Hey everyone, as I said the last chapter I'm sorry for the lack of fluff, but its coming, I promise!
P.s sorry for the punctuation and dialogue, I'm actually writing this after the 15th chapter because I'm going back and editing it but I haven't done these ones yet so just bear with me. The punctuation in the later chapters is way better though.
It had been an hour since the combat lesson finished and there was still no sign of Wally or Artemis.
The rest of the team sat in the lounge room contemplating what they should do.
Aqualad was the first to break the tension "perhaps I should go talk to artemis"
Robin was quick to reply "if you don't want a chair thrown at your face I suggest you don't"
M'gann agreed "Artemis can be quite… sensitive at times like these, I think it's better if we let her be"
"Yeah she'll talk to us when she's ready" Zatanna added.
Robin turned to the others "is anyone else curious about Wally, I mean he didn't even try to attack Artemis, then he unleashes some sort of new power, and now he's been talking to Batman for a whole hour."
The others didn't know what to say, they were as confused as robin
Aqualad stood up "I'm sure you're all eager for answers but it's important that we respect our fellow team mates privacy, so when they do come back please keep this in mind"
The team nodded and aqualad walked through the kitchen and went out the backdoor, likely going for a swim.
After another half an hour of anticipation Wally entered robin's room, he knew robin would be excited to see him.
"Dude, what was all that about?" Robin asked enthusiastically
"What do you mean" he replied
"The new power of course! and what did Batman say to you?"
"Dude I showed you it ages ago, remember when I was giving you electric shocks with my finger?"
"So you can create a little bit of static electricity, but what does that have to do with anything?" Robin questioned.
"Well I just increased the scale to produce more with the help of my speed, now I can charge up most of my body"
"So it acts as some sort of shield?" Robin asked
"I guess, I mean tonight was my first time trying it out so I'm not too sure"
Robin replied, "okay so now I get that but what did Batman say?"
"Well I told him everything I just told you, and now he wants to help me develop it I guess."
"No way!" Robin was in disbelief
"Yeah he thinks it could be a great asset in battle"
"Man I envy you," Robin said
"And now you've finally got the edge over Artemis in all the arguments you guys have"
Wally was reminded of his triumph but for some reason felt guilty receiving credit, "yeah but I'm sure artemis will find some way around it" he laughed, "anyway I'd better go see the others."
"Alright man see you later"
Wally walked from robin's room to the lounge room where the others were sitting.
The team bombarded him with questions but this time he just gave vague answers, he wanted to keep the whole thing low key.
Besides his mind was elsewhere, he looked around the room but artemis wasn't there. Despite their perceived hatred of each other and constant bickering, Wally was concerned, what if he had seriously hurt her?
Just as the questions started to die down Batman entered the room "mission room 5 minutes" he said in his monotone voice.
"Sweet" Wally said after hearing the news
"You guys go ahead," Kaldur said "I will inform Artemis and robin"
Most of the team was waiting for the mission briefing, they knew it must have been important if they were called in at past 10:00 pm.
Artemis entered the room wearing casual clothes with her hair down. Wally felt a sigh of relief but soon wondered why he had been so worried. This was artemis, stubborn, violent, rebellious Artemis. He shouldn't have even cared.
Robin was the last to arrive and Batman started to speak.
"We have received confirmation that a warehouse at the Gotham docks has been involved in the trafficking of Kobra-venom"
"This is a recon mission, observe the area and if it's clear you may search the premises for the venom"
"This will occur at 1 am tomorrow night, be prepared, that is all"
Batman left the room, "short and sweet" Wally smirked.
Everyone left, after such a busy day they were all ready for bed.
The night had finally arrived, m'gann flew the team to Gotham on the bio ship. On the way, they discussed the plan. Aqualad took charge "m'gann you will watch the area from above in the bioship, make sure you have a clear view of the whole site, Zatanna and superboy you will take a direct approach in stealth mode making your way to the main entrance, robin and I will search the back of the premises for a door, Artemis and Wally you will take the side entrance along the water edge."
"You will make your way to these positions when we split up after landing at the drop and rendezvous point."
"We are here, good luck"
The team got out of the bio ship and m'gann flew back up to patrol from the skies in camouflage mode.
Artemis and Wally immediately started walking to the right towards the water's edge.
After 10 minutes of silent walking, they were approaching the warehouse, there were thousands of shipping containers stacked on top of each other and the pair had to walk between the last row of them and the water.
Artemis who lead Wally, saw the main entrance of the warehouse, "what now" she said, there was no reply.
She looked back to see that Wally had collapsed on the ground.
Before she could figure out what was happening artemis was thrown into the air and pinned against a second story shipping container.
She couldn't move and could only watch as a girl with pink glowing hands walked towards kid's unconscious body, she had a briefcase in her right hand.
She put down the briefcase and kneeled down next to Kid Flash "Oh Wally still getting into trouble I see" the mysterious girl said.
She stood up and walked straight past Artemis who was still pinned in the air, as she entered the darkness of the docks where the heroes had just come from Artemis was released and fell to the ground landing on her hip and one of her arms.
She lay in pain in front of the same container and could only wait for help.
Please review! I'm keen for any constructive criticism or feedback, thanks
p.s does anyone know who the new character is?