Chapter 8: Schooled

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MOUNT JUSTICE
AUGUST 3, 13:06 EDT

Most of the members of the Team were at the cave, relaxing until the next mission. Kid Flash was beating Aqualad in a game while eating a banana. Miss Martian, Aero and Robin were observing the outcome for entertainment.

"RECOGNIZED. SUPERBOY, B-0-5." The computer alerted, causing them to look at the zeta-tube. What came out was an annoyed Superboy, he walked past in-between everyone.

M'gann's eyes lit up, trying to make a conversation. "Hi, Superboy. How was Metropolis?" She asked, getting no response from the clone which caused her to frown a bit.

Just then, Black Canary alerted her presence behind the young heroes, causing them to turn back. "Ready for training, everyone?" She asked, walking in with the Martian Manhunter by her side.

"Black Canary! Uncle J'onn!" Miss M exclaimed, walking towards her uncle to hug him.

"M'gann, I was in the neighborhood so I thought I'd see how you were adjusting." The Manhunter replied.

"A few bumps, but I'm learning."

"That's all I can ask." The Manhunter's voice sounded proud.

"Stick around. Class is in session." Black Canary suggested, turning her gaze towards Superboy who was preparing to leave the room.

Superboy stopped at her words and looked back with crossed arms. Black Canary stepped onto the training floor, causing the ground to light up.

"I consider it an honor to be your teacher. I'll throw a lot at you, everything I've learned from my own mentor.." she winced slightly as she took off her jacket, revealing a bandage on her left bicep. "And my own bruises."

"What happened?" Miss Martian asked with concern.

"The job." She said as she threw her jacket aside. "Now, combat is about controlling conflict, putting the battle on your terms. You should always be acting, never reacting. I'll need a sparring partner."

Kid Flash quickly raised his hand before anyone could volunteer. "Right here. Yeah!" He said with a bite of banana in his mouth. He walked onto the training floor. "After this.. swish." He threw the banana peel aside. "I'll show you my moves." He flirted.

Black Canary only gave a small smirk before charging towards him with a punch. Kid Flash managed to block it but was quickly tripped by a sweeping kick. He landed on his back with a thud.

"Ohh. Hurts so good." He quipped.

"Good block. But did anyone see what he did wrong?" She asked, helping Kid Flash to stand back up.

"Oh! Oh! He hit on teacher and got karma?" Aero raised her hand and answered the question, which the Boy Wonder fist bumped her.

"Dude!" He exclaimed, holding his shoulder.

"He allowed me to dictate the terms of-"

"Oh, please." The clone started, causing Black Canary to look at him. "With my powers, the battle's always on my terms. I'm a living weapon, and this is a waste of my time."

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