DISCLAIMERS: That's right you guessed it I don't own the justice league, or Batman, or Flash, or anything that has to do with their universe. But I do own Abel and Kane and anything that has to do with their world. Touch them and die. ^_^
Pairing: eventual Bat/Flash
AN: No flaming please. Though I would enjoy constructive criticism.
Chapter 1: Dioscuri
I was in the middle of a case. Robin and Batgirl were out patrolling the streets with Nightwing leading them. Oracle was keeping us all in contact, assuring that we were all on the same page. Things had been going so well I allowed myself to actually believe we could pull this off with out a hitch. I blame Tim for the rare occurrence of optimism.
It was then that Diana decided she needed a favor. Were it not for her insistence on the importance of this favor I'd have blown her off. But there's no point in thinking about it now, being 10 miles off shore from Themyscira. The only reason I'm making an appearance is because the Amazon said it was a life or death situation involving children. Part of me wonders if she worded it to guarantee my arrival. Especially since I was not the only one she asked to come.
"So Bats what's your favorite M&M? Wait let me guess, the brown ones because they're closer to black. Ha there's an image for ya, an M&M dressed as Batman. BatM!" Allow me to introduce the Flash, otherwise known as Wallace West, or Wally for short.
"…" I'm wondering just how long it will take for him to realize that I'm not amused at all. It's not a secret to anyone that, for being the fastest man alive, Flash is incredibly…slow. Still he has his moments and can hold his own.
"Are you listening to me?"
"…No…"
It's no surprise to find the scarlet speedster on the beach, his hands on his slim hips and a smug smile on his face. Flash once boasted that he was the conscience of the League, the glue that held us together. And for a moment my irritation clears as I look at him and remember why the "fool" is so important. There is so much more to the Flash. Beneath the smiles and jokes is the thing that weighs heavily on every hero's shoulder. But the Flash was never one to submit to the gravity of something. Not without a fight.
"Batman! Flash! Thank Hera!" Diana's voice catches our attention.
The Amazon Queen is in a simple white dress, it's the first thing I notice and it clues me in to the type of situation we, Flash and I, are going to be dealing with. Clearly nothing that involves bruises and first aid. Either that or the Amazon princess is under dressed.
"Hey there stranger! What's the emergency?" Flash asks sounding as cheery as ever.
I'm glad he can sound so pleased, as for me I'm glaring daggers at the raven haired woman, my face grimmer then usual. Diana sees it as she comes to a stop before us and I know she knows that she's treading on the thin line that is my patience. She smiles bashfully and Flash chuckles beside me. I continue to glare.
"Don't let Bats get you down princess. He's just mad that you tore him away from his dark cave and forced him into the light."
I hate when he does that, especially when we are dealing with serious matters. I'm going to have to start from square one again, and I dread that. Letting out a sigh I motion for Diana to speak, trying to look a little less upset. She takes the hint, assuming a commanding stance.
"Follow me." She orders, and we do.
During the time of the ancient Greeks, the amazons were feared as deadly warriors, a band of women who would not and did not submit to the rule of men. They would slaughter men on sight, rarely taking them alive as a means for procreation. Male children were never kept among them either. Instead they were killed, sent to their fathers, or abandoned in the wilderness. But that was way back when. Should I be surprised now to see that two three year old twin boys are playing peek a boo with the likes of Kara Zor-el, Superman's cousin? I think not.
"They floated here three months ago in the arms of a dieing woman. We managed to save them, and the only reason they are still here is because of Kara. But they can not stay any longer." Diana explains, even as she lovingly runs her fingers through one of the boy's thick red hair.
"So why call us? Why not have Kara take them to an orphanage?" Flash moves forward as he speaks. It seems the kids have grabbed his interest.
"These aren't your run of the mill kids Flash," Kara answers.
"When they came to Paradise Island they were no more then newborns. In a course of three months they have grown to the size and likeness of three year olds. Out of concern and curiosity I had Kara take the boys to visit Doctor Fate."
"After touching both boys he had some sort of violent reaction, cried out something about Dioscuri, and then demanded I take the boys and leave. I came back to Themyscira with them."
"If something about them scared Fate then I rather not have them here. Especially if it has something to do with the Dioscuri." Diana answered.
"The who now?" Flash looked incredibly lost.
"The Gemini constellation is supposedly named for twin Spartans known as Castor and Pollux. They were the brothers of Helen of Troy, and according to legend one of them was the son of Zeus. When Castor died, Pollux begged Zeus to take his life in exchange for his brother's. Impressed Zeus had them share Pollux's divine right and eventually added them to the stars." I explain.
"…Oh."
Flash turns back to the boys who are currently burying each other in sand. It's hard to believe they could have anything to do with ancient Gods. But then it depends on who you are. As Batman, a detective searching for every last bit of evidence and keeping in mind all aspects of the situation or situations, something like this does not escape me. But for Flash, it's harder to fathom anything that grand in things so small. I wonder if he has ever looked at himself and seen the wonder he is.
"Have they exhibited odd behavior, or has anything eerie happened in their presence?" I ask, sounding as cold and aloof as ever.
Kara shrugs, "Behavior wise they are typical little boys. But things have a habit of flying across rooms on their own when they are angry, frustrated, or sad. There are also times it seems they can read each others minds."
She moves to stand beside Diana and I. Meanwhile Flash is occupied with the twins, who marvel at his incredible speed. Watching them starts to affect me. A warm feeling spreads across my chest. My eyes soften behind my cowl. The feeling only intensifies as the image of a laughing Flash inviting me to join them flickers before my eyes. It's this same image that brings me back to the present.
"I'll take them to the manor. We'll discuss their future with the rest of the League in two days."