It felt so nice to return to Jump City. While the traveling was enjoyable, I missed home.

I awoke in an alley, however. I guess the episode didn't want to start me off in my comfy bed back at Titans Tower. I crawled to my feet, walked out of the alley, and down the street. The lateness of the evening left the streets vacant, but the city's lights were still on and made it feel alive. The museum came into view, and I stopped when I saw a group of people scurrying out. I snuck over to a streetlight across the street and peeked my head out. The H.I.V.E. Five stood at the steps of the museum, the doors wide open. In their hands, they carried valuable artifacts.

Although, something was off. There actually were five of them.

Where's-?

A hand grabbed my arm and yanked me into the alley behind me, another hand clamping over my mouth to prevent me from yelping.

"Quiet. They might spot us."

Jinx poked her head out far enough to catch a glimpse at the H.I.V.E. Five. I gaped at her.

"What are you doing here, anyways? I thought you and the Teen Titans were out of town fighting the Brotherhood of Evil." Jinx said, turning back to me. She squinted at my bewildered expression. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

I reached up and pulled her hand off my mouth. "You're... not with them?"

Jinx smirked. "Since you've been off doing whatever, I guess I can forgive you for missing out on some things. Watch this."

Jinx's eyes flashed pink, followed by the screaming of alarms. The H.I.V.E. Five tensed as they looked around frantically.

"Run!" I heard Gizmo's screechy voice cry as they ran to the stairs.

"Not so fast." Jinx mumbled with a smile. She thrust her fingers out, sending a wave of pink energy across the street. The energy hit one of the stairs, jutting it up. The H.I.V.E. snagged their feet on the cement and tumbled down the stairs. The artifacts flew out of their hands and onto the steps. They landed in a large, dazed pile. Jinx covered her mouth and snickered as the H.I.V.E. scrambled to their feet and dashed down the sidewalk. She clapped her hands together and placed her hands on her hips as she turned back to me. Her smile melted into an annoyed look again. "What?"

"I... I..." I stammered. "You're not with them?"

Jinx sighed. "I'll explain why after we get out of here. The cops will be here any minute. Come on." Jinx grabbed my arm, dragged me out of the alley, and down the opposite direction that the H.I.V.E. Five went.


"I've been on the run from them for a while now." Jinx said as we sat on our familiar bench in the park. The contrast of darkness and no people playing was startlingly compared to what I was used to. "My ex-friends weren't too happy when I quit. While they're committing crimes one day, they're spending the next trying to hunt me down and bring me back. I guess they don't handle break ups very well... not that any of them have ever experienced the real thing. They're certainly still upset over the whole pie thing."

I covered my mouth and stifled a laugh. "Oh, man, how did that go?"

Jinx chuckled at the memory. "I wish I knew for myself. I bolted before they downed that pie, but I heard it was a complete disaster. I bet they're still getting cherry filling out of the carpet."

I laughed aloud. "So, when did you quit?"

Jinx exhaled, vibrating her lips like a horse. "Right around the time the Teen Titans first started their world-wide Brotherhood of Evil 'search and destroy' mission. So, it's been a few months."

"I'm... surprised. Shocked, even. I didn't expect you to quit so soon..."

"What are you talking about?" Jinx said, eyeing me suspiciously. "You know, I've had a lot of questions for you lately. First, why are you here in Jump City? You're a part of the hunt for the Brotherhood, after all. And you seem like you've always known a lot about me, even when we had just met. What is up with you?"

I chuckled and held my hands tightly in my lap. "Well, since we're friends, I might as well tell you. I have to warn you, though, that what I'm about to tell you sounds very crazy and you might not believe me."

"Fire away." Jinx rested her elbow on the back of the bench and propped her chin up with her first.

I sighed. "Well, I'm not from Jump City. I'm not even from this world- that is, this version of Earth. I come from another Earth where everything here is a television show. While I've been a member of the Teen Titans for a few years in this world, in my world, it's only been about two months." I glanced at Jinx. Her stoic expression hadn't faltered. "This television show has been my favorite since I was young. I've watched the entirety of it so much, I know it as well as the back of my hand. That's why, when I first met you, I knew about Attack Pattern Alpha. However, because of me being in this show, it's changing. There are some things that shouldn't have happened, but they did because I'm here. I think you're one of the best examples."

"Me? How?"

"If I never came into this show and met you, you would still be with the H.I.V.E. Five and you would still be a bad guy right now. In the original series, it's today that you would change and become good because someone else opened your eyes." I turned to Jinx. "Well, what do you think of me now? Think I'm crazy?"

"Hm..." Jinx said, scrunching her nose in thought. "Well, I've always thought you were crazy, and after hearing that, I still think you are." Jinx smiled. "But I believe you."

"I believe you, too!" a voice cried. Jinx and I screamed and leaped off the bench, whirling around to the source of the voice. His uniform consisted of a fitted, yellow, long-sleeved shirt with a red lightning bolt on his chest, red pants, red gloves, and yellow shoes. His face was covered partially with a yellow mask, leaving the bottom half of his face and his blue eyes showing. His red, spiky hair spilled out from the top of the mask. He rested his elbows on the back of the bench and leaned forward. He held a bag of popcorn, and he stuffed a handful in his mouth.

"You nearly scared us to death!" Jinx snapped. "Who are you?"

"Kid Flash. Fastest boy alive." He held out the bag of popcorn. "Want some?"

"How long have you been spying on us?"

"I wasn't spying. I saw two pretty girls by themselves late at night, and I got worried. I just also happened to hear your super interesting conversation. So, what are your names?"

"I'm Ciela. My cranky friend here is Jinx." I said.

"Well, Miss Ciela, you've got an unusual situation. I've heard some crazy stories before, and I've met plenty of aliens from other worlds, but you're a special case. Does that mean you already know who I am from your TV show?"

I chuckled nervously. "Yes."

"Well, it's nice to meet you both in the flesh."

"Um... Thanks. You, too."

"We should go before this guy officially gets on my nerves." Jinx mumbled. She turned on her heel and walked down the path. I followed.

"Hey, wait!" Kid Flash called. In the blink of an eye, he was at Jinx's side. "There's some scary things lurking around in the dark. You don't want to put yourself in danger."

"We can take care of ourselves. Now, scram!"

Kid Flash leaped in front of Jinx, and we stopped. "Come on. I just want to get to know you more. What do you say?"

Jinx blushed, which she tried to counter with an annoyed scowl. She rolled her eyes and stomped down the cement path.

"What's up with her?" Kid Flash said.

"It's normal for people she doesn't know. She'll warm up once you spend more time with her." I said.

Kid Flash smiled. "Is that a promise?"

There was an explosion. We turned our heads and saw a wave of pink energy hit a tree, causing it to topple over.

"Jinx!" I cried.

Kid Flash and I ran down the cement path, following the sounds of struggling.

"Well, well. Looks like the Teen Titans decided to send one of their crud-slingers home." Gizmo sneered. The H.I.V.E. Five surrounded Jinx, who was crushed in Mammoth's arms. She swung her legs in the air. Gizmo looked at Kid Flash. "Who's this, Jinx? Your new boyfriend?"

"Let me go!" Jinx cried.

"I've got a better idea. Get them!"

A swirl of black energy appeared before me, and Kyd Wykkyd stood in front of me. He threw a series of punches, but I blocked them. As his foot flew over my head in a roundhouse kick, I transformed my pistols into a bazooka. I smashed my bazooka into his other leg, sweeping him off his feet. See-More shot eye lasers at me, and I cartwheeled out of the way and fired at him. A force covered my arms, pinning them to my torso. My bazooka fell from my hands. See-More shoved me to the ground. I looked down and saw a large, metal cuff wrapped around me.

Kid Flash sprinted a mile a second around Mammoth, kicking up a tornado that swept him and Jinx into the air. Mammoth flew out the top of the tornado and into a tree. Kid Flash skidded to a halt, holding out his arms and catching Jinx before she hit the ground.

"Put me down." Jinx said.

"What, no thank you?" Kid Flash said.

Gizmo barreled into Kid Flash, sending him and Jinx tumbling to the ground. He pressed a button on his remote control with a snicker. A small rocket launcher emerged from his suit and fired metal cuffs that wrapped around their arms and torsos.

"Great job, H.I.V.E. Five." Gizmo said. "And you losers thought having me as the new leader would be a bad idea. Let's take 'em back to headquarters."

Mammoth lifted the three of us up and draped us over his shoulders, Kid Flash over the left and Jinx and I over the right.

"See? I told you being alone was dangerous." Kid Flash said. Jinx's eyes flashed pink in frustration.


The H.I.V.E. Five brought us into their headquarters. We entered their Ops. Kyd Wykkyd teleported two iron cages into the room. Mammoth threw me and Kid Flash in one and Jinx in another, separating us by a few feet.

"You've caused us a whole lot of trouble, Jinx." Billy Numerous said as they gathered around Jinx's cage. He split into two.

"C'mon now, darlin', come back with us. There's no way we can do this team without you!" Billy #2 said.

"I've already told you that I'm not coming back. How many times do I have to pound it into those empty heads of yours?!" Jinx said.

"Stop being so stubborn!" Gizmo cried. Jinx folded her arms and turned away. Gizmo growled. "Fine, then! We'll just turn you over to the Brotherhood of Evil, along with your stupid friends!"

"Go ahead. See if I care." Jinx replied coolly.

Gizmo grit his teeth. "Rotten snot-muncher." he mumbled as the H.I.V.E. Five disbanded to go do their own activities.

"You mean you used to hang around these guys?" Kid Flash said.

Jinx rolled her eyes. "Yes, unfortunately. I'd rather not talk about it."

"This is a restricted frequency. Who are you and what do you want?" Madame Rouge hissed on the video screen.

"This is Gizmo from the H.I.V.E. Five." Gizmo said. "We've got a couple of superheroes and a traitor to turn into the Brotherhood of Evil: Jinx, Kid Flash, and Ciela from the Teen Titans."

"Really? I didn't expect such amateurs like you to carry out a task like that." Madame Rouge said with slightly more interest. "I am on my way."

The video cut out. Gizmo snickered and turned to us. "You're toast."

Gizmo flew away to join Billy Numerous and the racing video game on the large TV.

"So, Miss Ciela, what's it like in your world?" Kid Flash said, a sub sandwich in his hands.

"Where did you...?" I said, glancing at the fridge in the corner of the room. I shook my head. "Never mind. It's pretty much the same as this one, just without superheroes and super powers."

"That must get really boring."

I chuckled. "It does. That's one of the reasons why I always watched this show- to get a taste of the hero life."

Kid Flash snapped his fingers. "I know. Since you apparently know so much, I'll quiz you on things about me."

I perked up. "You're on."

Kid Flash smiled. "Where was I born?"

"Blue Valley, Nebraska."

"How old was I when I got my powers?"

"Ten."

"What's my real name?"

I snickered. "Are you sure you want to go there, Wally?"

"Man, you're good. Okay, last question. How old am I now?"

I paused and folded my arms as I squinted slightly at him. "Um... sixteen?"

"Ooooh, so close. I'm seventeen, just like your faithful leader, Robin."

"Oh. You know Robin?"

"Of course I know Robin. I mean, he is leader of the Teen Titans. But we've been best friends since the dawn of time. I knew him back when he was Batman's little sidekick."

"That's so cool. What was he like?"

"We were always in a competition over who was more immature or goofier. Of course, no one could outmatch me. He always did this thing with words where he removed the prefixes to create new words, like changing 'disaster' to 'aster' and 'overwhelmed' to 'whelmed.' I knew him better than anyone else. I guess you could call us brothers." Kid Flash said.

"Brothers, huh? Then how come he's never mentioned you before?" I said.

"What?! Oh, man, that stings! I'm going to have to send him a strongly-worded letter. I mean, he's told me a lot about you."

I tensed. "Wait, what?"

"Despite joining the Teen Titans and becoming more serious and focused, we still keep in touch from time to time. He's kept me up to date with all the interesting happenings going on. He told me about you when you first joined. In fact, I've heard more about you than anyone else."

I smiled. "Well, like you said, I'm a special case."

Kid Flash perked up. "Hey, look at that. I taught you something you already didn't know."

"How about also finding a way to get us out of these cages?" Jinx said, kicking the bars with her foot.

"Your old pals didn't do so good on making something to keep me contained." Kid Flash said. He stood up and walked over to the bars. He rubbed his hands together and gripped the metal. His hands vibrated, causing the metal to heat up. With a grunt, he pulled the bars apart to create an opening. He hopped out and did the same with Jinx's cage. "Now you owe me two thank yous."

Jinx rolled her eyes and stepped out of the cage. She glanced over at Billy Numerous and Gizmo, who were too entranced by their video game to notice our jailbreak. "Come on, let's leave before they notice."


"What a bunch of chumps." Kid Flash snickered with his hands resting on the back of his head as we walked down the city street.

"Those 'chumps' just called Madame Rouge to come over and get us. She's probably looking for us right now." Jinx said.

"No need to fear. I won't let Rouge hurt one hair on your pink head." Kid Flash said, draping his arm around her shoulders. Jinx scowled and shoved him away, stepping closer to me.

"I'm not worried about my safety; I can take care of myself. I'm worried about your stupidity putting you in danger."

"Oh, so you're worried about me?"

Jinx blushed and side-glared at me. I raised my hands defensively.

"I remember hearing about the Brotherhood of Evil. I heard they have a new addition to their group." Kid Flash said. "What was their name again...?"

I stopped walking. Jinx and Kid Flash stopped a step ahead and turned to me.

"Her name's Jane." I said. I held my left elbow. "She's from my world, too."

"Well, she's a super villain like any I've ever heard of. I heard the Brain's put her pretty high up in his ranks." Kid Flash said.

"That's because she's got the same knowledge of the show as me. While I help the good guys, she helps the bad guys. She... really hates me. It's my fault for getting her stuck inside this world, and she's got plenty of revenge to exact on me." I held my arms. "The other Titans are so determined to protect me from her, but I don't think that's going to be enough."

Jinx scowled and stepped up to me. I shrunk back in surprise. She folded her arms.

"What, am I going to have to be the positive one?" she said. "Sure, she's got a big scythe and looks that could kill if she missed, but I've honestly seen better. I've known you longer, and I say she's no match for you. If she ever tries to prove me wrong, then direct me to her and I'll straighten her out."

I blushed and laughed. "That was unexpected. It's weird to hear something like that coming from you."

Jinx huffed. "Well, we're friends, right? And I'm pretty sure friends say things like that to one another."

"How sweet." Kid Flash said. He opened his arms. "Group hug?"

Jinx scoffed and rolled her eyes. I covered my mouth and laughed. My laughter stopped when I saw something long and black wrap around Kid Flash's waist. Kid Flash was yanked back and over to Madame Rouge, who stood in the middle of the street.

"Aren't you children a little old for hide and seek?" Madame Rouge said.

"Let him go!" Jinx said.

"Hm, I don't think so. He'll be the perfect addition to the Brotherhood's collection."

Kid Flash scowled. His body vibrated rapidly. Madame Rouge cried out and released him, gripping her burning arm. Kid Flash sprinted back over to us.

"You're going to be sorry you did that." Madame Rouge hissed.

She thrust her arms at us. We jumped out of the way. Jinx swiped her arm, sending a wave of pink energy at the ground. A large piece of asphalt jutted from the ground. Kid Flash sprinted toward the asphalt and slammed his feet into it. The asphalt flew toward Madame Rouge. She twisted her body out of the way without moving from her spot. She reached out and grabbed Kid Flash's ankle. She flung him into the nearest building before throwing him back onto the ground. He sat up and rubbed his head.

I transformed my pistols into my bow. I nocked the string and fired an arrow. Jinx stretched out her fingers and covered the arrow with pink energy. Madame Rouge side-stepped, but the arrow grazed her arm. She gritted her teeth and clutched her bicep. Kid Flash jumped back onto his feet and sprinted towards Madame Rouge. He twisted his body and rammed his shoulder into her stomach, launching her back several feet.

Kid Flash and Jinx stood side-by-side. Kid Flash founded his fists into the ground, creating a path of uprooted asphalt that raced towards Rouge. Jinx thrust her arms out while her eyes flashed bright pink. A nearby streetlight was uprooted from the sidewalk, and it rocketed towards Rouge. Rouge performed a kip-up, extending her legs up into the air and to the rooftop of a nearby building. The streetlamp crashed to the ground in her previous spot, halting the asphalt. Rouge looked down at us from the rooftop. She scoffed, turned away, and leaped down the other side.

"What, that's it?" Kid Flash called. "At least give us a real fight!"

"Shut up! Don't antagonize her!" Jinx said.

"Sorry." Kid Flash brushed his hands to clear the dirt of the asphalt. "Those were some amazing skills. No wonder you left those amateur bad guys- you're too good for them."

Jinx blushed and folded her arms. "That's not the reason why I left... but thanks."

"Ah, there it is! Like music to my ears."

A smile twitched at the corners of Jinx's lips. "You're an idiot."

My communicator buzzed at my hip. I plucked it from my belt and flipped it on. Robin's face flickered onto the screen.

"Hey, Robin. What's up?" I said.

"Cyborg's scanners had picked up activity over in Jump City, so I called to see if you were around." Robin said.

Kid Flash peered over my shoulder and at Robin. "Well, well! If it isn't the Boy Wonder!"

Robin reeled back, followed by a smile. "Nice to see you, too, Wally. What are you doing in town?"

"I thought the city could use some protection while you were away. No need to worry about a thing- I've got everything under control." Kid Flash snatched my communicator from my hand. "Now what's this I hear about my best friend not mentioning me, even once, to his fellow teammates? I've never been so hurt before in my life!"

"It... slipped my mind." Robin said with a smirk. "Maybe if you took a break from your girl-scouting and visited once in a while, I wouldn't need to."

"Aw, that's a low blow, even for you."

I chuckled and took my communicator back. Kid Flash looked over my shoulder again. "There were some complications, but the three of us took care of things."

"Three?" Robin said.

Jinx looked over my other shoulder. "Hi."

Robin's eyes widened. "Uh... What's going on?"

"I'll tell you when I see you again. I'm about to leave soon anyways." I said.

"All right, then. Catch you later."

I nodded and hung up my communicator.

"Well, I'm offended." Kid Flash said, folding his arms with a fake pout. "He didn't say goodbye to me."

"Maybe you can call him later and chew him out yourself." I said. I turned to Jinx. "I've got something for you."

Jinx perked up. "Really?"

I reached behind me and detached the extra communicator from the back of my belt. I held it out to Jinx. "For you."

Jinx's eyes widened. "What? This has to be some kind of joke, right?"

I chuckled and shook my head. "From this moment on, consider yourself an honorary member of the Teen Titans."

Slowly, Jinx took the communicator from me. She flipped it on and off several times. Clutching the communicator in her hands, she held it to her heart and grinned brightly.

"Thank you."

I returned the smile. "I should warn you, though, to not use that for the time being." I turned to Kid Flash. "Sorry I didn't snag an extra for you."

"No need. I already have one." Kid Flash said, brandishing his own communicator. "I may or may have not snuck into Titans Tower to get one. You guys have a really awesome training field."

I nodded. "When the time comes, I'll call you. But until then, stay safe. I don't want the Brotherhood to hunt you down."

"We will." Jinx said.

"We?" Kid Flash said with a smile.

Jinx rolled her eyes. "Shut up."