Fandom: DC Comics (more specifically the DCAU)
Title: Cohesive
Characters: Hank and Don Hall AKA Hawk and Dove
Rating: PG-13
Prompt: #17 - Group Think
Word Count: 179
Spoilers: A Better World spoilers
Warnings: Darkfic, slashy if you squint
Disclaimer: All characters belong to DC Comics. I'm just corrupting them for my own perverted pleasure, not for money.
A/N: Groupthink describes a decision making process, where the group members go along with what they believe is the consensus. Justice Lords verse, partially inspired by a comment made at 'jlu slash' about where all the other heroes are in that world. I think I might use another 'psych 30' prompt to look further into Don's reaction to what the Lords did to his brother.
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"Hank?"
Nothing.
"Big brother?"
Hand pressed against a cheek. No response.
"Hank, please…"
A sob. Again, nothing.
"Talk to me, please."
A door opens. Tension.
"What do you want?"
Calmness. A soothing voice.
"Don, you must understand…"
Anger. Resentment.
"It's Dove to you, Superman."
Pause. Starts again.
"Very well, Dove. You must understand that this was for the best."
I don't have to understand shit, you bastard.
"He was an angry, violent individual."
A snort. You're telling me that? That's who he was. Who are you to judge?
"He was a danger to himself and those around him. He was a danger to you and your parents."
Stubborn silence. Won't admit he might be right.
"You're a rational person, Dove. Surely you can understand that this is for the best."
Silence. A decision.
"I understand."
A warm, encouraging smile. The one he use to believe in with all his heart.
"Good, I knew you would."
Door shuts. Silence again.
"Yeah…yeah, I get it…"
Presses a kiss to brother's forehead. A bitter, not-quite-right smile.
"…I just don't want it."
They will pay for this.