Days have gone by since the concert of Y/n. He was on a few podcasts, did a few photo shoots and even a signing session to make his fans happy. The man himself though wasn't all that cheerful at the current day. On his way home from the super market, Y/n was involved in a brawl. He was minding his own business when a stranger started to annoy him and Y/n would've kept calm if the stranger had just went away, but that guy didn't stop. It even came so far that Y/n was threatened by him, having a knife at his own throat.

Y/n:" You shpuld rethink what you're about to do, buddy. Otherwise this won't end well for you."

Stranger:" Shut up and gimme your wallet or I'll leave you bleeding to death."

Y/n:" You're one of those guys, huh? Nothing but a lowlife criminal trying to get a few bucks from innocent people."

And the stranger would have ended Y/n there right at that very moment, but Y/n was already a few feet away after breaking from the man's grip. He just put the grocery bags against a wall and got himself ready for a fight.

Y/n:" I wouldn't have to do this, if you just left. But now you made it even worse for yourself."

Stranger:" I-I'm gonna cut you up, you idiot!"

Y/n:" Hehe, I don't think so. You will drop that knife and go on with your day, you hear me?"

Stranger:" I'm not gonna listen to a damn kid! Prepare to die!"

So the two engaged each other as they drew closer. The stranger was shaking slightly as Y/n just kept a straight face, observing his opponent. It was funny to him that even the lowest of criminals can't stop trying to get their days worth. He knew that they may have a family somewhere in this world, but if he's threatened, he will do everything to survive. The stranger was coming closer and tried to stab Y/n, but was kicked to the side immediatly and crashed into a trashcan.

--- Present Time ---

 Y/n just chuckles shortly before walking over to the man who lays on the ground right now. He picks him up and stares directly into his eyes. His expression is different than before, letting some kind of craziness flow over him as the stranger tries to break free.

Y/n:" You're messing with the wrong guy, buddy. Do that again and I will not hesitate to wipe you off of this world."

But that doesn't faze the man as the blade of his knife rushes towards Y/n's throat, but missing by barely an inch as the bigger man moves out of the way. The gush of wind emiting from the movement is a nice breeze for Y/n as he throws the man on the ground once again. He looks at the hurt figure for a moment, but decides to leave him be.

Stranger:" Big mistake."

So the stranger activates his semblance and soon he is surrounded by sharp razor blades as Y/n looks back over his shoulder to witness it. He claps a bit, but it doesn't impress him as much as other semblances do. He rather fights a worthy opponent than this crap, but the stranger doesn't give up. He sends a wave of blades towards Y/n who tries to block them as best as he can. The sharp edges tear through his clothes, slowly ripping piece by piece off of him while a few of the blades scratch his skin, making him bleed. The pain would be unbearable for normal people, but being a huntsman, Y/n has gone through worse. When the stranger stops to catch his breath, Y/n lets his arms fall down and just looks at him.

Y/n:" You're done so  soon? I thought you had more to offer."

Stranger:" What?! You should be dead now!!!"

Y/N:" So? I'm not. I'm bleeding, yes. But that's nothing that would kick me off my feet. Now...I think I should pay you back for that."

And before the stranger can do anything, he is already on the ground again. He didn't feel a foot or fist connect with his head, but the pain is definately there. He looks around to spot Y/n, but there is nobody. Suddenly there is a sheer amount of pressure applied on the man's neck as Y/n growls at him.

Y/n:" I was going to let you off easy, but you had the audacity to make yourself a victim of mine. YOU are responsible for this! You are at fault and YOU will pay!"

The man is pleading for his life, but Y/n isn't listening. The bigger man is lifting the dwarf from the ground again, letting him stand for a second, just for Y7n to jump up, wrap his hands around his neck and plant his head on the ground.

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Y/n huffs in frustration as he looks at the unconcious body laying just a few feet away from him. He isn't really the most aggressive type of person, but this guy has been annoying the whole time. He sighs when he picks up his groceries and walks back to his appartement. The cuts didn't heal yet, because he doesn't want them to. The imagery of being cut up all over his body amuses him for a bit, along with the stares of his neighbours who don't even ask about what happened. Y/n is just glad to be home now and puts away everything he bought. His manager said he has some time off. The E/c eyed man was relieved by that and took it upon himself to make his home a bit more lifely.

Y/n:" I was on tour for a few months again by now. This break is well deserved."

He sits down on the couch with his clothes off, apart from his underwear, and leans back, not caring about the blood stains. It's quite funny how his life changed over the last few years, from experiencing emotional and physical pain to being stressed and having trouble sleeping all the way to making new music for everyone. Did he ever see his family again so far? no, why would he? They branded him as the black sheep and so he carried on alone.

Y/n:" They never wanted me around for anything, so I got out of there. And when they noticed I was gone, they never even tried to look for me. Guess I was a good-for-nothing for them...Screw them!"

Minutes later, Y/n has bandaged himself up, although his aura took care of most of the injuries, he wants to make sure he looks the part before surprising his old teachers. It's funny when Ozpin asks him how everything is going, because there are far more important people out there. People who make a difference by the things they do, yet a musician like him catches the attention of the headmaster of Beacon again. He laughed before putting on a new set of clothes and fixing his hair. He isn't all fancy when it comes to clothing at all, just taking everything that's comfortable enough for the time being.

Meanwhile it's time for a break at the academy, so the students are ready for the oncoming lessons they have to endure. Doctor Oobleck is always an okay teacher, Professor Port has bored them countless times already and Glynda is doing everything in her power to make the young boys and girls become better in combat, although she can be a bit harsh from time to time. Right now Team RWBY and JNPR are walking along the hallway, talking about different stuff when the intercom goess off.

Ozpin:" Would Team RWBY and Team JNPR please report to my office?"

Jaune and Ruby look at each other, being the respective team leaders. They don't know why their teams would be called to Ozpins' office out of the blue, but the old man has always a reason for what he does. So soon they all are in the elevator, going up to their headmaster while trying to get what's going to happen to them. The teens know something is up, but they let the surprise happen when it comes. A minute later the eight of them walk out of the elevator and face Ozpin who has his mug in his hand.

Ozpin:" I see you have arrived. Thank you for coming here."

Ruby:" Anytime. So...what do you need us for?"

Ozpin:" I'm glad you asked, Miss Rose. I know that you and your friends were attending a concert on the weekend. Doctor Oobleck has told you about a student of his and he is still in town at this moment. Also the Vytal festival is just over three months away and we need to start planning."

Blake:" Okay, so where is this going?"

Ozpin:" Y/n L/n is a great entertainer and people love his shows, so I think he would be honored to play at the festival."

Jaune:" That still doesn't answer our question. Why are we here?"

Suddenly the elevator door opens and someone steps out. All eyes are on the person who reveales himself to be Y/n who just arrived back in Beacon. He's someone who doesn't go back to places like this very often, but today is a day. A smile is on his face when he sees the students in front of him and Ozpin chuckles when he sees their faces.

Y/n:" Calm down, kids. It's just me. No need to be so surprised."

Ruby:" I didn't know you were a Beacon student. Why haven't you told us?"

Y/n:" I can't answer question that haven't been asked. Anyways, it has been a few years since I've checked in with old Oz and the rest."

Ozpin:" It certainly took you some time to come here again. How have you been, Mr. L/n?"

Y/n:" Drop the formalities, Ozpin. We've been friends for some time now. You should know what I've been up to."

Ozpin:" Right. So why did you come here really?"

Y/n:" It's something I'd like to discuss in private with you only... Ladies, gentleman, we shall see each other later today."

Ozpin:" You are dismissed."

The students look at Ozpin confused and then look at Y/n. Both of them just look at them as well before Y/n gets up for a moment. He stretches his hands towards the young boys and girls, expecting them to shake hands with him. Blake, Weiss and Team JNPR do it like expected, but Ruby and Yang just stare at it.

Y/n:" Girls? Are you alright?"

Ruby is the first one to break from her frenzy as she just speaks gibberish at the moment, then shaking his hand and rushing into the elevator as Yang envelopes Y/n in a tight hug, getting him as close to her as possible. The young man just shuckles nervously as he tries his best to break free, but the blonde doesn't let go. She just puts him back on the ground, but gets closer to his face. A blush creeps onto his face from being so close to such a beautiful female.

Y/n:" Y-Y-Yang, t-this isn't the t-time for that stuff. I-"

Yang:"*whispering* You better be at the Vytal festival or I'll drag you there myself."

Y/n:" O-O-Okay, I'll -be there. Just l-let me go, this is...embarassing."

She just smirks and winks at him before letting go and walking into the elevator and then the whole group leaves. Ozpin has to hold himself back when he sees his friend so flabbergasted as Y/n walks back to his chair and sits down, the blush still noticable on his cheeks.

Ozpin:" Aren't you a ladies man, Y/n?"

Y/n:" S-shut up. I didn't expect this girl to be so forward."

Ozpin:" I know. It's just that you've been on your own for years. When was the last time you were in a relationship?"

Y/n:" When I was 21. I haven't had any intension to disappoint anyone ever again. So...the reason I'm here was first to catch up with the staff and with you. Then I wanted to see what the new generation can do in combat against each other. Maybe I'd even challenge a few of your students, if you allow it."

Ozpin:" And who would you challenge?"

Y/n:" I don't know. I never got any of their names, not even the morning after the show. But I was nice enough to get a taxi for the three who were behind on the rest of their teams."

Ozpin then pulls up the files of the two teams who just left the office, telling Y/n about every single one of them. It takes them a lot of time to get through it as the break passes and the classes resume. Y/n has an interested look on his face, now knowing about the students. He thinks about who to fight, but Ozpin has other things on his mind.

Ozpin:" Now with the Vytal festival approaching in a few months, I'd like to ask you something."

Y/n:" You want me to play a concert during the tournament when there are no fights happening. There are people from the whole world and you want me to entertain them while they stay."

Ozpin:" It may come as a surprise, but it's not only that. I would like you to also show the people watching what you can do in combat, so I could arrange a match for you, if you agree."

Y/n:" Who'd be my opponent?"

Ozpin:" Another old friend of mine. He should return in time for the festival as soon as you say yes."

Y/n:" Does that guy have a name?"

Ozpin:" It wouldn't be a surprise, if I tell you now."

Y/n:" Alright, I'll do it. But make sure that guy is ready for the fight when I get back here. This fight will leave him bruised and broken, just so you know."

The two are shaking hands and write down the date of the tournament's first day as they continue to discuss things. Starting at how the academy developed, reaching the teacher's evolution, the students in the other years and so on. 

Meanwhile Team RWBY are back in their dorm, doing their own thing when Blake looks at Yang. It was quite a shook for her and the others to see Yang act so 'forward' towards Y/n. She felt a bit jealous at that moment and was about to peel her blond teammate off the poor guy, but then it was already too late.

Blake:" So Yang...That was a special act you pulled in Ozpin's office. Why did you do that?"

Yang:" Can't I just have some fun? I wanted to see, if he's more show than actual fact and now I know. He's shy around women. Maybe that's why he keeps his distance from the crowd most of the time."

Blake:" Maybe he has gone through a lot of trouble earlier in his life. I noticed some bandages around his wrists. He probably got into a fight earlier this week. Whatever it is, Y/n won't stop to fake the smile he always puts on. I know he's hurting inside."

Weiss:" Where do you get that idea from?"

Blake:" I spent the last few nights listening to his earlier work. It seems that his teenage years were spent in pain and agony, but he hid it from others. I just don't know why he would. He seems so energetic and free from any chains."

Yang:" Maybe he had the wrong people around. Maybe his family wasn't the best. And I know for sure that his relationships play a big factor in his whole life. There has to be a way to help this poor soul."

Ruby:" I don't know. We're probably not even in his class of people he would surround himself with. We're all younger than him as well."

Then their chat continues behind closed doors for the rest of the day. Y/n hasn't shown any weakness to them yet, but there is something that hurts inside him. It longs for a partner, it longs for love and it wants someone who can hold it together when he comes undone. Others before could have been the ones to stay, but they didn't. They left for various reasons, knowing how to break the man more and more, showing nothing to him anymore.