A/N

I don't usually do author notes at the start, but, if I remember right, the last chapter didn't trigger a notification for me, and it didn't say it was updated, so you may want to check last chapter if you've read it, since has been bugging out sometimes.

Thankfully, Ruby had saved me from whatever sleepover activities Yang would think of, or a possibly shopping session, by dragging me to the Forge, all the while telling me things along the lines of "You need a short range weapon, even if you can fight unarmed!" and asking me so many questions in such a short time I couldn't really hear, never-mind respond to. As well as dragging me just as fast, because of her using her semblance, and causing me to panic whenever we reached a door, open or closed, but she managed to open each one, and not crash into, or throw me into, the wall.

Shortly, the doorframe was stone instead of wood covered in wallpaper, and Ruby thankfully started to slow down slightly, before stopping on the spot, causing me to use Ereb to grab my feet using the stone floor, causing my ankles to snap briefly, before stopping without throwing Ruby off balance and throwing us both into the wall across from us, which now I look, while not being dragged at the speed of a car, is home to a fired forge, Dove and Bell still working on Dove's blade.

"So, we're here, any ideas for your weapon?" Ruby said, not noticing the stone from the floor 'melting' over my feet, back to the actual floor, and how anyone other than her would normally have very adverse effects to moving that quickly.

"Well, quite frankly, I was thinking of a short-sword and a sidearm. Besides, I've also been working on some surprises." I say, walking to the furthest forge.

"I'd be happy to help with that! I could have the sword fold up, or the hilt curve, or just make the guard and hilt into the gun..." Ruby said, voice fading into low mumbles, and reaching towards the free tool-set by the forge, I step and grab the tools myself.

"I appreciate the offer, but I'd like to at least try to make them myself, though I would definitely appreciate help with what to do." I said, grabbing the Smith's Hammer.

"Ruby... Where are we getting the metal from?" I said, realizing I had no idea how to start to smith a sword.

"Well, you either melt down something that already exists, but that can lower the quality of the metal, and it will be more brittle after you cool it, ideally, you would use ore, or already pure metal, then you usually fill it into a shape, an ingot to start with would be good, and then heat it and use the hammer to shape it into the right shape..." Ruby started, then noticing my expression, and simplifying. "We need some metal."

"I can get the metal, it's just going to take a while. I guess I'll let you know when I get it." I said. "I might just see if I can get a stock sidearm. I need a ranged option."

Truth is, I didn't, I could just make the wind and air itself attack my opponent, wherever they are. To be more accurate I need a regular ranged option that didn't involve using lost knowledge to harness the power of the world itself.

The reason I volunteered to get the metal, is because I'm sure at some point, with me cracking down on training in Naraka, I was sure to get a skill, or a drop that would involve metal.

"As it is, I actually have a simple longsword. It is a gift to Rythian, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind me using it in the meantime." I finish, Ruby looking sad that she doesn't get to help make a weapon.

"In the meantime though, I think I'm going to go practice with it in one of the arenas."

"Can I watch?" Ruby said.

"Well, what if we fight during the tournament? I have to keep some tricks, especially if you're helping to make my next weapon, what if you sabotage it?"

Ruby, quite frankly, looked like I had just killed all the puppies in the world.

"Why would I do that! Even if you're my opponent, why would I ruin a weapon? A Beautiful weapon! I don't think I could sabotage a weapon even if I tried!"

"It was a joke Ruby, atleast the part about sabotage. I'm sure you would never. I would like to practice on my own though."

"Alright then, call me when you can get the material." She said, before looking to the door, and then looking to the tools on the table, and starting to work on Crescent Rose, seemingly out of habit.

Well, now I guess all there is to train, until something happens, I suppose.

Locking the door of the training room, and entering a Naraka, with Beowolves and Ursa, which I had unlocked after defeating Bjomolf.

Majorly using my sword, assisted by using the wind to 'blast' myself around, and make the Grimm stumble whenever they're about to attack, or when an Ursa tries to defend, since I can kill the Beowolves anyways.

Seeing a group of Alpha Ursai, I 'blast' myself forwards, blade simply held to the side, Power Strike, and cut through them, before falling to my knees, clutching my jaw in pain.

Faction; Creatures Of Grimm

Rank Up!

Elder

My vision faded, and then all I knew was a 'sense' of myself, from a third person perspective.

My whole being was water, with a small layer of oil. With a gaseous bubble where my mouth would be, swirling and slowly expanding, taking over the water.

I don't know what this was, precisely, but I simply knew that I didn't want the swirling void to take over all I am as a person. But I can't do anything, I try to simply will it to stop, just hoping it would stop, but that made it speed up slightly.

And then I realized what the void was. It was the part of me that was Grimm. Likely growing due to the 'power' I have in the Creatures of Grimm faction.

Then, I simply stopped it. I may have shouted, if I could shout in the state I'm in. Not willing it to stop, telling it to stop, with all I have, with all I can, with all I am.

It stopped, and then began to move. Wherever my focus was, it followed. Instead of simply putting it where it was, I put it along my forearms, where I could hide the bone plates easily.

Then I awoke, having controlled the Grimm part of me, I stretch my jaw.

Unclasping my mask, I pull out my shield, using the back of it as a mirror, I see my face, long blonde hair, blue eyes, smooth face, and a slightly confused expression in the eyes, mouth a thin line, and not because of the lack of facial muscles.

The bone mask was gone.

Rolling up my sleeves, leaving my gloves on, revealing bone bracer-like armor.

Thankfully, that will be easier to hide than a jaw... I'll be able to eat at the cafeteria normally now.

Due to becoming a powerful Grimm, you have gained the ability; Morph.

[Morph (Special) LV- EXP:-]

The ability to morph portions of yourself, primarily used by high-level Grimm. There have been legends of Humans and Faunus who could, but who said those two were mutually exclusive?

As much as The Gamer tends to have a sense of humor, that's a bit much.

Maybe I should do some research?

A/N

First off, sorry for the long wait, Real Life has been annoying, and full of menial tasks for the last... 5 months.

Well, next up, if things go well, is a chapter of All You Need Is Rose.

As a side note, anyone have a "Humanity" type name that includes Human and Faunus? I don't believe we've heard one in RWBY. "Mankind" kind of works, but doesn't tend to have the same tone. Any ideas? Or did I just miss it somewhere?