Taiyang Xiao Long/History

==Background== Years before the start of RWBY, Taiyang was part of Team STRQ, along with Summer Rose, Raven Branwen, and Qrow Branwen. Over time, Taiyang began a relationship with Raven, who would later become Yang Xiao Long's mother. Raven, not long after Yang's birth, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Not long after that, Taiyang began a relationship with Summer, who would later become Ruby Rose's mother.

Taiyang lived with his family on the island of Patch, off the coast of Vale, and worked at Signal Academy, while Summer went on missions as a professional huntress. However, when Summer failed to return from a mission one day and was believed by most to be dead, Taiyang was left heartbroken once again, though he continued to care for his two daughters.

The disappearance of both Raven and Summer, coupled with his daughters nearly being slaughtered by Beowolves when Yang brought Ruby to search for her mother, contributed to his overprotective personality.

Beacon Academy Initiation
Taiyang was briefly mentioned by Ruby during "The First Step", who scoffed at Yang's suggestion of making friends with a simple "Ugh, you sound just like Dad".

Second Semester
During the second semester of Team RWBY's classes, Taiyang sends the family dog Zwei to Beacon Academy through the mail, along with a letter, for his well being, as he has to leave Patch for a few days.


 * Episodes Covering These Events
 * "Field Trip"

Vytal Festival Tournament
Taiyang is seen briefly at the Cliffside Altar with Ruby and Zwei as Ruby goes to visit Summer's grave. Ruby mentions that he intends to go on a mission soon and that he seems to miss adventuring with Summer and his old team.


 * Episodes Covering These Events
 * "Round One"