A/N: Another filler for ya, but it's got important info. Don't forget to review!
Secrets
Mount Justice
October 31, 20:15 ED
I wasn't looking forward to this meeting. But when Batman asked me to be in attendance, I couldn't say no. So there I was, standing next to Roy, who, by the way, I hadn't seen since September, waiting for Batman to start.
"Computer, secure the room."
I heard locks click, followed by, "Secured."
"I'll cut to it." Batman turned to myself, Roy, Kaldur, and Robin, "Do we believe there's a mole within the Team?"
"I am convinced there is none." Kaldur said calmly, "When Sportsmaster claimed he had an inside source, he was merely sowing dissent."
"His intel could have easily come by comparing notes with the other villains working for the Injustice League." Robin stretched out in the chair he was sitting in. I rolled my eyes.
"And honestly, if there had been a traitor among us, they would have betrayed us during our encounter with them." I pointed out. Roy sniffed unhappily.
"I'm not convinced. Sure, you three and Kid Flash are above suspicion, but I know Artemis isn't shooting straight. For starters, she's not Green Arrow's niece."
I narrowed my eyes. I didn't think Roy would try and dig into her life like that. Of course I was still aware of who she was, where she came from and evidently so was Robin. But Kaldur wasn't.
"What?"
"Well, yeah, in fact she's related to-"
"Don't." I cut the Boy Wonder off, "Regardless of who she is, she's still entitled to a secret identity, just like the rest of us."
"Wildcat's right." Batman agreed, "My concern is Superboy. We still know very little about what programming Cadmus installed into their weapon. Connor could be the mole and not know it."
"And what about Miss Martian?" Roy asked, "She is Manhunter's niece, but he told Black Canary that he has a few hundred nieces and nephews. And the first time he met M'gann was five months ago when she stowed away on his last trip from Mars to Earth."
"This changes nothing." Kaldur stepped forward defiantly, crossing his arms over his chest, "I have fought side by side with these people. None are traitors."
We all stayed silent for a minute or two, until Batman spoke up again.
"We'll continue to investigate this. Quietly. If anything seems out of place, contact the League immediately. But for now, this meeting is over. Computer, unlock the room."
"Unlocked."
"So what do you say, Whiskers? Wanna go on patrol with me?" Roy asked as we, along with Kaldur and Robin, walked back to the mission room.
"Sounds good, but I'm gonna have to raincheck. I'm finally meeting up with my old man." I replied, tugging on a jacket as I walked toward the zeta tube. He nodded in understanding.
"Let me know. And tell Tom I said hi."
"I will, thanks Roy." I smiled.
"Recognized, Wildcat, B zero-one."
I stepped out of the Louisville zeta tube and headed toward the address that my father had given me. I climbed up the fire escape of the apartment building my dad lived in silently and leapt onto the roof, where my father was already waiting.
"I'm glad you came, sweetheart. There's a lot we need to talk about." My dad was no longer in his 'were-cat' form, instead he was wearing a white t-shirt, a brown leather jacket and jeans. His hair was as black as the night sky and his eyes were sapphire blue.
"Then let's talk, Dad." I sat on the ledge, letting my legs swing over the side. My dad took a seat next to me.
"I suppose I should start with what happened when I disappeared. For the first 25 years of my life, I was completely unaware of my abilities. But when you were five, my abilities kicked in. I didn't know what was happening to me and I was so concerned that I would lose control of my... other half, that I left. I travelled the world, training with masters, learning to control my power. And I discovered that my abilities were passed down from my mother. Which means that you most likely possess some of the powers that I do."
"Like what?" I asked, "Am I gonna transform like you?"
"Possibly." My dad shrugged, "Though it's not a guarantee. But you're more likely to have the subtler abilities that I have. Accelerated healing rates. Heightened strength, speed and agility. Heightened senses of smell, touch, hearing and sight. You may even have retractable claws in your hands without the need to transform."
"That would be handy. Better than having to tape my hands before every mission."
"Then let's test it out, see if you can do it." My dad smiled, extending his hand to show me, "All you have to do is concentrate and-"
With a sharp 'SHING' three silver claws extended over his first knuckles.
"Now give it a try."
I held out my right hand and closed my eyes. I pictured the same claws unsheathing from my hand and after a sharp stinging sensation passed over my hand, I heard that metallic sound. I opened my eyes to see three claws like my father's extending several inches past my hand. I smiled.
"Well, would ya look at that? You're a prodigy, Kar. With a bit of practice, you'll be able to unsheathe and retract without a second thought."
I pictured the claws retracting into my hand and they obeyed, leaving behind three bloody wounds. My dad pulled a handkerchief from his coat and handed it to me. He continued to speak as I wrapped my hand up.
"There's something else I need to tell you, Kar. Something that I found out pretty recently." His tone became serious.
"You're not dying, are you?" I asked, worried. He shook his head.
"No, kiddo." He began to wring his hands, "While I was travelling, I had several affairs. Most of them, ended after one night. But I recently got a call, from a woman that I haven't spoken to in over a decade. It turns out... you have a half-sister."
"Y-you're serious?" I was shocked. And happy. And confused.
He nodded.
"Well, where is she? How old is she? Have you met her yet?"
"She's here. In Louisville. I'm taking her to live with me in Brooklyn, at her mother's request. She's just turned eleven. And no, I haven't met her yet. But I know her name is Allison. Allison Rae Grant. If you want, you can come with me. Meet your sister."
"Dad, I wish I could. But I have to head back to Star City. I promised Dinah and Oliver that I would be back by midnight. But give me a call sometime. I wouldn't mind coming out to meet her in Brooklyn."
"Of course. But before you go... who was the kid you were hugging after we arrested the Injustice League?" A sly grin spread across my dad's devilishly handsome face. I groaned.
"Daaad."
"Come on, tell your dad." He nudged my shoulder playfully.
"Fine." I growled, "That was Kaldur'ahm. He's Aqualad, Aquaman's protégé. And... he's my boyfriend."
My father laughed heartily, his blue eyes twinkling, "My little girl is all grown up! And hey, as long as he's treating you right, I approve. Though I would like to meet him face to face sometime. You know, it's a dad thing."
"Yeah, sure. Maybe some other time." I said, brushing off the awkward conversation. I looked down at my watch, it was almost eleven in Star City already. "Now I really have to go, Dad."
"Okay, Kara." He stood and helped me up, before pulling me into a hug. "Stay safe. Don't forget to call."
"I will. Love you, Dad."
"Love you too, sweetheart."