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Disclaimer: Misa doesn't own Young Justice (but I do own a DeathNote...true story); I just do the animation for Artemis's hair.

Ariana's POV:

The cool sea breeze hits my face as we cross above the dark ocean below us, Sphere humming in joy. Kate, Conner, Mal, Gar, Megan, Nightwing and I (Wolf stayed at the Hall) are all riding in Sphere to our new 'dorm'. Nightwing said he came across this new place when he was on a mission for Batman, and said it would be perfect for all the people who lived at the Cave to stay there. He thought it wouldn't work to live at the Hall. So now we're on our way to check out our new digs in Blüdhaven.

I stare straight ahead at Kate's blonde hair. She's sitting in front with Mal and Conner, while Megan, Gar, and Nightwing sit in the back with me. I feel Nightwing's fingers lace through mine, shadowed by my jacket. He looks over at me and smiles. He doesn't want the others to find out where dating, says it could cause some problems. But I do feel guilty not telling Kate about our hook-up, it feels like I'm lying to her.

"I'm sure you're going to like it there," he says to me telepathically.

I shrug, "Yeah I hope so. I've never really enjoyed being around others anyway." I look away to look towards the horizon, the sun about to set.

Sphere lands down on the harbor in front of a worn down warehouse. We all file out and stare up at the warehouse. Sphere shifts back to her, well, sphere state and emits a whispery sound.

Nightwing spreads out his arms to say 'look at this glory,' "Tada!"

I smile and walk on towards the doors, opening the warehouse, everyone else following my lead. Nightwing presses a button that turns on all the lights. The lights reveal that the warehouse is already furnished. Beds with curtains for privacy, living areas, work space, kitchen, bathrooms, etc. It's like a house. Nightwing makes his way to the front and says, "So team. This is your new home."

Mal steps up and says, "You're kidding right?" Nightwing shakes his head. Mal scrunches his brow, "What the flip dude?"

Nightwing shrugs, "It's a safe house for the people who lost their dorms in the Cave. Also you guys have to wait until we can get your stuff recovered from the Cave. So for now deal with it!" Nightwing sighs, "Besides I thought it would be better than crashing on the couch in the Hall." He smiles, "I guess you guys just have to make it more like a warehome then a warehouse."

Kate giggles at his comment. Conner blurts out as he brushes past Nightwing, "It's fine." He goes behind his curtained room. Nightwing just sighs hopelessly.

"Well I think it's awesome!" Gar exclaims. He runs to the ladder to the platform, which is the living room. A smile escapes my lips.

Kate rushes over to me side and laces her arm through mine. I look over to see her grin, "Hey want a room next to mine?"

I shrug, "Sure why not."

I notice Nightwing making his way over to us, a guilty look on his face. "My deepest apology that you ladies won't be able to have much privacy while living here."

I smile, unlacing Kate's arm from mine and patting his shoulder. "It's okay." Kate nods in agreement.

Megan walks over and says to Nightwing, "Well I would like a little bit more privacy. Besides it feels more like a boys' dorm to me. If you don't mind I would like to live somewhere else, if that's okay."

I notice the slightly offended look on Bat Boy's face, but he just simply nods. "I'm not holding you back, do as you like."

Megan just bows her head respectfully and walks off. Kate smirks, "Well this place needs a feminine touch anyway. I bet the guys couldn't make it a day without us."

"And what is that supposed to mean!" I hear Mal shout over to Kate. He walks over and glares at Kate.

Kate smirks and puts her hands on her hips, "I'm just saying that this place would get dirty, Mr. Let's-just-eat-off-the-dirty-plates. That you need someone to look after you guys."

Mal puffs up trying to be manly and tell off Kate, and Kate snaps right back.

I just roll my eyes and walk over to one of the curtained rooms. I pull back the curtain to reveal a small room with a cot, just a small amount of space for clothes and belongings. I smirk. It reminds me a lot of my solitary confinement prison cell. I giggle to myself at the thought. Some things never change.

"Knock knock," Nightwing says behind me. I turn around to see him leaning on the wall.

I smirk, "Strange I didn't feel your presence."

He just smiles and comes closer, looking around my room. "Do you like it?" he asks in a monotone.

I shrug and smile, "All that it's missing is a bunch of steel walls surrounding it and it feels just like my old prison cell."

I giggle at Nightwing's solemn expression. "That bad?" he sighs.

I playfully punch him in the chest, "It's fine."

His expression lights up as if remembering something. "Oh! I almost forgot, I have something for you." He reaches behind and takes out a rag doll. When I look closer I see that it's Oswald. My eyes widen when Nightwing hands me the charred doll. I see that Oswald is one piece but burned in several places. "It's the only thing I could salvage of yours for the moment."

Tears start to well up in my eyes but I refuse to let any fall. "No it's fine," I manage to say. I lean in and kiss Nightwing on the cheek. "Thank you," I whisper. I look up to see Nightwing's red face.

"No prob," he says rushedly. He then storms out of my room, my laugh following him.

oooooooooooo

I twist and turn to find myself in a black void, only hearing the creaking of a rusty swing. I see a swing rocking back and forward...covered in a deep red. My eyes widen when I recognize it...blood. "Ariaaanaaaa," says a low, familiar voice. I turn around to see who it could be, stopping short when I see the blood everywhere. I see Wally covered in blood from the knife buried in his heart. All the blood drains from my cheeks from the ghastly sight. No. Not Wally. Tears start to run down my cheeks as a high-pitched scream echoes through the void.

I wake with a start, my high-pitched scream echoing through the warehouse. Tears run down my face, my hands shaking. I brush away tears only to see the world covered in a crimson hue. I hear a rush of footsteps collide at my curtain when Kate frantically opens it, revealing the whole group behind her, their expressions worried. "Ariana are you okay?" Kate asks, biting her lip.

"Big mistake Ariana, letting your mind be open like that," a dark chuckle echoes in my mind. My eyes widen when I recognize the voice. My vision blurs to reveal Kate and the team covered in blood. I scream at the top of my lungs, trying to back away from them but only to fall out of the cot. I scurry away from Kate as she tries to come closer to calm me down.

"STAY AWAY!" I scream. She stops in her tracks, shocked.

"Poor Ariana," I hear Psimon voice echo through my mind, "it's such a pity."

I clutch my hands over my head, screaming. "SHUT UP!"

I duck my head and rush pasted my teammates. They try to hold me down as I pass by, trying to calm me down. I just thrash through, not wanting anyone to touch me. If they do they might get sucked into the link I'm having with Psimon.

I run towards one of the corners of the warehouse, sitting down against the metal wall. I pull my knees up against my chest, rocking back and forth. Hot tears stream down my face as I see the horrified and shocked expressions on my teammates. I see Kate's expression, it looks more hurt than anything. Guilt welds up within me. I try to hind up I'm cornered. Eyes all staring at me. I hate this.

"Awwww poor little Ariana. All alone."

Rage burns in through me. It's all his fault! Why must my past alway come back to haunt me. "GET OUT OF MY HEAD!" I yell at the top of my lungs. I take a bunch of hyperventilated breaths as I burry my head in my knees. Crying my eyes out. Why must I always shame myself like this.

Kate's POV:

My eyes widen. There's someone in Ariana's head? Without thinking, I stretch out my hand to cast a spell, before glancing at my empty wrist. With a growl, I turn to the others.

"Well someone do something, because I sure as heck can't!" I shout.

"Oh!" Nightwing snaps his fingers and fumbles with his utility belt, pulling out a familiar stone and tossing it to me. Spinning around, I send a pulse of magic through Ariana. Right before it forces the person out, I catch a glimpse of what Ariana is seeing…us covered in blood.

"Oh, Arie," I sigh as I hug her. "Everything's okay now. You're safe." With a glare, I send the boys scurrying back to their beds.

"K-Kate," she sobs.

"Shhhh. It's okay. They're gone now. No one's hurt." She just pulls me closer. "C'mon. Let's get you in bed." I tug her to her feet, helping her shuffle along to her area. With a snap of my fingers, the curtains whisk close, and a sound shield settles in place, giving us maximum privacy. I get Ariana to sit on her bed, holding her until she slowly stops crying.

"You can go to bed now," she says monotonously.

"Ariana, I saw," I whisper.

"Saw what?" She looks up startled.

"When I helped you, I saw us. Through your eyes."

"Don't tell anyone," she commands, clutching my shoulders.

"They already know something's wrong. We can help."

"No," she says firmly. I stand up, a little hurt.

"Alright then. Good night." I walk through the curtain, the shield collapsing as I do. Nightwing is waiting, pacing back and forth.

"How's she doing?" he asks.

"Fine, just shaken up. Nightmare I guess. By the way, where did you get this?" I ask, holding up my broken bracelet.

"I saw it on the floor before the explosion. Kaldur must have dropped it on his way out," he smiles. I stare at him a moment longer before sighing and heading off to bed. Hopefully to get some sleep this time.

Hope you enjoyed the chapter! And the plot is looking good huh?

So just hold on till the next chapter! ;) Also 07-25 is the anniversary of Unlucky Member! SO HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

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