Introduction

Their cries echo through the woods, while the pursuing roars rumble into the roots. Jet black wings hover overhead, watching the scene unfold.

You could run faster if you left Summer's brat behind, the bird thinks to itself whilst watching the grimm inch ever closer to the children below. Golden locks lead through the labyrinth of trees, keeping the red hood near. Their uncle rushes to their rescue, crescent blade cast aglow below the midnight. The only real danger is fear. The girl in front could learn from it—her father had been deluding her for far too long. The image of a bright and smiling woman comes to mind. The woman's coddling was certainly of no help while she was alive, and her carelessness at the end only added to the damage. The little girl can at least be commended for the courage to start this journey, foolish as it was.

On a stage set by starlight, the silvered treetops mirror the stalwart moon, shimmering like summer snow.

The reaper arrives, cutting down the shadows with a darker shade of blade. The scythe guides Summer's gem and Raven's light. The crying ends, and the wings cast a blanket of shadow beneath the pale moon.

This is the story of Raven Branwen.

Author's note: This story centers on Team STRQ, spanning roughly 10~15 years prior to Volume 1.

I've realized I like detailing action scenes (first in Ch4). The intro is more background and theme setting, but he END of Ch2 and 4 will introduce the FIRST half of Raven's dilemma. Spoilers are unavoidable with Raven, but I'll weave them in subtly. Real spoilers should otherwise be indistinguishable from my interpretation of her story.

There's gonna be drama. There will be adorable babies (Lol). And stuffs gonna get sliced, slashed, and stabbed because, come on, it's Raven! I have big plans for this one, so be sure to follow/fav. Enjoy!