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Kaldur swam through the gloom in the outskirts of Atlantis. The King had been gone on League business, Garth and Tula were off completing some sort of test for Queen Mera and the city was quiet. The quiet left the young Atlantean with a lot of time to think as he swam.

The Young Justice was becoming more of a team every day. His team mates were learning to work together, how to handle each other's strengths and weaknesses. Although he rarely said it aloud, he was very proud of his team, and he knew the Justice League were proud too. His team represented the future for all young heroes and Kaldur had no doubts that one day, they would all be leading members of the League.

So lost in his thoughts, Kaldur didn't even notice he was being followed until the hand was gripping his shoulder. Automatically, he lashed out, the intended punch stopping only inches from the face of his mentor. Kaldur gasped in horror.

"Apologies my king. I did not realise it was you."

Next to him, Aquaman smiled, a little forcefully.

"It is quite alright Kaldur'ahm. Although I do suggest that next time you take better care watching your surroundings."

Aqualad lowered his head.

"Tell me Kaldur'ahm. You trust me, don't you?" Aquaman asked in the quiet that followed.

Kaldur looked at his elder in surprise. Not just at the question, but at the flat tone which his King used when asking. It was almost like the older hero was sad.

"Of course I do my lord. I don't understand. Have I done anything to make you question me?"

Aquaman shook his head.

"No, no. I just need to know I have your loyalty." He replied.

"You do my lord." Kaldur said.

"Good, good. I need you to come with me Kaldur'ahm."

Kaldur looked at him.

"Come where my king." The younger hero asked.

"To Mt Justice. There is something we need to say. And something you and your team need to hear."


Wally sat on his bed, several of his favorite books surrounding him as he worked. Robin had brought up molecule vibration in the meeting again and Wally was determined to prove once and for all to the Boy Wonder that he could vibrate through solid objects. A box of tissues and a bin full of bloodied paper were testaments to his efforts.

There was a knock at his door.

"Wally, it's a school night! Lights out!" The voice called.

Wally sighed and put his book down.

"Mom, I'm doing my homework." He replied.

It was a fail-safe answer. Despite their strict bed by ten rule, the Wests were too academic driven to fight the homework excuse. Under his breath, Wally started to count.

He reached five before he heard his mother sigh.

"Ok sweetie, just try and be in bed before midnight."

Wally glanced at his alarm clock. 11:42. He rolled his eyes.

"Sure thing mom." He replied.

He waited for the two minutes his mom usually took before she gave up and headed to bed. Once her footsteps disappeared down the stairs, the speedster sighed. His hand started to vibrate. Picking up one of the books, he placed his hand against it.

Slowly, slowly, his hands started to pass through the paper. There was a snap. Wally yelped and pulled his hand away, his nose already dripping. Quickly he grabbed a tissue and mopped up the mess. There was a laugh from behind him.

Wally jumped, almost falling off the bed. A pair of hands caught him, stopping him from hitting the ground. He looked up and grinned.

"Uncle Barry." He called.

The Flash returned his grin.

"Hi kiddo." He replied.

Carefully, The Flash lowered his nephew to the floor. Wally laughed and jumped to his feet, using his speed to wrap his arms around his uncle before jumping away. Even at super speed, Barry could see his nephews every move as the younger speedster quickly examined him.

"Hey, nice new look." Wally said, his voice speeding up in his excitement.

Barry grinned and glanced down at his black and red uniform. Of course Wally wouldn't have seen it before.

"Yeah, just trying it out." The Flash replied. He couldn't help but notice that in all the excitement, his own voice was speeding up. He forced himself to calm down and look around Wallys small room. The piles of books on the bed caught his eye. He grinned again.

"So, I couldn't help but notice you trying molecule vibration again."

Wally glanced at the mess.

"Oops." He muttered. In a matter of seconds, the books were gone from the bed, replaced on their shelves. Barry laughed again.

"Seriously, let the master show you how it's done." He said.

Wally paused as he digested this bit of information. If it were possible, his smile grew larger.

"Really?" he asked, almost bouncing with excitement. Barry nodded.

"Yeah, just get dresses and we..." he trailed off as the boy disappeared into his closet, appearing only seconds later already in his costume. The Flash grinned again.

"Ok kid, let's go."

Wally hesitated.

"Where?" the boy asked.

Barry followed his nephews example and hesitated for a few seconds. The Lords were waiting but he was a speedster after all, and he really wanted to see his wife again. Quickly, he made up his mind.

"My house. We can drop in and say hello to your aunt Iris. And then I bet I can beat you to Mt Justice."

The younger hero laughed. Without hesitation, he was speeding past his uncle and catapulting himself out of his bedroom window. The Flash followed him to the window. For the first time in three years, there was someone who could keep up with the fastest human ever.