Darian Rouge

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"I'm that guy who brings knives to a gunfight."

-Darian Rouge

Darian Rouge is the close-quarters specialist of the huntsmen Team RDAN of Beacon Academy, where his representative color is red. His weapons of choice are a pair of ballistic knives.

He is one of the main protagonists of HellFire707's fan-made RWBY series, "RDAN: United We Stand".

Overview and Appearance
Darian Rouge is a first-year human Huntsman of about 17 years of age (currently), with normally hazel eyes that change red when activating semblance, and wild, punk-style brown hair with a curl that sticks out from the side of his head. He wears glasses over his eyes. Unlike most other Huntsmen attending Beacon Academy, who are quite muscularly-built, Darian has a rather thin build, but is actually pretty well-toned and lean, and quite fit in his stomach (complete with a four-pack of abs), back, and calf areas. He has a tan skin tone and has a tattoo of what appears to be a curled crimson lizard on his neck.

Huntsman Outfit
Darian wears a red chest-plate, with a black long sleeve and french-cuffed shirt underneath. He has red elbow-pads. He also has onyx-colored jeans with red knee-pads and black boots. He carries his weapons in two knife holsters on his back. He also wears black finger-less gloves on his hands.

Casual Outfit
Darian's street clothing is mainly a black and red-striped tank-top with ripped jeans and grey sneakers. During cold days, he wears a red jacket with a dark grey hoodie, often with a pair of headphones.

Personality
Darian is an energetic young man who enjoys pulling pranks on others, and also enjoys seeing the reactions of the aftermath. He often times gets in trouble with his teammates and their friends due to his mischievous habits, despite his unusually high intelligence. He likes to spit out one-liners and jokes at his opponents in the face of action, even starting a mocking conversation mid-fight. His reasons for this vary: either he wants to relieve the stress of a situation, or simply because he wants to hide how insecure he really is during a crisis. Also, he does this to get on the nerves of his opponents, since he knows that if they are angry, they would normally lose themselves and become vulnerable to a superior skilled opponent.

Whenever he was able to, he used to sneak out of class in Beacon to scout and patrol the streets of Vale, making sure there were no signs of crime activity. However, if he did find no-gooders, he would often knock these individual crime schemers into unconsciousness, and leave them tied up for the police.

He dislikes injustice and crime, but bullying and discrimination is another thing and has absolutely no tolerance for it, going as far as literally hunting down a bully and his teammates and fighting them to the point where they are bloodied, (And then soon after, calling out jokes about it), but he does have a strong moral code, which is to never take a life. He never breaks this code, unless the being he is facing is a Grimm or if the situation calls for immediate and extreme responses, but even then, he may never take the life of a human or faunus.

He likes to steal his teammate's clothes, sometimes the rest of Team RDAN catches him wandering around in Amber's jacket, Richard's leggings, or Violet's shirt. Nobody knows why, but Richard thinks he's trying to establish dominance within his group.

Before Beacon
Darian was born in the small village of Itallingrad in southeast Remnant, where he was raised for the first 7 years of his life by his parents, Sapphire and Bigby Rouge. They were making their way to Vale because they were fed up with struggling to survive in the barren wasteland, due to the fact that one of the most explosive battles of the Great War took place in Itallingrad and left the place in shambles, but Darian's parents were attacked and assumedly killed by a pack of beowolves midway, with Darian himself left the only one alive.

Darian was 11 years old, and has almost made it to Vale and now has adopted parents. He met and befriended the coyote faunus Amber Grün, who was suffering from discrimination by humans. He offered to give her a new home in his adopted parents', to which she happily accepted. One night, who Darian thought were faunus extremists who felt Amber shouldn't be around a human, broke into the home and claimed their intentions were to "free" Amber. They attacked and severely injured Darian, and took Amber. He got two kitchen knives, one in each hand, and actually successfully fought off the extremists, but failed to save Amber. He vowed that one day, he would find her. Later on, these two faunus were actually revealed to be Amber's parents with the intention to take her back (Author's note: Pretty awkward when Darian actually meets her parents again years later and recognizes them.)

While Darian was searching for Amber one dark day, he noticed he was followed by a mysterious group of people in black cloaks. He was eventually kidnapped and he found himself in a cage. Later, the same group of men came back inside the cage, dragged Darian out and threw him into a larger cage surrounded by gangsters and criminals, cruel people nevertheless. To his horror, Darian registered that he was trapped in a cage match with another child. After a brief and bloody fight with knives, Darian won, but was overwhelmed with guilt at the fact he took the life of another being, and was ashamed that he seemed to act like the animal these people were caging.

Darian spent the next few years of his life forcefully taken part of over forty knife-fight cage matches with other kids his age and won all of them, and has been dubbed, "The Ripper of Vale", and finally, he was sick of it. He planned an escape with another boy he met, named Steven Chestnut. The two eventually got their chance and began to make their escape, and was close to it, until the crime boss, known as Shade Pierce, shot and killed Steven, and almost shot Darian too, until he jumped into the vents and fled. After this time, it is unknown what else Darian during the time being as he continued his way to Vale, but he did claim he worked as an under-aged bartender, using a fake I.D., portraying him as twenty-one years of age, to get the job.

Pre-Fall of Beacon
And finally, he made his way to Vale. Although he never had been in any combat school of any kind before, he made his way in Beacon Academy by age 16 due to pure luck and by using fake transcripts, and met a few new teammates, Richard Oráiste and Violet "Nicky" Magenta. He and Richard immediately started a highly competitive rivalry, each trying to better the other in combat tests and the occasional sparring. This relationship grew more into a friendlier rivalry and the two started to respect each other, even remaining supportive of each other. Here, he also reunited with Amber, much to his joyed surprise, and took on a new, joking, playful personality to hide his inner insecurities and fears. He also was introduced to his ballistic knives, and because they reminded him of the kitchen knives he desperately used to fend off the faunus extremists years back, he decided to name them "Tooth" and "Nail". Also, with the help of Amber, Darian built and tested a custom-made motorcycle, which he named "Blitzwheel". Finally, he became Richard's rival, further motivating him to be the best he could be.

Post-Fall of Beacon
Since the fall of Beacon Academy, Darian has become more unsure of himself, since the amount of carnage that ensued and the few lives that he failed to save, leaving him in shock and guilt, though he doesn't let others know. Darian and his friends became Team RDAN, dedicated to defending whatever is left of Vale and eradicating the Grimm threat.

Semblance and Physical Abilities
As told earlier, Darian has a tattoo on his neck of a crimson lizard, and that is his semblance sign. His semblance is called “The Chameleon Effect”, which enables him to seemingly become invisible, but the truth is, Darian actually possesses an advanced form of optical camouflage that looks like he is fading in and out of existence, completely blending into his surroundings. He sometimes uses this semblance to pull pranks and jump-scare his friends. A weakness in this ability is when introduced suddenly and unexpectedly into an environment with a new light level, it ruins his element of stealth and he is completely visible until he changes and adapts to his surroundings. It also only lasts a maximum capacity of at least thirty minutes in his camouflaged state and has a cool down of up to a full day, depending on how much he used it.

Even without his semblance, Darian is still very dangerous, especially when he starts taking his opponent seriously. He is extremely fast thanks to his bloodline, definitely faster than the eye can see, and he is surprisingly durable, despite his thin shape, and can take ungodly amounts of injury before collapsing. His body produces less fatigue toxins in physical activity, so he can keep up his pace and even increase movement intensity for a long time before succumbing to exhaustion. Finally, his short height and rather thin but lean shape can help him fit through smaller spaces, and his light weight can allow him to climb and maneuver around things that are normally easily collapsible, like rusted and aged steel beams.

Darian is also very flexible, almost like a contortionist, assuming postures that would be impossible or harmful for most normal humans while in combat.

He has no specific fighting style that he usually uses, but has years of experience in knife-fighting while he was kidnapped a while back, and he relies on a combination of awareness of surroundings, usage of his flexibility and speed, and aggressive, blinding-fast slashing attacks to gain an edge. He has also learned firsthand to intuitively read others' body language, allowing him to anticipate their actions and respond accordingly. However, if his opponent knows of his ability to predict attacks via muscle movement, he/she may be able to use it against him through misleading movements. Darian also has learned of any vital point in the human or faunus body that is particularly vulnerable to stabbing or slashing attacks, like the kidneys. He learned all of this from his past in the knife-fighting, and his training in Beacon Academy. He often uses his legs to kick outward in flexible fashions, such as over his shoulders to catch his opponents off-guard.

Tooth and Nail
 Ballistic Knife Form  - His signature weapons are called “Tooth” and “Nail”, two ballistic knife-type blades that can actually, with a press of a certain button, can transform into dual-wield pistols if heavier firepower is required. The appearance of these knives look almost identical to a MK1 Trench Knife, except the blades are red in color and are about 7'' long, and can be ejected outward like a bullet, and can be retrieved and reloaded into the handle, which is equipped with a guard designed to protect the user's knuckles. A zipline is also equipped inside the handle and if the knuckle-guard is pulled back, the zipline can attach and unattach the blade locked in, so the next time the blade is shot out, the zipline also comes out, which is often used to reel pierced objects in or reel the user himself towards the object.

 Pistol Form - In their pistol form, Tooth and Nail are very nearly five-sevens in appearance, and are semi-automatic in function. The coloring is a dark red, with the grip black. The magazines hold 12 bullets each, with fire dust used for additional incendiary effect. However, in their pistol form, they have a small chance of jamming.

Team
He is a part of Team RDAN (Pronounced "Raiden"; composed of other members Richard Oráiste, Amber Grün, and Violet "Nicky" Magenta.). His role in this team is the "hit-and-runner", or ace, given by his unnatural speed and agility. His Chameleon Effect semblance is also a huge edge when it comes to stealth, and allows him to zip by and slice apart any enemy without being noticed.

Methods of Transportation
Darian usually goes to his destination by foot but if the journey is particularly long, or if he feels like showing off, he has a sleek black and red sports motorcycle which he named Blitzwheel, which can reach top speeds of around 280 mph.

The sides of the engine compartment include supercharger intakes; a close view of the rear wheel whilst the vehicle is in motion shows a complex high-ratio gearing in operation. These all indicate that the bike has a very powerful engine and the capability to use that power efficiently.

While approaching high speeds, perhaps for show, Blitzwheel leaves a red streak of light in its wake.

The helmet Darian wears while riding Blitzwheel is black in general color, with the plastic face shield, or visor, a red color.

Combat Stats
Intelligence and Strategy: 8/10

Strength: 6/10

Durability: 7/10

Movement Speed: 10/10

Attack Speed: 10/10

Agility: 9/10

Critical Rate: 7/10

Melee Skill: 9/10

Ranged Skill: 6/10

Hand-to-Hand: 6/10

Dust Mastery and Usage: 6/10

Stealth: 9/10

Semblance Mastery: 9/10

Aura
Darian’s aura color is reddish-orange, and can be used to quickly heal minor wounds, to even form defensive barriers against attacks. In Darian's case, he can input and channel his aura into his arms at will, making them glow scarlet in appearance and enables him to block and parry physical attacks if he cannot dodge them. However, they cannot protect him against particularly powerful attacks for very long, as Darian's aura is essentially his very life essence.

Special Skills
Close-Ranged Capability: Darian has a huge amount of experience knife-fighting under his belt, and has very little equals in the matter, if he even has any. He is a fairly skilled bare-knuckled fighter, with a few techniques he adopted from boxing and submission holds, in case he becomes disarmed of his weaponry.

Stealth: Even without his semblance, Darian can be extremely sneaky if he wants to, borderline ninja-like.

 Jokes and One-Liners:  Darian is very witty and is a fast thinker in situations, and is very good at annoying his opponents in the face of battle, much to their irritation and his personal amusement.

 Potential Genius:  Darian is also a highly intelligent science enthusiast, with aptitudes in chemistry, physics, and engineering, known to have passed his science classes easily. One of the teachers even claimed Darian has the potential to be one of Vale's most intelligent huntsmen.

Movement Speed: Darian is so absurdly fast, it is said that only the fastest of other huntsmen and huntresses can come close to him.

Weaknesses
Darian has a bad habit of not taking his fights seriously for most of the time, and often holds back.

He is very impatient, and will charge head-first into danger without thinking twice, as he gets bored easily and always seeks a thrill to pursue.

If his opponent knows of his ability to predict attacks via muscle movement, he/she may be able to use it against Darian through misleading movements.

His semblance does have limits, such as when introduced suddenly and unexpectedly into an environment with a new light level, it ruins his element of stealth and he is completely visible until he changes and adapts to his surroundings. It also only lasts a maximum capacity of thirty minutes in his camouflaged state and has a cool down of up to a full day, depending on how much he used it.

Bigby Rouge
Darian's father. Despite his vague memories of him before the Grimm attack on Itallingrad, Darian shows a remarkable attachment towards his father, and had once believed him to be dead. During that time, Darian was extremely sensitive towards anything to do with his father, and is fiercely defensive on the subject. Upon learning that his father is still alive, Darian was overjoyed, but is also confused and frustrated as to why his father hasn't seen him. Bigby was the very inspiration for Darian's choice of becoming a huntsman.

Sapphire Rouge
Darian's mother. Darian is shown to love and still grief over his mother, and recalls her as the one to take care of him when his father was away. Equally loving her as much as his father, Darian is defensive upon the very mention of his mother, and though he doesn't show it often, has a deep hatred towards the Creatures of Grimm for taking her life years ago.

Amber Grün
Amber is Darian's closest friend and teammate, since the two have been friends since their childhood. The two have a relationship very much like siblings, with the two being highly protective and supportive of each other. Darian trusts Amber perhaps more than his other teammates, and is shown to express how he truly feels about a situation when around her, which is usually rare. In turn, Amber speaks to Darian more than anyone else.

Richard Oráiste
Darian's rival and team leader. They are both extremely friendly and competitive towards one another and enjoy challenging each other. Despite being very close companions, they are willing to fight each other at full strength, disregarding what potential damage they may deal against each other. As a subordinate, Darian shows a fair deal of respect for Richard and addresses him as "Cap'n".

Violet "Nicky" Magenta
Darian's teammate. The two have been known to skip class together to patrol Vale's streets, due to their matching desire to fight crime and do some good. Violet often hangs out with Darian to learn how to be more social, and the two understand each other very well because they both had relatable less fortunate pasts. Violet's nickname "Nicky" was given to her by Darian.

Blitz Van Magenta
Darian feels that Blitz embodies the worst parts of a higher class, while Blitz feels that Darian is a pesky loudmouth child with the audacity to speak out against him. The two fight each other whenever they come into contact, and constantly clash over different ideals and to compare each other's speed. Darian loves to anger Blitz in any way he can just out of spite.

Quotes
"If I wanted a bitch, I would've gotten a dog." -Commenting on how easy a victory was.

''"I don't care who ya are, or how 'cool' ya are. Ya ain't shit, and you're basic as hell. Do somethin'." -''Challenging a bully back in his Beacon years.

''"Ask my kidnappers if I'm just a shit-talker." '' -Explaining that he can metaphorically bring bite to his bark.

"Ya got a black belt in stupid if ya think you're gonna beat me." -Fighting a martial artist.

"Jeez, last time I pissed an old lady off like this, I yelled 'Bingo!'" -While fighting a veteran Huntress.

''"Wanna hear a joke? Darian Rouge versus the White Fang." ''-Taunting the White Fang.

"Aim for the leafy parts!" -Giving advice to a teammate falling into Emerald Forest on their first training mission in Beacon.

''"I think ya'd find a career in the Atlas military... 'cause your face kills more than any gun or bomb." -''Engaged in a roast battle with another huntsman, which he later won.

''"I kinda wanna ask how old ya are, but I know ya can't count that high." ''-Remarking about a huntsman who is even shorter than he is.

"Yoo-hoo! Excuse me! Can I come in through here, or should I break my own window?" -To a group of robbers who broke through a window into a bank, mocking the preference of villains breaking windows to get in a building.

''"Oh, ya sweet talker, you!" ''-Shrugging off an insult thrown at him.

"Ugh, there's this great new thing called toothpaste, I think ya should try it!" -Remarking about the Grimm's breath after it roared in his face.

''"God, just wait 'till ya hear my one-star Yelp review of this place..." ''-After getting his tank-top torn in a fight with the mafia in a diner.

"These Deathstalkers really bug me!" -His attempt at puns, while fighting Grimm.

"If you're always trying to be normal, you'll never know just how amazing and unique you can be. Who cares what people think? Rise above the storm and you'll find the sunshine." -Comforting a depressed faunus pretending to be human.

Other Notes

 * His first name "Darian", may refer to a gold or white color, representing good will and purity. Darian's middle name, "Loki" is derived from the Norse God of Tricksters. His last name "Rouge" is French for the color red.
 * The fairy tale inspiration for Darian is Rumpelstiltskin, as they are both rather short of height, and have mischievous natures. He was also likely inspired by Spider-Man from Marvel Comics.
 * The inspiration for his motorcycle is Bumblebee, the motorcycle of the canon RWBY character Yang Xiao Long. (Author's Note: Although obviously the two never met... canon interaction rules.)
 * He has a bisexual relationship preference, although he leans more toward the opposite gender.
 * He likes to steal his teammate's clothes, sometimes the rest of Team RDAN catches him wandering around in Amber's jacket, Richard's leggings, or Violet's shirt. Nobody knows why, but Richard thinks he's trying to establish dominance within his group.
 * He likes to draw and is quite good at it.
 * Darian has an extreme fear of needles, he will do absolutely anything he can to avoid them.
 * He was a werewolf for Halloween.