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Legends...

Stories scattered through time.

Mankind has grown quite fond of

for counting the exploits of heroes

and villains.

Forgetting so easily that we are remnants

... byproducts of a forgotten past.

Man, born from dust,

was strong, wise, and resourceful.

But he was born into an unforgiving world.

And inevitable darkness--

creatures of destruction.

The creatures of Grimm

set their sites on man and all of his creations.

These forces clashed,

and it seemed the darkness was intent on returning

man's brief existence to the void.

However, even the smallest spark of hope

is enough to ignite change.

And in time, man's passion, resourcefulness, and ingenuity

led them to the tools that would help even the odds.

This power was appropriately named

"dust"

Nature's wrath in hand,

man lit their way through the darkness.

And in the shadows absence,

came strength,

civilization, and most importantly, life.

But even the most brilliant lights

eventually flicker, and die.

And when they are gone,

darkness will return.

So you may prepare your guardians,

build your monuments to a so called "free world"

But take heed.

There will be no victory in strength.

But perhaps, victory is in the simpler things

that you've long forgotten.

Things that require a smaller,

more honest soul.

Do you have any idea how hard it is

to find a Dust shop open this late?

Please...

Just take my Lien and leave!

Shh, Shh, Shh...

Calm down, we're not here for your money.

Grab the Dust.

Crystals...

burn uncut.

Alright kid, put your hands where I can see 'em.

Hey! I said hands in the air!

You got a death wish or something?

Huh?

Yes?

I said, put your hands in the air!

NOW!

Are you...

robbing me?

YES!

Ohhh

Hey!

[music]

Okay...

Get her!

[fighting sounds]

[shots fire]

You were worth every cent.

Truly, you were.

Well Red,

I think we can all say

it's been an eventful evening,

and as much as I'd love to stick around...

I'm afraid this is where we part ways.

[music]

You okay if I go after him?

Uh- huh.

Hey!

Persistent...

End of the line, Red!

[laughing] Whoa-ho-ho!

We got a huntress!

You're a huntress?

Can I have your autograph?!

I hope you realize that your actions tonight

will not be taken lightly, young lady.

You put yourself and others in great danger.

They started it!

If it were up to me,

you'd be sent home.

With a pat on the back,

and a slap on the wrist!

But...

There's someone here who would like to meet you.

Ruby Rose...

You...

have silver eyes.

Uh, um...

So,

Where did you learn to do this?

Signal Academy.

They taught you to use one of the most

dangerous weapons ever designed?

Well, one teacher in particular.

I see.

It's just that I've only seen

one other scythe-wielder of that skill before.

A dusty, old crow.

Mmm! [mouth full] Thash muh unkul!

Sorry, that's my Uncle Crow!

He's a teacher at Signal.

I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing.

And no I'm all like

Wohoooo cha!

And what is an adorable girl, such as yourself

doing at a school designed to train warriors?

Well...

I want to be a huntress.

You want to slay monsters?

Yeah,

I only have two more years of training left at Signal,

and then I'm going to apply to Beacon.

See, my sister's starting there this year

and she's trying to become a huntress.

And I'm trying to become a huntress because

I want to help people.

My parents always taught us to help others,

So I thought,

well might as well make a career out of it.

I mean, the police are alright

but Huntsman and Huntresses are just so much

more romantic and exciting and cool and you know?!

Do you know who I am?

You're Professor Ozpin.

You're the headmaster of Beacon.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

You want to come to my school?

More than anything.

Well, okay.

Oh I can't believe my baby sister's going

to Beacon with me!

This is the best day ever!

Please stop.

But I'm so proud of you!

Really, sis, it was nothing.

What do you mean?

It was incredible!

Everyone at Beacon's going to think you're the bee's knees!

I don't want to be the bee's knees!

I don't want to be any kind of knees!

I just want to be a normal girl

with normal knees.

What's with you?

Aren't you excited?

Of course I'm excited! I just-

I got moved ahead two years

I don't want people to think I'm special or anything.

But you are special!

The robbery was led by nefarious criminal

Roman Torchwick,

who continues to evade authorities.

If you have any information on his whereabouts,

please contact the Vale Police Department.

Back to you, Lisa.

Thank you, Cyril.

In other news,

this Saturday's Faunus Civil Right's protest

turned dark when members of

the White Fang disrupted the ceremony.

The once peaceful organization has now disrupted--

Hello and welcome to Beacon.

Who's that?

My name is Glynda Goodwitch.

Oh!

You are among a privileged few

who have received the honor of being selected

to attend this prestigious academy.

Our world is experiencing an incredible time of peace.

And as future Huntsman and Huntresses,

it is your duty to uphold it.

You have demonstrated the courage needed

for such a task,

and now, it is our turn

to provide you with the knowledge

and the training to protect our world.

Oh, wow!

Look!

You can see Signal from up here!

I guess home isn't too far after all.

Beacon's our home now.

Well, I guess the view isn't for everyone.

It was a nice moment while it lasted.

I wonder who we're gonna meet!

I just hope they're better than vomit boy.

Yang! Gross you have puke on your shoe!

Gross gross gross gross!!!

Get away from me get away from me!

Wowwwww...

The view from Vale's

got nothing on this!

Ooh! Ooh!

Sis!

That kid's got a collapsible staff!

And she's got a fire sword!

Ow...Ow!

Easy there little sister.

They're just weapons.

Just weapons?!

They're an extension of ourselves!

They're a part of us!

They're SO cool!

Well why can't you swoon over your own weapon?

Aren't you happy with it?

Of course I'm happy with Crescent Rose!

I just really like seeing new ones.

It's like meeting new people...

But better.

Ruby, come on.

Why don't you go try

and make some friends of your own?

But, why would I need friends

when I have you?

Well, actually my friends are here now!

Gotta go catch up!

'Kay, c'ya, bye!

Wait! Where are you going?!

Are we supposed to go to our dorms?

Where are our dorms?

Do we have dorms?

I don't know what I'm doing...

- What are you doing?!

Uh, sorry!

Sorry?!

Do you have any idea

of the damage you could've caused?!

Uh...

Give me that!

This is Dust, mined and purified

from the Schnee Quarry.

Uh...

What are you, brain dead?

DUST!

Fire, water, lightning,

ENERGY!

Are you even listening to me?

Is any of this sinking in?

What do you have to say for yourself?!

[sneezes loudly]

Unbelievable!

This is exactly the kind of thing

I was talking about!

I'm really, really sorry!

Ugh! You complete, dolt!

What are you even doing here?

Aren't you a little young

to be attending Beacon?

Well, I-

This isn't your ordinary combat school!

It's not just sparring and practice you know.

We're here to fight monsters!

So watch where you're going!

Hey, I said I was sorry, princess!

It's heiress, actually.

Weiss Schnee,

heiress to the Schnee Dust Company,

one of the largest producers of

energy propellant in the world.

Finally! Some recognition.

The same company infamous for its

controversial labor forces

and questionable business partners.

What?! How dare--!

The nerve of-- !

UGH!

I promise I'll make this up to you!

[sigh]

I guess I'm not the only one having a rough first day.

So, what's--?

Welcome to Beacon.

Hey...

I'm Jaune.

Ruby.

[laughs] Aren't you the guy who threw up on the ship?

All I'm saying is that

motion sickness is a much more common problem

than people let on!

Look, I'm sorry

vomit boy was the first thing that came to mind.

Oh yeah?

What if I called you crater face?

Hey, that explosion was an accident!

Well, the name's Jaune Arc!

Short, sweet, rolls off the tongue.

Ladies love it!

Do they?

They will...

...Well, I hope they will.

I mean, my mom always says, uh...

nevermind.

Um, so...

I got this thing.

Whoa!

Is that a scythe?!

It's also a customizable, high impact

sniper rifle.

A what?

It's also a gun.

Oh.

That's cool!

So what've you got?

Oh, uh...

I've got this sword.

Ooooooh!

Yeah, I've got a shield too.

So, what do they do?

Whoa! Ah!

The shield gets smaller.

So when I get tired of carrying it,

I can just...

put it away.

But...

Wouldn't it weigh the same?

Yeah it does.

Well, I'm kind of a dork

when it comes to weapons.

I guess I did go a little overboard

in designing it.

Wait, you made that?

Of course!

All students at signal forge their own weapons.

Didn't you make yours?

It's a hand-me-down.

My great-great-grandfather used it

to fight in the war.

Sounds more like a family heirloom to me!

Well, I like it!

Not many people have an appreciation

for the classics these days.

Yeah, the classics...

So, why'd you help me out back there?

In the courtyard?

Why not?

My mom always says

strangers are just friends

you haven't met yet.

Huh...

Hey where are we going?

Oh, I don't know.

I was following you.

Ruby!

Over here!

I saved you a spot!

Oh, hey, I gotta go.

I'll see you after the ceremony!

Hey wait!

Ah, great.

Where am I supposed to find another

nice, quirky girl to talk to?

How's your first day going, little sister?

You mean since you ditched me

and I exploded?

Yikes. Meltdown already?

No, I literally exploded a hole

in front of the school!

And there was a fire, and I think some ice...

Are you being sarcastic?

Ugh, I wish!

I tripped over some crabby girl's luggage

and then she yelled at me!

And then I sneezed, and then I exploded!

And then she yelled again!

And I felt really, really bad!

And I just wanted her to stop yelling at me!

YOU!

Oh god, it's happening again!

You're lucky we weren't

blown off the side of the cliff!

Oh my god, you really exploded.

It was an accident! It was an accident!

What's this?

The Schnee Dust Company is not responsible for

any injuries or damages sustained while operating

a Schnee Dust Company product.

Although not mandatory, the Schnee family

highly encourages our customers to

read and familiarize themselves with this

easy to follow guide to Dust application and practice

in the field.

Um...

You really want to start making things up to me?

Absolutely.

Read this and don't ever speak to me again.

Look, uh...

Sounds like you two just

Got off on the wrong foot.

Why don't you start over

and try to be friends, okay?

Yeah! Great idea, sis.

Hello, Weiss. I'm Ruby!

Want to hangout?

We could go shopping for school supplies...

Yeah! And we can paint our nails!

And try on clothes!

And talk about cute boys!

Like tall, blonde, and scraggly over there!

Wow! Really?

NO.

I'll keep this brief.

You have traveled here today in search of knowledge.

... To hone your craft and acquire new skills.

And when you are finished,

you plan to dedicate your life to the protection of the people.

But I look amongst you, and all I see

is wasted energy.

In need of purpose... direction.

You assume knowledge will free you of this,

but your time at this school will prove that

knowledge can only carry you so far.

It is up to you to take the first step.

You will gather in the ballroom tonight.

Tomorrow your initiation begins.

Be ready.

You are dismissed.

He seemed kind of...

off.

It's almost like he wasn't even there.

I'm a natural blonde. you know.

It's like a big slumber party!

I don't think dad would approve of all the boys though.

I know I do!

[humming]

What's that?

A letter to the gang back at Signal.

I promised to tell them all about Beacon

and how things are going.

Aw, that's sooo CUTE!

Shut up!

I didn't get to take my friends with me to school.

It's weird not knowing anyone here.

What about Jaune? He's...

nice.

There you go! Plus one friend!

That's a hundred percent increase!

Pretty sure Weiss counts as a negative friend.

Back to zero.

There's no such thing as negative friends!

You just made one friend and one enemy.

Look, it's only been one day

Trust me, you've got friends all around you.

You just haven't me them yet.

That girl...

You know her?

Not really, she saw what happened this morning

but left before I could say anything.

Well, now's your chance!

Wait! What are you doing?!

Helllllllllo!

I believe you two may know each other?

Aren't you that girl that exploded?

Uh... Haha... Yeah

My name's Ruby.

But you can just call me... crater...

Actually you can just call me Ruby.

Okay.

What are you doing?!

I don't know! Help me!

So, what's your name?

Blake.

Well Blake, I'm Yang!

Ruby's older sister!

I like your bow!

Thanks.

It goes great with your... pajamas!

Right.

[nervous laugh]

Nice night, don't you think?

Yes, it's lovely.

Almost as lovely as this book.

That I will continue to read-

as soon as you leave.

Yeah, this girl's a lost cause.

What's it about?

Huh?

Your book- does it have a name?

Well, it's about a man with two souls.

Each fighting for control over his body.

Oh yeah... That's real lovely.

I love books.

Yang used to read to me every night before bed.

Stories of heroes, monsters...

They're one of the reasons I want to become a Huntress.

Why is that?

Hoping you'll live happily ever after?

I'm hoping we all will.

As a girl, I wanted to be just like those heroes in the books.

As someone who fought for what was right

and who protected people that couldn't protect themselves.

That's very ambitious for a child.

Unfortunately, the real world isn't the same as a fairy tale.

Well, that's why we're here.

To make it better.

Oh, I'm so proud of my baby sister!

Cut it out!

Ruby, Yang, it's a-

What in the world is going on over here?!

Don't you realize some of us are trying to sleep?!

Oh not you again!

Sh! Guys, she's right.

People are trying to sleep.

Oh, now you're on my side?

I was always on your side!

Yeah! What's your problem with my sister?

She's only trying to be nice!

She's a hazard to my health!

Wake up, lazy butt!

[singing] It's morning! It's morning! It's morning! Ittttt's morning!

[sighs]

I can't believe we've been at Beacon for a full twenty-four hours!

Not that I thought we'd get kicked out or anything.

I mean, you're the perfect student and I'm...

I'm me! But it's just crazy, you know?

We've been friends for soooo long!

What are the odds we'd still be together?

Well, not "together" together

Not that I'm saying you're not handsome,

You are handsome! But that'd just be weird.

Right? Right.

What was I thinking?

But still, I hope we end up on the same team together.

We should come up with some sort of secret plan!

To make sure we end up on the same team together!

What if we bribe the headmaster?

No, that won't work... He has the school.

I know! We'll have some sort of signal!

Like a distress signal!

A secret signal so we can find each other in the forest!

Can you imitate a sloth?

Nora...

Yes Ren?

I don't think sloths make a lot of noise.

That's why it's perfect!

No one will suspect we're working together!

Come on, Nora. Let's go.

But not "together" together

I wonder what those two are so worked up about.

Oh, who knows.

So, you seem awfully chipper this morning!

Hm, yep! No more awkward small talk

or getting to know you stuff.

Today, I get to let my sweetheart do the talking.

Well, remember Ruby, you're not the only one

going through initiation.

If you want to grow up, you're going to have to

meet new people and learn to work together.

Ugh, you sound like dad!

Okay, first of all, what does meeting people

have to do with fighting?

And secondly, I don't need people

to help me grow up!

I drink milk!

But what about when we form teams?

I don't know, I--

I'll just be on your team or something...

Maybe you should try being on someone else's team

My dearest sister, Yang.

Are you implying that you do not wish to be on the same team as me?

What? No! Of course I do...

I just thought, I dunno-

maybe it would help you break out of your shell!

What the-! I don't need to break out of my shell!

That's absolutely --

Ridiculous!

There's no way I put my gear in locker 636 yesterday!

I would've remembered having to count that high!

Awh, why does this have to happen today?

So, Pyrrha...

Have you given any thought to whose team you would like to be on?

I'm sure everyone must be eager to unite

with such a strong, well known individual,

such as yourself.

Hm... I'm not quite sure.

I was planning on letting the chips fall where they may.

Well, I was thinking

maybe we could be on a team together!

Well that sounds grand!

Great!

This will be perfect!

The smartest girl in class combined

with the strongest girl in class!

Together, we will be unstoppable!

I can see it now! We'll be popular!

We'll be celebrities! We'll get perfect grades!

Nothing can come between us now!

You know what else is great? Me.

Jaune Arc. Nice to meet you.

You again?

Nice to meet you, Jaune.

Yeah, yeah.

So, Weiss...

Couldn't help but overhear your fondness of me the other day.

Oh, you've got to be kidding me.

Don't worry, no need to be embarrassed.

So, been hearing rumors about teams...

I was thinking you and me would make a good one.

What do you say?

Actually, I think the teams are comprised of four students each.

You don't say? Well, hot stuff, play your cards right

and maybe you can join up with the winning team.

Jaune, is it?

Do you have any idea who you are talking to?

Not in the slightest, snow angel.

This is Pyrrha.

Hello again!

Pyrrha graduated top of her class at Sanctum.

Never heard of it.

Ugh, she's won the Mistral Regional Tournaments four years in a row!

A new record!

The what?

She's on the front of every

Pumpkin Pete's Marshmallow Flakes box!

That's you?!

They only do that for star athletes and cartoon characters!

Yeah... It was pretty cool.

Sadly the cereal isn't very good for you.

So, after hearing all of this,

do you really think you're in a position

to ask her to be on your team?

I guess not.

Sorry.

Actually Jaune,

I think you'd make a great leader!

Ah, stop it.

Seriously, please stop it.

This kind of behavior should not be encouraged!

Sounds like Pyrrha is on board for team Jaune.

Spots are filling up quick!

Now, I'm not supposed to do this, but

maybe I could pull some strings?

Find a place for you? What do you say?

Alright, that's a bit too close!

Pyrrha, a little help please?!

I'm sorry!

Would all first year students please

report to Beacon cliff for initiation.

Again, all first year students report

Report to Beacon Cliff immediately.

It was nice meeting you!

Likewise...

Having some trouble there, lady killer?

I don't understand...

My dad said all women look for is confidence.

Where did I go wrong?

"Snow angel" probably wasn't the best start.

Come on Jaune, let's go.

For years, you have trained to become warriors.

And today, your abilities will be

evaluated in the Emerald Forest.

Now, I'm sure many of you

have heard rumors about the assignment of teams.

Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion.

Each of you will be given teammates.

Today.

What? Oh...

These teammates will be with you

for the rest of your time here at Beacon.

So it is in your best interest

to be paired with someone whom you can work well.

That being said,

The first person you make eye contact with

will be your partner for the

next four years.

See! I told you!

Once you are partnered up, make your way

to the northern end of the forest.

You will meet opposition along the way.

Do not hesitate to destroy

everything in your path

or you will die.

You will be monitored and graded

for the duration of your initiation.

But our instructors will not intervene.

You will find an abandoned temple

at the end of the path,

containing several relics.

Each pair must choose one

and return to the top of the cliff.

We will regard that item

as well as your standing,

and grade you appropriately.

Are there any questions?

Yeah, um, sir-

Good.

Now, take your positions.

Uh sir... I've got um...

a question.

So, this landing strategy...

What is it?

Like dropping us off or something?

No.

You will be falling.

Oh...

I see... So, like...

Did you hand out parachutes for us?

No.

You will be using your own landing strategy.

Uh-huh...

So, um, what exactly is a landing strategy?

Birdie no!

Wohoo!

Haha ahh! Haha!

Woo!!

Nailed it!

AAAHHHHH

- Thank you - I'm sorry!

Gotta find Yang...

Gotta find Yang! Gotta find Yang!

Gotta find... Yang!!

Yang!!

Oh, this is bad. This is really bad!

What if I can't find her?

What if someone finds her first?

There's always Jaune... He's nice.

He's funny...

I don't think he's very good in a fight, though.

Oh! What about Blake?

So mysterious... So calm.

Plus she likes books!

Then again, I'm not sure I'd be able to

hold a conversation with her.

Ugh, ok.

Who else do I know in this school?

There's Yang, Jaune...

Blake, and...

Wait! Where are you going?

We're supposed to be teammates...

Ow! Ugh...

...Ha ha ha uh-

By no means does this make us friends.

You came back!

Hey wait! Come back!

Who's going to get me down from here?!

Jaune?

Do you have any spots left on your team?

Very funny.

What's the hurry?

I will not let my mission be delayed

because you're too slow.

I swear, if I get a bad grade because of-

What the-

I'm not slow, see!

You don't have to worry about me!

When did-

Weiss, just because I don't exactly

know how to deal with people

doesn't mean I don't know how to deal with monsters!

You're about to see a whole different

side of me today, Weiss!

And after it's all over, you're gonna be like

"Wow, that Ruby girl is really, really cool."

"...and I wanna be her friend!"

You may be fast, but you still excel at wasting time!

Ruby?

...Ruby?

RUBY!

Hellllloooo!!!!

Is anyone out there?

Hellooooo?!

I'm getting bored here!

Is someone there?

Ruby! Is that you?

Nope!

You guys wouldn't have happened to see

a girl in a red hood, would you?

[growling]

You could just say no!

Geez, you two couldn't hit the broad side of a-

You!

You monster!

What? You want some too?!

I could've taken him.

Remember your training, Weiss...

Head up, shoulders back,

Right foot forward...

Not that forward!

Slow your breathing...

Wait for the right time to strike...

And, NOW!

Ah gotcha!

Hey, watch it!

Excuse me! You attacked out of turn!

I could've killed you!

You'll have to try a lot harder than that...

We have to go!

What was that?!

That should've been easy!

Well, perhaps if you had exercised even the

slightest amount of caution

with the placement of your strikes

I wouldn't have set the forest on fire!

What's that supposed to mean?!

I'm just surprised that someone who talks

so MUCH would communicate so LITTLE

during an encounter!

Well I'm sorry that you need my help to win a fight!

I'm just fine on my own!

Well, congratulations on being the strongest child

to sneak your way into Beacon.

Bravo.

Urrrghh!!

Did you hear that?

Gunfire.

It seems some of our comrades

Have encountered the enemy.

Ah...

Jaune... I'm sorry!

Hah... It's okay.

Just a scratch.

Why didn't you activate your aura?

Huh?

You're aura.

Gazuntite.

Jaune, do you...

know what aura is?

Psh, of course I do!

Do you know what aura is?

Aura is the manifestation of our soul.

It bears our burdens

and shields our hearts.

Have you ever felt like you were being watched

without knowing that someone was there?

Uh... Yeah.

With practice, our aura can be our shield.

Everyone has it, even animals.

What about monsters?

No, the monsters we fight lack a soul.

They are creatures of Grimm.

The manifestation of anonymity.

They are the darkness and we are the light.

Right.

That's why we fight them.

It's not about why,

it's about knowing.

Understanding both dark and light

helps us manifest our aura.

Everyone has some of both.

By bearing your soul outward as a force,

you can deflect harm.

All of our tools and equipment are conduits

for aura.

You project yourself and your soul with fighting.

It's like a forcefield!

Yes, if you want to look at it that way.

Now, close your eyes and concentrate.

Uhh...

Okay.

For it is in passing that we achieve immortality.

Through this, we become a paragon of virtue and

glory to rise above all.

Infinite in distance and unbound by death.

I release your soul.

And by my shoulder, protect thee.

Pyrrha?

It's alright.

I used my aura to unlock yours,

but the energy that protects you now

is your own.

You have a lot of it.

Wow...

Bhhrrrra! Bhhrrra!

I still don't think that's what a sloth sounds like.

Boop!

Our last pair has been formed, sir.

Nora Valkyrie and Lie Ren.

Poor boy.

I can't possibly imagine those two getting along.

Still, he's probably better off than Ms. Nikos.

Hmm.

I don't care what his transcripts say,

that Jaune fellow is not ready

for this level of combat.

I guess we'll find out soon enough.

At their current pace,

they should reach the temple

within just a few minutes.

Speaking of which,

What did you use as relics this year?

Professor Ozpin?

Hmmm...

It's definitely this way.

I mean, this way!

It's definitely this way.

Alright, it's official!

We passed it.

Why can't you just admit that

you have no idea where we're going?

Because I know exactly where we're going!

We're going to...

... the Forest Temple!

Ugh!

Oh, stop it!

You don't know where we are either!

Well at least I'm not pretending

like I know everything!

What is that supposed to mean?

It means you're a big, stupid...

jerk and I hate you!

Ugh.

Just keep moving.

"Oh, just keep moving."

"Hurry up"

"Watch where you're going"

Why are you so bossy?!

I'm not bossy!

Don't say things like that!

Stop treating me like a kid!

Stop acting like a kid!

Well stop acting like you're perfect!

I'm not perfect!

Not yet...

But I'm still leagues better than you.

You don't even know me.

Think this is it?

Chess pieces?

Some of them are missing.

Looks like we weren't the first ones here.

Well, I guess we should pick one.

Think this is it?

I'm not sure this is it.

[sigh] Pyrrha...

I made the torch.

Could you at least humor me

for maybe five more feet?

Ow...

Do you feel that?

Soul-crushing regret?

No, it's...

Warm.

Hm...

How about a cute little pony?!

Sure.

That wasn't too hard!

Well, it's not like this place

is very difficult to find.

That's the relic!

Hey...

Bad, relic!

Gotcha!

Jaune...

[loud scream]

Some girl's in trouble!

Blake, did you hear that?

Why?!!! Oh, Pyrrha!!!

Pyrrha! This is not the relic!

It's not! Ah!!!

Do something!

Jaune, whatever you do, don't let-

Ahh!!!!

...go.

Blake, did you hear that?

What should we do?

Head's up!!!!!

RUBY!!

I told you this was a terrible idea!

We're fine!

Stop worrying!

I am SO far beyond worrying!

In a good way?

IN A BAD WAY!

In a VERY BAD WAY!

Why don't we just jump?

What are you, insane?!

OH YOU INSUFFERABLE LITTLE RED--!

Blake! Did you hear that?!

What should we do?!

HEADSSS UPPPPPP!!!!

... What was that?

[clears throat]

Hey Ruby...

Did your sister just fall from the sky?

I--

Yee- haww!

Awh, it's broken...

Nora?!

Please...

Don't ever do that again.

Ooohhhhh!!

[singing] I'm queen of the castle! I'm queen of the castle!

NORA!

Hehehe.

Coming, Ren!

Did that girl just ride in

on an Ursa?

I-

RUN!

Pyrrha!

Whoa!

Ruby!

Ruby!

YANG!

Nora!

Did she just run all the way here

with a Deathstalker on her tail?

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!

Could everyone just chill out for two seconds

before something crazy happens again?!

Um... Yang?

How could you leave me?!

I said jump...

She's gonna fall...

She'll be fine.

She's falling.

Just dropping in?

Hello, God.

Nooo!

My hero.

My back...

Great! The gang's all here!

Now we can die together!

Not if I can help it!

Ruby, wait!

Don't... Don't worry!

Totally fine!

Ruby!

Ruby get out of there!

I'm trying!

Ruby!

You are SO childish!

Weiss?

And dim-witted, and hyperactive

... And don't even get me started on

your fighting style.

And I suppose,

I can be a bit...

difficult...

But if we're going to do this,

we're going to have to do this together.

So if YOU quit trying to show off,

I'll be...

Nicer.

I'm not trying to show off.

I want you to know, I can do this.

You're fine.

Whoa!

So happy you're okay!

Guys!

That thing's circling back!

What are we going to do?!

Look, there's no sense in dillydallying.

Our objective is right in front of us.

She's right...

Our mission is to grab an artifact

and make it back to the cliffs.

There's no point in fighting these things.

Run and live...

That is an idea I can get behind!

Time we left!

Right.

Let's go.

What is it?

Nothing.

Well, that's great.

Ah, man! RUN!

Nora, distract him!

Go! Go!

Man, we gotta get over there!

They need help!

Let's do this!

Yeah, but uh...

How are we going to get over there?

Whoa!

WAIT! No no no!

It's tougher than it looks!

Then let's hit it with everything we've got!

None of this is working!

I have a plan!

Cover me!

We've gotta move!

REN!

Pyrrha!

Jaune!

Nora!

Head's up!

[sigh]

I hope you're hungry!

Of course you would come up with this idea.

Think you can make the shot?

Hmp.. Can I?

... Can you?

OF COURSE I CAN!

Wow...

Well... That was a thing.

Russel Thrush, Cardin Winchester,

Dove Bronzewing, Sky Lark.

The four of you retrieved the Black Bishop Pieces.

From this day forward, you will work together...

as Team CRDL,

Led by Cardin Winchester.

Jaune Arc, Lie Ren, Pyrrha Nikos, Nora Valkayrie

The four of you retrieved the White Rook Pieces.

From this day forward, you will work together as

Team JNPR.

Led by...

Jaune Arc!

Huh?

Led by?

Congratulations, young man.

And finally...

Blake Belladonna, Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Zhao Yang Xiao Long!

The four of you retrieved the White Knight Pieces.

From this day forward, you will work together as

Team RWBY!

Led by...

Ruby Rose.

I'm so proud of you!

It looks like things are shaping up to be an...

interesting year.

Open it.

We're going to need more men.

[Yawning]

[whistle blows]

Good morning team RWBY!

What in the world is wrong with you?!

Now that you're awake,

we can officially begin our

first order of business!

Excuse me?

Decorating!

What?!

We still have to unpack.

... And clean.

[Whistle blows]

Alright!

Weiss, Blake, Yang,

and their fearless leader Ruby

have begun their first mission!

Bonzai!

Bonzai!

... This isn't going to work.

It is a bit cramped.

Maybe we should ditch some of our stuff.

Or... We could ditch the beds.

and replace them with BUNKBEDS!

Um, that sounds incredibly dangerous.

And super awesome!

It does seem efficient.

Well, we should put it to a vote!

Ha, I think we just did.

[Ding, ding, buzz]

Objective complete!

Alright, our second order of business

ISSS... Classes.

Now, we have a few classes together today

at nine we've got-

-What?!

Did you say nine o'clock?!

Um...

It's eight fifty-five, you dunce!

Uh... to class!

Class?

We're gonna be late!

Monsters!

Deamons...

Prowlers of the night!

Yes, the creatures of Grimm have many names.

But I merely refer to them as PREY.

Ha ha! Ha ha!

Uhh...

And you shall too

upon graduating from this prestigious academy.

Now as I was saying,

Vale, as well as the other three kingdoms,

are safe-havens in an otherwise

treacherous world.

Our planet is absolutely teaming with creatures

that would love nothing more than to

tear you to pieces!

And that's where we come in.

Huntsmen!

Huntresses...

Uh, ha... ha.

Individuals who have sworn to protect

those who cannot protect themselves.

From what, you ask?

Why, the very world!

That is what you are training to become.

But first, a story.

A tale of a young, handsome man.

Me!

When I was a boy, I was blah blah blah...

... Despite smelling of cabbages,

my grandfather was a wise man.

Peter, he told me...

[fart noise]

[giggling]

[clears throat]

In the end, the Beowolf was

no match for my sheer tenacity.

And I returned to my village with the beast in captivity

and my head held high.

Celebrated as a hero!

The moral of this story?

A true huntsman must be honorable.

A true huntsman must be dependable.

A true huntsman must be strategic,

well-educated, and wise!

So, who among you believes themselves

to be the embodiment of these traits?

I do sir!

Well then,

Let's find out.

Step forward!

And face your opponent!

Go Weiss!

Fight well!

YEAH!

Represent Team RWBY!

Ruby! I'm trying to focus!

Oh... Sorry.

Alright, let the match begin!

Ha ho!

Wasn't expecting that, were you?

Hang in there, Weiss!

Hold, your approach!

I like it!

Come on Weiss!

Show him who's boss!

Now, what will you do without your weapon?

Weiss!

Go for it's belly!

There's no armor underneath!

Stop telling me what to do!

Bravo!

Brav-O!

It appears we are indeed

in the presence of a true

huntress in training.

I'm afraid that's all we have time for today.

Be sure to cover the assigned readings.

And... Stay vigilant.

Class dismissed.

Geez, what's with her?

Weiss!

What?!

What's wrong with you?

Why are you being-

- What's wrong with me?!

What's wrong with you?

You're supposed to be a leader.

And all you've been so far is a nuisance!

What did I do?

That's just it!

You've done nothing to earn your position!

Back in the forest, you acted

like a child!

And you've only continued to do so!

Weiss, where is this coming from?

What happened to all the talk about

working together?

I thought you believed in acting as a team.

Not a team led by you.

I've studied...

and trained...

And quite frankly, I deserve better!

Ozpin made a mistake.

Now that didn't seem to go very well.

Is she right?

Did you make a mistake?

That remains to be seen.

Professor Port!

Ah, Miss Schnee!

And to what do I own this fine pleasure?

I- I enjoyed your lecture!

Of course you did, child!

You have the blood of a true huntress in you.

You really think so?

Most surely!

Hm, something's troubling you.

Yes sir.

Dear girl, confess to me your strife!

Well...

I think I should've been the leader of Team RWBY.

That's preposterous!

What do you mean?

I mean, it's only been one day.

Ruby...

I've made more mistakes than

any man, woman, and child

on this planet.

But at this moment, I would not

consider your appointment to leader

as one of them.

Do you?

Excuse me?!

I've believed in Professor Ozpin for many years.

And the man's never once led me astray.

So you would just blindly accept

his decision, even after seeing

how exceptional I am?

With all due respect, your exceptional skill

on the battlefield is matched only

by your poor attitude.

How dare you!

My point exactly.

I see a girl before me who has

spent her entire life getting exactly

what she wanted.

That's not even remotely true.

Well... Not entirely true.

Being a team leader isn't just

a title you carry into battle.

But a badge you wear constantly.

If you are not always performing

at your absolute best,

then what reason do you give others

to follow you?

So the outcome did not fall in your favor,

do you really believe that

acting in such a manner would

cause those in power to reconsider their decision?

So instead of fretting about what you don't have,

savor what you do.

Hone your skills,

perfect every technique,

and be not the best leader,

but the best person you can be.

You've been burdened with a

daunting responsibility, Ruby.

I advise you take some time...

To think about how you will uphold it.

[clears throat]

Weiss, I was studying, then I fell asleep, I'm sorry!

How do you take your coffee?

I- I...

Answer the question!

Uh, cream and five sugars!

Don't move.

Here.

Um...

Thanks, Weiss.

Ruby...

I think you have what it takes to be a good leader.

Just know,

that I am going to be the best

teammate you will ever have.

Good luck studying.

That's wrong, by the way.

Hey, Ruby?

Uh huh?

I always wanted bunk beds as a kid.

[heavy breathing] Come on...

This is the part where you lose.

Over my dead-

[buzzer sounds]

Pardon, that's enough.

Students, as you can see,

Mr. Arc's aura has now dropped into the red.

In a tournament-style duel,

this would indicate that Jaune

is no longer fit for battle

and that the official may call the match.

Mr. Arc, it's been weeks now

Please try to refer to your scroll during combat.

Gaging your aura will help you to decide

when it is appropriate to attack

or when it is better to move to a more...

Defensive strategy.

We wouldn't want you to be gobbled up by

a Beowolf, now would we?

Speak for yourself.

Remember everyone,

the Vytal Festival is only a few months away!

it won't be long before students from

the other four kingdoms start arriving in Vale.

So keep practicing.

Those who choose to compete in the combat tournament

will be representing all of Vale.

[bell rings]

So, there we were,

in the middle of the night.

It was day.

We were surrounded by Ursai

- They were Beowolves.

Dozens of them!

Two of them.

But they were no match!

And in the end,

Ren and I took them down!

And made a boat-load of Lien selling Ursa skin rugs!

Ah, she's been having this reoccurring dream for nearly a month now.

Jaune, are you okay?

Huh?

Oh.. yeah.

Why?

It's just that, you seem a little...

Not okay.

Guys, I'm fine!

Seriously! Look!

[nervously laughs]

Jaune, Cardin has been picking on you since the first week of school.

Who? Cardin Winchester?

Nah, he just likes to mess around, you know

practical jokes.

He's a bully.

Oh, please.

Name one time he's bullied me.

Ah, come on!

Each of you will be assigned one rocket-propelled locker

to store your weapons and extra armor.

Additionally, your locker can be sent to a custom location

based on a six-digit code.

What??

Wait! Get me out of here please!

Oh come on!!!!

I didn't land far from the school.

Jaune, you know if you ever need help

you can just ask.

Oh! We'll break his legs!

Guys, really, it's fine!

Besides, it's not like he's only a jerk to me.

He's a jerk to everyone.

Ow! That hurts!

Please, stop.

Haha, I told you it was real.

What a freak.

[laughing]

Atrocious.

I can't stand people like him.

He's not the only one.

It must be hard to be a Faunus.

[sighs]

Yes, yes, prior to the Faunus Rights Revolution,

more popular known as the "Faunus War",

humankind was quite, quite adamant about

centralizing the Faunus population

in Menagerie.

Now, while this must feel like

ancient history to many of you,

it is imperative to remember that these

are relatively recent events.

Why, the repercussions of the uprising

can sitll be seen to this day.

Now, have any among you been

subjugated or discriminated because of your Faunus heritage?

Dreadful! Simply dreadful!

Remember students, it is precisely this

kind of ignorance that breeds violence.

I mean, I mean... I mean just look what happened to the White Fang!

Now, which one of you young scholars

can tell me what many theorists believe

to be the turning point in

in the third year of the war?

Yes?

The Battle at Fort Castle.

Precisely!

And, who can tell me the advantage

the Faunus had over General LeGume's forces?

Hey!

Mr. Arc, finally contributing to class!

This is excellent! Excellent!

What is the answer?

Uhh... the...

answer... the advantage... of the Faunus...

[clears throat]

...had over that guy's stuff...

Uh, binoculars!

[laughter]

Very funny, Mr. Arc.

Cardin!

Perhaps you would like to share your thoughts on the subject!

Well, I know it's a lot easier to train

an animal than a soldier.

You're not the most open-minded of individuals,

are you, Cardin?

What? You got a problem?

No... I have the answer.

It's night vision.

Many Faunus are known to have nearly perfect sight

in the dark.

[grunts]

General LeGume was inexperienced

and made the mistake of trying to

ambush the Faunus in their sleep.

His massive army was outmatched,

and the General was captured.

Perhaps if you'd paid attention in class,

he wouldn't have been remembered as

such a failure.

Mr. Winchester,

please take your seat.

[snickering]

You and Mr. Arc can both

see me after class for additional readings.

Now, moving on!

You go on ahead.

I'll wait for Jaune.

You two have been struggling in my class

since day one.

Now, I don't know if it's a lack of interest,

or just your stubborn nature.

But, whatever it is,

It stops now.

You've worked hard to gain entrance

to this school and we only accept

the best of the best.

So... I expect you to act like it.

History is important, gentleman.

If you can't learn from it,

you're destined to repeat it.

Pages fifty-one to ninety-one

I want an essay on my desk by next class.

Now, run along.

Oh oww!

Hah.

You know, I really will break his legs.

[sighs]

I have an idea.

Here, come with me!

Pyrrha, I know I'm going through a hard time right now,

but I'm not that depressed.

I can always be a farmer... or something.

No!

That's not why I brought you up here.

Jaune, I know you're having a difficult

time in class,

and that you're still not the strongest of fighters, so...

I want to help you.

What?

We can train up here after class

where no one can bother us.

You... Think I need help?

No...

No, that's not what I meant.

But you just said it.

Jaune, everybody needs a little push from time to time.

It doesn't make you any different from

the rest of us.

You made it to Beacon!

That speaks volumes of what you're capable of!

... You're wrong.

I don't belong here.

That's a terrible thing to say.

Of course you do!

No, I don't.

I wasn't really accepted into Beacon...

What do you mean?

I mean... I didn't go to combat school,

I didn't pass any tests,

I didn't earn my spot at this academy!

... I lied!

I got my hands on some fake transcripts,

and I lied.

What?

But, why?

This is what I've always wanted to be!

My father, my grandfather, and his father before him,

were all warriors; they were all heroes!

I wanted to be one too.

I was just never good enough.

Then let me help you!

I don't want help!

I don't want to be the damsel in distress!

I want to be the hero!

Jaune...

I'm tired of being the lovable idiot, stuck in the tree,

while his friends fight for their lives!

Don't you understand?!

If I can't do this on my own,

Then what good am I?

Just... Leave me alone, okay?

If that's what you think is best.

Hah, oh Jaune...

Cardin?!

I couldn't help but overhear you two from my dorm room.

So, you snuck into Beacon, huh?

I gotta say Jaune,

I never expected you to be such a rebel.

Please, Cardin. Please don't tell anyone.

Jaune, come on.

I'd never rat on a friend like that.

Uh, a friend?

Of course.

We're friends now, Jaunie-boy.

And the way I see it, as long as you're

there for me when I need you,

we'll be friends for a long time.

That being said, I really don't have time

to do those extra readings Dr. Oobleck gave us today.

Think you could take care of that for me, buddy?

That's what I thought.

Don't worry, Jaune.

Your secret's safe with me.

How come Jaune gets home so late?

He's become rather scarce ever since

he's been fraternizing with Cardin.

That's weird.

Doesn't he know we have a field trip tomorrow?

We need our rest!

I'm sure our leader knows exactly what he's doing.

Hmm...

I guess so...

Jaune!

Long time, no see!

Did you lock yourself out again?

Oh... Uh... Nope!

Hah, got it!

So... Where have you been lately?

I uhh-

[sighs]

I messed up.

I did something I shouldn't have

And now, Cardin's got me on a leash

and Pyrrha won't even talk to me.

I'm starting to think coming to this school was a bad idea.

I'm a failure.

Nope.

No?

Nope. You're a leader now, Jaune.

You're not allowed to be a failure.

But, what if I'm a failure at being a leader?

Nope.

You know, you're not the easiest person

to talk to about this kind of stuff.

Nope.

Jaune, maybe you were a failure when you were a kid,

You might've even been a failure

the first day we met.

But, you can't be one now.

You know why?

Uhh... Because...

- Because it's not just about you anymore

You've got a team now, Jaune.

We both do.

And if we fail, then

we'll just be bringing them down with us.

We have to put our teammates first

and ourselves second.

Your team deserves a great leader, Jaune.

And I think that can be you.

Have a good night, Jaune.

Hey, it's your buddy, Cardin.

I know you're probably busy

with that Dust project I gave you.

But I'm going to need you to go out

and get me a bag of Rapier wasps.

And make sure they've got some

really big stingers.

It's important.

So don't screw this up.

[sighs]

Yes students, the Forest of Forever Fall is indeed beautiful.

But we are not here to sight see.

Professor Peach has asked all of you

to collect samples from the trees deep inside this forest,

and I'm here to make sure that none of you

die while doing so.

Each of you is to gather one jar's worth of red sap.

However, this forest is full of the creatures of Grimm.

So be sure to stay by your teammates.

We will rendezvous back here at four o'clock.

Have fun!

Come on, buddy. Let's go.

Hey, great work Jaune-y boy!

Now that wasn't too hard, what it?

I think I'm allergic to this stuff.

Great, great, great. So, Jaune..

I bet your asking yourself, "Why didn't by buddy Cardin ask me

to collect six jars of tree sap, when there's only five of us?"

That is one of the many questions I have asked myself today, yes.

Well, come with me and you'll find out.

Ohhh...[gulps]

Cardin, what's going on?

Payback.

Pyrrha?

What are you-

- it's the girl.

Red hair, know-it-all, think's she's so smart.

Alright boys, last night old Jaune here managed

to round up and entire box full of Rapier wasps.

And now, we're going to put them to work.

Now, according to one of the essays you wrote for me last week,

these nasty things love sweets.

I'm thinking it's time we teach her a thing or two.

And you're going to do it.

Do what?

Hit her with the sap!

Either that, or I'll have a chat with Goodwitch.

And you'll be on the first airship out of Beacon.

No.

What did you say?

I said... NO!

Ha ha, oh you've done it now.

[nervous laughter]

Pyrrha?

You okay?

Yeah.

Nora!

Hehehe.

You know that wasn't very smart, Jauney boy.

I'm going to make sure they send you

back to mommy in teeny, tiny pieces.

I don't care what you do to me,

but you are not messing with my team.

What? You think talk like that

makes you tough?

You think you're a big strong man now?

Huh?

Let's see how much of a man

you really are.

That's a big Ursa!

Ah!

Did you guys hear that?

Ursa! Ursa!

What?!

Where?

Back there!

It's got Cardin!

Jaune!

Yang!

You and Blake, go get Professor Goodwitch!

You two, go with them.

There could be more.

Crap! Crap! Crap!

Oh no!

Wait!

Ahh!!

AAHHHH!

Uh... What?

How did you-

Well, Ruby has her speed

you have your glyphs,

my semblance is polarity.

You can control poles...

No, you dunce!

It means she has control over magnetism!

Magnets are cool too...

Wait, where are you going?

Yeah, we gotta tell them what happened.

We could...

Or perhaps we could

just keep it our little secret.

Holy crap... Jaune?

Don't ever mess with my team.

... My friends.

Ever again.

Got it?

No Cardin tonight?

I thought you two were best buds.

Pyrrha,

I'm sorry.

I was a jerk.

You were only trying to be nice and

I- I had all this stupid

macho-stuff in my head.

Jaune, it's okay.

Your team really misses their leader, you know.

You should come down.

Ren made pancakes!

No syrup though- you can thank

Nora for that.

Wait!

I know I don't deserve it after all that happened,

but... Would you still be willing to help me?

To help me become a better fighter?

Hey!

Your stance is all wrong.

You need to be wider and lower to the ground.

Let's try that again.

The Vytal Festival!

Oh this is absolutely wonderful!

I don't think I've ever seen you smile this much, Weiss.

It's kind of weirding me out.

How could you not smile?!

A festival dedicated to the cultures of the world!

There will be dances! Parades! A tournament!

Oh, the amount of planning and organization that goes into this event

Is simply breath-taking!

You really know how to take a good thing

and make it sound boring.

Quiet, you!

Remind me again why we're spending our Friday afternoon

visiting the stupid docks?

They smell like fish.

I've heard that students visiting from Vacuo

will be arriving by ship today,

and as a representative of Beacon,

I feel as though it is my solemn duty

to welcome them to this fine kingdom!

She wants to spy on them

so she'll have the upper hand in the tournament.

Ugh! You can't prove that!

Whoa.

What happened here?

Robbery.

Second Dust shop to be hit this week.

This place is turning into a jungle.

Ah, that's terrible.

They left all the money again.

Huh?

Yeah, just doesn't make a lick of sense.

Who needs that much Dust?

I dunno. An army?

You thinking the uh, White Fang?

Yeah I'm thinking we don't get paid enough.

Hmph. The White Fang.

What an awful bunch of degenerates.

What's your problem?

My problem?

I simply don't care for the criminally insane.

The White Fang is hardly a bunch of psychopaths.

They're a collection of misguided Faunus.

Misguided?! They want to wipe humanity

off the face of the planet!

So then they're very misguided.

Either way, it doesn't explain why they would

rob a Dust shop in the middle of downtown Vale.

Hm... Blake's got a point.

Besides, the police never caught that Torchwick guy

I ran into a few months ago.

Maybe it was him?

That still doesn't change the fact that

the White Fang are a bunch of scum.

Those Faunus only know how to lie, cheat, and steal!

That's not necessarily true.

Hey! Stop that Faunus!

Thanks for the ride, guys!

You no-good stowaway!

Hey! A no-good stowaway would've been caught!

I'm a great stowaway.

Hey!

Get down from there this instant!

[evil laughter]

Well Weiss, you wanted to see the competition.

And there it goes.

Quick! We have to observe him!

No! He got away!

Uh... Weiss...

Sal-u-tations!

Um, hello.

Are you okay?

I'm wonderful!

Thank you for asking.

Do you want to get up?

Yes!

My name is Penny!

It's a pleasure to meet you!

Hi Penny!

I'm Ruby.

I'm Weiss.

Blake.

Are you sure you didn't hit your head?

Oh, I'm Yang.

It's a pleasure to meet you!

You already said that.

So I did!

Well, sorry for running into you!

Take care, friend!

She was... weird.

Now, where did that Faunus riffraff run off to?

What did you call me?

Oh, I'm really sorry!

I definitely didn't think you heard me.

No, not you.

You!

Me?

Uh, I don't know, I-

Umm...

Yeah, sure.

Why not?

Sensational! We can paint our nails, and try on clothes

and talk about cute boys!

Is this what it was like when you met me?

No. She seems far more coordinated.

So, what are you doing in Vale?

I'm here to fight in the tournament!

Wait, you're fighting in the tournament?

I'm combat ready!

Forgive me, but you hardly look the part.

Says the girl wearing a dress...

It's a combat skirt!

Yeah!

Wait a minute...

If you're here for the tournament,

Does that mean you know that monkey-tailed rapscallion?

The who?

The filthy Faunus from the boat!

Why do you keep saying that, huh?

Stop calling him a rapscallion.

Stop calling him a degenerate!

He's a person!

Oh, I'm sorry!

Would you like to stop referring to the trash can

as a trash can?

Or this lamp post as a lamp post?!

Stop it!

Stop what?!

He clearly broke the law.

Give him time, he'll probably join up with those other Faunus in the White Fang.

Ugh! You ignorant little brat!

How dare you talk to me like that!

I'm your teammate!

You are a judgmental little girl.

What in the world makes you say that?!

Uh... I think we should probably go...

Where are we going?

So you admit it!

The White Fang is just a radical group of terrorists!

That's not what I meant and you know it!

I don't understand why this is causing such a problem.

That is the problem.

You realize you're defending an organization that hates humanity.

Don't you?

The Faunus of the White Fang are pure evil!

There's no such thing as pure evil!

Why do you think they hate humanity so much?

It's because people like Cardin...

People like you! That force the White Fang

to take such drastic measures!

People like me?!

You're discriminatory!

I'm a victim!

You want to know why I despise the White Fang?

Why I don't particularly trust the Faunus?

It's because they've been at war with my family for years...

War- as in actual bloodshed.

My grandfather's company has had a target

painted across it's back for as long as I can remember.

And ever since I was a child,

I've watched family friends disappear,

board members executed,

an entire train car full of Dust, stolen.

And every day,

my father would come home furious.

And that made for a very

difficult... Childhood.

Weiss, I-

No!

You want to know why I despise the White Fang?!

It's because they're a bunch of liars,

thieves, and murderers!

Well maybe we were just tired of being pushed around!

I...

Blake! Wait! Come back!

I knew you'd look better without the bow.

Oh...

It's just that she's been gone all weekend.

Blake's a big girl, I'm sure she can handle herself.

Weiss, come on. She's one of our teammates.

Is she?

We all heard what she said.

Weiss.

Maybe she is, maybe she isn't.

Either way, she's missing and we need to find her.

A member of the White Fang!

Right underneath our noses!

I just hope she's okay...

So... You want to know more about me?

Finally, she speaks!

Nearly two days and you've given me

nothing but small talk and weird looks.

Yeah. Like that.

Sun...

Are you familiar with the White Fang?

Of course!

I don't think there's a Faunus on the planet

who hasn't heard of them.

Stupid, holier-than-now creeps

that use force to get whatever they want.

Bunch of freaks, if you ask me.

I was once a member of the White Fang.

[coughs]

Wait a minute!

You were a member of the White Fang?!

That's right.

I was a member for most of my life, actually.

You could almost say I was born into it.

Back then, things were different.

In the ashes of war, the White Fang was meant

to be a symbol of peace and unity

between humans and the Faunus.

Of course, despite being promised to quality,

the Faunus were subjected to discrimination and hate.

Humanity still thought of us as lesser beings.

And so, the White Fang rose up

as the voice of our people.

And I was there.

I was at the front of every rally.

I took part in every boycott.

And I actually thought we were making a difference.

But I was just a youthful optimist.

Then, five years ago, our leader stepped down.

And a new one took his place.

A new leader, with a new way of thinking.

Suddenly, our peaceful protests were

being replaced with organized attacks.

We were setting fire to shops that refused

to serve us.

Hijacking cargo from companies

that used Faunus labor

and the worst part was, it was working.

We were being treated like equals.

But not out of respect

... out of fear.

So, I left.

I decided I no longer wanted to

use my skills to aid in their violence.

And instead, I would dedicate my life

to becoming a huntress.

So here I am.

A criminal hiding in plain view.

All with the help of a little black bow.

So... Have you told your friends any of this?

BLAKE!

BLAKE!

BLAKE! WHERE ARE YOU?

Weiss, you're not helping!

Oh, you know who might be able to help?

The police.

It was just an idea!

Yeah, a bad one.

Weiss, I think we should hear her side of the story

before we jump to any conclusions.

I think when we hear it, you'll all

realize I was right.

And I think Weiss's hair looks wonderful today!

Ah Penny where did you come from?!

Hey guys! What are you up to?

Uh... We're looking for our friend.

Ohhh... you mean the Faunus girl.

Wait, how did you know that?

Uh... the cat ears?

What cat ears? She wears a...

Bow...

She does like tuna a lot...

So, where is she?

We don't know. She's been missing since Friday.

That's terrible!

Well don't you worry, Ruby my friend!

I won't rest until we find your teammate!

Uh that's really nice of you Penny, but

we're okay, really... Right guys?

It sure is windy today.

So, what's the plan now?

I still don't believe the White Fang is behind these robberies.

They've never needed that much dust before.

What if they did?

I mean, the only way to prove that they didn't do it

is to go to the place where they would most likely go to

if they were to do it

and not find them there.

Right?

The only thing is, I have no idea where that would be.

Well, while I was on the ship I heard

some guys talking about offloading a huge

shipment of dust coming in from Atlas.

How huge?

HUGE.

Big Schnee Company freighter.

You're sure?

Thanks anyways!

This is hopeless.

You really don't care if we find her, do you?

Don't be stupid, of course I do!

I'm just afraid of what she'll say when we find her.

The innocent never run, Yang.

So, Blake is your friend?

Ugh, yes Penny.

But you're mad at her?

Yes... Well, I'm not.

Weiss is.

Is she friends with Blake?

Well that's kind of up in the air right now.

But why?

Well, you see, Blake might not be who we thought she was.

Is she a man?

No, no, Penny. She's-

I don't know what she is.

She didn't exactly talk to us before she decided to run off.

I don't have a lot of friends.

But if I did,

I would want them to talk to me about things.

Me too.

Did I miss anything?

Not really.

They've offloaded all the crates from the boat.

Now they're just sitting there.

Cool. I stole you some food.

Do you always break the law without a second thought?

Hey, weren't you in a cult or something?

Okay, too soon.

Oh no...

Is that them?

Yes.

It's them.

Alright, grab the tow cables!

I really didn't think they were behind it.

Did you?

No, I think deep down I knew

I just didn't want to be right.

Hey! What's the hold up?

We're not exactly the most inconspicuous bunch of thieves at the moment.

So, why don't you animals try to pick up the pace?

This isn't right.

The White Fang would never work with a human.

Especially not one like that.

Hey what are you doing?!

No, you idiot!

This isn't a leash.

What the?!

Oh for...

Nobody move!

Woah, take it easy there, little lady.

Brothers of the White Fang, why are you eating this scum?!

Hah kid, didn't you get the memo?

What are you talking about?

The White Fang and I are going in on a joint business venture together.

Tell me what it is or I'll put an end to your little operation.

I wouldn't exactly call it a little operation.

Oh no...

Here, kitty kitty kitty.

Leave her alone!

You are not the brightest banana in the bunch, are you?

Ha Ha!

He's mine!

Hey!

Oh, hello Red!

Isn't it past your bedtime?

Ruby, are these people your friends?

Penny, get back!

Ha ha ha ha ha ha!

Penny! Wait! Stop!

Don't worry, Ruby.

I'm combat ready!

Woah... how is she doing that?

These kids just keep getting weirder.

Look Weiss, it's not what you think, she explained the whole thing you see

she doesn't actually wear a bow, she has kitty ears and they're actually kind of cute.

Weiss, I want you to know that I'm no longer associated with the White Fang.

Back when-

-Stop. Do you have any idea of how long we've been searching for you?

Twelve hours.

That means I've had twelve hours to think about this.

And in that twelve hours, I've decided...

I don't care!

You don't care?

You said you're not one of them anymore, right?

No, I haven't been since I was-

Uhpbupupup... I don't want to hear it.

All I want to know is that the next time something this big comes up,

you'll come to you're teammates.

And not some-

-someone else.

Of course.

Yeah! Team RWBY is back together!

I'm still not quite sure how I feel about you.

[awkward laugh]

Hey, wait a minute.

Where's Penny?

You should know better than to go running around in a strange city.

I know sir.

Penny, your time will come.

Hmm...

How very disappointing, Roman.

Woah! Haha.

Wasn't expecting to see you guys so soon.

We were expecting... More from you.

You were the ones who suggested working with those stupid mutts from the White Fang.

And you will continue to do so.

We have big plans for you, Roman.

All we ask is a little cooperation.