Part 1: A world in remnants
Chapter one: Let the game begin
AN: I don't own RWBY, creds to Rooster Teeth
AN: Constructive criticism appreciated
Ow, my head hurts… Wait what's that?
NEW GAME
Huh, interesting. It would seem like I'm about to play a game of some sorts. I mean I'm not given the option to leave or anything so I only have one option. He thought to himself as he looked around. Where am I anyway? All that's here is a dark void, which gets interrupted by both me and these very sexy looking letters.
"So, you new around these parts, or a regular?"
"..."
What did I expect? So, how did I end up here anyway? I was just sitting in my garage listening to music then boom, I'm here. Maybe this is the universe's way of telling me to fuck off with that horrible shit. I mean, the universe was never known to be all warm and fuzzy. I don't blame it either, it did explode at birth. I'd be pretty mad if my birth was just a bomb. Don't get me wrong, explosions are cool but it did probably hurt to be birthed by one. Not just that, but black holes are probably just cold blisters. Sounds like a really bad time if you ask me. There is also the fact that it is literally the coldest place ever, and the lack of oxygen kinda sucks too. Jeez I'm just rambling about the universe like it's the universe's fault. I doubt it put me here, it's not sentient. I guess I was killed or something, I mean, my head hurts. It's a type of throbbing pain. Well I guess it's time for a new start, no more stress of upcoming adulthood now motherfuckers! Ow, should not be screaming in my head, that doesn't seem like the smart thing to do right now. I should continue with this so-called game.
"Game start"
Choose a gender:
Male
Female
As much as any other 15 Year old boy would want to choose female for perverted reasons or just plain curiosity, I'm gonna stick with male. I've been this way for my entire life, it'd probably be weird to just up and change. Though, the female option, it beckons. Oh wait no, it stopped. Well that ended quickly, damn.
"Male"
Choose a race:
Human
Faunus
Alright then, I'm starting to get suspicions but I shouldn't jump to conclusions, at least not yet. Hmmm, I actually don't want to be human, even if it contradicts my statement on gender. If my suspicions are correct then I can be something biologically more capable. Better even, but that's a little racist if you ask me. I'm going to pick Faunus and I know exactly where I'm going with this.
"Faunus"
Choose a specified Faunus type
So I don't choose. Well I guess it's nice that it's up to me. Well I already know what I'm going to do so no point in dragging this on.
"Showa Koi Faunus"
Choose a Class
Swordsman
Lancer
Archer
Gunner
Chopper
Crusher
Pyromancer
Hydromancer
Electromancer
Cryomancer
Earthenmancer
Lots to choose from eh? I mean I don't mind, but this headache is making it hard to find the patience to go through things y'know. Hmm, most of these are self explanatory but two of them I'm not the most sure about. I wonder if I can ask for a definition. Let's try I guess, but just in case, let's start with Lancer.
"Define Lancer"
A melee class that specializes in Lances and Polararms
x2 Lancer exp gain
Talk about the most blunt explanation ever, it works though. Alright then let's get the other two defined.
"Define Chopper"
A melee class that specializes in dual handed axes
x2 Chopper exp gain
"Define Crusher"
A melee class that specializes in Hammers
x2 Crusher exp gain
Hmm, the perks for the class might be slightly broken, but it depends what each level gives you. Like some games have it where 1 level is low difference to your previous level, but you level up quickly. Others it takes longer, but the level is more rewarding. Well, I've always been a fan of a single form of melee combat so this is an easy choice. The unfortunate part is that it's very common. Every Knight uses one.
"Lancer"
Name
Get fucked nerd, thought I would pick sword…. It's weird how I make fun of myself, in my own head. Like two different consciences in one conscious. Oh yes the name, I got off track. Hmm I'm gonna need to think, I don't want to use my previous name. I also want it to be unique. Let's see… Oh I got it!
"Senrus Claddin"
Is this correct?
Name: Senrus Claddin
Level 1 (0/100)
Sex: Male
Race: Faunus
Stats:
Lancer: Lvl 1 (0/100) - Fumbling fool
Trait: Reality Bound
Race trait: Sea kin
My stats seem to get a title to go with them, though these terms are quite insulting. Though what the fuck are those last two? Trat and Race Trait? Reality Bound and Sea kin? More and more questions. I suppose there is only one way to get them answered, I suppose. I'll start with the more interesting one.
"Define Trait"
A personal perk, it can either give an advantage or disadvantage. It can also be both.
"Define Reality Bound"
Your trait. You exist outside reality, alloying you to travel as you please. Even if you live outside reality, you must still abide by its rules.
Wait, that's bullshit. If I am outside of reality, why must I follow its rules? I guess even death can't let one escape life. The irony, it's immense. Something about all this though, I can't say I trust it all that much. It's kinda fishy. Heh, nice. Oh yeah, the other trait…
"Define Race trait"
A trait that is exclusive to your race
"Define Sea kin"
A trait exclusive to fish Faunus, You can swim faster in liquids and breathe water.
Shit bro seems pretty good if you ask me. I can get behind being Immune to one of humanity's worst enemies… Other than the sky and themselves. Well anyway it seems that this is the end of this game's character creation. I'm getting RPG vibes from all this honestly. All right, might as well continue. Can't find out what's going on if I'm just standing here. Let's get this show on the road.
"Yes"
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading completed.
Oh god everything is bright… Do I hear waves? I feel sand beneath me, grainy, soft sand. Can't really say I'm complaining. Well, might as well open my eyes. Ow, God no wonder it's so bright, I'm laying on a beach looking directly at the sun above. You know, The nice tropical environment that I'm currently in is comfey. I don't wanna get upppppppp, but I have tooooo. Well, technically I don't have too, but I can't just lay here forever. Ughhhh fine, I'll get up. As he finished with his complaining, he got off the ground and did a slight glance around him. Yep a beach, as I thought. The sun is directly above me so I would wager it's around noon, or sometime towards the middle of the day. He took a deep sigh. Oh hey, My headache is gone. My clothes seem to be the same, Black T-Shirt, jeans, and some blue sandals. The ones that just have one strap around the top, not the ones with the two straps that converge at the top. Those get really uncomfortable. Wait.. are my braces gone? Oh shit they are… Oh but my teeth are slightly crooked. I didn't really need them to begin with, wasn't anything dire at least. I can live with this. Oh what's this tiny book that's just laying here. It Looks like leather. There is also the most basic spear I've ever seen. I'm not complaining all that much though, Not like I expected some grand legendary weapon like Gungir or something. He bent down and picked up the tiny book and spear. Huh,the book feels like leather that's for sure. The spear is just a spear, I'll keep it in hand. He thought to himself as he stabbed the spear into the ground and opened the book. Oh hey, these are my stats. These will be useful, at least I believe being able to
Name: Senrus Claddin
Level 1 (0/100)
Sex: Male
Race: Faunus
Stats:
Lancer: Lvl 1 (0/100)
Trait: Reality Bound
Race trait: Sea kin
Oh that's right, I chose faunus. I wonder if this will prove or disprove my theory. His hand lifted up to his face and felt around. Seems normal enough, Still fleshy human skin. He proceeds to touch where his ears are located. Wait, It's scaly… I don't have ears anymore, They have been replaced with fins! What other changes are there? He proceeded to touch his arms, chest, and neck. It seems that I have more scales on the sides of my neck and elbows. The scales on my elbows are mostly white with black and orange spots. Pretty much a Showa Koi pattern, which is good. I mean that is what I said wasn't it? I assume the rest of my scales have the same design. I'll have to find a mirror of some sorts to confirm this. Well, continuing on the topic of my appearance, I believe that this doesn't strengthen my theory all that much, but it helped a little. I should walk around and explore. He chose a direction, picked up his spear and pocketed the tiny book, and started to walk. He stayed by the seaside for some form of familiarity in this world.
It's been a while now, the sun is setting. It doesn't seem like I could be harmed… I hope. Well I should get some rest, It's not healthy to be walking for prolonged periods of time. I have two options, I can sleep underwater or I can sleep in a tree. I could sleep underwater for warmth but I don't know what sea creatures lie here. I could sleep in a tree but bugs are weird, and exist. I'll just sleep in a tree, fish can be a bit of an annoyance. He found a decent looking tree, set his spear by its roots, his book still in his pocket, and decided to sleep on a sturdy looking branch. Oh, it seems the sun has just about set, I should get to sleep then. It took a few minutes, but he eventually fell asleep.
I uh what? This must be a dream because the last thing I remember is sleeping on a tree branch. If that's the case then because I'm self aware this could be a lucid dream. Hmm, it wouldn't hurt to try I guess.
"Summon fish!!"
Nothing interesting happened, interesting. Well that sucks. Well it seems that I still have everything with me. The spear and book. Well I might as well walk around. He picked up his spear and walked around for a bit, looking at his surroundings. I'm not gonna lie, this place is eerie. All I see is broken buildings and torn up streets. Not to mention the sky seems quite dull. It's very devoid of life, Human, Plant, and Animal. I can safely assume that this is some sort of abandoned city. What caused this city to be abandoned? I hope that it's not a living thing, That won't be fun to deal with. He continued to walk and walk for what seemed for a while now, but he soon found what seemed like a parking center for a once fancy super market, but now rusting, breaking, and just dead. He begins to feel both a hint of sadness and fear, sadness because of the surroundings and fear because there is a Boarbatusk. I uhh… What's that? It looks like a grimm, That implies two things. One, That this city is probably in this state because of grimm. Two, This world is most likely remnant from RWBY. Well I could avoid this thing, or I could kill it and see if I get anything. I'm gonna kill it, I have nothing to lose. I'll sneak up on it, I don't know how to fight with a spear all that much so it would be best that when killing things I should do it from an advantage point. While boarbatusk was preoccupied, Senrus snuck up behind it. Right as it noticed him, he had stabbed his spear deep into its back at an angle, causing it to go into the neck region. It turned to dust. Well… That was easy. Luckily their sense of smell isn't strong. Oh, it seems to have dropped some things on the ground? He picked up the bone-like object and plastic cards. Well, one of these seems like it's one of those pig things tusk. I think that this grimm is called boartusks? Well anyways, I could probably do something with this. Oh and the cards, I can't say for sure what they are but I'll keep em in my pocket anyway. Hmm, after all this walking though, why did I find only one grimm? Maybe I'm lucky, or maybe overtime more will show up. I'm gonna head back to where I came from, not like there is much else to gain here. I would search that market but I doubt that it would have anything of use. Senrus started to walk back to where he awoke.
"You'll never see it cominggg! You'll see that my mind is too fast for eyes." He sung
Well it seems like I'm back. When was there this door here? He didn't notice the door when he first arrived. It's got this ocean-like blue, while looking like a normal wooden door. I assume that this is my way out, but how did I not notice this before? I should pay more attention to my surroundings. Well, I guess I should go through. He walked through the door, and before he knew it he was back on the branch. The sounds of birds and waves fill his ears as he wakes up. Ahhhhhhhh, good morning world. What a weird dream. Wait there's shit in my pocket? He reached into his pocket to find the tusk and cards. Well, it seems that was more than a dream. I have questions but it seems I currently have no way of answering them. Oh, I killed that grimm so I may have some updates in my stats. I should have a look.
Name: Senrus Claddin
Level 1 (15/100)
Sex: Male
Race: Faunus
Stats:
Lancer: Lvl 1 (10/100) - Fumbling fool
Stealth: Lvl 1 (5/100) - Loud
Singing: Lvl 1 (3/100) - Public annoyance
Trait: Reality Bound
Race trait: Sea kin
Not only did the exp update, but it also seems I got some new skills. Hell yeah. I'd expect for my singing to be higher, I did take chorus class for about 2 years after all. It seems that killing boartusks gives about 5 exp to stats that are used, stealth because I snuck up on it and Lancer because I used my spear, though my lancer skill has double the exp so I got 10. I guess that's enough for now, I should get moving. Daylight only lasts so long anyways. He grabbed his spear from the tree's roots and continued on his walk on the seaside.
"I will burn my dread. I once ran away from the god of fear. And he chained me to despair."
"Burn my dread. I'll break the chain. And run till I see the sunlight again" He sung
I've been walking for so long and I have yet to find anything, is there anything to find? I might as well keep walking. Looking at the sun, it seems like mid afternoon.
Some time has passed…
I hear people. Finally a settlement! Jesus Christ this took way too long to find. He didn't realize that he had started running towards the sounds he had heard. Though a thought lingers in his mind.
What if I'm hallucinating? I haven't eaten or drinken anything yet. I'm pretty thirsty, but I guess I got used to going a day or two without food because I feel fine in that department.
He soon reached the settlement. To his relief, it was real.
As I expected, some stranger that no one knows just showed up with a weapon, So I'm getting some odd looks. Well that doesn't matter. Everyone here seems to be a Faunus, so I don't stick out. I'm gonna find a place where I can stay, and I could use a job. Gonna be honest, sleeping in a tree isn't comfortable. Who woulda thought. Looking around, This world is most definitely Remnant. I don't know where I currently am in the plot, but I will find out soon. Well, at least I hope so. Well I just can't stay by the outskirts all day, no progress to be made. I've got to find out where I am exactly.
Let us continue forth!
Chapter 1 ending stats
Name: Senrus Claddin
Level 1 (15/100)
Sex: Male
Race: Faunus
Stats:
Lancer: Lvl 1 (10/100) - Fumbling fool
Stealth: Lvl 1 (5/100) - Loud
Singing: Lvl 1 (11/100) - Public annoyance
Trait: Reality Bound
Race trait: Sea kin