Renegade and Rebel

The Team

Rebel's POV

I knew I was dreaming, everything was so weird. I felt like I was floating around, I could hear Rens voice but I couldn't see him, everything was black. Everything went quiet, I tried looking around but there was nothing to see. What happened? Where am I?
"Reb, wake up," Ren told me, everything went bright. I opened my eyes slowly, I called out for Ren but I couldn't hear myself. I looked around the room to see a nurse. 
"Oh, you're awake! I'll let the doctor know" she said before leaving me. I scowled at this, how did I get here!? 

The memories hit me like a train. Sam and Tom had slit my throat. Renegade had found me. I had survived. oh my god. where is Renegade?!
"Good afternoon miss, you're very lucky to be alive" The doctor stated, I tried talking to him but again, I couldn't hear myself. I realized how dry my throat was and coughed. 
"Unfortunately, due to your injuries, you're vocal cords were cut. I'm sorry miss, we did everything we could" the doctor said. 

Tears pricked my eyes, I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, allowing myself to cry. I wanted to see Ren. I could hear the doctor say something but I ignored him. I opened my eyes as I felt someone hug me, once I saw it was Ren I hugged him back. With tears travelling down my face, Ren pulled away. He had been crying too. 
"The doctor told me" he whispered and caressed my cheek, wiping away stray tears. I opened my mouth to say something but sighed instead. Batman approached us, explaining that Renegade had been with him while I had been trapped here. I was told I was fit to leave.

I went with Ren, holding his hand as we followed Batman. Renegade had told me about how he had to stay with the young justice league while I was away and told me about Batman's failed attempt of questioning him. I smiled and gave a silent laugh, trying not to let the depression overwhelm me. Batman took us to the mountain where Ren had been staying. As we entered the mountain, I stayed close to Ren, eyeing up the young justice league.

"Recognised, Young justice league. Finding profiles..."

"Team, this is Rebel. She was discharged from hospital today" Batman introduced me, I stepped out from behind Ren and got a proper look at the team, while reading about them from their profiles. The girls gasped at the bandage around my neck, now remembering how they knew me. Batman left, forgetting to mention a very important detail to the team. I finished reading the profiles of the team members as Aqualad approached us. 

"Welcome, Rebel. I am Aqualad, the teams' leader. When you are able to, we would like for you to join us in training" Aqualad said. I nodded in response then nudged Ren, indicating that he should tell them I can't speak. Thankfully, he got the message. Renegade cleared his throat.
"Due to the extent of her injuries, Rebel can't talk" he informed the team. A wave of emotion passed through everyone as they realized what he meant. Miss Martian rushed over and gave me a hug, linking with me telepathically.

"Can you hear me?" She asked, I was shocked and replied
"I can, you're not snooping through my memories, are you?" I asked, ready to defend myself if needed, Miss Martian shook her head
"I respect everyone's privacy, are you okay with communicating like this? I know humans aren't used to it" Miss M asked, I thought for a moment
"Communication is better than no communication," I replied, trying not to sound bitter. Miss M smiled,

"Wonderful! it's settled then" she exclaimed while clasping her hands together, she turned to the team to explain.
"We can communicate with Rebel when we're all linked up!" she turned to me
"It wouldn't be all the time, so you don't have to worry about anything" she informed me, I nodded in response. Thank the gods, I wouldn't have other voices in my head. I would have to get used to it eventually I guess.