Hey, so I was actually wanting to post this story up ages ago, but I only really got around to doing it now. It's exactly what the title says, just random one-shots of West Family Traditions. Please read and review!

Rule Number 1: Every family member must participate in the 'West Dance' at every anniversary.

"Wally, will you hurry up? We're going to be late!" Artemis hissed at him, throwing her water bottle at him as she tied up her boots.

"Babe, relax, it's only my parents anniversary. They know I'm always late!" he said, catching the water bottle easily.

He sped over to her and picked her up from behind, lifting her off the ground. Artemis yelped in surprise, struggling to get out of his hold.

"Well, I like being on time! You're not even dressed!" she yelled, seeing the yellow of his pyjamas.

"Artemis, please relax. My parents have met you a dozen times and they adore you. They don't care if we're late."

Artemis rolled her eyes, finally freeing herself and landing on her feet, "It's called being punctual, Wally. For once, in the five years I've known you, I would just love to be on time for something."

He laughed, giving her a quick peck on the lips. "For you, my love, anything," he said, bowing deeply.

Artemis grinned in victory as he super-sped out of the room. She looked in the mirror and straightened her scarf. She' known Wally's parents for years now, but she couldn't help but want to still keep a good impression on them. Their son is dating the child of two deadly assassins, so Artemis thinks that keeping good impressions might be a good thing.

"Let's go babe!" Wally yelled out to her, coming out of his room. He had changed into jeans and the jumper his mum had made for him last Christmas. Wally sped towards her, tripped over something, and then came crashing towards her, knocking Artemis onto her back.

"Hey look, it's our favourite position," Wally said in a quiet, slightly amused tone.

Artemis groaned and tried to push him off of her, "Why is it that you always manage to find something to trip over?"

"Maybe I just like being on top of you," he answered cheekily.

Artemis rolled her eyes again, "How I ever managed to fall in love with an idiot like you is beyond me."

"Hey, I am the Wall-Man. Now come on, let's go," he said, getting to his feet and then picking up Artemis.

Before Artemis had a chance to yell at him and tell him to take the car, Wally had already sped off down the street. Artemis snuggled closer into his chest, locking her arms around his neck. She would never admit it to him, but she loved the feeling of being in his arms while he was running. She loved feeling the cool air whip across her body, only to be warmed again by the body of her speedster.

She closed her eyes and then opened them again as Wally stopped and dropped her gently to her feet.

"We're on time, too," Wally aid proudly.

Artemis swatted his arm and then rang the doorbell. The door flung open and Mary West rushed outside, pulling both Wally and Artemis in a suffocating hug.

"Happy 25th Anniversary, Mum," Wally said.

"Come in, come in! It's freezing outside! I've just finished making the third pudding. We're only waiting for Barry and Iris," Mary gushed.

Mary finally let them go and Artemis walked inside, taking note of the West household. She loved it here, she really did. The entire house had a kind of homey feel to it, and it was decorated with pictures of Wally growing up. One day, she'd love to go through them with Wally and his family.

Artemis walked into the dining room, where Jay and Joan Garrick were already seated. She turned around to see Wally, who was already heading towards the kitchen.

"Don't even think about it," Mary said sharply.

Wally looked pleadingly at his father, who shook his head. Defeated, Wally walked back to Artemis and slung his arms around her shoulders.

"25 years, eh? Well done, Rudy," Jay said cheekily.

Joan hit him on the shoulder and made a face at Mary.

There was a whooshing sound, and suddenly, Barry and Iris were standing in front of them.

"Sorry we're late. Iris was working late," Barry said.

"And then, Barry of course, just rushes in there and takes me out before I can even save my story," Iris said irritably, shooting a mock-angry look at Barry.

"Mum, Barry' here! Can we eat?" Wally called.

The whole family laughed at this, and Artemis rolled her eyes.

"Kid, you haven't changed a bit, have you? How do you two even keep up with the food bill?" Barry asked.

"Nightwing," Wally and Artemis answered promptly. Well, Wally's answer was a bit muffled, seeing as his face was stuffed with food.

Barry chuckled at that and raised his wine glass, "To Mary and Rudy," he said, and the others followed suit.

Artemis smiled slightly as she raised her glass. She could live with having a family like this.

"No."

"Babe, its tradition!" Wally whined.

Artemis glared at him, crossing her legs in the West's super comfy couch.

"Wally, I've been taught to handle a bow and arrow, and I've been training since I was four to be able to kill people. I do not dance."

"It's not just any dance. It's the West dance," Wally pleaded.

Artemis glared at him even more, narrowing her eyes.

"You're going to have to do it," Barry said, coming to Wally's side, "when I went to my first West anniversary with Iris, I was expected to dance with her too. It's just a West tradition."

"A West tradition?" Artemis asked.

"Yep. West Family Traditions. Things that every West family member must participate in. Always," Wally said seriously.

"You're joking," Artemis deadpanned.

"I am not! West Traditions are sacred rights that every family member must participate in! As if your family didn't have any traditions?"

"Most of my family traditions were illegal," Artemis said.

"Yeah, well, this isn't. So come on!"

"Artemis, just do it. The Wests are very stubborn when it comes to their traditions. We're not even blood related and we have to do it!" Joan told her.

Artemis sighed, "Fine. But just this once."

Wally smiled brightly and grabbed her arm, dragging her to the middle of the living room with the others.

"Artemis has finally joined! The West dance is ready to commence!" Wally told his mother.

Rudy grinned and turned on the radio. A jazzy, upbeat, probably very old song came on. Rudy swept Mary into the living room, and the pair began to dance and twirl. Artemis can honestly say she has never seen two people be happier. Out of the corner of her eyes, she could see Joan and Jay dancing, as well as Barry and Iris.

"I don't know what to do," Artemis whispered to Wally.

He smiled gently, pulling her closer to him.

"Just relax and follow my lead, babe."

So that was rule number 1! Please leave a review or any kind of feedback! Hope you liked it!