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Two words,

Dodge ball.

Marie absolutely loathed gym and playing dodge ball…mostly because it was co-ed, and the boys pelted the girls horribly. She could throw, but wasn't the greatest catcher. A projectile made of red rubber passed by her head. Another came hurtling at her face.

She waited for the sting, but it never came. A hand was in front of her face.

"Wally!" she grinned.

Wally smiled and said, "I'm on your team. They traded me for that Darrin kid."

"Darrin can throw," Marie said nervously watching Darrin aim at them.

He threw the ball, and almost inhumanly fast, Wally caught it.

"OUT DARRIN! WALLY CALL SOMEONE IN!"

"Luke in!" Wally said.

A thin boy, whom Wally befriended in Math class, came racing over to them. Wally caught the balls and passed them to Luke and Marie. They were lobbing balls left and right at people. With Wally on their team, it seemed like they stood a chance to win. The three kids hi-fived each other as they won the game.

"That was an awesome game Wally!" Marie said. "Finally I come out of it without a red mark on my face."

Luke looked at Wally and said, "How'd you do it man? You were moving wicked fast! I mean not as fast as Kid Flash or the Flash, but still pretty dang fast!"

Wally just smiled and said, "I've got good reflexes. My Uncle Barry wants to make sure I stay sharp."

"Uncle Barry?" Marie smiled. "Why have I not heard of this uncle?"

"'Cause…I was waiting for parent visitation day! My parents probably won't come, so you'll get to meet my Aunt Iris and Uncle Barry," Wally said.

"Oh," Marie said. "Well are you ready? It's almost lunch time."

"Yes! Lunch, I'm starving!" Wally said. "Just let me and Luke get changed."

"Yeah I gotta get changed too," Marie said. "I'll meet up with you guys."

Wally and Luke walked into the boy's locker rooms. Darrin smiled at Wally and said, "You're pretty good dude. So why are you hanging out with that emo girl?"

"Marie isn't emo!" Wally snapped. "Sterotypical much? Just because she's different, doesn't mean she's emo!"

"Dude, she cuts herself! She's a freak!"

"She's sweet and trustworthy!"

"She's got a death wish!"

Wally raised his fist, but Luke grabbed his wrist.

"Dude! He ain't worth it!" Luke said. "Come on! We gotta meet Marie for lunch."

Wally was steaming at the ears, but he followed Luke. The two boys walked out of the locker room, but didn't see Marie. Wally looked at Luke.

"Dude…is what they said back there true?"

Luke shifted uncomfortably. He asked, "Why would you care?"

"Her one poem…it worries me that she actually has a death wish."

"Trust me Wally," Luke said smiling. "Marie has no intent of taking her life…not now."

Marie walked towards them and said, "What's up guys?"

"Nothin' Marie," Luke said. "Let's go to lunch."

"EMO! EMO! EMO! EMO!" a group of boys yelled.

Wally snarled at them and grabbed Marie's hand. He led her out of the gym, Luke following the pair.

"Jackasses," Wally growled. "Don't listen to them Marie."

He stormed into the cafeteria.

"WALLY! Over here!" a friendly voice called.

He looked to see Lex with Artemis, Kaldur, Megan and Conner. He smiled at them and they went to go get their lunch. The kids walked back to the table and sat down. Wally looked at Marie, who was picking at her food.

"Something wrong Re?" he asked. "It isn't about what those boys said is it?"

Marie continued to pick at her food. Wally wrapped an arm around her. Megan looked at her.

"What did they say?" she asked.

"Oh Marie not again!" a voice came.

Jeanne took a seat next to Luke and put a hand on Marie's shoulder. Violet came over followed by Dick and Basil. Sofia walked over and said, "Okay, who am I killing Marie?"

"Not if I get there first!" Wally growled. "That stupid Darrin kid called her emo!"

Sofia's face became livid and said, "Where is he? I'm gonna kick his ass."

Artemis shot up and said, "Wait up for me! I wanna kick someone's ass too!"

"Arte, Sofie," Lex said warningly. "Let's not get detention shall we?"

Artemis grumbled and sat back down. Sofia sat down as well. The kids continued to eat, and Dick asked, "So how is school so far. I beat up a kid."

"You met Jack huh?" Marie said. "Told ya' Basil! Dick handled it didn't he?"

"He certainly did," Basil said blushing. "It was so aster."

"Aster?" Marie asked.

"Dick's new word! He made it up himself! It's the opposite of disaster!" Basil said happily.

The teens smiled at this. Marie looked at Wally's book bag. There was a note sticking out of it. She snatched it from him silently. She stuffed it in her pocket and said she had to use the bathroom. Artemis said she too had to go to the bathroom and followed Marie.

Marie went into a stall and took out the note.

Dear Uncle Barry,

School's going okay. There are some nasty kids and some teachers I'm not big fans of, but I met some really cool kids. There's this one boy Alexander Karlson. We call him Lex, just like Lex Luther! It even made Conner laugh a little. Artemis has soooooo fallen for him. Tell Green, he better watch Artemis closely during summer break.

Tell Bruce that Dick's a-okay. As a matter of fact the love bug must be going around. There's this really nice girl called Basil. She's Lex's adopted sister. Her and Dick get along REAL well. Those two were made for each other I'm telling you.

Conner and Megan met this girl called Jeanne and Kal met a girl called Violet, but I think they're just friends. I met this really cool guy in math. His name's Luke. He's real cool, he even stands up for my new pal.

My new pal you may ask? When we came, these boys were giving us a rough time. This kid pushed Dick over and threw me to the ground. Out of nowhere this girl comes, pissed as hell, screaming and lands a sucker punch on the guy.

She's something else Uncle B. She's got dark brown hair and these unbelievable gorgeous brown eyes. She's sweet, sensitive, and not afraid to roundhouse someone! She's got some poetry in her and she just seems like the one.

Remember how you kept telling me you knew Aunt Iris was the one for you? I really think Marie could be it. I can't wait for you to meet her. I know you'll really like her.

Love your nephew,

Wally.

Marie almost broke down and cried. Never in a million years did she think Wally would ever have those feelings towards her. She neatly folded the letter and dried her eyes.She walked out when she came face to face with Artemis.

"Hey," Artemis said. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing…I guess I'm just a little upset," she said.

Artemis patted Marie on the back.

"Come on Marie," Artemis said. "Let's get back to the others. Every thing'll be all right."

"Thanks Artemis," Marie said teary eyed.

The two girls walked out and back to the group.