Things seemed to calm down around the base over the following few weeks. At Howler's suggestion, Artemis accompanied Emma to help finish Christmas shopping for the team. This not only allowed the two to become better friends, but it allowed Artemis to better understand the blue lantern. Unfortunately for the team though, a string of small emergencies had kept them and League busy for the greatest part of December.
It was now two weeks till Christmas and the safe house felt as gloomy as ever. More than a dozen assorted unopened boxes filled with Christmas decorations were stacked in a corner waiting to be used. Emma let out a low sigh as she gazed at the corner. She understood that everyone was busy; but if they were going to stay there till after the New Year, that still didn't mean it couldn't feel a little like home. 'I don't think they would mind,' she thought opening one of the boxes of ornaments, 'I just hope I don't get caught.'
After checking to make sure she was alone, Emma grabbed one of the boxes and flew up towards the ceiling. A sense of freedom came over her as she flew around decorating. Once she finished the box, she double checked to make sure she was alone before starting another box. After about an hour of decorating, she placed the last of the boxes back in the corner and sighed. "At least it feels a little less gloomy," she said taking a moment to admire her work.
"That is does," a voice said from behind her, "Granted, it was surprising to see you fly like that." Emma let out a startled squeak and spun around to see Robin leaning against the wall. "H-how long have you been standing there?" Emma asked nervously. He thought for a second then said, "Just the last three boxes. Does Howler know you can fly?" She nodded slowly saying, "He does. Please don't tell anyone about this?" The young hero knelt in front of the girl and said, "The only way the others will know is if you tell them. But Howler asked me to come get you because he got a hold of your cousin." Emma's eyes widen as she smiled.
Without any warning, she grabbed Robin's arm and flew with him into the Zeta tube. "Recognized: Robin B-Two Zero, Emma A-Two Nine," the computer announced as the two appeared on the Watchtower. She let go of the heroes arm and flew over to her brother and asked, "Did really get a hold of Merlin?" Howler placed a hand on his sister's head and gently pushed her back down to the ground as he said, "Yes, I did. Other than missing both of us, she is trying to convince some of the League to let us go visit." Emma slowly started to rise off the floor as she tried not to freak out.
"You're freaking out, pup," he said pushing his sister back down. "I'm sorry. I can't help it," Emma apologized floating back up. "Has she always been able to fly?" Robin asked watching the two. "For about the past two or three years," Howler replied as he saw Wonder Woman come walking up, "I take it the League will be sending someone with Emma and I, right?" The amazon nodded slightly saying, "It's just as a precaution. Fate, Zatanna, Miss Martian, Superboy and Wolf will be going with you." "That's fine with me, but I better go call Michelle to let her know who all is coming with us," Howler said before walking away.
"There's another reason he's going to call Merlin," Emma said as she watched her brother for a few seconds. "I take it your cousin doesn't like visitor's," Robin said looking at the girl. She shook her head before saying, "Oh she doesn't mind guest. She just doesn't like unexpected guest or door to door salesman."
"I can assure you, little sister, the others aren't going just to try and sell her something," Wonder Woman said with a slight smile. "Oh we know. Howler just doesn't want to have to explain why someone was eaten by Merlin's dragon," Emma said smiling as her brother walked up. "Your cousin has a dragon?" Robin asked a little surprised. "Uh, long story," Howler replied glancing at his sister for a brief moment, "Anyway, I let Michelle know who all is coming and she said she'd be here in about an twenty minutes."
"I'll go inform the others, after you explain about the dragon," Wonder Woman said crossing her arms over her chest. Howler gave a nervous laugh before saying, "Michelle has a winged scarlet dragon that can change its size as needed named Harry. And fair warning, he has an ego bigger then Saturn." "Harry's a big softy though," Emma said before flying over to one of the windows. "Only once you get to know him," Howler said with a slight laugh, "You're more than welcome to tag along if you want, Robin." "Maybe next time," Wonder Woman said placing a hand on the young heroes shoulder, "You have training in an hour."
"We'll be back before then," Howler said. "She's here!" Emma squealed as a strange portal opened outside the Watchtower.