Goodbye to a Fallen Warrior Chapter 10
Wally P.O.V.
The sun was just setting when I arrived in Gotham City, I stopped running when I arrive on a roof of a random building, just to rest for a bit. I sat down on the edge of the building, and looked over the city. Gotham could be described as somewhat beautiful as I know it is protected but in some aspects it's ugly as its home to some of the filthiest scum known to man, and I'm not on about the sewers. I hear a sinister chuckle from behind me, I quickly turn around.
"Well, Well, Well. Didn't think I'd see you again this soon, come to see your favourite little birdy? How's he doing? Bet Bats has really chewed him up about what happened yesterday" he says casually, chuckling slight as he leans against the air vent.
"What do you want Jason? Come for another round? But I'll tell you I won't go down so fast this time" I say confidently, though I don't know if I should call Dick or not. He chuckles again.
"You wouldn't stand a chance against me Kid Flash, however I just want you to pass on a teeny tiny message to bats for me"
"What message?" I ask cautiously.
"I'm not part of his little band of bat misfits anymore, better yet, I don't want to be part of it. So he and his little colourful Justice League buddies need to back off. Noted?!"
"Noted" I say, knowing the scary expression behind that red mask.
"Good, tell bird boy I said hi" and with that he jumps off the side the building, what a psychopath, however I'd be an idiot not to tell Bruce his message. I start running again towards my central destination, Wayne Manor. It's not too long until I arrive, crap I'm more nervous than I thought I was, this is just Richard Grayson, my best friend of ten years. I take a deep breath and knock quickly, I just then stand and wait for Al to answer the door, but of course I wasn't waiting long as this is Alfred Pennyworth we're talking about.
"Ah Master Wallace, I wasn't aware we were expecting you tonight" he asks with a slightly confused expression.
"Hey Alfred, yeah this visit wasn't planned, I really need to talk to Dick please, it's pretty important" I say as politely as possible, not wanting to sound impatient.
"Master Richard is training" he says he steps aside to let me enter the house, I nod my head and follow Alfred to the well-known training room, where Dick practices his acrobatics. Alfred pushes the door open and I follow him in.
"Master Richard, Master Wallace has arrived for a surprise visit" he shouts so Dick will be able to hear him. I look up, and at this moment I may have lost all ability to speak. I mean I've seen him topless before, but wow how did I miss how hot this boy is, no not boy, Richard Grayson is all man. I look at my best friend again, seriously the tight pants he's wearing leaves absolutely nothing for the imagination. Just wow, okay Wally think clean thoughts. I gulp, he jumps off his trampoline and lands a foot in front of me, okay compose yourself Wally.
"Hey Wally, what's up dude? How you feeling?" he asks in a surprised tone, obviously not expecting to see me.
"Hey dude. I'm okay, I just need to talk to you about something"
"okay, go ahead" he says while opening a bottle of water. I glance at Alfred with an apologetic smile on my face.
"In private, if possible. Sorry Al."
"It's not a problem, it's about time for master Bruce's evening cup of tea" and with that he exits the room. I turn my attention back to my best friend.
"So, what's up man?" he says as he turns to walk over to a couch that is placed on the side of the room, I follow him "what's so important that it couldn't wait until tomorrow" I gulp, we both sit down.
"Okay… Listen I've got something to tell you and you're probably going to be pissed" Dick gives me a curious look.
"You didn't get anyone pregnant did you? I knew you were fast, but I didn't know you were that fast" he chuckles.
"Ha…Ha… hilarious. Come on dude I'm trying to be serious" his expression grew serious.
"Okay. Sorry, go on"
"Okay..." I take in a deep breath "remember last night when I was in the hospital?" Dick nods "I kinda, sorta heard what you said to me when you thought I was asleep" Dicks face grew incredibly pale and his eyes dilated, I can tell, in his mind he's panicking "Don't panic dude, it's opened my eyes a bit. With the advice of my uncle Barry and Aunt Iris, I've realised that I'm attracted to you and I maybe, probably have feelings for you. And I…" my speech is cut off by a pair of soft, smooth lips. My eyes widen when I realise who the lips belong to. Shit, I can feel my heart rapidly beating, hitting against my chest.
Dick P.O.V.
Shit, did he just say he heard what I said, wait did he just say he's attracted to me. I act on impulse, I lean in and kiss him. Ten seconds later I pull away, I see the shocked look upon Wally's face. I start to panic again, after years of being in love with my best friend, I finally kiss him and it's at the extremely wrong time. I hope I haven't ruined our friendship, it was pure instinct, I just want to be with him. There's nothing wrong with that is there? Maybe I should pretend nothing happened, but then again, it did happen and it made me happy. This is what I've wanted for five years, maybe even longer. However I've known that I'm gay for a while, but this is completely new to Wally, he still has to figure out what he wants. I look back at Wally, he's staring at his feet, a very obvious blush dawning his face. God knows what's going through his head at this moment in time.
Wally P.O.V.
He just kissed me, I can' believe it. I stare wide eyed at my shoes, knowing a blush has dawned my face. Knowing my best friend he's probably panicking, thinking he's ruined our friendship.
"Shit Wally….. I'm sorry" his voice sounds full of mixed emotions "I heard you say you have feelings for me and I couldn't control the impulse"
"It's okay, let's forget it happened" my eyes shift to my best friend, the look of guilt is evident on his face "you need to give me time to sort out my feelings" he nods.
"I'm glad you told me though KF" he smiles his charming smile at me, my stomach felt like a million butterflies have been set free in my stomach "okay, awkward moment over, what do you want to do now?"
"I need to speak to Bruce" I nearly forgot about Jason's message, Richard gives me a confused look "I have a message from Jason, and Bruce isn't going to like it" his face darkens at the mention of his little brother.
"Bruce is in the Batcave, this isn't going to end well, Bruce is already in a bad mood" Richard says with a sigh "Right, let's go up to my room while I get a shower and get changed, then I'll go with you to speak to Bruce. I want to know what my little brother has to say now".
I nod my head, not really sure that seeing my best friend/new crush wet after a shower is a good thing but what the hell, what's the worst that could happen? Fuck sake, this is one of the worst things that could happen, well looks like there is no way to avoid it. I follow my best friend out of the gym, and walk towards his bedroom. We enter his stupidly big bedroom, and threw myself on Richard's bed, whilst he disappeared into his adjoining bathroom. I sigh, this whole situation should feel so awkward bit it doesn't, it kind of feels right, like in some way it's meant to be. Wow, okay that was pretty cheesy, but considering everything that Dick and I have been through. I mean come on, I got sent to the other side of the universe and we still manage to find our way back together, even if it was originally in a friendship way. Thinking about it, Richard Grayson, as well as my Uncle Barry, is the reason I became a hero in the first place. He was the first side-kick and he was only eight years old when he first became Robin. At this time I was eleven years old, but something like that is an inspirational thing. Back then I would have never guessed how important Robin: the Boy Wonder would be to me. A soft cough brakes me out of my thoughts, I look to my side to see Dick fully dressed in a pair of skinny jeans and a tight black shirt, which looked amazing on him. His hair was obviously still wet from the shower, all in all Dick looks hot as hell. Okay Wally calm down, focus, you have something really important to do. Another soft cough, almost chuckle snaps me out of my thoughts again.
"Hey dude, if you're finally finished checking me out, don't you think we should go speak to Bruce" he says with that stupid sexy, smug grin on his face. A blush makes its way onto my face, I stand up and walk towards him.
"I wasn't checking you out" I say storming past him out of his door, highly embarrassed that I had been caught.
"Heh sure, okay, whatever you" he grins following me out of the room "and I'm Batman"
"You're not as good looking as you seem to think you are" I clench my fist, so not in the mood for this.
"Yeah right, we both know I'm hot, but if you don't want to admit that then I won't make you"
Cocky bastard, we stay silent till we arrive at the bat cave, of course where else would Bruce be but at his computer. As we walk down the stairs he looks over at us, stopping what he was doing.
"Wally" he nods at me "Richard, what can I do for you two?" I look over at dick and nod at him.
"Wally has an important message for you" Bruce's eyebrows rise, giving the curious 'Oh?' expression "It's from Jason" his expression grew more serious, his eyes locks on mine.
"What message is this Wally?" he asks in his 'Batman tone'.
"He said, and I quote 'I'm not part of his little band of bat misfits anymore, better yet, I don't want to be part of it. So he and his little colourful Justice League buddies need to back off.' He ran off after that" I say unsure what to do next. A smirk appears on Bruce's face.
"What's so funny Bruce? Jason sounds like he's pretty pissed off, and damn sure he's not going to come home" Dick asks very confused, "What are you planning Bruce?"
"I'm pushing Jason to feel again, any emotion is a start. The more he starts to feel, the more chance there is that we might get Jason back" he folds his hands together and places his chin on top "it's only a theory, but I'm hoping to undo whatever the Lazarus pit did to him"
"You're a sneaky bastard Bruce" Richard says with a smirk, he looks over at me. I knew exactly what he was asking me, I nod my head "How can we help?" Bruce looks up at us and smirks.
"Okay, this is my plan!"