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Chapter 17: Mourning and an Unwanted Guest
It's been a month since the encounter with the Secret Society. Little by little the members of the League slowly began to forget the awful things that were said between them.
On a happier note, now that Kikyo was gone, Kagome's family no longer needed the extra protection. The young miko was so relieved knowing that her daughter and family were no longer in danger. When she had brought up the fact that Karin didn't have to stay on the Watchtower anymore, both the six year old and her uncle Flash through the biggest fit in history. The other members of the League also brought up how the place wouldn't be the same without her, so Karin was still an occasional guest on the orbital floating fortress.
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Metropolis
Earlier that day, the League received a distress call from Metropolis saying that some of Superman's foes: Toy Man, Live Wire, Weather Wizard, Kalibak, and Metallo, were wreaking havoc in front of the Daily Planet. They had created a barricade of cars to keep the authorities at bay as Toy Man was working on his latest creation, a giant toy robot.
The group of villains organized this in order to finish off Superman once and for all.
However, the rest of the League got their first, hoping to just get the fight over with.
Green Lantern arrived first and started getting hit with Toy Man's toy dart explosives that were being fired from his giant robot machine.
"Maybe we should call this off," suggested Live Wire once she realized that the plan wasn't working.
"Good idea," said J`onn as he phased threw the barricade of cars. The villains tried to attack but it was no use trying to hit the Martian when he was still in his phase form.
Flash arrived next and made a beeline toward Weather Wizard. The weather maker defended himself by creating a wind storm in the Flash's direction. Flash tried to fight the giant gust but it was too much, and began to fly backward.
Luckily, Kagome arrived in time to jump in front of Flash and created a barrier around them. "Windy huh," stated Flash as regained his footing. Kagome chuckled at his comment. "Hey, how'd you get here anyway?"
"Nee-san of course," said Kagome, as Wonder Woman appeared and blocked one of the Weather Wizard's lightning bolts from the storm he created with her Bracelets of Submission. The lighting bounced back and hit Weather Wizard square in the chest.
"We got to go after Metallo," Wonder Woman told them. They looked to see J`onn having trouble subduing the cybernetic man.
"I've got it," said Flash as he grabbed hold of Wonder Woman's lasso. "Hold on tight," he instructed her, as they made their way to Metallo.
Kagome understood what they were doing, "J`onn phase out of there, now."
Without hesitating J`onn phased and let the lasso pass though his body and hit Metallo. The force shot the villain across town from the combined speed of the two heroes.
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"We need more cover," Kalibak ordered Weather Wizard, who recovered from the earlier attack, and lunged to attack Wonder Woman.
Weather Wizard created a twister that caught the cars and a few civilians in its path. Together, both Green Lantern and Hawkgirl saved the poor people caught in the twister.
Flash attempted to get near Weather Wizard only to be struck by one of the lightning bolts. Kagome ran as close as the wind aloud her too and shot one of her arrows at the mechanical device that Weather Wizard used to create his weather. The arrow struck the device, leaving the man now defenseless, allowing Batman to come behind him and punch him in the face.
Once Weather Wizard was done, Batman left to face Kalibak. The child of Apocalypse had just struck Wonder Woman down, Kagome ran to help her.
It was only a minute later when Superman finally arrived to aid Batman, the Man of Steel punched Kalibak square in the jaw, forcing him to fly through the barricade of cars.
"I don't think you could have taken down Batman anyway," Superman said jokingly to Kalibak.
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Now that Superman finally arrived, Toy Man powered up his robot to fulfill its true purpose.
The robot shot a green ball of energy straight at Superman and Batman. Luckily, Superman saw the attack and saved Batman and himself from the blast. Noting was left of where they were previously standing but a crater.
Toy Man fired the weapon again, this time almost hitting a group of innocent civilians. Flash, Batman and Superman saved them just in time before the attack hit. Just for the fun of it, Toy Man fired at a fancy red convertible with a man still inside it. Hawkgirl saved the man before the car incinerated.
Superman now flew in the sky so Toy Man would stop hitting the civilians bellow, "Give it up Toy Man, " said Superman as he dodged another blow. "You won't hit me with that."
Toy Man knew he was right but had a backup plan, "I know I can't hit you," he retorted. "But what about them," Toy Man said as he aimed for Wonder Woman and Kagome. The miko tried to pull Wonder Woman out from the daubery that had fallen on top of her, Batman and J`onn came to help them.
"No!" cried Superman.
Toy Man shot another green energy blast at the small group of heroes. Without thinking twice, Superman threw his body in front of the energy attack. He screamed as he made contact with the unknown giant ball of energy.
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Hearing the scream above them, Kagome, J`onn, Wonder Woman and Batman watched in horror as their friend and team mate was incinerated in front of them.
Once the energy diminished, Superman was nowhere to be found.
Only a tiny piece of his red cape remained.
As the rain and thunder began to poor reflecting the anguish to all of the people of Metropolis who had just witnessed the fall of their hero, citizens bowed their heads in sadness. The cries of men, woman, and children could be heard from the surrounding crowed.
"Superman go bye bye," cheered Toy Man.
The League members were paralyzed in place from shock.
Kagome tried to keep herself from hyperventilating. J`onn was at her side in an instant, "That didn't just happen J`onn. Please tell me that didn't just happen."
J`onn shook his head, "I can't tell you that." He didn't dare tell her what they were all thinking.
Superman was dead.
Finally snapping out of her shock, Wonder Woman charged at the giant robot and tore the giant robot to sheds, causing it to crumble to the ground. The Amazon immediately went straight for Toy Man once she was finished. She lifted him up by his shirt, and even though his toy face couldn't show it, Toy Man was truly terrified of the Amazon.
Wonder Woman was literally about to kill the villain when Flash stopped her, "Don't"
"Why not," said a cold and enraged Wonder Woman.
"Cause Superman wouldn't want you to," said Kagome from bellow the robot wreckage. J`onn had his arm wrapped around her in comfort.
Wonder Woman dropped Toy Man, even in the rain, Diana's tears could be seen by the group.
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Watchtower
"Kaa-san, Outo-san," said Karin, Kirara followed close to her, with a smile on her face as she saw them come off the Javelin. Her happy smile changed when she smelt the scent of tears and saw the frowns on their faces. Karin knew something was horribly wrong.
Kagome slowly walked up to Karin and kneeled down to her, trying to fight her tears on what she had to tell her. "Kar-chan…something really upsetting happened today," Kagome tried to continue but couldn't find the words.
J`onn came next to her and kneeled down as well, "Dear one…Superman he's…he's dead."
Karin's eyes immediately watered at what her father's words. She shook her head, "No…that's not true," she said in denial.
Kagome began to cry again, "I'm so sorry Kar-chan."
Karin lunged into her mother's arms and cried into her shoulder. Kagome kissed the girls head and rubbed her back in a soothing motion. Unable to handle it anymore, Kagome leaned her head on J`onn's shoulder. The Martian held both of them in his arms, and allowed them to cry.
Kirara whimpered for the family's sorrows.
For the rest of the night, the family stayed in their embrace as they woe for their fallen friend.
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The very next day was Superman's funeral.
Kagome traded her usual red kimono for a black one. It also had a hood on it so people would know who she was, even in mourning.
She was currently in her room burning incense out of respect for Superman's passing, J`onn watched as she did so. "It's time," he reminded her. Kagome nodded reluctantly and sat up from her bed. They slowly made their way to the monitor room to retrieve Flash.
"Did you take Karin to Shippo-kun's home," she asked. As much as Karin wanted to be there, they couldn't risk anyone seeing Karin being with them. 'You never know who can be watching.'
J`onn nodded, "Yes," he handed her an object that he had gripped in his had "She asked if we could put this on his grave." It was a white origami flower.
Kagome gave something between a laugh and a cry as she took the flower, "How sweet."
When they entered the room they saw Flash watching a news report on the Death of Superman.
"The question on everyone's mind is, without Superman can there be a Justice League?" said the reporter. Flash turned off the monitors not wanting to hear anymore.
"I've wondered that myself," J`onn said honestly.
"Never thought I'd hear you say that," said Flash.
"How many fights have we won because of him?" J`onn reminded him.
Flash looked down sadly, "Yea…I used to be able to goof off so much because I knew Superman would have my back."
Kagome grabbed his shoulder in comfort, "He wouldn't want you to change who you are, Flash-kun."
Flash gave a sad smile and nodded, "Yea…I guess we better go."
They all walked together to the Javelin.
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First Metropolis Cathedral
All around people gathered to pay their respects to Superman: His family, friends of both him and the League were present. Even an unexpected person came to pay their respects.
Lex Luthor came inside surprising everyone in the room.
A very upset Lois Lane made a bee line for him and slapped him in the face, "How dare you come here. You've been trying to get rid of him for years. ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?" she yelled while punching him in the chest. "I HATE YOU. I HATE YOU," she said before crying in the CEO's arms. Oddly, Luthor comforted her in the embrace.
"Believe it or not," Lex Luthor said truthfully, "I miss him too."
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"Though we are gathered here today, bound by sorrow and loss, we were given a precious gift," said J`onn, who was given the honor of making the speech. His gaze gestured around the room, Superman's adoptive parents couldn't stop the tears. The Man of Steel's cousin, Supergirl, was trying her best to comfort them.
"Our lives have been touched by a single individual," J`onn continued, "Who was blessed with many gifts. He gave those gifts to all of us freely. But none of those gifts were more remarkable…then his ability to do what needed to be done and his courage to do it, no matter what the cost." J`onn paused for a moment.
Kagome wiped some loose tears that fell down her cheeks.
"Let us strive and embrace his gift and pass it along to others, as a tribute to Kal-El of Krypoton, our Superman, who taught us all, how to be heroes."
After J`onn's speech and prayers, the Justice League, minus Batman who wasn't present, carried Superman's casket through the streets of metropolis. Citizens in the streets all bowed their heads and removed their hats in respect. The League carried the casket to a special memorial that was created for him on the middle of the city.
Before they left, Kagome placed the white origami flower in one of the many vase of flowers that were placed at the memorial. 'Farewell... Nii-san.'
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Watchtower
A small wake was held in the common room of the Watchtower. The League, minus Batman, was going around telling their favorite stories about Superman. Each of them wore a black band around their forearms.
Green Lantern was in the middle of one of his favorite Superman stories, "So he just grasps the grenade in his hand and it explodes in his fists. And he doesn't even move. So I ask him, 'are you okay?'"
Kagome tried her best to hold in her laughter. "Wait for it," urged Flash.
"I can't," she squeaked.
"And he says, 'Fine and you?'" concluded Green Lantern. Everyone burst with laughter.
Hawkgirl lifted her glass in a toast, "To Superman."
Everyone followed her example, "To Superman," they replied.
J`onn drank a little of his drink before he brought up a pressing matter, "Perhaps, now isn't the best time. But we need to start considering a new recruit."
"A new member?" questioned Kagome, It was hard even fathom a replacement for Superman.
"Who should we pick?" questioned Flash, "Aquaman?"
"Metamorpho," nominated Green Lantern.
"Is Supergirl old enough?" questioned Hawkgirl.
"Sesshomaru," Kagome nominated. Everyone gave her a brief 'are you insane' look, "You're right, sorry."
"Maybe we should ask Batman if he wants to be a full member first," suggested Wonder Woman. She called Batman on the com-link, "Batman, its Diana."
"Go ahead," he answered.
"We're discussing the future of the Justice League, we were hoping you would make it official and be a full time member?"
"I'm busy," he said coldly before hanging up.
Everyone knew that the Dark Knight didn't believe that Superman was dead, due to the lack of evidence.
"He's taking this pretty hard," Kagome remarked sadly.
"Didn't sound like it to me," said Flash.
"He's grieving," defended Wonder Woman.
Their conversation was interrupted by a loud crash coming from the window of the Watchtower.
The air of space tried to suck everyone out into the open void of the broken window. Luckily, the defense system picked up the anomaly and sealed the broken window with a steel wall.
Everyone turned to see what caused the window to break and saw some type of alien biker who was riding what appeared to be a hovering motorcycle.
"Who the hell is that?" questioned Kagome.
"I'm the answer to your prayers, sweetheart," the alien answered. "And since we're gonna be working together, you can call me Lobo."
Not appreciating the disrespect, J`onn walked up to Lobo, "You are not welcome," he warned, "This is a private gathering."
"Yea, yea heard all about it," said Lobo, "Superman kicked the bucket. That's why I'm here."
"Something tells me, I'm not gonna like this guy very much," said Hawkgirl with her mace in hand.
"You're right, Lobo is a low life bounty hunter," informed Green Lantern.
"The baddest and the best bounty hunter," Lobo corrected. "You can ask Superman if he weren't, you know, dead."
"Hey," warned Kagome and Flash.
"The point is the Big Guy's gone, so I'm here to take his place," said an excited Lobo.
Diana had enough of this guy, she picked him up by his vest and through him to the other side of the room. "You're no Superman."
"The ladies say different, baby," replied Lobo.
'This guy's worse than Miroku,' thought Kagome disgusted.
Diana grabbed Lobo again and tossed him to the inside wall.
Lobo attempted to get up, "Stay down," ordered Hawkgirl.
"Or leave," suggested Kagome.
"The League does not require your assistance at this or any other time," J`onn said in both a polite and annoyed tone.
"Oh I get it," said Lobo, "You don't think the Main Man's got what it takes to join your do gooder group."
"Ah hell," mumbled Kagome seeing where this was headed.
"You want an audition," Lobo said while lifting a piece of the inner tower wall, "Then bring it on ladies!" He threw the piece of wall toward the League and everyone dodged the attack.
Lobo jumped in the air and put his fist together ready to wail on the Green Lantern. John made a shield with the power of his ring as Lobo landed on him. Lobo continued to punch at the shield, "Come on pretty boy, bring it."
Lobo whistled and his motorcycle flew toward John and rammed him in the back.
"Don't forget to look both ways before you cross me," taunted Lobo.
Suddenly, Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl and Flash tried to restrain the bounty hunter by attacking him all at once. Lobo was got them off easily, before he hoped on his motorcycle to attack them again.
J`onn phased in front of the hovering motor cycle and punched Lobo square in the jaw, sending him flying to the other end of the room.
"Are you done now?" asked Kagome pointing her katana at his throat.
"Please say no," said Hawkgirl beside her ready to pound the creep with her mace.
Lobo whistled for his motor cycle to come to his rescue.
"I'm on it," said Flash as he hopped on the cycle trying to gain control of the thing.
"Enough," said an angry Wonder Woman as she grabbed Lobo by the top of his hair and rammed his face into the wall.
Lobo rubbed his cheek where she hit him, "Okay fine," said Lobo in defeat, "You can stay on the team with me, but I'm in charge."
Everyone shook their head in annoyance.
Except for Flash who was still on the flying out of control motorcycle, "I'm okay," he said to everyone with mild reassurance, while he was still trying to stay on the hovering motorcycle.
"The League is more than about physical strength, it's about teamwork, helping, caring," J`onn said to Lobo who obviously didn't care about any of that.
"Yea, yea," complained Lobo, "I'll take the one way ticket to pucksville."Hawkgirl hit him in the head with her mace, "Alright already, geez," Lobo said while rubbing his head.
"Guys, we actually might need him," said Green Lantern as he turned up the monitor that had the breaking news.
"Following a mass jail break," said the reporter in Metropolis, "Dozens of villains are running around in down town Metropolis."
The League looked at each other and then at Lobo. As much as they hated to admit it, they needed the muscle.
"Alright, he can come along," said a reluctant Wonder Woman.
"Yes," said Lobo in victory. "You guys won't regret bringing the Main Man."
Kagome looked at J`onn in horror, "What, in Kami's name, have we just agreed to?"
"Something we're most likely going to regret later," he replied.
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Metropolis
The down town area was filled with nothing but destruction and extremely giddy super villains who were celebrating the death of Superman.
The League, including Batman, sprang into action and began to attack the super villains. The villains were all energetic in celebration of the death of their greatest enemy. None of that really mattered in the end since the League was able to re-capture everyone in about fifteen minutes.
Lobo was enjoying pounding on the recently escaped Kalibak. Right now he was in the middle of pilling cars on top of the creature, "Say it," Lobo ordered Kalibak as he added another car to the pile.
"Un-uncle," whined Kalibak.
"I can't hear you," said Lobo as he got another car.
Hawkgirl landed in front of him, "He's beaten," she told Lobo.
The bounty hunter huffed in disappointment and threw the car into a nearby building, causing more unnecessary damage. "Oh come on, you got admit, when you got the 'Main Man' who needs Superman?" asked Lobo to the League.
The mourning team all bowed their heads in sadness.
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Deadshot, a highly skilled assassin, was on top of a nearby building, "Bang, you're dead," he said before fired a shot from his gun at Batman.
The Dark Knight would have surely perished if a surprising guest hadn't intervened. Batman automatically threw a Batarang at Deadshot, electrocuting him and knocking him unconscious.
The League looked at Batman's savior and their jaws dropped in shock.
"Superman," said Diana in wonder.
The Man of Steel was indeed standing in front of them. Only he had a long beard, torn cloths, wore a furred cape and boots, and kind of smelled.
"I can't believe it," said Green Lantern in amazement.
"Are you alright?" Kagome questioned seeing a few injuries, and began to heal him.
Superman smiled at his team mates, "I'm fine," he said reassuringly, "It's just good to be home." Flash sniffled, "Flash?"
"Ju-just something in my eye," he said wiping a tear from his eye.
Kagome patted his arm once she was done with Superman, Flash turned to see her getting teary eyed as well.
"Superman," Hawkgirl said shocked, "How are you still," she couldn't finish her sentence.
"Alive," Superman finished for her. Everyone nodded curiously. "Toy Man sent me to the future."
The League's eyes widened.
Superman nodded, "Yep, and then Vandal Savage and I battled these giant cockroaches and," he stopped as he saw the confused looks on everyone's face, "It's complicated."
"Yea, no kidding," said Green Lantern.
J`onn walked up to the Kryptonian and grasped his shoulder, "You were greatly missed my friend," he then looked at Batman, "By all of us."
Batman kept a straight face the whole time.
"Your death hit him just as hard as everybody else," Wonder Woman told Superman.
The Man of Steel looked at the Dark Knight amazed, "Seriously?"
"No," said Batman. "I never believed you were dead in the first place." Batman would never admit to any of them that just before the villains attacked that had begun to seriously doubt that Superman was alive somewhere.
"Isn't this great," said Lobo throwing Superman in a half hug, "The whole team's together again. All 'nine' of us."
Superman was surprised to see the bounty hunter he met long ago standing in front of him but he wasn't gonna let that get the best of him, "Guess again, your fired Lobo."
"WHAT," yelled Lobo.
"You're not Justice League material," Superman lectured.
"After all I did this is the thanks I get," said Lobo insulted. He whistled for his bike, "Fine, I'm out of here." As he began to fly off he yelled, "Next time you punks need help, don't come crying to the 'Main Man!" With those parting words, Lobo returned to the depths of space.
"We didn't ask you 'this' time," J`onn yelled back.
Kagome couldn't help but chuckle at J`onn's defenses, she turned back to Superman, "So, what else happened in the future?"
"I'll tell you guys while we're on our way to our next mission," Superman answered.
"What mission?" asked Hawkgirl.
Superman flew into the air, "Stopping Vandal Savage. Follow me, i'll explain on the way," he ordered.
Those with flying abilities followed while J`onn carried Kagome and Green Lantern carried both Batman and Flash with his ring.
"It's good to have him back," Kagome said to J`onn's mind.
"Agreed," he replied just as happy.
Their family was together again.
There you have it folks. Sorry it was just filler though. But on a happier note, the epic conclusion of the second season, is drawing near. Please don't forget to review. Next time: The Thanigarians arrive and Hawkgirl gots some splaining to do.