Black Canaries POV

"I nominate Red Riding Hood for League Membership, although I didn't take her in as my protege a little less than a year ago, her mother already had her trained in martial arts, computer, things no normal children should know. Scarlet has probably as much experience as Robin," I told the rest of the League

"That's what worries me," Aqualad said "Scarlet has experiences most normal children don't have, she seen things that most normal children go through.

"I also worry about what her origin will do for her. We all know Artemis and Red Riding Hood both don't come from clean families. And the things Red Riding Hood has seen in her thirteen years troubles me, how do we know she will be prepared for what happens as a Leaguer?" Wonder Woman spoke "All of the Team has had experiences no child should have,"

I slammed my fist down on the table "But the Team aren't normal children, are they? Were any of of us truly normal? Have any of us not had hardships?"

There was a silence between us all

"No other ideas?" Superman asked "Then here are our candidates for new or continued membership,"

"We've debated origin, gender, size, experience, age, temperament and background, but, what is the fundamental criteria for membership," Batman told us all

"When all is said and done, the question must be...Who do we trust?" Wonder Woman asked "Trust to fight besides us, trust to have our backs, trust to hold the high standards and ideals of the Justice League,"

"Time to vote," Batman stated

I looked down at the possible candidates. Scarlet was in there as well.

My finger hovered over her codename. I still remember the way she was at her parents funeral. Empty. No emotion. Cut off from life. What something happened again? And left Scarlet that way permanently. I couldn't do that do her.

I cast my vote to Icon and Doctor Fate.

I wouldn't...I couldn't make Scarlet part of the League...not yet...not until I knew she could handle it.

SCARLET'S POV

"Scar, that's too thin of a slice,"

I rolled my eyes at my sister "Do you want help or not?"

She stuck her tongue out at me "Yes, now chop girl, chop,"

"Is this some sort of slave drive?" I muttered as I continued to cut the sweet potatoes for our moms Sweet Potato Casserole.

There was a knock on the door and it opened to reveal Aunt Paula and Artemis holding a large bowl of mash potatoes

"Aunt Paula!" I cried happily, leaning down to give her a hug "I'm really happy you could come!"

"I'm glad to be here Scarlet," She put her hand on my cheek "You look so much like your mother,"

I laughed "That's what everyone says!"

"Take these," Artemis placed the bowl in my hands "It ways a tone,"

"Really? Light as a feather to me?"

She rolled her eyes "That's why you're carrying it,"

Fifteen minutes later, Jenna and her family arrived, and soon Aunt Dinah and Uncle Oli did too.

Jenna, Artemis, and I snuck off to eat alone on the rooftop of my apartment complex

"So how long have you guys been doing this hero thing?"

"I've been doing it for about five, maybe six, months," Arty answered

"A lil less than a year," I answered

"This so so so cool!" Jenna squaled "My best friends are superheroes!"

"Shh!" Me and Arty said together

"Oops, sorry," Jenna lowered her voice "My best friends are superheroes,"

I chuckled "Yeah, can't tell anyone else though,"

"I won't!" Jenna exclaimed "I promise you!"

"We know, Jen," Arty told her

"So, you're the protege of Green Arrow, and Scarlet is Black Canaries? So cool!" Jenna smile reached her ears. "Hey, do you think I could see the cave and

all? I mean, I know the whole secret thing, but I'm great at robotics and science, and maybe I could make cool stuff for you, or I could-"

I put a hand over Jenna's mouth "I'll see if I can talk to the Bats about it,"

"If you do join however, keep away from Red Arrow," Artemis warned

"Is he another member of the Team?" Jenna asked

I shook my head "No, but sometimes he drops by just to call me and Artemis moles and say we have no experience. I really want to rip his throat out sometimes,"

"Why does he think you're moles?" Jenna asked

Artemis sighed "We think he possibly may know who my parents are,"

Jenna's mouth formed into an 'o' "That guy sounds like a jerk! I can't wait to kick his butt!"

"Um, yeah. You may need some training if you wanna do that," I told Jen

"Yeah, maybe centuries worth!" Artemis and I shared a laugh while Jenna pouted.

I slugged her lightly "C'mon Jen, we're just joking with ya,"

She smiled and soon there grew a thick silence between all of us.

"Hey guys," The two of them looked at me "If, I was maybe a mole, what would you do? I mean, metaphorically,"

Artemis looked me over "Well I'd let you explain yourself,"

"Same!" Jenna piped "I mean, we know you wouldn't do it deliberately, I mean, maybe you were being blackmailed!"

I frowned, but quickly covered it with a smile "Thanks guys, it good to know you feel that way,"

Would they really feel that way? Let me explain myself? I shook my head, no they wouldn't. They'd hate me. But if they have to hate me, it's fine, it's fine. As long as they live.