Hello everybody! I hope you guys liked the last chapter. I tried my best. So this is chapter 3 of Wilting Flower and I hope that everyone likes it.
Disclaimer: I do not own D' Grayman or Young Justice...sadly enough
Chapter 3~
The heroes and their proteges' made their way up the path to the Hall of Justice. It was an exciting day and everyone-well a lot of people had shown up to witness their favorite heroes walking towards the Hall. It was more like getting a look at them than anything else, which Lenalee thought was interesting. She walked side by side with her mentor who looked at her with a proud smile. Today was the day as previously said by Kid Flash who kept sending her flirty smiles. He was also mesmerized by the mysterious beauty that was Tori. She only smiled back at him and kept walking. Apparently he wasn't the only one looking at her this whole time, Speedy had been looking at her too but not in the way that Kid was. He had a serious expression on his face that showed nothing but modesty. He didn't want to blush because than Ollie would tease him to no end.
Kid Flash, fastest boy alive, just couldn't stop looking at the new girl sidekick. He did think it unfair that his mentor got to meet her before he did. Flash had told him after his meeting with the girl, that almost all of the JLA got to meet Tori a year back. He sighed. He had know clue at all, and his uncle had hid it from him so well. He looked over at the girl who walked a little ways ahead. He sighed dreamily. She was so pretty, slim, and her outfit fit her well. He hoped that he could get to know her better and maybe even have at least a fighting chance at dating her. He would most certainly try.
Camera's flashing back and forth, as the heroes made their way to the Hall, was new to Lenalee. She had never gotten this much attention when she worked with the Black Order. It was more like people didn't want you anywhere near their town because an Akuma would surely have followed. People resented exorcists for this but Lenalee knew that she was fighting for a good cause. The Millennium Earl and the Noah family only sought after death and destruction. Family members or loved ones, either one would be tricked into bringing back a fallen loved one, and be turned into Akuma to serve the Earl. Lenalee clenched her fist. She was feeling helpless and she couldn't do a thing to help because she was stuck here. She could only pray that everyone could take care of themselves while she was here.
"Look it's Batman," someone said in the crowd.
"It's Flash and Flash Jr.," another said. Kid Flash's head bowed. People never got his name right. Then he heard giggling. He turned his head and saw Tori with her over her mouth trying to cover her giggles. He blushed.
"Aw man," he thought in embarrassment. Robin smirked in amusement. It always amused him to see his friend in some type of embarrassment, and it did make a girl that his friend is apparently interested in laugh.
He noticed earlier that his other red-headed friend had been looking at the girl too. His smirk grew wider. This was an interesting turn of events, and he looked forward to see the end result of a developing love triangle. He looked towards the other teens and smiled. He would probably even play matchmaker if possible.
"His name is Speedy," another person stated.
"No that's Green Arrow's sidekick."
"That doesn't make any sense." Tori continued to giggle as they all made their way into the Hall. Black Canary looked over at her partner who was in the midst of trying to stifle her giggles. The woman smiled. She was glad for the girl because she had made it this far, and she was looking forward to what more the girl could do in the future, pertaining to being a hero. The girl still needed a push though so to further her physical prowess when fighting. That's why she made Tori take gymnastics in her spare time; her body is already where it needs to be physically, but she needs more work.
"So what do you think of the Hall," Black Canary said to her partner. Tori looked up at her mentor in question. The woman moved the girls head to look forward. Tori gasped in shock. When they had all gotten inside of the Hall, statues of the founding members of the League were gold and huge; they looked to be about over 50 ft. tall, which in retrospect was too tall to look at. Tori had to lift her head which kind of hurt. She gawked at them in awe. This was something else that she was clearly amazed by in this world; the fact that someone had the skill and the patience to make these was phenomenal.
"Robin, Speedy, Aqualad, Kid Flash, and to the newest hero Tori, Welcome," Martian Manhunter said as he walked towards the young heroes. Tori continued to stare in astonishment at everything. The door that the Martian had come from was technology in itself. Her brother had been very capable of making such things, and there was tech that her brother and the scientists' made - but this was all still amazing and new to her. Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, and Speedy walked inside followed by their mentors who walked behind them; Tori and Black Canary had walked in before them because it's always first.
Martian Manhunter told the young heroes of what they have access to, and what can be used from now on. The whole room was filled with a lot of interesting things. There was a gigantic bookcase with tons of books, there was a gigantic computer and keyboard, and there were also couches and chairs.
"Make yourselves at home," Flash said. Robin and Kid flash speed walked over to the chairs while the other three walked over towards them.
Kid flash looked up from his seat, and saw that the girl standing next to his chair did not have a seat. Tori turned her head, and saw that the youngest speedster was looking at her. She smiled which he returned with a flirty smile.
"You can sit next to me if you like beautiful," the red-headed speedster said as he stared up at her dreamily. Tori giggled and nodded her head.
"Sure, if that's alright with you," she said as she made her way around the small couch to sit down. Kid Flash scooted over to make room and she sat down. Robin saw this and smirked. His plan commences now. But before he could say anything Speedy burst.
"That's it," the young archer exclaimed as he stared at the older heroes in anger. Tori looked at him in shock. What's was wrong with him all of a sudden.
"This is it! Today was supposed to be the day," Roy bellowed out in anger. The League members that were in the room gave him stern looks. Green Arrow walked over to him.
"Look Roy I know where you're going with this. Today was supposed to be the day but that doesn't mean..." Before Green Arrow could finish Roy spat out in even more rage. He was very upset as everyone could see.
"We were all supposed to see the Leagues head quarters not some glorified tourist trap," the young archer yelled as he pointed up towards a window. People were faced against the glass trying hard to take pictures. It was rather annoying.
"This was our ticket to becoming full fledged Leaguers." The young archer was getting louder and louder. This rant of his was not helping his case at all.
Roy turned to look towards his fellow sidekicks (A/N sorry). "You see what they're doing. They're holding us back. This was supposed to be the day," he stated in rage as he swiped his hand down in emphasis to his words.
The other four young heroes just looked at one another in confusion. He was mad for a good reason but they understood why in a sense. Kid Flash looked back towards Speedy.
"Well yeah but isn't seeing HQ the first step," he questioned.
"Yes, but this isn't their real HQ. Their real Headquarters is in space and it's called the watchtower." The young heroes, excluding Tori, gasped in shock at this new piece of information. Their mentors never told them about this at all. They never even thought of mentioning it to them.
Batman looked over at Green Arrow with a glare. Green Arrow smiled nervously at his subordinate.
"I thought he would be ready to know about it." Batman's eyes narrowed more. Green Arrow shrunk down in fear.
"...or not."
Aquaman walked towards the boy with concern in his eyes. This was not to be expected out of someone of his age. He was acting like a child.
"Your not helping your case here son. Why don't you..." Once again Roy had cut someone off.
"I'm not your son," he said as he glared at the Atlantian King. "I'm not even his," he said as he gestured his hand towards his mentor. Green Arrow's eyes saddened and his shoulders hunched over slightly. Black Canary put her hand on her lovers shoulder for comfort. He looked back at her and smiled sadly.
"I thought I was his partner...but I guess not," Roy said. He took off his red, robin, hood, themed hat and threw it on the floor. Green Arrow winced when the hat hit the floor. He had gotten that thing made especially for Roy, and now that he saw it on the floor...he just didn't know what to say.
"I'm done," the former protege said as he made his way towards the exit. He stopped and looked back towards the other young heroes.
"They're right...you guys aren't ready." And then he was gone. Utter silence was then heard throughout the room.
Tori had been shocked the whole time as she had witnessed such- such...bratty behavior from her senior in the hero business. Never in a million years, would she have shown her brother such attitude, and selfishness. Her first impression of him was most definitely ruined.
Before the silence could go on any longer, Superman called in. The League members present in the room turned their attention to the giant computer screen.
"Superman your on," Batman said. The other Leaguers gave their full attention.
"Right. A fire broke out in Cadmus labs. Local authorities have already shown up." Batman grunted which probably meant that he understood.
"I've wondered about Cadmus. This would be the best opportunity to..." Before he could finish Zatara popped up on the screen.
"Attention fellow Leaguers. Wotan is attempting to blot out the sun. Full League assistance is needed." Batman grunted again and turned towards a door that said League only (A/N I don't remember what the door said so don't judge me).
As the present Leaguers were about to embark towards door, the young heroes, excluding Tori who was walking behind them, jogged over towards their mentors.
Batman turned towards them and gave them a stern look. "You four stay put." The teens gave shocked looks. Why couldn't they go?
"Why can't we come with you," Robin exclaimed to his mentor who was still giving him a stern gaze. Flash answered his question.
"Your not trained." Kid Flash scoffed at his uncle's words.
"Of course we're trained," he stated. He looked towards the others for back up. Robin nodded, Aqualad had a look of being let down on his face, and Tori...she looked very solemn.
"I mean you're not trained to work with this team," Flash said as he gave his nephew a slightly wary look on his face. He really didn't want to tell his ne– partner this but he had too.
"And on that note, stay put," Batman said gravely as he and the other League members walked towards through the door to their real HQ.
"Glad you didn't bring you-know-who," Green Lantern said to Martian Manhunter who in return nodded in agreement. He was not ready to bring that person...well not just yet.
Black Canary looked over towards her partner, and gave her a look that said 'watch the boys.' Tori saw the look and nodded. She felt really bad about how all of this turned out, but it was just meant to happen. She sighed.
After the League members had dismissed themselves from the premises, the boys started to talk amongst themselves. Tori knew what it was about, considering what just went down a couple of minutes ago. She just stood and kept quiet while she listened to the boys talk.
"Are they serious," Kid Flash exclaimed in anger. He was both mad and annoyed that his mentor, his uncle would think that he was not trained.
"My mentor, my King, I thought he trusted me," Aqualad said. His tone of voice sounded sad. Tori felt deeply sorry for him.
Kid Flash scoffed. "Of course they don't! They didn't even think to tell us that their real HQ is a watch tower in space." The speedster threw his hands up in the air for emphasis. Tori was now concerned. Didn't these three trust their mentors enough to wait? She crossed her arms over her chest and sighed. Maybe being mature, was one of the biggest things that needed to be taught here.
"A better question would be...why didn't we leave with Speedy," Robin asked all of a sudden. The room was silent again. Tori flinched at his question. She needed to change the subject quickly before this question imbedded deeper into their minds.
"Um...What is Cadmus." The boys turned their heads towards the only girl in surprise. Robin smirked.
"I don't know...but I can find out." The Boy Wonder walked over towards the big computer and keyboard; he immediately started to type..or hack. Kid Flash's eyes widened.
"How are you doing that." Robin looked back at him and smirked. Tori noticed he did that a lot.
"Same type of system as the Bat cave." The computer screen started to flash the words Access Denied, which Robin smirked at.
"Wanna bet," he said as he continued to hack through the computer system. A minute later the computer had finally been hacked through.
"Alright you got through," Kid Flash said in excitement. He high fived his friend who in return did the same. Robin started back up on the computer in anticipation. His efforts though were for so little.
"Huh...the only thing here says that Cadmus is a scientific research center, and that's all," Robin said in disdain. He was hoping for more.
"Wait our you going to Cadmus? If you are I am so coming with you," Kid Flash said as he put his arm around Robins shoulder.
"But...they said to stay put," Aqualad stated.
"For the blotting out the sun mission not this," Robin said with a smirk. Kid Flash smiled at the young Atlantian.
"Hey we can totally do this, and we can prove to them that we're capable enough." Aqualad felt wary of this but them smiled.
"Solve the case before they do. That would be poetic justice." Robin smiled at his friends comment.
"And they're all about justice." The three boys smiled; they would most certainly solve the case before their mentors.
Tori smiled at them. She really didn't know what to say the whole time they were talking, but she knew how they felt. Not being trusted was a big deal, especially if it's someone who you've known for a very long time. She chuckled to herself. Her family back at the Black Order trusted each-other enough to make fun of one another. Yes, even Kanda. The swordsman had been calling Allen short-stack since day one, and Tori bet he still called him that.
While Tori was in her own little world, the other three had been looking at her in question. They also wondered if she was in on their little plan.
"KF go ask her if she's coming with us," Robin said with a knowing smirk. Kid Flash looked at him with a blank face, then it changed into a flirtatious smile that was planted on his face.
"Don't mind if I do." And he was off. The speedster sped over towards the long-haired girl.
Tori was still in the midst of trying to remember her home, when she felt a sudden gust of wind blow in her face. She shut her eyes so that nothing would get in them.
Kid Flash was now standing in front of the girl, who he thought was a total babe upclose. Yeah that's what he thinking. He looked Tori up and down appreciatively. He then noticed that her eyes where shut. His face turned from flirtatious to concerned.
"Hey... um... beautiful are you okay." Tori opened her eyes immediately at the sound of the young speedsters voice. She looked at him in slight panic then she calmed down. She nodded her head. Kid Flash sighed in relief. He looked back up at the girl.
"Hey...I was just wondering if you were coming with us. Y-you don't have to if you don't want to," Kid Flash said as he looked at the girl nervously. Tori just looked at him.
"Please say yes. Please say yes. Please say yes," the young speedster thought. He was practically crossing his fingers while the latter giggled at him in amusement. He looked so desperate for her to go, and the way he was pleading was pretty cute.
Tori smiled at the red-headed boy in front of her. She knew she wasn't supposed to go, but not to long ago Black Canary did say watch the boys. If she went with them that would also mean that she was watching them...right? She thought it over and made her decision.
"Okay. I'll go with you guys. Besides it sounds like it will be interesting to work with you three." Kid Flash immediately yelled a 'yes' in excitement, grabbed Tori's hand, and ran towards exit.
"KF wait for us," Robin exclaimed as he and Aqualad tried to catch up. That boy was hopeless sometimes.
~Break~
When they had all finally made it to the Cadmus building, the local fire department was already there trying to put out the fires and save the people still stuck in the building.
Kid Flash, like the boss he is, immediately sped towards the building, and up the wall as he had saw a man about to fall. He kind of tripped but had managed to get the man to safety. He was now hanging from a windows ledge in annoyance because someone called him Flash boy. He grumbled to himself. Is it really that hard to remember his name?
"So smooth," Robin said with a smirk. He then secretly disappeared like all bats do...well he's a Robin but you get the picture.
"Does he always run off like that Robin...Robin." Aqualad looked to his side to see that his younger fellow sidekick (A/N again I'm sorry) had vanished. A creepy cackle could be heard all around him. He groaned. He looked to his other side to see that Tori was still standing with him. He smiled. At least she didn't abandon him.
"Can you go save those people while I go put out the fires?" Tori nodded.
"Yes." Aqualad nodded.
"Than I leave that to you," he said as he ran off towards the firefighters. Tori smirked. She was going to finally be able to activate her innocence like she did earlier. She just hoped it didn't go haywire again.
'Innocence activate.' The girls boots immediately started to glow their eery blue color. The boots started to form all the way up to her mid thigh (A/N if anyone knows what her boots look like...don't judge me. I've been looking at a picture of Lenalee to help me). Tori leapt away up to the second floor, grabbed the remaining people, brought them back to the ground, then leapt back into the building. She deactivated he innocence.
Tori looked around, and saw that Kid Flash was looking profusely through drawers, while Robin was trying to hack the one of the computers. Tori just stood and waited for Aqualad to show up.
When the young Atlantian had finally showed up, he looked very upset, probably from the other two abandoning him like that.
"Appreciate the help," he said sarcastically with a hint of annoyance. Robin smirked.
"Hey you handled it." Everyone continued to search for anything, any type of information that would be useful.
Tori walked further and looked around. Then she heard a noise. She turned her head as Aqualad came into the room. The two of them saw an elevator but what stood inside of it is what creeped them out the most. A strange looking alien with horns, and glowing red eyes stared back at them as the elevator door closed shut. Tori shivered in fear. What was that thing?
"This isn't right," Robin said as he looked at his holo-screen. It showed the building and its structure.
"Neither was what I saw," Aqualad said. Tori nodded her head.
"It looked like something out of a horror film." Black Canary had shown her all types of movies as well during the year, and the most scariest ones were the horror films. That thing definitely looked like something out of a horror film.
Robin smirked at my comment but then his smirk faded. "There are only supposed to be two floors here," he said as they all looked down in the elevator.
Robin took out his grappling gun and shot upward. He then jumped down into the elevator and slid down the metal wire. Aqualad jumped in next and grabbed on to the wire and slid down. Kid Flash was about to jump in next, but saw that the female beside him was jumping yet. He was about to ask if she wanted to hold onto him, but before he could her boost started to glow a bluish color. The speedsters mouth was open as he saw her jump down. He quickly composed himself and jumped down after her.
"So cool," he thought as he looked towards Tori in admiration. She just went up from a 10 to a 20 in his hot scale. He gazed at her dreamily.
Tori, unlike the other three, did not need something to hang onto, she had her innocence which in some situations was very useful. She had noticed that Kid Flash was giving her dreamy eyes which she giggled at. He was cute and funny...okay where did that come from. She did think he was funny because of his desperate attempts to flirt with her, but...she thought that saying cute was crossing the line.
The four young heroes had kept on going down within the building. They had gotten pretty far down, but it was a little too far down.
"Ugh. I'm at the end of my rope, so I think we should stop here for now," Robin said. He swung towards the wall were a door was. The other two did the same. Tori landed on the small platform.
Aqualad moved in front of everyone and pried the door open. They all moved inside.
"I'll go on ahead and scout out," Kid Flash said as he sped off.
"Kid wait..." Aqualad tried to say as he, Robin, and Tori sped off after him.
When they had gotten to where Kid Flash was, he was on the ground staring at...more strange creatures. They looked like dinosaurs but more grotesque and creepy. Tori shivered again. She was still getting a weird vibe from this place, even though she was seeing weird things now. There was more in store for them, and she could feel it.
"No nothing weird going on here," Aqualad said with sarcasm dripping from his voice.
"My thoughts exactly," Tori said as she walked over to Kid Flash to help him up. Kid Flash had a tinge of blush on his cheeks when he felt Tori's body behind him. How embarrassing for a girl to help him...not that he minded though.
"Thank you," Kid Flash said as he dusted off imaginary dirt from his person. Tori smiled at him.
"Your welcome," she said as she walked ahead of him. Kid Flash looked at her as she walked off. He felt weird, and not funny haha weird but tingly weird. His chest had felt like it was in pain, and his heart beat erratically a lot. He made a mental note to get that checked out later. Right now he had something he needed to do; and that was find out what's going on in Cadmus, and...impress the new girl with awesomeness.
Alright! Well I hope that you all enjoyed chapter three and I hope to see more reviews. I'm not expecting it I just really want to know what you all think.
Kid Flash is feeling the first signs of love people, so lets root him on okay...and did anyone else think Roy was being total butt cause I thought so...I'm such a cruel author. Oh and for those who asked about the Noah...just be patient. I haven't gotten 'that' far yet, but rest assured someone's gonna show up. I have to develop some things first before I get that far.
I will see you all when I update the next chapter, chapter 4. Bye everyone-well
~Anime hotty lover.18