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Chapter 2

"So, what did you want?" Artemis asked, looking out over the city. "To introduce myself." The boy said, as if they were normal people meeting for the first time and hadn't just came from a battle with each other. Artemis sighed heavily. "Fine. I'm Artemis." She said, seeing that she didn't really have any other choice. The boy grinned. "I'm Klarion the Witch Boy!" he said, holding out his hand.

As they shook hands, Artemis did something completely uncharacterist. She laughed. She was shocked with herself, but before she could calm down, Klarion had joined in her laughter. "Sorry." She said, her laughter finally slowing. "But, it just seemed so funny. A few hours ago, I took down your partner and now were acting like we just met on the streets."

Klarion smiled, something Artemis didn't expect. And that surprised her because, well, she wasn't surprised very often. "Abra wasn't my partner. He asked for my help, said it would be fun. So, I went along with him." This also shocked Artemis. She must have been losing her touch. 'No. Its not me, its this boy.' She thought to herself. 'He's so different. Unpredictable.'

"Well, I have to go." Artemis said, feeling something strange. Did she not want to go? But that was insane! He was a villan, not her friend! "Ok!" Klarion said happily. He picked up the cat that had been sleeping beside him and disappeared into a red and black portal of his making.

All the way home, Artemis contemplating whether or not to tell anybody about meeting Klarion. Finally, after eating dinner with her mom, taking a shower, and laying down in bed, she decided not to. It was a one time deal, right. No one needed to know.

The next day, they had a party at the cave. A memorial party, but it wasn't depressing. According to Batman, Nelson liked to have fun, so he wouldn't have appreciated everyone being sad. So, they had a lots of food and cake and drinks. They talked and laughed and Robin even got Artemis to dance with him. It was fun and throughout the intire day Artemis didn't think of any of her problems or secrets. Walking home alone again, she still felt happy. Nothing could spoil her mood. Not even another surprise visit from Klarion.

"Hey, archer!" He called. Again, Artemis looked down the road, figuring he probably wouldn't do anything if she just kept walking. But, again, she was in an extremely good mood and decided to climb up and sit by him for a while. "So what's got you all happy?" The witch boy asked. Artemis shrugged "We had a party today. Hey, since you keep waiting for me, does that mean you know where our base is?" not even that scary thought ruined her mood. She asked it, happy as ever. Klarion shrugged. "I could find out whenever I want to, but I don't have a reason to."

"Does that mean you don't consider us an enemy?" she asked, wondering why the thought made her want to smile. Probably just because she didn't want another person to fight, she decided quickly. "Nay, why would I? You guys haven't done anything wrong. You're protecting your city, and that has nothing to do with me if I stay under the radar. Though, that hasn't really been the case too much." Klarion sat back on his elbows, looking up at the stars. "I've caused some trouble-played some games-that have caught the unfavorable eye of the League. A 'Lord of Choas' they call me. Ha! I wish! At least they would be right."

Artemis turned her head to look at him, sitting with her knees drawn up. "You aren't a Lord of Choas? Who'd be right?" she asked. 'why am I interested? I should just go home' she scolded herself, but couldn't make herself get up and leave. Klarion laughed, a sound Artemis found she actually liked. She hadn't shared any laughs up until she joined the Team. Not at school and especially not at home. "No way!" Klarion said, still laughing, but softer now. "I have no idea where they got that from, but I like to play along."

Klarion sat up lightning-fast, still smiling, and pointed a finger at Artemis. "Don't rat me out!" he proclaimed, barely holding back a laugh. Artemis' eyes were widened slightly, having been surprised again. Smiling too, she raised her arms slightly. "Not me!" she said back, before they both laughed together.

On her way home, she was quiet, debating everything in her head. 'Why is it that I can laugh so easily with him?' she wanted to scream. 'It took me a while to be able to do that with the Team. Is it because I feel I have nothing to hide? If he found out, he probably wouldn't hate me, because he's a villain.' She shook her head, and made her way home. "I'll think about it tomorrow." She said out loud.

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- C.A.O