So, it has been awhile but here's a new chapter for you guys. I kind of had a spark the other day and wrote this. I really wish I could be better at giving you all more updates. Let me know what you guys think or want.

Wally was sprawled out on the couch, rubbing his stomach as Callie laid on the floor below him. She groaned as she unbuttoned her jeans. "Wally I think I ate too much." Her stomach felt like a swollen balloon as she lifted her head inches off the ground to look at her companion.

"There's never such a thing babe." Wally said as he closed his eyes. He seemed much more content with the amount they ate and Callie cursed the thought of even going to a buffet with the team. Callie had become used to Wally calling the girls babe, it was a generalized pet name. The rest of the members were around doing their own activities as these two laid on the floor. Callie had been set to spend time with Dinah and Oliver but now she just wanted to stay in and lay on this floor until she no longer felt like a beached whale.

"For you maybe. I really hate your incredibly fast metabolism right now." Callie whined as she heard the familiar chuckle of Artemis.

"You never should try to keep up with Wally when it comes to food." Artemis remarked as Callie began to sit up and lean against the couch. "It's his first love." Artemis joked as Wally let out a small whine. Callie looked to Wally as Artemis took a seat on Wally's legs. Callie smiled back at them as she rubbed her stomach as Artemis turned on the television. Callie listened to the television vaguely as she rested her head on the cushion.

Since her first mission, Callie felt a stronger connection with the team and could honestly say that she felt like they were her friends now. No one in the trio seemed to be actively watching as Wally and Artemis quietly bickered, making Callie laugh. This was comfortable, and made the time fly by as Callie heard the voices of a group entering the room. There was the distinct voice of Green Arrow laughing with some of the team as Callie stood up, buttoning up her pants once again. There had been a bit of a lull in missions that required the entire team, but that didn't mean anything else had recognized that. In fact, Black Canary was trying to convince Callie that she should attend school, but Callie was not yet comfortable with the idea of attending public school yet.

Callie rested against the armrest as she waited for Oliver and Dinah to acknowledge her. From what she could see, they came in with Robin, Conner and Megan. Megan was talking about the hilarious cheerleading mishap when Megan had the water dumped over her and Conner stumbled down the bleachers. Dinah and Oliver couldn't help but laugh, as Oliver patted Conner's shoulder in a reassuring kind of way. Conner and Megan went towards the bedrooms as Robin just sort of disappeared. Callie figured that Conner and Megan were probably going the same way and then separating or just going to do their homework with one another.

Seeing Dinah, Callie smiled as she pushed herself off of the armrest. "You ready for an awesome night?" Oliver asked her as Callie shrugged before putting a hand on her stomach.

"Sure, just… no buffets." Callie remarked before glancing over to Wally with a glaring eye before looking back to Dinah and Oliver.

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Callie had no idea what to expect, but a roller rink was not one of the thoughts in her mind. There was all sorts of ages out at the roller rink from solo people, to couples to large groups. Callie was wobbling behind Dinah and Oliver, as if she was a new calf that was still learning how to walk. Her arms flailed around as Callie glanced towards Dinah and Oliver who were easily standing up and skating around the rink. With a shriek, Callie fell onto her back as she lost her balance. Callie scooted on her butt towards the railing before using it to hoist herself up on her feet. Callie blew some hair from her face as she try once again skating forward with more focus as she forced herself to bring down her arms. Callie stuck her tongue out a bit as she tried various moves until she found one she had been comfortable with and began grasping the hang of it. Callie silently cheered to herself as she eventually caught up with Dinah and Oliver.

"There!" Callie exclaimed with a grin, as she looked to Oliver. "Told you I'd get this." Callie watched Oliver raise an eyebrow as he let go of Dinah's hand to turn around.

"Well kid, why don't you try skating backwards, like this?" Oliver challenged as Callie grinned and turned around, glancing back to make sure she was okay as she slowly skated, resisting the urge to lean her body forward since that would cause a large imbalance and cause her to tumble. Callie, however, still managed to fall and land on her stomach. Staying there a moment, Callie felt two sets of arms hoist her back up.

"Well, why don't we take one more lap before the free skate ends and they clean up for roller derby." Dinah recommended as she dusted off Callie.

Callie felt exhausted when she arrived back at the cave but also quite happy with things. The food at the diner Oliver took the two women two had been fantastic and they stayed at the place until it closed in Star City. It was well after midnight now as Callie stretched and walked away from the Zenith tube. Walking by the kitchen, Callie noticed Aqualad standing in the kitchen, a few new bruises on him as Callie raised an eyebrow.

"Rough day?" Calliope questioned as she leaned against the counter staring at Aqualad. Callie knew she had left for some business earlier and hadn't been seen by Callie at least until now.

"Yes but it was not overall a bad day at least." Aqualad calmly replied with a smile. "So, how are you enjoying being in the team?" Aqualad prodded a bit, which was only expected since he was in fact the leader- officially and unofficially.

Callie shrugged as she leaned more on the counter, both arms supporting her. "I enjoy it, although strange to be away from Ma- my old life." Calliope said as she restrained herself from calling Klarion her master anymore- she was the master of herself as she had learned from people online who created positive videos. "The team makes me feel part of a positive change- that I can really help people who need help." Callie lowered her head to rest on her arms as she glanced up to Kaldur.

"What about you? You've been at the hero thing for a while and part of the original group. Is it weird having new members join? Does it bring more drama for you as the team leader?" Calliope asked as she stifled a yawn.

Aqualad took a drink as he pondered a moment to answer. "I am enjoying myself greatly. I find it nice to be getting more people on this team, you all bring new skills to help all." He took a deep breath and sigh. "There will always be drama wherever you may be, I believe." Kaldur seemed to be thinking about something specifically, as if he felt a loss. Callie couldn't help but feel it was a romantic loss.

Callie felt that Kaldur was having a moment of vulnerability, and she knew it was tough for anyone. She wasn't sure why but Calliope decided to suddenly blurt out. "I asked a lot, please ask me literally anything you want."

Callie's face flushed as she watched Kaldur seem to snap back to reality as he glanced at Calliope. She stood up from her leaning position and nodded. "Ask me anything you want, if it will help with making you like you can relate to me." Callie's eyes were strong in seriousness as they stood in the kitchen for a solid minute.

"Do you miss anything from your old life?" Aqualad asked quietly as Calliope paused to think about it, being quite stumped for an answer. After another moment of silence, she looked at Aqualad.

"There was so many moments that were horrible- I felt trapped and without any control, especially when I was being used to do missions that I knew were wrong or when Klarion was upset since he would have a meeting with the Light- not that I ever knew their full schemes- just bits and pieces. But there was these times where things would be good." Callie felt her pace quicken. "There was times when Klarion let himself be vulnerable and he wouldn't be my Ma- master, he was someone else." Callie sucked in a breath as her fingers gripped at the counter. "Someone that would play with my hair and make me feel like the greatest thing on Earth and touches were calming. Someone I could see myself being and I – I know it sounds stupid since most of that was probably in my head as some form of delusional fantasy that I'd get a romantic tale, but I felt like I was truly cared for in those moments and not just the useful clone of Black Canary- like I wasn't the second best."

Her face felt hot and eyes wet as Callie wiped her nose on her forearm to prevent any more signs of emotions from showing. "I'm sorry, I really shouldn't have dumped that on you Kaldur." Callie said as she glanced up. "I just thought, maybe you'd understand-"Kaldur had moved quickly as Callie felt arms wrapped around her in a tight hug.

"I understand," Kaldur whispered as he held her tighter. Callie wrapped around Kaldur as they stayed like there for quite some time. It was therapeutic for both people, after all, Kaldur had been through a lot in the last few weeks, with the stress from finding that there could be a mole on the team and the sting from knowing his love was unrequited and guilt for feeling this way when he was happy for his friends Tula and Garth.

Callie let Kaldur pull away first as she wiped the tears that fell from her eyes. She felt relief from knowing someone who would understand even remotely how she felt. Callie even felt better for admitting it aloud. Wiping her face once more, Callie gave Aqualad a soft smile. "I think I should go to bed, just in case there's a mission that comes up tomorrow." Kaldur nodded.

"Rest well."

"You too."

Callie walked to her room and fell immediately on the bed as she stared at the ceiling. It had been a long day, yet the most exhausting part was just now. It took Callie quite some time to fall asleep due to her racing mind. When she did sleep, however, Callie had a deep dreamless sleep.