Hello everyone welcome to another chapter.
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Zatanna was up late that night practising her magic. She was picking up these new abilities rather quickly. Though she knew it was still nowhere near enough to take on the two kidnappers. However Zatanna couldn't get those memories out of her head. That woman, Astra, had sacrificed everything for John. Maybe there was more to him than met the eye. The magician suddenly heard a loud noise Zatanna went to investigate John's room, where a speaker was blaring music. The smoker was currently downing a bottle of whiskey. All while pretending it was a microphone.
"As the music dies. Something in your eyes, calls to mind a silver screen. And all it's sad goodbyes. I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm. Though it's easy to pretend, I know your not a fool." Constantine sang, before noticing Zatanna. "Hey... wanna have a go?"
"How much have you had to drink?" She softly asked.
"Well when I began, this was full." The female noticed that it was almost empty. "Don't worry, I have a spell that'll sober me up..." Suddenly he blanked out. "If I can remember it." Zatanna was now starting to act like a mother.
"Come on, I think you should stop." She went to grab the bottle, however John pulled it away.
"Aw... you're no fun." The daughter of Giovanni wanted to curse as she again attempted to retrieve Constantine's beverage. A scowl appeared as she was once again unsuccessful.
"You're in pain John."
"That might be because I drank..." Before he could say another word the drunk man passed out. Zatanna picked him up and put him lying on his bed.
"Part of me thinks you don't deserve help. You're arrogant and selfish. Yet the other half knows that refusing to help makes me no better." Zatanna headed out, but before she left the magician turned her head back towards him. "Who knows maybe underneath you are a good person."
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Dick and Kara sat down as they both watched their friend try on different costumes. However Gohan had refused every single one of them. The other two were now starting to get agitated by his constant rejections. Gohan stepped out of the bathroom, wearing one of Bruce's old costumes. It was grey with a blue cowl on top. Dick had modified it so it didn't have the bat symbol or ears on top. The half Saiyan though again rejected the idea.
"It's not flexible enough." He started, causing the others to groan.
"That's got to be the twentieth costume you've rejected." Kara agitatedly replied.
"If I'm going out in a costume then it needs to be right!" The son of Goku took the cowl off in frustration.
"Look maybe we're taking the wrong approach here. You don't actually need a costume. All you need is a way to hide your face." Dick added. Suddenly for Gohan, the penny dropped.
"Wait, Dick do you have any old helmets?" He asked.
"Yeah they'll be down in the garage, why?"
"Just wait here, I'll be back before you know it!" Gohan raced off, leaving the other two to patiently sit waiting. Until five minutes later, when he appeared once again. "So..." Gohan happily entered the room. He wore a green gi coupled with a red cape. On his head he wore an orange and white bicycle helmet, with a black visor. "What do you think?" Kara and Dick were left dumbfounded. Neither one could bring themselves to reveal just how corny he looked. "I knew you'd like it. So your Robin and Supergirl. Then from here on out, I shall be known as... Great Saiyaman!"
Even the name is ridiculous. They both thought. However Gohan did not have a care in the world. To him this was just another step in his quest to be a hero.
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Silas sat by the bed of his still comatose son. With the exception of his right eye and fore head, Victor was completely covered in a silver metal. His left eye was now just a red light. A red circle also sat on his forehead separating the flesh from metal. His remaining human parts consisted of a dark skin colour and one remaining blue eye. It had been two years since that fateful day in Tokyo. And still his son hadn't woken up. The scientist was starting to lose hope. The nano-machine's injected into his son's bloodstream had done all they could. Now it was up to Victor. Silas wiped away his tears as Gero entered the room.
"Any updates on project twelve?" Gero asked.
"Please use his name!" Silas calmly pleaded with his colleague.
"Of course. Any updates on Victor's condition?" Silas once again looked at his son. The scientist was about to respond, until he noticed a flicker of life from his son. Victor opened his one human, he looked around the room in confusion. "I'll grab Waller!" Gero dashed outside leaving the father and son.
"Dad? What happened?" Victor's heart was beating three times fast. His head became sweaty, and breaths heavier.
"Victor I need you to calm down. You were in an accident." However his words fell on deaf ears. Victor removed the covers, to reveal his cybernetics. The young man heart missed a beat. His breaths became even heavier as he looked at his new body.
"What did you do to me?"
"It was the only way to save your life." The cyborg however felt differently. He stood up and confronted his now terrified father.
"What life is this? You turned me into a freak!" His tone was more aggressive.
"Victor you are not a freak. You are my son."
"It took me almost dying for you to finally care!" About three armed soldiers burst into the room, aiming at the university student. Silas blocked his son off from the pistols. Victor's arm suddenly reacted and morphed into a cannon. The cyborg anger turned into confusion.
"Dr Stone, stand down or we will fire." One of the guards yelled
"Victor what are you doing?" The father inquired.
"I don't know... I can't control it!" The cannon blasted all three guards, sending them through a brick wall. Victor's eyes widened, his breaths increased in number. He stared at his father, who took a few steps back in fear. Victor sprinted outside, through the hole he had just created.
"Victor!" It was no use though, the son of Silas had quickly disappeared from view. Waller and Gero soon burst through the door. The head of Cadmus looked very displeased.
"What happened." She growled.
"My son's nano-machines just went haywire. He managed to send three guards through that wall." The three stared at the giant hole. "Looks like he's heading towards Central City."
"You told me that project twelve couldn't access any weaponry until I was sure it wasn't a loose cannon." Silas took offence to the fact she described his boy as 'it'. Though he knew this was not the time to be arguing with Amanda Waller.
"You're lucky that thing is worth more to me alive." While Waller was disciplining Dr Stone, Gero knew that his plan was coming together. Turning on Victors weaponry would finally test out these heroes abilities.
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The next day Zatanna woke up early. After last night's events she didn't get that much sleep. However that didn't stop her from practising her magic more. Zatanna started off by making herself some breakfast. With one spell, a plate of bacon and eggs appeared before her. The magician turned on the television, where a news report caught her attention. "World famous magician Giovanni Zatara is missing. The man behind Zatara's magical wonders has not been seen since yesterday. Also missing is his daughter." At that point Zatanna threw the remote in frustration. Her throw was so powerful it broke the screen.
"Xif ti." She chanted, causing the television or return to its original state. The young woman breathed a sigh of relief. When she turned around, the magician noticed Constantine standing behind. She suddenly tensed up, expecting a scolding from him. Yet that didn't happen. Instead something occurred that Zatanna didn't think was possible.
"I'm sorry." The smoker mumbled, causing Zatanna to almost pass out in shock. "I shouldn't have yelled at you like that. I'm sure you didn't mean to access my memories like that." The two smiled at one another.
"Wow the great John Constantine actually apologised to someone. Didn't think that was even possible."
"Don't get used to it love." The two both laughed. For the first time, they were actually getting along. However this was soon interrupted by a beeping sound. Constantine took out a flashing blue talisman. His smile soon turned into a frown. "Get ready we're moving out."
"Where?"
"Central City. Have to pay my respects to an old friend."
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Reviews:
Yorozuya43: Can't discuss spoilers I'm afraid.
Jexcel: I'm doing one of them. Which one I can't say.
X3runner:
1: Thanks I tried to stay true to his character but make him more interesting.
2: I hope I didn't cause too much confusion
3: like father like son
4: Sorry couldn't resist bringing in Saiyaman the early.
Celgress: Thank you
Victor0606: Thanks
Aguy1013: Ok? I'll strive to be better then.
Jalen Johnson:
1: Cool? Ummm
2: I haven't really considered that, but I'll think about it.
3: Turles and Slugs objective will soon be discovered.
Dragondave45: This is a minor spoiler but I feel it's good to give some context here. Turles main objective isn't Goku. He just sees him as a threat to his plan.
SaliorDragonball87: Hope you enjoyed.
Guest: Shut up Nappa.