15. Safe

She couldn't breathe. It hurts too much to breathe, but he was relentless.

The blows came over and over again. Lawrence Crock, her so called father also known as Sportsmaster, kept beating her and not giving her enough time fight back. It was a trap for the team. The team was on another covert mission, no surprise there. They knew the League of Shadows were involved, they knew they shouldn't keep too long and end the mission as quick as possible, yet it all went wrong somehow. Artemis didn't know how it started all, but their mission went haywire and the team were seperated from each other. The blond archer found herself alone in a dark room and only one dingy lamp was the light source.

Her senses were all on full alert, ready to fight for any surprise attacks, but what she didn't expect was the hard punch to the back. Artemis grunted in pain and forced herself to turn around rather then fall to the ground. A cold fear of dread overwhelmed Artemis. She really shouldn't see her dad here, he is associated with the League of Shadows, but it was still a shock none the less.

Lawrence was disappointed in her, saying that she was still the weak little girl and hadn't changed at all. Taunting her and insulting Artemis while beating the shit out of her. And he was enjoying every minute of it. Sick bastard.

The air was knocked out of her when his steel-toed boots connected with her stomach. Her body was badly bruised, her face was bruised and bleeding at the same time, and her costume was being damaged from too much assult that were being done. Artemis was weaponless right now except for her fists and legs, but her body felt too numb to move. It even hurt to breathe right now.

"What's wrong, Artemis? Feeling a bit tired?" Sportsmaster mocked.

"Shut...up...!" She rasped out.

Sportsmaster, behind his mask, sneered down at his daughter. "I'm really disappointed in you, Artemis, you could have accomplished so much with the League of Shadows, yet your wasting your time doing this petty hero job. A waste of a good member."

"I will not join the Shadows, not now, not ever!" Aretmis hissed at him, trying to get up from the solid ground. But was flung to the side when Sportsmaster kicked her in the face. She could taste copper in her mouth.

"Aretmis, Artemis, Artemis, you can't fight it, you're my daughter and you'll joing the Shadows whether you like it or not. It's in the blood." Sportsmaster mused as he watched his daughter struggling to get up.

"Not unless I can help it." A steel tone voice of rage echoed throughout the room. A black blur of speed knocked Sportsmaster to the ground, taking him completely by surprise.

"Kid?" Artemis looked up at him bewilderment.

The red headed speedster didn't answer her. He picked her up in bridal style and glared at Sportsmaster. Artemis never thought Kid flash could get angry, but the look he was giving to her dad made her think other wise. He looked livid as he held her tightly to him. Artemis never noticed how strong his arms were, or how broad his chest was. She felt safe.

"Isn't that sweet? Your boyfriend, Artemis?" Sportsmaster mocked her again.

"Don't talk to her!" Kid Flash snapped, the tone of his voice making the blond archer flinch.

"Or what?" Sportsmaster scoffed.

At that moment, the wall broke down and all hell broke loose. The team came rushing in, some still fighting off a Shadow member while the others went for Sportsmaster. But Kid Flash didn't take any part of the fight, still holding onto Artemis in a vice grip. Even as the mission was over, he still did not let her go. Artemis could feel him trembling, from rage or fear, she didn't know.

"Kid-?"

"I'll protect you."

"Huh?" Was all she managed out but the sudden force in his voice.

"I'll protect you," he repeated with a determined look. "No matter what, I'm going to protect you."

A smile broke out from Artemis, though it hurt to smile, she didn't care. As long as Kid Flash or Wally West was there beside her, she knows she'll always feel safe.

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