There might be a rogue Huntsman who was expelled from the academy unjustly (in his own view). He has been building his power and resources over time and is now seeking long - term vengeance on the academy and those who he believes wronged him. He might start by targeting new students to send a message to the faculty.
It could be an old foe of Ozpin's who has been biding their time for vengeance. Maybe someone who was wronged by Ozpin's past actions and is now out for long - term payback.
One idea could be that a long - forgotten enemy from the past resurfaces and starts targeting the main characters' families. This would add a personal and emotional layer to the vengeance aspect. Another could be a character who was wronged in the past by the academy's system and is now seeking long - term vengeance on those who uphold it.
A new character created specifically for the fanfiction could be the main antagonist. For example, a powerful being from another dimension who is attracted to the chaos in Remnant caused by the combination of RWBY and Starkiller's presence. This character could have abilities that are a threat to both Starkiller and the RWBY characters, forcing them to work together in ways they haven't before.
It could be a power - hungry general from one of the warring factions. Someone who is willing to sacrifice anything and anyone to achieve victory.
The God of Creation himself could turn out to be the main antagonist. He might start off as a benevolent figure but then reveal his true, more self - serving motives. Maybe he wants to reshape Remnant in his own image, regardless of the cost to its inhabitants.
Maybe Salem could be the main antagonist. She has been a long - standing evil force in the RWBY world. If Superman shows up, she would likely view him as an obstacle to her ultimate goal of destroying the world and remaking it in her image. She could use her Grimm army and her own dark magic to fight against Superman and the RWBY characters.
Salem would be a great main antagonist in this type of fanfiction. Since she already has a connection to the Grimm, she could use Grim Reaper - like Grimm to further her goals. Maybe she creates a super - powerful Grim Reaper Grimm that can not only kill Huntsmen but also corrupt their souls, making them turn against their own comrades.
It could be a powerful and mysterious figure from the shadows. Maybe a rogue huntsman gone bad who has his own agenda against the lone huntsman. This antagonist might have a vendetta for some past event.
It could be a rogue Huntsman who wants to use Ruby's power to control Grimm for his own evil purposes. He might believe that with the Grimm under his control, he can rule over Remnant. He would then be constantly trying to kidnap Ruby or figure out the secret behind her power, and would oppose team RWBY at every turn.
There could be an alien race that has a very different ideology from the people of Remnant. For example, they believe in a survival - of - the - fittest concept at an extreme level. Their leader, who enforces this ideology and leads the invasion, would be the main antagonist. RWBY would have to oppose this leader's cruel ways and protect their own values.
It could be a powerful and corrupted Huntsman. He might have once been a colleague of the Silent Knight but was consumed by greed for power. He now uses his skills to create chaos and try to take over the kingdoms, and the Silent Knight has to stop him.