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Chapter 10

I sat on a chair with my feet crossed. I was trying to ignore the negative vibes that I was receiving between Artemis and Kid Flash.

Having Empathy was not fun.

Feeling a buzz in my head, I turned to Aqualad who nodded. Tilting my head, I accepted the link as Miss Martian's voice came in.

'Everyone online?'

'Ugh, this is weird' Artemis said.

I took out a box of pocky and opened it.

'And distracting. Coding a distributed algorithm virus on a kiddy computer with less ram than a wrist watch is hard enough" said Doctor Roquette, 'Now I have to hear teens think in my skull!'

'Lady, do you always complain when someone tries to help you?' said Kid Flash as he bit into his sausage that was left over from the beach.

'Pot. Kettle. Have you met?' asked Artemis sarcastically.

I took a stick and popped it into my mouth, chewing it.

'Hey, hey! I do not need attitude from the newbie who drove Red Arrow from the team!' Fired back Kid Flash angrily.

CHOMP.

'That is so not on me!' Said Artemis as she pointed an accusing finger at the speedster.

'FATE OF THE WORLD AT STAKE!? I barked and Rouqette yelled.

'She started it!' defended Kid Flash.

I glared at him and I turned to him, pointing my bitten pocky at him. 'Enough" I snapped before I took another bite of my pocky.

Artemis started walking. 'How about I just help Miss Martian and Superboy patrol the perimeters?' she suggested before heading out to the door.

'Good idea' said Aqualad which I can tell from his tone, he was almost as fed up as the rest of them.

I gave a sigh of irritation while rubbing my face angrily. Then I proceeded to devour my pocky furiously; giving me something to do than do slamming both Artemis's and Kid Flash's forehead together and lock them in a closet. Occasionally I would offer Rouqette a pocky but she declined.

When Artemis opened and closed the door, Robin spoke. 'You might want to cut her some slack. It was her arrow that saved your butt from Amazo'

'What? No! That was Speedy's- I mean Red Arrow's arrow…right?'

"Eh not so much' said Robin as Kid Flash looked at me. Before he could even speak, I just gave him a grin while I nodded. I took another bite of my pocky.

'Well, still not going to give her the satisfaction' said Kid Flash stubbornly.

'You (do) know she/I can still hear you?' said Artemis and I at the same time but the latter was more annoyed while the other was light.

The speedster realized this and yelled, while gripping his hair. I threw him a juice box at him before hissing quietly. "Shut up" I snapped.

'I couldn't get the Justice League...' grumbled Rouquette.

'If you did, that would be too obvious. Which would raise the risk of you being found and killed by the Shadows' Ipointed out while waving my pocky at the blond.

Aqualad walked over and I looked at our leader, 'The virus won't be much use if we cannot find the weapon. Can you track it?' he asked.

'My utility fog is not a weapon. It's science! Brilliant science! And of course I can track it but I have to go online. You might as well write a billboard with this address and assassinate me written in neon' said Rouqette who was obviously losing her nerve.

Aqualad and I looked at each other before I placed a hand on the scientist's shoulder.

'Don't worry!' I said in reassurance as Aqualad did the same.

'We will protect you' he said.

Roquette looked at us while I snickered. 'We may be what you think we aren't but don't worry, we've got a couple of tricks up on our sleeves. You can trust us. Besides, if all things come to worst, I can create a giant thunderstorm.' I reassured her while grinning.

Rouqette reached out to the keyboard and pressed the enter button. 'Tracking Fog now'

I smiled and held out the pocky box to her, shaking it for emphasis. The scientist gave a weak smile and took one.

Chewing on my treat, I calmly distracted the scientist from her paranoia (and keeping control of mines) until an image popped into my head. I groaned when I heard Artemis's voice speak out.

'Mmmm, that boy~'

"God damn it" I cursed out loud before nearly chucking my snack against a wall. It gave a quiet THUD! I grumbled before producing another box of pocky.

Feeling the waves of feelings from her teammates, I proceeded to cry/laugh silently and hysterically.

'He can hear you. We can all hear you' said Miss Martian annoyed

'Oh bloody hell' I voiced out before proceeding to slam my head softly onto the table.

'Oh… I know' replied back Artemis

'Uh Avery-' Superboy asked before I cut him off.

'I am not answering that question' I said quickly, 'We are so, not doing this now'

'Oh… I know' replied back Artemis at the same time.

I shuddered the emotions I was getting. 'And this is why I'm-"

'Miss Martian, Doctor Roquette has located the fog' reported Aqualad, cutting in my musing. 'Reconfigure the bioship so Robin, Superboy, and Sprite can pursue'

I looked at Aqualad before patting Rouquette on the shoulder before following after Robin. I turned around and gave a salute to my teammates and Doctor Roquette before leaving.

I ran after Robin through the hallways before the Boy Wonder spoke.

"Must be kind of awkward for you now that we have our new teammate" snickered Robin

I narrowed my eyes at him, "I know you hacked into Batman's computer. Don't you dare make this worse " I growled. I had no idea who Artemis was really but it wasn't my business. Everyone is entitled to a secret identity, no sense to question. As long as she wasn't someone too dangerous or hurt the team, that is. Oh well, time will tell I suppose.

"Don't plan on it" reassured Robin before we came outside. Superboy followed close behind as Miss Maritan lowered the bioship to the ground. Quickly turning back while running backwards, I waved my hands to both Artemis and Miss M before hopping into the ship. I saluted to the two others girls with a grin, catching a glimpse of Miss M giggling and Artemis rolling her eyes.

Taking position, Robin quickly took control of the bioship and took off.

I plopped in the chair next to Superboy.

Not long after we left, I gasped as a feeling smacked into me.

"What's wrong?" Superboy asked, noticing what was going on.

I could feel myself the familiar feeling of drowning but it made no sense to me. My mind started to tug and I could 'see' Kid Flash face down and floating in the pool of Happy Harbour High School. Paling I shook my head and held it, paranoia and anxiety growing.

Then I felt 'myself' being raised out of the water and the drowning feeling disappearing with the familiar sense of gasping oxygen.

"You okay?" asked Superboy as I nodded.

As we made our way to Philadelphia, I stood up and looked out. "Oh Bloody hell, this is bad" I commented. The others saw what I was seeing and we all had grim faces.

"Robin to Aqualad. We're over Philadelphia. We've located the Shadow's next target: Star Labs…we're too late. It's destroyed. Totally destroyed. The Fog decimated it. This is bad….Star Labs has cutting edge science and now their secrets are in the hands of the enemy" reported Robin as we got closer to the wreckage.

The lab was completely gone with only rubble as its reminder of the building. I held out my hand and cased out my senses, checking if there was any unfortunate that were under that rubble. I gave out a sigh of relief when there was no one.

I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath before letting it out and faced the others. "So what do we do now?" I asked.

"Re-scan for that fog. Find it. We're moving the doctor" said Aqualad as I could hear the strain in his tone.

As we headed over to the next destination, I paled. "Gotham? This could go wrong in so many ways" I said as I massaged the bridge of my nose.

"Next target is Wayne Tech facility…infiltrated system software can be used to hack the-" said Robin but stopped when the two looked a him.

"The what?" asked Superboy

"Doesn't matter. W-What matters is Wayne Tech operates a 24 hour work force. We'll never evacuate the building in time!" said Robin

I looked at Robin who nodded as I bit the inside of my cheek. We had to get there before the Fog did. If not, the Justice League headquarters could fall.

"If I can get into Wayne Tech's mainframe system, I can incorporate my own energy and act as a personal defense wall against the Fog but I'm not sure how effective that will be" I said.

"Better than nothing!" said Robin as he flew the Bioship faster.

The back hatch of the Bioship opened as Robin, Superboy, and I stood. I heard a beeping from Robin's wrist watch and we all looked to see the program was being downloaded.

"It's downloading!" annouced Robin.

Superboy turned and looked down to see a van opening. There we saw what seem to contain the Fog as he yelled. "Don't need it!"

Jumping down, Robin called out to him but was blasted back by a beam of energy. "Damn it!" I yelled as we saw the Fog being dispatched. I wrapped an arm around Robin's waist before we jumped. Creating wings that resembled fairy wings, we followed pursuit after the Fog.

As it entered the building, a security guard yelled at us and the gates were closing. "Wayne Tech override RG4!" yelled Robin as the gate started to rise back up. Throwing Robin underneath, the Boy Wonder slid under as I rolled onto the floor.

We both got to our feet as the Fog was destroying the building. We entered one of the many canteens that the building had as Robin connected his wrist watch to the computer within the cafeteria.

I placed my hands against the computer and to Robin's wristwatch. Closing my eyes, I took in a deep breath as I thought in my head, 'Here we go'

Summoning enough energy, I sped up the program until the software was downloaded and I incorporated my own energy. I could 'see' the Fog in the system and I started to destroy them. When the program was finished downloading, the Fog was destroyed entirely. This sent down thousands of dust over us as we cheered.

"The infiltrators have been alphatrated!" he said.

"I have no idea what that means but yay~" I said tiredly and quickly before falling to the ground with a sigh.

Robin knelt down, "You okay?" he asked.

"Yeah…" I said before waving an arm lazily, "Just…tired… now my head has the listing prices of the food here and some info of Wayne Tech" I groaned. "$7.99 for a sandwich? Geez that's a bit much for a turkey sandwich" I commented before getting up while leaning against Robin a bit. "On the other hand, I cook my own food a lot so how would I know?"

Robin smirked before the two of us proceeded to leave the building. "Well, Bruce ain't going to like this" I commented as we looked at the state of the building.

Robin nodded before we re-joined Superboy who had knocked out the Shadow member before proceeding to go back to the Cave.

With two shadows taken out with Cheshire on the loose, the mission was considered a success with the Fog destroyed and Doctor Rouquette in safe hands.

When the team had gathered together, I tackled KF to the ground before checking everywhere for any visible injury (which was useless since he had increased healing). Then I realized the strange looks I was getting from everybody else.

"Uh….what is going on?" asked Wally after he took off his cowl.

I gave a sigh of relief before laughing nervously. "Well…not long after we left, I kind of felt and saw you drowning…. So-"

Everyone else widened their eyes as I stiffed, "Please tell me that didn't happen."

"Uh….sorry?" asked Kid Flash as I screeched and started to curse and threw my hands in the air before they flew to my head. Gripping it, I was crouching and so many thoughts ran through my head.

"W-whoa, chill out! Megan saved me, right sweet cheeks?" Wally asked the Martian who smiled and nodded furiously.

I took several deep breaths before finally calming down. I gave a sigh before rubbing my face to release all the tension. "Fine…" I said before heading towards the kitchen, "I need a cup of tea" I spoke to myself as I felt a bit off, "And maybe some food. I'm starving."

With that, we all gathered in the kitchen and began to have a nice little chat with each other. We had to end it however when Artemis had to leave while Robin, Wally, and M'gaan were talking to each other.

Me?

I was currently leaning against the wall as I went to my room; each of the members had one in case we had to sleep over for whatever reason. I had no clear idea why my body was on fire and I could feel my skin prickling with sweat. My entire body hurt and I felt like hurling which didn't help my throbbing head. I told the others I was going to sleep because it was late which wasn't technically a lie. I felt a bit off and it kept getting worse so I decided to lie down.

'Come on…a few more steps and you can groan and moan all you want' I thought to myself as I placed one foot in front of the other. It was slow and I felt incredibly sluggish but I had to lie down somewhere.

And lying in the hallway didn't seem appealing.

"Avery?"

Turning slowly to the voice, I could faintly see the figure of Superboy through my blurry eyes.

"Super….boy?" I wheezed before feeling another wave of nausea. Instinctively, my hand flew to my mouth. I was this close to vomiting.

Suddenly, like I was thrown into the air, I was in Superboy's arm before he carried me to my room. Opening it with one hand and carrying me in the other, he took me to my bed before carefully setting me down.

I tried to remove my boots but with a quick pull with the help of Superboy, I hastily removed my mask before collapsing on my bed and blacking out- my body feeling colder by the minute as I shivered and curled into a fetal position.

Wheezing, I felt a soft hand on forehead as I leaned into the hand. It felt refreshing as I was now burning up.

Honestly, I felt like I was being thrown into a vat of boiling water and being dumped into ice cold water at the same time.

The cool hand was gone and I whimpered, feeling uncomfortable.

Then I felt a cool towel over my forehead. I sighed in relief before more blankets was placed over me. My neck didn't hurt anymore and I felt asleep.

THIRD POV

"It's a fever" said Wally as he looked at the thermometer for confirmation.

The remaining people at the team were gathered in Avery's room when Superboy barged into the kitchen; telling them she wasn't looking so well.

Robin had disappeared to tell Batman and Red Tornado was in the room with them.

"I believe it is best we do not disturb Sprite and let her rest for the time being" said Red Tornado, "It would be also a good idea to take all necessary actions for a patient with a high fever and check on her regularly; in the case her fever becomes worse."

M'gaan carefully took off the towel off Avery's head and replaced it with a pre-soaked one. The water some tub was already luke-warm despite being brought ice-cold less than minutes ago.

The door opened and everyone looked to see Robin and Batman. "What is her condition?"

"Her fever hasn't gone down and she looks like she is in a lot of pain" said M'gaan before the dynamic duo went over to the unconscious girl; who was breathing through her mouth.

Batman reached over and took off his glove before placing the back of his hand against her skin. It felt clammy and hot and her pale skin was flushed red. Narrowing his eyes, the Dark Knight felt for her pulse before placing his glove back on.

Confirming it was a fever, he stood back up and looked at the group. "For now, have someone check on her regularly or stay with her at all times in rotation. Miss Martian-"

"Y-Yes sir?" said M'gaan as she stood up.

"I need you to prepare her some food that will be easy to consume" said Batman.

"Like Chicken soup or porridge" said Robin as M'gaan nodded.

"Right away" nodded M'gaan before flying out of the room.

"I brought some more ice cold water for her fever" said Kaldur as he appeared at the door. Walking over to the table where there was the now warm water, he switched it before quickly placing a towel into the water. Little chunks of ice floated in the ice as Kaldur slipped his hands into it and wrung out any excess water.

Quickly switching the towel that felt warm to his hands, he carefully placed the cold towel over Avery's head as she gave a small sigh of relief.

"What about medicine?" asked Superboy as he stood at the foot of the bed.

Batman looked at him, "For now, we need Sprite to take as much fluid and as much rest as possible. Her body might not be able to react to any of the medicine in this state. Report to Red Tornado or I if the situation has gotten worse."

"I can take first watch" said Robin as he looked at Batman.

The Dark Knight nodded before he turned to the others. "The rest of you will decide among yourselves who will take the next shift after Robin and help monitor Sprite of her fever."

"Yes sir" said everyone as everyone except Robin left the room.

Robin sat in the chair by Avery's bed as he took off his domino mask and rubbed his face in frustration. Rubbing his face in frustration at the matter, Robin began to think back. There were definitely signs but what-

Too deep in thought, he didn't realize Avery was partially awake and she slowly reached out to grab Robin's hand.

"Richard?" she said weakly.

Snapping his head up, Robin saw Avery trying to get up. "What's wrong…are you….okay?" she said weakly as her fingers wrapped around his hand; weakly but reassuringly.

"Avery. how do you feel?" he asked before grabbing the cup of water and carefully helped her drink some of it.

Sipping it, she coughed before slowly leaning against the bed frame. "Everything hurts..." Avery admitted as her eyes glazed over for a minute before they re-adjusted to look at Robin. "Richard…?"

Robin placed his head in her lap and gripped her hand, "I'm sorry. I should've know better," the Boy Wonder stopped when he felt a pat on his head.

He looked up as Avery gave him a small smile, "Hardly your fault, Richard…I'll be fine" she said.

Robin gave a half-smirk before chuckling a bit. "You're the only who calls me Richard, right? I mean other than Agent A" he snorted.

Avery gave a slightly offended face but with amusement in her eyes. "Richard is a wonderful name. Dick….you know I hate calling you that because…you know…" she drifted off.

Robin cackled before he helped Avery take off her hoodie and vest; drenched in sweat. "You should get changed…do you have any spare clothes around?"

"In the closet…" she said weakly before she closed her eyes.

Robin nodded before going to the closet and opened it to find a duffel bag. Opening it, he found some clothes before taking it over to Avery who was already taking off her clothes. Putting on some track pants, Avery slowly placed on a long sleeved tee shirt with a large baggy tee shirt over herself. Slipping on a track suit jacket, Robin helped Avery lie back down on the bed before she drifted off to sleep.

"Night Avery" said the Boy Wonder before a faint smile graced itself upon Avery's lips.

Note: Sorry for the late updates. Just wrapped up this semester's work and starting to relax. I'm not sure if some of the characters are too OOC but I'm trying. :/ Thanks for reading you guys! :3