AUTHORS NOTES:

Well I'm back with my second story "Purpose", the sequel to my first story "Lionheart"! Originally I was going to end Lionheart with where I left off but then I found the inspiration to continue. So if you enjoyed my short story then you can continue to follow George in his next big adventure! If you haven't read "Lionheart" then I suggest you go onto my profile and read it before you start this one. The sequel won't be a short story like "Lionheart" was, I plan to make it a full story so be excited! The sequel won't be so focused on the Justice League unfortunately, it will be more focused on George and his life. But I will try to include our heroes as much as possible! So enough out of me, enjoy the first chapter.

DISCLAIMER: IN NO SHAPE OR FORM DO I OWN THE JUSTICE LEAGUE.

Following his best friend into the stars, Lionheart could feel nothing but the pure bliss of freedom and adrenaline. He no longer had the weight of the world on his shoulders and he could finally spend the rest of his days with the people he truly belonged with.

"I can't believe this is happening GL, I've never been so happy in all my life!", the young teen exclaimed. In the midst of the sky, Lionheart soared up and down, left to right through the clouds and flipped and cartwheeled until he could feel the blood rushing to his head. Lionheart laughed like he was 5 again, and the Green Lantern couldn't help but laugh along at the innocent fun of his best friend.

"Well I told you I wanted to take you somewhere you didn't have to feel ashamed of who you are. There you can be happy to your heart's content and we can spend everyday together."

The legendary hero then felt a light tap on the top of his head and when he looked he saw nothing but sky. Another tap followed only this time on his left shoulder. The Green Lantern turned his head to where he felt the tap but again all he saw was clouds. Slightly confused, the Lantern then heard a quite giggle from below him and when he looked down he could see his young friend on his back, looking up at him smirking.

"You're it, GL", Lionheart said. The young hero then flew forward, pulling a raspberry and exclaming, "Can't catch me slowpoke".

The Lantern was taken aback by the remark, lifting an eyebrow questioning, "Slowpoke? You're about to eat those words my friend". The green light embodied around the hero than intensified as he prepared to project forward. Taking off, the two friends flew and chased each other in the sky like a couple of young children would do in a playground. One would taunt the other as they soared over, sideways and under clouds while the other would become frustrated but determined to trap them. For a while, the routine continued until the Green Lantern captured Lionheart in a headlock, demanding for a surrender.

"Ok, ok I give up! I surrender". The Green Lantern reluctantly let go of the teen after much thought and laughed. "Still think I'm a slowpoke?

Lionheart grinned at his old friend. "Hahaha, not as much as I thought. You're alright GL. But you still need some practice". The Green Lantern responded by lightly punching the young teen on the arm while laughing at himself.

"So where exactly ARE we going GL?" Lionheart asked after wiping tears from his eyes.

"You'll see soon enough. Don't worry, everyone will be there.", answered the Green Lantern.

"Even Batman? He's never bothered to come visit us. Remember what he said last time we called him?". Lionheart stopped in his tracks and stood up tall with his chest out and arms on his waist. "Why are you always calling me to come help you? Aren't you big shots old enough to handle things on your own? I have more important issues to deal with than settling petty quarrels", Lionheart mimicked in his best impersonation of the dark hero.

The Lantern looked back and started chuckling at the efforts of the teen. "You know, you're pretty good at that. Maybe you should show Batman when we get there". Lionheart smiled.

"Are you kidding?" he asked. "He'll probably kick my butt right then and there. Ship me off-". Lionheart was cut off by a high pitched scream. He became startled and looked around only to find himself and The Green Lantern in the surroundings. "GL, did you hear that?", Lionheart questioned. "Hear what Lionheart?", the Green Lantern responded.

"I thought I heard-". Another shriek cut off Lionheart. "That! Did you hear it? GL, it sounded like-", Lionheart set his eyes on the Green Lantern, startled at what he saw. "GL, you're blurry". Lionheart closed the distance between himself and the Green Lantern. He reached out his hand to touch the emblem on the hero's suit and his hand phased right through his chest. The younger hero gasped and stepped away. "GL, you're fading! What's going on?"

The Green Lantern became shocked and held his hand in front of his face, his eyes opening wider as he saw right through his translucent flesh. "I-I don't know, this shouldn't be happening. Lionheart, something isn't right". The teen became scared and confused, not knowing what to do.

The Green Lantern's mirage soon began to disappear entirely and the world around Lionheart started to spin, making the young hero nauseous.

"GL, what's happening?" Lionheart asked. He could see words being spoken from the hero's lips, but no sound was resonating from them."What? I can't hear you-I can't, GL I don't feel well". Lionheart shut his eyes, he could other voices. Familiar voices. But he couldn't quite place who they belonged too. They were yelling, yelling his name.

"GEORGE! GEORGE! GEORGE! Please don't die on us. Please son". It was a woman, but who was it? "My sweet boy. If you can hear me, please open your eyes! Squeeze my hand, please do something to let us know you can hear us". Lionheart suddenly felt an acute migraine originating within his head. Soon it felt like his brain was on fire, melting and someone was stabbing it with knives. All at once. There was a tight pull on his chest and an intense burning sensation all throughout his body. Lionheart opened his eyes and he could see that he was falling. Fast. And he didn't know how to stop. He screamed, panicking, willing his body to stop. But nothing was happening, the young hero kept falling.

In his mind, a slideshow of images were flashing, showing precious moments Lionheart experienced in his life. His first memory of a woman's pair of moss green eyes smiling back at him. "Mum", George whispered. Loosing his first tooth, going to the beach with his parents, that one Christmas where George asked for his first comic book. The young teen smiled to himself. Then more images played. The first day of kindergarten, when the torment began. Being called a freak. Playing by himself all those lunchtimes and meeting his best friend, The Green Lantern not long after that. All the adventures he shared with the Justice League, fighting evil and saving the world. And the last memory George possessed, his Mum telling him to move on from his childish games. Taking his comic books away. The grief he felt loosing his friends. He could see himself going to the window, climbing up onto the ledge and jumping off making his last declaration, "I'm Lionheart, I can do anything!". As he was about the hit the ground, George screamed at the top of his lungs.

And suddenly, his whole world went black.

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OOhhh a cliffhanger! Gotta love those. What could have happened to George? Why was he hearing voices? Did George survive? Well I hope that first chapter didn't completely bore you. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. So if you enjoyed it just go ahead and RATE AND REVIEW. That would be awesome. Thanks for reading!