Disclaimer: No. I won't own it until the voodoo doll starts working. (maniacal laughter) ALSO PHONE #s AND EMAILs in this chapter ARE NOT REAL!
A/N: I WILL NOT BE ADDING SELF-HARM! I got a few negative responses and I don't exactly want to write stuff that dark yet. Maybe I'll explore it in another fic. I'm sorry if you were looking forward to that idea, but it will not show up in this fanfic. Also, sorry about the long wait! I've been shackled to my books because of school! Sorry again!
Black Canary, 11:59, Saturday, St. Mary's Church
As I open the double doors into the basement hall, I see that every single one of the kids that were here last week are back.
Thank God none of them quit!
I look around and I can't help but smile, nearly everyone is showing their face.
Robin still has a large pair of sunglasses, but it's progress.
It means that their trust is already building and that's fantastic!
"Good morning everyone!" I announce.
"Good morning!"
"Morning."
"*grunt*"
"Technically it's afternoon."
I smile and hear the door swing open behind me.
"Good afternoon, Black Canary. What are the children to do today?" asked Red.
"I was thinking about a field trip to Happy Harbour. Anyone who can't go can stay with you."
He nods, approving the plan.
I clap my hands to get their attention.
"Okay, let's get this started! Gather round!"
I gesture to the couches and Red grabs him and me folding chairs.
"Thanks." I say, sitting.
He nods again.
"Alright, first things first: I need a way to contact you. To tell you if a meeting is cancelled or moved or rescheduled. So, I'm going to pass this clipboard around, write your name and your phone number." I instruct.
I hand the board and pen to Superboy who is next to me.
Scribble Scribble
He hands it to Aqualad.
Scribble Scribble
He hands it to Kid Flash.
Scribble Scribble
He hands it to Robin.
Scribble Scribble
He hands it to Artemis.
Scribble Scribble
She hands it to Miss Martian.
Scribble Scribble
She hands it to Red who hands it back to me.
I take a quick second to look the info over.
Superboy- (787) 672-6957
Aqualad- (285) 268-3265
Kid Flash- (654) 377-7333
Robin- (272) 536-2473
Artemis- (272) 437-4563
Miss Martian- (435) 566-3426
"Wonderful! Now, I was thinking that today we could head to Happy Harbour for a few hours, I'd pay of course and you don't need to attend."
I survey their expressions.
Only Miss Martian seems opposed.
Well less opposed as terrified.
Maybe that's where she's from...
"Does anyone need to be home at a certain time or not want to go?" I ask.
I hear mumbles of 'why not' and 'as long as I'm home by dinner'.
"So grab your bags and let's go! The bus to the port will arrive in 10 minutes, be ready!" I clap my hands together.
They slowly rise, throw their coats on and toss their bags over their shoulders.
Miss Martian looks worried out of her wits.
"Miss Martian, may I speak with you?" I ask gently.
M'gann, 12:15, Saturday, St. Mary's Church
No...
No, no, no, no...
What if we run into someone from my school?
I'm FINALLY getting friends!
If they found out... they'd hate me...
I mean... everyone else does.
I can't just skip though, that'd be suspicious.
Oh I just pray we don't run into my schoolmates.
Please...
"Miss Martian, may I speak with you?" asks Black Canary.
"O-of course." I stammer.
She guides me over to the couches by the bathrooms.
"Are you alright?" asks Black Canary.
"Yeah, definitely! Why wouldn't I be?" I ask, trying to sound chipper.
Pretend you're Megan, just pretend you're Megan!
"Miss Martian, I know you're lying to me. You're obviously worried. You don't need to go if you don't want to." she offers gently.
"NO!" Oops, I shouted, "No, no. I'm fine, I want to go. I really do."
"Are you sure? If you go, you can't come back until after everyone is ready."
"I know, I do. I really do want to go. I do. I'll be fine. I want to go."
She looks me over, calculating, searching.
"Alright. If you're sure. Go get ready."
Connor, 12:59, Saturday, Happy Harbour Ferry Port
The ferry just ported in this 'Happy Harbour' city, island place.
It's freaking hot here. I'm boiling even though I'm just in jeans and a t-shirt.
I don't get how it's bellow freezing in a city just, like, half an hour away yet a million degrees here.
Aqualad is still wearing... long necked shirts. I forget what they're called.
I don't know how he isn't dying of heat.
He is drinking tons of water though, that's probably helping...
"Alright, you guys can go off on your own, but STICK TOGETHER! Meet me back here at 3:00. Someone does have a clock, right? Like a phone or... nevermind." she finishes as Robin holds up his weird watch and Artemis pulls out an old iPhone3 with a cracked screen.
"Alright then, be safe!" she says with a smile.
We start to walk down these roads lined with weird random shops.
Miss Martian starts pointing out a bunch with a bright smile.
It's kinda cute.
I mean, her enthusiasm.
I mean, just the way she's acting... it's... uh...
GAH! I sound like an idiot even in my own head.
No wonder Clark hates me.
"Hey, wait." Artemis orders.
I stop and turn, so does everyone else.
"Yeah, what?" Kid Flash snaps, pausing his flirting with Miss Martian.
No, that doesn't make me jealous.
Much.
Or at all.
"Where's Robin?" she asks, throwing Kid Flash a glare.
Where is Robin.
I look around and I don't see him...
"Robin?!" calls Kaldur.
Where could he have gone?
"We have to look for him!" Miss Martian says, worry climbing into her voice.
"We will. He could not have gotten far." Kaldur says, moving back the way we came.
We walk past, I think, three stores before I hear sounds of a fight from a gap between two stores.
A/N: Sorry about the wait again. I've been sick every second week and had insane school work whenever I wasn't. No excuse, I know. I plan to post the next chapter really, REALLY soon though, if that's any consolation. I hope you enjoy! Au Revoir!