Legendary

Legends In The Making

Every legend has their origin story and this is theirs. Let's start with...

Summer Rose

Was born on a sunny July morning to parents Blossom and Onyx Rose. 
She was planned and longed for, so when she arrived the pair couldn't be more thrilled.
The young lady grew into a strong, beautiful woman. Kind,  graceful and knew how to throw a punch.
While her father taught her to cook, bake excellent cookies and tend to the home,   Summer's mom taught her to fight. By the time that Summer entered combat school,  she was already leagues above the rest. Not only was she taught by her mother how to fight monsters and defend herself but also how to use her silver eyes.
A training Summer was not adept at at first but she was determined to keep trying until she mastered it.
With her skillset, entrance into Beacon academy would be a sinch. Pretty sure. At least 97%...a strong 50%!
The test was pretty tough though. Even for her! It had been a week and she hadn't heard anything back. Were they not satisfied with her performance or__"
"Summer! A letter came for you!"
Her mother called out. Summer achieved, record breaking speeds getting downstairs.
The letter was Beacon Academy. The letter she'd been waiting on. She just needed to open it.

Taiyang (Tai) Xaoi-Long

Tai was the bright spark in his parents' lives. Cheerful, tender hearted and a smile that lit up a room. And when he started talking,  he would always have something kind or funny to say.
Unfortunately, he wasn't enough to keep his parents marriage together.
They divorced when Tai was 3 but both stayed in his life. Father remarried when he was 6 and mother moved to Mistral for work when Tai was 15.
She would call almost every night and send money but it wasn't enough.
Tai wanted his parents back together but that wasn't going to happen, so he accepted it and moved on.
He got all his combat skills and looks from his father. Sparring almost every evening before dinner. His stepmother__bless her, was such a lovely woman but not much of a cook. So, the boys would stay out as long as possible to avoid going inside.
They especially needed to train even harder because Tai just got accepted into Beacon and would be leaving home soon.
They started the match with a handshake, aura activated  and a bow before going in on each other.
Tai made the first move by swinging for his head but Jinzi dodged grabbed Tai's arm and flung him over his shoulder. Taiyang does 180 degree spin kick and gets his father in the back using him as a platform to land safely to ground. Jinzi stumbled a bit but sidestepped his son when he went in for another attack and stomping on his right foot.  Earning the older gentleman an elbow to the ribs. Hair pull, kick. Counter, left cross.  Parry, gut punch, leg sweep. 
Tai trips but counters with a devastating chop to a preexisting calf injury Jinzi had. Breaking his father's aura, thus winning the  match.
"That was dirty, son. But smart.  You're ready. Good match."
"You too, dad. But you calf done better!"
"Really?"
"Felt right."
"Boys! Come in for dinner. "
"The house is just so far on this injured leg."
"I bet. I'm still reeling from that kick to the gut. Wow. Look at that beautiful sunset."
"Gorgeous."
"Jinzi and Taiyang Xaoi-Long! Get inside and wash up for dinner. "
"Rock, paper, scissors to see who gets the shower first?" Jinzi asked.
"Yep!"

Qrow & Raven

The twins were born to two ill prepared but well meaning teenagers. Their mother went into labor at home in the middle of a lightning storm.
Raven came out first and Qrow followed 8 minutes later. That's when things started to go wrong.
Their father owed some very scary people money and he'd been avoiding them. Unfortunately, they found him . Broke into his house, murdered his parents and killed him. Because they got what they came for they left. Leaving the now mother of two traumatized. She gathered up all the strength that she had and ran out of there with the babies. Calling for help. The distress, sadness and anger attracted the Grimm. Who quickly devoured her. She left her little ones in bin with the intention of coming back for them. She didn't make it. The shop owner found them, cleaned them and took care of them. For a while at least. The strange occurrences kept happening and they were dropped outside the village when they were a year and abandoned in an old gardening shed.
After a raid, the leader of the tribe heard inconsolable crying coming from inside and opened it.
"The hell? Babies?" He took Qrow and told one of his men to grab the other. There was a note attached to him that said 'Cursed child. Beware '
"Cursed, huh? Boys,  we're keeping them."
"Boss. What are we going to do with two babies? We__"
"Are taking them in. I have big plans for these two. From today, they are officially Branwens! Forever a part of this tribe. Anyone who has a problem can leave. Everyone else...let's go!"
Three days later,  a feast was held and a naming ceremony took place.
As the twins grew, they were taught the ways of stealing, killing and fighting.
They were young but proficient and Mr Branwen couldn't be more thrilled with the results. Even made Qrow's undesirable semblance work in their favor. Most times.
The only hindrance to complete Branwen supremacy were the huntsmen. Foiling even their best laid plans. So, what better way to destroy your enemies than within?
"Raven. Qrow.  I have an assignment that only you two can fulfill.  How do you feel about taking the Beacon Academy entrance exam?"
"Heh?"

Summer, Tai, Raven and Qrow. Four different personalities from different places. All about to begin an adventure that would impact the lives forever. One way or another.