Heroes in the Games

by Cianide

It's the Quarter Quell and the Capitol is planning to do something...different. What will this mean to our favourite team?

2. Chapter 1: Tributes

Heroes and the Games

A/N: Hey everyone! Dream back with more, and I know I said I'd only update with five or more reviews, but I couldn't resist it! Thanks to dani-aru, GIRLWONDER and Lupin and Tonks Forever for reviewing! You guys really motivated me!

And sorry for any inaccuracy; I haven't read Catching Fire in a long time. Also, for YJ's speech in Misplaced, I know it isn't the same, but I only watched Misplaced once. Sorry!

Also, I'm probably going to be alternating between YJ's identities and hero names. For example, I might call KF Wally in one sentence, but then in another, I'd call him Kid Flash or KF.

Disclaimer: Anything you recognize probably isn't mine.

Chapter 1: Tributes

(Follows Misplaced episode up to the part where KF, Kaldur and Robin are on TV)

|Happy Harbor

November 5, 20:19 EDT

"...the older please take care of the young ones. We must stand together. We are-" Kaldur was cut off as the screens started to show static. A few moments later, an elderly man appeared on the screen.

"Greetings children, I am President Snow, leader of Panem. You probably never heard of that place but no matter. Right now I have a deal to make. You will offer us 4 tributes to participate in the Hunger Games. If they win, we will return your world to its former state. On the contrary, if they, let's say, lose, your world will stay as it is. But, the Hunger Games are not games of joy; instead, they are a way of order. The tributes will be sent to an outdoor arena, where they must fight to the death in order to survive. If all other tributes die, leaving only those from this world, you will win. We await your answer in 3 days."

With that the screens shut down, leaving the children in chaos. The ones able to fully comprehend what was happening stared in shock and fright filled the air. Many started crying, hoping it was all a nightmare. Others fainted, unable to take in what was happening. The young ones looked around in confusion, their caretakers suddenly falling apart. They approached the older ones, looking for a form of comfort, and when they found none, tears came in waterfalls as cries filled the air.

|Mount Justice

November 5, 20:19 EDT

"...the older please take care of the young ones. We must stand together. We are-" Kaldur was cut off as the screens started to show static. A few moments later, an elderly man appeared on the screen.

The man starting speaking, his words demanding, his eyes filled with authority. His appearance shocked the three heroes, but they soon regained their senses.

"Robin! What's happening? Stop him!" yelled Wally, voice filled with shock.

The speedster turned to look at the young bird and saw that he was already typing away at his wrist computer. He was typing so fast, Wally could barely see his fingers as they darted from key to key.

"Someone managed to break into our video feed, and they're now sending their own, as you can see. I'm trying to restore our control, but they have really advanced firewalls. It'll take me a few mintues, ten at max." Robin answered.

"We do not have a few minutes, Robin. Wally, Robin, listen to what the man is saying." said Kaldur.

They listened to the man's speech, looks of horror and disbelief on their faces. Worry, anger, confusion; those emotions were flying through their heads.

Once the man was done, Wally exploded, "'mgonn-"

"KF, slow down! We don't understand a thing you're saying!" exclaimed Robin.

KF took in a deep breath and spoke, his voice spilling over with anger, "This is insane. Who the heck does he think he is, commanding us to give him 4 "tributes"? Are we seriously going to listen to him?"

"KF, we need to make wise decisions right now. What we do right now could affect the world's future." Kaldur said calmly, and then he turned to Robin, "is it possible to contact the rest of the heroes? They should be here as well as we discuss what we do next."

Robin nodded, "Yeah, just give me a moment."

He typed on his wrist computer for a few seconds and then went for his comm. unit, "Artemis, Superboy, Miss Martian, and Zatanna, can you guy get to Mount Justice as soon as possible? We need to discuss what we're gonna do next. I'll contact Batgirl."

The other four heroes did as they were told and Robin took out another comm. unit, the one specially for the bat family.

"Hey Babs, you know where the Zeta beams are, right? If you don't, just follow one of the other protégés and get to Mount Justice as soon as you can, 'kay?"

"Yeah, yeah, coming. I just need change into my costume." came the reply, "And don't you dare call me Babs again, Pixie Boots, or I'll reorganize your face!"

Robin smiled, "Never. You can't catch me anyways." and he turned off the comm. unit away. Moments later, the computerized voice of the computer rang through the cave.

Zatanna A-03, Batgirl A-02, Superboy B-04, Miss Martian B-05, Red Arrow B-06, Artemis B-07 (1)

The zeta beams whirred to life, as the five heroes arrived in the cave. They had grim looks and M'gann looked close to tears.

"What are we going to do about this? We can't leave the world as it is; I mean, look at us now. The city's in ruins and it hasn't even been 3 days! We need the adults back!" Artemis exclaimed, the others nodding their heads in agreement.

"Yeah, I know Artemis, but what about those Hunger Games they were talking about?" Robin asked, "Who knows if they're going to keep their word? And what if we don't win the Hunger Games? We'll have to do this over and over again until we win, and who knows if we'll all die trying before we actually win!"

"Robin, you have a good point, but we have no other choice. We must enter the Hunger Games in order to survive." Kaldur said wisely, "I do not like this anymore then you do, Robin, but for the greater good, we must do this."

"Fine, we'll go for the Games. Now the question is who'll go as tribute?" Red Arrow questioned, bringing up yet another problem.

The others looked deep in thought, and silence reigned until Wally spoke, "I'll be a tribute. I have super speed which they can't take away from me and nothing can stop my powers."

"What about your high metabolism? I doubt there'll be enough food to support you." Zatanna pointed out.

"I'll go. I'm near invincible and I've got Kryptonian powers." Superboy said.

"There could be Kryptonite, though, and then you'll be as useless as Baywatch." Artemis said.

"Hey, who're you calling Baywatch!"

"You, of course. Seriously? I knew you were dumb, but you don't even know what you are?"

"Who are you calling dumb? I'm pretty sure that you ain't no science prodigy!"

"Like I care."

"Oh, once I-"

"Enough!" ordered Kaldur, his eyes cold, "We need to focus on what is at hand. We need to have a strong force in the Games, but we should also have a strong force back here to see if there is another way to restore the world and keep the civilians calm."

"I agree with Kaldur." M'gann said, "That way, we will have a chance to solve the problem with as little bloodshed as possible."

"Still, whose going?" asked Wally impatiently.

"I think we should have one of the Archers and one of the Bats for sure." Red Arrow said, "I'll go as one of the archers."

"No, I'll go." Artemis firmly said, "I have more training in survival situations, since my family took this stuff really seriously. I mean, my dad would throw me in a forest for a few days just to train me"

"And who would your dad to take it so seriously?" Red Arrow pried, his eyebrow rising in suspicion.

Artemis looked around the room, "I guess I gotta tell you guys now, right? No way out?"

"Not really, Artemis."

She sighed and went over to the holographic computers and she typed in a few words. In a moment, pictures of Cheshire, Sportsmaster, and Huntress. She pointed to Sportsmaster, "Lawrence Crock, AKA Sportsmaster is my father, and he raised me, teaching me how to survive and fight, eventually how to kill. This was all in hope that I would follow his lead and become a criminal."

She then turned to Cheshire, "That of course makes me Jade Crock's, AKA Cheshire's sister. We fought a lot together, until she ran away from home once my mom was in prison."

"That leaves me with my mother, Paula Crock, formerly the Huntress. She taught me how to use the bow and arrow. Since her release from prison, she has come back to the light and has done nothing but care for me and do good." she paused for a moment, "Now you know my secret, and know that I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself. So, any more objections?"

The other heroes had looks of shock and surprise on their faces, all of them except Robin, who was smiling slightly.

"So you finally told them, Artemis. I knew you would one day." the Boy Wonder said.

"How are you not surprised?" asked Kaldur curiously.

Robin shrugged, "I found out a long time ago, when Artemis first joined us, and being protégé to the World's Greatest Detective, I had to know, so I hacked the Watchtower's files. I just didn't tell anyone. It wasn't my secret to tell."

Now it was Artemis's turn to look surprised. So Robin had known this whole time! I can't believe he never told anyone!

"Okay, so Artemis is going to be a tribute. Now we need 4 more." Superboy stated.

"I'll go as a Bat." Robin said, "I have the most experience and I've seen more deaths than all of you combined. And I don't have any obvious weaknesses, except for normal human weaknesses." But Batgirl knew the true meaning behind his words, directed to her.

I'm more prepared for this. I don't want you to experience what I have.

"Robin, you're only 13! If a Bat's going, than it'll be me." exclaimed Batgirl.

Like Hell I'd let you go!

"Are you as good in fighting and survival as me? Are you able to see people die and not break down?" questioned Robin, his voice rising. He gave Batgirl the Bat-glare (or in this case, the Robin-glare).

No. I am going. End of discussion.

"I thought so." said Robin, and Batgirl sighed, depressed and worriedly.

Fine, but you better come back alive.

"But Robin, we will most likely need your hacking skills." Kaldur pointed out.

"Batgirl is practically at the same level as me in hacking."

"Fine, Robin you will go. I think I will go as well." Kaldur said.

"But who'll lead us when you're gone?" asked Zatanna.

"Batgirl and Red Arrow can. They're experienced and are mature enough." Kaldur answered, "If that is okay with the two of you."

The two shared a quick glance, and Red Arrow nodded, "We'll be fine. Just beat the people up bad for me."

"I think I'll come too." Zatanna said, "I'll be useful for fires and I can use magic for most situations."

"Are you sure, Zee?" asked Wally, and Zatanna nodded.

"But it'll be dangerous-"

"Are you suggesting that I can't take care of myself, Wally?" questioned Zatanna, giving a glare that Wally could compare with Batman's.

"Uh, of course not, beautiful!"

"Wait! Zatanna, I think I should go in place of you." suggested M'gann.

The others shook their heads, "No. M'gann, you have to stay here. There will be killing and I don't think you can keep it together with all the emotions that'll be in the Games. And you're better with children and at stealth if we need to sneak into the enemies' base."

"So, it's settled. Kaldur, Zatanna, Artemis and I will go to the Games, while you four try to find another way to end this." Robin stated, the others nodding in agreement.

"I'm going to go train. If the Games are filled with fighting and survival, better start preparing now." Artemis said, heading towards the gym, the other tributes following suit.

A/N: Pretty lame, right? Sorry for all the dialogue. This chapter was just to decide who'd be going and who'd be staying. The following chapters probably won't be as boring, but no promises! Please review!