Chapter 6
It was Stephanie who finally broke the silence. She knew that they had to act fast if everything was going to be all right.
"We definitely need to find those pits and destroy them. If the League of Shadows is out to get the United States then we are the last line of defense. The pits have to be found and destroyed and Ra's has to be stopped. Otherwise there will be chaos and the world as we know it is over."
"I need to make a phone call. Unfortunately the only way to do it is by going back to Gotham." Bruce asked.
"Should I alert the Mayor?" Sportacus responded.
"Not yet. If we can find those pits as Stephanie suggested we won't need to." Bruce said.
"If we find them how do we destroy them? Should we alert the Watchtower? Maybe J'Onn will know what to do." Sportacus wondered.
"That's what the phone call is for. I hope that J'Onn will know how to help us and worst comes to worst send a team to assist us." Bruce said.
"Well, the only thing I ask is that my husband returns in one piece. I don't envision myself bringing up our child alone." Stephanie said, her concern starting to show. Bruce turned her head to him and looked her straight in the eyes.
"I promise that I will return your husband to you in one piece." He said. Stephanie nodded. Bruce then turned to Sportacus.
"Take me to the FunTown airport. I'll be back as soon as possible." He said. Quickly the two men went out to the Mayor's Lincoln and made the trip back to the airport. Stephanie sat alone in the living room wondering what was going to happen next.
Looking at the clock, she noticed that it was already three in the afternoon. She hadn't eaten since going shopping with Amanda. Heaving herself off the couch, the pregnant girl went to the fridge. However looking at food made her stomach turn. She was too worried about what was going to happen. The phone rang and she picked it up.
"Hello?" She asked.
"Hey Stephanie! It's Amanda. Are things ok over there?" Her friend asked.
"Oh yeah." The girl lied. She hated lying to her friend but she didn't want to tell her what was really going on.
"Do you think I can come over or do you guys still have stuff to do?" Amanda asked. Stephanie would have loved to have her come over but it probably wasn't a good idea.
"Maybe later. Things are still kind of busy." She told her friend.
"Ok. Then I'll call back later." Amanda said. The two said goodbye and hung up. Stephanie waddled to the kitchen table and sat down. The baby began kicking.
"Oh I know. Things are always an adventure around here." She told the baby.
"Especially when you come. Not too much longer. Everything will be ok." She sighed. It was more trying to convince herself than the baby.
Sportacus opened the door. When he didn't see Stephanie he wondered where she was. Then he heard the bathroom sink run and the toilet flush. She emerged from the bathroom.
"I'll be glad when that stops." She smiled. Sportacus laughed and scooped her up.
"I think someone has gained a little weight." He teased pretending to have a hard time lifting her.
"I'll make you a deal. Next time this happens you can carry the baby." Stephanie joked. Sportacus set her down on the couch.
"Look at us. Joking at a time like this." She said her mood changing.
"Well I guess we've learned to just take things in stride. As sad as it sounds, but I have to make the world safe for you and for little Joshua or Rose." He told her.
"I thought we decided on Patrick or Laura." Stephanie gave him a look.
"Whatever we choose I'll be happy with. I love you and I love our little one." He smiled kissing her.
"How long do you think it'll be before Bruce comes back?" She asked when they parted.
"I hope not too long. It's a short flight to Gotham and hopefully J'Onn will know what to do." Sportacus explained.
"Who is J'Onn?" His wife asked.
"J'Onn J'Onzz is the last survivor of an ancient race that used to exist on Mars. He can shape-shift, use telepathy, and even change his physical density. Though he is given the nickname Martian Manhunter, he actually is impressed with the human race and would very much like to help us. J'Onn is one of the smartest minds in both human and alien races. Currently he mans the Justice League's Watchtower out in space. I've never met him but I would like to." Sportacus explained.
"Wow! He sounds like he would be a great help to defeat Ra's. So hopefully he knows about theLazarus Pits." Stephanie said.
"Yes and hopefully he knows a way to destroy them. All we can do now is wait until Bruce calls and lets me know what we're going to do." Her husband smiled. Stephanie rested her head on his shoulder and the couple waited for the phone to ring.
To Be Continued…