"There is strong shadow where there is much light" Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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"Day 5575 of the Shadow Project. The subject continues to watch their emotions and go through advanced mental and physical training. Her powers and emotions continue...
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Chapter 14 - Kin
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"EIGHT... NINE... NINE AND A HALF-"
"You can't do that!" I cried out, struggling to see through the blindfold that was placed on me. Artemis was bending the rules and spinning me more than she was supposed to.
"You aren't a counter, now shush," Artemis pushed on my shoulders to keep me spinning.
Finally, after what felt like another five minutes of spinning she let me go. I stumbled forward, my mind tricking me into thinking my body was falling to the floor. Reaching out blindly, I stuck the Superman cape on, hopefully, the poster.
Laughter erupted around me and I pulled my blindfold off to see why, joining in when I saw where I put the cape. Instead of on his back, it was on his torso, giving the impression the Man of Steel was wearing a bright red, long skirt.
"Oh, I want to see him like that in real life now," I gasped out, clutching my stomach. Looking to the team I asked, "So I know we had Wally's birthday already, but what do we do now? Is it any different?"
The team shared an amused look before Richard spoke up, "I mean this in the best way possible, but you're really ignorant when it comes to real-world things."
"Nobody's perfect," I defended weakly.
"Well, next we do cake, then presents!" M'gann flew around happily. The only time I had seen her on her feet was when we went to the mall, "Just like at Wally's party, nothing's really different."
"Well, it's different for me," I assured, buzzing with excitement, "This is my first 'real' birthday, even if I don't really know when my birthday is."
Wally sped to the kitchen and returned with a cake and lighter. He set the cake up on the table. It was simple with white icing, in black across the top was Happy Sweet 16 (Y/n)!
Wally lit the candles and moved back. I stepped up to the cake, searching through my mind for what I wanted. What did I want? I had friends, was getting help, and had a real life above ground.
Finally deciding on a credible wish I leaned down, sucking in to blow out the candles.
"Team," Batman appeared on the TV, "I know you are celebrating, but this can't wait. Klarion has been spotted in another warehouse, an occupied one. The warehouse was the home to experimental equipment. All security measures have been wiped out. Go in there, deal with the situation, then continue your festivities."
The team groaned openly in disappointment. I let out a sigh, accidentally blowing out my 16 candles in the process.
"Oh no," I looked at the used candles sadly, "Did I just use my wish?"
