It Runs in the Family Ch. 7
(Ready)
The material was breathable and light. Even if it was fitted, it provided the flexibility needed. Along with sleekness to provide stealth, the colors weren't bad either. Artemis did deliver as like she said and April approved if not impressed. This costume would work out well. Dark pants that seamlessly disappeared into dark boots with an inch and half heel. A dark high collared, long-sleeve that seamlessly disappeared into opera gloves crop top that the collar meld into a mask covering the lower half of her face. The top just a bit padded, for protection. With slight deep cut upward forming a sharp arch, exposing her stomach. With thick, dark-yellow strip outlining the edges. Strapped to the side, her fan in case it was needed. With her hair tied in a thick fish braid.
A sharp and dangerous look.
April loved it. It was fitting as it was mature. Faintly upon it, on the back was a certain symbol. Looking at her reflection, long and deep. This was it, once again. The haunted memories of the past appeared and like unrested souls presented themselves in her mind.
"You okay?"Artemis or now Tigress asked coming over, bringing her cousin back."You've been staring at yourself for some time."
Shaking off the best she could, April nods slightly in response."Yeah. I'm okay. Just thinking that's all. It's been so long. Going in like this, honestly, I haven't even thought of a name really. To call myself."Looking to Artemis, in hopes, she might have an idea.
"I'm not sure really, but, I'm sure you'll think of something. Anyway, let's go and meet up with the others."
With a nod, April follows in the silence of the night to the spot that gave them access to the Zeta-Beam to the Watchtower. This was going to be the first mission. The first mission in a long time. Though pumped up, she would be lying if she said she wasn't nervous. Looking around, she and Artemis didn't see anyone and go through, getting teleported to the massive base over Earth, like silent protectors. Or God.
Watching from afar at those down below. The trip through that Zeta-Beam, she still hadn't gotten use to it, just yet. Shaking off the effects walks out side by side with Tigress. Ready and focused. Meet up with Kaldur and few others. Megan is one of them.
She takes one look at April. With an approving smile."It fits."She said pleased and relieved.
"You sound surprised."April jokingly says back. With a side chuckle. Megan saw her humor in her words. "Yeah, it does. Thanks."
"You're welcome. It looks nice on you."
April gives herself a quick look."Yeah. Haven't worn a suit in some time. I'm just glad it's breathable. So," She gets to the matter. Looking to Kaldur."What's the mission?"
High School was always strange to you. No matter how much you tried to understand it, you just never understood why eyes always stared and never spoke words through their mouths. It was rather simple really and much better than staring. Feeling eyes heavily glued upon you, as your eyes remained occupied upon the task before you. Open and spread out on the lunch table. Your eyes moving quickly across each word from the text book, while your hand wrote everything down that was meant.
The others in the cafeteria just kept their eyes upon the single female student, that seemingly with a calm delight did her work. During the time many students enjoyed their freedom, subjected herself to doing work. For fun, it seem. Looking delicate and poised, with her cute and petite size. Dressed in a simple and modest light blue off shoulder, long sleeve top; white tank top under and dark flare jeans, with brown wrapped sandals. And a white choker around her throat, with a turquoise stone in the center of it. Her rather interesting, long colored braided hair left relaxed upon her back. Framing her face. without a single
Everything about her seem normal, in a sense. Just, her doing work. With at least four text books open and two other ones. Behind their confused and baffled eyes, the pondering question as to how she could be the...cousin of the schools known delinquent, Tye Longshadow. Still did not register with them, mainly because there was no family resemblance whatsoever nor did their last names even match. But, the most important reasoning, her academics. Where nowhere on par with his, it was much higher. But, everyone saw them arriving at school together and meet up afterward to walk home. Though there seem to be little interaction with them, it wasn't much looked at.
Just what with this girl? She was strange, that was a thing she had in common with her cousin.
You finished the last bit you needed and close the book. Doing your best to ignore the eyes, sighing mentally, it truly has been a long time since you've been in a place like this. How long ago was it? You wondered. Quickly looking up to have the nightmare scare you back to the present. That horrible day. Returning your eyes back to your notes. All this was quite easy, but, you had to do it regardless. As it was stated. Though you felt you'd be better off at a college like April.
April, you wondered if everything was going well with her. Knowing that she was sent on a mission, she had informed you just a few days ago. She wasn't alone, she was with Artemis, which was good. Still, you wished to be with her. Until then you would just finish up the work. Moving onto the next textbook and begin.
Jaime's eyes didn't see any sort of sign of them in the cafeteria. Which he was sure they'd be in here, considering all the mummers and talk trailing from the others. This was the place they came, yet, he did not see them. Giving the place one more look before leaving.
"Where is she?"He asked himself. While wondering how he couldn't find someone with fuschia hair.
This was why he would have preferred not to be tasked with someone. But he was, so there wasn't much he could do about it. Exiting the building makes his way across the quad. "Jaime."
He hears someone call his name. "Hey, Tye." He greets his friend and his girlfriend."Hey, Asami."
"Still haven't found her yet?"Tye asked, pretty much pinpointing by the look on Jaime's face."I'm surprised she's not in her normal spot."
Scratching the back of his head, Jaime agrees."I know. I just got a call from..."He looks around quickly and whispers the last part."The Team and I'm not sure if she got it or if she did, we can confirm it."
"What was the call for?"
"Just to meet up, nothing really else."Jaime shrugs his shoulders."Still, we've got to respond. Where in this entire school could she honestly be?"
While the two friends came up with their own answer on where their hidden and alluding person was, Asami noticed something and gets Tye's and Jaime's attention. Pointing.
"There."She said.
Their eyes nearly pop out and the three of them rush off quickly. Hoping no one saw. While Jaime cursing himself for his misfortune.
Finally, you had peace and quiet. Turning the page of the book, deeply engaged, absorbing all of its context as your read. To be interrupted by bumping into something firm and solid as you flew through the sky and away from school. Shaking it off, look up finding Jaime...no, Blue Beetle. As his hero alias was called. Fully armored.
With a slightly irritated look on."What are you doing?"
What a strange question for him to ask, clearly you were flying and reading."I am flying and reading."Showing him the book."It is quite interesting. I am also responding to the call that I received, it seems you are as well."Flying a bit around him, turning back to him."We should go an-"
"That's not what I meant. I meant what are you doing flying off in plain sight of everyone?"He looks down quickly at the school, which was far enough no one could see either of you."Someone could have seen you? We're not supposed to use our powers in the views of others."
"I am aware of that. I made sure not to be seen. So there is no need to worry. And if I did cause you such worry, I do apologize for doing so. For it was not my intentions. Shall we go?"
Seeing there was nothing else to say, he sighs "Yeah." And flies off with you. Mumbling under his breath.