A Siren's Forte [Young Justice]

Evolution

This week's chapter is a simple one, but gives a look into what Jenna's role will be and her eventual bonding with the kids! I knew she was/would be a mom friend but omg this fic really proves that

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Star City

September 07, 23:45 PDT

"Got one coming your way."

"Copy, I'll handle it."

Footsteps grew louder as did heavy breathing. The robber who had managed to escape out of the back of the store came around the alley corner, only to be met with a swift punch to the jaw. His head bounced off the brick wall next to him then his body flopped onto the hard ground.

"Nicely done."

Siren dropped down beside Arsenal from where she had been keeping watch. It was nice to have moments when she could let others take charge. Besides, she had a reason to do so for this situation.

"Although I'd be a bit more careful about accidentally killing someone from head trauma rather than leaving them with a concussion," she added dryly, looking down at the unconscious person at their feet.

Arsenal shrugged. "Sorry."

Baby steps. Siren only shook her head, deciding it was good at least that he didn't use his prosthetic arm.

"All clear in here," came from their comms.

Siren bent down to scoop up the bag that was heavy with expensive pieces of rocks. "We're coming back in, Ban," she answered, starting to walk back around to the entrance.

"So I have to be the one to lug this guy back?"

Siren smirked back at Arsenal. "You're the one who knocked him out," she pointed out, rounding the corner.

Once all robbers were tied up and all stolen jewelry returned inside the store, the trio took off once the police cars rolled up to the curb.

"Good job with your communication this week." Siren addressed Arsenal more than she did Banshee. After all, she did this for him.

"All in all, I like the progress I'm seeing," she continued to praise. "Especially since I know you've helped out Nightwing with some trafficking busts too."

Arsenal still didn't really take compliments all that well as he awkwardly shifted his stance on the rooftop. "Thanks."

Siren could admit when she was wrong. And the way she left things with him two years ago, before he dipped with the kids from the Taos STAR Labs, she hadn't been happy with. That moment couldn't have come at a worse time with the way her mental health had been fraying up until she finally accepted that she had to step down. So when she saw Arsenal again, spotting him in Star City, the first thing she did was apologize.

The second thing was to offer—legitimately offer—to work with him. Train him on her own as she would have if the both of them were still on the team. No strings attached, just wanting to help him regain some skills he lost after those years on ice. He accepted.

It wasn't until later that the two of them ran into each other while she and Banshee were on patrol one night. She asked Arsenal if he wanted to join them.

Banshee had been a bit apprehensive at first due to the kidnapping of him and the team being Arsenal's fault in the first place. However, upon listening to Siren explain that she wanted to give Arsenal the chance to work as part of a team—even if it was a small one at first—without feeling any pressure, her protégé agreed. And then Banshee eventually warmed up to the guy.