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*Mind Link/Telepathy Connection

*Thoughts

*Regular Speech

Chapter 4: Discovering and Admitting Truths

I robotically watched KF play some gore filled video game. The team, minus Robin at the moment, were taking some 'bonding' time. After our last mission we were told that we would have a little break and wouldn't have any missions until further notice. At first I assumed that we had fucked up the mission, but Batman himself had assured us we had done 'a decent job under the circumstance.' Which was the highest compliment he'd ever given the team. M'Gann didn't have any further problems with her powers, so no one knew why they didn't work during our mission. If the league had any information, they weren't sharing.

"Recognized Robin B-10." The computer announced our last teammate's arrival.

"Hey guys, what's up?" Robin smirked appearing to be more mischievous than usual.

Everyone offered hellos and welcomes to him, but Kid Flash.

"I know that look, spill now." KF implored after speeding over to him.

"I have no idea what you're talking about." Robin teased his smirk widening.

"Robin…" KF whined.

"Look boy wonder whatever it is just say it, I'm going out of my mind with boredom here and KF's whining isn't gonna make me less irritated." I grumbled.

"Ok ok, gosh can't a guy sit down first?" I gave him a look and he rolled his eyes but continued. "I think this conversation is one that should be private." He gave a meaningful glance to M'Gann tapping the side of his face and I felt the tingling sensation in my head as our thoughts were connected.

I found out what the league is being so hush hush about…

Just say it already!

Chill Artemis. Now as I was saying-

Technically you didn't say-

I glared at KF and motioning for him to stop with that train of thought.

Ok shutting up now.

Anyways, I was finally able to hack the computer and I found out very important information relating to our last mission.

It's about time, I'm sick of being kept in the dark.

I nodded in agreement with Superboy's thoughts.

Apparently, Dr. Aker's has created some type of invention that interferes with Martian abilities. Which presumably is why M'Gann couldn't communicate telepathically or use any of her other powers during the mission. There were all kinds of notes about other League members...

Shock from all of us reverberated through the bond, and anger at the league for keeping this secret.

That was vital information for us to know. Thank you Robin for sharing it. I am glad Batman trusts us enough to allow you to confide in the team.

Robin sheepishly scratched the back of his head.

Well he actually didn't tell me, hence the hacking of the computer. In fact he doesn't know that I found out and I'm hoping it stays that way.

Holding secrets from the Bat? I'm so Proud of you! I knew that I would rub off on you sooner or later.

KF sniffled and wiped away an imaginary tear as Robin rolled his eyes.

So it wasn't my fault. I thought for sure that there was something wrong with me.

M'Gann looked very pleased from her thoughts. She had blamed herself for the failure of the mission no matter how much we tried to convince her otherwise. Especially Superboy.

I do not fully understand why the league has kept this from us, but as long as they are under that assumption of our ignorance with the matter, it is imperative that we do not say anything to change that. Agreed team?

We hummed and nodded in agreement with Kaldur's thoughts.

How was someone able to make an invention like that? I wasn't even aware you could block a Martian's power.

You're not the only one KF, the league was just as surprised. That's why we aren't haven't really heard from them, they're freaking out about this.

We probably won't get any missions either for a longer time than I thought. I can't believe they still don't trust us.

"Recognized Black Canary B-12." The computer announced startling us all.

Everyone act normal, we'll talk more later.

Robin's last thought ended our mental conversation and we focused our attention to Black Canary. She walked into the room and looked at each one of us.

"Time for training." She declared.

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My muscles ached as I walked besides Green Arrow. The last time I even vaguely remembered being this tired was training with my father.

"Ugh," I groaned. "How much longer are we gonna be out here?"

I couldn't wait to get home and take a nicelong bubble bath.

"Tired Artemis?" he chuckled. "I heard Canary gave you all quite the workout today."

"Workout?" I huffed. "More like torture session."

After we trained with Canary earlier, Batman had walked in and told us that we were dismissed from Mount Justice. We were required to be there for our weekend training, but at no other time. He disappeared just as quickly not answering any of our questions. Black Canary didn't either, however Green Arrow was known for not being able to keep anything secret.

"So…. Bats kicked us out today," I started casually.

He snorted. "He did not kick you out, the league is just giving you kids' time to take a break and relax."

Relax from what? We hardly ever get any good missions.

"I thought you'd enjoy it, you know with what happened on your last mission." He said this casually, but was gazing at me intensely out of the corner of his eye.

"C'mon GA, I'm not gonna let one failed mission get me down." I replied just as casual.

"Artemis, you know exactly what I'm talking about and it's not failing the mission. Which by the way you didn't do, none of you did. The entire league agrees that the whole team handled it well especially under the circumstances." He looked at me sternly and I rolled my eyes at him.

"The circumstances being my surprise family reunion." I deadpanned.

"Since you brought it up, how are you feeling?" The concern in his voice wasn't at all surprising. I had learned long ago that although Ollie's seemed like an aloof uncaring person, it was only a façade- truthfully he was a total mother hen. It often made me wonder if that was part of what had driven a wedge between him and Red Arrow.

"I'm fine." He stared at me in disbelief.

"Oh, so Sportsmaster and Cheshire showing up hasn't affected you at all." He didn't even sound remotely convinced. "And you aren't worried or anxious about their appearance on your mission?

"I'll admit it was a bit of a shock, but I'm fine now." I insisted.

"Don't give me that BS Artemis, please just talk to me." He pleaded.

"Ok," I sighed. "Honestly, it scared the hell out of me. I have no idea what he wants from me and he or Cheshire could've easily told them of my origins. And we all know how that would turn out."

"And how do you think that would turn out?" he questioned softly.

"I'd be kicked off the team and none of them would ever speak to me again." I spoke bluntly.

"Sounds like someone is overreacting. I'm sure they'd be pissed about the whole spy thing, but they'd get over it."

I scoffed. "The spying would be the least of my worries; I'm from a family of notorious criminals, they're superheroes who've been trained by their superhero mentors. I on the other hand have Sportsmaster to thank for that and apples never fall too far from their tree."

Ollie put his hands on my shoulder and turned me to face him. He gazed directly in my eyes as he spoke.

"You can't judge someone based off their family. Just because he's your father doesn't mean you'll automatically end up like him. If that was true we'd always agree with our parents decisions."

"Thanks Ollie," I murmured feeling somewhat overwhelmed by his sincere words.

"I'm only telling you the truth, Speedy he never agrees with me and I've practically raised him." He smiled easing the seriousness of the mood.

'Speedy' had to be the biggest asshole I'd ever met and that was saying something considering who my father was.

"Please don't mention that name around me," I groaned.

He chuckled. "It seems as though you two have made a big impression on each other."

"I could've gone without that impression."

"And what impression was that?" he asked teasingly.

"That he's an irritating, cocky, infuriating jackass."

GA hummed in response. "Anything else?"

I glared at him. "It was pretty similar to the first impression I got from you and still get at times."

"Hey, you got used to it, look at us now!" He smiled widely. "I bet you and Speedy will be best friends in no time."

It was strangely irritating to hear GA refer to Red Arrow with his discarded alias.

"His name is Red Arrow," I grumbled not thinking about the statement as it slipped out.

Why did I just say that?

His smile only grew. "See, you're already standing up for him."

"I-You-He-Just shut up!" I stuttered feeling annoyed. My face was hot from blushing, which only increased my irritation at Green Arrow.

"Fine Artemis, I won't say another word about you and Red Arrow." He teased.

"There is no me and Red Arrow!"

"You mean Red Arrow and me," he corrected.

"Whatever!" I yelled turning away from him. "I don't even know why I bother with you."

"C'mon Artemis, you know you love me," he said pleasantly.

I rolled my eyes but said nothing.

"You're not mad are you?"He continued worry starting to seep into his voice. "Artemis?" Ollie prompted after I stayed silent.

"No, I'm not really mad," I finally sighed after he gave me that kicked puppy look.

"Good," he beamed. "Besides, it's not like you could stay mad at this gorgeous face. No one can, ask anyone."

I groaned and he laughed swinging one of his arms around my shoulders.

"I think we're pretty much done, how about some hot cocoa back at my place before you go home?" I leaned against him as we stood side by side.

"Long as I get to rest for a minute, I'm good." I smiled thinking about the luxurious penthouse and expensive soft leather couch.

"Perfect, race you?" He ran off before I could answer and almost made me topple onto the ground. If not for my fast reflexes I would've fallen over.

"Wait!" I shouted at the older but still agile archer. Ollie slowed but continued moving forward.

"Asshole." I mumbled jogging towards him.

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"Ah, finally," I sighed relaxing on the massive leather couch. Ollie had headed into the kitchen earlier, presumably to heat up milk for the hot cocoa.

So soft, and comfortable… I'm in heaven.

"Ollie!" I heard a familiar voice yell as entering the penthouse.

"Oh please let it be Dinah," I begged silently.

Since when was Dinah's voice that deep-unless she's has a sore throat. Hopefully, it's anybody but-damn.

Red Arrow stormed into the living room immediately crushing my hopes and confirming my guess.

Hmm... there's something different about him.

"Roy, what are you doing here?" Ollie said astonished at the appearance of his former sidekick.

So, that's his name, not what I expected.

I studied Roy-as I know knew, and found what was so different. He was dressed in casual civilian clothes; however the biggest thing was the absence of his mask. His eyes were a captivating, soulful and bright blue.

"I need to talk to you." Roy announced still unaware of my presence, although Ollie looked at me anxiously.

"Now is really not a good time-"

Roy cut Ollie off sounding frustrated. "I don't have time for games, this is important!"

"I have company." Ollie was finally able to get out as he gestured to me lounging on his expensive furniture.

Roy finally noticed me and his eyes widened in what appeared to be shock, anger, hurt and betrayal.

"What the hell is she doing in our house?"

"I'm her mentor Roy, she's welcome in my home." Ollie replied stiffly. "Did you forget you moved out?"

"So what, you just gave her my room after all that bullshit about always being able to come back!" He snarled.

"Your room is exactly where it's always been, I still want you to come back whenever you're ready." Ollie insisted trying to pacify his former sidekick.

"She isn't even your real niece, just some stranger you picked up off the streets!" Roy fumed.

"Excuse me, but she has a name and is sitting right here." I declared annoyed by them talking about me only a few feet away. "Gosh Roy, I thought that asshole act was reserved just for me."

"Artemis-" Ollie was cut off once more.

"And who asked you?" his face flamed clashing awfully with his red hair. "You're just some sad excuse for a replacement who can't even aim."

"Roy-" Ollie began.

"I bet I could shoot that miserable excuse you call a dick!" I shouted back at Roy pleased after his face reddened even more.

"BOTH OF YOU SHUT THE HELL UP!" Ollie exclaimed shocking us both. Roy had opened his mouth, but closed it seeing Ollie's uncharacteristic anger.

"Roy if all you came here to do was arguing with Artemis, I suggest you leave." He continued seemingly disappointed at us.

"She knows my secret identity now Ollie." Roy grumbled without the previous bitterness in his voice.

"She knows mine too; it wouldn't have taken long to connect the dots to you. Besides," he started glancing directly at me, "I trust her completely and I thought you trusted me."

I teared up at Ollie's words knowing he meant them.

"Trust you, I don't think so." Roy scoffed and the pain in Ollie's face at the remark was heartbreaking. "I guess I have nothing else to say to you."

"Don't say I didn't try to warn you about her," His words drifted away as he stormed out.

I sat still speechless from Ollie's heartfelt words.

"Artemis, you okay?" he asked offering me a mug filled with hot cocoa. I sipped it slowly trying to regain my speech. It was cold but delicious; the marshmallows' had melted long ago giving a white swirl on the top.

"You didn't have to say or do that for me, he was right about one thing- I am just a stranger off the street to you." I murmured gazing down at the cocoa.

And you probably shouldn't trust me either…

"Maybe you were once, but we've come to know each other and I've spent months mentoring you, I mean now… you're like the daughter I never had." My eyes widened and I looked up at him, seeing nothing but total and complete honesty, I had to struggle with not crying.

I will not cry, I will not cry, oh fuck it!

He hugged me tightly as a few tears spilt over.

"Thanks Ollie," I sniffled.

I don't understand how Roy could be such a jackass with an awesome dad like Ollie. At least I have an excuse for my bitchiness, look at my father.

We eventually separated and he smiled at me. "I think we should get you home, it's getting late and I don't want your mom to curse me out in Vietnamese again."

I chuckled remembering the first and only time Ollie had me home an hour late after we got caught up in a patrol. My mom had cursed him out in a mix of Vietnamese and English that would've made even Batman cringe.

Spontaneously, I hugged him once more then pulled back quickly. He appeared shocked for a moment but regained his composure quickly. He beamed at me all on my way home and that smile didn't go away, even as my mother swore at him for having me home late. By the end of the night I had almost forgotten about my own father and his impromptu appearance.

It's not like the team will have any more missions for a while, Sportsmaster shouldn't be able to fuck that up… for now.

With that last thought I drifted off the sleep haunted by dreams of a redhead with bright blue distrustful eyes.

Roy/Red Arrow POV

I stomped out Queen Towers infuriated at Ollie and his misplaced trust.

That girl is trouble… and as much I'm pissed at Ollie, I won't let her hurt him or the others.

Artemis wasn't gonna destroy my family, I wouldn't let it happen. I pulled out the data discovered about Artemis Crock. She lived in Gotham and her mother, Paula Crock nee Nyugen, was a renounced criminal who needed wheelchair-thanks to Lawrence Crock, her ex-husband. Lawrence Crock had mysteriously disappeared after that incident and Jade, the first daughter from their relationship. That was the only info I'd been able to get, the rest was either blocked or gone. Whatever she was hiding, I would find it. And since she had already tricked Ollie and the rest of them, I was on my own. There were no other options- I was going to have to go undercover and find out exactly what Artemis did everyday and who she did it with.

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