Not My Kid by Louise Freeman Davis (PG)
Fandom: DC COMICS
Pairing: None
Length: 22,080 words
Author on LJ: None Found
Author Website: The Fanzing Archives
Why this must be read:
The original Teen Titans are accused of drug use in the wake of Speedy's addiction. To what extent do their mentors trust them? How do they exonerate themselves? Why should they need to? Each Titans and JLA member has their own distinct voice and relationship in this complex, touching story. Despite the weighty subject matter, the style is light and it is entertaining to see how these questions work out for the heroes.
Out in the lounge, Kid Flash flung himself angrily on the couch. "I don't believe this! This is soooo bogus!"
"There's no way they're going to make us do this," said Garth.
"Don't be so sure," said Robin, bitterly.
"Come on, Robin, they believe us!" Wally insisted.
"Like we believed Speedy! Look how that turned out."
"It's not like any of us has anything to worry about," pointed out Wonder Girl. "The test will prove we didn't do anything wrong, so what's the harm?"
"It's the principle of it all!" answered Garth. "It's like our own partners don't trust us!"
"Besides, it'll mean "JLA Forces Teen Titans to Take Drug Test" in four-inch headlines in the paper tomorrow!" exclaimed Kid Flash "Teen Titans Pass Drug Test" will be lucky to get a two-line blurb next to the WordJumble."
"Our other choice is 'Government Demands Drug Test, Teen Titans Refuse'" pointed out Robin. "Face it, we're damned if we do, and damned if we don't."
"Hell, let's take it then and pass!" grumbled Kid Flash. "Then maybe we can sue the National Intruder and collect a few million. Forget the Lair, we can build ourselves a 10-foot tower!"
Silence fell on the group and lasted for what seemed like an eternity, until the conference room door opened and Superman motioned them back in. He leaned on the table as the Titans took their seats. The rest of the JLA stood behind him.
Not My Kid
Pairing: None
Length: 22,080 words
Author on LJ: None Found
Author Website: The Fanzing Archives
Why this must be read:
The original Teen Titans are accused of drug use in the wake of Speedy's addiction. To what extent do their mentors trust them? How do they exonerate themselves? Why should they need to? Each Titans and JLA member has their own distinct voice and relationship in this complex, touching story. Despite the weighty subject matter, the style is light and it is entertaining to see how these questions work out for the heroes.
Out in the lounge, Kid Flash flung himself angrily on the couch. "I don't believe this! This is soooo bogus!"
"There's no way they're going to make us do this," said Garth.
"Don't be so sure," said Robin, bitterly.
"Come on, Robin, they believe us!" Wally insisted.
"Like we believed Speedy! Look how that turned out."
"It's not like any of us has anything to worry about," pointed out Wonder Girl. "The test will prove we didn't do anything wrong, so what's the harm?"
"It's the principle of it all!" answered Garth. "It's like our own partners don't trust us!"
"Besides, it'll mean "JLA Forces Teen Titans to Take Drug Test" in four-inch headlines in the paper tomorrow!" exclaimed Kid Flash "Teen Titans Pass Drug Test" will be lucky to get a two-line blurb next to the WordJumble."
"Our other choice is 'Government Demands Drug Test, Teen Titans Refuse'" pointed out Robin. "Face it, we're damned if we do, and damned if we don't."
"Hell, let's take it then and pass!" grumbled Kid Flash. "Then maybe we can sue the National Intruder and collect a few million. Forget the Lair, we can build ourselves a 10-foot tower!"
Silence fell on the group and lasted for what seemed like an eternity, until the conference room door opened and Superman motioned them back in. He leaned on the table as the Titans took their seats. The rest of the JLA stood behind him.
Not My Kid