Chapter 3

There's always been a certain beauty in silence. It gives one time to gain clarity, to expand their mental reach, and most importantly, discover the beauty in the world without futile distractions.

At least, that's what Raven told her. Though she might have just been saying that in order to get Jinx to shut up. And when Jinx voiced out her thoughts to Raven, the only response she got in return was: "You're the one wanted to learn how to do more complex magic."

Raven had taken Jinx under her wing about two months ago now, and since then Jinx has been making a steady progression in gaining more definite control over her hexes, as well as picking up some of the simpler spells at a fairly quick pace. Since she was passing through the beginner spells, Jinx decided that maybe it was time for her to step up her game and learn more complicated spells. The distraction was good for her- her nightmares had lessened and there weren't as many hex-related incidence because of Raven helping her learn tips to keep a calm mind. Although Jinx would have liked to think that she had been the level headed one back when she was in the H.I.V.E. Five, she knew that she did have a bit of a temper.

It wasn't just Jinx's spellcasting abilities that improved, her and Raven's relationship has drastically improved as well. After learning a bit more about each other and their powers, they were able to relate in a sense that no one else on the team could. Eventually, Raven started acting as a therapist of sorts to help Jinx deal with the loss of Kid Flash- yes, she could finally say his name, with only minor hesitation- as well as trying to help her open up more to the other team members as well.

"I just feel like they are just waiting for me to bounce back to my old ways," Jinx had told her. "Like since… he isn't here, there's no reason for me to stick around."

"But you did," Raven reassured. "They know you didn't have to, but you did."

"Not like I would have had much of a choice either way. My old team still views me a 'filthy traitor', their words, and trying to live a normal life… god that just sounds so boring."

Despite still being upset about the events that had transpired several months ago, Jinx knew that she was in a better place now than she had been. And the majority of the reason why is all thanks to Raven. But despite the new-found friend, she knew that in order to truly move past events, she needed to know something. Which is why she sat next to her that day, meditating. She knew that she would have to ask it sooner or later, but every time she was about ready she second guessed it and decided not to. It's not that what she needed to know was bad, but it was incredibly personal to Jinx, and she just didn't want to give herself false hope for something that was impossible. But after sparing a glance over at Raven, who was sitting next to her still as a statue with her eyes closed, Jinx decided that it was best to just come out and say it.

"Hey... Rae?"

"Yes?" Raven opened her eye, sparing a glance down at Jinx, who had begun tapping her fingers against her knee anxiously.

"I want to learn a certain kind of spell next, if it's not to much trouble."

"Very well," Raven let out a sigh, before she levitated herself up to her feet, before turning over to Jinx. "Which spell do you want to learn?"

"Do you know any locator spells?" Jinx inquired, and she knew as soon as the words left her mouth that Raven knew just what Jinx had planned.

"Are you sure you want to learn that?" Raven double-checked, concern flashing across her face for a split second.

"I need to know," Jinx explained, "Wally's body was never found. I'm not saying that there might be some chance he's alive. After everything I've dealt with in life, I know it's not that kind. He's gone. But I at least owe it to his family to try to find a body or something to give them. And if I were to find it, then I'll finally know what happened. If it was my fault..."

"It wasn't," Raven let out a sigh before summoning one of her spellbooks and flipping through the pages. "Look, it's a long shot. You know that, right?"

"Yeah, I know. I just need something to go off of before I drive myself mad."

"Just promise me you won't do anything that crazy if it works," Raven told her and Jinx nodded.

"I won't do anything that you wouldn't expect me to do," Raven gave Jinx a look. "I'll try to be careful, don't worry."

"Listen, I know you think this will set things right, I don't know if it's for the team, for Kid Flash, or for yourself-" Jinx visible winced at that statement, causing Raven to try to pick her next words more carefully. "But you can't change the past, if that's what you're trying to do."

"That's not what I'm trying to do. I just, I don't know. I need to do something, what I'm doing right now is working fine at the moment, yeah. But I can't keep running away from this forever.

It only took a few moments of Raven scanning through the book for her to find the page that contained the locator spell in it. It was a simple enough spell, one of the first that Raven had mastered. But Raven had been putting off teaching it to Jinx for this reason in specific. She was waiting for Jinx to be ready. If Raven was going to be completely honest, she wasn't entirely sure if Jinx was. She pretends to be in a better place than she really is. But Jinx was strong, Raven knew that. And if Jinx thought that she could handle whatever it is that she'll find, Raven wasn't going to question her. Everyone copes in different ways, she just hoped that Jinx's way was the right one for her.

"It's an old spell, it's simple, yet efficient," Raven turned to look at Jinx, motioning for her to stand up. As soon as she did what she was told, Raven continued. "So this spell has a slight motion to it. You need to expand your magic, you're reach needs to be beyond your body and soul."

Raven levitated her book to the ground raised her arms, stretching them to the side like a bird. "Take a deep breath, keep your thoughts clear besides of what you want to find. Nothing else is important, and all other thoughts you have while casting will cloud your mind and cause you to track the wrong object, if any." Going through the motions, Raven brought her arms back in and clapped her hands in the middle of her chest.

"And then you say, 'Nunc locus' and focus your magic outwords."

"Seems easy enough," Jinx commented as she spread her arms out like she had seen Raven do mere moments before. She closed her eyes focused on clearing her mind of everything except Wally West, Kid Flash. With his red hair and his bright eyes. Raven said something to her, but Jinx didn't quite catch what it was. Taking a deep breath, Jinx brought her hands together in a clap. "Nunc lacus!"

There was a bright crackle of pink, and everything that was in a close proximity to the girl got thrown away in a quick burst of energy. Raven quickly rolled onto her side and looked at where Jinx had just been standing. The girl was gone, however, the only remnants of what remained were the thrown objects and a few sparks of her pink magic.

"Jinx? Jinx?!"

Here lies the actual rewritten chapter of the initial prologue. So, what do you think? Which are you liking more, the rewrite or the original? Am I changing to much or am I keeping to many things the same? I need to know what you all think! This is a story by fans, for fans. Well, it's by a fan anyway. Also if anyone out there is interested in being my Beta, I would greatly appreciate it! Just shoot me a PM! Anyway, there goes my triple update. I'll try to do a regular week-by-week update from this point on!

Fun Fact: I'm still keeping the spells. I mean, Nunc Locus means Locate Now and Nunc Lacus meens Transport Now. I mean, how perfect IS THAT?!

Please review for… clarity and magic?