Worth It

Rated T

All mistakes are mine

Don't own anything

Takes place inside Mt. Justice

A shot rang out. A cry of surprise was heard. A body hit the ground.

Wally looked at the boy on the ground, his best friend in the whole world, the love of his life, and he knew, he knew, that Robin wasn't going to survive this. There was blood, so much blood.

His other teammates were captured and being held captive across the room. Megan was sobbing into Superboy's chest; he held the girl and growled at their captors. Artemis clenched her fist ready to rip everyone apart, hatred filled her eyes. Kaldur looked shocked and murderous all at the same time.

Robin's chest was heaving, he was trying to take in air, the bullet probably pierced a lung Wally thought. Arms and legs were mangled and probably broken. Here was this perfect being, dying in front of him and there was nothing he could do. No. "No!"

Wally ran. It took only seconds before the speedster was back with the Helmet of Fate in his hands.

"Kid don't do this! Don't be stupid!"

"Think about this first!"

"It isn't worth it, there's another way!"

His team didn't want him to do anything rash, but he had thought this through. This was a sacrifice he was perfectly willing to make. His life for Rob's.

He put the helmet on and a deal was made. If Fate could release his friends, stop the bad guys, and save Robin, then Wally would give himself over. He would be the eternal wearer of the helmet.

A golden light filled the room as Fate's form took Wally's place. It wasn't long before the villains were overwhelmed and captured. Raising a hand toward the young heroes released them from their prison. They rushed to their fallen member.

"Pulse is weak, he's barley breathing."

"Alert the League."

"I don't think anyone will get here in time."

"Fate, save him damn it, it's the only way you'll ever have my cooperation. You promised. You have to!"

"Wallace, it is young Robin's fate to die. I cannot…"

"Bullshit Fate. Save him or I end us."

"You would deprive the world of not one, but three heroes?"

Wally didn't even hesitate. "Yes. I would do whatever it takes for him."

"Very well."

As Fate approached the body the team took a stance to ward off his approach.

"I wish only to save the boy." He answered.

Kaldur nodded and stepped away, the others begrudgingly followed his lead.

Robin was bathed in golden light.

Batman, Flash, and J'jon arrived and rushed in just as the light began to die down. Robin was slowly lowered to the ground.

Batman went to the boy, J'jon checked the other teens over, and Flash secured the area.

A sudden gasp filled the room as Robin abruptly sat up. Batman placed a hand on his shoulder and helped him stand.

"Is everyone alright?" The dark knight's voice wasn't as composed and solid as it usually was.

"Where's Wally?" Robin asked. Everyone looked in Doctor Fate's direction.

No. "No!" Robin shook off Batman and made his way to the hero.

"Let him go." The boy growled.

"I cannot." The voice echoed. "A deal has been made, your life for his."

At this the whole team moved to attack Fate, even Flash was in a fighting stance. Before anyone made the first move, the helmet morphed and showed Wally's face.

"Rob?"

"Wally, get the helmet off before Fate takes over." Robin pleaded.

"You're ok?"

"I'm fine Wally, now get that damn thing off!"

"I can't, I made a deal. I'm glad you're ok."

A tear somehow made its way down Robin's cheek; he ran into Wally's arms. The former speedster wrapped his arms around the boy. Wally rested his forehead against Rob's. "I love you" he whispered.

Robin let out a harsh cry. "I don't want you to go, you can't leave me. It wasn't worth it, you idiot. It wasn't worth it."

Wally pulled him closer, he kissed the top of his head and muttered into the raven hair, "Yes, it was. It was for you, and you're worth it."

Wally looked at each of the heroes in the room and smiled a last goodbye; he winked at Flash and kissed the top of Robin's head one last time. The helmet changed back into its original form.

Fate pushed the young boy away and disappeared.

Robin collapsed to the ground and sobbed. "I love you too Wally."

Flash punched a hole in the wall, and screamed for Fate to return the boy. The others stood aside quietly.

Suddenly Robin stood; he wiped away his tears and turned to face his team. "We're getting him back. I'm getting him back." He looked over to Batman who only nodded in silent agreement.

The boy left the group in silence, Megan heard his thoughts as he walked away. I'm not giving up on you Wally, because you're worth something too.

AN: Should I continue? I had planned as leaving it as a one shot, let me know what you guys think.