A/N: Hi again all! Just some quick info-this is a sequel to my crossover story "Dark Alliance". The only character that I own is Chryseis. It's kind of AU and will have the SM/WW ship, so please don't flame me for that one! :)

Demon Blade, Human Heart

Chryseis sighed and leaned back in her chair, enjoying the solitude of late night monitor duty at the Watchtower. She had dimmed the lights as she always did when working alone and the darkness reminded her of the many nights she and her father had camped under the stars when she was young.

I really miss him she thought sadly, gazing out at the stars. If only we'd known…

Her ears picked up the faint sound of someone entering the room. "You're late, Batman."

"Do you have somewhere else to be?" came the reply. It had become their standard greeting, a ritual that both would have missed were it to cease. Not that either of them would ever admit it.

"Nope, just my bed," Chryseis answered, trying to stifle a yawn. She didn't want to admit it, but she was actually tired. She studied the Dark Knight out of the corner of her eye as she asked, "All quiet in Gotham tonight?"

"For the time being." Batman was aware of her scrutiny, knowing she would notice any and all injuries. At least his patrol of Gotham had been uneventful this time. And he could see that Chryseis was exhausted—much more so than usual. "Anything interesting happening?"

"Not a thing, and I hope it stays that way." Chryseis rose and stretched her aching muscles. "I'm ready to crash and burn tonight."

"Hm." Batman knew damn well the youngster was more than just tired this time. "Something on your mind lately?"

"Why do you ask?"

"No reason." Batman knew an evasion when he heard it, but for now decided to let it go. "Get some rest, we have a meeting in the morning."

"Oh, joy." Chryseis smirked. "See you then."

As the doors hissed shut behind her, Batman shook his head in puzzlement. Something was bothering their newest recruit, but she deflected every attempt to help her. At the moment, it didn't interfere with her abilities but it did bear watching.

And what if it does become a problem? he wondered. Aside from killing her, I can't see a way to stop her should she turn on the League.

For now, he decided that the best course of action was to do nothing at all.