Authors Note: So, I wrote this once I got the idea for fun. Once I thought it up I got really excited and wrote it up super-fast…So I hope you enjoy!:D Combining the two things I love: Young Justice and Steampunk!
New York, 1887. Steampunk Style.
It was a muggy evening; the air was thick and full of smog, the sky a dark yellow striped with gray clouds. The street was densely populated, it was hotter than usual thanks to the amount of people on the street, the city was always crowded. I elbowed my way through the horde, lifting my heavy skirts trying to push myself to the front of the growing group of people. It smelled heavily of cheap perfume and cologne. Street urchins trying to be aristocrats? They weren't fooling anyone. Snapping my parasol shut I finally made my way to the front, looking at the newest invention being presented by Jasper.
"Behold!" He chimed, throwing back a red velvet curtain to reveal a large and elaborate cogged device, "after years of work, I present to you my good people, the very first time travelling device!"
There was a scattered amount of clapping, though most people were keeping silent. I kept my arms crossed, it was impressive to look at, but could it really do anything. I wasn't really sure why I had come to this event in the first place; it was for…More eccentric types, to put it mildly. I was curious when I saw the flyers, but Jasper was a well-known Looney. The Mad inventor type in the underground, it was a waste of time…Still I couldn't help it, what if it did work?
"Today, friends, we will see the future!" He cackled madly, "I will set the date to…2011!" He pushed a few buttons, turned a few nobs, and pulled a few chains. The cogs started to turn, faster and faster, making the most irritating grinding sound ever. Steam started to steadily stream out the bottom, there was a loud bang and a flash that sent the crowd and Jasper flying backwards.
I fell flat on my back, groaning I managed to climb to my feet with the help of a gentleman nearby. "Thank you." I curtsied politely turning back to the time machine.
It worked.
My jaw dropped, in the center of the destruction stood seven teens in bright clothing, they looked around curiously surprise and confusion clear on their faces.
Astonishment crept onto my own face; I couldn't believe my eyes, people from the future! The future! The rest of the crowd was still recovering, slowly rising to their feet, they observed the seven teens in the center with wide eyes. The people burst out into applause. Jasper ran to the center bowing, standing in front of the future folk.
"Thank you! Thank you all!" He cheered, bowing repeatedly.
A boy, dressed in yellow with flaming red hair, stepped forward raising an eyebrow. He glanced back at the others, "Um, where are we? And what's going on?"
New York, 2011.
The Young Justice had been sent to New York by Batman to investigate a strange new Villain on the rise who called himself the Steampunk Tinker. There was a tip sent to them anonymously about a plan taking place to rob a local bank downtown.
When the young heroes arrived there was nothing going on, it was strange, though the tip could have been a prank, the Steampunk Tinker was very much real. He had robbed three banks that same week, and it was time to put an end to his spree, still they had no idea where the criminal was.
Feeling slightly defeated the team went out onto the street to find something strange going on.
Kid Flash stepped forward, approaching the floating ball of light that inhabited the middle of the road, as he got closer he could hear someone talking, though it was muffled. It washotter as well, he smelled smog and could hear the loud churning of metal and clockwork.
"What the heck." He murmured to himself, leaning closer for a better look.
"Kid get back! It could be-" Kid poked the ball and disappeared, "dangerous…." Robin finished, running after his friend. The rest of the team looked at each other with slight disbelief. They shrugged in unison and ran after Robin and Kid into the ball of light, falling into a muggy dark street.
A bright white light washed over the scene blinding all seven teens. The scrambled to their feet, squinting and regaining their composure. When the light receded they found themselves in the middle of another street, surrounded by people in overcoats and top hats, as well as large dresses and parasols.
"Where are we?" Miss Martian breathed looking around.
A strange man ran in front of them, bowing, he had frizzy white hair and was dressed in a worn brown tweed suit. The team gasped recognizing him from earlier photos, it was the steampunk tinker.
Kid Flash stepped forward, looking around with a look of pure confusion, "Um, where are we? And what's going on?"
Thanks for reading! Please review! What do you think? Should I continue this, is it a good idea?
Who am I kidding…I'll probably continue anyway! But still, you should totally review!:D