Prompt Post - Part Seven [CLOSED TO NEW PROMPTS]

Oct 02, 2011 22:34



THIS PART IS NOW CLOSED. YOU CAN CONTINUE POSTING FILLS, BUT PLEASE PROMPT ALL NEW THINGS HERE.

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Re: Post-homefront, gen, group hugs anonymous October 9 2011, 04:07:24 UTC
awkward moment when you thought you posted this fill but didn't. oh god please don't be floating around in the meme somewhere.

It’s been a long night.

Too long, Artemis thinks to herself, trying not to fall asleep on her feet. She’s next to Green Arrow, resisting the temptation to lean on him and nod off in hopes he’ll just take her home. The League is discussing something or other-she catches things like “Red Tornado,” “the kids,” and “disbanding,” but nothing really registers through the haze that is her mind.

Someone taps her shoulder, and she looks to see Robin standing there, looking for all the world like nearly drowning didn’t faze him at all (really, would it kill him to at least pretend he’s as tired as she is). He gestures silently with his head to where the team has gathered, observing the adults’ conversation.

She spares only a second to make sure Green Arrow’s attention on her before she follows Robin.

“… do you think they’re talking about?”

“One of them suggested disbanding the team,” Conner says, and every wide-eyed gaze snaps to him. He finishes hurriedly: “But they shot that down quickly.”

There’s a momentary sigh of relief.

“They do still need to decide what they’re doing with us,” Wally says.

“And they no doubt must determine how to handle the...” Kaldur attempts to find the right word, “situation of Red Tornado.

Artemis catches his tone, tentative and concerned, and frowns. There’s something else on his mind. With his brow furrowed, she realizes Robin is thinking the same thing, and he meets her eyes and offers a barely-perceptible nod of understanding.

But it’s something they’ll have to leave for later. For now, she just wants to sleep. They’re all alive, and that’s what matters in the end. She’s about to break away with a “goodnight,” but M’gann speaks first.

“Before we get too worried,” she starts slowly, “can we just take a moment
to appreciate that we’re all… okay? Or, at least, we will be?”

Artemis nods her agreement, and is about to echo her, but again someone cuts her off.

It’s Robin this time: “Definitely. And it calls for a group hug!”

Of course Robin is the hugger. He stretches his arms out, and in a blur Wally is there, nearly knocking Robin off his feet (Artemis wonders how long he’s been holding that back). M’gann is the first one to float over, gladly accepting the embrace-she even manages to tug Conner along, who looks awkward but somehow… pleased.

“Kal?” Smiling and shaking his head, Kaldur uncrosses his arm and moves to join them. Artemis is about to make a grand escape before they notice she isn’t involved, but Robin (who is really too observant for his own good) catches onto her.

“C’mon, Artemis,” he encourages from in the middle.

“Ah,” she begins, trying not to look as awkward as she feels, “yeah, sorry, but no. I don’t do group hugs.”

“Hey,” Wally begins, “being part of the group means being part of the group hugs.”

“No, I really-“

“Artemis,” M’gann cuts her off, somehow gentle and firm at the same time, “just try it.”

You said it yourself, her subconscious reminds her, they’re your family.

Fighting back a broad smile at their insistence (because it means that they do in fact accept her), she feigns a loud sigh and joins them. She can see the smiles of approval from them, and it warms her from head to toes.

“I see that smile,” Wally teases. “You like it.”

“Oh stuff it, Flash Boy.”

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Re: Post-homefront, gen, group hugs anonymous October 9 2011, 04:08:45 UTC
crap. meme, why do you lie to me like this? *stabs double post*

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OP anonymous October 9 2011, 04:46:09 UTC
Double the post means double the awesome amiright?

Seriously, this is so freaking adorable, I just wanted to laugh and cry all at the same time. Wally's responce at the end was just perfect, with the teasing-that's-not-mean, and the way it all just built up to the ending, and Robin starting and then everyone joining and OMG IT'S SO ADORABLE!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥

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Re: Post-homefront, gen, group hugs f_flamequeen October 9 2011, 20:13:47 UTC
Nonexistent and lame title is for cutest ficlet ever. Oh, little Robin. I love you so. Sad that you keep getting knocked around even during hugs, but do not despair! You grow up into my tall, dark and handsome userpic!

Yeah. Um, now that I'm done talking to nonexistent characters, Writer!Anon, you've made my day.

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Re: Post-homefront, gen, group hugs waffled_flambe October 11 2011, 23:44:17 UTC
I have a huge grin on my face after reading this adorable story, thank you!

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Re: Post-homefront, gen, group hugs fishiemishie October 13 2011, 03:40:07 UTC
I concur with the others: this is so, so adorable! I love how it was Artemis that incidentally brought about the group hug, being the first to voice that the safety of the group is the most important factor of things. I like how the hug sort of coalesced, too, with KF smashing into Robin as soon as Robin 'offered', M'gann joining happily and giving Conner the excuse, Kaldur waiting to be invited and openly pleased that he was, and of course, that it was Wally who delivered the prompt line and got Artemis to consent. Lovely fill!

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