Uncanny Justice League
Chapter 1: A League at Christmas
By
The Uncanny R-Man
Disclaimer- I don't own anything, all familiar characters belong to DC.
Smallville, Kansas-
It was nearing Christmas in the small Kansas town and all of its occupants were preparing for the upcoming holidays. None more so than the Kents.
Clark was presently helping his parents decorate the house. Well, he was holding the boxes while Jonathan decorated and Martha looked on.
'Where do you want this one Ma?' Clark asked as he held out a shimmering red and green tree shaped ornament.
'Just put it on the mantle.' Martha replied. 'Between the two Santa candles.'
Clark did as he was told and returned to the box of decorations.
Unseen by the trio, Kara Kent tried to sneak in the back door to avoid putting up the decorations.
'And just where do you think you're going young lady?' Martha asked, not even looking away form the decorations. 'We still have lots of work to do.'
'D'oh!' Kara winced as she dumped her bag and went to help them.
Later-
The Kents had finally finished the decorating the living room and were sitting around the fire admiring their work.
'Mmm, the decorations certainly set the mood.' Kara said as she put her feet up on the coffee table.
Martha swatted her feet away and shot the blonde girl a kind-hearted glare.
'I don't know why you say that Kara, Jonathan, Clark and I did all the work.'
'Hey, observing is an integral part of decorating too y'know.' Kara replied.
'I hope you're not like this at work.' Jonathan gently teased. 'When Amazo or somebody like that attacks, I hope you don't leave everything to Clark and the others.'
'Of course she doesn't Pa.' Clark replied. 'She was an important part of out last battle with the Royal Flush Gang… She went to get the donuts afterwards.'
Kara just glared at her cousin, uncle and aunt as they burst into fits of laughter.
'No, seriously Kara, you're a valid member of the Justice League.' Clark said as he wiped a tear form his eye. We couldn't have beat the Royal Flush Gang without you.'
Kara just stuck her tongue out at Clark and hit him upside the head with a cushion.
Central City-
Wally West was strolling through the Central City Zoo along with his girlfriend Linda Park, his cousin Bart and his aunt Iris.
Wally stopped beside the gorilla exhibit and leant against a bench.
'I don't know why we couldn't just stay home.' He sniffed. 'There's a buncha cool stuff on TV.'
'Aww don't be such a party pooper sweetie.' Linda replied as she walked up beside Wally and placed her head on his shoulder. 'At least you got us for company.'
'I guess…' Wally replied nonchalantly. 'It's just that the zoo gets kinda boring after you fight mutated psychic gorillas every other week.'
'I you're good we could go home and make little baby gorillas of our own.' Linda whispered into Wally's ear.
'Eww!' Bart winced. 'Get a room you guys! That is just sick!'
Ignoring his younger cousin's comments, Wally visibly perked up at the idea of some private time with his girlfriend and promptly lifted her up into his arms.
'Sounds like a plan to me.' Wally said as a cheeky smile began to spread on his face. 'Wanna walk or shall we take the Flashmobile?'
'I think I'd like it better if we walked.' Linda replied. She remembered the first time Wally had showed her the so-called 'Flashmobile' It was a red van with lighting bolts painted along the sides with a sixties style shag pad inside.
Wally pouted slightly and went back to being bored.
Star City-
In a swanky apartment in Star City, two people were washing up after a romantic meal. One was a guy with blonde hair and a neatly trimmed beard while the other was a woman with long blonde hair. They were Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance, Green Arrow and Black Canary.
'Mmm, yet another successful meal if I do say so.' Ollie said as he laced his arms around Dinah's waist and pulled her close. 'You can never beat Green's family chilli recipe.'
Dinah swatted at Ollie's roving hands with a damp dishcloth.
'Oliver Queen, you stop that right now! These dishes aren't going to wash themselves.'
'And since when did you become Little Miss Housewife, huh?' Ollie teased as he tickled Dinah's ribs.
'Quiet you!' Dinah replied, as she got ready to whip Ollie with her dishcloth. 'I want to get this place tidy for Christmas.'
'Aww man, Christmas is so commercialised nowadays.' Ollie muttered. 'Hang on, I've got a better idea…'
Before Dinah could put up a hand to stop him, Ollie grabbed the top of her pants and pulled the straight down.
'Oh that's it Queen!' Dinah hissed. 'You are dead!'
'That's only if you catch me first babe!' Ollie taunted as he hotfooted it out of the kitchen with Dinah in hot pursuit.
Wayne Manor, Gotham City-
While everybody else was celebrating the upcoming festivities, Bruce Wayne was sitting alone in the Batcave. His fellow Justice Leaguers had plans. Clark was spending Christmas with his parent sin Smallville. J'onn had such a good time last Christmas that he decided to join the Kents again this year. Wally was spending Christmas with his family while Ollie and Dinah were spending Christmas together. John Stewart and Shayera were off in space, involved in some barroom brawl somewhere no doubt. Even Robin, Nightwing and Alfred had other plans. Tim was spending Christmas with his family while Dick was staying with Barbara and Alfred had a date with Dr Thompkins. The only person that Bruce knew that wasn't celebrating Christmas was Diana, on account of her Amazon heritage.
It wasn't that Bruce was lonely, he preferred being alone than being with a group of people. He tapped out a few coordinates into the computer to try and find out the whereabouts of the Joker and a few more Arkham escapees. His searches resulted in nothing; it seemed that even his rogue's gallery were staying in for the holidays.
Bruce was just about to give up and get ready for a night patrolling the streets when he heard footsteps approaching. He got a batarang ready just in case and followed the sound of footsteps.
As Bruce got closer, he caught a familiar scent on the breeze and smiled slightly.
'You can come out now Diana.' Bruce said as he put the batarang away.
'There really is no way to surprise you, is there?' Diana sighed.
'Not that I'm disappointed to see you but why exactly are you here?' Bruce asked. 'I thought you didn't celebrate Christmas.'
'I don't.' Diana replied simply. 'However, I was at a loss for something to do so I thought that I would come and see you.'
'You've seen me, now you can go.' Bruce said.
'I have mistletoe.' Diana said as she held out a sprig.
'Excuse me?' Bruce asked, somewhat curiously.
'Mistletoe.' Diana repeated. 'I'm not sure whether I have this right but I believe it is customary to kiss underneath it.'
'I really don't have the time…' Bruce said. 'I'm busy trying to find the Joker's whereabouts.'
'It won't take five minutes.' Diana said as she held her sprig above her head. 'Please?'
Bruce was about to turn away when he thought better of it, 'tis the season and everything. He leant in close and planted a quick kiss on Diana's lips.
'I don't know how you do it here but in Themyscira we kiss properly.' Diana said as she grabbed Bruce by the collar. Before he could even put up one hand to defend himself, she mashed his lips with hers.
Once they had finished, Diana broke away form the kiss and turned to leave.
'Merry Christmas Bruce…' She said as she turned to leave.
Bruce however, was left speechless as hewatched the Amazon walk out of the Batcave.
TBC…
Next: Fires of Passion
While his fellow Leaguers investigate a spate of arson attacks all over the country, J'onn J'onns meets a woman that wishes to help him confront his fear of fire. Could they be somehow be linked?
