(Now before we begin I want to point out that this fanfiction is absolutely going to branch from the Canon. No really, WAY OFF. This is an AU Fanfiction which follows Team RWBY a little bit but in a later date this will branch off and follow the next generation of Huntsmen and Huntresses. Also this will follow many ships so if that's not your thing, sorry but I do hope you at least give this fic a chance. Going back to what I meant about branching from the Canon. Some events have happened from the show, but some haven't. Some events may have happened to some characters but some may not. This is an AU(Alternate Universe) Fanfic. Anything will go. So let's go.)
Chapter One
The kingdoms have returned to the light of peace. Years have been spent to push the Creatures of Grimm back into the shadows and their Mistress' with them. The world grew back to the peace they longed for but the scar will not fade fast enough.
The Kingdom of Vale had been damaged and the citizens just as bad. They felt betrayed and filled with fear. They are barely able to rebuild their kingdom with their trust issues with the other kingdoms and lack of resources.
The Kingdom of Mantle is now viewed as villains and traitors, no matter how hard they try to regain their trust. With General Ironwood passing away and leaving Winter Schnee in his place, she leads the Military and Academy in hopes to fulfill his hope of regaining trust to his kingdom.
The Kingdom of Mistral is also dealing with the anger of the world. Blamed for letting such a spark to rise and nearly burn the world to the end. The kingdom hosts this years Vytal Festival and hopes to heal their lost love.
Down the southern region of Vale, a village named "Pike" was in desperate need of help as a pack of Beowolves moved closer and closer to their home. This fishing village had defenses but felt worried that it wouldn't be enough. The solution had been made. A team from the near Huntsmen Academy had been sent to eliminate the threat.
"They're here." An old townsman spoke as he approached the entrance, "Welcome to our village." The man bowed respectfully and stood for two women.
"Thank you for your welcome, I am Weiss Schnee and this is Yang Xiao Long. We are the Huntress' you requested." Weiss and Yang bowed in return.
"Forgive me, but I was under the impression Beacon would send a full-fledged Huntsman of Huntress." The man fixed his coat.
"We are in our final year sir," Yang replied, "We're as close as full-fledged as you can get for a free service."
"That," Weiss shot a look at her blonde friend, "and because all other Huntsmen and Huntresses are currently busy."
"Very well. I've no doubt Ozpin sent his brightest students. How is the man?" the townsman went on but was soon stopped by Weiss.
"Sir, with all due respect the rest of our team is scouting the surrounding area for this pack of Beowolves. We would be thankful if you could give us more information regarding the specific whereabouts of this Beowolf pack." Weiss cleared her throat, "We wish to make sure this gets along soon and smoothly."
"Very well." The man replied and turned to the west, "Our scouts have seen a few stragglers near our river, west of here. The Alpha shouldn't be far."
"Thank you." Weiss nodded and turned to Yang.
"Sis, you got that?" Yang held her Scroll out.
"Locked and Loaded, Blake and I are making our way there now."
"Is that the rest of your team?" the townsman asked.
"Yes," Weiss replied and turned to the entrance of the village. Forming two glyphs the man was then confused.
"What is this?"
"Our teammates will handle the Grimm that are further around the village. The others will come to the village, and we must be ready."
"Why would the Grimm come here?" the man asked another question, turning to Yang as Weiss summoned two knights.
"Your village is afraid. Their fear is attracting the pack here." Yang turned and began making her way to Weiss, "Get your villagers inside and wait for us to come get you."
Blake leaps from tree to tree, taking care to not catch the attention of the nearby Beowolves. One final leap and she stands against a tree trunk with Gambol Shroud in its Cleaver and Katana form.
"Okay Ruby, I'm ready."
"Wait for my signal and go on. I'll cover you from here." Ruby spoke through an ear piece as she laid on the ground of a cliff, looking down the scope of her weapon. She lined up her shot and fired a bullet into a Beowolves head, killing it instantly and alerting the other wolves.
As the other Grimm howled in anger, Blake sprung from her hiding spot and sliced through multiple Grimm. Ruby fired shot after shot, covering her teammate as the Beowolves slashed out for the Faunus.
Weiss and Yang heard the howl of the alpha and the shots of Rubys scythe echo in the distance. Weiss took her stance while Yang activated her gauntlets.
"So Ice Queen, what do you say? Double or nothing?" Yang grinned as the pack of wolves came charging from the forest.
"My knights and I will obviously win, why do you even try?" Weiss replied as her Summoned Knights charged at the Grimm, taking on the monsters.
"Pfft, you said that last time." Yang then began charging to the Grimm, using her gauntlet recoil to launch herself in the air, firing at the Beowolves.
"You cheated last time!" Weiss snapped and charged in as well, stabbing through multiple Grimm.
Ruby fired her last bullet killing another Beowolf, "One sec Blake, gotta reload." She pulled out her magazine but stopped as a snarl caught her ears. "Blake, you're gonna lose your cover fire for a bit."
"Is everything alright?" Blake asked through her earpiece, cutting through a Grimms torso.
"The Alpha found my hideout." Ruby brushed her hood off her head and twirled Crescent Rose in its full form. The Alpha stalked Ruby, circling around her before lunging at her with its claws.
"Yah!" Ruby swung her weapon, countering the Alpha but the quickness of the beast caught Ruby, knocking her to the ground. The hooded girl quickly got to her feet and sliced off the Alphas ear as it got close, making it cower just a moment before continuing its attack on Ruby.
"Nyah!" Weiss brought her rapier down through the skull of a wolf, finishing off the Grimm around them.
"So what's that? 15 for you and 20 for me?" Yang laughed and patted the heiress on the back.
"Quiet Brute, the Alpha is still out there." Weiss kept her mind on the job however couldn't help but feel irritated that Yang won again.
"Blake, are you and Ruby doing okay?" Yang asked through her Scroll.
"She's fighting the Alpha. I just finished up my batch and I'm heading up there to help her. Tell the village they're safe."
Ruby grunted as the Alpha kept dodging her moves and swings. She was nearly clawed as she flipped backwards. The Alpha now had Ruby on the edge of the cliff, growling at her with its burning red eyes. Ruby readied her scythe and took a deep breath. As the Beowolf charged at Ruby, she used her semblance to speed passed the wolf, slicing the beast in two.
Blake had arrived just in time to see the Alpha disappear. Ruby turned to her friend and smiled with the mission being complete and a success.
-Later That Night-
Team RWBY walked through the Beacon Academy courtyard, being welcomed by their friends of Team JNPR. Dressed formally, the team approached their friends with smiles.
"Hey Jaune," Ruby smiled as he and Pyrrha held hands, "How was your last mission?"
"It was awesome!" Nora cheered and pumped her fist, "The Nevermore nest was an easy A!"
"So that Nevermore nest is…No More?" Yang giggled as Blake sighed and walked off, "Aww Kitten don't be like that!"
The others laughed as the Bumblebee couple walked off until Nora held Rens arm, "Come on Ren, let's grab some cake before it's all gone."
"Huh?" he spoke before being dragged off.
"Those two never change." Pyrrha smiled and leaned on Jaunes arm.
"Never." Jaune chuckled and turned to Ruby and Weiss, "So are you guys excited for Graduation tomorrow?"
"Well Father and Winter will be attending, so I'm honored to finally achieve this goal."
"I guess the celebration will be nice." Ruby held her arm, "It's just going to be weird not seeing you guys…"
"Don't worry Ruby, we will visit when we're able." Pyrrha smiles to reassure her friend until Yang ran passed them.
"Blake please, it was a joke!"
"YOU ARE A JOKE!"
The couple ran 'til they made it their dorm room. Yang rushed in and slammed the door behind her. Blake was only a few seconds behind her and rushed in, "Yang you blonde!-"
Blake was cut off, surprised to see Yang standing out with a present wrapped in purple paper and a black ribbon. Her Faunus ears flicked under her bow in confusion as she stepped over and held the gift. After examining it she looked up to her partner, squinting her eyes.
"What is this?" Blake stared.
"It's a gift." Yang stated the obvious, "Open it."
Blake was still questioning her girlfriends intentions but did as she was told. Taking off the ribbon and paper, Blake opened the box to find a photo album. She placed the box aside and flipped through the pages. Photos of the past four years bringing a smile and tears to her face until she closed the album.
"Do you like it?" Yang asked unsure until Blake nearly tackled her in a hug.
"Thank you…"
Yang smiled and held her lover close, hugging in return, "You're welcome."
Ruby stood by the punch bowl sipping her drink as music played in the ball room, watching her friends dance and others talk. She even caught herself tapping her foot but snapped out of anti-socialness.
"Miss Rose." Ruby turned to see Professor Oobleck in formal attire.
"Professor- I mean Doctor," Ruby corrected herself, "Hello."
"I read your teams mission analysis this afternoon. Most impressive." The man fixed his glasses, "You four will make fine Huntresses."
"Thank you, sir." Ruby smiled, "We owe it to you and our teachers for giving us what we needed to become what we are today."
"We are glad to see each year our students to go on and protect the world. It fills us with happiness and pride." The doctor drank from his canister, "He would be proud as well."
Ruby took a deep breath, "I hope so…"
"Remember Ruby, Ozpin had faith in each of his students. You were one of his successful because after each hit you stood back up and did what was needed. You did what was right instead of easy."
"Thank you, sir." Ruby smiled and clinked her punch glass with Ooblecks canister. The man smiled and bowed and left to speak with Professor Port. Ruby took another sip than heard the laugh from her teammate. Weiss laughed as she other students of Beacon, talking about the past few years. Ruby smiled as she to remembered the past until Professor Goodwitch approached the microphone on the stage.
The professor tapped the microphone, leading the music to stop and the conversations to end and their attention to Glynda.
"Tonight we celebrate the achievements you all managed with your time here at Beacon. These four long years have been difficult, however we all managed to find the light. We fought for our peace and now we are working to uphold it. Now as Huntsmen and Huntress, you all will go out into the world and fight for those who cannot. Professor Ozpin would be proud of each and every one of you. The man may be gone but he lives in our memories. Once you graduate, keep honing your skills grow to perfection. Do your very best and keep moving forward. Thank you, and enjoy your night."
Applause was given afterwards as the new Headmistress of Beacon Academy left the stage. The music began again and the students kept celebrating and went through the night with their friends.
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