Song Bird (A Young Justice Fanfic WATTY AWARDS 2013)

Chapter Twenty Six

Chapter 26

The warm day was perfect for a day in the park. Storm and the boys lay on the grass laughing and out of breath from the game of tag that they had been playing. The sudden sound of people screaming and rushing caused them all to sit up with alarm.

Dick looked to Storm who looked to Thomas.

"Come on Thomas we better get out of here" Storm said as Dick picked up the frightened five year old.

"Warrior and Nightwing will save us" Thomas said as if to try and calm himself down.

Storm looked to Dick worried. Dick's eyes widened as he looked at something behind her. She turned around to see the chaos that had begun. Already dead bodies where piled in a huge pile. Storm couldn't see their faces. She was fixed on only one. His red eyes fixed with hers sending a frightened chill down her spine. She quickly turn to Dick and screamed

"Run!"

The two began to run, Thomas clinging to Dicks neck. Surprisingly it didn't interrupt his running. The two began to push their limits. Storm knew she couldn't run at her full speed or she'll blow her identity.

The screams didn't stop as they left the park. Storm knew it was too late for them to get away. He'd find them. He always found what he was looking for.

They stopped for a breather. The city seemed at peace and unaware at what was happening at the park.

"Here take him home. I'll go get help"

Storm took hold of Thomas who was looking around in fear.

"Dick, be careful" Storm said as she held his arm.

He nodded before quickly pecking her lips and racing off to find Batman and change. Storm held onto Thomas tight and ran down the street. She didn't stop running until she got to his house.

"Do you have a basement? Somewhere we can hide?" She asked him.

Thomas pointed to the carpet in the hallway. Storm pulled it up and saw the latch. She pulled open the door and pushed Thomas to get it.

"Is it going to catch us?" Thomas asked.

"Not if were quiet and well hidden"

A light snapped on it the basement. Boxes of old furniture and toys lined the walls of the kitchen.

"Stay here, I'll be back in a minute okay? I'm going to call Warrior. She's going to help" Storm said to a whimpering Thomas.

Storm jumped up and ran into the kitchen. She grabbed every knife she could find. The kitchen's back door opened. Storm through a knife at the unsuspecting victim.

"Sorry" she said as Nightwing looked at the knife that had just missed his head by inches.

"I thought you might want to change. Where's Thomas?"

Storm couldn't answer him as she was quickly getting changed into her outfit. Nightwing completely forgot about everything as he watched her strip down in a strangers kitchen.

As she pulled on her domino mask he managed to speak.

"If we weren't in danger I'd take you right now"

Storm gave him a glare.

"Richard!" She hissed.

"Did I say that outload?" He asked blushing red.

Storm ran into the hallway and looked in on Thomas.

"Hello Thomas. Storm said you were in trouble" she said to the poor frightened boy.

"Where's Storm? I want my mommy"

"I know sweetie I know but The Flash will be here in a few to pick you up and bring you to her"

She looked up at Nightwing who glared at her.

"Go call him! Or get Kid Flash. He should be here. He's already on his way" she hissed.

Nightwing nodded as he used his earpiece to call the speedsters. The sounds of wood breaking behind them made Storm look to the front door of the house that was swung open. He stood in his dirty trench coat, his eyes glistening a fresh red with all the blood he'd consumed.

"The child shouldn't need to see this" he spoke.

His voice was like icicles, just like the ones that grew around his heart. A strong gust of wind blew through the house causing the heavy door of the basement to shut with a load bang. Thomas's screams could be heard through the strong wood.

"Leave him be! This is between you and me!" Warrior cried.

"Your right darling daughter it is"

With a flip of his wrist another gust of wind knocked Nightwing into the kitchen. He groan before slumping against the cupboards. Warrior screamed and looked to her father in fear.

"You should never have left me Storm" he said, slyness dripping from each word.

"What do want?!" She screamed.

"Isn't it obvious? You to be punished!" He yelled.

He gestured towards her and another gust of wind circled her. The air that hit her fast cut off her breathing. Warrior fell to the ground as she tried to calm herself down and break free from the deadly wind trap but it was too late. Her lungs that burned for air collapsed on her. She was out in seconds.