Goodbye to a Fallen Warrior - Chapter 2

I was still processing those two words Hank had just said. Was it possible? Could Wally still be alive? Hope began to ignite in my heart. I had to believe.

"This is a bad joke Hank" Barry finally spoke after minutes had passed. I look over to his and I notice tears appearing in his eye, I bet my eyes look the same, full of hope.
"It's not a joke Barry" Hank says simply "I've found his DNA signature, it took me a year but I finally found him" a confused look found its way to all of our faces "Okay I'll explain. After the news of Wally's death got out, I found it weird how we didn't find a body. Curiosity got the best of me and I started to search for his DNA signature using the sample we have on our system. A year later just as I was about to give up, I found him and it's a place we can get to easily, as we have already been there" the confused look stays on our faces "he's on Rann".

To say I'm happy is an understatement "what are we waiting for then?" I say happily "let's go and bring him home"
"Does this mean…?" Bruce asks with a hint of excitement in his voice.
"Yes" I smile "Nightwing is coming out of retirement"

A proud look made its way onto Bruce's face, we all walk to the bat cave. I walk towards the costume, and put it on. I look in the mirror, it looks right, it feels right. I walk out to see Batman and The Flash already in their costumes.

"We're better not tell Artemis until we're 100% sure" the flash turns and activates the Zeta Tubes "I've already checked in with Impulse and she's already gone home" we all nod, and walk through the beam. In a matter of seconds I see a place I haven't seen in a year, Mount Justice. Batman walks over to the computer with little haste, and actives the space bridge to Rann. I'm the first to enter, followed by the Flash, Batman and finally Hank.

When we arrive at Rann, I'm surprised how much like earth it is. I turn and see a girl walk towards us.
"Hank" she says with a big smile on her face.
"Alanna" so this is Alanna "How've you been?"
"Good, but why are you here?" she asks cautiously. The Flash steps forward.
"We're looking for my nephew Wally" she looks confused, he took out a picture and passed it too her. She looks at it and a look of recognition.
"Oh you mean Kid Flash" we all nod our heads "Thank god our message finally got through, we've been trying for a year, we used some of his DNA and sent it in a signal hoping he could reach you and get home"
"So when Kid Flash disappeared, he must have been transported here" Hank concludes. I decide it's best to keep quiet, I may be unable to control my emotions if I do.
"Can you take us to him?" Barry asks his voice cracking as if tears were fretting to fall.
"Oh of course! You all must have been so worried" she replies "He talks about all of you all the defiantly you, Flash and Nightwing" I look at her with a shocked expression "You're both a huge role model to him"

"I understand The Flash but why me?" I ask really curious.
"You were the first side kick, the greatest inspiration for any kid" I smile, typical Kid Idiot "Or so he says"

At that moment the earth shook as an explosion was heard, we all look at each other, and run towards the explosion. The Flash obviously moves faster than the rest of us so he got there faster. When we arrive, we see the Flash stood still like a statue, looking up, we follow his line of sight. My heart literally stops for a second, I feel my eyes widen. He's here, he's actually alive. I see the one person who I have wanted to see for the past year. I feel tears appear in my eyes, he turns to look at us, and a huge smile appears on his face.

"Hey Guys! About bloody time" typical kid idiot. I'm about to say something, however I'm cut off by another explosion.
"Need help?" I ask with a smirk on my face. Wally just gave me his typical smirk, I feel my heart skip a beat.
"I thought you'd never ask" he turns to flash "Flash help me control the blaze" the flash just nods and follows his nephews lead.

Within minutes the blaze had dissipated, I turn to Kid Flash to see him looking very happy with himself. Suddenly the flash appears next to him, and pulls him into his arms. At first KF seems shocked but then a small smile appears as he hugs him back. I go to walk forward, until I feel a hand on my shoulder. I look up to see Batman looking at me, he shakes his head. He's right, I turn to look at KF and Flash, they need some time on their own. Alanna and Hank walk up to us.
"I'll take you to Wally's apartment, he'll probably meet us there later"

We all nod our heads and follow Alanna to Wally's apartment, it wasn't long until we arrive. Wally's apartment was spacious, on the far end it had tall wide windows looking over the city. I'm impressed, we sat down and wait. I must have fallen asleep as the next thing I know I'm being shaken awake by someone. I open my eyes, to find Kid Flash in front of me.

"Wake up sleeping beauty" he says with a grin. My heart yet again skips a beat, sometime I hated the effect he has on me.
"Wally" I say with a small smile, he gives me one back. I stand up and pull him into my arms, I didn't care anymore I missed him. I feel his arms circle my body as he pulls me closer to him "I missed you, don't you dare do that to me again" I knew it wasn't his fault but I feel like I just had to tell him.
"I'm sorry, I promise I'm not going anywhere ever again" we pull away, and smile at each other. We sit down and he looks at everyone, "Barry told me, I'm sorry you all thought I was dead" He looks at me "you and Artemis must have been in a lot of pain, I'm sorry I put you through all that"

I shake my head "it doesn't matter now, your alive and that's all that matters" I smile at him, he smiles back "Should we go home?" his smile transformed into a huge grin

"I thought you'd never ask" Alanna steps forward "Alanna thank you for everything you have done for me, it is much appreciated, but I need to go home, back to where I belong"

"I understand Kid Flash" she smiles at him "But you will be missed" he smiles at her and hugs her, I ignore the surge of jealousy I feel. I just can't wait to get Wally home, everything will be back to normal. I feel a pain in my heart, I know why. As soon as we get back, Wally will be back in Artemis' arms, and I will be left admiring him from afar yet again. No I can't do that again, as soon as we get I will tell Wally how I feel and then he'll know and make his choice, as least I have put myself out there. I hear someone calling my name, I look up to see its KF.

"What's up?" I ask casually.
"I've been shouting your name for a few minutes" he looks concerned "Are you ok dude?"
"Yeah, totally feeling the aster" I smile at him "Let's get you home"

Alanna opened the space bridge back to earth, a voice comes from the computer.
"This is Green Lantern of Earth, Identify yourself" Batman walks over to the computer.
"Hal, this is Batman. I have Flash, Nightwing, Hank and Kid Flash with me" there's a lot of noise coming from the other side of the call. It was then I heard the voice I was dreading.
"What? You have Wally you?" came Artemis' voice, she sounds happy "He's alive?" I see wally walk towards the computer.
"Yeah Babe I'm alive and I'm coming home" the line went dead and the portal opens. We all walk through, me lastly. When I exit the portal in Mount Justice, what I see breaks my heart. Wally and Artemis are engaged in a heated kiss, I see both the justice league and Young Justice is circled around Wally. I smile a small smile, and walk towards Zeta Tube, Activate it and go home. Seeing them together hurt too much, I exit and see Alfred standing there.

"Would you like anything to eat Master Richard" he ask I just smile at him
"No thanks Al, I just want to sleep" I get changed out of my costume and walk up to my room, all I can think about is Wally, and how happy I am he is alive. I close my eyes and drift off until my phone begins to ring. I groan, get my phone off my bedside table, I see its Wally, he must have got his phone back.

"Hello?" I answer tiredly.
"Dude! Where'd you go?" Wally shouts down my ear.
"Dude chill! I need my ears" I hear him chuckle "I went home, I need sleep"
"Sorry Dick, it's just you didn't say bye" he says sounding almost hurt.
"You were busy" I say, trying not to sound too jealous.
"Yeah sorry about that, anyway we need a catch up, can I come round tomorrow?" he asks, I could almost imagine that stupid puppy dog look he does.
"You sure? I thought you'd be busy with Artemis?"
"Its fine, I'll see you tomorrow, Night dude"
"Night KF"

My stomach is assaulted with butterflies, I'm excited to spend time with Wally tomorrow. I put my phone back on the table and lie back down on my bed and drift off into a happy and much needed sleep.