So, I'm posting this early for my friend, YoungJustice101. It's an OC thing that I've had since "Happy New Years". Not even kidding, I watched the episode, then stayed up all night (I mean it when I say that) thinking about her and her story. Here it is! And I can't promise when I'll update, or anything. Enjoy YJ101, this is for you!
Edit: The first half of the chapter didn't even publish! It's on there now, I hope...
I Don't Own Young Justice, But I Do Own Edana.
Chapter 1
Hall of Justice
Aug. 4
"Dear Fire,
I am not from Earth. I am merely an alien, who happens to share the same powers as you. I live on a planet far away, called Drevada. It is near Tamaran, three or four planets away. I tend to loose track.
I am writing to you because I have no one else to talk to. My mother deserted my father and I when I was a child, there for making me an outcast amongst the other children. My father, he loves me, I know, but he must work constantly. He is one of the king's officers.
On my planet, our parents decide what they want their children to look like, what they want them to be like. Even if they want to have powers. My father was making a routine trip around the universe, looking for escaped criminals and such. He saw you. He immediately wanted his child to be like you. So fiery and confident, proud and courageous. So, I am like you, only a bit meeker. That is another reason why I am an outcast. I am human, well, technically. Everyone else is another alien of some sort. There are so many, and I am the only human.
I have seen you on the news. We get a few Earth channels. I am proud to be modeled after you, no matter what my society says.
I hope that you write me back. It would be nice, and mean so much to me.
My name is Rogr'et, by the way. It translates to Edana Congroaga in English. I cannot speak English. I can read and write it though.
I hope to hear from you again,
Edana Congroaga."
Beatriz Bonilla DaCosta finished reading the first of many letters sent from the girl. Over the previous four months, she and Edana had been writing, back and forth. She had begun to feel something for the young woman, though she knew nothing about her. All that was said was she did not get along with the others, due to her human appearance. That her father loved her more than anything, and he did his best to take care of his "little flame". Also, Beartriz knew they were exactly alike. Now I know how Clark felt at first about Conner. She thought. But the thing was, she didn't panic at first. Of course, she had a talk with her best friend, Tora, but that was it. She sat down the same night she got the first letter to write back.
"Are you ready yet?" Tora Olafsdotter stood in her best friend's doorway. She had her hand on her enlarged stomach, wishing to hold her child that was yet to be born.
"I think." Beatriz got up, glancing down at the stack of letters she had. "I hope she's okay." The hero was referring to how Edana's letters had suddenly ended after one last, obviously rushed note, explaining how her father and she were in trouble, and she didn't know if she'd be able to write her again. "What if we are too late?"
"We will be if you don't hurry up!" Tora said, and Beatriz knew her friend was right.
"Then let's go!" They ran towards the ship, boarding on before it took off.
Drevada
Aug. 4th 4:30 PM
"Rogr'et! Vavosomuse!" Edana's father shouted at his daughter. She did as told, turning and running in the oposite direction of her father and the men after them. Through the bright pink shrubbery they fled, dodging one electric gun shot after another.
"Graja, potren!" Edana said in her native language. Really, she said, "Father, turn!" They both did, stumbling into a ditch before the men could see them. "Graja, tutre bil tu rex?" She said, asking her father what he had done.
"Befly rex ifruve torkan. Donkreve horkru rev." He said. He had no idea. They were just after him for no particular reason.
"Graja, ilextetmry, frov tu rev jorket." Edana sighed. She loved her father, but he could be so stupid, and that was exactly what she told him. "Hefrot rev tre bolitre tornadarev Drevada?" She asked him how they were getting off of Dreivada.
"Befly tont ifruve portu..." Just as her father said, "I am not sure..." The men reappeared that the top of the ditch, startling Edana and her father.
Gun shots rang, one of them hitting her father in the ankle. "Rogr'et, vavosomuse! Zinze cick apilomres!" He yelled, telling his daughter to run, and use her powers.
"Graja, Befly xirk ifruve poplair tu!"
"Tu dretaney. Ilextetmry, fret'her"
"Ilextetmry Graja." Edana said, telling her father she loved him one last time before running. She threw fire behind her so that no one could follow her.
When Edana was finally far enough away, she begun to sneak back. She had to make sure her father was alright, though she knew very well he'd be far from that. Passed the junk that piled up on both sides of the streets. Sneaking between flying cars that would never be lifted again and refrigerators where they would keep zorka berries, because everyone loved the Tamaranian treat, Edana came to a spot where she could see her father, and the men.
They were talking to him in a language she did not understand. Her father did though, him answering them in a cold, steady voice. His officer voice. The men did not like his answer. They kicked him in the stomach, then the shoulder, and the thigh. Her father winced in pain, his red feathers beginning to become wet from sweat. They shot his left calf, drawing the peculiar blue blood of his. It seeped from the wound into his orange pants, then into a puddle that was forming. They shot his other calf, and Edana had to try hard not to scream. Never had she seen her father in such pain. His beak was gritted, and he was doing his best not to make a sound. They spoke again, asking him something else. Her father spat at the ground, refusing to speak. Then, the man with the gun aimed for her father's head.
No, no! Edana thought.
Click. Boom!
It was silent. Edana fought her tears, though they were spilling out of her green eyes anyway. Her father, the only person in the universe who loved her, had just been killed in cold blood, right in front of her eyes.
Suddenly, a spaceship soared overhead. It was familiar, but in her hurt, Edana could not place where she'd seen it before. What if they are with the men? Will they try to kill me too? Edana didn't wait for her questions to be answered. She ran out, forgetting the men who had murdered her father were still there, looking over their work.
They yelled at her, but she ignored them. They yelled again, then brought their guns out. Before they had the chance to shoot her though, a woman stepped in the way. She was not tall, but not short. Edana would have to guess she was about five etnas and seven forlknebs. She wore a tuxedo, only it was cut off as if it were a bathing suit. Then, there were fish-net stockings and black pumps. On her head was a top hat.
"Raepasid snug." She said, and the guns disappeared. "Pu meht eit." Then, the men were tied up in ropes, shouting words that Edana was sure were not nice to the lady. "Are you alright sweetheart?" The lady turned to Edana, but she couldn't understand a word she said. "In the name of Doctor Fate..." She stared for a second, then shouted out to people Edana could not see. "I think I found her! She looks like Fire!"
Now, several people came rushing towards them. As it always did when she was scared, Edana's brown hair became a green flame, and her eyes glowed with matching fire.
"It's her." Another person said. He had a large "S" on his chest, in the middle of blue. Edana had to hold back her laughter, because it looked like he was wearing his underwear on the outside of his jump suit.
"No one speaks her language." A man in an all red suit said. There was a yellow lightning bolt on his chest, and coming out his ears. "How are we going to get her back to Earth without freaking her out?"
Earth? Edana thought. Oh! That's where I know the ship from! This is the Justice League!
"Befly xirk poplair notle tu. Horkru glorcne xio shle xy Graja." She said. That's all I want. I just need to see my father.
"Etalsnart." The tuxedo woman said another thing. All of the others, including another woman of beauty only a goddess could posses, and a Martian, nodded, as if they understood what Edana said.
"Go ahead child." The Martian said. Edana didn't know what he said, but she knew what he meant.
Edana ran to her father, who's body was limp and cold. There was an entry wound in the back of his head, an exit right between his eyebrows. "Graja," She cried onto the dead man's chest, her heart being torn apart. She didn't feel anything as she held him in her arms. There was hope, but it's light was faint, and she was sure it would go out in seconds. Her only friend, only family, was gone. Never again would they go to Tamaran to pick zorka berries. No more adventuring through the woods right behind their house, that Edana knew better than any other place on Drevada. She was alone.
"Come child." The one woman, with goddess like beauty, said. She held out her hand, waiting for Edana to take it. For seconds, she just stared. No one had ever done that before. Not even Prtek'tage, who she was betrothed to. Edana took her hand, trying to smile as she was helped to her feet.
"A new life awaits you." The Martian said. "Already Batman has made plans to place you on a team, and have you trained. You will be watched over."
What ever he just said, Edana thought, the fragile light of hope begining to burn brighter, I cannot wait.
Mt. Justice
Aug. 4th 7:00 PM
The team waited in the main room. "Surprise." That was all Dick said. Maybe surprise was a new training technique, or a feast of food (those were young Garfield Logan's thoughts). Twelve of the thirteen members, including Conner's pets, were there. Pacing, talking amongst themselves. Each had a theory about what was going on.
"Starfire-29. Batman-02. Fire-27. Ice-28." The zeta tube brought in four of the Justice League members. Beatriz looked around, trying to find something.
"Where is she?" Her Brazilian accent made most of the boys flush, seeing as they were boys after all. "I thought you said she'd be here!"
"Calm down Beatriz. Zatanna is bringing her any second." Bruce said. And, just as he finished his sentence, the zeta tube started up again.
"Zatanna-25. Over-ride, Zatanna." There were two people when the zeta glow disappeared. Zatanna, and a girl no one knew. She was hiding behind Zatanna, shy.
"Wait, I will give her English." Starfire held her hand up, stopping Beatriz. The princess went up to the girl. "Obretze xy aidkoldge."
"Feletrain Koriand'r!" She bowed down in front of her, shaking with happiness.
"Deco natrastic heret diret cofre. Befly tout cofre hor bowfro tu English." Koriand'r helped Edana to her feet, then kissed her on the forehead. "And Portuguese."
"Princesa, eu não sei como você vai fazer isso." (( AN : "Princess, I do not know how you will do that." )) Edana stopped, shocked. "Espere! Isso não foi Drevadain! Como você fez isso?" (( AN : "Wait! That was not Drevadain! How did you do that?" ))
"It is how my people learn and teach. You should know that dear. Now try English."
"Princess, I can speak English!" Edana's face lit up, but when she heard her voice, she paused. "Princess, why does my voice sound so much different than yours?"
"I gave you an accent. It makes you different. And it is so that Bea understands you better." With that, Starfire stepped away, revealing Beatriz to the girl.
They stood there, silent, just looking at each other. Edana was a complete replica, only she had brown hair with a few green streaks instead of full green. Her eyes, they were the same green, and her skin the same tan. Even the pink of their lips was the same.
A single tear rolled down Beatriz's cheek, causing Edana to take a step back. "I am sorry for what I have done wrong."
"You've done nothing." Beatriz said. "Nothing wrong. I am just so happy to see you." She shook her head, knowing that if she said anything else she'd start bawling. Edana accepted a hug from Beatriz, simply happy to finally meet her hero.
Wow, The Scarab said. She's something.
"Scarab, shut up." Jaime was quiet, hoping no one would hear him.
Well, she is. I mean, pretty hot in just rags.
"Scarab! Shut up!"
Suit yourself. At least if you were listening to me, you wouldn't have to worry about loosing her to bird boy before you even say hello. The Scarab seemed to smirk. Jaime looked at Tim, realizing he was watching her as well.
"I hate it when you're right." Jamie said.
"Imaginary friend again?" La'gaan came up beside Jaime, smiling.
"Shut up! You know it's mi traje." Jaime blushed.
"Odd fish." La'gaan said quietly as Bruce and Edana turned to them.
"Team, Edana's going to join you all for a bit. She'll be training most of the time, but she needs a place to stay, and people who are going to take care of her."
"Wonderful!" M'gann flew over to her. "You're going to love it here!"
"We could use another girl on the team." Barbra gave her a hug, one that said "We're going to be best friends."
"Girl, too bad I ain't in high school no more. I'd love to see you cheer!" Karen gave her a high five. Edana didn't know what she meant, but nodded none the less. Something rubbed against Edana's leg.
"Sphere already likes you." Conner came over and shook her hand. He trusted Sphere's judgment, she knew a bad person from a good one in seconds.
What are you waiting for? Go! The Scarab said. For once, Jaime listened to it. He went up to her, actually confident. Suddenly though, Tim was right beside Jaime, wearing his prize winning smile.
Can I blast him?
Jaime didn't even answer the Scarab, thought he was tempted to let him. As much as he and Tim were friends, the boy annoyed the heck out of him. Robin was fast, smart, talented. The Boy Wonder. But Blue Beetle? He was just a freaky alien who talked to himself. Did everyone scream when Tim went to save them? Not at all. If he were to though, they would freak out, and yell things like "Get back demon!"
"Hello." Edana said, looking strait at Jaime.
"Hola." Edana smiled at him, though she seemed confused. "I hope you enjoy being on the team."
"I think I will." Her head tilted, looking up at him through squinted eyes. There was something about the boy, though Edana could not place it.
"Hey!" Tim said, interrupting the moment. He practically jumped in front of Jaime, sticking his hand out. "Welcome."
"Um, thank you." Edana shook his hand, uncomfortable. Then, out of the corner of her eye, Edana saw Garfield, standing there, looking shy. "What's your name?"
"Garfield! I mean Beast Boy... I mean both." He was blushing like crazy now, not used to talking to girls other than the ones on the team. Also, he was only thirteen. A new girl who was so much older confused him.
"Garfield. That's such a cute name!" She ruffled his hair, making Garfield smile stupidly.
"Name's La'gaan." La'gaan gave Edana a small wave. "Hope you enjoy it here, chum."
Dick patted her shoulder. "Don't worry about training. I'll be sure to go easy on you."
"I can't wait to go shopping with you!" Cassie smiled wide and gave Edana a hug, just like Barbra's. She reeked of flowers, making Edana fight a cough.
"I think all is done. Someone, show Edana around. I'll be back tomorrow." Bruce turned around to leave. The other members of the Justice League did as well, except Beatriz and Zatanna.
As the zeta tube showed all of them out, Zatanna gave her a hug. "Edana, I know what it's like to loose a father. You'll be alright."
"Thank you."
Now, it was Beatriz's turn."I'll be here, bright and early in the morning. Then we can design a costume for you, and get to know each other even better." She hugged Edana, and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"Goodbye." Edana watched her mentor leave, still in shock about what had happened. The last person to kiss her on the cheek was her mother, right before she left. It had been years.
"Tim, Jaime, one of you show Edana around. M'gann, Cassie, I have a mission for you two." Dick said, breaking Edana's thoughts.
All of the people in the room left, except for a few. The two girls who had been called went over to Dick, where they were briefed on the mission. The two boys, however, looked at each other, then at the same time said. "I'll do it."
"No, that's fine. I think I'd be better at it." Tim said.
Jaime clicked his tongue, then shook his head. "No, lo haré."
"Dude! I don't even know what you just said!"
"I said I will."
"But I want to."
"I want to too."
"Bug."
"Niño de error."
"I don't speak Spanish!"
"That's the point."
As the argument went on, Edana just stood there, not knowing what to do. It was insult after insult. They were pointing fingers, and yelling at each other.
"I can show you around." Garfield said, tugging at Edana's sleeve. "Trust me, when they get going, it takes them forever to calm down."
"Okay." Edana said. She and Garfield left the room, the two boys not even noticing their absence.
There is the first chapter. I have to rewrite the second, so only Azar knows when it'll be up. Yes, I made Fire, Ice and Starfire part of the Justice League. And I know Star really doesn't have that power, but in my world, she does. I decided to make Kahji Da more like a person inside Jaime's head, instead of making him like a robot on the show. Hope you liked it! Forever and always,
-TrueLoveIsReal
