I think I've neglected this fic long enough, don't you?
Yeah, I wasn't neglecting it on purpose, I just had so much to deal with...and in the end, I got sidetracked. And one more note, I have some 6 or so stories that I still need to finish reading, so I truly apologize if I haven't really been reviewing so much, but I'm trying! I'm getting to everyone's stories!
But enough of my excuses! Moving on!
Thank you so much to everyone that has reviewed! 101 reviews! ? ! ? ! Holy cow, that is a lot! Thank you guys so very much :D I really do appreciate it, so I do thank each and everyone of you! :D
So hmm, this chapter is more comedic, we don't exactly get to the tryouts...so sorry to those of you that were hoping for that :/ Hopefully it's pretty enjoyable! :D Yes, it's a bit short, but it's a two parter, since the whole cheerleading things is integral to our villain's plot!
So yeah, I hope you guys enjoy this, and although Spitfire isn't completely showcased here, it's still up to par! :D
Oh, and a note, for those that haven't seen it: I am continuing Broken Puppet, so if any of you want to check it out, go right ahead :D
Oh, and because someone mentioned this in one of my other stories:
I am in Canada, and learned all my english here, ergo, I might have a different spelling here and there, so please take that into consideration...I'm not trying to mock the person who said this, since I think it's a valid point that should be clarified.
Oh, and just to clarify: I know that in this, I put cheerleading as the stereotype seen, so please don't bash me about it, this is a comedy, not a scientifically accurate report :/
yob3: Blech, not a big fan of those...but at least it's transparent!...even if it's just a bit! Is there anything you're not clear about, or was the kool-aid just for the heck of it? But yeah, I put her as that, since it definitely justifies for her behaviour :D Oh yes, butt-kicking shall happen :D even though, with my skills at writing fight scenes, it'll end up being a fail, but oh well :P Thanks a lot, I hope you enjoy the chapter!
Midnightarcher: Oh yes, I'm evil :) I definitely do :D Thank you very much! Hmm, that is pretty probable ;) I hope you enjoy this one!
Cat Minikay: Haha, I definitely don't think you're picky, truthful, yes, picky, no. I'm glad that you're at vocalizing your opinions so many thanks for that :D Well, I'm glad I cleared that up! Yeah, I had been re-reading it, and found that, since I know what's going to happen, it seemed like the chapter was ok, but from an outsider POV, it might have been ackweird. I'm glad you liked it! A flcl pose is...? I hope you enjoy!
Wheatieluv: Hmm, maybe ;) All of them are probable scenarios, I won't reveal anything :D Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked the words :D I have updated, so I hope you enjoy!
Hawthorn Tree: Yes it is ;) I hope you enjoy the chapter!
Ansa88: Oh yes it will :D Thanks a bunch! I'm glad you're liking it so much! Hmm, not going to reveal much, but maybe ;P Will do! I hope you enjoy!
Kota: Thanks! Hmm, not really, she's just there :D Nope, Barbara is just Barbara...everything shall be explained :D Well, wait no more and enjoy! :D
shesXsuperXfreaky: haha, yep, Conner has his moments :D I hope you like the chapter!
SouldCandyEyeCandy: Thanks very much! Oh yes, Artemis really should pay more attention, and poor Wally sure knows how to pick them ;) Trust me, it won't be easy! :D It's quite alright! I'm glad you really liked it :D Oh, can you potentially point them out to me? Well, I hope the wait was worth it! :D
Twikadevra: I try my best, so I'm glad you liked it! :D Oh yes, Rob can totally best his teachers no prob :D Hmm,I might, I just might ;) I'm glad you enjoyed that moment with Dick and Babs! :D Oh yes, my stories do contain some kind of mythology at some point or another :D They weren't running after Kaldur because he wasn't there at the moment, and also, they weren't being controlled at the moment :D Oh yeah...that's why I made him 'helping out' instead of coaching them...then that would've been too much :D Nah, I don't mind reading it at all! :D I have updated, I hope you enjoy! :D
Everyone else: Please enjoy, and leave me a review!
==The Apartment
Like Conner said, it was a battlefield, but not like any battlefield they had ever seen. It started when everyone entered the apartment.
"You, want me, to become a cheerleader! ? ! ?" Artemis fumed at the 13 year old kid. They had just settled inside after having had a very silent and tense walk back home. Everyone knew what was going on, but no one wanted to start the topic that would for sure have their new leader and the archer butting heads. No one knew who would win, it could go both ways. Sure, Robin had had training from the Dark Knight, and knew how to best plan for things, but if there was one person that they knew that it wasn't wise to cross, it was Artemis.
"Come on Artemis! It's for the team! Would it kill you that much to-" Dick saw Artemis' glare, and already knew his answer. He then smirked and tried another tactic. "Alright, fine, suit yourself. If you don't want to participate and do your part in the team, you can go back to the mountain, and you explain to Batman why-"
Artemis snarled and interrupted Dick, going right up in front of him, her eyes flashing with fury. "Listen Bird Boy. I signed up for this team for many reasons, most of them, to not say all of them, are personal and private. I did not sign up to play the cheerleader! If you want the cheerleader, get Megan! She's already got the attitude!"
Megan was just staring, shocked. She didn't want to be dragged into this. Robin had asked her about joining, before Artemis, since he had seen her earlier, and she had excitedly accepted. Megan now raised her arms in surrender as she walked over to the infuriated archer. "Come on Artemis, it'll be a fun experience!"
Artemis turned on her heel to face Megan, and turned her glare to her. "Fun experience? That makes one of us." She once again rounded off to Dick. "Plus, if you have her, why do you need another one? She's perfect for the role! Or is it to further convince them to put her on the team, in order to not have to deal with me, the crappy one?"
Robin gulped. "Well, we actually don't know for sure if she's going to get in, you'd be a backup. Plus-"
Artemis raised an eyebrow, scepticism and anger mingling together. "You don't think she's going to get in?"
Megan nodded. "I have watched many shows on how a teenager cheerleader acts and does her moves, but I'm not sure if I'm capable of doing it-"
Artemis held up a hand to get her to stop talking. "Jump." She ordered.
Megan looked to Superboy, who just shrugged. She then complied, albeit half-heartedly.
"Now try it like you meant it." Artemis drawled.
Megan once again followed what the archer had told her, jumping with enthusiasm.
Artemis offered a smirk. "Now jump extending your arms, making an X with your body."
Megan followed, wondering what Artemis was trying to prove.
"Great, now do both of those things, as a sequence, and after you're done, yell out 'go team go.'"
Megan did the routine, and as her feet touched the ground, she enthusiastically exclaimed "Go Team GO!"
Artemis' face turned back to a scowl as she turned to the leader. "Congrats, you've got a cheerleader in your midst" Sarcasm dripping from that statement.
Dick opened his mouth to reply, but got stopped by Artemis. "She's perfect cheerleading material, so you have nothing to worry about, except for my wrath." And before anyone could say anything else, Artemis left, making sure to slam the door hard enough to get everyone to cringe.
"I think we got her on a good day today." Wally pointed out, trying to lighten the mood.
"Argh! Why does she have to make everything complicated! Do I need to explain to say 'the more the merrier' in order for her to understand! ?" Robin exclaimed.
"You could've, if she had let you open your mouth. Or finish your sentences." Conner added, smirking.
Aqualad spoke up."Maybe Artemis is right. Why do you want to add her?"
"Because, Megan is good, but Artemis has a sharper eye. She'd be able to spot something strange, plus, having two girls on the team would be best. But she continues plying!" Robin explained.
"Plying meaning?" Wally knew what plying meant to a normal person, but it didn't fit in with the rest of the sentence, so he assumed that it was part of Robin's vocabulary.
"The opposite of complying." Robin dryly replied.
"Ah. Look, I'll try to get her-" Wally started.
"You?" Conner snickered.
"Why would she listen to you? She hates you!" Dick exclaimed.
Wally smirked. "Dude, she hates you more now. So you never know if she might be a bit more kind to me." And Wally sped off.
==Outside
Artemis wasn't really headed anywhere, she just wanted to get away from it all. She wasn't a cheerleader, and wasn't about to become one, just so that she could do this mission. She had standards, and certain ground rules, and wasn't about to let anyone tell her to throw it out for some demented High School teacher who had mischievous plans.
"Hey Artemis!" She heard Wally calling to her, but decided to ignore him.
Wally sped up to stand in front of her. "Hey come on, I'm –"
"Leaving." Artemis sidestepped him, and continued walking.
"No, I want to talk to you." Wally walked up to her once again, but stayed by her side, not daring to step in front of her again.
"What, so you can convince me to wear a skirt and act like a fake?" Artemis growled.
"No... ok, maybe the skirt part, but not the fake!" Wally replied sounding indignant.
"Oh sure, at least you're being honest!" Artemis rolled her eyes at this.
"Come on, look, if you'd at least listen to Rob... you didn't even let him speak!" Wally exclaimed.
"With good reason! His 'whelming' reasons are terrible, and I won't join that group just so that he can have more eyes on Ford." Artemis shook her head.
"Look, how about we stop talking about it, have a nice night walking, since I'm supposed to take you on a date, and we just enjoy ourselves?" Wally offered.
Artemis sighed, and resigned herself to relax. "Alright fine, but no dates. I really don't like them."
Wally smiled. He put an arm around her, drawing her to him, and they smiled. "I totally know what to get you for your next birthday. Dates, flowers and chocolates."
"And you know where I'm going to shove them right?" Artemis slyly shot back.
Soo, what do you think?
Too much craziness? Was it ech? Or did you guys like it?
I tried to integrate everyone, so I hope that came out fine, since I'm really always worried about the characterization.
Anyway! Next chapter we do get cheerleaders!
Once again, I hope that I haven't offended any actual cheerleaders out there :P
I'm hoping you guys liked it, and please leave me a review :D
Hezpeller
