A Witch and a Cat

Chapter 1

Wally slammed his head onto his desk, groaning under his breath. He raised his head to look at his Literature teacher, Mr. Roberts, as he droned on about the Salem Witch Trials in his monotone voice. Wally looked around at the other students, noting that at least half of the class was paying attention and taking notes while the rest was zoning in and out, their eyes getting heavy. He was a part of the latter.

When will this class be over? Wally thought, deciding to actually pay attention.

"The Puritans had used different tests to use on the accused to determine whether or not they were witches. One of the common ones was-" Mr. Roberts didn't get to finish as the bell rang, releasing students to their next class.

Finally. At least I have Chemistry next. That won't be a bore. Wally thought as he gathered up his things and made his way to his locker to swap out textbooks.

After he was done at his locker he headed to his Chemistry class, stopping at a water fountain. When he turned it on it sprayed water all over him, soaking most of his front. "You've got to be kidding me," he said, looking at his now wet pants. "Do they ever fix these things?"

He heard giggling.

Wally turned around to see a girl about his age with long brunette hair that reached the top of her back and bright brown eyes. She covered her mouth, stifling her laugh, when he looked at her.

Now a girl's laughing at me. Perfect. he thought, walking to Chemistry after the girl left. Let's hope it doesn't get worse. It's Friday, Wally. You've got the weekend, which means no school, just hanging out with the Team.

Wally walked into his class to see the same girl sitting at one of the tables talking to some of the kids sitting around her.

Has she always been in here? Then again I don't really pay attention to who's in my classes that much. Actually, I think she's in three of my classes. Wally thought, sitting down at one of the tables, waiting for the teacher to start the class.

Dick studied the board as he copied the math problems down. People around him were whispering excitedly about something that he completely tuned out until he heard someone say, "She's our grade. I think she's from Central City."

"Who's from Central City?" Dick asked, joining in the conversation next to him.

"There's a new girl here, our grade," a girl with blonde curls said.

"Cool. Have you seen her yet?" he asked.

"Nope, but I hope she's in one of my classes. I hear she's really nice."

For most of the day, some of the freshman class talked eagerly about the new girl. Some had already seen her saying she was very friendly. One or two guys were saying how cute she was. Others were complaining that they hadn't seen her yet. Dick wasn't as excited as the others. His mind was elsewhere. He was wondering what mission he and the Team might get this weekend. He walked into his History class, still contemplating, not even noticing the new girl was sitting in the front row of the class.

Wally was leaving the boys locker room after gym and looked at the clock on the wall.

Three. Two. One.

The bell rang. Wally whooped and hurried out of the school. He was about to take off running when he saw the girl from earlier walking across the street from where he was. She appeared to be talking but he could faintly hear her singing along to her iPod.

Who is she? he thought. Everywhere I turn she is there. Wait, why do I care? Whatever, it's not important. Time to get to the Team.

"I think you've got a secret admirer," Robin said, laughing after Kid Flash told him about the girl from school.

"Well I can't blame her. I am pretty awesome," Kid Flash said smugly.

"Oh brother, you sound ridiculous," Artemis said. "Did it ever occur to you that you're now just noticing the girl who's in three of your classes? Because it sounds to me like you've been oblivious and hadn't noticed her until now."

"She's got a point," Robin said with a smirk.

"Whatever," Kid Flash said. "Where's Batman? I want to know what mission we're getting."

"No mission today," Black Canary said, walking into the main room of Mount Justice.

"What?" Kid Flash exclaimed. "Are you serious?"

"Yes, but today you're getting new team members."

"Really?" M'gann said gleefully. "Who are they?"

Just then Batman came in with two girls behind him.

That's the girl from school! Kid Flash said through M'gann's psychic link.

Are you serious KF? Robin asked and began laughing.

Well looks like you'll be getting to know you're secret admirer. Artemis mocked.

Oh be quiet. Kid flash said.

"Your new teammates, Harmony and Black Cat," Batman said.

"Hi, I'm Miss Martian, or M'gann or Megan," Megan said walking over to the two girls.

"Nice to meet you," the brunette said smiling. "I'm Harmony or Marnie Hemmings."

That's her name, now I remember. Kid Flash thought.

What, are you going to hit on her since she doesn't know who you are? Artemis shot at him.

Great idea! Kid Flash said with a laugh.

"So that must make you Black Cat," Superboy said.

"That's right," said the other girl cheerfully.

She looked a bit younger than Harmony. She had shoulder length black hair that was in high pigtails. Where the pigtails were placed and the shape where they were tied up on her head made it look like she had cat ears. Her outfit consisted of a black V-neck shirt with sleeves that reached her elbows, black cargo shorts, black leggings, and black combat boots. She wore a black mask that framed her dark blue eyes. Harmony on the other hand was just a bit taller than Black Cat. Her hair fell down her back and her eyes shined as she looked around the room. She wore a light blue dress with straps that crossed each other on her collar bone and dark blue diamonds going around her waist. On her feet were dark blue ankle boots.

"Do you have any powers?" Robin asked with a smile still on his face.

"I don't have any powers, but I do I have the agility, flexibility, and stealth of a cat," Black Cat said, excitement flickering in her eyes.

"What about you Harmony?" Artemis asked, turning to the brunette.

"I'm a witch," Harmony said, smiling shyly.

"What can you do with your powers?" Aqualad asked.

Harmony thought for a moment before saying, "A lot I guess. I've never really thought about that before."

"May we see some of your abilities?" Aqualad said.

"Um sure."

"You can put a spell on me anytime," Kid Flash said, smiling at her.

Harmony closed her eyes focusing her mind as Artemis argued with Kid Flash. She opened her eyes which were now glowing blue. Next thing everyone knew, Kid Flash's pants were at his ankles.

"What the," he said as he frantically grabbed his pants and pulled them back up.

"Nice underwear KF," Robin commented on the blue polka-dotted boxers.

"And that's what you get for hitting on the new team member," Artemis said as she and everyone continued to laugh.

Harmony laughed. "Sorry. The problem is, I don't have complete control over my powers. Sometimes something will go wrong or my powers fail all together," she said, rubbing her arm sheepishly.

"And that is why you'll be able to train yourself to control them," Batman said, stepping forward to the group. "We may not be able to help you control your powers, but you'll be able to train with Black Canary with hand to hand combat."

"Cool!" Black Cat exclaimed.

"What's your name anyways, Black Cat?" Miss Martian asked.

"It's a secret," she replied, giggling.

"Are we supposed to guess?" Robin asked.

"Looks like the bird will be chasing the cat this time," Black Cat said with a wink.

"Oh quit teasing them, Kat," Harmony said. "Her name's Katherine Jones, or Kat for short."

"Aw you're no fun, Marnie," Black Cat pouted.

"They were going to find out sooner or later," Harmony said, shoving Kat playfully.

"Do you two know each other?" Aqualad asked, noticing their friendly behavior.

"Yeah, Kat and I used to be neighbors in Central City," Harmony began.

"Until I moved to Gotham," Black Cat finished.

No way. Robin thought. She's the new girl? Cool. "So if you've got the agility of a cat, let's see it," he said with his signature grin.

"Okay!" Black Cat said. "Let's spar!"

"There she goes again. Always wanting to jump into things head first," Harmony said, as Robin and Black Cat began sparring with each other. "Well we can't wait to start working with you guys."

It was already dark out as Marnie and Kat walked the quiet, deserted street. Resturants were packed with people. The chatter, laughter, and music floated out onto the streets. Street lamps gradually lit up as the two girls continued on their way.

"Are you sure your mom won't mind me spending the night?" Kat asked ast hey cut through a park.

"Marnie laughed as she walked between two swings. "Kat, my mom loves you. I don't think she'd keep you out of the house, especially this time of night."

"True. Your mom is too nice for that," Kat stated as the two girls left the park and entered a new street.

The girls finally made it to a neighborhood and walked up to a two story house with white boards making up the walls, black shutters on each window, and a black tiled roof. A cobblestone chimney adorned the roof. Marnie opened the front porch door, light flooding out onto the dark road, and said, "I'm home. Kat's here too."

Hurried footsteps could be heard upstairs, a little boy with dark brown hair and the same eyes as Marnie appeared at the top of the stairs. "Marnie's home!" he shouted and ran downt he stairs. "Marnie!" he exclaimed, hugging her.

Kat and Marnie laughed. "Hey Kenny, what's up?" she said, hugging him back.

"The ceiling," Kenny joked.

Kat giggled. "We've taught him well. How's it been since I moved, Kenny?"

"Not the same," Kenny pouted as Kat patted his head as she and Marnie went upstairs. "Marnie, will you take me to get pizza tomorrow?" he called after the girls.

"Sure, Kat and I were gonna go shopping. We can stop at the arcade if you'd like."

Kenny's face lit up at the idea. "Really?" he said excitedly.

"Of course. Will you come get Kat and I when dinner's ready?"

"Yep," he answered before Marnie closed her bedroom door.

The girls stayed in Marnie's room before and after dinner. Eventually they got ready for bed seeing that it said it was midnight on the alarm clock on the nightstand next to Marnie's bed. Kat crawled into the sleeping bag on the floor.

"I can't wait to go shopping in Central City agan," she said.

"Aren't there stores in Gotham?" Marnie asked getting into her bed.

"Sure, but I haven't been able to walk around the city yet. We've been unpacking since we got the house." Kat yawned. "Night, Marnie."

"Night, Kat."

Marnie turned off the light. The minute her head hit the pillow she was fast asleep.