[Y/N Pov]

I sat in professor Ooblecks class as he babbles on and on about the history of Vale. Yet, I soon lost focus on the whole plot point behind it and got to work on something else that needed to be done.

Which was, writing a letter to Ezio about your time here in Vale. You've already grabbed a sheet of paper from your notepad and started writing as the memories of the mission come flooding back.

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Father, I hope this letter finds you well.

It's been close to three days since my mission in the jungle. I know my previous letter mentioned most of the details. But, I'm concerned about what occurred on that day. I did not have the chance of observing both Templar's faces. I can only guess their birthplace of origin, thanks to their accents. Which the one was only willing to talk and sounded mostly English in origin.

Yet, there is no hope on that front either, when I mentioned the characteristics of these men to my informant.

In my previous letter I stated my informant was Ozpin, he's the reason why I'm currently in Beacon academy, acting as one of his students.

But from what I could tell, the Templars have found a temple from the first civilization. It is the only reason I can think of them being in a hostile environment like that... I requested a group of some kind to excavate the area.

But as my informant stated, 'We'll be lucky if the temple will be excavated in five years.' That's not even mentioning the factors and the time it would take to reach the temple thanks to the jungle landscape.

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I was tapping the desk with my pen lost in thought. I wanted to write about my home instead of this briefing. I wanted to write about how I miss home and my family.

It's odd, but I missed Flavia's face as she wakes me up in the morning, I missed my half-sister as she clung to my arm, while we walked around the city of Rome. As she spoke of her school and her most recent book, it's odd to think she'll be twelve in just a few months.

I missed Sofia, my stepmother. Even if we argued about finding someone to marry. But I still loved her and missed her hugs. Those words of encouragement she spoke when times got dark. I even miss her terrible food.

I missed having Ezio by my side, I hated the thought of him stepping down from the rank of Master and become the banker he's been using as his cover for so long. Him wanting to stay at home and become more of a father to Flavia. He continues to mention how old he is. I wish I had his words of encouragement even now. He always knew what to say.

I wanted to see uncle Leonard and his crazy experiments again... There were so many people that I missed. But these feelings were not the first time you felt alone and they will not be the last.

I'll feel alone... But will never truly be.

I sighed flipping the page over and start to write again.

XXX

Father

I'm worried about various things. But I am happy, it is odd I know. But I feel that my time in Beacon has improved me in some ways. I've become aware of certain qualities and flaws that I may have, or still hold.

I've made some friends. Quite a few...

Yes I know, it's odd, particularly because I prefer to be alone. They are an exceptional group of people and are all unique. I promise to send you a picture of them later on, it amazed me to discover what Grimm are and what they do to people.

What these creatures are, the darkness they seem to thrive in and how they attack people, only so they can kill them is barbaric and how this school will train, these young men and women in serving their country. It's inspiring to discover.

In some ways...

I could see them become something like us father. Assassins who desire to grow and keep humanity safe.

I know the path I've chosen... It is a long and hard road ahead. But the more these thoughts come to mind. The more I question if I'm their friend.

How long will I have to play the role of 'The wolf in sheep's clothing?' How long must I keep lying to these friends of mine? If they knew what I am father, could they still trust me?

Father. I miss you and home, please look after yourself and our family. Tell them I miss them greatly and wish I could be by there side.

Signed Y/N L/N Auditore.

Your son.

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I closed the letter there and finally sat up, finally turning my attention back to the class lecture.

Oobleck: "And that is why penguins can't fly-"

I rolled my eyes, knowing if I only listen to Oobleck's ranting as he has been doing for the past few minutes, I won't get very far. So instead of doing nothing, I open his class book and start to study, knowing he'll be going on and on about something, then later mention he's lost the entire plot.

After about twenty minutes of reading, you could tell someone was watching you or rather someone was trying to get your attention.

Ruby: "Psst. Psst, Y/N."

I turned and saw Ruby waving at me, while Weiss sat between us, she was paying so much attention to Ooblecks lesson. That she hardly even noticed Ruby throwing a piece of paper past her nose and lands in my hand. I open the note to see what ruby wants.

[Hey Y/N what are you writing?]

I wrote a quick answer on the paper keeping it honest. Since there's no reason to lie to her.

[Writing a letter to home and my family.]

Then pass it to her as the teacher turns his back to the class.

She instantly wrote on the piece of paper again, then threw it back at me. However, this time it struck Weiss instead of passing her life before.

Weiss: "Ow... What was that for?"

Ruby in a hushed voice speaks up.

Ruby: "Sorry...."

Weiss notices the scrap piece of paper on her book and opens it up. However, you could read the message over Weiss's shoulder given your height.

[Do you want to come to training with us later on? I'm sure Yang would like to see you there; she's been talking about a rematch ever since she lost a few weeks ago.]

I rocked my head back and forth in thought, then snatch the piece of paper from Weiss's hands. While the heiress stares at me in disbelief at what I had just done. I immediately wrote my answer out and held it up so she could see.

[I would love to.]

Ruby gives me this dazzling grin as she almost bounces in her seat, I snickered at that. Just as the bell rings.

Signaling the end of class.

Weiss: "Great now I've missed part of the lecture. Now, what am I going to do!"

I simply shrugged my shoulders and grabbed my belongings. Along with the note I've written for Ezio that will need to be sent. While Ruby brings hands together and turns to Wiess.

Ruby: "I'm sorry Weiss."

Weiss towers above Ruby staring down the frightened leader.

Weiss: "You better be."

I stepped between the two of them, trying to break them apart.

Y/N: "Let's calm down, just ask him what chapters you need to read. He gave it before class and will give them after class. Just read those... I find that helps the most."

Weiss was about to answer. But Yang replies before her.

Yang: "He's not wrong, besides Oobleck lectures kind of put me to sleep." Yang yawned into her hand as she sat up finally getting out of her chair. "Alright, now let's finally get some training in."

Blake who's been silent this whole time and reading her book puts it away and nods.

Blake: "I could go for some action. I nearly fell asleep as well."

Weiss: "Unbelievable!"

I chuckled brushing the back of my head as I walked with the group to the door. It was strange to see Ruby and Yang bring so much life to the group, it was nearly infectious bringing even a smile to your face.

However, as your group left the main body of the school behind, about to go to the coliseum to train. Ozpin had strolled up to the group, stopping just short of the door.

Ruby: "Oh hello professor Ozpin."

Ozpin nods and studies the group.

Ozpin: "Hello to all of you as well. May I ask where you all are going?"

Yang: "We're planning on going to the coliseum to train for a bit."

Weiss: "We're planning on working on a few new strategies, sir."

Ozpin nods his head pleased with his students as he takes a sip of his coffee.

Ozpin: "Well done, what determined group of huntresses you all are. It brings this heart much joy to see you all so committed to becoming better." Ozpin turns to you "But may I borrow Mr. L/N for a moment, we need to have a discussion."

Blake takes a step closer to Y/N.

Blake: "Well si-"

Yet, I'm already taking a step closer to Ozpin.

Y/N: "Of course sir."

I turned to the girls and sigh.

Y/N: "Sorry about this, I'll be back in a few minutes. Besides I still need to send this."

Swiftly pulling out my letter for Ezio in my coat pocket. But I could see Ruby was upset.

Ruby: "Alright... But you better hurry back."

Y/N: "I will."

Ozpin: "Our discussion won't be too long ladies. Now Mr. L/N would you please."

He motions to the walkway and trail closely behind.

[Third Pov]

Team RWBY observed their friend walk off with Ozpin. This had become quite a common theme for them. Every time they wanted to hang out with Y/N, he's always called off or was called by.

By either Ozpin or by Glynda or states he's too busy.

Ruby studied Y/N with a bit of grief on her face, he knew he had to catch up with a lot of the work since coming to Beacon. But it just didn't seem fair. When was the last time Y/N had fun?

Blake: "Don't worry Ruby. He'll be back soon."

Ruby: "I know... But I just kind of feel bad for him is all. I mean he never seems like he's got time to hang out with us? I'm just worried."

Yang pats her sister back.

Yang: "Oh come on Ruby, you're being a good friend to him. He's just busy is all."

Ruby nods and spots Y/N in the distance.

Ruby: "I know that. But what is he so busy with?"

Everyone looks to Ruby and were also a bit unclear.

Yang: "I..." Yang pondered about it for a second "I don't know, Blake?"

Blake shrugged her shoulders as she drew out one of her books as she tries to catch up on some reading. However, the thought soon caught Weiss's mind as well.

Weiss: "What does he talk about with Ozpin? I mean, he's asked me about the projects that we've handed in or the need to be put in. But, it seems he's caught up. So why does he need to keep seeing Ozpin?"

Blake: "He asked me the same thing... A while back about the projects. Huh?"

Ruby: "Team I think you know what this means."

Yang turns to her little sister noticing the little spark of fire in her eyes and understood what she's going to say.

Yang: "I love that spark in your eyes sis. Alright, team, operation figure out what they do is, ago!"

Ruby turns to her sister.

Ruby: "That's not what I-"

Weiss: "OK then. But we've got to be sneaky. Blake you in?"

Blake puts her book away.

Blake: "Why not, sounds like fun."

Ruby: "But i-"

Yang: "Let's go."

The three girls walk off with Ruby flapping her short hair around as she tried to stop her team. she

Ruby: "Why do they never listen to me... Wait for me."

Further off, Y/N and Ozpin cruising along a cement path that passed the school's offices. Ozpin had been asking Y/N a few questions, while the young man tried to answer them as best as he could.

Ozpin: "Have you heard anything of Roman Torchwick, after your discussion with the White Fang leader?"

Y/N shook his head, as he strolled beside the headmaster.

Y/N: "Afraid not, that leader had no idea the Whiter Fang was working with him. He even seemed troubled by the picture I revealed to him. They must've been in the jungle for a while if they've never heard the news."

Ozpin: "Hmm... So there is a split between the White Fang."

Y/N stuck both his hands in his coat pocket shaking his head as they both continue the stroll onwards. Past the offices and now to one of the small gardens on campus.

Y/N: "I'm not too sure about that... But it's something at least. How is Arsenic doing by the way?"

Ozpin: "From what Ironwood told me, he should be fine. He's recovering in a prison hospital."

Y/N nodded as he took a deep breath feeling a bit crushed. Ozpin noticed the young man and the grief he had on his face.

Ozpin: "Still, let us concentrate on a different subject for now. How has your training been going with aura?"

Y/N shrugged his shoulders as he stops in place. Ozpin turned and watched the young man for a moment, he seemed to be staring off into the distance. Y/N's eyes were darting back and forth.

Ozpin: "What's wrong?"

Y/N shook his head and walked over to Ozpin.

Y/N: "Nothing... Just thought I heard something." Y/N shut his eyes for a moment and shakes his head. "Must be imagining things, you mentioned my training with aura?"

Ozpin: "Yes, I did."

They continued their stroll as they came up to the small garden and found a seat on one of the benches.

Y/N: "It's good, not great. But I've been improving with Glydna's help. Of course whenever she wants to help."

Ozpin agrees, striking the ground a few times his cane.

Ozpin: "Glynda is a difficult spirit to get close with. But it's good to learn you're getting along. Have you noticed anything off by chance?"

Y/N bent forwards, his chin resting on his hand as he ponders on that thought for a moment.

Y/N: "It's been questionable at best. I'm not too sure about that question. Glynda keeps mentioning a semblance, how is it supposed to work?"

Ozpin sinks into the bench in thought raising his cane and taps it against his free hand.

Ozpin: "I'm afraid there are many theories on how one's semblance can be awoken. Most of the time, the person needs to be in some form of a vulnerable state. Occasionally it's how one awakens there semblance, think of it as the fight or flight response."

Y/N: "Huh, alright then... So I need to put myself in harm's way to awaken it? Hmm, I honestly do that more than I'd care to admit. But is that the only way?"

Ozpin sways his head from side to side.

Ozpin: "Well, not exactly. Seldom, does the semblance come to the individual, which may only awaken in certain moments? It could happen while training, or it may just happen out of the blue."

Y/N nods along accepting that explanation. Knowing all too well he's no master at this stuff yet. So all he could do was train and see what happens.

Y/N: "Can I ask you something else?"

Ozpin: "You may, I am here to help."

Y/N: "What exactly does it feel like when you get your semblance? I mean does it feel natural or second nature to you. How do you know you've awakened it?"

Ozpin thought of the question.

Ozpin: "A difficult question no doubt. But for me, it was rather simple and easy to obtain. Still, it depends on the individual per-say. I know there are some theories out there that state your semblance is based on 'What you are.' or rather 'Who you are.' Some think it could be determined by your personality and character which defines it. While others claim it's the other way around."

Y/N: "Then, what would mine be?"

Ozpin: "I'm afraid I don't have that answer. But I can at least see your commitment and your benign nature. Even if it is shrouded in darkness."

Y/N felt Ozpin's arm on his shoulder, as the man chuckles.

Ozpin: "Do not worry. Focus on your Aura training. Once you are confident in your aura control. Then move onto your semblance. As the saying goes. 'You have to walk before you can run.'"

Y/N bows. Knowing he is right. Though, the young man turned his head to the side, then sniffed the air for a moment and notices something is off.

Ozpin: "Besides that how are you finding the school?"

Y/N keeping his eyes to still ahead speaks up.

Y/N: "It's... Interesting."

Ozpin raises an eyebrow at that vague comment.

Ozpin: "Care to elaborate?"

Y/N rolled his eyes at the very thought and brought his hands together.

Y/N: "I was home-schooled quite young and traveled frequently since I was young. Given my line of work. I didn't make a lot of friends. You could call me something of a loner. It wasn't by choice mind you, but it's just something that happens."

Y/N glanced to the floor and shook his head.

Y/N: "It's pleasant to see everyone in the morning and have breakfast together, then going to classes and such. I'm just, trying to find the line is all."

Ozpin: "Line of what, friend or foe?"

Y/N: "No, just the term friend and acquaintance. I know the meanings and all. But most of my friends back home are customarily through my father. They're either his age or their children. So... It's a first to have friends and have no connection like that."

Ozpin: "Sounds hard for you."

Y/N shook his head and sit up.

Y/N: "I knew, what to say and do with them. But, it's different. Because I barely spoke when we met up. But here the change is rather drastic, it's the other way around. They're always asking me questions... It's fun. In some ways, it shows they care."

Ozpin: "Friends do that... Acquaintances rarely show enough of themselves, to prove their genuine."

Y/N: "Yeah, it's a common feat among my-"

Y/N looked to the right and gazed at a boulder, not that far off and Ozpin caught it too.

Ozpin: "What is it?"

Y/N: "We're being watched, and I can't understand... How did I know that? But I know I'm right."

Ozpin: "Can you tell who it is?"

The young man takes a second sniff of the air and turns to the building behind him, then to a tree directly in front of him, then he turns to a boulder and finally another tree. Unknown to Ozpin the young man had gone into Eagle vision, just to make sure he wasn't going crazy.

Y/N: "Its team RWBY?"

Ozpin: "Fascinating... Can you tell who is where?"

Y/N studied the field for a moment and pointed to the boulder.

Y/N: "Ruby is there behind the boulder." Then to the nearest tree. "That's Blake." Y/N's eyes took a second as he blinked once more. His vision... Was going dark. "My eyes..."

Ozpin: "What is it? What do you see?"

Ozpin turned to the young man, as he grunts and falls to the floor, his hands covering his face. Ozpin bends down trying to help him up.

Ozpin: "Y/N... Speak to me come on!?"

The girls jump out of there hiding spots as they watch Y/N shaking and push Ozpin back. Y/N was curling up into a ball, his hands still hiding his face.

Y/N: "I can't... I can't see anything..."

Ruby runs over kneeling beside Y/N. trying to calm him.

Ruby: "It's OK, we're here... You can-"

Y/N pushes Ruby back and finally shows his eyes. They were completely black, you couldn't tell where the iris begins and where the cornea ends. Those once dark green eyes were now entirely dark.

Y/N: "Stay back!!!"

He raises his hands and gasps for air still frightened.

Yang: "Y/N we're trying to help."

Blake: "You need to calm down."

Y/N still taking up a fighting stance swings from side to side, stands at the ready.

Y/N: "Why are you afraid?"

Weiss: "Were concerned."

Ozpin steps closer to Y/N.

Ozpin: "Take a moment and calm down."

Y/N took a deep breath and Blake attempts to take a step closer. But at that moment Y/N's dark aura shot out of him, about to dive on Blake. But she used her semblance and jumps back as her shadow is consumed by his aura.

Blake: "Watch it."

Ruby speaks up.

Ruby: "How does he know we're scared?"

Ozpin: "Something is off. Y/N why are you letting your aura out."

Y/N turns to Ozpin.

Y/N: "I'm not... Wait, what do you mean?"

Still blind he tries to take a step forward. But they all take a step back.

Yang: "Your aura is active and is kind of-"

Weiss: "Circling you."

At that moment dark red eye appeared in the aura. They looked like a predator.

Y/N: "I can see again... But why am I so close to the ground?"

Ozpin: "You can see us now?"

Yang takes a step closer, along with Weiss and Blake.

Yang: "You just need to calm down."

Weiss: "We're here for you."

Y/N was shaking his head as he turns to the voices.

Y/N: "I'm sorry... I'm sorry... But step back please."

Ruby the only one that listened, takes a step back studying the teen.

Ruby: "Why?"

Then a shadow finally manifests from the aura and a Grimm appears, it was the sabercat.

It snarled and as the group steps back and Ozpin stared at the young man, who was still in pain.

Y/N: "Calm down..."

The cat snarls and begins to step towards Blake. Y/N falls to his knees and looks at the creature.

Y/N: "FOCUS ON ME!!!"

The Grimm stops in place, and turns its creator, baring its fang as it strolls up to him. Y/N's hand shaking as he reaches out to the creature

Y/N: "You don't, need to follow your impulses... Their good people."

Grimm: "RAWRRRR!!!"

The girls go for their weapons, ready to fight the Grimm. But it stood above its master as Y/N's head looked to the floor. But when Y/N's hand finally found the face of the creature, he starts to stroke the creature's head drawing it closer to him.

Y/N: "That's it... Calm down..."

The Grimm moves into its master embrace, then brushes its head on its master neck and face, acting as a large cat would. While Y/N still blind laughs stroking its side and neck. But as he strokes the creature his hand moves through the creature and disperses from this plane of existence.

Y/N's eyes finally awakened and for a moment they held the blood-red color of the Grimm, then changes into the dark green he had before.

Y/N: "What was that?"

Ozpin: "Ms. Rose help the young man up please."

Ruby: "Right."

She runs over and helps Y/N to his feet as he covers his eyes with his fingers.

Ozpin: "Are you alright?"

Y/N groans in pain and he keeps his eyes closed.

Y/N: "It feels like I've been staring at the sun or got caught by the flash of a camera."

Blake: "Did you see what happened?"

Y/N shook his head and he kept his eyes closed.

Y/N: "Not really... Only started to see when I could perceive through the eyes of the creature?"

Weiss: "That wasn't a creature... It was a Grimm and it was listening to you."

Y/N shook his head.

Y/N: "Didn't seem that way."

Ozpin: "How so?"

Y/N: "She was angry-"

Yang: "She?"

Y/N finally opened his eyes and nodded, finally being able to see once again.

Y/N: "I'm not so sure myself. But she sounded female."

Blake: "What do you mean, sounded female?"

Y/N: "She... It... spoke to me, desired to fight, to kill. But I told her to stop. She was hesitant and was afraid"

Weiss: "She was afraid?"

Y/N looked at his hands.

Y/N: "Worried actually... Why?"

Ruby looks at Y/N.

Ruby: "Maybe she was worried about you."

Everyone turned to Ruby who was giggling kind of shocked that everyone was listening.

Y/N: "How did you get to that?"

Ruby raises her eyebrow and looks to the floor.

Ruby: "Well... She kind of defended you in away. You couldn't see and she kind of acted as your shield. Plus, if she was really angry. Why did she stop? She kind of reminded me of mommy bear protecting its baby."

Yang nods scratching her next.

Yang: "A blind baby crying for its mommy... Sounds about right."

Y/N held his hand out and looked at it for a moment.

Y/N: "Was that a semblance?"

Blake steps closer to Y/N, placing her hand on his shoulder.

Blake: "It kind of explains what happened? But how did you summon a Grimm."

Weiss shakes her head.

Weiss: "I'm not so sure it was?"

Everyone turns to Weiss.

Weiss: "My family has this gift, it's part of our semblance. It's to summon our defeated foes to our side. Maybe your semblance is like that."

They all turn to Y/N who was still staring at his hand, not sure what to say.

Ozpin: "For now Mr. L/N... I suggest to take it gradually and learn how to control your semblance. Along with it being taken outside of the school wall, just for the student's safety. of course."

Y/N: "Right, that's a good idea. I'm going to my room and will sleep for a bit. Ruby can you help me to my room please."

Ruby: "Sure..."

As they walked off, with Blake coming over to help Y/N walk. He was still found it hard to breathe.

Ruby: "Are you alright?"

Y/N: "Yeah, just exhausted... Felt like I ran across the whole of Venice, in one hour. Wow, I haven't felt this tired in forever. Sorry about this guys."

Ruby smiles and ruffles his hair.

Ruby: "You don't need to keep saying sorry... There's no need for that. We're friends right."

Yang: "Yeah were your friends. We don't mind helping each other out."

I look at the four girls shaking my head.

Y/N: 'Father, if you could see me now, you'd either be very proud or very worried.' 

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