Ch.23: Artemis

Batman sighed and dragged Danny into the room. The child really didn't want to meet the new member of the League, all because it was someone new and he didn't like new people. New people were apparently bad.

Thinking about it logically, Batman could see where Danny was coming from.

The new member was a headstrong blonde by the name of Artemis. She had been Green Arrow's protégé after Red Arrow (who was formerly Speedy) and had finally moved on to become her own solo act. She was also dating and very much in love with her boyfriend, Flash a.k.a. Wally West.

Everyone was still waiting for that idiot to pop the question.

Batman had known the blonde for awhile. Dick had met her when she and Wally, as Kid Flash, had started dating in their early teens. She even knew his secret ID and was, overall, trustworthy.

The blonde was in the common room of the Watchtower, sharpening her arrows. She looked up as the Dark Knight walked in, still dragging Danny behind him. The nine-year-old was clawing at the ground, trying to stop Batman from moving forward. Artemis looked thoroughly amused by the small child's show as he was dragged.

Batman sighed before linking his arm around Danny's waist and holding him. The black-haired boy chuckled nervously, smiling innocently.

"Well hi." Artemis said, still amused.

"Hi." Batman said plainly and set Danny on the ground. The child tried running off but Batman grabbed the back of his shirt and dragged him back in front of him. Danny grumbled, crossing his arms.

"Who's the kid?" Artemis asked, setting her arrows down and bringing her legs onto the couch.

"He's my protégé, Danny Phantom. Everyone either calls him Danny or Raven though." The Dark Knight informed, pushing Danny forward, practically screaming 'say-something!' to him.

"Another protégé, Bats? And yet another that has black hair and blue eyes?" Artemis asked, easily teasing him. She was one of the few that could get away with it.

"Do you think I actively search for black-haired, blue-eyed kids?" Batman asked sarcastically.

"At this rate, yes." Artemis answered. Batman rolled his eyes and nudged Danny again.

"Hi." The kid mumbled.

Artemis waved. "Hey there, Danny. My name's Artemis."

Danny waved back hesitantly, an uneasy smile on his face. Artemis gave his mentor a questioning look.

"Rough start to his life." Batman answered.

"Ah." Artemis mumbled. "What about the nickname 'Raven'?"

"Shiny things entrance him."

Artemis smirked. "Just like Dick…"

"No kidding…" Batman mumbled.

Danny perked at Dick's name though. "You know my brother?"

For a minute, Artemis wondered who Danny's brother was but caught on. "Dick? Oh yeah. I've known him for years. There was this one time he, Flash, and I went to a-… You know what; you don't need to hear that story…"

Danny cocked his head as Batman shook his head. Artemis grinned.

"So Bats, you wouldn't introduce me to your new protégé if you didn't need something." Artemis said.

"Could you watch him for a few hours?" Batman asked.

Artemis shrugged. "Sure."

Danny made a long 'awwwwwww', whining.

"Love you too, Chickadee." Artemis said, smiling.

The blonde archer shot another target dead on. She looked behind her and at her feet. Danny was sitting there, watching in amazement.

"You want to learn, Chickadee?" Artemis asked. Danny hesitantly nodded and got up. The blonde turned him to the armory. "First, we need to get you some protective equipment or you will be sorry the next day."

Artemis put some padding onto Danny's arms, just so the bowstring wouldn't snap back and hurt him. Then they got a bow which was just the right size for someone his size. And lastly, the arrows were easy to get.

Danny stood in front of one of the targets and held up the bow. Artemis helped him with his form so he wouldn't miss. Or miss too badly anyways.

They worked on Danny's archery skills for about an hour. When the two decided to take a break, Danny could at least hit the target.

As they were leaving the range, Danny reached up and grabbed Artemis's hand. The blonde smiled brightly.

Artemis face-palmed as Danny laughed and laughed and laughed…

There was butchered ice-cream all over the kitchen and all over Artemis and Danny.

Long story short: Artemis and Danny were making milkshakes. Artemis turned her back. Danny pressed the ON button on the blender.

The blonde archer shrugged and licked the ice-cream off her finger. "Tasty."

Danny laughed louder, making Artemis chuckle in response.

Danny and Artemis continued to watch the movie in Artemis's room. The movie playing was Mulan. Artemis was lying on her stomach on her bed. Danny was lying on top of her on her back. Both were eating popcorn.

Danny laughed loudly in Artemis's ear when something funny happened in the movie. Though it made her eardrum hurt, the archer enjoyed Danny laughing in her ear.

Danny crawled off of Artemis and sat on the bed. The archer got up and turned around with a smile. "Alright Chickadee, what do you want to do next?"

The raven-haired child opened his mouth to answer but the door opened and Wally walked in. He stopped short when he saw the kid on the bed.

"Aw man, you got stuck with the little demon this time?" Wally asked, sympathetically.

Artemis rolled her eyes. "My little Chickadee here is not a 'little demon'. He's sweet and adorable." The woman cooed, picking the child up and placing him on her hip.

Wally's mouth opened. Artemis looked at him strangely. "What?"

"You picked him up."

"So?" Artemis said, not seeing the big deal.

"Arty, no one but Nightwing and Batman have been able to pick him up. Why? Because he doesn't let anyone pick him up!" Wally yelled, overdramatically.

"Awww!" Artemis cooed, rubbing her nose against Danny's, who giggled and snuggled his head into her chest. Artemis hummed in response.

Wally face-palmed.

Artemis smirked at her boyfriend's misery and began walking towards the door. "Oh stop complaining. And I would suggest saving some of your energy."

"Why?" Wally asked.

"Because I'm going to want a few." She answered and walked past him, an evil smirk dancing on her lips.

Wally fainted. The automatic door trying closing multiple times but Wally's big head was in the way. Artemis's laughter echoed throughout the Watchtower.

LOOK WHO HAS A NEW MOTHER-FIGURE!

Kadzait: Contrary to popular belief, that was not planned at all in the beginning.

It really wasn't. And if you don't exactly like the mother/son pairing thing... GO TALK TO KEEPER OF THE WORLDS ABOUT IT! THIS WAS ALL HIS IDEA! Sorta...

Kadzait: *face-palm* Keeper of the Worlds, I am sorry for you.

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