This is a side story to Mommy Bats? that I wanted to expand on which is why it isn't part of the actual story. It'll just be a few chapter long with various characters giving in to Lenora's wishes. If you haven't read Mommy Bats?, Lenora is the wife of Bruce Wayne and mother to Robin, Adam Wayne, Adelle Wayne, and Caira. She is a succubus and not from the human world.
BTW, all lyrics will be shortened due to repetitiveness.
Her eyes skimmed over the children in the hospital wing writhing in pain or just sitting idly. Her heart, or at least where her heart should be, ached for them. She had only stumbled in here because she had retrieved a small girl from kidnappers who had broken her arm. These kids needed something to pick their spirits up. Who knew how long some of them would last. Out of desperation, she whipped out her cell phone and struggled to punch the right numbers in as she still had trouble using technology. When the other line answered, all she could say was, "Bruce, I need you to do me a favor."
….(at Mt. Justice)...
The majority of the League was gathered as well as the Team and the rest of the Wayne family. Not one of them knew what was going on, but they patiently awaited the arrival of Batman who had called them there. Just as all patience was lost, Batman strode in with Lenora by his side. "What's going on?" Questioned a very confused Robin. "Your mother has had a change of heart," came Batman's raspy reply. "This is no time for jokes; this is serious!" Lenora shrugged past Bruce and gathered the attention of everyone in the room. Though they had all seen her at least once in their time of being in the League, most of the heroes gathered had never really met Lenora.
"It has come to my attention that while you are off saving the world, there is some part of each of us that has lost sight of the simple things that make you heroes," her voice pierced the silence as she continued, "When was the last time you stopped a villain?" The heroes all answered different, but recent time periods. "Yesterday", "Last week", and "A couple days ago" could be heard in the commotion. Lenora looked at them and finally asked, "When was the last time you volunteered for charity work to help those who are truly in need?"
The room was silent; every hero feeling the guilt of the unanswered question. "Exactly," she stated. "So let's make up for lost time. I already promised the hospital you all would be there."
….(at St. Peter's Children's Hospital)...
A stage was set in the yard of the hospital, decorated in bright shades of blues and reds. None of the heroes could have expected what was coming next as Lenora handed out sheets of paper. "Mom, what are we...What's going on?" Asked all of her children. "Why don't you take a look at that paper?" The entirety of the Justice League along with the Team looked down at the sheets and in unison replied, "You've got to be kidding me?"
"I'm not, so would you please hurry and get ready. The kids will be out here soon." She sauntered away to the stage and helped herself up. Only minutes later did kids of all ages and attached all sorts of medical equipment begin to fill the yard, looking quite excited. "Welcome everyone! Are you ready for a show?" There was a low, but excited "yes" that filled the quiet crowd. "Great because I've talked some of your favorite superheroes into performing. Maybe they'll be great or maybe we'll all get a good laugh out of it." The kids began cracking up. They were really enjoying themselves and that made the League feel a little better about this whole thing. Even Batman smiled at them. "Alright guys, let's see who should we pick first? How about...Red Arrow?"
Everyone turned to see Red Arrow lingering in the back of the crowd of heroes as the kids erupted into shouts and applause. "Fantastic," he hissed sarcastically, but walked hesitantly towards the stage anyway. Not one of the League members noticed him until Lenora picked him. "Wonder how he'll do," said Green Arrow. "Hopefully gives a good impression," replied Robin. "This is going to be hilarious," came Kid Flash's voice. "YOU CAN DO IT SPEEDY!" Called Caira who was prompted to do so by Artemis. This earned a nasty glare from Red Arrow, but he quickly hid it as he walked on stage.
The beat of a drum sounded before he began singing along:
"Give me a second I, I need to get my story straight
My friend's are in the bathroom getting higher than the empire state
My lover she is waiting for me just across the bar
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking about a scar and
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know you're trying to forget
But between the drinks and subtle things,
The holes in my apologies
I'm trying hard to take it back
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home"
The League stood in complete shock that Red Arrow was actually going along with this, and he was pretty damn good too. He had paused and no one could have guessed what was coming next, but the voice of Red Arrow suddenly sounded like an angel's.
"Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Now I know that I'm not all that you got
I guess that I, I just thought
Maybe we could find a ways to fall apart
But our friends are back, So let's raise a toast
Cause I found someone to carry me home
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home tonight"
He finished with his eyes closed to a stunned audience. "Thanks," he said as he began to walk off stage. The crowd burst into applause and shouts of "I love you, Red Arrow!" from numerous girls. Secretly, Red Arrow smirked to himself.