Alright, long first chapter, hope its good:3
Disclaimer-I don't own anything except my shifter.
I woke to loud explosions. My hazel eyes opened, taking in the chamber I was in, and the small imp-like creature above me telepathically ordered me to transform into something small, right before a door was torn open.
I saw a boy step in, "A kitten? Why did you tell me to save a kitten?"
I looked at him, 'Why are you here?'
His blue eyes widened, "You can speak?"
I nodded slowly, 'Telepathically, I can read your mind too, but won't unless needed,' then watched as he tore the glass off my pod, 'What are you doing? Who are you?'
He picked me up, "I'm not sure what I'm doing or who I am. But they called me Superboy."
I jumped onto his shoulder, 'Superboy? Who are they?'
Superboy seemed to realize something, "They are in danger."
He started running and I clung to his almost blinding white shirt, 'Too fast!'
Superboy tore another door off, throwing it to the side. I gasped at the sight I saw. Three boys, all younger than seventeen at least, having their DNA taken. Painfully by the look of it. Suddenly the machines were shut off and the people not being tortured turned and looked at us, apparently surprised.
I hissed at Dr. Desmond, then jumped off Superboys' shoulder, transforming again, this time into a panther, 'I will destroy you!'
He gasped as I roared and backed away as I stalked closer. Suddenly, Superboy started attacking as well, breaking machines and letting out a boy with a cape. The moment of distraction was enough for Desmond to escape. 'I will get him someday.' I growled.
Superboy looked at me, "That explains it." I blinked, changing back to kitten size. Staying a kitten was probably smart right now, seeing as if I turned human, I'd be naked. Plus a disguise is good for now. The boy in the cape grinned and picked me up, after releasing his friend, "Your cute, maybe we can keep you!" Another boy walked over, "Uh, Robin? We should focus on escaping, not pets." I jumped out of Robins hands and trotted over to Superboy. He picked me up and I mewed at him happily.
"You're free." He said, rubbing my ears.
A boy with gills said, "Not yet it isn't. Kid Flash is right. We have to get out."
I bristled, 'It?'
He looked at me, "I apologize."
I huffed, hunching over on Superboys' shoulder, 'It's alright, I guess. I mean, you guys are saving me.'
The guy with the gills smiled, then got a serious look on his face, "Let's get out of here."
I watched as the world blurred past, it took a lot of battles, and us dropping a roof on a block busted Desmond, to finally get out. Amazed, I stared up at the moon, happily purring on Superboys' shoulder, 'Wow, I never thought I'd see it. It's so big and beautiful.'
Superboy nodded, then squinted suddenly.
Kid Flash, ran over, "Look! There's Superman! Do we keep our promises or what?"
'Superman? Who's that?' I asked quietly, directing my question at Superboy.
He looked at me, making me fall silent, then stepped forward as Superman landed. I silently jumped off his shoulder, running over to Robin, as Superboy showed his torn symbol to Superman. I saw him smiling slightly and looking to Superman for...something. Superman frowned, then turned around quickly giving orders to the other people who appeared. I watched as Superboy turned towards us, trying to hide his disappointment, and I quickly ran up, 'Superboy, it's alright-'
Superboy interrupted me, "No, it's not."
I looked away, feeling bad and kind of stupid, 'Sorry. I shouldn't have said anything.'
He just picked me up gently, holding me in one hand and stood next to Robin and the rest of the group.
A large man dressed as a bat walked over, "Robin, start talking."
And we stood there as Robin told him everything, leaving out the parts with me in it, to, whom I know now as, Batman.
He asked, "What about the cat? Where did it come from?"
I hissed at being called it again and glared at Robin, 'Explain!'
He grinned, holding up his hands, "Alright, alright! Can we keep her? She'll be a great addition to the team."
Batman seemed confused for a second, then looked at me once again, "Addition to the team?"
I looked at Robin, 'You want me on your team?' He nodded, then I looked at the rest, 'And you guys as well?' I purred as they all nodded and apparently Batman was tired of being kept out of the loop.
"Alright, explanation now." he barked. Superboy scratched behind my ears as Robin explained what I am. Batman looked at me, then picked me up by the scruff of my neck.
I yowled loudly, scratching at the air, 'That hurts!'
"She's a little weak." Batman commented, dropping me on the ground.
I hissed at him, 'Weak? I'll show you whose weak!' I transformed into a bear, lunging at him. Superman jumped at me, seemingly trying to protect Batman, "Enough!"
I transformed back into a kitten and sneered at him, 'Says the scaredy cat.'
He narrowed his eyes at me and suddenly they started glowing red. I jumped back as the ground was blasted by heat and Superboy quickly picked me up, "Stop messing with her! She got angry, it happens!"
I burrowed into his chest, trying to make the sharp sting of the burn on my nose go away, 'It's alright, I made Superbaby mad and he decided to try and fry me.' I made this thought for everyone to hear and Batman picked me up again, thinking, 'Stop messing with Superman and this wouldn't happen.'
I glared at Superman, 'He hurt Superboys' feelings. I won't stop messing with him.'
"So protective already?" He said curiously.
I looked away, 'He saved me. That place was terrible. Things happened to me there...I need to repay him for getting me out. And if that means getting a few burns from angry super humans, then so be it.'
The corners of his lips tilted up, "You would be an excellent part of this team. Welcome aboard."
Superman turned around, looking at Superboy one last time before flying off.
"Let's get to the mountain then." Batman ordered, leading us to a small plane. It was strange, being on a plane, but it was nice sitting in Superboys' lap, nice enough that I dozed off. When I awoke, a mountain loomed into view, and I heard Robin asking, "Should we get a litter box and some cat food for her?"
I growled, 'That won't be necessary. I eat and drink like any human, as well as being house-trained.'
Robin nodded, but looked confused, "But you're a cat."
I rolled my eyes and started licking my black paw, 'Maybe for now. I am a shape shifter, you guys should know that I may not be in my original form, but I won't show it to you yet.'
Superboy was sleeping silently, apparently having fallen asleep sometime after me. I watched him for a while, seeing his eyes twitch occasionally, then looked at the other three boys. Kid Flash smiled at me, "So, what is your true form? Are you really an animal or a human?"
I blinked, "I won't reveal that information yet. You can wait to figure that out."
"Arriving at Mount Justice." the autopilot said mechanically. The mountain suddenly opened, allowing the ship to glide in and land on a small landing pad. I batted softly at Superboys' hand, 'We are here, Superboy, come on. Wake up.' His eyes shot open, making me jump back a little, and then focused on me. I butted my head against his hand, 'Come on! We've got a mountain to see!'
We all got off the plane and watched it fly back out, then went into the door. I jumped out of Superboys' hands and walked next to him, 'This place is huge!'
"It wouldn't be as big if you were your normal size." Robin said, trying to bait me into changing.
I shook my head, 'Maybe, but I can see that later.' then looked back at the door as it opened. Two green people walked in and I blinked as the female ran and picked me up, "A kitten! It's so cute!"
I growled, 'Let go of me!' and scratched at her hand, 'I'm not an it!'
Superboy picked me up, scratching behind my ears again. The green girl frowned, then looked at me apologetically, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, your just the first earth animal I've seen up close."
I sighed and looked at her, 'No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have scratched you. I've been called it all day today, I shouldn't have freaked out because one more person did it.'
She grinned at me, then looked at the rest, "I'm M'gann M'zzor. Do all earth animals have the ability to speak telepathically?"
I looked at her, shook my head, then transformed into a bird and flew onto Superboys' shoulder before changing back into a kitten, 'No, I'm probably the only one, and for all you know I'm an alien.'
Superboy just sighed, before the green man said, "Alright, everyone head home. Come back in a week, to get more acquainted and to be tested. Until then, Red Tornado has volunteered to live here to train you and provide missions when available. Superboy, you can have a room here, and I presume the cat will sleep in your room?"
Superboy nodded, then looked at me, "Yeah." I purred, butting my head against his cheek. Aqua Lad had already left before we got there, so Robin walked up, said goodbye to us all, the Kid Flash flirted with M'gann some more before taking his leave, and I looked at Superboy. 'I'm hungry.'
He shrugged his shoulders and turned around, "Then let's find food?" I nodded, jumping off his shoulder and turning towards M'gann.
I looked at her, but her attention was focus on Superboys' back, 'You want to help us get food?' She didn't respond, her orange eyes trailing down his retreating back. 'M'gann? Hello?' I meowed loudly, catching M'ganns' attention, 'Hey! Stop staring!'
She held up her hands, 'Sorry, sorry, didn't mean to!'
I nodded, 'Well, since your done drooling, want to help us find food?'
Her head bobbed, "Yes, I would like to. Or maybe we could order a pizza?"
I blinked, 'Uh...sure. As long as there are no veggies. Highly toxic to me. Where's the restroom?'
"It's in the living room, just past the kitchen. Come on, I'll take you." She answered kindly. I followed her through the lair, staring at the strange things I've only had transferred into my mind. M'gann turned around and I almost ran right into her, "Here it is! But, why do you need it?"
I rolled my eyes, 'I need to go.' then mentally opened the door, closing it behind me the same way. Making sure it was locked, I transformed into my usual shape. I was a human with pale skin, long dark brown hair, long limbs, and no clothes on. Frowning I decided to test my voice out, "No clothes." I giggled, then looked in the mirror. It was strange, looking at my human face, I never got to see it clearly. 'I wonder how long I can stay shifted. It's been about six hours, maybe longer than that. Am I able to keep it up for more than a day? And what is my name?' I thought to myself.
A knock sounded on the door, "The pizza is here, hurry up." Superboys' gruff voice called through it.
I looked at the door and laughed as I saw dents in it, then transformed, 'Coming.'
I trotted out and looked up at him expectantly. He rolled his eyes and picked me up, "I heard you laughing in there."
I nodded, laughing the best I could in kitten form, 'Yes you did Superboy. Yes, you did.'