Hello and welcome to the first Chapter of Buccaneer Turned Hunter,

Most chapters will have certain POV's (point of views)...LET'S GET ON WITH IT

Also since i'm new to writing, I probably won't start off great, but if you all could give me some pointers, it would be very much appreciated.

Chapter 1

On a lone ship docked on the coast, Jarryd Starks, a 17 year old pirate has just awoken from his slumber, still tired from the night after where all of the crew had been celebrating their biggest plunder ever. He quickly got out of bed, got dressed in his attire, a long black trench coat, black sweatpants with a dark red belt over it, he also put on his iconic black bandanna tied around his spiky brown hair, which he was almost inseparable from. Next, he went to grab his weapons, his trusty revolver named Venom was tucked into his holster, and on his opposite side, his High-Frequency cutlass with a crimson blade, which he named Crimson Fury.

"Well...time to get to work." the brunette said, as he headed out of his cabin to the deck of the ship. Once on deck, Jarryd saw most of the crew of The Red Band, as the group was called, cleaning from last night's party. A man amongst the group saw Jarryd and ran up to him.

"Hey Jarryd, the captain wants to talk to you" said the man, who Jarryd identified as his best friend on the ship, Jack Daw "You better get going"

"Thanks Jack, Dad's probably gonna scold me for staying up so late." Jarryd replied as he remembered why he called him Dad. When Jarryd was born, his biological parents dumped him on a doorstep in a basket and knocked on the door. That was when captain John Starks, commander of The Red Band opened the door and quickly took in the child. Ever since, John had raised Jarryd into the pirate life, he even gave Jarryd his weapons,and unlocked his aura and semblance on his 14th birthday.

When Jarryd opened the door to the captain's quarters, he noticed his adoptive father talking to a man with gray hair, glasses, a green scarf and black suit. It took a minute for his father to notice he had walked in, but when he finally did, he spoke in a monotone voice.

"Jarryd, come sit down, we have something to talk about."

"Let me guess, i'm in huge trouble for staying up so late." Jarryd replied in a cheerful tone as he sat down.

"My boy, as you know The Red Band has become very infamous lately," The captain went on, ignoring the previous comment, Jarryd nodded his head slowly as he was confused to what his father was getting at. "as you could probably guess, more infamy means more people after our hides, i'm fearful that you will lose your life at such a young age"

"Dad, where are you going with this, and who is this man next to me" Jarryd said quickly, as he was a bit scared for what was about to come out of his adoptive father's mouth.

"His name is Ozpin, headmaster of Beacon Academy" The man, now identified as Ozpin nodded his head as Jarryds eyes grew to the size of dinner plates. "Yes, THAT Beacon Academy...Ozpin here has heard of your combat prowess, and has an offer for you".

Ozpin then looked at the brunette, and smiled

"I'm asking you to join Beacon Academy for the next 4 years" Jarryd was stunned, there were 2 emotions flowing through him right now, Happiness at the fact that he was offered to attend the best institution for hunters-in-training, and Sadness, because if he accepted the offer, he would have to leave his father, current friends, and life he has known for 4 years.

He looked to his father for guidance.

"Lad, I want you to go and become the best huntsman you can be" Said the pirate captain, thus Jarryds mind was made up.

"Ok, I'll join Beacon." he said with a more cheerful tone, knowing that his Dad wants this for him.

"Splendid" Ozpin said happily at the news "an Airship will pick you up just north of the docks at 6 PM, I look forward to having you Mr. Starks." with that, Ozpin left the room.

"Jarryd, you will make not only me...but all of The Red Band proud" his father said pulling in his adoptive son for a caring hug.

"Thanks dad, I know I will…" The swordsman replied as his eyes started getting watery.

"Come, let's say your farewells to the crew."

6:00 PM

Jarryd and John were standing outside near a landing pad, ready for Jarryd to leave for Beacon, when an airship finally dropped down, the door opened revealing Professor Ozpin and a woman with blonde hair, glasses, a white dress, a purple cape and a blue skirt.

"Ready to go…" Ozpin said to the former pirate. Jarryd gave one last smile at his father and gave him a bear hug, after the display of affection to his parent, he finally turned around and nodded his head, going inside the airship, with Ozpin and the woman following behind him as a single tear rolled down both Jarryd and John's faces.

"I'll miss you Jarryd, bring a good lassy home with you" The pirate captain yelled at his son. Jarryd blushed at the remark, knowing his father just told him to get a girlfriend, and with that the airship doors closed and it took off…

Inside the Airship: 8:00

"We're going to be stopping at a hotel in Vale at 9:00, that way you can be ready for your initiation in the morning" the woman said to Jarryd. "By the way, my name is Glynda Goodwitch, combat teacher at beacon and Professor Ozpin's assistant"

"Pleasure to meet you , my nam-" he was cut off by Goodwitch.

"I already know who you are Mr. Starks, Ozpin has been very excited to have you as a student, just make sure you stay in line" Said Goodwitch as she gave the boy a stern look.

"Gotcha, I won't cause much trouble" Replied Jarryd.

'Awfully polite for a former pirate' thought Goodwitch

"Speaking of initiation…" Ozpin started "since you are a late student, you will be put on an already formed team, bringing it to 5 members"

"Then I pray I get placed with a good team" Jarryd replied with a smirk.

"If you get through initiation that is…" Ozpin stated as they arrived at the hotel.

Beacon Academy: Team RWBY's Dorm

"Goodnight Team RWBY!" Yelled a young girl to her 3 teammates.

"Goodnight" Replied the one with white hair

"Night" the 2nd girl responded, this one with black hair

"Night Rubes, sleep tight" the 3rd and finally one said, who had blonde hair, as all 4 girls went to sleep, well…...almost all 4 of them, the young leader of the team was still awake as she couldn't find a way to fall under sleeps spell. Word had been going around that there was going to be a new arrival at Beacon, and the girl, named Ruby Rose, had spent most of the day thinking about what they would be like,

'I wonder if they have a cool weapon?, will they want to be my friend?, who's team might they be on!?, so many questions that can be found out tomorrow' Thought Ruby, who with that thought, had fallen asleep.

Holy Crap that took longer than expected!

Please make sure to review to ask me questions (that WILL be answered) and give constructive criticism, you can also vote on what you want the pairing with Jarryd to be,

I'm putting in my vote as the first so our "Current" poll is

JarrydxRuby: 1

JarrydxYang: 0

JarrydxBlake: 0

JarrydxWeiss: 0

JarrydxTeamRWBY: 0