I'm back with another chapter. I'm really surprised by all the reviews I've been getting on this. I thought people would be turned off because I threw in a original character. I was wrong. Thanks everyone!
On with the story!
The Phoenix Project chapter 4
Jaya was sat in the seat behind Shayera on the shuttle. She was quiet for a little while.
"So you're the Green Lantern?" she asked John.
"Yes." He replied simply.
"How's Vixen?"
"How in the heck do you know about Vixen?" he asked shocked that she would have the nerve to ask such a thing.
"Just because I've been locked up doesn't mean I don't know things. The staff at Cadmus is always up on the latest superhero gossip." Jaya replied smugly.
"Jaya enough!" Shayera said outraged at Jaya's rudeness. The girl glared at the back of the seat in front of her the rest of the ride.
Soon the shuttle reached the watch tower. Shayera prayed that the founding members would understand her actions. She hadn't thought of their opinion when she made her decision. John noticed her sudden realization.
"You ok?" he whispered so Jaya wouldn't hear.
"Just nervous." She replied.
"Don't worry she'll be fine." He reassured as he watched Jaya walk out of the shuttle.
The two followed her out and entered the watch tower. The Jaya Shayera used to know would have walked with her head down and her shoulders slumped as though trying to disappear. This Jaya held her head high and walked with pride, not caring if the other heroes looked at her oddly. Shayera realized she didn't know this girl. When they entered the meeting room the remaining original members of the league looked up in shock.
"Shayera, Green Lantern. It looks as though your trip to Cadmus went well?" Superman said as he stared in disbelief at Jaya.
"Everyone, this is Jaya. She was the project that Cadmus spoke of." Shayera explained.
"We were expecting a machine not a girl." Batman scoffed.
"Jaya, will you please wait outside. And DON'T go anywhere." Shayera ordered.
"Yes, Maam." Jaya said straightening up and saluting her, and marching out.
She was shocked that Jaya had reacted like a solider would to a commanding officer. But then again, Military was all she had known.
"Why did you bring her here?" Wonder Woman asked eyeing Shayera suspiciously.
"I thought it was the right thing to do. And I know her, she's Paran's sister. She has no where else to go." She explained.
"You reacted on feelings Shayera not on logic." Batman pointed out.
"Oh, come on Bats, even you aren't so cold hearted to turn down a homeless teenager. How do you explain all those side kicks?" Flash said defensively.
""We know nothing about this child, she could be dangerous." Jo'nn said in a monotone voice.
"She has no powers besides her natural gift of flight." Shayera said outraged that Jaya could be considered dangerous.
"She certainly doesn't seem a threat." Green Lantern added.
"But we don't know for sure." Wonder Woman countered.
"I can see reason for Shayera's actions. But why did you bring her here?" Superman asked.
"She needs to know what it's like to have a real family. She was deprived of it when she was young. Her mother was killed in the war and her father was always gone since he was a general. Paran and I used to watch over her when we were young. That's why I was surprised to know that she actually excelled in the army. She was a gentle soul, definitely not the solider type. But she was forced into the military life style, and for awhile it was hard on her. That why she is the way she is. The Thanagarian army has hardened her heart and darkened her view on life. She needs to be in a real family. I found that in the league, I think she will to if given time." Shayera desperately explained.
"She's can stay. But I want her under strict watch for a week. And J'onn must probe her mind. If she's is a spy we need to know." Batman answered for the group.
"I'll ask her." Shayera answered and left to retrieve Jaya. But when she stepped outside the girl was no where to be found.
"Jaya! When I get a hold of you I'm going to ring your neck!" she snarled as she ran down the hall.
Well, that's all for this chapter. The next chapter will include:
a pissed off Shayera
Jaya's mind probe
And Jaya's first day in the Watch Tower.
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