"The truth about me, about the Family, and why I killed Summer Rose" Kuro spoke, "But firstly, we need to get away from here, the police shall come soon, we should go to a café." With that suggestion Kuro, Shiro and team RWBY moved away following Kuro closely. After a few minuets they arrived at a café. "Well then, I suppose I should start by telling you the truth about me." Kuro spoke calm and collectively "The name I gave you Kuro Shenee, is a fake name. So allow me to reintroduce myself. The name is Kuro Yume." "I am the head of the Yume family, High commander and protectorate of the Village of Verlorene Seelen. I am an assassin, murder. And the commander of the demonic team, Team KAOS." As Kuro spoke he took a bowed, "I am the reason Summer Rose died and it's now my duty to protect you." Kuro waited a couple of minutes allowing what he said to sink in. "So, you lied from the start," Weiss spoke "I knew you weren't to be trusted." "Weiss, you don't have to say that, maybe there is a reason just like me" Blake spoke pointing to her bow "Continue, Kuro and we shall judge at the end how to go on." "Thanks Blake," Kuro acknowledged Blake's appreciation to listen "Well, I suppose I should start with explaining the past, behind why I killed Summer Rose."
"I shall start 13 years ago" Kuro stated.
13 years ago, Verlorene Seelen,
"O.k. Shiro, today is your big day. I am your observe and guardian therefore it is my duty to test you and ensure you are capable of being a protector for the village. I will assess your abilities and determine where you will be positioned. Do you accept this?" Kuro spoke officially but secretly happy that he could be here for his most important sister. "Yeah, brother!...Oh I'm sorry, Advanced Commander of Protectors, Kuro" Shiro said. "Well, let's have some breakfast O.K. Mum's made you a special breakfast for you today, Dad also wants to give you some wise words of advice, I suggest you take on what he says." Kuro told his sister, smile beaming on his face "after breakfast get into combat clothing, your purple pyjama top and black bottoms won't be the best for the mission. I will also change into my combat gear." They then walked down the long sweeping staircase to the dining hall. Kuro still could never get used to how massive the mansion was, well mansion probably isn't the right word, it was more like an estate house. "Hey dear, how are you feeling" come a soothing angelic voice coming from the other side of the door. Opening the door to reveal a majestic dining table, sat down was Kuro and Shiro's parents, Autumn and Argentium Yume. "Hey Mum, Dad. We will be going soon, is breakfast ready" Kuro spoke as Shiro clung on to him. "Hey champ, how are you feeling? This will be your first time examining someone" Argentium said to Kuro. "Well my little princess, are you prepared? We have prepared a lovely filling breakfast" Autumn said to Shiro. Kuro smiled he loved his parents, and was glad nothing will happen he will never have to say goodbye. "I am looking forward to it, Dad. I am so glad that I can examine my sister," Kuro said in between eating his mother's perfectly cooked breakfast, Bacon, Eggs, Toast, Sausages, fresh tomatoes grown from the garden, fresh mushrooms and beans. Shiro was sitting next to her brother smiling, happy that her perfect brother would be watching her, answered Autumns question "Yeah Mum, I have prepared Bane and checked my arrows, no problems there." As she said this Kuro looked at her then said "Listen Sis, I am not allowed to help you. However, I wish to give you this present now, I designed it myself" while saying this he grabbed hold of a package he hid in his bag that hung on the seat. "You can open it now" Kuro went on to say. Shiro opened the parcel to reveal a small dagger this was a silver coloured blade with a grey hilt, "Thanks, Brother. I shall cherish this blade, but why did you give me a blade. I am so much better with a bow and arrow." Shiro spoke cheerfully hugging her brother tightly. "Well, I know you are good with a bow but what if they come to close, I can't interrupt the exam if I do, you fail, just use it in emergencies o.k." Kuro spoke looking into his beautiful sister eyes. "Well, we best get going, Wish us luck" Kuro said as he grabbed hold of his bag, in the bag was his music player, headphones, a picture of his family on a trip they took and ammo for his weapons. I will observe, sis, inform every one of the results. Then I will be off" Kuro spoke to his parents. "Take care dear." Autumn said. "Your first trip, son. Make the Yume family proud" Argentium said staring at his son from the rim of his mug of coffee, he was drinking. "See ya, mum, dad. I love you both" Kuro spoke.
Back to the present
"I didn't know then, that I would never see my parents alive again" Kuro spoke. "This is a deep topic, do you still want to hear it?" Kuro asked. "Yes, we want to know" Ruby responded. "O.k., but first I could really do with something to drink, I will order us some coffee's" Kuro said walking into the Cafe. After a couple of minutes Kuro arrived with coffee's, milk and sugar, "I didn't know how people liked there coffee's, so I got all the same, apart from you sis, this is yours" Kuro spoke handing a cup to his sister " Low caffeine content, "as for the rest here is milk and sugar, just add what you want." After another couple of minutes waiting for everyone to prepare their coffee, Kuro spoke "Where was I?" when he finished this sentence he took a sip of his coffee. "We just left the house, bro" Shiro spoke cheerfully happy to help her beloved brother. "Oh yeah, that's right. Anyway we went to the centre of the village, it was tradition that anyone who wanted to be a protector or with in the protection corps got "good luck charms" from the elders" Kuro spoke softly
Back to 13 years ago, Verlorene Seelen,
"Kuro, Shiro , Hey, How are ya doing" Shouted a sweet melodious voice. The owner of the voice was running to Shiro and Kuro. The owner of this voice was a young girl of 8 same age as Kuro, She had purple hair a slight bang curving one eye and she also had purple eyes. Kuro smiled and ran to this girl "Hey Amy, How are you doing" Kuro spoke hugging Amy tightly. It was no secret that those two liked each other "I see your really happy to see us" Kuro said as he stared at Amy, her purple fox tail swinging happily behind her. Amy was a Fox Faunus, She was certainly one of the rarities, as she was totally useless in the dark, she had to have light, despite the well-known fact that Faunus have excellent night time vision. "Hey Amy, I see your wearing the necklace I made you" Shiro spoke. "Oh Shiro, I forgot this is from dad, he couldn't make it, you know the whole stupid family feud thing" Amy spoke as she handed over a present, it was a locket with Amy and Shiro in it playfully hugging and smiling. "Thanks, I shall cherish this" Shiro spoke. "Past the locket here, sis. I will put it in my bag for now, it will be safer" Kuro said as he received the locket and placed it in his bag. Kuro and Shiro said goodbye to Amy and left to the eastern edge of the village. At the gates, Kuro turned to his sister smiled and spoke "Well sis, from this moment on I will be your instructor, you know how to address me". "Yes, Commander Yume." Shiro spoke saluting her brother, "This seems stupid. Why can't I call you brother?" Shiro then asked. "Because Shiro, we have to do this correctly," Kuro explained "Now then, we shall be heading east to the testing area. Once there I shall inform you of what is required, what I expect to pas you and what you can fail on. Am I clear?" "Yes, Commander Yume" Shiro spoke. It took a little over 10 minutes to arrive at the exam grounds.
"O.k. Miss Shiro Yume, I will be your examiner for today. The test consists of several stages. Firstly, is the combat test in which I will specify an amount of time and kills you must achieve in order to pass? The next part will be a duo with me I have set up a path through the forest, you will have to instruct me in where I should go and prove to be a good leader, and again this is in order to pass. The final test. Now, though I shouldn't be saying this, this is the most important part of the test, the proof that you have what it takes to be a protectorate. You must protect me from hordes of Grimm. This is the only time you will be allowed to use your semblance. Of course I will guide the Grim to me to ensure a reasonable amount is met." Kuro spoke going through the list. "Do you have any questions," Kuro asked. "What happens if I do fail" Shiro spoke voicing a concern that she had. "Simple, you fail and you can either retry on another day, or don't be a protector." Kuro spoke in a matter of fact voice "anything else". "No Commander, I am good and ready." Shiro responded smiling. "Fine, for the first part of this test I want you to kill only 6 enemies in 30 mins," Kuro informed his sister. "Really Commander, I can do that in my sleep" Shiro spoke shocked at her own brothers' suggestion for enemies. "Now Shiro, I know you are good but this is just a warm up besides, you have to find the enemies yourself. And may I remind you I will know if you use your gift, we are both connected to the hive mind." Kuro spoke, and for the first time used a very authoritarian voice. "Kay, Commander." Shiro spoke resigned to her fate. "O.k. your time shall start as soon as you set off," Kuro announced "You do have some prep time I advise you take it." With that said Kuro walked off jumping into one of the trees. "Well Shiro, time to prove yourself" Shiro spoke to herself as she removed her quiver from her back, counting her arrows, "and 15, 16, 17...28, 29 and 30, hmm I should have brought more, but if I aim for the weak spots I should be o.k." Shiro replaced her quiver and brought out her dagger that Kuro gave her, "It feels light, thanks bro" Shiro spoke as she placed the dagger in the hilt and strapped it to her left hand side. Shiro fully prepared set off the time had begun. Kuro could see the area from his vantage point the movement of Grim and Shiro "You have come under prepared I hope I don't have to jump in." Kuro pondered. "This isn't good, the forest is too dense, I shall have to jump up the next high tree I see" Shiro spoke as she assessed the situation. Just as she was about to make a move up the tree she heard a branch brake to her left quickly knocking an arrow from her quiver and pulled the string back. From the undergrowth a Beowolf appeared, "Hmm, just one I will take you out" Shiro spoke a smile widening on her face. Shiro pulled back on her bow the tension bending the bow slightly, holding the arrow she slowed her breath, slowly breathing till she could see the point to attack to get maximum damage. As soon as she saw it she released the arrow whistled through the air striking the Beowolf cleanly in the heart. "One down, hmm not too difficult." Shiro chuckled gleefully. With that kill she jumped up the tree to get a better view, "10 mins in, one kill, damn I am going to fail at this rate." Shiro cursed, "I can't see any enemies." Shiro moved through the trees with rapid pace, till she discovered a bounty load, "All right, a pack of Ursa. 1,2,3,4,5. More than enough to claim victory, let see 20 mins, 10 mins to kill 5." Shiro smiled she loved things when they became difficult "My kind of odds, I will win now." and with that she knocked 3 arrows in took careful aim and eliminated 3 Ursi no issues. The last two also fell easily, Shiro used up 6 arrows and as she checked the time, she realized that she managed to just complete the mission with 2 seconds to spare. "Congratulations Miss Shiro, You have passed the first test, now I will guide you to the next stage, whilst we walk I will explain what will happen next and give you the end point location." Kuro informed his sister, "Right, I want you to take me to a place I know very well, the cliff overlooking the forest." Shiro asked "You mean the one to the west of the village right, with the glistening, sea of green and red. The place which you have decided on as your confession place," "Yeah, that is where I want to go," Kuro smiled.
Back to the present,
"Well I will speed up a bit here and tell you that Shiro passed the 2nd test, with flying colours, certainly the quickest time however, she wasn't very confident in giving instructions, something she still struggles with in fact" Kuro spoke in a calm and relaxed voice. "Brother, I thought we agreed to never mention that meanie" Shiro spoke pouting at her brothers' disregard of her emotions. "Hey sis, you know I am joking" Kuro smiled. "Anyway, as I was saying, Shiro completed two tasks only the third task remained, we were setting off to the combat arena. It was a special place where no one could interfere and was away from the village so no casualties." Kuro started off, but then chocked. "I... I'm sorry, it's just, and it's just painful bringing these memories up". "Its O.K. brother, I am here, and besides they deserve to know" Shiro spoke as she hugged her brother, "Use my strength, kay" she said smiling. "Thanks, well, this is what happened" spoke Kuro.
Back to the past, forest, west of Verlorene Seelen.
"O.k. Miss Shiro, the final test, it is rare to see such skill, you have done well" Kuro spoke "Now, You can use your semblance, and I can support you with mine, Here..."Kuro started to say when an explosion was heard and flames erupted from the village "Kuro, what was that" Shiro spoke "It came from home". "Shiro, I am stopping the exam, stay here I am going in to the village." Kuro spoke, fear grasping at his mind, "It's fine, mum and dad are there, it's nothing I will go find it was just a little thing and be back" Kuro kept on saying in his mind, though deep down, he doubted his own statements.
"Brother, let me come with you, please" Shiro called to her brother but was too late. "I should get somewhere safer, closer to the village that way I can help if needs be." Kuro ran bad thoughts where now flooding in to him, "No one here, something… it is bad," As Kuro got to the village, he had to stop himself from gagging, in front of him lay body parts, torn from their hosts, blood and the stench of death lingering in the air. "W...W...What has happened, this...this can't be...it just...can't be" Kuro spoke aloud, tears flowing like rivers down his face, "Mum, Dad, I must find them, They can tell me what is going on" Kuro reassured himself, as he wiped the tears from his eyes.
Smoke, flames and the very community that until recently been laughing, singing and generally being alive, lay before Kuro made traveling near impossible. As Kuro walked he heard voice. "Dear, to your left another enemy" spoke the voice, Kuro instantly recognizing it as his mothers. "We just need to fend for few more minutes, our son, he would have gone to the nearby village to get help." spoke Argentium. Kuro rounded the corner, to be met a scene that wouldn't look out of place in hell. "Mum! Dad! What is happening? What should I do?" Kuro asked as he ran towards his parents. As his parents turned round, that is when it happened. A beam of light flashed across the ground striking Argentium and Autumn directly. Blood exploded from their bodies drenching Kuro where he stood. "M…Mum, D...D...Dad, no, no, (Inhuman scream)" Kuro shocked just stood there, soon things started to black out, before he fully blacked out. Walking away from him, was a white cloak, thoughts of revenge filled his heart, and mind. "I will kill you, white cloak," Kuro thought, "I will..." and with that Kuro's world turned forever dark.
Back to present.
"Well, that is it for now, years later I get a mission that me and Shiro do, the rest of my team was busy. And unfortunately it was your mum Ruby, I never forgot that day, I still don't, so seeing her. It... I just lost control, she was the reason for the village's destruction and everything I knew was lost. Of course it was shortly after I was about to kill her, properly I mean. That I finally heard something that changed everything. It is the reason I saved you, why I am here but I shall tell you this another time. For now, let's go back to Beacon, there is a tournament to be had," Kuro said with a fake smile. "Well, I suppose I should leave then, hey brother. I don't think I will be welcome." Shiro stated as she was about to leave. "Hey sis, come with us yeah, Ozpin won't mind, besides you are much safer there than by yourself." Kuro spoke to his sister. "O.K. brother, I need to go to my camp, to collect Bane, as well as a few other things." Shiro spoke, "I'll come with you, go ahead without me, Team RWBY, I'll be there soon." Kuro spoke and with Shiro walked off, towards the exit.