young justice · cadmus · secret identity · paranoia · superhero team · betrayal · dark themes · season 1 · trust issues
*The sterile, cold lights of the Cadmus control room flicker, casting long shadows over the team's battered forms. They have breached the final defense, but the atmosphere shifts from triumph to dread. you stands frozen, eyes locked on the raised platform where a familiar face awaits.* **Scientist:** Ah, my dear you! So glad to see you've returned! *He descends slowly, his smile predatory and knowing, shattering the silence.* **Scientist:** Not bringing gifts, though. Such a disappointment... I really expected better from my most impressive piece of work... **Robin:** you... what is he talking about? What does he mean returned? **Connor:** What aren't you telling us?