So, I hear that Young Justice has finally returned to television. Should I start watching now or wait until there's more? There better something awesome in the first episode because if there isn't... I'll leave that thought up in the air... But anyway! Sorry for the long update. Let's hope the next one won't be so long. Thanks for all the reviews! It was fun reading them!

Irenerb: It's Wally! I imagined that he would have gone to grab a snack with Robin or even Conner if it meant helping him with his feelings lol. Glad you enjoyed this chapter.

Codby: Make Robin say something evil? That can be arranged in a later chapter.

Wolf Skater: I hear a genie just granted your wish.

YJ-Lover: I'm glad you loved it! It's awesome just writing about this couple.

sunflower13: I think the correct motto is, never trust someone that's younger than you and crackles while disappearing. Haha, god I can't stop picturing robin. You just made me youtube it!

Hockeygirl28: I agree as well! But we love trolls lol.

Stay_traught_suckas: I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's so FLUFFY! You're not insane. Everyone else is just weird lol.

Awsomaniatica: Thanks for reviewing all those chapters! I'm glad you enjoyed each one of them and I hope that I continue to churn out chapters that make you keep on coming back.

anonymous1845: Thanks! It was fun writing it.

Akane09chan: I think the chapters with Robin trolling is the best. I am able to bring out the full potential of my troll powers.

icequenn3135: I hope so too! Thanks for the review!

Mark in orlando: lol I think the plot went too far as putting Artemis in there. She should just be home with Wally and their dog.

ArtemisandKidFlash: Yes, they are. I made each chapter as a build up to a relationship.

angelkierra: lol yes, everyone should have seen it coming since Robin is the best comedic partner there is.

Chapter 12: Powerless

"Wally? Are you in here Wally?" Artemis narrowed her eyes, trying to adjust to the darkness that covered the room. "Come on Wally... This is no time for jokes..." The last part she whispered to herself.

"I'm not in the mood to talk Artemis."

She quickly turned her head, her eyes moving towards the corner of the room. A sigh of relief escaped her lips as she shook her head. "Why are you just sitting here Baywatch? Everyone's worried about you."

Wally shook his head, "They wouldn't be able to understand my problem. No one would! I just wanted to find someplace where I could be alone with my thoughts."

"And you decided that the best place was to hide in a supply room closet with all the dust bunnies?" Artemis asked, amused by her boyfriend's antics. "Although, I had to give you credit for ditching the communicator though. We thought we were chasing a ghost and Kaldar actually started telling ghost stories from Atlantis while we searched for you."

"I didn't want to be found Artemis!" Wally harshly replied, his fingers clenched themselves into a fist. "Just leave me alone."

"What died and crawled up your ass Kid Idiot!" Artemis retorted, her eyes flaring from his words. "Look at me when I'm talking to you!" She quickly crossed the room, her hand reaching for his but what she saw made her flinch.

There was fear present in Wally's green eyes. Fear in the eyes of her boyfriend, the confident, cocky, egotistic man who would drop everything in a heartbeat just to make her laugh.

"Wally..." Artemis called out again, only this time, in a softer voice. "Are you okay?"

Wally didn't respond, his eyes focused on his clenched fists. There was so many things that he wanted to say, to tell her what was running through his mind but he couldn't. It wouldn't be right to share his burdens with her.

Artemis sighed, knowing that whatever was going through Wally's head would stay there until he's ready to share. She scooted closer to him, looping her arms through his and putting her head on his shoulder. If it was going to take all night for Wally to share, then she would be here all night... waiting for him to open up to her.

As much as she wanted to deny it, they were two peas in a pod. Kinder spirits in this world and no matter what anyone said, they were meant for each other.

"I'm... afraid Artemis."

She nodded along, never once removing her head from his shoulder. She might not have any super powers or amazing gifts but what she does have, was a heart to love Wally unconditionally.

"You know how all speedsters love to run fast?" Wally asked, his eyes still focused on his fists. He didn't need a verbal answer from Artemis, knowing that she was still listening. "I didn't mean for it to happen... but on my last solo mission... I broke the sound barrier Artemis. Can you believe it? The freaking sound barrier but I didn't stop there. I continued pushing myself, to see what my limit was... and do you know what I found?"

"What did you find Wally?"

"There is no limit for speedsters... I was lost in the ecstasy of speed Artemis. The speed force... It was like a drug and I didn't want to stop. I wanted to continue running, running until I lost my legs but that's not what scared me."

Artemis listened to the steady heartbeats from Wally, listening to what he was saying and when he stopped, she found herself looking up, his eyes watering. "Wally..." She whispered, tightening her hold on his arm. "What did you see that scared you?"

"I disappeared Artemis."

His words struck her like a harpoon striking a fish. She could feel her heart stopping the moment she heard those words. "Disappear..." She managed to utter out. "What the hell do you mean disappear Wally West!?"

"It was for a split second that my hand disappeared and then my arm went next. If I wasn't so freaked out at the time, I would have thought it was cool but this is what Uncle Barry warned me about. Running too fast and I would end up back in the speed force and I would be powerless to do anything about it. Once you go, there's no way back."

Artemis stared at him with widened eyes, unable to believe the explanation. "Then stop running. Damn it Wally, there has to be something that we can do."

"There is." Wally answered, his hands now unclenched. "When I was lost in there Artemis, I found myself scared and afraid but I wasn't scared of what would happen to me. I was scared of what would happen to you, to us. I didn't want to disappear, not like this. There was still so much that I wanted to do with you and I wasn't going to just give that up without a fight. Speedsters were created by lightning storms babe, so as long as you're my lightning rod, I'll always be able to return to you, no matter where or how fast I'm running."

Her hands slowly went up to her mouth, tears falling from her eyes. "Wally..." Her heart was beating faster and faster, the way he was staring at her so intensely.

"I love you Artemis Crock."

Who would have thought that she, Artemis Crock, would fall in love? With none other than her loudmouth, idiotic teammate? But the more she looked at Wally, the more her heart continued to beat faster and the more a smile appeared on her face.

There was no point in denying it any further.

"I love you too Wally West. More and more every day."

"So you'll be my lightning rod huh babe?" Wally asked, the usual personality coming back.

Artemis couldn't help but grin."You're so corny." She replied but regardless if Wally was being corny or stubborn or just plain stupid, he was her Wally. Just like how she was his Artemis.

I hope I haven't lost my touch ;o