I'm super sorry that it has taken me this long to update. I've been stressed because of school and finals and I've been neglecting my stories. I would like to make it a point to add that I did see YJ: Invasion and I did NOT like it one bit. So this story and the rest of my stories will follow the original plot line minus Roy's whole clone deal. I began writing this story before I knew of that, and I don't plan on fitting it in...ever! Anyway, thanks for sticking around to see this. Please R&R for it makes me happy.
Something stirred in Kid Flash. Whether it was the emotional impact of Aquaman's performance or the fact that he might not look as dumb up on stage ofter that, he sped to the stage and proudly introduced himself into the mic he had stolen from Lenora. She let it slip only because she didn't have to force him to get up there. "The name's Flash...Kid Flash," he smirked. Many of the young girls in the audience cheered loudly, "We love you Kid Flash!"
"The love is appreciated," he began, "I know what it's like to feel...different...to want to be something so badly. But sometimes, you gotta see yourself for yourself and be yourself. So let's get this show on the road!" His teammates rolled their eyes. "Not bad, Kid Idiot," Artemis spoke approvingly, slightly nodding her head. "Let's just hope he doesn't suck too much," said Robin. The rest of the comments were along the same lines until, of course, Flash cut in. "He's actually an alright singer. His mom used to put him in all sorts of unmanly things; choir, french horn classes, ballroom dancing. You know stuff like that," He stated calmly.
The team and some of the League looked at Flash with a questioning gaze. "What?" "Ballroom dancing?" "You didn't hear it from me," and with that, he zoomed off to get a better look at his speedster nephew on stage.
"I'll never let him live it down!" Exclaimed Artemis through fits of laughter. "When do you ever?" Replied Adelle, who was holding on to her for support, as she nearly doubled over giggling. "DON'T SUCK KF!" Screamed Robin and Adam. "YEAH! DON'T SUCK!" Added Caira.
A guitar started playing basic notes as Kid Flash swayed from side to side. The melody repeated, and those that knew the song, either by heart or chance, questioned it. Kid Flash sped down to the audience below and got down on one knee in front of one of the girls. Lacking hair and looking pale, it was easy to tell she was suffering from cancer. Kid Flash wasn't sure if she could walk since she was in a wheelchair, but he offered her his hand, which she gladly took, and began the song:
"You're insecure
Don't know what for
You're turning heads when you walk through the door
Don't need make up
To cover up
Being the way that you are is enough
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you look at me gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'd understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
You don't know you're beautiful
That what makes you beautiful"
He had decided to wing it and change the lyrics due to the girl's lack of hair. He lifted their hands and kissed hers before getting up and walking to another girl attached to an IV. Not knowing what she had, but feeling bad for the girl he put his arm around her.
"So c-come on
You got it wrong
To prove I'm right I put it in a song
I don't know why
You're being shy
And turn away when I look into your eyes
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you look at me gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
You don't know you're beautiful
That's what makes you beautiful"
Kid Flash also kissed her hand before walking back to the stage and singing softly:
"Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
You don't know you're beautiful
You don't know you're beautiful"
With his last movement, he pointed out into the audience,
"That's what makes you beautiful"
The girl's in the crowd went absolutely wild. Bowing dramatically, Kid Flash handed the mic to Lenora and then proceeded to speed off stage. He was met by enthusiastic teammates. "Amazing, my friend. Simply amazing," Aqualad spoke strongly, hugging his friend. "Thanks, I was really trying not to crack out there." "That was great, KF!" Megan shrilled excitedly. "Yeah...great," came Superboy's repetitive, but sincere reply. "Nice," stated Adam approvingly. "Yeah, but I'm sure if this had been a dance competition, you would have whooped us all," Robin smirked playfully at his friend. "Well, what can I say? I've got moves," Kid Flash did a motion to slick his hair back. "And what moves are those? The waltz...or maybe the cha-cha?" It was Artemis that had made the comment. 'How does she...BARRY!'
The rest of the team burst into laughter while the "dancer" sulked. He noticed Red Arrow approaching the team. "Hey Red, did you catch my awesome performance?" His only reply was Red Arrow's slow paced walk by him; his face in a daze. "You okay? Red?" He didn't look at him right in the eye, but replied, "Uh huh." Before he could probe him any longer, Adelle snatched Kid Flash away.
"That wasn't half bad," she said before smiling at him. "You've got personality...especially out there." With a smile as big as ever, he replied loudly so that all the team could hear, "You know, I was really singing it for you, beautiful." Winking at her, he tried to get a little closer, but Adam stepped in front of him. Fortunately, Adelle pushed her twin out of the way and said to Kid Flash, "How sweet of you. Well then, I guess I owe you a song too."
With a mischievous grin, she sauntered to the stage, purposefully shaking her hips in Kid Flash's general direction.
