Hey! So sorry I posted this late. Balancing school work with writing isn't that easy but hey, I tried. If only my teacher from my other school decided to teach some more lessons on different subjects because my new school here learned things last year I wouldn't have learned until two years later in my old school. So glad I'm a math geek and caught up easily in Math class, yet I get lost most the time in civics and history. Any ways, here are some standard warnings before you start reading.

Some pain will be inflicted upon the characters, so beware! (Box Ghost reference. Booyah! Imma shut up now.)

There is a reason this is rated T. If you haven't noticed there are some swearing in the story.

This story might go up to an M later if what I've planned for the story takes a more drastic and mature turn. (MWAHAHAHA.)

Disclaimer: I want to own Young Justice so I can be bestfriends with everybody there and kick some bad guy ass. Too bad that is only a dream. I really wanted to meet KF. *Sigh*

Dick woke up but kept his eyes closed. He buried his head into something soft and tried to go back to sleep. It was too comfortable to let go. His pillow moved in his arms, and he hugged it close to his chest. Wait. My pillow moved? Dick opened his eyes and lifted his head to see a familiar head of black hair. He blushed at the position they were in, then frowned when her face looked like the last time she was asleep (*cough* knocked out *cough*). This time though, it almost looked like she was going to burst into tears, even with her eyes closed.

"NO!" Her sudden scream actually made Robin jump. Alex's eyes snapped open and she sat up, accidentally shoving Dick, looking around her surroundings. Her face turned into a deadpan look.

"We're still here aren't we?"

"Yep."

"Any idea on how to get out?"

"In construction." He said and sighed. She put her hand on his shoulder and looked him in the eye.

"I told you already, we're going to be fine." She gave him a small smile and he returned it. After a moment of silence, Dick spoke.

"Happy birthday." Alex's head immediately snapped towards him, her face full of seriousness and suspicion.

"How'd you know my birthday?" He was taken back by her response. He expected a smile, a thanks, maybe even a smirk, but not a closed off attitude.

"Hello, Boy Wonder here! Of course I would find out your birthday." He paused and looked at her face. "What's so wrong with your birthday anyways?" Alex looked away and rubbed her arm.

"Nothing." She kept her gaze to the floor. Dick wouldn't have it though. He was going to find out.

"I know something caused you to be so negative near or on your birthday so why won't you tell me?"

"I already told you, it's not important."

"You're important. Please just tell me, Alexis." He never used her full name unless he was serious about something, extremely worried, or both. Too bad she wasn't going to lighten up.

"It was noth–"

"NO! IT ISN'T NOTHING!" He shouted and stood up, looking straight down at her. She raised her face to look at him, surprised by the outburst. "'NOTHING' WOULDN'T HAVE MADE YOU SO DAMN DEPRESSED ALL WEEK! 'NOTHING' WOULDN'T CAUSED ME TO WORRY MY ASS OFF ABOUT YOU! 'NOTHING' WOULDN'T HAVE FORCED ME TO SEE MY BEST FRIEND LOOK SO FUCKING BROKEN IN HER DREAMS!"

Dick was panting and his face was a red shade, his gaze right at her. Alex was shocked to say the least. He never lost his cool like this, never mind losing it that quickly. Before she could get the chance to say something the metal doors opened, revealing two robots. The duo didn't even pay attention when the guards grabbed their wrists and held them behind their backs, leading them out of the room. The robots led the two away from each other, going down the opposite ends of the halls. Alex said something quietly to Dick as they were separated. It was barely a whisper, but somehow he heard the words.

"Let's just say my 'happy birthday' wasn't so happy."

Dick couldn't help his heart breaking a little at the haunted look on his best friend's face as she was led away. It was something he was so familiar with when he finally noticed it. That was the same look he had when his parents were talked about or mentioned indirectly. Even Bruce still got that look sometimes. So what had happened to Alex to make her so traumatized? Dick also felt guilty for blowing up on her. He was worried for her, and as one of her closest friends, he had a right to try and help Alex.

That was when he finally took realization of the situation. Him and Alex were separated and they didn't even notice. Looking at his surroundings, Dick noticed that it looked completely different than any other part of the building he's seen. Everything seemed to be made of wood. It reminded him of a cabin in a forest. The walls, floor and even some furniture seemed to be made of wood. Dick also smelt something burning and looked towards the source, seeing a metal stick poking out of the fire in the fireplace. He went on struggling, even though he knew that his strength was no match for the robot's, he could still try. His attempts were fruitless, and when Dick tried kicking the pack of metal in between the legs, it only ended up with him having a throbbing foot.

"What the hell are you going to do with Alex?!" Another robot came in the room to help restrain him since he was getting restless.

"She's only going to be receiving the same treatment as you." A voice that made the unmasked vigilante's blood boil was heard around the room. The machines took that as a cue and pushed Dick onto a table face-down, so he couldn't see anything because of the position he was in. It felt cool and hard against his skin, so he assumed it was metal. He couldn't get up even though the robots let go of him. It was like something was restraining him but he didn't know what. That was when he remembered. The cuffs! The bracelets the man put on him when he and Alex attempted attack. It latched itself onto the table. Dick tried to pull against the restraints but it didn't work at all.

"What are you going to do?" His voice came out deep and low, sounding like he was holding a part of himself something back.

"This is just the first of the things you will be going through."

Dick could feel cool air hitting his back as it was exposed. They must have cut it with a knife because it happened too quick to be done with scissors. He heard something being picked up and heat coming closer to his skin.

"This may hurt a bit."

Every time someone says that it always ends up in a ginormous amount of pain. This time wasn't any different. He thrashed as he felt excruciating pain in his back. He gritted his teeth, not wanting to give the man the satisfaction. The burning metal was pressed harder into his spine, causing the Boy Wonder to start screaming.

"By the way, my name is…"

That was the last thing Dick remembered before darkness filled his vision.

Alexis didn't pay attention to anything around her. Her mind was only on Dick. He seemed so angry, so worried, so concerned. She wished she could tell him. She wished she could tell him everything but Alexis knew she couldn't. No matter how much promises he makes, Dick is just going to turn on her when he found out. That's how it always happened. They always left.

Alexis noticed the change in environment when hearing one of the doors open. The robot took her into a wooden room just like Dick's, except the fire was different. The fire was a purplish blue and it was only adding to her nerves. Alexis tried to get out of the cold grip but it had no effect on it at all. The robot guard slammed Alexis on her stomach on the table. She automatically pulled her arms and legs up to move, but it wouldn't budge at all. This was when she registered the cool and hard material against her wrists and ankles. Stupid asshole put specialized bracelets on me.

Alexis heard screaming from somewhere else in the building. It was faint but she could recognize the voice. No. The sound suddenly stopped, and her mind instantly thought of the worse.

"You know, I find it amusing at how little of a fight you put up. Grayson needed two guards to restrain him. I expected more… vigor from you." She moved more in her bonds, wanting to get away from the voice, also at the same time wanting to go to see if Dick was okay.

"Ah, there's that flame I was looking for." Alexis glared at the man with eyes so full of hatred it could make demons cry in fear. The man didn't even flinch.

"What did you do to him?"

"Do not worry, he is still alive. Unconscious, yes. In pain, definitely, but he is still alive."

"You fucking bastard!"

"I've heard worse."

Alexis suddenly felt cool air on her back, giving her goosebumps. Her brain went through many scenarios of what could happen.

"What the hell are you going to do?! You do know how wrong it is to take off a female's–GRRR!" A sudden wave of agony passed through her back and she tried to hold back the scream in her throat. Alexis' wrists and ankles were hurting because of her struggling, and she was pretty sure bruises were going to be there later. More pressure was added, pressing deeper into her nerves. A shout was let out and the pain was increasing. There was one thing Alexis remembered before she was consumed by the dark of unconsciousness.

"My name is Malvarma. Malvarma Koro(1). And I will make sure you never forget it."

(1) Can you guess what it means? If you do then I will give you a shoutout next chapter and might even send you a spoiler... Nah, just a shoutout. The name does give an insight to a very big climax. So here are three clues: Danny Phantom, Wulf, Language.

That is all for today. Bye the way, if you know someone who is really good at visual art and might be willing to draw a digital image of Phoenix and Alexis, please PM me so I can send you the info on her looks and style. Bye everybody and remember to... REVIEW.

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