Wolf Child Of The Justice League Chapter 4
With Lex Luthor over to the proper authority's for containment the Justice League convened in a neutral setting away from public eyes to figure out what to do now with their little foundling.
Similar to how Wonder Woman and Flash had reacted to the little girl being held warm and secure in J'onn's arms the others had their own way of expressing different reactions to this new predicament.
Batman carried is usual stone face, Superman a mixture of disbelief and amazement, Hawkgirl is dumbstruck, and Green Lantern in complete and utter bewilderment.
J'onn quickly explained how he met, found, and is drawn to this little one for some reason. Then he laid out what he has in mind for her.
That this orphaned and alone child should stay with them.
Needless to say there was a lot and I mean a lot of resistance.
"Hell no," said Green Lantern.
The level of Green Lantern's voice had Harmony shrinking further into J'onn's chest underneath his cape.
"Now, Lantern," began Wonder Woman, trying to ease him into the idea.
J'onn had told Wonder Woman and Flash his intentions right off the bat on the way back to the others. They were wary of the idea, but when they saw how sincere he is about it they reconsidered. Now they have to convince the others. That's proving to be harder said than done.
Green Lantern was proven to be most vocal in his objections on the subject. He made it very clear that none of them are equipped to take care of a child. That they should probably just turn her over to Child Services which is what they should do. It's the right thing and the law.
Including J'onn the majority of them disagreed. It's all very simple. The child's shape shifting abilities would make it dangerous for her in that kind of setting. Who knows what would happen to her or the type of people that would try to get their hands on her.
No, believe it or not she's better off with them.
The trouble is now how they're going to take care of her.
It's obvious she would have to go with them, but which is the question.
At first J'onn offered, but that suggestion was quickly tossed out the window. The Watch Tower is not really a place for a child to live. Especially one of her age and condition.
While the others argued amongst themselves Superman discreetly pulled Batman to the side to talk. In Superman's mindset Batman is better equipped for the task than the rest of them are given he's actually adopted and raised kids and household in the past as Bruce Wayne.
Batman wasn't really all for it and here's why. While it's true that Bruce has dealt with boys being adopted into his home and became partners with him in Gotham he's not experienced with girls.
Far from it.
Least of all those who can shape shift into a canine at will. The only shape shifters he's dealt with in Gotham were scientists dabbling with stuff they don't understand.
Eventually the others concurred with Superman's verdict, leaving out the part about Batman's identity.
Batman is dismayed though the hard work ahead isn't really what's bothering him.
Alfred isn't going to like this.
Authors Note:
Happy Easter!
Sorry for the long wait for this one you've all been through, but I'm sure you can probably already tell by the story alerts that you've been getting lately I've been pretty busy. Got plenty of inspiration for others that come to mind along with both finishing and adding brand new pieces of work.
I've been on a really big roll lately and felt really good about it.
