Hey! I know that it's been awhile. I actually had a chapter ready to go before the premiere of "Misplaced", but decided to alter my story and keep track of the time line to have it sort of fit with the current plot line. I'll try to keep up with the episodes, but there are no guarantees.
I'd like to thank BlueBird722, nequam-tenshi, GhostDog401, Angel of Mysteries, Lin36bffbecca, Jedi Ani Unduli, and candi711 for reviewing.
Also, it'd be really helpful if you reviewed, giving me your opinions, comments, or suggestions. For those of you who actually read this first part, I'm looking for OC's for my story. I only need twelve in total: six will be superheroes and six will be super villains (all teenagers). Here's the format for the review (it MUST be COMPLETELY filled out in order to be accepted):
Supervillan or Hero:
Name:
Alias (Secret Identity):
Age:
Power(s):
Other Talents:
Weakness (es)/ Flaw (s):
Place of Origin:
Place of Residence:
Physical Appearance:
Relationships with any other characters:
The first six completed hero forms that are NOT rip-off versions of each other are going to be taken for the story. The same goes for the villains. If you change your mind after submitting a character, let me know by private messaging me. If you're character is already in a chapter, then I could always kill them off (yes, I know that sounds violent). Please be original in your character (i.e. I don't want most of my review to be other Kid Flashes or Robins, or Shape shifters), and keep in mind that these characters are NOT going to be on the Team or the Injustice League or anything like that. Feel free to collaborate on characters with others and include their hero or villain as your boyfriend or girlfriend or whatever. I'd prefer if you sent me ONE villain and/or hero until March 29. If I don't have enough, then you can send more OC's.
Warning: Certain characters may use profanity at some point. Some (er, most) characters are OOC.
Disclaimer: I do not own Young Justice.
Mount Justice
November 1, 03:27 EDT
Artemis was bored. Extremely. Her mind was still so fuzzy and confused that she could hardly remember the events leading up to her being in the "Therapy Room". Black Canary had left a few moments ago with Green Arrow. Artemis actually had no idea whether it was to discuss her or swap spit.
Thump, Thump.
She bolted upright in her chair. Did she imagine that? She scooted along the back wall, sure that that was where the sound came from. Finally, her eyes locked onto the vent in the corner.
A black boot appeared, kicking the vent open. A person climbed out. Robin. Of course, Artemis should've known.
"Hey," Robin grinned.
"Okay, why did you break into here?" Artemis asked, folding her arms.
"Thought you might want a little update amidst your little….solitary confinement." Robin was smirking, probably because he knew enough to keep toying with her.
"Fine!" she relented.
"Well," Robin said jerking his thumb towards the entrance, "for starters, you should probably know that the JL are discussing you out there."
Artemis rolled her eyes, "Of course. Accidentally shoot a guy in the arm, and you're automatically accused of turning evil."
"No," Robin shook his head, "they're wondering whether you're fit for the Team."
"What!" Artemis's voice rose, "I've proven myself several times already!"
Robin shrugged, "Whatever."
He switched the topic, "Kaldur is in the discussion too. The rest of us had to wait around."
Artemis was sullen, "Let me guess: he's convinced that I'm the mole just because I accidentally shot Speedy."
"Red Arrow!" Robin automatically corrected.
"Whatever!" she huffed, "Is he okay?"
"Yeah," Robin grinned, "he's concerting right now."
"Concerting?" Artemis was confused. What was with Robin and his word games?
"You know," Robin explained, "disconcerted is the opposite of concerted. Red Arrow's taking control of the situation."
"So he's on Kaldur's side?" Artemis gulped. Someone on the Justice League was going to take Speedy seriously, and frankly, Artemis basically gave them the evidence!
"You'd be surprised," Robin gave a sly smile.
Artemis's eyes widened, "Wait. He's defending me?"
Robin shrugged, "Pretty much. I guess the only thing the JL is concerned about is how you got those toxins."
Thump, Thump. Footsteps were heard down the hallway.
"Guess that's my cue to go," Robin grinned and leapt back into the ventilation shaft. In about a second, the vent was replaced.
The door opened.
"Artemis?"
Mount Justice
November 1, 03:35 EDT
Her heart slowed down. Red Arrow.
"What are you doing in here?" her voice gave way to an accusing tone.
He raised an eyebrow, "Is that really how you want to talk to me?"
Her eyes fell on the tightly- wound bandage on his upper right arm.
She huffed as she plopped back into the green chair, "Are you here to chew me out for shooting you in the arm?"
"No," Speedy seemed hesitant. "I'm here to tell you that you didn't shoot me in the arm."
Artemis forced herself to laugh, "Have you gone crazy? My arrow hit you right in the arm."
Speedy growled. Obviously he didn't like being laughed at. "I'm telling you that it's not your fault. A rookie like you could have easily missed a moving target locked in combat with an ally."
"Whoa, there, Speedy. I'm no rookie. Besides, haven't you ever heard of friendly fire?" Artemis retorted, careful not to insult him.
"Anyway," Speedy ignored her, "I'm here to tell you that you're off the team."
November 2, 21:33 EDT
"I don't see anything," Artemis huffed into her earpiece. She rubbed her hands against her arm to try to keep the warmth that the cold air was currently stealing from her.
"According to the Justice League database, she's extremely elusive and hasn't ever been detained. But that's about all they have on her. They don't have any description of her or what crimes she even committed!"
"I know that," Artemis scowled, "It's just that it's practically the same thing I told you. She's just some urban street legend from the dirty parts of Gotham."
On the other line, she could hear him groan in irritation. It was only their first night working together, but who knew how long they were going to be able to be semi- civilized with each other?
"Hold on. I think I spotted something . Rendezvous at my coordinates."
Artemis growled. Speedy was just so paranoid.
Mount Justice
November 1, 04:02 EDT
"Well?" Red Arrow seemed cross.
"Depends on whether you aren't trying to sabotage me, Speedy." Artemis answered curtly.
"I'm giving you the chance to catch a highly trained operative from the League of Shadows. Shadow operatives are rarely caught. If you manage to bring her in or help me, you might get back on the team."
"I told you that I don't personally know her."
Red Arrow was convinced that Artemis could lead him to the Shadow operative who escaped.
"Then tell me what you know about her. You said you knew her. She's the reason that I won't be able to pick up a bow for the next few days." Speedy was adamant on squeezing the information of Artemis. The fact that he was out of commission for awhile fueled his desire to catch the Shadow.
Artemis winced. In truth, she actually felt guilty. Red Arrow could not shoot with both of his arms like she could. She had shot him in his right arm, the arm that he used to draw back his bow.
"Okay. I remember hearing this from my apartment building. Apparently, for the past two years, someone's been leaving stuff at people's doors. The thing is, the items left behind are expensive and stolen. The people of my neighborhood think that it's basically like some Robin Hood; steal from the rich and give to the poor. No one ever spotted her until a kid started telling people that he saw a hooded girl leave a vase behind on his doorstep. Rumors and assumptions about her escalated. People started calling her 'Mirage' because you don't know whether she's real or just some illusion or figment of your imagination." Artemis finally gave in.
"What does this have to do with you?" Red Arrow interrupted.
Artemis scowled, "I was getting to it. Before Arrow and Bats recruited me, I did patrols by myself in Gotham. I was on the rooftop near an art gallery when I spotted her. At the time, I didn't know that much about the legend. I thought she was just another civilian like me who grew tired of the crime rates. I just so happened to recognize her costume from that night."
"Well, then maybe you could help me find her. Bats put you on suspension until further notice, but that doesn't stop you from doing what you did before you joined the Team."
Artemis folded her arms, "I'm only going to do this so that I can prove myself. Not because I owe you anything."
Gotham City
November 2, 21:55 EDT
Artemis shot her zip line arrow at the wall of the building adjacent to her destination. Then, using her bow, she swung down.
"Finally." Speedy growled, "Took you long enough."
She didn't know why she did it, but Artemis found herself childishly sticking her tongue out at him.
Speedy looked slightly amused for a few moments before snapping to attention.
He pointed to an old, abandoned hotel, "I saw a violet blur swoop into the sixth story window."
"Why didn't you apprehend her?" Artemis snapped. As much as she wanted action and excitement, Artemis would have been fine if Red Arrow had already caught Mirage.
He scowled, "Batman couldn't catch her, much less ever see her. I wasn't going to go without back up with an injured arm, or else she'd escape."
She retorted, "The Team managed to find Red Tornado in one day, while the League couldn't find him in the course of a week."
"Let's just go." He started to make his way over to the building.
Gotham City
November 2, 22: 19 EDT
"Who's he?" Speedy pointed accusingly to the ebony haired boy next to her.
"He was just giving me some information on Mirage. Apparently, he's run into her a couple of times." Artemis replied evenly.
Red Arrow and she had eventually split up in their search for her. She had been on the fifth floor when Red Arrow came dashing down the hallway above her in pursuit of Mirage. Artemis had been eager to join the chase, but had been quickly distracted by the boy now standing next to her. Red Arrow lost Mirage somewhere along the way and had returned to the rooftop of the hotel, where Artemis was waiting.
"Spill, kid." Red Arrow snapped.
The boy scowled in response, "First off, it's Inferno. Second, I already was going to, Speedy. Famous sidekicks like you don't know half of the things happening in the cities."
If looks could kill, the boy would have been dead ten times over by the way Red Arrow was glaring at him.
He continued, "I often watch over this district of Gotham. Mirage's been coming here lately to do God-knows-what on the second highest floor. I was going to investigate tonight, but I guess company doesn't hurt."
"That's all you know?" Red Arrow growled.
Inferno shrugged, "Hey, all I do is fight her. The only other thing I know is that she can turn invisible and intangible."
Artemis turned to Red Arrow, "That explains why my arrow hit you instead of her. My arrow went right through her!"
"It also slightly justifies why she's so difficult to detain." Red Arrow added. He seemed pretty satisfied knowing just a teensy bit more than the League.
"C'mon," Inferno beckoned them to the door leading inside, "now that she's probably gone, we can try to find out whatever she's hiding down there."
Gotham City: Tenth floor of Hotel Haven
November 2, 22:40 EDT
Artemis rubbed her eyes, "God, the dust in here irritates my eyes."
They were currently in the deluxe suite, searching for anything suspicious. It had to have been the twentieth room they've checked so far.
"Over here!" Inferno called out from a bedroom doorway.
Both she and Red Arrow rushed over and peered inside. The bedroom was the only room that appeared to have been used within the past few days. Papers were hung all over the walls and a computer was still whirring.
Red Arrow hurriedly turned the screen on. The dark room was immediately lit by the computer screen's brightness. He frowned as he read the contents of what was left on the computer.
Somewhere in the walls, a rat stirred and scampered. Artemis and Inferno stiffened and looked around tensely.
"You've got to look at this!" Red Arrow moved aside and motioned to the screen, "The League of Shadows definitely hired her to retrieve the Fata Mundi dagger."
Before they could head over, a rat scampered across the floor.
"Gross!" Artemis yelped as she hopped up and down to avoid it running over her feet.
Red Arrow and Inferno rolled their eyes.
"I'll get it." Inferno summoned a net out of his hands. The archers could only watch in amazement as he bent to scoop the rat up. The net appeared to be of fire, but was not destructive and burning.
Wham! The three of them watched as the rat morphed before their eyes to a hooded girl that was quick to low- kick Inferno to the ground.
"Shit!" Inferno cried out in surprise.
It was Mirage. Her violet hood was pulled over her head so that you could only see her mouth.
Mirage wagged her finger at them, "You should know better than to snoop around, especially you, Inferno."
Fury blazed in Inferno's eyes and he was quick to throw a fireball at her from the floor. Artemis was determined not to shoot at Mirage again because, quite frankly, she couldn't afford to shoot Inferno in the arm, either.
Mirage easily ducked and morphed into a sleek tiger. She pounced on Inferno. To Artemis, it looked like she was being playful…..just like…..Cheshire.
Red Arrow rushed into the fight. He shoved Mirage off of Inferno, and a surprised Mirage hit the wall. She morphed into an extremely familiar woman that Artemis and Red Arrow both knew. She unleashed a powerful canary cry, and all three held there ears in agony as the windows around them shattered. Artemis struggled to finally draw an arrow, but managed to aim it Mirage.
Mirage stopped and looked Artemis in the eyes. Artemis almost wasn't sure if she should be intimidated by the know-it-all smile she was giving. "Artemis, right? Daughter of-"
Before she could say anymore, the arrow went whizzing towards her. Mirage simply smirked and let it pass through her, straight into the wall behind her.
"You don't think I didn't learn my lesson from last time?" Artemis smiled slyly.
Her arrow let out knockout gas on impact, and Mirage was quickly swatting the gas away to prevent passing out. After coughing for a few moments, she collapsed on the floor.
"Good job," Inferno said as he got up and dusted himself off.
"Yeah," Red Arrow echoed, "Guess we call the League to take her in."
"Hold on," Artemis interrupted. She turned to Inferno, "I think you left out some things, like the fact that she's a shape shifter."
Inferno shrugged, "That's the first time she's done that, honest." Then he walked over to the unconscious Mirage and reached over to pull the hood off.
"Don't." Artemis's voice rang out. Mirage may have been caught, but what if she was someone Artemis knew? She had no idea that Cheshire had been Jade before attempting to apprehend her and that had jeopardized the Team's initial trust in her.
Not to mention, with my identity crisis going on, I think I should at least try a little to respect other people's secret identities.
Speedy locked eyes with Artemis for a few moments, before shuffling back to the computer.
"Damn it!" he cursed, and he quickly turned around. From where she stood, she could now tell that the screen was completely blank.
Artemis turned too, and the archers both watched as Mirage slowly sank through the floor.
Inferno gaped at her in shock, causing her to giggle and (at least Artemis thought so) wink.
The three stared at the floor in disappointment. So much for catching the elusive Mirage.
God, Artemis thought, I've been fooled twice.
Just a little clarification and some notes:
Inferno has the power to create things or creatures of fire. Basically, he can will fire to take any form and even become "water-proof" or "inflammable". I know this makes no sense, but I wanted my OC to have more than just regular fire powers. Don't worry, I'm not being unrealistic. Usually doing things like making his fire water-proof and stuff strains him.
Mirage was originally going to be Chameleon (alias: Camille Leon), but for some reason, I just like "Mirage" better.
For those of you who plan to make OC's, depending on whether your character is a villain or superhero, they may know one of my OC's.
We now know that the only reason Artemis's arrow hit Red Arrow was because of Mirage's intangibility. I guess the inspiration for how Artemis got suspended from the team came from how she got ON the Team in the first place (saving Wally's butt from Amazo by shooting at him, while depending on Amazo to mimic Martian Man hunter). New question: Does Artemis ACTUALLY know Mirage?
Yay! Red Arrow and Artemis (sort of) put their differences aside to become (sort of) civilized towards each other! I'm going to try to update as fast as I can, but reviews with ideas and suggestions may REALLY help speed up the process. In the meanwhile, I'll probably be behind the YJ storyline.
Please give me your comments, opinions, and suggestions!