THE TALON

The Young Justice Team has a speedster, a Martian, Superman's clone and an Atlantean. Not a single human in sight, except of course Batman, but no one ever sees him. The only time the team sees him is for training and he's always broody and such.

"Mission briefing." Came Batman's voice over the loud speaker.

"What do you think the mission is?" asked Wally as they slowly walked to the terminal.

"Probably another cover, no contact mission." Conner replied.

The team walks into the room to see Batman at work on one of the holographic computers. On it is a picture of an owl like creature.

"Hey Bats, what's that?" Wally asks.

"Your mission."

"I was kidding."

"I wasn't."

"What is our mission, Batman?" Kaldur asks calmly.

"I have an assassin out for my head. I want you to find him and bring him to me."

"That shouldn't be too hard." Wally says enthusiastically

"I've called Green Arrow and asked for assistance. This mission will ot be easy. He is having his two sidekicks help as well and if the mission is a success they will be joining the team."

Just then Artemis and Red Arrow walk out of the zeta beam. As always they are bickering, until they see Batman.

"Everyone suit up and get ready for you mission. You will depart in 30 minutes."

Everyone runs to their rooms to change except Artemis and Red Arrow who are already in their uniforms.

"I had these made specifically for this mission. The one and only weakness of a Talon; is the cold."

He hands them both a quiver full of freeze arrows that freeze on contact.

"These should slow him down and weaken him enough for you to defeat him."

The team enters then to see Batman handing over the arrows.

"Aqualad, once you have defeated him, inject him with this so he will not awaken until we want him to."

The team gets in the Bioship as the directions come on screen.

"You must work together to defeat the Talon. He is a formidable opponent that I barely took down, but if timed correctly it is possible."

-13th floor Wayne Enterprises-

"Miss Martian, set up the mind link."

*Everybody online*

Everyone replied as they made their way inside. Almost immediately an owl like person jumps down in front of them.

"The Court of Owls has sentenced you to die."

Artemis pulls out a freeze arrow and shoots at it but misses.

*Work together you two*

Red Arrow works his way behind the person and Artemis in front. They both shoot as the person dodges Red Arrow's shot but Artemis manages to hit it. He pauses for a second and gives Superboy an opportunity to grab him. He starts coughing as Red Arrow shots another arrow. As Artemis walks closer the Talon stabs her in the stomach with a knife. Superboy's grip loosens as the Talon hits hi in the face. Red Arrow aims but his string is cut as two knives embed themselves in his upper right arm and left shoulder. Artemis manages to throw an arrow at the Talon and cause him to pause long enough for Aqualad to inject what was in the needle. Superboy grabs Artemis, Aqualad grabs the Talon and Miss Martian helps Red Arrow as they all make their way to the Bioship. Aqualad straps the Talon on a table and grabs some arrows as Miss Martian takes them back to the Cave. Artemis lies on another table as Wally wraps her stomach until they can get to the Cave. Roy pulls out the knives and wraps his arms with Superboy's help.

"Hey Kaldur, can we take off his mask?" Wally asks.

"Wait to see what Batman wants."

"Come on, just a peek?"

"No."

-Mountain-

The team walks in to the terminal with the Talon in hands. A cough arises then calms as everyone looks at him.

"What's wrong with him?" Megan asks worriedly.

"When he attacked me, he seemed to be sick. I wasn't certain so, I figured, it takes longer for them to get over sickness. Therefore making it easier for you to take him down."
"Can we take off his mask?"

Batman walks over and takes off the mask to reveal a boy no older than 13 with pale skin, raven black hair and sweat on his forehead. He coughs again but doesn't wake up.

"What's wrong with him?" Megan asks again.

"I believe he has pneumonia, but I'm not positive."

"Newmonawhatnow?" Wally asks.

Artemis finishes stitching herself up and walks over to Wally and slaps him upside the head.

"Pneumonia."

"So what? Can he die from it?" Conner asks

"Yes, he is slowly drowning."

"Man, harsh ay to die." Wally says.

"Is there any way to help him?" Artemis asks

"If we tear him soon' there is a chance."

"hat his survival chance?" Roy asks

"If he's been sick as long as I think . . . slim."

"Percentage of . . . "Wally begins

"15% chance."

"That's cutting it close." Wally says.

Everyone turns to look at him as he starts coughing again. Slowly his eyes open and look around. He tries to get way but Megan holds him with her telekinesis.

"Let go of me." he growls even though it rattles his voice.

"You're sick, let us help you." Megan begs

The Talon starts coughing again as his face turns red. The coughing continues until he coughs up some blood. Afterwards his breathing hitches as he takes short gasps. He starts shaking violently as his eyes roll into the back of his head.

A/N: the first chapter is up. I've had this in a notebook since February and I'm just getting to typing it now. I have many more chapters already written that I will hopefully type up next week and I am setting up a schedule to update more consistently for you all. I am so grateful for my loyal readers that have been waiting patiently since forever. Hope this makes up a little for Traught Streetlife.

-Leo