Its evening. After all the introduction yesterday. Twilight had fallen asleep. Her head still needed to recover after all. But its exactly because she fell asleep so early, she woke up in the late evening. Despite that, she still felt a bit sleepy anyways. But, she saw that someone was standing in the room with her. Her rather unknown surroundings prevented her from leaving her alert state. Causing her to look at who was in the room with her. It was Tai, Twilight future adoptive father.

"Tai..." Twilight softly said as she gave a few cute yawns his direction. She rubbed her eyes as she looks more comprehensive at him. Tai appear tired and stressed. She immediately realized why he came to her. He came for advice.

"Sorry, did I wake you up?" He said apologetic. He looks rather guilty at Twilight for it. Twilight gave him a soft smile then shook her head.

"No. I think I woke myself up." She joked. Attempting to lift the mood a little. She could tell that despite the darkness, he chuckled at it.

Tai smiled at the implication of that statement. "I see. Say, are you alright if we talk this soon? I really want to get this off my chest. You are the first person outside of Qrow to know atleast a little bit about my current situation."

Twilight smiled knowingly at him. "If you give me a moment. I need to drink some water. This headache is killing me." she said as she waited for Tai to respond.

Tai smiled and nodded, "Of course. You did hit your head pretty hard after all. Nearly giving me a heart attack when I saw Ruby carry an injured child in her soft dainty hands."

Tai looks at Twilight's bandages as he spoke towards her. Twilight knew why, causing her to simply nod. She then grabbed the glass of water that was sitting on the nightstand besides the bed and drank it empty. She was more thirsty then she expected. Tai merely smiled at the sight. It was a good sign.

"All good?" Tai asked as he awaited the sign from Twilight so he could begin. Twilight simply nodded as soon as she place the glass back on the nightstand. Causing Tai to nod in response.

"As you could probably tell from the way Ruby acted as soon as her mother was called forth. Her mother, Summer, is currently missing in action. They... believe she died. Since she... went offline. Our scroll can track her, but the scroll lost contact with her, a few months ago. The hunter school Signal here in Patch, searched for her. For months... But nothing. No head or hair from her. This caused critical mental stability damage to Ruby and me." Tai said. His eyes darken slightly, but it was too dark for Twilight to see.

Twilight offered Tai merely a hand on his shoulder. She had to exert herself to do so, since she was still injured. Tai noticed this and smiled. He then merely placed Twilight back in the bed. Placing the cover on her once more. Twilight looked worried at him, Tai looked sad in return. But he merely continued his explanation.

"Of course. The critical damage to my mental health was bad since it was already unstable. You see, before my wife Summer. I had another wife called Raven. She... was my wife that birthed Yang. But then she suddenly walked out on me. Giving me no signal, just left. This left me unstable. Forcing me to rely on Summer for more than just company. However now that she is gone..." Tai said as he softly began to cry, or atleast tears fell from his eyes. Since Twilight wasn't allowed to exert herself, she merely pulled Tai into a hug. Twilight, being young that she is, also cried alongside him. She didn't totally understand the mental troubles, but that didn't matter.

"It feels as if my world just... Collapses around me. First my wife walks out on me. Then the second just left through potentially death. I... I am lost Twilight. What do I do? Everyone I love simply goes away. Leaves me alone to care for their children. I... feel alone. I know I have Yang and Ruby. But then what? They are far too young to understand." He said in between of his sobs. Twilight closed her eyes as she envisioned Tai's current situation. It was bleak. But... he wasn't alone.

"They..." Twilight said as she spoke up for the first time after all that information being dumped on her, "They might not understand. I know you think you should be strong for them... But there is no weakness in pain. Your mind is called for help. Qrow clearly is unable to help. He is too busy with... his own life. But you, you can absolutely lean on your daughters."

"How could you say such a thing! They are far too young!" Tai denied. Though clearly he knew otherwise, since he looked away.

"And yet. You don't mind talking to me." Twilight said smiling, "For your information. I believe Ruby is six years old, yes?"

Tai simply nodded. He seemed confused at the meaning behind such a statement.

"Well. I am five years old. Yes I seem a lot older. But I am younger than Ruby. And an outsider no less." Twilight mentioned.

"I..." Tai said lost for words. His eyes went wide at the mention of Twilight's age. But he seemed more shocked at how easily he showed weakness to Twilight.

"The truth is far simpler. You were stubborn. You think you can handle the world alone. While knowing you can't. That alone isn't enough of course. You fear that your children will walk the same path as their mothers, right?" Twilight deduced.

Tai looks away, he seemed embarrassed that a child much younger than him was able to figure it out. With a slight blush on his face he nods. Causing Twilight's smile to widen.

"Well. Then you shouldn't accept the world as it currently is. But you should accept what your world could be. Stop thinking about the Ifs or whens. Look at yourself and ask. Is this what I should be doing? Is this who I want to be?" Twilight suggested.

"Of course this isn't who I want to be. But how am I supposed to act differently?" Tai continued to deny.

"Stop. Stop fighting. There is no reason to deny who you currently are. You must be able to accept yourself. Only then will you be able to move on. Because if you fail to move on. You will become the dead weight, Yang mentioned earlier. Something I know you want to avoid at all cost." Twilight advised.

"I... I should accept the darkness within me?"

"Yes. But don't let it control you. You should ask yourself, is this what I want? Before you act without reason. Everything must be done in moderation. The darkness will help guide you. The light will heal you if you go off the path you chose. But remember. The only one that can start the conversation. Is the one that needs to converse the most."

"Simply put. Accept yourself. Allow you to love yourself and those around you. Don't let the past control you, instead let it warn you not to make the same mistake twice. And lastly, you mentioned, missing in action right? Well, nobody said that she was dead. You should fight, struggle, to allow yourself some hope. It's better that way. Knowing that you atleast did everything could have done. As to not feel the guilty, for not even trying." Twilight finished advising.

Tai gasped at the mention, he really hadn't check if the missing in action is correct. Or if they merely gave up. He closed his eyes and asked himself. Is this enough? Or do I need to be greedy to find out the truth? He then mentally smiled.

Twilight could tell that he was in a much better state. But... she had yet to mention the elephant in the room. She could tell that there was something else also causing unnecessary darkness within his heart. She knew that if she didn't mention it now, there was no way she could help him ever again.

"But that isn't all. Is it?" Twilight suddenly asked, "There is something else that causes you an unnecessary burden. I can tell, your complexion is better. But the mention of your daughters caused some guilt to appear in your eyes. There is no need to leave those alone. You can tell me, I am merely a child. I could simply forget." she suddenly smiled as she hinted at the fact.

Tai sighed, he knew there was something else. He nodded, "I can't hide anything from you can I?" He said as he saw Twilight's sudden smile. "Its true. There is another thing. You see. I have sworn secrecy upon some information that could benefit my daughters greatly. But the one the made me do it, said it was for the best."

"Does this happen to involve Ruby's eyes?" Twilight wondered.

"Yes. Her silver eyes are the real deal." Tai confirmed.

"Then perhaps you need to ask yourself this. Are you sure you wish to let your daughters fight an invisible enemy? Or let them know atleast enough so they might be more ready? After all. Lies can only bring you so far." Twilight offered.

Tai sighed, "Perhaps I should tell you everything firstly. I have a feeling that you convince me to tell my daughters the full story anyways." A smile appeared on Tai's face. It was a knowing one. Twilight matched his as she also nodded.

Tai looks slightly annoyed before sighing again. "You see. The fight between Grimm and Humanity isn't an entire honest one. In fact, according to some ancient transcript. A few hundred thousand years ago, there didn't exist a single Grimm on this planet. That all changed when two individuals appeared. A wizard and a witch."

"The wizard was a mortal, but with the power of reincarnation. While the witch was simply immortal. At first these two simply lived in harmony. Atleast that was until the wizard began lying. Lying to the witch and himself. Until eventually they left each other. But not in the most pleasant way possible. The wizard gained the support of Humankind. While the witch was exiled. Unbeknownst to the wizard, the witch can summon things."

"Specifically she can summon Grimm. These Grimm beings began ruining the world they lived in peace in. It ruined it so much. That the wizard was forced to flee. It was then that he met the two gods that made this forsaken mess. The god of light gave him reincarnation powers. While the god of darkness gave the witch immortality. Forcing the two in a fight that would last centuries."

"But then something happened. At some point their fight location changed. It went from their world into our world. And the fight continued. It was then that something unexpected happened. The witch met some unexpected resistance from the silver eyed warrior clan. Their ability to erase Grimm on sight made them a threat. Which is also the witch killed them one by one, over centuries."

"Until only one is left. Ruby Rose. She has inherited Summer's silver eyes. Making her the last one remaining. That is if Summer is actually dead. In which case, it is two people remaining. Regardless, that brings us to the wizard. The one with Humankind on his back, made me swore secrecy. To protect Ruby's life from their forces." Tai frowned.

"Which is a lie. He wants to use Ruby for his own gain. He wants her eyes, for their power. So he can break the stalemate with the witch. Even if the world dies around him. He wants to win, no matter what. Even if those around him, dies for his cause." Tai finished.

Twilight blinks, "He basically represents the world. He wants the win over the battle, rather than the war. And even if he wins, the fallout on this world would destroy it. I see."

"Exactly. But I wasn't in the right mindset. I suppose I never looked at things outside of the box. But now that I swore secrecy. I could lose my life." Tai admitted.

"Are you a hunter?" Twilight suddenly asked.

"Yes. I was known as the dragon. Why?" Tai asked confused.

"Then be greedy as a dragon. You want your daughters, you want your wives. Go for it. Make sure that those dragon cubs don't turn into cannon fodder. You want to protect them no? Well the truth might hurt, but a lie that ruin their world, could be far worse. You must choose. Either listen to the lie, and turn them into cannon fodder. Or tell them the truth, and let them become battle hardened warriors. They will face whoever the wizard is facing. So you might as well." Twilight explained.

Tai was about to deny her, but Twilight serious face made him do a second take. "I am serious." Twilight said, her voice has no longer any cheer in them. "I know you want to let them live in their fairy tale. But I am afraid that I cannot simply let you ignore the truth. You know what its like to be in the dark, don't you?"

"Uh..." Tai said stunned.

"I mean Yang showed what she will do. No matter if she is a child. She will struggle, she will fight. No matter what you do. She has the mind of a fighter and she will continue to fight. No matter what barrier sits in the way. Even if she has to nearly kill herself in the process. Surely you don't want that to happen, right?" Twilight stated.

Tai blinked, but Twilight wasn't done. "And what about Ruby. If you tell her the truth, she might not blindly jump into danger. Tell her the truth. I promise its better than hurting yourself in the process. And besides, we need to train her into combat. Which is why I want to begin her training tomorrow. I know what you might think. But if we don't start now, do you really think she will be ready to face whatever will come her way when she is older?"

Tai sighed, "Fine. I will risk my neck for it. And you're right. She won't be ready if we train her any later." He rubs his neck slightly worried. But Twilight could tell, that that was mostly out of worry for his daughters, not himself.

"Good. Then let me return the gesture. You see. I also have a secret. The one related to Ruby's behavior this morning." Twilight admitted.

"The one about magic right?"

Twilight nodded, "You see. My secret would make me get hunted by both the wizard and the witch."

Tai's eyes widens, "That bad?"

"Simply put, the wizard isn't the only wizard around here." Twilight admitted, "Let me show you."

Twilight opened her hand carefully, she then said some magic power to her hand. As a magic circle materialized in her hand. Tai's eyes widen in shock. But only a few seconds later, she closed her hand and crushed the circle away. Her eyes hardened.

"Do you understand the importance of my secret?" Twilight asked.

"I do." Tai said still stunned.

"Then make sure it doesn't leave this room. Don't worry. I will show this to Ruby and Yang in due time. But not right now, alright?"

Tai nodded in understanding. He puts his hand on his forehead. Clearly he too, was now feeling a headache for the situation at hand.

"Welp. If you need any more guidance. After my adoption, I will be ready for you. Always." Twilight said smiling once more.

Tai nodded, "Thank you for the advise. It was worth while." he said giving Twilight a genuine smile. He then quietly grabbed Twilight's glass of water and refilled it. Twilight merely nodded at the gesture.

And that is how the evening ended. Twilight took another gulp of water, after which she closed her eyes. Falling back into deep sleep. Meanwhile Tai stood outside Twilight's room for a few minutes, before he went to sleep. Ruby and Yang were asleep for a long time by now. They were totally unaware on what just now transpired.

And as such. The following morning arrived. Twilight had enough strength to meet her new two sisters and father at the dinner table for breakfast. She still had a slight headache, but a lot more manageable than yesterday evening. However as soon as she took a seat, Tai immediately began explaining the truth to her two children. Twilight overheard everything, making sure he didn't miss anything important.

After Tai was done. Twilight looked at both Ruby and Yang's reaction. What it showed was surprising. Yang was sad but you could tell that Tai had lit a fire in her eyes. It was going to be clear, Yang and Tai will search for Summer. And Twilight will try to assist if at all possible. Meanwhile Ruby was still slightly depressed, but she wasn't as extreme as it could have been.

What she did notice, is that neither Ruby nor Yang failed to realize that they were about to fight against a being that literally immortal, and cannot die under most circumstances. Twilight noticed that neither showed symptoms of giving up however. This made her smile, since that meant that regardless of outcome. The world will move on.

"One last thing I nearly forgot to mention." Tai suddenly said before Yang or Ruby could take a break from the information. "Whatever you do. Do not tell Qrow. You see, I had sworn secrecy. And in accordance to that, if I reveal the truth. I could lose my life. With Qrow the most likeliest individual to hunt me down."

"Why? Why would uncle Qrow choose the wizard over family?" Ruby asked saddened and confused.

"He... is basically the wizard's right hand. Doing all types of jobs for the wizard in his orders. Mostly acting as pawns. Finding spies, killing them. Hunting specific Grimm, killing them. Moving around the world, as a pawn." Tai admitted.

"Which is why I believe everything said in this room. Will stay in this room. Okay? No leaking. Deny this conversation for the life of yours. Otherwise Tai will lose his life. Remember that." Twilight spoke up.

Everyone in the room nodded. Ruby was confused and sad. She suddenly didn't like Qrow as much. At the same time she was worried for her future. She hoped that mother was alive, but she didn't have much hope left. Meanwhile she now had to get ready for face death at every turn. It was then that Ruby put one and two together.

"Okay. But what about Twilight? Was she allowed to know?" Ruby suddenly asked worried.

Twilight shook her head. "No. I probably wasn't supposed to know. Regardless, as I said. Anything mentioned in this room didn't happen, alright?"

Ruby blinked as she smiled, "What were we talking about again?"

Everyone giggled at Ruby's statement. "Anyways I think I want to try and make some pancakes." Tai suddenly said as he heard Twilight's belly grumbling.

"Wait a moment. Do you even remember how? It has been months since that last time you tried." Yang asked incredulous at him by slowly turning her head into his direction.

"Well I could always use a Yang for help." Tai said the dad joke with a smirk. Yang caught on quickly causing her to shake her head, a genuine smile appears. Ruby watched wide eyed at the banter, surprised at Tai's sudden willingness to bake pancakes and help around the house.

Yang and Tai then left the dinning room to bake some pancakes in the kitchen. Twilight could hear the sounds of doors being opened as the two of them, were searching for the ingredients. However her attention had finally left Tai, instead she focused on watching Ruby.

While she watched Ruby, she drank some water. She was inspecting Ruby's body. Not just to make sure she wasn't injured. But also to check how well trained she was so far. Needless to say, Ruby was a child... Enough said. There were so signs of any combat training or awareness training. Heck, Ruby wasn't even aware she was being watched. And that didn't bode well. With what her future is like, if Ruby didn't train soon, she will not make it in time.

Of course that wasn't a problem. Plenty of time to still train. Atleast if she trains as soon as possible. Regardless, giggling from the kitchen distracted her. She could also smell a distinct smell of burned pancakes. It would seem that the two people in kitchen finally were able to make batter and began the baking process. Even if the first pancake probably was a failure.

Anyways, after a while. Tai and Yang reemerged from the kitchen. Both of them held a massive stack of pancakes. But Twilight also noticed specks of batter all over Tai and Yang. This caused Ruby to giggle at the silliness of the situation. Tai also had some burn marks on his face. But regardless, Yang shared her stack with Ruby. While Tai shared his with Twilight.

The stack was far too much for Twilight to ever eat. But at the same time, she felt bad for not atleast attempting to eat it all. However her headache told her to calm down. It was a stack of atleast thirty pancakes. Twilight placed a bit of butter on top and dripped some maple syrup all over it. She then attempted to eat it.

Tai noticed Twilight's hesitance in even attempting to eat it. He smiled as he shook his head. He then, much to Twilight gratefulness, removed a large slab of twenty pancakes from her plate and put it on his own. "Sorry. I know you are still sick. It was a miracle we even had enough ingredients to make one hundred and twenty pancakes. Since Yang bought most of the ingredients. Just eat what you can. And if you want a bit more, I will place some back. But for now, try to atleast eat ten, alright?"

Twilight nodded, she didn't speak up because her mouth was full of pancakes. And she was too busy to eat, then to talk.

Meanwhile Yang slightly pouted at the stab directed at her. But she sighed it off. Tai did not miss that.

"Well I can't really expect a child to know what a person's daily consumption should be like. But atleast she bought the essentials like milk and stuff. I suppose that is better than nothing. Anyways we will need to go do some shopping." Tai added. As he ruffles Yang's hair, much to her disliking. But she let him do it, since it had been a while.

"Can I ask you to buy some stuff then? I want to switch up Ruby's diet since we really need to start training her as soon as possible." Twilight commented. Ruby perked up from that. Something that nobody missed.

"Of course. What would you like us to atleast put on her diet?"

"Well. She will need meat which isn't totally unexpected. But she would also need a lot of vitamins, and while we can. We should also try to introduce some food that you only get in the wild. Since we won't always be near anything close to civilization. So having a more sturdy palate is handy." Twilight said as she thought out loud.

"I see. Do you think I should learn about that stuff along side her?" Yang asked.

"Well I assume its best for everyone to learn about stuff like that. Who knows what the world will throw at us. At the very least, I like to be prepared for worst case scenario." Twilight offered.

" But that isn't all. In that case it would also be smart to teach her about poison. To a degree atleast. So that she won't accidentally eats something poisonous out in the wild. And without Qrow in the know, we need someone else." Twilight added.

"Leave that to good ol' dad. I know my stuff around that." Tai stated. "I will be sure to tell you two as well about that."

"But there is a new issue. Won't Qrow notice the sudden shift in mood in this house, if everyone begins preparing for the worst?" Yang suddenly mentioned.

"You make a good point." Twilight admitted, "I suppose Tai and I can discuss that. But that is for later."

"And as last. We need to ensure that we choose products by their nutritional value. Since we shouldn't have to spend more, to gain the same amount. Since that would both be bad for our body and our pocket. A good start would be, changing the type of grain intake. Instead of relying on just grain and potato. We should try to diversify our eating habits. Like adding rice and other commodities to our eating habits." Twilight explained.

"This could help in another way." Ruby suddenly mentioned. "It could help us get used to other cultures right?"

Twilight nodded, "And in turn, it will help adapt to other foods. Just in case that is important."

"But what type of grain should we eat then? Whole Grain?" Yang asked.

Twilight was about to answer that, but Tai was faster. "Well sort of. The point is to diversify the location we get our carbs and protein from. Grain is one thing. But there is no harm in trying to diversify your feeding habits. Especially since it will make you more used to other carbs."

"I see." Yang said, "Which means... We will eat things from other cultures... Get used to their food and learn a bit of culture. Allow ourselves to adapt even better. And... get to taste weird and unique flavors right?"

"In that sense. You will also get bragging rights. For having tasted foods from all over the world." Twilight admitted.

"Awesome!" Yang said pleased.

"But am I going to do this alone?" Ruby asked.

Yang and Twilight shook her head. But Yang was faster. "Of course not sis! I also want to learn about other cultures and their foods. Besides we are stronger together, aren't we?"

Ruby's eyes widen as she smiled. "Of course... Well atleast as soon as I got any kind of training we will!"

"That's the spirit. Which is also why I wanted to mention something. I think that we should not only change our diet together. But change the way training has been done. Right now, Yang has a training schedule comparable to Tai's schedule. While Ruby isn't training at all. And I also haven't received any form of training yet." Twilight stated.

Tai realized what Twilight was suggested. "You suggest that we should do a group training in the morning in accordance to whatever Ruby wants to become. Then switch that off, by training your individual training throughout the day. Right?"

Twilight nodded, "I think we should add meditation and sparring to that list of things throughout the day. But yes."

"But how do we begin?" Ruby asked.

"Let me guide you with that. As soon as we are done with breakfast. I will begin shaking up your world view. We will talk about a little secret I want you to keep. And start talking about what kind of warrior you want to become." Twilight admitted.

"Meanwhile Yang and I. Will head to Vale for groceries. And to get Twilight's adoption papers sorted." Tai mentioned.

"Will the adoption be difficult?" Twilight asked. "I should literally not exist on any civilian list around the continent."

Tai shook his head. "Nah. With someone of my status. They will allow the adoption. Without any questions asked."

"I see. And how are you going to get to... Vale?" Twilight asked slightly uncertain.

Yang blinked. "Well there is many ways. By boat or by plane. It's likely we will get there by plane."

This caused Tai to suddenly look at the clock. It was eleven O' clock. Twilight also looked at the clock to verify it for herself.

"Well Yang. Get your hair back in order. We will depart for Vale in one hour." Tai stated.

Yang's eyes widen, especially after she looked in the mirror in shock. She then runs upstairs towards the first floor bathroom to redo her hair. And to make sure she looked alright.

Meanwhile Twilight listened as Ruby complained about wanting to go to Vale as well. Its then that Twilight makes a question that confused both Tai and Ruby. Tai looks incredulous at Twilight. But Ruby's nativity failed to see the problem.

"Uhm. Is Vale a city?" She asked slightly confused.

"Yes! It the capital city of this area. Patch is like a state owned by Vale. Vale is one of the biggest cities in Remnant. It also has a hunter academy inside the capital. Called Beacon. It was my dream to go there. But now I am not so sure anymore." Ruby answered truthfully.

"Why are you not so sure?" Twilight asked confused.

" Because the it's also the location where the wizard lives." Tai added.

"What is the wizard's name?" Twilight asked.

"Ozpin. He is the headmaster of Beacon." Tai admitted.

Twilight sighed, "Of course he is the headmaster."

"Is that problematic?" Ruby asked confused.

"Yup. Because if the wizard or Ozpin wants your eyes. He has entire Beacon and Vale behind him. The witch could hunt us as badly as the wizard can if we aren't careful." Twilight mentioned. Causing Ruby and Tai's eyes to widen.

"Lets hope it won't get to that." Tai admitted slightly sweating.

"Instead of hope. What if I became so powerful, that the wizard cannot contain me?" Ruby suggested.

Tai and Twilight blinked at that. "That is one way to be both hunted and feared I suppose." Twilight mentioned. She then changed her attention. As she looks upwards.

"Anyways..." Twilight looks at the clock, "Its been one hour and ten minutes."

Tai's eyes widen. "Yang we have to go! We will be late for our flight!" he shouted.

"I'm coming!" Yang shouted as you could hear bonking and pain groans coming from Yang's room. Until she eventual arrived. Tai then basically dragged Yang out of the house. As they rush towards the airport to make it in time for their flight.

Meanwhile Ruby and Twilight continue finishing their breakfast. After which they take a seat outside on the back porch. Ruby's attention was entirely on Twilight as Twilight got ready mentally.

"Alright. Let us talk about the world first. I am going to be very frank, so let me. What do you think the world is like?" Twilight asked.

"Uh... Well. You have Patch. They are reasonably well defended against Grimm. Then Vale has Beacon Academy. Which is a school for hunters and huntresses. They are basically a massive fortress against Grimm. You have Atlas. They are an city in the ice cold North. Their city is floating. And has the world's most powerful military. Grimm stand no chance there. There is also a desert filled with Faunus. They have decent protection against Grimm. There is another school, but I forgot where they are." Ruby admitted.

"Okay. So what threats does a hunter or huntress face?" Twilight said as she realized she has to take a step back.

"Mostly Grimm and not dying of starvation and dehydration." Ruby admitted honest.

"Well. It is true that monsters and survival itself is dangerous. It's the most dangerous thing to face out there." Twilight explained.

"It isn't?" Ruby asked confused.

"Nope. Its people. Not just Humans. But intelligent creatures in general." Twilight admitted, "The difference between a monster and people is that monsters are usually similar. They act and react the same. But intelligent creatures have the ability to adapt. If they can see a pattern in your combat ability, then they can also exploit it. Not just you."

Ruby's eyes widen.

"And worse even. There are intelligent beings that wish to bring Grimm into civilization. They kill those without directly dirtying their own hands. An attack from within and outside if you will. A hunter can easily be killed by stronger or smarter enemies. They can also become prey if they aren't careful. Especially if you piss off the wrong person."

"Like mom?" Ruby asked worried.

"Any hunter or huntress. Unless you are immortal. Everyone can be a threat. Even yourself." Twilight said as she added the last bit.

"Myself?" Ruby asked confused.

"Yes. Lets say you attack an enemy. But in the middle of the battle, you body gives out due to lack of training. Or you faint, due to lack of energy. Or you are so caught up by whatever you were doing before the fight, that you lose spatial awareness. These are all ways you could lose your life if you aren't careful."

"What would spatial awareness cause?"

"Well. Tunnel vision. You become so focused on your only enemy in sight. That you might forget the fact that there are more enemies around you that wants you dead. That is spatial awareness. Spatial for the space around yourself. The awareness to remember your surroundings. If both fail, you could be backstabbed." Twilight explains.

"Ah!" Ruby said stunned.

"Like this." Twilight said as she was suddenly behind Ruby without her knowledge. Stunning Ruby in the process.

Twilight then walks back to her seat, "If you have capable spatial awareness. Then you have practically eyes in the back. You know where someone is, without looking. This requires training your mind, your senses, your smell and your hearing."

"I... See..." Ruby said in thought. She was shocked at the sudden display, but in a good kind of way.

"A good practice is meditation. But instead of just focusing on your thoughts, you need to focus on your surroundings. Focus on the blowing of the wind, focus on the sudden movements. Those would usually tell you when someone is there. Or something, if its just a cute bunny." Twilight explained.

"And that would help me dodge a potentially fatal strike right?" Ruby deduced.

Twilight smiled, "Yes. Among other positives. But don't let that make you distrust everyone around you. Remember, trust and false trust is a delicate balance."

"Okay." Ruby said pleased.

"Good. I think that covers the absolute basics of the world. The best thing, is to simply experience the world. Experience people, we might go to Vale just to test you senses in determining whether or not, you can tell when someone is lying or not. But that is after we teach you the basics of combat and build up some stamina firstly." Twilight said pleased as well.

"Okay. So now what?" Ruby asked curious.

Twilight looks at the clock. That explanation took two hours. She then closed her eyes for a moment to check her surroundings. Noticing nobody, she reopened it. "Lets talk magic."

Ruby smiled, "Really? So what is your favorite fairy tale?"

"Mine? Well, the story of the twin sisters. But that is not why I wanted to talk magic to you." Twilight admitted.

"Aw. So what is it?" Ruby said slightly disappointed.

"Listen. What I show you, you must keep it a secret. I will be hunted for it like you. I don't want to be hunted. I need to use what I will show you, to assist and protect you. Can you keep it a secret? From everyone? From Qrow, from whoever that wizard is?" Twilight hoped as she looks directly in Ruby's eyes.

"Of course!" Ruby practically shouted.

Twilight was about to show her, but her senses told her that she wasn't alone. She quickly turned around and searched the forest line for hostiles. Ruby noticed the sudden shift in behavior as she got her scroll ready to call for help. She then also searched the tree line for anyone. When she noticed a Raven sitting on a branch.

"A bird?" Ruby asked.

Twilight blinked as she zeroed in on the bird. Her ability to detect magic told her, that either that was a familiar or someone disguised as a bird. Either way, this shut Twilight up. "I guess we aren't alone. I am sorry Ruby. With the bird nearby, I am unable to show you."

"Why?"

"That bird... isn't an ordinary bird. Either its someones pet... or a disguise. But whatever it is. I don't trust it. All my senses tells me that, that bird is dangerous." Twilight commented, her entire body rigid in fear.

Ruby noticed this, and decided to do the next best thing. She attempts to shoo it away. "Go away!" she shouts at the bird. She stomped the tree several time to get it to leave. The bird did everything in its power to stay seated as the unbalance of the shaking tree caused the bird to fall over several times. It "Caw-ed" several times, clearly annoyed.

Until the bird finally had enough and left. Back into the forest. However Twilight could still detect someone watching and in the forest. What Twilight nor the bird realized, is the Ruby also detected the bird's presence. And she did not like it. She then drew a toy sword out of nowhere. Much to the surprise of both of them.

"Where are you?! I can still sense you!" Ruby shouted angrily.

This caused the bird to "Caw" in surprise as Ruby nearly struck the bird with her toy sword. It didn't come very fast, but the surprise would have caused quite a bit of damage. Atleast the bird thought so. Seeing Ruby's angry look, combined with her determined eyes. And of course the sword still in hand. The bird finally decided to leave, for good this time.

"Did you always have that toy sword with you?" Twilight asked surprised.

"Yup. It was a gift from Yang. I wasn't about to lose it. So I keep it with me, at all times. Since despite it being a toy sword, it's sharp." Ruby said as she casually cut a solid branch, right off the tree.

Twilight looked rather impressed. "Well I suppose you could become a sword user. They are reliable, if broken can be easily replaced. And requires a much higher level of combat skill than most."

"What about the scythe like the one my uncle uses?" Ruby asked.

"Well a scythe is just a pole with a heavy metal stick attached to it. The switch from sword to scythe shouldn't be that difficult. Besides it should be important to train as much with and without a weapon. Just in case your weapon breaks or you got disarmed by an attack." Twilight commented.

"If you could be honest with me. What type of class of combat do you think is the most fitting for me?" Ruby asked.

"It's hard to say. But you do look rather cool with that sword. And seeing as you use it that defensively, would make me instantly think of a paladin. Which is perfect. Not only can they tank hits like nobody else, but also they are usually extremely strong and tough. They either range from traditional Paladin, sword and shield. Or to a more unorthodox style, known as the berserker Paladin. They are tough, strong, adaptive, flexible. They can use any weapon and shield. But can still use both, like a traditional Paladin." Twilight explained.

"Ooh. I think I like berserker Paladin. That both sounds cool and feels the most effective." Ruby commented.

"They are usually a master in none though. Jack of all trades but a master in none." Twilight added.

"Hm... What if you teach me a mastery of basic sword and shield. But gives me an none-mastery in everything else?" Ruby offered.

"Hm... That could work. It would allow for seemingly fluid switches to other weapons, while granting your main weapon the most strength... Yes! I like that. But I will only teach you, if you like it too. Keep in mind, I will have to teach you even more intense and extreme if you go for that." Twilight commented.

Ruby blinked, "How intense?" she asked worried.

"Well. Daily exercise I had planned would have been simple. Your daily exercise without the switch to Paladin would have been, 20 laps around the house. five of every exercise similar to push-up and the like. And an hour meditation." Twilight admitted.

"But now..." Twilight added, "I would change that to, one hour of running. One hour of hiking. One hour of walking. Then spend thirty minutes of stretching. Twenty of every exercise similar to Push-up and the like. Meditation whenever you have free time."

Ruby gulped, but Twilight wasn't done. "And that is besides, intense spars with Tai, Yang and me. Having to perform the mental homework of every combat style with the sword, plus the basic of each other weapon. And finally an even more intense diet. Are you still absolutely sure? If it is any save, I will have no choice but to join you for every exercise I just lined up for you."

Ruby looked everywhere but at Twilight. As she thought deeply about it. "How desperate are the enemy when their hunt begins?" Ruby asked.

"They will throw their elite to crush a child. That is how extreme they will go."

"To kill or to capture?"

"To murder and erase."

"I don't have a choice right? And running away isn't an option?"

"Well you could run. But you will abandon thousands that could use your help. Plenty without the power to fight back, they won't have a choice. You do. So, will you do it, or not?" Twilight said as she pushed her face in hers.

Ruby takes a deep breath as she sighed, "Yes. Please give me that training schedule."

Twilight smiled, "Don't worry. Dad and I are firstly going to review your schedule first. Since even with the extremity of your training. We mustn't overdo it. A balance of personal life and training must be created first. I will tell dad about it."

"Okay. Are we alone now? Can you show me the card of protection?" Ruby finally asked.

Twilight scanned the area again. This time she detected nobody. "Alright. But let me show you, pointing the other way. Towards the wall, in case they are looking from afar."

Ruby nodded as she saw Twilight open her hand. She then saw sparks until eventually she saw a magic circle appear in Twilight's hand. But as soon as it appears, Twilight crushed her own magic circle, causing it to disappear. Ruby finally realized why Twilight was being so secret about it.

"I see. Thanks sis." Ruby said as she gave Twilight a mature smile.

Twilight gave Ruby a pat on the back for that one. "Alright I can sense dad. Lets go back to the living room."

Ruby blinked, it made Ruby want to be able to do so as well. Twilight was intentionally saying stuff like that, to try and give her a sense of curiosity. In an attempt to encourage her indirectly. And from the way Ruby was looking at her, it seemed successful. It made Twilight smirk a little, something that wasn't missed by Twilight. If the pout was anything to come by.

"Hi dad. How was the paperwork?" Twilight asked as soon as Tai was through the door and without directly looking his way.

Tai sighed exhausted. "Well not that hard. Carrying this much for her strict diet on the other hand. Woof. I really need to train my strength once more."

"Well we need to talk about that. It seems that Ruby has gone and chose a rather difficult path for herself." Twilight explained.

"Huh? As in choice of combat style?" Tai asked.

Twilight smiled as she turned around. "I was going to offer her a rather lax diet and training. That was until she decided to try and become a paladin that is a master in the sword and shield. But flexible enough to use any weapon."

Tai and Yang's eyes widen, "And as such, she decided to take a the most extreme and difficult training plan possible. Of course I allow it. I know she has what it takes. All we need to do, is to create a training plan that properly balances intense training with plenty of breaks in between. A proper balance I mean. We can't let her burn out from it. Or myself for that matter." Twilight added quietly. Something that Tai didn't miss. But Yang and Ruby did.

"Are you absolutely certain?" Tai asked Ruby one last time.

"Yes. I want to protect myself and people. I want to be shining knight in silver armor for people that need my help. Besides, I don't want to get hunted, I want to be the hunter." Ruby said determined. Tai saw something, something amazing. She didn't see just Summer in Ruby, but also saw her other wife in her. Causing him to smile.

"Alright. Well in that case, I feel we all need to join your training schedule. It would do me, some good. It would improve Yang's truck like strength. It would allow Twilight to become a proper martial artist. I guess we need to do some thinking." Tai said to Twilight.

Twilight nodded, "Of course."

Tai and Twilight proceeded to use the rest of the day, planning and preparing for the coming months ahead. Something that would become their hardest months yet. Truly evil, even for themselves. Especially for untrained Twilight. But Twilight did like the diet that was set up for everyone. Even if the thought of training herself this extreme made her cringe.

But regardless, she knew. Failure wasn't an option. Though she could go home anytime. She knew she had to stay. Something told her that by leaving, something bad was going to happen. After all who says the Grimm won't spread to her world, right?

Author's Note

Okay. So I remade this chapter several times. But I am happy. This is the full prologue. Initially this was going to be a separate chapter. That was until I realized that this isn't how I want my book to officially start. The prologue is merely there to encourage readers to keep reading. Make it interesting enough to cause people to refuse to leave.

I think this Chapter has it all. Drama, action, a bit of adventure. Not bad if I say so myself.