Title: Seraphina

Author: MrGrayson24

Chapter: 1/7

Fandom: Young Justice

Disclaimer: Not mine. No money.

Summary: The Titans are tasked with finding Seraphina, an ancient being who begins to mess with their minds. Meanwhile, Jason Todd joins the team which drives a wedge between Dick and Wally.

Author's Note: This is in the same vein as Lazarus, I had fun doing the 7 day story, so I decided to do a Young Justice version. Let me know what you think and enjoy!

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"Before we begin our debriefing, I would like to introduce everyone to your newest team member, Jason Todd."

The group applauded as Black Canary made her announcement, her arm over Jason's shoulder.

"I know you'll all do your best to make him feel welcome and show him the ropes." She gave him a reassuring nudge. "Now, please direct your attention to Nightwing for details on your next mission."

Dick walked up to the computer and smiled at Jason, which didn't go unnoticed by Wally.

"Alright everyone... this one goes outside our usual M.O."

Pages of ancient texts filled the screen.

"We've received intel that Randall Savage has come into contact with this book. It's contents were a mystery until the Justice League recovered it on their last raid of Savage's hideout.

It tells the story of Seraphina, who, according to the legend, was an angel that fell from heaven. We know now that she was actually apart of an Alien race called the Drunes, and they are not known for their friendliness." He paused. "Uh, Wally? Did you have a question?"

Wally lowered his hand. "Nope, I just wanted to say you're doing a really great job."

"Cool… thanks." Dick flushed red. "Where was I? Oh... where the legend starts to become fact is when she landed on Earth. Her ship crashed into the ocean, which created a huge impact and an island was formed around her. She has supposedly been trapped there ever since.

"Until now, it was thought to be total myth, but according to a reliable source, Randall Savage has had his eye on this island-" Dick pressed the button and the blueprint of an island appeared. "-for a while now. It doesn't show up on any of our radars. It's not on any map and the locals from the nearby peninsula swear it's haunted."

Wally elbowed Kaldur. "Just another day on the job, huh?"

"So…" Megan raised her hand. "You think Randall Savage wants to recruit Seraphina?"

"I do." Nightwing nodded. The screen changed to a anatomical rendering of a beautiful woman. "The Drunes look almost identical to humans, except they are generally taller. But they feed on energy, which is what we assume Seraphina was here to do and what Savage wants her to finish. The Drunes also have very dangerous hunting methods. They can like create telepathic links to weaken their prey before they… feed. This makes them natural predators…" Dick sighed. "What is it, Wally?"

"Did you draw that?"

"What?"

"The picture of the Drude or whatever? Did you draw it?"

"Um… no. It's from an archive."

"Oh, gotcha. We'll you're narrating the crap out of this thing, I feel super informed."

"Right… thanks."

A blueprint of an island appeared on the screen.

"What can we expect in terms of security?" Jason asked.

"Good question." Dick responded and Wally shot a look at Jason. "We believe Seraphina is located in the heart of the Island, in this mountain, here." The screen zoomed in. "Savage has gone full out for this one, so defense will be tight. We won't be able to fly the bioship within a mile of the island, so we'll have to swim and take the rest on foot."

-x-

After the meeting, the group gathered around Jason while Dick began his preparations for the mission.

"Good meeting, dude!" Wally ran up beside Dick. "Definitely one of your best."

Dick laughed as he sharpened his batarangs. "Thanks."

"So…." Wally looked around, innocently. "You didn't say that the new Robin would be joining the team."

"His name is Jason. And I thought I had?"

"Nope." Wally glanced over at Jason. "He's pretty cute."

"Is he? I hadn't noticed."

Wally rolled his eyes. "That's kinda weird, considering how much he looks like you. Angrier, though."

Dick tried to hold back a smile. "You're not jealous, are you?"

"Jealous? Please…" He gave an uncomfortable chuckle. "What's there to be jealous of?"

"He's actually a really great guy, once you get to know him." Dick followed Wally's line of sight. "I think you two would get along."

Jason noticed their stare and waved.

"I really don't see that happening."

-x-

"Hey, how are you doing?" Dick entered the back room of the bioship as Jason pulled out his diving gear.

"Good." He said lightly.

"It's okay to be nervous." Dick smiled as he began to unfold his own. "I was on my first mission without Batman. But you're going to do great. And if you don't, there's always next time."

"Thanks." Jason blushed. "I'm really excited to be working with you, by the way." He took off his shirt and stuffed it into his bag. "Well, with all the Titans. It's kinda surreal, actually."

"Uh…" Dick stuttered as he turned away. "Yeah… well we're all excited to have you."

-x-

"Everybody ready?" Dick asked. The group nodded back. They stood around the Bioships gangway, about twenty feet above the water.

"Remember!" Black Canary shouted from the driver's seat. "It's directly north once you're in the water. It won't show up on your radar so you'll have to locate it by sight! And be careful! We don't know what Savage, or Seraphina is capable of!"

"Ey, ey captain!" Wally nodded.

"Okay!" Dick shouted. "Alpha unit first!"

Megan and Kaldur stepped up. They took a deep breath and jumped through the void and into the water below.

"Beta unit!"

Wally and Conner stood next to the edge.

"Ready..."

Wally looked behind him and saw Jason waiting with Artemis and Dick. "Wait… maybe I should be on the Gamma team…"

"What're you talking about?" Conner asked. "Go." He pushed Wally through the ship's opening and then jumped through.

Dick turned to Jason. "It's time, you good to do this?"

He nodded but looked like he might be sick.

Artemis patted him on the shoulder. "I don't like the drops either. But the trick is to not anticipate it."

"How do I-"

She pushed him over the side.

"Artemis!" Dick cried.

"What?!" She yelled back. "I'm helping!"

Dick rolled his eyes, took in a huge gulp of air and jumped into the water.

The swim to the island was difficult against the currents. Each of Dick's muscle's screamed in protest as he pulled himself through the ocean. Jason and Artemis kept up, and Dick could see the thick bubble trail left behind by Conner and Wally. And just when Dick felt his body couldn't take any more, he broke the surface and saw the island on the horizon.

-x-

"That was… brisk." Dick groaned as he pulled himself up onto the beach and collapsed in the sand. His team members all looked exhausted. Dick shot up. "Where's Jason?!"

"He's right here…" Conner plucked Jason out of the water by the collar of his shirt. "Got caught on a root, seems fine though."

"I am!" Jason flailed. "You can put me down now!"

Dick heaved a sigh of relief. "Good, we can't lose our new team member on his first swim."

Conner and Dick chuckled, while Jason rolled his eyes and brushed the sand off his suit.

Nearby, Wally watched with his arms crossed, when a soft voice that wasn't his own rang in the back of his head.

"He's trying to steal Dick from you." The woman sang. "And you're letting him."

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