“My-my inner demons?” Becca asked.
“Yes. We all have them. I am yours Becca. You've been running away from me. Now that I've caught up, toi must face me.”
Becca looked at Sheila. Her brown eyes were calm and peaceful. Becca imagined her eyes were fearful and sad; troubled and worn. She tried to look away but Sheila's eyes were so focused it was hard to déplacer under her gaze.
“Becca. Do toi l’amour him?”
“Yes.”
“Then face me. In order to gain what toi have lost, toi must talk to me.”
“About what?”
“Tell me how they make toi feel, how he makes toi feel.”
“How I feel when I'm with them?”
“Yes. To face your other demons, toi must tell me how they make toi feel. Because you, of all people, understand the sacrifice of true love. toi remember him, don't you?”
“Of course! How could I not?”
“Then tell me.”
Becca looked away, gathering her strength. A gentle hand placed under her chin caused her to look back. Shiera waited, her eyes strong and intent on Becca's face.
“How they make me feel? Ok. I'll start with Megan. She is sweet and caring. Although she can be annoying sometimes, Megan is a true angel. The way she always looks out for others and listens when people speak. The way Megan always has some kind of treat ready; like a mom waiting for her kids to come home. Megan makes me feel happy, protected. She has earned my trust.”
Becca paused for a minute when a small little Arrow of light entered the room and went into her.
“Kaldur's next. He is always looking out for everyone. He risks a lot, trying to protect us and even teaching us lessons along the way. No matter what happens, he always looks for the benefit of the team. He lives for it. He is Rebelle and wise, but he has a secret side too. One that I've been able to see. Kaldur has earned my trust.”
Another light Arrow entered, this one going into Becca as well.
“Connor's turn. He is aggressive and a little...dense. But he tries. He learns. He cares. He may be strong and tough on the outside, but his cœur, coeur is beating for l’amour and truth. He may be just a clone, but there has never been someone plus willing to learn and listen than Connor. He makes me feel safe, like I can always count on him. Connor may not be a living encyclopedia, but he has the brain of a haut, retour au début notch computer on steroids. He will use it to the best of his abilities. His strength is only one side toi see. The other is soft and caring. I feel sûr, sans danger around him. Connor has my trust.”
Five plus light arrows appeared, each going into Becca. They seemed drawn to her, like every word she was saying made the difference.
“Wally's turn. He is always speeding around, never staying in one place too long. But when toi need him, he's there. Never have I seen someone as determined as he is. Never have I seen such a bottom-less pit before either. Despite being called dense, Wally is one of the smartest on the team. He lives for science but I think he is slowly believing in magic. He uses his brain to the max. But he uses his cœur, coeur one-hundred and thirty percent. Somehow, I don't think this guy will be giving up without a fight. He makes me feel watched over. He seems to look out for everyone. Wally has my trust.”
A heard of the little light arrows decided to rejoindre the others and Becca allowed them.
“Artemis is next. Her archery skills are to perfection. He life is a secret. No matter what toi do, though, she will back toi up. There is a certain level of kindness inside of her. But she is raising the bar every seconde that she lives. She may not be the smartest ou the fastest ou even have powers, but Artemis lives for her friends, because of her friends. No matter how Lost toi think toi are, Artemis is the compass waiting to take toi home. She's learned a lot about families. She has become mine. She is my best friend, my older sister. I feel like I can depend on her. Artemis has my trust.”
Every word Becca spoke brought these little arrows of light into her. Every time she used the word trust. Becca could feel her strength coming back and she was ready to fight.
“Robin is the last. He is sweet, caring. He always looks out for others. He gives his all and risks himself plus than they really know. Somehow, he still manages to l’amour me. I may never be good enough for him, but there is always something good inside that he sees. He has no powers but is the best hero there is. I can release all my emotions when I'm with him. I don't have to hide, I don't have to run, and I never have to fear the darkness inside of me. He helps bring out the light I hold. He faces off the darkness around me and still loves. He loves me. I know that I l’amour him with everything I am. Everything I used to be. Everything I will be. I will always l’amour my little bird. He will always be mine. And I will always belong to him. No one can tame me. No one but him. No one can weaken me. No one can stand against me. No one can beat me. Not when I have him to protect and love. He makes me feel cherished and loved beyond all else. Robin has my trust.”
A large quantity of light entered her, making Becca glow brightly. A darkness exited from her and went to Shiera, who was starting to disappear.
“You have fought your inner demons Becca. toi have triumphed. Now go save your family.”
Shiera placed a hand on her shoulder, causing Becca to wince at sudden pain.
“You have no need for your apprentice look. I will take it and make sure that Becca and Prendere never meet again. Go to them; save your family.”