Chapter seven

Out in the countryside

Jinx and Kitten agreed to go to the middle states of America. The rest of the Hive Five members didn't want to leave Jump City. Quietly Jinx, Kitten, and Fang left Jump City. As much as Jinx wanted to, she refrained herself from pacing while on the train. Jinx disguised herself as an old lady.

She was wearing sunglasses. An "ancient" dress style that Kitten thought was hideous. Jinx tied some pillows around her waist to make it look like she was fat. The dress she was wearing was three times bigger than her. Jinx was also wearing a wig that had both white and gray hairs on it.

Fang had to stay outside while the girls were in the train. Whenever people walked by they thought Jinx and Kitten were related to each other.

"It's nice to see that there are some kids who care about their grandparents," remarked one of the elderly men.

Kitten bit her lower lip to keep from yelling at everyone. It was so annoying having people think that you were related to someone you hated a lot.

"Could you get me some water, dear," said Jinx.

Kitten glared at her. Jinx tried very hard not to laugh.

"You're enjoying yourself," muttered Kitten.

"Why yes dear," replied Jinx. "I hadn't been on a train since I was about your age. Or was it when I was ten?"

There were some people that were walking by snickering.

"I think it's cute," said a little girl. "Mom I wish I had a grandma."

Kitten closed the door. Now no one could hear them clearly.

"That little girl was cute. Her cheeks are her best features," said Jinx, using her normal voice.

"But they were puffy," said Kitten shocked.

"So?" replied Jinx. "On little kids it's cute."

"But what about the Hive Five they're like little kids. Don't you think they're cute?"

Jinx rolled her eyes.

"I only hang around them cause I enjoy pulling pranks on them," said Jinx.

"Pranks?" said Kitten.

Jinx glared at her.

"I don't like repeating myself. Once or twice is fine. But otherwise it gets annoying."

Kitten sat down.

"Do the Titans know what we're up to?" asked Kitten in a whisper.

"As far as I know, they don't. I sent Fang away so they wouldn't get any ideas."

Jinx pulled out an old fashion radio. Kitten made a face and was about to make a remark about the radio.

"I am an old lady remember," said Jinx, giving a nefarious smile.

Kitten looked out the window. She gasped. There was a green fly. Jinx looked over.

"What's the matter dear?" asked Jinx in a false voice.

"Nothing grandmother," replied Kitten.

Jinx saw the green fly. She felt annoyed. Beast Boy was following them. Then he flew away. Kitten looked at Jinx.

"They probably think that you kidnapped an old lady for some money," whispered Jinx. "Next stop we get off."

Jinx and Kitten quickly got off the train. They barely managed to go unnoticed. Jinx pulled Kitten into the shadows. Beast Boy walked by them. It was clear that he was looking for them. His communicator went off.

"Beast Boy here," said Beast Boy.

Jinx covered Kitten's mouth.

Robin," Have you found out what Kitten is up to?"

"From what I can tell she's kidnapped an old lady."

Kitten looked at Jinx awed. Jinx slowly moved. She grabbed Kitten and went behind one of the restaurants. Quickly Jinx pushed Kitten into the restroom. Jinx took off her dress.

"You're still wearing that costume?" whispered Kitten surprised. (dressed like a witch)

Jinx untied some rope that held the pillows in place. There was a backpack. Jinx pulled out a pink shirt with a cute orange kitten on it, some jeans, and a brown wig.

"But these clothes on," whispered Jinx.

Kitten went to one of the stalls. Jinx pulled out her other costume. She was still going to pose as someone who was fat. She pulled out a huge blue shirt with an old famous singer on it. She pulled out jeans that were three times bigger than her. Quickly she dressed herself. Kitten came out.

Jinx pulled out some make up kit. Then Jinx pulled out a mask.

"I'm not wearing that," snapped Kitten in a low voice.

"Of course not," replied Jinx. "I am."

Jinx brushed her hair and put it into a ponytail. Then put on the wig. She looked at the mirror.

"Don't look like much," said Jinx. "But watch."

Jinx started painting the mask. She finished and looked like a real person who was really fat. Jinx turned to her.

"Your turn," said Jinx.

"What?" said Kitten, taking several steps back.

Jinx grabbed her elbow and started adding some different sorts of painting on her face. Jinx stepped back.

"There, you look like someone else now."

Kitten looked at herself in the mirror. Jinx could tell that she was shocked. Both girls walked out. Jinx knew that Kitten was amazed at how little people paid attention to what was going on around them. Kitten gaped at the fact that Jinx had just walked past Beast Boy. Kitten tried walking past him. At first she thought that he recognized her. Beast Boy shook his head. That was when Kitten realized that Beast Boy was just checking her out.

Jinx grabbed Kitten's hand.

"Come on girlfriend. We're going to miss our rid," said Jinx in a deep voice.

Kitten followed. Jinx managed to get a taxi. They sat down. Jinx pretended to get upset.

"Man, I lost the map," said Jinx still using her false voice. "Driver, sir, you wouldn't mind me asking you some questions now would you?"

The driver smiled saying that he didn't mind.

"What's the next town from here?" asked Jinx.

"It's about twenty miles from here. But there's a small town close to it. Only about twelve minutes."

"So, what's the little town called?" asked Jinx.

"Dimmers Town. It's right next to Star City," replied the driver. "By say about five miles from Star City."

"I don't think being dropped off at Dimmers is going to be bad. Besides, need to lose the extra weight."

Kitten looked at her surprised. Jinx acted as though this was an everyday thing.

"Who's you're friend."

"Oh this is Catharine. We call her Kitty for kicks, ya know."

The driver laughed.

"Dimmers is it?" asked the driver.

"Fire away to Dimmers. Oh crap, Kitty you better not tell Hannah I said that," said Jinx, looking at Kitten fiercely.

"I won't tell Hannah," said Kitten, knowing that she sounded as though she was shy.

"Good, otherwise I won't hear the end of it."

They reached over at Dimmers. Jinx amazingly paid the driver. She talked with the driver for a few minutes as though they'd known each other.

"Well you have a nice day," said Jinx.

Kitten kept staring at Jinx.

"I can't believe how you fooled the driver into thinking you were someone else," whispered Kitten.

"That comes to show that my acting lessons have paid off. Now let's find a place to stay at," replied Jinx. "Don't worry we're covered."

Both girls were walking around. Then Jinx went over to a store and bought bikes. Kitten looked at her surprised. Jinx handed Kitten a bike.

"You know how to ride a bike right?" asked Jinx.

Kitten got on and rode around to show that she was a natural at riding bikes. Jinx handed her a bottle of water.

"We're going to Star City," said Jinx. "Bet cha I could beat you to the place."

Kitten got on. Biked ahead of her. Jinx caught up to her. After about four miles they took a break.

"What are we going to do once we reach Star City?" asked Kitten.

"First we change our appearance then we try going out with guys. I already got a friend who agreed to let us stay at his place," replied Jinx.

It was near dark when they reached Star City. Fang picked up Kitten.

"I was worried the Titans might've caught you," said Fang.

"You wouldn't believe me when I said I walked past one of their teammates," replied Kitten, giggling.

Jinx rolled her eyes.

"You look different," said Fang, looking Kitten over.

Someone walked over.

"I told you Jinx is a master at disguising herself."

"Hey Brad. How're you doing?" asked Jinx.

Brad, who was once one of the H.I.V.E. students that dropped out, looked Jinx over.

"Please tell me you're not going to dress like that when you're dating?" said Brad.

Jinx smiled, "No, besides I'd get overheated."

Brad smiled.

"You're still going for the shaving hair look?"

"Well I'm going to be bold anyways," replied Brad. "Might as well shave my hair off. Except I'm thinking of growing a beard."

"Trying to take the Leprechaun look?" asked Jinx.

"You could say that. There are rooms for everyone."

Brad took them to his place. It was pretty huge. The place was mostly for partying. Brad left saying that he had some things to do.

Jinx smiled. She climbed onto her bed. She sighed relieved that they managed to get away without the Titans catching them. She nearly laughed when she saw Beast Boy looking at Kitten. It was just so easy. Jinx curled up excited about the next day. Tomorrow would be the beginning of the contest.

There was a knock. Jinx got up to see that it was Kitten.

"So when do we start the contest?" asked Kitten.

"Either tomorrow or the day after that," replied Jinx. "That depends on how things go."

Kitten shrugged and left. Jinx closed the door. Jumped onto her bed. As soon as her head touched the pillow she was gone.

Author's note: Brad is my made up character. Question: What was your favorite scene? Mine was when Kitten and Jinx walked past Beast Boy. 