Impossible Love (A Young Justice Fanfic)

Guy Talk

"Nightwing, B-01," the Zeta-Tube says.

"Huh, so this is what the Vault looks like," Dick says.

Dick walks to the Bowhunter Security building.

"Yes, may I help you?" the secretary asks.

"I need to see Will Harper," Dick says.

"Name?"

"Dick Grayson."

"Mr. Harper was wondering when you'd come, go on in."

Dick walks into the office.

"Dick, I was wondering when you'd give me an update on recent events," Will says.

"On which one?"

"Artemis," Will clarifies.

"She's adjusting; quiet mostly, but Dinah says that is normal for someone who has been through that kind of trauma."

"Has Dinah said anything about a diagnosis?"

"No, but I'm sure Jeff is going to have some words with Bruce about having me take her on a mission after he said that until Dinah clears her she can't be in the field."

"Don't want to be there for that," Will comments.

Both laugh.

"There is something I need to talk to you about though, something I said on the mission," Dick says.

"Which was?"

"I don't want to really go into detail about what happened before I became Robin, because it is one of those things where unless it can help someone else I don't talk about it much," Dick says.

"Get to the point Dick," Will says almost as if he was Artemis.

"So Wayne Tech had this secret project, we called it 180."

"What was it?"

"A time machine, I told the Team that I had thought of using it but if I did I wouldn't have the great life I have now," Dick says.

"You do have a great life," Will says.

"I know, but I got to thinking last night that even though I said it to everyone, it may have really been meant for Artemis, especially after Wally gave me his blessing if I want to date her."

"I feel a but coming," Will says.

"But I have never dealt with a Crock, you have," Dick says.

"So you came for advice," Will says.

Dick nods.

"If there is one thing I have learned from dating and being married to a Crock it's that things have to be on their terms. In Jade's case it was because of training from Sportsmaster and the Shadows, but for Artemis it's because of the abuse she got. Don't force her into the relationship, if she wants to be with you, let her come to you," Will stands up and puts his hand on Dick's shoulder.

"Thanks Will," Dick puts his hand on Will's.

"Now get going, I have work to do," Will jokingly pushes Dick out the door.