A/n: Hey again! (Ya I should really change my greetings…) If you're reading this then you're reading the new chapter! I tried getting it sooner, but life just happens… well anyways I'll like to thank CronaGorgonxDeathTheKid for being an awesome writer and updating like every day. Go check out their story The Bright Sun, it's a great story. So enough of this talking, enjoy the chapter!
(After school, Shadow's POV)
School, well the only thing I could say is it was hell! There's a reason I'm home schooled, and that's because I hate attention. It was my choice to get home schooled, but Bruce did have a point for me to get out more. But then again I wouldn't need it anytime soon, it's not like I'll be there long anyways.
Bruce told Dick about me joining, but didn't give the reason or my history, and luckily for me he didn't ask any questions. He must trust Bruce that much. He left to tell the team and I was left alone with the Batman, "You know that you can tell Artemis. She could help..."
I cut him off shaking my head, "No, if she knew that I was a Kage then she'll instantly think that what I'm doing is for the shadows. Kages are known for their loyalty to the league. But then there's me who faked that loyalty."
Batman sighed in defeat, "Very well." he turned to the portal and entered in some things, "So what will your name be?" I looked up at him confused, "You'll need a name, and we can't use your actual one. You're too well known to the world."
"Just go with Shadow then." it was his turn to give a questioned glance, "It's what they gave me for a name since I was eight, so I'll just stick with it." he nodded and I felt the portal start to scan me. This'll be hard, the new rules I have to follow now are much different from what I learnt, but hell let's see how long I can keep it a secret.
(Normal POV)
"So that's what's happening today." the five teens looked at their youngest member in disbelief.
"After a year of being together, we welcome another member? What's going on in Batman's head?" Wally injected, "I mean, just who are they? Is there actually another sidekick we haven't heard of?" he was of course spewing both shit and food from his mouth everywhere.
Artemis just rolled her eyes, "I wasn't a sidekick you guys heard of and I'm here." Wally was about to say something smart ass, but was interrupted by the sound of the zeta tube.
"Shadow B-08." they all turn to see a girl covered in all black with gold scabbards and a red scarf. Her hood was down and they could see long black hair going down to her shoulders, while her eyes were covered with s mask. (For a full description of Shadow's costume go back to chap 4) She was very small in height and in muscle, and they all wondered how she'll be able to fight since they've been told that she has no powers.
(Artemis's POV)
We all turned to see this little girl, and she reminded me a lot of myself. It's something about that uniform that gave me a wave of déjà vu, I just can't remember where. But I like her. Ya sure she looks small, but I bet that she can hold down a good fight.
(Wally's POV)
Are you actually kidding me? This girl is really small. Plus what's with the name? Doesn't sound much like a good guy, right? Sounds more like an assassin's name to me. And look at her; she looks so creepy with that red scarf hiding most of her face, plus a mask. Ya sure, most of us wears a mask, but for some reason I feel scarred not knowing what this person is thinking. I don't know it's just a feeling.
(M'gann's POV)
Oh! Another girl on this team! Yay that makes three, four if you include Zatanna, but her father won't let her. Oh well, I hope we can be the best friends. She looks really cute to, and I hope she'll let me put some pretty dresses on her. She looks beautiful even if I don't see her whole face, but that doesn't mean anything to me. We're going to have the best time together!
(Conner's POV)
Oh, it's another girl. Well M'gann will be happy getting another Earth sister. That's good, and this girl looks nice. Wolf seems to like her since he actually let her pat him, she didn't even flinch at his size. She might not be that bad if Wolf likes her.
(Robin's POV)
Well she seems to have guts for not being scarred of that giant wolf; I still don't know how she'll be able to fight though. What's going on Batman's head anyways, first he says that I have to watch her, and then he says that she'll be joining us. Not to say anything, but I saw her at school and she was very clumsy going walking through the hallways. I just hope that her first mission isn't her last.
(Kaldur's POV)
So this is our new member. She reminds me of that girl with the beautiful eyes, her frame is the same as her also the hair length is the same as well. But they have their differences, maybe. I have been somewhat infatuated with that girl that I feel like she is here right now. What is wrong with me? I usually separate my personal feelings from influencing the team, but today I seem to be distracted and it is all thanks to her.
(Shadow's POV)
Ok, so they all give me strange stares and I try not to read too much into it. I looked at each one of them and they were quite a sight. They all were in civil clothing. Each one looked different, but they all fight for one purpose I guess. "Everyone, I guess you already know that she is your new member." Batman cut in causing everyone to turn to him, "This is Shadow and she'll be very useful out there on the field." I wonder if he actually believes that knowing that I haven't even showed him the way I fight. "Now I want you all to introduce yourselves and get suited up for training with Black Canary." they all nodded and watched Batman leave.
"So," Robin started and I looked at him, "Well to start off that's Wally otherwise known as Kid Flash." he points to the red headed hyper one stuffing his face. "The blonde beside him is Artemis," I watched as she hits him on the head for some reason, then she gives me a side smile. "The girl over there with green skin is M'gann," I saw her, and she had this huge smile on her face that illuminated the sun, "And looming beside her is Conner." as said, the big musically one has a cold look on his face, but I could see kindness in them. "Finally, the man over there is our leader Caldor also known as Aqualad." I turned and he's watching me with careful eyes. I felt my face grow hot and I'm thankful for my scarf, hiding my red with its red, "Well that's the team."
I didn't know what to do, but I bowed my head in respect. "Dude, is she mute?" I looked up and saw the whole team glare at the red headed speedster. "What? She hasn't said a word since she got here, aren't you guys curious to?"
"She speaks, but not as much as you." Robin gave him an innocent smile, "You could use a lesson on shutting up from her." Everyone laughed, and I could see that Artemis was the one laughing the hardest. Suddenly there was a smell of smoke, and I turned to where it was.
"Oh, the cookies!" I watched M'gann fly out of the room and we all followed her into the kitchen. Smoke was coming out of the oven as M'gann removed the tray of burnt cookies, "Ah, well they're a little over cooked, but they're still edible, right? You want one? It could be like a welcome present, I guess." She brought the tray to me and I see black coal in there.
I braced myself for the worst and grabbed one. I didn't want to insult her, and I took a bite. It was hard and crunchy, but it actually tasted ok minus the burnt part. Everyone watched wide eyed in amazement as I swallowed. I took another bite, but it went down the wrong way causing me to choke a bit. "Oh my gosh! Shadow's dying!" M'gann started to get a glass of water, but I stopped her.
"I'm fine, M'gann." That got everyone to stop and stare at me. I looked down and brought my hood up, wishing to disappear. This is not my day.
(Kaldur's POV)
That was kind of surprising. She talks now, but before kept silent through the introduction. What a weird girl, but I cannot deny the fact that her actions are cute.
Maybe she is just shy. Who knows, but I do hope that she'll be a good addition to this team.
(Normal POV)
While the teens laugh at their new addition, Black Canary comes in, "Well I see that you're all getting along." They turned to their trainer and fell silent, "Come now, training starts now. Get to the gym." They followed their orders and dressed into their suits.
As they filed in, Black Canary set up the arena, "Now, since Shadow is new, I need to see your fighting style." Shadow nodded, "You'll be sparring with Kaldur. It's best for him to know what you can do first hand." Shadow stiffened slightly, but quickly relaxed knowing that he won't find out it was her that night. Shadow removed her scabbards and scarf, placing them on the table, while Kaldur got ready to evaluate his new team member.
When she got to the arena, Kaldur got into a ready position and she followed his example. "Begin!" screeched Canary, and Kaldur moved in with a right jab. She dodged and threw a left hook, but he caught it and threw her over his shoulder. In mid air she flipped and landed on her feet, flipping him in the process and he landed on the ground.
He recovered quickly and grabbed her ankle causing her to fall and he pinned her down. She tirelessly tried to get out and felt an opening. She kicked him, a bit too hard, and he went flying.
The team looked at her again, this time dead silent as they watched Shadow get up. What they don't see is her intense battle of insanity and sanity going on inside her. All, but one, was unaware of her silent blood wrenching cries.
(M'gann's POV)
Shadow? Is she who she says she is? Just now I felt something dark and powerful coming out of her. I don't want to say I don't trust her, but I just couldn't help it. I looked inside her mind, and I can hear crying all over, but when I tried to go in deeper, everything went silent. Then I lost connection. What goes on in her head that she wants to keep secret?
(Kaldur's POV)
Ugh, I didn't expect her to kick that hard. I didn't even see her fight at all. For some reason my eyes kept going back to her lips. What is going on with me? During the whole fight I could hear my own heart beating and when I pinned her down I felt my face heat up. I never had this problem before, am I feeling ill?
(Normal POV)
Inside the other member's head were, "Don't mess with her." Since they saw how dangerous and ruthless she is with her hands, and that's just sparring. What about an actual fight, and with her swords. They all gulped at the thought of it.
Shadow got up and walked towards Kaldur making the young Atlantian jump slightly. "Are you alright?" Her sweet voice filled his ears making his face hotter.
Silently thankful for his dark skin, he nodded a response not trusting himself to speak. Canary was now beside the two teens, "Shadow could you please take Kaldur to the med bay to treat any injuries from the fall." Shadow nodded and helped her fallen comrade up.
They walked to the med bay in silence, and Shadow started to get supplies from the cabinets, "I do not think I will need that much. It is only a few scratches." Kaldur spoke up as he watched the small girl try to reach for medicine on the top shelf. He sighed and got up to help her get the final materials. Shadow felt breathing go down her neck and noticed their position. Kaldur did also and they both freeze. He was behind her trapping her to the wall of cabinets; their faces were just inches apart as they looked at each other.
"My apologies." Kaldur jumped back and turned away. While Shadow turned her head away, trying to conceal her burning face, while crushing for forgetting her scarf.
She mended his small cuts and they haven't spoken at all. The awkward air never leaving them. Whenever their eyes were to meet they'll look away before their face would turn red. Shadow was finally able to clean all of Kaldur's wounds when Red Tornado came in telling them that Batman has a mission for them.
They both went to the briefing room and were met with the dark vigilante and their team mates. "Good everyone is here." He turned to the screen to the screen and a picture of a laboratory in Cuba showed up, "This lab has been shut down for five years because of their illegal experiments on the human body. But now there seems to be activity there and I have my suspicions that the experiments have resurfaced. I need you to go there and report back your findings and nothing else." He gave a bat-glare as the team remembers their other missions that didn't go as planned, "Dismissed." The team nodded and left, but Batman stopped Shadow, "You forgot these." He handed her her scabbards and scarf, "I also want you-"
She cut him off with a nod, "Be careful, I know. That lab was part of the league." She left ready for her first mission.
A/n: And another cheesy chapter, I don't know why but I feel like puking whenever I write these types of scenes. Well I made it longer cause I can't seem to stop there. I seem to play Kaldur as a nervous guy here since he was heartbroken before, for some reason I just kept thinking of their love to be innocent, Oh ya, I now have a four day long weekend, so I might actually have another chapter tomorrow, or today, but no promises.
I also had an anonymous review, so I need to say this:
Writinginlove: I'm sorrrrrrrrry! I can't do that since I'm already going with someone else, but I hope you keep reading, I plan on using their personality likeness to cause some trouble. So I hope that you do!
