A/N: 05.14.2018
Hello, once again, JLU fans and Dreamers, sorry I've been gone so long. Been really busy with other stories and life in general. Anyway, here is a new installment featuring Aztek and Wonder Woman. This story takes place between JLU seasons 2 and 3, giving a first sign of the Legion of Doom. Also, since were talking about story placement, why don't we establish the timeline here.
Chronological Order:
- The New Beginning (Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Finale)
- Only Human
- Men & Gods
- Lost in the Force
- Hero Enough
- Of Cowboys & Vixens
- Of Cowboys & Vixens II
Enjoy!
Hero Enough
Central City.
Intergang had been stepping up their game ever since the Justice League became the Justice League Unlimited. They were trying to expand their empire into Central City. The League was doing all they can to stop that expansion but Intergang was enlisting the help of any villain than they could afford. Aztek chased after Angle Man through the downtown back alleys and eventually tackled him to the ground. Aztek flipped Angle Man over and Aztek pinned his arm against Angle Man's neck.
"Alright, Angle Man," Aztek said. "You're going to tell me what Intergang has planned. And you're going to tell me now!"
"He doesn't know," a voice echoed through the alley. A string of electricity suddenly appeared in front of Aztek and expanded into the physical form of Livewire. "But I do."
"Oh, great," Aztek groaned.
Livewire attacked Aztek, causing him to release Angle Man and go on defense. Aztek managed to dodge the next attack from Livewire but Angle Man caught him off guard. Angle Man manipulated the gravity around Aztek via his Angler, lifting the hero in the air then slamming him into the ground. Aztek tried to get up but Angle Man kept him pressed into the ground.
"You're more persistent than Angle Man said you'd be, Aztek," Javelin said as he appeared from around the corner.
Aztek looked at Javelin as he stood with the other villains, surprised to see the three of them working together.
"You said, with the Flash out of town, the banks would be easy pickings," Javelin said to Angle Man.
"How was I supposed to know that Aztek was so obstinate?" Angle Man asked. "He's a B-player. At best."
"Thanks for that," Aztek growled as he tried to get up.
Angle Man used his Angler to press down Aztek harder.
"What do we do now?" Livewire asked.
Javelin produced a spear. "We take care of the problem."
"It would be in your best interest to not do that," a voice said from above them.
All three of them looked up to see Wonder Woman descending down from the sky, before landing on the ground and placing her hands on her hips.
"Oh, crap on a cracker…" Livewire whispered.
Wonder Woman flew at the villains, pushing them away from Aztek. He jumped to his feet and joined her in the battle. After battling them for a few minutes, Wonder Woman and Aztek were victorious in defeating the trio. The authorities arrived and took the villains away while Wonder Woman and Aztek watched from a nearby rooftop.
"Even without Flash, never a dull moment in Central City," Diana said.
"Thanks for the help, Wonder Woman," Aztek said. "Couldn't have done it without you."
"No problem, Aztek. Happy I could help."
Aztek sighed. "I really should've expected a trap. Angle Man wouldn't have come to Central City alone. I should've called for back-up the second all of them showed up. There was no way I could take them all on by myself."
"I'm sure you would've come up with a plan had they not taken you by surprise."
"Probably. But I just should've known better. I'm not one of the best."
Diana stared at him then leaned her head to the side, "What makes you say that?"
"It's no secret that when the people think of the Justice League, I'm not one of the names that immediately comes to mind. I doubt I'm in the top 20."
"That doesn't mean that you're not a hero."
"Just not one of the best," Aztek said. "It's alright. I wasn't saying that for sympathy. I don't mind being second string, Wonder Woman. I just want to do my part. As long as I do that, then I'll be happy."
"There is no 'second string' in the League, Aztek," Diana said. "You're not in the League to meet a numbers quota, but because you're a hero. We know how you saved all of the occupants of an apartment complex from a fire."
"Most of the people we're already out. I just helped."
"Yes. You helped save 30 people. 30 people got to live that day because of the hero you are."
Aztek smiled.
Diana placed a hand on his shoulder, "You're a hero, Aztek. That's what the League is about. That's why you were recruited. That's why Superman, Green Lantern and I elected you. And why you were unanimously voted in."
Aztek looked up in shock. "I… I was?"
"Yes, Aztek." Diana floated up in the air. "Never count yourself as beneath anyone. You are hero, through and through. You don't need to be Superman to be a super man to others. You need to be you. That is hero enough."
Aztek stared at her as she flew off then smiled. He lifted up in the air and flew off, as well, to continue his vigilance.
