Shade

Humanity

A/N. Hey my wonderful readers. All I want to say for this chapter is when you read Zatanna's spells, read the words backwards. I looked them up. Ok, back to the story! -Anna

MOUNT JUSTICE 

October 10, 16:58 EDT

 I flipped out of the way of Artemis's punch, and landed a few feet away from her. The Team was training, except for Wally who had his arm broken when we were fighting the Injustice League. Now, Wally was using Captain Marvel as his own servant.

 "Pineapple juice," Captain said, handing Wally a glass of just that, with a little umbrella.

 Wally took a few sips from the glass. "Ahh. Just what the doctor ordered," he said happily.

 "How's the arm doing, Wally?" Marvel asked the speedster.

 "Well, nothing nachos can't cure," Wally said as he reclined back in his chair. 

 "Nachos? Oh! I'll go get you some," Captain Marvel said and flew off. 

 "Wally!" I yelled as I ducked under Artemis's roundhouse. I swear if he orders Marvel to get one more thing, I'm going to rip out Wally's vocal cords so he can't order Marvel around anymore. 

 "Good work, everyone," Black Canary said and we stopped fighting. "In fact, it's been a very productive week."

 "Yeah, for everyone except Kid Malingerer," Artemis said. 

 "Hey! Arm broken in combat against the Injustice League," Wally said holding up his broken right arm that was in a cast. 

 "I've really enjoyed being your, uh, den mother this week," Canary chuckled. 

 "And we've enjoyed having you here," I said smiling at my mentor. 

Recognized: Zatara, 1-1

 The magician himself stepped out of the zeta tubes, and typed something on the holographic keypad near the tubes. 

Access granted. Zatanna, Zatara. A03

Authorization: Zatara, 1-1

 The zeta tubes went off again and a girl about Robin and my age stepped out in a school uniform. She had black hair and blue eyes. I slightly hid behind Canary. 

 "Zatanna, this is the Team. Team, my daughter, Zatanna," Zatara introduced.

 M'gann flew in front of her. "Hi! I'm-" 

 "Robin! Ahem," my brother cut in, stepping in front of M'gann. "I mean, I'm Robin. Heh. She's M'gann, and that's Wally, Artemis, Kaldur, Conner, and..." Robin pointed to me still behind Canary. "That's Alice." I poked my head out a little and waved. 

 "Welcome to the Cave," Kaldur welcomed. 

 "Thanks," Zatanna said quietly. 

 "So, uh, are you joining the team?" Robin asked hopefully, stuttering.

 I raised an eyebrow at my brother. What was he doing? Then I got it. I smirked and stood beside Canary. I'm gonna have fun with this later. 

 "Let's not get ahead of ourselves. This is strictly a visit," Zatara said, taking his top hat off. "But I am sorry we missed the training. It's something from which Zatanna could benefit."