Chapter 10: Red Arrow
Prologue
Roy Harper previously had a rough relationship with Green Arrow, especially in consideration to some issues he had with himself, following his heroin addiction and many other issues and Oliver's reaction to each one had proven to be more damaging than helping. So when Superman formed the Regime, Red Arrow took in the offer, especially since Oliver was against it and nothing that Oliver could do would change his mind.
However, it wasn't long until Green Arrow's death by the hands of Superman that ultimately led Roy to grievance. Despite all that the two had went through, Roy grieved over the loss of his mentor and changed his path to the Insurgency. Now serving against the Regime, Roy must fight in order to relive the legacy that Oliver had managed to build.
In the streets of Metropolis, Red Arrow is seen running from his side of the arena, carrying his bow and arrow in hand. As he readies himself for battle, taking a stance similar to Green Arrow's, he faces his opponent.
RED ARROW: Let's make this quick!
On the other side, The Flash (Regime) is running in high speed and comes to halt once he enters the battle arena.
FLASH: Catch me if you can!
The fight begins.
Flash runs up with a flying punch that connects to Red Arrow, knocking him to the ground. Red Arrow gets back up and fires two arrows at Flash, which pierces him, causing the fast hero to be staggered. Red Arrow jumps into the air and fires another arrow at Flash, stunning him, giving Roy the opportunity to land some attacks. Once he lands, Red Arrow drives his foot into Flash's stomach, disorienting him and connects two more punches before shooting a fire arrow that sends Flash flying.
Red Arrow flips away to avoid any wakeup attacks. Flash gets up in a running man position before flying towards Roy in full speed. Fortunately, Red Arrow predicted the outcomes and guarded against, countering it with a knee strike, a back kick and knocking Flash into the air by uppercutting him with his bow. Being close to the end of the stage, Roy connects his combo with a devastating swing that knocks Flash into a building.
As Flash flies from floors of the building, he is officially knocked out of the building and makes a painful landing on the rooftop of another building and loses the first round.
Red Arrow comes on the scene and swings his bow around.
RED ARROW: Boohoo! Like I care!
Flash gets back up to continue the fight.
Red Arrow grabs his bow and fires an arrow at Flash.
RED ARROW: Let loose!
The arrow connects to Flash, but the arrow explodes once it connects to Flash, causing him to fly towards Roy. Roy jumps into the air and smashes his bow on him. As Roy lands, he continues the combination by delivering a back kick, jumping into the air with an air kick, following it by knocking Flash to the ground and recovering enough stamina to turn around and fire a bomb arrow at Flash that explodes once connected, forcing Flash to stay in ascension. Red Arrow rushes to the helpless speedster with a shoulder rush and an upper arrow shot. He continues with a backhand strike, a forward punch, a right cross, and jumps into the air, firing another arrow that launches to Flash like a rocket that knocks him to the ground.
RED ARROW: Your ass is screwed!
He lands on the ground as Flash tries to attack him again, but Red Arrow continues with another back kick. As he tries to follow with a cross, Flash uses this time to call for a wager.
FLASH: How does it feel being a junkie?
RED ARROW: EX-Junkie, you son of a bitch!
The two rush in for their strikes. As they connect, a light engulfs them both, which dissipates as Roy is thrown back while Flash is still standing. Flash runs up to Red Arrow but once he gets up, he performs his supermove.
Red Arrow throws a flash bomb at Flash that temporarily blinds him. As Flash staggers, Roy jumps into the air and delivers his feet to Flash's skull, which knocks him to the ground. Roy flips towards ascension and prepares his bow and arrow. Flash gets up very weakly, unaware of Roy's next attack.
RED ARROW: Try and dodge this!
He fires the arrow, which is flown in slow motion. As the arrow is flown towards Flash, he looks to spot the arrow a little too late and is struck as the arrow is revealed to have a bomb stuck on the tip, detonating once it connects to Flash.
Red Arrow lands on the ground flawlessly as the aftermath of the explosion dissipates. Flash is on the ground but manages to get back up. However, he is defeated as he falls back down again.
RED ARROW: I've really changed, have I?
Red Arrow grabs his bow and arrow, targeting it to the sky and shoots an arrow that explodes as it reaches the pinnacle of the air.
Epilogue
Anger overwhelmed Roy Harper when he fought against Superman. The Man of Steel was responsible for taking away the life of a man who taught him how to be a hero and the dignity that comes with it. Superman fought with diligence and prowess, but it was no match for the anger that Roy held. He defeated the Man of Steel in combat.
Following the defeat of the High Councilor, life itself returned to normal. However, no one has ever heard from Roy Harper following his victory against Superman. Rumor has it that he is now working in the shadows to prevent another contingency such as the Regime from occurring again. He wishes for another soul to not suffer the same heartache that he faced.
A/N: Chapter 10 is finally finished. Thankfully, I knew a very decent amount of information regarding Roy Harper, so writing this chapter was a breeze. Anyway, I got my data back, thank God (sorry if I offended someone), so I can use this time to look up some information about other heroes and villains of the DC franchise. As of now, guest characters are on hiatus until I reach a much later chapter. I don't know how many chapters will be on this story, but I will at least write enough. That is my goal! Also, for that quote, "Let loose!", that comes from Yukari's quote in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax and she is also an archer. Felt a little anime-ish!
Next is Mister Miracle! I did my research and I hope I don't mess this one up like I did Firestorm! Also, a continuity I'm noticing when writing these chapters is that the character it's about wins too easily. So the next challenges will be much harder for the character, but the opponent they will fight will not be Superman. Review!
