Pain Throughout Remnant

Chapter 3

Earlier this morning

All was at peace and quiet in Team RWBY dorm; the four huntresses were snuggled up in their warm covers, snoozing away. They looked very peaceful in the way that most people would find unattractive and mildly disgusting. However, these comments have no negative effect on what these girls thought of themselves. All that mattered to them was what was currently happening in their dreams.

Ah yes, the four huntresses had the most wonderful dreams. The team leader, Ruby, was eating the sweetest and delightful cookie ever made that just freshly baked by her mother. Weiss had defeated the dreadful god known as Pain in their final, epic battle and earn the warm respect from her father. Blake was hanging out with an old friend, the one who was once kind and heart-warming to her. Yang was just making out with Gavin Free of the Archive Men, yeah... seems that nothing could go wrong.

Well... until the alarm blared loudly.

The boisterous sounds on their scrolls created a huge noise, causing the four huntresses to immediately wake up from their dream. They muted their alarm off, silencing the dorm once more before the sound of heavy movement started up again. Fully awake, the huntresses got out of their beds and started changing into their school uniforms. After brushing their hair, the girls headed out the door and sprinted towards their first class, Grimm Studies.

On their way to class, they were greeted by Team JPNR, who were also on their way to class. They exchanged conversations while they ran. Ruby, Yang, and Nora then decided to turn this running into a challenge and began racing each other to the finish line which was the classroom. Nora managed to get an early start, using her Magnhild as a boost. Ruby and Yang glared at the hyperactive huntress before chasing after her. Darting down the various hallways and avoiding collision with other hunters and huntresses, the three huntresses raced for the classroom while Nora in the lead. Seeing Professor Port's classroom door in her sights, the young team leader of RWBY activated her semblance.

Running faster than a speeding bullet, Ruby dashed towards the classroom door, leaving Yang in the dust. Just when Nora was about to land a touchdown, Ruby stole 1st place from Nora and won the challenge. "Yes!" Ruby cheered into the air, not before realizing that Professor Port was in the classroom before her. However, Port chuckled. "Kids these days."

Yang and Nora entered the classroom a few seconds later, followed by the rest of Team RWBY and Team JPNR. They were catching their breaths after spiriting from their respectful dorms. "Aww, I thought I had it in the bag." Nora pouted. While catching his breath, Ren placed his hand on his childhood friend/teammate's shoulder. "Nora, please don't make a habit of that." "No promises!" Nora replied back, much to the dismay of Ren.

Team RWBY and Team JPNR, after catching their breaths, went to their respective seats, waiting for the lecture to begin. Minutes passed by as hunters and huntresses entered the room and occupied the available, empty seats. Eventually, the classroom would be live with students chatting among their peers and the second bell would ring, signifying the first period has started. Professor Port glanced at his watch and smiled under his gray mustache. "Now then-"

"uh, I apologize for my intrusion, but is this the room for Grimm Studies?"

Nagato opened the door to the Grimm Studies' room, interrupting the professor as well as the students in the class. The students turned their heads directly at him. To them, they saw a red-haired, blind student who wore a black robe with red trimmings over his netted-clothing.