The Archangel

by Anna Blue Ivory

She was an experiment, a weapon made to destroy this world and bring about a new one. A weapon to destroy the worlds hope, the Justice League. That all she knew. That's not what she wanted. They saved her, and took her under their wing. Now Rose is apart of the Team, but will her past come to ruin her newly formed life? (Kaldur x OC, rated M for language and for later chapters)

2. Independence Day

The Archangel Chapter 2: Independence day, a young justice fanfic FanFiction

Chapter 2:

Independence Day

6 months later

It has been a 6 months since I have been living with Ms. Shayera, and I have learned so much from her and Batman. In fact, they told me that I have the intelligence level of that of a college senior, so I have no need to go to school. Wonderwoman, Superman, and the Black Canary all taught me combat techniques. Superman and Wonderwoman help me with my extreme strength, while Black Canary teaches me ways to develop my fighting skills. Martian Manhunter often brings me new books, my favorite of which were science fiction. Lastly, the Green Lantern and Flash bring new music albums, whenever they come to visit me, giving me a love for music.

Though I have love the days I have spent with the members of the League, Superman was not lying when he said I would be under constant supervision. I never left Ms. Shayera's apartment without her. When I did, it was either to go somewhere to train and develop my powers, or to go get groceries as a civilian under the name Rose Hall. I did not mind, though. My main mission was to destroy them at one point, so I could understand Superman's caution when it comes to my freedom. Besides, I am still new to this world, too much exposure to new things might end up overwhelming me in the end. In short, it was necessary most of the times to be kept under the watch of his trusted members. Still, I wanted to be a hero. I want to save people's lives and help the world just like they do, so I keep asking Ms. Shiera to let me at least go on patrol. She keeps returning my pleads with a refusal, telling me I am not ready to go out into the world. All I need is one chance to prove myself to them, and I could show them all that I am ready for something as small as that. That I can make a difference in this world, just like they do everyday.

I sat on the couch of the small apartment with my electric guitar in hand. Since I have developed a love for music, with no particular genre preference, I tried to get use to playing many instruments. In the 5 months I have decided on this, I already knew how to play the guitar, piano, drums, violin, and the bass. With nothing else to do when Ms. Shayera leaves to perform her League duties, I had to do something to pass the time. Reading, Cooking, and music just so happened to catch my interest.

Ms. Shayera walked in, in quite a hurry, with her Hawkgirl outfit on. I looked at her with great curiosity and hope. This could be my chance to be just like them! As looked around for something, I quickly ran to my room and got dressed into my fighting outfit with the speed as fast as the Flash. It was a light blue and white jacket that reached my hips and that I kept zipped up to my up to my chest. Underneath that I wore a black and light blue crop top with no sleeves, black pants that fit snuggly on me and black with light blue rims knee high combat boots. A white and blue mask with a small smile where the mouth is. I excitedly ran towards Hawkgirl, pulling my hair into a braided bun. Batman had given me a katana a couple of months ago, so after I quickly finished my hair, I grabbed that and stood excitedly at Hawkgirl's side.

"I am ready to engage in battle! What is our mission?" I said excitedly Hawkgirl swiftly turned towards me with a confused look on her face.

"Engage in battle? Where do you think you're going?" She said making my face fall.

"With you, on your mission. I know you do not believe I am ready for something like this, but I am. I can do this." I said determined to prove myself. Ms. Shiera sighed before putting a hand on my shoulder. My face dropped as she spoke.

"Rose, you are an extremely talented young girl, and you are undoubtedly strong, but you still have a lot to learn about the world. Maybe I can take you out to patrol tomorrow, but you aren't ready for a full on League mission yet. Now, where's my-"

"Here is your mace." I interrupted, sadly pulling it from behind the refrigerator. Can you blame me? She would have left without even thinking about bringing me, if she found it. Ms. Shayera gave me her famous "You are going to get it when I get back" look before going to the window.

"We'll talk about that when I get home." I gave her a small two finger wave as she jumped out the window, and left me to my own devices. I sighed and plopped myself down onto the couch. I turned on the television and watched the news.

Why does she not trust me enough to go with her? I could have at least been back up, or just there to observe. How will she ever get the chance to trust me if I never get the chance to prove myself? I looked at the television and seen that there was a small fire on a genetics lab in Washington,DC. I noticed a couple of protégés from members of the league go in and help some of the scientist out. She probably does not even trust me with a small fire like those protégés can do it why can I not? That is when I noticed I never seen them get out of the building. No one else seem to think twice about it in the crowd. The reporter already said that was the last of the scientist so where were the protégés? A smirk found its way onto my face. Hawkgirl did suggest I was ready to go on patrol, when she said she might take me out tomorrow. Maybe I can take this as an opportunity to prove myself! I slid my mask down onto my face, and pulled my hood on my head as I strapped my katana on my left hip. With a small smile at myself, I took flight out of the window and towards Washington D.C.

I landed onto the roof of the stealthily, then quickly tucked my wings into jump into a window. I cautiously looked around for one of the protégés, I could not find any of them. Using my acute hearing I could hear a lot of commotion coming from downstairs. I ran over to the elevator and pulled it open with ease. This made the noise even louder, and I can say with certainty something was going on. Without a second thought, I jumped down into the elevator shaft and unfurled my wings. Levels upon levels were in this building, but what makes it worse is that this was supposed to be a two story building. Very peculiar. I stopped at a level that was extremely loud. I reared my fist back and launched it making the doors fly back. I jumped through the door and ran towards the commotion. Looking around I noticed that I this whole setup was wrong. Other than the obvious, not what it is supposed to be set up, this Project Cadmus facility is in every way in needs of investigation, if not that, then obviously evil.

I came here to help those protégés, so instead of investigating what they might already know, I should find them. I listened hard for them and discovered something completely coincidental. I smirked as I bent down to the ground and but my ear to the floor. I could hear voices, teenage voices, voices that I assume belongs to the protégés. I balled my fist up and reared it back, then punched the ground, making a hole. I leaped down and landed gracefully in front of a boy. He looked almost exactly like Superman, just younger. I looked him in his eyes and noticed something almost immediately. He was a cloned experiment. This is…...wonderful! So he is like my brother!

"You are like me." I said quietly to myself I saw him stiffen under my gaze, though I know he could not see my face.

"What is your name? I am Archangel." I said calmly. He stared at me wide eyed.

"S-Superboy." He said with slight surprise.

"Well Superboy, it is nice to meet you. We can get you out of here, but we need to find some people first. Is that ok? If you do not wish to do it, you can stay here and wait until I find them."

"Is that them?" Superboy pointed behind him and I looked to see them. I smirked from behind my mask. I was right to be suspicious. They were all captured, and hung up on the wall. Then the wheels began to turn in my head. Superboy must have been forced to do this to them. It only made sense considering he was a cloned experiment. This meant the real culprit should be somewhere nearby. I flew up to the boy with dark skin and black tattoos on his arms. He had light green eyes that stared at me with confusion. I looked at the technology and observed its workings.

"Superboy, I know what it is like to not be in control of your own actions. Of your own life. You do have a choice, though. Either live the life they want you to have, or live the life you want to live. Be who you want to be not who they want you to be." Out of nowhere I was blasted to the side, I hit my head on the wall, groaning as I got up.

"Get the clone back to its pod." I heard someone say, Almost immediately I began to get pissed off. I had developed a strong hatred for anyone who dared to say a person was an it. As I struggled up I began to growl as the sounds of yelling filled my ear. How dare they, mere humans, lower another person simply because they were not made the same way they were? Electricity began to spark around me as I got up and pulled out my katana. I walked towards everyone else.

"Who do you think you are calling him an it. He is a person! And a person has the freedom to do as they wish! Just like Superman!" I pointed my katana at the male in the lab coat. I gave a sarcastic scoff at the irony. A man in a lab coat. How am I not surprised? Suddenly, Superboy came in with the door in his hands. I smirked at his choice and immediately went to help the boys. I went over to the computer, after Superboy pushed all the bad guys away, literally.

"I see you have made your choice as well." I said slyly, I looked at the technology and smiled at how advanced it was. To me it was nothing more than a puzzle, one that I could easily solve. Why I had not thought about coming to the computer first, I have no idea. That is of little importance right now though. I released the other to boys with ease before smiling at my new friends. One had on a black cape, with a red and yellow costume on. He had on a yellow utility belt with a R on his upper left chest, and a Black mask on his face. He was Robin, the Boy Wonder, Batman's protege.

The other was wearing a red and yellow costume with a big red lightning bolt on his chest, just like his mentor The Flash. He had green eyes and red goggles, looked to be around my age, Kid Flash. The last was the boy I had been trying to save earlier, he had gills on his neck, and a red shirt, with black pants and a black belt with the Atlantian symbol on it, he must be Aqualad, Aquaman's protege. They all looked to me and I cleared my throat, feeling slightly nervous under their stare. we all began to run out as the lab coat man said,

"Y-you'll never get out of here. I'll have you all in pods by morning."

"This guy is not whelmed. Not whelmed at all."Robin said Rolling my eyes, I sent lightning at the pods to disrupt the flow of their DNA to be cloned, as Robin threw his birdarang thing, causing an explosion.

"What is it with you and this whelmed thing."Kid Flash said as we ran.

"We are precisely 42 levels below ground, making it to the elevator would be the most efficient way to leave the facility." I stated intelligently.

As if on cue, a bunch of strange, large creature jumped in front of our path. We looked behind us, and many smaller creatures blocked our path as well. Primary objective: to escape. My wings flew out and I maneuvered my way around the creatures and went to the elevator. I kicked the door in and flew upward. I looked to my new friends who had stopped at a different level. I noticed that the elevator was coming down so I flew down. Apparently Superboy could not fly, and he seemed disappointed about it.

"Don't know, but it looks like you can leap tall Buildings in a single bound. Still cool." KF told Superboy in an effort to cheer him up. I cleared my throat to catch his attention then pointed up. They noticed the elevator and we all began running trying to find a way out. I raced beside Robin and Kid Flash when we came to a fork in the hall.

"Left, go left!" Superboy yelled. We followed his direction until they eventually lead us to a dead end. I looked around for an escape plan, and smirked at what I found. An air vent.

"You trying to get us repodded?" Kid Flash yelled

"No. I don't understand." I tapped them on their shoulders, then pointed once again. We all got into the vent and began to crawl ourselves out of the building. I felt as if my wings were too cramped, and we were moving too slow, but better than it is getting repodded.

"At this rate, we'll never get out!" Kid Flash said Superboy stopped and that is when I noticed it too. We were being followed by the creatures. We quickly found a way out and as an extra precaution, Robin hacked the motion sensors. I let out my wings happily and we ran/flew to the stairs. KF ran ahead of us moving any creatures out of our way. Then Superboy got rid of the stairs behind us so none would follow us. We were a good team, and actually getting somewhere was nothing to shy away at either. When we finally got to the last level, the door shut. Superboy, Aqualad, and I tried to beat our way out of it, but the door would not open. Robin could not hack fast enough, and take make matters worse, huge creatures were making their way towards us.

"This way!" Robin lead us through a door only to be trapped by multiple creatures surrounding us a familiar person in blue and gold. It was the hero guardian. I pulled out my katana and prepared for battle. When suddenly I fell to the ground, weakened by the creatures. Superboy was the only one standing at this point. Everyone else felt like I did. I could see everything that was happening, but I could not hear or move. The creatures did not attack, but all their horns were glowing red. I struggle past my weakened state and managed to stand up. Though everyone else was talking, I seen a white lab coat flash in the background. A growl escaped my lips as his voice said,

" I think not. Project Blockbuster will give me the power to restore order To Cadmus." With that he drunk a strange liquid. The whole scene was like something out of Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He clutched his chest, fell to the ground, and literally popped out of his skin. Then he yelled out in fury intimidating many of the creatures. Guardian stepped in front of us protectively.

"Everyone back." As if it were nothing, Blockbuster threw Guardian around and out of the way. I really did not like this guy. Before I could do anything about my dislike for him, Superboy launched himself at this Desmond guy. He threw a few punches at him before beings it back and launched through the ceiling. The four of us looked at the hole.

"That's one way to bust through the ceiling." Robin said as he used his grappling hook to shoot his way up.

"You think lab coat planned that?"KF as he hopped up.

"I doubt he is planning anything anymore." Aqualad said He looked at me and I just looked right back before flying up to join the fight.

Once up there we seen Superboy being manhandled by Desmond. Superboy broke free and tried to throw another punch, but then Desmond grabbed his leg and tossed him back to us. Superboy flew right into Aqualad making them both fly backwards. KF and Robin went back to check on them and I used lightning to throw Desmond into a pillar. I fiercely dived into him and began to punch him with all my might. He grabbed my arm and tossed me into a pillar making it crumble. Groaning, I looked up to see he was about to bring his fist down on me. unable to dodge in time, my eyes widened and prepared for the pain. Suddenly, Superboy came in and tackled Desmond diverting his attention from me. The big boy is stronger than he looks. I pushed myself of the pillar and watched as Aqualad was thrown into a pillar I flew towards him and pushed the lightning to my feet. Before kicking him to the side through one of the pillars. I went over to Aqualad and held out my hand for him to take. He gave me his hand and I pulled him up and looked to Desmond. He was gonna be hard to beat, I suppose that is what makes this job so admirable.

Superboy, KF, Aqualad, and I all ran towards him Superboy punched him a few times before being held onto a pillar. Superboy continued to punch at Desmond until Desmond gave a powerful punch, knocking out much of the pillar with Superboy. Before being punched again, Aqualad used his, glowing tattoos to control the water and hold onto Desmond's arm. Aqualad flung himself into the air and turned the water into mace and brought it down on Desmond. Desmond easily grabbed Aqualad by the arm and threw him down onto the ground hard. Taking no time to think, I did a back handspring and put more lightning into my leg down onto his head. He yelled loudly, threw Superboy to the side, then held it as I hit him with more lightning. He flew threw a pillar and I ran at him with my katana. I tried to cut him down, but his skin was tough and he was too fast. He grabbed my arm and flung me onto a pillar. He held me there, his hands over my face so hard that I could hardly breath. He began to punch me at me but then suddenly released me and threw me onto the floor. He angrily growled at Aqualad and began to squeeze him until KF ran by and punched him, grabbing some of his skin along the way. I think that was one of the most disgusting things I have ever witnessed. KF looked at the flesh before saying,

"Got your nose."Ew. That is nasty. KF ran and Desmond began to chase him. I got ready to attack again but was interrupted

"Superboy, Aqualad, Archangel!" Robin explained to us his plan, which I thought was brilliant. It was obvious we were not getting too far just attacking the monster, but bringing the roof down on him is definitely going to stop him. Quite literally, might I add. It was crazy, but I believe it crazy enough to work.

Superboy and Aqualad ran over and destroyed two of the pillars. KF ran to the x, drawn by Robin, on the floor and I got ready to do my thing. Desmond stood on the x and, with a cocky smirk, I held out my pointed finger and did my thing. I sent powerful, electric shocks at him causing more electricity to center around me. Robin grabbed my arm, pulling me toward the safe place and I immediately ran. Robins explosives did their work and the roof crumbled down and fell upon the monster. I noticed that the whole building was about to collapse, so I did the only thing I could think of. I pulled the others to the ground and covered the person closest to me.

A piece of rubble fell on us and I felt pain on my back. For a brief moment, I blacked out. Come on, Rose. Stop being weak! Then I felt the weight on my back being lifted off me and someone helped me up. I forced my eyes open, to see Aqualad holding me up. My arm was over his shoulder and I blushed at the contact. I have never really seen other people around my age before. In fact, this is the first time I have been close to one, let alone touched by one so good looking… Snap out of it, Rose! Get your feet back on the ground. I looked around and smiled to myself. No Desmond. We did it.

"We did it." Aqualad said quietly. I smirked and climbed to the top of the rubble.

"Was there ever any doubt?" Robin said as he and KF shared a high five, though thy immediately regretted it. I smiled at the pair under my mask.

"Hey man! Thanks for the help!" KF said to me. I stared at him in confusion. Sure, my voice was not the most feminine thing in the world, but I most certainly did not sound like a male.

"Man?" I said confused

"See? The moon." KF said to Superboy, We all looked to the full moon with a happy smile on our face. All that changed, however, at the sight of Superman. This will not end well.

"Oh and Superman. Do we keep our promises or what?" I hid slightly behind Aqualad as the rest of the Justice League landed. Hawkgirl particularly caught my eye, she stared at me with this almost, terrifying look. She looked neither happy, or mad, not even upset. I know, that that look was the most terrifying of all. At least when I could tell her emotion, I could figure out a possible punishment that would come upon me. This is bad. Everyone else was staring at Superboy.

"Is that what I think it is?" Batman asked Superman. I growled and stepped up.

"'It' is not a proper term to be used!" I growled defensively, Superboy stepped up irritably and announced,

"I'm Superman's clone." Many people, particularly Superman, had stared at Superboy with wide eyes. Batman snapped out of this trance and looked to the boys.

"Start talking." The boys and I explained everything to everyone. From when they left the Hall of Justice, to when I came in and tried to save them, to Superboy revelation. In short, we were waiting on their final verdict. Superboy, who was so eager to meet the Man of Steel, looked upset at the reaction he was given. He constantly looked at Superman for some sign of approval or a sign of acceptance. On the other hand, I had gotten my ass handed to me by Hawkgirl. She was now speaking with the other mentors about what to do to us. Superman had said something to Superboy, very awkwardly might I add, but the good news was he would not be disposed of. Bad news he did not get the approval he wanted from him individually. It could have been worse though.

"Cadmus will be investigated, all 52 levels, but let's make One thing clear-" Batman was interrupted by Flash

"You should have called first!" Batman cleared his throat.

"End results aside, we are not happy. You hacked Justice League systems, disobeyed direct Orders, and endangered many lives. You will not be doing this again." My heart dropped at hearing this. Determination replaced my disappointment almost immediately. Granted I was only there for half of the excitement, but we did really well together. We stood as a team even though we hardly knew each other.

"I am sorry, but we will not." Aqualad said firmly, Aquaman looked at his protege with an equally firm expression.

"Aqualad, stand down."

"Apologies, my king but I will not. We did good work here tonight, the work you trained us to do." I put a hand on his shoulder, and continued

"Together, on our own, we have forged something powerful, important. We made a difference in someone's life. Is that not our main mission?" I stated with determination.

"Is this about your treatment at the hall?" The Flash said

"Or about what I told you at home? If it is the 4 of you-" Hawkgirl was interrupted by Kid Flash,

"The 5 of us, and it's not."

"Batman, we're ready to use what you taught us, or why Teach us at all?" Robin said Superboy step forward and looked at the heros in front of us.

"Why let them tell us what to do? It's simple. Get on board or get out of the way." We all smirked and looked at the heros with a firm attitude.

After a stern talking to from my favorite superhero mom on the flight home, I laid down on my bed and rested from my long day. A smile crept up on my face as I thought about it all. I made my first confrontation with people my own age, my first talk with teenage boys, and my first superhero mission! Though Ms. Shayera is a little mad at me, I am still extremely happy.

"Ms. Shayera !" I yelled Ms. Shayera leaned at my doorway with her arms crossed.

"What is it Rose?"

"I know I am on punishment, and you are angry at me, but I made some important discoveries today." I said sitting up slightly. Ms. Shayera gave me a small smile.

"Oh yeah? And what would they be?"

"Firstly, some boys are really unintelligent, and lack common sense. I believe Kid Flash thinks I am a male. Secondly, I am not the only experiment in the world, so in a way, I have a brother. Thirdly, some Atlantians are really…...interesting." I ended with a blush as I turned and lay on my side, facing away from my guardian. I heard Ms. Shiera chuckle.

"Is that so? Well I'm glad you're learning, but you're still grounded." With that she turned off the lights and I closed my eyes and dreamt of the events of that day.

3 days later

Ms. Shayera woke me up and told me to get dressed at about 6 in the morning. Without question, I did as I was told. I wore a pair of black jeans, with knee high black boots. My light blue tank top hung loosely onto my body. My hair was pulled back into a high ponytail, with my white side bang over my right eye. I grabbed my white leather jacket, to hide my wings, and a back full of my crime fighting clothes, just in case. Ms. Shayera and I took our leave and she lead me to the roof, somewhere that was completely secluded as it was the tallest building in the neighborhood. Ms. Shayera quickly changed into her Hawkgirl outfit, and told me to stay put. Immediately I knew what this was about. Our verdict on the event on independence day. My stomach dropped as she came out and nodded to me.

"You don't have to change into your costume." I did as she told me and we both took flight. She lead me to the zeta tube, but suddenly stopped and looked at me.

"I already know what you're thinking. We're going to Mt. Justice to meet with the others. Do you remember it?" I nodded my head It is to my knowledge, that it is the League's previous HQ, Mt. Justice. It was deemed un-operational when the Watchtower was made. The question is, why are we meeting there? Was she trying to get rid of me and give me to a different League member? Was this a history lesson?

"We're late so I'll go ahead and tell you now. Since you all are so set on being a team, you all will be, under League supervision. Black Canary will train you all, Red Tornado will stay at the cave, and Batman will deploy the 6 of you on missions. Martian Manhunter's niece, M'gann, or Ms. Martian will also be apart of this team." Hawkgirl smiled at me proudly as I stated at her, with my mouth dropped, speechless on what she just told me.

"Congratulations, my Rose. You said you're ready to be on a team and now you are." She said happily. Losing all my sense I tackled her in a hug. She tensed under my arms as I squeezed her.

"Thank you. Thank you so so much." I said happily She patted me on my head lightly as I pulled away from her.

"No problem, kid. Come on, we're already late."

We walked in just in time to see the boys greet and introduce themselves to the green female Martian. She had long red hair, red eyes, and a freckled face. She wore a long blue cape and blue skirt, with a pair of knee high blue boots and a white shirt with a blue x across her chest. I smiled at her as she smiled awkwardly at the boys. She walked up to Superboy and said something, then her shirt changed to one just like his. I gave my best and brightest smile and walked forward.

"But wait. what about Archangel? What happened to him?" Kid Flash asked Batman. A small smile spread across his face as I rolled my eyes before putting on a smile. I cleared my throat, catching everyone's attention.

"She was running a little late. Hi, I am Archangel, but you all can call me Rose, that is my real name." I said holding up my mask. All the boy's mouths dropped as dropped at their new discovery, as Ms. M walked up to me with a smiling face. This was going to be the start of a beautiful friendship.

Oh my gosh! I'm super excited and surprised at the fact that within the day that I posted this story, I've already received 21 views! That may not seem like much to you all but I'm actually ecstatic to see this. I really wasn't expecting that! So thank you for reading and I hope that you all like it and continue to read this story

-Anna Blue Ivory