Info: Chapter two of my Young Justice story, Zatanna and Connor grow closer in this chapter and discover an attraction to one another. My stories tend to have spelling mistakes, only because I rush things, but anyway hope you enjoy chapter two.


A New Love

That evening Connor and Zatanna headed to a local restaurant, every single guy they walked passed by turned their heads ogling at ebon haired beauty. Usually Zatanna would feel uneasy, no matter how powerful she was, but being there with Connor, she felt safe and somewhat happy, a feeling she long desired. She stared at his face, his serious face and underneath that entire hard exterior she could see a man, a man who desired to be accepted and loved.

"Zatanna, why do keep staring at me?" he gave a questionable look at Zatanna.

Zatanna kept quiet for at least a minute trying to find an excuse, "Because", she began, "Because I find you interesting...very interesting."

"How so Zatanna?" Connor questioned her again.

"Well for one, your very mysterious, in that good way, and-and I like you Connor you're a good guy, a bit on the serious side but still a good guy."

Connor gave a slight curved smile which disappeared almost immediately, "Connor you should smile more often".

Connor ignored Zatanna, who continually gazed at Connor interestingly. The two entered a local restaurant, Connor wasn't up to the task, but knew there wasn't anything else to do, and hanging around with Zatanna helped him forget Megan, even if it was for a moment.

As the two sat down and ordered, Zatanna awaited Connor to start the conversation but could see he was lost. "Um, Connor...let's talk about something".

"Sure Zatanna, whatever you say", he began talking in a monotone.

"Firstly, just call me Zee and secondly, cheer up Connor", she gave a heart-warming smile to the Superboy.

"Okay...Zee, what should we talk about?" Connor's head turned to the side slightly.

She was thrown back, she tried thinking of something, Zatanna stared into Connor's eyes, his cool, light blue eyes which stared back into hers questionably. It then it suddenly came to her, she started talking about family, "So, I heard you and Superman are starting get to know each other better".

Connor chuckled quietly, "Yeah, if you can call it that". Zatanna listened on to Connor and lost herself into his voice, appearance and eyes.

The two continued to converse but was cut short when a loud explosion interrupted them, Connor jumped up and ran outside, but Zatanna was slightly disappointed. "Can't a girl catch a break?" she muttered under her breath, following Connor.

Outside they noticed over a dozen armed men breaking into WayneCorp, armed with serious weaponry. As usual Connor lunged in without any plan and started swinging away at the armed men; Zatanna noticed a couple of stragglers and decided to assist with helping them rather Connor.

Superboy used his superior strength to beat his enemies with ease, "You're not Superman kid, your just a whelp". One of the larger men started taunting Connor hoping to catch him off guard.

Connor growled angrily at the man, "You don't...want to me angry". He jumped onto the man swinging away at his face, but Connor was surprised to see the man grab his hand and shrug off the pain with a devious smile.

The man punched Connor knocking him to the floor, Zatanna saw that Connor was having trouble, she chanted a spell and aimed it at the large man. Superboy head butted the man knocking him out in one single blow.

Several other men saw their beaten leader lying on the floor, they fled in horror but Zatanna managed to knock them unconscious. Connor heard something fly towards them, he wasn't sure what it was but as he turned his head he spotted a laser blast overhead.

The blast was heading towards Zatanna, completely oblivious of the oncoming threat, Connor luckily noticed it, he knew that Zatanna wouldn't be able to withstand a blast like that, but he could. In lightning speed he jumped in front of her, shielding her from the devastating blast.

Even though the blast didn't severely damage Connor, the exhaustion made him fall to his knees, breathing heavily "Are you okay Connor?" she looked at him with worrisome eyes.

"I'm fine", Connor sprang back, grunting in the process.

Three figures appeared before Connor and Zatanna, the dark knight himself, his former protégé Nightwing and a female batlike companion.

"Batman!" Zatanna called out, trying to get the attention of the dark knight and his allies.

"Zee? What are you doing here?" Seeing the fresh cuts and bruises on her face he ran to her aid.

"Are you okay? What happened? he continued to question Zatanna with a worrisome tone.

"I'm...fine, Connor and I were peacefully eating at a local restaurant, when suddenly we heard an explosion" She took Dick's hand and gave an assured smile.

Upon seeing Connor, Nightwing grabbed him by the collar and shouted in anger and frustration, "YOU! WHY DIDN"T YOU PROTECT ZEE?"

Conner shoved Nightwing away from himself "I, did!"

"Obliviously not good enough...Connor", Nightwing clenched his fists, preparing to fight his close friend.

Just before the two could exchange punches, Batman and Zatanna interfered, "ENOUGH!", Batman held back Nightwing while Zatanna gripped Connor's arm, "I won't have you two killing each other".

An awkward silence occurred, the only sound was the Gotham Police siren which headed towards the after battle. The other girl suddenly walked up to Batman, "Hey, aren't you going to introduce me?"

Batman sighed and heeded the girl, "Connor, Zatanna, this is...batgirl, she has asked to be transferred to the team, but...we'll see".

Zatanna greeted batgirl happily, "Hi, it'll be good to have another girl in the team".

Connor kept his distance and just gave a small wave towards Batgirl, "Yeah, hi...sorry but I have something to do". Connor walked away as usual from his friends to find seclusion.

"Connor!", Zatanna called out to the Superboy, he ignored her pleas to come back, his hands deep in his pockets.

Batman looked over to Zatanna and it was as if she read his mind, "I'll go after him", Zatanna slipped off her high heels and ran after Connor who already vanished in the dark.

Nightwing planned to follow Zatanna but felt a firm hand touch his right shoulder, it wasn't too long before he realised it was Batman, "Let her go Nightwing".

Batgirl could clearly see that Dick cared for Zatanna very much and also gently placed her hand on Nightwing's shoulder.

Zatanna continued running, desperately searching for Connor. Until, all of a sudden she tripped over something, but before she could fall to the floor someone caught her. She turned her head to see that it was Connor; she gave an embarrassed smile to him.

"Are you okay Zee?" Connor's eyes seemed to soften up slightly.

Zatanna stood on her feet but groaned slightly groaned when her left foot landed onto the floor, "I-I think I sprained my ankle".

"Can you walk?" Connor gazed into her eye, questioning her.

After one step Zatanna groaned for a second time, "OW! I don't think I can".

"Wrap your arms around my neck Zee", he almost urged her.

"What? Really?" at first she hesitated but eventually wrapped her arms around Connor.

He lifted her with ease, caring her in his arms, "Y-you know you don't have to carry me", she blushed beet red as she continually gazed upon his fierce blue eyes.

"No, I don't, but trust me it's easier if I do", he gave a smile to Zatanna.

An hour or two of walking, the duo arrived to Mount Justice, inside Connor walked over to Zatanna's room and placed her on the bed, "OW! OW!", she could now see that her ankle was swollen.

"I'll get some ice", Connor left Zatanna alone in her bedroom.

Zatanna was interested were this would lead but didn't know how it was going to end, she felt safe with Connor and even though she had other close friends such as Nightwing and Artemis, Connor evoked emotions she always greatly desired.

"Here Zee, this will ease the pain", Connor looked down at Zatanna and placed a bag of ice on Zatanna's ankle.

She watched on, followed his eyes, her hand suddenly met his, "I'll do it Connor, it's okay".

Connor let go allowing her to hold the ice into place, "Thank you, Connor", Zatanna leaned in to give a peck on Connor's cheek but as he moved, the kiss landed onto his lips. Zatanna moved back after the touch, blushing ever bright red, she began stammering, "I'm sorry".

Connor chuckled at Zatanna's embarrassed giggle, "Zee, don't worry about", he drew himself closer and gave a gentle kiss to her lips, "WOW! For such as strong guy his lips are surprisingly soft", she thought to herself.

A surprised Zatanna wanted this more than anything else; she pulled him to her, exchanging a more passionately strong kiss.

After the kiss Connor cleared his throat quietly, smiling at Zatanna, "Goodnight Zee, I'll see you tomorrow morning".

"Night, Conner", Zatanna caressed the side of his face gently, biting her bottom lip. As Connor left the room, Zatanna placed her head on the pillow, smiling widely. She was happy and content, and even though she was unsure where this was going, she didn't care; she loved this feeling, hoping that this wasn't the last time.


Hopefully I didn't have many spelling mistakes in this chapter as I did with the previous, hope to create another chapter very soon, might even create a story involving Nightwing and Zatanna (maybe) or Nightwing and Batman. Also watched Dark Knight Rises the day it came out, best movie this year, love you DC.