The Thing Inside Me

Chapter 29

I returned my attention back to the pile, picking up pieces as fast as I could. Even Wally's superspeed couldn't keep up. I continued until I saw what I was searching for. My bright white forcefield, peering out from under the ash covered rubble. "Robin..." I my voice trailed off in uncertainty. The team gathered beside me, they froze upon the sight. "Is he... alive?" Artemis asked in a trance. Not knowing the answer I extended my hand, the rubble covering the shield levitated. We all held our breath. Under the rubble and a tiny forcefeild laid a body. Grayson. I approached the transparent glowing barrier. Stopping within inches. I reached out my hand, as my hand made contact with the shield it faded away. I crouched next to him, feeling a wave of relief as I watched his chest rise and fall. "He's breathing." I said nonchalantly. The others released their breath. "Mis. M, bring around the Bio-Ship." I continued without emotion. "Right." She pushes off the ground and took off into the sky.

"Since when is she leader?" Red's voice questioned, "I can still here you." I sighed. Arrow went quiet, I turned to see him struggling to balance as he walked. "You twisted your ankle when you jumped, didn't you?" I asked as I walked over to assist him. "No." He glared, but I knew the truth. "I will ice and wrap it when we get on the ship." I said as I wrapped my arm around him for support. "I don't need your help." He grumbled, but he didn't resist my help. Megan landed the ship near by, I helped Red into the ship. And went back for the others. "Kid, how are you feeling?" I asked as I made my way back down the ramp. "Pretty good now." He smiled. "Good, can you carry Robin?" I questioned. "Yah, sure." He responded as he walked away. "Artemis, you and I are helping Superboy." "I don't need help." Superboy grumbled. We ignored him as we supported him from both sides. "I really don't-" he stared, "That beam crushed your back and your legs, walking up the ramp will make you pull a muscle or pop something out of place." I pointed out as I cut him off. He opened him mouth to respond but quickly shut it. He groaned as we walked up the ramp. Told you.

Once everyone was inside I gave the order for Megan to take off. Once air born I helped Wally hook Dick up to an IV. Then headed over to Red Arrow to fulfill my promise. I helped him take off his boot at gave him some ice. "That should help with the swelling." I smiled softly. "Thanks," he paused for a while, I turned to walk away but he spoke again. "I watched you save him." He nodded towards Robin. "You did?" I question confusedly. "As the building collapsed, there was a faint white flash. I recognized it from our sparing. The same thing happens when you make a shield." He recalled. I handed Red the bandages I almost forgot to give him. "I honestly didn't know I saved him, I panicked..." I cut my self short and returned my attention back to the team. I checked on everyone's lungs, making sure there wasn't to much smoke inhalation. Just to be safe a make everyone breath in a detox, to clean and heal their lungs.

When we got back a very angry Black Canary and Red Toronto were waiting. "I'll handle this, you guys go fix yourself something to eat. And take Robin to the infirmary." I direct. Black Canary opened her mouth to object, but closed her mouth when we locked eyes. I made my way to her, and we waited for the others to leave the room. "What happened out there? It was supposed to be a stealth mission, not light a building on fire!" She scolded. I crossed my arms and waited for her to finish. "You all could have died! Some of you almost did! What were you thinking?" She continued, Red Tornado interrupted her rant. "Let the girl speak." He said with his mechanical voice. They both went quiet, waiting intently for my response. "Some of those questions will be better answered by Robin. What I can tell you is that I got a call from Robin. He asked me for some info about Scarecrows toxin. When I told him I couldn't for fill his wishes, his camera was cut off. I went there to rescue my team." I said nonchalantly. "You single handedly rescued the team?" Canary questioned, sounding suspicious about something. I wasn't sure how to explain it, I did do most of the work. But there was still teamwork involved.

She looked me up and down, then sighed. "Good work, but you should get that wound looked after." I was confused about her words, she was suddenly relieved. "Now if you don't mind, I have a team to look after." I said ignoring her words about my wound. Now that she mentioned it it really hurt, I looked down. My whole side from the wound down was soaked in my blood, making my black suit darker with a red tint. Why do I keep ripping my stitches? I entered the kitchen to find the team gathered at the table, the looked horrible in this bright lighting. Cuts, bruises and burns all over their bodies. "You guys don't look so good." I said trying to brighten the mood, with my half smile and bad humor. When they looked up their expressions changed to horror and surprise. Confused I looked behind me, there was nothing there. "What?" I quizzed. "Your bleeding..." Red said coming to a stand, "a lot." I looked down again, my suit looked different the lighting. "It's not that bad, really. I barely feel a thing." I said trying to reassure them.

Suddenly there was a movement by my side, I flinched in surprise. A excruciating pain shot through my side, I groaned in pain. "Nightslash, you should sit down." Wally suggested. "Yah, usually sneaking up on you is impossible." Megan pointed out. I looked beside me, realizing I didn't see what had scared me. Of course, Wolf. I patted the wolf's head as he sniffed at my pant leg. He whined at the smell and looked up at me with concern. "I'm fine." "No, your not." Roy said in a low tone. "Fine, I'll go stitch myself up. Make some food guys, you need to replenish your energy." I sighed. I left the kitchen and headed for the room I was trying to avoid.