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The flashes of photographers set Conner on edge as he and the Team walked through the crowd. Robin was still limping slightly, Kaldur was looking around, head up, and their newest member, Static, looked a little skittish.

The Team mounted the steps onto the raised platform that was used for occasions such as this, and they looked out over the assembled reporters. Towards the front were Iris West-Allen and Cat Grant. The conversing reporters grew silent as Robin stepped up to the front.

"Hello. I'm pretty sure you all know this, but I'm Robin. I'm currently acting as representation for the Team. Some backstory, while the League was still here, we were assembled to act as a covert ops team known simply as the Team. Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, and I are the founding members. We actually backed the League into a corner on this one. Artemis and Ms. Manhunter joined us later on.

"The League was originally going to be away for just a month investigating a possible threat to Earth originating in the solar system of Gortinn-7. Black Canary was unable to join them, out of commission with a case of strep throat. Young Manhunter, Ms. Manhunter's cousin came to Earth recently in a salvaged ship he had repaired on Mars. We called Zatanna and Red Arrow into active membership to help us fill the vacuum the League left, and just recently Static accepted our invitation to help us out," Robin explained. "Any questions?"

Several hands were thrust in the air.

"Yes, Mrs. West-Allen," Robin acknowledged Flash's wife.

"Has there been any news of the League's well-being?" Iris asked.

"No, they would've left communications range a day or two after leaving," Robin replied.

Several more hands shot up.

"Ms. Grant," Robin nodded.

"Are you all faring alright?" Cat looked concerned.

"We're fine, a few minor injuries (mostly to me –curse Gotham criminals!) but overall, I think we're doing a good enough job of protecting our cities," Robin assured her.

More hands were raised.

"Yes, Mr. Karin," Robin said.

"Are you going to be having anymore heroes joining your ranks?" Kai looked curious.

"We're currently tracking Supergirl's location, and we've received word that there is a pair of Atlantians who are wishing to join us, and other heroes will be popping up, so yes," Robin replied.

More hands.

"Mr. Godfrey," Robin had a look of trepidation on his face.

"How could the Justice League allow children to join them fighting crime? How could they have endangered mere children?" Godfrey looked outraged.

"The League did not allow us to fight crime. Most of us gave them a choice: Train us, allow us to be your partners, or face the fact that we'll be going out alone. I know that's how it went with me when I went prancing around Gotham that one night in a red leotard and a yellow cape. So Batman trained me so I wouldn't die so easily," Robin replied. "Kid Flash obtained his speed the same way Flash did, then ran off with one of his spare suits. Red Arrow pretty much cornered Green Arrow after deducting his identity and threatened him- poor man-, Aqualad, well, he gave Aquaman the ultimatum as well, Ms. Manhunter stowed away on Martian Manhunter's ship on one of his trips to Mars, Artemis was already trained and wanting to fight the good fight, Superboy growled at Superman and the League- without him we wouldn't have the Team, Zatanna made us kidnap her on a self-assigned mission to Yellowstone (The entire mission was her idea. Heck, we're all still alive because of her help!), as I said before Young Manhunter crashed out of the sky, and Static began heroing in Dakota City after getting his powers. That sufficient?"

Godfrey backed away, grumbling, as more hands rose.

"Miss Hartz?" Robin looked at a brunette towards the back.

"Why don't you tell anyone who you are?" She asked.

"Simple: It could put the people we care about in danger. Think about all the crazies in Gotham. If they knew who I was, they'd be after anyone associated with me to get to me. Same with Kid Flash in Central, and Artemis, and shall I go on?" Robin raised an eyebrow.

Hands rose again.

"Mr. Tain?" Robin asked a blonde.

"If you aren't the Team's leader, who is?"

"Aqualad," Robin replied simply as more hands shot in the air. "Miss Fitzraden?"

"I understand you humans can't give your names, what about the aliens?"

"They have human identities," Robin deadpanned. "Anyone else?"

No one raised their hands.

"Well, then I believe this conference has drawn to a close." The Team began exiting the stage before heading towards the nearest zeta platform.

Recognized: Robin B01 Artemis B07

Artemis and Robin were the first back to the cave, being able to vanish easily on account of working in Gotham.

Recognized: Red Arrow B06 Static B10

Virgil and Roy were the next ones back, flopping on the couch with sighs.

Recognized: Ms. Manhunter B05 Zatanna B09

The two girls sat at the counter, looking drained.

Recognized: Young Manhunter B08 Superboy B04

The two aliens looked half-asleep as they settled on the floor.

Recognized: Aqualad B02 Kid Flash B03 Black Canary 13

All Team members sat blankly, all staring at Superboy's favorite television program. Robin was the first to break the silence.

"Well, that went nicely!"

The second chapter to be credited to Golden Eagle 603.

Just a note, I'll be making a video about this fanfic. Because of that, I'll be slowing down the speed of updates so I can work on that. It'll be to 30 Seconds to Mars' This is War. I'll probably be updating about once a week. Occasionally, I'll be posting some of the finished art for the video on my DeviantART, so I'll give you that and you can keep an eye out for it. Ta!

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