A Dragon's Love (Young Justice)

Alpha Male

It's only been a day and the League has already started repairing the cave. The team keeps giving me weird looks, and it's annoying to the core. None of them has asked me anything yet, but I can tell they're dying to get answers. I haven't left Kaldur's side very much since yesterday. There are rings under my eyes, hidden by the mask. I didn't sleep very well last night. I kept having nightmares about when I was a kid. But I feel more safe and secure around Kaldur. Ironic, that after being doused with a bunch of water, the only place I seem to feel safe is at the side of a water breather.

Right now, the others are sitting at a table, conversing with Green Arrow and Black Canary, while Kaldur and I speak with Batman. "It was during the Taipei mission with Red Arrow," Kaldur began. "Sportsmaster revealed the possibility of a mole within the team." I state. "In light of last night's attack, Tornado would appear to be the traitor." Kaldur continues. "Though whether he betrayed up willingly or was pre-programmed is still-"

"You knew?" Someone yells. I look over to see Superboy marching over to us, and grabbing hold of Kaldur'ahm's shirt collar. "That android and his maniac family nearly killed M'gann!" "Superboy!" I yell. He turns to glare at me. "M'gann wasn't the only one that almost died. Let go of Kaldur." I say. "Shut it, Emma. You were in on it as well." He yells at me. I don't even flinch.

"Conner, what are you doing?" Megan asks, flying over to us. "Kaldur and Emma knew we had a traitor among us and said nothing!" He explains. "You knew?" "And didn't tell us?" I turn to see Robin, Artemis, and Wally coming up behind us. "We were only trying to protect the team from-" I'm interrupted by Artemis walking up to me. "Protect us from what? Knowledge that might have saved our lives?" "You almost died!" Conner says to Megan.

"Enough." We all turn to look at Batman, Superboy letting go of Kaldur'ahm. "With Red Tornado missing, the team will now be overseen by rotating supervisors. Captain Marvel has volunteered to take the first shift." He says, said Captain walking up next to him. "I'm really looking forward to hanging with you guys." I stare at him in confusion. He looks like an adult, yet he has the aura of a small child, about the age of 11, or so.

Superboy turns to Kaldur, "After I dismantle Red Tornado, you and I are gonna-" He's interrupted by Batman as well, walking up to the two. "Red Tornado is a member of the Justice League. That makes him a League responsibility. You will leave him to us." He turns around, bringing up a hologram. "I have another assignment for this team."

"'Gotham Mayor attacked by Guerilla Gorilla'?" Wally reads aloud. "Batman, please! Tell me you're not sending us on this joke of a wild ape chase." Robin states, stepping towards him. "I never joke about the mission." He replies. Robin looks down. "Oh, please. You never joke at all." I mutter. He hears me though, and sends me a glare. "Bat-glare doesn't work on me, Batman. You should know that by now." I state.

"And yet you still listen to what he tells you." Green Arrow remarks. I turn and give him a glare. "I listen and give my respect, only because I respect both Kent and Dr. Fate. Fate's the one that saved me all those years ago, when none of you could find a place to keep me. I listen, because I'm not about to leave my team mates on a mission where they could die, where I have a chance to make this world better. I've lost enough people in my lifetime. I don't need to lose any one else." I tell him. I hear Kid scoff behind me.

"I've checked the sources." He goes back on topic, "I've studied the patterns. Mayor Hill's encounter is only the latest in a series of incidents." He turns to Kaldur, "Aqualad, you and your team will depart for India and check this out." He nods, before looking to the others as they walk by. "Hmph. 'Your team.'" Wally scoffs. He then glares at me. "We could have died yesterday, Dracona, and you did nothing." Kaldur stares after them. I sigh, going after them. "Come on, Kaldur'ahm. Might as well get this over and done with." I hear him following after me.

"You're coming with?" I hear Robin ask feet in front of us. "Sure! We'll have a blast." "Translation, he blames up for Red Fiasco. Doesn't trust us." Robin whispers after Captain Marvel walks into the ship.

Both boys look over at Kaldur and me as we come closer. "It's a big club." Wally comments. I share a glance with Kaldur'ahm before we enter the ship as well. I would fly, in order to avoid all this drama, but that would leave Kaldur in a ship alone, with people who are angry with both him and me.