The first episode of the new volume kicks off with a splash as Teams RWBY and JNPR take over the hall for a food fight.

While Professors Ozpin and Goodwitch discuss General Ironwood's fleet of ships, Team RWBY play board games in the library. Meanwhile, Haven Academy's students have started to arrive...

Team RWBY start their investigation of the White Fang and Ruby learns a little bit more about their strange friend, Penny.

Team RWBY takes on Roman Torchwick in an epic urban battle, but he has an ace up his sleeve... called Neo.

Combat training sees Team CRDL take on Pyrrha Nikos while the villains take an interest in her abilities. Meanwhile, Jaune struggles to convince Weiss to take his feelings seriously. And on top of that, Blake is becoming increasingly tired.

While Team RWBY prepare for the school ball, Ruby worries about Blake's state of health. Yang, however, has a plan for dealing with Blake that she is certain will succeed.

While everyone enjoys the school dance, Ruby and Jaune struggle to fit in. Ruby's problem is solved when she spots a villain that is up to no good while Jaune solves his by honouring a rather unorthodox promise he made.

While the teachers assess the threat they're facing, Team RWBY receive a surprise package from Ruby and Yang's father. Meanwhile, Team CFVY finally return home from their mission and Team RWBY is horrified to learn which teacher will be escorting them for their first field trip.

Dr. Oobleck takes Team RWBY on reconnaissance to an abandoned city that is teaming with Grimm. While the girls fight, Oobleck interrogates their reasons for wanting to become Huntresses.

Weiss, Blake and Yang discuss their motivations for becoming huntresses. While everyone sleeps, Ruby discovers a White Fang patrol but gets captured while trying to follow them.

Ruby has been taken hostage by Torchwick and the White Fang, but just as team WBY rescues her, Torchwick sets his plan in motion.

Grimm are attacking Vale, and it's up to team RWBY and friends to defeat them.