Ok. To start with, the characters and places in this fanfic aren't mine. They belong to DC Comics. I'm using them in this fanfic because I like Young Justice. And yes I know the time line is a little weird, I started this about three episodes into the second season and just adjusted it so it takes place after taking down the Reach. Secondly, unlike some of the other stories I've written, I'm writing this without my friend, Nightmare. Third and foremost; I have spent almost a year working on this. This is the fourth rewrite. Anyway, I hope you like the story. Please read & review.

Now on with the story;

Hidden Knights

By Silver Howler

Chapter One

Chance Meeting...

It was a starlit Halloween night in Starling City. The normal hustle and bustle of the streets could be heard from atop the tallest skyscraper. But it wasn't the normal noise that was usually accompanied the city. Laughter could be heard from below as its residence enjoyed the city sponsored party. The city's population was unaware that two individuals were watching them from high above.

A young girl shivered slightly as a cold wind started to kick up. She was about six years old with blue eyes and light blonde hair that stopped in the middle of her back. She wore dark blue skinny jeans and a long sleeved blue shirt with black mukluks. She pulled her jacket tighter around her as she looked up at her companion. Almost sensing what she was thinking, the young man she was standing next to smoothed her hair down.

"We really don't have any other options," he said letting out a ragged breath, "We're hungry, exhausted, and I'm about out of power." He stood about 5'10 with blue-green eyes. His brown hair was cut short and barely moved as the wind started to pick up. He wore a black duster over black jeans, a green lantern shirt, and black boots. "I think the real question is; who do we trust?" he asked slowly wrapped an arm around his ribs.

"Maybe I can help you with that decision," a voice said from behind them. The young man dropped to one knee as he spun around, his right hand was raised as he pointed a blue ring at the source. A man was easily 20 years the duos senior was standing a few feet away from them dressed in a business suit. "No offence sir, but who are you?" the young man asked. "My name is Lex Luthor and I am here on behave of a group called the Light," the man said. "Never heard of you or your group," Howler said as the girl quickly hid behind him.

"Oh I'm not here to fight," Lex said holding his hands up, "I'm just here to extend an invitation to join us." The girl placed a hand on her friends shoulder and shook her head. "No offense, cue ball, but we've heard that speech before," Howler man said trying to keep his arm level. "I can assure you, I only speak the truth when I say that we only wish to help," Lex said smiling.

"And hell is just a sauna," Howler stated, "Piece of advice, you failed Paul Schaffer look-a-like, stay away from us." "And why should I take advice from you?" Lex asked. "Because you have no clue what you're messing with," Howler answered as a blue aura surrounded Luthor and lifted him off his feet. "What the…? Put me down!" Lex yelled as he struggled to break free. "Then leave us alone," Howler said before the aura disappeared.

Lex landed on the roof with a thud and quickly got to his feet. "You two are making a big mistake," he said glaring at them. "The only mistake made here was made by you, Luthor," someone said. All eyes turned towards the roof entrance to see a man in green with an arrow trained on Lex. "Well, well, if it isn't Green Arrow," Lex said. "Only warning, Luthor, get out of my city," Arrow said.

Lex straightened his tie before leaving the roof saying, "This isn't over." Green Arrow returned the arrow to the quiver before walking over and asking, "You two ok?" "As can be expected considering," Howler said before he started coughing. "Are you sure you're ok?" Arrow asked. He shook his head as he slowly started to sink to the ground saying, "I can't breathe." "Crap," Arrow said as pulled out his communicator, "Green Arrow to Watchtower; I need an emergency evac now and a medical team. Lock on to my signal and the two next to me." The girl knelt next to her friend and rested her forehead on his shoulder.