Sorry I took a while to update. I've just been a bit busy. I do not own any of this awsomness, except Bianca's personality and her mom. And the idea for the story. But, I diverse. Enjoy.

The Shadow

Chapter 1

Shadow's POV

Ok. Now that I think about it, maybe I shouldn't have held out my hand. My hands are extremely cold, almost like ice. So when Kaldur took my hand. Not so good. The moment we made contact, he stiffened and pulled his hand back. Because of the sudden movement, I did the same.

'Sorry,' I muttered. I hated the looks they were all giving me, well, except for Artemis and Zatanna. They were used to it by now.

'Um, I don't mean to be critical or anything, but aren't all necromancers evil?' said Megan.

'Most are,' I said softly. 'They usually gain their powers from unnatural control, but both- I mean, I've had my powers since birth.'

'Seriously, you expect us to believe that you use magic to raise the dead,' said Wally, looking at me like I was an idiot.

'Not exactly, but that's the main concept,' I said, regaining some confidence.

'So, what technology do you use-' the red head was cut off by a smack in the head from Artemis. Hmm. I wonder what the goddess of the hunt would say to her if they ever met. That would be an interesting conversation. Now, if she ever met Wally… I held back a snort. There wouldn't even be time for a conversation.

'I am sorry about pulling out of the handshake,' said Kaldur. 'It is just that, um, well, I-'

'Were surprised by how cold they were?' I answered. 'I know, just like a corpse.'

'I did not mean offense,' he said, his voice sounding worried. 'I was just surprised, that is all.'

Shrugging, I noticed Robin laughing at Wally and Artemis as they continued to argue.

As I backed up a bit, I ran into no one but one of my old friends.

'What are you doing here?' asked Zatanna. I sighed.

'Well, if you don't know already, my parents went to go… visit… my grandfather around four months ago, but I still have to learn how to control my power, but then Bats dragged me here, and I'm stuck until I can learn to control my powers, an thank the gods he doesn't know about half of them.' I sucked in air, trying to get in as much as possible.

'I'm sorry,' said my dearest friend who was like a little sister to me. 'Since only my dad really knew who my mother is, I get really jumpy. I saw Alex last week at the mall, and I swear to the gods, I nearly jumped out of my own skin.'

'How is he doing?' I asked. My cousin had a trick for getting into trouble, with his skill to control metal and jewels, and we can't forget about how he's able to turn into anything he wants.

'Quite well,' she replied. 'He was-'

'What are you guys talking about?'

I turned around to see none other than Megan standing right next to us. How much did she hear?

'Oh, um, you know, um…' for once, I was lost for words. And just when I didn't need them.

'Hey guys, lets go show Bianca around the Cave,' said Robin. As we started walking, I noticed that I had somehow ended up next to Kaldur again. He seemed to be staring off into the distance. I sighed. Why did I have to be here when I could be in a nice graveyard somewhere? Maybe New Orleans, I loved it there. Fabulous graveyard, great music, and best of all, they had such amazing food. It was like heaven.

'Are you alright?' asked Kal from right next to me. I turned to him.

'Yeah, why?'

'You looked like you were missing something?'

'Just thinking of someplace, that's all.'

He fixed me with a stern glance. 'If you insist.'

Looking over at Artemis and Wally, I couldn't help but notice how they were still bickering.

'Do they always-'

'Yes,' he said. I couldn't help but notice that he looked tired.

'You look tired.' I stated. 'Is it because of being a part of the team.'

He sighed. 'I am the leader. I must take charge, such as when those two are arguing, usually I must stop them.'

'I'm sorry,' I said.

'Why, it is not your fault?' he sounded so confused.

'I meant, oh never mind.' I sped up a bit to walk by myself.

As we walked into the next room, I noticed the tv and the medium sized kitchen. There was a couch and some chairs too, waiting to be used. The fluffiness was so inviting. I stopped. I couldn't give in to the temptation.

'This is the hang-out room,' said Megan. 'And right down that hallway is your room. If you want to move your stuff, I can help you later.'

'Oh, thanks.' I said, trying to not imagine the look on her face when she realized that all I had were the clothes I had on and weapons hidden all around my jacket. Other stuff was inside a shadow that I could control. Cool right.

'So, Bianca, what do you want your Superhero name to be?' asked Robin. I shrugged and thought about it. It definetly had to do something with my powers, but not enough to freak someone out. Maybe something long, but could be shorted into a nickname. I smiled when I came up with an idea.

'How about Shadow Walker?' I asked. 'I could go by Shadow for short.'

Artemis just looked at me.

'But I thought you were a necromancer. What does Shadow have to do with anything?'

'It's a package deal.' I couldn't tell them the real reason. How my father was a son of Hades and my mother a daughter of Helios. No, that would just turn out bad.

'Shadow it is then,' said Robin.

'So, Bianca, how old are you?' I sighed. Did I really look that young that they needed to ask?

'16,' I muttered. As I expected, everyone's eyes widened, well except for Zatanna and another person. They already knew me.

'Really,' said Superboy. 'You look to small to be 16.'

I just sighed.

'So, what do your parents think about you becoming a superhero?' asked Megan trying desperately to change the subject.

I froze.

A gun shot, blazing, near my house. I ran towards our house, as fast as I could.

Once inside, I noticed how I could feel my father's life-force failing, my mothers already gone.

'Bianca, I heard him mutter from the living room. I ran inside to see my father's blood stained shirt.

'Daddy!'

'You must stay strong. Take this jacket and my weapons. You must learn how to better control your powers. Your mother taught you her part, but you will have to learn the rest on your own.'

'Daddy, please don't go!'

'Trust no one. Run. If you really have to, go to your Uncle Percy's or to Aunt Hazel, but only in dire need.'

'I promise daddy.' was all I said.

'We love you, Bianca, never forget that.'

'I love you too, daddy, I love you too.'

'Are you alright?' Superboy asked, breaking me out of the painful memory.

'I ran away.' were the only words I muttered. It wasn't a full lie, but still, my mouth tasted bitter. It was a taste I couldn't get out of my mouth.

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