Young Justice in the Batman Beyond Universe:

The Back Story

By: Malaizjan P.J. Shultz and Reina Grayson

Authors' Notes: This fic will be the story of how the season one & two teams of YJ came to be in the BB universe. It will have elements of back flashes from the series and things that both Reina and I looked up as well as seeing the JLU in action. So for the fans of YJ and BB, this fic is for you! And don't worry, the next story arch is coming.

Chapter 1

Dick smiled as he and Kaldur watched the construction of their homes from the beach. The foreman was very competent and had plenty of workers to build their homes.

"Kaldur...are you sure you want all of that room?" Dick asked as he had his soda in his hand.

"I do. I may start a family someday..." Kaldur stared out at the water, longing in his eyes.

"I wish I could help," Dick told him.

"What is done is done, my friend." Kaldur saw the much larger home that was to be Dick's. "And you spoke of my home being large."

"I grew up in a large house," he said.

At that moment, two specks came over the hoizon.

Both Dick and Kaldur waited until the specks got closer. Both former team leaders smiled when those specks came into view.

M'gann and Conner Kent, the 5 month newlyweds, landed by the two, both looking rather sheepish.

"Conner, M'gann...what brings you here?" Dick asked.

"Well..." Conner started to say but his wife cut him off.

"Is your offer still open Dick?" she asked him.

"Of course," Dick told the couple.

"Good. Because Clark told us we had to move from the Fortress," Conner explained.

"Were you two being bunnies again?" Dick asked.

Both blushed.

Kaldur chuckled. "Perhaps your own home is the answer."

"Pick a spot-I'll see if the Foreman can build it." Dick ran off to find the construction manager.

"That's a good idea," Conner told him.

"Conner's been...hyper lately," M'gann added.

"Speaking of, has Wally talked to you two yet?" Kaldur asked.

"No. Why?" Conner asked.

"He has not gotten back to Dick with an answer."

"Artemis said she was talking to Jackson about moving here," M'gann said happily.

"Well...where should we put our house at?" Conner asked.

"How about over there, to the left of Kaldur's house," M'gann suggested.

"Not too close. I do not wish to...intrude on your...activities," Kaldur said delicately.

M'gann blushed.

The Housewarming Party

Wally was pigging out at the buffet table, along with Bart as Claire talked to Reiena. Dick, Kaldur and Conner were throwing darts as Barb, Zatanna, Raquel and Artemis were talking girl stuff.

"Claire, I hope you know what you're in for with Wally."

"Wally and I are moving here from Central City. He wants the best treatments for me and Blüdhaven Memorial is the best in the country. And if all he does is eat, then I can live with that."

Reiena laughed.

"With that Boom Tube tech, he can rush back anytime," Claire added. She smiled as a whish came by her and a tuna sandwich was in front of her face.

"You need to eat," Wally told her.

"I thought you were eating for both of us," she whispered loudly.

The whole room busted out laughing

"Hey!" Wally cried.

"I still love you, my speedster." Claire kissed him hard.

Wally dropped the tuna sandwich and kissed back.

Bart scrambled for the sandwich and swallowed it.

The group of women were making the loudest comments to the young couple.

"Wally! Take that home!" Roy hollered as he came from the stairs.

Wally flipped him off.

Conner shook his head.

"I wouldn't be judging, Conner. Or did you forget this aftetnoon on the beach?" Dick reminded him.

Conner and M'gann blushed.

Wally and Claire came up for air.

"You need to eat," he told her.

"I want ribs," she told him.

"Crap. I'll be right back." Wally raced off to find a slab of cooked ribs.

Claire went for the mashed potatoes. "So you made this, M'gann?"

"I did. Take as much as you want. I made plenty."

Claire piled most of the mashed potatoes onto her plate, sat down and ate with relish.

"So when are you moving in with Dick?" Zatanna asked Barb.

"I'm not."

"We're...working. A lot," Dick added.

"Translation: they argued today," Reiena told everyone.

"REIENA!" Dick cried, embarrassed.

So was Barb.

"So what, I doubt you two would get back together after this one anyway."

They both glared at Reiena.

Wally then returned; a takeout tray with the slab of ribs.

"Thanks," Claire said, her mouth full of potatoes.

Wally put the takeout tray next to her and kissed her cheek before joining the others at the dart board.

Roy found himself next to Reiena. "Now, you do realize that they will just stay together to prove you wrong?"

"I don't know Roy...I don't think Barb is his soul mate." Reiena remarked quietly so only Roy could hear.

"That could be true but they will keep trying to be together."

"Dick's restless. Haven't you noticed?" she asked Roy.

"Yeah. Look at our last mission," Roy commented.

"So Bart; you moving here?" Barb asked.

"No. I'll stay in Central City and be Flash so Wally can focus on Claire. If I need him, he's a Boom Tube away "

"You sure?" Wally asked.

"Yeah cuz. Take care of Claire ."

"Awww..." said Raquel and Zatanna.

"Did Karen ever get back to you?" Dick asked Raquel.

"She said, and I quote here , 'Not even if it was the last safe place on Earth. How can i trust those two?' End quote."

"Cassie and Jaime felt the same way," Artemis added.

"It's probably best not to push then. That's ok," Dick said to everyone who was there. "When they're ready, they can come."

Roy smiled. He looked over at Reiena as memories came to him…

His life was in shambles. Roy Harper AKA Red Arrow just attended the funeral for his only child. He was so distraught about it but Lian wasn't meant to die, not now, she was so young. His wife, Cheshire had run off again, but not before informing him that they were through.

One group of people was there; the original four protégés that he had become friends with, and Artemis whom he had become friends with since she was his sister in law. They were there for him; and even after everything was done, Reiena was still there for him. They had always had feelings for each other, but after Roy married Jade; Reiena didn't want to interfere.

But now was different.

"We all know loss, Roy; but to lose a child, it's different. I don't know if this helps, but I think Jade was wrong to blame you." Reiena had said as the hug was released.

Roy couldn't believe the wisdom that Reiena had, but he didn't question it either. He then looked into Reiena's eyes and did something unexpected…he kissed her. It was a passionate kiss, one that told her he wanted her.

"Let's go to my hotel room, you need somewhere to stay tonight," Reiena stated.

"You're right; I don't want to be a burden on Ollie," Roy responded.

"You're never a burden, Roy; but I think you just need to get away and think," Reiena said.

"Alright….thanks Rei." Roy said; a sad smile on his face.

The two then headed out for Reiena's hotel to talk about what he needed to talk about….getting on with his life.

Five Hours after that…

Roy couldn't believe what had just happened between him and Reiena; but then again, it felt…right. He couldn't sleep but seeing Reiena comfortably lying beside him, he couldn't help but watch her breathing so steadily. Sure he'd 'been' with other girls, and stayed with Jade for so many years, but there was only ONE true love in his life and she just proved that she felt the same about him. The cloned archer didn't know what to think, there was a spark between them that he never felt with Jade. Reiena was still sleeping, but now sleep took Roy as well...

Roy smiled to himself.

Dick eyed Roy oddly.

Roy caught the stare and nodded. He wasn't about to tell Dick he was sleeping with his sister. Dick would kill him…