Date: July 1, 2016

Main Characters: Nightwing, Superboy, Tigress, Kaldur, Robin, M'gann, La'gaan, Blue Beetle, Impulse, Beast Boy, Flash, Batman, Superman and Black Canary

Title: Memorial

Summary: This is a flashback to the Memorial Service for Wally

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It had only been 11 days but it felt like it had just happened yesterday. The League had returned from Rimbur being vindicated for their supposed crimes but only to return to the news that the team had lost one of their own none other than Wally West (Kid Flash) everyone was happy that the League was home but everyone was still in mourning for Wally now today the officially said goodbye to Wally at his Memorial Service being held at the Watch Tower's memorial gardens.

It was a packed room with standing crowd in the back so many people here to pay their respects to Wally West a good man, friend, brother, nephew, boyfriend and Hero.

The gardens became quiet as the team and League entered the room to take their places up front.

Black Canary stepped up to the podium.

"Today we gather here to honor a dear friend and comrade whom we lost 11 days ago. When I first met Wally in 2010 after the team was formed I thought he was cocky and a flirt. I was right about him being a flirt. I never saw him not flirting with M'gann or Tigress. But I was way wrong on the cocky part, he was a fierce defender of his friends and teammates one thing that most may not know about Wally except those close to him was his deep and abiding love for his friends. He told me once in one of our counseling sessions that besides the Flash as his mentor the 3 closest people to him that he considers family or brothers were Nightwing, Superboy and Aqualad. He may not have shown it but he was fierce in his loyalty to those 3 boys and wouldn't let anybody say anything bad about them."

Black Canary turned to the 3 boys sitting together looking at them directly.

"Wally confided in me before he left the team with Artemis that it was the hardest thing he ever did leaving you three behind but he wanted me to tell you that he loved you three more than you may know, you were his brothers no one could take that from him and he said he would die for anyone of you no matter what."

Black Canary then turned to Artemis.

"Artemis, I still can't get used to calling you Tigress. Wally loved you with all his heart, he had since the first day he saw you when you called him Baywatch you stole his heart that day and held the key that no one else would ever get. I know this because he told me. He had hoped to spend the rest of his life with you being happy and having a family, his one wish for you was that if that didn't get to happen was for you to be happy in the time you had together and to move on, he knows hell everyone here knows that will be tough, but to honor his memory in time he wanted to you be able to be happy with someone."

"As for me I will always cherish the time I got to spend either training or just talking to Wally. I learned something from the boy and that was life was worth living and to not always be down and depressed, he taught me to find the happy in life and grab hold as it may not always be there."

Flash was the next up, he was already crying, red puffy eyes and tear stained cheeks.

"Where do I start, Wally was the son I never had, yes I'm going to be a father soon, but Wally was more than that he was my partner my friend to loose him like this is hard, its been really hard on the Allen and West families. Wally was inherently good no matter what you did he would always somehow find the good in things. Wally my boy wherever you are please know that I am immensely proud of you and what you did and I miss you dearly my son."

Superman spoke next.

"Wally was one of the kindest people I knew but he was also stubborn and would let things go. Him along with Nightwing and Kaldur convinced me to give Superboy a chance. They made me realize that Superboy was not at fault and I was taking my anger out on him unjustly. Wally wasn't afraid of me he knew what needed to be done and told me upfront and I never got to thank him for that but the least I can do is thank Nightwing and Kaldur publically for opening my eyes and accepting Superboy as my son, if it wasn't for those 3 boys I don't know where he and I would be at today."

Superman walked over and pulled both Nightwing and Kaldur into a hug thanking them privately.

Batman was next

"As you all know I'm not a very emotional person but at times like these its hard not to be, Robin, Nightwing and myself know all to well what its like to loose someone you hold dear. Nightwing has now had to go through that twice with the lose of his best friend Wally, if there was anyway I could change that for you Nightwing you know I would. Just like Flash I considered Wally a son. He and Nightwing have known each other since they were 9 years old and new each other's identities much to my chagrin. Their friendship grew stronger over the years into something that very few friendships can, it was a bond of brothers that would never be broken even through the hardest of times, those 2 I new would always have each others back no matter what. When those 4 boys stood up to the League and did not stand down and formed their own team 6 years ago I may have seemed upset at that time but couldn't have been prouder at what they did and how they handled themselves. I will miss him dearly and honor his memory always."

Beast Boy stepped up next.

"I only new Wally for a short time but when he handed over the duties of souvenir collecting from missions I was honored and I took it seriously. Even though I never got to work on a mission with Wally I always looked up to him and his courage and ability to do what he did, he was a good friend and mentor to me and I will always cherish the time I had getting to know him."

Blue Beetle stepped up next.

"Like Beast Boy I've only been on the team for a short time but I feel like I've know Wally forever. I knew I could talk to him about anything and he was a confidant, he would never betray that trust. I'll miss him dearly and his guidance."

La'gaan stepped up next.

"Wally accepted me onto the team right away. He was a good and honorable man that will be truly missed by many including me."

M'gann stepped up next, and you could tell she had been crying for along time, her eyes were puffy and red and she had tear stained cheeks.

"When I arrived at Mount Justice all those years ago to join the team. Wally was the first to great me. I'll admit he was cute and was a flirt, which was fun. He was a good and dear friend always made me laugh, was always eating by cooking even if it wasn't that great, which made me, feel wanted. We've lost teammates before but for some reason the loss of Wally hit me the hardest maybe because it was him, Nightwing, Superboy and Aqualad who welcomed me onto the team so readily. I will always remember and cherish those days we spent together in the Mountain and will honor the memory of Wally wherever I may be."

Robin stepped up next he had been able to hold it together until Batman spoke.

"I met Wally shortly after I cam to live with the Bat clan and was introduced to him by Nightwing. I didn't know what to expect because I had never met a speedster. Wally embraced me in a big brotherly bear hug when we met and I can remember hugging him back. I realized then that I had 2 big brothers who would always look out for me no matter what and be proud of me no matter what path I chose. I am honored to have known Wally for as long as I did. He was a good man, friend and brother and will miss him dearly."

Tigress stepped up next. She took a deep breath.

"Some of you may be wondering why I dressed as Tigress. Well Artemis was Wally's partner on the team and I can't bring myself to be Artemis anymore with him gone. Wally was the love of my life, when we first kissed that new years day I new then that he was the only one for me, he completed me, he fulfilled all of my dreams and wishes, but I also new that there could come a day when one of us might not be there for the other with my family background I thought that would end up being me I never thought I'd be standing here saying farewell to my love. He gave my life meaning and made it worth living. I miss him with all my heart, and I know he wants me to move on but I don't know, its going to take time if a lot of soul searching to see if I even can move past him. I'll never forget him he believed in me one not many others did.

Impulse stepped up next; he was still wearing his white and red uniform.

"Wally told me not long ago that after all this mess was done that he was going back into retirement with Artemis and he said I would look good in yellow and red and he would be honored if I took on the mantel of Kid Flash after he retired. I was stunned and honored by that, I just didn't think I'd be taking it over like this. I respected Wally for his decision to leave this life behind and try to live a normal life and have a family, its something all of us dream of doing and want to do but he actually had the guts to take that leap of faith and do it. He was a great man, a great friend, a great mentor and a brother that I will dearly miss. I will try to honor his memory and live up to his legacy as Kid Flash."

He tapped his chest and his uniform changed from his red and white to Wally's Yellow and Red with the lightning bolt on the chest. "For you Wally."

Kaldur stepped up next. He wasn't one for tears but just as everyone else his cheeks were stained with tear marks.

"How do I put in to words what Wally meant to me, its hard, I've spent the last few days meditating on this even returning to Atlantis to find some answers but nothing I could come up with can define the pain I've felt in loosing a brother in arms. I know its not much but I realize he did it for the greater good he sacrificed himself for the planet and I know any one of us would have done the same, he is the definition of a true Hero and should be honored as such. Do not mourn his life, celebrate his life, he lived it freely and happy and in the end he found friendship, family and love. He was and still is my brother. "

Kaldur looked out to the stars, "Rest my dear friend and brother, you've earned it, we will see you again someday for that I am sure."

Superboy stepped up next. Of all the people not to cry it would be Superboy he was one to hold his emotions in but you could tell by his eyes he was hurting, he just didn't let anybody in.

"Wally was there that day July 4, 2010 when they freed me from CADMUS. He was the first one I hit after waking from the sleep I was in. He had a loud mouth and was annoying at times but he taught me how to laugh, how to have fun, how to relax and enjoy myself and those around me. I learned about movies, the internet and probably things I shouldn't have known. Wally, Nightwing and Aqualad all helped me through my transition and guided me to become more than what I was programmed to become, they taught me that my destiny was my own and nobody else could tell me what I could or couldn't do, that I had the right to choose for myself. He along with Nightwing and Aqualad were my first three friends I have had and considered them true brothers, for me it goes beyond blood, it's a deeper connection. We fought, we laughed, we cried, we did crazy things together. I might not of completely understood his decision to leave this life behind when he did, but I do now and I can't but respect him for his decision. I know in the end it was this life that took him from us, but I don't think he'd of had it any other way. He was always true to his word and his friends he never let any of us down, if we needed him he was always there without hesitation. I will miss him dearly, there is a hole in my heart that will never be filled because it belongs to my brother Wally."

Nightwing was the last to speak. He approached the podium, no emotion could be detected, he was a Bat alright, no one could see his eyes because of his mask, there were a couple of tear streaks but he wasn't going to break here, he didn't want to mourn in front of all these people but he had to speak for his best friend and brother.

"Wally was my best friend but more than that he was a brother to me a confidant. I have known Wally since we were 9, we were awnry squirts back then you can ask Batman or Flash." He looked over to both of them as everyone had laughed.

"Wally had this aura about him that just made you want to be his friend or help him. He was fiercely loyal and defended his friends with the utmost conviction. I saw that first hand the day he talked to Superman about Superboy my admiration for Wally grew that day as I saw him stand up to the man who could turn him to ash with a single look. When Wally informed me that he was retiring his hero persona and leaving this life behind I was mad at first but I came to realize that he wanted more from life and he wanted that more with Artemis, they were perfect together I could tell that even before Wally could. I was happy for him. He told me that if I ever needed his help to not hesitate and call, he helped out numerous times over the past few years. Wally my friend, my brother wherever you may be whatever you are doing know that you are missed my friend and we all will honor your memory to the best of our abilities."

With that Nightwing walked over to the holographic stand, everyone in the garden stood. Nightwing bent down and placed his hand on the activation pad and Wally's image appeared in his place of honor with the other fallen heroes. "Rest my dear friend you've done your job."

The next day Nightwing informed Aqualad of his leave of absence and the team was informed that they would be working out of the Watch Tower not because that Mount Justice was destroyed but because the had earned it. Nightwing stayed for a few minutes but disappeared shortly after Kaldur began issuing assignments smiling to himself and saying "business as usual."