Red Hawk-Young Justice

Don't take the pill

The Team,a top secret team of teen superheroes who fight for the good.The Team right now consists of six members including:

Aqualad,the team leader and sidekick of Aquaman,he also has two water bearers that can construct water into anything he wants

Artemis,sidekick of Green Arrow and has great marksmanship with her bow.

Kid Flash,he's the sidekick of The Flash and has the ability of super speed.

Robin,the sidekick of Batman and the technological genius of The Team.

Superboy,the clone of Superman and the muscle of The Team.

Miss Martian,sidekick/niece of Martian Manhunter and has the ability to morph and use telekinesis.

My mind goes blank for a while,they told me what they could do but I still felt a bit unsafe after all the crap I've been through. . .I just wanted to go back to how things used to be.

"You okay?"Superboy asked.

He was guarding me for the night just incase any more killers want me,I nod and he sits next to me,"You need anything?"he says but I shake my head.

"No,thanks."I croak and try to breath but it feels like someone pushed a boulder onto my chest and I can't take it off.

"Your breathing is bad. . .isn't it."he says but I know he feels uncomfortable right now.

'Pfft,a Superboy?I could easily dislocate his right shoulder by the way he's standing and find at least one weak point. . .which is the left of his neck.'Rage explains and I shake my head.

"So you don't?"he blurts and I blink.

"W-What was the question?"I ask,my cheeks burning.

"Um,if you're comfortable with me sitting next to you."he says.

"Oh sure!Sorry I was just. . .thinking."I say and he nods once then sits down on the chair next to the bed.

"Heard about what you've been through and I just want to say I'm sorry for your losses.Even I don't know how that feels."he tells me and my face feels like it's on fire.

Why am I blushing?"It's fine. . .thank you but. . .now all I want to do is have a normal life.Wish life was back before the day. . .the day he came and ruined my life."I said and feel my eyes burning with tears.

I wipe them with my good arm and lay down,"Sorry,I'm just tearing up over here."I try but he just puts a hand on my shoulder and I turn to see he has a smile on his face.

"It's fine.You don't need to apologize. . .not anymore."he whispers and tears start coming down but I smile.

Maybe Louisiana is where I have to go.Start there and build myself up,just like Batman told me.

"My real name is Conner. . .you know,in case you needed to know."he says and I nod.

"Nice to meet you,Conner."I say and look at the ceiling.

"Stars."I mutter and he makes a 'Hm?' sound.

"The ceiling. . .it looks like little stars."I whisper and he chuckles.

"Yeah,you're. . .you can see in the dark?"he asks and I look at him confused.

I shake my head and chuckle,"N--"I pause and blink seeing that. . .the switch to the lights were under on.

My eyes widen but I lean back and chuckle,"You know what,I don't care anymore."I say and my eyelids grow heavy.

"Really?"he questions,"You don't care that you can see in the dark like a. . .bat."

I shrug,"I've seen monsters,killers,demons and have been thrown into hell. . .I wouldn't be surprised if ghosts came to scare the shit-agi-tacos out of us."

He chuckled,"Well at least you got something unique that no one can take from you."

I grin like a cheesy child but groan in pain when I feel the stinging of my stitches again,it feels like someone keeps pinching me and I think Conner knew what I needed because he handed me a white pill that was from the pain-killer bottle.

"It's fine."I mutter.

"Are you sure?"he asks and I nod.

"If I can handle the cut I can handle the sting."I say with a smile.

"Alright,not gonna force you."he jokes and I take another hard long breath.

He was nice,but he seemed like one of those guys who would break your face before you could even insult him about something.

"You can go."I blurt.

"What?"he asks.

"You don't have to stay. . .I have a backup incase intruders come in,plus,you guys have a maximum security right?"I ask and he shrugs.

"Well yeah but--" "And you don't have to babysit me anymore. . .I can handle a hit."I state but he smiles.

"And I believe you but I'm just here incase you fall asleep."he says.

I try to say something but I just shrug,"Alright."

I take a deep breath and flinch when I felt a small sharp pain on my side,great,anesthetic's wearing off.

"You sure you don't need these?"he asks and I nod.

"Posit--"I yelp and flinch but shake my head.

"Just take them."he tried but I refused.

"You need them."he said but I groaned in pain and turned to the side hearing the monitor beeping rapidIy.

My back arches a bit and I start wheezing,it's getting harder to breath now and pain is surging through my body like a starting fire.I feel Conner's hand on my shoulder and shut my mouth when I know he's trying to force the pulls in,he's strong I can give him that but I'm stubborn and like the stubborn girl I was,I resist and when I feel the pills in my mouth,I spit them right out.

"Rebecca,come on!Just take the pills!"he half pleads and half orders but I try to turn from him only to be pinned by his strong hand.

The fire grows stronger and I. . .I hear it. . .the screaming. . .the screaming from before!People yelling in agonizing pain and. . .blood?!

Why is there blood on my hands?!!!!

I scream again and open my eyes only to see. . .I'm not in medical bed,my wounds are still on my body but I didn't care. . .there was something in front of me that was much more shocking.

"Rage?"