Hey everyone, well with initiation over it's time for our Faunus to be properly introduced to Team RWBY. Wish him luck people, he's gonna need it.

Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or any of the characters, they are owned by Rooster Teeth.

All original characters in this story are owned by me.


In Vale.

He still couldn't believe it, he'd actually passed, he was officially a student at Beacon.

Reeve was ecstatic about his new life in Vale, he'd spent so long preparing for this and he wasn't going to let a moment slip away.

He took out the list of supplies he would need for Beacon.

"Let's see one Scroll, History of Remnant Vol. 1, Advanced Combat Vol. 1 and Grimm Physiology Vol. 1." He listed out loud.

He frowned a little, he assumed the school would at least supply the textbooks and considering he barely had any lien to his name, this would be difficult.

"Maybe I can get them all secondhand somewhere." He thought hoping.

He wandered around vale searching for anywhere he could find used books cheap, and that's where he saw it.

"Tukson's Book Trade. Home to every book under the sun." He read the sign aloud.

"Worth a shot." He said stepping up to the door knocking.

No answer, he knocks again but still no answer. He peers in the window only to see no one there. He tries the door knob and it's surprisingly unlocked. He walks in to find only darkness surrounding him, each shelf covered in dust and cobwebs.

"What a shame, another used book store closed down. I mean we already have like 20 Skybucks and WcDaniels do we really need more?" He says looking at you.

"Strange that it's still fully stocked though." He wonders aloud.

He looks around and luckily finds the textbooks he's looking for and places them in his bag.

He goes to exit but feels bad for taking them even if it's abandoned. He walks over and places five lien on the counter and walks off.

"Well now all I need is a Scroll." He thinks as he heads to the electronic store.

"300 lien!" His mind shouts looking at what's considered the cheapest model.

He sighs and hangs his head.

"Hey Reeve!" A voice shouts.

Reeve turns to see Ruby and Weiss themselves.

"What's the matter?" Ruby asks.

"Oh nothing I was just out getting my supplies and I can't exactly afford a Scroll." He explains pulling out his empty wallet.

"Well that's a shame. But lucky for you I will gladly cover the cost of your scroll." Weiss said.

"Weiss I couldn't ask you to do that, I want to earn it myself." Reeve explains.

"Then earn it by doing me a favor, I buy you your scroll and you tell me how you know my sister and where she is." Weiss offers.

"Do we have a deal?" Weiss asks holding out her hand.

"Deal." Reeve says shaking her hand.


Later at Beacon.

Reeve had configured his scroll and gained access to his dorm.

It was small but he didn't care, it was comfortable enough for him.

'Knock' 'Knock'

"Come in." He says.

Yang walks in causing Reeve to blush like crazy.

"Hey Reeve." She says

"Hey Yang, what's up?" He asks.

"Not much, Ruby wants you to come over and introduce yourself, plus Weiss wants to know the story between you and Winter." Yang explains.

"Oh sure, tell them I'll be over in a few minutes." He says.

"Cool, oh and Reeve." She says.

Reeve looks over only for his lips to be met by Yangs.

Yang breaks the kiss and looks into eyes.

"Sorry about going crazy during the Initiation." She apologizes and walks back to her dorm.

Reeve just stands there paralyzed in nervousness and bliss.


Later in Team RWBY's dorm.

Reeve arrived and decided they should introduce themselves first.

Ruby went first.

"I'm Ruby Rose, team leader and Yang's little sister. I love cookies and weapons."

Then Weiss.

"I'm Weiss Schnee, heiress to the Schnee dust company and depending on your story, your friend or your worst nightmare."

Then Blake.

"I'm Blake."

Reeve looks at Blake.

"Okay she's introverted, I can respect that. Plus she doesn't know me so trust is an issue but I'll get her to trust me soon enough." He thinks hoping he and Blake will become closer.

Last but certainly not least was Yang.

"I'm Yang Xiao Long, Ruby's older sister and thrill seeker extraordinaire."

"Your turn Reeve, who are you?" Weiss questions.

"My name is Reeve Routh, I was born and grew up in Menagerie, recently I decided to leave that all behind and journey here to Vale to become a Huntsman." Reeve says.

"What did your parents think about your decision?" Ruby asks.

Reeve looks down and takes a seat.

"My parents and I never really saw eye to eye, they kind of banished me." He told them.

All of them looked in shock at his words.

"What do you mean banished you?!" Yang shouts.

"Banished as in, don't come back to our home, we never wanted you in our life." Reeve says sighing.

All of them just look down to the floor not wanting to push the issue further.

"So how do you know my sister?" Weiss asks speaking up.

Reeve smiles and begins telling them the their story.


Flashback: 4 Years Ago.

Atlas troops were scouting Menagerie in attempts of finding hidden White Fang activists.

Unfortunately they succeeded as a massive group of radicals was found and so began a war zone on the docks.

"General Ironwood sir, they've cut off our communications relay, we are unable contact our fleet for reinforcement garrisons." Private Haywood states.

"Damn! Get Jones on repairs, and have Free ready to defend with a sniper." Ironwood orders.

"Yes sir." Private Haywood salutes.

"One more thing Private, where is Schnee?" Ironwood asks.

"She's off training with Private Shawcross sir." Private Haywood says.

"Very well then, dismissed." Ironwood orders.

Meanwhile with Winter.

Swords clashed and sparks flew as Winter charged at Private Shawcross in fury.

"You're losing focus Schnee." He says.

Winter endlessly swipes missing each time until finally she's knocked back by a hit from Shawcross.

"You need to control your anger, it may get you in trouble one day." He says.

"Remember emotions can grant you strength, but you must never let them overpower you." He says.

She sneers a little but looks up at him and realizes he's only trying to help as always.

"I will eventually, after all I'm learning from the best." She says putting her arm on around his shoulder.

He smiles but quickly frowns as he hears something.

"Stay alert, they might be near b…ahhh!" He yells as he's shot in the shoulder.

"No!" She shouts staying beside him.

"It's only a flesh wound, go! Get as far away from here as you can, I'll hold them off." He says readying for battle.

"No I'm not leaving you, I'll fight along side you." She pleads.

"You're still in training, I won't risk it, now go!" He yells ordering her to leave.

She starts to run into the distance.

"Miss Schnee!" He yells as Winter turns back.

"It was an honor Miss, and I hope you find everything you want." He says smiling.

A tear falls from Winter's eye as she takes one last look at her friend and runs off.

She hears gunshots and metal clanking in the distance and then…silence.

She runs faster not looking back until finally she makes it to the village and collapses in front of a small cottage from exhaustion.

"Can't move, need to keep going." She thinks trying to get back up.

"There she is!" A White Fang member shouts out leading his pack to her.

They start to close in on her ready to string until the leader is struck down in a swoop by an unknown figure.

"What the?!" One of them screams out.

The figure circles back pulling out a sickle to slice at them.

They fire but he's too fast and dodges all their dust rounds.

"Stupid kid! Retreat, these two ain't worth the time." The leader says as they work their way out.

The unknown kid lands next to Winter.

"Hey are you okay?" He asks.

"Yeah, just tired." She lies.

"Here I'll help you up, you can stay at my place." He offers lifting her up and carrying her inside.

"You're very kind young man." She says as he places her on his bed.

"No problem, I couldn't stand to see a woman get hurt and I really can't stand those White Fang guys." He says.

"I'm Winter, I'm training to become a huntress for the Atlesian fleet." She says.

"I'm Reeve and what's a huntress?" He asks.

"You've never heard of Huntsman and Huntresses?" She asks surprised.

He nods no and she begins to explain.

"Huntsman and Huntresses are individuals who dedicate their lives to fighting evil and defending the people of Remnant."

Reeve just stares in awe, he always wanted to be a hero, someone who just wanted to do the right thing, to inspire people and give them hope.

"Do you think I could be a huntsman?" He asks.

Winter smiles and places a hand on his shoulder.

"Sure you can, it will be hard work though, countless hours of training, studying and of course combat. Not to mention you'll have to be accepted into one of the academies." She says.

"Academies?" He asks.

"Yes Academies. Didn't anyone ever teach you about any of this?" She asks.

"I've never been outside the village and we don't have much to go off of besides survive." He says.

"Well the Academies are four schools which train people to become Hunters and Huntresses. There's Haven, Atlas, Shade and Beacon." She explains.

"Cool, maybe one day I can be accepted." He says enthusiastic.

"Yeah maybe." She says smiling.

"Well you should rest up a bit before you get back." He says turning out the light.

Winter agrees and puts the blanket over her closing her eyes and drifting off to sleep.

"Sweet dreams Winter." He whispers and heads downstairs.


End of Flashback.

"After that she would come visit from time to time and we would catch up, until she moved up in rank and became more busy but she would always find a way to contact me." He said finishing his story.

The four of them had a look of awe on their faces as Weiss got up and did something unexpected, she hugged him.

The other three looked shocked as the Ice Queen never showed this kind of affection towards anyone.

Ruby and Blake stared but Yang almost scowled a little jealous of the situation.

"Thank you, for saving her Reeve." Weiss says letting go.

"It was my pleasure Weiss, she would've done the same for me." Reeve says thinking about that day.

"So when's the last time you heard from her?" Weiss asks.

"About three months ago, I asked her where she was but she said it was classified, that's really most of the answers I get these days." He says sighing.

"You and me both" Weiss says feeling the same way.

"Well it's late and I have my first classes tomorrow so goodnight everyone." Reeve says heading out.

"Goodnight Reeve." Team RWBY says simultaneously.

Reeve enters his dorm and lays down on his bed thinking of that day all those years ago and how everything had changed.

"Thank you Winter, for everything."