AN: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING.
Season 1, Episode 5: "Schooled"
Robin
Gotham City
August 3, 21:23 EDT
Robin released a birdarang, sending it spiraling towards Amazo.
"Martian Manhunter."
The android instantly became intangible. The birdarang harmlessly passed through him and exploded on the opposite wall.
"Access Red Tornado."
Robin watched as a whirlwind was generated around Amazo, propelling him forward. As he approached the group, Robin felt the overpowering gusts of wind. He was swept of his feet and thrown backwards, yelling in surprise as he and Superboy soared through the air.
Robin felt pain shoot from his shoulder and travel down his arm as he landed on the hard gym floor,
"UGH!"
He sat up, rubbing his shoulder, and watched as Amazo accessed Captain Atom and shot a beam at Kid Flash. Robin struggled to get to his feet, his entire arm aching. He heard Superboy shout, and looked up in time to see Amazo throw him back onto the bleachers.
Disregarding his throbbing shoulder, Robin procured two more birdarangs and flung them at the android.
Dick Grayson
Gotham City
August 5, 13:06 EDT
Clad in a swimsuit, Dick Grayson skipped down the marble staircase in Wayne Manor. He had his signature sunglasses resting on the bridge of his nose and a towel slung carelessly over his shoulder. At the foot of the stairs, Alfred Pennyworth was bustling around the dining room table, clearing the dishware from breakfast. He glanced up as Dick descended and raised an eyebrow,
"Going somewhere, Master Richard?"
"Bruce finally got the filter fixed in the indoor pool, so Barbara's coming over to go swimming," Dick responded.
Alfred sighed,
"Do try not to pop any more inflatables. Master Bruce was very displeased after the last time you two went swimming."
Dick chuckled and grinned,
"I'll try my best… Hey, did you see the news this morning? They talked about the Academy!"
"I did indeed," Alfred answered, "I suppose you're quite disappointed that school is scheduled to start on time."
Dick shrugged,
"I assumed as much. Private school dollars have to go somewhere, they might as well use it to renovate everything we destroyed."
The corner of Alfred's mouth twitched as he bent down to pick up a stack of dirty plates.
"Let me get that for you!" Dick offered, striding over to help.
His towel slipped as he took the dishes, revealing a nasty purplish-black bruise covering his swelled shoulder and upper arm.
"Master Richard!" Alfred gasped.
Dick followed his gaze and shrugged,
"It looks worse than it feels – trust me."
Alfred gave him the look,
"And what are you going to tell Miss Gordon? I doubt she'll fail to notice a welt of that size!"
Dick made his way to the kitchen, looking over his shoulder as he spoke,
"I'm just going to tell her that I was helping you with some chores and I fell off a ladder when I was dusting the chandelier."
Alfred followed Dick into the kitchen and raised an eyebrow as he let the dishes clatter into the sink,
"Well, Master Richard, in that case the chandelier does need to be dusted…"
Kid Flash
Gotham City
August 3, 21:29 EDT
"Superman."
Kid Flash wasn't sure how this had happened.
One second he was sprinting towards Amazo, his shoes squeaking on the gymnasium floor – and the next thing he knew the android's arms were wrapped tightly around his upper body, literally squeezing the life out of him.
"AAHH!"
His entire body was shaking – he could feel his ribs starting to splinter – they couldn't withstand much more of this pressure – his insides were going to explode – his parents were going to kill him!
And then, without warning, he felt the android's body vibrate as he spoke –
"Martian Manhunter."
His arms disappeared and Wally fell to the ground. He wasted no time in getting out of the robot's reach by sprinting to the other side of the gym, but he circled back around almost immediately to knock Robin out of the line of fire.
"GAH!"
"AH!"
They tumbled to a stop, both breathing heavily and too tired to move. They couldn't hear exactly what was going on at the other side of the gym, but it sounded like Ivo was talking to Superboy. Robin got to his feet first and Kid Flash reluctantly followed.
"It makes me ANGRY!"
They turned in unison as Superboy bounded from the floor to Ivo's spot on the bleachers,
"Wanna see me CHANNEL that anger?!"
Wally inwardly groaned,
"Great, he's gone ballistic again!"
Wally West
Central City
August 5, 19:27 CDT
Wally West slumped down his driveway, one hand holding a garbage bag while the other cradled his torso. When he reached the curb he dumped the bag into a garbage can and then bent over, wheezing. He silently cursed himself for laughing at Dick's gait after Superboy stomped on his chest during their first mission – it was a good thing the acrobat couldn't see him now.
"Are you all right, Wally?"
Wally's head jerked up. His neighbor stood at the end of her driveway, patiently waiting as her dog did his business by a fire hydrant.
"Oh yeah, I'm fine," Wally panted, straightening up and trying to smile – she was very pretty.
His neighbor frowned concernedly,
"You seem out of breath, is everything okay?"
Wally shrugged, regretting it instantly as pain sparked through his chest,
"Yeah – ow."
"What's wrong?" She asked, pulling lightly on her dog's leash as he tried to wander away.
Wally sighed and began to recite the excuse that Barry had helped him concoct,
"My family had a friendly game of touch football the other day and my uncle got a little carried away. He tackled me when I wasn't expecting it and I bruised a few ribs," Wally rolled his eyes, trying to appear nonchalant, "It's no big, I can take it."
The girl shook her head sympathetically,
"My boyfriend's quarterback for his college football team and he bruises his ribs all the time. It's very painful, isn't it?"
Wally felt himself deflate a bit when she said "boyfriend," but he bounced back quickly,
"Yeah, it is pretty painful… why don't you come over later and keep me company? You know, to distract me from the pain."
The girl laughed as her dog tugged on the leash,
"You're cute… But I'd better go before he starts barking," She gestured to the dog, who was now whining, "feel better soon, Wally!"
She waved and turned to walk in the opposite direction. Wally grinned as he watched her leave,
She thinks I'm cute? Score!
AN: Next chapter features the debut of Artemis! Please review :)