RWBY : Season 1

The debut episode of the new series RWBY, created by Monty Oum. The origin of dust is revealed. Roman Torchwick robs a dust store while Ruby Rose tries to stop him. Roman almost manages to kill Ruby but she is saved by Glynda Goodwitch, who proceeds to engage in a battle with Cinder Fall. After a brief interrogation about her irresponsible behavior Ruby meets Ozpin, who invites her to join Beacon Academy. On the airship Yang Xiao Long, Ruby's sister, and Jaune Arc are introduced.

Pyrrha proposes that Jaune and her train after class, Jaune confesses his secret: he lied about his transcripts to apply to Beacon, as he felt pressured to do so because Jaune wanted to be just like his ancestors: warriors and heroes.

Everyone arrives at the forest of Forever Fall. Glynda explains that the purpose of the field trip is gather red sap for Professor Peach, and that she will supervise them. She also warns about the danger of the Grimm in the forest.

Cardin Winchester has cornered Jaune Arc and proceeds to beat on him, promising him that after he's done he'll be sent back to his mother in pieces. However, as he is about to continue beating up Jaune, Cardin is interrupted with the entrance of a third party.

Team RWBY are walking through Vale and Ruby Rose notices a Dust store has been vandalized and robbed. Suspecting that someone is trying to build a arsenal, Weiss states that the White Fang are responsible, but this is countered by Blake. However, the conversation is interrupted by the chasing of a monkey Faunus aboard a docking ship.