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101 – The Audition

It's the first week back from winter recess for the students at Jump City College. At 4:30 PM, with most of the classes over for the day, an audition for a school project is taking place at Edison Hall. The communications department wants to develop and sponsor an intranet, webcast show where two students get to host and voice their opinions on many topics. Its purpose is to promote better student body relations and to let the kids have some fun too.

For the past 30 minutes, students have been auditioning in front of a camera. With three professors posing as judges, none of the hopefuls have really been up to par. There have been nervous students, camera-shy students and students that rambled on and on. There was even a student that talked about his pet gerbil. Heading the auditions is communications professor Neil Moderick.

He's been less than pleased. "My God. This is bloody awful! Can any of you blokes give me some personality? Next. I said next!" The next student on the long line is scared to death as he approaches. Now awaiting as next in line is communications major Wally West. His best friend and roommate Richard Grayson, a physical education major, is right behind him.

Wally says to Richard, "The professor is grumpier than usual today. Probably forgot to take his tea and crumpets. Hey, you sure you don't wanna audition?"

Richard says, "Nah. I'm a martial arts guy, not a commentator. I'm just here to support you. You're gonna blow them away."

"Thanks, RJ."

Richard looks back at the line and spots a friend of his. "Hey Nikki." Nikki as in Nicole Diaz, a girl who's in a lot of Richard's classes.

Nicole replies, "Hey RJ! Have fun auditioning."

Richard tells her, "Oh, I'm not auditioning. My friend Wally here is, though. Wally, this is my friend Nicole."

Wally looks at her and nonchalantly says, "Sup." He then immediately turns back around to the front.

Nicole says, "Umm…hi. Good luck."

Richard says to Wally, "What the hell was that?"

Wally replies, "I'm trying to focus here. I'm actually getting a little nervous. But maybe it won't be…"

Dr. Moderick screams out, "Next!" The student runs off crying.

"…that bad." Wally exhales, then walks to the table and takes his seat in front of the 'judges'.

Dr. Moderick says, "Ahh, Mr. West. Knowing your antics, I'm hopeful you can give us something…"

Wally interrupts him. "Sorry to interrupt, but could we change things up a little?"

"Pardon?"

"I mean, I thought since you're filling two spots, maybe I can audition with another person. Umm…how about…her?" Wally points to Nicole, whom everyone is now looking at.

Stunned as hell, Nicole says, "Me?"

Dr. Moderick says, "Is that Diaz? Well, come on and get your bum over here." Nicole hesitates, but eventually walks to the table and sits down next to Wally feeling very uncomfortable.

Nicole whispers to Wally, "What are you doing?"

Wally whispers back, "Just go with it. Trust me." He then gives her a big smile.

She rolls her eyes, then turns to the judges to state her case. "Well, let me tell you why I'd like to…"

Wally interrupts. "I've never seen you on campus before."

Nicole looks at him and fires back, "So? Just because you haven't seen me doesn't mean I haven't been here. I've never seen you before, either."

"Well, in response to that, a wise person once told me, 'just because you haven't seen me doesn't mean I haven't been here.'" The judges and those on line start laughing.

Nicole tells him, "Well, I've been commuting for the past year and a half, so this is my first semester in the dorms."

Wally responds, "Well, I transferred here in the beginning of the school year, so maybe that's why I never noticed the pink hair and gothic-ness. Wally West, by the way."

"Maybe. Nicole Diaz." They shake hands. Nicole says, "Okay, why are we introducing ourselves again? You know we just met a few minutes ago, right?"

Wally says, "Now we've met more formally. I didn't mean to be rude over there. I was just getting in my zone. So, Diaz huh? Well may I say, que linda."

Nicole is impressed, sort of. " 'How pretty'; that's good. Uh…but it's not pronounced linda. It's leen-da."

"Oh that's right. I mean, oui."

"That's not even Spanish! What is wrong with you?"

"Nothing. Well, there is this one thing. I wish I could've eaten lunch today. I'm super hungry. I should go to the cafeteria after this. Do you know what the specials are today?" Nicole's face starts turning an angry red. Wally asks, "Are you alright? Wow, a vein is throbbing on your forehead."

Nicole shouts out, "No, I'm not alright! You're giving me a migraine and I've only known you for three minutes! I just came here to audition, but I've been stuck in this stupid conversation with you! Now because of you, there's no way I'm gonna…" Nicole stops talking as both she and Wally turn to see everyone around them laughing hysterically at their banter.

Dr. Moderick, still laughing, bellows out, "You two are a riot! You remind me of me and the missus. The search is over. You two duckies got the job. Consider yourselves partners."

Wally is very happy. "Sweet! Hey, does that mean you could treat us to some free eats? Growling stomach, need a sandwich over here."

Totally stunned by the chain of events, Nicole can only say, "Wait, what?"

One more thing (A/N): This is my third attempt to do a Teen Titans series. I kind of lost interest in writing my previous two (The Cool Kids & Making A Splash). So for those that read them, you might see some elements as well as certain lines from them. Try to bear with it if you've seen it before. "Flinx Nation" will be lots of fun to do. I've got millions of ideas for it. I must admit that I'm not totally well-versed in Kid Flash and Jinx, but I will be in time.

By the way, Wally's last line is supposed to rhyme with 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' (in case you didn't catch it.) Well, thanks so much for reading. Feel free to review and comment anytime.

Crib Sheet

Wally West (Kid Flash)- communications major (Sophomore)

Nicole Diaz (Jinx)- physical education major, communications minor (Sophomore)

Richard J. Grayson (Robin)- physical education major (Sophomore)

Neil Moderick (Mad Mod)- communications professor

Edison Hall- recreational hall on campus