A/N: Hey guys, thank you so much for all the support for this fic! It's really great. As always, reviews are welcome. ~ Velvie
Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice.
Day 3: Conner's POV
I'm tired. I can't remember staying awake for more than 24 hours before, and now I have to stay up for a whole week. But I'm not angry. I'm too tired to be angry. I waste to much energy being angry. I feel like I could fall asleep but I know that I can't. That makes me a little angry. But mostly I'm just... tired. At least I'm not the only one who is tired. M'gann and Kaldur have already snapped and it's only been 3 days. I hope I'm not next.
Wally and I took Wolf outside after lunch for some air. Wally wasn't my first choice but I figured M'gann and Kaldur would be too tired and I knew Artemis and Robin were training. I don't know how they have the energy for that.
"Whatcha thinking about?" Wally's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. He could clearly tell I was distracted.
"Nothing. I'm just tired." I replied bluntly yet truthfully. He looked at me for a moment before smiling and shrugging.
"Most of us are" he said, smirking slightly. He seemed his usual self but the darkness under his eyes told me he was tired too.
"Hope you don't mind if I go for a run." Wally called, speeding away. I was kinda glad he was gone so I could think but I wasn't sure I wanted to be alone. Something just didn't feel right. I'm so tired. I can't take it anymore. Tears were forming in my eyes. Was I... crying? No. Superboy doesn't cry. But maybe Conner does. I collapsed onto my knees and covered my face with my hands. I could feel Wolf beside me, trying to comfort me. I buried my face in his thick fur. I can't take it anymore. I need to sleep. I don't know how I will survive the next 4 days.
In the distance I could hear Wally returning. In a matter of seconds he was back by my side. I didn't want him to see me cry, but there was no way out of it.
"What's wrong, Supey?" Wally asked, concern in his tone.
"I can't take it anymore! I'm so tired and I just can't stand it." I was almost yelling at the speedster. His facial expression showed genuine concern as he sat down beside me and placed a hand on my shoulder.
"We're all in this together, dude. We're all getting tired, but we'll all get through it. As a team." His words were comforting but I couldn't control my crying. I buried my face further into Wolf's fur and I kept crying. I was glad that Wally was there. Despite his somewhat annoying tendencies, he's a great friend.
We stayed out until after the sun had set. I didn't want to face the others like this. I didn't want them to know I had been crying.
"I think we should head back now" Wally said calmly. I nodded in agreement, wiping the last of the tears from my face. We stood up and walked silently back to the Cave with Wolf following.
"Thanks" I mumbled before we entered.
"No problem" he replied, smiling.
"You're not going to tell anyone, right?" I asked, suddenly worried that the speedster would tell everyone what had happened.
"I won't tell anyone. You have my word."
Back in the Cave, I slumped down onto the couch next to M'gann.
"You were gone for a long time. How was your day?" she asked innocently. I looked at her for a moment before I began crying into her shoulder. I guess he didn't need to keep his word anymore.
A/N: I'm trying to keep this updated regularly, so the next chapter should be out soon! Next up: Artemis. Review!
