Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY. RWBY is owned by Roosterteeth and created by Monty Oum.
Notes: ● " = verbal communication
● ' = thought
● The time of the story starts at the same time as RWBY Vol. 1
●As little to no information has been given on Shade Academy and its staff, some info is subject to change.
Team AATS (ARTS)
By: Davescifi
Act 0: The Coming of Team AATS.
Part 1: Sunflower Mansion, Kingdom of Vacuo,
"All ready to go", Alex Sunflower said to herself as the girl attached her fan like weapons unto her belt. As the seventeen year old huntress to be grabbed her suitcase, she left her room, knowing she would not see it for a long time. Walking down the stairs, Alex said her goodbyes to mansion staff before meeting her parents at the door, "Mother, Father?"
"Alex", the tall, well built, man said as he looked at his daughter, "Are you sure you must do this?"
"Yes father", Alex said a bit annoyed as she had made her motives clear, "I must do this if I am to grow."
"Please be safe", Alex's mother replied, both parents knowing Alex's mind could not be changed. Alex's shook her head before hugging her parents and departing to the car, being driven by the head butler; an older, grey-haired man.
"My lady", the butler said as he opened the car door for Alex.
"Thank you Devon", Alex replied as she sat in the passenger's seat; taking one last look at the gardens, knowing soon she would be in a desert. A few moments later, Alex and Devon were on their way to the airship that would take Alex to Shade Academy.
"My lady may I ask something", Devon as asked as they stopped at a light.
"Of course" Alex answered.
"Why do you feel you have to do this", Devon asked, having known Alex since she was a baby, "The life of a huntress is a dangerous one."
"I have to do this because I need to understand the world better", Alex answered as they began to move again, "Our home has nothing left to teach. I barely even understand our own kingdom."
"I understand", Devon replied, "Please do be careful. I know it is not my place to say this but if anything happened to you..."
"I know you would", Alex said so Devon did not have to finish his sentence, "I will be careful but I will also push myself." A few minutes later, they reached the takeoff are for the airship that would lead to Shade. Soon Devon was gone and Alex walked towards the transport that would lead her to her new home, 'Alright world here I come.'
Part 2: Schnee Family Grounds: Kingdom of Atlas,
"Let's see", Talia Schnee said to herself as she checked her belongings, "Weapons check, dust supplies check, clothes check, and puzzle making materials check." Zipping up the suitcase, the blue-haired girl made her way to the door, stopping at a picture of her mother.
"You be sure to make her proud", a voice let out, causing Talia to turn and see her father.
"Does this mean you have accepted my decision to addend Shade Father", Talia asked.
"No I have not", Talia's father answered in a sigh, "However, I know you are determined to do this and you are old enough to make your own decisions."
"Thank you Father", Talia replied before giving her father a hug and taking one last look at the picture, "Goodbye Mother." Talia then proceeded to the family limo where two robots were awaiting her.
"Talia", Talia's father called out before catching up to her with a locket in his hand, "I almost forgot, take your mother with you." Talia opened the locket to find a small to find her mother's picture.
"Yes Father and thank you", Talia responded before placing the locket around her neck as her father walked away. Talia sighed as she was glad her father had not tried to stop her as she had feared.
"Allow me to place that in the trunk for you Miss Schnee", one of the machines said, breaking Talia's line of thought.
"Yes thank you", Talia responded as she handed the suitcase over to the robot and she entered the limo.
"Destination", the driver robot requested as Talia buckled her seatbelt.
"Lance Airport please", Talia said before the car stated to move. Silence won in the car as Talia used a scroll to check the latest news, finding something she didn't care for, 'Shoot, another peaceful faunus protest ruined by White Fang. Wish the military would deal with them.' Talia sighed, 'Still if this family...' Talia's line of thought was cut short as the limo reached the airport. Talia grabbed her suitcase and send the robot driver home before heading to the airship for her long flight to Vacuo.
Part 3: Tachi Clan Territory: Kingdom of Vacuo,
"Silvia, Aki, Kin come get breakfast", Silvia and Kin's mother called from the kitchen.
"Coming", three voices replied before the two cat faunus girls and one human girl came into the dining area. The older cat-tailed faunus female brought the bacon and eggs into the room along with Silver and Kin's father.
"Hi Dad", Silvia and Kin said.
"Morning Mr. Tachi", Aki added.
"Morning", Mr. Tachi answered as he scratched the area around his cat ears, A moment or two later, everyone was eating, knowing it would be the last meal they would have together for awhile, "So Silvia, Aki are you two ready to go! Weapons, clothes, supplies?"
"All set", Silvia and Aki answered in unison as Aki had made sure both Silvia's and her supplies were ready the night before.
"Do you two have to go", Kin asked, the ten-year old cat eared faunus giving a pout.
"Kin we'll be home on vacations and holidays", Silvia answered.
"And we did promise to call you on the weekends", Aki added.
"Okay", Kin sighed in defeat. Soon everyone was done eating and cleaning up before Aki and Silvia grabbed their things and headed to the front door where Mr. Tachi, Mrs. Tachi, and Kin were waiting. Kin ran up and hugged Silvia who returned the hug. A moment later, Kin hugged Aki as well, "Got to hug both of my big sisters." Aki only smiled as she returned the hug.
"Alright Kin", Mrs. Tachi said as she hugged Aki and Silvia together, "Both of you keep each other safe."
"Will do", the two huntresses to be answered before they saw Mr. Tachi place a hand on each of their heads. The two closed their eyes as they knew the man was sending them off with his blessing.
"Stay safe, stay strong as you start this new chapter in your lives. Grow in mind, body, and soul. Watch out for each other even if you find yourselves on different teams", Mr. Tachi started, "And know that no matter what happens we're proud of you both. Remember you always have a home to return to."
"Yes sir", Silvia and Aki replied before they left for the bus stop that would take them to the airport.
"So ready to go Aki", Silvia asked as she saw the bus coming.
"As ready as I can be", Aki answered, "You Silvia?" Silvia only smiled as they entered the bus and headed for the airport.
Part 4: Airport,
'More students going to Shade than I expected', Alex thought to herself as she saw a bus pull up and saw a silver haired female cat faunus and a orange haired girl exit the bus and enter the long line Alex found herself in, 'Wonder if airship lines are always this long.'
"Hey is that airship having trouble", a voice called out before everyone saw one airship with a smoking engine coming into land.
"Hey Aki what's the deal", Silvia asked before Aki activated her visor.
"Let me look", Aki replied as the visor scanned the airship and gave Aki the information she sought, "One main engine lost and the others seem to be losing power. Plus there's slight hull damage. Did they run into a Grimm?"
"Attention all passengers boarding flight T39 for Shade Academy", a voice cal out over the intercom, "Your flight will be delayed as we an emergency landing and must transfer passengers."
"Must be people from other kingdoms that are going to Shade", someone stated.
"Looks like the ship was from Atlas", another voice replied.
'I feel for those people", Alex thought as she saw the airship landed and several teenagers, including a blue haired girl with white and red clothes, walking to the end of the line.
'Unbelievable', Talia thought as she saw the ling was long, 'All these people had to wait for us. Still thank goodness we had a huntsman onboard to shake off that Nevermore.' Despite the delay, eventually everyone was onboard the airship and in the air.
Part 5: Airship,
'My first time in the air', Alex thought as she looked out the window and saw the desert like Vacuo,
"So this is what most of Vacuo is like", a voice commented. Alex turned to see it was Talia, "Did not think this much desert existed."
"You took the words out of my mouth", Alex said with a smile, "Alex Sunflower."
"Taila Schnee", Talia replied with her own smile before everyone noticed a hologram appear where the news had been playing, the hologram showing an adult male with red hair and wearing green suit coat and pants and a black dress shirt.
"Greeting our soon to be students", the man started, "I am Professor Cactus Specter. First let me state that each one of you were carefully selected for this school so we expect the real you to match the you on the paperwork. Now as all of you know, the world is a relative state of calm though there is much room for improvement. However, in order to do that we first need to protect what goodness we have and that is where you come in. All of you have shown the potential and the guts to stand as lines of defense. Your teachers, myself included, will give you the tools you need to do this. Once your ship lands, follow the lights to the main hall where the headmistress of Shade will greet you. Than the hologram disappeared.
"That greeting was different", Silvia commented.
"I actually liked it", Aki replied causing Silvia to look at her, "It was honest. Not some sugarcoated trash that the world is just fine."
"Hey look there it is", a voice stated causing everyone to look at the large series of dome like structures, the largest dome bearing the Shade Academy crest. Soon the airship landed, and everyone proceeded to the main hall, following the lights to the start of their lives as huntsmen and huntresses.
End of Act 0
I hope that those who read this enjoy the first fan fiction that I have created in years and my first RWBY story. Please feel free to leave any comments as I admit I am a bit rusty on writing. Thank you in advance.
Davescifi