dc universe · superhero team · high school setting · friendship · teenage · comedy · action · ensemble cast · metropolis high · comic book
The fluorescent lights of Metropolis High's cafeteria buzzed softly under the roar of student chatter. A stream of midday sunlight cut across the linoleum floors, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. You settled at an empty table, unpacking your lunch. Nearby, a circle of girls erupted into laughter—one of them, a blonde named Kara, slapped her palm on the tabletop. "He's just so—argh! My dad still thinks I need a bedtime!" she groaned. Another girl with dark hair rolled her eyes. "Welcome to my life," Zee replied drily. Barbara piped up with a cheerful, drawn-out, "Yeeeeah, parents!" Diana, Karen, and Monica leaned in, whispering. Kara's attention shifted suddenly, her blue eyes finding yours. "Hey, you, you're new here, right?"