~YJ~
052. Emergency
Rated: T
~YJ~
Red Tornado knew from experience that six teenaged superheroes in one place equaled strange things happening on a regular basis. The one day they spent painting the rec room all different colors, the Grand Pillow War that broke out in the living room, and—God help them—the Battle of the Sexes that lasted two weeks; those were just a few examples of the chaos which had occurred.
However, when a red, black, and yellow blur barged into the mountain, he barely caught the computer announcing her entrance over her shrieking. The blur charged over to where M'gann was sitting in the kitchen and slammed her hands down, a dangerous glint in her pale blue eyes. She looked the Martian dead in the eye, and said, "I need help."
M'gann stared at Batgirl and asked, "Help with what?"
Batgirl plopped down in a free seat. "A problem. The V.P. at my school asked me out on a date, and he is so cute! We're going to see a movie tonight."
M'gann stared at Batgirl, thoroughly confused. She couldn't imagine why this was a problem for the Earth girl. If she was going on a date with the vice president at her school, she would be jumping up and down with glee. That's what she'd seen on TV—if someone popular asks you out on a date, it's supposed to be a big deal. And she assumed the vice president would have to be popular to get elected to that position; aren't school elections just popularity contests with another name?
"And how is that a problem? Because if you don't want to go out with him, I will," she said, an eyebrow rising in surprise.
Batgirl rolled her eyes, exasperation clear even with her mask concealing a fair amount of her face. "That's not my problem! My problem is that I don't know what to wear! We've been friends for years, and I don't want to screw up our friendship even if this works out, so the perfect outfit is essential."
M'gann's lips shaped an 'o' as realization hit her, then she grinned and stood up. "Artemis!"
The blonde archer dashed into the kitchen, obviously expecting to find something much different from a grinning M'gann and a depressed Batgirl, and so when she looked at the two girls, she didn't know quite how to react. Bemused, she stopped and glanced between them, the question written all over her face. M'gann hauled Batgirl to her feet and practically pranced over to her blonde teammate, pulling the female bat behind her.
"Batgirl needs help picking out an outfit for her date!"
~YJ~
Yes, M'gann, that's exactly what school elections are: glorified popularity contests where the people who actually know what they're talking about and want to be—say—vice president lose out to the people whom everyone knows, even when THEY don't have a clue!
…no, I'm not bitter…much…
Sorry it's been so long, but 10th grade is a bitch, and I've been having a bit of a crisis with a friend who tried to kill herself…again. I swear, when I find out where she hid her blades, I'm going to toss 'em.
Also, did anyone else realize that Cartoon Network has finally started airing new episodes? Apparently, there's one coming up where Artemis and Robin have to work together as a team, and Superboy and M'gann are going to prison. Fun, fun!
As always, reviews make me happy, and a happy author updates more often. Suggestions and requests are welcome, and since I have 40+ more to go, I doubt I'll have a problem writing what y'all would like me to. I do have a list, but I'd much rather here what you want to read.
Now, if you'll be so kind as to excuse me, I have a razor blade to track down… *stalks off with an iron determination and a flashlight*
