A/N: And welcome back. I hope you all had a great day, This chapter will mainly be about Mave's preparation before the initiaton test, maybe upgrading his weapon or armor, or both. Also trying to bond with his new team. After some backstory.

Disclaimer: i don not own RWBY or any of the songs mentioned in this fic. I just wanted to use them, and maybe give you something to listen to.

Ozpin's Office. Ozpin Pov:

It was Sunday morning. 5 am to be exact. We stayed up all night going through the information in this journal. It even had parts written in a different language that I had to call Obleck to help us translate it, and the expressions he had told me everything I neede to know. It was tiring and excruciating reading such a horrid journal. Glynda wanted to believe it was just some sick fantasy, and even went to throw up when the information got too detailed, but it was all real, for we met the remains of these actions. A battered hybrid forced into a gruesome life.

''So? Is this everything we have gathered this night?'' I asked my assistant, who was trying not to faint, red eyed from the tears she has shed.

'' Yes sir. From his birth mother hanging herself at childbirth *shudder, to the beatings, the torture and even the rape he had to endure, including the burning of his vocal cords, to even his forced combination with a Beowulf, that show's itself only when he uses his Aura because of this ritual performed by the whole village.''

''I still dont understand. How can a grimm manifest from aura? They have none to speak of.'' Oobleck voiced his opinion after drinking from his thermos.

''His left eye.''

''What?'' asked both teachers, confused.

''Follow what i say for a moment and all will come into place. His Aura manifests as a orange glow around his body, right?'' They nodded. ''Well, it also manifests as a constant orange grimm eye, an orange orb with no pupil. That's why his eye is sown up, to hide it. Also, his aura was unlocked as an infant so he wouldn't die, since he fell from his mother's body directly onto the ground below.'' They froze for a moment, thinking on what i said. ''Now I ask you a question. What is the history of the grimm's existance?''

Oobleck imeadiatly perked up, answeing the question:

''It is said that the god of destruction took one of each of the animals created by his brother and used them as vessels, spawning corrupted versions of them, with only a desire to destroy left. But in order to do so, he had to take small part of the animals soul and use it as a starting point, corrupting it and making the rest of the body from dark. It's like he created ten Ursas from a single bears soul. After using the souls from all the animals, leaving a tiny fragment of it for each of them, it is theorized that he used their bodies and remaining soul fragments to create black pools of pure darkness from which the rest of the grimm would spawn. By following this theory, the grimm do have some version of a soul, but it's so small and constantly surrounded by darkness, that they are unable to generate an aura.''

He took a break to drink his coffee and continued.

"And since their bodies are made from dark, they dissipate on death, leaving no traces whatsoever.

''But he killed an Alpha right in front of me and it's body still remained. He even took it's meat. Why do you think he was able to do that?''

''Was it his semblance?''

''Correct. But it's the way he got it and how it works that interests me. He described it in his journal as nothing more than allowing him to harvest the grimm, and he also wrote that he got it after the fussing ritual with the Beowulf. I also have a theory on how it works.

''Do tell.''

''I believe his semblance removes the darkness from a grimms body and leaves in it's wake the natural counterpart. By having his soul combined with one of a grimm, he can cleanse the corruption from their soul with his aura since he has access to an original. And when the corruption is removed, also is the darkness. Even though they look the same, they are not grimm anymore, they remain normal animals with small, normal souls. '' I finish with a sip from my mug as well.

''Very interesting specimen you have brought Headmaster, and I would love to continue discussing the matter with you, but I believe we all take a break for now and rest, since this was nothing but exhausting.''

''Yes Oobleck, we will discuss this at a later date, and maybe even Mr Rick will participate alongside us.''

''Of course, of course. The more the merrier eh?''

''True. Have a good day Oobleck''

''You as well Ozpin.''

After he left, Glynda turned to face me with a small frown.

''Headmaster, are you sure you want to include him in our discussions?''

''It's his past Glynda, he has lived through this. If we deduce something from it in order to help him, we must tell him.''

"Understood. Then i shall take my leave as well. This night has taken it's toll on me to be honest."

"Of course. Tomorrow you have all the day to yourself. So please, enjoy yourself. But first will you give Mave his journal back?"

''Of course. Thank you Ozpin. Good night.'' She replied with a tired smile.

''Good night.''

After she left my office, i mumble something, before I return to my errands

''What will you be able to do in the future Mave? I wonder.''

Team RWBY dorm, Mave POV:

I wake up from the first decent night of sleep i had in years, letting myself bathe in the small rays of the morning sun. I stretch while yawning, getting a few satisfying pops from my bones.

''*yaaawwwnnn*.''

I look around tiredly, and notice that my new team is still sleeping, a small snore leaving from each of them.

'I guess they are tired after spending a night trying to find me. If I knew this would have happened, I would have met with other huntsmen a long time ago. I am really happy this has happened to me, and I'm really grateful they didn't throw me away the minute they saw my face, if anything, they actually cared for me. I should do something for them, but what"?' I look around the room thinking what to do until i found a small kitchen with an electric plate, a fridge, some small cupboards and a small table. 'You know what, I'll cook something for them, it's the least i can do.'

What, you thought just because i lived in a forest for five years i haven't learned to cook? HAH! You know nothing then. First, I check the kitchen to see what they have. 'Milk, strawberry milk, tomatoes, onions, leeks, some ground beef, carrots, corn,rice, flat bread, coffee, orange juice, tea, sunflower oil ,cookies, ice cream, yogurts and some condiments. And it's all fresh. Great!

I guess i'll make some beef and vegetables with rice,a small salad with flatbread and a drink for each of them.

After I got my ingredients in check, I started cooking hoping the smell won't wake any of them up. While the main dish was cooking, someone knocked at the door. I went to the door and opened it, revealing a tired Glynda with my journal in her hand. She was surprised for a moment when she saw me in my armor and an apron that had the classic 'kiss the cook' on it.

''Good morning Mr Rick, I hope you a had a good night here. I came here on behalf of Ozpin to bring you the journal.''

She handed it to me, and I gestured her to come inside, and I was surprised when she actually did. She saw the girls and wanted to wake them up, but before she could, she caught the smell of my cooking and looked at me. Her tired frown turned into a small smile.

''Are you cooking for them?'' I nodded. ''How nice of you to do that for you team, and i have to say, it smells quite nice, so you did a good job.'' I was happy she complemented my cooking, and took a sigh of relief. I gestured to her if she wanted to stay.

''Do you want me to stay? I'm sorry but I can't stay for now, maybe some other time. Plus, this is for your team, and I don't want to intrude.'' I sagged my shoulders for a bit but nodded anyway. She gave me a motherly smile before returning to her normal demeanor.''I ask that you do not spoil them too much. We don't want them to slack off now do we? Also don't forget that your initiation is tomorrow, so i suggest you use this day to prepare.'' I nodded again. ''Great, I hope you have a good day Mr. Rick. Goodbye.''

I waved to her as she walked out to the hallway and closed the door. After that, i return to the kitchen and continue cooking. After finishing, I put a healthy portion for each of them on a plate alongside a piece of flatbread, and a drink for each on a separate tray: a glass of strawberry milk, a glass of orange juice, a cup of tea and a cup of milk coffee.

'I hope they like it'

I brought the table in the main room, placed the trays on it, covered it with a white sheet to make it a surprise, and clapped loudly in order to wake them up. The first one to do so as Blake.

''Good Morning Mave. Sleep well?'' I nodded. ''Great. What's on the table.''

I gestured to her to wake everyone else up, and she did, first was Ruby, then Weiss, and lastly Yang.

Good morning guys. Hi Mave, Ruby chirped

''Good morning'' followed Weiss

''*Yawn* Morning everyone.'' finished Yang

I waved at all of them, took a step back, clasped my hands and bowed.

''Thank...you.'' I said

''You're welcome. but for what?'' Asked Weiss.

I just stretched my hands and showed everything around me

''For...this.''

''That's nice.'' said Ruby ''What's on the table?''

I rubbed the palms of my hands, and gently took the sheet off, revealing the food i surprised everyone. Blake was slightly less surprised, but had a smile on her face.

''Did you make this for us?'' Asked Weiss. I nodded

''That's so nice. Thank you so much it'sHAAAAAAA! IS THAT STRAWBERRY MILK?!''

She immediately jumped from her bed and for the glass. I patted her head gently.

''Thank you for this Mave, we didn't expect this.'' said Weiss with a smile.

I just nodded and gestured them to eat. They all took their tray and started eating.

''This is soo good. Where did you get this?'' asked Ruby. I just pointed at the kitchen.

''Wait we have one?'' she asked again. Everyone sighed while I facepalmed. Hard.

''Ohh you dolt. Of course we do.''

''Hehehehe''

''Hey, aren't you gonna eat?'' Yang asked me. I just waved my hand dismissively.

"If this is about your face, then you don't have to worry about it. You may be scarred, but it's not that bad.'' Weiss told me, trying to comfort me, and it kinda worked.

''*Sigh*'' I nodded, removed my helmet and went to the kitchen to get a serving to myself as well. I sat on the floor with my legs crossed, trying to not show my face a lot.

''Come on Mave, there is no reason to be some moody. You're still human, and not a bad looking one at that.'' Yang flirted. I just turned my face at her and gave a light chuckle at the way she flinched back a bit when she saw it, and started eating again. But in the end, they really payed no mind to my looks, so I was truly happy, especially since I was sitting next to the white heiress, who didn't mind that i sat close to her. She has such a small figure, but I can see she is by no way weak.

After finishing the breakfast, and thanking me again, they decided to give me a tour of the school.

''And this here is the forge, where you can upgrade or make new weapons entirely! Presented Ruby excitedly. At that information, I nodded and looked at my halberd and my armor, and they could all use an upgrade, or replacement, especially my weapon. The axe head could use a change alongside the pole,or maybe i should get a new weapon. And my armor could use some reinforcements. I need to get some grimm bone plates to add to it. Fun fact, grimm bones work similarly as metal, as you can slightly form them with a hammer under high temperature, and they are heat treated and tempered the same way as any other weapon.

''So this our school. What do you think?''

I gave a thumbs up.

''Great! Now what do you want to do now?''

I entered the forge and gestured to the girls to follow me. Inside the fires were roaring and machines were waiting to be used, grinders, cutters, presses you name them, they have it. I went to the back in order to get some aprons for me and the team, and to get a look at the metals they had.

''So what do you have in mind? Said Weiss, approaching me''

I took an empty piece of paper from my journal and a pen and wrote.

''I want a new weapon, a large greatsword more specifically, one that can conduct dust into the blade for extra impact. It will be devastating, and I have enough strength to wield one.''

''Okay then. If that's your wish, we'll help you out. Just tell us what to do.''

''Tell Ruby to bring me the materials and help you with the dust conductors. Yang will help me with the rough forging of the blade, and I want Blake to make the decorations. Got it?

''Yes I did. Well, better get to work.'' she said before rounding everyone up at the center. While she did this, I made the basic schematics for the weapon.

''Everyone knows what to do?'' They nodded. ''Then we better get to work, this weapon isn't gonna make itself.''

Before we separated I took out my scroll, which Yang has taught me how to use whiel totally not showing me a certain offbrand site, and blasted one of my favorite songs so we don't go insane from the sounds of the forge. 'And there it is, ''Raise your horns'' by Amon Amarth, a classic. I hope they like metal.' I placed the scroll on a table, and let the song play. It immediately pumped all of us, especially me and Yang, who started to headbang.

''Well this is gonna be fun.''

As the song played, we all took our roles and started working for the entire day.

The school will finally witness true Grimm hunting.

And this is the fifth chapter, some more backstory, a change of arsenal and some cooking, great way to spend a day. Thank you for reading and see you all next chapter.

Shoutout to merendinoemiliano. Thanks to him I got the idea of the grimm existance theory, so thank you man. Also shoutout to tyson113 for the funny idea of Yang showing him some 'offbrand sites'

Update: I changed his new weapon from a warhammer into a greatsword, since it fits the kinght theme more. Sorry for the inconsistency, but I really couldn't make the choice until now.