She could hear her heart beating wildly in her chest. It raced faster with every minute that passed and she, for the first time in her life, felt alive. Yes she felt the excitement of the hunt before, but nothing like this. She could feel the wind brushing against her face as the moon light glittered around her. She loved the feeling more than ever because she had no guilt restraining her from the joy of the fight. For once she fought for the greater good and believed it. She did not cover up her emotions and instead set them free, she was happy fighting the good fight because it was exactly that, the good fight. Artemis leaped in to the air and felt the wind whip around her bare stomach as she shot arrows in zero gravity. The arrows trembled slightly but never hesitated too hit their target, two thieves attempting a get away from a local market. "Tough luck" Artemis thought as the arrow separated in to a net that latched around the men, causing them to hit the ground instantly. She smiled proudly at her accomplishment while an officer peered over his shoulder to see the heroin archer, but she had already disappeared back in to the night to find another unlucky criminal lurking in the dimly lit streets. Artemis enjoyed her life more, knowing she no longer had to fear if what she was doing was right. She knew she was doing the right thing, and she as well as her mother was proud of that. Just one flaw, her dad and sister. She still loved her sister, Jade, and could find the smallest bit of sympathy for her father, buried deep within her heart. They were still very active criminals, and they threatened Artemis' new life as a hero. They also threatened her friendships and new alliances that she cared so much about.

Artemis landed on a nearby roof top and decided to take a break and sit at the edge of the building. It was a cool night and not much activity pursued, which was a disappointment and a relief for her. Again she felt the night wind blow lightly against her skin and rustled circles around her hair. She smiled looking down at the city beneath her feet thinking "who would of thought I'd ever be here" she was pleased with herself, still afraid of the threats her blood lines could cost, yet somewhat at peace with her life's decisions so far. "I have a team. A family, a real family. And this time, I'm not going to lose them again." She raised her head up to peer at the sky and the stars above her head, so close yet so far. "Not this time. You won't take anything else from me… dad" she lowered her head and took deep breaths before standing to her feet. Artemis was a confident brave girl, inside and out, but on the inside she was also fragile and weak. She knew that, but she would never allow anyone else to see it to. She held her bow tightly in her hand before striking another arrow across the sky to the next building. She was heading home to rest, declaring that was enough for one night, before returning to her small but cozy apartment where her mother was most likely asleep. As she sneaked through the window like she usually did, she saw her mother snoring quietly in her chair. Artemis smiled with a small laugh and strolled her mother to her bedroom. She helped her in to bed, as she did so many times before, and closed the door without a sound. Stretching in exhaustion from the day's work, Artemis trudged to her bedroom only to remember she had not studied for the next day's test. She groaned and with a tired expression, opened her books and studied throughout the night.

"Can't be late! Can't be late!" Wally raced through his bedroom scanning his floors for whatever decent clothes he could find. "OH mom is going to kill me if I'm late" he began his normal morning routine, rushing around his room at the speed of light to get dressed and eat breakfast before the bell rang at his school. He zipped forth to his bathroom and brushed his hair and teeth and gave himself a wink in the mirror before skidding to the kitchen. His mother was already there preparing his meal(s) for the day. He sat down panting and gobbling down eggs and sausages, "Wally quit eating so fast, you'll get hiccups!" his mother scolded and Wally ignored her still chowing down. She sighed and only watched the unstoppable Wally gobble down the food his mom had prepared for him. "Thanks mom" he said before racing out the front door with his bag and coat. His mother looked down at the mess Wally had left on the table and shook her head in weariness.

Wally was already long gone. He did arrive to the school on time but only by a single hair. He was already seated in his first period class with his books in front of him, his first subject? History. Wally sunk in his chair as the teacher began their lesson. "Today we will be learning about Greek mythology, and the many god and goddesses it contained." Wally couldn't care less about what the teacher was saying, but he knew he had to get better grades if he wanted his mom to let him stay on the team. Wally heard the teacher name out several names of god's, none of importance until he said the name of a goddess that made Wally sit up in his chair immediately. "..Artemis..." the teacher had Wally's full attention at this point. "Each of you will be assigned a god or goddess to learn about and write a report on them due to me by tomorrow" Wally tilted his head slightly. He knew little to nothing about Greek mythology, but at the sound of Artemis' name, he got curious. "Wait, wait, wait, why am I thinking about Artemis right now?" Wally thought as he sat, now uncomfortable in his chair. He shook his head "No. I'm just thinking about what the teacher said" Wally was talking to himself in his mind. "Wait... Since when have I ever done either of those?" Wally was lost in his train of thoughts as the teacher approached him with a small bucket full of slips of paper. "Mr. West? It is your turn to pick your god/goddess" Wally smiled awkwardly and nodded "right" he reached for a slip of paper praying to heaven he wouldn't get Artemis. His hand grabbed a small piece of paper and brought it up to the surface to reveal the name "Artemis... Great..." he said before settling back in his seat, "Of course I got Artemis." He thought.

He had a hard time thinking about Artemis. It wasn't the simple fact that he disliked her; it was why he disliked her. He stared at the piece of paper with her name on it. He convinced himself he disliked her for one main reason, she was annoying. He rested his hand on his cheek, still staring blankly at her name. Sure she was new and didn't completely ruin her first mission, but she did let Cheshire get away, and above that she always smacks him whenever he did something idiotic. He began glaring at the paper. After the whole Bealya incident, he still was unsure how to feel about her, but when the mental mission went down and M'gann made them all lose sight of what the truth was, after Artemis' death, he knew how he felt. But he refused to feel that way about her of all people. Refused. Wally was so caught up with his thinking he barely noticed the girl standing in front of her. "Hey" she said faintly while Wally was slowly returning to Earth "Are you ok?" said the girl still using a small voice. Wally escaped his hypnotic state and responded "yeah, fine. Why do you ask?" the girl smiled "Because you've been staring at your paper for quite some time now." She laughed. "Oh... Just tired" he returned a smile and she sat beside of him "Who are you any ways?" she only stared at the front of the class and back, she spoke as if she didn't hear him "Artemis is an interesting character, is she not?" Wally gave the girl a funny look and responded sarcastically "Totally" the girl looked at him for a moment with an innocent smile "…You're a stubborn boy, Wally" said the girl and he looked at her even more strangely. "what? How do you know my-"the teacher walked over to him and interrupted his sentence "Mr. West? Who are you talking to?" Wally turned to the teacher and back "Her-"the girl was gone. He thought he was going insane. "Um…" was the only thing he managed to say. The teacher gave him a concerned look, "Do you need to see the nurse?" Wally shook his head "No I'm fine" he said nervously, lowering his head to the desk, realizing the whole class was looking at him. "What the heck was that…?"

Artemis was yawning uncontrollably as she entered Mount Justice. Through her mask you could see her silvery eyes watering up like a mist. She rubbed them and stretched her back out with a silent groan. She made her way to the couch when just as she sat down, the boy wonder with his usual mischievous smirk walked in. "Well you look well rested" robin said as he entered. Artemis yawned and responded with a sarcastic voice "Isn't it obvious?" robin snickered at Artemis' response. "I hope you're ready for today's mission, I heard it would be a big one" Artemis sat up and eyed Robin "What do you mean by 'big one'" she said slightly worried. "Relax, Artemis you'll see when we get there" Robin said as he crossed his arms behind his head, still smiling. "Hey, Rob!" said a ginger haired boy as he entered the room. "The strangest-"his line cut off at the sight of Artemis sitting beside Robin. Artemis was to sleepy to notice his sudden silence, since she tuned him out any ways, but Robin noticed "What's the matter kf?" said Robin with a smile that turned in to a smirk. Wally shook his head to take his focus off the tired blond sitting peacefully in her own little world "n-nothing.." he said returning his eyes to the now highly amused boy. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Wally asked, crossing his arms and eyeing robin suspiciously "Nothing at all, kf" he murmured still smirking. Wally rolled his eyes, "Typical boy 'wonder'" Wally thought. Before either of them could say another word, M'gann flew in "Guy's! They're about to give us our mission, c'mon let's go!" Wally changed his expression to a smile at the sight of M'gann, "right after you, babe" M'gann rolled her eyes as usual and made her way down the hall. Robin had already left the room leaving Wally and an assumingly asleep Artemis alone.

Wally debated whether to wake her or to leave her there. He groaned knowing what the obvious answer was. He zipped over to the snoring blond, vulnerably unaware of her surroundings. For once she didn't look like a crazed girl with a bitter attitude, she looked peaceful "…almost beautiful… No. Beautiful." Wally thought as he reached to her shoulder and gave it a small nudge. She mumbled something he could barely understand, and she opened her eyes slowly. She gazed at him with her bright silver eyes and Wally couldn't help but get lost in them. He drew closer without realizing it and as Artemis opened her eyes completely; she was startled by the yellow masked boy that was inches away from her. She yelped and pushed him back, accidentally. He yelped in return "What was I doing!" Wally's thoughts raced faster than his heart. Artemis stared at him in shock. "I was… you… I was waking you up!" he blurted out "Our mission is about to be given to us so.. So I woke you up!" Artemis calmed down her shocked expression, and gave Wally a strange yet sincere look. "Thanks?" she said before slowly turning to head to where everyone else had gone. Wally was speechless. "Was I really about to…" Wally shook his head at the thought "No, no, no!" he said before following Artemis and the others. Everyone was standing with their attention to Batman who spoke in his usual deep voice. Artemis glanced at Wally as he entered but quickly turned back. They both had the same thought in their mind "What just happened?"