Alex was in a very foul mood. He had no choice but to attend this god forsaken school that only hindered his plans to move against Cinder. Not only did he have to attend the school but he was also going to be put under surveillance. He knew that there was no escape from the school unless he wanted to become a fugitive. With that he decided it would be best to be patient and see how things played out for him during his time at Beacon. If need be he could always get away from the school.
Alex was tired of sitting in the airship on his way to Beacon. He was tired of being surrounded by people who were all to happy to get to the school. They had no idea what they were getting themselves into. They were training to become warriors. They were training for a job that would inevitably lead them to a gruesome death. He knew all of these things from first hand experience. He was no stranger to the blood and sacrifice that was needed for battle. The kids around him were nothing but arrogant and blinded to what they had signed up for. The world has no happy endings only darkness and despair. However, they would learn the hard way just as he did. They always learn the same lesson in the end.
Alex was snapped out of his reverie as he heard someone scream enthusiastically "I'm so proud of you!". He turned his head to see who had screamed to find that a well built blonde woman in a brown jacket was hugging the girl in red, Ruby he recalled, that he had met the other day on the rooftop. He continued to observe the unfolding scene before him until a news broadcast was shown by a hologram in one of the windows. The news cast detailed the events of last nights robbery excluding anything about him or Ruby. 'Good the less people know who I am the better' Alex thought after the message had finished. Then a woman who he recognized as Glynda showed up on the screen to give a speech about becoming the protectors of the world of Remnant. He knew that the speech was sugar coated to detail only the good parts of being a hunter/huntress. He knew if the students knew the truth they would ru to their mothers. 'At least they have one' he thought bitterly to himself.
Alex walked off of the ship to see a blonde haired boy in armor throwing up in a waste basket. Alex chuckled to himself and kept walking by until he got to the front gate. That's when he heard someone scream "What do you think your doing". Alex looked over to see a girl in all white screaming at Ruby. He recognized the girl immediately as Weiss Schnee. He had seen her a few times when he was working for the Schnee Dust Company to earn a little money. Let's just say that the working environment had been less than satisfactory for the faunus. He saw a vial of dust roll by his foot. He picked it up with his tail and began to walk over to the shouting girl. However, when he got to the girl he realized that another girl in black had joined the fray. He took a moment to look at the newcomer. He noticed two things right off the bat. First, she was a cat faunus like him. Second, she was trying to hide the fact that she was a faunus. He didn't blame her. Being a faunus will usually keep you from being accepted. He never hid due to the fact that he didn't give a shit
"Weiss Schnee, heir to the Schnee Dust company" the girl in black said.
"Finally some recognition"
"The same company known for its controversial labor forces and questionable business partners."
"How dar- the nerve of you!"
Alex had heard the exchange and decided that he should intervene. "Actually the girl in black is right. its basically a living hell working for your company".
The three girls turned to the newcomer and stared for a few seconds after being caught off guard by his arrival. The girl in white recovered first.
"And who... are you?"
"I don't see where as that is any of your business but if you must know my name is Alex Lace."
"Who do you think you are criticizing one of the greatest companies ever established"
"An ex-employee actually" Alex said with a smug look on his face. It felt good to knock this brat off of her high horse.
"Hmph" the girl said indignantly as she turned and walked away. Alex watched as she left then turned to find that the girl in black had begun to walk away also. He decided that she was intriguing and decided to go after her leaving Ruby alone. Alex reached the girl in black after a few seconds and decided to start with the most obvious thing to him.
"I know that your a faunus" he said slyly as he walked up next to her. As soon as he had said it he was faced with a sword at his throat. However, he had been expecting this type of reaction and gave the girl a slight smile. She then realized that he had a dagger in his tail pointed directly at her heart. However, he had to give her credit. She was extremely fast and was probably a very good fighter. Although he knew that the level of skill and the fighting style that she had just shown him was not one that was taught in schools. He decided that she had probably once been involved with the White Fang. Slowly lowered the weapon and glared at him for a moment before speaking.
"So how did you figure it out"
"You could say that I'm quite observant. The way you walked was a sure sign that you were a cat faunus and the bow on your head twitched when you were talking about the Schnee Dust Company."
"Impressive" She said impassively.
"I also happen to know that you were probably once involved with the White Fang". At this she tensed and her eyes widened for a moment before she furrowed her eyebrows and growled at him "If you EVER mention that to anyone else then I swear I will make you pay". After that the girl walked off and left Alex alone. 'Well that went well'he thought as he made his way back to the school. He decided to skip the orientation and head straight to the dorm area where he found his dorm room that was big enough for four people. He decided to lay down in bed and get a good nap to forget the events of the day. He had no idea what may lay before him for the entirety of his time at this school but from what he had seen today he knew that it was going to be... interesting.
The next few days were a blur for Alex. He had been told that some of the students had been put through intiation and were put into teams. He also learned that team RWBY would be staying next door to him. Although he did not speak to them he learned that the team consisted of Ruby Rose, Yang Shao Xiong, Weiss Shnee, and Blake Belladonna.
Alex was on his way to class when he was stopped by another student who was a few inches taller and wielded a mace. He was obviously trying to be intimidating but it wasnt working very well. "Faunus scum aren't welcome here" the boy said arrogantly. As Alex began to walk past him the boy made a very big mistake. "What kind of trash family is needed to raise a reject like you". Alex pulled a dagger from his waistband and pushed the blade up to the boys neck drawing a drop of blood. The boys eyes widened in fear as he realized what had happened.
"If you ever talk about my family in such a way again I will not hesitate to kill you and feed your corpse to the birds" Alex hissed at the boy. He removed the dagger from his neck and plunged it deep into the boys shoulder. The boy screamed in pain as Alex removed his dagger and walked to his class.
wen he entered the class the proffesor looked up to see who had entered the class so late. When his eyes fell on Alex he said "Nice of you to join us Mr. Lace. We were just about to have Ms. Schnee here fight against a creature of Grimm. However, I would like you to fight for punishment. Also none of us have seen you fight."
Alex reluctantly made his way up to the front of the class. When Professor Port opened the cage a Boarbatusk charged out of the gate towards Alex. He knew that he could easily defeat the creature. He had been born with not one but two semblences. He could transform his weapon to any weapon that he had currently mastered and he could teleport to anywhere that was within his eyesight. However, he decided it would not be wise to reveal so much about himself to these people. instead he decided to only show them one of his unique abilities. He observed the creature barreling towards him in a ball and noticed that the creature made a complete turn every half second. With the knowledge at his advantage he drew Vindictus from its sheath and slid towards the creature. At the last second he used his tail to boost his slide into a kick into the underside of the beast. As the beast spiraled into the air he transformed Vindictus into its bow form and shot three aura arrows into the beast's stomach.
The room was filled with absolute silence for several seconds. They were all staring at Alex as they realized that he has a black aura that had enveloped his body. They had never seen anyone take out a Grimm so fast and with so much precision. The entire encounter lasted for no longer than 5 seconds. "Is that all or can I sit down now" Alex said not trying to hide the contempt in his voice.
"Yes that will do class is dismissed" The teacher said dumbfounded.
As Alex walked out of the classroom he was met with a blur of red. He noticed that ruby was now standing in front of him with her entire team behind her. "How did you do that?"she asked curiously.
"Do what?"
"How did you handle that Grimm so easily?"
"Experience" Alex said with a sigh as the memories of the constant killing that had defined his life flickered through his head. The girls must have noticed the look in his eyes.
"Are you alright" Blake said after she saw the look in his eyes. She knew that look because she knew exactly what he waas feeling. She knew what the look of pain and sorrow looked like.
"I'm fine" he said snapping out of his memories
"What team are you on?" Ruby asked, "I never see you with them?"
"I don't have a team" Alex replied coldly
"Why not?"
"The more you get attached to someone the more weakness you have and the harder it is to lose them". Without saying anymore he walked past them and headed for his dorm room.
Hey guys I hope you like this chapter. Please leave some reviews of what I need to do better or the things that I am doing right. They are always appreciated. Also I want to add a new OC character to the story but I want you guys to come up with the character. The format is below. Best idea wins.
Name:
Age:
Weapon:
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Race (Human or Faunus):(If Faunus what type)
Background:
Personality:
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