Catra's POV

Adora and I sat on the couch watching T.V, some sort of random cartoon that she had been wanting to watch for awhile. I bounced my leg up and down several times, replaying the conversation I had yesterday with Shaunt.

Even with my attempt to convince Adora that I would be fine and that she didn't need to ice the bruise on my back, she spent all morning icing it and made sure that the disinfectant would do its job.

Shadow Weaver has been Mrs. Grant this whole time, the idea of processing that in my head is beyond impossible. But, yet at the same time, I feel so stupid for not realizing it sooner.

"Hey, you're pretty deep in thought," Adora said, nudging my shoulder with hers playfully.

I nervously bit my lip, trying to think of an excuse as to why I had been thinking so hard. I still had to tell Glimmer about the situation that happened, but a part of me feels that I shouldn't tell Glimmer. Since, what if she tells Adora..though she even thought it was best to keep it from Adora.

"Ah, it's nothing. Just thinking about the fight club" I lied with a nervous giggle. Lying to Adora practically breaks my heart every time I have too.

I felt her grab my hand, a small gesture that she does that almost makes my heart due a full 360.

"Everything is going to be okay" She spoke with sincerity, playing with my tapping fingers that were doing a small dance on my knee.

I sighed and still allowed my leg to dance but my fingers to stop moving, "You're not scared about this? At all?"

She definitely tensed at that question.

"Of course I am.."

I scooted up on the couch so that I was now crossed-legged on it, tilting my head in Adora's direction.

"Then why? Why do you insist that you have to do this fight club?" I mumbled, trying to search Adora's eyes who were looking down slightly.

She let out a shaky exhale and looked up at me, "I..I've been thinking about something lately.."

"And what's that?"

Now, this was giving me anxiety.

"I want to meet Shadow Weaver," She said sternly, slightly fixing her posture.

The look in her eyes seemed so serious, it made me freeze. But the name she said made my whole body rigid. Hearing that name makes me want to vomit, if I could erase that name from existence I would. No hesitation.

Adora could obviously tell that I froze up suddenly so she grabbed my arm, "Don't you want too?"

I still stayed frozen.

"Catra!"

At that, I jumped and finally blinked.

"I thought I lost you for a second" She smirked. "Why did you freeze up?"

Oh yeah, just that the person you want to meet is like some serious criminal. Can't wait to go and meet her.

"Nothing, I just don't think its a good idea" I warned, giving her an even more dead serious expression than she did.

Adora's eyes widened seeing the expression on my face, "Wh-Why?"

"First off why do you even want to see her?" I asked.

"Well, I just..you know what it's stupid. Let's forget this whole conversation" Her voice turning weaker as she finished the sentence.

I watched her begin to get off the couch, but I grabbed her hand and pulled her back onto the couch. For whatever reason she wanted to see Shadow Weaver, I needed to know. That nasty woman could do anything to Adora.

"Tell me" I pressed.

The more I looked at her, the more I could tell she was getting more scared.

"I don't..want to talk about it!" She yelled.

I growled and held her shoulders tightly, as much as I didn't want to push Adora passed her limit I had to get it out of her.

"What is it, Adora?!" I yelled back, the grip on her shoulder getting tighter.

She tried to wiggle out of my grasp but I wouldn't let her, but it was when I saw tears brim at the corner of her eyes I began to let go.

"Adora, I'm so-" I began.

A small sob came from her mouth, "W-Why are you being like this.."

My heart cracked at her words, "I'm sorry...I didn't mean to be so rough. I just.. why? Why must you see her?"

"I-If I could get in touch with my Shadow Weaver, I would be able to meet my parents"

My eyes bulged at the question, of all times she could as this question. It had to be today. I quickly breathed in and out, "Adora.."

"Catra, I know you aren't fond of Shadow Weaver. But if I..if we can find her, I could maybe find more about my family. Maybe even yours!" She said, attempting to convince me.

But I already had my answer.

"No, she's not worth it" I stated without hesitation. "She is a dangerous person, and she will hurt you. I know she will"

"Tsk, yea right. She gave me a life, provided me with money. Just because she didn't for you doesn't mean she's a bad person" She fought back without hesitation as well.

Anger flared, "You better shut it right now! You don't know what I went through when Shadow Weaver left. She left me with an apartment, not a fancy nice house like you! I had to provide for myself!"

"That still doesn't make her a bad person! At least she gave you something, maybe if you were a better person when you were younger!" She flared, standing up from the couch.

I stood up from the couch, I was ready to burst. I was ready to tell her all the shit I went through to get all of the files, information, the truth about Shadow Weaver.

I got upright in her face, "Bullshit, Adora. You know sure as hell you were her favorite, and I was just her pet. She always was fond of you, not me! If she had the chance to throw me away, she would!"

"You don't know that!"

"Yeah, I do!"

I growled and ran a rough hand through my hair as I watched her throw on a nearby flannel, then grabbing her bag.

"Let's just go. I'm done with this conversation" She growled back.

My eyes softened, "Wait, Adora"

She didn't turn to look at me.

"What?"

I walked up to her and went to touch her but my hand instantly retracted and fell weakly at my side, "Can we please not be mad at each other..we need each other more than ever right now"

I heard her give a soft exhale and turned around, "Yeah..I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell. I'm just on edge thinking about Shadow Weaver lately"

"You and me both"

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I didn't expect Adora to burst out at me like that, or let alone bring up the subject of wanting to meet Shadow Weaver. The timing for this situation is probably the most terrible time it could occur.

Adora and I walked hand in hand to the parking lot where "Mrs. Grant" was meeting us towards the Shadow Weaver.

"Catra, your hands are practically a waterfall. Are you that nervous?" Adora joked, lightly squeezing my wet palm.

I couldn't help but let out a small scoff, "Duh, what if all the people in the club are bodybuilders! Pure muscle, Adora"

"Muscles.." Adora drooled. She has always been a sucker for muscles, a small reason I wanted to start working out and get myself some. But I have not motivation to do so.

"Hey, focus" I snapped my fingers in front of her face which caused her to jump out of her state of imagination. Probably imagining muscles. "We need to prepare for who's going to be there"

"Yeah, yeah. By the way, Mrs. Grant's car is over there" She said, pointing over to a black ford. There stood Shadow Weaver in front of the trunk, making me visibly gulp.

"Well, let's go" I sighed, still keeping my hand close to Adora. I had no intention of starting a conversation or being cool with Shadow Weaver.

At all.

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"So..are you two ready for the exciting club?" Shadow weaver spoke.

I rolled my eyes at her question, "Entering a club that can almost kill us? Sounds sooo much fun. But I'm sure you'd know a thing or two about that".

I looked her straight in the eye and she seemed shocked for a little, but gave a small smile, "Funny joke, Catra"

The way she said my name was so venomous, it made chills go down my spine, but I suddenly got slapped in the thigh by Adora. She had an annoyed expression on her face.

"Sorry for Catra, she's been a bit grumbly lately" Adora laughed, nervously scratching the back of her neck.

I grumbled and crossed my arms, I can't believe Adora is actually apologizing to that nasty women. For my behavior! If only she knew..

"No worries, I get like that all the time. Now, to explain what the situation at hand is. You will each be getting enrolled in the club and wait around in the lobby. I won't be entering because if you're not coming to enroll, there's no point in coming in. More information will be given then" She explained, looking through the rear-view window.

I gave a stiff nod, and I watched from the corner of my eye Adora give a thumbs up.

I then sat up from my slumped position, "Are you su-"

"If you're going to ask if it's necessary that you two need to do this, it is. I need that ring more than ever..and besides. Don't you want to meet..Shadow Weaver" She rolled her tongue at her own name.

I froze up and my eyes continued to stay looking straight into the rear-window. I couldn't see her eyes but I could tell she knew that I found out something she didn't want me too.

Adora then suddenly spoke, "Oh yes, on the topic of Shadow We-"

The car abruptly stopped and I was sent flying into the front seat that was in front of me. I groaned and held my nose.

"Hey! Give a warning next time!" I hissed, feeling Adora rubbing circles into my back.

I heard the smallest sound of Shadow Weaver's tongue clicking, "Sorry. We're here. Adora I'll have to answer your question later, you two need to get in the lobby now. Meeting starts in 5 minutes"

"It's fine, and are you okay Catra?" She asked, unbuckling her seat to look at my nose that was still being covered by my hands.

I gave an annoyed nod and opened the door, then slamming it shut without a thank you given. Like I'd say thank you to Shadow Weaver.

"You could have at least said 'Thank you'" Adora mumbled, running up next to me since I was walking as far from the car I could before she tried to make any conversation with me. The last time we encountered each other without Adora..it wasn't pretty. No wonder she's a murderer, she held a knife to my neck without hesitation!

I put my arms behind my head and rested my head against them, "I don't give a damn about her"

"I was going to ask about Shadow Weaver, but I guess I asked at the wrong time" Adora's tone of voice turning a bit disappointed.

I felt bad, I couldn't blame her for wanting to see Shadow Weaver. She sees Shadow Weaver as her old caretaker and knows nothing about what I know about her. Just play it cool, Catra. Don't let your emotions get the best of you. I still have to talk to DT after this meeting.

I put an arm around her, "Don't worry, we will get another chance. I'm dropping us back home since Sh-"

Fuck, I almost slipped. I let out an exaggerated cough as if I choked on something.

"Woah, Catra. Are you okay?" Her tone now turning to worry.

I faked a smile and stood up, "Yeah, sorry. Spit down went down the wrong pipe. As I was saying, Mrs. Grant told me to leave my bike here since she doesn't have time to take us home"

She sighed, "Guess I can't ask about Shadow Weaver today.."

"Do you really need to see her?" I questioned, hoping that this sudden urge to meet Shadow Weaver was 100% necessary.

"Yes, Catra. I need to see her. She's the only connection or source I have at finding my parents" Her hands fumbling around with the ends of her blonde hair.

"What is this random wanting to find your parents coming from?"

She ran a hand through her hair, "I would tell you, but we really need to head into the place now".

I could tell she was avoiding the subject, but talking about her parents was a sensitive topic so pushing the matter was out the question.

"Right, so where even is the place?" I said, looking around to see we were dropped off on the sidewalk that was right in front of an empty parking lot.

"I assume there" She answered, pointing down to a staircase that led down to a door.

I gulped and looked at her, "You sure you don't wanna just bail?"

"We're already in too far"

I nervously chewed on my lip and grabbed Adora's hand, squeezing it tight. Hoping that it gave support or comfort to her, cause it sure as hell helped me.

I felt her fingers intertwine with mine as we both looked down at the staircase, the way down only lit by one blinking light that was seconds from being burnt out.

"Here goes nothing"

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A/N: This was a way shorter chapter than the previous ones than before because I rushed this one. But, I promise I'm going to try and make the next ones more eventful. The next chapter may be a bit more on the informational side, but after more stuff will happen.