Chapter 94:

Chapter 94:

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[David Lance POV]

Twenty-four hours later after my talk with Batman, I moved with Rachel to the base Batman had allocated for the team, the base like in canon was located in Mount Justice, one of the many headquarters the League used before the tower.

The base when we arrived wasn't empty. Having a few known heroes, like Green Lantern, working inside to restore the base back to its original glory, installing equipment and such.

Greeting the heroes with a wave, we moved to the residential area of the base.

Seeing I would spend most of my time here, at least for the time being, I had brought with me a few of my things to set up a comfortable area for me, so I was going to pick one of the rooms at the base, with Raven doing the same, picking the one beside mine, as both were in the farthest corner on the base.

"How long do we have before the team arrives?" Raven asked, helping me unpack, as she had already unpacked her things thanks to her magic.

~Half an hour,~ I replied, before grabbing some clothes from one of my boxes and putting them in the closet.

"Do you want me to translate you?" Raven asked.

That was a very good question, I mean, the only one that I knew that knew sign language, was Robin, Aqualad probably did as well, but it was probably the Atlantian version of it, instead of the American one.

~I do,~ I nodded, accepting her offer.

"Very well," Raven nodded, as she continued helping me put my clothes in the closet.

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Half an hour later, the first members of the team arrived, alongside other heroes, finding us inside the cave.

Amongst those heroes, there was Aquaman, Red Tornado, Hawkman, Shazam, Batman, Flash, and last but not least, my sister, who simply smiled at the sight of me.

Meeting Batman's gaze for a brief moment, I turned to Raven and waited for Batman to explain to the members of the team, what this base was, and what the purpose of the team was.

Kid Flash said nothing, ignoring Aqualad.

"I'm honored to be included," Miss Martian replied, beaming at everyone, completely oblivious that Kid Flash was hitting on her.

"Now that introductions are out of the way," Batman said, getting back the non-existent microphone. "I have decided alongside the League, to position Black Bolt as the leader of this team."

Way to break the news, Batman

At this, everyone turned their gaze to me, save for Robin, who simply looked at Batman.

"What!? No! We barely know him!" Kid Flash was the first one to complain.

Batman said nothing, simply narrowing his eyes at him.

"I I'm sorry, it wasn't my intention to raise my voice, sir," Kid Flash realizing what he had done, took a step back, apologizing, cowering under the trademarked gaze of the Batman.

"He has a remarkable record working solo, and with others, as well as the skills necessary to lead this team efficiently," Batman said, giving me a look. "This position is not one he wants, but one that he is needed to fill, for the time being; a fact that he acknowledges. He picked Aqualad as his successor for the role, for when I deem him ready to fill that role, should he want to."

Aqualad tensed, giving me a look that conveyed his evident shock at the fact I considered him the best candidate to fill the position.

"I I'm honored," Aqualad said, trying to find his words. "I am not sure if I would want to lead the team, but if needed, I will." He finished, his tone carrying a sense of duty one would only expect to see in an army movie, or the army if you are lucky.

"I but why him? Robin could lead, or I could," Kid Flash said.

"I have no leadership skills, and you have even less," Robin replied much to my surprise, making Kid Flash flinch at this. "Superboy is not interested in the role, Miss Martian is starting as a hero, and Raven is new by our standards, which leaves the best two possible options, Aqualad and Black Bolt. Aqualad has military experience that could translate well to leading a group, and Black Bolt has a flawless record, both working with others, and alone."

Kid Flash muttered under his breath, saying it was not fair before sighing. "Fine"

"I agree," Aqualad nodded. "We should trust the League's judgment, and trust in the leader they picked for us."

Aquaman at this smiled, his body language telling me he was proud of his sidekick.

"Indeed," Martian Manhunter said, smiling ever so slightly. "I have worked with Black Bolt personally on more than one occasion, and I can vouch for him."

"Hi!" Miss Martian waved, as I turned to look at J'onn.

I smiled under my mask, waving at her.