B3 (Blue Beetle X OC): The Unchangeable

Chapter 4: I look hot in anything

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Chloe's POV

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"Why are we doing this?" Roy, the real Roy Harper complained. "Because I need you guys." Dick replied. "Why us?" I complained. "Because." Dick replied. "Oh, finally. We're here." I muttered as we stopped in front of Bowhunter Security. "Maybe we would've been there sooner if you didn't backseat drive the whole time." Roy muttered. "Remember that time you abandoned us on an alien spaceship?" I said as I leaned back. "If I remember correctly, your boyfriend was trying to kill us." He fired back. "He wasn't trying to kill us, and it wasn't his fault!" I snapped, defending Jaime. "Everybody out!" Dick said, and me and Arsenal quickly hopped out. "You two are like siblings." Jim whispered to us as we walked in. "I hope not." We both said in sync. Then we both glared at each other.

"Absolutely. We'll be there, we'll be ready." Will was saying as we entered. Dick opened his mouth to say something, but Roy held his hand up. "That's right, ma'am. At Bowhunter security, we're always on point." Will said as he pointed a finger gun at us. Jim laughed while me and Roy groaned and rolled our eyes. Dick glared. "My pleasure, we'll see you soon." Will said as he hung up the phone. He turned to us with a smile. He was obviously pissed that there was a girl sleeping on his couch. Or, more like floating according to Artemis. "So, lemme guess. You fellas are in need of some top of the line security. Am I right?" Will said as he leaned back in his chair. "Not exactly. I know Artemis probably brought you up to speed on Markovia. We lost a shipment of trafficked meta-teens down a boom tube, they're probably being deployed in deep space by now." Dick said.

"Ohhh, of course." Will muttered sarcastically. "Look, the League's been informed. I'm not happy about all this, but I need to move on." Dick snapped. Oh boy, here we go. "Yeah, you've moved on so much, you've completely neglected to mention Brion Markov, Dr. Jace, and that Halo girl!" Will exclaimed. Definitely pissed. "This is a higher priority. I have solid intel on a meta human trafficking ring right here in Star City. Look, Roy, Jim, and Chloe are on board. But, y'know, I thought we'd make it a all Harper mission!" Dick said. "What am I, chopped meat?" I muttered. "Exactly." Roy replied, and I glared. "All Harper, one Grayson, and one Crimson." Will stated. "Thank you!" I exclaimed. "Are you in or not?!" Dick exclaimed. Will looked at his clipboard and began to flip through it. "I know you're doing that on purpose." Dick muttered. "Hmmm, I guess I could make the time." Will said.

"Great! So here's the plan-" Dick began, but Will cut him off. "But, only if you guys help me out with something first." Will said. "I'm game." Jim replied happily. "Whatever, bro." Roy said. "I'm not dying my hair red." I said as I studied my nails. "What are we talking about here?" Dick said, and Will grinned.

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"Why do we have to be in costume?" I complained as I tugged on my collar. "Don't get me wrong, I can pull off anything, but these security guard outfits smell like they haven't been washed in weeks." I quickly exclaimed before Will could open his mouth. We were driving in a minivan. A blue minivan. Will had a mom minivan. He's never going to hear the end of it from me. "Seatbelts everyone." Will said. "Please let this be a normal field trip." I muttered. "With the Frizz, no way!" Roy muttered in response. Next thing I knew, Jim, Roy, Will, and I were humming the Magic School Bus theme song. "Who's idea was it to put all four of you on a mission?" Dick complained. "Yours." We all replied happily. Dick groaned as we drove away.

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"Goode VR goggles?" Jim asked. That was our job. "Goode pays good money for Bowhunter Security to secure them." Will replied. "Please no puns." I groaned, and Will rolled his eyes. "For video game accessories?" Jim asked. "Jim, you need to spend less time with your geraniums. These are top of the line, virtual and augmented reality goggles. Advanced graphics, totally immersive! Everybody's into these, and they go for big bucks on the black market!" Roy explained to Jim. I watched as he struggled to catch the boxes of expensive goggles from falling over. "Nerd." I muttered as I stood next to Will and Dick. "I don't know if you've heard, but I have a girl sleeping over-" Will began, but Dick cut him off. "Over your place, I know." Dick snapped. "Over my couch Dick, two feet over my couch!" Will exclaimed quietly. "So, you're saying she's a conversation piece?" Dick remarked.