Chapter 5

Mount Justice June 18th

It was approaching noon when all the members of the team managed to arrive at Mount Justice, the last two being Robin and Kid Flash.

"Robin B01, Kid Flash B03" a computerized voice let those present know who was incoming.

Did you ask him?? Robin excitedly asked Kaldur, quickly followed by Kid Flash. "What did he say!?"

"He is arriving now, why don't we ask him?" Aqualad tells them with a smile as they all begin to run off, Miss Martian quickly flying to catch up.

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Outside Mount Justice - a few minutes later

As the others make it outside to meet Red Tornado, they can see him begin to descend. As he lands he is bombarded with wallys questions.

"Red Tornado, Red Tornado!" Kid Flash yells excitedly.

"Greeting. Is there a reason you have intercepted me outside of the cave?" In his normal monotone voice.

"We had hoped you had a mission for us?" Kaldur asked only to have his hopes dashed a second later.

"Mission assignments are the Batman's responsibilities" RT normal monotone.

"But it has been over a week!" Robin complained loudly.

"You will all be tested soon enough. For the time being simply enjoy each others company.

"This team is not a social club!" Kaldur added in an annoyed voice.

While Speedy remained quiet while most complained you could see some annoyance on her face(Thea Queen, female version of Speedy)

"No but I am told that social interaction is an important team building exercise, perhaps you can keep busy by familiarizing yourselves with the cave. And now would also be a good time to prepare to meet your new teammate who will arrive in a few minutes." Red Tornado added that last part almost as an afterthought. The others tried to ask who it was but RT just kept walking.

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Mission room - Zeta-Tubes

As everyone is filing into the mission room they hear the computer let itself be known as a young man in simple if nice clothes and a duffle bag is stepping out of the Zeta tube.

B07 Jasper(Codename unless someone comes up with something better, I'm too lazy.)

Red Tornado being the first one to enter greets first. "Welcome Jasper, to Mount Justice."

As I look around at my surroundings I see a group of teens walking in behind Red Tornado. "Hey Red! How goes?"

"I am well today." Is all I get in monotone. It's expected though I suppose. "Though I know you are in essence on the inactive roster unless needed, these will be your teammates, Aqualad, Robin, Kid Flash, Speedy, as well as Superboy and Miss Martian who also live at Mount Justice as you shall be from now on."

Robin quickly spoke up at that. "The inactive roster? Why if I may ask?" Robin asked curious as well as a little childishly.

I took the question in stride as it was expected somewhat. "Well mostly, I am a healer. Add to that I am still learning what I can do with my powers. Yes they can easily be used to enhance myself to fight, and I will fight if needed, I prefer to heal as well as getting the hang of such abilities. I have after all only been alive for 10 days technically as I was in a pod similarly to Superboy. I guess you could say I was his next door neighbor of sorts?" I tell them with some amusement at the end, smiling to show there was no real resentment for being left behind even if they didn't know I was there.

After a few seconds I continue "also while I assume I have had most of the same information downloaded into myself as Superboy did about the world, I would still like to experience it myself." Most of them had an understanding look on their faces.

Kaldur was the next to speak up. "If we had known…" I interrupted him quickly "You need not place blame where it is not needed, you didn't know and even if you did you would have been pressed for time either way." He just sighed I also seen Robin read a little as well at that.

"Perhaps we can explore this world together? I am also new to the culture and people of this world!" Megan said excitedly into my mind not yet realizing a lot of people probably wouldn't approve.

After thinking of how to advert a small future disaster I reply out loud. "I would be very much happy to Megan, though I don't mind and you can't speak to me mentally as often as you like, most people probably wouldn't like telepathic communication." She looked mortified that she made a faux pass so I had to add more.

"Like I said, I'm fine with it Megan, don't worry about it. Though I suggest you ask for permission before doing such with others." I tell the young Martian lightly with a smile. She looked relieved at that then looked at the others.

Kaldur decided to answer for them mostly "For missions, you can connect us all mentally so we can communicate. Other than that I think most would prefer mental privacy." The others mostly nodded vigorously.

Superboy was a little rude about it though and added an 'stay out of my head' in a bit of a mutter.

I decided to add something else as an afterthought "I would add that if it's an enemy, feel free to read their minds at your leisure to figure out their plans and such. That should really be kinda a standard operating procedure." I tell her with amusement and she smiles back timidly at me.

"I guess I should add that my codename is obviously Jasper, though you may call me Alex." I didn't really overly care about a secret identity among the team.