Chapter Three
My breath seemed to shorten with every step I took. The hill I was walking on was almost completely vertical. It was around the sunset hour when I first felt the cold pierce my sensitive skin. The outfit I was currently wearing wasn't made to handle the autumn nights. I bet you're thinking: "Hey if you're able to use fire, why can't you heat yourself up?" Well you see, if I tried to "heat myself up" then it would be highly possible that I would end up running around like a burnt, headless chicken.
Any who, when I deemed myself incapable of safely trotting down the hill, my body decided to plop down on the ground while I assessed myself for injuries. A bruise on my left thigh from that time a branch appeared out of the blue while I was trying to climb a tree in order to get some tasty looking squirrel. A couple scratches on my arms from tripping over a pretty big pebble, and tumbling down the hill just like Jack and Jill. My hair has been probably, the most annoying thing at the moment since I left the cave. Ripping a piece of my shirt, I tied my long reddish hair into a messy ponytail with the cloth.
During my journey away from that facility, I kept making excuses about what had happened back there, and what Robin had said before I attacked him and his teammate. Why did I feel like they meant what they said?
"We don't want to hurt you," He had explained. "Right Artemis?" The hostile blonde agreed, even if she wasn't ready to stop fighting.
Getting out of the building, or should I say mountain, was quite a challenge considering there were more hallways than I thought was possible. At that point I was running in circles. Many times I had to hide behind walls and furniture, almost being discovered once or twice on the way, not once did I see a scientist with a long white coat and a needle as sharp as a thorn on the stem of a rose. Eventually, I made it out with energy to spare.
Now, almost 3 hours later, I am falling down the slope like a snowball down a hill, which I could have considered before dashing off into the woods. It's darker now, probably around the sunset hour. A couple of hours since I left "The Cave."
Looking back, the mountain seemed closer, as if I were walking towards it instead of running away from the huge terrain. "My mind must be playing tricks on me." I reasoned. The sky was getting darker quicker than I could manage to find shelter for the night. My body was exhausted, but I had to keep moving. Even though I was built to last, I felt like a runaway child. The only difference is that they run away from a home, a family. I have neither, and will probably never have either one in my lifetime, however long that may be.
Leaning against the tree nearest to me, with a sprained ankle from the tumble down the hill, I took a deep breath and looked around. My keen eyesight spotted the faintest shimmer of lights a couple of miles away from my position. So close…yet so far.
Now with a spirit of determination, I limped/hopped over to the next tree, using the lights of the city as a guide. Hopefully this works.
"You have to get the package!"
"No way, I got it last time!"
Glancing at the two teenaged males, Kaldur'ahm, better known as Aqualad, was busy talking to the team's overseer when his teammates Robin and Kid Flash started bickering as usual.
It irritated him enough to plaster a calm expression onto his face and try to resolve the issue quickly. This has been going since the Young Justice team had been formed, so why hasn't he gotten used to it? Someone had loudly cleared their throat, snapping Aqualad out of his thoughts. The noise had come from the Dark Knight, who might have been raising his eyebrow if his mask wasn't covering his face.
"I'm sure you have a team situation to attend to." And without a second glance, the overseer turned the opposite way and disappeared through the zeta-tube.
Aqualad gave out a breath and walked over to the young heroes who were already in each others faces. "What seems to be the problem?" The Atlantean said, trying not to let the annoyance show.
Robin gave KF a look before responding. "There's a package that we ordered awhile ago, and now that it's here KF won't get it even though it's his turn to go get it!"
"Is not!"
"Is too! And plus, you're the one who ordered it in the first place!" Robin pointed out. His best friend was speechless for a second before walking, more like running away to his room in attempt to outrun the issue. Robin checked the time and he frowned. "The package is still at the office but it's almost closing time." the Boy Wonder glared at the floor. "So not feeling the aster."
Aqualad put a hand on Robin's shoulder and the young teen raised an eyebrow. "Do not worry Robin; I will go into town to retrieve the package at once." Robin nodded and ran in the direction of the training room. KF was certainly acting different ever since the 'accident' happened a couple hours ago.
The sun had set hours ago, but an Atlantean always keeps his promises. And right now, that promise will be fulfilled when I reach the office.
In Happy Harbor.
Hey There!
This is your captain speaking. Welcome to the Y.J. Boat of Righteous Reviewers! *crowd goes wild* Our passengers include...DreadingTheDayWhenYou'reGoneA-Bookworm-Named-Steph and That random visitor who is STILL appreciated! (Yes, I'm talking you YOU!)
DreadingTheDayWhenYou'reGone:Oh my biscuts, thank you for pointing that out. It makes me feel loved that someone reads my grammer-less story lmao. (P.S.: I need expertise like yours for things like fight scenes and weapons and...yeah. Thanks:)A-Bookworm-Named-Steph:Lol it took some time but i did update as promised I am seriously loving the Batman idea (might see that soon) and of course I will give you big props for the suggestion :3 As for the fencing, I started 2 weeks ago. (whoo!) but all we're really doing is working out in the weight room (bleh). You should start a revolution against the Man in Charge and demand the sport to be in your community! (P.S.: Thanks for the moral support:)Random Visitor Whom I Still Appreciate:Person you and I are such similar thinkers! Part of this chapter was my original plan and a bit of yours and others. Yes you will get props (what kind of person would I be if I didn't?)
BTW without my LONG A/N this chapter would be about 945 words long. So close right? Now...if you will review this chapter, i might make chapter four the best darn thing you ever read in your entire fanfiction LIFE. (if i get special reviews hehehe:)
Ta-Ta-For-Now,
-Alex
