Chapter 6: Easier Than Easy
"Good, now this time try not to stand as still as a tree." I said to Kid Flash as he stared at the lightest sand-packed punching bag I could find. I rolled my eyes. I heard a grunt and looked over at Artemis and Rocket who were fighting combat, and I wasn't surprised to see Rocket on the floor and Artemis standing victoriously.
"Can I tell you one problem, you two?" Rocket and Artemis looked at me.
"Yeah..." Rocket said softly, standing up carefully as she stretched.
"First of all, never use all your strength on one oponent. Not only does it cause you to be more tired, but it doesn't give you enough energy for the other people or getting home in time. Second, I would recommend rolling away, Rocket, not only for your safety, but for your pride too, and Artemis, I'd recommend not standing so tall and indestructable since even if you win, you're going to loose some point in time." The two girls looked at me strangly.
"Bringing down our hopes, huh?" Red said behind me. I turned around and smiled.
"It comes with the entire package, luckily for you, I've wrapped a few things up before coming here." I said. Red laughed.
"I don't know if I like the entire package anymore."
"You never liked the package, and if I were you, I wouldn't either." I said.
"A little harsh on yourself, aren't you?"
"That's one way to say it."
"Then what's the other."
"Protecting myself." I said. Red gave me a suspicious look that I decided to ignore. "Okay, who's next?" I asked.
"Ooh! Ooh!" I rolled my eyes.
"What now Kid Flash?" I said.
"I vote you a Red Arrow fight next!"
"Oh, God.." I said.
"Yeah!" Miss Martian said.
"Fine." Red said.
"I'm not going to get a say in this, am I?" I said.
"Nope." I rolled my eyes and walked to the mats, getting into fighting position.
"I'll take it easy on you." I said.
"I think I should be the one taking it easy on you."
"Think all you want." I said as I kicked my leg up quickly. Red ducked and swung a punch near my torso and I quickly moved to the side and grabbed his arm, flipping him over on his back.
"You're good." He said getting up. I laughed.
"I told you I was going to take it easy on you." I smiled as Red tried to trip me and I jumped, landing feet away from him as I swung my foot and kicked him in the stomach. He fell back and I heard a sudden laugh. The two of us looked at the door to see a laughing Green Arrow and a giggling Black Canary.
"She kicked your butt!" Green Arrow said.
"I've never seen you like that before, Red Arrow." Black Canary said. Red Arrow growled as he stood up and I put a hand on his shoulder and smiled.
"Don't worry." I said. "I'll take it easier than easy on you next time."