Chapter 3
"Do you know where they are?" Jinx asked as they ran.
"This way. They aren't far now."
As she followed Raven, something occurred to Jinx. "Hey, about before, when I attacked you,
I'm really sorry. I just wanted to help my friends."
"You can worry about it after we get out of this mess. Let's focus on helping Kid Flash
and Red X." Raven responded without a backwards glance.
"I don't understand. After what I did to you, why did you come for me?"
"Kid Flash believes in you. I'm going to trust his judgement for now. Besides, I couldn't let my
friend face this fight alone. Get ready, they're just ahead."
Jinx gasped when she saw them. It was the same as the last time, except that Red X was there.
As Kid Flash got knocked off his feet, Red X attacked Madame Rouge.
"You Children actually thought you could beat me? How foolish." Madame Rouge sneered.
Jinx glowered at her. "Why couldn't you just stay out of this? It was none of your business."
Madame Rouge struck Jinx, sending her crashing to the ground. Raven attacked her and
got knocked off the roof. Red X grabbed her hand in time. As he pulled her up, Madame
Rouge walked over to Jinx.
"Are you proud of the mess you made, traitor?" She sneered as she picked up a metal beam.
Jinx glared at her defiantly. "Up yours, you bitch."
"I will enjoy killing you, child."
As Madame Rouge struck a flash of red and yellow got between her and Jinx. Jinx stared
at him as he fell, blood gushing from his stomache. Her eyes glowed bright pink as she sent
Madame Rouge flying through the night air and out of sight.
"Kid Flash, hey, speak to me! Say something, please!" She cried.
Red X and Raven were taken aback to see tears streaming down her face. "Rae, use your
cloak to stop the bleeding. I'll pull out the beam."
"Right. Be careful."
"Yeah. Jinx, hold him steady. This is going to hurt."
She bit her lip and nodded. Red X took a deep breath and pulled. Kid Flash let out a scream
as pain shot through him. He glanced at Jinx and squeezed her hand.
"Jinx, don't cry. I... ," Another cry of pain interrupted him. "I'll be okay."
As Red X pulled the last bit out, Jinx cringed. 'I caused this. It's all my fault.'
Raven dressed the wound and announced. "We should get him back to the tower."
Red X picked him up. "Let's go, coming, Jinx?"
"I'll be there later. I'm gonna take a walk."
Jinx watched them leave and then went to the beach. She sat and listened to the waves.
As Jinx replayed the night's events in her head, tears filled her eyes.
"You okay?" See-More asked as he sat beside her.
"How'd you find me?"
"I remembered you saying how much you like this place." See-More looked at her. "You
were crying."
"So? I can cry, too, you know."
"Yeah. Why were you crying?"
"It's none of your business. And, it's way too humiliating."
"You're crying because Kid Flash got hurt, ain't 'cha?"
"All I've done is cause him bad luck. After everything he's done for me. What will I
do, if he dies?"
"If you're worried about him, why are you still here?"
Jinx stared at him. "What?"
"Go. It's okay. Go wait for him to wake up."
"Thanks, See-More." Jinx stood up and raced for Titan's Tower.
Raven smiled when she saw Jinx. "Hey, I've been waiting for you."
"Sorry. Where'd you take him?'
"He's inside. Cyborg's treating him right now."
"Can …, um, can I go in?"
"Yeah. Come on, I'll lead the way."
Jinx bit her lip then spoke. "Are you sure it's okay for me to be here? After all, this's all my fault."
"It's fine. Go on, he's in there."
When Jinx entered, Cyborg looked up. "Hey, how's it goin', Jinxie?"
"Cyborg, it's been a while. How's he doing?"
"He should be fine. The bar missed his organs. Guess he's pretty lucky." He grinned.
"Would it be okay if I stayed here until he wakes up?"
"Sure. The company would be nice. So, how'd he win you over?"
"Roses and a naïve smile. I'd ask him over and over why he wouldn't give up on me."
"Really? What did he say?"
"He insisted that I wasn't as bad as I pretended to be."
"That so? Do you believe him?"
"I … … I don't know. All I know is that I want him to be okay."
"He will be. Trust me." Cyborg grinned encouragingly.
Jinx stared at him. "What did you say?"
"Hmm? I told you he'll be okay. Heroes heal quick, so don't worry."
Jinx watched Cyborg leave for bed that night and sighed. 'Why did he have to say that? It made
me think of that time at the museum.'
She watched Kid Flash as he slept and gently brushed the strands of red hair from his face. "I
never thought the day would come when I'd want to hear his voice.' She thought bitterly.
"You have no idea how unfair this is. When I should be trying to decide what to do, all
I can do is think about you."
Jinx talked to him until she fell asleep. When she woke, she saw Starfire staring at her.
"You are awake? How did you sleep like that?"
"I don't even remember falling asleep." Jinx yawned. "Oh, uh, it's you. Look, I'm sorry about
attacking you before. I was glad to hear that you'd survived."
"Yes, that really hurt. However, Raven and I have thought of a way you can make it up to us."
"Really? How?" Jinx inquired.
"By allowing us to give you what is known as a makeover."
"What?! There must be another way. I'll do anything, but that."
"But, what I've learned of human makeovers sounds like such fun."
Jinx cringed as she nodded. "Okay."
"Yay! I can't wait. When shall we do your makeover?"
"Can it wait until after he wakes up?"
"Of course. And may I say that you two are absolutely adorable together."
Jinx was too stunned to react. "This is all your fault. Since you've effectively embarrassed
me, you'd better wake up. You owe me that much."
She frowned when she got no reply.
"Keep talking to him. It might help." Robin said.
"You really think so? I just think that I'm losing my mind. I want him to say something. It's not
right. He's never this quiet."
"Be patient. He'll wake up soon. Anyway, come eat. I know you've got to be hungry."
"Not really. I'm fine, thanks." Jinx blushed when her stomache voiced a different opinion.
Robin chuckled. "Just come grab a bite. He'll be here when you return."
Jinx bit back her disdain at being laughed at by the hero and obeyed his advice. "I shot
your girlfriend out of the sky. Why do you care, if I starve?"
"The whole good guy has to do what's right thing. I'm sure you've seen that explained as
a possible weakness before."
"Yeah. I always wondered if anyone could really be cold enough to use that."
"There are some villains who try. If you think about it, it's clever."
"Is Starfire serious about that whole makeover thing?"
"Yeah. She's dead serious. She's really excited about it."
"Shit. That means there's no way out of it."
"Afraid not. So, do you regret anything else? Maybe something to do with your team?"
"Maybe. I've tried not to think about it. Do you think it's really enough to make it okay?
I try to tell myself that love was a good reason to switch sides, but … … ."
"You need someone else to verify it. Will See-More do?"
"What?"
"It's okay, Jinx. If you love him, then do whatever it takes to be with him." See-More
said as he walked in. "Still, I'm really gonna miss you."
"What will I do, if he dies?" Jinx stammered.
"Please, that guy won't go down that easy. Be patient, he'll be annoying ya again in
no time." See-More smiled reassuringly.
Jinx smiled. "I'm gonna miss you idiots, too. Take care, See-More."
After eating, Jinx went down to the water and skipped rocks. 'I feel like such an idiot.
Worrying and crying over him like this.'
Raven sat down beside her and smiled. "Star says she wants to do your makeover now."
"What?! I thought she agreed to wait."
"She thought it would make a nice surprise for Kid Flash when he wakes up."
Jinx ground her teeth and followed Raven. "I can't believe I'm actually doing this.
It's not really fair to guilt trip me into this."
"You'll live. Just try to relax and remember, Cyborg's going to take pictures."
"No!" Jinx groaned and walk like a condemed prisoner.
Next chapter will be the last one. What will happen when Kid Flash wakes up?
You'll have to read to find out!