Chapter Three
Jinx was woken up by the growling of her stomach. Because of a lack of funds, the H.I.V.E. Five had been unable to replace the diminishing food and as a result, Jinx hadn't been able to eat for two days.
She quickly made her bed and headed towards what Kid Flash had called the Main Ops (Short for Main Operations) room. When Kid Flash gave her a tour of the place, he seemed to have forgotten that she had already been there. Of course, she didn't have enough time to explore that time so the tour wasn't completely useless.
When she arrived at her destination, she saw Kid Flash making waffles. A lot of waffles. Enough to make ten Olympic athletes gain a lot of weight.
"Are you sure you need to make that much?" Jinx asked.
Kid Flash slowed down to a normal speed and said "I usually eat about this much each meal. I am making extra so that you have something to eat."
Jinx just then remembered that speedsters needed to eat a lot more than regular people. She learned that at H.I.V.E. Academy. She had been expelled after failing to defeat the Teen Titans so she wasn't able to become a professional villain, and therefore hadn't needed to use a lot of the information she learned there.
The only way she could have been readmitted was if she was recommended by a member of the Brotherhood of Villains or another renown villain like Slade. Unfortunately, that wasn't an option now. The one who taught her how to use her powers would be very disappointed.
Jinx sat at the table and watched as Kid Flash finished making the waffles. After they were finished, the two ate peacefully. Kid Flash because he was too busy eating, and Jinx because she didn't know what to say... and slightly because she was eating.
Even though Kid Flash was many times faster than her, Jinx finished eating sooner. As a result, she had to watch as Kid Flash sped through the eating of waffles. Of course, she didn't have a problem with it, since she only had to wait one minute.
Once breakfast was over (the full meal consisting of waffles with whipped cream and blueberries and orange juice), Jinx said: "You said you would explain the Redemption Trial Project."
Kid Flash nodded and handed her a document saying "Robin had this made specifically for the project."
Jinx sighed as she started reading.
*Excerpt from the Redemption Trial Project Document*
If you are reading this document, then you are now part of the Redemption Trial Project, either by recommendation or by choice. This project allows for any former villain or criminal to redeem themselves by using their talents to save people, fight criminals, and clean up messes in the city. If you pass, then you will become an Honorary Titan. This trial will span over three months, though it may be extended depending on the results. At this point in time, the Redemption Trial is only extended to those below the age of majority, which is eighteen years old. We are currently working on extending it to adults, but until that time comes adults will not be accepted into this program.
It is also important to point out that in order to be exempt from going to school, all Titans must pass an exam issued by the state. While you are not yet a Titan, you are allowed to take this exam. Failure to pass this exam does not affect your score on your trial, but it does mean that you will have to attend school. Remember that it is not mandatory to take this exam, but it is recommended.
*End of Excerpt*
After reading the document, Jinx looked up, shocked, and asked: "I have to go to school?!"
"Only if you fail or choose not to take the exam" responded Kid Flash.
"The H.I.V.E Academy only taught students what they needed to become professional villains. We focused on practicality rather than theoretical like the public schools do. The exam will most likely be an equivalent to the SAT or higher. Do you really think I am prepared to take it?" Jinx responded with a tone of irritation.
Without even waiting for a response, she got up an left the room to look for a place to think.
She ended up going to the basement. It was an unusual place to go, but Jinx felt comfortable there. From her experience, most people stayed away from dark areas so she always found those kinds of places when she wanted to be alone or to think.
Now that she was alone, she was finally able to think. Yesterday was very unusual. She broke her promise to limit her power to it's lowest form of use, and even then she restrained herself. She could have easily prevented all injuries by making it so that Kid Flash was close enough to save them, but she was too worried about what he would think if he knew she could control his actions. And that wasn't even the worst part. When offered a chance to change her fate, she willingly accepted it without even thinking about the consequences. She didn't regret the decision to join the Redemption Trial Project, but could she really change her way of life?
Jinx was interrupted by a voice beside her ask "Are you okay?"
She instinctively attacked in the direction of the voice but fortunetely Kid Flash (the one who had spoken) moved out of the way in time.
As Jinx realized who it was, she could feel herself blushing. She blurted out "Don't sneak up on me like that. I almost hit you."
"I was actually out of the way before you even reached where I was standing." Kid Flash responded.
Jinx screeched with fustration before leaving the basement so that she could see him more clearly. While walking out of the basement, she took deep breaths to calm herself down.
Once they were both out of the basement, Jinx without looking at Kid Flash said "I will need to buy a uniform for school." (From what I saw in Things Change, I think the school has uniforms. I may be changing things with this story, but I won't change too much.)
After saying this, she headed back to the Main Ops room. (I think I will just call it a Common Room for now on.)
