17. Proposal

The retired blond archer and the scarlet speedster were walking down the park, hand in hand. It's been a while since the two started dating, even after the team disbanded. It wasn't that the team wasn't working out; it was because the team was finally growing up and they were going their own way. They still keep in contact with each other and hang out whenever they could. Kaldur continued his studies in Atlantis and helping the King out every once in a while. Robin, now Nightwing, got his own territory in Bludhaven (not a great place) and doing his own solo gig. Conner and M'gann were still together (no surprise there) and living in Metropolis without alerting Superman about, how did they do that? Zatanna now has her own magic gig, just like what her father did, and did I forget to mention that Zatanna and Nightwing were together?

Wally and Artemis started going out during their time on the team. Wally became the Flash after his Uncle's unfortunate death in saving the world. His mentor's death hit him hard, but Artemis and the team helped him get through it and a little more urging on Artemis's part when he was hesitant on putting on the cowl his Uncle use to wear. Sure it was his dream to become the Flash, but...it was...just too sudden for him. He never expected his Uncle to die, only retire when he was of age. He had to get used to being called the Flash and be in all of the meeting that the founding members, it took a long time for him to manage.

Artemis on the other hand retired from her hero job, saying she's finally content with her life. No more secrets or lying to her friends about her family, proving that she can do something right without the pressure of her family, mainly her dad. Artemis was happy how her life turned out. She now can start with her own life without people telling her what to do. Now, Artemis is a journalist in Gotham's Time Magazine.

The archer and the speedster have been going about a good 2 years, now at the age of 21, they were still together and happy. They took it steady, to see if their feelings were really genuine and if they could last without killing each other (Artemis's idea). They had their ups and downs, but they pulled through and came out strong. Artemis and Wally were happy with their life, but Wally's been thinking of something else recently.

His free hand fiddled the object in his pocket, feeling a lot more nervous than he wanted to be.

"Wally, are you okay?" Artemis's soft and concerned voice snapped him out of his thoughts.

"Huh? Y-yeah, I'm fine." He nervously smiled at his girlfriend.

The blond didn't buy it. "You've been really quiet ever since about...last week. It's freaking me out." She reached out and touched his cheek. Wally sighs and leans into her soft, warm touch. He wonders if he can have that forever? "Tell me what's on your mind."

Taking deep breaths, he tried to calm his beating heart down. Grabbing the object out of his pocket, he clutched it like his life depended on it, which it does. Wally stopped in his track, making Artemis stop as well, staring at him. He faced her, now determined to finish his mission.

"Artemis, when I first met you...I hated your guts,"

"Gee, thanks." She rolled her eyes.

"But...I got to know you throughout the years, and during those years...I fell for you, hard. Ever since then, you helped me through, thick and thin, no matter what. And recently, I've been doing a lot of thinking about us." He saw her stiffen, but continued before she could say anything. He got down on one knee. "I've been wondering if we can stay together...forever." The object in his hand was a small box and inside was a small diamond engagement ring. "Artemis Crock, will you marry me?"

Artemis was shocked, too stunned for words. She stared down at her boyfriend, who was on one knee with an engagement ring and asking for her hand in marriage! Never thought did she get to see the day Wally West doing this. Soon her heart started to swell up in glee and happiness. Artemis began to laugh, unable to control herself any longer and flung herself at him.

"Yes!"

They will always be together and this is their promise.

I know, it's a bit short and cheesy but I like it. It's sweet and nice.

THANK YOU SUPERSODA FOR THE IDEA! XD

I already did do a future fic, but I also wanted to do a fic where he proposes, and here it is! XD Just so there isn't any confusion, Artemis and Wally were 19 when they first started to date. Yeah, it took him that long for him to have the courage to ask her out. Way to go Wally! So manly! XD

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