Blake Belladonna/History

"Black" Trailer
Blake is first seen assisting in the raiding of a cargo train supplied by the Schnee Dust Company, carrying shipments of what is possibly Dust. She appears to have a connection to a masked man named Adam.

During the raid, Black helps Adam fight off an army of AK-130 Androids in order to reach the cargo hold to find what Adam was looking for. However, when Adam plans on blowing the train, along with the crew, Blake starts to have doubts. They are then attacked by a Spider Droid and forced outside, where Blake distracts it long enough for Adam to charge an attack and destroy it. When he turns around, Blake decides to sever their connection and the train car, saying goodbye as the train pulls away without Adam.

The Shining Beacon
Blake is present at the first day at Beacon Academy, reading a book in the landing area. She is seen to coolly verbally attack Weiss Schnee, using the Schnee Dust Company's bad reputation as a base for her insults. After Weiss leaves the area, Ruby Rose comments on the encounter, only to find that Blake had left.

The Shining Beacon, Part 2
After all the students are dismissed and sent to bed, Ruby and Yang Xiao Long spot her in a corner, reading a book. Ruby, forced by Yang to talk to her and make friends, is dragged over to where Blake is. Though the conversation is awkward at first, Ruby and Blake start to warm up to each other and seem to become friends somewhat, though Weiss interrupts the conversation and causes an argument once more. Blake then blows out the candle besides her, ending the episode.

The First Step
Although she is never directly seen in this episode, Kerry Shawcross tweeted that Blake was one of the silhouettes shown in the Beacon Cliffs launch lineup. This tweet, however, possibly was a joke made to address the commotion caused by Blake's absence.

The First Step, Pt.2
While Blake doesn't make an actual appearance in this episode, Ruby Rose contemplates having her as her partner, as they both seem to like books. However because of Blake's quiet nature, Ruby fears she wouldn't be able to hold a conversation with her.

The Emerald Forest
She is seen running through the treetops while Yang is searching for a partner. After Yang is confronted by two Grimms that resemble bears and knocks one far away with a series of punches, she turns to the other one. Before she can attack, it is swiftly defeated by one quick strike from Blake and her Gambol Shroud. The two smile at each other and Yang says she could have taken him.