Hours past, the team dawned their uniforms once again. They felt comfortable now being out of their orange jumpsuits. They were again moved to Amanda's office. Soon, she escorted to the entrance, their now exist of Belle Reve.
"Remember, you will be given six months to figure out what really happened to the missing civilians. You are going to be equipped with ankle bracelets in order to be tracked."
"In the events of we find Luthor," Robin said.
"Or the event more civilians turn up missing," Artemis correct, allowing the annoyance to lace her voice.
"Just a precaution,"
"You still believe it was us, do you not?" Aqualad asked.
"I believe in the facts. Which is why you are being released in the first place,"
"Completely meta-proof bracelets, I presume," Miss Martian stated.
"Precisely. You will still be able to perform your duties. Just not as powerful as before,"
"How long are we stuck with these lovely charms?" KF asked.
"UNtil I either have evidence that completely removes you from this situation or you are re-arrested,"
"My, Ms. Waller, don't have too much faith in us,"
"A precaution, Superboy, nothing personal,"
Nodding tot he guards, the giant metal door opened to reveal the outside world. The fresh air incircled them as they stepped outside. Those steps turned into a run as they saw their beloved mentors. Their collective sobs filled the air as they embraced their proteges. Batman opened his cape from Robin to hide in, burying his face into Batman's chest. His face became buried in Robin's ebony hair, his scalp becoming damp with his tears. Aquaman and Aqualad embraced tightly, rambling in Atlanteans as he ran his fingers through his now long white hair. Superboy and Superman were locked in a death grip hug, smiles gracing both of their faces. Green Arrow pulled Artemis into a firm embrace, allowing her to finally cry into his uncle like mentor. Martian Manhunter and Miss Martian talked to each other in their own private mind link, sinking into each other's arms. Flash and Kid Flash speed off at their mouth, nearly millions of miles a second as they hugged each other. After each protege and mentor enjoy their embraces, they slowly pry themselves off each other, wiping their tears.
"We need to convene at Mt. justice," Batman said, forcing the teariness out of his voice away.
"Of course," Aqualad said as he cleared his throat.
They parted ways and boarded the two ships. The League in the Jalvin and the Team in the newly reunited Bioship. KF instantly dug into his snack compartment, out of habit, and was surprised to pull out a fresh granola bar.
"My snacks are still here?'
"I kept putting in fresher snacks," Flash said through the comlink, "Figured you would be hungry when you got out,"
"More like if I got out," KF mumbled as he vigorously ate his snack.
"Aqualad, you may want to make contact with Red Arrow. I sure he will be excited to hear from you," Aquaman suggested.
"Of course. U was going to wait-"
"Kaldur'arhm, call him. Now,"
His reach for the comlink in the compartment to his right inserted it in his ear and pressing it to activate it.
"Aqualad to red Arrow, please respond," he said as he tried to clear his throat.
"Kaldur! You're got out!"
"Yes, I will expl-"
"Where are you!"
"Heading to Mt. Justice, Eta…"
"Twenty-five," Miss Martian answered.
"Eta twenty-five-"
"I'll meet you there,"
"Re-Roy,"
"Yeah,"
"I have missed you,moja ljubav."
"Missed you too,"
Tears welled in Aqualad's eyes at the joy of his lovers voice. He made quick work of the tears, taking the comlink out of his ear.
"Batman, what about our parents? When will be able to see them?"
"The League believes it would be best if you spend time with your families for a few days. The mission will be resumed after you have some rest."
"And our lovely bracelets?" Robin asked.
"I have already discussed this with Amanda. There are several addresses already embedded into the ankle bracelets. Your civilian address being one of them. Aqualad will have to remain on the surface. Red Arrow has offered his place for Aqualad and his parents to stay for the next couple of weeks."
"He did?"
"Don't seem too surprised Aqualad," Green Arrow said, "He's been the biggest support out of Belle Reve."
A small smile graced his lips at the news. The majority of the flight was in silence. Few wanted to speak to break the defetening silence but the words couldn't be found. With the sight of Mt. Justice becoming large, the Team began to cry once again. They were home.
