Arc 2 – Chapter 4: A Dangerous Problem
Space Between Universes
As we last left off, two Initiates 7213 and 5121 have contained the Brothers in some highly advance stasis fields where they are planning to merge the two beings into one. As they tinker away by trying to find out how to merge two of the most powerful beings of both universes, they have a conversation. 7213 aka Big Man asked while looking at the monitors behind 5121 "Soooooo, how's it going?" 5121 aka Genome was pressing in calculations after calculations with his robotic hands and said "Not so well."
Big Man: "What do you mean?"
Genome: "Trying to figure out how to combine two cosmic beings into one is a very difficult task. The only one who has ever don this is the Multiversal Scientist himself. In which case, it is very difficult to merge these gigantic beings."
Big Man: "But we do have test subjects."
They both turn around and see the 8 most powerful beings in giant stasis tubes. They are Darkseid, Thanos (who has been completely restored), Braniac, Ultron (just his head), Imperiex Prime, Galactus, Chaos King, and the Anti-Monitor. "Well," Genome started to say "we do have quite the specimens here yet which ones should we combine first." "Why not all at once." said the mysterious voice that has appeared. "Darkside," said Big Man "what do you want?"
Darkside: "I thought I might help you with your...endeavor."
Genome in a sarcastic tone: "Oh please, what do you have to offer that would help us?"
Darkside holds a jar with some strange techno-organic mesh inside and it is slightly moving around and trying to take shape. Genome then asked "Is that what I think it is?" Big Man then said "That better not be what I think it is." Darkside smiled and put the jar away then said "Well it is a more modified version of it because it can combine the personalities of all those test subjects you have there." Genome and Big Man looked at each other and unsure that using the Techno-Organic Virus is a good idea.
Tricarrier/Sunrise/5:51 am
In the Tricarrier's conference room, Team RWBY along with Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Nick Fury, Aqualad, Spider-Man, and Captain Marvel are in a middle of a meeting with a holographic screen of Wonder Woman, Red Tornado, and Green Lantern: Hal Jordan. [Just to let you know, Artemis is back as herself and Wally West aka Kid Flash is still alive.]
Nick Fury: "I know it's really early on both sides of our universes, but can someone please explain everything that is happening. Now."
Hal Jordan: "Right so we have a problem in both of our universes. According to the Guardians, two cosmic beings have been taken captive by a a group of humanoids in black outfits called Initiates."
Nick Fury: "That we already know about the Initiates but what do you mean by these cosmic beings?"
Hal Jordan: "They are known as the brothers and no one knows their names." He then showed a picture of a red humanoid with a blue one. "The one in red rules over your universe while the blue one rules over ours. These Initiates somehow made off with any tech or objects that can transport between any other universe. Plus they are using these black and bony animals as part of some sort of experiment."
Ruby: "They are called the Grimm."
Blake: "They are soul-less monsters from our universe and it is the job for the huntsmen and huntresses to fight them off, which is what we are doing."
Wonder Woman: "Can you please explain more about the Grimm, please?"
Yang: "The Grimm are creatures of destruction from our world known as Remnant that nearly driven the earliest humans into extinction. Then we found a substance known as Dust that gives us a fighting edge against them."
So to make things short, Team RWBY explained the Grimm, Dust, Aura and Semblance to the superheroes of both universes and a little about the world of Remnant and its inhabitants. Iron Man was pondering for a moment till Thor noticed and asked "What is the matter?" Tony then said "I was thinking that the so-called Grimm attacks might be a diversion." Ruby looking confused said "What do you mean?" "What I mean is that they may have been using these monsters as a distraction of some sort, but I want to know what?" Everyone then thinks about it for a moment till Nick Fury has that look. {"He has that look again. Why can't he just get to the point already?"} Nick then said "I think I know why." Everyone looked at Nick Fury as he pressed a button to show something.
The hologram showed some kinda of goo that has techno stuff on it...As a matter of fact, that techno stuff is part of it. "This is what they were after. The Class-X Pathogen, also known as the Techno-Organic Virus." {"A bio-weapon? Seriously? Nick, what have you gotten us into? Yet again, I did ask for the straight point."} "What this virus can do is that it can infect living material and converts it into technology, ultimately consuming the host. This virus can also animate the dead so it is like a techno-zombie virus to some." He then shows a holographic simulation of the virus as it infects dead tissue and brought back to life. "This virus actually came from the future from certain...associates." {"Again, with holding information from the rest of us."} Ruby started talking. "So do you think they are going to do something with that along with the Grimm." Blake then said "That may actually be do-able, but I think that they may have something else in mind."
Yet before they carry on with their conversation, Batman called in from his Batwing and said "Sorry to interrupt but something is happening on our end and need assistance." Wonder Woman then replied "We'll be on our way!" All communications between both universes ceased for the time. Everyone except Team RWBY, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel and Nick Fury stayed to discuss about what will happen to the four huntresses. Captain Marvel approached the four and said "So, I am assuming that you four are Ruby Rose, Blake Belladonna, Weiss Schnee, and Yang Xiao Long" Ruby looked nervous but she did said yes. He smiled and said "Great, because we brought over some goodies that was mailed to our universe by mistake and it is addressed to you four."
Triskelion/6:47 am
Team RWBY entered the quarters that has a few crates with the Schnee Dust Company logo on it. Ruby opened the one closes to her and she pulled out an outfit with long-sleeves, light gray shirt with black belted cuffs near the end of the sleeves and a black piece of clothing with two verticals of red stitching that resembles a cross between the corset and overalls. Ruby looked at her team and said "Hey, it's our other outfits!" Blake, Weiss and Yang zoomed to the crates and got their alternative outfits and found a note that says:
Dear Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang of Team RWBY
I have sent you enough Dust and ammunition to help you guys as you team up with actual superheroes. Plus you all will need costumes so I sent you four your alternative outfits along with some masks. And another thing, you all may need superhero names so you won't have to be spied on by the paparazzi and trust me you don't want 24/7 news networks to show everyone what you four are doing. Even when you girls are taking a bath. So good luck!
-B