A/N: Thanks for reviewing music lover bwg, ARL15, Cunningham0208487, CoblynauRisen, Reina Grayson, MyLittleBird and Lin36bffbecca. You're reviews make my day. Btw, Cunningham0208487, that cookie was delicious! :D

A/N2: I decided to make it a series. I actually started writing this right after I published The Arrow Meets the Bird but then I got caught up in finals and then the holidays. So I finally finished this chapter and I'm working on the next chapter where Speedy will meet Wally. Also this chapter may not be particularly hilarious, but so far what I've written for the next chapter is comedic gold in my opinion, so I added to to the humor genre.

This adventure is about how Speedy met Aqualad. I don't think I've ever actually written Aqualad or at least not enough to make an impression so I was surprised by how much fun he was to write. He's a good straight man. He's not one of my favorite characters on the show, but I don't dislike him. And I see a need for a serious, mature character like him.

I hope you enjoy this latest installment. :D

Since I became Green Arrow's partner I noticed that GA was working with Batman more often. I realized it wasn't a coincidence; they chose to work together. They wanted their partners to become friends. And I could deal with Robin; after all, he was a partner first.

But I wasn't able to deal with merman fighting in front of me. Yes, Aqualad was good, but he was such a copycat. What gave him the right to becoming just another sidekick? That was mine and Robin's shtick. Not that I was a sidekick. I'm GA's partner. But still, Aqualad didn't have the right.

But I had to admit he was good. He could channel the water of the nearby ocean, using it to attack his opponent. He could also electrify things. He had glowing tattoos that I'm pretty sure where the source of his electronic power. However I couldn't figure how he commanded the water so fluidly. Dammit, did I just pun? I blame Robin.

I assumed his skills came from his Atlantean upbringing, which made me consider him a cheater. He wasn't human like me and Robin. And that made him less of a side—partner.

Black Manta jump through the pillar of water Aqualad was using to protect himself. He was knocked outside the pillar. With his lost in concentration all the water he was controlling fell toward the ground. A wave of water rushed by me but it only moved me slightly. However I was hidden by the water before. Now Black Manta could see me.

I raised my bow and smirked. Black Manta stopped punching Aqualad and ran toward me. My eyes shifted over to Aqualad who was already back on his feet. He smiled at me and raised his water sticks. I smirked back at me. At the same time I shot my arrow Aqualad released a blast of water. The impact of my arrow knocked him backwards but the water pushed him toward my feet. I spotted him from floating away and I placed my foot on his chest.

Black Manta didn't stir. We had won.

Aqualad ran over to me. "Thank you my friend," he said and offered his hand.

I folded my arms. We weren't friends.

Aqualad frowned and lowered his hand awkwardly. It was like he didn't know how to respond to someone being rude. I smirked. "Well, I must report this back to my king and also notify the authorities."

I turned on my heel and aimed my grabbing arrow toward the nearby lighthouse for a high vantage point.

"I am sorry friend, but have I offended you in some way?"

I shot the arrow and it stuck to the lighthouse.

"When I came to the surface world and learned about the great young hero, Speedy, I wanted to meet him. I see that you, however, have more important things to attend to than meeting me."

I pressed the release button on the grappling arrow and it fell to the ground and snapped back toward me.

"Young hero?" I asked and turned around. "So you don't see me as just a sidekick?"

"I am sorry but I do not understand the difference?"

"A sidekick works for a hero," I snapped. "A partner works with a hero. I'm Green Arrow's partner."

Aqualad smiled. "And mine too. Without your help I would never have been able to take down Black Manta. Thank you, partner."

Behind my mask I rolled but eyes, but I know Aqualad couldn't see it. Good thing, I knew I was being awfully rude for no particular reason. "Okay, buddy, if you want to be partners so bad then I'm going to have to take you out for a test drive. Meet me downtown on top of S.T.A.R Labs in 15 minutes. I finally grappled over to the lighthouse and when I looked back toward Aqualad's old position he was gone.

I created a route to S.T.A.R Labs and in my head and swung away. By the time I reached the top of S.T.A.R Labs Aqualad was already there. I wondered how he got there.

"May I ask what we are doing here?" Aqualad asked.

I walked over to the edge of the roof and looked down. "Scouting."

"Ah," he said and walked over to the other side. About ten minutes in to scouting I realized Aqualad wasn't one for pointless side conversation, a stark contrast to Robin. I almost forgot that he was up there with me.

We stayed up there for about half an hour. I was about to call it quits when I looked over to where Aqualad was supposed to be. He was gone. I couldn't believe he had ditched me. I walked over to this former spot, angry as Hell, and looked down below. All of my angry melted away as I saw a poorly dressed man knocked unconscious and Aqualad returning a purse to a terrified middle age lady. And then the angry came back as I realized he stopped a mugging without me. I summersaulted off to roof and flung over to the fire escape on the building next to me, landed on latter and rode it down to just about the ground. It was a trick Robin had taught me.

"What the Hell Fish-Boy?" I said. "I thought we were partners."

The woman snapped her purse out of Aqualad's hand and ran away, probably scared of my confrontation.

"It was a simple mugging. I did not think it wise to bother you over something so small."

GA would have never let me do something so foolish, go off all by myself. It could've been worse than it looked. What if the mugger was a super villain strapped for cash? Or if the mugger just go lucky. He should've had backup. GA always makes sure I have backup—Oh my God I'm a sidekick. Hell GA was the one who sent me down to the docks to check out the disturbance. If he had known Black Manta was there I doubt he wouldn't let me go alone. He didn't trust me to take care of myself.

I frowned. I wasn't going to make that mistake with Aqualad. He was a capable young hero and deserved more respect than that lying bastard Green Arrow.

"Is everything alright, friend?" Aqualad asked.

"Just peachy," I lied. I looked down to the ground, allowing Aqualad a rare moment where he could see my true emotions. He did not comment on my change in demeanor, though. I respected him even more for that. I looked up and gave Aqualad a warm smile, another rare moment for me. "You did good. But there's just one more thing you have to do before we can be partners."

Aqualad smiled and walked forward. He placed his hands on my shoulders. "Whatever Super Villain we are about to face I'm sure the two of us can handle it."

I smirked. "Great, but can you handle pizza?"

"Pizza?" Aqualad asked. "That is a silly name for a Super Villain."

A/N: Okay, now review. :D And be sure to look out for the last of this three party series, The Arrow Meets ADHD. Just that title should put you in anticipation.