A/N: I apologize for many things in advance such as OOC characters, or unrealistic reactions from said characters, the numerous amount of mistakes I may, or will make, unsatisfactory length (Chapters too long/short) poor balance, or if it fails to meet expectations. However remember to R&R, P.M. me, or volunteer to beta as that may help it get better and lastly enjoy! (C. o. C- context of communications featured on profile.)
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Prologue: Into the Darkness
In the beginning there was nothing, there was only the void of darkness, and that's how it liked it then one day God spoke, and said 'let there be light' and so it was from this light Remnant and dust were born, and from this dust came humans, and faunus. While from the void emerged the creatures of Grimm, willed by the darkness to force humanity back into the void and for a while they were winning. Until humans discovered the power and potential of crystals they used to repel the Grimm. However the darkness was furious as the Grimm were pushed back and in its rage it sought the mightiest of the champions and cursed him emerging in the champion known as Paragon and humanity as well. Eventually Paragon was corrupted by the darkness and died as it swore vengeance, as it found itself within the descendants of the champion's blood line once more after many years, when the Estacado family joined the Arc bloodline, when Anthony married Maria and brought a child, their first born son Jackie Estacado-Arc.
When Jackie was born the darkness moved to him, and for many years he would have a normal childhood when he was eight he met his cousin Jaune who was also eight but younger than him by a few days the two of which soon became good friends almost like brothers. When Jaune turned 12 he was named head of the family because he was noble, brave, and kind also because he was son of the previous head, however he wasn't as skilled in combat as his cousin. Jackie didn't really care about this and the two grew up together. A few months after Jackie turned fourteen his father died of unknown causes. This haunted him for a while especially since in his dad's last few days he remembers that there were terrifying nightmares and his father kept saying "No, No, no you can't have him you damn monster, I won't let you have him, I gave you my soul, but I won't give you my son, you can't have him." After a while Jackie had calmed down but still wondered what it was his father had meant, and what was he talking about? Eventually he would know that answer when he turned 17 soon to head off to Beacon what shall await him.