I'm a sucker for Spitfire, arright? Hope ya like it.

Started 19th of March, 2017.
Completed 7th of June, 2017.

Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice ;-;


Robin walked into the cave, content on the victory the Dynamic Duo had achieved. He had expected to return to a cheerful and happy place because Red Arrow had joined the team. What he walked into, however, was almost depressing. Though a certain speedster was all happiness and rainbows.

Conner, Zatanna, and M'gann talked in low voices at the kitchen's entrance, looking a little too grave for a couple of teenagers. Even the bubbly Martian was struggling to maintain a smile. Zatanna's eyes traveled frequently across the room to where Wally, Kaldur, and Roy stood. Robin was sure that if looks could hurt you, Wally would have at least twenty holes burnt through his back.

Artemis was the only one out of the seven displaying no emotions whatsoever. She sat on the couch, her eyes glued dully to the floor. Yet Robin detected something of regret in her expression and tension on her posture. He frowned.

'Should I have done that?' Artemis questioned herself. 'Was hiding my identity really worth losing their trust?

Up until now, she had successfully blocked out everything they said, but as the voices grew louder, she found she couldn't keep the words away anymore.

"The mission was a failure," Kaldur contemplated.

Roy frowned. "I told you, there was a mole on the team-"

"Yeah, and now we know who!" Wally cut Roy off, his eyes narrowing as he jerked his head towards Artemis, who chanced to get up at that very moment. Her eyes widened ever so slightly. Wally offered no sign of apology and the uneasiness in the air thickened.

M'gann looked nervously at both of them, hoping in vain that a fight wouldn't break between the two stubborn teammates.

Artemis still said nothing.

"No denial?" Wally crossed his arms.

"Back off, Wally," Robin said, stepping into the room.

Wally lifted his hands up defensively. "Look, I'm just saying, it might happen again," He protested. "Better eliminate the.. Problem while we can."

Artemis could no longer stop the hurt from etching across her face. Wally felt a twinge of guilt now, but before anyone could say anything else, she turned around and walked quickly out of the room.

'Too quickly,' Robin noted.

"Artemis, wait!" Zatanna exclaimed, but she was gone.

Robin only shook his head and said bitterly, "Nicely done, Wal-man," before rushing out after his friend.

Wally quirked an eyebrow. "Yeesh! What's eating them?" he queried.

"I believe we were too harsh.." Kaldur concluded, slowly.

Conner's eyes went round in anger. "Too harsh? What's wrong with you!"

"It is true! There is a mole on this team, and I'm sure it's Artemis! Betraying the mission, everything counts up!" Roy defended, but Kaldur looked uncertain.

"We are not sure about this theory-" He started, only to be cut off.

"Oh, aren't you sure?" Zatanna and M'gann looked at Conner in amazement. Speaking out in these kinds of situations was nothing something he normally did, yet here he was. "Where is your proof, Kaldur? You keep blaming someone without a solid reason."

Wally hadn't said a word, his arms crossed, his brows knitted together. Conner turned to him next, "And you," He paused, looking almost disappointed. "You two finally got along and you blew it. If this goes on, maybe she'll leave the team by her own will."

Wally looked him straight in the eye, frowning in disbelief. "She wouldn't leave the team, that's rubbish. I was just talking, arright?" He shot back, but Conner's words stuck with him.

Conner exhaled slowly. "Whatever you say."

But as Zatanna and M'gann sat down to do homework, Roy and Conner left the room, and Kaldur expressed a sudden need for fresh air, Wally frowned again.

'She wouldn't actually leave, would she?'

Robin ran down the halls, searching the rooms for Artemis, a grim expression on his face. 'If only they knew what she's gone through.'

He stopped at Artemis' door, hoping she would be inside, but as it slid open, he found it to be empty and groaned, "Why this? Why now!"

He dug a hand through his hair. "I can't believe this is happening."