Mentally I prepared myself for the lecture I knew would be coming my way from Kon-El though I only called him that since everyone else either called him by his human name Conner or Superboy. I preferred to call him by his birth name as he did the same with me. Since joining the Young Justice League everyone had chosen to call me Rachel or Roth even Pride rarely did any member call me, Raven. The only times they ever did was when we were fighting villains or petty criminals around the world as to not give away my civilian identity and risk my semi normal life outside of being a superhero.

Bracing myself I landed besides my only other female friend M'gann M'orzz though at first I couldn't properly pronounce her name so I used her alias name Megan Morse until I mastered her true name from that day on she was M'gann when I was mad or Ann when we were up to no good. The green skinned humanoid and warm amber eyes female turned offering me a warm smile. "I thought you were leaving for New York to attend Starfire's wedding?"

"I'm leaving later this evening I promised Kon-El I'd be here for this meeting before departing for the next four to five days." I turned to glance at said Kryptonian-Human hybrid. "As he is acting leader until Aqualad returns I have no choice but to report to Mr. S In Training."

M'gann burst into laughter at my new title for her boyfriend. Unlike most girlfriends she didn't get angry with me for teasing or ruffling her boyfriend's feather instead she tended to jump in and help me every now and then. Seeing that we were both two seconds from becoming laser beam targets we straightened up acting like a pair of heroes instead of two young women catching up.

Kon-El glared at me before his features softened slightly when he locked gazes with the Martian at my side. The way he was looking at her I may as well have not been there at all. "Excuse me but can you hold off on not so secretly eye attacking your girlfriend and informing me why I'm still here. I have to head out soon you know." That was a little white lie I was in no rush to go anywhere but teasing the superboy was a bit too much fun to pass up and I enjoyed watching him squirm.

My enjoyment didn't last long as Kon-El seemed to go along with my teasing which he never did and it got under my skin. "Originally you weren't supposed to be here at all it was only supposed to be Meg and me. So deal with it or go bother someone else better yet go find yourself a boyfriend."

I could feel my dark powers slowly beginning to awaken as I thought of readjusting the young hero's face but I held back pushing my dark desire to the side. Instead I cocked my head smiling sweetly at him. "If I wasn't supposed to be here then why did you call me?" It made no sense the only reason I was still in Gotham now was because of this meeting yet here I am being told that in the original plans I wasn't even expected to be here. Who was playing games with me and they better have a good damn reason and hopefully a good physician once I'm done with them.

Ann saw the irritation in my eyes and probably hints of blood red tainting my violet eyes as she reached out squeezing my hand twice. Something she had done for me in several occasion reminding that everything was alright there was nothing to fear. Her amber gaze turned to her indestructible boyfriend. "Maybe we should wait until she returns from her time off. Might be best to hold off on this conversation until then. There is just so much to discuss and Rae only as so much time before she must leave this conversation would need more time than what we have at our disposal this second."

Slowly my violet gaze turned to catch her amber one my eyebrows knitting together in both confusion and suspicion of something vile at works. My voice was calm yet my mind was racing a hundred miles an hour trying to peace together the larger picture I was clearly missing. "Just tell me now holding off on whatever it is won't help any of us it will only bother me and I will only come at you both until one of you crack and tell me what it is. The choice is yours."

Superman's clone more like his child in my eyes no matter what everyone whispered about him stared back and forth between us. From his blue eyes I could see the turmoil he was in. He wanted to back up his girlfriend but he knew very well what I was capable of as I may or may have not helped the young hero rid himself of a few nightmares that kept him up at night knowing very well I could return said nightmares. Though I never would thrust him back into that darkness no matter how much my father wished I was as vile as him I could never do such a cruel and inhuman thing to someone friend or foe.

Finally making up his mind he took a step back putting some distance between him and us. Smart man. Like always his voice was stern and authoritative a bit annoying when barking out orders. "When you return we'll discuss this further Aqualad should be back then. He can be the one you decide to tear his head off. After all it was his decision."

Crossing my arms across my chest I glared down the Kryptonian even though he was a good few inches taller than me but that didn't stop me from pursuing answers. "You called me here for a reason and I'm not leaving until I get one."

Kon-El glanced to look at the Martian at my side most likely asking for help as I couldn't read his features as always there were stone like almost plain. Ann stepped in taking the lead now. "Rae really this discussion can wait until you return. You should be getting ready for your time off. Starfire must anxiously be waiting for your arrival you are after all her maid of honor or have you forgotten that little detail?"

Ann's words caught me off guard. Maid of honor? When in Skatha had I agreed to that? Quickly I began raking through my mind trying to recall ever agreeing to such a ridiculous arrangement but I came up with nothing. My gaze wondered to that of the Martian's who shook her head as she let out a sigh. "You forgot didn't you? Rae how could you forget something as important as that? Seriously where is her your head at girl?"

Apparently not on the same things as other females. Guilt tugged my lips into a sour frown. "Did I really agree to being Kory's maid of honor. Ann I really can't recall ever agreeing to such an absurd thing. I don't even know what in Skatha's name I'm supposed to do as that."

Kon-El chose that moment to speak up. "She asked you when we were fighting with Jinx a few months ago. You agreed only to end the call as quickly as you could when you took a deadly blow from Jinx from a close range. After that you slightly lost control and went full on demon on the poor girl. We had no choice but subdue you when you almost killed her." He glanced at Ann. "You can't really blame her for not remembering that day had been a bit of blur Rae was out for three days after that incident."

Great way to go me agree to something as important as that on a day I'm fighting a psycho bitch who's main goal is to kill me. Shaking my head, I tried not to let the guilt begin to eat away at me I'd find a way to make it up to Kory later on or could just play it off and blame my work for forgetting after all it wasn't a lie. "Next time it'd only be polite if you reminded me of something as important as this you jerks!"

Kon-El only rubbed the back of his neck while Ann smiled faintly. "Sorry Rae we've all been so busy with the League and everything that I guess it just slipped out minds."

"Yeah whatever." I was in a sour mood yes but that didn't mean I had forgotten what we were arguing about before this. "I'll deal with that when I arrive in New York back to the matter at hand. What in Skatha's are you two hiding from me? Spill it now you two before I start throwing fists." I was dead serious about seeing my threat through and these two knew it.

They both stared at each other I knew they were having an entire conversation with just their eyes I thought it was both cute and disgusting all at once. They stayed like for a good five minutes before they both turned to look at me. Ann was the one who spoke up out of the two. "Aqualad will be absent for a long period off on a mission. So a new leader will be assigned to lead us. Red Tornado and Batman will be telling us their decision for our temporary leader until Aqualad completes his mission when you return."

A temporary leader? Wasn't it obvious that Kon-El was the perfect choice. He could lead and we'd follow why should the older heroes chose our leader? It just made no sense to me he was the obvious choice wasn't it clear to them or where they getting too old to realize it.

Placing my hands on my hips I voiced out my thoughts. "Why must they pick? Kon-El you are more than fit to lead us you have shown that in several occasions. Aqualad himself has seen your potential if not he wouldn't have ever trusted you to lead us in several occasion some of which where life or death missions. Why must the older League member pick a temporary leader for us?"

Kon-El placed his hand on shoulder giving it a strong squeeze with a bit more force than he should have used but I didn't show the pain he caused me. "Thank you Raven for the faith you have in me as a potential leader. But Batman and Red Tornado know what they are doing. Aqualad won't be gone for just a few days or weeks from the sounds of it he will gone for a very long period of time and I'm not fit to lead for so long. I lack many qualities a true leader apparently needs."

Even though his voice didn't hint at the disappointment at not being allowed to show his true potential as a leader I could see it in his eyes. After all the eyes where the window into every beings' soul. "One day you will prove to them just how amazing you truly are. Believe me Kon-El you have more potential than anyone is willing to give you credit for."

For a split second I could have sworn I saw a smile appear on his lips but just as I thought I saw it, it was gone. "Just as one day you will prove to everyone you are nothing like your father."

Even though we didn't really show it with all are arguing and threatening to kick each other ass Kon-El and I were actually very close almost like brother and sister. I relied on him when I felt weak as he did with me we both felt out of place here in this planet and this team even though we never voiced out our insecurities. My voice was soft as I smiled up at him. "Always." That was our word it meant that we'd never leave the other alone that no matter what we help the other succeed and become stronger to never let the past define them.

Ann ruined our little brotherly sister moment as she reminded me. "Rae it is almost time for you to leave or else you won't get any rest and wind up looking like the ugly stepsister tomorrow."

"Geez thanks Ann. Thanks for the confidence you have in me my friend thanks for that." I glanced at her from the corner of my eye.

"You know I didn't mean it like that Rae. You are gorgeous even when you choose such dark colors and that damn cloak that hides what a killer bod you have." Sometimes Ann was a bit too much like Kory that I wanted to hit my head against a brick wall. I wasn't sure if she did it on purpose or if this really was how she was.

Balling my hand into a tight fist at my side I held back as I pictured using my telekinesis powers to move the satellite dish on the opposing building and hitting her with it a few times. Muttering into the winds I let my hand unfold. "Sometimes I wonder if you're bi I seriously do. Kon-El you may want to keep a better eye on her around Zatanna."

"I'm not bi," She paused for a second thinking my words over. "or at least I don't think I am."

Kon-El laughed at our exchange knowing very well if he wasn't here one of us would have a fist meeting their face within seconds. We both agreed to be on our best behavior when around him but when he was gone all bets were off. Most times if where ever did get into a real fight we took into another dimension. We never risked the amount of destruction an actual fight between the two of would cause on this planet.

Controlling his laughing the young hero shook his head at the both of us before becoming serious once more. "Alright you two enough Rae you should get going before Starfire starts losing it and Spiderman has to call every hero within five hundred miles to help control her." He turned to look at Ann. "We have dinner plans with your uncle Martian."

Ann nodded her head walking over she wrapped her arms around me hugging me tightly. "Call me when you arrive." I rolled my eyes at her. As if sensing my eye roll she pulled back so she could stare me down. "I mean it Rae you better call me the very second your feet touch New York City."

God she really could pass for my sister the way she treated me. "I promise I'll call you the second I arrive don't worry so much. I always keep my promises."

"Take care Rae enjoy yourself while you're gone." She turned jumping off the rooftop she quickly reappeared in the sky as she flew off.

Kon-El waited for Ann to be a good mile or so away before pulling me into a death grip hug. "Take care Raven." I hugged him right back. "You too Kon-El take care of Ann for me."

He pulled back he began to float as he nodded his head. "I always do." With that he flew off after the Martian.

How did I get so lucky to be able to call those two amazing souls my friends? Taking flight, I headed off in the opposite direction heading for New York. If I needed any clothes, I'd just buy some I already knew I'd be needing a dress though I'd worry about that tomorrow for now I'd just focus on arriving there as the sun set that was my goal at least.