Roy stared at the ceiling wondering, who he was gonna vote for as leader. After the incident with Clayface, the three had agreed to vote for a leader, despite the fact that it went better then they expected. "Maybe Dick. I mean, he has the most experience?" Roy pondered out loud. He wouldn't pick himself, even if he could, because the three had agreed that they couldn't pick themselves. Roy sat up on his bed when he heard knocking. "Come in." He said, as Richard opened the door, with Wally right beside him.
"We've already decided who were voting for." Richard said with a small smirk. Roy raised an eyebrow upon seeing the package in Wally's hands. "Well don't keep in the dark. Tell me who the tie breaker is between, so that I can break it." Roy said, which caused both his young brothers to smile.
"No need for a tie breaker." Wally said, dashing over to him with the package.
"Okay, I'm confused. If there's no tie breaker, then that means you both agreed on who the leader is going to be." Roy said, shaking his head as Richard cackled.
"Man, Dickie-Bird, are you sure we want this guy leading us? I mean, he's as clueless as a rock." Wally said with a small chuckle. Roy scowled just a little bit at the insult, before realizing exactly what Kid Mouth had just said.
"Wait, you guys want us leading you?" Roy asked, as Richard nodded.
"It didn't take a very long discussion for us to realize you're the only one who can lead us." Richard stated calmly.
"Are you sure? I mean, Dick, you have more experience and Wally..." Roy began trailing off upon thinking of Wally as leader.
"It's true; I have more experience, but you're the oldest and you formed Oath. So, we picked you and don't even get me started on what would happen if we picked Wally as leader." Richard said, shaking his head at the last part.
Wally feigned hurt, even clutching his hand to his chest for dramatic purposes. "That hurts. Dickie-Bird. it really does." Wally said in mock hurt.
"Are guys really sure you want me as leader?" Roy asked, his voice in both doubt and disbelief.
"For the last time, yes, and take the package from Wally before he drops it." Richard exclaimed, looking at his older brother. Roy finally nodded and took the package.
"Fine, but this is your last chance to change your mind." Roy stated, looking at his brothers.
"If you say something like that again, I'll warp your ass to Mexico and leave you there." Wally said, crossing his arms over his chest. Roy sighed and smiled. He opened the small package to reveal a small golden ring.
"Um, Wally, I hate to break it to you, but I don't swing that way." Roy said, looking down at the ring. Richard laughed, while Wally scowled.
"Look at the ring a little bit, before making crazy accusations." Wally said with a scoff.
Upon closer inspection, Roy noticed that oath was engraved all along the ring and in the center, was a round gem made out of three others:
The bottom left part of the gem was made out of yellow sapphire, with W engraved into it. The bottom right was made out of onyx, with an NW engraved in it. The top part was made out of red fire opal, with an RA engraved into it. In the center was a diamond, with Oath engraved into it as well.
"This officially designates you as the leader of Oath." Wally said, smiling. Roy felt tears in his eyes as he held the ring in his hand. "The W stands for Warp." Wally then proclaimed.
"The NW stands for Nightwing." Richard added, as Roy smiled.
"Let me guess, RA stands for Red Arrow?" Roy asked, as the two nodded. Roy wiped away the tears forming in his eyes as he stood up. He put the ring on motioned for Dick to come closer to him and Wally. He then embraced them in a large bear hug, which the two readily returned. "Oath." Roy stated, as memories of when he first became Speedy became fresh in his mind.
"Oath." Wally repeated, remembering his first day as Kid Flash.
"Oath." Richard finished, remembering Batman and he almost smiled, until he remembered that he's been replaced. They stood their in that one embrace, until the alarm went off. They slowly exited the embrace, all with smiles.
"No rest for the wicked, eh?" Wally asked with a chuckle.
"Well, let's get traught then." Richard said, as Roy smiled.
"Alright, Oath, Battle stations!" Roy yelled, causing him to get looks from his brothers.
"Really?" Wally asked, as Roy shrugged.
"What? I'm still new at this leader thing." Roy said in defense.
They all dashed down into the cave without a second thought. When the two Gingers got there and were properly dressed, they've found Nightwing at the computer.
"So, Nightwing, who we gonna take down tonight?" Red Arrow asked, as Nightwing turned around with a full on serious face.
"Joker..." Nightwing stated, as both of his brothers instantly went into overprotective mode.
"Well, then I guess you're staying here." Warp stated, as Nightwing looked ready to protest.
"But I have the most experience handling him!" Nightwing stated crossing, his arms across his chest.
"If by experience, you mean being tortured? Then, yeah, you do." Warp stated, fully serious. Before either of them could speak another word, Red Arrow gave them a glare.
"Warp, I understand your complaints, but Nightwing is right; he has handled the Joker before and has managed to stay sane. So, my first order as leader is that Nightwing will be coming along but if I deem it to dangerous, we'll return here." Red Arrow stated, causing Warp to look shocked.
"But, Roy, the Joker's nearly killed him multiple times!" Warp pleaded, using Red Arrows real name for extra emphasis.
"I realize that, but Nightwing isn't alone and he doesn't have just one person watching his back; he has two. Then, add in the fact of the electro-suit enhancements and I know that he'll be alright." Red Arrow, said putting a hand on Warp's shoulder.
"Fine." Warp said, not exactly pleased with the outcome.
"Alright, Nightwing, where is he?" Red Arrow asked, as Nightwing got up.
"He's currently in West District, Section twenty-five. I've already ordered everyone in Oath to not engage." Nightwing stated, as they both smirked.
"Alright, Oath, let's rev it up!" Red Arrow yelled, causing him to once again receive looks from his brothers.