Opening AN: I have decided that both Madotsuki and Sabitsuki would not be able to speak. However, I know that writing a character that's unable to speak at all is hard to pull off, much less four mute characters. As a compromise, I'll have them be able to telepathically communicate, which will be further explained down below. Also, this fanfic takes place somewhere around season 2, and assumes that you are familiar with all of the spoilers of RWBY. Even then, however, I'll try not too introduce too many spoilers early on, especially the more recent spoilers. Without further ado, let's begin.

Edited on 07/05/19 (MM/DD/YY)

"Normal speech/text"

Thoughts

"Telepathy"

(Location change)

Chapter One: Development and Arrival

Darkness. All Madotsuki saw was darkness.

Madotsuki guessed that this was the afterlife. she was somewhat surprised, as she had assumed that death was more like an eternal sleep.

Madotsuki felt her vision adjust to the darkness, and she could finally see herself.

While the void was still an oppresive and consealing black, Madotsuki could see herself, although the colors on her clothing seemed to be under a dark blue lighting, as if she was under a moonless night sky, free from light pollution.

To Madotsuki's surprise, the dark blue lighting faded into a bright, white lighting, as if daylight was touching her, revealing the color of her clothing in it's full glory.

Madotsuki was wearing a pink sweater with a checkers pattern on her chest, bordered by a red border. Her dark purple skirt reached below her knees, and she was wearing red shoes. Although her eyes were closed, her eye color was blood red.

Madotsuki had always wondered how she could see even though her eyes were closed, and how no one seemed to comment on her closed eyes.

Madotsuki heard footsteps come from behind her and turned around. Again, this world surprised her, as the source of the footsteps belonged to a girl who looked taller, but not much older than herself. That girl's name was Sabitsuki, and how she had already known her name despite not even knowing her puzzled her.

Madotsuki pushed those thoughts aside as she examined Sabitsuki's apperance. Sabitsuki wore a pale purple shirt and a short, white skirt. The girl had strikingly white and messy hair, pale skin only possible with albinism, and for some reason, despite the girl having her eyes closed much like herself, she knew that the girl had red eyes.

Madotsuki awkwardly waved at the Sabitsuki, who responded in kind with a less awkward, but still awkward wave.

Not knowing what else to do, the two girls just stood and looked elsewhere, the awkward mood in the area apparent to the two girls.

A minute went by, although it felt more like five minutes to the girls, before they felt another presence, even if they couldn't see who or what that presence was.

Fortunately, that presence soon made itself known in the form of speech.

"Oh dear, I am so sorry for being late!" said a male voice.

Okay, that wasn't what the two girls expected the presence to say.

The presence cleared it's throat before continuing. "Greetings, girls. Name's K, as in the letter K. Nice too meet you."

Even if the two girls couldn't speak, they were left speechless at this sudden development.

However, the presence, now known as "K", mistook this speechlessness as the girls trying to speak, which while it was true that the girls indeed couldn't speak, it wasn't the actual reason.

"Oh dear, I've forgotten to give you two telepathy. Here ya go."

"Wait, what?" Madotsuki said via telepathy in surprize.

Sabitsuki was also surprised, but she was more suprised that she could hear Madotsuki's thoughts.

"Of course, it only works between us and dreamers, and it only works if you really want to talk," K explained.

"So that's how it works," Sabitsuki commentated.

"The reason why you girls aren't able to actually speak is because it is one of the symptoms of being a Dreamer," K expositioned to the girls.

It did not take long for the two girls to put two and two together. However, Sabitsuki beat Madotsuki to the punch.

"So what you're saying is that the reason why I was tormented by those dreams was because of you!?" Sabitsuki exclaimed in anger.

"Y-yes, I understand your anger, but please, l-let me explain," K said nervously. "You see," K said in a more calm tone, "the reason why I gave you those dreams was because I wanted you to confront your fears. I know that it is a rather... extreme form of therapy, but I assure you, it was out of goodwill." K briefly paused before continuing. "I'm-I'm truly sorry for putting you two in that ordeal without your permission," K said with shame.

Despite not being able to see him, the girls felt that K was bowing deeply in shame.

Sabitsuki took a deep breath before she sighed."If you really are sorry, then I accept your apology," Sabitsuki said in a more composed manner.

Madotsuki had conflicted feelings. On one hand, some of the locations had brought up unpleasant memories. On the other hand, there were locations where she truly felt at peace, The location where Mars-san lived in being one such place. Madotsuki wasn't sure how bad Sabitsuki's dreams were, but judging by her words, it seemed that they were worse. Nevertheless, if K directed his apology at both Sabitsuki and her, she would respond in kind. After all, an ignored apology is a wound that will never heal, which she had experienced first hand.

"I also forgive you," said Madotsuki, deciding to accept K's apology. She wanted to say more, but she feared that it would run the risk of antagonizing Sabitsuki, as her anger, while subduded, still seemed to be present.

"Th-thank you," said K, relieved that this wasn't a lost cause. "The reason why I did what I did was because while I truly did want to help people like you, I am overworked, and I don't have anyone else that can help me, which is also the other reason why you two are here. Of course, you can opt out of this request of mine if you want."

"Well, what is this request that you want to be done with?" Sabitsuki asked.

"A Dreamer had their connection with me be severed for some time, and for unknown reasons. What makes this a bit challenging is that not only is the world this Dreamer is in is dangerous, but the length of time that she lost contact with me is... longer than the length of time I lost contact with her."

Sabitsuki mentally winced as she had figured out the implications. "So you're saying that if you shift your attention away from us, then every second you're not looking could be a minute or even an hour in this world, correct?"

"Yes, which is why I would be giving you two Guardians, should you two accept this, of course."

Madotsuki had been listening to the back and forth conversation that K and Sabutsuki had. She had guessed that if people like herself and Sabitsuki were qualified to be Dreamers, then if K had his connection with this dreamer severed, then that could potentially be a recipe for disaster on this Dreamer's end, considering the fact that the only reason why Sabitsuki and herself isn't actually experiencing what happens after death is presumably because of their connections to K.

"I wish to help you on your problem, K," Madotsuki decided.

"I guess I'll help you as well," Sabitsuki chimed in. "You said that you'll give us a better life, and if this job helps us get said life, then I'm all for it."

K was a bit confused at what Sabitsuki had said. He didn't say anything about a quid-pro-quo relationship. Nevertheless, they did accept this request of his, so no use crying over spilled milk. Before he could thank the two Dreamers, however, he was interrupted by Madotsuki asking a question. "So what would these 'Guardians' of ours look like?"

K was a bit stumped on this question. Despite that his current job gave him powers he couldn't even do as a human, he had a problem explaining and describing things. Still, he would do his best, no matter how embarrassing or stupid he looks.

"Well, for a lack of better terms, your bodyguards aren't exactly human. They look like a garlic bulb that had thick tentacles and legs-"

K was interruptted by Sabitsuki snickering at the mental image that K's description gave her.

"I'm sorry, but the image that popped in my head when you described our bodyguards was too funny," Sabitsuki said in an amused tone.

"Wait, you mean those red, jellyfish things?" Madotsuki asked, remembering a familiar sight in her dreams. She had seen a few creatures that matched K's descriptions before. When she first set her eyes on them, she somehow knew that they were foreign to her dreams, as if they had intruded her privacy. Not helping this is that she felt as if they were watching her. However, they seemed to be harmless, and this was confirmed when she stabbed one of them with the Knife Effect. She expected them to either die or turn hostile, but the jellyfish did neither, and from that point onward, they became a familiar and somewhat tolerated sight.

Sabitsuki stopped her snickering as she listened to Madotsuki. While she did envision the bodyguards in a humourous manner, she knew that they wouldn't actually look like tentacled garlic with hairy legs, or at least, she hoped they didn't look like that.

K was surprised at Madotsuki's question. "Wait, you saw them?" K rhetorically asked. "I'd ask how did you see them, but that's a question for another day. Yes, what you saw are indeed Guardians. In your dreams, their job is to check up on how you are doing."

Well that explains why I felt they were watching me, Madotsuki thought.

"Oh dear," K said with a hint of surprise.

"What is it?" Sabitsuki asked, wondering what was the problem.

"I am close to the time limit for meetings such as this," K explained. "Before I send you off, however, there are three things that you should know. First off, I will allow you to use all of your effects. Secondly, The effect that teleports you back to the nexus will instead teleport you back to wherever you call home in this world. Last thing is that from now on, if you want to contact me, just write to me in paper. I'll send you a package containing envelopes and paper."

"Wait, but how do we know the package is from you?" Madotsuki asked.

"Oh, that's easy," K answered. "If you have found a home to live in, then they will knock on the door once and say, 'Special delivery from the very benevolent Mister K!'" K proceeded to chuckle to himself before continuing. "If you still don't trust them, then ask them this question. 'What type of cow jumped over the moon?' If they answer with '47', then that's how you know that you can trust them."

"Seems reasonable enough, but how do we send our mail to you?" Sabitsuki asked.

"That's where the envelopes come in," Answered K. "You see, when you put your letter in the envelope, a few seconds later, the envelope will be teleported to me. Convenient, isn't it?" K rhetorically asked.

Very, Thought Sabitsuki.

"I'll add a bit more information inside the package, but for now, it is time for you to go," said K. "Sorry I couldn't answer anymore of your questions, but any more questions that you have, you can simply write to me. Goodbye, and may you have a good life."

The two girls then felt themselves pulled away as a white light grew brighter and brighter. Soon, the white light completely engulfed their vision, and they felt themselves fall asleep as the white light faded away into darkness.

(Emerald Forest, near Beacon Academy)

Sabitsuki woke up from her suprisingly short sleep and got up from the ground. To the right of her was Madotsuki, who also was getting up.

The two Dreamers were surprised to find themselves in a decidious forest, but they didn't question it, as they remembered that K said that he would bring Guardians to protect them. When they looked behind them, sure enough, there were two Guardians on standby.

So that's what they look like, Sabitsuki thought to herself.

The two dreamers dusted off any dirt from their clothes before looking around the forest, partly to scan the area, and partly to admire the serenity of nature, although Sabitsuki was doing much more of the latter.

The two Dreamers suddenly heard growling, which got their nerves up and caused them to look around, this time with more alertness. They soon found the source of the growling, but were suprised at what the source was.

The source of the growling looked like some form of black werewolf with a white skull on it's head. Said white skull was adorned with red markings.

The two girls instantly knew that this was not a normal animal, as no normal anjmal would have an exposed skull for a head.

They soon found themselves to be surrounded by these werewolf-like beings, and they looked like they were ready to strike at any moment.

The two dreamers heard movement right behind them, and when they turned around, they found the Guardians shifting into a more battle-ready stance, or what looked like a battle-ready stance.

As the two dreamers double checked the werewolves that surrounded them, they noticed that the werewolves were looking too cautious. It didn't take long for them to figure out that the only reason why they weren't bloodstains was because of the Guardians.

With that knowlege, Sabitsuki had a plan. She acknowledged that it was a dumb plan, but it was a plan nonetheless.

"Hey, Madotsuki," said Sabitsuki, getting Madotsuki's attention. "I have a idea I want to try out."

(Ozpin's office, Beacon Academy)

Ozpin was enjoying a very nice and expensive cup of coffee while he wasn't enjoying doing paperwork.

Just another day at the office, he thought to himself as his stress level slowly rose. Even if he resigned himself to being a slave to papers long ago, that didn't change the fact that paperwork is, quite frankly, boring. He wished that there was something, anything, that would give him a valid excuse to look away from paperwork, so long as said interruption wasn't Glynda giving him more paperwork.

To his amazement, his wish was granted in the form of an alarm. More specifically, an intruder alarm telling him that said intruder was in the Emerald Forest. Ozpin checked the cameras for anything, and soon, he found the intruder, or in this case, intruders. Said intruders were two teenage girls lying down on the ground, seemingly unconscious.

While he was worried about their current state, he did wonder how did they get past the security systems. A question for later. For now, however, he will simply call in one of the student teams for a rescue mission. Of course, he will give them extra credit for this, and said team will be accompanied by Professor Goodwitch. After all, considering their unexplainable appearance, only a fool would throw caution into the wind.

Now that he has formulated this mission, all that is left is to figure out who shall carry out this rescue mission.

Edited Closing AN: Changed Ozpin's part, as I felt it was too unnatural for Glynda to suddenly barge in as an intruder alert.