Mount Justice

Recognized: Artemis, B-02

"We need groceries". Conner stood with his arms folded, with an expression that looked suspiciously like an accusation.

"You do know it's not my job to feed him, right? I have a budget," Artemis said.

Conner snorted. Wally zoomed in up to them in a red blur (he had incorporated more red into his costume), and lifted her in a hug. "Hey, babe. How was class?"

"Busy. Ugh, I have a crap ton of homework!" The truth was, she had been enjoying her classes lately, and the sheer normality of worrying about homework made her feel warm inside.

"Can't miss playdates, Arty! Plus, I'll help with all the science-y stuff" Wally grabbed her hand and a dizzying second later, they were in front of her room. He drew her closer to him, and gave her a quick peck on her lips.

She smiled up at him. "How's the job?" Wally had been interning with Barry at the CCPD, in addition to taking on more responsibilities as the Kid Flash.

"I'm a glorified file clerk who has to work at normal speed. Barry says it's good practice, but I'm tellin' ya, I'm going stir crazy. Not a good look on the Wall-Man." Wally grinned at her.

"Is there really a good look on the Wall-Man? Or is it Baywatch? I keep forgetting.' They both turned around, by now used to Robin's antics. It was almost predictable how stealthily he would turn up out of nowhere.

He gave Artemis a quick hug and said, "So Miss M says the food's ready. We should head to the kitchen."

There was a whoosh, and Wally was gone.

The whole team was clustered around the kitchen island, and Wally could be seen behind a large stack of pancakes.

"Artemis!" M'gann engulfed Artemis in a tight hug and then floated back, "we really need more groceries around here."

"It is not Kid's fault, the pantry is not regularly filled," Kaldur said as he stepped forward to pat Artemis on the back.

They had slowly been cutting back the time they put into the team. It had happened unconsciously, but Artemis started college, Wally and Kaldur took on more superhero responsibilities and Robin had started patrolling Gotham on his own, working more closely with Batgirl. Conner and M'gann had their own place and spent most of their time searching for new 'sidekicks' to train and join the team. They had dinner a the Cave every Friday, but Artemis couldn't help feeling that things were changing.

"Speaking of, how's the recruitment drive?" Robin asked.

"Oh! The Team is famous! We have a lot of applicants, most of them are very excited," said M'gann.

"And untrained. We really need a combat trainer, M'gann and I aren't good at that kind of stuff." Conner looked at Robin. Robin looked away.

"Let us eat. We have a lot to catch up on." Aqualad got some plates out.

"Amen to that!" Wally raised his forks in salute.

After dinner, Conner, Wally, Artemis and Robin played Mario Kart while M'gann and Aqualad played a game of chess, M'gann floating the pieces.

"I've heard some pretty terrible things are going down in Gotham. We've heard a lot over at the CCPD. What's going on?" Wally asked Robin.

Robin's face twisted. "Crooks going crazy. Mostly small fish, but they're coming out of their hidey-holes. And Br-Batman won't let me handle it. I've been trying to handle bigger things but…" He'd almost slipped. Wally was the only one who was supposed to know Robin's true identity, but at times it felt like Rob wasn't even trying to hide it.

Wally made an expression that only Rob could understand, because a second later, his posture relaxed and he clapped Wally on the back.

"How's Roy?" M'gann asked Kal.

Artemis scrunched her face. She still couldn't get used to the idea of her sister dating Red Arrow, of all people. A drug-addled Red Arrow, at that.

Kaldur looked solemn. "I fear he is not well. He keeps having…moods. I find it difficult to talk to him." He looked at her. "But your sister seems to be helping," he said with a small smile.

Wally wrapped an arm around her and snuggled closer to her on the couch. She leaned into his touch and tucked her legs up. She missed spending time with the Team. They had given her purpose, friends, and a family.

"Movie time! Which one should we watch? It's Robin's turn to make the hot chocolate." M'gann floated over to the couch. Conner scooted to make space for her and Kal sat down in front of them on the ground.

"I've got Alfred's famous hot chocolate with whipped cream…" Robin said as he walked out.

"Dude! I love you! And you, babe." Wally quickly kissed her cheek.

"You need to sort out your priorities"

"Well, that was a snoozefest! We're not letting Megalicious choose next time" Wally stood up and stretched.

"I thought it was good," Conner said, cuddling closer to his girlfriend.

Robin rolled his eyes. "Of course you did. So, I'm off, Batgirl just called. Call if you need us." That call was rarely received these days.

Conner nodded. "We will. See you guys next week."

"Bye"

"See you soon."

Wally held her hand. "Beach?"

She smiled. "You bet."