DISCLAIMERS/NOTES

1. This is a fan fiction based on characters owned by DC Comics. I DO NOT OWN THEM. This is just for fun.

2. As always, I'll point out this was written over a decade ago. Here in the UK, Season 2 of the JL cartoon had yet to air, so Hawkgirl had not been revealed as a spy. And the massive, every-hero-in-the-DCU roster of Unlimited wasn't a factor. My timeline picks up after the Season 1 finale, The Savage Time. All my Wayback Wednesday stories are numbered chronologically, if you get stuck.

3. This takes place during the two-month gap in Wayback Wednesdays #5 - Choices, between the Batman and Wonder Woman becoming engaged and their wedding.

4. This was my first attempt at a out-and-out comedic story - and boy, does it show.


PART 1

The stars shone brightly, like beacons in the sky. Planets orbited amongst them, the light of the stars eluminating the orb's surfaces.

A flurescent green light flew into the star system. It was minute amongst the planets, but it flew fast, at an incredible speed. At the front of the beam of light, was a bubble of energy. Inside the bubble was two figures.

Hawkgirl sat with her knees up, holding them with her arms. She looked up. "Are we there yet?"

Green Lantern grinned. "That's the hundredth time you've asked that."

Hawkgirl pouted. "Well, are we?"

Lantern kept his gaze ahead. "No."

"When will we then?" she asked.

"Soon."

"Where ARE we going anyway?"

Lantern sighed. "It's a surprise," he said. "But you'll like it."

"I better," Hawkgirl said. "This vacation so far is far from enjoyable."

"We've only been gone from the Watchtower for five hours," Lantern said. "We have a full month to look forward to."

Hawkgirl smiled. "I'm only kidding," she said, standing up. "But I'd really like to know where we're going."

"It's a surprise," Lantern repeated.

Hawkgirl sauntered upto Lantern, and slid her arm into his. "Are there any planets around here with a breathable atmosphere?"

Lantern looked at a medium-sized planet. "That one does," he said. "Why?"

Hawkgirl stroked his shoulder, and Lantern frowned. He looked at her puzzled. "Oh… I was just wondering…" said Hawkgirl slowly. "Just that… you've flown us so far, and I'm sure you could do with a rest."

"What are you getting at?" Lantern asked.

"Well…" Hawkgirl continued, "We could stop off at that planet, and… have a rest." She batted her eyes at him. "And… you know… talk and… stuff."

Lantern's eyes widened, and Hawkgirl put her head on his shoulder. "I could give you a massage…"

With that, the green light zoomed as fast as it could to the planet's surface…

/

Hawkgirl staggered slowly into the room, in total darkness. She could hear Lantern inches away. "Can I open my eyes yet?" she asked.

"Not yet," Lantern replied. "Be patient."

Hawkgirl humphed. "I've had my eyes closed since before we SAW the planet," she said. "And I've had my eyes closed all through entering the atmosphere, all through landing, and you've been guiding me through streets for like twenty minutes. PLEASE can I open my eyes now?"

"Do you want me to put the blindfold on you again," Lantern said.

"You're going the right way for a smacked bottom, Mr. Stewart," Hawkgirl said. She tried to remain angry, but she could not help a smile.

"Well, that would be a role reversal," Lantern said. Hawkgirl blushed.

He pulled lightly at her arm, and led her into the room. "OK…" he said, "open your eyes."

Hawkgirl opened her eyes, and she gasped at what she saw.

The room was lit with emerald candles, the curtains drawn. Drapes adorned the ceiling, and a door on the wall led to a bathroom. In the middle of the room was a king size bed, with roses laid on the sheets.

Hawkgirl could not believe it. "What… what is this…?"

"I had this arranged," said Lantern. "Do you like it?"

"It's beautiful…" she said. "How…?"

"I had some friends get the room sorted," he said. "It's ours, for as long as we want. And tomorrow, we can go for dinner at the Great Hall."

Hawkgirl went over to the bed, and stroked the sheets. "Oh John… wait a minute… the Great Hall?"

"Er, yeah."

She frowned. She then went over to the window, and pulled back the curtains. She looked out, and saw a familiar building in the distance.

She looked at him. "Oa? You brought me to OA?"

Lantern held the back of his neck. "Well, it made sense. I mean… we can spend some time here… I can recharge my ring… you can talk with other Green Lanterns…"

"For our romantic vacation away, you brought me to OA?" Hawkgirl put her hands on her hips. "This is the dullest planet in the galaxy, and you thought this would be ROMANTIC? I mean… I mean… OA?"

Lantern walked upto her, and put his hand on her shoulders. "Look sweetie, this is just a stopoff. Once I've recharged my ring and we've had dinner, we can go somewhere else. That was what I had planned…"

Hawkgirl folded her arms. "Really?"

"Yes," he said. "Did you think this was all I had planned?"

Hawkgirl looked away. "Well…"

"This is just the start," he said. "This is going to be your greatest vacation ever."

She smiled. "Really?"

He smiled back, and stroked her cheek. "Really."

"OK," she said. They embraced, and she rested her head on his chest. "So… when is dinner scheduled?"

"Anytime we like," Lantern said. "Why?"

"Oh, no reason…" she said. "Just that… that bed looks awfully empty…"

"I'm right ahead of you…!" Lantern said, and quickly threw himself backwards, bringing Hawkgirl down with them. They landed on the bed, and bounced on the mattress. Hawkgirl giggled, but Lantern winced. "What is it?" she asked, concerned.

He grimaced. "I landed on some rose thorns…"

She smiled and stroked his cheek. "I have something that will take your mind off it…"

/

The door opened, and a figure stepped into the darkness. It looked around, and raised his arm. Light began to sparkle from the end of his arm, but a voice came from the shadows. "Don't bother."

The figure looked ahead of it, and walked forwards. "Why is it so dark in here?" it asked in a male tone.

"We have to use as little power as possible," the voice said. "That way, the Guardians will not detect us."

"And what if they did?" the figure said. "What could they do?"

"It's something we can't risk," another voice said. "Nothing must interfere with our plans."

The figure folded its arms. "So what are we meeting here for? I was busy hunting."

"John Stewart is here."

The figure raised its head. "I see. And what are our plans for John Stewart?"

"He's come with Hawkgirl," a third voice said. "They arrived here a couple of hours ago. They're currently residing in the residential blocks of the Green Lantern Corps Fortress."

"And what do you intend to do to John Stewart and Hawkgirl?" the figure asked.

"They're going to suffer," the first voice said. "If they think they're going to have a romantic vacation, they're in for a big surprise. We're going to make their stay here an unpleasant one. VERY unpleasant."

"And what if the Guardians interfere?" the figure said.

"Then we will have to take care of them," the third voice said. "They will not get in our way."

The figure sighed. "Are you sure this is the correct action to take?"

"We will not have this trepidation," the first voice said. "If we don't all work together, it won't work. My friends… my brothers… are you with me?"

"Yes," said the second voice.

"I am," said the third.

There was a silence. "And you?" the first voice eventually said to the figure.

The figure lowered its head. It then looked up and put its arms to its side. "As am I."

"Good," the first voice said. "John Stewart and Hawkgirl will pay for what they did to us… we will have our revenge…"

TO BE CONTINUED