Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with these characters or universe. It belongs to Monty Oum/Rooster Teeth.
Author's Note: I promised myself not to write any new stories until I had finished existing ones but I've had RWBY on my mind and I couldn't get this story idea out of my head so I've started it.
Basically ever since seeing Episode 2 and Weiss's character, besides from the trailer, I wanted to write something about her background to explain why she is as she is and how she got that scar on across her eye. I know it's been speculated that she got it fighting the giant knight but I think it happened before that. Anyway, this story will explain things.
About pairings while I don't mind R/W or B/Y I'm leaving them as just friends in this fanfic but if some of you readers want to see it as the beginnings of something else entirely, be my guest.
I'm going to shut up now.
I hope you enjoy reading the first chapter. :)
Reeves3.
Chapter One
The Attack
The first week at Beacon went by in a whirlwind of activity with arriving on the Saturday, the adventure in The Emerald Forest and being sorted into teams the next day before lessons started on Monday which Team RWBY and JNPR were almost late for.
Throughout the course of the week they were given stacks upon stacks of homework to complete and their bodies ached from pushing themselves in their Physical Attack class and practical exercises involving a variety of creatures of Grimm. So when Friday afternoon arrived and Professor Port was coming to the end of his lecture every student was on the edge of his or hers seat, not in rapt attention to Peter Port's story of his younger years but, eager to get out of the classroom as soon as the bell tower clock chimed.
"-And thus I named him Edgar..." Peter continued talking over the several dongs ringing out in the courtyard. It took to the end of his story ten minutes later to realise that all his students had left.
It was a beautiful day outside with the last of the glorious summer weather getting out as much warmth as it could before autumn arrived. Students were starting to funnel out the doors keen to leave their lessons behind them. Walking side by side down one of the many corridors were four young women that made up the team RWBY.
"I'm glad to be out of that stuffy classroom," Yang expressed, adjusting the strap on her shoulder bag.
"He does seem to go on a bit," Blake mentioned.
"'A bit' is an understatement," said Weiss.
Ruby smiled. "So what's the plan Team RWBY? Ditch our bags off at the dorm and head to the cafeteria?"
"Last one there has cleaning duty next week," Yang shouted, sprinting off. Ruby and Blake were soon running after the fiery blonde leaving Weiss in a cloud of dust and dirt. The heiress rolled her eyes and started to walk at a casual pace. She may have promised Ruby to be a better teammate but she still wasn't prepared to take part in their childish activities.
Arriving at the students dormitories Weiss reached the door with the bronze plaque on the front engraved 'RWBY' and entered. Blake had already got changed into her dark attire and was lying on her bed reading one of her books while Ruby was banging on the door to the adjoining bathroom, which Weiss presumed, Yang was inside.
"Hurry up! You're like this at home. How long does it take to get dressed?" Ruby complained.
"Just give me five minutes," came Yang's voice from behind the door.
Weiss dropped her bag at the foot of her bed and started to take off her shoes and socks. Conveniently Yang finished out the bathroom when Ruby threatened to slice down the door with Crescent Rose and after Ruby had finished getting dressed, Weiss took her clothes in there and started to put on her outfit.
As Ruby, Blake and Yang sat around on the beds chatting to one another waiting for Weiss to finish in the bathroom before they all went for a quick snack before dinner in the main hall there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," Ruby called. The door opened to reveal Jaune looking rather apprehensive as his cobalt eyes scanned the room.
"Is Weiss in?" he asked, his voice fearful. Yang, Blake and Ruby glanced at one another.
"She's in the bathroom," answered Blake.
"What's wrong?" Ruby asked. Jaune opened his mouth to answer when the door to the bathroom opened to reveal Weiss placing her rapier, Myrtenaster, in its sheath around her belt. She paused upon noticing everyone in the room staring at her.
"What?" She asked, arching an eyebrow.
Jaune stepped forward and took her hand. "Come on," he said, urgently.
Before she could protest Weiss was pulled out the room by Jaune with the rest of team RWBY hot on their tails. Jaune led them to the student lounge where a large crowd was gathered by the holographic television. People moved out the way and letting them pass to the front as Jaune led them through the masses.
"Let go of me," Weiss snapped, wrenching her hand free from Jaune's grasp.
"B-But W-Weiss-," Jaune stuttered, pointing to the screen.
Instead of looking at what had everyone captivated Weiss glared at Jaune. He backed up into Pyrrha under the intensity of her icy glare. "What were you even thinking? You don't just grab someone-"
"-Schnee Dust Company was attacked today-,"
Weiss's voice trailed off as the monotone voice of the news reporter Lisa Lavender filled over the silence in the room.
"The attack took place at the Schnee Quarry under an hour ago. Reports from witnesses say they saw a man fitting the image of Roman Torchwick, who was present in a foiled Dust robbery last week, among a group of henchmen who were wearing dark clothing and red glasses carrying weapons. Unfortunately Torchwick escaped leaving several casualties including the owner of the company Sören Schnee. He has been taken to hospital but it is unknown what his current situation is-"
The room went cold. Sunlight shone in through the windows but the temperature dropped to zero degrees and goose bumps appeared on everyone's skin as Weiss Schnee stared at the news report.
"Dad..." she breathed, her voice a quiet whisper so soft past her pale lips that no one's ears heard but her own. Her hand brushed past the handle on Myrtenaster and her whole demeanour changed. In a blink she pushed back the dread and let determination take over as she turned on her heel and ran out the building.
"Weiss, wait!" Ruby shouted, reaching out her arm. Sharing a quick glance with Yang and Blake the three of them took after Weiss.
Having ignored the redhead's call Weiss continued rushing to Professor Ozpin's office. Arriving at the main building and taking the spiral stairs two at a time in a dignified and poised manner Weiss wasted no time in knocking and threw open the door.
"I have to go home NOW!"
Headmaster Ozpin and Glynda Goodwitch stood facing a screen watching the news when Weiss burst into the room. They turned together and while Glynda crossed her arms over her chest with a stern expression on her face, Ozpin merely just took a sip of his coffee.
"Excuse me Miss Schnee but barging into Professor Ozpin's office without warning, even under the circumstances of your current family crisis, doesn't permit for this kind of behaviour."
Weiss bristled but before she could speak back Ozpin put up a hand to stop further arguments.
"It's quite alright, just this once I'll allow the sudden intrusion but next time Miss Schnee please try not to take the door off its hinges if you wish to see me. Glynda and I were discussing your trip back home the moment we saw the news. An airship will take you to your home. That will be the quickest route."
Weiss sighed with relief. "Thank you, sir."
"Under one condition, mind you. The rest of Team RWBY shall join you."
If it was possible Weiss paled slightly. She shook her head.
"There's really no need-," she started to protest.
Ozpin gave her a knowing look. "At a time like this a team should stick together. A team isn't just strangers becoming a formation of friends. You become family."
Right on cue Weiss's 'family' entered the room with Ruby leading. Yang however overstepped catching Ruby's cloak that sent her falling backwards and Blake, not realising the two sisters had stopped, crashed into the back of Yang sending them all to the floor.
"We'll go with you Weiss," Ruby answered somewhere in the pile of limbs. "You shouldn't be alone through this."
Ozpin smiled. "Then it's settled."
The anxiety in Weiss's stomach doubled. Worried about her father and the business, she was, but now she had to deal with the rest of her team on this impromptu trip and that was terrifying.
Author's Note: Weiss is keeping secrets. Things are going to go downhill pretty fast for her.
Stay tuned for Chapter 2 when I write it...I should get on that!
Also couldn't resist a little mention of Edgar. #FreeEdgar2013.
I hope you enjoyed the first chapter and don't forget to leave a review.
Bye for now,
Reeves3.
