14. Actions
"What about…..HER?"
"Yes. I completely forgot about her." said Superman.
"I hope you know what you are doing. What do you want me to do?" questioned J'onn.
"I need you to wait here for Batman. After what I am going to do he is going to be crying murder and I'll need you to calm him down and handle the situation."
"What are you planning on doing?" J'onn wasn't sure if he liked Superman's plan.
Standing up Superman announced, "First I am going to make a phone call and then make a public announcement of Diana's return to the League."
With that superman left the room. He had a phone call to make and now was the perfect time for it.
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Meanwhile, Diana and Shayera
Diana had been going through the League records for the past four years. Apart from the usual missions she found out that Darkseid had tried to attack earth. It was nine months after she had left. The League had appealed to all of earth's superheroes and together they had been able to overturn the invasion and cause heavy damage to Darkseid. He wouldn't be a problem for many years and hopefully would never attack earth again.
Facing Darkseid made the league realize that they needed to replenish and add to their ranks. They had then approached the new members and apart from Aquaman all the others had agreed to join. Arthur had always been too proud for his own good.
On a whim she accessed the records of this Bat-man and her run ins with him. She didn't find much information on Batman or any video footage or pictures in any of the league's missions. He operated in Gotham and its surrounding areas with his team of other non-powered heroes. 'Nightwing', she had come to know was the first Robin. She also remembered Superman telling her that he was Batman's son. He was active in Bludhaven, a small port city. Other than Nightwing there was a new Robin and a new Batgirl. And then there was the Oracle. The Oracle was an information powerhouse. Although his/her major base of operations was Gotham, the League had used him/her regularly and continued to do so.
She then searched for records with both Batman and Wonder Woman and found that both of them had partnered frequently. She was busy reading about one such mission when she was surprised by a voice from behind her.
"Reliving old memories, huh" spoke Hawkgirl. She was glad that Diana was reading about Batman. It made her job much easier.
"New ones in my case. I don't remember any of this" answered Diana pointing to the screen.
Sitting down Hawkgirl patted Diana's arm, "Don't worry, it'll all come back."
Diana was uneasy. "I still haven't got one thing. The records show that I had many missions with Batman. Were we partnered by Superman?"
"No. For one, no one can 'make' Batman do anything he doesn't want to, not even Superman. And secondly, you two partnered together by yourselves."
"Me, partner with him!" exclaimed Diana. "Why didn't I partner with you or someone like Superman? Our powers are similar; we would make an excellent team."
Shayera laughed at Diana's comment. "You are saying the exact thing I used to think. But you guys just clicked. He was able to handle your naiveté and enthusiasm and teach you about the good, bad and worse of this world and you were the only one able to stand him and stand up to him. He and Superman have always had a friendly rivalry. Both are leaders...alphas. That was one of the reasons Batman didn't become a permanent member. J'onn handles the watchtower and coordinates the functioning of the league. Flash is scared of Batman, I am always butting head with him and John used to work alone."
"Used to?" asked Diana. "And now?"
"Well he still works alone on any Lantern business, but the other times he works with his wife." Ended Shayera with a blushing smile.
"His wife…."
Diana saw the look on Hawkgirl's face and yelled out, "YOU….you married Green Lantern."
"Yes" nodded Hawkgirl. "Last year."
Diana hugged Hawkgirl tightly and congratulated her on her marriage.
"I still remember when you used to be at each other's throats. You guys were always fighting." She stated.
"We still fight. The only difference is that now we make up after each fight."
Both of them sat there talking, with Hawkgirl updating Diana with the personal lives of the other members.
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Next morning, Wayne Manor
Bruce Wayne was reading the newspaper as Alfred served him breakfast. A little while later, Alfred wheeled in the TV. Bruce looked up at him.
"Yes Alfred?" He asked. "Is there something you would like me to see?"
"Yes sir. I believe you will find it interesting." With that he switched on the television.
They could see the setting for a outdoor news conference. After about a minute later, the camera panned up and Superman could be seen approaching the conference area.
"Show off" stated Bruce dryly.
A minute later, everyone had settled down as Superman took the dais.
"I would like to thank all of you for coming here today" he thanked the gathered crowd and received cheers and claps.
"Get on with it" insisted Bruce.
Once everyone calmed down, Superman continued, "The Justice League is happy to announce the return of Wonder Woman, Princess of Themiscyra. She has recovered from her injuries and has rejoined the League." This news was received by another round of cheers.
"Any questions?" asked Superman.
"When will we get to see Wonder Woman in action?" asked a reporter.
"She is still settling in and catching up with recent events. However, she will be on active duty within the next couple of days?"
"Wonder Woman is a public personality. Has anyone approached the league for events welcoming her back?" inquired another reporter.
"Oh, I am sorry I forgot that important piece of information", apologized Superman. "The league has been approached by many interested parties. But we have accepted only one invitation."
"Can you reveal whose invitation have you accepted? And when and where will this event be held and whether it will be a public event?"
"The event is set for this Friday and it is going to be a private affair. As for our host, it is Bruce Wayne, CEO of Wayne Enterprises and one of the league's strongest supporters."
"What" exclaimed Bruce Wayne.