(New - Author's Note:
I changed a bit of this chapter from what it was. I also added some new details, And hints for future chapters. So please read again, If you've read it when I first posted it.)
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Story.
Arc: 1 - Meeting The Team.
Chapter: 2 - First Day Being A Hero = First Day Of Happiness? (Part 2)
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As he hears. "B07 Artemis" Wally looks up and his breath catches in his throat. 'Beautiful' Is his first thought. Walking in her green outfit that is so much like Green Arrows. But way sexier. His new teammate Artemis. He doesn't know much about what she is like. He only knows the little bit his best friend Dick has told him. When he begged to know more about who their new member was going to be.
But the bastard never told him that she is so Beautiful. Her golden hair flying out behind her as she leaves the Zeta Tube. The dark gray eyes that seem to piece through him at only a glance. Her athletic build. He's so caught up in staring at her he doesn't notice when Batman is introducing them and calls his name.
"And the boy who's staring at you like a idiot is Kid Flash." Batman says a little amused, Everyone snickers a bit. And Robin elbows him in the rib. 'Teenagers' Batman thinks to himself with a shake of his head. Maybe someone like Wally will be able to help Artemis? He will have to wait and see.
Artemis chuckles a little. "So Kid Idiot? Have you already fallen for me?" She teases, Putting one hand on her hip. With a small smirk on her face. She's feeling good. Maybe if she can keep up her cocky, Sarcastic, Act. Up she will be able to have some fun, And forget who she is for a bit.
Wally goes redder then his hair. "NO shut up! It's not like that" He yells waving his hands in front of his face to try and wave all his embarrassment away. God why doe's Batman pick today of all days to tease people?
She can't help but find him a little cute. He's well toned, And has this air about him that just screams he's a good guy. Her mom would love him. But sadly he would never be able to care about someone as broken and useless as her. He may think she's pretty now but if he show how scared up her body is he wouldn't ever want to look at her again. The thought makes something inside hurt.
Not all the scars on her are from her. No her sister and father have put many deep ones on her as well. Even her mother has put her fair share, Though not nowhere near as many or as bad. All the fights she's been in might have strengthen her body. But it has also left it covered in painful reminders of failure. And missed strikes.
As she looks at her team she wonders how much she will be able to share about herself. And how much they will get along. She knows she can't share anything about her family, Or her past. But maybe she can share her love for books? That's not something they can use against her right? But what if they find out she likes dark stories, Will they figure out that she likes them because they remind her of herself? If that happens then they will figure out how truly fucked up she really is.
None of them look like they would understand her anyway. Kid Idiot looks to nice. To understand anything about growing up dirt poor and getting beat half to death every other day for no reason.
Superboy doesn't look smart enough to be able to really talk to about anything serious. He is good looking though.
Red Arrow looks like a dick, Someone who she will only end up in a fight with, She can tell he's not really happy about sharing the team with her. Well she isn't happy to share with him either. If it was up to her, She would shove a arrow up his ass for the looks he's giving her.
Miss Martian looks way to bubbly and happy to even know anything about how the world really works. And how much suffering really happens to people who don't deserve it. Not that Artemis would ever think that she doesn't deserve what has happened to her. She knows she's worthless so it's only fair she must suffer. Some people were born to be walked on, And be used. She just so happens to be one of those people.
Aqualad looks like if he ever found out anything about her, He would tell the rest of the team. Maybe try having her arrested for all the bad she's done. Which is a lot.
Robin. A.K.A Dick would probably be able to understand her, And do it in a none pity or black mailing way. But he seems like the type that has a lot of his own problems to deal with, There's no need for her to add to that. He doesn't need to have to worry about someone like her on top of all the things he's probably dealing with.
Before anyone else can say anything Batman clears his throat making everyone look at him and wait for what he has to say. "Artemis for the first weak I ask that you stay here, There is a room that you can put your stuff in. It's important to get to know your team before going out on any missions with them." He states. It will also give him the chance to keep a close eye on her. Not that she needs to know that.
She doesn't know how to feel about that, What about her mom? Will she be okay for a weak without her? She can't even walk, What if she needs something from up high? Before she can tell Batman that she doesn't think she can do it. He continues.
"Green Arrow and Black Canary have decided that they are taking your mother to a hot spring for the weak." He knows now she has no reason to say no. Oliver was right when he said that she would most likely try to refuse, Because of her mother. He show it on her face the moment he said she had to stay a weak. Oliver and Dinah are also planning to try and learn more about Artemis while they spend time with her mother. They think maybe her mother could shine some more light on why Artemis has so much self hatred when it isn't needed. Nor wanted.
"Okay." She says simply, She's relieved that her mother will be okay and with help if she needs it. Oliver and Dinah are good people they won't let anything happen to her mother.
"So welcome to the team blondie." Wally says with a grin, And a little wave of his hand. He's recovered from his earlier embarrassment. And now is ready to get her back for calling him a idiot.
"Yes welcome we are all glad to have you as part of our team." Aqualad says nicely with a smile on his face, After all the talks that he's had with Robin about her. He's sure she will fit in and be a greet help to the team.
"Speak for yourself." Red Arrow muttered off to the side. As he walked away, No longer caring to be part of the welcome Artemis party. She has to stop herself from flipping him off as he leaves.
"Glad to be here." Artemis says truthfully, It's the first time in a long time that she's felt such happiness to be alive. She's not going to let Red Arrow or anyone else get her down today. It's going to be a good day, Like the time she found that 20 dollar bill on the ground when she really needed money. And had no food.
Batman who has already disappeared back to his bat cave. Watches on the cameras, Keeping a close eye on Artemis. He's going to see how she reacts to being around new people. And being part of the team.
"Yay another girl!" Miss Martian says happily clapping her hands together and flying over to Artemis giving her a death hug.
Artemis's body goes as stiff as stone at the hug. She's not used to being touched by other people. Even her mom barely touches her. The hug hurts more then she would like to admit even to herself. Not because the tightness, No that barely bothers her. She's strong and can take that. It's the fact that it's pulling at old scars that still hurts every once in a while.
One of her bigger scars its on her shoulder blades, And it's being squeezed. It almost feels as bad as the day she got it. Happy birthday Artemis daddy's got a big present for you, A nice big slash across your shoulder blades for not finishing the mission last time. It was one of her better birthdays truthfully.
But she doesn't let the pain show on her face. No she can't have her team thinking she's a weak person like her father does. Nor can she let them wonder why it hurt her so bad to get a hug.
So she gently pushes the other girl off of her. The other girl just smiles. "Oh um hey?" Artemis says awkwardly but the other girl still seems to be happy. Artemis is not used to talking with other people, Let alone other girls.
As Artemis and Megan talk and try to get to know one another Wally can't help but watch Artemis's soft looking lips. And the way she smiles it's so Beautiful he finds himself saying so out loud on accident "Beautiful." He mutters to himself.
"So you already have a crush on Artemis." Dick says standing right beside Wally and looking at Artemis and Megan. He figured Wally would find Artemis hot, That's why he didn't say anything.
He figured it would be funny to watch his reaction once he show her, It was worth it. Even Batman teased him about it. Plus it put a smile on Artemis's face, So that's really good. He's known her for about 7 months now and he still finds it hard to put a real smile on her face. She's good at putting a fake one up but real ones are very rare. He can normally tell when it's being forced, But sometimes she does it so good even he can't tell.
Wally turned red again. "No I don't." He tries to sound casual but he thinks he's failed when Dick gives him a smirk. The smirk just screams "BULLSHIT!"
"You totally do." He says laughing a little bit, God it was so worth it. He's going to have a blast teasing Wally about this for a while. He wonders if he should get the others to help him tease Wally, It can be a team building event.
"Whatever, Your just worried I'm going to take her from you." Wally mutters, But when he looks at his friend he's a little shocked. Dick's smirk has fallen and is now replaced by a offended expression.
"First off your never going to be smooth enough to steal any girls from me. And Second she's like a sister to me." Dick states, How could Wally every think he would be good enough to still a girl from him? Doesn't he know once you go Dick you never go back.
Wally just shakes his head, There's no use trying to point out that Dick isn't very smooth with the ladies himself. He will just end up hacking into his facebook and putting something stupid up. Wally's had enough embarrassment for one day. No need to add to it, By pissing off Dick.
He doesn't want to admit it but he's a little happy to know that Artemis isn't with Dick, Nor does his best friend have feeling for Artemis. Shit he just realized he's starting to crush on Artemis, This is going to be a long weak. Having to see her every day. He's not going to be able to look her in the face. Not to mention she already thinks he's a idiot. Great just Great.
Artemis turns her head feeling like someone is staring at her, And sees Wally staring at her from the corner of her eyes. A light blush tries to show it's self but she refuses to let it. No she can't. He wouldn't like the real her anyway. No need to ruin everything just because a person is staring at her, And it feels good.
END Of Chapter.
(Original - Author's Note: I would like to thank everyone for their wonderful reviews.
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*Opens up a window and jumps out of it, Into the night. Like batman would do.*)
