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So here's a chapter 2, I'm not really all that good with long stories with plots and all that so I think I'll just makes these a bunch of one-shots about taking care of lil wally. So make some requests, and I'll do my best to portray what you want.
Now on to the story!
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De-aged part 2
Summary: The team gets back to Mount Justice and decide how to deal with a now child size Wally.
By the time the bioship reached their base, Wally was deep asleep by the window, curled up in a ball in Roy's lap.
After Megan landed the bioship she floated over to Roy and Wally, "Aww he's so sweet."
Artemis agreed, "Yea he is...what happened?" she joked. "How did he go from a sweet shy little boy to the annoying flirt we know today?"
Roy was gently rocking him as they walked into their common room, he muttered "A lot of things. I'm going to put him in his room so he's more comfortable." Then he walked off with the young child.
When Roy was out of earshot Kaldur commented, "He is very protective of Wally."
Robin shrugged his shoulders, "It makes sense."
Conner then asked, "How so?"
Robin then went on to explain, "Well I can't say too much because it's Wally's life and I don't know how much he wants you to know but what I can say is that at this age he just had a lot going on. There was a lot of bad stuff going on. Roy already knew him by this time but he was really young so there wasn't much he could do to help. I think Roy wants to make it up to him by helping him as much as he can. I guess just seeing Wally in such a vulnerable state again triggered some kind of protectiveness in him."
When Robin finished explaining Roy walked back into the room.
Artemis then brought up a valid point, "So now what do we do? I mean as much as I hate to admit it we kinda need Kid Flash, we can't exactly let him stay as a 7 year old."
"That's true, Wally is a very valuable asset to the team." Megan agreed.
Suddenly Zatanna stumbled before Kaldur caught her, "Zatanna, are you alright?"
She smiled sheepishly as she gained her footing, "Yes, I'm sorry I was using up too much magic again, but I was able to gather intel on Wally's incident."
"Really?"
"Great job!"
"What did you find out about Baywatch?"
Zatanna explained, "Well it's temporary and from what I know it should only last about a month or two. I believe that Klarion did not do this to be malicious but to just hinder us for a little."
The team soaked in this new information relieved that it wasn't permanent.
Wally's POV
It's dark and I don't know where I am...the last thing I remember was big brother Roy holding me and we were walking towards some flying thing that Mo-...no Megan her name was. Megan piloted. I remember watching clouds and birds flying beside me. It was so nice, I hope we can do that again. Wait wally focus! I have to figure out where I am. Wait is that a light? I start to walk towards it maybe I'll be able to tell where this is but the light is so small, it's not a light bulb or a flashlight...what is it? Oh no...I know what that is, I turn around and run. That's a lighter for cigarettes! I don't like cigarettes they give bad memories. Suddenly I bump into something hard and fall to the ground. I rub my head and look up and see a giant shadow and dark hands grab me. I scream for it to let go. I recognize him, I want him to leave me alone I hate him...I HATE him...I HATE HIM! I hear him laughing at me with that dark creepy chuckle of his.
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I flew up with a strangled scream. It...It was a dream? I let out a breath of relief. I soon look around. I'm in a room of some kind. The blankets I assume were on me were crumpled on the floor in my fit. I jump off the bed and look around, it's too dark I don't like it. I slowly open the door and look around the corner there's no one around. I can feel tears starting to form in my eyes, I've never liked being alone Roy knows this...why would he leave me alone? I walk down the hallway hoping to see Roy or Robin...or anyone really. My big brothers said that the other people were friends and I trust them. My brothers would never lie to me.
As I'm walking down the long hallway suddenly I see a big shadow coming toward me, my mind immediately had a flash back to my nightmare, I run to the wall curl up and start to cry. I know I'm supposed to be a big boy but I'm so scared I can't help it.
"Wally?" A gentle feminine voice rang out. I turn around and come face to face with a blonde girl leaning down to my height. She has pretty silver/blue eyes and is wearing a white tank top, jeans and a black leather jacket, I remember her I think her name was Artie or Artemis. I'm lost in a trance remembering her.
"Wally." She says my name again but louder. I look up at her and I can feel the tears streaming down my face. Her face twists from shock to concern. I tense up as she picks me up, "Shh...Wally you're alright." I wrap my arms around neck and hide in her neck as she calms me down, I can feel her slowly rocking me.
Artemis' POV
I had just come from my room after I changed clothes. When I turned the corner I saw movement, I was immediately on alert but then realized it was Wally. He was in fetal position near the wall, his small form was slightly shaking. I walked up to him I bent down till I was sitting on the balls of my feet, my arms laying on my knees.
I gently said, "Wally?" I knew exactly how to approach him. Even though Robin and Roy wouldn't say it out loud I knew what "Issues" he had. He was abused, it all made sense. The fear, the cries of "Please don't hurt me", the shaking and adult Wally always told us of a strained relationship with his parents. Growing up in Gotham I saw this kind of thing all the time. Which also explains why I might be the only one to figure it out. M'gann lived on Mars and wasn't familiar with this kind of thing, Conner grew up in a pod, Kaldur lived in Atlantis, and Zatanna was sheltered by her father her entire life.
Wally shyly turned around and looked up at me almost like he was deep in thought. I said his name again to gain his attention, "Wally." Suddenly he started crying just bawling his eyes out. It shocked me but soon worried me, something happened he was perfectly fine just an hour ago. I knew I should go get Roy or someone better to deal with the crying child but I couldn't just leave him. So after much internal debate I picked him up and stood, "Shh...Wally you're alright." I felt him tense up then slowly relax and much to my surprise he wrapped his arms around my neck and buried himself deep in the crook of my neck. I tightened my hold on him and slowly rocked him as I witnessed Roy do earlier. I don't know where this gentleness came from but I'm defiantly not complaining...it's kind of nice.
After awhile he calmed down quite a bit. I decided to pry a little. "Wally, are you okay?"
"...no." He answered hesitantly. Well at least he's honest.
"What's wrong?"
"I-I...I had a nightmare." Came his muffled reply. My eyes widened in realization duh of course why didn't I figure that out sooner.
"Do you want to talk about it. It might help." I said uncharacteristically gentle.
"..." He said nothing. I was almost sure he was going to keep quiet until a very quiet muffled voice answered.
"I-I was alone in a really really dark room. And then this giant shadow came for me and tried to hurt me. That's when I woke up but I was all alone again and it was dark and I couldn't find anyone. And then I saw your shadow and I got scared again."
Well that explains why I found him crying, he thought his nightmare came true.
I sighed, "It's okay to be afraid Wally. Do you know why?" He pulled back and looked me in the eyes.
"No."
I rubbed my nose against his earning a cute giggle, "Because you have a whole bunch of people who care for you. And as long as you have us you don't have to be scared alone. We'll help you throughout your fears." I gave a small smile. I don't know where all this sweetness was coming from but it was nice.
"You promise?" Wally shyly asked.
"I promise." My voice was firm.
"Wally!" We heard Roy yelling until he turned the corner and saw me. "Artemis! Have you seen Wally he's gone!?"
I turned my body fully around so that he could see the young child in my arms.
He let out a sigh of relief and ruffled Wally's hair, "Don't ever scare me like that again."
"I'm sorry..."
"Come on kiddo." Roy said lightly holding out his arms to grab Wally.
Until Wally did something that shocked us both. He wrapped his arms around my neck and pouted. "I wanna stay with Artie."
Roy blinked owlishly then gave a small smile, "Alright come on then."
Wally stayed in my arms and I couldn't help but smile as we walked towards the others in the common room. Everyone else was as shocked but I soon saw smiles directed our way.
Oh my god I love this chapter soo much! Artemis and Wally Fluff! Anyway haha hope you enjoyed.
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