Yes, I've been watching Watchmen again. Sue me!
Just to explain the prologue, I've set it up in script form to be like one was watching the there is a break line, that's like an 'inserted scene' if that makes sense. Hope it does!
Enjoy!
REPORTER: Tonight's top story is the one the world has been waiting for; the passing of the 'Superhero Recall Act'. As most of you remember, on December 31st of last year, six members of the Justice League - that is Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman, Martian Manhunter, one of the Green Lanterns, and Hawkwoman viciously attacked Washington, DC with no motive. While on trail for the attack, the six offenders claimed that they had no memory of the attack, no did any of the other members of the Justice League. It was then that, to the world's surprise, eight sidekicks to the members of the Justice League stepped forward and claimed that 'Leaguers' had been under brain control of Vandal Savage. But there alibi's proved wrong as Vandal Savage had not been seen since one month prior to the event, and is still missing. The entirety of the Justice League - including their sidekicks - were found guilty for all charges. After this turn of events, the UN gathered and created the 'Superhero Recall Act' which would make the act of 'superheroing' illegal -
CLIP OF POLITICIAN: From now on - anyone found to be using super natural powers, advanced weaponry, or seen to be involved with some sort of _ outside of the justice system will be under arrest for treason and acts of terrorism. Arrest will also occur if each hero fails to provide and enclose their secret identity that will be made available to the public.
REPORTER: - Some human rights group defended the side of the hero's, claiming that they had spent more years protecting us then endangering us. However, their voices where drowned in the cries of civilians everywhere who wanted protection from they hero's who threaten our existence-
CLIP OF CIVILIAN: This may have been their only offense, but will it be the only one? How can we be sure that these 'superior beings' aren't planning something worse? They surely are capable of it.
REPORTER: - Now, it was just this morning that the act was passed amongst the members of the UN whom all voted in favor. This is a historic event in itself as the UN has been known to never agree on any decision. But the question on everyone's mind is; what happens to the current superhero's? Tonight, we are joined by the US Representative to the UN, Susan Rice. Now, Mrs. Rice, what can we expect to see happen to our 'not-so-trusting' Justice League?
RICE: For starters, Batman has been placed in a maximum security prison, and Wonderwoman and Hawkwoman have been sent back to their original home for imprisonment. Martian Manhunter and Green Lantern will be deported back to their home planets where their governments have agreed to keep them incarcerated.
REPORTER: And what of the rest of the Justice League and their sidekicks?
RICE: Atlanteans, and all other humanoids bearing supernatural powers will be sent to their place of birth in means of incarceration -
Kaldur stumbled as ten strong men pushed and hauled him through a crowd of screaming individuals to the waters edge at Pearl Harbor. They had done well enough to keep him from being physically harassed by angry civilians, but Kaldur could still hear their cries of hate.
"Freak!" "Water-breathing animal!"
In the distance, he saw his King being loaded into a small submarine pod that would take him to Atlantis. Kaldur knew his fate would be the same.
"In there!" yelled one of the men.
Kaldur inhaled and stepped into his own empty pod - self-piloted to take him to the ocean's deep. Before the door closed, he looked out once more at the civilization he had come to protect.
"Go home fish-boy!" "Hope you get eaten by a shark!"
He didn't hate them - he hated himself for letting them down.
RICE: - Likewise, all alien beings will be sent back to their home planets to be imprisoned. Green Lantern's will be sent to their base where they will be incarcerated as well.
"M'gann!"
"Conner!"
Conner watched helplessly from a steel cage as the love of his was being dragged away by two men to a rocket destined for Mars. Around her neck was an inhibitor collar, and chains were at her wrists. The rest of the team was still in the Mountain, awaiting their fate. Had he not had a collar on, he would have ripped the cage to sheds and saved her.
"Quiet!" said one of the men. Without giving her a chance, he shoved a tranquilizer in her neck and injected the fluid.
"NO!" yelled Conner as M'gann went limp. Although she was asleep, she was still crying. The men lazily loaded her body into the rocket, and cleared the launch pad before it took off.
"You too lover boy!"
Suddenly, Conner's collar gave him a harsh zap of electricity that just about knocked him out. Before his eyes closed, he saw the rocket flam up and start accelerating into the sky.
"no…"
REPORTER: But what of the two Super's?
RICE: That was defiantly a tricky one. Seeing as though their planet of birth has been destroyed, we shall keep them here on earth under house arrest in Superman's Fortress of Solitude which we have just recently learned the whereabouts of. Armed guards will circulate the premises 24/7 armed with Kryptonite weapons which has been obtained from Lex Luthor. However, we will also have Superman instruct the US army on how to use the Watchtower, and the Superboy will teach the army how to use Mt. Justice to it's full capacity.
REPORTER: How about humanoids with powers self-developed powers?
RICE: Humans with supernatural abilities will be placed in randomly selected penitentiaries. Preferably as far away from each other as possible.
Wally and Zatanna stood side-by-side in the main hall of Mt. Justice. Each were bound at the wrists and ankles by chains, and had two big men holding each of their arms. Around their necks were inhibitor collars - charged and at the ready.
Off to the side were Artemis, Roy, Raquel and Dick - watching as each other their friends had their fate decided.
"Zatanna Zatara - NYC Juvenile hall,"
"No!" yelled Dick as he struggled as much as he could, but he didn't put of much of a fight only to make sure that the situation didn't get any worse. Would it not have had any punishments - he would have defiantly broken free.
Zatanna turned to face him one last time before being pushed out of the mountain. Dick fell to his knees at the sight of her departure.
"And Wally West - Texas State Juvenile hall,"
"GRRAHHH!"
Artemis did not share Dick's rationality. Instead, she slammed her head forcefully into one of the guards - knocking him to the ground - and kicked the other in the groin hard enough to knock the wind out of him. Although she was still bound, she bolted for Wally and through her lips onto his. They shared one last sloppy kiss before they were pulled aggressively apart.
"WALLY!" shrieked Artemis, only to by silenced by a shock from her collar.
"ARTEMIS!" shouted Wally, who was also quickly silenced by a shock.
REPORTER: And the humanoids without powers-?
RICE: Have been granted to walk freely amongst us. Now that we have their personal information, we will be able to monitor them and there actions. However, if they violate any part of the act, or strike another human being, they will be placed into immediate incarceration until they have paid their debt-
Dick could feel several of his ribs pop as five upperclassmen from his school slammed him hard against the brick walls of Gotham Academy's exterior. When they let go of him, and collapse to the ground like a house of cards.
"Get up bird-brain!" yelled one of them. "C'mon! Let's see your best shot! Hit me! I dare you!"
Dick struggled to host himself. He had been in worse situations like this, but in those moments, adrenaline and kicked in and helped him keep going. Here, things would only get worse if retaliated.
One of them knelt down beside his ear and whispered. "You want to hit me, don't you? But you can't. Some hero you turned out to be, flipping around in that little's girls outfit - fucking fag!" he spat. "You know- ARGH!"
Dick turned to see that the boy had been flipped onto his back and was mostly knocked-out. Glancing over his shoulder, he saw the other four boys start to back away slowly - Artemis growling at them. "You want to fuck with him? You gotta get through me you sons of bitches!"
Dick struggled to have his voice heard. "Artemis! No-" But it was too late. Within seconds school security was rushing towards her - armed with taser guns. Not having enough time to react, Artemis was hit with powerful volts of electricity that sent her down like a sack of potatoes. The guards chained her wrist behind her back, and carried her to their cruiser.
"That'll be six months for you, scumbag,"
Dick watched as another one of his friends got carried away. "No…!" said Dick though pools of blood that were forming in his mouth. Before he could protest further, one of the boys ran back and kick Dick hard enough in he stomach that he passed out.
RICE: -Also, in general, when they are of age, it will be compulsory that they join the American Army.
Roy sat strapped down to the 'barber's' chair in the Washington Military Base and watched helplessly as his already short hair was being buzzed further down to no more than a prickly scalp. It din't hurt him physically, but it tortured him mentally. No the hair cut itself, but the fact that with every strand of hair lost, a piece of his freedom fluttered to the ground with it.
"Ready to learn how to REALLY fight, brat?" shouted a lieutenant in his face.
Roy cringed - only imagining what he would do to the lieutenant had he been allowed to strike someone.
REPORTER: Quite interesting. Now, what of advanced weaponry they possess?
RICE: Those weapons will be handed over to the US army. There, we will recreated the weapon, learn how to use it, and attempt to use it for the sake of peace - not destruction.
Rocket wanted to laugh as scientists dashed about the lab trying to deconstruct her belt. They wanted to learn it's mechanics to copy it later. However - none of them knew how to activate it. Raquel had shown them, but the belt didn't react to their touch.
However, she couldn't laugh. Her mind was with her friends. She hadn't known them for too long, but missed them dearly. Actually, she wanted to cry, but couldn't. Not in-front of these men. she wouldn't allow herself to give them the satisfaction.
REPORTER: Well, Thanks for joining us Susan. I'm sure individuals everywhere will sleep safely tonight. Coming up later, the fate of Wayne Industries; once an economic empire, now a controversial superhero embezzlement scheme. Will the company that kept the Gotham economy running be shut down, thus loosing the city half of its job and sending it into bankruptcy for the sole purpose of it being run by a superhero who is now in prison? Find out later tonight.
Turning off the television set, Vandal Savages turned to his colleges with a huge grin spread on his face. "I couldn't have asked for it to go any better,"
"I could have!" whined Klarion as he crossed his arms firmly over his chest. "They could have ordered death penalties for those losers and eliminated are only problem!"
"Why waste the resources?" asked Lex Luthor with a smile on his face."We may need some help later, and they could come in handy for that,"
"I hate to admit it, but the Witch-Boy has a valid point," sighed Ra's al Ghul. "I would see us having use for Batman - but too many of them still running around sounds like a poor idea, wouldn't you say?"
"Are you still obsessed with that barbarian?" taunted Brain from his seat.
"Gentlemen," said Queen Bee rather harshly. Ra's shifted uncomfortable in his seat and smoothed out his shirt. Queen Bee gave Vandal a nod to continue.
"Thank you, your highness," said smiled. "And, if I may ask, are you ready for the next part of our plan?"
Queen Bee's smile grew as she gave another nod.
"Perfect. Well then, gentlemen, phase one was successfully completed. Phase two is well underway. A few more years and The Light will be seen by everyone,"
This chapter was a little rushed - others will be better. I just wanted a quick prologue before the story began.
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