After merging with the core of his planet, Optimus thought his quest had came to end; however, it wasn't. Now he must save the people of Remnant from a rising darkness and Grimm. Will he light their darkest hour with his new comrades or fail to complete his duty?

Tyrian crouched low with an excited expression on his face as he pointed to Jaune, or more specifically, what he was wearing. "Is that a Pumpkin Pete's Exclusive Hoodie?"

Jaune Arc always felt that he was really unlucky. Every time he went off to train, he got attacked by Grimm. Every time he was attacked by Grimm, he felt a bit worse about himself. The worse he felt about himself, the stronger the Grimm got. It's like a miracle that he actually got away with his life every time!

Book One of the Project Freelancer Saga, brought to you by a collaboration of writers, determined to document the rise and fall of the mysterious Project Freelancer, from its ambitious origins to its shattering fall. From the point of view of a variety of members of the project, from the Director to the various Freelancers, as we discover the true reason as to why we were here.