Chapter 22
Mount Justice October 31, 19:34 EDT
It was Halloween for the team the annoying thing was Wally howling like a wolf annoying Kuro more before he shifted into his wolf form smiling as he stood behind Wally who looked down to Wolf who slept
"Really, you're not gonna join in at all" said Wally before Kuro Howled behind his friend startling wolf and Wally who screamed making Kuro laugh on the floor while returning to his previous state wiping away tears while Megan helped Adara make Connor a mummy
"Kuro don't torture Wally" said Connor causing Kuro to shrug with a smirk until he walked up to Megan kissing her on the cheek before helping the two girls with Connor working on his arm while Adara did the chest
"So where is this dance again?" questioned Dexter as he stepped to the four followed by Captain marvel and Zecromac who sent shivers down everyone's spine as he wore a grey hoodie and a white mask with a smiley face on it with blood on the bottom lip
"Scarier than my idea, for sure" said Megan as she morphed into Frankenstein's bride causing Kuro to take off his coat and tear rips into his shirt causing Zecromac to stop him
"What are you doing your mother is going to kill you" hissed Zecromac in panic causing his son to shrug while Dexter chuckled fixing his blonde hair before his body was enveloped in a blue glow followed by mechanical sounds
"Uh what ae you going as Dexter?" questioned Megan looking at Dexter who fixed his scoped lenses
"Myself, of course this isn't really my normal attire but I'm going as my Hybrid self" said Dexter bowing like a gentleman until the teleporter came to life showing Zatanna and Artemis, with Zatanna as a witch while Artemis was a vampire
"Can I ask a question?" said Wally causing Dexter to smirk under his helmet
"You just did" said Dexter causing the members to laugh until Artemis turned followed by Zatanna who silently spoke with her confusing Kuro until he saw Adara kissing Connor in a hug
"I can tell something bad is gonna happen" said Kuro as the duo left on motorcycles with Esmeralda who asked to go which they gladly allowed
Manhattan October 31, 19:57 EDT
The trio flew forward as the teleporter opened a gate that let them zoom on motorcycles with Esma laughing happily as they zoomed to a museum in confusion
"So what happened here?" said Esma cheerfully looking to the duo before Artemis zoomed forward followed by Esma and Zatanna by the museum
"What I need is something to beat up" said Artemis causing Esmarelda to roll her eyes
"It's like Kuro all over again" sighed Esma before she followed the trio letting them stop a man robbing a couple by pinning him to the wall making Esma giggle as they took down two more robbers before they found a woman surrounded by four men causing Esmarelda and Artemis to charge after Zatanna lifted the girl to safety letting Esmeralda clobber the two men while Artemis took on the other two before they went to there motorcycles until they exploded sending Artemis and Zatanna back
"No indeed, Harm is not done, much harm left to do" said a man walking out of the flames completely unscathed causing Esmeralda to take a fighting stance
"The ifs cannot escape harm" said the man in a sick voice causing Esmeralda to leap to Zatanna's side helping her up while Artemis aimed her bow and arrow
"Escaping isn't on the menu" said Artemis
"The error do not impress" said the man swiping away Artemis' arrows
"So be it( please include magic spell here)" said Zatanna causing the blade to heat up only to show no effect
"Neither does its magic, both must do better or suffer harm" continued the man before Esmeralda scoffed and sent a whip of shadows at the man who deflected it not noticing a small trickle of blood run down his arm and onto the blade shocking him until he regained his composure
"We get it you're name is harm" said Artemis aiming another arrow
"there ridiculous garb and rude sedimentary skills indicate instruction from Green arrow, Kurotama and Zatara, harm will study these three to there methods for killing there mentors" said Harm causing Esmeralda to scowl
"Oh you did not just threaten my dad" said Zatanna before she casted a spell causing the sword to shake in harms grip
"It want's harm sword very well" said Harm before he threw the sword causing Zatanna to gasp until Esmeralda caught it in time while Artemis ran to the left
"Big mistake harmster" said Artemis firing two arrows that harm caught and threw back sending Artemis and Zatanna flying while Esmeralda leaped upward seeing a girl in an alleyway gesturing for them to follow her which Artemis and Zatanna gladly did Causing Esmeralda to grip the sword tighter before she shadow jumped to the duo unnoticed by the two that she held the sword running beside the duo until they noticed the sword
"Wait why didn't you drop it?" said Artemis causing Esmeralda to look at the sword and shrug before the trio ran to a dead end
"Dead end where'd she go?" said Artemis before a ladder fell down to her side causing them to look up and see the girl
"I like her already" commented Zatanna before the two girls climbed while Esmeralda flew to see the girl standing causing Artemis to ask her questions which she only answered by the word 'secret' until she pointed behind them where Harm stood baring a scowl towards Esmeralda
"At least they make the hunt interesting" said Harm causing Esmeralda to show a scowl of her own while her eyes glowed black while the sword glowed orange causing her arm to move on its own and send a wave of energy that Harm avoided showing a look of shock as he looked at Esma who smirked as her eyes glowed blue followed by the sword
"I'd say finders keeper, loser weepers" said Esmeralda causing Harm to scowl until the sheath flew to Esmeralda sheathing the blade rendering it useless
"Oh come on" cried Esmeralda causing Harm to smile as he took off his jacket and took a fighting stance followed by Artemis
"We can both take him if you want" offered Artemis causing Esmeralda to lift the sword onto her shoulder
"I'll go swinging" said Esma causing Harm to frown as the blade glowed blue unnoticed
"Go" said Artemis charging forward leaving Zatanna with the blade after Esmeralda followed suit both sending punches of their own both blocked and avoided Esmeralda showing small effect from her punches
"So unfocused! It struggles with inner demons and cannot fight Harm while fighting itself. Harm doesn't battle his demons. Harm embraces them" said harm casually blocking kicks and punches
"Can Harm please shut up now?!" growled Artemis before she was distracted by Zatanna being knocked out by the blade causing Artemis to lower her guard and follow suit leaving Esmeralda alone
"And it cares about others, another weakness" said harm causing Esma to clench her fists that glowed grey
"Shut up!" yelled Esma sending a surge of shadows that was blocked by harm who reached the sword only to show small scratches on his body which he scowled at
"This one shows Harm pain, must eradicate"
"The sword rejected its impure heart, it did not sacrifice what harm has to become pure" stated Harm as he looked towards Zatanna and Artemis until his gaze fell upon Esmeralda
"Though this one shows self-sacrifice" added Harm causing Esmeralda to growl before Artemis tossed a smoke arrow allowing them to run to Secret
"The its think to escape harm, but drawn near to home such considerate its" said harm causing Esmeralda to scowl until they leaped to a roof below only to see Secret gone
"Great she's gone again" said Zatanna looking back above for any danger
"We can hide in the magic store" offered Esmeralda before they were sent flying across the roof where Harm landed in anger before they were knocked out
"Ow my head" groaned a voice causing Esmeralda to open her eyes until she felt her head ache while she looked around noticing she was in a separate room causing her to panic until she rolled her eyes and ripped off the ropes until a television turned on causing her eyes to widen as she saw Zatanna and Artemis both tied up in separate rooms
"Uh dad, if you can hear me please help me" whispered Esmeralda as she heard Artemis and Harm speaking until she heard a whisper behind her causing her to smile as Zecromac stood in worry hugging her tightly until he saw the television
"Who'd you piss off this time?" grumbled Zecromac
"We didn't do anything we were helping the city until some nut job blew up my motorcycle" pouted Esmeralda causing to sigh in relief as she saw Secret help Zatanna while Artemis stalled Harm
"Wait who's the kid?" said Zecromac showing a hint of recognition
"She calls herself secret" answered Esmeralda frowning as she saw Zecromac tense in anger
"Her real name is Greta Hayes, poor kid…" said Zecromac confusing his daughter until he snarled
"Go help Artemis, I'll deal with that little filth" snarled Zecromac leaving his daughter who ran through the home to run into Zatanna who stood beside Artemis who were following Secret until Artemis aimed her crossbow at Secret until Zatanna stopped her
"Zatanna she's his partner" argued Artemis
"Than why did she help me?" said Zatanna causing Esmeralda to think over what her father said 'Poor kid'
"What did he mean by 'poor kid'?" questioned Esmeralda causing Secret to look down in sorrow until there attention was brought to the top of the stairs where Harm aimed his sword
"Look out" warned Zatanna jumping as Zecromac tackled harm to the floor roaring before he sent a punch while being carved to bits followed by them becoming dust leaving Harm to see Greta run to her right causing harm to snarl and jump down the hole he caused leaving him in the kitchen where Artemis fired an arrow that he caught. Preparing to follow until he smelt gas that led to the stove
"Oh, that little…" boom interrupted the stove shattering the glass
"Are we done yet?" panted Esmeralda after she ripped open the back door from the basement until they saw Zecromac kneeling at a grave in sorrow
"Greta Hayes, beloved sister" read Zatanna before Secret flowed out of the grave not startling Zecromac while Zatanna fell on the floor startled
"This is her grave" said Zecromac showing a hint of anger as he stood beside Greta with his back facing the trio
'This is her secret, this is you" added Zatanna causing Greta to look down in self-pity until she felt Zecromac touch her shoulder showing grey markings glow
"A ghost an actual ghost" said Artemis in complete shock
"How did you die?" said Zatanna causing Esmeralda to frown as Harm's dagger materialized
"Harm's dagger" said Artemis before the door exploded showing an anger harm
"They defile Harm's holy place" scowled Harm stepping towards the duo
'We defiled it, You did this, to your own sister" said Artemis causing harm to smile proudly causing Esmeralda to scowl as her eyes watered in anger, no family should kill each other!
"You BASTARD!" shouted Esmeralda startling the two as she flew to Harm angered by his cruelty leaving Zecromac in sorrow as he kept his gaze on Greta who had one tear flow down her right cheek
"And you had the goal to write beloved!" shouted Esmeralda punching Harm who avoided in fear as her eyes glowed orange with rage untl she felt a hilt hit her down causing her to grow angrier as she stood up shattering the ground as her body pulsed with power causing Zecromac to turn
"Esma! He isn't worth it!" shouted Zecromac causing his daughter to quiver in anger until she felt her father stand beside her with equal anger joined by Artemis and Zatanna who scowled
"Harm's heart is pure" said Harm causing Zecromac to charge in anger
"You're heart…" snarled Zecromac blocking the blade with his own growling at Harm
"Is nothing but pure filth!" shouted Esmeralda punching Harm in the stomach that sent him back before Greta stood before him and the heroes
"Harm is not… sorry" scowled Harm as he stood up showing a broken arm while the other aimed the blade towards Greta as she approached fazing through it like it was nothing and reach into his chest pulling out a orange ball of energy that she extinguished causing Harm to swing the blade at her, only to fail as it fell to the floor heavy before the hand on the sheath reached for his face before it zoomed to Esmeralda followed by the blade that went into the sheath with ease
"In the end, Pure good wins it all" commented Zecromac while Esmeralda held the blade tightly
"I don't need the sword" growled Harm charging with the dagger to attack Greta only to stab Zecromac who had a look of pure rage
"You don't need anything" said Esmeralda before Artemis kicked his stomach followed by Esmeralda using the sheath like a baseball bat that knocked the man out cold allowing Greta to walk to her grave until Esmeralda hugged the ghost crying softly before the ghost hugged back giving Zecromac an idea that made his eyes that were red turn blue
"She can still live" said Zecromac confusing the girls until they saw his blue eyes along with a genuine smile
"What are you getting at dad?" questioned Esmeralda still holding the ghost in confusion
"You're basically half god remember" reminded Zecromac leaving the thought in the air until Esma had a look of hope and a smile
The next day
"Are you stupid or downright insane?" argued Batman causing Esmeralda and Zecromac to stand at attention while Kara had a look of proudness at the choice her daughter made
"It was my idea Bats" said Zecromac causing the dark night to glare at him until he saw Greta hide behind Kara shyly and scared
"She is supposed to be reported dead" stated batman causing Zecromac to snarl as he stepped forward
"THAN WHY CAN'T SHE LIVE?!" roared Zecromac startling the girls and Batman by the anger of Zecromac who looked like he was on the verge of tears
"Everyone deserves a second chance, be it alive or dead, it was my choice, so do whatever punishment you have for Esma on me" said Zecromac causing the Dark knight to blink as he noticed the sadness in Zecromac's eyes causing him to calm down all signs of anger vanishing
"You're off the hook" stated Batman confusing the heroes until he looked up
'You're right, she deserves a second chance there for I'm putting her in the care of Kara since you accidently gave her powers similar to a ghost" said batman causing Esmeralda to scratch the back of her head until Kuro came and Hugged her proudly followed by Greta who cried happily
"Its like we have a third child already" commented Kara proudly causing Zecromac to blink in shock until she frowned back
"I'm not pregnant again you idiot" joked Kara causing Zecromac to sigh in relief while he looked at the trio until he noticed a streak of blue hair in Greta's hair making him smile proudly beside Kara
This episode made me cry at the end and I wanted it to end with Zatanna helping greta so I made Esma help her since Zatanna was a pussy ( no pun intended) but anyway I hope you all enjoyed it stay tuned and please …
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