*Happy, up-tuned, jingly version of Justice League theme*
Hunters of Justice Chibi!
Catchy Song by The Infamous Man
"Five hours..." Weiss muttered, bags under her eyes as she stared at the rest of her teammates. "She's been listening to that song for FIVE GODDAMN HOURS!"
"This song is going to get stuck inside your HEEEAD!" Ruby sang as she danced to the song with a bright smile on her face, laughing as she and Starfire twirled in front of the TV with the giant stereos whose speakers were oddly bat-shaped vibrated.
"Come on, Weiss! Don't be a party-pooper!" Yang chuckled. Weiss noticed that she and practically all of the other occupants of the Tower had headphones in their ears. "The song isn't that bad!"
"It is when you've heard it for five hours!"
"You're acting very immature, you know." Blake chided with Raven nodding in agreement.
"Indeed. It's not like the song has affected us in a negative way." Ren said, seemingly oblivious to the fact he, Nora, Blake, and Raven were doing that ridiculous dance move called 'flossing' in perfect synch.
"How did she get that song, anyway?" Jaune whispered to Pyrrha. "I've never seen her put music on her phone."
Pyrrha had a strange look on her face as she replied, "I... I think Batman was the one who put music on our phones. Something about acclimating ourselves to Earth's culture."
Jaune blinked. "So... THAT song is on Batman's playlist?"
"Yup." Nightwing said with a smirk on his face. "Bruce's taste in music would surprise you. He even does his own songs... but he would probably kill me if I shared them with you."
Everyone gaped at the former Boy Wonder before just turning to stare at Ruby and Starfire dancing to Batman's favorite song.
A Rose for Valentine's by Jesse K/JessesanMan
Ruby skipped along happily, pausing in her steps when she came to her sister and Blake.
"Hey guys! Wanna play this new fighting game I got?" she asked while holding up the box cover. "They have these really gruesome finishers, and there's this cool looking lady with sharp teeth that eats people's faces!"
"That actually sounds pretty awesome, but me and Blake are going to go see a movie."
"Ah man," Ruby quietly groaned as Beast Boy popped up his head.
"You're going to a movie together?" he asked in surprise.
"Yeah. Is that weird?" Blake asked him, and he immediately began waving his hands around.
"No! I mean, uh, it's cool. Just surprised me, that's all," he explained. The three girls looked at each other and shrugged.
"Well, we better go before we miss the beginning. Later guys."
"Bye Yang. Bye Blake." As Ruby waved to the pair, Beast Boy looked over at her in curiosity.
"So…how long have they…?"
"How long have they what?"
"I mean… You know…"
"You do realize she probably has no idea what you're talking about?" a voice spoke up from nowhere before Raven phased in through the floor.
"What don't I know?" the curious Ruby asked.
"That it's Valentine's Day on Earth," the half-demon explained.
"Oh!" After smiling for a moment Ruby took on a more confused look. "What's that?"
"You didn't have Valentine's Day?" Beast boy asked in shock.
Raven sighed. "Of course they wouldn't. It was named after a person from Earth," she tiredly explained. Seeing the still confused look on Ruby's face, Raven sighed again. "It's basically the holiday of love." Ruby gasped as her eyes became starry, a bright smile spreading across her face. Raven just rolled her own while continuing. "Usually people dating or married or whatever get each other candies, flower, or take each other on dates. Like a movie."
"Oh, so that's what you were talking about," Ruby said to Garfield while snapping her fingers.
Beast Boy waited for a moment then coughed into his fist. "So, they're not…?"
"I honestly don't know. Could be either way. But now that I know what today is..." Ruby tapped on her chin, deep in thought. "Hm, I should keep my options open this time, even with the fresh start here on Earth." She then looked over to the two titans. "Hey, are either of you…?"
"No," Raven instantly shot down.
"Sorry little dude, but you're… Uh, Raven, how do I say this without sounding rude?" In response, Raven silently phased back through the floor. "Oh come on! Don't leave me hanging!"
"It's okay, BB. Good luck with her, by the way," Ruby wished him before moving on, a brand-new skip in her step.
"What did she… Ah, what?! No way!" he protested, and a smug-looking Raven's head phased back up.
"That's what it feels like when people assume things about you." And then she disappeared again.
With a heart-shaped chocolate box and a small bouquet of roses, Ruby walked up to the Wayne Manor and pressed the bell button with her nose. Alfred then quickly opened the door and raised an eyebrow.
"Hey, Al! Are any of the guys home?"
"Yes. One moment, Miss Rose." The butler zipped away and then zipped back, Damien Wayne in tow.
"Hi, Damian!" she greeted him while holding out the gifts. The boy's face immediately turned red as he started blubbering. "I was wondering if you wanted to-" He suddenly pulled out a smoke bomb and threw it down. Ruby coughed as it cleared, and Alfred waved a handkerchief to help drive it away. When they looked again, the boy was gone. "Well, darn!"
"I believe I can track him down and bring him back momentarily if you'd like," Alfred offered, a wry grin on his face.
"Nah, that's okay! You all have a good day!"
"You as well, Miss Rose," he said as she skipped away. He smiled warmly before closing the door behind them, then looked up to the ceiling to see a blushing Damian hanging on the wall.
"Master Damian, you know leaving a woman like that is poor manners," Alfred stated with an amused smile. "You're lucky she seemed to take it well. Shall I have her come over later?"
"Sh-Shut it, Alfred!"
Alfred only responded by laughing.
As he was sipping from a slushy, Richard was surprised by Ruby popping up, rose petals falling along her path.
"Hey, Nightwing!" she greeted him, as he was currently in his costume. She then held up the box of chocolates and bouquet, making him jump back in surprise. "I was wondering-"
"I have received the slushed ice treat!" Starfire announced as she hovered over. She then noticed Ruby and her offerings, then smiled in realization. "Oh, have you learned of the yearly love custom already?"
"I just figured out about it today, so I'm kinda running last minute on it. You guys on a date?"
"Yes! We are going to watch the shooting stars predicted in Colorado!"
"Oh, that sounds so cool!" Ruby awed. She then smiled at the two and nodded. "Well, don't let me get in your way. You guys have fun!" With that, Ruby began to happily skip away.
"She took that well," Richard quietly noted.
"And it was quite adorable! You appear to have an admirer," the Tamaranean pointed out while poking his cheek. He half-heartedly shooed her finger away with a laugh.
"Yeah… Let's head on over. We've still got to blow the big one out of the sky, so we got to be early to watch the harmless ones."
"Oh yes! I must also shoot a shooting star!" She then hooked her arms under his and the two took off.
M'gann, currently in her human appearance, hummed as she packed away a few things, but was then startled by the rosy entrance of Ruby, who was holding a box of chocolates and a bouquet of roses.
"Hello, Megan!" The Martian looked at the presented gifts and blushed a little. "I was wondering-"
"Ruby, I'm flattered, really, but Uncle J'onn and I already planned some training for today." The Remnantian looked downcast and M'gann sighed. "I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd already learned about Earth holidays. I'm still getting used to them myself."
"It's okay. Well, good luck and everything." Ruby zoomed away while M'gann waved. Just then, the Martian Manhunter phased in.
'Do you have them?' he telepathically asked her.
'You didn't get these from me,' she replied while pulling out the hidden pack of holiday edition, heart-shaped Chocos and handing them to him, bringing a light smile to his face.
Ruby sighed dejectedly while setting down the box of chocolates and flowers onto the table.
"It's no use. Everyone else is busy or going out with someone. And I have no idea where Weiss is." Ruby set her chin down and blew at a lock of hair near her nose. "Guess I'll just have to go it alone."
Suddenly and out of nowhere, Batman rose up. Ruby jumped in her seat with a yelp while clutching her chest.
"Whoa! You're too good at that!" she declared while breathing heavily, while Batman merely stared at her stoically.
"I'm good enough at it."
"Eh, uh, mmm…" Ruby then set her head back down. "So, what are you doing?"
"I came to see why Damian was huddled up and mumbling to himself in a corner. Alfred suggested I start my investigation with you."
"Oh, that? I was just trying to ask if he wanted to hang out and play the new fighting game I just got." Batman's brow rose up as he saw the contents on the table.
"With candy and flowers?" he pointed out, and Ruby shrugged.
"Well, they told me it was Valentine's Day, so I thought it'd be appropriate."
Batman stared at her for a moment, deep in thought, before beginning to speak, "Maybe if you wanted to actually date him…"
"Hm, well, I don't know about that." Ruby sat up and rubbed her chin. "I'm not really against the idea, but…"
"You're not the dating type," he filled in, having already deduced that part of her personality.
Ruby hummed to herself for a moment, then nodded. "Yeah, I guess that's true. Last time I tried to date someone was after a romance novel binge, but I realized – and Blake pointed out – that I was more in love with the idea. Really, I just wanna hang out with someone and have fun. As friends."
Batman nodded to that, then, quietly, checked his batphone. Under the name CW in messages, he saw what he practically expected.
Hey, I'm going to be a little late for our dinner. It's not my fault this time.
Might be an hour or two. Ivy and Harley are not being very understanding about this whole thing.
"Tell you what, why don't you show me what game this is."
"Huh, you play video games?" Ruby asked in interest.
"Occasionally with Damien or Dick. I would say I'm average."
Ruby bounced out of her seat, a new light shining from her as she smiled. "Well okay then! Let's go!"
Sometime later, the two were tapping away on the controllers.
"Ah, I'm not gonna lose!" Ruby decried before her lizard man was uppercut by the frosty ninja.
"FINISH HIM!" the video game announcer yelled. The ninja then kicked the lizard's feet out from under him, ending the match.
"Whaaaaaat? Your first win and you messed up the Fatality?"
"I don't do Fatalities," Batman said evenly.
"Well… Everyone's got their style. Guess that means I just have to beat you!"
"I won't let you." A small smile appeared on the corners of Batman's lips, and Ruby cackled evilly as they started up another match.
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