Important A/n: I decided to split this chapter into two smaller chapters so thats why there is now a new chapter. I also added a little bit more at the end of this chapter and I went back a couple of chapters ago and put Wonder Woman's reaction with the rest of the reactions to that one song. Anyways the song is Forgive me by Evanescence, and if I've confused you, and you need to throw something at me...please throw something light and not smelly.
Chapter 5: Forgive Me
"Ok next up is…" Flash said pushing the button on the box waiting for the name to appear, "…Hawkgirl!" Hawkgirl who was trying to remain unnoticed by sitting at the back, nearly spat out her punch. All eyes were on her, even John, she noticed, was staring at her in surprise, obviously unaware of her attendance until now. Getting up she made her way to the stage contemplating what she could possibly sing to a room full of people, some of which, had not completely forgiven her for her betrayal. While approaching the stage a song she had heard a while ago came to mind, and hoping to find it she looked it up in the book at the front, and found the sheet music she needed. She passed Flash on her way to the piano and he gave her an encouraging smile.
Sitting down at the piano, she prepared herself for something she didn't like doing: opening up, and becoming vulnerable. So she began playing the piano, something she had learned to do during her stay with Doctor Fate, and opening her heart to the possible negative reaction of the league she started to sing.
Can you forgive me again?
I don't know what I said
But I didn't mean to hurt you
All was quiet in the room, Shayera had a very nice singing voice and people were listening closely to the lyrics of the song.
I heard the words come out
I felt that I would die
It hurt so much to hurt you
Then you look at me
You're not shouting anymore
You're silently broken
I'd give anything now
to kill those words for you
John listened closely to what Shayera was singing, in his spot next to Vixen; he was reminded of the things that had happened during the Thanagarian Invasion.
Each time I say something I regret I cry "I don't want to lose you."
But somehow I know that you will never leave me, yeah.
'Cause you were made for me
Somehow I'll make you see
How happy you make me
I can't live this life
Without you by my side
I need you to survive
So stay with me
You look in my eyes and I'm screaming inside that I'm sorry.
And you forgive me again
You're my one true friend
Shayera looked up and made eye contact with John as she sang the last line of the song.
And I never meant to hurt you
Bracing herself for the worst kind of reaction she was surprised to find that everyone had started clapping, cheering, and woohooing. It seemed that everyone had accepted the song as a sort of apology for everything that had happened. Feeling better then she had since she returned; she stepped off the stage with a smile and walked back to her seat. A few seconds later she was joined by Wonder Woman who sat down beside her.
"You know, I voted against you after the invasion" Diana said surprising Hawkgirl at her sudden confession.
"Yeah, I deserved it" Hawkgirl said honestly wondering where Diana was going with this.
"Growing up on Themyscira I was always taught I could trust my fellow sisters, so when I came to Man's World and we formed this team, I found you were the easiest to trust. That's why I felt so angry when you betrayed the team, and even though I still don't trust you completely, I'd hate to lose you as a friend or as a sister." Diana explained smiling slightly near the end and they continued to chat for while like nothing bad had ever happened.
Green Lantern on the other hand found himself in a very difficult position. He was currently in a relationship with Vixen which he found was doing pretty well, but he still had feelings for Shayera, and though his feelings for Vixen may not be as strong as those for Shayera, he still was unsure about starting up their relationship again. Maybe he was just scared. What if it didn't work out again? How could they possibly keep any amount of friendship after screwing things up twice? Or maybe he just didn't want to be following his so-called destiny, which would make the only outcome of their relationship what he had seen in the future. Of coarse he didn't mind having kids, but now it seemed like he had no choice in any of it. 'I guess I'll just have to play it out and see what happens'
It seems that the serious song and mood Hawkgirl had set sobered up the league… Hehe…at least, temporarily.