Chapter Nine-

It has been 3 months since the Team had found and rescued Jaime and the boy was soon let onto missions (much to Nightwing's worry).

Beta Squad consisted of Robin, Nightwing, Wondergirl and Blue Beetle. They had gotten word that Cheshire and Black Spider were to assassinate Secretary General Tseng Dangun at a party.

They had told Tseng about the threat but he had insisted on going so the team were in disguise and on look out.

Wondergirl wore a long yellow strap-less gown with white heels and a necklace. Robin wore a black and white tuxedo with black pants and black dress shoes as well as sunglasses (his suite was underneath the disguise). Nightwing wore an outfit similar to Robins but white. Blue Beetle wore a dark blue tux with a white undershirt and black pants and dress shoes.

Robin and Wondergirl were scoping out the pastries while Nightwing and Blue Beetle stood near the high-rise.

After the party started and Tseng made his speech, Cheshire and Black Spider struck.

The windows were covered in webs, blocking out the noon sun and the lights were damaged by ninja stars. The civilians were in a panic, amidst the panic the Team changed quickly and got to work.

Cassie and Jaime were tasked with keeping Tseng safe while Richard and Tim got the civilians out and fought Cheshire.

Black Spider grinned from his perch and aimed his webs shooters at his target. He fired and ensnared Wondergirl who got in the way at the last second.

"Wondergirl!" Blue Beetle called in worry.

"I'm fine, get Tseng out!"

Jaime nodded and grabbed the Secretaries arm before quickly leading him to the doors where the other civilians escaped.

"Now, now, we can't have that" Black Spider purred, firing another web, hoping for it to slow them down.

The insect-themed hero seemed to have expected it because he sliced the web before it could get within a foot of the two.

"Run"

Tseng didn't have to be told twice.

As the prey escaped, Black Spider let out an annoyed growl and attacked the Beetle.

"Us Arachnids feed on Insects like you!" the Spider snarled.

Blue didn't respond as he fought back.

Wondergirl fought her way out of the webbing and was soon free, she ran in to help Blue with the assassin when the most unexpected thing happened. Black Spider Backed Off!

She slowed to a stop in confusion as the two seemed to just speak before the Arachnid saluted the Insect and he and Cheshire threw down gas bombs and vanished!

Cassie walked over to Jaime and tilted her head.

"What'd you two talk about?"

Jaime just gave her a confused look, "what do you mean?"

Cassie went to answer but Nightwing called for them and told the two to return to the Watch Tower.

Wondergirl followed Jaime, keeping her suspicious gaze on him.

Jaime gently scratched Shadow under her chin. He was allowed to see her once a week ever since the Flaex had "run its course".

Shadow purred loudly and nuzzled the boy's hand when he stopped.

'Shadow?'

~Yes SarhaKhr?~

'Have you figured out how to get out of here yet?'

Shadow licked Jaime's fingers in confirmation.

'How?'

~A friend is here. She might help us~

'Might?'

~98%~

Jaime nodded, 'good enough, when do we meet?'

~She is the one to take you to your room after this~

Jaime smiled, "you think of everything don't you"

~Only that of which Berserk or Khaji Da cannot think up themselves~

The Hispanic frowned, "Who's-?"

The door swished open and a lithe figure wearing a pure black assassin suit with a familiar black robe over it walked in.

"Time to go"

Jaime stared at her in shock.

"Now"

The boy quickly stood up and followed her out.

~That is her. Ask her for help out, she will listen to your reasoning. She will listen to you~

Jaime glanced back at his Savannah before turning his attention to the female.

"Why are you helping him?"

She didn't look at him nor did she answer.

"You don't have to; he has no control over you"

Silence.

The boy grabbed the girl's shoulder and turned her toward him.

"Zora!"

She lifted her head to looked at him, her hoodie falling from her head showing a much younger version of the girl he met.

"You know me?" her voice was back to normal and it was so soft.

Jaime nodded, "I met you once, an older version of you. You helped me"

"Now you want me to help you again and go against my master" she snapped, angered and distraught.

"You are your own master. No one can control you"

She tore herself from his grip, "You Can't Honestly Believe That!"

"But I do" Jaime pushed.

Zora shook her head, her black hair slightly hitting her in the face, before pushing him into his room and locking it before leaving.

Jaime sighed and closed his eyes.

~Do not worry SarhaKhr, she will come around~

The boy nodded slightly before sitting against the far wall and closed his eyes, hoping to get some sleep before anything big happens.

…

Jaime's eyes snapped open when the door slid open and looked up, he saw Zora standing there, some strange look ing her eyes.

"Zora?"

"I can get you out but it'll be dangerous"

Jaime nodded, "thank you"

Zora huffed and gestured for him to follow her.

Jaime stood and followed her to a room before stopping.

"Wait, I can't leave Shadow"

Zora bit her bottom lip before telling him to stay. She ran off.

Jaime hid behind some containers as he waited. Soon he heard footsteps and glanced up, Zora walked in, Shadow by her side.

Jaime let out a relieved breath before standing up and greeting them.

They headed to a machine that was in the back of the medium sized room and Zora turned it on after setting the coordinates.

"Thank you" Jaime smiled sincerely.

Zora nodded.

Shadow ran through. The boy went to go through it but stopped and turned.

"You wanna come with?" the Hispanic asked.

Zora couldn't help but gape before she shook her head, "n-no I-I can't"

Jaime's eyes softened and he seemed to search her for something before nodding.

"What would he do to you once he finds out you helped us?"

Zora bit her bottom lip and looked down, "I will be charged with high treason and executed"

"Th-then you can't stay here! You'll die!" Jaime gasped.

"I must" Zora closed her eyes before opening them, "I must face what my betrayal brings me. Goodbye Jaime Reyes"

The girl pushed him through the portal before turning the machine off and leaving the room.