A/N: Hey! Sorry I haven't started this story yet. I haven't been able to get on the computer lately. But I got one for Christmas so I can try to update more!
Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice.
Artemis smiled as she watched the potentials spar. They had come far in the few months they had been in space. She knew they would be able to join the rest of the Team soon. They might have been new to this but they were good.
Nothing had really changed in the few months that they had been in space. Dick had taken on Nightwing as his new name. He felt Robin would be better for Tim since the boy emulated him and Bruce. The old villains joined the Team but kept their names mostly. Cam took up Glacier instead of being associated with his father. And Damian took Red Robin in honor of his father and adoptive brother. Yeah, he was Bruce and Talia al Ghul's son. That was an interesting day.
Then with Roy and Artemis. They still fought constantly because that was what they did. But they loved each other. So they always made up soon after. Their relationship hadn't really changed. They would hang out away from everyone else as dates. But they couldn't go anywhere since they were stuck on the Watchtower up in space.
Though the Watchtower had changed greatly. It was full of life and people now. Everyone had easily adjusted to life in the space station. But they were getting low on food. This had everyone worried.
"Okay. Class dismissed." Artemis said when their time was up
"This is getting so tiring. Don't we ever get a break?" Gar asked
"Maybe. But its better to keep in practice. Otherwise you'll end getting beaten up." Artemis said leaving the room
"Hi Artemis." Diana said as she headed to where the potentials were
"Hi Diana." Artemis said
The potentials and the rest of the Team were all being taught by the different Leaguers. They insisted that their education be continued. They had argued that for several days. It had been one of the most exciting things that had happened.
"Hey Arty!" Dick yelled
"Hey!" Artemis called back to him
"I've been sent to come get you. We're about to test the zeta beam." Dick said
"Then lets go." Artemis said running down the hall
Artemis slipped into place next to Roy. She smiled up at him when he held her hand. She quickly kissed him on the cheek before Bruce began talking.
"We need everyone behind the shields. We don't know if this is going to work. Or if its going to blow up." Bruce said
"We're going to be sending Rover to Earth. Or at least we hope he'll make it to Earth. We have a video and sound feed setup. This way we'll see and hear everything that he does." Ollie said
"Now lets hope this thing doesn't blow and rearrange our molecules." Barry said breaking the tension
The Team and League members were all safely behind the shields. They were waiting worriedly as the robot went towards the zeta beam. He passed through it and they all cringed. But everything seemed to go fine. Rover appeared in an old zeta beam in the Cave. Mount Justice was the way they left it. Except extremely dusty. He soon made his way outside through an air vent. The Team found this hilarious. Especially when he passed a scorch mark.
Outside everything was dark and gloomy. Happy Harbor used to look bright and colorful. Now everything seemed to be muted. Even the colors that existed. People looked weak and depressed, the buildings did too. M'gann was already starting to cry. The others sat in shock. Happy Harbor had been one of their favorite places to hang out.
"How long have we been gone?" Raquel asked
"Only a few months. How could this happen already?" Conner asked
"We'll have to send a team to gather more information." Dinah said
Artemis hugged Ollie and Dinah tightly. They were going to Earth for recon. It was Ollie, Dinah, Bruce, Diana, Clark, J'onn, Orin, Barry, and Roy. Artemis nearly broke down in tears when she heard that. Then she turned to Roy and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck. She was trying to keep herself from crying. His arms wrapped tightly around her waist as a few tears escaped her.
"Be careful." Artemis whispered
"I will." Roy said quietly
Artemis kissed him sadly. She was about to send off the man she loved to his possible death. She was panicking over the fact that he might not come back. She had always worried about him and her the others. They were her family. But now death seemed so much closer to them all. It seemed like they could all die at anytime. Artemis watched sadly as her family and boyfriend disappeared into the yellow light of the zeta beam. Then she dropped back into a chair next to Jason. And turned around to watch the video being transmitted to them.