The Medic: Chapter Fourteen
Title: The Medic
Author: Asase
Rating:PG 13(just to be safe)
Genre:Action, frendship, fluff
Characters: OC, Robin, Batman, Kaldur
Summary: The Justice League vs. The Injustice League
Word Count: 2,068
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or organizations from the Young Justice cartoon, comics, or expanded DC universe.
The Medic: Chapter Fourteen
Gotham
February 14, 9:30 EDT
Alexander Luthor pushed his way through the crowd, “What is this?” he demanded as he climbed onstage. Luthor marched up to Joker and invaded the villain’s space.
“Well, well, well,” the Joker circled Luthor, “Lookie here. A hero!” The Joker bowed dramatically before Luthor, “Alexander Luthor everyone! The next President of the United States!” he laughed, holding his stomach.
Luthor sneered at Joker, looking like a disgusted lion, and straightened his suit, “When I become president,” he said tersely, “The first thing I will do is make sure madmen like you are punished to the fullest extent of the law. No more insanity plea; no more getting out for good behavior.”
Joker snapped his fingers. The Silver Swan pounced Luthor, gripping him with her talons. She scratched Luthor’s face with her metal feathers.
“That’s what you are afraid of isn’t it? That is why you are here?” Luthor asked, “Just do your worst and go. Leave these people out of it,” Luthor challenged.
Joker stifled a yawn. “The idea of you being president doesn’t scare me Lexy,” his voice deepened, “It bores me,” his face was contorted by a deep frown. ” But that’s not why I’m here. I believe that voters should be educated,” Joker produced a flash drive from his jacket pocket. He turned from Luthor waving the drive in the air. “On this drive are all the little things you don’t want the voting public to know.”
Luthor’s eyes grew wide.
Star Sapphire aimed her ring at the rear of the stage, creating a large computer with her powers.
“So!” Joker exclaimed, “In the interest of full disclosure, I’m going to start by showing everyone here who you really are.”
Luthor’s face became hard as stone, “This is not the plan you traitorous fool,” he whispered, “Who put you up to this? Is someone paying you?”
The Joker cupped Luthor’s face with his gloved hand. “Oh, no one’s paying me old chum,” he whispered darkly, “I’m doing this for personal gain,” he patted Luthor’s cheek and turned to walk toward the large computer.
A batarang landed in front of the Joker, halting him.
“That’s enough,” Batman stood on the stage’s lights; he jumped, landing in front of the Joker.
“Batsy!” Joker glanced around the room, “Only you?”
Batman took several steps forward. The Joker cautiously stepped backward, his face tense. When Batman halted the Joker’s disposition brightened.
“I’m surprised that you didn’t bring the big blue Boy Scout. I’m sure he’d love to see what I have to show you.”
“Superman’s busy, and I’m not alone.”
The lights turned back on and the ballroom’s doors burst open. Robin, Aqualad and Artemis began to usher frightened civilians out of the room.
The ballroom’s skylights were enveloped with a green light and lifted from the building. Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Hawkwoman descended from the roof.
Wonder Woman retrieved her lasso from her side; she held it taught in her hands. “Let him go,” she demanded.
The Silver Swan sneered at her.
“We’re only here to insure that Justice is served.” The Joker offered, “Surely you all can appreciate that; justice is in your namesake.”
“Save it clown,” Green Lantern flew forward. He directed his ring’s power at the Joker, attempting to take the flash drive.
Star Sapphire flew between them, she created a shield blocking the Green Lantern’s power, “Where’s Hal?” her voice was full of venom.
“Sorry Carol,” Stewart answered, “Hal had a previous engagement. He send’s his regards.”
“What are you his messenger now John?” Sapphire sneered.
“Enough of this!” Hawkgirl flew towards the stage. Gentleman Ghost raised his arms creating a dense fog.
The Joker used the distraction to escape; Batman followed the madman off the stage.
Hawkgirl flapped her wings dissipating the fog. “Give it up Ghost. Or did you forget what my mace can do to you?” she grabbed her mace and slammed its handle into her opposite palm menacingly, lightning sparked from its head.
“You won’t even touch me!” he pointed his cane at her, releasing a torrent of ghostly flames.
Silver Swan spread her wings and flew into the air, still carrying Luthor; she made her way to the skylights. Wonder Woman lassoed her leg, halting the villainess.
“Fine. You want him? Here,” the Silver Swan dropped Luthor.
The Green Lantern caught Luthor with his ring. Just as he lowered Luthor to the ground, he was blasted by Star Sapphire.
Wonder Woman yanked on her lasso, pulling Silver Swan downward. She flew upwards and punched the villainess in the face.
***
Cira stood in the middle of the ballroom looking upwards. The majority of the civilians began to flee once the doors were opened. They pushed and shoved past her, acting more like wild animals than the refined people they paraded as.
Cira didn’t see them or feel them. She only felt the wild cries of a thousand eagles. All of Cira’s focus was on Wonder Woman. She was strong. She was beautiful. She was everything. How? How could they even think that they could duplicate her? What possessed them to even consider such a thing?
No wonder the end result was doom, death and destruction. No wonder why she couldn’t just settle into a normal life, why she could never escape her past. She was part of something that shouldn’t even be.
“Excuse me…Miss?” a male voice called beside her. Cira ignored it. “Miss!” he called again insistent.
He did not want to startle her but she was in danger. If anything were to go wrong she would be directly in the line of fire. Still when she finally turned it was not what Aqualad expected. He expected to see fear, or confusion. Instead her eyes were filled with an intense longing and anger. “Miss it would be best if we moved.”
Cira looked at the young man, her eyes narrowed. Tall, dark, with tattoos on his arms and in a costume. Must be one of Robin’s teammates, Cira thought. “Sorry. What did you say?”
“It is dangerous here,” he pointed to the battle above, “It would be best if we moved.”
She gave a dry laugh and shook her head.”You know you’re right,” She smiled at him. “Moving would be a good idea.”
“Shall we?” he offered her is hand.
She quickly examined him and was over taken by the sound of the ocean. The Atlantean? She reached out to take his hand when a cane handle hooked her wrist.
“The boy is right. Come Songbird, let’s move to a safer location,” Cobblepot dragged her away giving Aqualad a dirty look. Cira tottered behind the short man. She turned and her eyes met Aqualad’s. She gave him an apologetic smile.
Aqualad returned her gaze, closing his outstretched hand.
***
Batman cornered the Joker in a darkened hallway. The light from the streets filtered into the space through large windows. The Joker smiled widely and tossed something to Batman, then he raised his arms in surrender. Batman caught the object and examined it. It was the flash drive.
“Why?” Batman asked.
“I’m with you Batsy. Luthor as president? Yech!” Joker shuddered.
“I’m going to have to take you in as well,” Batman moved forward.
“Ah! Ah!” a detonator sprung into Joker’s hand.
“I sweeped the building. There is no bomb.”
“Honestly! Do I seem crazy enough to plant a bomb in the same building I’m in?”
Batman’s eyes narrowed
“Fine, don’t answer the question,” the Joker said sourly. “See I was swept up in the spirit of the ball tonight,” the Joker clasped his hands. “Forget the sap, and the superficiality of this holiday. Love is for suckers. I believe that we should dedicate our energies to helping those less fortunate.”
Joker pressed the trigger. Bright lights flashed outside. A large Joker head rose from the top of one of Gotham’s many buildings. Batman recognized its roof line from even this distance.
“The orphanage,” Batman growled. He lunged at Joker missing the mad man.
“Hey I’ m all about putting smiles on children’s faces!” his voice deepened. “You got ten minutes Bats. More than enough time get across town and wish the kiddies a good night.” Joker cackled and ran, throwing himself out of a window. Batman rushed to the window but Joker was gone. Batman pressed his comlink contacting Robin.
***
Lex Luthor stormed down a hallway, his eyes filled with murderous intent. He burst through another doorway, not caring about the noise.
“Where you going?” Robin chirped behind him. He leaned on a wall with a grin on his face.
“I’m leaving, and you don’t have the authority to detain me boy.”
Robin moved quickly, positioning himself in front of Luthor. “The party isn’t over Lex! You are going to pay for everything!”
Outside of the hallway’s windows lights flashed. A large Joker head could be seen in the distance.
“Robin!” Batman called over the com.
“Looks like the party’s over to me,” Luthor shoved Robin before stalking off.
“Yes Batman, “Robin answered frustrated.
“The Joker has planted one of his gas bombs at the Gotham Orphanage.”
“No! Do you want me to go after it?”
“I will take care of it. Secure the perimeter. Let no one escape.”
“Gladly,” Robin said through clenched teeth. He dashed down the hallway, easily catching up with Luthor. He reached into his utility belt and then threw a couple of bolas. The weighted weapons entangled Luthor at his arms and his feet, causing him to fall.
“What are you doing?” Luthor raged.
Robin walked in front of Luthor. He crouched so that his face was near the villain’s, “I told you. You are going to pay for everything.”
***
“What is that?” Sapphire asked.
The giant Joker head could be seen through the ballroom’s grand window.
“Joker? Joker!” Silver Swan pressed her com, “Nothing.”
Hawkgirl smirked, “Looks like you three have been ditched,” she charged Gentlemen Ghost again.
***
Cira leaned against the buffet table. She was among the few who decided to stay. A superhero/ supervillain showdown was too good to miss.
“Songbird? You... You’re ignoring me again!” Cobblepot’s face twisted, becoming cruel. He gripped his cane.
“Sorry.”
“Sorry!” he screamed
“Listen Mr. Cobblepot,” She stood at her full height and stared down at him. “I’m going to give it to you straight. I’m not exactly a stranger to odd happenings, but this!” She pointed to the battle still occurring. “This is pretty new to me. So you’ll have to forgive me for getting distracted. Wonder Woman just…She just hogtied a silver plated lady with wings! You may be used to seeing freaks in Gotham but we don’t get supervillains down south.”
Cobblepot blinked at her, his face was then distorted by a large grin. He held his stomach in a belly laugh. “Come my dear let’s get you some wine.”
“I’m not old enough to drink yet.”
“Young lady with all the villainy in the air,” he gestured to the battle, “Under-aged drinking will pass right under the radar.”
Cira shrugged and nodded
“Just a glass to mellow things out,” he suggested, “Red, White or Rose?”
“What do you suggest?”
“Just get the red,” King walked up to them. He drained his own glass. Rita followed behind him.
“Red it is!” Cobblepot hobbled off.
“Where are Mio and Cale?” Cira asked.
“I’ll wave them over,” said Rita
Mio and Cale joined them when Cobblepot returned, Cira’s drink in hand. Cira thanked the man.
“So, enjoying the show?” Cale jerked his thumb at the fight.
King snorted, “I’m enjoying Green Lantern’s as-”
Rita elbowed King hard.
King cleared his throat. “Mr. Cobblepot was it?” he offered the older gentleman his hand. “Have you managed to enjoy your evening?”
He took King’s hand in a firm handshake, “I have tried,” he said darkly. “But with that windbag’s announcement and the Joker’s tomfoolery, the evening has been completely ruined.”
“Maybe you should throw your own party next time?” Cira suggested.
“That is an excellent idea!” Cobblepot reached into his jacket and pulled out a card, he offered it to Cira.
Cira took the card; she turned it over in her hands.
“I will need entertainment. I shall call upon you all when arrangements are made. For now I will take my leave!” Cobblepot hobbled off.
Rita grinned foolishly, “We should whore you out more often!”
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fifteen
Author: Asase
Rating:PG 13(just to be safe)
Genre:Action, frendship, fluff
Characters: OC, Robin, Batman, Kaldur
Summary: The Justice League vs. The Injustice League
Word Count: 2,068
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or organizations from the Young Justice cartoon, comics, or expanded DC universe.
The Medic: Chapter Fourteen
Gotham
February 14, 9:30 EDT
Alexander Luthor pushed his way through the crowd, “What is this?” he demanded as he climbed onstage. Luthor marched up to Joker and invaded the villain’s space.
“Well, well, well,” the Joker circled Luthor, “Lookie here. A hero!” The Joker bowed dramatically before Luthor, “Alexander Luthor everyone! The next President of the United States!” he laughed, holding his stomach.
Luthor sneered at Joker, looking like a disgusted lion, and straightened his suit, “When I become president,” he said tersely, “The first thing I will do is make sure madmen like you are punished to the fullest extent of the law. No more insanity plea; no more getting out for good behavior.”
Joker snapped his fingers. The Silver Swan pounced Luthor, gripping him with her talons. She scratched Luthor’s face with her metal feathers.
“That’s what you are afraid of isn’t it? That is why you are here?” Luthor asked, “Just do your worst and go. Leave these people out of it,” Luthor challenged.
Joker stifled a yawn. “The idea of you being president doesn’t scare me Lexy,” his voice deepened, “It bores me,” his face was contorted by a deep frown. ” But that’s not why I’m here. I believe that voters should be educated,” Joker produced a flash drive from his jacket pocket. He turned from Luthor waving the drive in the air. “On this drive are all the little things you don’t want the voting public to know.”
Luthor’s eyes grew wide.
Star Sapphire aimed her ring at the rear of the stage, creating a large computer with her powers.
“So!” Joker exclaimed, “In the interest of full disclosure, I’m going to start by showing everyone here who you really are.”
Luthor’s face became hard as stone, “This is not the plan you traitorous fool,” he whispered, “Who put you up to this? Is someone paying you?”
The Joker cupped Luthor’s face with his gloved hand. “Oh, no one’s paying me old chum,” he whispered darkly, “I’m doing this for personal gain,” he patted Luthor’s cheek and turned to walk toward the large computer.
A batarang landed in front of the Joker, halting him.
“That’s enough,” Batman stood on the stage’s lights; he jumped, landing in front of the Joker.
“Batsy!” Joker glanced around the room, “Only you?”
Batman took several steps forward. The Joker cautiously stepped backward, his face tense. When Batman halted the Joker’s disposition brightened.
“I’m surprised that you didn’t bring the big blue Boy Scout. I’m sure he’d love to see what I have to show you.”
“Superman’s busy, and I’m not alone.”
The lights turned back on and the ballroom’s doors burst open. Robin, Aqualad and Artemis began to usher frightened civilians out of the room.
The ballroom’s skylights were enveloped with a green light and lifted from the building. Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Hawkwoman descended from the roof.
Wonder Woman retrieved her lasso from her side; she held it taught in her hands. “Let him go,” she demanded.
The Silver Swan sneered at her.
“We’re only here to insure that Justice is served.” The Joker offered, “Surely you all can appreciate that; justice is in your namesake.”
“Save it clown,” Green Lantern flew forward. He directed his ring’s power at the Joker, attempting to take the flash drive.
Star Sapphire flew between them, she created a shield blocking the Green Lantern’s power, “Where’s Hal?” her voice was full of venom.
“Sorry Carol,” Stewart answered, “Hal had a previous engagement. He send’s his regards.”
“What are you his messenger now John?” Sapphire sneered.
“Enough of this!” Hawkgirl flew towards the stage. Gentleman Ghost raised his arms creating a dense fog.
The Joker used the distraction to escape; Batman followed the madman off the stage.
Hawkgirl flapped her wings dissipating the fog. “Give it up Ghost. Or did you forget what my mace can do to you?” she grabbed her mace and slammed its handle into her opposite palm menacingly, lightning sparked from its head.
“You won’t even touch me!” he pointed his cane at her, releasing a torrent of ghostly flames.
Silver Swan spread her wings and flew into the air, still carrying Luthor; she made her way to the skylights. Wonder Woman lassoed her leg, halting the villainess.
“Fine. You want him? Here,” the Silver Swan dropped Luthor.
The Green Lantern caught Luthor with his ring. Just as he lowered Luthor to the ground, he was blasted by Star Sapphire.
Wonder Woman yanked on her lasso, pulling Silver Swan downward. She flew upwards and punched the villainess in the face.
***
Cira stood in the middle of the ballroom looking upwards. The majority of the civilians began to flee once the doors were opened. They pushed and shoved past her, acting more like wild animals than the refined people they paraded as.
Cira didn’t see them or feel them. She only felt the wild cries of a thousand eagles. All of Cira’s focus was on Wonder Woman. She was strong. She was beautiful. She was everything. How? How could they even think that they could duplicate her? What possessed them to even consider such a thing?
No wonder the end result was doom, death and destruction. No wonder why she couldn’t just settle into a normal life, why she could never escape her past. She was part of something that shouldn’t even be.
“Excuse me…Miss?” a male voice called beside her. Cira ignored it. “Miss!” he called again insistent.
He did not want to startle her but she was in danger. If anything were to go wrong she would be directly in the line of fire. Still when she finally turned it was not what Aqualad expected. He expected to see fear, or confusion. Instead her eyes were filled with an intense longing and anger. “Miss it would be best if we moved.”
Cira looked at the young man, her eyes narrowed. Tall, dark, with tattoos on his arms and in a costume. Must be one of Robin’s teammates, Cira thought. “Sorry. What did you say?”
“It is dangerous here,” he pointed to the battle above, “It would be best if we moved.”
She gave a dry laugh and shook her head.”You know you’re right,” She smiled at him. “Moving would be a good idea.”
“Shall we?” he offered her is hand.
She quickly examined him and was over taken by the sound of the ocean. The Atlantean? She reached out to take his hand when a cane handle hooked her wrist.
“The boy is right. Come Songbird, let’s move to a safer location,” Cobblepot dragged her away giving Aqualad a dirty look. Cira tottered behind the short man. She turned and her eyes met Aqualad’s. She gave him an apologetic smile.
Aqualad returned her gaze, closing his outstretched hand.
***
Batman cornered the Joker in a darkened hallway. The light from the streets filtered into the space through large windows. The Joker smiled widely and tossed something to Batman, then he raised his arms in surrender. Batman caught the object and examined it. It was the flash drive.
“Why?” Batman asked.
“I’m with you Batsy. Luthor as president? Yech!” Joker shuddered.
“I’m going to have to take you in as well,” Batman moved forward.
“Ah! Ah!” a detonator sprung into Joker’s hand.
“I sweeped the building. There is no bomb.”
“Honestly! Do I seem crazy enough to plant a bomb in the same building I’m in?”
Batman’s eyes narrowed
“Fine, don’t answer the question,” the Joker said sourly. “See I was swept up in the spirit of the ball tonight,” the Joker clasped his hands. “Forget the sap, and the superficiality of this holiday. Love is for suckers. I believe that we should dedicate our energies to helping those less fortunate.”
Joker pressed the trigger. Bright lights flashed outside. A large Joker head rose from the top of one of Gotham’s many buildings. Batman recognized its roof line from even this distance.
“The orphanage,” Batman growled. He lunged at Joker missing the mad man.
“Hey I’ m all about putting smiles on children’s faces!” his voice deepened. “You got ten minutes Bats. More than enough time get across town and wish the kiddies a good night.” Joker cackled and ran, throwing himself out of a window. Batman rushed to the window but Joker was gone. Batman pressed his comlink contacting Robin.
***
Lex Luthor stormed down a hallway, his eyes filled with murderous intent. He burst through another doorway, not caring about the noise.
“Where you going?” Robin chirped behind him. He leaned on a wall with a grin on his face.
“I’m leaving, and you don’t have the authority to detain me boy.”
Robin moved quickly, positioning himself in front of Luthor. “The party isn’t over Lex! You are going to pay for everything!”
Outside of the hallway’s windows lights flashed. A large Joker head could be seen in the distance.
“Robin!” Batman called over the com.
“Looks like the party’s over to me,” Luthor shoved Robin before stalking off.
“Yes Batman, “Robin answered frustrated.
“The Joker has planted one of his gas bombs at the Gotham Orphanage.”
“No! Do you want me to go after it?”
“I will take care of it. Secure the perimeter. Let no one escape.”
“Gladly,” Robin said through clenched teeth. He dashed down the hallway, easily catching up with Luthor. He reached into his utility belt and then threw a couple of bolas. The weighted weapons entangled Luthor at his arms and his feet, causing him to fall.
“What are you doing?” Luthor raged.
Robin walked in front of Luthor. He crouched so that his face was near the villain’s, “I told you. You are going to pay for everything.”
***
“What is that?” Sapphire asked.
The giant Joker head could be seen through the ballroom’s grand window.
“Joker? Joker!” Silver Swan pressed her com, “Nothing.”
Hawkgirl smirked, “Looks like you three have been ditched,” she charged Gentlemen Ghost again.
***
Cira leaned against the buffet table. She was among the few who decided to stay. A superhero/ supervillain showdown was too good to miss.
“Songbird? You... You’re ignoring me again!” Cobblepot’s face twisted, becoming cruel. He gripped his cane.
“Sorry.”
“Sorry!” he screamed
“Listen Mr. Cobblepot,” She stood at her full height and stared down at him. “I’m going to give it to you straight. I’m not exactly a stranger to odd happenings, but this!” She pointed to the battle still occurring. “This is pretty new to me. So you’ll have to forgive me for getting distracted. Wonder Woman just…She just hogtied a silver plated lady with wings! You may be used to seeing freaks in Gotham but we don’t get supervillains down south.”
Cobblepot blinked at her, his face was then distorted by a large grin. He held his stomach in a belly laugh. “Come my dear let’s get you some wine.”
“I’m not old enough to drink yet.”
“Young lady with all the villainy in the air,” he gestured to the battle, “Under-aged drinking will pass right under the radar.”
Cira shrugged and nodded
“Just a glass to mellow things out,” he suggested, “Red, White or Rose?”
“What do you suggest?”
“Just get the red,” King walked up to them. He drained his own glass. Rita followed behind him.
“Red it is!” Cobblepot hobbled off.
“Where are Mio and Cale?” Cira asked.
“I’ll wave them over,” said Rita
Mio and Cale joined them when Cobblepot returned, Cira’s drink in hand. Cira thanked the man.
“So, enjoying the show?” Cale jerked his thumb at the fight.
King snorted, “I’m enjoying Green Lantern’s as-”
Rita elbowed King hard.
King cleared his throat. “Mr. Cobblepot was it?” he offered the older gentleman his hand. “Have you managed to enjoy your evening?”
He took King’s hand in a firm handshake, “I have tried,” he said darkly. “But with that windbag’s announcement and the Joker’s tomfoolery, the evening has been completely ruined.”
“Maybe you should throw your own party next time?” Cira suggested.
“That is an excellent idea!” Cobblepot reached into his jacket and pulled out a card, he offered it to Cira.
Cira took the card; she turned it over in her hands.
“I will need entertainment. I shall call upon you all when arrangements are made. For now I will take my leave!” Cobblepot hobbled off.
Rita grinned foolishly, “We should whore you out more often!”
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fifteen