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September 17

"No."

"Oh,come on!" Superboy yelled. "I'm telling you, this guy is different! He's not like the others!"

"I'm sorry Superboy, but we can't." Batman narrowed his eyes."He's in Belle Reve for a reason, we can't just pardon everything he's done just because the two of you became friends. If we let him on the team there's no telling what could happen. He could lead you into a trap, give intelligence to the enemy, he could-"

"He helped M'gann and me escape."

"Excuse me?"

"When he found out who we were, he made sure the other cons stayed down and cleared a path for us to leave." Superboy looked up at the Dark Knight; he knew the news surprised him a bit.

"You're telling me, even after he found out that you were using him and betrayed his trust, he still helped you get out."

"Yes." Superboy replied firmly.

Batman eyed the boy. It was dangerous to even consider this. He knew exactly how much damage Icicle Jr. could do if they let him join the team. If he decided to turn on them, they would be screwed. He also knew Superboy wasn't stupid, but Batman had to consider of all consequences. He didn't like the idea, not one bit, but he was willing to give the boy the benefit of the doubt. Though not without a second opinion, "I'll think about it then."

"But-"

"No buts. I'll let you know my decision by tomorrow and you respect it no matter what I choose. Is that understood?" Conner wanted to argue, but he just sighed and kept his mouth shut and nodded. "Good." That was the Bat's only reply as he turned around, then left through the Zeta Tube.

Artemis had just gotten home from school. "Hey, Mom, I'm home!" she yelled out. It had been a long boring day and all Artemis wanted was to grab her things, head to Mt. Justice and hang with the team. Before she could make it to her room though, she found two men talking to her mother in the living room.

"Oh, Artemis." Her mother looked back at her and spun her wheelchair around. "Before you do anything, Green Arrow and Batman would like to have a word with you about something."

Artemis furrowed her brow and entered the room cautiously. "What's going on?"

GA just smiled and waved his hands. "Don't worry, you're not in trouble or anything. It's just-"

Batman stepped in, getting straight to the point. "Superboy believes Cameron Mahkent, Icicle Jr., deserves a spot on the team. We want your thoughts on the subject."

"Cameron!" Artemis' eyes grew wide, she couldn't believe her ears. "Are you serious?"

Batman's face remained impassive. "Do I look like I'm joking?"

"Um no, but I never really thought I'd have this conversation with you. And why does Superboy want him on the team?"

"On their mission in Belle Reve, he and Superboy shared a cell and became friends. He even helped them escape Belle Reve." Artemis still kept her shocked face. "So, please, we would like you to tell us what you know about him."

"Well…"she began. "We were good friends growing up since our dads worked together and all. Jade used to babysit us whenever they had 'work' to do. He was a good kid then, mostly, at least. Of course we did stupid things every now and then, but nothing serious." Artemis paused to think, "His dad was a real jerk to him, too. I'd used to find bruises on him all the time. That is, till his dad found out he got his powers. My dad wouldn't let him come over after that. And well, we just haven't seen each other since. I actually haven't heard anything about him until he made the news on Independence Day."

"How old were you when you last saw him?"

"Nine,I think." She bit her lip.

"I see." Batman narrowed his eyes. "Very well."

"So,is he going to join the team?"

"I don't know," he confessed. "I'll have an answer by tomorrow."

"Okay." She stole a glance at her mom then back to Batman. "If he does though, can I have a talk with him first? Before he meets the team? I just don't want him blowing my secret identity in front of the whole team."

"Of course." He nodded. "Thank you for your time."

"No problem." Her mother replied. The Dark Knight nodded in return and made his way out their window. Artemis guessed that doors were just too simple for the Bat's taste.

"Thank you, Artemis." Ollie smiled. He inclined his head."Paula." They smiled in returned and nodded. Then,he left after Batman, following him out the window, too.

"Superheroes." Artemis crossed her arms.

September 18

"Come on, Cam! I want to go on the swings!" A little blond 4 year-old girl ran in front of him. She was dressed in a big pink coat and rainbow scarf. Snow was all over the ground.

"Alright! Alright! I'm coming!" he laughed and ran after the girl. She looked back at him and-

"Wake up, Junior!" Cam quickly opened his eyes and shot up in his bed. He saw that three guards were standing outside his cell.

"What's going on?" He eyed them cautiously.

"You've got a visitor."

The guards led him to a small little room where he sat down at one end of a table and at the other was Superboy. Cameron wanted to go and kick his ass for making him look like such an idiot, but didn't. He knew nothing good would come of it, besides he would probably lose an arm trying to fight him anyway.

"What do you want?" He growled at him.

Conner didn't make eye contact, he was too ashamed. Cameron was angry with him, rightfully so, and he didn't know how to start. "I…Well, I want to start with saying how sorry I am for lying to you." Cam rolled his eyes. "I didn't mean to make you…well, the black sheep here."

"But you did." He narrowed his eyes. "And now I am. Do you have any idea what these people will do to me once they figure out what went down? I'll be lucky if I live through my whole sentence!"

"I know! I know." Conner finally looked at him. "And again, I am very sorry."

"Whatever." He leaned back in his chair, rolled his eyes again and looked away. "Is that it?"

"No," Conner replied steadily. Icicle lifted a brow. "I want you to join me, on my team."

That caught his attention. Cameron looked back over at Conner and studied him a bit. Why would he want him on his team of hero brats? "Excuse me?"

"I want you to join my team and me. I've already talk this over with our leader and it's all been cleared. All you have to do is say yes and we'll take you out of here."

"You can't be serious, I'm a criminal! I've done a bunch of bad shit! And you want to get me out of here and take me in? I'm sorry, but it sounds just a little too good to be true."

"I know how it sounds, believe me, it wasn't easy for me to be able to do this."

"Wow, I feel so welcomed," Cameron replied sarcastically, dragging out the 'so' in a dramatic way.

"Come on, Junior," Conner pleaded. "I'm offering you a second chance at life here. A chance to start over. You can't throw that away!"

"Why not?" He glared.

"Because you said it yourself." Superboy kept his voice calm."You'd be lucky to even live through your sentence here."

Cameron narrowed his eyes. Superbrat had a point. He just dropped his gaze and hung his head in frustration. "Why are you helping me?"

Conner just answered, "Why did you help my friend and me?"

Cam let a small smile come across his face. "Because I'm stupid."

Conner gave a little grin as well. "I guess I'm stupid, too."

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