Two weeks
I felt so bad for Artemis that I wrote a ‘little’ post endgame story. It’s mainly just how I think Arty feels. Enjoy…
Two weeks ago my life shattered. I was just picking up the pieces and then… It happened. He was being a hero, it’s what he does best. Yet this time it went wrong. He wasn’t powerful enough and yet he still pushed himself to the limit to save us, to save me. Everyone tries their hand at comforting and I let them I truly do but right now I just smile through the pain and hope it goes away. My brave face keeps people at bay away from the hurt. I let the select few in though. Not to long ago M’gann visited and it was strange. It felt like forever since we last spoke. We reminisced and we cried but once I started I couldn’t stop. It almost physically hurt like my tears were acid foreign to my face. Eventually we called it a night and she did leave but not before muttering those few immortal words. ‘He died a hero Artemis’. I’ve heard those words so much lately it was like they were lying to me. Desperately trying to hide some horrid truth. I’m being silly I know but it keeps me busy thinking about stuff. I do a lot of things lately. I dropped everything to be out there again. The problem was I just couldn’t wear green again. That identity died with him. We were partners and that costume, that person was only ever going to belong to us. I gave myself a new voice of justice, so did Bart. I was happy he did, the yellow suited him well. He was part of the family. He even said it himself, Bart was made to carry on the legacy. Whilst I rejoined the hero life another fell. Nightwing took an official leave of absence for the time being. They were best friends and he lost him too. It was difficult talking to canary about it but with Dick it felt natural. He convinced me things do get better but for now you just have to let the wound heal. I am letting the wound heal but I just need to distance myself for now. I thought about going to Paris for a bit. The place we last kissed. The last time we connected, we became one there. Distance is good. I may have let Artemis die but a new hero was born because I shall continue to fight,for him,for us.I know it will take some time before we meet again. But for now though I’m gonna make Wally proud…




