Hey, guys. I'm sorry about how long it's been. I've been busy with school and having minor writer's block. I say minor because I have inspiration I just don't know how to get it the way I want it on paper. But here is another chapter! It's kinda raw though...
This takes place a month after the Sound of Arrows. My school's Centennial (100th Anniversary) was tday and I've had school chants stuck in my head all day along with paint all over. So, I transferred it to Speedy who's about highschool age. :)
Warnings: Cursing
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters and the chants, mascot and colors belong to my school.
"Green Arrow 08, Speedy 11," Rings out through the rec room of the Watchtower, causing most of those present to glance up at the entrance. Dick stares at Roy as he walks in the room. Dinah raises her eyebrows at the boy while Hal has to do a double take. Barry doesn't even spare the archers a glance in the first place.
"What the hell happened to your face?" Hal exclaims, earning an elbow in the gut from Dinah.
"You look like you got into a fight with a paint brush, and lost." Dick comments idly, raising an eyebrow at his redheaded friend. The young archer is covered in purple and gold handprints and has streaks if war paint on his face in similar colors (and Dick swears he can see glitter in his older friend's hair). Roy rolls his eyes as he drops his backpack on the chair beside the Boy Wonder and begins to digs through it. He waits until he pulls out his Speedy uniform shirt and pants before answering.
"Uh no. I got attacked by the girls," Roy sighs and Hal, who finally sets down the newspaper that had fallen limp in his hands, gives him an incredulous look.
"Why would they attack you with paint?" The Green Lantern asks.
"Where did they even get paint to attack you with?" Barry throws in from his traditional place on the couch, looking up at the archer for the first time.
"They were all painting each other in the girls' bathroom-"
"Wait, what?" Ollie cuts in, staring at his ward with a confused and slightly shocked glance.
"Well, it's spirit day, (get your mind out of the gutter) so they all paint our school colors on themselves with handprints and streaks and put our school mascot on it. You know, to get in the spirit?" Roy responds in a 'duh' kind of voice.
"Ooh," Ollie nods, ignoring Roy's attitude.
"Was that today?" Dinah questions idly.
"Why would the girls attack you though?" Dick asks, poking Roy in the arm with his pencil.
"They didn't think I had enough 'school spirit', which is retarded. I mean, I was the one they had assigned to lead the school chant for the freshman (probably because I'm tallest or something)." The archer grouches crossing his arms, which makes the handprints painted on his muscular arms more prominent.
"Your chants?" The acrobat inquires curiously, cocking his head to the side.
"Yeah, you know, school themes? How do you not know- oh, I forget, you're in elementary school, you wouldn't do stuff like that yet." Roy amends. He uncrosses his arms and starts digging through his backpack once more, though for his mask this time.
"Are you saying I'm too young?" Dick scowls, making a move to stand up.
"No, I'm saying we get more into school spirit because we have more competitive sports teams in high school," Roy cuts in, pushing his young friend back into his seat, "I mean have you heard of some of the rivalries between high schools? It can get really bad."
"Ooh! Teach me one of your chants!" The Boy Wonder exclaims suddenly, his face brightening. The redhead raises his eyebrows.
"You really want me to teach you one?"
"Yes!"
"Come on, teach us!" Ollie cuts in, smiling at his charge.
"I am not teaching you, Oliver," Roy glares at the blonde who starts pouting.
"Why not?" He whines.
Dinah rolls her eyes and turns to smile at the younger archer, "Will you teach me?"
"Sure," Roy smiles back, leering slightly when Dinah gives him a dazzling smile.
"Hey! That is sexist! I demand a refund!" Ollie huffs and waves his arms around indignantly.
"Wait, wait, are you implying I'm a girl!" Dick cuts in before anyone else could say anything.
"Hmm, yes, you're feminine enough, with your high pitched voice." Ollie sneers and the Boy Wonder shoots him a withering glare.
"I bet if I kick you in your soft spot you'll scream higher than I ever could." Dick growls. He clenches his fists and stands up.
Roy raises his hands up placating, "Hey, hey, as amusing as that would be-"
"Hey!"
"Ha!"
"-do you want to learn or not?"
"I do!" Dick exclaims as he jumps up and down. Roy smirks and motions for Dick to go stand by him.
"Okay, the first part is a solo, one or two people will call out 'Who rocks the house?' and then everyone else responds 'The KOUGARS rock the house!'- that's our school's mascot- 'Oh yes, the Kougars rock the house and when the Kougars rock the house, they rock it all- the- way- down.'" With each of the last four words (all the way down) Roy stomps and then claps at the end. "Got it?"
"Sure," Dick smiles brightly.
"Okay, who rocks the house?" Roy asks.
"The Kougars rock the house!" Dick exclaims.
"Oh yes the Kougars rock the house," Roy joins in with Dick in his chanting, "And when the Kougars rock the house, they rock it all- the- way- down!" The two stomp together and clap at the end. Dick whoops and Roy smiles at him.
"Cute." Dinah smirks at Roy, who blushes.
"Humph, I like it." He responds, crossing his arms.
"There's nothing wrong with it!" Barry exclaims, grinning at the group though he raises his arms in defense.
"It reminds me of my high school days." Hal sighs, placing his cheek in his hand.
"Hal, we are NOT getting into your high school days." Dinah rolls her eyes and pinches the bridge of her nose. Hal frowns at her.
"Why not?" He whines.
"We are not getting into that."
"You're a freshman, right?" Barry butts in, turning to look at Roy.
"Yep." The redhead nods.
"I remember when I was a freshman," Ollie smiles, much the same way Hal had earlier.
"Lemme guess, you got your head dunked in the toilet?" Dick snarks, smirking up at the blonde.
"No! If someone tried to dunk my head in the toilet, I'd punch them out!" Ollie huffs and he flexes his fists with a slight grin.
"Uh huh, sure." The Boy Wonder snickers.
"I'm serious."
"I'm sure you are. Ever heard the song 'Pretty Fly for a White Guy?'?" Dick asks, placing his hands on his hips.
"No…" Ollie trails off confusedly.
"Well, you personify it," The raven tells him and Ollie cocks his head to the side.
"Um, thanks?"
"That wasn't a compliment, you do know that right?" Roy asks as he raises an eyebrow at his mentor and he hitches up his backpack.
"…Go wash your goddamn face off."
"Oliver Queen!"
"Sorry, Dinah."
Hey! So, I put a timeline on my profile so you can know which order the chapters are in, hope that clears up any confusion you may have. Sorry if this chapter isn't very funny... It wouldn't leave me alone and it's not very well written...
The Sound of Arrows is the name of a swedish band.
See you next time! Same Bat time, same Bat channel.
~Dawn
