Yes, I know its been a few weeks.. but I've had a lot going on lately..

Anyways, I don't think I read through this as many times as I usually do (cuz I'm lazy today) so I'm sorry if there are any mistakes or if I left anything out or if some parts sound weird. I just wanted to get it published as soon as possible! I still hope you like it though and I will possibly edit it in the future.

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The crowd of policemen, school staff, parents and their children, erupted into cheers and claps as the young heroes walked through the school doors. Lindsay and Adrian's parents immediately dashed to their sides, crying in relief as the paramedics checked them over. Artemis stood there, pretty proud of a mission well done, but at the same time she was shifting around restlessly.

Her first friend she met in school, as well as her first 'out of work' friend was still missing! Back in the basement when she realized Dick wasn't among the hostages she didn't know exactly what to feel. Worry or relief? Maybe the Joker missed him when he was back in the vents, or maybe the Joker found him earlier on and had already… No.

She shook at that thought. Dick was smart, as well as brave. He wasn't even the least bit scared when he was asked to follow the Joker's men earlier, so she knew he just had to be all right.

Just then, a group of paramedics pushing along a stretcher rushed by her. It was only a quick glance, but she managed to catch glimpse of the person's face.

"D-Dick?" She yelled out loud, grabbing tightly at the metal arms of the stretcher. Shocking both the paramedics and her team behind her. The young schoolboy sat upright and stared at her with his bright blue eyes that shone with confusion.

"Ermm.. Do I know you?" he asked innocently.

Artemis realized her mistake and blushed instantly. Of course Dick wouldn't recognize her as Artemis the hero!

"Uh.. No.. I mean.. We heard there was a boy named Dick earlier who was missing, so I just assumed it was you."

"What? They never told us his na- Ouch!" Wally began before Artemis stomped on his foot, cutting him off.

"Oh, I see then. Well, I'm okay I guess. Sorry to worry everyone." Dick smiled brightly. "I kind of got lost in the vents earlier after Robin rescued me. Then I accidentally slipped on the metal floor while crawling and fell down an airshaft. I passed out after that, but was saved when Batman found me just a moment ago and got the paramedics to come get me."

"Well, I guess that's better than having the Joker kidnap you. I think you'll be alright." Artemis replied, though her thoughts were practically screaming, 'I'm so glad you're alive!'

"Yeah. Though, I am a little sad I missed all the action.."
Wally let out a laugh. "Believe me kid, you should be glad you did."

Dick sent Wally an annoyed look at the 'kid' comment, but otherwise smiled back.

"Anyway, we should let the paramedics do their job and you'll be fine in no time."

Dick nodded. "Thanks again." he replied politely, to both Artemis and the team, before getting wheeled away.

"Speaking of Batman and Robin.. Where are they?" Superboy asked curiously. The team looked around and wondered about that themselves when Flash skidded to a stop in front of them.

"Hey Kiddos, what's up?" he asked while ruffling Wally's hair.

"Well, we were wondering where Robin is." Answered Megan. "After Wally and I came through the doors, Batman just took him and disappeared somewhere."

"Yeah, bats told me he was going to drop Joker in Arkham and then take Robin home to recover, since he says Robin will be safer a lot safer there compared to hospitals."

The team nodded slowly in understanding.

"Well then, should we head back to the cave?" Kaldur suggested, as Ms. Martian brought the bioship to land near them. The remaining members of the team got on board and flew back to the mountain.

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Dick watched as his teammates flew away in the bioship and let out a sigh of relief when they out of sight. Bruce, who had changed out of his Batman costume, appeared at his side, the two now alone behind the ambulances, away from the buzzing crowd of reporters.

"You okay? Where are you injured?" he asked, a hint of worry in his voice that only Dick could make out.

"Compared to a lot of the other times, I'm alright. I think I broke a few ribs though." Dick answered as he pulled up his shirt to inspect the blue black bruise that had begun to appear on his skin.

"That's good to hear." Bruce let out a small smile at his ward, when suddenly a girl with red hair brushed by him and gripped the stretcher's railings.

"Dick! Are you okay? Are you hurt!" she asked concerned.

Dick laughed at her, and winched slightly when he hurt his ribs.

"It's alright Babs, I'm fine. A little scrapped up here and there, but otherwise, just asterous."

Barbara sighed in relief and wiped the sweat of her face from all the running she just did while looking for Dick.

"What are you doing here anyway? Shouldn't you be at home? I though you were sick these past few days."

"I still am." Barbara answered. "But when my dad rushed out of the house and I saw the news, I just had to make sure you.." She stopped, her cheeks turning a bright red.

Dick, who obviously knew what she was going to say started turning red too.

"Well.. erm.. thanks for your concern."

"Yeah.. good.. good to know you're okay."

Bruce, who was watching the two embarrassed teens from behind the ambulance just couldn't help but smile before leaving the two to their deep conversation.

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It took Artemis a week to recover from her sprained ankle, while Robin had to wait a whole 3 weeks for his ribs and most of his other injuries to heal. Kaldur, Megan, Conner and Wally, well it was mostly Wally and Megan's idea, threw a small welcome back party for them. Even their mentors attended the little celebration, except Batman who was away on a mission.

After eating and playing a few games, the group settled down to chat. Artemis walked up to Robin and sat down next to him on the couch. They both just sat there quiet for a while, when Artemis finally broke the silence.

"Hey, um.. I just wanted to say, thanks for saving me that day. Twice." She said shyly while avoiding Robin's eyes.

"Don't worry about it." Robin smiled "What are friends for? I'm sure you would have down the same for me." Artemis turned to Robin and returned the smile, when suddenly Wally came over and started jumping on the couch. Artemis got up and shouted at him for being such a baby and he yelled back calling her an old lady. Robin couldn't help but laugh as he watched amused at his two friends happily for the rest of the night.

Wean ending weak ending! But that's all I got D: Folks, this is probably the second last chapter, and I will probably, maybe, possibly have it out this weekend so look out for it!