Hey guys! Yikes, it has been a while since I've posted anything here! My 2016 was hectic, so I apologize for being so inactive! So, as a treat (and because I got into a new fandom that is RUINING MY LIFE) I'm back with a Young Justice fan fiction! *throws confetti* Anyways, I hope you all enjoy the first chapter, and I'll try to update soon!
"Artemis, if you don't wake up, you're going to miss the briefing. And you know how Kaldur'ahm gets if anyone shows up late."
Artemis groaned and rolled over, away from the bright lights shining in through the window. "I was up all night, Wally. Just a little more time."
"No can do," he chuckled. In an instant, she was in his arms, and he kissed her on the cheek. "Upsy daisy."
"I really hate you sometimes," she teased as he sat her on her feet.
"No you don't."
She smiled, kissing him. "No, I don't."
"I really wish we had more time before the briefing started," he sighed against her lips.
"The quicker we finish at the Watch Tower, the quicker we get to come home," she smirked, going to the closet to put on her uniform.
Wally put his on and waited for her downstairs, meeting her with a cup of coffee and a bagel when she was ready to go.
"Ready, Tigress?" He asked, winking, as he led the way to the Zeta-tube.
"Let's go." She paused, frowning, as he disappeared. Tigress? She looked down at herself, realizing she was in her Tigress uniform. Something seemed off, but she shook herself and followed after Wally.
"There she is," Wally announced when she arrived in the Watchtower. "I almost came back to get you."
"Sorry, I got lost in thought," she told him.
"Now that everyone is here," Kaldur began, "let's begin."
Artemis only half-listened to what Aqualad told them about their next mission. She couldn't shake that strange feeling from earlier, and she wondered what could be causing it. Looking around, everything seemed normal. Aqualad and Night Wing stood in front of them, giving assignments and explaining what each team needed to do. M'gann and Superboy were holding hands, Superboy whispering something in her ear that caused her to giggle; Robin and Batgirl were looking over data files Night Wing had given them, trying to get through a firewall; and the rest of the team went to their assignments as they were given.
Wally nodded at something Night Wing told him, then turned to her. "Sounds like an easy assignment, right?" He grinned.
"Oh. Yeah. Right," she nodded.
His smile faltered, and she felt guilty about the concern that filled his eyes. "Is everything alright, Artemis? You've been acting a little off since this morning."
"No. Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry. I've been a little stuck in my own head I guess."
"Want to stay here? It's a pretty simple mission, so I can probably—"
"No, I'll be fine," she said. "I'm your partner after all, aren't I?"
He grinned again. "The one and only!"
Although she was angry at herself for zoning out, and felt embarrassed having to ask, she had Wally explain to her what their assignment was while on the way there. Recon at Lex Corp.
The League suspected Luthor was up to something, but all of their members were busy on other assignments. So, that left their team to investigate. Since she and Wally had done recon before, Night Wing thought they'd be the best fit for the job.
And, he'd been right. They were able to place bugs around the building and Luthor's office without much problem, and they made it back to the Watchtower after just a few hours.
She gasped when they walked through the portal and confetti was thrown all over them, followed by a chorus of "SURPRISE!"
Wally laughed as she instinctively reached for her bow in surprise, but she immediately relaxed, though she was still confused.
"What's going on?" She asked, looking up at Wally, who shrugged.
"Happy retirement!" Beast Boy shouted, pulling both her and Wally into a tight hug.
"Your last mission was a success," M'gann smiled. "I think that's a pretty good way to go out."
"Retirement?" She asked.
Wally raised an eyebrow at her. "Yeah, retirement. We've been planning to retire this week for over a month. Unless you're re-thinking it—"
"No! I was just surprised," she said, beginning to feel uncomfortable as everyone stared at her. "I wasn't expecting a party."
"Of course we're going to throw you a party!" Blue Beetle announced.
"Any excuse to throw a party," Impulse agreed.
"Well then, let's party!" Wally exclaimed, grabbing her hand and pulling her into the crowd of their friends.
She remembered that they were retiring, so why had she been so surprised when they got to the party? Even as everyone hugged them and wished them well, making them promise to stay in touch, Artemis felt like she wasn't fully there. She smiled and laughed with everyone, but part of her was still stuck in her own head. Wondering why she felt so strange.
When Wally offered her a plate of food, her stomach lurched uncomfortably, and she had to practically run from the room. As she leaned over the toilet getting sick, her mind swam. What could cause this so suddenly? Was it something I ate? Maybe Wally's speed is finally catching up to me, making me nauseous from being carried around all the time? She had no idea.
"Artemis, is everything okay? You left so abruptly that we were all worried," M'gann asked, coming into the bathroom.
"Yeah, I'm fine," she managed, not feeling fine at all. "I think maybe it was something I ate."
"The party is starting to wind down a little bit, so maybe you should head home and get some rest. None of us want to make you stay if you aren't well."
I smiled at her as I came out of the stall, "I'll be alright. I am starting to feel better. I think maybe it was from running around all day with Wally."
"If you're sure," she said, looking skeptical.
Artemis nodded, placing her hand on her best friend's shoulder. "I am. Now, come on. Let's go join that party!"