A/N: Well I'm bad about updating and I sincerely apologize for that. Finally got around to doing this though so I'm happy about that. I warn you all now that I'm not actually too sure about how this story will end. I've been switching back and forth between ideas, but nothing is set in stone yet. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this chapter! And sorry its not longer. Hopefully the next chapters will be longer.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Young Justice. I only own my OCs.
How long has he been hiding this?
Amira stared down at the paper in her hand, stunned. It had been luck, or bad luck depending on how you look at it, that led her to discovering the letter in her hand. At first she had decided to throw it away, but then she realized that it had already been opened. Curiosity had then gnawed at her until she took out the letter and read it, wondering why her brother had even bothered to.
Now, she wished she hadn't.
It certainly explained a few things, like what her brother had been so secretive about the past few weeks. She wished he had told her instead of finding the letter. If this was the only way…then she would do whatever it takes. Jake couldn't do it alone, both of them were asked to help not just one.
She took a deep breath and released it slowly. There were few things she wouldn't do for her brothers. They had taken care of her after their father started to ignore her and saved her after their mom had sold her to be experimented on. She owed them everything. If not for them…she wouldn't have had a chance to be who she is now. Her gray eyes locked onto the picture sitting on her desk across from her. It had all three of them, happy and laughing with leaves in their hair. A smile crossed her face as she reached for it.
That had been a good day. Amira had decided to rake up leaves into a pile when Mark of all people had tackled Jake with a grin into one of the piles. They had startled wrestling each other against her protests. After realizing they wouldn't listen, she had shrugged and joined them. Only by chance had her nanny been there to take a picture of them covered in leaves and laughing their heads off.
Gray eyes glistened with tears. Those times could be over soon if she didn't do anything. If she pretended not to have seen the letter, but that wasn't possible. She had seen it, she knew what she needed to do. It would be the only way to save Mark and Jake. Amira couldn't even imagine Jake having to live without his twin. They may be opposites, but they were close. Mark knew he could always confide in his other half about anything bugging him and vice versa. Neither would betray the other ever. That was why she knew he had agreed to help Phoenix. He wouldn't let Mark die if he had a chance to save him.
And she felt the same way. Here was a chance to save Mark and she knew for a fact that Phoenix would only fulfill their end of the deal if they got what they wanted, and they wanted both of them to help. Determination filled her and she clenched her fist. She would have to tell Jake that she knew. That she would help and he couldn't stop her. He wouldn't be able to keep her from helping. If he did, she would find Phoenix herself. After all, they had left a phone number on the letter. She just had to hope it still worked.
A quick glance at her digital clock told her Jake would be back soon. He always came home around the same time. Amira took a deep breath. She could do this. She could confront him. It'll be easy. Hopefully.
"I won't let him do this without me," she swore to herself under her breath. "I can, and will, help."
Right as she said this, she heard the front door opening downstairs and she swiftly stood up. Now or never. Gathering all of her courage, she walked calmly out of her room and down the stairs, her determination unfaltering. This was the right thing to do. Phoenix could help and Amira would make sure of that. Nothing was worth her brothers' lives.
Jake looked up with a smile as he heard her come down the stairs. He didn't realize what she had found, but he would very soon. Amira gave him a small smile in return, readying herself for the confrontation.
"Jake, I want you to tell me the truth." He gave her a curious look but nodded. "I found the letter." She blurted out.
He paused and frowned, "Which letter? The one from my so called wife? I promise you, she was lying. I would tell you guys if I had gotten married." He joked.
Amira shook her head, "I think you know what letter I'm talking about."
"What letter?"
"The one from Phoenix."
Silence dominated the room as Jake tensed. His dark brown eyes were shocked and panicked and he clenched his fists. Slowly, he sat down on the tan couch and rested his hands on his fists. Amira stayed silent, unwilling to be the first to speak again. She wanted the truth from him and he needed to collect his thoughts before saying anything. But say something he would.
"When?" he asked.
"A few minutes ago. Why didn't you tell me?"
He sighed, "I didn't want you to be anywhere near them. I still don't."
"But I can help." A bit of pleading entered her voice as she stared down at him.
"Trust me, you don't want to help them. They aren't good people." He lowered his hands and stared down at them sadly.
"I already knew that. I found out first hand. But if they can save Mark then I want to help."
"No. I'm handling it, Amira. You don't need to be involved." He told.
"They asked for us both and you know as well as I do that they will only uphold their end of the deal if we both do what they ask." She said softly, willing him to listen.
"I don't know what they'll ask you to do." he wondered when Amira had started to look less like the little girl he and Mark had raised and more like a young woman.
"Doesn't matter. I would do anything to save you or Mark." Her voice and eyes held no doubt in her words.
"You don't have to." He knew she wouldn't change her mind and wished it all could turn out differently.
"No, but I want to. You both are my only family. The only people who care about me. I would sell my soul if it meant you two would be happy for the rest of your lives."
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