Writer's Block
By: Mr Miracle
scott-free@planetoa.com
Summary: To thwart writer's block, a fic writer interviews several candidates from the DC universe for story ideas.
Disclaimer: With the exception of the writer character, DC Comics and AOL Time/Warner own all the characters; this is an original story that does not intend to infringe on their copyright. Feedback in any way, shape, or form is more than welcome!
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Scott Free sighed and glanced at his clipboard. It had been a long day. Scott had been trying to think of story ideas since woke up that morning and so far had no luck.
He stood up to address the assembled group of heroes and villains. He ran his hand through his hair and began.
"Hi everybody. My name is Scott—"
"No it isn't!"
"It's a pen name," explained an agitated Scott.
He placed his clipboard on a nearby table and rubbed his temples with his thumbs.
"OK. Most of you know why you're here. I'm having a bit of trouble coming up with ideas for a fan fiction story. I have called you here to become my little muses."
A red hand wearing a yellow ring was raised in the air.
Scott took off his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"What is it Sinestro?"
The Korugarian stood up and cleared his throat.
"I want you to explain this to me, Scott."
"OK, fair enough," said the writer. "I will interview each of you to see if I can find any ideas for a story just by talking with you guys for a few moments."
The Korugarian seemed to ponder this for a moment and then resumed…
"You mean to tell me, that you've called us from a host of different galaxies and timelines so you can write a stupid story?"
A horde of voices rose up to agree with the renegade Green Lantern. They soon melted into chaos…
"Yeah, I was on Rann trying to have a peaceful dinner with my wife when—"
"Jenny and I were—"
"I was in the middle of a very important conversation with a dying orca!"
"Lois and I have an article to finish for tomorrow this had better be over soon!"
"What's this 'host of different galaxies' shit? I'm from Opal City!"
"Yeah, technically Adam's from Earth, so Sinestro's the only one from—"
"I know Krypton was in the same galaxy as Earth, but is Korugar in this galaxy?"
"ALL RIGHT! SHUT UP!" screamed Scott.
"OK, who wants to go first?"
The man known as the Batman rose while everyone else remained seated.
Sinestro once again became the voice of dissent.
"Now why does he get to go first?" He complained. "I have just as much right to the first interview than anyone else!"
Batman looked over towards the Korugarian and gazed into him.
"I know everything you've ever planned." said the Batman. "I know and can match your moves, your techniques, and the depth of your willpower."
Sinestro cringed at the last remark. Formerly one of the greatest Green Lanterns, he had always taken pride in his willpower.
Batman continued: "I can methodically tear you apart physically and mentally. I have things to do tonight. I have patrols to finish. The longer I stay in this hell of a place the closer I come to destroying the first villain I see…"
The renegade Green Lantern looked around and saw that he was the only "bad guy" in the room. He sunk low in his seat.
"OK. You can go first."