Young Justice: The next Generation

Hiding at the Gala

Nathan stood in a corner of the grand ballroom in Wayne manor nervously. He glanced around the room eyeing it. His eyes fell on Mark, he was surrounded by a group of three girls. Nathan shook his head, he couldn't bother him while he was in the zone he would kill him. He had one other hope he looked around finally his eyes landed on her. He checked to make sure the coast was clear then quickly dashed across the room to Melanie's side

She had been talking to her mother and his mother "Hey mom, hey Aunt Arty. I'm just going to borrow Mel for a second if that's okay" the 14-year-old grabbed his friend's wrist and pulled her away before any of the females could respond.

Artemis smiled and shook her head "They're getting so big" she smiled

Barbara nodded "I know, I can't believe they'll be starting high school in a few months"

"Yes, I remember when they all 3 used to run through the sprinklers naked" Artemis laughed

Meanwhile Nathan continued to run with Melanie out of the ballroom and down the hall. Melanie stopped and pulled her wrist from his grasp. "Nathen what are you doing!" she shouted

Nathan looked at her panicked "Shh not so loud she'll hear you" he said waving his hands

"Who will hear me?" Melanie questioned

Nathan kept his eyes glued on the entrance of the ballroom, he jumped when he saw her.

"No time to explain" he said quickly grabbing her wrist and taking Melanie down the hall to one of the small offices of the manor he shut the door behind him and cursed under his breath when he realized he had chosen a room without a lock

"Now explain" Melanie said crossing her arms and tapping her foot.

Nathan let out a sigh "One of the business partners of Wayne industries brought his granddaughter Gina, she's 14 like us" he said

Melanie eyed him "And?" she asked

"And, she's driving me crazy she won't leave me alone." He said throwing his hands up

Melanie shook her head "You're not interested?"

Nathan shrugged "At first I tried to talk to her cause I thought maybe it was just my shyness but then she started only talking about my family's money and her voice is squeaky"

Melanie laughed "And why do you need me?" she questioned

Nathan fumbled his fingers "Well Mark was busy and I thought maybe you could help me get rid of her" he said nervously

They watched as the doorknob began to turn, Nathans Robin skills kicked in and he quickly grabbed Melanie, flipping them over the couch and falling behind it, he landed on top of her and used his elbows to keep his body from touching hers. He brought a finger to his lips signaling for her to be quiet.

"Nathanial? Nathanial? Are you in here, I wanted to show you the Porsche that I want for my 16th birthday" a high-pitched voice could be heard. After a couple minutes, they heard the door close.

They waited a few more minutes just to make sure the coast was clear before getting up

Melanie let out a laugh that she had been holding in "Nathanial?" Where did she get that from?" she said

Nathan shrugged "I guess she thinks that's my full name, which obviously it isn't"

Melanie nodded "Oh I know, Nathan Wayne Grayson" she teased using his full name

Nathan laughed "Like your one to talk Melanie Oliver West" he teased back

Melanie rolled her eyes "I still don't get why my parents chose not to give me the mentors last name treatment, they gave Mark Allen"