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The giant flames descended as soon as the young girl hit the ground. Robin looked up only to find Nightwing on his knees also. Without thinking twice, Robin ran towards his friend.
"Nightwing?"
Dick held onto his side and winced. He'd been hit. Robin was about to help him up when he saw the girl start moving again. His turn to wince. He had to get himself and Nightwing out of that place, quickly.
"We... Can't leave her." Dick said quietly. "It's her. I know it's her."
Robin sighed and made his way towards Zatanna.
"I-I'm not going to hurt you." He said, noticing the sudden panic in her eyes.
"Tropsnart em kcab!"
"S-shes... Gone."

x.x

"So Zatanna's alive... And evil?" Connor said, not looking convinced. "Are you sure this wasn't the Joker playing mind games on you?"
"Positive." Nightwing said.
"And these bruises prove that she's real." Robin added. "Not a bad puncher for a magician."
"Well... She did get Nightwing as a personal trainer." M'gaan smirked.
"Can we focus please?" Nightwing said, slightly annoyed. "I need to find a way of getting her back. I also need to know what Joker wants with her."
"You mean 'we'." Connor stated. "She was important to all of us."
Nightwing sighed and nodded in agreement.
"Fine... We need intel."

Tim spent the next day's completely attached to his computer. Anything at this point would be helpful.
"Hey Babs! Have you seen Dick?" He asked, as he saw the young red head pass his bedroom.
"He said something about personal business."
Tim rolled his eyes. Dick had promised not to go after Zatanna alone. So this only meant one thing...

x.x

"Where do you suppose he'll be?" Wally asked, eating a crumpet.
"Around."
"Something's bugging you Dick." He stated, with his mouth full. "How long is it gonna take for you to fill me in."
"What happened to respect for secret identities?"
"C'mon! I'm serious here!" Wally was now pulling out a packet of crisps.
"Those aren't exactly healthy."
"Quit changing the subject."
"Zatanna."
Wally froze, with a crisp almost at his lips.
"Dick... I understand that you were the one that took it the hardest. If anything happened to Artemis, I've got no idea what I'd do. I'm actually surprised that you haven't gone all out on Joker. But... You're gonna have to let it go eventually."
"No... You don't get it. She's... Alive."
The mid-air crisp now fell to the ground and Wally looked dumbstruck.
"A-alive?"
"Yes... I don't know what's going on but Joker's controlling her somehow. She attacked me and Tim three days ago."
"Wow... So now you're after her. Dude... I mean it; if you need extra help, call me." Wally said, with a determined look in his eyes that made Dick smile.
"Thanks."

x.x

Zatanna's POV

I can still feel slight pain under my ribcage from that fight with those two. Who were they and why do I get the feeling I know them from somewhere?
"Zatanna!"
Aqualad. He's been such a good friend lately. I sometimes get this strong pain in my head, almost unbearable. But then he comes along with this special medicine and the pain goes away. It's strange though, I don't remember having these pains before. But let's face it... I've been unconscious for three years... I can't expect to be perfect.
"Zatanna... I am very sorry that person hurt you like this during that fight. Nevertheless, you did very well. I'm also sorry to say that I might need your services again."
"Khaldur... Not that I'm questioning your leadership here but... Wouldn't it be best if you took over the hand-to-hand combat part? I'm not exactly the best and that kid in red gave me a pretty hard time." I started rubbing the bruise, maybe he'd realise that I was serious.
"You'll be fine."
He quickly applied the medicine. I've never been quite the fan of needles, but I figured it was best to endure it. I soon felt it take over. Almost as if it controlled my mind. Though, if it were anyone other than Aqualad, I would definitely believe I was being controlled. There were certain things that seemed so familiar, like I've seen or tasted before, but I can't match them. Like those boys... That suit... The other one's voice... Maybe I heard and saw something similar in a dream...

x.x

"You see these, Zatanna?" Khaldur said, sitting before a large screen which showed pictures of five different people. "I believe you'll be seeing them soon. It's more of a hunch but we can't be too careful. They're bad Zatanna."
I noticed each picture had a name underneath. Superboy, Nightwing, Kid Flash, Artemis and Miss Martian. They all looked too familiar to me. Why do I get this strange feeling?
"And whoever they bring along with them is just as bad. You can't trust them Zee."
'Zee'... That Nightwing person called me Zee. Did he know me?
"Okay Khaldur."
If Aqualad was hiding something from me, I'd have to figure it all out on my own. To be honest, a part of me was hoping I'd run into one of them... Especially Nightwing. I'm sure I could get some answers while punching them down.

x.x

Dick climbed up a rugged staircase, in an abandoned alley. He opened up the window and found Red Arrow sitting on the couch with his head in his hands.
"Can we talk?"
"What's the point?" He said, looking up. "Well, well... Not dressed as a superhero this time?"
"I've come as your friend, Roy." Dick said, half smiling. "No judgement, I swear."
"What's the catch?"
"Does there have to be one?"

Roy stood and walked towards Dick. If it had been a few years ago, Roy would be looking down at the raven, but not anymore. They looked each other in the eyes. As equals.
"I bet you're after Zatanna."
"How do-"
"I snoop around, remember? Not to mention I've got some inside help."
"Please... If you know anything..."
Dick tried not to sound like he was begging but it had become impossible not to. He needed anything that could help him help Zatanna. He had to get her away from Joker.
"It's Khaldur. He's the one behind it. All I know is he wants her powers and he has ways of getting it. He claimed he preferred Doctor Fate... But I guess he wants to get even with you also."

Dick returned home late. He hoped he'd arrive and find Tim snoring away; so he could avoid the questioning. Obviously, his hopes had been high. Not only was Tim wide awake, but he looked like a furious father waiting for his teenage son to arrive after escaping from his window to go out clubbing.
"I swear Dick... If you went after her alone I'll-"
Dick laughed so hard, his stomach hurt.
"Seriously? You think I'm that stupid?"
"Yes."
"Well... No, I didn't go after her alone. In fact, I've come to get you so we can go together."
"Just us?" Tim said, wide eyed.
"Yup."

x.x

Dick Grayson/Nightwing's POV

Okay Dick. Time to focus. Time to get your head in the game because you can't lose. You have to save her from Aqua- I mean, Khaldur. I have no idea what name he's using now.
"I'm ready."
Tim... To be honest I feel bad about dragging him along. But I get it. He's just like I was when I was thirteen. And I'll admit: I hated being left out of important, life-saving missions.
"Great."

Roy explained where Cheshire had found Khaldur's latest hideout. My intention had been a silent approach but-
"S'ekib, pit revo."
"Robin jump!"
Tim obeyed but immediately got punched by Zatanna. Must've hurt.
"That was for giving me a sore bruise." I heard her say. I noticed her voice was still slightly rusty. Well, after being in a coma for three years, I'm guessing a rusty voice is a good side effect.
"But I'm not here to play with you, little one. I want a little chat with him." She said, motioning towards me.
Does she know who I am? Does she know she's attacking friends?
"I'm all yours Zee." I smirked as I noticed her tense up. "But I really don't want to hurt you."
Well that was in vain. She ran towards me and tried to punch. I blocked easily, as usual. Zatanna had a decent punch but she was slow. It's almost like she'd try anything before actually resorting to physical contact.
"Zee... Please... Let's talk. I need to know what's going on. Why you're like this."
"How do you know me?" I heard the panic in her voice. Was her memory gone? "Please... I think... I think I know you... But... I'm not sure."
It was like I couldn't breathe and the whole world was tumbling down over me.
"Of course I know you... We're... Well... Zee, please. Let me help you."
It's definitely hard to tell someone, who doesn't remember you, that you were her boyfriend and you both had a steady relationship and...
"I-I... H-how can I trust you? Khaldur said-"
"Whatever he said was a lie Zee. Trust me. He lost the woman he loved and became evil. He's angry... Because I have the girl I love back but Tula's still dead... He's using you to get to me... And he'll probably use me to get to you later."
She just stared at me. I had to motion for Robin to back down, who was right behind her and ready to attack. Bad move.

"Zatanna! What did I say about them?" I heard Khaldur shout. He sounded furious.
Zatanna still didn't move. It was like she froze to the spot. Did I manage to get through to her or had Khaldur lost control?
"R-Robin..."
She remembered.
"Well... He's Robin now. I've upgraded myself to Nightwing." I smirked, pointing at my uniform.
"Whatever!" She laughed. She actually laughed! It was her. She's back. "Please... It's Khaldur... He's using-"
Khaldur had knocked Robin on the head with medium length pipe and had done the same with Zatanna. I would've shouted but he came towards me right after.
"Khaldur-you're-dead." Was all I managed to say.

That's when our fight broke out. I noticed, between water flying everywhere and my gadgets attempting to hit Khaldur, that Zatanna had gotten up and was trying to get a response from Tim. He'd better be okay or else Khaldur will be getting double the punishment.
"I won't let you interfere with my plans any longer!"

Zatanna's POV

I'm not sure what triggered it. Whether it was Robin... I mean Nightwing... Or if that strange medicine was wearing off. Either way, I knew exactly who he was. Him. He kidnapped me for a day billions of times, helped me through the situation with my father, we'd... kissed... many times. And Khaldur had made me hurt him and-

Who was the new Robin anyway?

"Hey... Please... Wake up..."
He mumbled something but barely moved. If only I could see if his eyes were open. But I'm well aware of the whole secret identity thing. I still haven't figured out who Rob- Nightwing is.
"Z-Zatanna..."
He's waking up... Thank goodness.
"Zatanna!"
That's Rob-Nightwing's voice.

Dick's POV

Khaldur had managed to hit me where it hurts the most- and I'm not talking about my recent injury- and directed something towards Zatanna. I couldn't move. She fell down screaming in pain suddenly. Tim must've been hit hard because he could barely move.
"Zatanna." I managed to say.

Then my mind went black.

x.x

"Wally? Aren't you coming to bed? It's already two in the morning." Artemis said, her voice clearly stating she was tired.
"Sorry babe." He said quietly.
Artemis sighed and walked towards the red head boy.
"What's got you thinking?"
Wally laughed when he saw the smirk on his lover's face.
"Well... This is gonna sound crazy..."
"Try me." Artemis' smirk grew a bit.
"Zatanna's alive."

Ok, who watched episode 4? I TOTALLY SCREAMED WHEN I SAW WALLY... AND THEN SCREAMED MOORE AND MORE WHEN I SAW HIM WITH ARTEMIS. Ok, sorry about that random fangirl moment. But it was SERIOUSLY an amazing moment. So anyway... Once again, thank you for all the wonderful reviews, you guys are amazing. And I truly hope you like this chapter ^^ I'll update again soon, because I don't necessarily depend on what happens on the episodes (though they help a lot ^^) xoxo !