My name is Artemis and this is my life. My life. I was waiting for something to happen. For something to change. And I was given a chance for better life. I wanted to be a hero so badly. I wanted a different life than my mother and father had. I wanted to change everything, but I failed my teammates. This disappointment in Wally's eyes. And what Sportsmaster said. "Time to switch sides". "You are one of us". This is my life! But… what if he was right? Artemis felt bad about her last mission. Felt bad about this all. Wally, Red Arrow, now her family "bonds" started to take her life away. Artemis was tough, but it was too much for her. She was crying.

Meanwhile Batman was working. It started with Sportsmaster and cobra-venom. Brain and his upgraded creatures. Then killing plants. Cobra-venom connected these things. According to Artemis Sportsmaster was also working with Klarion and Brain. Brain, Sportsmaster, Klarion and Injustice League incident are connected. And Vertigo supported by Vandal Savage… Nevertheless they needed technical support. Technology… When it comes down to this on the black market was appeared technology wearing a trade-mark of Tech Genius Corp. He had no evidence. Only clues and suspicions.

-Crap! – grunted Artemis. She was taking of her anger on a training dummy which proved tougher than her knuckles. Despite bleeding she continued her furious onslaught until she ran out of air. She came to the cave early. Her teammates were either sleeping or home. And she didn't feel like spending another day crying in her bed.

- That's certainly one way to permanently fracture your bones – Artemis was trying to catch her breath but now she froze in motion. Since Aqualad gave his report to Batman she was afraid to face him. Obviously he took his time and decided to remove her from the team. He probably concluded that there is no way they can trust her now he must…

- I have a mission for you. And I believe that you are the most logical choice in the team – Artemis realized that she held her breath long enough. She sucked air into her lungs almost creating a vacuum around her.

- What should I do?

- You will act as a spy. For some time I have been interested in some of the Tech Genius Corp activities. This company is producing advanced technology and it's possible that had connections with the Injustice League.

- So they are like supplying bad guys with equipment? – asked Artemis. She didn't want to be a snitch since her undercover mission in jail, on the other hand that sounded like a new chance… It was worth a shoot.

- It's possible. To be sure I want you to infiltrate and investigate. Apparently the owner and CEO decided to open a new branch in Gotham City. For quite some time he was looking for new employees. I want you to find out whether his company has connections to the shadows, Injustice League or any villains team encountered recently – replied Batman – and one more thing. Your resume already reached his office. He is looking for young employees since apparently he wants them to gain their devotion through training and creating a head start in career. That's certainly one way to gain young people's trust. Of course he is not taking anyone in. I believe that the fact you are a student of Gotham Academy, which should be more than enough for him since he is looking for young talent in this kind of facilities around the entire globe - he gave her files – these are all information you need to learn. Including your resume, information about companies he owns and what to say during recruitment interview which is in three days. Be Prepared.

- I will be. – said Artemis. Thought she wasn't much of a bookworm she found that as her chance to regain trust.

Next two days she spent reading and repeating every page Batman gave her.

And some people find reading interesting… - for a moment she closed her eyes thinking

about 19-years old soon-to-be-billionaire who apparently was involved in every business activity possible. Cutting-edge technology, banking, stock exchange, programming… Not to mention that fast foods he owned had burgers in their offer that actually contained some meet. That tops it all. Just how is this possible that there was in this world someone who managed to become as influential as, for example, Bruce Wayne without a family fortune. But still… there was no data about how he became rich. Only information about his activities on the stock market at the age of 16. He was already quite rich at that time. And then there was his picture. In some way he reminded her about Superboy. But slimmer and a little bit pale. And these cold eyes were...

Oh well. I will find out what makes him tick soon enough.

Next day Artemis woke up at noon. She slept barely five hours trying to memorize all data Batman gave her. In two hours she will stand before her chance to prove herself once again…

She took a shower a dressed up in the most official uniform she had.

"Damn. I look like I'm going to school. But I guess it's ok."

Half hour later she was in the front entry to the Tech Genius Corp branch in Gotham. After she entered the building she found herself in a spacious hall. Nicely decorated to be sure. Delicate smell of blooming flowers was making this place…peaceful. She approached reception desk.

-Good morning – said Artemis

-Good afternoon, it would seem – replied receptionist with a smirk – how can I be of assistance?

- I have an appointment. Well. Interview to be exact. Artemis Crock.

- Hold on a moment please – he typed something and said – office 819. That's eight floor.

-Thanks.

-You're welcome.

"Office 819. I made it here! Take a deep breath and… "

She knocked.

-Enter.

Artemis entered the small office and faced young brunette surrounded by files and piles of paper. For some reason she reminded her Zatanna.

-Miss Artemis Crock I presume? Very interesting resume. Unfortunately, as you can probably see, I'm up to my neck. Being a member of Gotham Academy isn't common. We also can't complain about having too much employees. Though you are a little young… On the other hand there are engineers in this company that are fourteen. Considering all of that you can consider yourself hired. Starting from now if you can. I will ask Richard whether he could use your help. Geek! – she yelled into her mobile – get your freckled ass over here! And by the way I'm Michelle.

Few moments later the "Geek" appeared. Tall, slim, with short red hair. And freckles. His freckles were freckled. He looked like he was somewhere around 18-19 years old.

-Where is the fire Michelle?

-On the top of your head. We have ourselves a newcomer. Artemis it's Richard Bale. Richard - Artemis Crock. Show her your department. Artemis should know how to use computer.

-Ok. Come with me "Blondie"

-Hey. I may be blond, but you know…

-Take a chill pill. In Tech Genius it doesn't matter what you wear on your head. It matters what's inside. As long as you don't have the hair like myself… - he added.