February 20, 2056
Happy Harbor
1:02 PM

Madison woke from the ground and started to get up but was pushed back down. She looked up and glared at the leader of the pack. "Hello, little Madison," he said. Madison tried to get up again but was just pushed down, the pack laughed. Finally she stayed down and looked around; she saw Derek and Jayson next to each other, still unconscious on their backs. Madison looked at the pack leader, "Hey, how's it going, 223?" she said a bit sarcastic. The leader looked down at the 223 tattoo on his forearm. 223 glared at Madison, "You shouldn't be talking 200."

Madison looked down at the 200 tattoo on her forearm that was surrounded with other tattoos. 223 let out a deep laugh, "You haven't changed a bit, Grayson," he took a step closer to Madison, as she backed up, "you always know how to get under peoples skin," another step closer, backed up, "you always get what you want, and you don't care who you hurt," another step, backed up, "But now," 223 stopped and laughed, "I'm going to put an end to all of it." 223 shifted with ease in to a large orange and black tiger, "Get ready to say good bye." Madison continued to back up, 223's followers laughed and watched. Just then an arrow came and struck 223 in the side. It then sat his fur on fire, 223 jumped and shifted back to his original human form.

Madison swung her legs around and knocked him to the ground and used enough force to put her back on her feet in one move. She looked down at the man who was now trying to cool down the burn on his side. "You may have the shifting abilities of a martin," said Madison, "But you also have their weakness as well." She looked over to Jayson who was now standing up and had an arrow ready, aimed at 223. Madison jumped toward him, scaring him and his followers, and sent them running. She didn't take her eyes off of them until Jayson yelled for her, "Mads!" he yelled. Madison groaned at the nickname that she hates. "It's your brother." Madison quickly went over to, a still unconscious and very pale, Derek. She turned him from his side to his back and saw that blood had dried under his nose.

Madison was now trying her best not too freak out. She shook his gently, "C'mon Derek. Wake up." Jayson stood back and watched, knowing that Madison might rip off heads if they came close to Derek. Derek finally cracked an eye open, Madison smiled in relief. "My head hurts," he said. Madison nodded, "Try and get some sleep, we will get you home," she said. Derek nodded and closed his eyes. "Jay," said Madison. Jayson went over and, with the help of Madison, put Derek on his back; he hung there like a rag doll.

It only took a half a mile before Derek manage to fall asleep on Jayson's back. "You know," said Jayson softly, Madison looked up from the ash covered ground, "We need to find some real help for Derek-" Madison cut him off, "I know. But it's not like we can just go to the nearest hospital and have him treated for anemia." And then her voice got really low, "We are running majorly low on iron pills and shots. Our supply won't last the year. Then neither will-" She stopped. Jayson looked at Madison; a bit shocked she would say that but knew it was true. While CJ, Derek, Jayson and Madison where planning to get out of the testing facility, Madison managed to steal some medicine to help Derek, but over the ten years of surviving on scraps, the supply was running low, not enough to last the year.

After a few more feet of silence, "Why where the boys out here in the first place?" asked Jayson as he stopped and turn to look back. Madison looked back as well but saw nothing. "I have no idea. But now we have lost Bart, and Derek was almost killed." She sighed and started to walk away from what used to be Mount Justice. Derek managed to open his eyes and still saw the time machine, he cracked a smile and went back to sleep. Jayson shrugged and trotted to catch up with Madison.

It was uncomfortable silence as the three made their way back to Gotham, Madison broke the silence, "I swore to myself that I would keep any orphan safe," she said. Jayson looked over to her, "There was nothing you could do Mads," Madison interrupted, "What did I say-," Jayson shook his head, and readjusted Derek on his back, "Just listen," Madison kept quiet and looked at the ground, "We lost one. And yes Will and Abbie won't be too happy about it but there was absolutely nothing we could do.

We can try to get him out of slavery but we probably will get caught. And then there would be no one to take care of the Village." Jayson paused, "And don't go and try to go after him by yourself," Madison looked up from the ground, "if you die or get caught, the orphans have lost hope like the rest of us." She sighed and then nodded, "Though I don't want to admit it: your right, Jay." Jayson smiled, "What did you say? I think I had something in my ear." Madison laughed, "Don't push it Harper." Jayson gave Madison a little push, and Madison did the same back. Now that Jayson and Madison started to talk, the time and the distance went a lot faster than it would have been if they stayed in the silence.

Soon, they were going through Gotham. They made their way between over turned cars, light poles that fell, broken glass shards from the buildings high above their heads, torn up pavement and cement from the road, and trash that people collect to warm their shelters. The buildings around them didn't have any windows, or if they did they were covered up by wooden boards. Madison and Jayson finally got to the Village.

The Village was all of the buildings on the outskirt of Gotham. It was the only place that had electricity, and working pluming. The electricity was only used at night and during the winter for heat, otherwise it was shut off. Also the perimeter of the Village was a brick wall. It was clearly just built. Along the top of the wall was barbed wire. There was only an open area which served as the only way in and out of the little area. When Earth wasn't being run by Beetle, the Village was just a run down, bad part of the city where almost nobody came.

The teens made their way through the Village to get to the old apartment building farthest away from the entrance. Madison climbed up the crude made wooden stairs and quickly opened the door. Jayson went inside and went into the living and put Derek on the couch. CJ was at the table like he usually was. He looked up and rolled back and then rolled to the living room part of the connected room. "What happened?" he asked. Madison ignored CJ and went to Derek, she woke him and told him to stay awake and she ran out of the room. Greta and Cissie along with a few others sat on the stairs and watched between the railing bars.

Jayson stood by CJ, "I don't really know. All I know is that Derek and Bart where in Happy Harbor, with someone else, and Beetle was there," CJ stayed quiet, "Bart was taken. Damian is somewhere and Derek got knocked out from one of his sound wave cannons and it triggered a seizure. Where are the twins?" Derek was sitting on the couch with his legs stretched out. He was looking at his hands, the blood still dried under his nose. His head kept drooping and popping up as he tried to stay awake.

"The twins went out hunting and scavenging. You know yours and Maddi's job. They should be back soon," said CJ. Jayson nodded. Madison ran back into the room and kneeled by Derek's side, "Stay still," she ordered, Derek did just that as Madison poked his arm with a needle. Derek winced; he was never a big fan of needles. "There," she said taking a washcloth and cleaning up the blood. Derek jerked away and snatched the washcloth out of her hand. She smiled, "I'm glad you're feeling better," she said standing up. Derek wiped his face with the wash cloth and handed back to his sister.

Madison put the needle in the washcloth and put it down on a side table, "Now, do you care to explain?" she asked crossing her arms. The orphans on the stairs have double and they were piled on top of each other trying to watch. Derek looked up at Madison and shook his head, "I don't want to," he mumbled. Madison sighed, "Fine. Go upstairs and sleep. Tomorrow I expect you to tell me the whole story. Or," she paused for effect just to humor the ones on the stairs, "you will be grounded, to the Village. You won't be able to go and play outside of the borders." Her voice was commanding. Jayson and CJ looked shocked, Madison has done some terrible stuff in her nineteen years of living but has never done anything back to any family member, and she hasn't even punished Derek before but times where changing. Everyone knew something big was going to happen.

Derek looked up shocked at his big sister, "For how long?" he asked. Madison's cold eyes didn't change, "Until you tell me why you and Bart where at Happy Harbor with some freak-" Derek glared at Madison, "Neutron is not a freak! He was a test subject for the Reach, one of the first ones! You, of all people, shouldn't be saying that!" Derek and Madison had a brief stare down. Finally Madison said, "Fine. You will stay grounded until you tell me every detail of what happened today. Now, go to your room," she said the last sentence softly. Derek stood up, still clearly weak and tried his best to storm out of the living room, it didn't happen. The orphans on the stairs ran up, only Greta and Cissie where left to help Derek up the stairs.

Madison, Jayson and CJ stayed on the first floor. Madison looked at the ground with her arms crossed. Jayson walked over to her and touched her elbow to see if she was alright. CJ rolled his wheelchair closer to the two. "Okay," he said knowing that Derek and the others where now upstairs, "What happened? You two and Damian left, not telling anyone where you went and left the twins to scavenge. Then you two come back with Derek who just looks like death, and no Bart who apparently was just taken by Beetle. And where is Damian." CJ wasn't asking any more he was demanding answers. Jayson quickly told him what happened, or at least what he remembered. Madison didn't talk.

CJ nodded finally getting what was going on, "Okay," he said rubbing his forehead, "What are we going to do? We just can't leave Bart out there. And if he was with another test subject we can't leave him either." Jayson nodded, "You're right but we should wait for the twins and maybe Damian if he comes back tonight." Madison's head jerked up, she started a fast walk into the kitchen and turned to the door that led to the basement. Jayson and CJ looked at each other, "Where are you going?!" yelled Jayson. Madison didn't answer; she came running back to the dining room and threw, what looked like, an old worn text book on the table. CJ and Jayson quickly went to the table as Madison flipped through the pages. When she stopped she pointed, "Look," she said. The book said:

Neutron AKA Nathaniel Tryon.

'Neutron was captured and locked away on February 28th. He destroyed much of Central City before he was taken down by speedster team of Flash and Kid Flash. But not without a cost, not only did the city lose over $100,000 in repairs but the city also lost Flash that day, making Kid Flash, Flash. The source of Neutron's powers are currently unknown but are expected to be from a science experiment gone wrong'

CJ looked over the passage, "Okay," he said, "Now we know who this Neutron is and we know that Bart is even in more trouble." Jayson and Madison nodded. "But now we need to figure out why the boys were out in the first place," said Madison, "I have no idea why Derek is being so secretive. He's acting-" "Like a Grayson," said CJ and Jayson together. Madison was about to say something when Damian walked through the door. He walked into the dining room, "Hey Harper, Kent, Gray-" Madison interrupted him by knocking the wind out of him and pinning him up against the wall. "Coward!" she hissed at him her eyes where cold and almost deadly looking. Jayson managed to pull Madison off of Damian who was trying to catch his breath. The twins walked in. Abigail noticed that Madison was being held back by Jayson and Damian was trying to catch his breath. She shook her head, "What did Damian do?" William walked in looked at everyone and started to laugh.

Cissie and Greta helped Derek to his room. When they got to his door Cissie and Derek went through the doorway while Greta went through the wall, and Derek's arm that she was holding up hit the wall. Secret gave Derek an apologetic look, "Sorry." Derek gave a little smile, "No problem, Greta." Cissie helped Derek the rest of the way to his bed. After Derek sat down heavily on the bed Cissie and Greta stood next to each other and crossed their arms. Derek rubbed his forehead, his face getting some color back.

"Start talking," the girls said together. Derek quickly told them all of the details, Cissie punched him in the arm, "Ow," he said rubbing the spot where she hit. "That was stupid," said Cissie, "but not a bad idea. Since Bart is still able to do it. If he can fix it and get away from Beetle." All three nodded, "So," said Greta turning to Derek, "Why didn't you tell your sister?" Derek looked at the ground, "I know as soon as Madison found out she would be finding the time machine and destroying it." The kids heard the front door open and then heard something hit wall down stairs. All three kids said, "Damian's home."