RWBY Heroes and Guardians Chapter 1: V1 Ch1 introductions are in order, a rwby fanfic

The thumping of boots echoed down the midnight streets of Vale. Bouncing off the beige and grey buildings of the lower class district. The thumps came from two men, both detectives in Vale's police force. They gave chase to a young boy, whose name no one cared to know.

What was important was the stolen fire dust the boy had taken. It was two shards, each a different type of fire dust. One was crimson red and the other a cerulean blue. The different colors of red and blue illuminated little of the boy's face. What little was illuminated was made out by the detectives.

It was clear the boy had messy, shaggy black hair, reflecting none of the colors. But his eyes were special, they were as red as blood. A red hoodie covered his torso, it was filthy with stains covering it. A pair of shorts on his legs and tattered sneakers. The boy was clearly homeless based only on his attire.

The boy darted down an alleyway. The detectives sprinted after him. Unbeknownst to them was a male watching from the rooftops. As soon as they turned the corner and entered the alley way, both detectives were struck down. A figure landed behind them, kicking them both in the back.

The detectives staggered forwards and spun around. "Aight, who has the balls?" One shouted.

"Johnny, cool it. I need ya to go get that punk kid. I'll deal with Mr. Hotshot," Johnny's detective barked, gesturing to the male that had struck them.

"Ya sure thing Skid," Johnny said. He turned and ran further down the alley towards the cornered boy.

The male in front of Skid leapt over him and shot down the alley. He grabbed Johnny from behind and threw him back.

"What the hell?" Johnny asked.

"Hey moron, don't you get it? We're cops!" Skid shouted.

The male didn't reply, he slowly turned to the young boy. "Alex, what took so long?"

"You idiot!" Alex shouted. "Ryden, do you know how hard it was to steal these dust shards?" Alex asked. He stormed over to his brother. "Know we have to cops after us!"

Ryden slowly turned to the two detectives. His left hand flared out from under his long blue coat. It was then that the detectives saw his weapon. It was an ōdachi. The blade was longer than Ryden's body. He placed his hand on the weapon and both detectives drew their pistols.

"You're really going to kill to officers?" Johnny asked, his voice shaking from fear. It wasn't the weapon that scared him, it was Ryden's cold and dead red eyes.

Ryden rested a hand on the ōdachi's hilt. The other hand gripped its scabbard. Those cold red eyes stared at the detectives, infecting the detectives with an unshakeable sense of dread.

"Johnny Blue and Skid Red, two corrupt policemen. A week ago you brutally beat a faunus food vendor to death for "fighting back". That's disregarding the fact you both pocket money from the various gangs around Vale, you deserve far worse than this blade!" Ryden said, taking a step forward.

Johnny panicked and fired a round. His aim was perfect and in the blink of an eye, the bullet was inches from Ryden's forehead. But the blade was swiftly drawn. The bullet sliced away. Ryden slowly lowered his sword arm to his side.

The ōdachi was a beautiful and glowing cerulean blue. It was chipped in a few places and looked like it required repairs. The detectives wasted little time in aiming for another shot. But in the time it took to aim their guns, Ryden was behind them. The glow of his dimmed through the blood that ran down his long sword, slowly dripping off the tip.

Skid looked down at his chest, noticing the growing red stain on his clothes. He soon collapsed to the ground. Johnny grasped the stump of where his hand once was and let out a loud scream.

Alex was surprised. He knew his brother was fast, but to leave a fatal wound and severe another's hand, it was jaw dropping, even to him.

"Nice job Ryden," Alex said. He didn't approve of Ryden's brutality, but it kept the police off their backs and Ryden never killed the innocent.

Johnny got up and began to flee. Ryden's cold eyes locked onto him. "Scum," He growled. Ryden dashed towards the cop, bringing his sword back and slicing forwards. He was surprised as in the corner of his eye, a figure leapt down from the rooftops. Their golden hair reflecting the light from street lights and other sources. Blue eyes that almost glew in the dark.

The male landed in between Ryden and the cop, and pulled something from his back, something that Ryden couldn't see very well. Ryden was shocked when his blade collided with another. It was a carbon black katana. Its owner glared back at Ryden. The mysterious figure delivered two swift kicks to Ryden's chest and sent him back.

The male stood straight and stared Ryden down as Johnny fled behind him.

"Who are you?" Ryden called out.

"Perseus Brewner," The male called back. He walked towards Ryden and twirled his sword. "Most people just call me Percy. I'd like to know why you just murdered someone," Percy growled.

Ryden smirked. He raised his sword and it became engulfed in fire. "I'm not telling you anything!"

"Fine," Percy said calmly. "I'll beat it out of you."

"Alex, don't even dare of interrupting!" Ryden ordered, pointing at his brother. "His aura is something special, I can finally test myself against someone who is equal!"

"Then come at me," Percy said, focusing his eyes on Ryden.

Ryden shot towards Percy like a bullet. He kicked up a trail of dust as he charged the mysterious Percy Brewner. Ryden slashed down, his blade engulfed in a blue fire. Percy parried the blade back with his katana. He charged Ryden and leapt into the air, delivering a kick straight to Ryden's face. The kick knocked Ryden off his feet.

Blue lightning raced around Percy as he shot down, slamming his palm into Ryden and throwing him into the ground. The breath was forced from Ryden's lungs as he was thrown down.

Percy released his hand from Ryden and stood over him. "Now talk."

Ryden began to chuckle. He wiped some blood from his lip and grinned up at Percy. "The last time I was this excited was fighting a huntsman, but you're not on that level yet."

Blue fire engulfed Ryden's body. The fire shot into the air and down the street, landing in a ball thirty yards away. Ryden emerged from the flames, calling them back to his sword.

"I'd reconsider that assumption!" Percy shouted, sprinting at Ryden.

Ryden laughed. "I've fought one, a real huntsman. They're no joke."

Percy reached Ryden and their blades met. Sparks flew from the swords. The two pushed against each other. Ryden shoved his hilt upwards, taking Percy's blade with it. Ryden kneed Percy in the gut. He backhanded him and slashed across Percy's chest. Ryden's sword sliced through Percy's brown jacket. It dug into the black muscle shirt underneath, but was luckily stopped by Percy's crimson aura. A smack to the chin from Ryden's hilt knocked Percy off his feet and sent him back.

Percy recovered in the air, landing on his feet. He twirled the black katana around. Percy charged Ryden, blue lightning surrounding his body. Ryden readied his blade. But Percy suddenly dashed forward at an astonishing speed. Neither brother saw him move. One second he was there and the next, bam, the katana struck Ryden in the chest.

A blast of lightning exploded on the tip of the katana and sent Ryden flying back. Ryden was hurtled backwards, sailing down the street with no sign of stopping. Percy shot off after his opponent. He quickly passed Ryden and struck him back in the other direction. Percy shot off again after Ryden.

This time however, Ryden had recovered. As Percy passed, Ryden swung his mighty sword. Percy caught the blade with his own. He twisted the two blades and was able to disarm Ryden in one swift movement. He tossed the weapon away and smacked Ryden across the face with his katana, drawing blood and knocking Ryden to the ground.

Ryden tumbled across the street, rolling onto a sidewalk. He laid there, trying to push himself back up. Somewhere above, thunder boomed and lightning flashed.

Percy walked towards Ryden. "You're a dust mage, that weapon was made of dust. Your fire comes from that sword. Don't lie, I've seen it before!"

Ryden smirked and pushed himself onto his knees. His grin grew as Percy drew closer. He stared up at the sky, watching the lightning dance around in the clouds.

"How long will you be quiet?" Percy growled. "Do I have to beat this out of you too?"

Ryden shook. "No," He calmly said. He clenched his right hand. "This one you get for free!" He shouted, rolling to the side and aiming his right hand at Percy. A torrent of blue fire flew from his hand.

The pillar of fire slammed into Percy. It carried him back and slammed him into a building. The torrents died and Percy fell onto the ground, crimson aura shimmering around his body. He panted, tired from shielding himself from the flames.

Ryden aimed one hand to his blade, engulfing in blue flames. The blade warped into his hand. Ryden twirled it around. "This blade doesn't control my fire, I do. It helps channel it at most."

Percy smirked. He willed himself up and clenched his katana. "I was mistaken. I didn't know people like you were outside Hope Reich."

Ryden raised an eyebrow. "Hope Reich? Is that some town or something?"

Percy shook his head. "No, it's a kingdom."

"That sounds like a place!" Ryden said, running towards Percy.

"Quite!" Percy said, leaping over Ryden as he stabbed towards him.

"What's so special about it?" Ryden shouted, slashing up at Percy. Their blades met, creating sparks and sending Percy through the air.

Percy landed on his feet and slid back a couple of yards. The two's eyes met and they charged each other again. This time Percy slashed the air and an arc of lightning shot towards Ryden.

Ryden cut the arc in two and continued his charge. He reached Percy and slammed his blade down. Percy caught the blade and pushed it aside. He tried to jab Ryden, but Ryden parried the black katana. The two then met each other with a storm of blows. All blocked by the other. The final blow of the flurry came as both sliced downwards. Their blades connected and each was sent skidding backwards.

Thunder crashed in the sky and lightning illuminated the city. The two glared at each other. Ryden twirled his massive sword around and stabbed it into the ground. Fire flew all around him. A massive blast of blue flames shot towards Percy.

Percy raised his blade into the air and aimed a single hand at Ryden. Lightning filled the sky once more and a bolt of nature's wrath extended down from the sky. It landed upon the black katana and engulfed Percy in the energy, firing from his hand.

The two blasts met in the center of the street. Slamming into each other and exploding outward. Lights flicked on in the many buildings that lined the street. The elements flew towards the houses, uncontrolled and ready to level the block.

Alex watched in horror as the unaware teens were about to destroy an entire city block. But it was all suddenly stopped. A purple dome of aura surrounded both the fire and the lightning. Alex spun to the caster of the defense.

A woman stormed towards the two teens, she was dressed well and carried a riding crop. Golden blonde hair and emerald green eyes, that were shielded behind glasses, were the obvious traits to Alex, next to her pissed off expression.

Glynda Goodwitch waved her crop around and threw the elements far into the sky where they safely exploded. Next she set her glare onto the two teens. With two swift strokes of her crop, she had them both pinned against a wall with her semblance. She sighed and rubbed her forehead as the two struggled against her restrain.

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A bright white light lit up Percy's face. He sat in a cold concrete room, one way glass surrounding him. Hours had passed since Glynda brought him in. A large oak wood door faced him, leading outside the room.

The large oak door creaked open, revealing a well dressed man. His silver hair reflected the bright white glow glow of the light. A mug was in one hand and a cane in the other. The man approached the table and sat down in a chair. The two exchanged looks and a silence, which was broken in seconds.

"Percy, how've you been?" Ozpin asked. He took a swig from his mug and looked at the teenage male in front of him.

Percy scoffed, "I've been better."

"Sorry for the delay. I was dealing with some students that got involved in some serious business," Ozpin said.

"Like what?" Percy asked.

"They stopped a White Fang robbery at the docks, I'm sure you'd loved to be there," Ozpin said. He sighed and looked Percy dead in the eyes, "Has Vale been boring you?" Ozpin asked, pulling some papers from his coat. He slid them across the table to Percy. "No need to answer, those are records filed by Glynda."

Percy picked up the papers and began to read them. His navy blue eyes skimmed over the many lines of text. Percy looked at Ozpin and remained quiet.

"In the last three years, you've attempted to runaway seventeen times. If not for the efforts of Clay, you'd be in Hope Reich right now," Ozpin went on. "You'd be dead," He added with a solemn tone.

"It's only a matter of time, Ozpin," Percy finally spoke. He looked at Ozpin with his navy blue eyes, eyes that had seen the enemy and their plans better than any spy.

"When you say that," Ozpin paused and set his mug on the table. He continued, "Do you mean until the enemy makes their move or they find you?"

"Until they arrive here. None of your huntsmen can stop Timo or the King of Hope Reich!" Percy said. "I'm the son of Edward Brewner, König's son, I was destined to kill him!"

Ozpin gestured to Percy for him to calm down. He looked into those scarred eyes with his own. "I have walked on this planet for many years, far more than you think. If you want a shot to take back your family's throne, then I will give it to you, but there's a catch."

"What?" Percy almost leapt from his chair.

"I want to train you at Beacon, hone your skills," Ozpin explained.

"Damn it, I'm ready now!" Percy slammed his fists down onto the table.

"Impatient as always. You can't afford to run in unprepared," Ozpin said.

Percy huffed and sat back down. "Fine, I'll attend."

"Fantastic," Ozpin said. He stood up and made for the oak door. He had one hand on the knob when he spun around. "Oh remember that boy you fought with on the street?"

"Yeah, what about him?" Percy asked.

"I was able to negotiate his release, but needed some correction program. I do believe I made the right choice in signing both him and his brother up for Beacon," Ozpin explained.

Percy grinned like mad. "Good! I'm ready to knock him down a peg!"

"Well that wouldn't be good for the team," Ozpin commented.

"What team?" Percy asked.

"Team PARM of course, you're not only going to be tested on your fighting ability, but leadership too," Ozpin said, smirking and leaving.

"Wait," Percy said, eyes widening. "I'm on his team?!"

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Percy was suddenly shaken awake. His eyelids fluttered open and he quickly sat up. Alex, brother of Ryden, was shaking him.

His memory had been jogged of the night before. The team had met, much to his and Ryden's displeasure. All four were given a dorm. They were dubbed team PARM.

"You'll miss class!" He worriedly said.

Percy snapped his attention to the clock on his nightside, it was nine twenty five. Combat class started at nine thirty and was on the other side of the school. Percy threw off his blanket and leapt from the bed. His bare feet landed on the polished hardwood floor. Blue lightning flashed around his body and he shot off.

Percy became a blur to Alex as the older male rushed to get dressed. In seconds he appeared in front of Alex, dressed in his typical brown jacket and ink black jeans. Percy's black katana, Carbon Jäger, strapped to his back.

"You're semblance is super speed?" Alex asked, puzzled.

Percy shook his head. "I'm like you and your brother, but I control lightning. An added plus in a thing called Blitzing."

"What is that?" Alex asked.

"Using the lightning to dash around," Percy explained.

"I see," Alex said. "Ready to go now?"

"Yeah, come on!" Percy said, rushing for the door. Alex quickly followed him.

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The doors to Glynda's class were thrust open, in charged Percy and Alex. Both panting from sprinting all the way across school. Naturally the attention of all the students was stolen from Glynda and placed upon the pair. The boys looked around and found their team members, Ryden and someone who had golden blonde hair with emerald green eyes.

The two walked towards their team, passing by the whispers of their peers. Many discussed the fact that a new team formed in the middle of the year. Others discussed the fact that Martin Goodwitch, Glynda's son, was finally given a team instead of being by himself. A few questioned whether or not Percy was related to Martin as they both shared shining blonde hair and lived in the same house. These discussions were few as most knew that Ms Goodwitch had 'adopted' Percy Brewner seven years ago.

One discussion strayed from all the others. It was held by a group of four colorful girls. They were all bored by the matches so far in combat class, no one interesting had gone yet or that they knew. So they were especially interested in the sudden arrival.

"Who's the cutie with the brown jacket?" One of the girls, a busty blonde, loudly asked, gaining a few stares.

"It's just a pair of street rats, look at how they dress," Sneered a girl clad in all white.

"Weiss! Don't be so judgemental," Hissed another girl with a black bow on her head.

"Oh calm down, Blake," Weiss said. "I was merely stating a fact."

"I think they're dressed nicely," the blonde said.

"See Weiss? Thank you, Yang-"

"The muscle shirt under that jacket is gonna be quite a sight," Yang said, grinning.

"Ugh, both of you are ridiculous, at least Ruby isn't this bad," The black bowed girl said.

All three looked over at Ruby, who was practically drooling when she saw the weapons the pair sported. She smiled widely and excitedly turned to Yang.

"Sis, they're swords look awesome!" She shrieked. "I gotta see them up close!"

Weiss sighed and face palmed. "Ruby, please don't embarrass the team by drooling over their weapons."

"Hey!" Ruby protested. "Having an interest in the fine art of weapons is not embarrassing," She said, crossing her arms.

Weiss rolled her eyes. "If only you applied that enthusiasm to your academics."

The two continued to argue, their voices growing louder and louder. Normally they would've been told to be quiet by Glynda, but she was scolding Percy for being late.

"Not this time mister!" She said. "I'm not letting you out of this one!"

"Aw come on, please?" Percy asked. "It was one late."

"Hmm, I suppose," Glynda said, an idea forming in her brain. "Well since you decided to be late and disrupt class, I'll take that as volunteering to spar."

"That's easy," Percy said.

Glynda didn't say it, but she agreed. The average student wouldn't stand a chance and she didn't want to push Ms. Nikos, who had just fought an entire team. Yang Xiao Long was always a choice, but that could be too easy. Glynda's train of thought was thrown off by a loud yell.

"I told you not to call me Ice Queen!" Weiss screamed.

"Then stop calling me a child!" Ruby shouted back.

It dawned on Glynda, why not send in a pair. "Ms Rose, Ms Schnee, I see that you'd like to spar against Percy, correct?"

The two stopped their petty arguing and looked around, realizing they had been a little too loud. They stared at Glynda, each trying to come up with the words to not participate.

"Of course if you're not, that would mean you're deliberately disrupting my class," Glynda sternly said.

"No, Ms Goodwitch," They both murmured in unison.

"Good, each of you have five minutes to prepare," She said.

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Whiterose, Ruby and Weiss' pair name, were walking down the hall from the locker room. It led straight to the arena. Weiss took the time to discuss strategy.

"Okay, Ruby," Weiss said. "We don't really know what he can do, but we got this."

"Of course, he can't be too strong," Ruby said.

"I agree, I don't know what Glynda is thinking to do a two versus one on the poor guy's first day," Weiss said.

Ruby slowly turned to her teammate with a surprised expression. "Weiss, that has to be the first time you were compassionate and-"

"Of course a merciless victory will show him not to mess with our team," She cheerfully said.

"Well we did fight and win against that Atlesian Knight, so this should be easy!" Ruby cheered.

The two emerged from the hall, lights dimmed around the class and focused on the arena. On the opposite side of the arena was Percy. He solemnly stared at the two. A scowl across his face, making Ruby feel uneasy.

"Three, two, one… fight!" Glynda called.

The two members of RWBY drew their weapons and went to charge, stopping quickly in confusion. Percy stood there, weapon in its scabbard. His eyes were shut and he looked relaxed.

"Hey, she called start!" Weiss shouted. Percy did not move. "Maybe he doesn't know how to fight," Weiss said to Ruby.

Percy slowly raised one hand and placed it on the hilt of his blade. His eyes shot open, revealing them to have changed into a cold frost white. Lightning appeared on his body, racing around. Percy shot off towards the girls at an almost unseeable speed.

As he reached them, Percy leapt over the two bewildered fighters. He landed and kicked Weiss in the back. Ruby spun around, just in time to block a slash from his katana. The two went blow for blow, but only for a few seconds. Percy then hit her in the face with the butt of his hilt.

Ruby staggered backwards and Percy went to strike her again. Weiss shot in, running across a trail of her glyphs. She slid in between the two and parried the sword back. Percy let off a salvo of ten slashes onto Weiss in the blink of an eye.

The huntress in training activated a time dilation glyph, her body glowing from its power. She was able to parry every blow and even counter with a stab at Percy's face. Weiss' speed was faster than what Percy had displayed and the crowd, even Glynda was sure that would end the fight.

Percy stepped to the side, in a blur. He cut Weiss across the chest as she staggered forwards. Percy roundhouse kicked her and sent the heiress flying. A few rose petals flew around Percy, then he felt an object strike him from behind.

Percy staggered forward, his crimson aura rippling around the area of impact. The blade of Ruby's scythe, crescent rose, wrapped around his torso. In the next moment he was pulled off his feet, hearing the sound of a gunshot. Percy was tossed back twenty yards. He landed on his back, rolled onto his feet, and scanned for Ruby.

A red blur shot towards him. Percy raised his blade, placing both hands on the hilt. The blur reached him and crescent rose slammed down onto Percy. Rose petals and sparks flew. The two weapons ground against each other, Carbon Jäger sliding off Crescent rose as Percy parried the attack.

Ruby cut at the male's side. Percy snapped his blade down and blocked the attack, he kicked Ruby back. The kick had little impact as she leapt back with an almost instant reaction time.

As she landed, Percy noticed the glow of Weiss' time dilation fade from Ruby. He spun around, only to be met with the tip of Weiss' rapier. Percy snapped up his katana and slapped the blade away. Percy leapt back to gain distance, leaping across the arena.

Ruby was now to his right and Weiss on his left. Both eyeing him up, looking for an opening. It was at a point where all three were still, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Moments like these were rare in fights, but were crucial for those who wished to strategize.

For the crowd, it was a time to process the fight that had just witnessed. It was hard to believe that a new student could take on two first years that had a full semester of training.

While others were surprised, Ryden and Alex were intrigued. Unlike the rest of the crowd, they had someone to explain.

"Hey, what's the deal with the white eyes?" Alex asked, nudging Martin Goodwitch.

Marty smirked and looked down at his adopted brother. "Impressive you noticed them, Alex."

"Is that his semblance?" Ryden asked, wondering if Percy had a dual semblance, something that he had heard rumors about.

Marty shook his head. "No. Percy's semblance is like your's. He can use his aura to manifest lightning, but the Gewitter is no semblance. Percy trained long and hard to control his aura. He unlocked a form called the Gewitter. Percy can use his aura to increase his physical abilities."

"How?" Alex asked, in awe.

"Percy explained it as using the aura to strengthen his muscles," Marty explained. Marty's face went solemn. "Only problem is the strain. If the Gewitter is over used or used incorrectly, the muscles could be torn to shreds, crippling the user and leaving them helpless."

Alex's eyes widened as he looked down at Percy. The fight had only been a couple of minutes, but no one, not even Marty, could tell if Percy was already feeling the strain.

Percy shot off. He went after Weiss first. Determined that she would cause the most issues with aiding Ruby's speed. As he charged her, the heiress stabbed her rapier into the ground. Seven glyphs appeared in a row behind her, aimed at Percy.

Each of the glyphs launched fireballs. Something that Percy was easily able to dodge. He sailed over Weiss and landed behind her. Weiss spun around too late. She was struck back. Percy shot after her and dashed behind the hurdling girl. Percy then unleashed an eight hit combo on her, the final blow thrusting her into the air.

Percy slashed the air and an arc of lightning sailed towards Weiss. It struck her and exploded, throwing her from the air to the ground. She landed, cracking the stone floor beneath her and draining the last of her aura.

Percy turned to Ruby. Now with Weiss out of the way, he knew she'd be a lot easier to fight. The two charged each other. Ruby dashing a head and swiping at Percy. The male ducked under the large scythe and struck Ruby in the back. She staggered forwards, but recovered with haste.

Ruby spun around and let off three rounds in Percy's direction. Percy blocked all three and ran at her. Their weapons clashed as the two met. Ruby stepped to the side and swung again. Percy parried the attack and countered with a couple of jabs at her face, all missed as Ruby dodged.

Percy continued the pressure on the young girl. He slashed diagonally across her chest, spun around and roundhouse kicked Ruby. The girl stumbled to the side and Percy drove his katana straight toward her face. Ruby let out a yelp and ducked down.

Percy went to strike downwards, but he felt pain shoot through every part of his body. Ruby did not know this, yet it was still her advantage. She slashed upwards across his chest, tearing his jacket in two and freeing it from his body. Percy leapt backwards as his jacket touched the floor.

Ruby, now no longer on the defensive, pursued. The white from Percy's eyes had left and he was moving a lot slower than before. She caught him quickly. Ruby hacked away at Percy. She slashed horizontally at his ribs, spun the scythe around and cut across his abs, and unleashed an eight hit flurry. The final blow of the flurry was her stabbing him directly in the chest.

Percy was thrown back and collided with the wall directly behind him. His clothes in tatters and aura shimmering around his aching body. The room looked like a spinning top. He shook his head, trying to snap out of the daze.

Ruby flew towards him, ready to finish the fight with a final blow. As she neared, Percy's body exploded in blue lightning. Ruby turned her scythe into a spear and stabbed at Percy. The male flashed to the side. He cut her across the face. Percy kicked Ruby back. She was quick to recover from it all, keeping her balance.

Lightning formed in Percy's left hand, making the shape of a bolt. He wound his left arm back and hurled the bolt at Ruby. The bolt shot at her, leaving scorch marks on the ground as it flew. Ruby rolled to the side and it exploded next to her, rag dolling the young huntress in training.

She was able to land on her feet, but not catch her breath. Percy was immediately in front of her. He swung and she blocked it. Percy kept the pressure on Ruby. Percy wildly hacked and slashed away like a mad man, the thoughts of Ozpin doubting his abilities drove him. The thoughts of all the people back in Hope Reich gave him strength.

The white came back to his eyes. Percy knocked Ruby's scythe away and struck her twenty times. The final blow came from his lightning covered sword, slamming into her and sending her flying.

As soon as her body hit the ground, the buzzer sounded. The lights returned to normal and Percy let out a sigh of relief. He looked up at the aura display, under his picture was a tiny sliver of aura left. It was too close. Percy sheathed his weapon and walked back to the locker room.

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Percy turned the knob of the door and opened it. He walked into his dorm, later than the rest of his classmates due to Glynda having to find him a spare set of clothes. Alex was the only one in the dorm, sitting on his bed and reading a comic.

"Where'd the others go?" Percy asked.

Alex shrugged. "Marty and Ryden both left to the city, I don't know where or why."

"Of course they did," Percy disapprovingly muttered.

He walked over to his stuff and placed his black katana down alongside another sword. This blade was in a brown scabbard. The hilt had silver highlights along the boring brown leather. Percy quickly took his eyes off it.

"Oh yeah, I was wondering about that old sword," Alex said.

Percy spun around. "Old?" He asked, almost offended. Percy pointed at the blade. "That sword is worth more than my life. It's name is Thundercloud and it is very important."

Alex tilted his head. "Looks like a regular sword to me."

"It's not," Percy dismissed the young boy's assumptions.

"Well why don't you use it then?" Alex asked.

"Long story, let's just say that if I do, then some very powerful people will know about it," Percy said.

"So you stole it?" Alex asked.

"Of course not!" Percy said. "It was a gift."

"So who will know if you touch it?" Alex questioned.

"Just forget about it, okay?" Percy asked, walking towards the bathroom.

"Yeah, but who-"

"Forget about it!" He shouted back as the bathroom door shut.

Alex shrugged and was going to return to his comics, but he felt a weird sense. It was the sword, almost like it was calling to him. He heard a woman's voice in his head.

"Take it," She said.

Alex swung his legs off the bed and cautiously looked over his shoulder. Percy was still in the bathroom. Slowly, Alex crept over to the sword. He treaded with caution, tipping toeing passed the creaky floor boards.

Finally he reached the blade. Alex place on hand on the hilt. He could've sworn that a little spark of electricity flew across the sheathed blade. But he would never know as the bathroom door opened.

Percy rushed out and ripped the sword from Alex's hands, being careful not to touch the hilt. Percy sighed in relief and gently placed the sword back down. He turned to Alex.

"What did I tell you?" He growled.

"Sorry, I was just curious," Alex replied.

"It's lucky you're not like me or we'd be in trouble," Percy said, calming down.

"Like you?" Alex asked.

"Never mind," Percy said. He looked down at the younger boy. "How about we go and try to find Marty and Ryden?"

Alex smiled. "Yeah sure!"

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Rain drops poured down from the sky. In a patch of woods just beyond the city of Vale, three people were gathered. Two women and one man of a large and muscular build.

"It would appear an Elder Weapon was activated not too long ago," One woman said.

"Amber, is it him?" The other woman asked.

"Who else would it be?" the big guy grunted.

"Anyone of us, Rook!" she snapped.

"Aqua, silence!" Amber hissed. "Timo wishes Percy to die and that's our job to carry out."

"Got it!" The other two nodded.

"Also, don't get in the way of our allies, they're plan is in effect and we can't mess with it," Amber added.

The three turned to the direction of Vale. The city lights illuminating their sinister faces.

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Percy was suddenly shaken awake. His eyelids fluttered open and he quickly sat up. Alex, brother of Ryden, was shaking him.

His memory had been jogged of the night before. The team had met, much to his and Ryden's displeasure. All four were given a dorm. They were dubbed team PARM.

"You'll miss class!" He worriedly said.

"You're semblance is super speed?" Alex asked, puzzled.

Percy shook his head. "I'm like you and your brother, but I control lightning. An added plus in a thing called Blitzing."

"What is that?" Alex asked.

"Using the lightning to dash around," Percy explained.

"I see," Alex said. "Ready to go now?"

"Yeah, come on!" Percy said, rushing for the door. Alex quickly followed him.

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"Who's the cutie with the brown jacket?" One of the girls, a busty blonde, loudly asked, gaining a few stares from other teams.

"It's just a pair of street rats, look at how they dress," Sneered a girl clad in all white.

"Weiss! Don't be so judgemental," Hissed another girl with a black bow on her head.

"Oh calm down, Blake," Weiss replied, dismissing the criticism. "I was merely stating a fact."

"I think they're dressed nicely," the blonde said.

"See Weiss? Thank you, Yang-"

"The muscle shirt under that jacket must be quite a sight," Yang said, grinning.

"Ugh, both of you are ridiculous, at least Ruby isn't this bad," The black bowed girl said.

All three looked over at Ruby, who was practically drooling when she saw the weapons the pair sported. She smiled widely and excitedly turned to Yang.

"Sis, they're swords look awesome!" She shrieked. "I gotta see them up close!"

Weiss sighed and face palmed. "Ruby, please don't embarrass the team by drooling over their weapons."

"Hey!" Ruby protested. "Having an interest in the fine art of weapons is not embarrassing," She said, crossing her arms.

Weiss rolled her eyes. "If only you applied that enthusiasm to your academics."

The two continued to argue, their voices growing louder and louder. Normally they would've been told to be quiet by Glynda, but she was scolding Percy for being late.

"Not this time!" She said. "I'm not letting you out of this one!"

"Aw come on, please?" Percy asked. "It was one late."

"Hmm, I suppose," Glynda said, an idea forming in her brain. "Well since you decided to be late and disrupt class, I'll take that as volunteering to spar."

"That's easy," Percy said.

Glynda didn't say it, but she agreed. The average student wouldn't stand a chance and she didn't want to push Ms. Nikos, who had just fought an entire team. Yang Xiao Long was always a choice, but Glynda was uncertain of that outcome. Glynda's train of thought was thrown off by a loud yell.

"I told you not to call me Ice Queen!" Weiss screamed.

"Then stop calling me immature!" Ruby shouted back.

It dawned on Glynda, why not send in a pair. "Ms Rose, Ms Schnee, I see that you'd like to spar against Percy, correct?"

The two stopped their petty arguing and looked around, realizing they had been a little too loud. They stared at Glynda, each trying to come up with the words to not participate.

"Of course if you're not, that would mean you're deliberately disrupting my class," Glynda sternly said, her fierce emerald eyes focusing on the two.

"No, Ms Goodwitch," They both murmured in unison.

"Good, each of you have five minutes to prepare," She said.

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Ruby and Weiss were walking down the hall from the locker room. It led straight to the arena. Weiss took the time to discuss strategy.

"Okay, Ruby," Weiss said. "We don't really know what he can do, but we got this."

"Of course, he can't be too strong," Ruby said.

"I agree, I don't know what Glynda is thinking to do a two versus one on the poor guy's first day," Weiss said.

Ruby slowly turned to her teammate with a surprised expression. "Weiss, that has to be the first time you were compassionate and-"

"Of course a merciless victory will show him not to mess with our team," She cheerfully said. "Maybe boost our popularity?"

"I spoke too soon," Ruby sighed. "But I do think this will be easy, taking down one person couldn't be harder than fighting that Paladin."