Remnant, inhabited by four kingdoms constantly at war with the forces of darkness.

Creatures of Grimm, abominations of nature that fed on negativity, existed for nothing more than to destroy humanity. To combat this threat, the four kingdoms trained brave warriors known as Huntsmen to fight against the monsters as well as the inherent evil of humanity itself.

In the Kingdom of Vale, the most prestigious Huntsmen Training Academy of all resided; Beacon. The head of the school, Professor Ozpin, oversaw his students and their progress and imparted his wisdom to them in their times of need. All while strategizing in the shadows to fight against the source of the evil that plagued Remnant with many trusted allies.

One such ally just so happened to be his flesh and blood. A young man with a sharp wit and a cunning mind and powers that could allow him to conquer Remnant three times over...and he was currently on a mission.

BWMM

Dust 'Til Dawn was an ordinary shop in the heart of Vale. Open 24/7 and had things for all sorts of people; weapon magazines (both actual rounds and monthly publications), Dust, snacks, and music.

Currently in the shop was a young man who looked no older than 20 with a shaggy mop of ebony black hair, a pair of glasses framed his face and his eyes were the color of rich hazelnut. His skin was chalk white in color and smooth like silk. His choice of attire was a black open trenchcoat, a red undershirt with a white middle finger on it, fingerless gloves, denim jeans, and black-brown boots.

Currently, he was just loitering around, drinking a chocolate milkshake in one hand and holding a large container of french fries in the other. The kind old man who ran the shop was not bothered by his presence. In fact, the boy was a welcome regular of his.

Also in the store was a 14-year-old, almost 15-year-old girl with white skin, silver eyes, and short black and red hair. She wore combat boots and a short skirt, along with a hooded cape. Currently, she was reading some of the weapon magazines while listening to music on a pair of headphones.

Suddenly, eleven men strode inside the store, ten in matching outfits of suits and red sunglasses any a gangster would wear. The man in front was shorter than them but clearly the leader; he wore a bowler hat and wore a white suit that contrasted his ginger red hair.

The young man noticed this and groaned in annoyance while the girl remained blissfully unaware of her surroundings. The old man gulped and held his hands up as the gangsters all had weapons.

"Don't worry, Oji, these men won't be a problem."

"How cute, you really think an edgy teen like you is gonna take us on?" The leader of the gangsters sneered, pulling out a hooked cane and aiming it like a gun, the bottom end flipping open to reveal a target reticle.

"Roman Torchwick, Public Enemy #1 in the Kingdom of Vale. I know who you are." The young man said with a smirk before twirling out a pair of break-action revolvers.

"And you're Ozpin's little errand boy. See? We both know each other." Roman retorted, keeping his cane gun trained on the boy, who had his revolvers aimed forward.

"Why come here on such a boring night?"

"Simple. We just need the Dust. Just let us take it and we'll be on our merry way."

"Alright then..."

The young man pocketed his revolvers before holding a hand to his side.

"Have all the Dust you want."

Suddenly, one of the Dust containers began cracking before bursting open, its contents flying out and forming around in the boy's hands. Specifically, this was Fire Dust, and it was suddenly converted into a ball of pure white-hot flames.

Roman and his goons backed away as the boy grinned and held the fireball forward.

"What? I did say 'have all you want'!"

Like a shotgun, the boy fired the fireball at Roman and his goons. A massive explosion rocked the entire store, shattering the windows as Roman and his men flew out. Roman was thankful he had an Aura to protect him from the brunt of the damage, but his goons weren't so lucky.

"You're a wild dog, kid!" Roman roared in a mix of rage, shock and annoyance. "Those were my best men!"

"Keep sending as many as you want! I won't give them as painless a death as this one was!"

Knowing when he was outmatched, Roman turned tail and ran as fast as his legs could carry him, cursing the young man out as he made his way into the night. The boy sighed before turning to the old man, who gave him a stink eye as he gestured to the ash surrounding his store.

"Sorry, Oji."

Holding out his hands, the boy's eyes glowed a brilliant purple as all the damage to the store was telekinetically moved around and stitched back into place. When he was done, it was like no damage had been done at all.

"Thanks for the training, Mom."

However, it was then the boy noticed the girl had seen him absolutely obliterate Roman's goons and was currently looking up at him with her silver eyes sparkling brightly in awe at what he had just done.

"Whoa...how did you do that?!"

"Would you believe me if I said 'Magic'?" The boy jokingly said as he made jazz hands to emphasize his point.

The girl couldn't help but giggle. "I'm Ruby. Ruby Rose."

"Beneviento...but you can just call me Ben." Ben then noticed something. "Say...do you happen to know a Summer Rose, by any chance?"

"You knew my Mom?" Ruby asked, hope in her voice clear.

Before more could be said between them, the store's chime informed them of somebody else entering.

"Ben, we need to...Ben, what are you...?"

The two turned to see a tall and beautiful blonde woman with glasses with a riding crop in her hands pause mid-step.

"...Summer?"

"Uh...wow, a lot of people in town seem to know my Mom..." The girl said awkwardly. "Um...you're a Huntress, right? Can I...have your autograph?"

BWMM

A half-hour later, Ruby and Ben waited in an interrogation room.

The door finally opened, but it wasn't a police officer who entered. Instead, it was a man all knew and respected, a legend in his own time and right.

"Professor Ozpin," Ruby muttered in awe.

"Hey, Dad." Ben casually said as Ruby turned to him in shock.

"HE'S YOUR DAD?!"

Ozpin, holding a plate of chocolate chip cookies, placed the plate on the table and gave the two teens a look over...more specifically a courteous nod to his son before focusing on Ruby, who was stuffing her face with cookies.

"Ruby Rose..." He hummed as he gave her a closer look. "You have...Silver Eyes, just like your mother."

Ruby looked a little awkward at the professor's observation while Ben snorted.

"Easy, Dad. Any closer and she might think you're hitting on her."

The blonde woman, Glynda Goodwitch, responded by smacking the boy over the head with her riding crop, making him wince as he rubbed the struck spot.

"Honestly, we taught you better than that, young man."

"Aw come on, Mom!" Ben whined.

"So!" Ozpin said, his attention on Ruby and talking over the argument between his son and his better half. "I've looked over a lot of your reports. You've wound up in a lot of fights around Vale lately. Where did you learn those moves?"

Ozpin showed a tablet that depicted recorded footage of Ruby fighting all manner of scum around Vale from the typical criminals to rabid animals and even domestic abusers.

Ben let out a whistle.

"Not bad at all."

"Again, where did you learn to do that?" Ozpin asked.

Ruby had to be truthful. "S-Signal Academy."

"They taught you to use one of the most dangerous weapons ever designed?" Ozpin questioned.

"Well, one teacher in particular..." Ruby admitted.

"Qrow fuckin' Branwen!" Ben laughed. "I thought I recognized those moves!"

"I see he hasn't changed since the last time I saw him," Glynda said with a roll of her eyes.

"Yeah, my Uncle Qrow!" Ruby smiled, personally proud to have a man like him as her uncle. "He's a teacher at Signal. I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing. And now, I'm all like—Hooowaaah! Witchaaaa!"

Ruby made some kung-fu noises and poses as Ben laughed even harder while Glynda rolled her eyes at her adoptive son's tomfoolery.

"Aw come on! That is adorable!" Ben said, making Glynda sigh.

She and Ozpin weren't in a relationship by any means, but Ozpin had entrusted her with caring for his son when he was unable to and since then, Ben had imprinted on her as his mother as if she was indeed his real parent.

"So, I've noticed," Ozpin said in response to Ruby with a mirthful smile. "And what is an adorable girl such as yourself doing at a school designed to train warriors?"

"Well... I want to be a Huntress...just like my Mom."

The mood in the room dampened ever so slightly, something Ruby picked up on. As if reading her mind, Glynda, her stern face now a soft, sad smile, spoke.

"You probably don't remember me; you were just a baby after all. Summer…Your mother was my best friend when we were at Beacon." A chuckle. "You certainly take after her regarding skill and actions…. but I can see Tai's shyness as well."

Ruby chuckled a bit before asking.

"What was she like? Dad and Yang, she's my sister, they never really…"

"She was a wonderful person." Ozpin recalled. "A natural Huntress. Not the best student in the academic sense, admittedly; she learnt by doing, not listening. Still, the record speaks for itself."

"And the mayhem she, Tai, Qrow and Raven caused…" Glynda remarked, half impressed and half fighting back nightmares.

"She saved my life." Ben said, getting Ruby's attention, fighting back memories of his own. "Yup. Found me wandering all alone, scooped little 7-year-old me up and brought me to Beacon. If you're aiming to be like her…I'd say you already are."

Ruby rose an eyebrow.

"I saw you helping Oji and using that scythe. Just cause I go a little loco in a brawl doesn't mean I tune everything out."

"Need to work on fixing that." Ozpin said, before returning to Ruby. "Miss Rose, I imagine you'd like to go to Beacon Academy?"

"More than anything." Ruby said.

"Well then, welcome." Ozpin smiled back.

"You mean, start early?" Ruby asked.

"Your age wouldn't be a problem." Glynda noted. "We have two more your age joining us."

"One of them has a…reputation."

"And we like him for that." Ben grinned.

"Well then, welcome." Ozpin said, his grin mirroring Ruby's.

BWMM

"Oh, I can't believe my baby sister is going to Beacon with me! This is the best day ever!" A beautiful blonde-haired girl with a body that would make supermodels green with envy cheered as she hugged Ruby.

"Please stop..." Ruby grimaced, partly in embrassment and partly because of her sister's superhuman strength.

"But I'm so proud of you!"

"Really Sis, it was nothing."

The blonde, Yang Xiao Long, broke away and put her hands on her hips. "What do you mean? It was incredible! Everyone at Beacon is going to think you're the bee's knees."

"I don't want to be the "bee's knees", okay? I don't want to be any kind of knees! I just want to be a normal girl with normal knees." Ruby said.

"What's with you? Aren't you excited?"

"Of course I'm excited... I just..." Ruby let out a deep sigh. "I got moved ahead TWO years. I don't want people to think I'm special or anything."

Yang simply smiled and leaned over, wrapping an arm around her little sister.

"But you ARE special."

Ruby just accepted the praise, knowing Yang would not let up.

"You got to be, to be on this Bullhead."

That came from a tall blonde boy in armor and a hoodie with sword at his side with a weak grin on his face.

"Don't know how I got here; I was aiming for another Academy when I got the acceptance…" He confessed

"Why would you not wanr to go to Beacon?" Ruby asked.

"I'm…a late bloomer." The boy said before realizing. "Oh geez, where are my manners? Name's Jaune. Jaune Arc. Short. Sweet. Rolls off the tongue. Ladies love it."

"Do they really?" Yang asked with a smirk.

"…I'm hoping so." Jaune groaned. "Really should've gone to mom for advice…"

"Well, like you said," Yang smiled. "If you're heading to Beacon, you gotta be great. Not as great s Rubes though!"

"Yaaaaang!" Ruby whined as a sudden bump made Jaune go green.

"Oh Oum…Here comes…!"

Jaune dashed for the Garbage, but as if fate was mocking him, it was being automatically emptied and would not be available for a few seconds. His sickness grew worse.

"NOT THE SHOES! NOT THE SHOES! NOT THE…!"

Too late.

"DAMMIT JAUNE!"

"Sorry…!"

BWMM

"Are you going to be okay, Jaune?" Ruby asked her new friend after they had gotten off the Bullhead, the blonde boy leaning over a trash bin. Yang had broken off to hang out with some of her friends and had gotten dragged into their gossip.

"You...You go on ahead, Ruby. I...I'll catch up..." Jaune groaned as the last of his breakfast left his form. "I...need a minute. Oh Oum, there goes last night's dinner…."

Ruby nodded and headed through the courtyard, marveling at the open spaces, green pastures, and the magnificent castle that hosted Beacon Academy, as well as the statue of the King of Vale in the center of the courtyard.

Unfortunately, so enamored was Ruby that she ended up tripping over somebody else's luggage.

"What are you doing?!" A shrill voice demanded as Ruby hastily got up.

"Uh, sorry!"

The shouter was a girl of pale complexion and white clothes and a sideways ponytail.

"Sorry?! Do you have any idea of the damage you could have caused?" The girl snapped as Ruby stood up straight.

The crabby girl opened one of the suitcases to reveal vials of Explosion Dust; one of which was improperly sealed. However, she was in such a triade she failed to see the failing red powder.

"This is Dust; mined and purified from the Schnee quarry!" She ranted. "Does your simple mind….?!"

"Dearest sister, can you PLEASE see that the vial is unsealed."

A rather gentlemanly voice spoke up as the girl turned to see a boy with white hair, a lean build, and a rather smooth attire consisting of a light blue vest with a white shirt that had the sleeves rolled up.

The crabby girl, the speaker's sister, FINALLY saw his point and turned around, struggling to seal the vial. Meanwhile, the boy gave a gentlemany bow to Ruby.

"I hope my dear older sister didn't cause any unpleasant feelings for you two, hm?" The boy said, giving Ruby a smile that caused her to lock up in surprise at just how dazzling it was.

"Ugh, Whitley, don't you have your own luggage to take care of?" His sister groaned.

"Already got it air-mailed to the academy. Professor Ozpin already is aware of its...special contents."

The girl huffed and stomped off as the boy known as Whitley gave a bow, taking Ruby's hand and kissing the back of it.

"Whitley Schnee, at your service. I trust you'd be kind enough to tell me your names?"

"Um...R-Ruby Rose..." Ruby started before realizing what Whitely had said. "Wait….Your?"

"Ruby Rose…" Whitely repeated. "Two beautiful sights to match a beautiful girl. And your blonde friend seemingly enraptured by my sister?"

Ruby looked over to see Jaune had caught up to her and was indeed following Weiss as she stormed off, only to realize Whitely was waiting on him,

"Jaune Arc."

"Any connection to the Arc clan?" Whitely asked, getting shocked looks but smiles as well.

BWMM

"Benjamin, I think it's finally time you have a team of your own."

"Really, Dad? I've been doing fine by myself, and I already know plenty about being a Huntsmen. I'm technically already a Huntsman for crying out loud!"

Ozpin shook his head. "But you haven't formed any proper bonds with anyone. A team is so that a Huntsman can rely on someone other than themself. You need to learn to rely on others as well."

"I guess you're right..." Ben sighed. The only people he'd ever made an impactful relationship with was the group of second-years, Team CFVY, but they were already a full team and sadly didn't have an open space for him to join.

"Don't worry, two young minds who are also connected to close associates of mine will be joining your assigned team. They have their own unique experiences and skillsets and I guarantee that you will like them."

"I hope so..."

BWMM

Momotaru Ryokugyu, the Prince of Vacuo, who had travelled the whole way by a small little jolly boat, was looking forward to meeting his new team and being away from the palace.

It would be interesting and nice to live as a normal Faunus student and hopefully make friends who saw him for him and not the crown he was destined to inherit.

And hopefully not get mad at him whenever he caused property damage fighting Grimm.

Looking upwards; he saw the towers of Beacon at the top of the cliff his boat had just reached. Now came the fun part: Climbing to the actual academy.

"YEEEEHAW!"

It took him 10 minutes to reach the top.

BWMM

On a Bullhead coming from the Kingdom of Atlas, a mountain of a young man was the sole passenger, sitting by himself. His choice of attire was a set of white and black armor. His skin was pale and there was a grievous scar around his throat. His hair was jet black and wild like a lion's mane and his eyes were narrow and the color of crimson, like a predator lying in wait to strike at its next meal.

Under his arm was a helmet that was basically all visor, which was yellow in coloration. On the back of his neck was a tattoo that was the Greek letters of Gamma, Sigma, Omega and Xi put together to form a conjoined symbol meaning 'Metastability'.

An orange glow emitted from his gloved palm and he held it open to show a humanoid figure who appeared to consist of orange flame-like data.

"Agent Maine, I do believe you will be welcomed with open arms at Beacon. After all, General Ironwood wants you to be at your very best for what's to come."

The one known as Maine only let out a guttural growl in response as the AI blinked away. By his side was a fusion between a giant curved blade and a grenade launcher and attached to his hips was an SMG and a handgun.

He had a mission to uphold at Beacon Academy. He just hoped that whoever he ended up teaming with would be able to catch up...

BWWM

"I must say, meeting you two as so far been the highlight of my time here." Whitely smiled to his two new friends after Ozpin's…less than awe inspiring speech. His scroll suddenly bleeped with a message notification which he opened, only to groan. "Sadly, it seems I must be off. Apparently, there were some issues with the transportation of my gear."

Whitely mused, waving Ruby and Jaune goodbye as they readied for rest for the remainder of the evening. Once he left the hall, he spied someone waiting for him.

"Whitely Schnee?" The glasses wearing boy asked.

"Benjamin…." Whitely started, only to fumble for the first time since he got here. "I am so sorry, what was your last name again?"

Ben smirked.

"Just call me Ben. If you'll follow me?"

The two boys made their way to a portrait of one of Beacon's earliest graduate teams; a Scarecrow looking fellow, a couple dressed in noble clothes and a solider girl Scropion Faunus. Ben pulled at the bottom the portrait, revealing a hidden stairway.

"Looks like our teammates are already here." Ben mused, seeing two figures at the bottom.

"Let us not keep them waiting." Whitley mused, walking down and gasping at what he saw.

"Whit?" Ben asked, only to pause when he saw his teammates: A Rooster Faunus boy dressed in royalty robes and the tallest young man Ben had ever seen in ATLAS SPECIALIST armor.

"Give me one reason I shouldn't put a bullet in those gorgeous pecks right now!" Ben snapped at the Atas native.

Maine took out a notepad, wrote in it, tore the page out, and presented it.

'It would bounce right off'

Ben lowered his revolver. "I completely believe that statement. Ben,"

"Whitley Schnee." Whitely contined. "I do believe I recongize you as Maine… A prodigy in all soldiery and combat."

The armored boy nodded before poining to the other boy.

"Prince Momotaro of Shade." The boy said with a bow. "I look forward to working with why are you…oh Oum, no."

Whitely and the armored boy suddenly tensed and fell to their knees to pray the proper respect to the young man, missing his reaction: A grimace overtaking his face.

"He's annoyed!"

Off to the side, Ozpin and Glynda watched the boys.

"I think they'll work together quite well." Ozpin smiled.

Glynda would normally be not trusting of tis group, but she trusted her boss well enough Plus it would be nice for Ben to have some friends.

"Well, lets go and greet them."

Devil Dragon Stand Knight A/N:

Mrotrax and I decided to pitch our ideas together to make this little ditty. Momotaro is owned by Mrotrax while Maine is The Meta from Red vs Blue but, you know, sane.

"THANK GOODNESS!"

Mrotrax….

"Sorry, continue…"

There might be some other crossover elements thrown in but this is strictly adhering to RWBY canon but improving on it since Rooster Teeth fucked everything up for the last time with Volume 8's ending.

Mrotrax A/N

I fully admit to have fallen off the RWBY wagon after the climatic fight between Ironwood and Watts and the good general's…..poorly shown degration/Word of God Semblance being stated off show. I will be looking at the coming volumes, especially after that clip that was dropped.

Fitting in RWBY's fairy tale theme, Momotaro is inspired by the Japanese mythological hero of the same name, along with Kozuki Oden from One Piece. He is also recycled from an old idea I had for a fighting game series where the two leads where Red Riding Hood and Momotaro in an East meets West story.