Isabeau N. Lupus

"In this world, there are two kinds of people: There are winners, and there are losers. The losers are crushed underfoot, and the winners can create a world of their choosing... but what's the point in being a winner if everyone care about is dead and gone?"

- Isabeau N. Lupus Isabeau N. Lupus is the main character and protagonist of the story, "IVRY RWBY," as well as the leader and sole surviving member of Team IVRY. She relies on her disfigured arm, which she covers in bandages, in battle.

Isabeau is the child of both a Faunus and a human, and had an incredible amount of Aura, like Jaune Arc. Much of her past is unknown, other than that her entire team was killed right in front of her, leaving behind a heavy emotional scar.

Appearance
Isabeau appears to be in early adulthood, possessing long black hair that reaches down to her knees, which is tied into a small tail near the end with a white band. She also dresses in a skimpy outfit, wearing torn shorty shorts and torn up leggings, coupled with a few straps on her legs, as well as three belts tied around her right leg. She has another belt at her hip with a silver buckle, and wears silver greaves. Her top is rather revealing, split open at the front to reveal her stomach and abdomen, as well as a fair amount of cleavage. Over it is a worn-out black coat with black straps and silver edgings, with the left sleeve torn apart. Her left arm is covered in bandages and several straps.

Underneath the bandages is a bestial-like appendage with dark red fur with sharp claws, and is abnormally large, as it reaches down to her feet.

Personality
Isabeau is a very cold and introverted person. Having lived through and suffering from many heartbreaks, she has closed herself off from other people. She has forfeited any form of notion of making bonds and connections with other people, and is very cold towards anyone she meets. When they try to befriend her, she pushes them away, not seeking any connections with others. That said, in spite of her introverted nature, she does protect those in need of protection when the situation presents itself for it, but she is just as likely to leave afterwards as she is to help. She also refuses help from others, believing that she is perfectly capable of defending herself. Even when proven wrong, she pushes her would-be protectors away in favor of a nomad existence. She does not like to stay in one place for long, believing that she will only cause trouble for others, or worse. Despite her cold nature, she honestly cares for others, and due to her past, believes that her existence around others will only cause pain and suffering for those who surround her.

Isabeau is also very pessimistic. She does not believe in the positive outcome due to her past experiences, and finds the current state of the world to be a flimsy attempt at a flawed peace. She has lost any and all faith in the world. In terms of the current world, she distances herself away from it, likely because of her Human/Faunus nature, and has a particular distrust towards the White Fang, most notably Adam, whom she was raised with after the deaths of her parents. She even displays open hostility when they meet during the Battle for Beacon Academy, and while she has made it clear that she does not have a grudge against him, she still harbors resentment. Isabeau has also made it a point to try and stay out of the affairs of others, displaying her lost faith in the world and in humans.

One thing to note about her is her unquestionable loyalty to those who have earned it. Whenever someone manages to get close to her, in spite of all of her protests and attempts to cut them off, she finds herself curious about them, especially if they are similar to her in some manner. With Ruby, she displays a sort of kinship with her, as well as sympathy, as she had lost her parents, though she later states her pain is far worse than hers by a large margin, due to the number of deaths that have transpired around her, all of which those close to her. She also finds some level of common ground with her as well, as she also had the same aspirations of becoming a Huntsman prior to the deaths of her teammates. She also finds herself surprised and intrigued by Ruby's persistence about being friends. She even develops some slight attachment to her when Ruby declares to her that she will not die as long as she is with her, though she finds her words to be an empty promise. In spite of this, against her own wishes, she begrudgingly admits that she admires that "lovable idiot."

Another oddity Edna has is her uncanny love for meat. At the mere mention of meat, she drools, and is prone to eating large amounts of it. She has stated that meat is her favorite food, and the odds of her quitting cold turkey are as likely as her allowing to get close to someone voluntarily.

Abilities and Powers
Isabeau is a very terrifying and skilled comrade, even by herself. At a young age, she was trained to become a Huntsman alongside her foster brother, Adam. Her strength is further emphasized by her nature as a half-blood Wolf Faunus, carrying a sharp sense of smell, great reflexes, and the Faunus trait of Night Vision.

Semblance
Likely due to her nature as both Human and Wolf Faunus, Isabeau's senses are sharpened to the point where she is capable of acting purely on instinct. She can tell friend from foe, can smell Grimm several miles away, can hear sounds normal humans can't hear, and like all Faunus, she can see in the dark. Her Bestial Instinct however takes things to another level, as in the heat of battle, she is truly like that of her Faunus blood: cunning, swift, and strikes without warning. Her movements become faster, her strikes harder, and acts purely on instinct, able to tell when the enemy will strike.

Sadly, her semblance has a fatal flaw. She becomes so engrossed in the battle that she is ignorant what transpires all around her. While she is able to perceive past simple tricks, as well as false imagery such as Emerald's illusions, she is prone to surprise attacks that come unexpectedly. Her instincts can also tell how powerful an opponent is, and will outright refuse aid from others.

Agility
In terms of movement, Isabeau is arguably one of the more faster Huntresses at Beacon, surpassed only by Ruby when her Semblance is active. She can move quickly through otherwise hard-to-traverse terrain, and can strike just as swiftly. She is also very fluid while in combat, and can dodge attacks with ease.

Endurance
Isabeau possesses a great deal of defensive abilities, as she mainly relies on her arm in combat. Not only is it enhanced by her Aura, but it is also capable of defending against powerful attacks such as a Death Stalker's stinger.

Weaknesses
While in terms of ability and strength, Isabeau has no flaws or weaknesses. However, if she does possess one, it is her unwillingness to cooperate with others. Due to the trauma of losing her parents, the betrayal of her foster brother, and even her own teammates, she has lost faith in both Faunus and humans, and as a result, does not believe in them, instead choosing to act on her own. She does not act alongside others, which often causes friction between her and others. One such instance was during the Initiation, when she was tasked by Ozpin to observe and protect the other initiates. During the battle against the Death Stalker, she refused to work with Jaune and his teammates, opting to act on her own.

Miscellaneous
Outside of battle, Isabeau has proven herself to be greatly intelligent, and like Ruby, she has extensive knowledge on weapons. While she has no weapons herself, she helped to design Viola's twin blades. She also keeps the twin blades as a memento of her teammate.

Trivia

 * Isabeau's design is partially based on the story of Little Red Riding Hood, much like Ruby Rose.
 * This allusion was made through her Faunus heritage.
 * Her full name is Isabeau Nero Lupus. Her middle name is Italian for "black," while her family name is Latin for "wolf," further tying into her heritage.
 * Due to the nature of her left hand, she writes with her right.
 * Her favorite food is Salisbury Steak.
 * Her Emblem is very similar to the original White Fang logo, except colored black, and bearing a dark red claw.
 * Her appearance is based on Velvet Crowe, the protagonist of the game, Tales of Beseria.