This one is Spitfire (and a new heroine of my own creation). It's a fun topic. First. Story. Ever.
Hope you like it! Please leave at least a little constructive criticism if you decide to review. I don't own Young Justice.
Setting: Everything takes place after "Insecurities"
Empathy
Prologue:
Almost every time, it turns into a fight, even when it's not supposed to. Artemis complained to no one in particular. Her teammates were all silent on the other end, except Kaldur.
Focus on disabling your opponents so we will be able to salvage this mission, he advised her, occupied with his own fight. Artemis returned her full attention to her opponents, dodging their knife slashes gracefully. The trick arrows had worked. Their weapons were a smoking ruin. Wally and Robin were safe, no longer being targeted by the guards of the building.
Unfortunately, Kaldur, Red Arrow, Zatanna, and Conner were now being attacked, leaving M'gann to retrieve the information as best she could in camouflage, Robin and Wally attempting to catch up to her and access the computer.
A lucky slash with a knife. "Ow." Artemis hissed, trying to deal with the injury as quickly as possible. Her opponent was bolder now, making confident (and non effective) stabs. He lunged, opening up a vulnerable area. She landed a vicious kick, and controlled the fight from there, finishing them off as quickly as possible. Those jerks had it coming, She thought triumphantly, switching gloves to stanch the bleeding. Telepathic silence, broken by M'gann. We have what we came for. Let's go.
...
"Of all the moves to make, that was the most idiotic." Red Arrow was still holding a grudge against her. "It was a recon mission! You don't blow things up!"
"What was I supposed to do? Let them get shot? They were being targeted!" Artemis retorted, indignantly.
"My point was, use a different arrow. And think before you shoot."
"Or were you just trying to play hero again?" Wally's voice was bitter, hurt.
"Batman could have predicted a fight! Maybe that's why we all had to go! I was just trying to do the right thing!" Artemis shouted, tears making tiny pinpricks, threatening to spill. She looked down so the others couldn't see them. "That's what friends do," glaring at Red Arrow, "unless I don't have any here."
"Recognized, Artemis, B07" She was gone.
"Nice going, you guys." Robin walked in.
"I was just giving her some pointers."
"Could've fooled me."
"Whose side are you on, anyway?" Roy whirled to face Wally, his expression demanding an answer. Wally shrugged.
"Yeah, Wally. If I didn't know better, I would say you're trying to protect her." Robin teased.
"Quit playing matchmaker." he moaned.
"Oh, so you DO like her!" Robin cried, triumphant.
"Wait, What-? No!" Wally stuttered, his face reddening. "I mean, I like her, as a friend, but I don't, you know, like like her."
"Yes, you do."
"No, I don't."
"Yes, you do."
"No, I don't."
"Yes, you do."
"No, I don't."
"Yes. You. So. Do."
"No, I don't."
"Yes you do."
"Maybe I do! So what?"
"You can't trust her." Red Arrow's demeanor was serious. "She is the most likely person to be a mole, given her history."
"I don't know, Roy. What are you hiding?" Wally's voice went quiet.
"Whether she knows it or not, she's the only person who could be the mole. She's hiding something, and I for one don't trust her." Red Arrow snapped, ignoring Wally's question.
"I think we can, regardless of what she's hiding. She's just a little whelmed right now." Robin piped up.
"It doesn't matter what you two think, I'm going to find answers."
"Recognized, Red Arrow, B06."
"Just talk to her."
"I don't know, Rob."
...
Artemis dropped her bow and quiver and collapsed on her bed, letting all her tears come, fighting not to make any noise. If her mom heard, then she would have yet another conversation about if the team was really the right place for her, should she take a break, should she quit. Never, Artemis thought. I will not give up on myself.
She cried herself into a restless sleep, still in costume, her dreams clouded and sorrowful.