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14. Judgment

"So," Kid Flash began, making the hexing witch cringe, "why are you alone?"

Jinx glanced over her shoulder at Kid Flash. Somehow, he always found her. No matter where she went, he would pop up at the most annoying time. She would try and get some alone time, but his presence would linger for a moment or two too long. She tried to cast him away with a hex, but Kid Flash nimbly dodged. Presuming he was making a mocking jest by his charming smirk, Jinx sighed and continued to gaze into the city.

Kid Flash tentatively approached her, asking, "You're supposed to catch me, right? Why aren't you?"

Her shoulder hunched, tensing as Jinx pinched her brow. What could she say to make him leave and go assist his precious Titans friends? She previously spoke with Thunder around two, three weeks ago on the night she broke free from Madame Rouge. The blue elemental convinced her to try and be a hero, but he was just as pushy and clingy as the speedster before her. She warned Thunder about the Brotherhood of Evil's plan, but never specifically told him what would occur. Still, Jinx was confused about herself, unsure of where to go with her life, but she felt herself leaning the opposite way of her current life. It frightened her completely, making her freeze in her spot, and Kid Flash's presence only freed that wedge between her and her life of crime.

"Can't you see I'm busy?" she finally snapped, glaring over to him.

Kid Flash whistled, crossing his arms. "Feisty, and you're not doing anything. I found you just standing here…alone. Where's your friends or are they gonna ambush me again?"

"Capturing your friends," she sneered, smirking at his surprised face. "The Brain's tracking everyone down. Anyone on the Titans' roster is toast."

He gaped, thoroughly shocked and backed up a step. "Everyone? Like, even the new guys, Argent, Bushido, and Pantha to name a few?"

"Everyone."

He bit his lip, dumbfounded at the sudden information. He only thought Jinx was after him when Madame Rouge left after she was defeated by Jinx. Kid Flash sought out his close friend Thunder to try and convert Jinx, believing she was worth it. There was a spark of good in her, and he wanted to have that tiny dot of light grow for her to become a Titan. The only reason why he asked if she was going to capture him was to bring up Madame Rouge and see if she went on the manipulative "Rubber Band" woman's side. Kid Flash knew that Thunder helped in urging Jinx to change, but he swore himself to secrecy on Jinx' request.

"You should get outta here," she warned suddenly, taking him out of his thoughts.

"And leave you here? No way." Kid Flash took up the space next to her, offering his hand. "Come with me, Jinx."

"Why do you care?" she blurted, backing away near the roof's edge.

"Hey, be careful!" he shouted, grasping her arm. "A single misstep could end up with you as a splatter on the ground."

She shuddered, falling to her knees. "I don't know what to do. You and Thunder, you both think I can be a good guy, but why? I've trained to be a villain, and my goal was to become like Madame Rouge. I wanted respect, but I never wanted this. To be broken down on her knees in front of her enemy, a Titan, but a Titan who showed compassion and concern. Now, Rouge has abandoned me. I don't have anyone else. The only H.I.V.E boy that cared was See-More, but the Brain sent him away with Warp to fight The Herald. I-I don't have anyone anymore."

"That's a lie."

Startled, Jinx heaved her head up and felt two strong arms embracing her tightly. Her eyes widened, paralyzed in shock at the warmness of his hug. She felt his heartbeat against her chest. It was a steady, calming pump, becoming the only sound in the world. Jinx found her body slacking into him, subconsciously placing her head against him so she could hear his heartbeat more fluently. His heartbeat was quickening, clearly happy to be with her, and Jinx gulped inaudibly, unsure of what to do.

"You're never alone because I'm gonna be by your side no matter what. Whether you want me around or not, I'm gonna stick by you." Kid Flash smiled, rubbing her back comfortingly. "If any of the other Titans try to make you leave, I'll handle them. Me and Thunder got your back, and I'm sure his brother, Lightning, will take a liking to you. They've reformed in the past, and they'll help you, but I'm going to be by your side one hundred percent. I won't leave you, Jinx. You think you're alone, but you're not. Besides, I think…" Pulling back, he reached behind her ear and produced a rose with a coy grin. "…you like getting these."

Jinx gaped lightly, lips barely parted as she accepted the thornless rose. The sweet aroma drifted up, delighting her spirits. She recalled the first rose she received, using her powers to turn it into a crumpled, colorless mess. Jinx wished she kept it, being the first gift he ever gave her. Jinx' pink, feline-like orbs met his knightly, azure gems, not wanting to break free to her old life of villainy. Without warning, her arms threw themselves over his shoulders, pulling him close to her in order to feel his warmth once again.

Kid Flash gawked, arms hovering awkwardly over her body as she buried herself into him. He blinked, unsure of what to do and felt a smile stretch across his face. Cuddling into Jinx, he embraced the thin, aspiring girl to himself and rested his chin upon her pink locks. She was the strangest, most beautiful chick he ever met. Her style and attitude brought instant attraction from the arrogant speedster. At first, he thought she was just a pretty face, but hearing her plight on being bad luck meant becoming a villain, Kid Flash desired to show her the light. Maybe she would see it herself, he believed at first, and go with him, but as he continued trying to convert her, Kid Flash felt himself falling for the sly, intelligent, and bold girl. Heck, he might have been in love.

"Your communicator," Jinx whispered, pulling it out from Kid Flash's spandex.

"Yeah?" he wondered softly.

"It's broken."

"Robin sent out a distress signal and deactivated the communicators. I was gonna go find out what happened, but I figured you were more important. Besides, it can't be all that bad, right?"

"The Brain has frozen your friends, including Thunder and Lightning. He tracked you all down through your communicators."

"What?" Kid Flash leaped to his feet urgently. Electrified panic exploded on his face, ready to shoot out when he offered his hand to Jinx. "Here's your chance, Jinx. We can save our friends. Will you help me?"

Jinx gasped silently, realizing it was just like before. When he promised her salvation, she coldly rejected and harmed him. However, she would not make the same mistake twice. A light, grateful smile split across her chalky complexion as she slipped her lithe hand into his gloved one. As Kid Flash heaved her up bridal style, she uttered a surprised squeak and tensed in his strong arms as he beamed down at her.

"You're so cute when you're scared," he teased lightly.

"Don't make me hex you again," she scowled. "I can easily blast you off the roof. Um, Kid Flash?"

"Yeah?"

"Thank you."

"For…?"

"Showing me the right path. You didn't judge me because of my bad luck and showed me what I can be. I guess I was never restricted by my bad luck."

"You can be whatever you want, Jinx, but I saw you were stick in a rut, and don't worry. You've got friends in the Titans with me and Thunder. We'll plead your case for Robbie to make you a Titan."

"Okay, let's go. The Brotherhood's base is in Paris."

"City of love? Awesome!"

"Don't get any ideas."

"Aw…"

Continuation from 46. Reflection where Thunder tries his hand at reforming Jinx. I just wanted to do some more Flinx. XD