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To say the cave was messy or even chaotic was an understatement of utter proportions. The cave, their home, his home was in complete disarray. Machines destroyed, the kitchen worse than before, bodies strewn across the floor, rock, rubble, and debris everywhere.
Another energy blast near his head followed by Superboy's body broke Aqualad out of his thoughts. Superboy laid next to him, unconscious. Now, the only movement left in the cave was Alex trying to subdue his nightmarish sister.
She was in the center of everything, a brilliant light radiating from her skin. Whatever she could put her hands on she was using as a weapon, not to mention the energy blast that she could generate on her own.
Alex was trying desperately to dampen her attacks, but she was his superior in every way, despite his age and experience. He was being thrown like a ragdoll, a disregarded chew toy.
He landed behind her. As he quickly recovered, he tried to surprise, a sneak attack. He geared up, and jumped. But it was as if Vanessa had a sixth sense. She effortlessly moved to the side causing Alex to tumble all the way to the other side of the room.
"What happened here?"
"It's really hard to explain, but I need your help. I'm trying to get this sedative into her, but I can't get close enough."
Aqualad thought to himself, "This boy really is persistent."
"You, run and distract her. I will place the sedative."
"Don't hurt her please. I know this is our fault, but please, don't hurt her."
Aqualad sighed. He admired Alex's love for his sister, but they were causing more trouble than they were worth.
They went to work. It turns out Alex was good at following orders. He threw his own energy blasts at Vanessa, causing her to get angry again, and took her attention off of Aqualad. The two siblings fought; they actually had great technique, and it appeared to be something they had done many times before. They used whatever they could as a weapon or a shield.
Aqualad snuck behind the unsuspecting girl. He grabbed the syringe and was poised to strike. Upon its descent, Aqualad's arm was caught in mid-air. Vanessa had a grip that crushing his hand.
"Give it to me!" Alex yelled.
Aqualad threw the sedative to Alex, who haphazardly stuck it in tho his sister's neck.
It took a second or two before it took affect. Enraged, she turned and backhanded Alex. She turned back to Aqualad, a fire in her eye. Although he didn't wish tho hurt the young girl, he was prepared to do so.
She raised her hand, charging an energy blast of great power when her look softened. Her arms and legs gave out, and she came crashing to the floor.
Looking at his sister, he turned his head in shame. Alex knew what was about to happen, what he was about to be asked.
Aqualad, stepped back and coddled his wrist a little before throwing Vanessa over his shoulder. He took a deep, exasperated, exhausted breath. The fire had already drained him, then he had to come home to this mess. He looked at all the destruction the cave had taken. He glanced at all his teammates sprawled across the ground. As his gaze crossed M'gann's still body he remembered the task she had been given.
"What did you do to M'gann? What happened?"
Alex could tell he was stifling his anger, holding back a yell. He had never seen Aqualad this mad or tired. He saw no point in resisting. He allowed the leader to guide him to wherever he saw fit. As he did a final sweep of the destroyed entrance, he allowed his mind to wander, to drift and reflect on all that had transpired.