Zephyr: A Young Justice OC fanfiction

Chapter 26: Reminiscence and Betrayl

Character development?
Character development.

I held my fists tightly as I focused all my attention on the blowing winds around me as they howled in my ears like wolves. It was like they were speaking to me, every gust and breeze having its own spirit and personality. Some-a lot-were begging to be released, some praised my power, some prayed to be used, for me to use them to propel me into the air.

It was too much. It was too loud, too many voices filled my head: I could barely hear myself think.

I unclenched my fists and relaxed my mind, and the winds became quiet as they were released from my control.

"I can't do it..." I muttered, starring at the floor.

"You were doing satisfactory." Red said, stepping up to me. "Other than your quickened breath I saw no error."

I felt tears prick my eyes as I chewed my lip.

"They're too loud...I can't-" I paused, my voice cracking. "I can't control them. It's not like controlling this...Thing inside me! My power: it's manageable. But these winds...They're just...Too strong."

It was silent for a moment before Red spoke.

"Perhaps that's just because you have different mind sets." He said.

"What?" I asked, furrowing my eyebrows. What was he talking about?

"You agreed to let me mentor you because you didn't want to hurt anyone else ever again, correct?"

"Y-ya." I nodded.

"That's something you're willing to do anything to achieve, correct?"

I nodded.

"Well there is the error." He said. "It's a logical explanation. You're willing to put everything into controlling your powers because you don't want to hurt anyone, but you believe that in controlling the wind: you're hurting them."

I paused, thinking over his idea for a long moment. He was right. I hadn't thought about it that way but he was definitely right.

"I-I suppose so..." I muttered, but suddenly felt Red's hand on my shoulder.

"Only you are incorrect." He said. "The air cannot feel pain, but the people who you can save can. You have your powers, and I know that you can use them for good."

I felt myself blush before smiling at my mentor. Without hesitation, I embrace him in a tight hug. Not used to intimate contact however, he simply pats my back.

My thoughts were broken at the sound of plastic meeting metal. I looked over to see GA placing a bowl of pretzels on the table, but the 'peace offering' didn't do much to ease the tension.

"Thanks but no thanks." Wally grumbled.

"Yeah!" Robin said. "What we want are answers about Red Tornado and his siblings."

I flinched slightly at the sound of Red's name and bit my lip, curling even more into the ball I had pulled my body into.

"Exactly." Wally agreed. But instead of giving us Intel, GA picked the bowl back up, but Wally grabbed it back. "Leave the bowl."

As we were plunged into more awkward silence, I wanted to go back into my ball of depressing memories. But I didn't get much time for that when suddenly, Conner sprang up and practically flew across to the room where he smashed into Kaldur (who had been talking to Batman) and smashed him into a wall by his shirt.

"You knew?!" Conner yelled. "That android and his maniac family nearly killed M'gaan!"

We all moved off our seats, but none of did anything to stop Conner. Normally, we'd be pulling the angry Kryptonian off but his words had stopped us, wondering what Conner's reasoning was.

That being said, Megan did fly closer to her boyfriend.

"Conner! What are you doing!" Megan exclaimed.

"Kaldur knew we had a traitor among us and said nothing!" Conner explained with a growl and we all froze.

No...This has to be a misunderstanding.

"You knew?" Robin exclaimed.

"And didn't tell us?" Wally added incredulously.

"Kaldur?" I asked, asking-begging-for him to say it wasn't true. He made eye contact with me before beginning.

"I sought to protect the team from-"

"From what?" Artemis exclaimed, cutting Kaldur off. "Information that might've saved our lives."

My stomach dropped as I tried to keep myself together. Can't fall apart again, not in front of everyone.

"Enough!" A harsh growl caught all our attention and we all turned to see Batman glaring at us. We all froze and shut up, but the anger was still in the atmosphere.

"With Red Tornado..." Batman continued. "Missing, the team will be overseen by rotating supervisors. Captain Marvel has volunteered to take the first shift."

At Batman's introduction; the red-white-and-gold-clad man walked forward, wearing his signature boyish grin.

"I'm really looking forward to hanging with you guys." Captain Marvel said happily, making the team share wear glances.

Hang?

I notice Conner lean over and mutter something to Kaldur but I couldn't hear him.

"Red Tornado is a member of the Justice League, that makes him a league responsibility." Batman said. "You will leave it to us."

"Like hell!"

I blurted out my statement, yelling as I sent venomous glares at Batman for even stating that we, and I, shouldn't go looking. Red was my second father, I was going after him.

I could tell my outburst had caught people by surprise, as they looked between the Bat and I as we glared at each other.

I really don't like Batman

Suddenly however, Batman broke our small glare-off as walked away as he pulled up a holographic screen.

"I have another assignment for this team." I explained, making my head practically explode with anger.

Is he seriously doing this?

I looked at the news articles he had pulled up and my eyes widened in disbelief.

"Gotham Mayor Attacked by Guerilla Gorilla?" Wally read aloud.

"Was this the only thing he could find to distract us?" Conner said through the psychic link.

"Batman please." Robin pleaded to his mentor. "Tell me you're not sending us on this joke of a wild ape chase."

"I never 'joke' about the mission." Batman growled, making Robin tensed and looked down.

Good job Bats, you've officially directly pissed off two members of team: one of which is your mentor!

"I've checked the sources, I've traced the patterns. Mayor Hill is only the latest in a series of attacks." Batman continued. "Aqualad, you and your team will depart for India and check things out."

It was extremely tense for a long moments before we finally did head towards the hanger, not before Wally sent a remark to Kaldur.

I felt a gaze on me and I turned slightly to see Kaldur looking at me, but I just turned back around and continued walking.

Sorry I meant to post this last night but I was just really anxious and depressed and I couldn't :/