Hey! So, I'm completely shocked at how popular this fic is getting. Not a lot of reviews, but a bunch of people added this to their favorites or alerts. Thanks to everyone who did.

So, chapter three, in which we find out why, Jade, why? Bats and GA make a brief appearance. Like, really brief.

Before I start the story though, I want to take the time to answer a comment I got. Thanks to Hinata001 for bringing up some great points. I'm gonna write down the comment, just so you guys don't get confused about what I'm talking about.

Comment: This is awesome. (Thanks!) A question though, how are you going to bring Bruce in? He should be at the trial on Ran with the other sevens leaguers. I was just wondering of you were bringing them back. Also, love the twist. I've always thought Cheshire and Guardian were used to lure Roy. Wonder how Cheshire's going to explain this. Can't wait to see how GA reacts to this and Lian. Also, will Jim-Guardian make an appearance? I would love to see that. I loved how he called Roy "brother" in Salvage and how they made him a clone as well.

I have a confession to make. I totally forgot about how the league is supposed to be at the trial. Ooops. Thanks for reminding me. For the purpose of this story, they went, stood on trial, and were sent back to earth while their fate was being decided because the citizens of whichever planet didn't want potentially dangerous criminals on their planet for any longer than necessary. Yeah. that'll work.

Second, about Guardian. I'd love to include him, but I know a grand total of about 3 things about him.

1) He was controlled by Cadmus

2) He's a clone

3) He's related to Roy in some way- his uncle? Maybe?

That's not really enough for me to work with. Sorry. At the moment, Guardian will not be included in this fic. Maybe if I get off my butt and do some research. But probably not.

And now, after this long note, on to the story!

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing. If I did, I would remember what happened and not have to invent some weird story about the space trial. Ooops again.

Then, Roy turned his attention to the second person who had entered the room.

No one expected his reaction.

"YOU!" He shouted. "You were the one in the alley that day, when they ambushed me!"

Jade sighed, refusing to meet anyone's eyes. "I was hoping you wouldn't remember that." she whispered.

Roy (AN/ Back to Roy being Red Arrow and O-Roy being Speedy!) took a step away from her, a slightly betrayed and angry look crossing his face. "You were involved? You were part of the kidnapping? And YOU DIDN'T TELL ME!"

"I couldn't." She brought her head up to look him in the eye. "How was I supposed to tell you that I had been a part of the event that brought you so much pain? By the time our relationship progressed to a point where I was beginning to feel guilty about it, telling you would have ruined everything and wouldn't have helped anyone. I was trying to keep from hurting you more."

"That's not an excuse."

"Fine. I was young, still listening to my dad's teachings while trying to get the hell away from him. The shadows offered me a place if I helped them with something- Talia al Ghul told me I would get a position in her guard. I saw no reason why not to do it. It would help me make a name for myself, get me started on what I thought was the right path. And it did. I did the job, didn't even stop to think what would happen to the kid. I went on, climbed up the ranks, became Cheshire. Then I met you, and I flashed back to that kid. Why do you think I took an interest in you in the first place?" She stopped, took a breath, glanced at O-Roy, wide eyed on the bed, and looked down.

"I fell in love with you. Stopped doing crime. Tried to be normal. All you could think about was Speedy, finding out everything you could. Finally, I left, not only because of Lian, but because I couldn't face you anymore. I went to Talia and explained. We grew close over the time I was her guard, and since the original Roy wasn't actually of any use anymore, she told me where to find him. I told you and we rescued him. I… I guess I hoped that would redeem me… that I could make amends."

She turned abruptly, tears in her eyes, and hurried out of the room. O-Roy, Roy, and Dick were left staring at each other. "I'll go talk to her." Dick said quietly, then nodded towards O-Roy. "Talk to him." He turned and left the room, closing the door behind him.

When Richard got downstairs, he found a sobbing Jade being comforted by an utterly confused Ollie. Bruce looked at him as he came down.

Explain

Dick sighed and ran a hand through his hair. He suddenly remembered that he hadn't actually told Bruce why he needed him. This was not going to be a fun conversation. He looked at Bruce, then Ollie, and decided that Ollie should be kept out of the loop a little longer. He jerked his head at Bruce, turned and headed towards the library, Bruce following behind, leaving the emerald archer to console Jade.

O-Roy lay on the bed, staring at his clone. His clone stared back.

Silence

O-Roy scratched his arm. the other Roy coughed.

More silence

The other Roy stared at him. He stared back. They both shifted uncomfortably.

Even more silence

Finally, O-Roy couldn't take it anymore,

"Hi,"

"Hey"

"So….you're me?"

"Yup" (AN/ Can someone say AWKWARD!)

Silence

The other Roy sighed and sat down on the chair previously occupied by Dick. "Someone needs to write a guide. 'The idiot's guide to having a conversation with the guy you're cloned from and whose life you stole.' Would make it a lot easier."

O-Roy managed a weak smile. "Maybe we should write it,"

"Not going to help us, will it?

"I guess not."

…

"Look, I don't blame you. I'm not mad or anything. It wasn't your fault; from what Richard told me, you really thought you were me. You didn't know what you were doing. And I guess it's best that one of me got to be Speedy. Doubt I will be able to now, what with my arm."

"I… thanks. And I know you don't blame me, but I'm sorry anyway. I'm going to try to help you figure this all out, ok? We can figure it out together."

O-Roy smiled. "I'd like that. But you've got to figure out what's going on with your family first. Who's Lian?"

"My daughter."

"And that woman, the one who ambushed me, is you wife? Her mother?"

"Yes, but she left me. She's only my wife in legal terms now. Maybe that will change." Other Roy grimaced. "How did my life get so messed up?"

O-Roy laughed. The atmosphere of the room lightened considerably. "Go talk to her. Figure it out. You're life shouldn't stop on my account."

:Kid, it started on your account." The other Roy stood up and ruffled O-Roy's hair. "Get some rest, I'll make sure you have some time to get whelmed before the firing squad (aka Batman and GA) come talk to you."

O-Roy frowned. "Whelmed?"

Other Roy smirked. "Robin- or I guess Nightwing now- speak. In the middle of overwhelmed and underwhelmed. I'll bring up the bird-speak dictionary later."

"Robin, right. I was supposed to meet him a week after I got kidnapped. His name is Nightwing now?"

"I'll get you all caught up later. Rest."

"Kay."

He was already asleep before the door shut completely.

And, that's chapter 3. So, what do you think of Jade's reasons? You have to remember, Jade was an up-and-coming assassin ninja, trying to get away from her father. If something could help her reach her goals, I bet you she would do it, no questions asked. Now though, she's changed and feeling a bit guilty, so she actually went to Talia for help.

Finally got some Roy-Roy bonding in there. Yay!

Next chapter will include Dick's conversation with Bruce- or Batman, cause he'll be in interrogation mode, not playboy mode. Probably some Ollie-Roy (both of them) bonding. See you there! Or not. You know, because you're reading this, and not... never mind.