Heya! Next chap! And only like six chaps left. Wow. that's kinda weird in my opinion, being close to finishing when the story isn't that long. Weird. Oh well. Review! Luv ya! -RK
Me: Disclaimer time! Just to make sure they remember. M'gann!
M'gann: Ok. *grabs paper* RK doesn't own Young Justice only the characters she's made. How'd I do?
Me: Awesome. Good job M'gann. And readers! Without further ado, *gestures down* the story!
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Eve paced beside the training circle as Robin and Kid Flash fought. It's been a week since Eve got attacked by Renegade in the alley. The stitches came out and she can practice but she's frustrated. They haven't found anything on Black Death. "Robin wins," Eve was startled out of her thoughts at the voice.
She turned to see Robin helping KF up off the floor. She walked over to them as Robin lightly punched KF in the arm. "Mind if I try against you?" she asked Robin and he nodded.
"Sure, KF get us started," KF nodded and walked off the circle and Eve got into a ready position. We looked at KF and he nodded after a little and we circled each other. Suddenly Robin dove toward Eve and she ducked. As he rolled up, Eve kicked her foot out and hit Robin between his shoulder blades. He stumbled forward and turned around. "Good kick."
Eve nodded and feinted a punch and as he moved to block it, she bent down a little and swung her leg in an arc. Her foot caught his legs and pulled them out from under him. He fell to the ground and nodded. "Nightstar wins," the voice called out and Eve pulled Robin up.
"Good fake out. I didn't see that leg arc coming. That is until I felt my legs being pulled," Robin nodded in approvement and Eve smiled.
"Has there been any news on Black Death?" she asked and Robin prepared to say no but was interrupted.
"Recognized, Batman -02," they looked at the tube as Batman came out.
"What is it, Batman?" Robin asked and Batman went over to the console and pulled up stuff.
"We got some intel saying Black Death might be in the Sierra Nevada desert. This is a simple recon mission. Stealth camo, go in and see if it is him. If it is go back to the bioship and come back. We'll then devise a plan to take him down. Understand?" he looked at Eve and she nodded.
"Yes," he nodded and everyone got changed and went into the bioship. They were then making their way toward the desert. "So, where is Black Death supposedly in the desert?" Robin pulled up a map and pointed to a spot near the border of California and Nevada. "That's a long ways away."
"Yes is it," Robin replied. "But we should get there in maybe three hours," Eve leaned back gently in the seat and settled her bow across her knees.
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They neared the border and M'gann put the bioship in camo mode. The sun's last rays sank out of sight and the sky slowly filled up with stars eager to shine. They land the ship close by the area and they came out of the ship. They went up a small hill and looked around. In the distance was a cottage with lights on.
Eve looked at Robin and Aqualad. Do you have an idea of figuring out if he's in there? Eve asked them over the mind link and they looked at each other.
Miss M, can you go to camouflage and get a closer look? Robin asked and they look toward Miss M and she nodded. She disappeared and went closer toward the cottage. She went to a window and looked inside. A man was on a seat watching tv.
There is a man here. Give me a description of Black Death and I'll see if it is him, Miss M thought to the team and Robin mentally gave the description to her. She took in his features and seed if it was their guy. Negative. It's not him, but do you want me to read his mind? He might be wearing a mask.
The team looked at each other before they all slowly nodded. Do it, Miss M, Robin told her. She then put her hands to her head and her eyes turned green. She gently probed the man's mind, making sure he didn't realize that she was looking. A shot rang out and Miss M looked around concerned.
Is everyone fine? she asked.
Ya, we're fine. Where did that shot come from? Robin asked and Miss M looked inside. The man's eyes were wide in surprise and she gasped. Red seeped from his shirt, where the bullet went through his chest.
M'gann! Superboy yelled through the mind link.
I-i'm fine. Whoever shot the shot, killed the man, it might be Black Death that did the shot, Miss M thought back and the others sighed in relief at hearing she was ok.
Can you see inside farther and see if it was? Robin asked.
I'll see, Miss M then leaned to the side and pressed her face to the window gently. She looked to the side and then switched sides. I can see someone, but can't see their face. Should we go in? They did kill a person, she thought to Robin.
Batman said to look and see. But he never said what to do if the person we were watching got killed. I'll go into the bioship and radio him. Miss M went back to where the others were waiting right as Robin went to the ship. He pulled up a radio channel and Batman answered.
"What is it, Robin?" Batman asked and behind him stood Red Tornado.
"Our suspect was killed. The man that did the kill is now in the cottage. What should we do? You never said what to do if the man was killed and the killer stayed," Robin explained.
"Watch the man. Should he try leaving take him down? For now just, see if this man is the man we're looking for," Robin nodded and Batman signed out. Robin then went back to the others and they looked at him expectantly.
"Batman said to watch him. See if he's the man we're looking for and if he tries leaving, get him," he told the others and they nodded. Eve pulled out some electronic binoculars and looked at the cottage. She watched as the man went about his daily things and a feeling stirred in her gut.
Eve squinted her eyes through the binoculars and made the man's face out. She gave a low, almost inaudible gasp and Superboy looked at her. It's him. It's Black Death, Eve told everyone over the mind link and they stared at her in shock.
Your sure? Robin asked and Eve nodded.
I recognize that build anywhere! And his face matches the description, Eve said.
Just because- Robin started and Eve interrupted him.
I know it's him. I have a feeling, and you can never forget a man who helped ruin your life, she said bitterly and the others nodded agreement. As they watched the man going about his business, many emotions swirled in Eve's mind, all trying to get the spotlights. Anger, hatred, sadness, and so many others swirled around.
She couldn't stand that this man, who killed her parents and who knows who else and tortured her and KF, just sat around doing whatever and acting like he hasn't done anything wrong. She clenched her teeth together as they waited. I don't see anything. He moved spots! Eve said and the others looked at each other.
Miss M, find the front door and watch it, make sure he doesn't try leaving, Aqualad said and she nodded. She turned to camouflage and went forward and circled until she found the door. She stood a bit away and waited to see if the tried leaving. The door opened and she pushed her hand out, slamming the door back closed.
Get over here, he tried leaving. I slammed the door to stop him but he will get out eventually, she said and the others stood up and came over to where Miss M was. Eve glared at the door as the man pushed it open.
"Black Death!" Aqualad called out and the man stopped in his. "You are under arrest for murder, kidnapping, and torture. Come quietly," the man looked slightly amused and shook his head.
"I don't think so. I'm going to be going now if you don't mind. Renegade!" he called out and a shadowing figure appeared. Eve growled slightly, Of course, Renegade's here! Should have known, she said she was looking for the man too, Eve thought.
"I'll take care of Renegade," Eve growled and went forward as the others went after Black Death. She held her bow in a two handed grip and swung it toward Renegade's side. Renegade brought up her katana and blocked the stroke. Renegade stepped forward and went to thrust her blade.
Eve backflipped out of the way and drew back the string. An arrow appeared and she shoot it at Renegade. Renegade hit it aside and went forward. Eve slung her bow over her shoulder and pulled out her long dagger. They continued to clash at each other while the others were able to get Black Death.
Miss M and Zatanna went forward to help Eve. Eve jumped up and landed on Renegade's shoulder and pushed up, causing Renegade to go to her knee. Renegade whirled around to face Eve and gave a small yell, running forward. Eve raised her hands and searched her memory for a spell. "Umm, retaw tsalb!"
Water shot from her hands and went toward Renegade. Renegade flipped into the air, dodging the water and came at her. Eve searched her memory again before finding a new spell. "Ezylarap-" Renegade jumped up and landed of Eve, pushing her to the ground.
"Nuh, uh, uh. As fun as it would be to stop you, I have my orders. Bye," She reached into her utility belt and pulled out some small bombs and threw them to the ground. Eve covered her face and smoke went up all around her. She looked around when the smoke cleared and her brow furrowed. Renegade just disappeared into thin air.
Eve turned around and went over to the others. She looked at Black Death and all her hatred for the man came to the surface. She started forward, anger written on her face and stopped suddenly as something stopped her. She looked around and saw that Superboy was gripping her arms. "Don't Nightstar," he said and Eve struggled against his grip.
"He destroyed my family! I promised my mom I'd avenge her and dad! And I will," she continued struggling against Superboy and the others look on worried. "He can't be allowed to go on with his life all happy with what he did! He's a monster!"
"And you think, killing him, is what your parents want?" Robin asked stepping forward as Aqualad held Black Death. "How would your parents feel about you turning into this man? Killing for revenge? You don't want to do that. You don't want to have that on your conscious."
"You killed the man that killed your family. Yet you retain me," she snarled at Robin and he nodded.
"Yes, I killed the man, but it doesn't bring back your loved ones. Don't do it. I did it and even though Batman did it so that I wouldn't turn into him, I don't want you to do it. Taking a life is something that you will never forget. You want that on your conscious?" he asked and Eve ripped her gaze away.
"Don't let your anger control your actions. They may make you do something you'll regret in the future," Aqualad said and Robin nodded. Eve slowly stopped struggling and a single tear ran down her cheek. Superboy let go and Eve looked at the ground before going to her knees.
"I'm soo sorry," she whispered, "for allowing my anger to blind me," she finished and they didn't know if it was for them or if she was talking to her parents. Miss M went over to her and helped her up, wrapping her arms around Eve's shoulders. They start walking to the ship and the others follow suite.
They went back to the Cave and went over to where Batman was waiting. Aqualad pushed Black Death forward and Batman caught his arm right as he was about to fall to the ground. "We've got a nice new home for you," Batman said dragging Black Death behind him. Eve pulled out of M'gann's arms and headed toward the training area.
Once there she went to the punching bag and started punching and kicking it with all her might.
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Heya! Whatcha think? They found the man and he's now behind bars! Review! Luv ya! -RK
