Before you all start reading, I want to sincerely thank all those who reviewed and put this story on their story alerts and everything. I never expected such an overwhelming response to this fic and I am truly, truly touched:)

Tearsofthemoon17: Nope, he's not gonna die, don't worry. (If he was, I would've put it in the warning;)) haha! Yeah!

Thank you to all of you for reading and reviewing~

Oh, and I would like to apologize for the chapter, in fact, it's not really a chapter, more like a filler:P The reason for this is because even though I have my 3rd chapter done out, I'm a little nervous about editing it because I've have a but of a writer's block:( I don't have a beta, so I'm sorta on my own... but I'll try my best! The next one should be out before the weekend or latest by Saturday night:)

Also, to anyone who is interested, Jack's Mannequin rocks.

"Currents will pull you;

away from your love.

Just keep your head above. "

The warnings and disclaimers in the 1st chap still applies.

Read if you dare!

The plane ride home was horrible. Red Arrow stayed behind to talk to the police and the team had to take Joker with them. They mostly left the maniac in the corner, preferring to huddle around the beds that they had put Wally (who was still bleeding heavily) and Robin on and pretending that they couldn't hear the villain giggling groggily to himself.

As soon as they landed, Robin was rushed away by Martian Manhunter and Captain Marvel took the Joker. Batman was nowhere to be seen but Black Canary was there, looking extremely grim. She took shaken team to treat their wounds and change. By then, Wally was already rather pale and lethargic from all the blood loss; Conner had to carry him to the infirmary.

About 2 hours later, they found themselves sitting in the main entertainment room, staring blankly at the cartoon flashing across the screen. Kaldur had taken the armchair on the right, M'gann was curled up against Conner on the sofa and Artemis sitting with Wally in the 2-seater.

All of them, except Conner, had a multitude of bruises and injuries. Kaldur's arm was bandaged and put into a sling and Wally's wound had been bound up tightly. After examining his wound, Black Canary told them that the tip of the flag had accidentally hit the artery, resulting in heavy bleeding. She gave him a blood transfusion and hooked him up to another drip which sent a yellowish substance into his veins.

The television blared disgusting cheery music. No one was really listening. In fact, Artemis and Wally had their heads together and were conversing in low voices. This was the first time they had had a conversation without bickering. It was really weird.

Suddenly, Conner's face turned hard and he growled at the pair on the love-seat. "That has nothing to do with her, Wally. It's not her fault."

This earned the clone puzzled looks from Kaldur and M'gann.

"What's not whose fault? Conner, what are you saying?" The leader asked, curious.

Conner lowered his blue eyes to the Martian's amber ones, "Wally blames M'gann for Robin's injuries."

"What?" Kaldur said hurriedly. M'gann uncurled herself and sat up, eyes flitting to Wally.

"Hey, don't put words in my mouth!" Retorted the red-head, sounding outraged. "All I said was that she should've gone to help him instead of just-"

"Same thing."

"It's not, I'm just saying that if she'd gone over, maybe things won't be so bad now!"

"We were being overrun! And that's easy for you to say, why didn't you go help him instead then?"

"Because Joker shot me in the leg, remember?"

"Well, then it's equally your fault-"

"Stop it! Both of you!" M'gann cried, shooting to her feet. They fell silent.

"Robin is hurt, and what are you two doing? Fighting! Over a meaningless, little matter!"She gave both of them a very uncharacteristic glare and stormed out of the room, brushing past Red Arrow as she left.

The archer raised an eyebrow and gave an I- don't-know-what-happened-here-and-I-don't-want to know expression. The tension seemed to ease a little as he strolled over and dumped himself in the vacant seat beside Conner, snorting at the cartoon they were watching.

Finally, Artemis mustered enough courage to ask, "Any news?"

Red Arrow's face did not change, but something flashed across his eyes.

"I've talked to Green Arrow when he came by with Superman to collect evidence. He's still in surgery, up at the Watchtower. Batman is there now, with him."

"And?" inquired Wally sharply.

Red Arrow hesitated, then turned slowly and gave him an apologetic look.

"They don't know, Walls. They don't know."

The atmosphere in the room seemed to grow heavier. Wally glumly sunk back against the seat. Artemis placed a comforting hand on his uninjured thigh. Gradually, conversation fell away in the room and they watched as the TV buzzed and time ticked on, and on, and on-

I'M SORRY! /runs away to a corner to cry

ps: some details you may want to know; Martian Manhunter was changing den-mother shifts with Cap Marvel when they got back from facing off Joker, the team had a sparring session after the mission with Black Canary. The time for this is set around 8-9pm time. Joker was at Happy Harbour, not Gotham. Reasons as to why will be revealed in later chaps, or in my A/Ns.