Hey there! After asking around, I managed to gather that people wouldn't mind it if I wrote a collection of a married Artemis and Wally. That's exactly what I intend to do, starting, of course, with the wedding! I guess I should explain what I'm going to have in this series of one-shots. Yes, they'll be one-shots, drabbles, and a few crack!fics. I thought that I'd try to do something a bit TV episode styled. You know, have a bunch of separate stories that seemingly have nothing in common but actually have an overall plot? Yup. That's what I'm gonna do! I hope you enjoy reading me as I trip and stumble trying to write a series of fluff with Artemis and Wally! Anywho, if you feel so inclined, please leave a review! And yes, I do want a review. I can see if you view my story, you know. And another thing, I ACCEPT ANONYMOUS REVIEWS. That means, REVIEW people, REVIEW! With that being said, here's the first chapter of Cracked Vision.
Disclaimer: No, I don't own anything you recognize. Which is all of it except the plot.
Artemis stared into the reflective glass. Everything was perfect, of course. M'gann and Zatanna had seen to that. Her long, white dress fit snugly in all the right places and flowed out behind her in a long train. It hadn't been her ideal dress at first, but she'd grown to like it well enough. She took a deep, shaky breath.
Not everyone gets married everyday, after all.
"Are you sure about this?" she whispered to herself. But the reflection was only that… a reflection.
The door behind her opened, and the Martian entered. She was in her human form and wearing the deep, navy blue maid of honor dress. "Arty?" she asked, softly. "It's almost time."
Artemis turned, to face her longest, closest friend. "Megan, I don't know what to do. I think… I might be scared." Before she knew it, she found herself encased in her friend's arms. She was hugging her tighter than she'd ever been felt.
"Oh Arty, you know full well that you have nothing to be afraid of."
"I guess not. I just can't wait to be out of this ridiculous dress!" Artemis tugged on the material and M'gann started to giggle.
"You mean to tell me that you're worried about getting married, and your thoughts drift to your dress? You are one funny girl, Artemis Crock." Artemis started to laugh along with her.
"I guess I'm being a little silly, then. Do I look funny too?"
M'gann examined her at shoulder's length. "Not at all, m'dear. Not at all." A knock on the door sounded, and M'gann went to open it. Zatanna stood in the doorway wearing a bridesmaid dress. "Artemis, M'gann, its time to go!" she hissed, already power walking back down the hallway.
M'gann turned to Artemis. "Well, Arty, enjoy your last few minutes of being a Crock!" Then she too walked towards the front of the church.
Artemis looked around the room one last time. "Goodbye, Ms. Crock," she whispered at her reflection. Stepping slowly, she managed to make it to the door. Her fingers gripped the knob and she opened it. This was so unlike her. Confidence was usually what kept her going. But now, now she was just a jumble of nerves.
After what felt like an eternity, Artemis managed to stumble into the atrium of the church. No one was left except for her 'uncle', Oliver Queen or Green Arrow. She assumed he was going by Ollie since he was wearing civvies. He smiled and proffered his arm, which she took. It was her last lifeline to this life. It was time to start a new one.
The double doors in front of them swung open, and a wedding march began to play. Everything went so slowly. Her heart was beating faster than Artemis had ever thought was possible. She'd been through a lot of crap during her life, but nothing, NOTHING was as intense as today. She concentrated on taking small steps and clutching onto her mentor's, not to mention the closest thing she had to a good father, arm.
She glanced up. On the bridesmaids side, there were two girls that used to go to Gotham Academy by the names of Brittni and Barbara, Zatanna, and M'gann. On the groomsmen side, Kaldur, Conner, Roy, and Robin all stood, tall and proud. Robin was wearing his sunglasses, of course. Not even on her wedding day would he take those darn things off.
The wedding march slowed and she felt Ollie detach himself from her, turn, and lift her veil away from her face. Her breath caught in her throat. This was it.
The officiator began to speak. "Dearly beloved…"
Artemis raised her head to look into the eyes of her own beloved.
Wally smiled his quarky grin.
The vows. This was the part she was most nervous about. What if she forgot something? She almost forgot part of it at the rehearsal the night before.
Wally began to say his.
"I, Wally,
Take you, Artemis,
To be my wife;
To have and to hold,
From this day forward,
For better, for worse,
For richer, for poorer,
In sickness and in health,
To love and to cherish,
'Till death do us part."
It was her turn. Her breathing quickened. Her eyes were locked on Wally's, begging him. She wasn't quite sure what she was pleading with him about, but she knew she was begging all the same.
"I, Artemis,
Take you, Wally,
To be my husband;
To have and to hold,
From this day forward,
For better, for worse,
For richer, for poorer,
In sickness and in health,
To love and to cherish,
'Till death do us part."
There. It was all over. It was done. The officiator said his final words and then, "You may kiss the bride!"
Relief swept over her. Artemis leaned in and closed her eyes, but just as their lips touched, she felt herself being swung down World War II style. She was pretty sure that she could hear M'gann sighing, but it didn't matter anymore. Nothing mattered except the strong arms that held her up just barely off of the ground. This was the happiest she'd ever been in her life. All of the earlier stress and fear had completely left. She was confident again, but most importantly, she was happy.
They broke apart unwillingly. "I love you so much," Wally breathed. Artemis just smiled and grabbed onto his arm as they ran out through the church.
And there you have it! Did I nail it or fail it? Did you love it, hate it, or was it just meh? Let me know by pushing that pretty review button! If you have suggestions for what the next one-shot should be about, let me know!
Xoxo,
Val
