A/N: Hey, everyone!

Here's something brand new from me! I had this idea a LONG time ago and just recently have it life.

In the same vein as my story, "Unpack Your Heart Chronicles," "Tales of the League" takes place during the Justice League/Justice League Unlimited cartoon timeline. These are going to be series of short stories that take place during parts of both cartoons. And, as shown in the description, these will be rated T so there will be some things that are being pushed to a limit but not a big one.

Alright, I believe that is all! Enjoy! And leave me some reviews!

Only Human

Green Arrow arrived at the Arthur Military Base, responding to the alarm that went off. He jumped on to the roof and took out the three armed guards he found there. He descended down into the bunker and found four more armed guards all around him.

"Alright, boys, let's do it!" Arrow shouted.

They started firing their assault rifles but Arrow went of the defensive and started firing electric arrows at the bad guys. There were two more on catwalks about to fire at him when suddenly a strong rush of wind entered into the base and the men on the catwalk were gone.

Arrow looked up and saw Superman holding both of the assailants by their arms. They were unconscious and disarmed.

"I thought you could use a hand," Superman said as floated down to the ground, setting the soldiers down.

"Thanks," Arrow asked, surprised. "Uh, no offense, Supes, but what are you doing here?"

"Just came to speak with you. Heard there was a disturbance and thought I'd help out. What's the problem here?"

"It's just Count Vertigo. He's been trying to gather some forces since Bats and Ra's kicked his butt years ago. He should be up here in about five minutes with a few guys carrying gun crates."

"Want me to take off? We can talk later."

"No, it's fine. I'm used to the back-up now. Plus, I wanna see the look on Vertigo's face when he sees you."

Superman smiled.

"So, what's your mind?" Arrow asked.

"I wanted to say thank you," Superman said.

"What for?"

"What you said at the League rally two weeks ago. I was feeling very guilty for everything that happened with Luthor and Cadmus. And, I still think I should feel guilty for all of that but you were right, too. I can't walk away, especially not just because it's hard."

"I wasn't telling you anything you didn't already know, Superman." Arrow shrugged, "Luthor tried to break you. In some way, he kinda succeeded."

"In too many ways."

"But in the end, you did what Superman always does. You made the right choice."

"Superman doesn't always make the right choice. Sometimes, I can be very wrong."

"And you own it and make it right. That's where the 'Man' part of your name comes in. 'Super' is everything else you can do."

Superman chuckled. "I think the smartest move we ever made was inviting you into the League."

"Yeah, speaking of that, I always meant to ask, how'd my name come up?"

"It was a nomination and a vote."

"What was I? The last candidate?"

"Actually, you were a first round draft pick."

"Whoa. Really?"

"Yeah."

"Who voted for me?"

"The person who got the first choice: Batman."

Before Green Arrow could respond, the door to the bunker opened up and Count Vertigo entered with his troops.

"GREEN ARROW!" Vertigo shouted. "You were a fool to…" He laid eyes on Arrow's ally. "S-S-S-S-Superman?!"

"Oh, hey, Vertigo!" Arrow said. "Did I forget to tell you a friend would be stopping by?"

"Count Vertigo," Superman said, in a serious tone. "Good seeing you. A lot of folks have been looking for you. And there's a nice cozy jail cell waiting for you on Stryker's Island. You can make this easy on yourself or this can go the hard way."

Arrow nocked one of his arrows and aimed it, "For the record: I want you to go the hard way."

"K-KILL THEM!" Vertigo shouted. "KILL THEM!"

"Hard way," Superman and Arrow said, simultaneously, and leapt into action.