest okay?" Maple said stopping in the doorway. Cole didn't answer as he continued shoving things into his headed back downstairs to see Kyle finishing up packing his luggage.

"So, everything alright?" Kyle asked his mother as she entered.

"Yes, I suppose Cole's going to feel like tagging along after I talked with him " Mabel told him. "Guess it's set then" Kyle replied with a nod. "I might as well make you guys some food for the trip" she said stepping it the kitchen."I suppose, but we could stay at an Inn and grab some food when we pass through town" Kyle told her.

"Nonsense let your mother take care of you" Mabel replied as she smiled to herself.

The sun set and the night quickly came for the three family members. Thoughts were numerous as they tried to get sleep for the coming day. Kyle was the first to wake, rising at the very peak of dawn where sunlight was barely to be seen.

Cole finally came down the steps to see his brother sitting at the table with an empty plate. He walked over and set his bag and battle axe on the floor.

"Are you hungry dear?" his mother asked.

He looked over to see his mother cooking in the kitchen. He hadn't noticed her, she was so quiet."Um…no…I'm okay" Cole replied quietly. "It's going to be a long road ahead….better get some food in you" Kyle told him. Cole only shook his head as their mother left the room to grab their food. "Why wait?" he asked giving Kyle a serious look.

"Our mother would not approve of me taking off without you…that's why" Kyle told him as he picked up his knapsack and lance before heading for the front was about to respond but Maplel returned and handed them the food she had made.

"Please…be safe you two, and stay TOGETHER" she said as her eyes began filling with tears. The two of them both gave her a hug before stepping out of the house. "You going to be okay here by yourself?" Kyle asked turning back to his mother at the door.

"Yes…of course I will" she said. "But there been those silly reports of crazy people and bandits running loose across Vale, terrorizing everyone…..but it's no big deal" she said brushing back her hair and laughing.

Kyle gave her a very serious look. "Are you kidding me?!" "We can't just leave you unprotected like this!" He told her with a worried look on his face."Relax, I'm sure they're only rumors dear" Maple reassured him.

Kyle gave her a doubtful nod before walking out the door and joining his brother both gave a final wave as they turned away from their house and reluctantly left the woman who had raised them.

They walked down the road that went through the village and continued far north towards of them walked in absolute silence, until Kyle turned to Cole and looked at him."I'm doing this for our mother, not for you" Cole only snorted and continued pacing next to him.

The brothers…ready to cross Remnant together both realized the trip was going to take some time.

After that, they would have to learn to put up with one another.

Will their futures be bright or will they take a turn for the worse?