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Chapter 2

Shadows POV

The first monster attack happened on my first mission when Black Canary had deemed me battle ready. It had taken a couple of weeks, but now I was a decent fighter. I wasn't as good as Artemis, Robin, or Aqualad, but I was on Zatanna's level.

Our first mission was to investigate a weird series of crimes. The only thing ever caught on video camera was a flash of light. We got on the Bioship, everyone in hero costumes. Mine was a black tunic and black breeches, my black obsidian sword hanging on a scabbard, daggers hidden in the sleeves. I wore a black domino mask to cover my face and black leather boots. I think you're getting the idea of my color selections.

When we finally got to New York City, I couldn't help but get a bad feeling. This was a bit too close to Olympus for my liking. And to close to Camp, where she lived. I shook the though out of my head. The satyrs knew me, knew that preferred Camp Legion, where almost my entire family resided. Except if there were anymore Hades kids. But the chances of that are so slim. Of course, some things just never end up turning out the way you want it too.

We went to a bank where Batman suspected that the thief would attack next.

'So Shadow, what do you like to read?' asked Kaldur, trying to make conversation. I froze. Of all the questions in the world, why this one? What the Hades, I hate the Fates at times.

'Um…' I started, unsure on how to say I couldn't read English without sounding like I was stupid. 'Well, you see, it's a funny thing…'

'So, Shadow,' asked Artemis in the nick of time, 'What is your favorite type of music?' I gave her a thankful look. I so owed her one.

'I love Lincoln Park, what about you Artemis?' I asked, trying to draw away from the topic. While Artemis started explaining her favorite type of music, I snuck a look at Kaldur and noticed that he looked a bit downfallen. I felt bad, but I didn't know what to do. I decided to tell him about my dyslexia later. He wouldn't tell.

'Shadow, have any older brothers,' asked Wally. I glanced at him and saw him giving me a look. 'Because I know a great bakery that we could go visit.'

'No,' I said. 'But I have a very scary older cousin that you do not want to get on bad terms with. He's 19 years old. And thanks, but I'm more of a coffee person.'

Robin cackled in a very creepy way, and I couldn't help but think that he would make a lot of friends with Hermes and Mercury kids.

'That's too bad,' he said. 'If you didn't have a protective older cousin, you and Aqualad would have made a great couple.' I felt the heat rise in my cheeks and avoided looking in Kaldur's direction for another hour while waiting; I talked to Artemis and Zatanna, making me almost feel like I was at Camp Legion, not in a alien ship waiting to catch a criminal.

But after a while, Artemis and Wally started arguing while Robin and Zatanna started talking. I just opted to look out the window, until I felt the hairs on the back of my neck rise. I turned around and saw our leader looking at me, a questioning look in his eyes. I looked back at him.

'Want to have a staring contest?' I asked him after a minute. He shrugged.

'What are the rules?'

'Long time or short time?' I questioned. He looked at the rest of the Team arguing and chatting before coming up with an answer.

'Long time,' he said. I nodded, before explaining it before we started.

We had a staring contest for another thirty minutes before the rest of the Team started to give us strange looks.

'What are you guys doing?' asked M'gann.

'Having a staring contest,' we said at the exact same time. 'Why?'

'Oh, just curios, that's all,' said M'gann, before going back to having a mental conversation with Conner.

We stayed like that for another ten minutes before a shrill alarm rang into the air.

'Miss Martian, link us up,' ordered Kaldur. She nodded before concentrating.

'Everyone online?' she asked.

'I'm here,' answered Zatanna.

'Me too,' said Artemis.

'You know it beautiful,' said our current speedster.

'Here,' was Superboy's curt reply.

'I'm here too,' replied Robin.

'Um, hi,' I answered meekly.

'Everyone, split up around the building to look for the thief,' said, you guessed it, Kaldur.

A hole appeared in the floor in front of all of our seats. I stood up before praying to the gods that I didn't end up smashed. I stepped forward, landing in a crouch, the ground turning soft underneath me. Everyone else didn't end up as lucky.

'Ow,' muttered Robin and Wally at the exact same time. I tried to hold back laughing as they rubbed their legs, still sore from the drop.

'Shadow, Robin, stay outside in case the thief escapes, the rest of us will go inside.' Ordered Aqualad.

We both nodded before standing outside. We heard Aqualad ordering the thief to back down. I could hear fighting going on inside, Aqualad ordering sequences that I didn't know. I had felt like an outsider before, but after hearing the orders and teamwork, I just felt like someone intruding. I tried to convince myself otherwise, but I couldn't push down the feeling.

Then, out of instinct, I saw something coming towards robin and me, fast. I dragged Robin out of the way, before turning and seeing a Cyclops running towards me.

'Stay back,' I ordered him, not using the mind link. I had to deal with this by myself. Robin just stared at the Cyclops with wide eyes.

'Oooo, I wouldn't come at you alone, dearie, not when you'll taste that good.' Said the Cyclops. I looked around and noticed five hellhounds creeping in the shadow. This would be difficult, but I would have to win. The others were inside dealing with the thief. I couldn't let them get distracted.

'This is all you brought?' I asked, taunting him, drawing my sword. I wouldn't have time for skeletons. They would tire me out, and probably do no harm. If you want to get something done right, do it yourself.

The Cyclops growled before charging with four of the five hellhounds. I saw the last one head towards Robin. He looked really scared. I sighed before jumping over the Cyclops's head and running towards him. It drew closer before I jumped on its back, stabbing it in the head before jumping off again.

'Change of plan,' I told Robin quickly. 'Go inside and help the others. I'll handle these jokers.' He nodded before racing inside.

I was about to go back into the fight when Kaldur's voice said. 'We have caught him. Wait, Robin, why are you inside, instead of outside with Shadow?'

He sounded a bit worried.

'Shadow told me to come inside, that she could handle outside,' replied Robin. I almost sighed in relief. Of course, then I just the ADHD take over. Roll, stab, slash, jump, flip, and dodge were the only thoughts going through my head.

Mostly Dodging.

There were still two more hellhounds and the Cyclops to go when I heard the rest of the Team come out of the building.

'Shadow!' I heard Zatanna and Artemis yell.

'No, don't blow your covers!' I yelled back in Ancient Greek.

I killed the last two hellhounds, while the Team stared at me in awe. I stopped, letting down my guard, my tiredness overcoming me. I was about to put away my sword when I heard Kaldur yell, 'Shadow, behind you.'

I rolled away from the spot I was just at, a big hand slamming into the spot I had just been in. I swung my sword; it slicing through the Cyclops's body like it was sand. Golden dust sprayed everywhere, including my face, making me sneeze.

'Bless you,' I heard Wally mutter.

I turned around and saw the entire Team including Zatanna and Artemis, staring at me in wonder.

'Thanks.' I said. I looked and noticed that Kaldur was holding a tied up thief.

Then, I was barricaded by a bunch of questions including; 'How did you do that?' 'Where did you learn to fight like that?' (Zatanna and Artemis)

But the question that everyone else asked was: 'What was that?'

I never did explain what monsters were to them. We had gotten back late last night and I know want to explain to Kaldur why I had ignored his question. I tried to push down the butterflies in my stomach, the strange feeling I now felt.

I finally gave up after about two hours. I had asked M'gann if he was here today and she said yes. I walked back to the training room to see Kaldur and Conner sparring. They were both sweating hard, pushing at each other as hard as they could (which might I say, is pretty hard). They both looked to be pretty focused, so I was about to walk away and talk to him another time, when I heard a crash and the computerized voice saying 'Aqualad, fail.' I kept walking, not wanting to interrupt.

'Was that yet another move you have learned from Black Canary?' I heard Kaldur ask Conner.

'Yeah,' he replied. 'I have to go, I promised M'gann I'd go see a movie with her.' I could hear Conner's footsteps as he went to find her. I was almost to the next room when Kaldur noticed me.

I'd like to say I knew this because of some psychic sense, but sadly that is not the case.

'Bianca?' I heard him question. I stopped right where I was, frozen. 'M'gann told me you were looking for me earlier. I was wondering if all was well.' I turned around and slowly walked back.

'Yeah,' I said. 'About last night in the Bio Ship, when I didn't answer your question… I didn't want you to think that I didn't like you or something; it's because I can't read English.'

Kaldur's eyes widened.

'Oh,' he said, before being silent. I wished I could take it back. Now he thought I was stupid. 'I cannot read English either. I can however read Atlantian.'

'I can read Greek,' I replied. 'But my mind has trouble processing English, so I can't read it. I'm sorry about not answering the question. But, you won't tell anyone, will you?'

Kaldur smiled. 'Of course not.' I sighed in relief. I was already enough of an outsider. If the rest of the Team knew I couldn't read, I would fit in even less than I already did. I didn't even think it was possible to not fit in that much.

'Do you wish to spar?' asked Kaldur. I smiled.

'Game on.'

Third Person POV

Three hours later, the rest of the Team came in to see Bianca and Kaldur laughing while drinking water in the kitchen, both covered in sweat.

'Hey guys' said Artemis as if it were a normal everyday thing, before coming up with a brilliant idea. 'Hey, I have an idea!' Everyone looked at her.

'We should have a team bonding event tonight,' she continued, seeing she had everyone's attention. 'We can watch movies, play truth or dare, and we can sleepover.'

'That's a brilliant idea Artemis!' exclaimed M'gann. At her reaction, Conner shrugged. If M'gann wanted to, he was fine with it.

'Sounds good,' said Robin. Zatanna just smiled and nodded.

'Count me in, Arty.' Said Wally. Artemis slapped him over the head. 'What?'

'Don't call me Arty,' she replied, glaring at him.

Kaldur shrugged. 'I shall take part in this activity.' Everyone turned to Bianca.

'Um…' Bianca started. 'Can I take a shower first?' The rest of the team nodded. 'Kay, I'm in.'

After Bianca's shower

Shadow's POV

I walked back out in my usual attire, jeans, t-shirt, and avatar jacket. I noticed that the rest of the team was in their daywear too. I looked over and noticed that Kaldur was in shorts and a t-shirt. The shirt clung to his skin, showing off his abs. Why didn't he wear this more often.

Everyone was sitting in a circle. There was a spot open in-between Zatanna and Kaldur. Everywhere else was closed, so I took it.

'So,' I started. 'What are we doing first?'

'Truth or dare!' said Zatanna in an excited tone. 'If you chicken out on a truth or a dare, you have to take off a piece of clothing.' I froze.

'Do I have to play?' I asked in a scared tone. Everyone nodded. I gulped. Why does this always happen to me? Good thing I wear so many layers.

'So, who goes first?' asked Zatanna with a wicked smile on her face. What did I do to deserve this?

'I'll go,' said Robin. 'Artemis, truth or dare?' Artemis considered this for a moment before choosing dare.

'I dare you to kiss Wally,' he said. Artemis sighed before walking over. My eyes widened, was she actually going to do it? She bent down and kissed him softly on the cheek. She then walked back to her seat.

'M'gann, truth or dare?' Artemis asked the Martian.

'Truth.' She said, after a moment's hesitation.

'What is your favorite color?'

'PINK!' yelled M'gann. 'My turn, Kaldur, truth or dare?''

'Truth.'

'Have you ever had a crush on someone?' Kaldur sighed.

'A girl from Atlantis named Tula, but she was with another.' I looked away from Kaldur. Of course he had a crush on a pretty Atlantian girl. Who was I kidding!

'Robin, truth or dare?' he asked. Robin replied with truth. 'What are your parents' first names?'

Robin looked at him for a second before taking off his fleece, showing another shirt underneath it.

'Bianca, truth or dare?' I stopped to consider my chances. After a while, I had my answer.

'Truth.'

'Where are your parents?'

I stopped. I hear my father's last words again. Smell the blood. Only four months ago. The sound when I ran, my feet pounding beneath my feet as I ran. I could hear the screams of the neighbors when they found the bodies. See the blood stains on the walls. I couldn't do this anymore. I was so tired, so tired of not telling the truth. The truth being the fact that my parents (Nico Di Angelo and Selena Pevensie) resided six feet under ground.

I started to shake and I noticed the shadows around me slowly pulling me back. I could hear them yell my name, but it was faint. I couldn't hear anything or feel anything. Except for the pain.

Then, I felt someone's hand on my shoulder. I slowly turned to see Kaldur there, giving me a worried look, a look that held a bit of pity. That snapped me out of it. I looked around and noticed my teammates all giving me looks of horror, Artemis, Zatanna, and Kaldur not included. The looks were scared because I had scared them. I turned around and noticed the shadows were living a life of their own. And as I looked at them longer, I understood why they were scared.

Then I remembered.

My father's last words.

Trust no one.

And with that in mind, I stood up, and ran away. Where I ran away to, well, to the only place close enough where they wouldn't find me. I grabbed my stuff, using the shadows to shadow travel there. I could hear my teammates calling for me, but I ignored them.

No one understood descendants of Hades. No one ever has, and no one ever will. The only person besides my aunt, who is a daughter of Pluto, are my godparents, so that's where I'm headed. I had to leave. Whenever necromancer befriend someone, they only hurt them.

I heard them knocking on my door. I gave it one last look before walking out. From now on, I'll help other demigods. But at the moment, I'm headed to the only people I can trust fully.

To my godparents house, to the house of Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase.

To the only family I have left.

I hope you like it. And I also hope that clears up her parentage.

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