A/N: thanks to Guest, Spitfire1017, Player Zero, and Irenerb for the reviews. Nice to see people still enjoying this fic.

Aftermath

Artemis felt strange when she woke up. Even though it was early, a feeling of freshness was present throughout her body. As much as she wanted to chalk it up to being caused by figuring out that annoying freshman Grayson was Robin or that Bruce Wayne was the Batman, she knew it was because of Wally. She groaned and climbed out of bed. Even though she liked to claim she hated the speedster, she knew that it was just a lie. Now she just had to make sure nobody found out about it.

"Artemis! A boy is at the door!"

"Dammit Baywatch," Artemis said, leaving her room. She walked over to the front door and opened it to find not Wally, but Kaldur.

"Batman told me that we should talk about dating within the team. I already talked to M'gann and Connor, per Batman's request."

"What did they say?"

"They claimed that I had no idea what I was talking about. They're going undercover soon, thus I believe they'll be together when they come out."

Artemis crossed her arms, a tad uncomfortable in her pajamas. Especially when you're before your team leader. "What does this have to do with me?"

"I saw the tape of you and Wally from last night. Zeta tube chamber. Robin doesn't know yet, but it's possible he'll figure out soon enough."

"Let me guess: you're going to visit Wally next."

"No. The Flash will talk to his protégé about the issue. I am returning to Atlantis with my King before I join Superboy and Miss Martian as backup."

"Okay. Thanks for the stop, Kal." The Atlantian nodded and walked away. Artemis rubbed her face and turned back inside.

"What was that about, Artemis?"

"Apparently I'm in some sort of trouble with the Bat. I'll pay him a visit after classes." Artemis walked into the bathroom before her mother could reply and got into the shower.

Wally was surprised to find Barry downstairs in the morning. Sometimes Iris would come by early, but he never saw his uncle at such a time.

"Hey kiddo," Barry said, rubbing red hair. "We need to talk. About girls."

"This better not be one of those 'you can't tell them your secret identity' conversations. I've had enough of them to last five Robins." Barry glared and Wally shrugged.

"According to Bats, you've got something going on with Artemis. Last I heard you two hated each other, but after seeing your nab a kiss, I was shocked."

Wally looked into the kitchen, noticing a large plate of food. "So when will GA come by and lecture me about dating his 'niece'?"

"He's visiting her at her school instead. Apparently Robin is going to film the reaction of the school when they find out 'charity case' is the niece of Oliver Queen. At least, that's what Batman expects." Wally laughed.

"Charity case? That's one I never would've thought of. Maybe I should swing by and find out who came up with that one. Probably could get them to eat drugged brownies."

Barry rolled his eyes and brought a hand to his face. He walked towards the door, shaking his head. "I don't think your new girlfriend would appreciate such a move, especially Artemis. As much as I love having a fellow speedster that isn't Jay, I'd rather not splatter chemicals and electricity on another kid."

"Thanks uncle. Patrol tonight?"

Barry smiled. "Patrol. Be back in a flash." For the first time in years, Wally laughed at his uncle's horrible joke.

Dick Grayson knew it was a bad idea to hack League files at school, but with the hunched form he used over his phone, he wasn't worried about anyone discovering that he dressed up in spandex and fought super villains. That and he used the same name as a bird. He ignored the crowds until he picked up a familiar name.

"So apparently Oliver Queen of all people is Charity Case's uncle. Who would've thought some girl from Gotham North would be related to a rich man." Dick knew that Artemis was called 'Charity Case'; he recognized it as one that had once been used on him, long ago when he was eight. Someone had decided he grew out of it when he turned ten.

"Nice to see some things never change," Grayson said to them. They glared at him and continued on, waiting until they were far away before returning to their conversation. He continued walking, now turning to figuring out where Artemis and Ollie were.

"You lost Grayson? Or you trying to find the other Charity Case."

"Ha ha, you got me there, Alex."

"I told you to call me Luthor, Grayson. You don't even deserve the name Wayne."

Dick rolled his eyes. "Just tell me where my fellow charity case is."

Alex smirked. "Down the hall in 207. Be careful though. They're talking about some boy from Central." Luthor walked away, smashing his shoulder into Dick's. Boy from Central? Why would they be here and talk about Wally? Wait. Wally. Grayson's mouth dropped and he smiled. He turned from his path towards 207 and headed for the cafeteria. He'd bother Artemis about her relationship with KF later.

Like at the zeta tube, perhaps.

Artemis was surprised she had done it. Saved her team from certain death at the hands of the Reds, evil siblings of Red Tornado. After Robin complimented her on being 'traught', she headed down to the lower level where Wally and Connor waited, still trapped.

"You gonna cut us out yet, beautiful?"

"EMP turns off all machines, Kid Idiot."

"Hey, who came up with the idea to use part of the x-ray machine as an EMP? This guy." Wally grinned and she rolled her eyes.

However, the arrival of Red Tornado distracted them. The laser cutter she had grabbed turned on. Tornado turned on them, dropping them like flies. When they woke, the League had arrived and already set to freeing KF and Superboy. Wally walked over to her once freed.

"Can't believe you two have hid this for two weeks," Robin said, grabbing both of them. "Don't worry. Kaldur probably knew right after Bialya and M'gann already talked about you two being together."

"When was this?" Wally asked, turning on Artemis. She glanced away before looking back, smiling. Robin had already slipped off.

"Right before we went to help Kent Nelson."

"Huh." Wally stole a kiss from Artemis before the rest of the team turned to them, checking more on Kid Flash than the archer. She slipped away from them, smiling.

They can all know later. Maybe New Years.

A/N: Next chapter is going to be a fast forward, and then maybe a couple after that. I think I now see the light at the end of the tunnel. So tell your friends so they can wait as patiently (or impatiently) as you.