Ep 4. The First Step (1)

The First Step (1) is the 4th episode of the first season of the American anime-style web series RWBY. The show follows the journey of four girls, Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, who have come together to study at Beacon Academy, where they will learn how to become powerful warriors and fight the monsters known as Grimm.

In this episode, the girls are ready to take their first step towards becoming the best that they can be. They are about to start their combat training, and they are all excited to show off their skills. Ruby is particularly enthusiastic about this as she has been looking forward to this moment since she got the acceptance letter.

The girls are grouped in pairs, and Ruby is paired with Weiss, a member of the famous Schnee family who is known for their wealth and influence. Weiss is confident in her abilities and does not hesitate to let Ruby know that she is not to get in her way. This sets the tone for their interaction for most of the episode, with Weiss making fun of Ruby's weapon, a scythe, and generally belittling her.

The girls, under the supervision of their teacher, Glynda, are told to retrieve a relic from a nearby forest and return it to the academy. Glynda emphasizes the importance of teamwork and warns the girls that the forest is full of dangers and that they must work together to overcome the obstacles.

The girls make their way to the forest, but Ruby is left behind as Weiss does not want to wait for her. This gives Ruby the opportunity to show her skills as she single-handedly takes on a pack of Beowolves, the most common type of Grimm. Weiss, who had been keeping her eyes on Ruby, is impressed and apologizes for underestimating her.

The two girls then work together to retrieve the relic, which turns out to be a chess piece. The teamwork they display during this task earns them both the respect of their teammates.

The episode ends with the girls returning to the academy, tired but victorious. Ruby, who had been looking up to Weiss and trying to emulate her, realizes that she must be herself and not try to be someone else. She vows to be the best version of herself and take her own path to greatness.

The First Step (1) is an important episode in RWBY as it establishes the relationships between the main characters and sets the stage for their growth throughout the series. The episode also showcases the show's signature style of blending American animation with anime-style storytelling, action, and humor.