STOP! BEFORE YOU READ THIS GO TO THE POLL ON MY PROFILE AND VOTE! I WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU THINK IS GOING TO HAPPEN!


Wally's first instinct was to grab M'Gann's arm knowing a microsecond later he would want to charge across the crowded ballroom and speed both Artemis and Dick out of the room. Connected as they were, M'Gann latched onto him feigning the frightened sister but really keeping him in place.

The room was filled by the dull roar of hushed voices and a few pockets of silence.

"Ladies and gentleman." Began a voice.

What's going on? This was not on the schedule! Wally though scanning the dark room.

"Let's all give a hand to Mr. Grayson." A light flicked on in the middle of the room illuminating Dick and Artemis. They had both turned towards the sound of the voice, Artemis clinging to his arm, Dick standing half way in front of her, both of them looking every bit the confused and frightened partygoers they were meant to be.

The slow sound of mock echoed through the now silent room.

"Such a wonderful host for providing tonight's entertainment." A haunting deranged laugh followed.

Wally swallowed with difficulty, watching the look of fearful recognition flash across Dick's face before it vanished.

"A little birdie told me this party was going to be…" The pause was filled by a chuckle. "A real blast."


Once again I know it is a short chapter, but the next few are probably going to be long. Plus this was surprisingly difficult to write.