AN: okay, so sorry about the delay! My stupid computer went berserk on me for a week! Its finally working again, so here is chapter four! I will now be updating much faster now that my computer is cooperating...

So without further ranting, I give you the next chapter. enjoy!

Disclaimer: Hasn't changed since the last time I checked...I still don't own Young Justice...

Chapter Four

Puzzle Pieces

Wally groaned as he forced his eyes to open. Bad idea. The sudden bright light made his throbbing head flare with pain and he quickly shut his eyes again with a moan. Well that wasn't smart. He thought to himself. As consciousness slowly crawled back to him, he became aware of three things.

We was sitting on a chair. A very uncomfortable chair that forced him to sit very straight.

He was tied up. Well go figure, he just got kidnapped for crying out loud!

He was in pain. His whole body ached, which he attributed to being electrocuted. His head throbbed, and he felt a burning sensation in his stomach.

Man Captain Cold knows how to kick. The thought of the Central City villain made Wally come to the decision to open his eyes again.

Taking a deep breath, Kid Flash slowly opened his eyes. The sight he saw made the speedster feel like life went into slow motion.

His emerald eyes stared straight into those that spelled the word: mad man.

He was face to face with Gotham's top maniac.

"Well well well," The laugh sent chills down Wally's spine. "Is the world's biggest kid idiot awake?"

"Joker."

BREAKLINE

Artemis was tense. It wasn't obvious and on her face, like when she found out Dick had been kidnapped.

No this was more subtle tension. The way her shoulders tightened, her arms tensed, and how her head would snap both ways in jerky motions as they walked. Her mouth was in a firm line and her eyes were fierce.

For the first time in a long while, Artemis felt scared. Of course she would never admit it, but when she heard that Kid Flash had been kidnapped, her heart had skipped a beat.

Robin wasn't saying much either, as they weaved their way around Gotham at a brisk pace.

She glanced at her watch and let out a hiss of irritation.

"Looking at your watch every five seconds won't get us there faster." Robin tried to lighten the mood but he was as tense as she was.

"If only that idiot called for backup."

"Technically he called Batman." It was the most the two had spoken since they had heard the news, and it seemed to help so they tried to keep it up.

"He's always rushing off on his own...what was he doing in Gotham anyway? Ugh he's so frustrating at times!" Artemis declared as they took another corner. Robin was quiet for a bit.

"He'll be okay." He muttered, and she wasn't quite sure who he was trying to convince.

"How much longer till we get...there..." The two stopped when they rounded a corner that led to a dead end. The walls looked burned and there was a mess of cloth, guns and blood. The Flash, Batman and Superman were there as well as Connor and Kaldur.

Robin took a deep breath and approached his mentor.

Artemis wondered around, irritation rising every second. It was clear Kid Flash wasn't here. It was also clear there weren't any big signs that said: MISSING SIDEKICK THIS WAY with an arrow pointing in the right direction. So what were they doing here?

A hand landed on her shoulder and she spun to see Kaldur standing there. She glared at him, daring him to show any sign of pity or sympathy. But she didn't find any. All she found was understanding. She relaxed a bit and rubbed her arms.

"I just wish we knew if he was safe. He's never been captured without at least one of us with him." Her voice cracked near the end, and Kaldur pulled her into a hug.

"I know. I too am worried about him. But being worried will not help us." He took a step back, both of his hands on her shoulders, and looked her straight in the eye. "Its moments like these that show the distinction between normal civilians and heroes. Its rarely easy. Its rarely fun. But its who we are. Were stronger, and we hold on. We need to believe in Wally. He's just as much a hero as you and me. So lets prove to him that we do indeed trust him, and that we have faith in who he is." He said, a soft smile on his face.

Artemis gulped then nodded, new resolution coming into her eyes.

"Your right. Kaldur." She said. He nodded and turned to go, "And Kaldur." He turned back to her.

"Thank you." She said before running over to the Flash who was talking tight lipped to the other two Justice Leaguers. Connor was eying Superman from a distance and Robin was looking around the alleyways nearby.

His eyes scanned the ground, looking for anything suspicious. Any signs of a struggle, footprints, cloth, something that would hint where his best friend was being taken. He took another deep breath, Batman's words coming back to him from his training years ago:

"You must suppress your emotions when on a case. It comes across as cold and uncaring but in some situations it will be the matter of life or death." The dark knight stated, as he sparred with his protege.

"But the other leagers aren't...cold." Robin said, his brows furrowed in thought.

Batman straightened. "The others don't work in Gotham. They are appreciated for what they do. They can afford to be...happy." a small grin tugged at his lips. "But in the end, if they can't put their emotions aside, when the most crucial time comes, they will not be able to make the proper decisions either.

Robin sighed. He had felt fear and worry radiating off of Artemis. He couldn't afford to be like that. It would cloud his judgment and he needed all his brains and wits around him to find his best friend. It wasn't the fact that he was kidnapped by Captain Cold that worried him, it was the fact that he was kidnapped in Gotham.

"Hold on buddy...I'm coming." He muttered.

"Robin." a voice made him spin around.

"So what your saying is that you still don't know where he is." Connor stated after the Flash had told him that they had found hints but nothing solid.

The Flash gritted his teeth.

"Yes, that's what I'm saying." He said, pretty much vibrating in place. Connor nodded, thinking hard.

"Where do we think he is?"

"I think, he is being held somewhere on the outskirts of Gotham." Batman intervened. Connor turned to him. Now everyone, save Robin who was out searching for clues, was looking at the two of them.

"And why would you think that?" He asked, frustrated that he wasn't getting any answers.

Superman coughed, but Connor was sure it was to hide a laugh. Batman's eyes narrowed.

"Because I think so." The Dark Knight growled, refusing to elaborate. Connor shrugged before turning back to Kaldur.

"The outskirts of Gotham. Lets go." He stated. He was about to leap when a firm hand landed on his shoulder and kept him on the ground. He spun to face Superman.

"No." The man of steel said.

"Why?" Connor growled.

"This is Gotham. One wrong move, and there might not be any Wally left to be saving." Superman said sternly.

Connor relaxed just a little but still glared at the other.

"Fine, but the way I see it, the longer we wait, the shorter time he has." He growled.

BREAKLINE

"Why, if it ain't tha littl' boy blunder!" Robin, who had been looking at a wall in thought spun back to see someone standing in the shadow.

"Harley!" He growled.

"Make a move and tha annoyin frien' a yours goes boom!" she drawled. Robin froze. This was out of character for her.

"Take off any way of communicatin with your friends." She threatened.

"Why?" He hissed. She threw something at his feet. He picked it up warily. A picture. His eyes widened in horror.

His best friend was sitting in a chair, his head being forced to look up by a hand, his face purple and blue, his suite covered in blood, and his eyes were glazed in pain.

White hot anger surged through him, and it was only four years of training with Batman that held his temper in check. He glared at her.

"What do you want." He growled, slowly taking off his communicator and dropping it.

"An' your other gadgets." she motioned, careful to stay out of sight, although Robin was pretty far away from his friends.

"What. Do. You. Want?" He growled out again, sending her a glare that would make Batman proud.

"Ain't that obvious? You."

"How do I know you'll release him?" He asked. She grinned.

"Our...business partner has demanded we return him if we get you. We don't go back on those deals." she smirked. He glared at her, slowly taking off his equipment.

"How can I trust you?" He asked.

"Well...thats up to you...but if you want your friend alive..." She smirked. He paused for a second, thinking of Batman's words, but then his eyes glanced back to the picture and with a sigh he took out the last of his batarangs. Lifting his hands in the air he walked slowly to her and felt someone behind him, but didn't turn as something hit him on the head and he collapsed. Robin was now in the hands of the enemy, and the rest of the team hadn't a clue.

So what do you think? Where do you think its going? Next chapter will be holding some surprises so stay tuned and review!