Chapter 1

In the country of Atlas on a small lake stood a house. It was white two stories and surrounded by white roses. Inside looking over the small body of water stood a young woman. She was seventeen and dressed in an all-white dress. A jacket covered her arms and chest. Her hair was snow white and pulled up into an offset ponytail ordained with a silver tiara. Her eyes were a shade of icy blue and a scare was present on her left. Along with that a white pair of wolf ears protruded from the top of her head and a matching tail from her tail-bone. At her side was a dust rapier. In her hands was a cup of coffee, as she stood there looking out the wall of windows her ears twitched. Quiet footsteps caught her attention and she looked over her shoulder to see a small man in a white suit coming from behind her. He stopped and stood a short distance away saying, "Miss Schnee the air ship is waiting."

"Thank you William, I will be there in a moment," the young woman replied. All the man did was bow slightly leaving the teen be. She continued to look out the window thinking back to a different life. Memories of torture flashed into her mind. Her screaming as a child and another woman's as well. After finishing her cup she ran her fingers over her scar and stated to the empty room, "Well this is it. I hope I can make you proud mother."

As she left the large living room she passed the kitchen and placed the mug in the sink. She continued to head out to the front of the house. Outside was a small airship painted all white with a blue snowflake on the side of the hull. She approached the vessel and climbed aboard. Once inside the young woman was greeted by elderly woman dressed in a maid outfit who asked, "Ready to depart Miss?"

With a nodded the teen replied, "Yes."

"Very well, I will inform the pilot."

The wolf Faunus headed to the onboard lounge and sat on the couch after placing her blade off to the side. As she did she pulled out her scroll and opened up the contacts. She dialed a number and held it to her ear. After a few rings a voice answered, "Hello?"

"Hello Winter."

"Hello Weiss, how are you doing?"

"I am well, how are you sister?"

"I am good, you caught me at a good time I just finished a mission briefing. If I'm not mistaken you should be on your way to Beacon, correct?"

"Yes I just got on board 'Timber Rose', the pilot is making final preparations to depart."

"Well I wish you the best of luck dear sister. Remember life there will not be easy, you are no longer an heiress and people will see you as an outsider."

Weiss paused before replying, "I Know because of my appearance."

Her sister hummed before saying, "I know it's cruel but that's the world we live in. It's going to be a difficult journey from now on for you. But I know you can do it Weiss. I really would love to talk more but I have some things to do. I will speak to when I can, good-bye Weiss and take care."

"I will, good-bye Winter."

After removing the device from her ear Weiss hung up and sighed. Since it was a long trip to the country of Vale Weiss decided to get some rest. She lay her head down on the arm rest of the couch and closed her eyes. As she did the nightmares from seven years ago came rushing into her vision.

Flashback

A young girl and her mother were walking down a busy street both dressed in white. Each had white hair that was long and the two were laughing. It was the girl's birthday, and her mother was getting her a gift. Suddenly the two guards trailing behind them were killed and the two females were thrown into a van. Their hands were bound and a gag placed in their mouths. Fear was plastered on the little girl's face as she watched the men in masks yelled at and hit her mother. She tried to scream but no sound would come out. Suddenly the van stopped and the two were taken out of the van. They were dragged into an abandoned building and taken to a room filled with medical supplies. So stricken with fear the child didn't know what was being said by a wolf Faunus in a lab coat. While he was talking though her mother tried to fight back and instead knocked her daughter into a table making her cut her left eye. In a fit of rage the Faunus smacked her hard. The woman fell to the floor in heap and stared into the eyes of her young daughter.

After a moment the two were placed on cold metal tables. Each were held there by straps and each given an injection. All the girl remembers after that was searing pain. It was all over her body and made her scream in agony. She looked over at her mother who was looking back and saw the life fade from her eyes. The little girl screamed in grief as the older woman died. All she could do was fight through the immense pain. After about thirty minutes the pain subsided and she passed out.

End Flashback.

Weiss slowly opened her eyes hearing footsteps come into the lounge. She looked to the entry way to see the same woman from before standing there. The teen sat up and said, "Yes, Mary-Ann?"

"We are making our final approach to Beacon Academy, Miss Weiss."

Weiss stretched her arms up as she said a thank you. After she rose from her place on the couch and grabbed her weapon placing it back on her person. She walked to the main doors of the ship and waited for them to open. When they did she was greeted by the sight of a large building looking like a castle. Surrounding the main building was smaller ones housing the students and training areas. The pathways connected the buildings together and were surrounded by grass and gardens. Weiss held her nose up in the air and took a deep breath letting the new scents fill her nose. One scent in particular caught her attention, roses. She looked down at the center of the landing pad and saw a young girl dressed in black and red. She was on the ground on her knees. Weiss also smelled around her dust, burn dust to be exact. Without a second thought Weiss rushed towards the girl as a veil of the substance rolled closer to her. The glass clanged against the girl's foot and she turned to see it. The girl's silver eyes went wide as the dust ignited setting off a small explosion. Weiss cursed herself for not being fast enough and when the smoke cleared saw the girl standing up.

A moment later the two locked eyes and each were speechless. Weiss was in tranced by the silver pools looking back into her icy blue ones. Finally the younger girl said as she held out her hand holding the cracked veil, "I believe this is yours."

Quickly Weiss snatched it away ranting, "You dolt do know what this is? Its dust in the purest form, you are lucky you didn't kill yourself. Furthermore aren't you a little young to be here this is a school for hunters and huntresses, it's not some daycare."

"I know what dust is there princess," the girl replied calmly. She then looked up into the Faunus's eyes and added, "And I'm here to become a huntress just like you are. I may not be as old as you or the other's here but I still more than able to handle my own."

Weiss was dumbfounded at the calmness of the girl before her. It took her a moment to recovered but then she retorted, "Still you need to be more careful you dunce. You wouldn't want to die on your first day."

The other girl turned away and waved her hand saying, "I got ya, Miss Weiss."

"Very well," started the Faunus until she realized that this girl said her name. She didn't remember saying it to her and called out to the girl who was walking away, "Hey how do you know my name?"

The girl turned around and strode back over explaining, "The Schnee crest is on the veil and I keep up with the news. I heard you were coming to Beacon I just put two and two together. I could say all that I know about you but I don't want to push any buttons."

"Who are you?" asked Weiss.

"Ruby Rose," replied the younger teen as she held out her hand.

The wolf Faunus took the hand and replied, "Nice to meet you Ruby."

"You too, Weiss." Ruby replied releasing the older teen's hand. "Well I guess I'll see you around."

Weiss was about to follow when a new scent filled her nose. She turned to see a raven-haired girl approaching her. She had on black pants and heels, her torso was covered by a white shirt under a black vest. In her hair was a black bow, she also had amber eyes. The new girl was cautious as she approached. This made Weiss turn to her and state, "I'm not going to hurt you. I have great self-control."

The teen in black handed her another veil and said, "It's not your fault my instincts took over. Sorry."

"I understand sometimes they can't be helped." Weiss replied as she took the other veil. She then placed the two containers back into the case they came from and stood up. "Now if you excuse me I have to know more about that girl Ruby Rose."

"Ruby Rose, age fifteen. Daughter of Summer Rose, and Taiyang Xiao Long, half-sister to Yang Xiao Long. Trained by Qrow Brawen the scythe master of Signal Academy. Admitted to Beacon early by the headmaster himself for stopping a dust store robbery. Scored in the top five on the entrance exam, right behind a Weiss Schnee and Phyrra Nikos."

Weiss turned back around to see the other girl on her scroll and asked, "How did you know all that?"

The other teen held up the device and showed it to the former heiress. "I wanted to know about the best so I hacked the database for the Academy. I'm Blake by the way, Blake Belladonna."

"Nice to meet you Blake," replied Weiss as she took the offered hand. "Weiss Schnee."

"I know." Blake quipped back as she placed her scroll back into her pocket. "Oh and I would appreciate if you didn't tell anyone that I'm… well you know."

"I won't."

"The ceremony is starting soon we better head to the great hall."

Weiss nodded and the two headed that way. As they did they talked a little more. When they reached the great hall Weiss started to sniff the air looking for Ruby. Once she caught onto the scent of roses she followed it. She found Ruby standing near a tall blonde girl in a tan jacket, over an orange shirt. Black workout shorts, tall tan boots and a half skirt were on her lower half. Ruby was explaining what had happened to her when Weiss approached them. When she was close enough she said, "Ruby."

When she heard her name Ruby turned and greeted, "OH hey there Weiss."

"Uh Rubes, is this the girl you were talking about?" asked the blonde.

"Yeah," answered Ruby as she turned to her. The blonde gave Ruby a look that made her go, "OH right Yang Xiao Long, Weiss Schnee. Weiss Schnee, Yang Xiao Long she's my sister."

Yang held out her hand and stated, "Nice to meet you Weiss."

Taking the hand Weiss replied, "You too Yang."

Weiss felt a hand on her shoulder and remembered about Blake. She side stepped allowing Blake some more room and introduced, "Ruby, Yang this is Blake Belladonna."

After the introductions were done the ceremony began. Afterwards the four girls settled down on their beds all near each other. The small group was talking as the headmaster came up to them and said, "Evening ladies."

"Evening Professor," replied Ruby for the group. "How can we help you?"

"I would like a word with you and your sister Miss Rose."

Weiss and Blake shared a confused look as the two sister stood up. As she did Yang said, "Sure thing."

Ruby looked to the other two and said, "We'll be back."

As the trio walked away Weiss asked Blake, "Why would the Headmaster want to speak to them?"

"I don't know." Blake answered.

Up on the second floor in a small room the Headmaster looked at sisters. He paused before asking, "How are things going?"

"Stage one complete sir." Ruby replied quickly.

"Good, now what has to happen tomorrow?"

Yang jumped in answering, "Pair with them and collect the matching pieces, sir."

Ozpin nodded and said, "You both realize the importance of this mission. I am I correct?"

"Yes sir," the sister stated in unison.

"I know it will be difficult to hide this from them but you must for now. The safety of four kingdoms rest in your hands. Dismissed."

Ruby and Yang stood at attention and placed their hands that formed fists on their chests saying, "Sir."

The two exited the room and headed back down the stairs to their beds for the night. Once there they found the two others still awake. Both looked up at them and Weiss asked, "What was that about?"

"Oh nothing, Ozpin is good friends with our dad and was wondering how he was." Yang replied for them both.

Satisfied with the answer they received Weiss and Blake left the subject alone after that. The group stayed up for a few more minutes before falling asleep. The next morning all the students were getting ready for the initiation. Ruby and Yang were in the locker room. As they were getting ready Yang asked Ruby, "Did you get the tracker on her?"

Ruby turned to face her sister and replied, "Yea, did you?"

"Yea, we just got to be careful not to run into anyone else till we find them."

"I know Yang. Now come on we can't be late."

At the cliffs overlooking the Forever Fall forest. Ozpin explained what was going to be happening and the students began to fly into the air. After Ruby landed she took out her scroll and began to follow the map. In another section of the forest Weiss had landed and sniffed the air around her. She found the scent she was looking for and headed that way. She ran into some Grimm which she easily dispatched and smelled the air again. She turned around to see Ruby behind her and grinned. She approached the other girl and said, "Looks like we are partners."

"Oh darn just my rotten luck. Getting paired with the smartest girl in the class." Ruby replied sarcastically.

"Oh shut up you dolt." Weiss quipped in return hiding the blush on her face.

The pair made their way to the temple meeting up with Yang and Blake who were paired together. They chose the white knight pieces and just as they were getting ready to depart were met by a giant Nevermore. The Grimm shot out its sharp feather trying to impale the group. Not long after the four girls were joined by another group of four being chased by a Deathstalker. After a lengthy battle the two giant Grimm were dead and the eight students were up on cliffs. Soon after the teams were formed and Ruby was announced as the leader of Team RWBY. Weiss was a little sour at first but soon realized that Ruby was the best fit for it and congratulated her. The new team went to their room to settle in.

The next morning the girls woke up early to decorate and crafted makeshift bunkbeds. Soon after they headed off to class to begin their first year at Beacon. All seemed well in their new life, but little did they know plot against them all was coming.