Chapter 1

This can not be happening.

That was the only thought that came into my mind when I saw "my" reflection. A lone, slender beowolf was I faced when I looked into the mirror. To say that I was confused at that moment would have been an understatement of the highest caliber. No I was horrified, shocked, confused and ecstatic once I had seen my reflection. The idea that I was now one of humanity's greatest threats was something I couldn't even comprehend, let alone fathom the thought of it. For one reason of this is that it is impossible for the Grimm to have souls, as they are literal embodiments of negativity, which in turn feed off off said negativity. Secondly, was the fact that I was very well aware that nobody can be brought back from the dead, or there existing a form of resurrection or necromancy anywhere in Remnant. And the final nail in the coffin, so to speak, was the fact that I had most likely died, and as such shouldn't even be here, let alone exist anymore.

This is impossible, I can't be a Grimm, they don't have souls and are the embodiment of darkness. Last I checked I was sure to still have my humanity and soul.

Letting my anger flow I subconsciously begin to growl - No! This! Isn't! Real!

"Sorry to say Ice Queen but this is reality now."

I heard a new voice coming from the direction of the dorm room. Once I turn I see someone in a black hooded trench coat, sitting among the wreckage of the bunk beds. The voice alone tells me that the cloaked figure is a boy, but of what age I don't know, however I estimate him to be roughly around the age of adolescence.

"Right on the money there Ice Queen" said the cloaked boy. The growling comes back once more except in ten-fold at the mention of that accursed nickname of Winter and mine. "Or would it be Ice Princess? Whatever that's not what I'm here for."

This guy's only been around for a few moments and already he's the most aggravating person I have meet I thought to myself as the growling continues at full force.

"Whoa there missy, I know I don't give off a friendly vibe now but aggravating is such a harsh term already" the figure said.

As if that is something that can be redeemable you... Wait a minute how did he-

"Know what you were thinking?"

...Just who is this guy?

"Well I am not really a person at the moment, just the apparition of myself talking to you right now at this moment." said the strange individual.

...Whatever this nightmare of a life I live now I guess I should just start accepting that everything is now reality, shouldn't I whoever you are? I thought or said in hopes that he can help me.

"Why yes you should Weiss, and just so you know I will answer whatever questions you may have, including as to who I am, why I know your name, and your little situation going on with your new body." said the figure. "First things first I have a name but I don't think anyone in this world would be able to understand it let alone be able to properly speak my name, so for the time being you may call me Luxu."

...Very well then Luxu. I assume you are going to tell me that I am not under the influence of a fever dream and tell me what it is that I want to know now?

"Yes yes where to start?" the now named Luxu began. "Well for starters the reason I know you is the same reason to another question you will ask me, and no I will not be telling why just yet little one."

This is now somewhat annoying. The only one who has the answers to most of questions is only leaving me with even more questions. Though I can't stay negative, I don't think Ruby would allow me to have such thoughts.

...I hope that dolt is okay, as well as the others.

"Now then, as for your little you problem going on" Luxu resumes, snapping me back to this horrid reality, "my most simply answer I can give to you is that you lost your heart and that body is its new home."

Of course as the ever aspiring huntress that I am, and as heiress of the Schnee Dust Company I had asked Luxu just what he means by what he had said. However what I had not expected from the stranger was a long in depth explanation of the soul, or hearts as he calls them, the absence of souls from the Grimm, along with their birth, and the convoluted process of transferring an individuals soul into the body of somebody else, or as Luxu previously mentioned "body-hopping". Essentially should someone wish to take someone else's body for themselves they give up their corporeal forms and simply reduce themselves to nothing but their hearts, and should the person they wish to steal the body from be suitable for their heart the victim will be trapped in their body by the intruder, or in my case apparently be evicted from their body.

Continuing on with Luxus expository speech, when the intruder finds a suitable vessel he means that the victim's heart has a certain composition of light and darkness. From what he had said the light in someone's heart is the representation of their purity, the goodness within them, the positivity that can be found within them. The darkness is essentially the opposite of what he had told me, that it is representative of their negativity, their hatred, their sins. Afterwards he then explained that should vessel be comprised of either light and dark suitable enough for the intruder, then they lose their body. Once this information was brought to my attention I then proceeded to ask him whether or not I had followed that fate of the victim and what he told me next didn't help any more than what he already said.

"While you did lose your body, you didn't actually lose it the same way I had just told you." Luxu stated. "For one you lost your heart during the Fall, as I am sure you remember." I nodded my head, now accustomed somewhat to my new body. "Now before I begin this explanation, the beings of darkness in your world are called Grimm correct?" Once again I nod my head in order for him to continue. "These creatures have a different name from where I am from, however they have the same traits as your Grimm with one main difference. The creatures of darkness from where I am from are the result of individuals whose darkness was potent enough for them to lose their hearts, and become said creatures." Luxu stated, finally moving away from the wreckage and towards the window, who I've noticed stands roughly at around six and a half feet.

He motions me to join him by the window while keeping his gaze outwards of the window. Once I stand by his side I notice that the Grimm are moving towards one singular point somewhere around the academy, most likely a huntsman or huntress trying to eliminate the Grimm roaming the academy. As the Grimm are moving I can hear the tell tale sign of metal slashing through the bone armor of various Grimm along with the sounds of a weapon of sorts shifting. Before I can begin my thoughts Luxu begins speaking once more.

"The creatures of darkness, albeit whatever it is they are called, all have one thing in common, they steal the hearts of others in hopes of regaining the one they each had lost in whatever means they can." During his speech the sounds of battle begin to sound closer, and I start to hear the sounds of a gruff man panting. "Of course this is impossible as once the heart has been stolen the darkness within it, or the darkness that tries to take it as its own, will immediately turn it into one of said creatures. And through this process it is how you lost your body." The battle sounds to have continued once more, however it is clear the huntsman is running to safety now. "However there are cases where the heart searches for a vessel or a similar heart to take refuge in. Yours found this Grimm suitable enough for it to stay in without your original body. But I digress you should probable go be what you're meant to be and help him. After all " as Luxu speaks the huntsman comes into view of the window in the courtyard, and from what I can tell the man is wearing a grey dress shirt with a long tail coat, black dress pants and shoes, however the most distinguishing part of hiss ensemble was the red tattered cloak he wore, "I'm sure Ruby and Yang would be upset if they lost their favorite uncle."

Without hesitation I immediately move away from the window and start sprinting towards the location of Ruby's uncle. Before I get far I hear Luxu say one more thing before he is out of my range of hearing. "We'll meet again sometime in the future little one don't worry."

At this point I don't think I want to hear anything more from you Luxu.

Qrow Branwen, step-brother of Taiyang Xiao Long, twin brother of Raven Branwen and uncle of Ruby Rose and Yang Xiao Long was currently on the grounds of the fallen Beacon Academy, one of four academies to train huntsmen and huntresses to fight the never ending threat that is the Grimm, on a mission to find any survivors along with eliminating as many Grimm as he can to help contain the situation. As fate would have it he was inevitably surrounded by Grimm of every age and species sans the one frozen on the remains of Ozpin's office, and was starting to get fatigued fighting the Grimm around him. Eventually he decided to flee and live to fight another day, that is until his luck screwed him over once more and found himself cornered in the amphitheater of the academy, with no way to escape safely in his current state.

"Heh, well guess this is it," Qrow spoke to himself as he soon took a knee while wielding his weapon in its scythe form, "Guess I'm not coming back home pipsqueak." The dusty old crow soon took his flask out, nearly empty, and began to finish his final drink, only to be cut off at the sound of a beowolf howling behind him. Quickly turning around to defend himself he soon notices some differences between this beowolf and the countless ones he fought before. He quickly took notice of the size of the Grimm, being nearly his younger niece's height, along with how slender it is and the weapon in it's left hand. He soon saw the light-blue eyes that replaced the blood red of the usual Grimm, and finally the infamous logo he knew all too well.

The hell is up with this one? Qrow thought to himself. Before he could continue his thoughts the beowolf soon ran towards his direction and soon right past him as it began fighting the rest of the Grimm. With precision accuracy the beowolf quickly took down the many creeps and deathstalkers that Qrow had weakened before doing something only the Schnee's were capable of doing. The beowolf soon summoned a glyph to jump off of and towards the nevermores in the air that prevented Qrow's previous escape route. As all this was happening Qrow stared slack jawed and confused as to why a Grimm, humanity's enemy, was attacking its own and protecting him, a human. Eventually the beowolf soon eliminated all of the Grimm that Qrow had weakened and faced before he had gotten trapped. Soon afterwards the lone paradox started walking towards the huntsman, with its head held high and weapon in its hand. Qrow soon broke out of his trance before realizing the situation he was in.

Well Oz did say that she had some more tricks up her sleeve Qrow thought to himself but I don't think this is one of those tricks. Finally the Grimm stood in front Qrow and did something he never expected from any of the Grimm at all. It extended its right arm towards and had a small smirk on its face as its tail started to wag a little. Qrow did what he thought of was best in his situation and just finished the drink in his hand, earning a displeased look from the beowolf and finally spoke.

"So," he began, "just what are you?"