Well since I never really watched RWBY (and I feel like I am missing out) I am going to try make the story as good as my knowledge from Wiki and other stories go. Anyway here is what you came for. and in this timeline:
Yang and Y/N: 11 years old
Ruby: 9 years old
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Y/N is on the ground bleeding inside his room during the night after his endless beatings and suffering.
Taiyang: *kicks Y/N* "You are free to take some time to rest freak."
-Y/N Pov-
...Why? ......... Why are they doing this to me? in the past I thought they cared about me... This is happening for 6 years ever since my 5th birthday. First they only ignored... I was ok with that, but then they started to use me as a slave doing chores for them and be their punching dummy for training sessions. I hear the door open, but I am too weak to even get up to look who was there.
Yang: "how are you doing...?"
I heard Yang sit next to me before I jokingly replied
Y/N: "I feel like bleeding crap."
We both chuckle a bit, but then the air gets more tense and serious.
Yang: "You shouldn't let them do this to you... Who knows how far will they go tomorrow."
Y/N: "heh I know, but I cannot leave you and Ruby here either, nor do I have strength and skills to defend myself when fighting."
Yang: "here let me atleast stop the bleeding."
-timeskip brought by Chibi Yang taking bandages out of a first aid kit-
I managed to sit up so Yang could help me by patching the cuts and gun wounds. I hear the door open and see a sleepy Ruby walk inside the room.
Ruby: "big bro are you okay?"
Y/N: "I am fine Ruby, but I don't know how much more I can handle."
The bandages were pretty tight, but not to the point I was suffocating. I look at the two of them and see that they are both worried, but happy.
Y/N: "Do you really think I should leave while I still have a chance Yang?"
Yang: *looks away* "Y-yes.. as much as I hate to say it you should run with your head on your shoulders then rest in a coffin *whispering*, if the bastards would give you one *normal voice* forever."
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Despite Ruby being quite innocent and young, she is not a complete fool. I mean that freaky kid builta Scythe that can be used as a sniper rifle!
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Ruby: *tearing up a little* "Please big bro run. Run as far as you can. I don't want to see you suffering like this please...please..."
I hug her slowly and let her cry her feelings out... Eventually she cries herself to sleep and let her head rest on my lap. I look to Yang and see a smile on her face probably, because the image look of the adorable cinamon bun resting peacefully in my lap was priceless. I look back at everything I have been through and realized they were right. This was my chance to escape from the pain and look for a better life and that was when you decided to take the chance and with a determined look on your face.
Y/N: "Yang I made my choice... I am going. Can you please bring me the largest knife in the kitchen as well as paper and a pen."
Yang looked at me with emotions of both shock and happiness as she rushed out of my room. I ran my hand through Ruby's hair.
Y/N: 'I will always care about you two.'
I took every bit of my strength and carried Ruby back to her room.
Y/N: *whispering* "You really need to lay of your cookie diet atleast for a bit. *chuckle* Sleep well my little rose."
I returned to my room before Yang. When she got back I wrote a message for the Assholes and one for Ruby. I gave Yang to one for Ruby and put the other one in the middle of the room. I took the knife and opened the window.
Y/N: "Yang... take care of yourself and Ruby for me will ya. I hope we will see eachother again soon."
Yang: "You better look for us or I am going to noggie you until the end of time next time I see you."
Y/N: "*blows a kiss* Well Adieo and good luck on becoming huntresses."
Yang blushes a bit. When I decide to take a jump. Luckly I roll when I hit the ground and start booking it for the forest. I look back to see Yang looking out of the window waving her hand, before she closes the window and goes back to her room.
-le time skip 30 minutes with Chibi Specter Knight playing poker losing to Chibi King knight-
I walked throught the forest for a while and I know I wasn't gonna be found that easily. I then heard multiple Growls around me.
Y/N: "G-great..." I laughed a bit to myself sarcasticaly.
A large pack of Beowulfs surounded me. I pulled out my knife an tried to be as cautious as possible. One of them decided to charge on me so I sidestepped and stabbed it in the leg. I stumbled a bit before falling on the ground thanks to the more difficult movement. Then other three decided to take advantage of their numbers and overwhelm me. I managed to stab the first one right through the heart and cut the second one's eye. The knife was cracking thanks to it being a tool made for cutting meat and bread and not bones and muscles. The third Beowolf tackled me on the ground and I knew I was only awaiting my death until suddenly.
-Old Specter Knight's Pov-
I was walking through the forests when I saw a ten year old looking kid taking on a large Beowolf pack with just a kitchen knife. I thought the kid was crazy, but to my suprise he managed to kill one of them while hurting two others. Of course he was easily overwhelmed by them, but I see potential in that boy. He kind of reminds me of myself. I decided to help him and teach him some skills of mine. I am getting a bit old for this and I am probably gonna die soon thanks to the enchantress being dead and nothing keeping me alive or atleast alive as I can be. Even my will skull is not strong enough to help me. I run to the place where the boy is and create a mirror clone to help me take care of the pack.
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Donovan/OSK = Old Specter knight.
For those unfamiliar with the Shovel knight campaign "Specter of Torment" Donovan is Specter Knights real name.
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Donovan/OSK: "Are you alright kid?..."
-Y/N Pov-
???: "Are you alright kid?.."
I look to see a man in a gold and greenish armour with a red hood over his head. Slashing the Beowolf in two with a single cut from his scythe.
Y/N: "Y-yes sir."
???: "good now listen closely. Stay where you are and DON'T move an inch understand."
Y/N: "understood."
The man then went on a killing spree slashing one grimm after another with his transparent clone... must be his semblance.
-Timeskip brought by Chibi Old Specter knight having a duel with chibi Ruby (not like they will ever meet... probably)-
This man was amazing He took out the pack without seemingly breaking a swe- *OSK falls to his knees* spoke too soon.
???: "What is your name kid?"
Y/N: "Y/N Ro- no just Y/N"
???: "My names is Donovan, but in public people call me Specter Knight"
Y/N: "Nice to meet you a-and thank you for saving my life sir Donovan."
Donovan/OSK: "You did pretty good kid for someone your age without any proper training."
Y/N: "I didn't do that much... I only scratched two of them and killed one."
Donovan/OSK: "Actually kid that is the exact opposite. I haven't seen anyone your age taking on those creatures and do so well in fighting them. I watched a bit of it and let me tell you... you impressed me and that is also the reason I saved you from them."
Y/N: "H-huh?"
Donovan/OSK: "You see little boy I don't have much time left on me, even my item *shows the Will Skull* isn't as effective as it used to be, so I decided to look for someone to pass the name Specter Knight onto and you are my choice. I will teach you how to use my Items called Curios and how to fight with a shortsword and a Scythe. I can tell only by looking at the bandages that look recent that you didn't have the greatest time of your life."
I look down at the bandages only for image of Yang and Ruby flashing before my eyes, then a image of Taiyang cocking up his fist while Summer aimed her rifle moded weapon on me.
Y/N: "T-true. I had terrible time with some people, but there are also those that I care about."
Donovan/OSK: "One more reason to accept my offer. I am not forcing you to do this. Sure I will be a little disappointed when you refuse, but we all deserve a choice. I already wasted my important choices."
Y/N: "......."
Donovan/OSK: "......take your time. This is a imporant choice."
I just met this person, but I can't help, but feel like he might be my best chance at a great life. He also saved me so I owe him with my life.
Y/N: "..I...I a-accept your offer Specter Knight."
-Donovan/OSK Pov-
Y/N: "..I...I a-accept your offer Specter Knight."
If I had any skin left on my face I would have the biggest smile in the world.
Donovan/OSK: "You made the right choice. I will make sure you won't regret it. Now stand up I am pretty sure you would welcome a warm bath and good dinner and soft bed."
The kid stands up and shows his most determined and happy look. I use my flying abilites and pick the boy up. Carrying him to the Lich yard... or what is left of it. I carry the boy to my room (the secret living room that belongs to Specter Knight). The boy was a little suprised by the skeletal guardian I set there. The Guard let us through after my brief explanation. He wouldn't dare defy my orders. The kid had stars in his eyes from the amazement. My room was quite spacious. It had a small kitchen. a bathroom and a large bed. I had a small fridge with some food, since I thought my successor would probably be more human. I threw the boy a bag of chips and an apple. He caught the apple and the chips without an issue. Both of us then sit on the couch.
Donovan/OSK: "Take your time and do everything to get back in a healthy shape, because my trainings are going to be tough and that scrawny body of yours could use some workout."
Y/N: "I will!"
Well atleast he is excited. It would be nice if I could be alive a bit longer, but I know that won't happen. ANYWAY I need to focus on his training that is what matte- OUCH... this pain is something I will never get used to *takes out Will Skull and uses it's power to heal a bit* ahh.. that's a bit better.
-TIMESKIP TO MORNING IN ROSE/XIAO LONG RESIDENCE-
-Ruby's Pov-
I was woken up from my sleep by 'Dad's' loud banging on Big bro's door.
Tai: "HEY YOU LITTLE SHIT GET DOWN AND MAKE BREAKFAST!"
He then walked to the living room (wild guess). Yang then entered my room with a happy and sad expression (yes that is possible) she sits next to me for a minute and then hands me a piece of paper:
Dear Ruby
I have made my decision. I ran away in the night and made sure to leave a nasty suprise for the 'parents'. I hope will see you and Yang my favorite siblings again. I am happy for every momentI spent with you and I with you good luck in becoming a great huntress
Sincerely and with kindness
Y/N.
I was tearing up from happiness and sadness hoping that I will see my big brother again. When I hear a loud stomping outside my room followed my even louder banging.
Tai: "HEY PIECE OF SHIT GET THE FUCK DOWN THERE AND START COOKING OR I WILL BEAT YOU HARDER THEN USUAL!"
no response. not even a small sound. that meant what was written on this paper is true.
Tai: "ALRIGHT THAT'S IT GET READY TO FEEL THE WORST PAIN OF YOUR *Breaks the door* LI-"
Dad's shouting was cut of thanks to being suprised. Me and Yang walk out of the room and look in Y/N's room only to see a piece of paper on the ground. Me and Yang were trying not to burst from anger and laughter at Dad. Mom then walked up to the room only to be just as shocked.
She picks up the paper and read it out loud.
Dear shitfaces
I ran away. I got tired of you beating me for no reason, using me as a slave and target practice.
Now I want to tell you to go fuck yourself and if I survived never show your faces in front of me. I despise almost every single one of you. Oh and Tai, Summer. I managed to salvage some gunpowder from my wounds and get some small mechanical parts. So I made a small explosive bomb attached to this piece of paper. It should explode when you finish reading this so CIAO.
Go die in hell sincerely from
Y/N.
-Yang's Pov-
Summer and Tai quickly throw away the paper and run from it. the note the explodes leaving half of the room wrecked.
Summer: "Oh no *tearing up* what have I done... I am such a monster.
Tai: "Tch that piece of crap is gonna return just you wait and even if not he will not survi-"
*SLAP*
I looked very shocked when I saw Summer Slap Tai and Ruby seemed just as suprised.
Summer: "WHY DID I EVER LISTEN TO YOU!!! HOW COULD I HAVE EVER FALLEN IN LOVE WITH A MONSTER LIKE YOU! WE RUINED MY SONS LIFE AND YOU STILL DON'T CARE ONE BIT ABOUT IT?! I FEEL LIKE SUCH A MORON FOR EVER SUPPORTING YOU"
Summer then ran out of the house, crying. Oof she is really feeling regret for what she did. Y/N, if we ever see eachother again I will have to ask you to forgive her. Yes she did hurt you, but she seems to really regret it now. I hope you're ok... wherever you are.
-TIMESKIP 5 YEARS brought to you by chibi AllMight and Chibi Specter Knight training Chibi Midoriya and Chibi Y/N while laughing about it-
-Y/N Pov-
Five years of training. It was hell, but better hell then the one I had to crawl out of. Donovan started sparring with me more frequently... it must mean he is reaching his limit. It makes me feel really terrible that the person I could call my father more then my real one is on a short lifespan, but I had to accept that since I cannot do anything about it. During my training Donovan taught me how to use darkness a strange energy every living or dead creature 'according to Donovan' possesses. I also learned about my semblance and called it "Time Beam" it is a beam of time energy that warps time (duh) and can end someones existence by either rewinding time to the point the living person didn't exist or fast fowarding them to the point they turn to dust, if I could control the power more, so I could control the time manipulation speed. I could possibly even revive a dead person. (the beam has red,black and white colour) I wish I could have learned more, but this was our last sparring match. After I managed to land a hit on Donovan he fell on ground and didn't get up. He laughed a bit to himself.
Donovan/OSK: "W-well heh this is it Y/N. I wish I could have taught you more, but I am on the edge of my strength. I do have one last favour to ask of you though... take your blade and give me a warrior's death... After that my body will turn to dust. Take all my Curios and my Armour with the Scythe. Use my equipment well and protect those you care about."
I felt tear dripping down my face as I sat on my knees right next to him.
Y/N: "I-I w-will father. I w-will do my b-best to make y-you proud!"
I held the blade's edge right above his neck.
Donovan/OSK: "he...he.. I know.... I know you will... son."
I then wipe of my tears any make it quick to relief him of his suffering. I stab and cut fast and his last word came on the surface.
Donovan/OSK: "T-thank.. y-you."
I then see the armour loosen up as he quickly turned to dust. my emotions decided to take over for a while before putting his dust in a Urn that I handcrafted in my free time.
-In Specter Knight's room-
I look at the Urn for a while. The skeletal guardian accepts me as his new master, because he was told by Donovan that I would be his successor. After a long while I decided to put on the Armour set. It fit suprisingly well. The scythe seemed amazing. Whenever I swing it I feel no air resistance which means my attacks will be a bit faster. I was learning with the curios so I know how to control them and what to expect. I found my liking in the "Will Skull","Shadow Mirror" and Chronos coin.
-yet another time skip 1 year-
I was doing alot of Grimm hunting. Donovan said when he was alive that I for some reason have much higher darkness capacity the he has and that I could collect enough darkness to last for a few weeks nonstop. I was on my way to sell some grimm dust. I walked into the store and put the bag on the counter. The shopkeeper told me that for dust of that high-quality I could get 300 Lien. I am not the negotiation type so I just accepted. I then saw a girl with Black hair with red on the ends enter and the first thought was Summer Rose. I clenched my fist really hard, but when I looked at the girl a bit more closely it was not her, but man did the similarity match up. I the looked back at the counter when a explosion happened behind me.
Y/N: "Oh for the love of."
Roman: "Do you know how hard is it to find a dust shop that is open at this hour!"
Shopkeeper: "P-please don't kill me take all the money you want."
Roman: "We are not here for the money. BOYS TAKE ALL THE DUST IN THIS SHOP!"
Roman?! oh for the love of. How many times do I need to beat this guy's ass? One of the Lackies then walks up to me and pokes the weapon in my armoured back.
Idiot 1: "Hey hands where I can see them and get on the ground!"
I slowly turn around and start going down. When I get in a position I can give myself a little boost from propeling myself I quickly reach for Donovan's/my scythe and cut of the idiot's arm. He seemed suprised and screamed like a little kid that is getting tortured. The girl then decided to take out two other guys. Roman just looks at us with a bit scared expression.
Y/N/Specter Knight: "Long time no see Torchwick didn't you learn your lesson last time?"
Roman: "S-Specter Knight?! I didn't expect you b-be here."
Y/N/Specter Knight: "When will you learn your lesson and stop doing these kinds of robberies... I already injured enough of your pawns. do your really think it is worth it to risk lives of more?"
Roman: "he..hehe.. Oh don't worry this time things will be different. I have a plan and it is not like I didn't came prepared." *points and fires a bullet out of his cane*
Y/N/Specter Knight: "*Sigh* You never learn..."
I Reflect the bullet back at him by making it slide along my scythe. Quite literaly throwing the bullet back at him. He blocks it, but the explosion pushes him out of the store.
Ruby: *to the shopkeeper* "Would you mind, if I go after him?"
The shopkeeper just grumbles in agreement. I charge out of the store to see injured Torchwick climbing up a ladder.
Y/N/Specter Knight: "tch coward...."
Ruby bullet jumped after him while I just took my time and started flying.
Roman: "grr... persistent pests."
I saw a bullhead heading to our position while Roman seems to pick up speed. God dammit if these aircrafts were not used for literaly everything I would be able to easily track down his group.
Roman: "I wish I could 'handout' with you longer little red and Specter Knight, but I have pressing matters to attend to."
*flying deactivates* oh crap... I forgot landing this way is super difficult. *FACEPLANT*
Roman: "Oh? What's the matter Specter? Not gonna chase me? HAHAHAHA!"
*VEIN POP* ok THAT DOES IT. I prepare to throw my scythe (it is pretty freaking durable it will not break). Roman fires another bullet just when I throw the scythe. It hit the Bullhead and left a rather large crack, but I was about to be hit by an explosive bullet, so I pulled out my Barrier lantern when suddenly a huntress decided to jump in and block it.
Ruby: "*le long gasp* You are a huntress!! can I get you autograph?!"
The lady looks at Ruby with the 'is something wrong with you' look in her face. Then she looks at me and I just shrug, before picking up my scythe telepathicaly (LET'S JUST ASSUME YOU CAN PULL THE SCYTHE BACK TO YOU FROM ANYWHERE).
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