A/N: Thanks for giving this a try. I personally loved Lightspeed and flinx and I have a brilliant plot in mind for the two. Happy reading! updates coming soon!
"Hive five, eat 'em alive!"
Jinx threw her body back in an elegant flip as the rest of her team headed towards the bank vaults.
"Don't worry," Jinx told the cowering bank teller under the table, "We'll only take what we need."
Just then, an explosion went off in the back room and shook up the entire building. The bank teller whimpered.
"Okay, so we might need a lot." Jinx laughed and gave a mischievous smile.
While Jinx stood guard in the lobby of the Jump City bank keeping the hostages in check, the rest of the hive five were busy stuffing money into makeshift knapsacks. The hole Gizmo blew in the vault door spread debris all over the floor. By the time the the boys came out, they were covered from head to toe in dirt and smoke.
Jinx winced, her teammates were never the most professional bunch.
"Alright team, time to move out!" Jinx commanded and waved her arm towards the main entrance towards their escape vehicle. Just then, a familiar gust of wind blew past Jinx causing her hair to sway to the breeze. In a split second and a blur of color, the hostages in the back disappeared one by one. Pretty soon, only the hive 5 were left in the room. They stood there dumbfounded on how normal civilians just seemed to vanish.
Jinx groaned, not him again.
The yellow blur wasn't done. The ray of color shot past her and began to circle around her teammates. In a second, the speedster shot onto Mammoth's back and held on to the back of his long hair. Mammoth shook around in anger and tried to slap the boy off, but the yellow suit was too fast. Swinging his body off of Mammoth's broad shoulders, the speedster quickly slapped a power inhibitor and a large pair of handcuffs on the giant in one fell swoop.
"That crud muncher's back!" shouted Gizmo.
"Hive five, regroup!." Jinx shouted trying to calm her team down before slinging a pink shockwave at the ground to mess up the blur's steps.
But it wasn't enough, the yellow blur raced towards his second target, a cyclops with a powered eye. Seemore backed up into the corner, hands frantically turning the dial on the side of his helmet. The super powered teen ran up to the cyclops and slapped a second pair of handcuffs on his trembling wrists.
Gizmo recalibrated his ray gun and took aim at the blur. The scope took its time locking on the target as Gizmo flew above the room trying to avoid the blur coming at him. Jinx flipped around from counter to counter flinging pink hexes at her target but the fast blur quickly avoided each blast with ease. Kyd Wykkyd teleported out of the way narrowly avoiding one of Jinx's attacks.
"Where's Billy?" Jinx screamed at her team, but in the chorus of shaking heads, the speedster found his distraction grabbed an unsuspecting Kyd. With a quick slap of a power inhibitor and a pair of handcuffs, the blur threw Kyd Wykkyd into the corner with his other incapacitated teammates, knocking them out like pins in the process.
Jinx ran out of the room and down the hallway in an attempt to lead the speedster away from her team, but to her dismay, she trapped herself at the end of the hallway with no wear else to go. Just then, a gust of wind blew by her and the smiling face of Kid Flash appeared.
"Do you always have to be so annoying?" Jinx asked eyes glowing a dangerous neon light.
"Only around you," Kid Flash gave a cocky smile before flashing to her side and putting a red rose in her hands. He gave her an apologetic smile that soon disappeared when the rose wilted and died in Jinx's hands.
"I thought by now you understood that I want to be left alone." Jinx said with pure venom in her voice. Following the events of yesterday, Jinx never wanted to see that stupid speedster ever again. She had completely embarrassed herself in front of her superior by letting him go. First thing he should have done is repay the favor by leaving her alone. But ever since last night, she felt a presence watching her. She had the feeling when she walked home, and that feeling continued even when she was tucked up in bed.
"I thought you understood why I can't leave you alone." Kid Flash gave a weak smile.
Jinx scoffed.
"Listen Kid cotton-for-brains," Jinx mocked, "Just because I didn't kill you one time doesn't mean I'm gonna go good. I'm not changing for some hero." She crossed her arms and locked eyes.
"Jinx," The speedster ran a hand through his hair in exasperation. He was about to say something else when at the other end of the hallway, a parade of heavy footsteps are heard.
"JCPD! You're under arrest!" the police chief bursted through the door with a deflector shield in hand. Behind him, more officers followed.
"Kid Flash!" Jinx's pale skin seem to turn red, "You set me up!" She stared at him accusingly for a second before throwing a wave of hot pink energy at the surprised speedster. He got out of the way just in time to avoid it and zipped out of the room.
Jinx screamed in anger before unleashing wave after wave of hexes at the policemen. Her attacks only seemed to bounce off the deflector shields. They seemed to be charged with one of Raven's spells. She didn't give up. Spinning in a pirouette, she waved her arms around the floor and immediately the cement cracked around her and shot up in spikes towards the officers.
The captain ordered his men to stand back and then threw a suspicious ball in Jinx's direction. Thinking it was a grenade, Jinx jumped out of the way, but the ball then activated and emitted a cloud of blue gas. The officers quickly reached for the gas masks on their hips and put them on while Jinx covered her face with her sleeve.
"What… it this!" Jinx coughed. She shot a string of hexes before her vision blackened and she fell to the ground.
A masked boy with red hair flipped open a small communicator in his hand.
"Robin? You there?" the redhead whispered into the device. From the screen in his hand, another boy wearing a black mask and messy geled hair appeared.
"Robin here, what's up Kid?" the black haired boy named Robin replied.
"How's Japan?" Kid Flash asked in a polite manner even though he was anxious to ask another question.
"Just arrived and this place already is full of trouble, but that's a story for when we come back." Robin explained, "I know you didn't just call for small talk Flash."
Kid Flash grinned, only Robin would be so observant but also kind of impolite.
"Well, I have a proposition for you." Kid Flash said carefully.
...
"As long as you talk with the chief of police, I don't see how this is a problem." Robin replied, " But Kid."
Wally nodded.
"I'm warning you, some of the criminals in our city are not so easily persuaded," Robin explained, "I'm not agreeing that your plan will work, but I'll giving you my permission to try."
Wally smiled widely.
"That's all I'm looking for! Thanks Robin!" Kid Flash grinned and closed his communicator before zipping off into the distance.
"Name please." The bored policewoman asked from behind the glass.
"Jinx."
"Last name?" The women asked.
"Don't have one."
The woman sighed and typed the information into her computer. Meanwhile, Jinx assessed her surroundings.
Typical jail interrogation room. One door leading in. Harsh fluorescent lighting. Boring room with one table and chair. Her hands were currently cuffed to a bar in the middle of the table, and a not-so-fashionable clunky power inhibitor bracelet was clamped on her thin wrist. She couldn't believe the nerve of that so-called-hero. After she risked her life to save him, he repays her by putting her in jail.
Jinx sighed. She's been through this process many times. Next, they'll offer her one phone call before sending her to a cell of her own. Pretty soon what's left of the hive will break her out. After all, she didn't see her teammates taken in with her. They must have escaped when Kid Flash was busy talking to her.
A disgruntled officer came in and uncuffed her hands from the table. Without saying a word, he lead her out of the room and pointed towards the phone on the wall. He held out three fingers, signifying how long she had and then stood there watching her.
Jinx turned towards the phone and dialed the number for the phone Gizmo rigged in the house. It was untraceable, Gizmo made sure of it.
"Who's this?" Gizmo's voice sneered in his childish voice.
"Hello, dear Mother" Jinx said glancing occasionally at the officer watcher her. They had established code words on what to say when one of them was caught.
"Jinx? Did they catch you?" Gizmo's voice spoke through the phone.
"Yes Mother, I am doing fine." Jinx said, "I got myself into a bit of trouble and I can't come home for dinner."
"Jinx, we can't break you out this time." Gizmo said.
"What do you mean!" Jinx screamed angrily into the phone. The guard raised an eyebrow and Jinx lowered her voice.
"Jinx, with that crud-monkey Kid Flash out there, we'll be caught if we even come near the jail." Gizmo explained, "You'll have to ride it out for a bit until the real titans get back and he leaves. Once he's gone, we'll come get you."
"I can't wait that long!" Jinx was furious. How dare her team be frighted by some yellow running freak in spandex.
"Jinx we can't risk all getting caught." Gizmo muttered. "Besides, I'm glad for a couple of weeks off from your nagging."
Jinx's face turned a new shade of red.
"Listen here you little," Jinx spoke with a low voice before she heard a click on her phone. The guard unplugged it from the wall and stared at her.
"Time's up." He said.
"That wasn't three minutes!" An angry Jinx replied.
"Tough luck kid, time to go to your cell." The officer said and led her towards the jail cells. Jinx walked reluctantly but still followed. She didn't have her powers to rely on and she wasn't dumb enough to take on a building full of police officers without her magic.
After walking down the aisle with common, non-meta criminals making obscene gestures at her, Jinx as shoved into a cell of her own complete with a cold bed and a small bathroom area. The door slammed behind her and she was again trapped.
"I can't believe those idiots." She thought as she fell back on the thin bed. This wasn't her first time in this room either, but most times, she doesn't even end up staying a night. This time however, she might be here a long time. Jinx closed her eyes. The worst part of jail is the feeling of being trapped. She hated being locked up. She hated not being able to go anywhere she want. She hated the excessive boredom of the blank walls. They could at least provide her with a novel to pass the time. As these thoughts ran through her head, Jinx heard a small knock on the door. She opened her eyes and stood up. Probably some worker delivering her meal. But instead of finding a plate, a small envelope was slid under the door. With curious fingers, Jinx ripped open the envelope and got out the note scribbled onto plain white paper. The writing was rough and messy, and the message was brief and vague.
Jinx,
Talked to police chief. Sorry about the situation. Not my plan I promise. I'll apologize in person tomorrow.
KF
She ripped up the note and threw it in the sink. Who does that boy think he is? After setting her up, he dares to lie to her too? If that stupid speedster tries to vibrate his way into her cell tomorrow and apologize, she swears she's gonna give up a broken nose.
Jinx thought these thoughts as she shifted herself under the thin blanket that smelled like a hospital. In her mind, all the angry thoughts towards Kid Flash masked the pain of betrayal. She was angry of course, but she was also hurt. But to her disgust, her dreams that night was filled only with the smiling face of a familiar redhead.
"Get up, chief wants to see you." the burly officer returned and shook her out of bed. Jinx blinked awake before she felt her arm being dragged out of bed. She hesitantly followed the officer out of the room and towards the chief's office located on the other side of the building. She yawned as she walked, pretending to be half-asleep, but in reality, she was taking her time assessing any exit options around her. Narrow hallway. No windows. No vent shafts. Doors are electronically locked.
The officer reached into his pocked and pulled out a key card. He slid it into the slot, and the door beeped green. He opened the door and shoved the pink haired witch inside.
"Hey!" Jinx shouted, but the officer slammed the door behind him. Jinx looked at the people in front of her. The police chief was sitting at his mahogany desk with a pen in hand. In front of him was two chairs. In one of them was Kid Flash, sitting there with a stupid grin on his face.
"Jinx sit down." The chief commanded calmly. Without another option, Jinx sat down in the other chair without making eye contact with the smiling Kid Flash next to her.
After a brief pause, the chief pointed towards the speedster.
"Would you like to share the idea for your program?"
"Gladly!" Kid Flash beamed and then faced Jinx. "I talked to the police chief yesterday, and with the permission of both the Jump City Police Department and the Teen Titans, I have decided to start the Kid Flash Criminal Correction Program!"
Jinx stared at him.
"Okay, but you'll be a lot more enthusiastic when I explain what it is." Kid Flash said, "Five days a week, you follow me on patrol, help me stop criminals. In exchange, your sentence will be shortened, and you won't have to stay in a cell all day. Plus you get to hang out with me."
Kid Flash grinned. Jinx wanted to punch him in the face but the chief was watching her.
"What do you say Jinx?" the speedster asked.
"Do I have a choice?" Jinx replied and sighed.
"Great." the chief said, "You'll start today. Kid Flash, have her back by 5."
The chief signed some release papers and handed them to Kid Flash and put a pair of handcuffs on Jinx. Jinx was then shoved through a series of doors and screens before she saw Kid Flash again. He led her outside the double doors of the city jail. Jinx breathed in the fresh air and felt the warm sunshine on her skin. Maybe this wouldn't be a horrible plan.
Kid Flash stood there with a calculating look on his face watching her. In his hand was a single red rose. He offered the flower to her.
"You ready to go?"
Jinx extended her handcuffed hands and stared at him expectantly. Kid Flash's face flashed red for a moment in embarrassment.
"Oops, sorry about that"
He took the small key in his hand and unlocked Jinx's handcuffs. Jinx kept staring at him and pointed at the power inhibitor on her wrist.
"Sorry Jinx, I can't take that off." Kid Flash gave an apologetic smile. "I can't have you beating me up and running off on me."
"So you don't trust me?" Jinx gave a fake teary-eyed look. It was enough to make Kid Flash look uncomfortable.
"Of course I trust you!" Kid Flash said, "But I know you well enough to know that you'll seek escape the first chance you get."
"This is not what I had in mind when I saved your life Flash."
"I'm sorry." This was one of the few times where Kid Flash stopped smiling and looked at Jinx with seriousness and sincerity. "This is the best I could do for you Jinx."
She was a little taken back. He was rarely this serious.
"Please, just give this a chance." Kid finally gave a small smile and offered her a hand. Jinx looked at it reluctantly and then looked at its owner. Last time he offered her his hand, he hit him in the chest with a hex that knocked him across the room. Kid was really a kid sometimes. When will he learn not to make the same mistake twice?
"I'm done giving you chances." Jinx said coldly before using his shoulder as a launch pad flipped onto a nearby hanging branch. She scaled the tree with grace and started leaping with agility from tree to tree.
"I don't need my powers to outsmart you!" Her voice disappeared into the distance.
Kid Flash sighed. One day, she'll accept him and his help. He smiled at the thought of Jinx holding his hand and walking with him. He was really looking forward to spending time with her, but first, he'll have to catch up.
