Full Summary: Jinx and Rose were raised together in the HIVE Academy. They quickly became best friends and top of their class. They shared the same dream of becoming the world's most notorious villain, but there dreams end up taking them on separate paths. Many years later, Raven shows up at Jinx's and Kid Flash's apartment, asking for their help in finding Beast Boy (Raven's kidnapped boyfriend). The three of them set out on a mission to find the missing changeling, all while Jinx has to cope with crossing paths once again with her old best friend.
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Narrow yellow walls and dark grey tile was all one ever saw down in the underground Evil HIVE Academy. Two females and a hooded figure walked down one of these halls as they made their way to the high regarded testing room. Only those who have been chosen to graduate the academy were allowed in the prestige room, in order to complete one of his or her's most difficult challenges yet.
One of the three, was covered completely by the purple cloak it wore. The figure was stoic as it walked briskly towards its destination, the two younger girls following a safe distance behind it.
The younger two were only in their early teens. One had pink hair she kept in two pigtails and pointed up like a horseshoe, using black bands to hold it up. Her eyes match the color of her hair and gave her a cat-like appearance that could easily unnerve a person. She wore a black, long sleeved dress with violet-centered bands, which made a vibrant contrast to her light grey skin. The bottom of her dress was cut like a stereotypical witch's dress, and she had violet and black striped leggings under her dress. On her feet, she wore black platform boots with violet soles. Lastly, she kept a black collar with a violet charm on it around her slim neck.
The girl to her left was very different in comparison, in that she had long, unkempt white hair that went well passed her shoulders. She wore a red bandanna that helped to keep her bangs from falling in her face. Her black armored shirt and skin-tight black jeans only highlighted her unusual hair color. She too, sported black boots, but they were more military-style, than fashionable.
Both girls were nervous about the test that awaited them. They have been preparing for this day for five years now, but they still had some fears. They have heard all the rumors about what the test consisted of. Some say it is a fight to the death, others say you have to challenge a notable villain, and then a few claimed you had to battle an actual hero. No matter the challenge, one thing was clear - this was not going to be easy.
The three came to an abrupt stop in front of two large, black doors. On the doors, was the HIVE Academy Crest etched in gold. The cloaked figure in front of them turned to the two young girls waiting patiently behind it.
"Stay here." A robotic voice commanded, before opening the doors and walking through, the doors quickly slamming behind her before the girls could get a good enough look inside. Silence filled the hall as the two waited for the women to return.
"So..." The pink haired girl started, while fiddling with her hands behind her and shifting from her heels to her toes.
"So?" The white haired girl questioned her friend. Unlike her friend, she was still and appeared to be calm even though she was equally nervous.
"This is it huh? The day we get to be real villains!" The pink haired girl exclaimed.
"Don't get your hopes up, Jen. We still have to actually pass you know?" The white haired girl reasoned.
"Yeah, but we're top of our class! The best of the best! Of course we'll win!" Jen tried to encourage her friend, but the girl only smirked and shook her head. "Oh don't be such a Debbie downer, Rose!" Jinx nudged the other girl playfully.
"I'm not a downer, Jen. I'm a realist." Rose defended.
"Well don't be! Sometimes you just have to look at the glass as half full!" Jen tried again to get Rose excited, but to no avail.
"Look, just, promise me you won't get your hopes up, ok?" Rose asked, suddenly very serious and catching Jen off guard.
"Um, yeah ok. I promise." Jen agreed, knowing that, by Rose's tone, this promise was important to her.
Suddenly, the doors opened outward, forcing the two girls to step back.
"Ms. Jones!" A robotic voice called from within the room.
"Looks like I'm first! See ya on the other side!" Jen looked to her friend as she prepared to enter the room.
"I'd wish you good luck, but…" Rose didn't need to explain, as Jen already knew what she meant.
"Yeah, we both know luck doesn't work on me." Jen laughed as she walked across the threshold, the doors slamming shut behind her.
Suddenly, the scene changed to a bedroom, with only the light of a small lamp making it possible to see. Two, small figures could be seen in the room, speaking in hushed tones. The room was a mess, with clothes thrown on the ground, draws opened and pictures broken. The bunk bed pushed up against the wall was now broken; screw and nails being ripped from it causing the top bed to fall on the one underneath it. Luckily, the occupants in the room were not sleeping in them at the time.
"You can't do this, Rose!" The first figure cried, but she kept her voice down. More objects in the room began to move from there place as her powers began to leak out from her lack of control.
"I have to, Jinx. I can't stay here anymore." Rose explained to the emotional girl.
"But why? Is it because of that stupid test? Because if it is-"
"No, that's not why." Rose interrupted.
"Well if that's not, than what is?" Jinx voice cracked, desperate for an explanation to her friend's plans.
"Look around, Jinx. Don't you see! There's nothing for me here. My talents aren't appreciated enough here. They think just because I don't have actual super powers like you, that I can't be of any use for them. It's time for me to go." Rose looked sadly at her long-time best friend. Jinx stayed silent for a moment, thinking about what her friend had just confessed.
"Wh-where will you go?" She finally sniffed out. Suddenly, Rose's sad expression changed to one of excitement.
"I'm going to find my dad!" She exclaimed. Jinx looked at her curiously.
"Your…dad?" Jinx questioned.
"The one and only!" Said Rose.
"But all you know about him his is name! You can't find him by just searching his name! For all we know, there could be billions of Joseph Wilson's." Jinx tried to reason.
"But there's not. I snuck into the computer lab and I found out that there is only one here in Jump City. He has to be my father! Don't you see Jinx? This could be my only chance to finally meet him! Maybe even have a normal life for once. Isn't that what you've been talking about? Wanting a normal life?" Rose looked at her expectantly, but Jinx only looked concerned.
"That was a long time ago. Isn't you that always says that good isn't an option for us." Jinx looked thoughtfully at her friend, pitying the poor girl. Rose looked away from her.
"I'm sorry, Jinx, but…I just can't stay here anymore." And with that, Rose grabbed her backpack off the ground and slung it around her shoulders. She turned and headed for the door, but hesitated when she heard Jinx's voice, one last time.
"Good luck." Jinx whispered to her friend. She looked down at the floor, more tries running down her cheeks. Rose simply nodded as the door slid open and then shut behind, making the young girl disappear forever.
"AH!" Jinx shouted as she shot up from her pillow. Her powers leaked out for a moment, causing a nearby lamp to shatter into tiny pieces. The sudden sound woke the figure who was sleeping beside her.
"AH! What happened? What's going on? Are we being attacked?" The man beside her quickly jumped out of bed and began racing faster than the speed of light, around the small apartment they both shared. Jinx, taking a few deep breaths, soon realized what was happening and called for the speedster to calm down.
"Wally, relax. We're fine. I just had a nightmare is all." Jinx explained. Wally stopped his running around and looked at curiously. He climbed back into their shared bed and looked closer at her, effectively getting in her face, causing the women to send him an annoyed glare. "Wally…stop it." She complained, pushing him out of her personal space.
"Sorry, Jinxy. You just have me worried is all." Wally admitted leaning further away from her so that he was now able to take her all in. They were both still in their pajamas; her in her usual Nike shorts and a baggy T-shirt (one of his by the looks of it), while he was wearing nothing, but his poky-dot boxers.
"I know and I'm sorry too. I didn't mean to give you such a rude awakening." Jinx looked at him apolitically.
"Aww, no worries, Babe. We all get nightmares every now and then." He shrugged it off. "So do you want to talk about it?" He asked, concern once again showing on his face.
Jinx shook her head, "No its fine; just a bad dream. Let's go back to sleep, shall we?" She said as she snuggled back into the plush covers.
"You don't have to tell me twice." Wally said excitedly, as he mimicked his girlfriend. He reached over and gently wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him. Jinx did not object, but rather snuggled closer to him as she buried her head in his bare chest.
"Love ya, Jinxy." Wally whispered to her as he drifted back to sleep.
"Love you too, Wally." Jinx whispered back as she too fell back asleep, her dream long forgotten.