Son of a Witch!

Son of a Witch! is the first RWBY piece and second overall literary work published RisingGear. It is the first installment of the APEX AU, named after the Apex-Huntsman initiative to develop genetically enhanced super soldiers for the purpose of fighting Grimm and rogue huntsmen. The first chapter was released on January 15, 2017 and continued syndication until December 6 of the same year.

The story centers on Jason Goodwitch, born eighteen years prior to the start of the story as Glynda Goodwitch wanted to have a child, but had little success in dating. The majority of the plot is centered in volume 2, shortly after the Paladin chase.

Background
Jason Goodwitch was born as a result of the Apex-Huntsman initiative, a secret project by Atlas to create better huntsmen and huntresses.

Jason's 18th birthday
Jason's 18th birthday has him watching a documentary on an unknown topic. When inquired by Glynda, he replies that there is nothing better to watch. After the brief conversation, Glynda requests him to go outside to show she has bought him a new car for his birthday. Jason drives off with Snowbird Frost to pick up their teammates, Troya Starling and Julie Vino, from a coffee shop.

Chapter 1
It is revealed that at least 34 civilians died in the Paladin incident

Dialogue
For the prologue and A mom's rage!, Gear utilizes conventional dialogue