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"You staying here, Aurora?"

"Oh, me? Yeah. I've got a few more things to finish up, don't worry about it," the raven haired woman said as she smiled up at her friend. The red haired woman frowned as she crossed her arms.

"You've been seriously whacked out lately."

"Whacked out? Since when have you started saying that?"

"I'm serious! You're not yourself lately and it's worrying me," Christina remarked as Aurora looked away, avoiding her friend's stern gaze. The two stayed in Aurora's office as they argued, one sitting at the desk and the other standing before it.

"Chris, I'm just tired-"

"That's not it, is it?" the red head interrupted. She stared at her friend with concern as Aurora sighed and shook her head.

"That's-"

"Aurora…we've known each other for a very long time…is it because…" the woman trailed off as the sitting woman stood to her feet.

"You worry way to much for your own good!" Aurora snapped playfully as she began to push her friend towards the door. "You know the more you worry the more quickly wrinkles appear."

Christina reached up towards her forehead as she searched for any signs of wrinkles. She rolled her eyes as she felt herself being lightly shoved out the door. She looked back at her friend and shook her head as she watched Aurora smirk at her.

"Come on, do I ever give you a reason to worry?"

"All the time," she replied as Aurora shook her head with a chuckle. She motioned for her friend to shoo away and watched as Christina hesitantly walked away, giving her friend one last glance back. Aurora sighed as she leaned against the doorframe of her office and relaxed, all the tension in her body disappearing for a short moment. She stood upright and walked back into her office, closing the door behind her. She sat tiredly in her chair and leaned back, staring out the windows behind her. She span around in her seat and stared out at the night sky, finding a bit of peace at the sight. She narrowed her eyes as she stared at her reflection.

"…Looks like it's time to go."

"I can't believe this."

"Don't be so down about it, Flash."

Two figures stood in the night, watching over the city and the people living in it.

"I mean, sure, I screwed up. I get it! But did he really have to make you baby-sit me like I'm five again?" the hero whined as he looked over at Hawkgirl, who just rolled her eyes.

"You get what you get."

"Yeah yeah, anyways," Flash mumbled as he crossed his arms, as if he were pouting. His partner chuckled slightly as she kept her eyes glued down at the people. "What time did Batman say to meet him anyways? I feel like we've been waiting forever."

"It's only been fifteen minutes."

"Fifteen minutes gone to waste," he countered as Hawkgirl just shook her head trying to hide her smile. As the two stood in a comfortable silence, something below them caught their eye. Flash raised a brow as he pointed at the scene with a confused expression.

"Was that a mugging I just saw?" he asked as Hawkgirl narrowed her eyes and nodded her head. As she got ready to go after the mugger, who took what he wanted from a helpless woman and began to run, Flash held his hand out.

"I'll take care of this, it'll give me something to do while Bats is gone!" he decided as he left, not waiting for his accomplice's answer. Hawkgirl sighed as she shook her head.

"Sometimes I can barely keep up with him."

"Yes, I understand…" Brown eyes glared at nothing as they hardened with every word spoken by the person on the other end of the line.

"I've given you plenty of time to do what I've asked. Now I want the diamond by tomorrow night."

"…I won't fail you," the soft voice mumbled.

"Good."

Click

Aurora sighed as she flipped her cell phone shut, her heart beating at a million miles per hour. She rubbed her face as she stuffed her phone into her purse, her mood completely ruined. Not noticing the environment around her, Aurora walked herself right into a man who didn't seem to be too happy with the interruption.

"Watch where you're going!" the man snapped as he pushed himself to his feet. Aurora shook her head a few times as she winced. She looked up at the man and noticed him carrying a brown purse, something that she knew didn't belong to him.

"That-" Before she could finish her sentence, the man pulled out a gun that was fully loaded and cocked back. Aurora glared as she glanced around. 'Perfect time for everyone to be inside,' she snapped to herself as she found the street empty of people.

"Alright lady. You just stay on the ground and give me all of your money," the thief demanded. Aurora glared for a moment before giving a stubborn answer.

"No."

"What did you just say?"

"I said no. I'm not giving you anything," Aurora stated with defiance. The mugger growled as he pushed the tip of the gun to Aurora's forehead.

"Don't-" the man stopped as both his and Aurora's eyes widened. The two watched as a red blur shoved the man to the ground, his gun now on out of his reach.

"Didn't your mother teach you any manners?" Aurora blinked as she stared at the man on the ground. She looked up and her eyes widened with shock.

'I-It's..'

"Hello Miss, it's a pleasure to save you. You can call me Flash," the hero said as he winked at the surprised woman. She tried not to lose her composure as her body tensed slightly. 'It's him…' The dark haired woman's heart pumped crazily as her blood ran through her veins at an unspeakable speed.

Flash turned his attention to the mugger he had finally caught and shook his head, as if he were giving a lecture to a little five year old. "Now, why don't you give me the bag and apologize to the pretty lady."

"I-I-I-I'm sorry!" the criminal stuttered as he threw the bag at Flash. The man in red chuckled as he caught the purse with ease.

"I'll deal with you in a second. Don't you go anywhere," Flash said. He watched as the thief fell back, passing out due to shock. He shook his head as he sighed and turned his attention to the woman, who still sat on the ground with a very surprised look on her face.

"No need to be shy," he said, trying to calm the woman down, although, unknown to him she was shocked for a different reason.

"Here, let me help you," he said, holding his hand out. Aurora stared at it for a moment as her thoughts ran faster than she could process them.

'Now's your chance,' she thought as she glanced up at the hero. 'He has no idea who you are! Take him out before you lose your chance!' a voice in her head exclaimed.

"You alright, Miss?"

'What are you sitting here for? Take him out now!' Aurora stared, having an inner battle with herself. She glanced up at Flash as he gave her a curious look. She frowned as her heart skipped a beat.

"..Thank you." She reached for his hand and gently grabbed it. The hero smiled proudly as he shook his head.

"All in a days work," he said playfully. Aurora stared at their hands for a moment and as they stayed attached to each other she could feel the warmth admitting from it. She smiled slightly as she shook her head. The touch was just as she had expected it to be, welcoming and kind.

"Are you feeling ok? Did this guy do anything to you?" Flash asked with a bit more of a serious tone to his voice, releasing Aurora's hand. She frowned slightly as she lost the touch and warmth.

'That's too bad..'

"No, I was walking and he ran into me. He seemed to be in a rush and then he held the gun up, that's when you showed up, thankfully," she explained, playing the role of the scared civilian perfectly. Flash nodded his head as he walked over to the unconscious man and popped him over his shoulder.

"Don't worry, he'll be locked up after this. You'll be safe," he assured kindly. Aurora smiled softly as she hid her frown.

'He really is an idiot.'

Flash stared at the woman as she smiled sweetly at him and for a moment he thought, his brain's reels trying to turn. "…Have we met somewhere before?"

Aurora's eyes widened as fear enveloped her soul. She didn't dare open her mouth to afraid that she'd just blurt something crazy. She pulled her hand behind her back, ready to fight as she shook her head. "There may have been times when you've seen me in a crowd," she said as Flash thought for a moment. He rubbed the back of his head and laughed weakly.

"You're right, sorry about that," he said, deciding to take this on a funny path before things got too awkward. "It's just, I usually never forget a pretty face, which is why I thought you were familiar."

Aurora blushed a deep red, not knowing what to say. Without her mask she felt a bit too bare for her own good.

Flash laughed as he adjusted the man over his shoulder. He winked at her as he glanced up at the sky. He smiled as he saw Hawkgirl flying in the sky. She looked down and smiled seeing her teammate in one piece and the mugger in his custody. The two shared a gaze as they both nodded, understanding the silent conversation. She flew off into the distance, glancing at the woman standing in front of the Flash.

"Well, looks like I have some business to take care of," Flash said as he huffed his chest out a bit. Aurora laughed slightly as she nodded her head. She watched as the superhero began to walk past her. Using her peripheral vision, she watched the man and her heart sank.

"What's your name?"

Aurora's eyes widened as she span around to face a smirking Flash. He stood patiently as he watched the woman stare at him with surprise. "Why do you ask?"

"Just in case. I don't want to forget your face," he said jokingly. Aurora rolled her eyes a bit as she hesitated.

'…This could really screw everything up…'

"It's Aurora Stevenson." She didn't care.

"Aurora, huh. That's a nice name," the hero complimented. The black haired woman couldn't help but smile.

"You really do have a way with words." She had said the wrong thing at the most awful time.

Flash came to an abrupt halt as he quickly span around to face the more shocked woman. "What did you just say?" the hero asked as Aurora stood silently, trying to improvise. The more and more Flash stared at the woman, the more familiar she became. The nervous woman thought to herself as she tried to come up with some excuse for what she had just said. She was becoming more and more scared by the second. Flash stared as he took a step closer to her, his hand reaching out to her.

"You-"

"Flash." Said man turned around at the sound of his name and found Hawkgirl and Batman landing before him.

"Sorry, I-" He looked back and his eyes widened as he found only himself standing in the middle of the sidewalk. "Wh-Where did she go?"

"Where did who go?" Batman asked as he looked around.

"…Nobody," Flash mumbled as he lost the spark inside of him just for a second. Hawkgirl frowned as she went to speak but stopped, a hand holding her back. She looked over at Batman and saw his gaze on the hero in red. She stopped, deciding to let things play out.

"…Flash." Said hero turned his full attention to Batman as he smiled sheepishly.

"Sorry about that," he said as Batman shook his head.

"Alright then, lets get down to business."

A shaky figure stood behind a corner of an alley as the silence crept up inside of them. Their quiet breaths broke through the still of the night, making it seem louder than it truly was.

"What was I thinking?" a soft voice asked. "Aurora, you need to get a grip."

"You also need to give me my diamond."

Aurora's blood froze as she slowly turned her head towards the source of the voice. She took a weak step back as she tried to stay on her feet. "What are you doing here?"

"I've waited long enough, Aurora. Or do you prefer Jinx?"

"Don't call me that!" Aurora snapped as she glared icily at the man she was currently working for.

"Now now, no need to be hostile."

"Shut your mouth, Psimon."

"Don't be like this, Jinx. You and I have known each other for a long time now."

"You're right, much too long," she retorted back icily. She stared at her former partner as he glared back at her. He wore the same green and maroon suit from years ago and his brain looked as abnormal as it did before. His pale skin shined in the moonlight, making his brain seem as though it was sparkling.

"Where is the diamond?"

"It's safe and sound, don't you worry," the villainess assured as she took a step back from Psimon.

"Good-"

"But what if I decide I want it for myself?"

That caught the attention of the hairless man. "What did you just say?"

"You heard me, Psimon," Jinx snapped as her eyes started to glow a bright pink. "I'm not your dog and I'm tired of pretending that I am!" she snapped. Psimon watched as a pink streak appeared in Aurora's pitch black hair. He smirked as he shook his head.

"Don't mock me!" snapped the woman as she held her hand up, her palm aimed at Psimon's head. The telepathic man glanced at a large dumpster and using his telepathic strength, he brought the dumpster in front of himself, using it as a shield against the angry woman.

"So hasty," the man joked. Aurora growled as her eyes faded back to the normal brown they were. She and Psimon locked themselves in a glaring contest, neither willing to give in to the other.

"…I'm done being your little slave, Psimon," Jinx said quietly. She shook her head, the pink in her hair fading away. She turned and began to walk away, causing Psimon to panic slightly.

"Where do you think you're going?" he called out as Jinx ignored the man. He growled, the feeling of being ignored making him more angry.

"Have you forgotten?" Jinx stopped as she glanced over her shoulder, Psimon giving her a dark smirk. "If you decide to disobey me, I won't hesitate-"

"Stop!" Aurora quickly turned to face Psimon with a torn expression on her face. She closed her eyes as her hazy memories came back. She shook her head as she held her face with her hand. She glared up at her former colleague and weakly nodded her head. "You'll get your diamond."

"Good, and I also have one more job for you to do for me…"