Disclaimer: This fanfic is only a transformative work. All characters, concepts, and references pertaining to Ouran High School Host Club rightfully belong to Bisco Hatori and Hakusensha, just as the characters, concepts, and references pertaining to RWBY belong to Monty Oum and Rooster Teeth. I do not make any profit in making this. This work is purely created by a fan for fans.
Prologue
For as long as humanity has known, the creatures of Grimm have prowled upon Earth, hunting for human flesh.
And for as long as humanity will ever know, they will remain.
Born out of human negativity, the Grimm have always been the predator of humankind. Though weak and vulnerable, the people have waged a valiant war against them for the sake of survival. In some years the prospects have been good, though on others bleak.
But in the centuries mankind have endured, they discovered three things that have helped them survive for so long:
Aura, Semblance, and Dust.
For ever since the creation of man Aura has been the innate belonging of all living things. In ancient times, people have worshiped and respected this, as it gave each child born the gift of life—the blessing of a soul. The very fibre of life, the Aura is, and in the passing times they discovered an enchantment that humans have been blind for so long: that with will and intent, one's Aura can protect oneself.
In this epiphany, and in celebration that the gods have truly not forsaken them, humans have taught themselves to protect themselves and their loved ones from the savages that were Grimm.
Upon this advent, hope for humankind was brighter than anyone have ever thought.
Blessed as humanity may be, some were more gifted than the others. They were the ones endowed with special abilities called Semblances, innate properties of the privileged people that were more intimate than their Aura. They were the ones with the power that set them apart from the ordinary. Sorcery, some might call it, but it was something that all honoured. And while those who were blessed with it acquired them birth, but like the Aura it stemmed from, will and intent can guarantee one to call upon his or her own Semblance.
They were called the Dusted, and the reason so was because only they can naturally wield elements collectively called Dust. Discovered only decades after the first practical use of the Aura and the Semblance, these elements were energy propellants that the Dusted can use their Auras to manipulate. They were found in four basic forms: wind, fire, water, and earth. Secondary types were a combination of two primary types of Dust, the prominent kinds being lightning and ice. With enough transformations, even tertiary types can be created, such as steam and molten rock.
But the ordinary, with only their Auras as their innate protection, can never be inferior in the war between humanity and Grimm. After extensive study and practice, ordinary men and women can use them, even artificially. And they used this knowledge to strengthen their weapons. Dust was also to their use, and with ingenuity and innovation, they too can protect and defend as much as the Dusted can.
Time after time, after numerous trials, humankind stood determined to survive and thrive. Different as they can be to each other, they all fought the same war against the same enemy.
Even during a time relative peace, the Grimm would exist. Battles would never cease. Newer ones may surface.
And such is the case of Japan, a few millennia after the emergence of a firmer stance against the creatures of Grimm. In that future, mankind may face a greater enemy than that of the Grimm: themselves.
Author's Corner
This prologue is only brief. I can promise you longer chapters with action and humour. (Romance, however, is currently not on the table.) And for what it's worth, the first chapter is near ready to be published. Meanwhile, if you have questions, comments, and/or suggestions, please write a review. It would be highly appreciated and could not only help me improve but also give me ideas regarding this story. I'll do my best to cater to your satisfaction.
Oh and, because I'm not good with titles, I'd like to share that the title of this fanfic, No Brakes, is taken from the RWBY Soundtrack. Listen to it if you're curious about this reference. I even suggest you watch the RWBY series. While the animation can seem underdeveloped to some standards, it is highly compensated with the coolest action scenes you'll ever see. Trust me on that.
Anyway, I fervently hope I had you anticipate the rest of the story with this prologue.
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