Chapter 1: the new arrival/ Red Like Roses

A Male bird Faunus (a rare one at that he, has wings) Lands on a roof in downtown vale and folds his wings to look like a cloak with a hood, as the interior feathers changes from a Raven Black to a crimson red as he pulled his "hood" over his head. He walked the Street as the wind pushed the "cape" back a little. A red and black cylinder in a holster Strapped to his Thigh and a flash of something purple on his back as he walked down. Black pants that fit in the right ways but two loose black belts with silver buckles one hanging from his waist on his left, and the other one right above it in the same fashion. He has a crimson red shirt that fades to a reddish black near the bottom thats form fitting showing his flat stomach and abs (skinny and muscular but no 6 pack because that's just dumb he is not insecure enough to have to work out every day) there are holes cut in the back for his wings but his "cloak" covers them, same with his black leather jacket that is infused with fire dust to make it have a crimson glow in the insignia on his right breast of his jacket [a crimson rose that has a sapphire stem Silver Wings and a red Halo over the top beneath the rose coming from the stem is a blood red stream falling into a blood puddle beneath the rose falling off the leaves of the Roses stem like waterfalls and rippling in the puddle, and 4 thorns on the stem that are blood stained] this rose is called the Holy Rose of Blood, it serves As a reminder to have faith in friends and family, and destroy those who hurt them.

As he walks by a restaurant with outside seating He hears a girl Say "What do you mean… Yeah I understand that… on my way now" she hangs up her phone. 'A single girl alone in the night. That won't end well no matter who you are. He trails her a little to the bullheads watching her to make sure she isn't followed after a little but he notices 2 guys following her steadily so the Cyan haired girl won't notice them. When she is by an alleyway and right before they strike, the boy swoops down and kicks them both into the alleyway without her noticing.

"What In remnant was that" one said as he was getting up from the ground. "I have no God damn clue" the other said then it happened… the dark figure lands in front of them with a thud, moving his flexible wings into a cloak position and pushing aura into his eyes to make them glow, his eyes although one is hidden behind his black hair with red streaks (not like ruby's with red tips, its placed like stripes in his hair) glowing an intense Red, then as he looks at them with anger turns to Silver Glowing eyes. He reaches down and grabs the Cylindrical objects and the red lining on them starts to glow as well as a red chain made from aura activates and connects the two Red and black Batons by pulling them together.

(like how Sun's nunchucks connect but with two pieces instead of four like Sun's nunchucks and made of red Aura chains instead of metal chains)

the two batons connect and fire dust seals them together temporarily into a bo-staff that the man then spins in a wheel around his body and then has the length against his back when he is done. 'Hm the clothing indicates junior's bar and the machetes… really not even guns, come on guys' he says to himself as the two goons rush him. "This is way too easy" The man says out loud after taking his staff and expertly using it to hit one goon in the side of the face then spinning it to hit the goon behind him, "Might have to pay Junior a visit."

The man says and turns and as he does he hears police Sirens. "Well shit." he unfolds his wings to fly up to a rooftop and then folds his wings again so he can get a vantage point of the situation. He Lands, and he sees a scruffy looking man that smells of alcohol get out of one of the Black Atlas Knightriders (Think of a Chevy Suburban) as he is talking to someone on his scroll

"Isn't this what Glynda is for" using his faunus senses he listens and watches. On the other line he hears "While normally yes it would be her, but she is busy dealing with Mr. Winchester and his team for insubordination and bullying of many of our students one of which you heard about I'm sure" the voice said and the Whisky guzzler responded "You mean that Jaune Kid." The man over the phone responded "Precisely"

"I am at the scene, it appears to be Junior's men That were trailing her, but there are only two here. Didn't she say she was trailed by three people Oz?" The scruffy drunk asked. "Yes Qrow she did say three, strange". The boy who was watching the now Identified Qrow. The boy weighed his options and decided on a course of action. then said "I can probably answer your question."

Qrow then looks up at the roof to see a cloaked boy with red eyes looking at him. "And who might you be?" Qrow said slightly reaching for his weapon just in case, "And why didn't I notice you." Ozpin who was over the phone still, stayed silent to listen.

"Grim Rykatsuchi, I am a Faunus. That's all you need to know right now Mr. Qrow, and would you calm down if I wanted to attack I would have already done it." Qrow looked at the boy and put his weapon back then grabs his flask and takes a drink "its going to be a long night" Grim couldn't help but grin at that.

Area Change: Police station Interrogation room

Grim sits there patiently "Kid how old are you" Qrow asks Grim replies "15… I will be 16 In…" Grim looks at his Scroll "precisely 6 months and 2 days

(if you saw when my first story was published (I took it down so only a few know [I was ashamed of my Horrible writing] you get it (also it is October right now in this story if that helps)

"You're pretty young for a fighter kid." Qrow says looking at the security footage that shows when the fight started "It tends to happen when you are the way I am" Grim said, pulling an Ozpin to keep himself vague. Qrow assumed he meant being a faunus, while Grim knew something that Ozpin could never have ever seen.

(Grim knows everything that happens in the world he is in, Via having watched the show or getting the information Via transferring to the world)

"Trust me kid, I get that more than most" Qrow said making Grim smile a little while looking at him "you know kid, you remind me of my Niece" Qrow said "really, why is that" Grim asked. Qrow responded with "You both wear cloaks, You both eat like its your last meal, according to the plate you both love cookies" That last one embarrassed Grim a little. "You both are caring, passionate and from the looks of it… " He paused and blanched for a second.

"Weapon freaks."

That last one made Grim Lighten up as he looked at Qrow with stars in his eyes

"I love weapons, its like interacting with people but better, and when people see Devil's Advocate they know to run away because With it I can use my Ninja moves like (insert ninja sounds here)" Grim said happily Qrow then Said "I am almost positive My niece would say the same thing"

"She must be a smart Young woman then" Grim replied and Qrow could only look at him with a weird sense of pride.

"You know you could come and meet her with me." Qrow said "REALLY!?" Grim said with excitement. "Yes but to do that you have to hear us out." Qrow said as Ozpin walked into the room. Ozpin looked at Grim with a Curiosity.

"Grim Rykatsuchi… you have… Red eyes?" Grim then looked Ozpin in the eye and his eyes flickered different colors for a moment showing a healthy Silver glow "Correction... Silver eyes?" Grim then looked at him with a smirk.

"If you want to know more we have to do it in a secure environment with less cameras and bugs, but to make it simpler for you Ozpin, My name here is Grim Shade-Sapphire, Sapphire is the alias and Shade is my adopted families name" Ozpin looked at Grim with an odd understanding "Well Like Qrow said we have a proposition that will benefit us both in many ways I am assuming" Oz started but Grim Finished.

"You want me to come to the school to be on a team of hunters and huntresses in training" Grim then continued by holding out his hand and a piece of the chair in the corner of the room disintegrated and in Grim's hand appeared a Piece of paper and a pencil. "Those are My license, (you can drive at 15 in remnant) and my Resume.

I am an experienced engineer and weapon crafter and If I could, I would like to have the permission to Modify, enhance, Upgrade, and create new weapons if needed for my, and other teams if needed. The ability to change how my uniform looks slightly, and a garage to store my Car, these are my only requests if I join your school."

Ozpin looks them over and says "everything should be in order then Mister…?" Grim says to Oz "When it's you, me, and Qrow, because you know and will know more about me soon, It's Rykatsuchi, around others it's Sapphire or Shade, but please if possible call me Grim" Oz then says "Then I will see you tomorrow Mr. Rykatsuchi" ''likewise Oz" Grim responds then looks at Qrow.

"So… About meeting your Niece" Grim says with a Smirk


"Remember what I said Kid, I am your "mentor" until you are officially enrolled here so if anybody asks that's what you say."

"Roger that Qrow, should I call you teacher, sensei, mentor or just Qrow?" Grim asked as they were almost at the beacon Bullhead stop.

"Just Qrow is Fine kid, But I am going to call you by your last name while we are here" "which one Shade or Sapphire?" Grim asked "Sapphire, I like it better than Shade, although that's a nice one too." Qrow responded.

The two then walked into the Courtyard. Qrow then knew immediately what he had to do. Especially when he saw the personal ship of Winter Schnee. He took A long Swing from his flask and Pretended to be drunk as he walked toward the robot in the road. Grim Smirked Knowing exactly what was going to happen.

'I love you so much Right now Qrow.' Grim was Holding in his laughter, as Qrow stepped 'Drunkenly' down the path.

Qrow looks out at them and Grim hears some of his favorite words ever.

"That's atlas property" "Huh?… OHHHH, I must have mistaken it for some... Sentient Garbage" Qrow Snarked back. Grim smiled as the fight was starting, then Smirked when he heard: "Who would do thaaaAAAT IS MY UNCLE, KICK HER BUTT UNCLE QROW!" When Grim saw the battle end with Winter getting in trouble Grim had already fallen on the floor laughing. Which Qrow had noticed when he looked over his shoulder and Ozpin had noticed right away as students were staring at him rolling around on the courtyard.

"UNCLE QROOOWWWW… Hi, Oh its so good to see you, did you miss me, DID YOU MISS ME!?" Qrow smirks "Nope."Qrow says as he pets her head "Qrow!" Ospin yells at him

"I think I'm in trouble." He whispers to the Tiny Reaper. "Well you did Kinda destroy our courtyard." She said back. "Yeah. See yah later Squirt." He says to her then walks away motioning for Grim to follow.

Grim Caught up to Qrow. "I'm assuming that was the Niece you told me about?" Grim asks. Then Qrow says "Uh-huh." In confirmation. "You will meet her soon. First we have to get yelled at by Ironwood, who did notice you laughing By the way.. You seemed to enjoy yourself."

Grim then smirked "My favorite part was either 'Sentient Garbage', Or Your Niece Screaming "Kick her butt uncle Qrow." Qrow snorted then got into Oz's Office with Grim on his heels. "What do you think you were doing!? If you were one of my men I would have you shot." Ironwood said. Qrow then said back "If I was one of your men I would have shot myself"

Grim couldn't help but comment at that. "Qrow if that ever happens I would shoot you 6 ways to Sunday before you could even say Whiskey." Even Ozpin smiled at that and the conversation kept going.

"HE Was DRUNK!" Winter argued "He's ALWAYS DRUNK" to emphasize Gynda's point Qrow was drinking out of his flask again. While he could fool those in the room, he couldn't fool a faunus' smell. 'he is totally Drinking Ginger ale out of that right now.' Grim thought and a snigger fell out. Getting Ironwood, Winter, and Glynda's full attention to the new boy in the room that they hadn't really noticed in the first place.

As they argued it finally reach the point Grim was waiting to be snarky for

"And I was under the impression that YOU shouldn't be here, seriously who invited her." Qrow said. "Schnee go to the ship" "but Sir" she retorted "Now" Ironwood said she left the room then Ironwood looked at Grim then to Ozpin

"Aren't you going to make him leave" Ozpin then Looked at Grim who then gave a Knowing Smirk then Oz said something that surprised all but Qrow "Mr. Sapphire, If you will." Ironwood smirked like he had won an argument.

Grim then turned around… only to do a dramatic spin, Wink at the General with his tongue out and said something that surprised the cocky man and the strict teacher; "What's your Favorite Fairy tale" Then Grim's eyes Flashed a quick silver glint that only Ozpin Caught.

Ironwood's jaw dropped then he looked at Ozpin "you told him!? You told a punk kid who was laughing Like a sadist at two people fighti-!…" Ironwood paused as he looked at Oz who was looking at him with a face like "Are you fucking serious". "You didn't tell him any information did you?" James Asked. Ozpin then said "No he Knew the stories before we even met him."

James then said in astonishment "Stories as in all of them or just in general?" Ozpin looked him in the eyes like he was using his soul to communicate with Ironwood. "all of it." Oz stated. James then looked at the Kid one more time "How old are you?" he asked grim "15" Grim responded "and I am more skilled than all of the first years combined." Ozpin then pulled up Grim's information and showed Ironwood. "Went to college then, huh?" Ironwood asked.

"Indeed I did general. I guess you can also say I have been Fighting all my life" Grim replied. Ironwood seemed confused for a moment till Ozpin spoke up. "Grim is a Faunus James, and an extremely rare one at that. We did tests of all Kinds and Mr. Sapphire here has 3 Major faunus traits, Plus all the minor traits, But yes while that is rare, the extremely rare thing about him, is that He has 3 Different Faunus traits or different bloodlines if you will." Oz stated like its a lecture on Faunus Biology.

While James was confused for a moment till Ozpin clarified "Grim Has 3 Major traits all from different types of faunus, He Has Claws from a Panther faunus, a surprisingly Accurate Camouflage Trait from a Chameleon, and One more Major trait the he has yet to show us because he says its secret.

But we do know that his Primary Faunus abilities are that of a Bird Faunus for he has told Us this, but what is confusing is that most birds and Bird faunus have Hollow bones but Grim does not. We think that's because of him being part Panther." Ozpin then finished with "The minor abilities he has include Sharp Fang like K9's, Night Vision, Insane flexibility, and he is Insanely Quiet on his feet. Eagle like vision because of being a Bird is common, Oh and he is an Excellent climber from being both a cat and Lizard faunus."

Everybody's attention was now on Grim who had the decency to Blush a little in embarrassment of his amazing abilities. 'well I made myself cool but I didn't know I was this cool' Grim thought to himself. "Well… Qrow I'm just going tooo… leave now" Grim said. Then Grim turned full invisible to walk away without being caught then sneakily said in Ozpin's ear so nobody could hear it "I will tell you the full story after I get used to my class Schedule after I get enrolled" Ozpin nodded his head. The elevator opens and Grim goes down.

"Oz… that's not just camouflage, that's full invisibility, was that his semblance?" Ironwood asks. "James his aura didn't even flare up when he did that, there is no way that was his semblance." Ozpin said. Ironwood responded with "Do you Know what his semblance even is?" Ozpin was silent at that and both Glynda and Ironwood look at him and Qrow smirks.

"The only one that knows is Qrow" they both look at Qrow. They look at him expecting him to say what it is. Qrow then looks at them and says "You'll Find out soon enough" as he smirks

Area Change: Beacon Cafeteria

"You're just jealous because he kicked butt" Ruby said to Weiss. Team RWBY was in the Cafeteria talking about the events of the Vital Festival and Qrow and Winter's Fight

"I heard about that" Yang said and continued "I heard there was some lunatick Laughing the entire time" Ruby looked at Yang with a big smile on her face "Yeah there was a guy laughing at them but it looked more like he was laughing at the fight itself instead of the Brutal events happening, like there was nonverbal banter with every hit" She said

"Ruby that makes no sense" Weiss said like a snob. Yang then said "I think it makes perfect sense." The Ice queen Scoffed at this. Blake then asked "what did this guy even look like." Ruby then described Grim the best she could " He had Black hair with bangs that went over his left eye and his hair had red Streaks in it, a black leather jacket, a red T-shirt, Black pants with silver chains coming out of his pockets and what looked like Black High Top sneakers that had red laces. Oh and he also had a cloak Like mine and some Baton like things In a holster on his leg" Ruby said.

Weiss deadpanned and retorted "You can remember what a person looks like to a T, but you can't get a perfect score on a test, how curious."

"Hush you. I study the weapons and clothes because, people are difficult." Ruby said. "Besides, there is something weirder about that Guy, he went up to the tower behind uncle Qrow when they walked away." Ruby finished.

Blake then Smelt a new scent that she had never smelt before. The only way to describe it in her book was Gunpowder, Apples and Vanilla, while a strange combination it worked oddly well. Yang then saw the source of the scent Blake Smelled "Is that the guy you were talking about guys?" Yang asked as Grim walked into the Cafeteria.

Blake looked at the Boy across the room and as true as Yang and Ruby said There he was right across the room and Ruby's description of him was surprisingly detailed and correct. Grim walked to the Window for food and Ordered 2 things, and a note, then one order came out in a small pouch, and then Grabbed an Apple then started to walk away toward the door again when a flurry of rose petals stopped him and the small crimson reaper stood in front of him

"Hi" Ruby said. Grim then looked her up and down "Hey, Nice to see you again. Also, I like your Cloak" Grim said while pointing at the flowing cape. Ruby's Smile at the comment brightened the room. "Thanks I like yours too. If you don't mind, me and my friends would like you to eat with us." Ruby responded. Grim then said "Lead the way." Ruby then took him over to team RWBY.

"Sorry about not telling my name yet, but I wanted to do it with my team here with me." She said. Grim then shrugged. "Its not a problem after all I hadn't said mine yet either" Grim said back. They then arrived at team RWBY's table "Alright here we are, This is team RWBY, Led by me, Ruby Rose." She spoke as the two Cloaked people shook hands "I'm Yang" "Weiss Schnee" "Blake" WBY Said to him "OHHHH It all makes sense now."

Grim said then the girls looked at him in confusion "What now?" Ruby said in confusion. The Raven haired boy the explained. "That explains the white hair. Winter is your sister right?" They all looked at him like he was saying something that made no sense "Yes?" Weiss said confused.

Grim started to chuckle, "Next time you see her tell her I was laughing at her in the battle up front.. And speaking of me, My name is Grim, Grim Shade-Sapphire. Its very nice to meet you guys." The Girls Looked at him Like he had two heads. "Sorry" Weiss said "did you just say you were laughing at my sister." "Yes, I was, My Mentor was Wiping the floor with her and he was drunk!" Grim then started to laugh again "His laughing was contagious as Ruby was trying not to Laugh as well "Hold on" Ruby said "Did you just say that…" "Your Uncle Qrow is my mentor?" The boy continued for her. "Why yes, yes I did, that's why I was following him."

"This explains A lot." Yang Said meanwhile Weiss was Looking peeved, and Blake was trying to figure him out. 'He's hiding something no doubt everybody is, but why does he make me uneasy.' Ruby on the other-hand... was Geeking out. "Sooooo… What Kind of weapon do you use, OH, and what is your Cloak made out of? It feels super soft!" Ruby was petting Grim's Feathers "OHHHH! You're the Niece that Qrow told me about."

Ruby looked at him Like a puppy looking confused and asking for answers "He told me that his Niece was a big weapons nut" Ruby blushed a bit at the comment.

"However it was only after I said that people were complicated and weapons are better" Grim finished her. Yang couldn't help it she said in shock "Oh… My… God… they're perfect for each-other." Grim then looked at her in confusion while Ruby turned red from Yang's comment "Why is that." "Because Ruby said basically the same thing when we got to Beacon, and literally just a few minutes ago too!" Yang said.

Grim then looked at Ruby. 'Cute' He thought. "Glad to know somebody is like me when it comes to this stuff, nobody can keep up with me where I come from." He thought and said at the same time. Ruby's blush lessened but she was still blushing a little at the praise and acknowledgement of her knowledge. She doesn't get a lot of praise from other people often because her partner being the 'infamous Weiss Schnee'.

He then looked at Ruby. "To answer your questions, My weapon Is named Devil's Advocate. You see, I take these two batons and push them together and Burn dust fuzes them together. Then they Extend into a bo-Staff. Once in bo-staff form. I can use Ice dust to temporarily deactivate the Burn dust and then separate them into their baton form, The rest about them is secret until I Finish the upgrade which should be done soon."

"My cloak's material is a closely guarded secret of mine…" He leans down "But ask me again later in a more Isolated area instead of the Cafeteria and I can tell you" He whispers to her. She looks at him with excitement and amazement. Before she was able to ask her next question, he looked into her eyes and said "Yes, Qrow is my mentor, so you already know it has a Gimmick but there is more than one, figure it out Rose." He said as he booped her nose with whis left index finger softly pushing her head back slightly.

She then smiled at him with determination and said; "Well I do enjoy a challenge." "How old are you anyway" Yang asked the 5 '6 male in front of her. At this question the WBY in RWBY Listened in "I'm 15" WBY Looked at him in shock and Ruby Looked at him with pure joy and happiness "ME TOO. I have to say It's nice to talk to somebody my own age again" Ruby said. "I understand that more than most" He said. Grim then said to the Slightly shorter red reaper;

"Ruby if you don't mind, According to Qrow you are quite the mechanic." he said. "Yep I built my weapon by myself." Ruby said.

"Well I need a little help with a project if you don't mind" Grim said while Yang thought to herself with a smile 'Ruby is talking to this guy like they are old friends, I'm glad she found somebody her own age to talk too'

But then Grim heard something that he hadn't heard since he left the office, and all of team RWBY looked that way as well when they heard the voice.

"Sapphire, Get your wisecracking ass over here for a second" Grim turned around and saw Qrow with Ozpin and gave them a thumbs up then turned back to Ruby "Rain check then, sorry" Grim said.

He looked around for a Moment. once he made sure only team RWBY would see, and then he Pulled a small piece of what looked like crimson red glass out of a pocket that was inside his leather jacket, and team RWBY saw his Aura Flare a Crimson red color. Then when the small flash of crimson in his hands went away there was a Rose made of the same material as the red glass like mass and handed it to Ruby by the stem.

"Well Ruby Rose." He turns around to walk away "You now Understand the True Beauty behind your own name." He then walked away to Qrow.

Once there Qrow asked "You totally just flirted with my Niece didn't you?" Qrow smirks at him when Grim showed a bashful smile. Grim then said "I couldn't help it, besides Flirting is harmless, but I did give her the Ruby and Transmuted it too look like a rose" Qrow looked skeptical "You did something else but you aren't going to tell me are you?" "Nope." Grim said as they walked away.

Ruby On the other hand was looking at the Crystalyn Rose in her hands and read the engraving inside the Petal Core of the Rose and the words spoke to her as it was some Her favorite lyrics to her Favorite song

'Every Nightmare Just Discloses,

It's Your blood that's red like Roses,

And no matter what I do, nothing ever takes the place of you'

She read these words in her head then realized what he said 'Ruby Rose you now know the Beauty of your name' She looked down at the stem of the rose and saw a second engraving [Text Me:329-277-2013*] (* = Read A/N at the end) 'His Scroll number' she thought. She accidentally said her next words out loud. "Its a rose made of ruby" Ruby said quietly but her team still heard her.

"Wait did you say that he turned that Gem into A Literal RUBY ROSE" Weiss said. Yang asked "what does the engraving say?" Ruby then looked her sister in the eye with a smile and said

"Every Nightmare Just discloses, Its your Blood that's Red Like Roses, and no matter what I do, Nothing ever takes the place of you."

Blake then said "Kinda Deep and dark don't you think?" Then she looked at Yang who was in some sort of shocked state then said why "Those are lyrics to a song." Blake looked intrigued as yang continued. "Those are lyrics to Ruby's Favorite song, Red like Roses PT. 2." Blake then looked Puzzled.

"Okay maybe he thought of that line because of her name" she said. Ruby started Humming the melody of the song as the team walked back to the dorms. Then Yang said "That line in the song is Ruby's Favorite line in the song" Blake Then understood their leaders actions 'If that doesn't give her a crush on the boy I don't know what will' Blake thought and Yang then said almost the same thing Except she was positive about what she said "Rubes is totally Crushing on him" Blake then asked "how can you tell?" Yang then said, "notice anything Different about her outfit" Blake looked at the mini reaper and said "The Rose is resting on her ear and holding her bangs back" Yang then said "Exactly which means that Rubes Likes the guy, DUH"

The hall went Silent Except for the more quiet singing of Ruby.

"Red Like Roses,

Filles my head with dreams and finds me,

Always closer

to the emptiness and sadness

That has come to take the place.. of.. You"

(A/N: Not a real phone number, 329 was random, 277 is the amount of anime I have seen, and 2013 is when RWBY came out)