CACE: A RWBY Story

Cat

A family of Faunus approaches the first village that they have seen in weeks. Apart from ages and height, Mose of them share matching red hair and matching pairs of cat ears atop their heads. One has her head covered with the black hood of her sweatshirt. She is the only non-matching member of the group, hiding her features behind her hoodie.

"Cat, pull your hood down." Her mother calls out to her.

"But mom-"

"When we introduce ourselves, you have permission to put it back on." Her mother tells her.

"Uhh, fine."

A single human approaches the group, clearly someone from the village.

"We are unable too accept visitors at this time." The human tells the family.

"We seek a place to take shelter." The human is already shaking his head.

"No can do, security is tight after the last Grim attack."

"My husband can fight." The mother hurriedly offers. "And my daughter is able to attend a huntsmen school, she is right about that age."

The human stops to study the father carefully.

"Well, I guess we can take all the help we can get." Looking Cat up and down he points to her. "Someone wants to see you."

"What?" Cat clearly cannot believe that after this several week journey, someone specifically requested to see her.

"Yeah, a professor from a big academy around here asked for you. Said a Professor Lionheart would recommend you to anyone."

"Let's go meet him sweetheart." Her mother suggests.

"Alright."

Only a few minutes later, the family is seated around a warming fire with a strange man with white hair and sunglasses. Cat curiously watches this man, studying each movement and word stated.

"Professor Ozpin, a pleasure to meet with all of you." He scans the family, gathered around the fire. Stopping on Cat he continues. "I wish to offer you a spot at my school, per the recommendation of Professor Lionheart."

"I don't know what to say." Cat states plainly.

"Don't you wish to accept?" Her mother asks, giving her a special look only saved for times when she really wants you to do something.

"Fine, I'll go to your school." She relents.

"Truly a great decision, many Faunus attend Beacon Academy." He pauses to study cat. "I see you have yet to design a weapon. You will need one."

Cat's eyes light up.

"When should I start?"

"I can aid you, given your living situation." He studies her father's choice katana. "Tell me, what do you like?"

"Katanas." She lists off.

"Naturally."

"Rifles." She pauses. "Pistols are cool. Maybe a rocket launcher?"

"Let's keep it simple, Cat." Rolling her eyes, Cat looks at Ozpin.

"Katanas and a rifle are my top picks."

"As they should be."

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