LS7:…..I have no excuses to make. I am human too darn it! Things have gone hectic with college because I'm almost a senior. Just one more semester as a junior to go. And well college equals no sleep or other luxurious words. College has it out for us art majors' Ø_Ø this will be a two-shot because I'm probably going to update my muti-shots over the winter break. As I promised in my first Young Justice story, this will be about our favorite underwater friend.

Aquaman: Me?

Me:… No! I was referring to Aqualad! Ø_Ø

Aqualad: My apologizes…my king…n_n;

Aquaman: T_T

Me:…Anyway enjoy! Moreover, I do not own…If I did, I would not put it on hiatus again!

Summary: When things become too overwhelming for Aqualad, he passes out due to stress and fatigue. Can the team show their sick and depressed leader that they do care? On the other hand, is ignorance truly a bliss or just plain ignorance? Takes place anywhere between Alpha male and Failsafe. Hints of WallyxArtemis

Aqualad's POV

It has been weeks since that recon mission with Captain Marvel. Everyone blamed me for not revealing a possible mole amongst us. It was there I learned how they felt about me. It was days later, we learned more about Red Tornado and how he was not the mole. We also met Zatanna Zatara. It was two days later, we caught up with the injustice and I had to put on Dr. Fate's helmet. Nearly trapping my mind in the process. It was only recently that we all had talked with Black Canary on the events that nearly cost us all our lives. However, I never once blamed M'gann for her mistake. Am I truly cut out for this role as the leader? "Their" leader? Batman would never forgive me for just giving up. He would truly think ill of me. Everyone would probably be thankful… No more secrets right? I would never forgive myself if I just gave up this position to our youngest member Robin. He is so young and innocent. This burden should not fall to him. I chose this path to walk on and until I die, I will always continue to lead until his is ready in mind, body, and spirit. I'm in the large pool that is next to the training room. I lye on my back as I look up at the ceiling. I've had these questions burning in the back of my mind for weeks since the home invasion.

'Did they truly forgive me?'

'Was I doing them justice by keep that secret?'

I know Robin stated that he understood why I kept the information from them and KF and everyone else was okay that I was the current leader but still… I would have like to hope that they really have forgiven me. I know none of them really do or at least they pretend to for the sake of my feelings. I think back to the day after the recon mission we had with Captain Marvel. He, Batman, and Superman were talking about something when I went into the kitchen. I heard Robin and KF talking and as soon as I approached, they stopped talking and looked at me nervously then left. Artemis, M'gann, and Conner came in a short while after. Artemis looked at me as if she was angry. Conner muttered something under his breath as he had his arms snaked around M'gann's waist. She just smiled sadly at me. Was I being talked about? It is painful to know what your team thinks of you in their minds; to hear their thoughts so clearly and loudly that it resonates it your mind. Nevertheless, to have them show it to you through body language was like a stab in the heart. I replayed that scene in my head repeatedly trying to come up with an explanation…

Only finding one.

I was their problem. What kind of leader hides information like that? I put their lives in jeopardy. I caused a rift between the team and myself. Everyone pretty much has his or her own bonds with one another. Robin and KF are like brothers. If you see one, the other will show up. Conner and M'gann are obviously dating. And even KF and Artemis are closer. I hope one day those two-find happiness with each other. Then there is just… me. I want to have those bonds as well. I do not even have that with Garth and Tula anymore. When I am with them, I feel like "The third Wheel" but I fear that the only bond I have with the team is just the leader role. Even when we are together, I feel disconnected with them. I refuse to tell Black Canary this. I do not want to burden her or anyone else. Not even my king knows most of this. As I prepared to leave the pool, a wave of dizziness overflowed in me. I staggered out of the pool shaking like a leaf. I never felt this before. The water never made me this cold or tired. I tried walking but my body felt too heavy and I just fell to the floor with a thud. I tried to breathe only to cough harshly. After my coughing fit ended, I was on the floor soaking wet, cold and now feeling hot, with aches and chills; painfully gasping for each breath I lost coughing. My head was pounding with pain and my eyesight was failing me. I tried yelling for anyone… just someone please come find me…but my throat felt like that day in the desert, dry and on fire. The pain, it hurts too much. I felt like part of me was on fire and the other half was on ice. I continued to cough and gasp for air. I began crying… I did not care who saw my tears but I wanted the attention. I wanted someone to come in here and help me…just once I would like to know what it is like to be given a hand.

"AQUALAD!"

Help? Whose calling me? I tried to see who the person was but my eyes were hurting me. Everything was hurting me. I felt arms around me and heard hushed whispers. I felt myself sadly smile then began coughing again before I allowed the darkness to penetrate my consciousness.

Maybe, just this once I can rest for just a while…

LS7:…. Poor Aqualad, I tortured you.

Aqualad: But why?

LS7: Nothing personal but I feel that no one respects you. That's what I kind of went through a few weeks ago. Under worked to the point where I was sick two for weeks after words.

Aqualad: Hmm… I'm sorry my friend. Would you like me to end this off?

LS7: No… you rest up okay? People, you know the drill, please review! The next and last part will be up this Wednesday… Promise! :D