Impossible Love (A Young Justice Fanfic)

Proposal Preparations

Dick and Megan arrive at temp housing and Megan uses the Zeta-Tube to go back to Happy Harbor.

"Dick, you okay?" Courtney walks over to him.

"Yeah, just a little nervous still," Dick says, looking at the ring.

"You? Dick Grayson, youngest of the Flying Graysons, the famous trapeze act known for doing it without a net, nervous?" Courtney asks.

"I'm going to ask Artemis to marry me," Dick says.

"Big step; I can see why you're nervous," Courtney says.

"Yeah," Dick says, putting the ring away.

"I sense a little fear too," Courtney says.

"What if she says no?"

"She won't say no; Wendy told me what Artemis has been asking her to do; Artemis will say yes. Are you sure that it is the future you're afraid of?"

"Positive," Dick lies.

"I will ask Wonder Girl to borrow her lasso," Courtney says.

"Fine, if Artemis does accept will we have a repeat of the Christmas Party?"

"You mean Barb's freak out?"

"That's what I'm afraid of, I mean it really took a toll on Artemis."

"I know, Wendy told me, but don't worry, everyone will help you with Barb. You and Artemis have been through so much that you guys deserve this, especially after what Wally did," Courtney says.

"Now I just have to figure out where to take her, Gotham is so messed up that almost every restaurant is a cover up for a criminal," Dick says.

"Good luck," Courtney says.

"Thanks, let me or Bruce know if you need anything," Dick says before leaving the building.

"I will," Courtney says.

Dick drives back to Wayne Industries and heads to his office.

"Mr. Grayson, Tim brought this over, he says he checked and these are the restaurants that aren't a front," Leah gives Dick a piece of paper.

"Thanks," Dick says taking the paper and going into his office.

Dick reads the list and selects the most expensive restaurant.

Dick looks at the clock and decides to leave early.

"Leah, I'm leaving early, have some business at home, call The Shining Shrimp and make a reservation for 2 at 6:30," Dick says walking out of his office.

"Yes Sir, see you tomorrow, and good luck," Leah says.

"Thanks," Dick says leaving to his car.

Dick drives back to the hotel and heads to the apartment.

"Welcome back Dick," Freda says.

"Babe, is everything okay?"

"Yeah, I just wanted to spend more time with you and Bruce will understand," Dick says.

"Well, Connor and Wolf have been really helpful and I think we are good for today," Artemis says.

"How is Mowgli with Wendy?"

"He is great, I had Artemis leave and he didn't whine, he walked over to Wendy," Connor says.

"Good, can one of you watch Brucely and Mowgli tonight? I want to take Artemis out to a very special dinner," Dick says.

"I can," Garfield says.

"Thanks," Dick says.

Artemis' phone goes off.

"What's going on Mike?" She answers.

"We are having some problems with the layout on the second floor blueprints, can you and Wendy come down to help?"

"Sure," Artemis hangs up.

"Everything good?" Dick asks.

"Yeah, they are just having a hard time with the second floor and need me and Wendy," Artemis says.

"Let's go," Wendy says.

Mowgli starts following Artemis.

"No Mowgli, stay here with Dick," Artemis says.

Mowgli whimpers but walks back over to where Dick is.

"Can I see it?" Connor asks.

Dick takes out the box and opens it.

"Nice," Connor says looking at the ring.

"I don't think I've been so nervous in my life," Dick says closing the box.

"I get it, but you can do this," Connor says.

"What if the villains who know who I am go after her?"

"We're talking about Artemis here," Connor says.

"You're right, if anything it's them I should worry about," Dick responds.

"Our girls can take care of themselves," Connor says.

"You're right, thanks," Dick smiles.