And it's time once again for another Aftermath chapter. I want to thank guest(s), superfan and Stormymegumi for reviewing. This Aftermath chapter main focus will first be John Stewart but then dive in to something I've been waiting to really address for this series.

I still own nothing but the plot

John pov

John Stewart found himself once again walking alone down the streets of his old neighborhood. Despite the commotion from the Manhunters the day before everything seemed to be back to normal. Sure there were still a lot of damages from the battle but no one got hurt. Shops could be rebuilt, buildings will get fixed and cars can be replaced. The neighborhood will keep moving forward no matter what, and that was a great feeling that John had once believed he would never get to have any longer.

John continues to walk until he reaches a park in the neighborhood. He takes a seat on a bench as he takes in the scenery that he had once believed would be lost to him.

"I guess even heroes really do need to take a break from time to time." Al McGee states breaking John out of his thoughts. "But you seem to be in better spirts."

"Maybe." John states while Al takes a seat on the bench next to him.

"You know Chris just won't stop talking about you." Al says shaking his head. "It's unbelievable John, I always knew you'd would grow up to do great things but I never could have image this."

"I know the feeling." John proclaims taking a deep breathe. "When I was chosen I couldn't believe it, I trained harder than when I joined the Marines when I joined the Green Lantern Core. I never regretted it for one second…until I thought I did something unforgivable."

"Is that why you were so down yesterday?" Al asked to which John nodded his head.

"I was framed, it was made to look like I had destroyed an entire planet killing billions." John explains shaking his head at the thought. "And I believed it too. I thought I did something that awful thank god the League believed in me more than I did even more then the people whom should have known better didn't."

Flashback

The League were now back in their own space ship heading back to earth. John though was still very quiet going over everything that happened in his head. He didn't want to say it out loud but the rift that the Manhunters had created between himself and the other Lanterns was still very painful and who knows if he'll ever be able to forgive them.

"Can I ask you guys something?" John asked out of nowhere surprising the League. "What made you guys believe that I could be innocent when even I thought that I was guilty."

"Well to be perfectly honest for me it was just a feeling I had while listening to Kanjar-Ro's story." Superman begins to explain. "It just didn't make any sense to me."

"It really didn't I mean the attack from your ring bounce off someone's deflective fields then shot towards Ajuris 4 where it hits a volcanic volt line that destroys the planet?" Storm proclaims shaking her head. "It really does show that a plan could be made so complicated that it just ends up being stupid. Also if a planet that is having some kind of war or conflict that involves rebels why not take precautionary measures so that the volcano that could easily destroy the planet isn't vulnerable to attacks from any direction."

"Also the moon." Superman adds in.

"I guess when you put it that way I should have known better then to believe that I did it." John states feeling disappointed in himself.

"Don't be so hard on yourself John." J'onn said to the Green Lantern. "You were too close to the situation and that's what the Manhunters were counting on."

"Luckily though you have us to bring things into perceptive." Flash reassured his teammate.

End flashback

"Tragedy has a way of making us see things differently sometimes it can be good and sometimes it can be bad." Al begins to explain. "But it can also open your eyes and let you know who you can really trust."

"Ain't that the truth." John proclaims with a sigh, as he thought about the group of Lanterns that he left behind, the people whom he trained with and went on missions with for years easily turned their backs on him during one of the toughest moments in his life. If it wasn't for the League he would be dead, they had stuck out their necks for someone whom they had only just started working with. They hadn't known the full story they didn't let it go when even he was convinced of his guilt. "But you were right Al when you said I still had friends here. I hadn't believed it at the time but it was true."

"It's nice to know that even after all these years I can still teach you something." Al says with a laugh.

"Some things never change I guess." John states laughing along with his old teacher.

"Now this might be off topic but I have to ask." Al states getting serious for a moment. "Is Storm's hair-"

"It's natural." John proclaims already knowing where this question was going. "She doesn't dye it, it's not a wig or a weave it's her hair. And yes her eyes are really blue naturally as well."

"Man if I was thirty years younger-" Al begins to say thinking about the beautiful heroine.

"You'd still wouldn't be able to get passed Superman." John interrupts laughing at the thought of his old teacher dating one of his teammates. "And that man can get super protective over Storm."

"Hey when it comes to romance it's not about who can lift up a building with ease. It's about making the women feel like a queen." Al argues though there is a teasing smile on his face.

"Yeah but you still can't compete with a man who manages to do both." John states shaking his head at his old teacher.

"You never know John thirty years ago I could have easily done both as well." Al says with a laugh.

"Yes well while you're living in your fantasy I need to get back to reality." John states after looking at the time he needed to get going.

"And where are you heading to?" Al questions from his seat on the bench. "Some big emergency?"

"No just some apartment hunting." John states as he waves goodbye.

"Guess he really is finally home." Al whispers shaking his head and getting up to leave himself.

Ororo pov

"Do you have everything you'll need?" Clark asked ignoring Ororo as she rolled her eyes at him once again.

"Clark I'm only going to be in Dakota for a week you need to relax already." Ororo says for what might be the tenth time that day alone.

"I know but we haven't really been apart that long unless it had to do with an important mission-" Clark begins to explain.

"This is an important mission Clark!" Ororo proclaims starting to become upset with him. "We're talking about young children and adults going through changes they can't control and on top of that living in a community that wants nothing to do with them!"

"Yes I know sorry." Clark says apologizing. "And I know you'll do a good job with the proposal for the Community Center Bang Baby Outreach program."

The Community Center Bang Baby Outreach program was a project that Ororo had wanted to establish ever since she learned about the Bang Babies or Metahumans as they were called in this world. She had first become interested with Bang Babies after Clark and Bruce explained to her about them because of their run in with Static. The fact that most of the people affected by the big bang were young adults and children was also a cause for concern for Ororo though. Even though this was a different world Metahumans were still Mutants just with a different name Ororo was still in her heart an X-men no matter what world she lived in, and as an X-men she would do what she did best help those in need not just in battles but giving them a chance to live their lives.

It took months to even get a chance just to propose the program idea but finally the time had come. Ororo as Storm of course would be speaking on behalf of the program and hopefully get the rest of the community on board for the idea. If she was successful it would be a safe place that Bang Babies would to receive counseling, medical care and even a safe place to live. They could get an education and learn how to control their powers without having to worry any longer.

"You're going to do great Ororo I just wish I could go with you." Clark states breaking Ororo out of her thoughts.

"I appreciate your support Clark really but I want to do this on my own." Ororo explains to him again. "I just hope the people there will listen to me."

"I know they will listen to you Ororo. They'd be idiots if they didn't." Clark tries to reassure her.

"Yes but a lot of times idiots can be the leading cause of slowing down progress." Ororo says with a sigh. "Trust me I've seen it too many times."

"Ororo-" Clark begins to say softly pulling his girlfriend in closer. "You're going to be great and if some people are being idiots just remember that you're a goddess and those stupid mere mortals are beneath you." After he was done speaking he pulled Ororo into a deep kiss. "You're going to do great I just know it!"

"Thank you Clark." Ororo gratefully with a light blush.

Cut to Freeman Community Center in Dakota

Where it was currently packed with citizens from all walks of life all waiting to hear Storm from the Justice League speak. It was also filled with news reporters despite the current situation with the U.S. Navy submarine. Even the local super hero duo of Static Shock and Gear were in attendance showing their support for Storm's proposal.

"Good evening everyone. I'm Robert Hawkins." Mr. Hawkins begins to speak on a podium causing everyone to become silent. "For years the Freeman Community Center has been a place of hope and safety those whom needed our help the most during their most trying time. But there is more that we can do so much more but don't just take my word for it take it from a hero."

Storm suddenly appears though not in full costume much to everyone's surprise but in a simple black dress. "Thank you for your introduction Mr. Hawkins, your words are very kind." Storm says kindly before turning to speak to her audience. "Most of you know me as Storm and you would say that I was a weather witch, a member of the Justice League and perhaps even a greater hero then Superman himself and you wouldn't be wrong to say those things." Storm begins to say pausing a bit while the audience laughed at her teasing joke. "But I wasn't always a hero, I like everyone else was once a child and then like everyone else I hit puberty and along with it came my powers because for some reason puberty was just not enough of a headache to deal with on it's own." Storm pauses her speech again as the audience laughed at this joke as well. "Though the timing wasn't the best my powers and abilities were something that had always been with me whether I was ready or not they came and I had to deal with them. I was alone at first and that was scary but then eventually I found a community that helped me, cared for me and I will be forever grateful to them for all the things they did for me."

"The Bang Babies in this community didn't get their powers and abilities the same way I did. It wasn't something they were born with that was just waiting to pop up." Storm continues on. "But that doesn't mean that we should treat them any differently. Sure some of them have done some bad things but we have to remember that this is a scary and confusing time for them. Yes not everyone will have the best intentions but look at the ones that do. In life not everyone ever shows you their best in fact sometimes it feels like everyone only wants to be at their worse, but that's almost true with anyone whether you have powers or not. No matter what the only way to really deal with those being their worse selves is to be your best selves and allow others to do so as well. I sincerely hope that this community thinks long and hard on what part of themselves they want others to see. Thank you again for your time."

Everyone clapped as Storm walked off the stage inspired by her words and story. The reporters that were currently in attendance were all fighting for the chance to ask her more questions when Static and Gear were finally able to reach her.

"Excuse me for a moment." Storm says to a reporter as she moves to speak with the local teen heroes. "Static, Gear it's nice to finally met you two in person."

"Wow can you believe Storm from the Justice League is actually talking to us man?!" Gear says excitedly shaking Static a bit in his excitement, his friend didn't say anything back becoming too nervous to speak. "Right Static?" Gear turns to look at the other young hero but he seemed to be in a state of shock.

"Storm!" Mr. Hawkins calls out to get her attention. "That was an amazing speech, really inspiring." He said after walking over to where the three heroes were.

"Thank you Mr. Hawkins I can only hope it was enough to convince people to give this program a chance." Storm says with a small smile.

"Of course they will they'd be crazy not too!" A young woman states out of nowhere. "If anything people will be more inspired because you're are someone like them and you've accomplished so much."

"Thank you miss?" Storm asked the young woman.

"Sharon Hawkins, I actually work at the community center with my father as a counselor." Sharon explains shyly as Storm stared down at her.

"It's lovely to see that you whole family has taken it upon themselves to serve this community Mr. Hawkins." Storm compliments the older man.

"Unfortunately though my son Virgil couldn't be here today." Mr. Hawkins explains sheepishly.

"Which is crazy since everyone knows that he has a big crush on you." Sharon proclaims rolling her eyes.

"Hey!" Static says out of nowhere in annoyance having still been standing there and listening.

"Excuse me?" Storm asked turning to look at the young hero once again.

"I-I ah mean I think I saw something suspicious outside. Gear we better go check it out." Static says with a blush pulling Gear away despite his protests, the two teen heroes were out of sight faster than Flash.

"I'd better go after them they might need help." Storm said to the Hawkins before following after Static and Gear.

Storm makes it outside to find the duo on the roof of the community center.

"Dude I can't believe you pulled us away from Storm before I could ask for her autograph?!" Gear pouts in disappointment.

"What else was I supposed to do man? Yell at Sharon for telling Storm that I had a crush on her?" Static says back in an annoyed tone. "Which I don't!"

"You do have a giant poster of her in the 'WOW'-" Gear begins to say but stops and is shocked to see Storm once again now landing in front of them on the roof.

"Wow Batman was right you really do need to work on making sure that your secret identity an actually secret." Storm states shaking her head at the younger heroes. "Anyone could have been listening in on your conversation."

"H-how much did you hear?" Static asked with a nervous stutter blushing once again.

"Enough." Storm answers evenly. "Luckily it was only me out here. I'm guessing that your families doe not know about your afterschool activities do they?" Storm asked referring to the fact that they were both local heroes.

"It's not really something that comes up." Gear says sheepishly.

"Consider bringing it up." Storm says evenly. "Trust me it will save you some embarrassment in the long run."

"Yeah but then our parents would be really mad at us." Gear tries to argue.

"They might even make us quit and then there would be no one around to protect the city." Static furthers the argument.

"Is it really better that your parents don't know and think the worse of you? Or is it better that they know that they raised their sons to be heroes?"With that Storm flow away before either of the young heroes could say anything else.

A/N and that's the end of this chapter I hope everyone liked it especially with Static and Gar making an appearance also if you didn't notice I hinted at the next episode. Any way please read and review!