Takes place before episode 19, "Misplaced".

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Billy Batson took in a jagged breath. He held it for a moment attempting to form the word in his foggy mind. In nothing more than an authoritative whisper he finally managed.

"Shazam!"

Lightning cracked down from on high and there sat Captain Marvel on the street staring at his slightly trembling hands.

It was an accident, pure and simple. There were no criminals involved. Black Atom hadn't come back to attack him. There was zero malevolence involved, but Billy was now seriously injured. The proof of it was painted on the asphalt. Beneath Cap, sticking to his suit and boots, was freshly shed blood. It's glossy surface still glinted some light even in the dreary back alley.

Captain Marvel Stood slowly palming some blood as he raised himself up. There was a humming in the back of his mind from the Wisdom of Solomon reminding him that there was a ticking clock now. He may not appear to be injured now but he was still dying.

Dying.

I'm dying.

The thought woke him up. He could die from this! He couldn't die here; he had so much to do.

If he died who would protect Fawcett City? What about the League, they still needed him. And the Team, they were so much fun to hang out with. And Uncle Dudley, Billy had a family now. He had a home to return to. His life had gotten so much better. He was off the streets and he had family and friends now.

It couldn't end here.

As a superhero of course there was always the possibility of dying, but this was no fight. There was no enemy this time. Billy wasn't saving anyone with his sacrifice.

No. He was just dying.

Urgency struck him down to his bones.

Aloud Captain Marvel bellowed, "Speed of Mercury!"

The Captain bounded into the air injuring the street in his sudden ascent.

I won't die here. I just can't!

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Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice, Captain Marvel or Batman.

Authors Note: Thank you for reading. Please forgive the grammar and spelling, I don't have anyone reviewing my work but me. I think I have a direction I'm going with this story but ideas are welcome. Future chapters will be longer, this is kind of a prologue. I hope you liked it, please review.