A/N: I own nothing you recognize.

Short chapter, I know, but I wanted to try my hand at going into Lilith's personal life. Tell me what you think. On that note, I would also like to hear your opinions on who you think Lilith should be paired with. I may or may not go by popular vote, but I would like to know who you think is the best match for her.

Hope you enjoy.


Gotham City
August 11, 1336 EDT

"No missions today?"

Naomi glanced up from her book and pushed her glasses up her nose. "Not yet," she responded before going back to reading.

"You wanna hang today?" James asked, flopping beside Naomi on the couch.

"What did you have in mind?" Naomi asked curiously.

"Whatever you want, baby sis," James said affectionately, reaching out to ruffle her hair.

Naomi swatted his hand away and wrinkled her nose. "I'm only two years younger than you," she argued.

"Yeah, but I'm in college," James said. "So that makes anyone in high school a baby."

"You're going to be a freshman, in college. You haven't even started your first semester," Naomi corrected, raising an eyebrow. "You're a fish-y again!" she exclaimed gleefully.

"I'm still a legal adult," James grumbled.

"Whatever," Naomi said, rolling her eyes. "Sure, let's go!" She sprang up from her spot and sprinted to the front door. "And I'm driving!"

"Not my baby!" James yelled, jumping up from the couch. He swiped the car keys from Naomi and she pouted. "No," he said firmly, closing his eyes and shaking his head like a dog trying to get water out of its ears.

"Fine," Naomi huffed. She scooped up her phone and walked out to James' car.

"So where to, kiddo?" James asked as he climbed into the front seat and started the car.

"Lunch," Naomi said immediately. "I'm starving."

"Have any cravings?" James asked. They pulled out of the driveway and they drove through the streets of Gotham.

"I'm always up for pizza," Naomi said. "We can go to that little pizzeria near Gotham Academy."

"Sounds good," James said, and they headed downtown.

When they reached Marco's Pizzeria, they were seated almost immediately by a young blonde hostess who kept eyeing James. Naomi rolled her eyes once they were seated.

"What?" James asked innocently.

"What is it with the female population?" she said, shaking her head. "It doesn't take much to catch their attention."

"Hey!" James exclaimed, affronted. "Are you saying I'm not good-looking?"

"That's exactly what I'm saying," Naomi said with a laugh. "I find you unattractive because I see you as a brother."

"But if I wasn't your brother," James prompted, "would you date me?"

"What, you'd date a 'baby?'" Naomi asked, raising an eyebrow and repeating his words from earlier.

"Whatever," James grumbled, sipping his water.

"Don't look so hurt," Naomi said, nudging his foot with her own. "You can have any beautiful woman you want, the way they throw themselves at you."

"That's true," James admitted, instantly cheering up.

Naomi shook her head. "Boys," she said.

"Hi, my name is Mary and I'll be your server today." Naomi glanced up and saw another blonde fluttering her eyes at James. "What can I get you today?" she asked.

"The Meaty Medley, please," James said easily.

"Ooh, I love a man who—"

"Please don't finish that sentence," Naomi begged weakly.

Mary the waitress giggled flirtatiously. "And what about you, dearie?"

"I'll have the same," Naomi growled, slapping the menu on the table. Mary giggled again, nervously this time, before scooping up the menus and walking away.

"What's wrong with you?" James asked with a laugh.

"She called me 'dearie!'" Naomi whispered harshly. "She's barely older than me!"

"I call you kiddo all the time," James pointed out.

"Yeah, and I hate it," Naomi said with a scowl.

"Come on, Mimi," James said.

"I hate that name too," she muttered. James raised an eyebrow. "Sorry, sorry," she said. "Your point?"

"We should have some fun," he said. "You're so busy, and eventually school's gonna start…"

Naomi sighed but gave him a reluctant smile. "You're right," she said. "Fun it is."

Mary arrived with their food, and Naomi smirked when she didn't say anything as she placed their pizza before them.

Out of the corner of her eye, Naomi caught the afternoon news.

-and the Joker strikes again, this time at City Hall, the announcer was saying.

"Do you have to go?" James asked, lowering his voice.

"Nah, it looks like Batman and Robin have this one covered," she said, looking at the screen again to find the Dynamic Duo arrive on the scene. Naomi turned resolutely away from the screen and went back to her pizza.

"So," Naomi said. "What classes are you taking this semester?"


Half an hour later, they climbed into James' car.

"Now where?" James asked. Naomi opened her mouth to respond when James' cell phone began to ring.

James' face lit up and Naomi groaned, but he didn't hear her. "Hey, baby," James said into the phone.

Naomi sighed and got out of the car. "See you at home," she said as she closed the door. She didn't wait for a response before turning toward home.

She was half way down the street when James caught up to her. "Where are you going?" he asked, catching her elbow and turning her to face him.

"Home," Naomi said bluntly. "I really don't want to be around when you're talking to that…woman."

James sighed. "This again?" he said desperately. "Why don't you like Claire?"

"You know exactly why I don't like her," Naomi said, crossing her arms. "I think she's a mean person."

"That's a weak argument and you know it," James snapped.

Naomi scoffed. "You know I can make a better argument," she said, narrowing her eyes.

James' shoulders sagged in defeat. "I know you can," he said softly. "Look, I have to go."

"Figured," Naomi snorted. "Later, James."

Naomi didn't go home. Instead, she headed to the zeta-tube and teleported to the Cave. When she reached the transporter room, she found it empty. She put on her sunglasses and then began to search for the others.

Lilith finally found M'gann in the kitchen in the early stages of baking cookies.

"Lilith!" M'gann exclaimed happily when she saw her.

"Hey, M'gann," Lilith said with a relieved smile. "Anything I can help you with?" she asked.

"Sure," M'gann said. "You can start by cracking mixing the wet ingredients." Lilith nodded and set to work. A few minutes into it, M'gann broke the peaceful silence and said, "Something's bothering you, isn't it?"

Lilith glanced up from the bowl and sighed. "Yeah, you could say that."

"Anything you want to talk about?" M'gann asked.

"My brother," she grumbled, glaring at the bowl.

"Brother?" M'gann said. "I didn't know you had a brother."

"Yeah," Lilith said with a nod. "Well, not my biological brother," she added. "I live with David Scott, Alan Scott's son, and his wife. James, their son, is like a big brother to me."

"I understand the feeling," M'gann said. "I have many siblings back home."

"Well, normally we get on fine," Lilith said. "But when it comes to his girlfriend…" She trailed off.

"Ah," M'gann said. "So…are you jealous of this girl?"

"Oh, gosh, no," Lilith said quickly. "Like I said, he's like a brother to me. But no, my problem with her is she's an awful person."

"How so?" M'gann asked curiously.

Lilith shrugged. "She's a bully, to put it simply," she said. "She's in the same grade as James, and we went to same school. She picked on everyone she deemed beneath her, she's two-faced, and she was always stepping on others to make herself look good or to make a point."

"Then why is James with her?" M'gann inquired.

"She's never anything but a perfect angel when he's around," Lilith sighed. "He doesn't believe a word I say against her. I think he really loves her."

"How do his parents feel about this girl?" M'gann asked.

"They've seen what's she's like when he's not around," Lilith said. "But of course, they're not going to bad-mouth his girlfriend."

"No need to take your anger out on the cookies," a voice called behind Lilith, and she gasped and whirled around.

"Wally," she sighed. "You startled me."

"And you're going to ruin the cookies!" he exclaimed.

Lilith rolled her eyes. "Sure," she said, and she set the bowl down so M'gann could start putting them on the cookie sheets.

"She's having a bad day," M'gann informed. "Don't tease," she reprimanded.

"Really, M'gann, it's fine," Lilith said with a smile. "I didn't realize until now how much it was bugging me."

"Now that we're waiting for the cookies, what should we do?" M'gann asked.

"Games!" Wally exclaimed.

"What do you suggest?" Kaldur asked, entering the kitchen from the transporter room.

"How about twenty questions?" Robin proposed, stepping in. "I know I have some questions for Lilith."

"That's not a game," Lilith pointed out, raising an eyebrow.

"How about a nice friendly round of Pictionary?" Artemis suggested.

"I'm game," Wally said. Everyone else nodded their consent, and the Team gathered in front of the television. Robin pulled up an interactive hologram, and they split into teams.

Hours later, they were still going strong, and Lilith's team—Artemis and M'gann—were ahead by three games. Artemis and M'gann offered Lilith high-fives as she went to sit back down. She gave Robin a smug smile and he scowled at her.

Artemis let out a yawn. "I'm sorry, Team, but I'm beat. I should get home."

Lilith nodded, fighting her own yawn. "Alright, well, I should head home too."

Slowly, the Team got up and made their way to the zeta-tubes. Robin and Lilith were the last to get in the tubes, and they stepped in together.

"Recognized: Robin, B-0-2; Lilith, B-0-1."

They arrived in the Gotham City zeta point, and Lilith stepped out first.

"See you later," she called over her shoulder, and she headed home.

When she closed the door behind her, she heard the unmistakable sound of Claire's giggles. Naomi groaned and tried sneaking up the stairs, but a few steps up, the wood creaked.

"Hello?" James called out.

"Hi," Naomi responded hesitantly.

"Naomi, it's almost two in the morning!" James whisper-shouted, glaring at Naomi.

She snorted. "You know I can take care of myself," she challenged, raising an eyebrow.

"T-that's beside the point!" James sputtered.

"Oh, then what is the point?" Naomi goaded, narrowing her eyes.

"Just…go to your room!" James exclaimed.

Naomi rolled her eyes and smirked. "Right," she drawled before turning and going up the stairs.

She would have slammed her door shut if David and Lisa hadn't been asleep in the room over. Instead, Naomi settled for screaming in her pillow.

Once Naomi felt she had gotten her feelings out, she got ready for bed and slid between the sheets, falling into an uneasy sleep.


A/N: Hope you enjoyed. Until next time.