Young Huntress (RWBY x Young Justice)

Six
They were in space. Weiss Schnee was in space. She was on a floating rock in space. If she hadn't pinched herself earlier, Weiss was pretty sure she'd be going insane. Dust lost all of its properties the moment it left Remnant's atmosphere, but then again, this wasn't Remnant. She sat on the floor of the mission room in a fetal position, with her eyes glued to the glass dome that exposed the vast darkness of space, and the blue and green planet that must've been Earth. Weiss rocked herself backwards and forward slowly, her eyes darting towards each speck that must've been a star. She was in space, the first person from Remnant to even make it into space even.


This felt like a bad science fiction novel, with too many ideas forced into a single book. Superheroes from another dimension, somehow being in space, not being able to find a way home. That was too much for Weiss' mind, and it was starting to give her a headache. Someone placed a hand on her shoulder.


"Weiss, are you okay?" Dinah said with a low voice. The taller woman was kneeling beside her with a concerned expression etched onto her face.


"Peachy, I'm perfectly fine." Weiss croaked, tearing her eyes away from the clear dome to meet Dinah's. "It's not everyday you find out that you're in space, which should be impossible." She said that sarcastically.


Dinah smiled and sat on the floor beside her. Their shoulders touched briefly. "Humanity reached the moon a few decades ago." She said casually.


"Let me guess, it's whole and not shattered into a bunch of pieces?" Weiss sighed. The metal floors felt cold, even through her baggy clothing.


Dinah's nervous smile told Weiss everything she needed to know. That made the white haired girl bury her face in her hands. She should've prepared herself for more changes, this was a completely different world after all. She doubted this would be the last surprise that would come her way here. This would make anyone back home jealous. Too bad she didn't have any way to brag about this to her team. The first woman from Remnant to be in space, the first human from Remnant to be in space, the first huntress in space. Weiss could already see the headlines now.


It was bittersweet.








After what felt like an eternity in the mission room, that was mostly Weiss' fault since she found herself frozen on the floor for at least half an hour, they finally continued their tour, albeit with shakier legs. It made Weiss uncomfortable knowing that she was stuck in a space station of all places. What if the glass dome broke? What if there was a mechanical error that caused all life support systems to fail?


Dinah didn't look worried, instead she walked with a confidence that Weiss had only seen in Yang, and Winter. The blonde had an easy going smile like Yang, and her blonde hair was similar to the brawler from Remnant, but the way she walked was more like Winter. Each step was precise and calculated, done with a purpose. It was uncanny really.


"Did any of my belongings happen to come with me when I arrived?" Weiss asked bluntly. While she could dance around the issue, and find a nicer, more polite way to ask, Weiss felt that a direct questioning would work the best with Dinah.


Dinah nodded. "Your sword, I think you said it was named Myrtenaster." She butchered the pronunciation, but Weiss remained silent. "Along with what you called your scroll, and some Dust crystals, along with what was in your sword's revolver."


A heavy weight that sat on Weiss' shoulder instantly disappeared. Myrtenaster was here along with some Dust! This was perfect, with her limited supply of Dust she could grow more with her aura and a special Schnee glyph. It'd take longer, but it would ensure her a larger supply over a period of time.


"Will they be returned to me?" Weiss narrowed her eyes cautiously. Even if Myrtenaster was here, it'd be useless if she wasn't able to wield her beloved weapon.


"Of course, they belong to you." Dinah answered with her usual relaxed smile. "Batman should be done analyzing them by now. He performed a few tests, just in case to make sure Dust isn't harmful to humans from Earth."


Batman was still a stupid name. What kind of criminal was going to be scared by a man who named himself after a flying rat? He may as well call himself ManBat, or Flying Ratman.


"Dust is useless when it's past Remnant's atmosphere, and it can only be activated by someone with aura." Weiss said with a small shrug. "In his hands it may as well be a pretty paperweight." A half lie, but they didn't need to know that any large explosion could also cause her Dust to react badly.


"I see." Dinah's expression never changed, but she did wince a little. "I'm sure he'll appreciate any information you'd like to share with him. Batman can be intense sometimes, especially if he believes someone is a threat."


"That's good." Weiss followed Dinah as they turned into another hallway. "It's better to be prepared than to be taken off guard."


Off guard like they had been at the Fall of Beacon. Weiss still had nightmares about that night, even months later. They only calmed when she poured herself out on a piano at the Schnee Mansion, much to Whitley and Father's annoyance. Klein was always her number one fan, clapping after every song, even if she had made numerous mistakes as she figured out the lyrics and melody. Writing music was therapeutic.


"He'd like you." Dinah teased with a large smile. She really did look like an older Yang, but with more elegance and blue eyes.


Weiss gave her a small one in return before turning her attention back to the narrow hallway filled with countless doors. She was a professional when it came to pissing people off, and Batman would be no exception if he happened to get on her nerves. It was the Schnee blood that ran through her veins.


"I really doubt that."


A/N

First chapter of the year! It was a bit on the shorter side sadly, but I hope it had its enjoyable moments.


I hope I'll be able to give this story the same treatment I did Hero or Huntress with constant updates. And hopefully it'll be better than the JL x RWBY movies.


Time to figure out which Jessica Cruz design to use.
 
Seven
The doors to Batman's lab looked like everything else in the Watchtower, dull and metallic. It reminded Weiss of Vale, with how monotone and boring the construction of everything was. The other three kingdoms always added their own touch, to make their buildings unique. Atlas didn't usually use color, but they had some of the finest architects in the four kingdoms. Grandfather Nicolas made sure to only hire the best when he laid the groundwork for the Schnee manor, not that Weiss was being too biased of course.


"If we're lucky, then Batman must still be here, and not holed up in some dark alleyway in Gotham." Dinah pressed a button on the control panel beside the door. She didn't walk in without asking, unlike the other rooms they had visited.


"I think he'd prefer a nice cave somewhere." Weiss said sarcastically, crossing her arms. She was feeling angsty, she missed Myrtenaster, and needed to see what condition her beloved weapon was in. That and if she had any Dust that came with her, such as her earrings, which were made of the finest fire Dust crystals that money could buy. In a world without Dust, they'd be priceless, at least until Weiss managed to grow more.


"You wouldn't be wrong." A deep, unfamiliar voice came from behind the duo. Weiss flinched, whipping her head around to come face to chest with a tall man wearing a costume that was dark gray and black, with a bat shaped cowl that covered the upper half of his face. A matching black bat was stylized on his chest.


H-How did he manage to sneak up on her without Weiss noticing?


"Miss Schnee." He said, with just the slightest nod of his head, which was just barely noticeable, Weiss' aura enhanced eyes almost missed it.


"Batman I presume." Weiss regained her composure quickly. She had to look up to meet his eyes, which were hidden by the white film in the holes in his mask. "You're taller than I expected."


Batman's exposed jaw was unreadable, his lips pressed into a thin line. He kinda looked like General Ironwood, from an angle and if Weiss squinted her eyes.


"Batman." Dinah spoke up, placing a hand on her hip. She didn't look surprised that he managed to sneak up on them. "Just the person we wanted to see."


"Canary." Batman said neutrally, giving her a brief look before turning back to Weiss. "I assume you're here for your sword." She was pretty sure that he already knew that; Batman clearly wasn't an idiot despite the ridiculous name he chose for himself.


"Of course." Weiss answered evenly. Dinah and Oliver might've been polite, but assuming that Batman was like them would be a big mistake. Just one look at his costume compared to the two blondes easily spelled that out. "They're my belongings."


"Don't touch anything." Batman pressed another button on the control panel, causing the door to slide open. He walked in without another word, with Dinah and Weiss following.


The lab was dimly lit, with the lights in the ceiling increasing its power as it sensed the trio enter the room. Advanced machinery and gadgets filled the lab, it reminded Weiss of the labs back at Beacon. Batman led them towards the back of the room where a long table sat.


Weiss' eyes drifted around as she followed the strange man, technology here looked to be about the same level as back home, more or less. While she did like to play around with computers, and the latest technological baubles that Father liked to buy, Weiss wasn't a true expert. Her interest was more of a hobby.


Batman paused at a table, earning Weiss attention. A familiar blade sat on the table, along with her scroll. There was nothing she could do to stop a smile from forming on her face. Myrtenaster!


"Bats can be intense sometimes, but he knows his way around weapons and technology. Myrtenaster's in good hands?" Dinah whispered low enough for Weiss to catch. She butchered the pronunciation again, but the effort was cute.


"I see." Weiss mumbled back as she approached the table, reaching to grab Myrtenaster. The metal was cool to the touch, and familiar, it felt like a piece of Weiss' soul was put together again. She lifted the rapier in the air as Batman watched from the side.


"That's one of the finest swords I've ever seen." The Bat spoke up, it was his turn this time to cross his arms. "What kind of metal is it made from?"


"The alloy used was Atlesian steel." Weiss didn't offer any details. "I came up with the design myself."


She ran an aura protected finger along Myrtenaster's blade, inspecting the metal. It was in perfect shape, down to the old Mantle runes that Weiss had carved herself during Myrtenaster's creation. The vials in the Dust chamber were empty.


"Is that common in Remnant?" Dinah stood beside Batman, her blue eyes still as kind as ever. "Designing your own weapon I mean."


"If you were able to afford it, yes." Weiss spared no expense when it came to building Myrtenaster. Others weren't as fortunate, like Jaune who used an old hand-me-down. She aimed Myrtenaster towards the ground, closing one eye as she analyzed the point. "Our weapons are supposed to be an extension of our body, our very souls, so the designs vary."


That seemed to placate Batman's curiosity, who changed the conversation. "Can you go into more details about Dust?"


Dinah's eyes widened as she shook her head side to side slowly. Oh great, was the man who named himself after a flying rat a nerd? That was kinda cute if Weiss was being honest.


"Maybe when I'm feeling better." Weiss wasn't going to ignore a warning. "I'm still recovering after all."


That earned her a smile from Dinah. Batman, on the other hand, gave Weiss a slight glare, but nodded. She grabbed her scroll, sliding it into one of her pockets.


"Very well." He started moving to another part of the lab. "I'll bring your Dust."


"Thank you." Weiss said, raising her voice a few octaves. Her gaze drifted back to Myrtenaster. "I appreciate your help."


"There's no need to thank us." Batman's shrug looked invisible. He started touching a large box shaped machine a few feet away. It opened up, revealing a briefcase that matched the rest of the monotone room. He grabbed it with ease and walked back to the long table. "The Justice League does what it can to help others, no strings attached."


So, they were going for the soft sell, in trying to convince Weiss to become 'associated'. As much as she hated the thought, and owing people, their strategy was working.


Batman opened the briefcase, revealing an assortment of Dust vials and crystals, all in some sort of containment bottle. They were divided by color, even her red earrings. Weiss licked her lips as she stared at each one. She had a little of every Dust type, all which she should be able to grow in time, except for the hard-light Dust, which was created in a lab. That would be harder to replicate.


"Without aura, these are nothing more than a fancy paperweight." Weiss felt relieved. Myrtenaster and Dust were essential to her fighting style, along with her glyphs. She grabbed the vial that held one of her earrings, holding it at eye level with her free hand. The once dull red of the Dust started to glow.


These were her only belongings, and her last pieces of Remnant. She was going to need them if she was to survive in this world.


"Fascinating." Batman stared at the Dust along with Dinah. Weiss pressed her lips together as she lowered the Dust back into the briefcase. She really didn't have much of a choice did she? If Weiss made the wrong decision, she was pretty sure that finding a way home was going to be a lot harder. The Justice League, judging by the space station and everything in this lab, should be able to help find her way home.


Weiss twisted her head in the direction of the lone blonde.


"Dinah, that offer you gave me, what would it all entail?"


Hopefully she made the right choice.


A/N

Another update! And much closer to Weiss meeting the team.


I'm debating whether to commission a drawing of Weiss for the story, but I still haven't decided how her costume would look.


Any suggestions?
 
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