Hey folks. It's time for a special episode where the Lawtons invite the whole gang to dinner at an elegant restaurant courtesy of Bruce Wayne hooking the family up with the place and cost. Anyway, I have new reviews to answer.
To my guest reviewer, you're getting your wish granted my dawg. XD
Konz16 says: Oooh maybe Bumblebee might like our little air riders as well.
A: Yep. She sure does along with mostly Doris and Diana. Kara and Babs are getting to that point. As you read on, you'll see. XD
Anyway, on to our story. I donn't own anything in this fic. Let's get it.
====Chapter 11: Family Dinner Party=====
After school, Hunter gathered the girls and Lobo for an important meeting. Diana, Karen, Kara, Z, Jessica and Babs were listening in while Lobo picked his nose. Hunter cleared his throat as hee explained the situation.
"My parents invited some of your folks over to a dinner party at a fancy gathering capable of holding all of us. Lobo, stop picking and eating your boogers! Yuck! Anyway, the good news is that you girls and Lobo will be there along with some of our friends.", Hunter said with a smile as Diana expressed her enthusiasm.
"A feast? Yes, I'm familiar with the gathering of a feast after a long hard battle! I too am interested in this fellowship.", Diana said as Hunter nodded while Z facepalmed.
"Di, how many times do I have to tell you about war talk? Anywayy, what's the bad news?", Z asked as Hunter grew exasperated.
"The bad news is that Doris and her friends are going to be there as well. The fact they cause trouble is the main reason why I'm worried about this dinner. I don't mind the Invincibros' shenanigans for they at least don't cause a disaster.", Hunter said in worry.
"Yeah. Doris and Barbie always get into fights and for some reason, bro. Theyy fight over ya. You're a stud and don't even know it.", Lobo said laughing as Karen, Diana, Kara and Babs snarled like cats.
"Don't remind me, dude. As for the dinner party, you all need to wear formal attire and be there tomorrow at 7:00pm at the Regal Star.", Hunter said as the group nodded. Suddenly, Doris stomped over to the group with Karen glaring at the giant ginger.
"Oh look, Hunter. Your GF is coming over to see you, bro.", Lobo said with a smirk with Hunter raising his eyebrows and quickly turn to the Zarnian with a glare.
"What the? If you don't shut up.", Hunter hissed as Karen and the girls watched Doris.
"I overheard your convo about this dinner party the air nerd's family is holding! My nerd of a mom thought it was a good idea to take me out to get my hair done and shop for a dress! I oughta pound s.
"Hey you leave him alone!", Karen said as Doris stood closer glaring at her.
"Please?", Karen said shyly as Hunter got between them.
"Doris, you leave Karen alone! And since you heard our convo, you also heard that you need to be there at 7pm tomorrow. And by the way, since Barbie is coming to the dinner, do NOT and I mean do NOT start any fights at the dinner with her and that goes for her too! Understand?", the air rider said not afraid of Doris's intimidation. The ginger blushed but quickly shook it off and glared. The horn from Mrs. Zell's car pulled up as the scientist called her daughter.
"Doris, come to the car, sweetums.", the woman said as Doris grew embarrassed as Hunteer and Karen snickered.
"I'm coming, you nerd! Just let me settle things with these runts!", Doris said as Hunter sighs.
"Just be at the party dressed nice and behave yourself. Ok?", he asked as Doris blushed like a tomato gazing at the air rider. She sighed and decided to just go along with his request.
"all right. You win. But don't think I'm getting all frou-frou because you're around.", Doris said as she went to her mother's car. The scientist waved to Hunter and friends before pulling off.
Once Doris is gone, Diana and Karen had serious looks on their faces. Lobo snickered as Z, Kara, Jessica and Babs watched in curiosity.
"Don't worry, Hunter! We'll make sure this dinner party goes well.", Diana said as Karen nodded.
"Thanks, guys. I totally appreciate it.", Hunter said as Z gagged for some reason. Kara smirked while Babs asked the magician what's the matter.
"Z, why are you gagging about the dinner party? It can't be that bad?", Babs asked as Z shook her head.
"The dinner party's not the problem. It's who's going to be there is the problem.", Z said exasperated. Kara decided to answer the question much to Z's protest.
"Ollie's going to be at the dinner party! That's what's been buggin' Z. Hahahahahaha!", Kara laughed hysterically as Z blushed but glared at the blonde.
"Kara, stop that! It's not what you think! Quit it!", Z said in hysterics as Jessica facepalmed at the blonde's teasing.
"Ignore her, Z. Hal's going to be there too. Definitely. Besides, most of our parents are going to be at the dinner to keep an eye out for any mischief.", Jessica blushed at the mention of Hal as Hunter gagged at the girls talking about boys and all as Lobo turned to his friend.
"Dude, these girls love to chat about boys and other girly stuff. Besides, is your older sister single?", Lobo said excitedly as Hunter rolled his eyes.
"Don't get any ideas in front of my pops. You'll never hear the end of it if you do. Besides, she's away at college.", Hunter said as Lobo groaned. However, a car horn sounded resembling a blue Mustang.
"Yo, Chupie! Say goodbye to your friends! You got a haircut appointment, remember?", the male voice said as Hunter groaned at that nickname.
"Chupy? Who is this Chupie?", Diana wondered as Jessica pointed to Hunter.
"There's your answer.", the Lantern said as Lobo snickered.
"My older bro Marv is picking me up for my haircut. Smell you guys later.", Hunter said as Diana walks him to the car. Marv spotted his baby brother and Diana near the car and greeted the duo.
"What's up, Chupy? I see you have a squeeze beside ya.", Marv teased as Hunter deadpanned.
"Yeah -er. Hey! She's not my girlfriend! Anyway, her name's Diana She and the rest of my friends are coming to the party tomorrow. Diana, this is my older bro Marv.", the air rider introduced as Diana smiled.
"Nice to meet you, Marv. Your brother's a fine warrior in the classroom that Zeus is proud of.", the Amazon said as Hunter had a deadpanned expression as Marv chuckled.
"I see. Anywho, Chupy did tell you and the others the details about the dinner party, right?", Marv asked.
"Of course. I'm looking forward to your fellowship at the feast, brother of Hunter! We will sure be at the feast tomorrow.", the Amazon said as Hunter nodded.
"She's from Greece.", Hunter whispered to Marv who nodded.
"I appreciate you and the crew kept my bro company. I gotta take him to the barber shop to look crispy for tomorrow.", Marv chuckled as Diana raised an eyebrow.
"Crispy?", Diana confused asked as Hunter helped her out.
"He means looking good.", Hunter said as Marv told him to get in the car. Diana kissed Hunter on the cheek before the brothers bid Diana and the rest of the group goodbye.
In the car, Marv smirked at his baby bro as Hunter smiled at the kiss from Diana.
"Ever since we moved to Metropolis, your teenage life improved dramatically, Chupy.", Marv said as Hunter remembered the past and now.
"Yeah. It sure has.", the air rider said as Marv continued.
"You're coming out of your shell, dude. I heard from Mom and Pops that you love Metropolis High. And of course, aside from Billy Badsen, you got more friends that have your back, man..", Marv chuckled as Hunter agreed.
"Yeah. My friends at Metro High are the best. To be honest, North Star High was a drag. But after coming to Metropolis, I have friends that accept me for who I am.", Hunter said as Marv smiled.
"Well I'm glad to hear that, bro. That's what you need is folks that love you for who you are. Now another topic, I heard you were good with women. Am I right?", Marv smirked as Hunter's eyes bugged o"Wait, Whaa? I don't know about that, Marv.", Hunter said as Marv chuckled.
"I see, Chupy. Being modest. Now that's a good trait to have, man. Especially when spitting game with girls. You do realize that Mom will get into protective mode at the party once she sees the girls you hang out with, right?",, Marv said as Hunter groaned.
"Damn it! I forgot about that.", Hunter said as Marv nodded.
"Don't sweat it, bro. Pops will make sure Mom give you necessary space. After all, you got a reputation to build at Metro High. Anyway, this is the place.", Marv said as he pulled the car to the barber shop with Hunter taking his seatbelt off. The brothers got out of the car and entered the shop.
===Time Skip: At the dinner party=======
It was 6:45pm at the Regal Star and Hunter's family consisting of his parents, grandparents, Marv and older sister Keisha were present in an elegant private room. Hunter asked his parents if he can wait for his friends to arrive. They gave him permission as he waited at the front door.
"I hope Diana and the girls can make it. And Lobo better behave himself.", Hunter thought to himself as he sported a suit with a black business tie. He spotted Lobo and his mother who is also Zarnian looking like she's in her midd-40s with a slender build. Lobo wore a tux while his mother wore a red strapless dress. Hunter smirked at his buddy as they walked in.
"Hey, Mrs. Gulak. Glad you made it. The private room is back there straight ahead.", Hunter said as the attractive Zarnian nodded.
"Thank you, Hunter. My son Terrence can learn a lot from you when it comes to manners.", she said as Lobo protested.
"It's Lobo! L as in Lacerate, O as in Obliterate, B as in dis—"
"Terrence, behave! Or no Mortal Kombat for you for a month.", the Zarnian said warning Lobo as she headed for the room. Lobo huffed as Hunter snickered.
"What are you laughing at, Chupy?!", Lobo teased as Hunter groaned.
"Do you have to call me that? I was going to tell you that my big sis here. Turns out that she's on break from college.", Hunter said as Lobo panted like a dog with the reservationist deadpanning at the Zarnian.
"Lobo, stop that. You do that around Keisha and my parents will tear you a new one. Capisce?", Hunter hissed as Lobo snorted.
"I don't give a damn. What the Main Bro wants, the Main Bro gets.", Lobo said but drooled as he spotted the female members of the Super Seven.
"Lobo, what are you drooling about—Whoa,", Hunter gasped as the girls wore their stunning attire. Diana in her Carolina blue dress with some sequins on them with blue earrings, Babs in a violet dress, Kara in an emerald colored dress much to her dismay as her aunt and uncle urged her to continue, Jessica wore her dark green strapless dress, Karen wore her dark blue dress with a necklace accompanied by her uncle wearing a tux and Zatanna wearing a red one strap dress accompanied by Mr. Zatara wearing his tux minus the hat. The rest were James Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. CruZ, John and Martha Kent and Clark and Lois. Hunter's eyes bugged out with so many guests. He greeted the guests including the heroes' families and directed them to the room. The girls were happy to see Hunter and Lobo. Diana and Karen glomped Hunter as Lobo snickered getting that all on camera. Babs and Kara pouted wanting to glomp the air rider.
"Wow. You girls look amazing. Glad you all made it.", Hunter smiled as Karen beamed.
"Thank you, Chupy.", Karen said as Hunter blushed at the nickname. Diana looked at the restaurant in awe as she complimented it.
"The restaurant looks glorious for a time to feast. The gods must've blessed this place for such an occasion.", Diana said in awe as Hunter nodded.
"Yeah. Bruce Wayne hooked my folks up by reserving this place after what my pops did for him in research and development.", Hunter said as Babs agreed.
"Yeah. My dad told me that Wayne Enterprises helped hook up this dinner party. It's the least Bruce can do.", Babs said as Karen spotted the Zells pulling up with Lobo smirking.
"Yo, geek! Your admirer is coming to the door.", the Zarnian said as Hunter was confused until he spots the Zells. Martin wore a tux while his wife Francine wore a dress with her hair done up in curls. Doris who is cranky wore a red strapless dress with her hair done up in curls also with blue earrings to boot. Hunter spotted the Zells and greeted the scientists.
"Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Zell. Thanks for coming.", Hunter said as the scientists smiled.
"Oh you're welcome, Hunter. It's great to eat here again.", Mr. Zel said as Francine nodded.
"It sure is. We'll be on our way to the private room. Sweetums, we'll be in the private room.", Mrs. Zell said to Doris as the ginger growled. Once the scientists were out of earshot, Doris growled at the heroes.
"You dweebs will pay for this!", Doris grumbled as she glanced at Hunter making her swoon. Karen and Diana noticing that surrounded Hunter territorially as Doris glared at the two girls. Lobo snickered filming the whole thing as Doris, Karen and Diana were about to argue on who will escort Hunter to the private dining area. Babs jumped in and had an idea where they can all walk in together.
The three girls glared with panther roar effect playing but decided to not start a catfight. The girls huddled near Hunter and walked back to the private dining room with Lobo filming.
Marv smirking as Mr. Lawton and Mrs. Lawton were curious about something.
"Marv, what's so funny?", Mrs. Lawton wondered as Marv pointed to Hunter coming in with Diana, Karen and Doris at the front with him with the rest of the girls. Lobo with the camera smirked as Mr. Lawton smirked at his son. The grandparents were amused as the grandpa cheered.
"That's my grandson! Show how we Lawtons roll!", Grandpa Lawwton said only to get bonked onn the head by Grandma Lawton. Mrs. Lawton and Keisha were a little worried about Hunter but was soon calming down. The Super Seven and Doris were at one table while the others were at their own table. Soon, the Invincibros and their parents showed up as Ollie and Hal smirked t Z and Jessica much to the two girls dismay. Barry greeted the Lawtons as Marv grew impressed about their mutual liking to Mortal Kombat. Garth and Carter were waiting for food while the former played with his Switch, Big Barda and Lady Shiva were across from the two Invincibros, Barbie and her mom came in fashionably late, Harley accompanied by Pam, Selina, Leslie, Carol, Kurt (Hammerhead) and Dirk (Kid Cabra) were present with their families also. However, Barbie decided to waltz over to Hunter's table to flirt wearing a yellow dress with a black corset. Doris growled at her teammate as the blonde hissed back. To make things intense, Karen and Diana glared also.
"Whaat are you doing here, Fur Rug?!", Doris grumbled as Barbie meowed.
"Oh nothing for you to be concerned, Meathead. I'm here for that hunk at this table. And you three can't have him.", Barbie teased as Karen and Diana were ready to fight but Hunter stopped them.
"Ladies, not here. No brawling in the restaurant. Besides, we can be like a harem.", he said as the girls' eyes bugged out. Lobo snickered as he went to Keisha to flirt. Hunter noticing this facepalmed.
"Lobo, don't do anything stupid.", he mumbled as the girls at the table shook off the idea of a brawl.
Speaking of Lobo, the Zarnian spotted Keisha at a table who sported a purple dress hugging her curves. Lobo spotted Garth walking from who knows where and shoves the camera in his hands.
"Yo, Garth! Hold my camera will ya?", the Zarnian said.
"Sure thing. Cameraman extraordinaire at your service!", the aqua hero said as he followed Lobo to Keisha's table. Lobo smirked as the woman looked up with a neutral look.
"May I help you?", she asked as Lobo tries and spits game.
"Hey, Keisha. Thee name's Lobo! L as in Lacerate, O as in Obliterate, B as in disembowel or bashing skulls and O as in well, Obliterate. How ya doin'?", he said trying to flirt with Keisha but to no avail.
"I remember who you are. You're my brother's friend who snooped into my underwear drawer.", Keisha said crossing her arms as Lobo grinned.
"So you do remember the Main Bro after all. No girl can resist my charms.", Lobo boasted as Keisha scoffs.
"Well this girl will. You're a teenager and I'm a mature college student.", Keisha said as Lobo smirked.
"Oh I get it. You're playing hard to get. I understand. How about a nice dinner with me tonight with the Main Bro. I'll make it worth your while.", Lobo said persistently as Keisha groaned at him not taking no for an answer. Garth grew clueless wwhile filming Lobo's pickup work. Marv and Barry facepalmed at the Zarnian teen's efforts.
"I think I need to get Hunter right now.", Barry said but Marv stopped him.
"Relax, man. Watch and learn.", Marv smirked.
Lobo sat with Keisha smirking as the woman read her menu. The Zarnian read his menu and stumbled on a word he couldn't pronounce.
"Hey, babe. What's balonies?", Lobo said as Keisha sighed.
"It's penne Bolognese not balonies.", she corrected.
"Oh. I knew that. Say, I'll have some of that wine stuff.", he said but Keisha shook her head.
"First off, you're my brother's age. You'll never fool the waiters that easily. And your mom is nearby. So don't even try it.", Keisha said crossing her arms. Lobo had a grin on his face as he held her hand.
"Relax, toots. That's where you come in. You can share a bottle with me. Besides, those dweebs including little ol' Chupy cant stop the Main Bro!", Lobo said as Keisha shook her head.
"Absolutely not, kid. Just order some water or tea to drink. Okay?", she said as Lobo groaned. Keisha had a long night with Lobo and made a mental note to talk to Hunter about the Zarnian.
"I'm taking a picture with the dweeb first, Beecher!"
"He's ours, Doris! Paws off!"
"By the power of Zeus, Hunter is mine!", Doris, Karen and Diana argued as Hunter smiled at three girls arguing over him. Babs stopped the quarrel by pulling out her camera.
"How about you three take pic with Hunter and Kara and I will go next? Problem solved.", Babs said as the three girls agreed.
"I guess that would work. Come here, air dweeb!", Doris said pulling Hunter closer to her while Karen on the other side of him. Neext had Doris and Diana and then Karen and Diana with Hunter smirking. Kara and Babs were up next as Karen held the camera.
"Ready when you are.", Babs said as Karen zoomed in on Hunter and the girls.
"Ready? Say, Twinkiies!", Karen said as Kara, Babs and Hunter said the word as the pic came out all right.
Harley, Pam and Selina were cooing at Doris being around Hunter as Cheetah grew livid. Kurt and Dirk were joking around playing cards while they wait to order. Carol snarled at Jessica with Hal as she had her gem glowing.
"That stupid -seal bark-! Messing with my precious Hal! Let me at her!", Carol said ready to get the Lanterns but Leslie stopped her.
"Hold it, girl. Not here! We're not getting thrown out the restaurant for your obsession with Hal.", the DJ said as Carol snarled with comical foam coming out of her mouth.
"Hal! You will be mine! GRRRR!", Carol said as Leslie gently pulls her back.
"Our girl Doris is makin' some moves on Hunter! EEEE!", Harley said with a squeal as Catwoman shook her head.
"Not in my ears, Harley. Anyway, the other girls at his table are getting cozy.", Selina purred as Barbie growled.
"That big cow and that tall cow think they can keep him from me? No!, Barbie hissed as Pam scoffs.
"Barbie, don't even throw tantrums over a guy. Besides, Hunter doesn't like you like that!", Pam said as Livewire spotted Doris and the others enjoying themselves.
"Looks like Hunter is good with the ladies over there. This should be good for my gossip column dubbed "Stud On Campus"". Livewire chuckled but Pam shook her head at her.
"Haven't you learned anything from your stunts spreading gossip? It backfired and you are glutton for punishment.", Ivy said as Livewire huffed.
"That was then, this is now. I'll make my column successful yet. It's going to be a real shocker!", the DJ giggled as the girls sighed.
At the table of Ollie and Hal, Z and Jessica were chatting about who knows what. Or rather, Ollie and Z boasting about who's better in drama as the archer scoffs at the magician.
"Z, it's obvious that I'm the best actor there is and the best that ever was.", Ollie said as Hal chimed.
"You forgot to add the last part being the best that ever will be. Bret Hart said it best, man.", Hal said boasting checking himself out. Jessica and Z groaned at the two Invincibros as the magician crossed her arms.
"Really? Who has the most lead roles? I did!", Z said but Ollie huffed.
"It is I who has the most and I'm a professional Thespian if I say so myself.", Ollie boasted as Z had an anime vein on her face causing the two Thespians to argue like an old couple.
Yes, you are!"
No, I'm not!"
"Yes, you are!"
"No, I'm not!", they kept on arguing as Grandma and Grandpa Lawton glanced at each other.
"Geez. They argue just like us sometimes.", Grandma Lawton said as Grandpa nodded.
Hal and Jessica had their own convo while Ollie and Z bickered.
"Say, Jess. Would you call this a date? I mean, a dinner and a show not too far from us.", Hal said gesturing to Ollie and Z arguing. Jessica giggled as she nodded.
"Well, I guess. It's awesome so far without the whole chaotic crime going around.", Jessica said to her fellow Green Lantern.
"I think you may like their vegan specials, Jess. In fact, I'm kind of interested in vegetarian dishes once in a while.", Hal admitted as Jessica grew intrigued.
"Really? I never knew you were interested in vegan dishes.", Jessica said with a smile.
"Yeah. I eat vegetarian foods often to keep my physique preparing mee for football and soccer seasons. My folks tell me all the time to eat right as a part of being an athlete.", Hal said as Jessica smirked.
"Yep. And hotdogs should be out of your diet asap.", Jessica smiled evilly as Hal's eyes bugged out.
"What?! Not my hotdogs! Hotdogs are the best thing since sliced bread!", Hal said as Jessica shakes her head.
"You need to take lessons from Beast Boy in going vegetarian. In fact, tofu dogs can slightly help you out.", Jessica giggled as Hal gagged.
"Bleh! Not tofu dogs! I don't understand Gar and tofu dogs. Anyway, how about you and me go out to that vegan restaurant that's opening up at the Metropolis Mall this weekend? I'm buyin'.", Hal said with a smile as Jessica nodded.
"Sure thing. But remember, you're buying just like you said. I'm not going to wash dishes to pay our meals.", Jessica said as Hal grinned.
"Don't worry, Jess. I got it covered. I work at a sporting goods store at the mall. Dine and dash is out of the question.", Hal said as he glanced at Ollie and Z still bickering.
"I swear those two bicker like old couples. I wouldn't be surprised if they got married and bickered like this.", Hal said as Jessica nodded.
"Yeah. Next thing we know we'll be their respective best man and maid of honor,", Jessica said as both Lanterns laughed themselves silly. This stopped Ollie and Z from arguing and asked their friends what was up.
"What are you guys laughing about?", Ollie said as Hal and Jessica grinned sheepishly.
"Nothing.", the Lanterns both chorused as Z crossed their arms.
"It doesn't look like nothing.", Z said as Ollie nodded in agreement.
"For once, Z. I agree with you on that.", the archer said as he and the magician looked at the sheepish Lanterns.
At Lobo's table, the waiter came to their table with Garth out of sight returning to Big Barda and Lady Shiva's table. The waiter pulled out a tablet and greeted the duo.
"Hello, sir and madam. What can I get you two?", the middle aged waiter Winston said as Lobo ordered.
"Okay, champ. Let me have the penny balonies and some of that cocktail on the rocks. Capisce?", Lobo said as the waiter wrote something down. But he shook his head at the teen.
"I'm sorry, sir. The chardonnay is for those 21 and over. You are underaged. And by the way, it's penne Bolognese.", the waiter said politely. However, Lobo huffed.
"C'mon, bub! I handle a drink or two. Screw the underage malarkey. I'm the Main Bro, Lobo! L as in Lacerating, O as in—"
"He'll have tea with his penne Bolognese. Don't mind him.", Keisha said stopping Lobo from doing anything stupid.
"Very well, madam. How about your order, Miss?", Winston said as Keisha ordered.
"I will have the Cordon Bleu please with a cocktail.", Keisha said as Winston wrote everything down.
"Okay. I will notify the chef of your orders. I'll come back with some bread to hold you until then.", he said as he left the pair to their devices. Lobo huffed as Keisha shook her head.
"How come you get a cocktail and I don't, huh? And why did you order tea?", Lobo said as Keisha crossed her arms.
"For starters, you're not old enough for alcohol, second, you act like a frat boy at my college as is. The least you can do is have manners and have some couth about you.", she said gently but firm as Lobo groaned.
"Fine. But I'm making out with you tonight.", Lobo grinned as Keisha gave him a stern look.
"Don't push your luck, kid.", Keisha warned as Lobo grinned.
At Hunter's table, a waiter dubbed Cedric took their orders as the girls and Hunter were greeted by the waiter.
"Hello, sir and madams. I'm Cedric, your waiter for tonight. How may I take your orders?", Cedric asked as he took out his tablet.
"How about we start with drinks?", he said as the girls ordered tea but our favorite air rider tried something slick.
"I'll have a martini on the rocks. Shaken not stirred.", he said as the girls glared at him with the waiter shaking his head.
"No, you won't!", the ladies chorused as Diana spoke to Cedric.
"Ignore him, Cedric. He knows he's not old enough to drink alcohol.", Diana said.
"Oh yes I can. Don't listen to them.", Hunter said as Doris and Diana elbowed him in the ribs.
"He'll have tea also.", Karen said as Cedric wrote the drinks down. Hunter groaned as Cedric asked for the entrees. Diana ordered the Chicken Caesar Salad, Babs ordered the Lasagna, Kara with the Chicken Marsala, Karen with the Cordon Bleu, Doris and Hunter with the spaghetti and meatballs. After the orders were written down, he bowed to the group.
"Thank you and I'll let the chef know. In the meantime, I'll start you off with bread and soup.", the waiter said as he left. Hunter grumbled about not having any alcohol.
"Geez. I was about to have a cocktail martini.", Hunter grumbled as Doris huffed.
"You can't drink yet, stupid. Besides at least you'll have your tea shaken not stirred, Chupy.", Doris said teasingly as Hunter dropped his jaws.
"How did you know my nickname?", he asked as Babs sheepishly grinned.
"While you were in the restroom, your parents told us about your nickname. Even Diana told us about it when your brother called you that..", Babs said as Hunter nodded.
"I see. Anyway, Doris shouldn't be laughing.", he said as Doris glared.
"And why not, dweeb?", the ginger said as Hunter smirked.
"I dunno. You tell me, Sweetums.", he said laughing as Karen snickered. Doris growled at the air rider but played along.
"All right, Chupy. Since you want to go there, I'll torture you with that nickname of yours!", Doris said with a smirk. Kara smirked at the two as she teased.
"You guys are going to call each other by those adowable pet names. Chupy and Sweetums. Hahahahaha.", the Kryptonian said as Hunter had a Scooby-Dooish look on his face.
"Ruh?"
"Don't you dare tease, Kara! I'll pound you yet!", Doris yelled as Kara laughed.
"Hey, girls. Don't fight!", Karen said but Hunter grinned.
"Unless it's mud wrestling. YEOW!", Hunter said but got hit with yellow pages by Diana. Doris smirked as Hunter rubbed his arm from Diana hitting him with it. The Amazon crossed her arms at Hunter's antics.
"Hunter, don't you have any couth?", Diana said putting away the bag of yellow pages with the text "For Hunter" written on them.
"Behave yourself. Or else I have more where that came from.", Diana said as Doris made a note to carry a bag of yellow pages to clobber Hunter and Cheetah with.
Doris wrapped her arm around Hunter while Diana did the same as both girls blushed at the air rider. Hunter grinned as Marv watched from his table with a smirk.
"That's my bro, dawg.", Marv said to Barry as the speedster chuckled.
Karen, Babs and Kara giggled at the affection Hunter is getting as Garth recorded some of the guests in the room. Lobo smirks at his buddy while chomping on his bread with Keisha wondering what was up.
"What's so funny?", Keisha said as Lobo pointed to Hunter and the five girls.
"Old Chupy over there has his hands full. If you know what I mean.", Lobo grinned as Keisha spotted her baby brother. She deadpanned at the grinning look on his face with Doris and Diana linking arms of his.
"My dude's a stud.", Lobo said rubbing his hands together as Keisha crossed her arms.
"You better not lead Hunter the wrong ideas. I'll clobber you if you do.", she said with a glare as Lobo grinned.
"Lighten up. Hunter's doing well with the chicks. I helped him out once ya know.", Lobo boasted as Keisha shrugged.
"Really? Last time I checked, my dad and grandpa taught him that. Even Marv taught him a thing or two.", Keisha said as Lobo snorted.
"Oh come on. The Main Bro contributed in some form or fashion,right?", he said chomping on some bread.
"Oh look at that, dear. Our Doris is in love with Hunter over there.", Mrs. Zel said as Martin nodded.
"Our lovely daughter is growing up molecularly accurate.", Mr. Zel said as he watched their daughter at the table bicker with Hunter.
"And they bicker like a couple too.", Mrs. Zel said as Doris and Hunter comically bickered about who knows what.
"You took the last piece of bread, dweeb!"
"What?it's your fault! It's your fault!"
"It's not my fault you drop your own bread."
"It's your fault, woman! And you know it, you little thing you!", Hunter and Doris bickered as the next loaves of bread and soups came at the table. Babs stopped the two from bickering pointing at the new batch of bread and soups.
"Guys. You can stop bickering now. We got new batches of bread and soups.", Babs said as Doris and Hunter stop arguing.
"Oh yes! More bread!", they both chorused as they got into some bread. Diana sighed neatly eating her piece.
"Oh Hera. They're going to make a mess at this rate.", the Amazon said as Karren agreed.
"Yeah. They' were earlier just about to scrap over the last piece but they're back to being calm.", Karen said as Doris and Hunter enjoy bread.
Zatanna, Ollie and the Lanterns were waiting on their meals as they ate bread and soups. Z and Ollie were behind their bickering as they were finished with hearing Doris and Hunter argue.
"This night's something else. Wouldn't you agree, Z?", Ollie said as Z nodded.
"Yeah. Aside from some of us bickering, Lobo and Hunter begging for liquor and Barbie trying to start a fight with Doris, things have been good so far.", Z said with a smile. Ollie twiddled with his fingers as he glanced at Z and at the Green Lanterns laughing and enjoying each other's company. He blushed at Z and looked down at his loaf of bread.
"Why do I get butterflies around my rival? Every time I'm around her, it happens! C'mon, Oliver Queen! Pull yourself together!", ge said in thought as Z snapped him out of his trance.
"Ollie, is everything okay? You're spacing out.", Z said as Ollie shook out of his trance and nodded.
"Yeah. Everything's fine. Just thinking about something. That's all.", Ollie said as Z nodded.
"Okay. If you say so.", Z said as Hal and Jessica noticed something about their archer friend.
"I believe Ollie likes Z, Jess. He's flustered.", Hal said as Jessica agreed.
"Yeah. Ollie may deny it all he wants but we seen the blush around his face every time Z interacts with him. Behind every bicker lies something more.", Jessica said as Hal raised an eyebrow.
"What? I don't follow.", Hal said confused as Jessica explains.
"The whole time Z and Ollie argue, they have a soft spot for each other like the time he saved Z from Cavalier? Or the time Z saved him from Kid Cabra and Clayface? The point is that they have feelings for each other over time. Sooner or later, one of them will admit it.", Jessica said as Hal understood what she meant. Ollie asked Z a question that caught her off guard.
"Z, do you think we could be more than just rivals in theater?", Ollie said as Z blushed at the thought. She thought about the question from the archer and answered afterwards.
"Honestly, it's possible we could. Sure you could be a showoff and same for me but it could work.", Z said as Ollie nodded.
"I understand. Well, how about this. A first official date on the weekend at the Metropolis Park to see where it takes us. You know?", Ollie said as Z smiled.
"Of course. I'm okay with us going on a date at the park this weekend. HI don't have any magic shows lined up and hopefully no crime to fight by then.", Z said as Ollie smiled.
"You still have my number saved on your phone?", Ollie asked as Z nodded.
"GThat's good to hear. This Saturday at 3 should do the trick.", Ollie said as Z agreed. The Lanterns hearing their convo sighed with relief.
"Glad Ollie's asking Z out on a date. I thought neither would do it.", Hal said whispering to Jessica.
"But they haven't made their relationship official yet. They gotta admit their feelings and hope for the best.", Jessica whispered back as Hal agreed while chomping on his bread as crumbs flew onto Jessica's side of the table.
"Hal! Your crumbs flew in my soup! AUG!", Jessica groaned as Hal sheepishly grinned. Z and Ollie facepalmed at the Lantern's antics.
Moments later, the party received their food and Lobo placed his elbows on the table. Keisha cleared her throat as he did so.
"Didn't your mom tell you not to place your elbows on the table?", Keisha said as Lobo huffed.
"I don't know about you but I ain't about thay frou-frou life. Sure my mom tells me but I do it anyway.", Lobo said as Keisha sighed.
"Well take them off please. That's not how we behave at the table. Anyway, our foods on the table.", Keisha said as she took a bite of her Cordon Bleu. Lobo tasted his Bolognese and had a grin on his face.
"Whaddya know? These penny balonies are good.", Lobo said as Keisha smiled.
"You mean penne Bolognese?", she corrected as Lobo kept on his grin.
"That too.", Lobo said as Keisha giggled.
"Say. What does that Cordon Bleu taste like?", Lobo said as Keisha swallowed her piece and explained.
"Tastes good. It has a chicken breast with ham drizzled in a cheesy sauce. It's very good. Tell you what. I'll give you a taste of my dish and you can do the same. Deal?", the woman said as Lobo smirked.
"You got yourself a deal, babe. The Main Bro always stays on his word.", the Zarnian boasted as he fed Keisha his Bolognese. The college student smiled loving the taste of the dish as she fed Lobo the Corrdon Bleu. Once they tasted each other's dishes, Lobo burped but had a grin on his face. Keisha shook her head at the teen's manners.
"Better out than in. Anyway, those Cordon Bleu tastessome.", Lobo grinned as Keisha smiled.
"Glad you've tried it. I like the Bolognese. Despite your manners needing some work, you're not that bad. Hang around my baby brother more often and you'll be a gent in no time.", the woman said as Lobo huffed.
"That Hunter dweeb is the last to mold me into a gent. Besides, Hunts and I are starting our new job on Monday.", Lobo said as Keisha nodded.
"You mean the Game Jockey at the mall? Hunter told me all about it. Hopefully you two do not get into any mischief.", she teased as Lobo smirked.
"I live for mischief, babe. Hunter's a softie, he hates getting into trouble.", the Zarnian boasted as Keisha smirked.
"Whatever you say, Lobo or Terrence.", she teased as Lobo groaned.
"Don't call me Terrence, babe. It's ruining my street cred.", Lobo said but the pair heard Dirk (Kid Cabra) go flying across the room courtesy of Carter.
"That's right! If you throw food at me again, I'll rip your arms clean off!", Carter yelled as Dirk landed near Clark and Lois's table knocked out. The two journalists looked down on the goat teen and called for somebody to go pick him up.
"Can somebody get this kid off the floor?", Clark asked as Mr. and Mrs. Lawton came over and hauled Dirk to his table with his parents.
"That idiot Dirk. Serves him right for provoking Carter like that.", Hunter said as Karen nodded in agreement eating her food. Garth and Beast Boy checked on Carter to calm him down. The waiter sighed as he swept up Dirk's teeth off the floor. Lois and Clark just shrugged and continued their meal.
Garth with the camera of Lobo's filmed each table from Lobo and Keisha chatting, Marv and Barry exchanging sports trading cards, Mr. and Mrs. Lawton enjoying their dinner, Ollie, Z and the Green Lanterns gazing at each other while periodically eating their dinner, Beast Boy and Rachel (Raven) just being wallflowers. But one particular thing got Garth to focus the camera at Hunter's table. At the table, Doris and Hunter's spaghetti got mixed up causing the noodles to pull the two teens closer for a unintentional kiss similar to a certain Disney film involving two dogs at a restaurant. Garth laughed himself silly as Diana gasped followed by the other girls. Doris blushed like a tomato as Hunter grinned like the Duck Hunt dog. Diana and the girls growled at Doris wanting a kiss as Clark grew concerned seeing his cousin Kara with an anime vein.
"Well this isn't good.", he said as Lois nodded.
"Somebody needs to stop a catfight from happening.", Lois said as Grandpa Lawton cheered standing up.
"Way to go, grandson! You pimpin' now! Show 'em how we roll! Yeah, boy!", he said as Grandma Lawton sat him down.
"Will you sit down? Our grandbaby is in the middle of a potential catfight and you are cheering him on?", she hissed as Grandpa assured her.
"Relax, hun. The Lawton men has charisma built over the years and my grandsons are keepin' it real.", he said with a chuckle.
"What the Hades? I kiss him first! Not you, Doris!"
"Says who, Prima Donna? I say he's mine!"
"Not a chance! Not if my stingers have anything to say about it!"
"Aphrodite, give me the strength to win Hunter's heart in battle!"
"How about my laser vision saying otherwise?!"
"RRRAWR! None of you will get your dirty paws on him! I'll turn you all into scratching posts!", Cheetah yelled at the bickering girls as the Invincibros whopped and cheered for Hunter while Z and Jessica groaned at the chaos.
"Somebody needs to stop these angry cats from killing each other.", Z said pointing to a smirking Hunter and several angry girls itching for a catfight. The male members of the Lawton family were amused while the female members were not.
"Girls! Girls! Girls! Please calm down right now! And Hunter Ashley Lawton, that's not funny at all!", Mrs. Lawton said as Hunter whined.
"Mom, did you have to ruin a fight of the century? It's cool when girls fight over me.", he said as Mr. Lawton nodded.
"It's true. He can't help it if has the Lawton charm in his veins.", he said as Hunter smiled.
"See? Even Pops agrees with me, even Gramps. Owww! Not another yellow pages! Diana~!", Hunter yelped as Diana threw another yellow pages book at Hunter as Mrs. Lawton smiled.
"Thank you, young lady. That oughta keep Hunter in line.", Mrs. Lawton said as she went to her seat.
"All right, ladies. At least, we could be a harem to keep you all from killing each other. Except you, Barbie!", he said causing Barbie to hiss as the other girls shrugged. The girls just ate their dinner and carried on a convo about who knows what. Diana however wanted to spend some time with Hunter as she tapped him on the shoulder.
"Hunter, can we spend some time alone for a moment?", Diana asked as Hunter nodded.
"Sure, I'm done with my chow anyways.", he said as Diana smiled guiding him away from the girls and a reminiscing Doris.
The duo sat outside at a koi pond with the Amazon and the air rider gazing at each other. Hunter looked up and down at Diana and marveled at her beauty.
"Wow. She's beautiful in the moonlight. Hold it, Hunter. Pull yourself together! Don't be a doofus.", he thought as Diana broke the silence.
"The night sky looks beautiful, yes?", the Amazon said as Hunter smiled.
"Yeah. Totally righteous. Say, I like koi ponds.", Hunter said as Diana nodded.
"I like koi ponds too. Reminds me of the rivers of Themyscira. So calm and relaxing. Whenever I see nature, I think of home.", Diana said reminiscing about her homeland. Hunter nodded in understanding as he added in.
"Reminds me of camping with my pops, gramps, Marv and..Floyd.", Hunter said with a sad smile at the mention of Deadshot. Diana noticed his expression as she scooted closer.
"Who is Floyd? Is he your brother also?", Diana asked as Hunter nodded.
"Yeah. He's my oldest brother two years older than Marv and four years older than my sister. Next to Marv, Floyd and I are closer and I looked up to him when things got rough back at North Star. From video games, pranks on my sis. You name it.", Hunter said as Diana grew curious.
"Seems like he's an awesome brother to you. But why did you have a sad look on your face?", Diana said as Hunter sighed. The silence grew tense for a moment until the air rider held his head up with an answer.
"He went to jail in Arkham.", he solemnly said as Diana gasped.
"Why did he go to jail? I hope I'm not pressuring you to answer. If you don't wish to then I understand.", Diana said as Hunter puts an assuring arm around Diana.
"it's okay. Anyway, Floyd went to jail for attempted murder. I found out about his career as a hitman but his mission went wrong and the North Star Police arrested him. The sad part was that he left behind his girlfriend and his daughter also my niece.", Hunter said sadly as Diana comforts him.
"Hunter. I never knew.", she said soothingly as the air rider continued.
"Ever since Floyd got in prison, I cry myself to sleep and even my family was devastated by the reality. Also, Jeanine, Floyd's girlfriend stopped visiting my folks which meant I couldn't see my niece. If only Floyd had dropped out of the hitman game when he could, then he would be here with us. He would've seen me grow as a person.", Hunter said sighing as Diana gently lifted his head up to gaze at her blue eyes.
"Hunter, look at me. Floyd would be proud of you of what you are becoming right now. Even your family is proud of you. And so do I on behalf of the girls and our friends. Don't be so sad on a beautiful night like this. Floyd wouldn't want you to be sad.", Dianaa said with a smile as Hunter was touched by her words. He blushed for a moment and smiled.
"You're right, Diana. Floyd would want me to push forward no matter what. And that's being the best person I can be. Thanks. I needed that.", Hunter said as Diana nodded and gently pulls the air hero towards her face and smooches him on the lips. The two teens kissed passionately until Garth with his camera came out accidentally spooking them.
"AAUGGG!", Diana and Hunter chorused as they comically fall onto the ground. Garth sheepishly grinned as Lobo bursts out laughing with Keisha smirking. Marv snickered as he spots Diana and Hunter getting up. Next, the girls from Hunter's table came to check up on them as Karen sweatdropped at Lobo laughing.
"Garth, you spooked us silly! And Lobo, what's so funny?", Hunter said as Diana blushed at Garth recording with Lobo's camera.
"You lovebirds done yet? Mom and Pops are ready to head out. Don't worry, we're dinin' and dashing.", Marrv teased as Keisha asked Diana for the yellow pages. Once she pickeed one, she hits Marv in the head.
"Owww! -dolphin chirp- was that for?!", Marv whined as Keisha huffed with Hunter sharing empathy with his brother due to getting hit with yellow pages.
"Anyway, you two better head inside so we can get ready to go. Besides, you'll see your girlfriends at school tomorrow.", keisha smirked as Lobo snickered.
"That reminds me. I need my cam back, geek.", Lobo said as Garth handed the camera back to him. The others headed inside as Hunter had the girls minus Z and Jessica wait for a sec.
Remaining were Diana, Babs, Kara, Karen, Doris and Hunter at the koi waterfall. Hunter pulled out his camera and got the girls' attention.
"Hey, girls. Before we head home, let's take a quick pic. Or rather several pics.", Hunter said as Karen beamed.
"Sure. We can take one to remember our time here.", Karen said but the girl grew hesitant as Doris was there.
"Doris is in the pic too. She's got a right to do that. After all, she didn't cause any trouble—"
"HEEEY! Why is Meathead in the picture?! I want in! RAWR!", Barbie said bursting out of the door startling Hunter.
"AAAAUGGG!", Hunter screamed in the air until Diana and Karen caught him. The girls huffed at Barbie but Hunter shook his head.
"Just let her in but she's standing beside Babs. Okay. Diana and Doris are beside me. Karen, Kara, Babs and Barbie behind me.", Hunter said with a smile as Doris smiled evilly as the phone on a tripod self-timed as the giant grabs Hunter.
"GET OVER HERE!", Doris bellowed as Hunter yelped pulled in between Doris and Diana double kissing on both sides of his cheeks. Soon, all of the girls had their pics taken with Hunter until Marv and Lobo smirked taking Hunter back inside with the girls following.
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Hunter printed out all of the pictures from the restaurant with the girls placing each one in his scrapbook with the cover sporting a Sonic the Hedgehog character illustration on it. The special place he put them were dubbed "Living The Super Life". Once he's done, he slipped on his PJs that had the top being a shirt sporting a Starman insignia on it with the bottoms having Starmans on them. He then kicked back on his bed after placing his scrapbook next to his Switch.
"What an awesome night that was. Diana's right. I need to be the best dude there is. For big bro Floyd. I finally have some hope that you'll be out soon, dawg.", Hunter said with a smile as he closed his eyes to snooze. Marv soying undetected smiled at his baby brother before sleeping for the night.
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AN: That's a long chappy, folks. As you can see, some of the girls were getting more of the hots for our main character. It may hint at a harem but remember that Z, Jessica and Barbie (Cheetah) will not be in the possible harem nor romantic status with Hunter. Anyway, thanks for reviewing and reading. Keep 'em going. As always, LilMancub, out and I'll see y'all in the next one.