Author's note: Hello again! Sorry it's taken me so long to update this, but I promise the next chapter will be out faster since I've already written some of it :) thank you to my first two reviewers Lord-of-Change and morningglassofOJ!

Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice if I did there would be a season 3 :/

I looked in the mirror as I braided my brown hair. Before I had found out about my powers, I hadn't put any effort into my hair, but now, after training with Black Canary, I learned the value of keeping my hair out of my face. It had been around six months since I had started training with Black Canary, after the school year ended I trained with her almost every day, Green Arrow had even attended a couple of my training sessions to see how I was doing.

At first Black Canary only had me meditating and doing basic physical fitness training, but after the first few weeks she started teaching me martial arts; noticing the interest I took in her fighting abilities and vigilante activities. Somewhere around the second month of my sessions with her, Black Canary had me test out if I could take anyone into the shadow world with me. After two hours of trying to drag Black Canary into the shadows, she decided that my powers only granted me the ability to take myself into the shadow world, along with any inanimate object I was holding.

One fateful night in early July Black Canary had taken me into the city with her as she patrolled one of the safer sides of the city. I had been wearing sunglasses and a cap to hide my face and was told to stay with her bike when we stopped. After seeing Black Canary take down two independent muggers with such gracefulness and flawlessness, I had my mind set on officially becoming Black Canary's partner. Soon after my revelation Black Canary dropped my off a couple blocks from my house and told me we would talk about my options tomorrow. Needless to say I didn't get much sleep that night.

The next day had been one of the most memorable of my life. Green Arrow and Black Canary had both been present to discuss my future vigilante career. Apparently a lot of thought and discussion had happened previous to that conversation. Of course now, after spending a month in the field with Black Canary, I understood why. Superheroes tend to put a lot of thought into how their actions will affect others.

It was after that first month in the field that Black Canary let me in on one of the league's secrets; that there is a group of young heroes who go on covert missions for the league. Today Black Canary is taking me to meet the team while she trains them in combat.

"Are you ready?"

I nodded back at Black Canary before beginning to walk down the hallway with her and Martian Manhunter. A flash of light came from the room before us and the computer announced the arrival of one of the team members, "Recognized Superboy, B04."

A girl's voice greeted the new arrival, "Hi Superboy. How was Metropolis?" but before he responded Black Canary cleared her throat drawing the team's attention to us.

"Ready for training everyone?"

The girl who had spoken before was the first to greet us, "Black Canary, Uncle J'onn!" she ran to her uncle and hugged him.

He responded with less enthusiasm, but no less affection. "M'gann. I was… in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd see how you are adjusting."

"A few bumps, but I'm learning."

"That's all I can ask."

My attention was drawn away from the relatives when Canary called out Superboy, "Stick around class is in session."

The boy, who had begun to leave, turned around, but didn't come back to join where his teammates were now watching Black Canary.

As she started walking to the side of the circle on the floor she gestured towards me, "This is my apprentice, Shadow Walker, she will be joining our lesson today."

Four of the teens greeted me Aqualad ,Robin, and Kid Flash simply nodded, M'gann smiled happily at me, but Superboy remain impassive with his arms crossed over his chest.

"I consider it an honor to be your teacher," Canary continued, "I'll throw a lot at you. Everything I've learned from my own mentors…" she paused letting out a slight groan as she slid her jacket off her injured arm. "And my own bruises."

M'gann's face twisted with concern, "what happened?"

"The job," Black Canary replied seriously. "Now, combat is about controlling conflict. Putting the battle on your terms; you should always be acting, never reacting. I'll need a sparring partner."

Kid Flash, who was eating a banana, raised his hand eagerly, "Right here, yeah." He walked towards my mentor and scarfed down the rest of the banana, "After this," he paused to throw the banana peel in the trash while making a swishing noise, "I'll show you my moves."

Both Black Canary and I raised an eyebrow in surprise at his very obvious and poor attempt to flirt, but Canary quickly regained her focus. They both took a fighting stance and began. Canary threw a punch towards Kid Flash's head, which he blocked, but she immediately dropped to the ground and swung her leg out causing the teen to fall to the ground.

"Oh," Kid Flash groaned, "that hurt so good."

"Good block." Canary complimented, "but did anyone see what he did wrong?"

"Oh, oh he hit on teacher and got served?" Robin jokingly replied.

"Dude!"

"He allowed me to dictate the terms of…"

"Oh please," Superboy rudely interrupted, "with my powers the battle's always on my terms. I'm a living weapon, and this is a waste of my time."

Black Canary smirked, "prove it."