Yes! I'm finally updating this story. I am so sorry for the wait. I've been trying to write this chapter while still being sociable enough so I don't get nagged by my parents. Anyway, here you go.
Wally groaned and opened his eyes. Pain pounded inside of his head. Wally blinked until his hazy vision became clear. 'Okay', Kid Flash thought to himself. 'I've been drugged…great.' Looking around the room, he noticed that he was in a small room. There was a single light hanging from the ceiling, a cot in the corner, and a locked metal door. But hidden in the corner, there was a speaker and a camera Wally hadn't seen.
"Nice of you to finally join us, Mister West," a voice echoed around the room.
Wally jumped up quickly, causing pain in his head. "?" Kid Flash asked using super speed.
"Now, now," the voice said, "there is no need to stress." Wally looked around skeptically, "As long as you cooperate, Mister West."
'What's that supposed to mean?" Kid Flash thought to himself.
M'gann watched from the kitchen as the rest of the team spoke to each other. Superboy constantly sent her worried glances. She walked into the main room with the others and sat down next to Conner, who wrapped an arm around her shoulders.
"This doesn't make sense," Robin muttered. Whether it was meant for the team or not was unknown.
"What do you mean?" Zatanna asked, putting a hand on Robin's arm. She hadn't been successful at hiding her worry.
"I don't understand what they would want with Wally," he answered. "Or why Cheshire would want to take her-"Robin stopped himself. 'Smooth,' M'gann heard the youngest boy scold himself. 'You almost blew it,'
'You know?' Megan asked telepathically. She'd kept her head down so no one could see the shocked expression on her face.
Robin, having had more practice with facial expressions, replied, 'Yes…how do you know?'
Before Megan could reply, Zatanna spoke. "You're having a telepathic conversation again." Kaldur and Conner looked confused. "Uh," Zatanna hesitated, "Aren't you two in the conversation?"
"We were not aware of a conversation in the first place," Aqualad said. Conner nodded in agreement.
Suddenly, the Zeta Tube computer announced the arrival of the mentors.
"What happened on the mission," Batman asked, as if he hadn't already known.
Trying to avoid the glare Batman was sending. Aqualad looked at the ground. "The whole thing had been a set up. Cheshire, Claw, and Black Spider showed up and defeated us," Kaldur looked at Batman. But the teenager immediately returned his attention to the floor. "And Artemis and Kid Flash were taken." The dark-skinned boy forced himself to look up, only to notice that the Bat had maneuvered over to where Robin and Miss Martian were standing.
"You two are going to come with me," Batman said. "We need to talk." M'gann, Robin, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, and Flash followed Batman out of the room, leaving the others confused.
Artemis slowly sat up from the cot she'd been placed on. The archer suppressed a groan when light flooded into her eyes. "Jade," Artemis growled to herself. She slowly stood up and looked around the room. The room was identical to Wally's. Then she noticed the camera. Instinctively, Artemis reached for her arrows, only to realize they were not there.
Suddenly the door opened and Jade, without her mask on, entered the room. "Artemis, nice to see you again." She said.
Artemis glared at Cheshire, "Jade," said the archer, "what do you want?"
"Can't I just have a chat with my sister?" Jade asked. "How long has it been since we really talked? Six or seven years? Far too long for my liking."
Artemis sighed. "It's been eight years," she corrected.
"Still…"
Now Artemis was getting frustrated. "Why am I really here?" she demanded.
"Sportsmaster decided to give you a test," Cheshire said casually.
"What kind of test?" The blonde asked skeptically.
"Let's just say your little boyfriend is needed…out of the way."
With that Jade walked out of the room, leaving Artemis alone with just her thoughts. "I can't do that, I won't," she said as she slid down to the floor. Artemis, curled up with her knees against her chest lost herself in deep thought.
Okay, I'm sorta happy with this chapter. But as always, I want to know what you guys think. (P.S. I am so glad the new episodes of Young Justice are airing!)