So, anyone expecting that last chapter? Yes? No? ((I am shouting into the Void.))

I also got caught up in watching this episode and forgot to actually write this chapter so I had to go back and rewatch the episode lmao.

Mount Justice

November 11, 15:55 EDT

Pietro was helping the rest of the team set up for Wally's surprise birthday party in the lounge kitchen area when he noticed his opening.

It was too perfect an opportunity to pass up.

Speeding at the can of frosting, it was almost in his hands when he felt a whack on the back of his head. "Hey!" He whirled around to see M'gann holding a spoon telekinetically, eyes narrowed at him. He grinned sheepishly, shrugging. "Sorry, I just love food?"

"And I haven't frosted the cake yet. Now move." She commanded gently.

Pietro obeyed, moving to go stand beside Zatanna, who had seen the whole interaction. She smiled at the silver haired speedster. "It was quite the valiant effort, Pietro. You almost got it."

"Who knew there'd come a day where I was too slow?" He moaned dramatically, causing the ebony haired teen to laugh. He smiled back at her as Robin came into the room.

"Everyone, get ready. He should be here at any moment." He turned off the lights as he went to stand next to everyone else, turning around as he heard footsteps.

The computer turned the lights on as Wally walked into the room.

"Surprise!" They all shouted in unison.

"Wha-at! Oh, you guys! You shouldn't have." Wally acted surprised, putting a hand to his chest.

Robin crossed his arms over his chest, scoffing. "Right, not like you've been hinting for days or anything."

"Okay, birthday boy is here, can I eat cake now?" Pietro asked, bouncing on his toes.

"Slow down, QS. He needs to blow out the birthday candles first." Artemis chuckled.

Robin put a hat on his best friend's head as they gathered around the display of food. "We made two cakes."

"Awesome! What will you guys eat?"

"We'll split the cupcakes." M'gann looked at Pietro when he whined. "We talked about this. Now, Wally, make a wish!"

"Way ahead of you." He blew out the candles and everyone cheered, some saying happy birthday. "You know, if I tell you my wish, it won't come true. But if you guess..."

Pietro rolled his eyes, grabbing a slice of cake when Robin handed him one. He grabbed another, handing it to Zatanna. "So, you settling in here okay?"

"Oh, yeah. It's just like home." She sighed.

"I know this is all very new and intimidating. But I promise you, someday...you'll get used to watching Wally eat." Pietro chuckled.

"Oh, I bet you have much better table manners." Zatanna raised a brow.

"I am a gentleman." Pietro smirked, turning when Artemis approached them.

"Think we should tell him?" She asked.

"Tell who what?" Pietro asked, looking between the two girls. He caught where they were looking and snickered. "Oh, about Supermartian?"

"He's the only one that doesn't know." Robin added.

"Then please...allow me." Artemis walked up to Wally, whispering in his ear.

"Oh, man!"

Pietro looked at Zatanna and Robin. "Should we tell them about themselves?"

"Nah, let them figure it out." Robin grinned mischievously. "It'll be more fun that way."

"Attention team. Suit up. Polar stealth. Mission briefing in five." Batman announced over the loudspeaker. The team dispersed to suit up, meeting back in the mission room in their snow gear. "A massive ice storm has paralyzed North America from coast to coast. Satellite imagery has detected five flying ice fortresses, source unknown, which seem to be responsible and must be stopped."

"Well, can't the Watchtower blow them out of the sky or something?" Wally asked.

"What's a watchtower?" Zatanna asked.

"Hm...the League's orbiting headquarters is not weaponized. And with both Green Lanterns off world, I need all hands on deck."

"Does that mean what I think it means? The League and the team fighting side by side?" Robin asked with excitement in his voice.

"Woah? Really?" Wally fist pumped the air.

"Superboy, use the supercycle to rendezvous with the Batplane at Ice Fortress one. You'll drop off Robin, Quicksilver, and Aqualad, then continue on with Wolf to meet up with Black Canary and Red Tornado in Ice Fortress two. Miss Martian, Artemis, and Zatanna, take the bioship and rendezvous with Green Arrow and Martian Manhunter at Ice Fortress three. Other Leaguers will deal with Fortresses four and five. Sending all coordinates now."

"Uh, Batman...? I think you skipped..."

"Kid Flash, a young girl in Seattle is in desperate need of a heart transplant. With all conventional air traffic grounded by the storm, you'll need to pick up the donor heart in Boston and run it three thousand miles across the country."

"Who is this girl?"

"Does it matter?"

"No. Of course not. But can't we zeta-"

"Zeta tubes are offline. Sorry." Robin shrugged.

"Right. Then how can I say no? Guess I won't be needing stealth. Speedy delivery boy, at your service." Wally sighed, switching out of his stealth suit.

Ice Fortress One

Quicksilver ran around the turret fire, speeding at the blasters and ducking under their shots. He made it to the gun and phased his hand inside, disabling the turret and shutting it down. Turning to look to see how the rest of his allies at the first Ice Fortress were handling it, he saw Robin swing down and place a bomb on one of the turrets, exploding it. Aqualad leapt off Aquaman's shoulders and swung out a whip made of water, hitting one the turrets and taking it out. Flash ran circles around one of the turrets before getting close enough to break it off the Ice Fortress.

"Robin, look out!" Quicksilver dove out of his position in one of the crevices to tackle Robin to the ground when one of the blasts got a little to close to him. Robin looked up at him, a grateful look on his face.

"Thanks, QS."

"Don't mention it. We need to shut this thing down." Quicksilver grunted.

"Agreed." Robin replied, pulling up his hologlove and typing. He pulled up the blue prints to the ice fortress. "Alright, here is the central control panel. If I can access that I can-"

Quicksilver wasn't listening as he took off running, ripping open a vent to dive inside the fortress. He ran through the hallways to get to the central control panel, having remembered where it was on the blueprints Robin pulled up. Breathing deeply, he approached the panel and began vibrating the molecules in his hand. "Here goes nothing, Pietro." Shoving his hand into the control panel, he kept vibrating his molecules until he felt the fortress begin to shut down. Pulling his hand out, he sprinted his way back to the surface of the fortress, appearing next to Robin and Batman. "It's going down. We need to get off."

They nodded, calling the others through the com and the Batplane as well. Everyone that was on the ice fortress boarded the Batplane, watching as the fortress careened towards the ground. Batman turned to Quicksilver and gave him a nod of approval. "Well done, Quicksilver."

"Thanks, Batman." Quicksilver beamed, noticing the look Robin was giving him. He quirked a brow but Robin just turned away, going to talk with his mentor. Quicksilver shrugged, sitting down in the plane as they were piloted away back to the mountain.

Mount Justice

November 12, 10:46 EDT

Pietro watched from the doorway as Robin and Wally talked about Wally's mission in the souvenir room, a small smile on his face. He pushed off the doorway he was leaning on and walked away, heading towards the mountain exit, passing M'gann and Conner as he did so.

"Hey, Pietro, where are you going?" M'gann called to him.

"Just for a run, need to think for a little bit." Pietro replied. "I'll be back shortly."

"Care to have some company?" Pietro turned to see Zatanna walking towards him in winter running gear.

"Ooh, that's not a bad idea! We should do a team jog!" Robin appeared from the souvenir room with Wally, a mischievous grin on his face. Everyone murmured their agreements. Robin looked to Pietro. "That is, if you don't mind?"

Pietro kept his face straight as everyone watched him shrug. "Sure. The more the merrier, right?"

"Ooh, I'll change!" M'gann shape shifted into running gear as the everyone else went off to get changed.

A few minutes late the whole team was gathered in the main cavern of the mountain in their workout gear, everyone looking at Pietro. He rubbed the back of his neck. "Uh, I was just going to run through the woods but wherever you guys want to go is fine."

"A jog through the woods sounds good." Robin gave Pietro an eerie grin as he opened the ramp for everyone to exit the mountain. "Just don't go speeding off on us, okay? This is team building, remember."

"Wouldn't dream of it." Pietro grit out through a smile, a little annoyed that his rendezvous with his sister was being delayed. He'd have to send her a message once he felt her within telepathic range.

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

The group of teens took off running towards the woods, sticking in a pack like formation. They ran in silence for a bit, the only sound was the crunch of snow beneath their feet.  

As they were running through the snowy woods, Pietro felt his sister's presence in his mind and grinned slightly. 

Hey, sestra. You never did tell me what the whole splitting the worlds thing was a distraction for. Care to share?

I am not privy to all of the details, but I do know that Sportsmaster and I believe the Riddler broke into a Star Labs location and stole an artifact from them. 

Do you know what they stole?

No, unfortunately, I do not. Like I said, I am not informed of every detail of their plans. 

...you seem different, Wands. Lighter. Did something happen?

Not that I am aware of. Hey, how is your little girlfriend doing? I see she managed to take the Helmet off.

Yeah, at the cost of her father. And she is not my girlfriend!

You want her to be.

...shut up. 

What? It is true. She is cute, by the way. Good choice.

Thanks. And don't worry, I will always choose you.

I wasn't worried. I am your twin, of course you will always choose me. Anyways, I've got to go. Have fun on your jog with your friends. 

I'm sorry we couldn't meet face to face. I miss you.

I miss you too, 'tro. Soon, though, we will be united. I feel it.

I hope you are right, sestra, I hope you are right.