Faded Footprints

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Ben and Dan Heng stood close in the quiet hallway, their eyes locked in a tender gaze. The rare moment of peace allowed them to cherish each other's presence. Dan Heng gently brushed a strand of hair away from Ben's face, his touch soft and lingering.

Dan Heng: softly  You know, I really cherish these moments with you.

Ben: smiling warmly Me too. It's like everything else fades away when we're together.

Dan Heng's hand moved to cup Ben's cheek, his thumb brushing lightly against his skin. Ben leaned into the touch, feeling warmth spread through him.

Dan Heng: gently I don't know what I'd do without you, Ben.

Ben: with a tender smile You won't ever have to find out.

They leaned in closer, the space between them almost nonexistent, but just as their lips were about to meet, they heard footsteps approaching. Quickly, they pulled apart, the warmth between them replaced by the need to maintain their cover.

Ben: grinning So, bro, what do you think about the upcoming training session?

Dan Heng: playing along Oh, you know, just another day at UA, bro.

Zatanna turned the corner, catching sight of them. She raised an eyebrow, her expression puzzled.

Zatanna: crossing her arms, smirking  Right... Anyway, I came to tell you something important. An advanced support weapon was stolen, and guess who's at the scene of the crime?

Ben: surprised Who?

Zatanna: with a grin Y/N Zatara.

Ben: curious You know him, Zee?

Zatanna: with a sigh Yeah, he's my cousin. And he's so annoying, with the biggest ego you can imagine. He thinks he's above it all.

They headed toward the crime scene, the tension between Ben and Dan Heng fading into the background as they focused on the task at hand.

As they continued down the hallway, they reached the crime scene. The room was filled with tension, but the moment Zatanna and Y/N locked eyes, the banter began.

Y/N: Well, if it isn't little Zee. Come to watch a pro in action?

Zatanna: smirking Pro at what? Getting in the way?

Y/N: Please, you wish you had half my skills.

Zatanna: I'd rather not have your ego. It's already taking up too much space.

Y/N: with a grin Still as feisty as ever. You sure you're not just jealous?

Zatanna: Jealous? Of you? In your dreams, Y/N.

Just then, the door creaked open, and Wanda stepped into the room, her presence catching everyone's attention. As a first-year student, she seemed a bit out of place, but her determination was evident.

Wanda: nervously I heard something happened... Can I help?

Y/N: teasingly Well, look who decided to show up. You sure you're ready for this, little witch?

Zatanna: gently Ignore him, Wanda. We could use your help.

As they examined the crime scene, Ben noticed the security cameras were oddly inactive. He pointed it out, and Zatanna moved closer to inspect the nearest one.

Zatanna: frowning The cameras were hacked, and there's a faint, familiar magical aura lingering from the disabling spell. concentrating, raising her palms to the camera as her hands were covered in a blue magical aura I've sensed this presence before, but I can't put a name on it.

Y/N: with a smirk If you've really been keeping up with your magic, little cuz, then you'd know that a simple chrono vision spell can show us who the culprit is. grinning Leaver eht tsap!

Y/N blew a handful of blue dust that spread throughout the room. As the dust settled, the colors around them shifted to black and white, and the past events began to unfold before their eyes. They watched as a speedster swiftly stole the quirk-disabling device, leaving the room in a flash.

Wanda: thinking It couldn't be him, could it?

Ben: curious What was that, Wanda?

Wanda: quickly Oh, nothing!

The scene transitions to a dimly lit underground lair, where the Brotherhood of Mutants had gathered around a holographic display showing the footage of the theft. The air was thick with tension as they reviewed the success of their latest operation.

Mystique: skeptical How were we able to disable the cameras so cleanly? I don't recall any of our usual tech experts being involved in this.

Magneto: with a commanding presence That's because it wasn't our usual methods. Allow me to introduce a new ally to our cause—Charmcaster.

Out of the shadows stepped Charmcaster, her eyes gleaming with confidence. She looked around at the group, a smirk playing on her lips as she noticed their curiosity.

Charmcaster: playfully Disabling those cameras was child's play. Magic tends to have that effect on technology, especially when you know the right spells.

Mystique eyed her warily, still not entirely convinced.

Mystique: questioning And what's in it for you? Why align yourself with us?

Charmcaster: grinning Let's just say I have unfinished business with a certain magician. glancing at Magneto And your goals align with my own. Besides, this little heist is just the beginning. There's so much more we can accomplish together.

Magneto: nodding Charmcaster's talents will prove invaluable in our upcoming endeavors. Zatanna may have defeated her before, but this time, we'll ensure that the odds are in our favor.

Charmcaster's smirk widened as she thought back to her previous encounters with Zatanna. The idea of a rematch, with higher stakes, was tantalizing.

Charmcaster: confidently Zatanna won't know what hit her. I've learned from our past encounter, and this time, I'm ready to take her down for good.

The Brotherhood members exchanged glances, some intrigued and others cautious. Magneto, however, was resolute.

Magneto: decisively Then it's settled. Charmcaster's magic is essential to our plans. We need her expertise to overcome our opponents and ensure that our strategy succeeds.

A/N: Y/n or the reader had the same set of skills/quirk that Zatanna has.

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