Chapter 38: Recovery
(Y/n) POV:
We arrived back at Wally and Artemis's home after a brief three days in the hospital. Kandel only let us go after I promised to keep everyone off missions for the foreseeable future. I think we both know that will never happen but I can at least keep us benched for a week, maybe two.
Wally managed to get Artemis into bed against her will. Despite her protest she passed out the instant she was back in her own bed.
Dick, Barbara, Conner, M'gann, Zatanna and I are spread throughout the main floor. I'm constantly getting up and looking outside the window for any sign of someone working for the Light. I can't help it, I just feel like they will retaliate.
I almost jumped when Zatanna snuck up behind me and wrapped her arms around my chest, pushing herself into my back.
Zatanna: "It's okay. No one is going to hurt us here."
A flash of lightning lit up the night sky followed by thunder and rain swiftly after. The sudden downpour of rain obscured my vision outside.
I was about to let Zatanna pull me away from the window when I saw a car pull up out front. I can't clearly see the vehicle but I can tell two people stepped out of it. One has a crutch and the other is helping them walk. The pair made their way up to the front door and I drew my pistol before moving to open the door.
Zatanna and Dick tried to get me to wear something comfortable as opposed to my combat shirt and pants before leaving the hospital. Now I'm glad I didn't listen. I still have my holster on but not my vest or anything else from my kit.
I quickly took my handgun out and the others started to get up from the couches and chairs we were spread out on.
We'd spent most of the night trying to find Black Manta and Kaldur only for Ortega to call me and say that he was "handling it". Whatever that means.
I opened the door carefully and aimed my gun at the two figures standing before me.
As soon as I aimed my gun I ended up lowering it in shock.
Kelso: "Hey kid, got your long lost friend here."
(Y/n): "Kaldur!"
Everyone rushed to the front door. We all lunged at Kaldur and we group hugged him while pulling him into the house. Kelso was quick to slip to the side and out of the way while laughing.
We brought Kaldur into the living room and helped him sit down on the couch. Kelso shut the door and took a seat at the kitchen table, letting out an exhausted sigh as she leaned back.
Kaldur: "Artemis... is she okay?"
Dick: "She's alright. She's sleeping with Wally upstairs."
Kaldur seemed much more relaxed knowing that Artemis was alive and safe. We spent the night welcoming him back and everyone had a mountain of questions for him. I took a few steps back and watched from the entrance to the kitchen. Everyone seems so happy to have him back. I'm happy too but I can't get the guilt out of my head. I tried to kill him, I wanted him dead and I came close to killing him multiple times. I was so filled with rage towards him but he was just trying to save everyone he cares about.
I eventually pried my gaze away from my family and moved back to the kitchen to get a drink.
Kelso: "I thought you'd be in there with everyone."
(Y/n): "He's probably really tired and everyone else is talking. I'll spend time with them soon."
Kelso: "What's wrong?"
(Y/n): "Nothing."
I took a water bottle out from the fridge and sighed while taking a seat across from Kelso.
Kelso: "I know you better than that. Tell me what's got you all upset. You should be happy, we saved both your friends."
(Y/n): "I tried to kill them both, multiple times. I came really close too."
Kelso: "I'm sure you did. But just because you have all this training and are incredibly skilled doesn't mean your firends don't know how to handle themselves. You've all been trained by the best. Just open up to him and apologize, he's going to understand. Nobody knows how much you've been hurting like the people out there do. They've been with you every step of the way and will be there for the rest of the journey if you don't shut them out. So go be a family and talk to them."
I smiled, I couldn't help it. Kelso always knows exactly what to say. When she said family I couldn't help but think of how Zatanna was when working with Traci and how much I want to start a family with her. I'm certain there's more than a hint of red on my face but I didn't even bother trying to hide it.
(Y/n): "Thanks Kelso, it really means a lot."
Kelso: "I know. But I'm serious, go now. That's an order."
(Y/n): "I still outrank you."
Kelso: "Well technically I was never demoted so we are back to being co-directors. I'm your equal in rank and in experience I outrank you by miles."
(Y/n): "Sure you do."
I walked around the corner back to face my family. They all turned to face me and patiently waited as I sat down across from Kaldur.
(Y/n): "Look, Kaldur... There is no easy way to say this. I... I'm so sorry. I almost killed you. It's just... after I thought Artemis died a-and then I saw your team holding Zatanna, I got scared. I was so scared."
My eyes are watering and I can tell I'm about to cry. Kaldur shocked everyone by standing up and pulling me into a hug.
Kaldur: "I didn't want to hurt you or anyone. I'm so sorry."
Once we broke the hug I forced Kaldur to sit down back in his chair. He's in no condition to be standing or doing anything.
Zatanna pulled me away from the group and forced me to face her. She gently wiped away my tears and kissed my cheek. We were about to turn our attention back to the group when Wally came downstairs with Artemis pressed against him as he helped her down.
After Artemis and Kaldur reunited they told us the story of how they were captured and what M'gann did on the Reach ship. As M'gann was apologizing for her actions she broke down crying, Artemis and Conner went to her side while I slipped away to the kitchen.
Wally followed me and we both walked in on Kelso strapping her gear on.
(Y/n): "What's going on? Are we in danger?"
Kelso: "Jesus kid, breath for a minute will you."
Wally: "What are you doing? Are we about to get attacked?"
Kelso: "No, you're all fine. I've been ordered by Ortega to move everyone here to a safe house for a while. Just so you guys can recover where the Light can't find you. We don't expect them to directly retaliate against you, at least not anytime soon. You still have them licking their wounds, but the Reach are another story. They have to be up to something."
(Y/n): "Then we'll be ready. Wally can take care of Artemis in a safe house and we'll have Kandel check up on them. Kaldur can go to Atlantis and stay there."
Kelso: "Yes we could do that. Or you guys could all go to the safe house for a week and help each other."
(Y/n): "Kelso, you can't sideline us during an alien invasion."
Kelso: "There is nothing for you to do right now. Plus, if anything comes up I'll handle it. I need to scrape together a few kills on the Reach anyway. Can't have you and Noble taking all the credit."
(Y/n): "You really should let us help."
Kelso: "Nope, I'm a professional."
Wally burst out laughing as Kelso stepped past us and made her way to the door. I quickly followed and caught her at the door.
(Y/n): "If you need our help, you'll call. Right?"
Kelso: "Oh of course. I wouldn't dream of doing all the extremely dangerous work myself so my friends would be spared it."
Kelso smiled fully knowing that if I was in her position I wouldn't ask for help.
Kelso: "I'll handle anything that comes up, you just get your family to the safe house in Amsterdam. It's big enough for everyone and you'll all be safe there."
Kelso rushed out the door and I watched her run to the car in an attempt to spare herself from the downpour of rain.
Once she drove off into the distance I shut the door and turned to face everyone. They had all overheard our entire conversation. Zatanna smiled as she walked over to me. She pulled me into a hug and then quickly kissed me.
Despite the kiss only lasting for a fraction of a second the taste of her lips was more than enough to make me melt into the moment and completely relax.
Barbara: "I guess Amsterdam it is then."
*Small Time Skip*
It took us just over a day to stop at everyone's homes and get clothes for the trip. I've never been to Amsterdam and I really don't know what to expect the safe house there to look like.
I was worried that it would be run down or too small for everyone but thankfully the place was massive. It was one giant apartment that took up the space of two normal ones.
The entire apartment looked like a 5 star hotel. I guess if you're going to be staying in a safe house you might as well live it up.
(Y/n): "ISAC says there are five bedrooms and a pull out couch so we have plenty of room for everyone."
Wally: "Artemis and I are going to lay down. We need some rest."
We watched Artemis limp to the first bedroom using Wally as support. I glanced over at the couch and saw that Kaldur was already passed out on it. I didn't even see him hop over to it.
Dick: "You guys want to go for a walk and see what's around here?"
Conner: "Sure."
M'gann: "We might as well. You two coming?"
Zatanna: "I think I'm going to get some rest. We'll catch up with you guys for dinner."
We watched Barbara, Dick, Conner and M'gann leave the apartment. The second the door clicked shut Zatanna grabbed ahold of my hand and pulled me to the bedroom beside the one Artemis and Wally are in.
The bedroom is rather small with one double bed taking up most of the room and a dresser taking up the rest, leaving little space to maneuver around.
Zatanna shoved me onto the bed with an alarming amount of force and shut the door immediately after.
As I laid helplessly on the bed Zatanna slowly turned around with a mischievous grin and biting her lower lip. I felt my cheeks heat up as her eyes slowly undressed me.
Once she finished exploring my body with her eyes she decided that she wanted more and slowly walked towards me.
Zatanna: "One week, away from everything and alone with our friends."
I know what she wants and we can't be doing that right now. Artemis and Wally are resting in the room next to ours and the very thin wall will not muffle the noise we will make. I tried to squirm back and away from Zatanna but she pounced on top of me.
(🍋Small lemon scene.🍋)
(Y/n): "Z-Zee! What are you-"
Zatanna gently placed her finger on my lips to silence me. I felt my cheeks glow a brighter red as she leaned down and whispered to me.
Zatanna: "Shhh. This entire week, you're mine..."
Zatanna lowered herself and pressed her body against me.
Zatanna: "...so you better get used to it."
Zatanna pressed her lips against my neck and I let out a soft moan as she alternated between sucking and lightly biting.
Zatanna: "Mhhmmm. Music to my ears."
(Y/n): "Z-Zee, please... ah. We can't be doing this right now."
Zatanna pried her lips off my neck and swiftly moved over to the other side of my neck. Playfully biting me and finding my weak spot. She let out a giggle before sucking.
(Y/n): "A-ah... Z-Zee... oh f-fuck."
I wanted to move my body, to squirm out from under her and take control of the situation before this gets out of hand. But no matter how hard I tried I couldn't move. It's like Zatanna put a spell on me. My body just refused to respond to my commands.
Zatanna moaned in approval when my body started lightly thrusting up into her. I can't control myself. I can't even move my arms, they are just stretched out and completely limp, leaving me at Zatanna's mercy.
Zatanna pried her lips off my skin and moaned as she pushed herself up. She snaked her hands under my shirt and started feeling my chest as she pushed it up.
Zatanna: "Somebody's needy."
(Y/n): "S-shut up."
Zatanna: "Aww, I love how weak I make you."
With a quick whisper, Zatanna had my shirt off. I still couldn't move as she started slowly grinding on my crotch while feeling my chest and stomach with her hands. She bit down on the bottom of her lip and in that moment I knew I failed. There's no way I can stop us now. She's too perfect, too beautiful, too full of love and lust for me to stop her. I love her so much.
Zatanna: "Say it, say who you belong to."
In that instant I caved into her. Caved into her controlling lust. My better judgment washed away like cotton candy in water. Zatanna knows exactly how to control me.
Zatanna leaned back down after taking her shirt off and pressed herself against my chest. She reconnected her lips with my neck and instantly found my weak spot. I let out a shaky moan that caused Zatanna to suck harder.
(Y/n): "Y-you... I-I'm yours..."
Zatanna: "I know you are..."
Zatanna tore her lips away from my skin and I groaned in disapproval. I would give anything for her to continue just a little bit longer.
She silenced my whimpering by gently kissing me, muffling my moans. Zatanna brought her hands up to my face and cupped my cheeks as she slammed her tongue into my mouth, exploring it while I offered no resistance and let myself be dominated and controlled.
As Zatanna explored my mouth I started thrusting up into her harder than before. A moan slipped out of Zatanna's mouth and it sent shivers down my spine.
Zatanna quickly broke our kiss, leaving a trail of saliva connecting our lips. Zatanna smiled down at me and bit her bottom lip. An action that only further confirmed my helplessness.
Zatanna began grinding on my crotch again as she slowly removed her bra, tossing it in a random direction. My face is incredibly red, I can feel it. My situation only got worse as she fondled her breast in front of me, letting a soft pleasure filled moan escape from her lips.
In the blink of an eye Zatanna had gotten off my crotch and stood up in front of me. I watched her slowly strip in front of me, tossing her remaining clothes on the floor. Before I knew it, Zatanna had removed the rest of my clothes with a quick spell.
There is no point in trying to resist her, I can't. Based on how excited I am I'm not even sure I tried to. Zatanna is going to have her way with me.
I watched, completely at her mercy as she slowly lowered herself to her knees. Our bed was low enough to the ground that when she dropped down she was at the perfect level to take me.
Her hands swiftly took hold of my throbbing member and she eagerly stroked it while gently kissing up and down the shaft.
Zatanna: "Oh I'm going to enjoy this. You are all mine, so lay there and enjoy it. I want to make you feel amazing."
We both let out a soft moan as she took my throbbing member into her mouth. I didn't even get a chance to say anything, I don't think I could've.
Zatanna skillfully moved her head down, taking my entire shaft into her mouth and then retreating, leaving a mixed trail of saliva and pre cum.
Zatanna held eye contact with me as she focused on my more sensitive half. She's trying to make me moan out in pleasure. I'm fighting the urge but I can't win and she knows it. Zatanna moans softly around my shaft and I leaned my head back. I let out the first shaky moan and it caused Zatanna to suck harder and faster.
(Y/n): "Oh s-shit Zee."
Zatanna: "Shhh. We've got to keep the noise down, remember?"
Without warning she went back to sucking. Taking in as much as she could while occasionally gagging.
The minutes flew by and I'm doing my best to stifle my moans but Zatanna seems to want me to moan louder. She's constantly taking in my entire length and knows exactly how weak she's making me.
Zatanna knew I was about to finish before I did. She stopped sucking and slowly licked from the base of my throbbing cock to the head.
She then took me back into her mouth and focused on my more sensitive half until I released into her mouth without a warning.
Zatanna eagerly swallowed everything before licking up the cum that slipped out of her mouth. Once she finished cleaning my cock with her tongue she went back to sucking it.
Within a minute Zatanna had me completely hard again. She gripped my thighs with her hands as she sucked as hard as she could.
Zatanna stopped sucking and climbed up on top of me. She straddled me and positioned herself above my hard cock.
Zatanna: "You better keep quiet, because I want this. I need this."
(Y/n): "Zee... we don't... have the best... record for... keeping quiet when doing this."
Zatanna: "Then we'll have to try harder. Maybe we do what you did to me on Christmas in the cave, when Canary wouldn't let any of the couples sleep in the same room."
I blushed as I thought of Christmas Eve and everything we did that night.
Zatanna lowered herself onto my cock and barely held in her moan. I wasn't doing any better. Despite the fact that we we're barely holding in our loud moans of pleasure, Zatanna started bouncing.
It took all of my strength to stifle my moans. Zatanna on the other hand didn't seem to care about being heard or couldn't hold back any longer.
Zatanna: "F-fuck fuck yes! Mhmmm!"
I watched her fondle her breast as she bounced up and down on my cock, doing everything to give us the maximum amount of pleasure and get us both to cum as quickly as possible.
I felt Zatanna's pussy start to squeeze my cock harder and harder. A split second later she clamped her hand over her mouth with her other one still fondling her left breast.
Zatanna: "Mhmmm mhmmm MHMMM!"
Zatanna slightly shook as she rode out her orgasm. I felt her warm fluids all over my cock as she placed both her hands on my shoulders to keep herself up.
Zatanna: "H-holy fuck."
Zatanna caught her breath and opened her eyes, locking onto mine and staring daggers into me. She smiled mischievously and pulled herself off my member. I groaned softly as she lowered herself off the bed and pulled me down so that my legs were dangling off the bed.
My body seemed to know what she wanted and responded accordingly without me comprehending what I'm doing. Before I knew it I was standing and Zatanna was on her knees before me. She has her breast wrapped around my cum soaked cock and is giving me a boobjob. The mix of cum and pre cum are coating her beautiful breasts as she methodically moves them up and down.
Zatanna: "I want you to cum. I know you need it."
Zatanna moved her breasts up and down while keeping eye contact with me. Despite her being on her knees before me she was in complete control of the situation and she knew it.
Zatanna stuck out her tongue and licked the head of my cock each time it shot up through her breasts.
I couldn't even speak. I wanted to tell Zatanna that I'm close, to warn her before she makes me cum. She smiled before ordering me to thrust into her tits.
Zatanna: "Fuck my tits. I want you to cum all over me."
Without hesitation I started thrusting into her breasts. I suddenly got control over myself with one goal in mind, give Zatanna exactly what she wants.
Zatanna stuck her tongue out again and closed her eyes as I grabbed her breasts and squeezed them around my cock. Within seconds I hit my orgasm and shot streams of hot cum all across her beautiful face and breasts.
Once I came off the high of my orgasm I could feel my legs start to shake. Zatanna started licking up all my cum, moaning as she swallowed it. The sight of her covered in my cum was too much to take. I almost collapsed back onto the bed, earning a cute giggle from Zatanna.
Zatanna: "Naelc."
Zatanna was suddenly cleaned off completely and smiled as she climbed into bed beside me, pressing her body against me.
(Y/n): "Zee... we are so busted."
Zatanna: "Mhmm, probably. But it was so worth it."
(Y/n): "Yeah... it was."
Zatanna gently kissed my neck, there were already hickeys on either side. The contact of her lips on my skin sent a chill through my body.
Zatanna snuggled into me and with her body pressing against me, we slowly drifted to sleep. My arms seemed to work on their own and wrapped themselves around Zatanna and held her in place on my chest. The last thing I remember is feeling incredibly relaxed as I drifted to sleep.
(🍋 End of lemon scene. I needed filler for the chapter, not sorry.🍋)
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We woke up some time later to giggling outside our bedroom door. Zatanna groaned slowly rolled off me.
Suddenly someone knocked on our door and Artemis's voice rang out.
Artemis: "If you two are done having fun, can you get ready for dinner? Dick made a reservation when they went out for a walk earlier today."
Zatanna froze and I glared at her. She blushed hard while trying to get out of bed without making a sound. She snapped her fingers and whispered out a spell and in a flash we were both dressed. I whisper-yelled at her as I climbed out of bed after her.
(Y/n): "This is all your fault!"
Zatanna: "Shut up. You didn't stop me!"
(Y/n): "I physically couldn't!"
Zatanna playfully scowled at me before throwing open the door, revealing Artemis leaning on the wall. Artemis has a smug grin across her face and is staring past us into our room, surveying our disheveled bed.
Artemis: "Sooo.... you two have fun, resting?"
(Y/n): "Shut up."
Zatanna: "I don't know what you're talking about."
Artemis: "Oh I think you do. Wally is a heavy sleeper, but me... I heard everything."
I glared at Zatanna and she blushed hard. Artemis laughed and led us down the hallway back into the kitchen. We closely followed and quickly made our way to the couch beside Kaldur.
Wally walked out of his bedroom dressed in a suit and tie. Now that I realize it, Artemis is wearing a beautiful green dress that looks incredibly expensive.
(Y/n): "Umm guys. What's with the dress clothes?"
Wally: "Well Dick used Alfred to get a reservation at a very nice restaurant. So we're all going. You have about half an hour until they get here and we leave."
Zatanna: "Why didn't you tell us sooner?"
I mentally face palmed myself and Wally laughed while walking to the kitchen.
Wally: "Well, you seemed to be having a lot of fun. We couldn't bear to break it up."
Zatanna blushed yet again and stammered out an apology. Wally and Artemis just laughed and assured Zatanna that it was okay.
Zatanna quickly pulled me out of the kitchen and dragged me back to our room. Once there she shut the door and stammered out another apology.
Zatanna: "I'm so sorry. I-I just got so carried away and I couldn't help myself I'm so sor-Mhmm!"
I pulled Zatanna into me and smashed my lips against hers, silencing her and knocking her out of her panicked state. Zatanna melted into my body and moaned softly into my mouth when I placed one hand on the back of her neck.
I broke the kiss and pulled away, causing Zatanna to softly moan in disapproval before opening her eyes and staring into mine.
(Y/n): "It's okay. I love you so much."
Zatanna's eyes sparkled and her lips slightly parted before forming a smile. She swiftly kissed me again and this time I spun her around and pinned her against the wall. Zatanna let out a shocked moan and when she gasped I took complete control of the kiss.
We started making out, I was controlling our movements and pace with Zatanna pinned on the wall. She instantly submitted to me and allowed me to explore her mouth.
I suddenly tore my lips away from hers and released her before turning away and walking towards the dresser.
Zatanna: "Mhmm why'd you stop? It was just getting good."
(Y/n): "We have to get ready for dinner and I think you've had enough fun for now."
I took off my shirt and walked towards Zatanna. Her eyes darted down to my chest and stayed there as I approached. I gently grabbed her chin and lifted her head up while slowly rubbing my thumb over her lips.
Zatanna blushed hard as we made eye contact. I leaned in and kissed her neck softly before whispering to her.
(Y/n): "If you are a good girl at dinner and get us changed... I'll give you what you want later tonight."
I gently kissed Zatanna's weak spot before she could respond. A soft moan was all that slipped out. She's trying so hard to keep herself composed.
Zatanna: "O-okay. I'll be a good girl. Egnahc ruo sehtolc ot sserd sehtolc."
A puff of smoke suddenly overtook us and dissipated just as fast. When we emerged I was dressed in black pants and shoes with a white dress shirt, black tie and blue jacket. My hair was also done.
I turned to face Zatanna who looked absolutely stunning. I mean she's beautiful, I wouldn't be able to take my eyes off her if I tried. Her hair was done to perfection and every part of her body held my attention. I couldn't decide on where to look.
Zatanna did a slow twirl for me, showing off her entire dress and I loved it.
Zatanna: "If you're finished staring at me we can pick your jaw up off the floor and get going."
(Y/n): "You look so beautiful."
Zatanna lightly blushed and grabbed my hand before leading me out of our room. When we arrived in the kitchen everyone else was ready to go. The girls all grouped together to marvel at each other's dresses.
I saw Dick and Wally walk towards me with stupid grins across their faces and I instantly felt my cheeks heat up.
Dick: "So... Wally tells me you had some fun."
(Y/n): "Just shut up. I tried to stop her."
Wally: "Sure you did."
(Y/n): "This isn't going away, is it?"
Conner: "Nope."
I turned to face Conner who had a small smile on his face. I sighed in defeat which caused Wally and Dick to laugh.
(Y/n): "Fine. Let's just get going before we're late."
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3rd Person POV:
Deep in the detention facilities of the Fridge, Manny Ortega walks alone through the halls. Most of the cells were empty, the Fridge stopped accepting regular prisoners long ago.
Ortega finally arrived at a large metal door and quickly unlocked it. The door slid open and the lights clicked on inside the cell. The dim light barely illuminated the woman's dark skin which was covered in cuts and bruises. Her curly black hair was blood stained and frayed.
Ortega stepped in and the woman sitting on the stone cold floor looked up at him. She picked herself up, using the wall as support. It was clear she had been tortured to an extreme extent.
Ortega: "Alicia."
Coswald: "I was wondering... if they would let you see me."
Ortega: "Why'd you do it? Why'd you side with Keener? You were a good agent."
Alicia tried to laugh, she tried to force out a fake laugh but she ended up coughing. An alarming amount of blood came up, causing Alicia to stumble back and fall to the floor.
Coswald: "Y-you think I had a choice, Manny? Everyone turned against me in Singapore. I had nowhere to go."
Manny quickly walked over to Alicia and opened up a medical kit. He spent the next ten minutes patching up Alicia's injuries while she struggled to stay conscious.
Ortega: "What happened?"
Coswald: "The Black Tusk happened."
Ortega sat down beside Coswald and for the first time since she was arrested almost a year ago, she relaxed. She let her guard down and explained everything.
*Flashback: Two years before (Y/n) joined the Team*
Division agent Alicia Coswald is in the slums of Singapore, searching for an arms dealer rumored to be selling chemical weapons and dirty bombs on the black market.
Coswald moves slowly through alley after alley and eventually arrives at an abandoned subway station. She enters the platform and immediately calls her team for reinforcements.
Coswald: "This is Dove, requesting reinforcements. I'm closing in on the target."
Coswald revived static on her headset. As she slowly moved deeper underground she eventually arrived at the lowest level possible. A retired rail track that was partially flooded due to an earthquake seven years ago. Coswald pulled her jacket sleeve over her watch so the orange glow wouldn't give away her presence in the pitch black subway platform.
As she neared the end of the stairs leading down to the platform she heard voices they were muffled and talking in a hushed tone. Coswald got as close as she could without being seen.
Coswald overheard a woman talking and peered around the corner to notice the woman that in two years time, would come to torture (Y/n) for answers hidden in the depths of his once shattered mind.
Natalya: "Maxwell continues to blindly play his part. Everything is proceeding on schedule."
???: "Good. Now we just need to wait. Before long our commander will find an excuse to activate Mockingbird, then the Division will fall and take the old world with it."
A large crash ripped Coswald's attention away from the unknown woman and man talking. She cautiously looked around the corner and saw two figures dragging her teammates unconscious bodies. She froze with fear when she saw the figures. Despite the fact that she couldn't identify them, one distinct feature stood out. The soft orange glow of an ISAC watch on their wrists.
???: "Were you able to find the last agent?"
????: "No. She evaded our pursuing man. What should we do about her?"
Coswald watched helplessly as the man talking to the woman turned to face her team and pulled out a gun. She stared at the orange watch on his wrists as he shot her teammates two times each before kicking their bodies onto the partially flooded tracks.
???: "I'll handle it."
Coswald turned back around the corner, her heart was racing and she's struggling to hold off tears. All of the sudden her ISAC watch shut off.
The seconds the watch was inactive felt like hours for Coswald. But when it activated again it didn't bring relief to her. The soft glow returned only this time it was blood red.
ISAC: "Agent Alicia "Dove" Coswald, marked rogue."
*End of Flashback*
Coswald: "After that, I didn't know what to do. I couldn't kill those men and report back to base because without evidence I would just be accused of murder and framed by whoever is working with them. I ran, eventually made my way out of Singapore and got to Europe about a year later. Keener found me soon after. He promised to help me bring the people who murdered my firends to justice. That turned out to be his sick and twisted version of justice."
Ortega: "I'm so sorry."
Coswald: "It wasn't long before I figured out what he wanted to do, not exact details but enough that I had an idea. When I figured out he wanted to destroy the Division and kill everyone I had nowhere to go. If I went to the Division I'd have been arrested. I was forced to play along and just hope for a way out."
Ortega was silent as Coswald sighed and wiped away a few tears.
Coswald: "When he had those sidekicks as hostages in Norway... I knew that I needed to find a way to help them. That port girl, she was so cold... a-and then he put that vest on her."
Ortega: "Her name is Zatanna and she survived. She's in a relationship with Vanguard. You should've come to me. I could've helped a whole lot sooner."
Coswald: "Manny... what would you have done? Ordered an investigation? Maybe assign a team to look for the agents I saw? How long do you think it would take them to kill you? You can't trust anyone! They're everywhere! They control the entire Division! Nothing happens without them knowing. Some time soon they are going to be ready for their endgame, whatever it is and we have no way of knowing what side everyone's on. The Black Tusk are coming and we don't have a way of stopping them"
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(Y/n) POV:
As we walked the short distance to the restaurant Dick told us about how he rented a boat to drive us through the many canals of the city while we drank the night away. Honestly I'm really excited for it. I can't remember the last time everyone had a night out together.
We arrived at the restaurant and were quickly seated. The place is very similar to the restaurant Zatanna and I went to in Paris. White marble floors and large chandeliers helped the room seem incredibly bright and life-like. Beautiful plants lined the walls with the tulips being the center piece.
I remember seeing Zatanna's eyes sparkle when she noticed the dance floor. I'm going to get everyone here dancing in a matter of minutes. We've finished our dinner and have had a few drinks each to kill time before we need to get on the boat, which is conveniently right around the corner from the restaurant.
When the dance floor cleared I stood up out of my chair to ask Zatanna to dance. Zatanna instantly shot up, blurting out "Yes!" before I even had a chance to ask the question.
Everyone smiled and started lightly laughing but I didn't pay any attention to them. My eyes were locked onto Zatanna's as her face grew red from our friends' laughter.
(Y/n): "Well, come on then. I've been looking forward to this."
Zatanna smiled as her face lit up with excitement. She walked around the table and I extended my arm for her to take. I led us to the dance floor and pulled her in as close as I could while we started our slow dance.
Zatanna's eyes sparkled as we danced. I was so caught up in her eyes that I didn't even notice Artemis and Wally joining us on the dance floor.
Everything seemed to melt away as my focus returned to Zatanna. Nothing else mattered to me at that moment. It was just the two of us, dancing like there wasn't a problem in the world.
Eventually the music came to a stop and we both snapped out of our little world of happiness.
We realized that we were the only ones left on the floor, just like last time. As we walked off the dance floor everyone had gathered in a group and had been watching us for who knows how long.
Artemis: "You two are great dancers."
I smiled and took hold of Zatanna's hand, pulling her into my side.
(Y/n): "Thanks. I have an amazing partner."
Without warning I leaned in and pressed my lips against Zatanna's. She let out a startled gasp but soon melted into the kiss. I broke the kiss before it got too awkward but I really didn't want to.
After we paid for our dinner we began the short walk to the boat. I noticed that the girls were starting to slow down and walk slower. We stopped walking and I turned back to make sure they were alright.
Zatanna: "The stone path really isn't good for these heels. I've almost fallen like five times now."
Artemis: "I'm so close to taking them off and just walking barefoot."
Wally and I smiled but then an idea popped into my head. Without thinking or checking with Wally I blurted out my idea.
(Y/n): "Wally and I could carry you guys."
Wally snapped his gaze over to me and I recoiled back but didn't say a word. Before Wally could say anything Artemis, Zatanna and Barbara had accepted. Dick groaned at being dragged into my idea but I saw a small smile on his face as Barbara wrapped her arms around his neck and threw herself onto his back.
Artemis repeated Barbara's steps and was soon placing gentle kisses on Wally's cheek while they walked.
I crouched down low enough for Zatanna to climb onto me. I would be lying if I said I wasn't smiling as Zatanna climbed onto my back. Her arms snaked around my neck and she pressed herself into my back as I carried her down the stone street. She knew exactly what she was doing when she pressed her breasts into my back while kissing my cheek.
We made our way to the dock and boarded the boat before letting the girls off one by one. Zatanna thanked me by pulling me into a passionate kiss before abruptly breaking it to grab us drinks.
Dick thanked the driver and the boat started slowly moving down the city's many canals, giving us a tour of the beautiful city.
About two hours later, we each had more wine than we should've and the night wasn't even close to being over. Wally and I weren't heavily drinking, we decided to be somewhat responsible and stay sober enough to think. He eventually made his way over to me after Artemis stopped using him for support and sat down. She wasn't leaning on him because of her injuries, she was incredibly drunk. Wally started a conversation I really wasn't prepared for and I was caught completely off guard.
Wally: "Hey... I just want to take the chance to apologize for faking Artemis's death. We really should've let you in on the secret. I'm so sorry we hurt you and everyone else."
(Y/n): "You did what you thought was right and you did it to keep everyone you care about safe. I'm not going to hold it against you."
Wally: "Thanks. That means a lot."
(Y/n): "Now come on, just because I want to be able to think doesn't mean I don't plan on being incredibly drunk. So let's get around to that craft beer I saw."
I led Wally to the small bar on the boat's lower deck and we each poured a large glass of whatever craft beer was in the keg.
When we returned to the main deck we instantly gained everyone's attention.
Artemis: "T-they have beer?"
Zatanna: "I want *hick* one."
(Y/n): "Oh no."
*Small Time Skip*
"Being responsible" went out the window. I lost track of how many we each had. I was sitting at a table with Dick and Wally while Conner and Kaldur each had two beers in their hands. The girls were all huddled in a group while an incredibly drunk Zatanna tried to use her magic to change the colours of whatever flowers or bikes she saw as the boat slowly sailed by.
Artemis: "I don't... I don't think you can do it."
M'gann: "Well you know... I think you can."
Barbara: "Ladies *hick* sure she can change the colour of some flowers... but can she change the colour of (Y/n)'s suit."
Dick and Wally broke down laughing as Zatanna stumbled her way towards our table. The girls swiftly moved to surround our table and before I had a chance to react Barbara and Artemis had grabbed my arms and held me steady for Zatanna.
(Y/n): "Zee! Absolutely not! You are way too drunk and you know I hate it when you use your magic on me!"
Zatanna: "Aww don't be such a baby. I want a baby. *hick* You should give me one."
I felt my face flush red as Wally and Dick laughed louder. They were joined by Kaldur and Conner soon after and Zatanna's face turned as red as mine when she realized what she said. The giggling and whispering combined with the overwhelming embarrassment soon got on Zatanna's nerves and she snapped.
Zatanna: "Enoyreve stuhs pu! Nrut s(N/y) tekcaj der!"
The giggling and whispering stopped instantly as my blue jacket quickly turned as red as my face.
Barbara and Artemis let me go and I sighed before sitting back down at my table. It took a few minutes for the awkward silence to wear off and everyone to start talking again.
Zatanna avoided me for the rest of the night but she was forced to see me when it was time for me to carry her back to the safe house.
About halfway through the walk to the safe house Zatanna started talking. She was slurring her words and with her face buried in my neck it's impossible to hear her what she's trying to say. I let out a small laugh when she kept talking into my neck.
(Y/n): "Zee, I love you so much. But I can't hear a word you're saying."
Zatanna pulled her head back a little bit so I could hear her. She's speaking in a hushed tone and doing her best to not slur her words.
Zatanna: "I'm so sorry... don't be mad. I don't like it when you're mad at me, please don't be mad."
(Y/n): "Zee, it's okay. I'm not mad."
We eventually made it back to the safe house and everyone quickly went to bed. Zatanna slipped out of her dress and fell back onto our bed with a soft thump.
Zatanna: "I-I'm sooo sorry for changing your jacket, it's just you're sooo hot and I want you to-"
(Y/n): "Zee, you're not making any sense. And I'm not mad about that. I'm a little annoyed that I'll be teased about it for the rest of my life but I'm not mad. In fact, I'm so happy that you feel the same way."
Zatanna's eyes lit up in excitement and she quickly pulled me into bed. I quickly got comfortable and Zatanna snuggled into my side, the split second she stopped moving she passed out. I couldn't help but smile as I relaxed and slowly closed my eyes.
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