Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice, but I do own Andie Kyle.

Andie POV:

Wally, Kaldur, M'gaan, and Superboy, stood around me as Batman discussed the details of our next mission. I glanced over at Robin, who was busy picking white plaster out of his hair, and grinned. No doubt he had some severe injuries.

The Dark Knight pointed towards his computer screen. "This is a specialized mission. Robin, Kid Flash, and Annabel -"

"Uh, my names Andie," I interrupted.

Batman glared at me and I shrinked away. "You know what? Forget it. Annabel's fine."

He went back to his speech.

"Why don't you call me 'Wilma' or 'Franklin' while you're at it," I muttered darkly.

From the corner of my eye, I say Superboy's lips twitch. It might have been a smile, but I couldn't be certain. It just looked wrong on his face.

Batman tapped on the computer screen. "This is where you'll be going. Under the Atlantic Ocean lies a hidden lair, where Mr. Freeze has built a self-detonating freeze ray."

Wally nudged me. "I bet the ice dude is planning on freezing the Atlantic so he can rule the world."

Batman showed us a computerized hologram. "Mr. Freeze plans on freezing the Atlantic - He aims to collect a ransom for ships passage."

I smirked at Wally. "'Rule the world'? Ha. You've been reading way too many comic books."

"Your mission is to capture him and destroy his weapon," Batman concluded.

Robin scowled. "Why am I going? Kaldur or M'gaan would be better suited for an underwater mission."

"I have my reasons." Batman stated.

Wally pulled my hand towards the exit as the others left the room. "Time for us to bail. There's about to be a bat family argument."

I glanced back at the tense stiffness of Robins shoulders, and the unwavering pillar of black called Batman. An argument? I thought. About time someone put bird boy in his place.

Robin POV:

I watched as Wally dragged Andie out of the room. Her bright green eyes rested on me for a brief second. Then she turned and exited, her black plait bouncing against her back.

Batman gazed at me with steady eyes. "Spit it out Dick."

I swallowed, readjusting my black mask. "I won't do this mission."

"Won't? Or can't?"

I ran a hand through my hair. "What does it matter Bruce? I'm not going."

"Why?"

"I have my reasons," I mocked bitterly. He watched me silently and I fidgeted beneath his gaze. "Listen, I've never lead a team before..."

"Then this is your chance to learn," He stated, turning around and ending the conversation.

My face paled, and I opened my mouth, then closed it again. "Bruce," I croaked. "Please. Just...please."

He didn't turn around.

I furrowed my brow and looked away from his unwavering form. "I don't want to be responsible for the lives of my teammates."

I listened as his steps retreated, exiting the room. "Whether you're a leader or not, you will always be responsible for the lives of your teammates." He paused briefly, his back to me. "Now, don't you have a mission to complete?"

I shoved my hands into my pockets, and walked towards the exit without another word.

Andie POV:

I shifted slightly away from the door frame, watching Robin as he approached my hiding place. He looked crushed, like the whole world was piled on his shoulders. The atmosphere seemed tense.

Robin looked fragile. His cockiness had dwindled in the face of Batman. He didn't seem like the pain in the ass I'd learn't to hate.

I ducked away from the door as he got closer, and made my way towards the Bioship.

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Andie POV:

"Where'd you disappear to?" Wally questioned.

"Bathroom," I lied, as Robin entered the Bioship.

He sat in front, piloting the aircraft, as I sat behind with Wally. I glanced at Robin every few seconds; I couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking.

Just then he looked up. Putting the ship on autopilot, he turned to face me. "Quit staring Kyle. I can practically feel your eyes." His face had reverted back to the usual 'I don't give a shit' expression.

"Don't call me Kyle!" I snapped.

"Why not? It's your name," he smirked.

"It's my surname, you ass."

He shrugged and leaned back in his chair. "Details, details."

Wally looked at me and Robin, his gaze traveling back and forth. "Get a room you two."

I froze and Robin scowled, twisting so that his back faced me. "Don't be stupid KF. I've got a type...desperate and nosy aint it."

"Desperate and nosy?!" I spat.

He yawned. "Yup. You never mind your own business. Just yesterday I caught you listening in to M'gaan and Conner's argument."

My eyes widened. "I wasn't...it's not..." I growled in frustration. "So what? Who are you? Judge and executioner?!"

"Plus," he continued, completely calm. "You're so desperate for everyone to like you."

I clenched my fists. "As if. I couldn't care less what people think."

He spun around in his chair, facing me full on. "Oh really? You cook with M'gaan, race with Wally, spar with Superboy, train with Artemis, and swim with Kaldur. You try so hard to please everyone else that nobody knows who you really are."

I winced slightly. His words felt like a physical blow. "Oh shut up. You're not such catch yourself. You're an arrogant, conceited, little fool."

He held his hands over his chest in mock horror. "Well now you're just throwing around insults."

I shook my head in disgust. How could I have ever thought that Robin was fragile? "You know what?" I said, leaning in closer. His breath brushed against my face and I had to swallow to get my words out. "You suck."

"'You suck'?" Wally muttered, rolling his eyes. "What a comeback."

Robin leaned away from me and swiveled back to the window. "Unlike you, I genuinely couldn't care less how you feel about me."

The ship came to a halt, hovering above the center of the Atlantic Ocean. Wally ran to the door and opened it. "Goodbye awkward situation."

He jumped into the ocean, disappearing under the water's surface. I glanced at Robin, for just a second, before he too dived into the sea.

He didn't look back.

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Andie POV:

"Wally, swim ahead and scout out the area. Keep radio contact at all times," Robin ordered through our comm units.

For someone who was completely against leading our team, he sure seemed comfortable bossing us around. I adjusted my air mask as we swam deeper into the oceans depth. "It's getting darker and the pressure is slowing us down. At this rate, we'll never find the lair."

"Wally?" He said, ignoring me. "You found anything?"

"Yeah dude. Its looks like an underwater cave."

"Does it lead anywhere?" I questioned.

"I'm pretty sure it does. Hurry up," Wally answered.

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We arrived at the cave. Ice had frozen the entrance into a crystalline arc.

"If this doesn't scream 'secret supervillian lair', I don't know what does," Wally deadpanned.

I nodded in agreement and swam inside. The oceans temperature dropped to below freezing, forcing me to swim faster through its dank depths. I reached a solid barrier at the back of the cave, and paused, feeling along the metal for an opening.

Wally stared at the barrier and then swam backwards. "I've got a plan." Racing forward, he kicked his legs with adamant fervor, transforming into a blur of yellow. He slammed into the metal, bouncing backwards with the force. The wall shook, but did not budge.

Robin watched with an uninterested expression. "I really wouldn't call that a plan KF."

Wally clutched his head and hissed in pain. "It's like some sort of metal wall. I can't break through."

Robin swam forward, placing an explosive on the barrier. "I could have told you that without head-butting it."

I snickered, but quickly covered it up with a well-timed cough. Just then, the barrier exploded, sucking us in. The force pulled me forward until I slid across a damp marble surface. Removing my air mask, I looked around. Wally and Robin were sprawled across the floor, their heads submerged in the rapidly rising water. I rose to my feet, and purposely stepped over Robin, making my way towards Wally.

"Come on, get up," I said, shoving the red head.

He groaned and then stood up, his face dripping with water. "Thank goodness for this thing," he said, removing his oxygen mask. "How embarrassing would it have been to drown here?" He shook his head, flinging water around. "I can see the headlines now: 'Stunning speedster assassinated by puddle.'"

I rolled my eyes good-naturedly. "Wow aren't you modest." Then frowned when I turned back to Robin. "You getting up any time soon?

Raising his head, he slowly stood up and removed his oxygen mask. "No," he drawled sarcastically. "I was planning on lying here forever."

"Don't raise my hopes," I sneered.

He glared at me and I glared back. For a second, my gaze drifted upwards. Water dampened his black hair, creating a makeshift fringe which flopped against his forehead. Droplets streaked through the strands and landed on his cheek; they trailed along the soft contours of his face, delicately resting upon his lips.

"You have a nasty habit of starring," he commented with a raised eyebrow.

I shrugged, my cheeks burning red. "Yeah well I'm not starring at much." I patted myself on the back, score one for me, but Robin had already moved on. He fiddled with his wrist computer, pushing and pressing dials. Then he took off without a word.

"Does the word 'leader' mean anything to you?" I shouted as Wally and I ran after him.

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