Ello! Right, before I forget again! The League Council that I mentioned last time, I view it as being all the original league members along with a few other important ones (they are the major heroes that handle most of the work). The heroes I think would be in it are, definitely, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Flash, Green Lantern (the John Stewart), and Hawkgirl. I also might have Aquaman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), and Black Canary as well. (Note, I have read the Young Justice's wiki version of the League, and I didn't like it, so I'm going with the Justice League animated series version, but I'm going to change it some…)
If you guys think of any heroes that are in the League and should be on the League's Council, please contact me! Or support Aquaman, Green Arrow, Hal and Canary on their battle to get in! (I'm such a nerd…)
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#YOUNG JUSTICE#
It had been three days already. I had tried going down to the Batcave, but every time, Bruce would order me to take a few days off and rest up. He was brooding the matter in the only way Batman ever could: in the dark, alone. All I was doing was trying to offer some suggestions, but no. Bruce can handle himself, though. I trust his judgment more than anything. Through the three days, Dick had been getting really impatient and grumpy. He was never any fun that way.
Bruce had been thinking of the solution all the days, and when the third finally came, he ordered us to follow him. It was pretty early, considering we had had a full-patrol last night. It was eight a.m., and as tired as Dick and I were from last night, we woke quickly and were wide-awake instantly.
Alfred made us some pancakes and fruit salad before Dick and I changed into some civvies. I pulled on some light blue mesh gym shorts, a navy blue camisole, thin black hoodie (just to store my belt somewhere) and black converse. It was blistering hot out, and I had no idea how Dick managed to wear jeans, a hoodie AND a jacket over that as well! I can stand my Sparrow suit because it is made of oxidized titanium alloy genetically engineered with interlaced fiber-optic thread (AN: I totally just made that up and have no idea what it means…) and was ten times stronger than Kevlar. It was also more breathable than any jeans I've ever had.
We made our way through the clock and down the stairs to the Batcave where Bruce was waiting for us, already decked out in his Batman suit.
"Did you finally decide on a solution?" Dick and I demanded together. We have been spending way too much time together.
"Into the Batmobile," was all he ordered us to do.
"Shotgun!" Dick and I yelled at each other in unison.
Bruce shot us a short glare before we raced each other to the Batmobile. Dick chose to run around, while I leaped up and slid over the roof, my skin causing a slight squeak and I winced slightly (more at the noise than any pain, though). I figured Bruce would get mad at me for pulling that move. I've done it before, and every time it wasn't for an emergency he yelled at me. Oh well. It was worth it, I hated riding in the back.
I beat Dick to the door and it slid open. Sticking my tongue out at him, I smirked and jumped in.
"Cheater," Dick grumbled good-naturedly as he hopped into the back.
Bruce climbed into the driver's seat and glowered slightly at me. I smiled innocently, showing all my teeth, and shrugged.
The ride in the Batmobile was short and quiet, as it always was with the Bat Family (thank god we aren't a family with fighting in the car and yells of 'Are we there yet?'s, well, we used to have days like that…). Arriving in a familiar area, I immediately knew we were heading to Mount Justice, the old h.q. for the League's covert missions.
Pulling the Batmobile in through the zeta-beam recognizer, I took out my aviator sunglasses and pushed them on (to protect the identity, you know) and Dick, well Robin now, put his on too.
The doors slid open and I leaped out, doing some mid-air flips before landing gracefully in a crouch beside Wally, who was already there.
He jumped slightly in surprise when I landed beside him, but then smiled broadly as Robin walked over. "Look at this place! It's amazing!" he exclaimed excitedly.
I looked around, but to me it wasn't all that cool. I had been here and in much more higher-status areas than this before. Shrugging, I smiled as Kaldur joined us.
"Greetings," Kaldur said in his calm voice. "Do you know what we are here for?"
"I have a feeling it has to do with our rebellion a few days ago," I remarked, standing up.
The others nodded in agreement. Looking around, I noticed Hal Jordan cleaning up some things and putting them in the right places. Captain Marvel, Black Canary, Red Tornado, Hawkman, Flash, Aquaman and Batman were all talking. Superboy was leaning against some of the rock wall all by himself.
Feeling kinda bad for the guy (I mean his own "father" can't even look him in the eyes!), I sneaked over and stopped beside him. He was wearing a short-sleeve black t-shirt with a red Superman symbol, jeans and boots.
"How was KF's?" I asked him. He jumped slightly at my appearance. I got that a lot (when I was younger, I used to sneak up on Superman. He would jump literally twenty feet in the air! Hilarious!).
He glared at me slightly before turning his head away stubbornly. I knew how to deal with stubborn people (I was one of them myself).
"You listening in?" I questioned knowingly, nodding slightly towards the League members.
He seemed surprised that I knew what he was doing. "Yes," he replied curtly.
"Then please tell me. What are they talking about?" I murmured so only he could hear.
Looking over at me, I could see in his eyes as he debated whether to tell me or not. He opened his mouth to respond, when Bats looked over at us and signaled us all over. "Let's go," I called to Superboy over my shoulder.
He grumbled as all five of us lined up in front of the heroes. It reminded me of cadets in a bootcamp. That can't be a good sign.
I stood between Robin and Superboy, my stance resembling the 'at ease' position in the military, my feet about shoulder-width apart and my hands clasped behind my back.
"This cave was the original secret sanctuary of the Justice League's operations," Batman started. "We are calling it into service again. Since you five are determined to stay together and fight the good fight, you will do it on League terms," he continued. "Red Tornado has volunteered to stay here and be your supervisor. Black Canary's in charge of training. I will deploy you on missions."
"Real missions?" Robin demanded.
"No more side-kick stuff?" I added.
"Yes, real missions. But covert," Bats replied.
"The League will still handle the obvious stuff. There's a reason we have these big targets on our chests," Flash told us and we all turned to him.
"But CADMUS proves that the enemies are getting smarter," Aquaman concluded. "Batman needs a team that can operate on the sly."
"The six of you will be that team," Batman said.
"Awesome," I called at the same time Robin said "Cool." We high-fived before I realized something. "Wait. Six?" I asked perplexed.
Batman looked up slightly to the entrance behind us. I spun on my heel and saw Martian Manhunter and a smaller, teenage-looking Martian girl beside him. So that's who he was glad he didn't bring. She had red hair and freckles, and she was gripping her arm in a nervous manner. I could already tell she didn't have much background with crime-fighting, or probably with her own powers for that matter. But she seemed willing to please and polite, and I definitely did not want to be the only girl with four hormone-crazed teenage boys. I shiver with the thought of that…
"This is the Martian Manhunter's niece, Miss Martian," Batman informed us.
"Hi," Miss Martian waved at us nervously.
Smiling widely, I walked up to her. "Hey! Thank goodness I'm not the only girl! Guys are annoying," I told her in a friendly manner. "I'm Sparrow, by the way. That's Kid Flash, Robin, Aqualad and Superboy. Welcome to the team."
"Liking this gig more every minute," KF whispered to Robin and I rolled my eyes. "Welcome aboard!" he called to Miss Martian, stepping forward to join us. "It's okay if you forget all their names, though," he joked.
"I'm honored to be included," Miss Martian replied softly, yet resolutely.
Robin and Aqualad also stepped forward and we all crowded around Miss Martian. Superboy hung back, obviously not all that comfortable with our social habits. "Superboy!" I called over to him.
"Come meet Miss M!" Robin invited and I waved him over.
He joined us and Miss Martian morphed her shirt into a black one. "I like your t-shirt," she told Superboy. He smiled slightly, Robin elbowing him and Kid Flash slinging his arm over his shoulder.
"Today is the day," Aqualad confirmed resolutely.
#YOUNG JUSTICE#
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