Okay, this is going to be a multi-chapter fic, featuring the YJ team in the JLU universe. The current team consist of Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian, Artemis, Zatanna, and Rocket. When it comes to relationships, I'm a major fan of Spitfire so expect to see a lot of that, and some Supermartian. But for the purposes of this fic Chalant broke up two months prior on good terms, and Aquarocket never happened.
On the JLU side of things the JL consist of every on the JL at the time of the destroyer episode, with the inclusion of Huntress. Pertaining to relationships Black Canary and Green Arrow are a thing, and Wally has been dating Linda Park for a little over a month now. Batman and Wonder Woman still have their mild flirting, and GL and Hawkgirl still have their heavy flirting. GL and Vixen are not a thing.
This takes place roughly a year after season two of JLU ended, and around 8 months after season one of YJ ended.
Please review and voice your complaints and compliments, so I know how to continue or to even continue. Thankyou! :))
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Mount Justice
August 14, 14:58 EDT
"Kid Flash: Fail," the automated voice rang out, leaving an already frustrated Wally just angry, "Dude, that was a totally unfair move!"
"Come on Wally why do you always have to be such a sore loser, you should be used to it by now," the usual humor that filled Robin's voice was now replaced with something more menacing.
Black Canary called out before this argument could escalate like all the others that day, "He's right Robin, you're supposed to be working on your defense, not offensive. But still, Kid Flash expect the unsuspected."
Dinah sighed out audibly, she was sick of all the quibbling, the team had had a mission four days ago where Murphy's law decided to be particularly persistent. They've been arguing over every little mistake each of them made on the mission, which was a lot, making the team dysfunctional (to say the least) ever since.
"Here's another tip Baywatch, how about you learn to finish your own battles before you step into someone else's," Artemis yelled out dragging a towel across her face, soaking up the sweat from her sparing match with Kaldur.
"The Mad Hatter was going to shoot off your head if I hadn't stepped in."
"I'm not a china doll! And if you hadn't ruined my shot I would have easily taken down Tweedledum, and with him down the whole Wonderland Gang would have followed."
"I told everyone I could handle Tweedledum and Tweedledee," Superboy entered the argument, finally coming out of the sulking the state he's been in all day.
"Yeah, and the wreckage from your fight with Tweedledee alone was bringing down the whole treasury," Raquel stated rather matter-of-factly, "M'gann was struggling to keep the building intact."
Soon the room was filled with a cacophony of accusations, everyone seemly an expert at the blame game. Though in the end the mission was a partial success with the Wonderland Gang temporarily disbanded, the treasury did experience massive damage on everyone's part. Something Batman never ever tolerates. His grilling only added fuel to the flames, leaving everyone on edge since.
Black Canary considered using her canary cry to once again gain control over the teens, but in the end she decided a different sound would get their attention much better.
"Recognized: Black Canary 1-3"
The room was deathly silent as the team was now on the end of a fading canary glare.
Watch Tower
August 14, 15:12 EDT
Dinah was now on a mission all her own, she did not only want to put an end to all the squabbling for the sake of her sanity alone, she was now determined to save these kids bond. She has seen them grown from the three sidekicks to what they are today, becoming closer with each new added member.
Black Canary finally found her target in the control room, "Bruce, I need to talk to you."
Batman's interest was immediately peaked no one was ever dared to address him by his real name when he was in costume. "Dinah," neither a statement nor a question, but still encouraging her to continue.
"You have to do something about the team, their constant disputes are slowly tearing them apart. It's been non-stop for days now."
"I'm aware," Dick has been returning to the manor angrier than what the billionaire was used too. Returning the home to the coldness that he'd felt before Dick brought warmth.
"I think you should send them on a mission, something that will force them to communicate."
"I don't think that's wise, if they really are having as many issues as you state they should not be out on the field working as a unit."
"Nothing big- just the smallest complaint about anything is good enough, just please. I hate seeing them like this." Black Canary begged searching for even the faint outline of sympathy in the Bat's eyes. As always he gave away nothing.
After a beat of silence Bruce was typing away at the main computer, when something that fit Dinah's description popped up. The Dark Knight commed Red Tornado, "I need you to inform the team that they will have a mission in about two hours time, tell them to be suited up and in the debriefing room by 17:00."
"Thanks Bruce!", Canary yelled out as she made her way out the room.
Mount Justice
August 14, 16:57 EDT
"Recognized: Batman 0-2"
"Recognized: Black Canary 1-3"
As Batman entered an unusually dormant mountain, he realized exactly what Black Canary meant. The team was already assembled before him, but not a single one uttered a word. He stepped up to the holographic computer, pulling up an image of an eerie forest. "There's been complaints, by nearby residents, that the Black Woods Forest in Michigan has been experiencing some unusual disturbances lately. I'm sending you in to check it out."
"Come on Batman you're setting us aside in the back burner, because of one lousy mission?" Robin said annoyed, to be treated as a side kick, rather than a partner.
"Every mission is of equal importance, no matter your opinions these complaints need to be checked out, you're dismissed."
"And please, try to get along," Black Canary tried to encourage.
Black Woods Forest
August 14, 17:33 EDT
"You know very well that was not my fault!", Zatanna bellowed done with Robin's petty arguments'.
"So are you saying it was my fault," M'gann asked hurt by assertion, "I was the reason that building stayed somewhat intact."
"The building would have been more left if you hadn't slammed The Lion so hard, and now Batman has sent us on a wild goose chase. We're back to square one with them," Kid Flash butted in.
"Same could be said if you hadn't left The Unicorn alone to give Artemis help she didn't need," Superboy said feeling more anger than he has recently become accustomed too.
"Exactly!", Artemis voiced her agreement.
"Enough!", Kaldur thundered, "We were sent here for a mission, we will complete this mission."
"You know they just sent us in, to stop all this bickering," Raquel spoke, gesturing to the group who were in a dispute just moment ago.
"But the complaints are very real, the people of the neighboring towns asked for help, and we will help them," Kaldur'ahm stated with finality, "Miss Martian is the link established?"
"Yes."
With that everyone split up going to look for these 'disturbances' on their own, while staying in range of the mind link.
15 minutes into the mission Zatanna decided to head towards the river to cool her aching feet, wearing stiletto boots in the woods was not a good idea. As she neared the river she sensed a presence, a very strong magical presence.
Artemis trudged through the forest cursing every single one of her teammates, they were supposed to be more than teammates. They were suppose be friends, best friends. And her and Wally...well she wasn't sure what her and Wally are suppose to be, he's been treating her more like a baby than his girlfriend. Of course she likes him, maybe more, but he's been so protective of her lately. Acting as if she's made from glass, fussing over every little thing. Which is suffocating compared to the type of affection she's known all her life.
Suddenly Artemis heard a rustling behind her, she quickly pulled back an arrow ducking behind a tree. The crunch of the leaves got closer and closer Artemis jumped out from behind her cover ready to end this mission and go home. Then she saw that her arrow was mere centimeters away from Wally's neck.
"Uh, Arty I get your mad, but murder? Really?"
Artemis watched as his Adam's apple bobbed up and down, too close to the point of her arrow. "Then next time warn a girl before you sneak up on her, or tackle her to the ground." She said putting both the bow and arrow back in their proper places, as she brought back the memory from four nights ago.
"Yeah, about that lately I've been mothering-."
"More like smothering me, slow and painful."
"Yeah that. I just kind of realized that Artemis I like you a lot like a lot a lot, and we're out here every day risking our lives, and not everyone has accelerated healing so I just worry..."
"That's sweet Wally," Artemis said reaching up to cup Wally's face, "but you have to know I can take care of myself and-."
"I know, and that's why your my spitfire, but a little help never hurt anyone, right?"
"Ok, but as long as you promise not to jeopardize the mission in favor of me."
"I promise," Wally said in a breath as he pulled Artemis into a hug.
"Now what's this about your liking me a lot a lot, and this spitfire you speak of?" Artemis smirked into a suddenly very red Wally.
Releasing Artemis to scratch the back of his neck Wally stumbled over words, "Well, uh...you are very...um no- I mean-."
'Hey, guys? I'm near the mouth of the river, I'm sensing dark magic. It feels chaotic like pure energy attempting to be controlled.' Zatanna thought breaking what could only be described as radio silence, so to speak, over the mind link.
'Arty and I are about ten minutes out I can be there in abou-.'
'I tsum wollof, I stum wollof, I tsum wollof, I tsum wollof.'
'Something's seriously wrong I feel her presence but it's faint, almost like something else is in control.' M'gann's worried thoughts rang through.
'Kid get to her as fast as you can! ' Kaldur Ordered.
"Will you-?" Wally said, his worried face coming face to face with Artemis' annoyed one.
"Wally not again, Zatanna needs you!"
"Right, sorry." Wally zipped off at his friend's side in less than a minute. She was walking closer and closer to the river staring up over head. "Zatanna are you- Whoa!", that's when Kid Flash saw it a small glowing tear in the sky itself, "We have to go!"
'She's in some sort of trance, she's being drawn to a small glowing rip in the sky '
'Get her out of there!' Robin thought out.
'I'm trying to, but apparently super strength is one of the perks of being a Homo Magi . Guys, the rip is widening, we're being pulled in! '
'KF, try and stall just a bit longer, who's close to the mouth? ' Aqualad asked.
'I'm almost there! ' Robin and Artemis announced simultaneously.
'Me too,' Miss Martian chimed in.
"No!" Artemis bellowed as Zatanna and Wally disappeared into the rather large hole in the sky. Robin appeared next to her at the same time, with a teary M'gann appearing over head closer to the tear.
"I-I don't sense them...," M'gann said chucking back sobs.
"No, they have to be okay, they're okay." Artemis said voice certain, but her face gave her away.
Robin began to video the tear in sky when suddenly M'gann was being sucked into the rip, Robin quickly grabbed a tree branch as he began to be lifted off the ground, with Artemis gripping onto his leg.
'Hello?! what's happening? ' Rocket thought out, scared for the answer.
Robin reluctantly gave it to her, 'Wally and Zatanna, w-were sucked into a glowing rip in the sky, M'gann, Artemis, and I are likely to follow.'
'Guys, the suction is getting stronger I don't think I can hold out any longer.' Robin peered up to see M'gann using all her strength to get away from the unknown energy.
M'gann was sucked in as well. A harsh gasp was let out of Artemis, it didn't take Batman's detective training for him to know she's struggling to hold back tears.
"The branch is beginning to tear," Robin stated knowing full well they will soon be joining their friends.
"I think I'm going to let go, you might have a chance if I do."
"No, that's stupid I might be able to reach the branch above," he'd do the same thing without a second thought.
"We both know you can't, it's better one of us escape, than none."
"No, Artemis-," his panic and worry began to escape through his voice.
"Get traught... or die," she let go.
The branch finally ripped off, but not before Robin was able to tack the video recorder to the tree with a bird-a-rang Artemis' courage buying Robin enough time. On his way up he took note on how the unknown force seemed to only be targeting him and his teammates.
Superboy was leaping high above the trees as soon as the mind link went down, nearing closer and closer to the bright light in the sky. When he finally reached the mouth of the river everything was calm, like the calm before a storm. But as he stared at Kid Flash's unmistakable foot prints and a torn off tree branch it felt more like the calm during the aftermath of a storm.
Superboy was leaping high above the trees as soon as the mind link went down, nearing closer and closer to the bright light in the sky. When he finally reached the mouth of the river everything was calm, like the calm before a storm. But as he stared at Kid Flash's unmistakable foot prints and a torn off tree branch it felt more like the calm during the aftermath of a storm.
Superboy heard several rushed pairs of footsteps behind him, he turned to see what was left of the team, Rocket and Aqualad, safe. But as soon as they were close even before a grief stricken word could be uttered the wind his missing friends had spoken about picked up. But not a single leaf rustled, even the sand stayed put.
Rocket was quickly being pulled towards the glowing tear, when super boy grabbed her arm, not willing to lose another to this...thing. But it wouldn't give up, soon he and Kaldur were beginning to be lifted off the ground.
Rocket pressed a hand to her belt, enveloping the three of them into a force field. As they were pulled into the rip in the night sky. Soon after the rip disappeared, as if nothing happened at all, no sign of a disappearance.
Except for a single cam-recorder held up by a bird-a-rang.
