Chapter 1 - Welcome to Beacon

Mankind has been in a constant struggle for survival since their creation. Creatures of darkness, the creatures of Grimm set their sights on man and all of their creations. The two sides clashed and it seemed the world would fall into the darkness, that is before the spark. Change was ignited and from man's resourcefulness and ingenuity they found the tools that would help them even the odds against the darkness. This power was named dust and with it man was able to cast a light in the darkness. In the shadows absence man was able to find strength, civilization and life however, all sparks eventually die and when it is gone darkness will return to the world.

To continue their fight against the darkness the huntsman and huntresses where born. Wielding the power of dust they helped forge the four kingdoms and walls that protected them. These huntsman where trained at an early age in one of several schools where they learned to control dust, forge their weapon and most importantly fight the monsters of the darkness.

Not everyone had the advantage of living inside the kingdoms protected by the huntsman, many families were forced to live outside their walls protection. All these people had where each other and the occasional Huntsman traveling through on a mission.

Outside of the cities several small communities were formed, all of which traded with one another to ensure their survival. One such community was formed outside the walls of Vale, one of the four kingdoms. Honestly you couldn't even call it a community since only one family lived there, the Kurosaki family.

Isshin and Masaki Kurosaki the parents of three children, were both born outside the kingdoms such as their children. After meeting in a trading community the two soon were married with a child on the way. This was twelve years ago and during that time their first child, a boy they named Ichigo Kurosaki has grown. A few years after Ichigo's birth they also had a pair of twins they named Karin and Yuzu.

Because they lived half a day's travel from any other community they had to sustain themselves, but most importantly they have to protect themselves from the Grimm. This job was given to Isshin, a self taught swordsman and hunter. On Ichigo's tenth birthday Isshin took him on his first hunt and that was the day Ichigo saw his very first Grimm. A giant bear like creature covered in dense black fur and on it's head and several other parts of it's body white bone covered it's skin. This bone was several inches thick and acted like armor for the giant beast. The black fur, white bone plating and red patterns that cover it are all natural characteristics of Grimm.

A year after seeing his first Grimm Ichigo along with the help of his father forged his very own blade. Living outside the walls of the kingdom is not a life many would want let alone enjoy yet, that's all Ichigo has ever known. To protect himself and his family it was inevitable for his blade to be forged.

Today Isshin and Ichigo were just getting back home from the nearest community. There are some things that require trade and the most important are clothing, tools, and water. Opening the door Isshin set his sword on a weapons rack next to the door, while Ichigo rested his giant blade against the wall. To Isshin's surprise Ichigo was able to wield this giant blade quite easily. Weighing almost one hundred pounds and close to six feet in length the giant blade had a slight curve to it and was completely wrapped in a white cloth. The blade didn't have a guard to it instead was forged right into the handle, which was wrapped in a red cloth with gold stops at each end. Lastly having a half foot long chain coming from the end of the handle.

Looking at his father he had already made his way into the kitchen and was currently putting the supplies they traded for in their places. Walking over Isshin handed him a bottle of water from the fridge and put a hand on his head and said, "You did good today Ichigo, now go and rest up a bit before your mother gets home." Giving him a push towards the couch Isshin walked down the hallway and slipped into one of the rooms.

Covering his mouth as a yawn escaped, Ichigo sat down on the couch. Running a hand through his messy orange hair he closed his eyes and leaned back. Propping his feet up on the coffee table he chugged down half the water bottle before putting it down. Sliding down further into the comfort of the coach it wasn't long before Ichigo fell asleep.

As the front door opened two young girls ran in one having short black hair and the other a long light brown. They were followed by a beautiful young women with shoulder length curly orange hair. The two girls instantly ran up and jumped onto the couch while yelling, "Ichigo." Hearing them Ichigo woke up as the two wrapped him into a hug. Holding them back Ichigo smiled and looked up to see his mother by the door.

Seeing all three of her kids smiling Masaki couldn't help but smile as well. Walking past them into the kitchen she said, "Come on girls, let your brother rest and help me get dinner ready."

Looking up they both said, "But Mom we just got home?"

"I know but Ichigo has been on a long trip with his father all day and needs some rest. I'm sure he'd like to enjoy a nice dinner that his sisters helped make."

Jumping up the two girls ran over to Masaki and started grabbing things to cook seemingly at random. Still smiling Ichigo curled back up and let his eyes close once again. As he was beginning to drift off a loud animal like roar ripped through the area. In an instant Isshin was running back into the living room as Ichigo was getting up and rubbing the sleep from his eyes. Grabbing his sword from the weapons rack Isshin turned back to meet Masaki, wrapping an arm around her he gave her a quick kiss and said, "I love you."

Pulling away Isshin opened the door and called for Ichigo who picked up his giant sword and followed his father out the door.

Karen looked to Masaki and asked, "Why is this happening again mom?"

Wrapping her arms around the two girls she said, "The Grimm are very dangerous monsters that don't know anything but their instincts to hunt. Your father and big brother are going to stop them like they always do, so don't worry."

As Isshin and Ichigo rushed towards the roar Isshin pulled his blade from his sheath while Ichigo held up his blade as the cloth unwrapped itself and seemingly disappeared. Running past a farming plot they came into a clearing before the treeline of the forest thickened. From the darkness of the forest several pairs of red eyes shined through the black void right at the two. As the first of the Grimm broke through the treeline the giant wolf like Grim stood on his back feet and roared. As it dropped back down to all fours three more of these beowolves appeared from the trees and let out a loud howl before charging towards Isshin and Ichigo.

Stepping in front of his son Isshin said, "Ichigo stay behind me and make sure none of them get past us." Offering a quick nod Ichigo watched as his dad charged into the center of the Grimm and started cutting them down. Every time he delivered a killing blow the Grimm would start to disintegrate. When he killed the four a dozen more broke through the tree line. It seemed like an endless horde of them kept coming, it didn't take long before Isshin was completely surrounded by the Beowolves.

Seeing Isshin starting to be overwhelmed Ichigo rushed towards him sword ready to strike down the nearest Grimm. Slicing completely through a Beowolves torso Ichigo used the momentum from the swing to turn himself around and build up more speed. Turning all the way around his sword crashed into a Beowolf and easily cut through him, but continued and crashed into the ground. From the force his blade dug deep into the earth and Ichigo couldn't pull it out. As he struggled to free his sword A Beowolf took the chance and rushed at him. Swiping his face with his giant claws it sent Ichigo flying, landing on the ground his head whiplashed and smacked into the ground.

Barely conscious Ichigo brought his hand up to try and fell what happened yet, all he could feel was the warmth of his blood gushing from the right side of his face. Unknowing to him the Grimm's claws dug deep into the side of his head and with chunks of flesh it also ripped out his right eye. As blood began to flow into his left eye he could barely see when the Beowolf dug its fangs into his chest. As the beast ripped a giant piece from his chest Ichigo cried out in pain. The pain only lasted a few seconds before Ichigo's body began to go numb as blood kept gushing from his wounds. The last thing Ichigo was able to hear before passing out was his father crying out his name.

Once Ichigo began to gain consciousness once again the pain hit him like a train. Holding onto his side he cried. Panting heavily he wiped the blood from his face and tried to open his eye, when he could only see from the one he tried to wipe the blood away once again. Just as before he couldn't see from his right eye. Holding his hand up he could only make out the basic blurry shape of it. Letting his head lay back down he gripped his side once again and felt a mix of blood and broken bone.

Looking to his left he saw his sword still sticking from the ground. Turning over Ichigo laid on his stomach and once he did a sharp pain shot through him as one of his broken ribs pierced his lung. Using his left arm to drag himself and his right to try and keep pressure on his wound he crawled towards his sword. As he crawled a trail of blood stained the ground leading back to the giant pool that he had been laying in. Reaching the giant weapon he used it to prop himself up and winced from the pain in his chest. By know he was having incredible difficulty breathing and in return started coughing, which just caused more pain in his chest.

Finally getting into a sitting position he leaned up against his blade and leaned his head back. Opening his eye he blinked a few times to get the blood out of it. Once his eye was finally adjusted he looked around and tried to make out something with his blurry vision. Looking in the direction he knew was his home tears began to fall onto his cheeks as he saw the rubble it was turned into.

Letting his head fall limp the tears kept falling into his lap and started to wash the traces of blood on his clothes away. Due to a mix of the injuries and crying Ichigo began to hyperventilate, as he was unable to calm his breathing Ichigo quickly passed out.

At the edge of the treeline a man wearing a dark gray buttoned shirt along with dark pants stepped into the clearing. His red tattered cap flapped in the wind behind him, pulling his sleek black hair back he looked over the clearing. After noticing Isshin laying dead on the ground he placed his hand onto a sword's handle the was strapped to the back of his waist. Giving the area a quick look over for any Grimm the man kept a defensive stance until seeming satisfied.

Shaking his head he said, "I should have figured this would have happened sooner or later."

Continuing looking over the field a giant blade in the distance gained his attention, after looking at it for a moment he was shocked. Running over to it as fast as he could the sight would forever be etched into his mind. Under his breath the man said, "I can't believe, Ichigo."

Kneeling down the man pulled away Ichigo's torn shirt and looked at the extent of the damage to his torso. A giant hole about six inches wide and all the way down to the bone and even revealing some organs. Pulling the cap off his back he wrapped it around Ichigo's torso and tied it tightly. To his surprise a groan of pain came from him, which caused the man to fall back and look on with fear.

After calming down he took a few deep breaths and said, "Calm down Qrow if I don't I'll lose him to."

Pulling Ichigo's orange hair back he looked at the damage to his head. Four deep lashes running from his forehead to his chin were bleeding heavily. Seeing his right eye completely ripped from it's socket and blood pouring from the empty hole made him gag. Ripping off one of his sleeves Qrow used it as another makeshift bandage and wrapped it around Ichigo's head.

Picking Ichigo up he laid him over his shoulder and looked down at the giant blade he was propped against. Picking up Ichigo's giant sword he had trouble holding it with his free hand. Looking over his shoulder at Ichigo, Qrow asked, "How the hell do you wield this kid?"

Letting it rest against his other shoulder Qrow started walking back towards the treeline. Offering one last look back at the destroyed house Qrow shook his head, "This is what happens out here yet I always hoped that it would never happen to you guys."

All Ichigo could feel was the cold wind beating against him, as he opened his eyes he knew exactly where he was. The giant skyscrapers hanging above an endless pit of nothing, this was his inner world. Currently he was laying on the side of one of these giant buildings seemingly defying gravity itself. Looking around Ichigo stood up and was surprised when he didn't feel any pain coming from his chest or his head. Putting a hand on his side he felt for the giant wound he knew was there to find nothing. Pulling up his shirt to look he saw the massive scar that was there and shook his head, "How on earth?"

From behind him a voice called out, "It's been a long time Ichigo. You know you don't have to be on the brink of death to come here."

Turning around to face the voice he'd heard several times he found the man it came from. A tall man wearing a black robe that was tattered at the bottom. To match the dark clothing he had long black hair and trimmed goatee. The only hint of color on him was the white color of his robe that was ragged and torn.

Once again the man called out, "You haven't lost the ability to talk have you?"

Shaking his head Ichigo said, "No, it's just I'm not really sure what's going on."

"What is there to be confused about? It's quite clear what happened, you just don't wish to believe it. Do you expect something to change just because you wish it to?"

"No of course not, I just don't know right now. Also how is my wound healed?"

Walking closer the man reached out and touched the wound on Ichigo's chest and asked, "Can you feel that?"

Shaking his head Ichigo said, "No I can't."

"While the wounds have closed they still aren't fully healed. It's only been a week since the attack, so it will take a while until the are fully healed. Just don't strain yourself once you wake back up."

Laying back down Ichigo stared up at the sky and a few tears began to build up in his eye. Like his tears dark clouds began to form above him and block off the sun. Once a tear fell from his eye rain began to fall as well. Looking down at Ichigo the man said, "There wasn't anything you could have done Ichigo. You can't dwell on the past forever or you'll never move forward."

Ichigo asked, "What's the point to move on without them, I've never had anything but them."

"Ichigo what have I always told you since you first learned my name."

Wiping away the tears from his eye Ichigo sat up and sighed when he felt a faint pain from his side. Looking up at the man he was now turned around and looking off at something in the distance. Seeing him Ichigo asked, "Zangetsu, what is it?"

Zangetsu just waved it off and said, "It isn't anything important. Now then, back to what I asked earlier."

Slowly standing up Ichigo said, "When I was in some of my first fights you'd always say abandon your fear, look forward. Move forwards and never stop. You'll age if you pull back. You'll die if you hesitate."

Turning back to Ichigo, Zangetsu said, "While I have said that many times that isn't what I was wanting you to remember."

Looking up at with Ichigo asked, "Then what did you want me to remember?"

Holding out his hand ran drops began to collect. Facing Ichigo he said, "Ichigo I hate the rain. Rain falls in this world too. When your heart is in chaos, this sky becomes clouded. When you are sad, rain falls so terribly easy. Can you understand the horrible feeling of being pelted by rain when you're all alone in this solitary world? If only to stop the rain, I shall lend you any strength. If you trust in me, I won't let a single drop of rain fall from that sky. Ichigo, trust me you are not fighting alone."

Walking up Zangetsu put a hand on Ichigo's head and said, "I'll always be by your side through anything and everything. If you ever need strength I'll lend it and if you ever need guidance i'll show you the way."

Once again the tears began to fall and Ichigo leaned into Zangetsu. "Thank you Zangetsu." While it was very muffled he could still make it out.

"Just know I'm always here whenever you need it. However, you should go back it has been a rather long time and the people that helped you are becoming unsettled by your condition."

Nodding Ichigo's body began to slowly fade away and leave Zangetsu alone once again. Turning back around Zangetsu started off once again, "You will become much stronger Ichigo, just please find someone new to love so the rain will stop falling."

As Ichigo slowly opened his eye he looked around to find himself lying in a bed in the center of a dark room. The only light coming from a small window above his bed that lite up a small amount of the room including the closed door across from him. Looking to his left there was a small nightstand with a large glass of water on it. Sitting up Ichigo winced a little as his chest tightened, looking down he noticed the same giant scar that he saw earlier. 'I guess it has mostly healed then.'

Looking to his right he saw Zangetsu leaning against another night stand and he smiled. Before he could reach out and grab it there was a knock at the door. Ichigo said, "Come in." and the door opened as three people walked in. The first was Qrow followed by a man wearing a bright green shirt with a bushy collar, over that was a dark green vest and lastly a suit coat. His hair was a messy silver and his yellow eyes stood out amongst everything he was wearing.

Next to him was a woman wearing a white blouse and a black corset over that. To match she wore a pair of black pants, behind her a cap that was black with a purple lining. Her blonde hair was pulled back in a bun and her bangs hung to the right side of her face.

Ichigo just watched as they walked in and waited for them to say something. After starring at them for a moment Ichigo looked back at his blade and tried to reach out to it only to have Qrow say, "You won't need that for a while, we aren't here hurt you."

Still Ichigo reached out and grabbed the blade picking it up his chest tightened somewhat but he still brought it up and lied it next to him. Watching him Qrow asked, "I didn't expect you'd be able to lift it especially after the state I found you in."

Ichigo didn't answer just pulled the cloth from the blade and examined it and under his breath said, "I'm glad you're alright Zangetsu."

The three watched Ichigo closely as Ichigo began to wrap the cloth back around the blade. Seeing the amount of care he was taking Qrow asked, "You're pretty fond of your blade aren't you?"

Wrapping the last of the cloth around it Ichigo said, "It isn't just a blade."

The man next to Qrow walked closer and asked, "What exactly do you mean by that young man?"

Looking up Ichigo shook his head and said, "You'd never understand."

The women in the back shook her head and said, "He's probably still traumatized from it all, probably his first real encounter with a Grimm."

Hearing this Ichigo's grip on his blade tightened and the cloth around his blade began to unravel and disappear. Feeling a hand on his shoulder Ichigo blinked a few times and the cloth began to reform around his blade. Looking up Qrow was standing there with a worried look. "No need to get worked up kid."

"Stop calling me kid, my name is Ichigo Kurosaki." Once Ichigo said this Qrow backed up and froze while the two others looked at him.

Leaning against the wall Qroq asked, "Your Isshin and Masaki's kid aren't you?"

Ichigo's head dropped once he heard this and once again tears began to build up. Rubbing his eye Ichigo said, "They were my parents but, now their gone."

Hearing this Qrow sat down next to Ichigo and asked, "That's what happened before I found you isn't it?"

Nodding Ichigo looked back down to Zangetsu, "My father and I would often have to fend off a few Grimm here and there. This time it was a lot different, they just seemed to keep coming like there was no end. My father got surrounded and I was dumb and rushed in to try and help. After I got attacked I don't really know what happened. All I remember was hearing my father call out and then I passed out for the first time. I'm not sure how long I was out but when I woke up I saw the damage the Grimm did."

Looking to Qrow the man in green nodded and Qrow got up and walked over to the door and offered one last look before leaving. After Qrow left the man said, "I'm Professor Ozpin, headmaster at Beacon."

Ichigo just shook his head, "I already knew who you all are, Ozpin and Goodwitch. The man that left is named Qrow, I remember him talking with my parents a few times in the past. My parents also talked about you and your school fairly often."

Pushing up his small glasses Ozpin said, "Well I'm honored that you know who I am. That brings me to the question I've been pondering for a while. Would you like to come to my school?"

Looking up at Ozpin and Goodwitch, Ichigo said, "I don't have anywhere else to go so I don't have much choice in the matter."

"Very well Ichigo, you can rest for a while longer and tomorrow you can come with us to the school. For now we'll leave you to rest." With that Ozpin and Goodwitch walked out the door leaving Ichigo by himself in the dark room.

In the hallway Ozpin was stopped by Qrow who asked, "You invited him to the school didn't you?"

Nodding Ozpin said, "Yes I did, I feel he is more than capable at the moment to be a first year. However I'm going to wait until he is seventeen to ask him to become a real student."

"Very well. I'll leave him to you then Ozpin, I'm sure he's in capable hands." Turning to walk away Qrow said, "One last thing, he needs to see the extent of the damage to himself and his families house if he's ever to accept it."

Letting Qrow leave Ozpin said, "I know, it will take some time for him to live with those scars."

It's been five years since Ichigo first meet Ozpin and Goodwitch and was invited to live at Beacon. During that time he trained with them and on occasion Qrow would come by and the two of them would spar together. The majority of his time however was spent outside the kingdom either visiting the remains of his old home or hunting down Grimm.

It's this year that Ichigo is finally old enough in Ozpin's eyes to become a true student at Beacon however, Ozpin's fully aware of the level Ichigo is. After only three years of living at Becan Ozpin decided that Ichigo was at the level of a fully trained Huntsman. In normal circumstances there would be no need to send the student to school anymore yet Ozpin had a plan in mind. Ozpin was hoping having someone the same age as the students with that much skill would increase their growth rate immensely. That's Ozpin's hope anyway.

Hearing a knock on his door Ozpin said, "You can come in Ichigo."

Opening the door Ichigo walked in and the door closed behind him. Over the years he has changed a lot along with his outfit. The legs of a pair of dark grey pants were tucked into a pair of black almost knee high boots with red buckles. Around his waist loosely hung a red belt with a black cross shaped buckle. His shirt was also a deep red color and over that was a black trench coat with a red lining. Running over his chest where two straps that both ran to a buckle in the shape of a skull over his left pectoral. One of these straps was holding the trench coat on while the other ran around his back which Zangetsu was hanging from.

Walking up to Ozpin's desk he pulled his hood off revealing the black eye patch covering the majority of the right side of his face and his spiky orange hair. Looking up at Ichigo, Ozpin said, "It's finally time for the ships to go and get the first year students. I'm wanting you to ride one of the ships and try and get to know some of the new students on the ride back."

"I'll take the trip but you can't expect me to talk to anyone." Crossing his arms Ichigo asked, "When does the ship leave?"

Shaking his head Ozpin said, "The ship leaves in ten minutes. When you return I'd like you to meet back here with me and Goodwitch. There are a few things we need to discuss."

Turning to leave Ichigo said, "Okay Ozpin." Before he closed the door behind him Ichigo said, "It isn't like I'm not going to try and become friends with anyone, it's just I'm not going to put in excess effort."

As Ichigo left, Ozpin said, "I know you aren't going to put in a lot of effort, you seem to only put in effort when it comes to your training."

The giant airship was on it's way back to Beacon after picking up it's students. Ichigo was currently leaning against the back railing staring out the giant glass window and watching as the parents at the last port were still waving. He had already overlooked all the students that boarded the ship and only a few stuck out to him. The first was boy with blonde hair somewhat similar to his only not as much of it was spiked. His outfit was an interesting mix of combat armor and casual closing. He wore a dark blue sweatshirt covered in pieces of white and gold trimmed armor consisting of a chest piece, shoulder blades and gauntlets. Lastly he wore light blue jeans, his weapon was also simple just a sword in a white and gold sheath.

Ichigo watched as he almost instantly started feeling sick and rushed towards a trash can. The entire trip the boy has been stuck face first into the trash can and Ichigo honestly felt kinda sorry for him. Other than that boy two girls were the only ones that caught his eye.

The first was a tall and big chested girl for her age with long curly blonde hair. The tight yellow undershirt covered by a dark brown vest like coat made her breasts stick out even more. To keep on the trend of limited clothing she wore very short brown shorts with a belt that had a brown and white tail on the back. Her dark brown boots reached up to her knees and a gray bandana was wrapped around her left knee. Lastly she had a short orange scarf wrapped around her neck.

The last girl to catch Ichigo's eye had been on his mind the most. She was a girl with short black and red hair who physically looked around seventeen but Ichigo knew she was at least a year younger. Still she seemed the most interesting to him, not only did she share a similar style to him something about her attitude made him feel something he hasn't in a long time.

She was wearing a black and red dress skirt that went to her mid thighs. Around her waist was a back belt holding several bullets and had a silver buckle in the shape of a rose and on her right hip was a large silver pouch. Held onto her shoulders was a red hooded cap that rested against her back. Under the cap was what Ichigo imagined was her weapon, he couldn't make out what it was only that it was made of a black and red metal to match the rest of her outfit. The last of her outfit was a pair of black and red combat boots along with a pair of black leggings.

Looking back Ruby noticed the giant blade strapped to Ichigo's back and instantly started coming up with ideas about who he was. Seeing her stare Yang nudged her and said, "You find something you like Ruby?"

Shaking her head a blush creeped up on her face and she said, "I just thought his sword was cool, I don't even know who he is."

Putting a hand on her shoulder Yang said, "Then let's go find out." Pushing Ruby the two stopped next to Ichigo and Yang said, "Hey, my sister saw your sword and had to say hi."

Breaking out of his daydream Ichigo looked over and saw the two girls from earlier looking at him and waiting for a reply. Ichigo looked over Ruby for a moment before saying, "It's nice to meet the two of you."

Ichigo then turned back to look from the window. Seeing this Yang shook her head and said, "I think he is a lost cause."

Turning around Yang tried to pull Ruby with her but she stood sturdy and said, "I'm Ruby and that's Yang, what's your name?"

Ichigo froze for a second before he smiled, "I'm Ichigo."

Standing next to him by the railing Ruby asked, "Mind if I ask you something?"

Shaking his head Ichigo said, "No go ahead."

"Okay sorry if this is a bit personal but I'm wondering why you're wearing your hood, it's not like it's cold or anything."

Letting out a small sigh Ichigo turned to her and pulled his hood off, "This is why."

Seeing the eyepatch Ruby said, "I'm sorry, you didn't have to show me."

Waving it off Ichigo said, "It's fine, I don't mind showing people I just don't like random people coming up with ideas of what happened is all."

Jumping back in Yang asked, "So what actually happened?"

"That's a bit too personal, I'd rather not talk about it. I've only told a few people before."

Before Yang could say anything the ship started turning as it began to dock. With a small bump the ship stopped and the doors opened as the students began walking out. Turning around Ichigo said, "I'll meet up with you guys later I have to go and talk with Ozpin about something."

As the three walked to the door Ruby asked, "Are you already in trouble?"

Ichigo just laughed and shook his head, "No it's a bit of a long story and ties into what happened to me, but Ozpin is somewhat like my adopted father."

Hearing this really surprised Ruby and Yang but when they stepped off the ship and watched Ichigo vanish out of nowhere was even more surprising. Looking at eachother Ruby asked, "Did he really just do that?"

Yang just nodded and said, "Yeah I think he just vanished out of thin air." The two just stood their for a minute looking at the spot Ichigo was before he vanish. After standing there long enough the two began walking towards the main entrance both still thinking about it.

Appearing in the hallway in front of Ozpin's office Ichigo knocked on the door and then entered. Inside Ozpin was sitting at his desk while Goodwitch was standing beside him, as they saw Ichigo walk in Ozpin motioned for him to join them. Closing the door behind him Ichigo walked up and stood in front of the desk and looked between the two. Crossing his arms Ichigo asked, "So what is this about?"

Ignoring his question Ozpin asked, "Did you find anyone interesting, perhaps a girl dressed in red and black?"

Ichigo just sighed and shook his head, "You mean Ruby and yes I did find her somewhat interesting. I don't know what it is exactly it's just something about her, I don't know yet."

Leaning forward Ozpin rested on his elbows and said, "Well I suppose you'll just have to figure out what it is that intrigues you so much about her."

Rolling his eyes Ichigo said, "I guess you're right. Enough of that though, what exactly did you want to speak to me about?"

Smacking her riding crop on the desk Goodwitch said, "This is about what you'll be doing for the next four years. While you are technically going to be a student you are also a different kind of member at this school. You will be somewhat of an advisor for the first years and hopefully be able to help them grow better."

Leaning back in his chair Ozpin said, "Basically you are going to be a student teacher. You will go through every challenge as the other students but you will also be attending meetings with the fellow teachers. That brings me to the last thing I needed to mention, you will be holding your own small class throughout the year for students of your choice. You can teach them about anything you wish as long as it is somewhat educational."

Ichigo just looked at him and asked, "Are you serious about that?"

"Have I ever not been serious?"

Shaking his head Ichigo said, "No I guess you haven't. So when do I have to start this teaching thing?"

Goodwitch answered, "You will start your class a week after today. One last thing Ichigo, please refrain from going all out in front of the students. They are nowhere near your level and could get severely injured if they get in the crossfire."

Getting up Ozpin said, "Yes, I'm sure Ichigo will show great caution around the students. Now Ichigo you should go and find Ruby and Yang, me and Goodwitch will talk to you tomorrow at the Emerald Forest."

Turning to leave Ichigo waved back to them and said, "Don't expect anything spectacular from this years students. Yang, Ruby and only one other perosn on the ship even seemed interesting to me."

Walking down the hall Ichigo made his way to an outside balcony. The balcony looked over the main courtyard of the school. In the center a large fountain surrounded by a path made of white stone and around that was shortly trimmed grass.

In an instant Ichigo disappeared and then appeared at the main entrance of the school. Walking in he found the large mass of new students and on the stage on the opposite side of the room Ozpin and Goodwitch walked on.

Tapping onto the mic Ozpin said, "I'll keep this brief. You have traveled here today in search of knowledge, to hone your craft and acquire new skills and when you're finished you plan to dedicate your life to the protection of the people. I look among you and all i see is wasted energy in need of purpose, direction. You assume knowledge will free you of this, during your time at this school you'll understand that knowledge will only get you so far. It is up to you to take the first step."

As Ozpin walked towards the exit Goodwitch said, "You will gather in the ballroom tonight, tomorrow you're initiation will begin. Be ready."

Ichigo watched as they both walked off stage and left. Looking over the sea of students he noticed Yang and Ruby standing next to a girl in a white dress skirt with a white snowflake engraved on the back. She had long white curly hair and her weapon looked to be a sabor and at the base of the blade there was a cylinder of different colors similar to that of a revolver.

Ichigo noticed the boy he saw earlier on the airship walk up to them. Walking closer Ichigo heard him say, "I'm a natural blonde ya know."

After he said that the girl in white rolled her eyes and walked off. Seeing this Ichigo just shook his head. Walking over Yang quickly noticed him and called out, "Ichigo, over here." Seeing Yang waving like crazy Ruby just blushed and ducked down.

Walking up Ichigo waved and said, "What's up? How are you guys?"

Yang quickly said, "Great."

"Good." Looking to Ruby he asked, "How about you Ruby?"

Ruby blinked a few times before looking up and asking, "You remember my name?"

Ichigo just shook his head, "Of course I'd remember your name Ruby."

Yang quickly motioned to Jaune and said, "Oh I don't think you have meet Jaune yet."

"No I haven't" Looking at him Ichigo said, "What's up, I'm Ichigo."

Offering a small wave Jaune asked, "Is it true what some of the other students have said about you?"

Ichigo just looked from him to Ruby and then Yang waiting for an answer. Letting out a small sigh Yang said, "Some students are saying you're just a ruthless Grimm hunter but, Ruby and I don't think so."

Crossing his arms Ichigo looked away and said, "Honestly that isn't to far off. Ever since, well that doesn't matter. Just know for the last five years I've probably spent more time outside these kingdom's walls than almost any Huntsman alive. I killed every Grimm I came across but I also learned everything I was hoping for."

Walking up Ruby put her hand on Ichigo's shoulder and said, "When it comes to fighting Grimm it doesn't matter if you're a bit ruthless because we know what kind of person you are. You've been nice and friendly to us when you never had to, so I don't care what you used to do Ichigo."

Ichigo just smiled and said, "Thanks Ruby, for know we should probably head to the Ballroom Goodwitch can get a little upset when people don't listen to her."

"Yeah that's probably a good Idea," Yang said. "Let's go Ruby."

Grabbing onto Ruby's arm Yang started to pull her as she walked out of the main room. Ichigo and Jaune just watched as Ruby looked defeated and Yang didn't seem to care. "I guess they're pretty close friends huh?. Let's head to the Ballroom Jaune." Ichigo said before walking after the two girls. Behind him Jaune was lost but eventually walked after Ichigo as they made their way to the Ballroom.

Well here is my first attempt at a crossover. I know in most crossover's the character from story A is magically brought into story B, but I don't like that most of the time. So I'm trying something different I just think it fits better, that's my personal opinion though. Basically Ichigo was born in Remnant, but I'm tying in his Shinigami abilities into the story in unique ways. I think it's already obvious that his semblance is teleportation so I'll just say that now. Things such as his Bankai will be incorporated just not in the normal Bleach sense, but I think you'll like how it works. One last thing I'm wanting to make this story a bit more professional I guess than my other ones in it's layout so I'm not going to have the way speech is written at the top of each page or anything like that. The normal speech is written how it is in any writing and thoughts will be written with apostrophes so they look a little different in case my writing gets kinda confusing. Lastly Zangetsu's speech will be bolded, but written just like any other dialogue. Well that's everything I wanted to explain so I hope you enjoyed and I'll try and update sometime soon. I can't promise a date because I'm finishing up one of my stories and still only about half way through on another. Honestly I only started writing this story now because I went back and watched RWBY again. Probably not the smartest Idea, but I couldn't help myself.