(?'s POV)
Uh, Hello? So, I'm going to tell you my story. Of how I got into Beacon. And why I'm trying to become a Huntress. I really don't think I'm cut out for this, but a friend of mine told me I won't know unless I try. So, I'll tell my story now, if that's okay?
So, Hi! I'm Chihiro Lazuli Ariado. I'm from Vacuo, but I moved to Vale… The neighborhood was pretty friendly. The one I lived in, I guess. There were some nice faces there too. There were the Bee Faunus family a few feet down the street, the Honeysickles I think they were called. There were also my next-door neighbors, the Seafarings. They really enjoyed underwater expeditions. I heard that they even own their own submarine. There were also the nice family across the street. If I remember correctly, it was the Xiao Longs? I think that's what they were.
I didn't even consider doing wat I was about to do until she gave me the push I needed. Oh wait, you don't know who she is do you? Well she was a vibrant blonde, had a fiery spirit, vivid blue eyes, and had one amazing and striking fi… No! Bad Chihiro! Get it together! Now's not the time to think about such things. Especially not her nice, perfect… No No NO! Stop it brain! Let's, just get to the point here before I go too far. Yeah, I'm a pervert. And not a one-gender biased one either. I'd be fine with anyone who catches my eye. Like how… Nope! Not going into deeper detail.
Anyhow, the conversation that kickstarted my life. It went something like this;
*Flashback Begins; 7 Hours Ago*
I was taking a walk around the neighborhood, hoping to find someone to talk to. It didn't seem like someone was home. I wanted someone I knew to consult me about my confidence problem. But after three loops around the block, I had lost hope. I hung my head down as I walked home. Of course, I didn't see where I was going so I ended up running into someone. "I'm sorry, I wasn't looking. It was my… fault…" When I looked up, I saw her. "Eh, it's fine. Hey, you live across the street, don't you? I think I've seen you before." She was so friendly and so, optimistic. I could tell by her tone of voice. "Yeah, that's right. I'm Chihiro. Nice to meet you." I was trying to hide it, but my eyes were shaking, and my head was a nervous wreck. But I needed this talk, so I powered through it. Thankfully she didn't notice. Or she did notice but didn't address it. "I'm Yang. Nice to meet you too! So, what brings you out here? I barely ever saw you in school, and you almost never come out of your house." This was it. Now or never. I had to tell her. Hopefully she would help me. "Uh, I want to become a Huntress, but I don't think I'm really ready for it. I think I'm a little too shy to be a great one." I waited for a response. It didn't take very long to get one. "Well, you won't know unless you try. What's your semblance?" I didn't expect THAT to be the first question she asks. I was thinking she'd ask about my credentials or my power. Well, she asked the question and I decided to answer. "Well, I have the ability to bend gravity. But I can only focus on one object, and the more mass it has, the harder it is to control." I thought it was pretty weak actually. Sure, it saved a few pots being broken, but I didn't think it was good. But, of course, Yang didn't see it the way I did. "That's neat! I mean, think about it. You could stop someone from getting away. Or you could hold something in place to help someone get out of a dangerous place." It never occurred to me that I could use my semblance that way. "Oh. Uh, I guess I could do that. But what about my-" I was stopped before I could finish. "Listen, confidence may be good to have, but you don't absolutely need it to be a Huntress. And even so, you don't have to be a GREAT Huntress. Just one that can help people when they need you. So there's no harm in at least trying, is there?" There was the boost I needed. "You're right. Thank you. I think I will try to become a Huntress." That approving smile of hers only solidified my drive. "You're welcome. And who knows? Maybe you'll see me again. I know you want to. I saw you checking me out." Well, I knew she was messing with me a little there. Didn't stop me from blushing furiously. "Uh…" Okay, maybe I was looking. I ran home, seeing as it was right across from Yang's house. I didn't even realize that's where I was until now. So I went and applied at Beacon. I was nervous because of two reasons. One, it was entirely possible I'd get rejected. Two, my father saw me filling my application. "So, you're going to be a Huntress now Chihiro?" I could only look at him. I was scared that he might tell me to back out, but that didn't happen. "I'm proud of you. Little by little, you might just get over your shyness. Just be careful, okay Chihi? I love you, and I don't want to see you hurt." Then I was happy for two reasons. One, my father wanted me to do this. Two, the results came in, and I was approved. Actually, there were three reasons. "Here you go Chihiro. I made it especially for you, waiting for this day to come. I kind of knew this is what you wanted. It should help increase your semblance and it can do more." Dad had given me a bright orange glove with a cerulean hexagram on the palm. I put it on. It felt comfortable. "Thank you, dad. I guess I'll be going now." "Good luck Chihi. I'm rooting for you."
*Flashback Ends*
And now I'm on board an airship headed towards Beacon. I can't wait. I was looking forward to it. And I was completely nervous about it. It was a whole new place I've never been to in addition of having new faces I've never met. Or at least, that's what I thought. Someone ran by me looking quite green. I'm guessing he had nausea or something. When I looked in the direction he was running, I saw her again. I had no idea she was going to be a Huntress too, and at the same academy no less. "Yang? Is that you?" "Oh, hey Chihiro! Fancy this, huh? Oh, meet my sister, Ruby."
Author's Notes
Raise your hand if you expected Chihiro meeting Yang and Ruby. Anyone? Okay, it's just me I guess. If you haven't caught on yet, it seems that every team member originated from Vacuo, but moved to another kingdom. So, if we seen Atlas, Mistral, and Vale already, then there should be someone who's from Vacuo and stayed in Vacuo. Right? You'll find out in Prologue: L, which comes out tomorrow. After that, I'm going to have to re-watch RWBY for the fourth time to tie it all together. And before you ask these two questions, here are the answers. Yes, Chihiro's appearance isn't known yet. It will be given at the first chapter. And yes, this story will follow canon, but deviate from it a little for a more original appeal. Every major event in RWBY will still happen, but it will be given in RSCL's point of view. And them being there just might change fate. And once again, I do not own RWBY or any of it's characters. I only own Team RSCL. Also, who's hyped for Volume 6? Comes out this October. Can't wait to see… Nope! Not spoiling anything. Anyhow; Until next time, I'll stay Enigmatic.
-UltimateEnigmatic