Authors Note: I want to say thank you to Hinata-Rae, Guest Reviewer, BlueBird722, and Bird That Flies At Dawn for reviewing. I noticed that I had more favs/follows/viewers than people that actually reviewed. PLEASE REVIEW! I want to know what you think about the story, when you don't review I'll have to assume that I suck and should stop writing this story… More reviews will probably get faster updates as well, which makes everyone happy! The relationship between Red Arrow & Artemis will develop in time so don't expect them to be randomly making out anytime soon. As for spontaneous kisses… Who knows? I will try to update sooner, but I'm making this story up as I go so don't expect daily updates. I'm extremely lazy and for some reason I can't write unless I have a TV on in the background. In fact most of this chapter was written during Hell's Kitchen & MasterChef. I adore Chef Ramsey ^_^ Anyways on with the story- This story is 100% un beta-ed, I'm hoping my english high school classes have been enough.

Sidenote: Am I the only one who's sick of these Step Up dance movies?

Thoughts

Regular Speech

Mind link/Telepathy thoughts/speech

Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice, if I did there wouldn't be a trace of spitfire

Chapter 2: Family Reunions

As I journeyed through the subeam to the cave *ahem* headquarters, I couldn't help but feel annoyed. I was so not in the mood to deal with Kid Flash.

"Hey Artemis!" He exclaimed covered in crumbs and what I hoped was chocolate, "Looking good today hot stuff."

When I was about to reply with some snarky remark I see a green blur headed towards me. Megan squeezes me in a tight hug practically squealing, "Artemis!" I have to stop myself from throwing her off me.

"It's so good to see you, it's just been me and Connor- not that I don't like Connor, I mean-" I cut off her babbling.

"It's nice to see you too M'Gann, now could you maybe let up on the stronghold." I tried to loosen her grip.

Are super hugs some type of weird Martian power?

"Sorry, Sorry!" She apologized over and over again after releasing me. I sent her a small smile "It's fine M'Gann."

She smiled back widely and I took the time to scan the room. Robin acknowledged me as my gaze landed on him with a smirk and salute. Kaldur gave me a small nod and I did the same. Superboy came past me into the room grunting at me which I've come to realize is his way of greeting everyone, but M'Gann. He gave her a quiet hello and she smiled shyly at him, a red blush staining her cheeks.

Hmm… M'Gann and Superboy, I wonder if Wally knows yet. Probably not, or he'd be throwing a temper tantrum.

"Great the gangs all here." Kid Flash ruined the quiet moment between the two aliens-not that he'd even noticed, and Superboy's seemingly permanent scowl is back in place.

"Time for the mission briefing." Batman's voice makes me tense and almost everyone else, but Robin. He has a way of just popping up out of nowhere and ultimately scaring the shit out of me. How the hell does he do that?

"This is Dr. Akers. You will be collecting her at these coordinates, programmed into Miss Martian's ship. He holds valuable information to us and others who wish to harm him. This is a recon and rescue mission. We need him to get here safely as swiftly and quietly as possible. Understand? " He prompted as he stared at us intently.

"Uh, hello, fastest teen in the country here, don't worry-," Wally shut up instantly when the bat glare was turned on him full force.

Kaldur cleared his throat bringing everyone's attention to him. "We will do our best, our training has prepared us well."

"We'll see." And with that Batman dismissed us.

We enter Miss Martian's bioship- Because green aliens from mars with spaceships actually exist, who'd of known?

I feel that tingling sensation in my head which is my only warning before my mind is invaded with six other people's thoughts.

Oh Sh- Would you mind giving us a little warning next time Miss M.

Oh I'm sorry KF! Sorry guys…

Don't worry about it, I couldn't stay mad at such a pretty girl like you.

I'm staring into M'Gann eyes as she gazes lovingly at me- Wait, what the fuck?

Please KF it's bad enough I have to hear your thoughts keep your delusional fantasies for another time. Preferably when you aren't sharing your thoughts with five other people.

I looked around the room and noticed Superboy appearing to be very tense. Uh-oh...

His fists were clenched tightly in his lap and with the way he glared at the back of Wally's head, it made me hope his heat vision didn't kick in. As much as I dislike KF, I didn't want him dead-at least not at that moment.

What's wrong Artemis? Are you jealous?

As if Kid Mouth, I'd just prefer not to suffer through your perverted thoughts and I doubt Miss Martian wants to be sexually harassed.

That's enough team we need to focus. We have to work together as a team.

Kaldur gave me and KF a pointed look, the latter of which stuck his tongue out at me. Robin caught Kid Flashes attention and I see Superboy's fists clenched at his side finally start to relax. The tension in the air clears and Miss Martian appeared relieved.

I guess I wasn't the only one who noticed Superboy about to blow- but then again, everyone probably noticed except Wally. How dense is he? Does that idiot even know how close he came to getting his ass kicked kyrptonian style?

-Miss Martian you will take Kid Flash with you inside to find Dr. Akers. With your camouflage techniques and his speed you should be able to locate the Dr. to get him out as discreetly and silently as possible. Robin and Artemis will take secure the North end of the building while Superboy and I take the South. Remember team this is a stealth mission focused entirely the search and rescue of Dr. Akers. If you engage with any opposition put them down promptly and quietly.

Sounds like another average boring mission to me.

Come on KF, at least you get to do something. The rest of us will probably be bored out our minds waiting.

Miss Martian landed the bioship about a mile from the building where the good doctor is and we started exiting.

If you say so… at least I get to carry you Miss M. He winked at her and I rolled my eyes at his lame attempt at flirting.

Can we just do this already?

I agree Superboy, let's go team.

Wally picked up Miss Martian becoming intangible as he did so. I felt wind rushing past me signaling us to their leave. Kaldur and Superboy headed in the opposite direction of Robin and me. We raced to North end of the building like thieves in the night.

"Artemis, I don't hear anything," Robin whispered next to me.

"Well, if there is a potential assassinator around, I doubt they would be talking on their cell phones nearby," I replied.

He rolled his eyes. "I mean our telepathic connection, I can't hear anyone's thoughts besides my own."

I then noticed the only the thoughts I had were of my own mind. "Shit, that's not good."

"Exactly my point, something must have gone wrong."

"What should we do?" I implored.

"Nothing we can do, we can't give away our position. We'll just have to wait and see what happens, maybe Miss M had to keep her powers focused on finding Dr. Akers. Let's just hope KF doesn't do anything stupid."

"That's like asking the sun not to set." I mumbled quietly, Robin snorted next to me so I guessed he was able to hear me anyways.

I heard something off to my right and shot an arrow in the general direction of the noise. A flash of bright red appeared in my line of sight. I'm prepared to let another arrow lose until "Speedy!" Robin called. Oh no…

"Its Red Arrow now, remember?" Spee- Red Arrow announced.

Trademark cocky smirk in place, bright ass red costume, yep that's him- the arrogant jackass. Why the fuck is he here?

"Nice shooting by the way." He sneered at me.

"What the hell are you here for?" I scowled back at him.

"None of your fucking business," he scoffed.

"You know what-" Robin cut me off asking in a curious but unaccusing tone, "Not that it's not good to see you, but why are you here?"

"I got a lead, I wasn't aware that the league would trust sidekicks with finding someone as important as Dr. Akers," he looked me over with a demeaning glance to match his tone.

A shrill whistling noise stopped me from retorting. "Get down!" Red arrow yelled snatching my arm and dragging me down with him.

BOOM!

"Where the fuck did that come from?" I coughed out smoke blocking my vision.

"Is everyone ok?" Red Arrow asked. I realized his hand was still wrapped around my arm, I wondered if he had noticed yet.

"I'm good, how about you Artemis?" Robin questioned from the ground sounding winded.

"I'm fine," I declared pulling my arm out of red arrow's grip. I found myself missing the warmth from his hand. I started to stand only to be laid flat on my back as a familiar looking knife whipped past me.

Damn, any closer and I might've gotten seriously hurt. Snap out of it Artemis, now is not the time to be daydreaming.

"Thanks Robin."

"Wasn't me," he said sounding a bit farther away.

If it wasn't him then who- oh no…

I looked upwards at red arrow who was basically straddling me. I couldn't see his eyes but I sensed him peering directly into my grey ones.

"You ok?" Red arrow murmured sounding somewhat gentle.

"Yeah fine, now get the hell off me!" I felt relieved my voice didn't shake.

"Great way to say thanks for saving your life." He retorted climbing off me as I pushed him none too gently.

"Guys…" Robin's slightly panicked voice caused me to look around, in doing so I saw Cheshire strolling towards us.

Oh shit…

"Good to see you again Artemis," I glared at her pulling my bow taut and the sound next to me informed me red arrow was doing the same.

"That's not a nice way to say hello, but then again I did throw a knife at you." She continued.

I know Cheshire and that was a poisonous blade. If she had have hit me I would be dead right now. Not that I'm gonna thank him after all, if he hadn't of been here distracting me she wouldn't have caught me off guard.

"Be careful, the blades she's carrying are coated with lethal poison," I informed them.

An arrow shot towards her that she easily dodged. I heard Red Arrow swear next to me at missing his target. "How did you know that?" he questioned me. "Why does she know your name?" I ignored him in favor of shooting another arrow at her.

"Ah-Ah-Ah, we can't start yet, there's someone else who wants to see you Artie," she reprimanded me.

"I'm done waiting," I prepared to let forth a volley of arrows against her, but a new voice stopped me.

"Now, now Artemis, you know better," Sportsmaster admonished.

You've got to be kidding me? Is the whole fucking universe out to get me?

"What the hell are you waiting for? Shoot!" Red arrows voice brought me out of my stupor and I released the arrows towards my criminal relatives.

Robin threw multiple birdrangs at him, but was cautious to go head to head with either one of them. It was like playing a game of cat and mouse. As much as I hated to admit it, if red arrow wasn't there we wouldn't have stood a chance. Though even with his help, we were quickly getting overtaken and it wouldn't be long before Cheshire managed to hit one of us with her deadly blades.

"Artemis, you're starting to look a little tired," Sportsmaster mocked me. I growled at him and continued my attack. He threw a javelin at me knocking my bow several feet away from me. I glanced quickly to Robin and Red Arrow hoping for an assist, but Cheshire was keeping them busy. I somehow managed to catch Red Arrows gaze and he quickly fired an arrow towards Sportsmaster, giving me time to grab my bow. Sportsmaster easily caught the arrow, "This is the league's pride and joy?" he laughed. "I have to say I'm very disappointed." The arrow beeped rapidly in his hands. "What the-"

BOOM!

I saw my father's eyes widen in surprise, as it exploded. He flew backwards into the rubble from the earlier explosion.

"Unless you wanna end up like your friend I suggest you surrender," Red arrow offered smugly.

Cheshire smiled cruelly at him, "How about this, I'll promise your death will be painless if you surrender now."

His face turned red. "Fine then, no more mercy, we'll take you down just like your partner."

"Oh, is that so?" She smirked wickedly. "Maybe you should take a look behind you."

Sportsmaster stood behind red arrow holding a javelin. He swung it down with enough force to kill on contact and Red Arrow had no time to move.

"NO!" I cried out.

Water whipped the javelin out of his hand, I looked up and saw KF, Superboy and Kaldur rushing to join us. Red arrow, robin and I let out simultaneous sighs of relief.

"Backup is here guys!" KF announced.

"It's about time you guys got here, what happened with Miss M?" Robin inquired looking more confident with most of our team finally there.

"Her powers stopped working for a bit, but she's fine," he informed us.

"Come on, let's take these two out, so we can get out of here," Superboy grunted.

"So, sorry," Sportsmaster began backing away, "But we have a previous engagement, don't worry though you'll be seeing us again sometime in the nearby future."

"Like hell you're leaving!" Red arrow protested as reached his arm to grab an arrow. He immediately realized he was out of them and his face looked furious. Kaldur stopped the rest of us from rushing forward holding his hand out.

"Chúng ta sẽ thấy nhau sớm, chị em," Cheshire sneered at me. She threw a small smoke grenade down causing us to back away and cover our eyes. When the smoke cleared they had disappeared. I turned around and saw my teammates looking a little confused except for Robin. He gazed at me with an intense, knowing stare.

"Damn it!" Red arrow shouted pulling my eyes to him. "Stupid fucking tracker!"

"Yeah, mine didn't work either." Robin murmured gazing down at a small device in his hand.

"We've done our job team, Dr. Akers is in the bioship and the information has been collected," Kaldur proclaimed, "All that is left if for us to return home."

"Aw, I wanted to kick some ass," Kid Flash whined.

I ignored him and began the walk back to the bioship followed by the Kaldur and Superboy.

"Hey speedy, wanna come back to the cave with us?" Robin invited causing me to look back.

Speedy had already started heading in the opposite direction as us. He gave a small wave with his back facing us, but didn't stop. I was a little disappointed and found myself wishing he would've said yes. I kinda felt bad for not thanking him, after all he did kinda save my life.

Kinda? That's like saying you're kinda pregnant, he totally saved your ass tonight.

Shut up birdbrain- Wait you can hear me thinking? Can the others hear too?

Artemis is pregnant? Who's the father?

I guess that answers your question.

I'm not pregnant dumbass, could you get any stupider?

I rolled my eyes seeing Kid Flash stick his tongue out at me.

Hello? Are you guys ok out there?

Miss M! How'd you get your powers working again?

I don't know KF… it's like whatever was blocking me has just disappeared. We neared the bioship and Miss Martian flew out to meet us. She was fidgeting with her hands and appeared nervous. Superboy formed the question in his mind before anyone else.

What's wrong M'Gann?

I'm sorry guys… I lost Dr. Akers. I'm not exactly sure what happened, I just blacked out all of sudden. When I woke up he was gone.

Damn, I bet Cheshire and Sportsmaster had something to do with this. Robin's face expressed his intense annoyance that matched the tone of his thoughts.

Sorry…

It is not your fault Miss Martian, indeed something strange has happened tonight. Were you and Kid Flash able to collect the information?

Yeah I've got it all right here. KF held up a small black device which had been used to save the information found on Dr. Akers computer.

Then the mission has not been a complete failure. Let us proceed to YJ headquarters.

Why don't you just say cave Kaldur?

Technically KF he hasn't said anything.

Yeah, but he thought it which is basically like saying it.

Thinking something and saying it is two different things.

You can still hear someone's voice which is related to speaking, so it's actually saying something in your mind so everyone can hear it.

You know what I love hearing? My own thoughts, not accompanied by your voice! So how about you SHUT UP? Can I have some freakin' peace and quiet?

I agree Artemis, though I would not have quite worded it like that. Miss Martian?

Got it Kaldur.

The telepathic connection ended, but Robin and KF continued their debate out loud to my displeasure. I tried focusing on the sights we flew past.

Finally, the last thing I need is for them to hear me thinking about Sportsmaster and Cheshire. What the fuck were they even doing here tonight? It doesn't make sense for them to initiate a fight out of the blue only to leave. It's not like they were scared of us.

I had no doubt that even with Superboy and Kaldur joining the fight the chances of us losing were still pretty high.

And Dr. Akers-How the hell did he get away? Why would he want to get away from his rescuers? He has to know that someone is trying to assassinate him. None of this is making any sense.

One thing's for sure- Batman isn't going to be pleased about this. My body ached just thinking about the extra training we'd have to do for the weekend.

Translations [I've a got a secret you wanna know what it's called? Google translate, ain't internet just grand ;) ]:

Chúng ta sẽ thấy nhau sớm, chị em- See you soon sister

So how was that huh? Just press that little button down there and let me know what you think. Was the chapter long enough? It was nine pages when I typed it up and since I read all my fanfic from my IPod I don't know how it looks to all you readers. I like reviews no matter how short they are and in case you havent noticed *glances around and lowers voice* I'm a bit of a review whore. XD I'm not too good at fight scenes and stuff of that nature so sorry if it sucked, at least I tried :D I know I probably made a mistake somewhere so please tell me cause I'm gonna go crazy if I try rereading this story one more time.