Disclaimer standards apply. I don't own Young Justice or Sailor Moon. I do own Kayla and the plot.
A/n: Sorry in advance if it looks like I'm dropping words here and there. My computer sometimes acts up and I don't catch it until after I post it. Also, this story is about three years in the future from the series, so all the characters are between sixteen and nineteen with the exception of Red Arrow who would be twenty-one.
Warning: Standard warning disclaimers apply. Please see chapter one for full warning disclaimers. You have been warned.
Chapter 2
Robin stood frozen releasing Kayla from his protective hold. His mind racing with a million different questions as the shock of seeing her set in. She was in fact the last person he'd expected to see, and what she was doing didn't do anything but serve to confuse him even further. ::What are you doing?:: he thought. ::Do you honestly think this is the time to be putting on lipstick?::
"Lunar crystal power make up!" As the words left Kayla's mouth, Robin could only stair wide-eyed as a transformation took place. The jeans and t-shirt she'd been wearing vanished completely as the necklace she wore expanded into a large broach which centered itself directly on her cheast, just above the valley of her breasts. She swept the tube of lipstick over this broach causing the cover to come off, a shinny crystal glowing white in the center. That same hand flew in an arch over her head and face turning her short brown hair into long blonde hair that flew down her back stopping in two streamers that ended just below her knees the pigtails being held in place by two perfectly round buns that looked like meatballs. Her hands then moved in front of her chest, blocking it from view as two white elbow-length gloves appeared on them. The tips sporting two light purple rings. Sliding her hands down to her sides, a white body suit covered a majority of her body, a sailor-style –v-line caller framing the top, the 'v' stopping just where the now-closed star-shaped broach rested. Ribbons of light encircled her waist, creating a blue pleated mini-skirt that left nothing to the imagination. The skirt barely covered her hips and everything underneath. The same light swept down her legs, forming two light purple boots that stopped about an inch perhaps an inch and a half below her knees before the light traveled up like a snake creating a large light purple bow around her broach, a light purple chocker with a gold moon hanging from a silver star on the center. Silver and gold earrings and finally two stain glass light-purple orbs acting as covers on the buns of her hair. Her left hand swept over her forehead leaving a gold tiara with a purple center stone in its wake. The entire transformation couldn't have lasted more than thirty seconds at most, but for Robin who couldn't look away, it seemed to last much longer.
::I can't believe she did that… she's a super hero… a hot one at that.:: Robin thought as his gaze fallowed the now-transformed Kayla as her left hand traveled to her broach as something seemed to come from it. At first he couldn't see what it was, but as his vision cleared, he could a staff about three feet in length. ::How is that going to be of any use to her?:: Robin thought to himself, forgetting once again his friends could hear his every thought thanks to the shared telepathic link Megahn had established.
"Moon twilight flash intensified!" Kayla shouted as she swung her staff in a series of complex, but well-organized movements. Beams of light exploded from its tip as they engulfed the monster. With a loud battle cry, the monster vanished in an explosion of dust that just as quickly evaporated.
::Get your head out of the gutter and back in the game, Robin!:: Red Arrow shouted in his young friend's head. ::This isn't the time to be drooling over your girlfriend whoever she is.::
::She just literally dusted one of those monsters.:: Robin shot back his eyes wide as she leapt off the roof doing a summer salt in mid air before landing safely on the ground. ::I've got to go after her and find out who she is.::
::Chasing girls isn't part of the mission, now return to the bio-ship.:: Aqualad interjected. ::You apparently know who she is, you can return to collect information at a more aproate time.::
Robin knew his leader and 'friend' were both right, but he couldn't get those images out of his head. He turned to fallow orders, but couldn't help but risk a glance back. Just to get one last glimpice of her figure, only to discover that she'd vanished completely or so it appeared. ::We've got a lot of talking to do when you return!" Red Arrow shouted through the link. ::You should know better by now. You've been doing this how long?::
::Red Arrow could you please stop shouting already?:: Meghan shouted at everyone. ::It doesn't help the situation we're in now. We should look for more of those monsters.::
::Don't give me orders.:: Red Arrow snapped back at the green-skinned girl.
::Can we please stay focused? Shouting at each other telepathically isn't going to solve a thing.:: Aqualad shot back effectively ending the argument before it got even more out of hand. The last thing any of them needed right then, was for them to break out into an argument dividing their attention even further. Sure they've carried on mental conversations before during missions, but still managed to keep their minds on the objective. Apparently Robin had seen something that had caught him off guard completely and would need to be looked into further.
"What in the hell were you thinking? Never mind we all know! And, you out of all people I would've expected to know better!" Red arrow ranted once everyone had returned to the cave. They'd done a second sweep of the city before returning to Mt. Justice. However, Red Arrow apparently had a lot to say to the Boy Wonder, and that would be mild compared to the type of lecture he'd receive if Batman ever found out. And, based on Red Arrow's ranting skills Robin hoped Batman didn't find out. In fact, as Aqualad left to deliver his report to the dark Night, Robin really hoped it didn't include him.
"Despite what I saw, she could really help us out." Robin shot back. "She seemed to know what that monster was and was able to defeat it with very little effort on her part. And, now that I've seen both forms I can find her again."
"That's beside the point. You allowed your mind to stray a bit too far. You spent too much time drooling over a local girl, then you did doing your job. If you were confronted you should've issued a warning? Or, have you forgotten how to do that as well?" Red Arrow continued.
"Why in the hell are you lecturing me? You didn't even be on this team, and yet you don't have all the facts! I can't believe you're lecturing me!" Robin shouted back before he stormed off to the training room to calm down.
"We'll let the league to decide on what to do in regards to the girl, but Batman will find out about this. And, if you think I'm bad news… you haven't seen nothing yet!" Red arrow shouted, growling when he noticed that Robin had vanished from his sight. He turned on his heal, and headed for the zeta-tubes.
"Recognize Red Arrow B-06" the computer announced scanning the red archer as he set the computer to take him home. He too needed to blow off some steam. At least it wasn't calling him 'speedy' anymore. That would've just annoyed him even further. Not that he needed any further prompting as it was anyway.
Meghan had gone on another baking spree, something she often did in stressful situations while Wally tried to sneak in a taste here or there. He would receive a smack, usually to the back of the hand with a floating wooden spoon, only to repeat the process again. Things around Mt. Justice being rather tense for all of them. Everyone heard Robin's thoughts, saw in a sense seeing what he'd seen. In Wally's mind, he was incomplete agreement about the girl being hot, but the replay of the transformation sequence was not something any of them needed to see from Robin's point-of-view. They couldn't help but worry about their friend though, considering that Batman would probably deliver a much harsher punishment then what lecture Red Arrow managed to dish out. Not that some members didn't seem to think he deserved less.
Robin couldn't decide for the life of him who he was more mad at. Himself or Red Arrow. And, while the two didn't see eye-to-eye, the red-haired archer did have a point. He was right. Right about everything. He shouldn't have let the sight of one girl, one hot in his opinion, girl, distract him that much. Yet, thirty seconds, one simple thirty-second transformation had completely caught him off guard. He'd frozen up completely and started drooling like some school boy. And, Batman had tought him much better then that. He'd actually be glad when the mission officially ended and they could move on with their lives, on to the next mission. Away from her. Perhaps never seeing her again would solve things? But, why couldn't he stop thinking about her?
The mission had been a simple one. Go under cover in select high schools all across the country and collect information on the moon princess or the silver crystal. Be on the look out for Jewel thieves one in particular, a man dressed in a top hat, cape and mask calling himself Tuxedo Kamon. Easy enough, right? And, it had been going fine until he met her. Kayla Tsukino. A girl who'd helped him out when he'd found himself on the floor. After that encounter, Robin didn't expect to have any more… but… he did. The one encounter that had changed his life and put him into the mess he currently found himself in now. Could he look at her the same way again? Why ask himself that question? After today that would be the last time he saw her. Everyone had the same images he did. They had her name. He wouldn't be required to encounter her again.
"Recognize Batman 01"
…Or, maybe not? Batman was here… Never a good thing…
"Robin, Miss Martian to the briefing room for a mission assignment."
…Deffently not a good thing when he found himself called out like that. Had Aqualad have reported everything to Batman?
Robin couldn't be certain. At this point he didn't really want to know. Taking a long swig from his water bottle, he joined his fellow teammate for their mission. As he approached, he couldn't help but wonder what kind of assignment this would be. He couldn't help the nerves either as he'd approached either. "Where is everyone else?" he asked.
"The others have the night off." Batman informed. "They aren't needed for this assignment." Batman responded, and the look on his face told Robin all he needed to know.
"What is this assignment?" Meghan inquired, not knowing Batman as well as Robin did. Over the past three years, she'd gotten better at not using her powers of mind reading without permission. And, it proved to be a good thing, because the green-skined girl wouldn't want to know what the bat was thinking.
"You and Robin will be returning to St. Augustine Florida. Here you will find Kayla Tsukino. Your job is to gather as much information about the moon princess and Silver crystal as you can. Seeing as she is one of a team of sailor soldiers sworn to guard the princess and crystal, then she will most likely know. Oh, and Robin, please keep your head out of the gutter this time."
::Damn I was rated out.:: Robin thought.
"Why is Miss M going, I can handle this on my own." Robin complained.
"She is going to ensure you keep your head clear. She is to report to me if you stray from the mission objective." Batman informed. "Civilian form is required for this assignment."
Meghan nodded and with just a thought transformed herself into her 'human' alter ego. "Give me five minutes to change." Robin muttered.
::I can't believe that… Batman's sending me with a babysitter. Honestly?::: Robin thought to himself, or hoped he was thinking that to himself as he slipped on some clean clothes and met Meghan at the hanger where her bio-ship was located. After the events that transpired today, Robin couldn't be certain what to think anymore. Maybe it was best not to think?
"Come on Robin." Meghan called.
Checking to see his shades were firmly in place, Robin joined his friend on the Bio-ship. He couldn't help but wonder what he'd find once he got there, but he hoped seeing her again wouldn't cause the same reactions.
