The manga is a prequel about these four girls who would eventually make up Team RWBY upon enrolling in Beacon Academy.

The future-fantasy world of Remnant is filled with ravenous monsters, treacherous terrain, and more villains than you can shake a sniper-scythe at. Fortunately, Beacon Academy is training Huntsman and Huntresses to battle the evils of the world, and Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang are ready for their first day of class.

Vol.1: Red Like RosesRuby may be team leader, but she's got insecurities just like the rest of us. In fact, her worries run deep. These stories show how Ruby overcomes her shortcomings to be a true hero—and what drives her to do it!Vol.2: Mirror, MirrorThe heiress to the Schnee Dust Company is not someone to underestimate just because of her privileged background. These tales show how tough Weiss is—and how real.Vol.3: From ShadowsBlake used to be a freedom fighter for her people, suppressed by humans for years. She’s a hero—but she's also a teen girl who just wants to fit in with her friends. These stories highlight her awesome personality, from serious to silly.