"You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart will always be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place." -Miriam Adeney

Chapter 2: Like a Phoenix

Earth -5251982 Months later…

At a desk in the living quarters of Avengers Tower, Pyrrha Nikos sat writing out a letter, or attempting to. She barely managed to write just a couple words before she would wad it up and throw it in the trash.

She growled out loud as she violently wadded up another piece of paper. But instead of hitting the trashcan as the hundreds of wads before it, this one landed in the gloved hand of the Sentinel of Liberty.

"New garbage can three point shot record coming along well, Pyr?" Agent 13, aka Sharon Carter, said with a smile at Captain America's side. The pretty blond was in her usual SHIELD uniform as she moved toward the bar. "Tony leave some of the good stuff? Your usual, Steve?" Sharon asked, as Cap unsnapped his helmet and placed it by his shield on the living area couch.

"Yeah, the usual," Steve said, moving to sit at the table by Pyrrha.

"Been trying to put my feelings on paper," Pyrrha answered the unasked question on Steve's face.

"But you have no idea where to start, huh?" Cap said, sitting back in his chair.

"I couldn't tell him when we were sharing a dorm room…" Pyrrha sighed, "How the hell am I supposed to write down my feelings when we're worlds apart?"

"First, language," Cap held up a finger, "Second, do it one sentence, one word at a time." He smiled when Sharon joined them. "It does get easier with time."

"With time," Sharon said, taking a sip of wine after placing a glass of chocolate milk in front of Cap. "When we first defrosted Steve, you should have seen the garbage bags of wads of paper with just "dearest Peggy" written on them…" She said, placing a hand on Cap's.

"I wasn't… anyway," Captain America coughed, glancing between the blond and redhead staring at him. "This isn't about me," He said, taking a drink of his milk.

"Communication from Iron Man to any available Avengers," FRIDAY's Irish accent filled the living area. Cap silently thanked Tony for the interruption for a change.

"We're here, Tony, what's up," Cap answered, as Pyrrha and Sharon listened as well.

"Yeah, see, I'm in a bit of a tight spot," Tony's strained voice came through the speakers of the living area.

"There was a robberly alarm at one of my tech factories, and I was testing out one of my suit I made for Project Homecoming, nothing out of the ordinary," Tony explained, "Come to find out it's the Brotherhood. I contacted the X-Men, they're on their way but they're still a good thirty minutes out. And well…"

"Magneto is about to crush your suit," Cap said replacing his helmet, and tightening his shield on his arm.

"Yeah, dying isn't on today's agenda," Tony replied, "If you and Magnet Girl if she's not too busy sulking and wasting my paper supply wouldn't mind coming to my current location, I'd appreciate it."

"Up for a fight?" Cap asked, holding out a hand to Pyrrha.

"I just finished forging a new gun-blade," Pyrrha said, holding out a hand and summoning the spear that was laying on the couch across from her. She retracted the blade and shaft into more of a dagger shape and placed it on her belt of her black with gold and red trim body suit, "I was hoping to give it a test."

"On our way, Tony, keep him talking."

-RWBYA-

"So, I gotta admit, the helmet update is pretty nice," Tony Stark said as his armor remained frozen in place in the air, held by intense magnetic pressure. "Xavier getting craftier in hacking through the old one?"

"Do you truly enjoy hearing yourself speak, Stark?" the mutant terrorist known as Magneto said, his eye twitching in annoyance, as he held the Golden Avenger while his Brotherhood continue their raid for supplies.

"Well, I do find the tone of my voice rather pleasing on the ears," He said, noticing that he suddenly got slack, "But to be honest, I was just buying time for them to show up."

Magneto narrowed his eyes as Iron Man shot from his grasp, and felt the magnetic fields fight against him. "Pyrrha Nikos, how nice of you to visit…"

"It's always a pleasure, Erik," Pyrrha said, stepping out of the shadows, holding her hands up as she fought him for control of the magnetic fields around them. "Hope you don't mind I invited some friends, too!"

Magneto growled in rage as Captain America, Sharon Carter and the X-Men rushed his Brotherhood.

"I tire of your meddling in my affairs, Pyrrha Nikos," Magneto growled, "I give you this one opportunity to either join me or…" He was cut off as Cyclops blasted him from behind.

He hit the ground hard at her feet and tried to get up, but just fell back down breathing out as he went unconscious. "Sorry!" Pyrrha said, scratching the back of her head.

SHIELD agents arrived shortly after taking the Brotherhood members into custody. "Appreciate the assistance bringing them back in," Cyclops said as he and Wolverine stood with Captain America, Iron Man and Pyrrha.

"I'm always happy to help!" Pyrrha said with a smile.

"Say, Pyrrha, have you adopted a codename yet?" Cyclops asked, and the redhead shook her head, not noticing Cap and Iron Man's coms went off and they stepped to the side.

"Not yet, no," Pyrrha glanced to the side, before smiling, "Just been using my own name."

Cyclops glanced to his usually disagreeing teammate, and for once they nodded in agreement. "Jeannie would have liked it this way," Wolverine nodded, lighting up his cigar.

"If you're wanted, our late teammate and friend, considering what you're trying to do and get back home… I feel it's an appropriate codename," Cyclops said, smiling softly at the young redhead. "So what do you say… Phoenix?"

"Phoenix?" Pyrrha asked, feeling it out as she spoke it.

"Yes, the mythical bird that would rise from its ashes stronger than ever. Jean earned the name," Cyclops said, placing a hand on Pyrrha's shoulder, "And I think you have, too."

"T-Thank you very much," Pyrrha smiled, a tear forming in her eyes, "I will do my best to make myself worthy of such a title."

"No doubt you will," Cyclops nodded.

"Pyrrha, we have to go, important core team meeting, Tony and I are expected but you'll have time to continue writing that letter," Cap said, stepping up.

"Sure of course," Pyrrha nodded.

"Yeah, we gotta go to, rest up while they're caught. It never lasts. Ever since Fury left SHIELD, it's not been able to hold on to anyone," Cyclops said, obviously rolling his eyes behind his visor.

"Right, thank you again, friends," Pyrrha smiled, shaking Cyclops hands, before following Cap and Iron Man back to the Quinn Jet.

-RWBYA—

Several hours later, Pyrrha was in her room at Avengers Tower, when a knock came on the door. She glanced up from her writing to see Cap at the door with his mask removed. "We need to talk to you, Pyrrha."

Pyrrha nodded nervously and followed Cap from the room and on to the main Avengers conference room. Inside was a large round table, and seated was Iron Man, Thor, Ant Man, Wasp, Dr. Pym, Dr. Banner, and Spider-Man. Cap led her to two empty seats and pulled her chair and sat down beside her. "Um, what's going on?" Pyrrha asked, glancing around the table.

"First, congrats on the codename, Phoenix," Iron Man said through his opened helmet. "Second, we have some important news."

"We found Remnant. And we have a way to get you home," Dr Banner stated, and Pyrrha gasped in shock.

"Oh, Oh thank you…" She said, holding her hand over her mouth, "I … I can't believe it! I'm … I'm going home…"

"That's not all, Pyr," Steve said, placing a hand over hers for a moment and giving it a squeeze. "We also discussed what we have discovered, and the crisis that's going on there. Particularly with the woman who hurt you and seemingly accidentally warped you here to begin with, as well as those she works with and for. For that reason, we have a team of Avengers volunteering to come with you, and help you fight for your world, just like you've been helping us fight for ours while you've been here visiting with us."

"W-Who all volunteered?" She asked, and Steve was the first to stand.

Next was Iron Man, "I have to admit, I'm pretty curious about this Dust tech you've told me about.

next was Thor, who held out his hammer, "The God of Thunder lends thee his power of his mighty Hammer Mjolnir!"

"I'm in too," Ant Man said, standing up.

"Someone has to keep Scott out of trouble," Wasp said, standing beside Ant Man.

"Get away from it all, dodging death, dismemberment," Spider-Man said, standing up, "sounds like fun!"

Banner was the last to stand, saying "The other guy says and I quote, Hulk wants to smash puny fire girl who hurt Hulk's friend. So were in too."

Pyrrha glanced around at the team of heroes who were standing there around her, and for her. "You… You all…"

"Captain Marvel has put together a team to take care of things while we're away, so we're with you, Pyrrha," Cap said, smiling at his young friend.

"We're all with you, Kid," Tony said, giving her a wink, "So go ahead, say the two magic words."

Pyrrha couldn't believe it. She couldn't believe it. She was going home. And her new friends were coming with her to help her and her friends back home save their world. She was going to see Jaune. She was going to get to tell him everything she never got to. She missed him so much. And now she just had to say two words. Two simple words. Words that on this world mean hope for those in danger and mean terror for those who would do harm. She hoped that they would gain the same meaning in Remnant.

So, wiping tears from her eyes, and a large smile on her lips she stood up, rising like a phoenix filled with new found hope and with a bold and strong voice she exclaimed the two words. The battle cry. "AVENGERS! -"

To Be Continued…

Just seemed like the perfect spot to split it off. also thought the codename was fitting for her. thoughts?