I don't like this chapter. The next chapter is decent. Hopefully the fifth chapter will make up for that. Sorry for the late upload. School is busy. (or maybe I just can't manage my time right. Forgive my failure with this chapter. But, if you like it, follow and review! (And check out my Christmas one shot.)
Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice or DC. Probably a good thing.
The evening sun sank as they left the cave. Luckily nobody was around. It would have looked odd. Four people leaving a hole in the ground. They also have multicolored costumes and weapons! Fun!
Dick led them through the park to the parking lot. They climbed into Artemis's car. Dick got shotgun while Artemis drove. He started a small conversation with Barbara through his ear phone. He seemed to put the others in another room while he was talking to Barbara. He briefly told Artemis a street and returned to his private conversation.
After ten minutes, Artemis realized why Dick wanted them to patrol around there. There were shady people walking down the street, head down, eyes looking everywhere. They often reached for something in their pocket. The buildings were old and used. Windows were boarded.
Soon Dick stopped talking and pointed to an alley. Artemis drove in and they all got out. They all fixed their masks and checked their equipment before Dick started going up a nearby fire escape.
"Dick!" Artemis hissed.
He stopped and glanced back down.
"We aren't all ninjas!" Roy retorted, reaching up for the fire ladder.
Dick grinned apologetically and kicked the ladder down so it was within their reach. Artemis agilely climbed up first and Wally and Roy followed. When they reached the roof, Dick was looking down at the street.
"What now?" Wally asked, snatching an arrow from Artemis's quiver.
While Artemis was trying to get back her arrow, Dick said, "We wait until Barbara gets a problem on the police radio. Until then, we look for smaller crimes."
Artemis grabbed her arrow back, but when she turned, Dick was gone. That piece of crap. She immediately started looking for him.
"What is his problem?" Roy shouted, aggravated.
"There he is!" Wally yelled, pointing to a figure moving across the rooftops.
Artemis took off after him, but Wally quickly dashed past her and took the lead. Roy took the rear, his more muscular build slowing him down. The second Wally reached Dick he had jumped down from the rooftop and down onto the street. He broke his fall by rolling and using the momentum to get behind cover. Wally looked wildly around for a fire escape just as Artemis reached him. She pointed at one a few meters away.
They ran over, practically flying down the stairs and jumping down from the ladder. Dick motioned for them to come to him. They ran over, Roy immediately behind them.
"What was that?" Artemis exclaimed.
"There's a store that's being held down by an arms dealer. They have hostages," Dick said, not having even broken a sweat from the run.
Artemis took the earpiece from Dick. "Tell your boyfriend to calm down and wait for us next time," she said into it before handing it back.
Artemis could hear Barbara saying something inappropriate before they started running to the jewelry store.
Dick led the team to a ladder on the back of the building. He took the lead as they climbed up the ladder. The roof had the usual air conditioner and heater on the top. Dick opened a vent and looked down it. He quickly pulled back.
"They're right there," He said.
"Roy get down to the door behind the building. Artemis and Wally, come with me," He said quickly. Dick paused. "Go."
He turned and jumped down the vent, which led straight into the room. Three thugs had guns and stood near a few people crouched on the floor, hands on their heads. Hostages.
Dick tilted his hand back and tossed his right escrima stick at the thugs. It spun and knocked two of them down. The third raised his gun just as a blunt arrow hit the back of his head. The thug hit the ground as Roy walked in from the back door. Dick quickly spun around, searching for more thugs just as Wally came out from the vent after Artemis. Wally quickly started helping the hostages up and asking if they were hurt.
"What do you think you're doing? Get them!" A gruff voice said from behind a display case. Five more thugs came out.
"Oh crap," Wally shouted, pushing the hostages down just as bullets tore through the air.
Dick took cover behind a display case as bullets shattered multiple displays. Glass, blood, and noise was all Dick could think about. He instantly gathered himself and jumped up and over the display. The first thug screamed as the dark figure smashed him against the wall. Dick turned and tripped another in mid stride. Two were hit by arrows and the last one raised his hands. Wally smacked him down.
"Oooh, I wonder if the news crew is here," Wally grinned, flexing.
"Are you okay, Dick?" Barbara asked.
He pressed the earpiece more comfortably in his ear. "Yeah."
"We're clear. Get to the back door. Let's get out of here," He ordered, smirking.
Artemis pushed Wally to the door before he could protest. Dick grabbed his escrima that was on the ground. They all moved to the door, the hostages standing and looking after them in wonder.
They ran over rooftops to make it back to the car. As soon as they got in they took off their masks and tried to not be suspicious. Though Artemis may have tensed up a bit when the police drove by once. Still, after a half hour, they successfully made it to the cave. Barbara waved to them as they drove off the road to the entrance to the cave.
They all got out, Dick pulling out a piece of glass, wincing. Barbara glared at him. He held up a finger and pulled a first aid kit from his boot. She nodded, smirking. Artemis shook her head, groaning.
"Let's get out of our costumes," Dick said, yawning.
"Sounds good," Artemis said, going down the staircase first.
Barbara had to admit, they did good. After all, nobody died.
Thanks for reading! I'll (hopefully) get the next chapter up next weekend. Bye!
