Welcome to the Justice League
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Chapter 21: Searching for Clarity
Four months later
"So, how are you?" Kagome asked Supergirl in the cafeteria. Kara was sitting at a table alone, just staring at her plate. It had been a month since Supergirl had found out that she had been cloned and it started to affect her mentally.
Kara looked up from her plate a little startled, "Oh, Miko…I'm fine," she reassured.
Kagome sat down next to her, "You sure?"
Supergirl nodded at the miko.
Kagome could tell that the clone situation still bothered Supergirl, even if she wouldn't admit it. That's why she wanted to talk to her, "Kara-chan, how much of my past do you know about?"
Supergirl looked at her confused, "I know what was in the file," she told her.
Kagome shook her head, "I mean, the emotional moments of my past?"
Supergirl thought it over a moment before she shook her head, "None."
"Well I may not have been cloned," Kagome admitted to the young Kryptonian, "But, I know what it's like to have this…'other' version of 'yourself' out there. I also, know what it's like when that 'other self' begins to say much better they are then you and tries to prove it."
Supergirl looked down saddened. That was something that bothered her when she faced the clone. This clone was much stronger than her and was a far better strategist in battle.
Kagome shook Kara's shoulder to make her look back up, "But they can brag all they want…because no matter how much they claim to be better in everything that they do. 'We' are the real ones. Only 'we' can be the best 'us' we can be, no 'copy' can take that away from us. You understand, Kara-chan?"
Supergirl nodded a little teary eyed by Kagome's words. Somehow, the miko had said just what she needed to hear, "How do you say 'thanks' in Japanese?"
Kagome chuckled, "Arigato."
"Arigato," Supergirl copied and used the correct pronunciation to show her gratitude.
Suddenly, a loud alarm interrupted the girl's conversation.
The entire Watchtower was in commotion about what was going on. The monitors showed what the alarms triggered, it showed, what looked like a comet, making a beeline toward the Earth was something much more stressing.
Kagome eyes widened as she identified the object that was heading to Earth. It was Professor Ivo's android that they had faced many years ago, AMAZO.
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A team of assembled heroes were all gathered in front of J`onn, Superman, and Green Lantern.
"We're going to have three lines of defense," explained J`onn, "One on the ground, one in the upper atmosphere, and one in space."
"I'm going to be on the team in space," volunteered Green Lantern, "AMAZO is going to pay for what he's done."
Kagome's heart felt for Green Lantern. Not only did AMAZO destroy planet Oa, the home of the Green Lantern Core, but John had witnessed it all when he was talking to the Guardian's with his ring.
"Move out," J`onn ordered the others once everyone was assigned in groups.
The group of heroes all nodded. Kagome and Hitomi were assigned to the ground team since they would be of little use in the air.
"Don't do anything too reckless," J`onn begged in Kagome's mind.
"No promises," answered Kagome, "Just make sure Karin's safe." With those last words, she stepped on the ring of the transporter, and was teleported to Earth.
J`onn prayed for her safety as the machine teleported her.
Superman was out to get ready to go with the space team when a thought struck him.
"What is it?" J`onn asked sensing the Kryptonian's distress.
"The last time the android was here, he said he would evolve and that none of us could offer him anything," he said, "So, why's he coming back?"
J`onn thought it over for a moment over Superman's point. There was only one logical reason why AMAZO would come back.
"To go after the one who used him," J`onn answered, "Lex Luthor."
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Ten minutes later
"What do you mean we got to protect Luthor!" Hitomi yelled after Kagome relayed J`onn's telepathic message to the team. He explained how Luthor was going to be guarded by Supergirl, Steel, and The Atom, who was an expert on Nano technology. The League had confiscated the blue prints of the android, so that it wouldn't fall into the wrong hands, and gave them to The Atom so that he and Luthor could find a weakness in AMAZO.
"Honey, calm down," Flash begged his girlfriend.
"I AM CALM," she replied back to him.
"It's the right thing to do," Wonder Woman opinionated, though she didn't like the situation that much either.
Hitomi pouted at them, never once did the hanyou ever dislike a human but she made a big exception with Luthor after both her grandmother and Flash told her of past League missions, including the one with Ivo's android. "Can't we just, I don't know, give Luthor to the android?"
"And what kind of people would we be if we did that?" Kagome asked appalled.
"People fond of living," answered Hitomi, "Why should the whole world pay for something Luthor did?"
"Because that would be human sacrifice," Kagome told her.
Wonder Woman nodded in agreement, "And there is no coming back from that."
Hitiomi clenched her fist and punched a nearby car, causing it to slide across the street, over the sidewalk and into the side of a building.
"Your girlfriend is kind of scary," a female hero named Ice muttered to Flash.
Flash lowered his head and whispered, "You should have seen her when I forgot our anniversary."
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Meanwhile
In space, the line of defenses was formed with: Green Lantern, Superman, Captain Atom, Orion, and many other heroes stood at the front.
Behind them was a fleet of every Javelin that the Watchtowers could spare.
J`onn stood in the communication area staring at the monitors of where each team was assembled. Karin stood next to him holding Kirara in comfort.
"You can't keep me from my goal," said AMAZO to the space team telepathically.
"We won't give Luthor up," said Superman.
"He's your enemy," said AMAZO, "Why protect him? You owe him nothing."
Superman didn't even bother to answer that, "Turn back now, AMAZO," warned Superman.
AMAZO's speed did not falter, and was now within seeing distance to the space team.
"I have evolved from when we last met," the android informed, "You do not want to challenge me."
That was all that the League needed to hear.
"LIGHT THEM UP," yelled Green Lantern as he fired his ring. Every hero and Javelin began to shoot at AMAZO with everything that they had.
Karin leaned closer to J`onn, who put an arm around her protectively, as they watched the attack.
AMAZO was stumped by the attacks, but only for a few short moments. The android increased his speed and flew right passed all the heroes and air ships causing a shock wave to knock them out or damage the ships.
"No," Karin cried as she cuddled Kirara close to her face. The neko licked the child's face to ease her fear.
J`onn was also distressed, and immediately informed everyone of what had transpired.
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The atmosphere team, were next to try and take down the android. The team had Supergirl, Red Tornado, Fire, and other heroes that were able to fly.
Supergirl attempted to take AMAZO head on, only to be knocked out with a single blow. The other heroes tried to fight this incredibly determined android, only to have them all defeated from a simple stroke of the androids hand, as if they were nothing but annoying insects.
J`onn punched the communication table in frustration, "Damn it."
Karin looked at him worried.
J`onn took a deep breath, "Kagome," he called to her mind, "He's coming to you."
"We'll do what we can," she reassured her husband.
Her words did not calm his nerves.
Suddenly, Karin smelled a familiar presence from behind her and turned to see him. She tugged her father's cape to make him turn around.
J`onn turned his head to see who it was, "Have you come to offer help?" he asked once he recognized the man.
"Not help," answered Dr. Fate, "Hope."
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"He's coming," Kagome told the ground team after speaking with J`onn.
Everyone nodded as they looked up at the sky ready to take the android.
AMAZO landed in front of the entrance where Lex Luthor was hiding. In mere seconds he was surrounded by Flash, Wonder Woman, Fox, Miko, Steel, and Ice. All had their weapons and powers aimed and ready to fire at the android.
"When will all of you learn?" asked AMAZO slightly annoyed.
In one blast, AMAZO pushed back the League with an energy attack. Kagome put up a barrier only to have crack and break within a few seconds. Everyone flew back a couple hundred yards because of it, all groaning in pain.
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It was about ten minutes later that Kagome was able to heal her own wounds and was able to stand up again. She stumbled around as she tried to heal her team members.
As they got better, they all looked up to see members of the Green Lantern Corp descending from the sky. All of them had a very determined look on their faces.
"Not that I'm unhappy to see all of you," said Flash, "But how the hell are you all still alive?"
"We don't know," answered one of the Green Lanterns, "We were just as shocked…but Oa was not as lucky."
The heroes bowed their heads in respect of those who passed.
"So what's the plan now?" asked Hitomi.
Green Lantern looked down at his hand, "Hit it with all we got in our rings."
Wonder Woman's eyes widened, "But won't that destroy the planet?"
Green Lantern shook his head, "No…maybe half."
"Oh, only half," said Hitomi sarcastically.
Kagome couldn't believe what Green Lantern was suggesting, "J`onn," she called to his mind, "Did you hear him?"
"Yes," J`onn answered, "It's the only solution we have. Dr. Fate says he'll try to find another way but…I fear that he won't."
Before Kagome could argue about this, Flash brought her back to reality, "Let's go before the fireworks start," Flash told her as he picked her up and carried away from the battle field.
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The Green Lantern Corp stood in wait for the android to return from the subatomic universe, where The Atom and Lex Luthor were hiding.
Once they returned, the Lantern's sprang into action.
They pushed The Atom and Lex Luthor out of the way and aimed at the android.
Dr. Fate appeared in front of AMAZO just before the attack.
"Out of the way," ordered John.
"It's over," said Dr. Fate, "Isn't it?" AMAZO nodded. The android wasn't sure what he was going to do with Luthor once he found him.
All AMAZO wanted was an answer to a simple yet difficult question; what was his purpose?
In some twisted way, Lex Luthor gave him his answer.
John growled at Dr. Fate's words, "He murders an entire world of people, and you say it's over, just like that?"
AMAZO was confused, "I didn't destroy Oa, I moved it to a different dimension."
The Green Lantern Corp looked stumped.
Was that truly all he did?
"It was in my way," AMAZO clarified.
John raised a brow, "Umm…would you mind moving it back."
With a simple thought AMAZO did what was asked, "Done."
Dr. Fate nodded, "I can help you in your search for meaning," he offered the android.
"Help me, why?" AMAZO asked.
"Because that is my purpose," answered Dr. Fate.
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Central City
"So, Lex Luthor helped save the world," complained Hitomi, "What is this world coming to?" Flash sighed as Hitomi was growling in their apartment, while pacing. "What's gonna happen next, are people going to throw a freaking parade for the guy?"
Wally had enough of her endless bitching, "Babe, why does he bother you so much?" he finally asked, "This angry attitude is way over the top, even for you."
Hitomi stopped pacing and glared at the speedster, with angry tears coming out of her eyes, "Well, excuse me for not showing any sympathy or giving praise to the man who killed you."
Flash's looked at her confused, "What are you talking about?"
Hitomi's angry tears slowly began to turn to sad ones, "Lex Luthor kills you in that Justice Lord dimension…what's going to stop him from doing it in this one?"
With that question, Wally finally understood what was going on with Hitomi, he got up to stand in front of her, "That's what's been bothering you…you don't want to lose me?"
Hitomi chuckled a little, "Of course not…I love you, you baka." She only used Japanese words when she was playfully insulting him.
Flash smiled at her and embraced her, "Babe…I'm not going anywhere, I promise you," he said in a serious tone before he leaned his head down to kiss her long and hard. "Besides, I love you too much to die."
Hitomi chuckled again as he wiped her tears.
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A few days later
Kagome, Karin, and Kirara stood in front of the Tower of Fate in Salem. Kagome was wearing her civilian clothing, which she often wore when she came to visit.
Dr. Fate had nothing but the highest respect for Kagome. After all she was the Shikon Miko, and unknown to most, she had saved the world way before a majority of the League was even born. Kagome also held a high regard to Dr. Fate since he kept the balance between order and chaos.
"Hello," Kagome yelled at the tower, "May we come in?"
Answering her question, a mystical door appeared in front of them and they all stepped inside.
The portal lead to a library that had a small sitting area in the middle of the room, and in the middle, sitting in a chair reading a book, was AMAZO.
Kagome wasn't afraid of him, not anymore, but Karin was another story. She ducked behind her mother in fear once she saw the android.
"It's alright Kar-chan," Kagome told Karin as they walked up to the android, who looked up from his book to stare at the two visitors, "We've never been properly introduced, my name is Kagome," she bowed in greeting.
AMAZO raised a brow in her actions. It was only a few days ago that he attacked her and yet she spoke to him with kindness. 'Humans are so strange.'
Karin poked out from behind her Kagome to look at AMAZO. She didn't introduce herself, but she gave a small wave to the android.
Unsure of what else to do the android waved back.
"Hello Kagome," said Dr. Fate's wife, Inza, as she pushed a trolley of snakes and refreshments to the sitting area, "It is good to see you again."
Kagome bowed in greeting, "And you as well, Inza-san."
Karin went right to the trolley to get the cookies that were on a plate. Once she grabbed a handful she looked over at AMAZO and slowly walked up to him. She pulled one cookie and handed it to him, "Want one?"
The android took the cookie and stared at it, then looked at Karin, "Thank you."
Kagome smiled at the exchange. The moment was interrupted when footsteps were heard from down the hall.
"Shayera oba-san," Karin said in delight as she ran to the Thanigarian woman.
Shayera embraced the young girl, "Hey sweet heart," she pulled back to look Karin up and down, "oh my gosh look at you, you've gotten so tall."
Karin gave a big chocolate chip smeared smile at the compliment.
"Hey, Nee-chan," greeted Kagome, "How've you been?"
Shayera let Karin run off to play with Kirara around the tower, "Same as ever," she told her.
Karin walked up to the android, "Want to go explore?"
AMAZO was intrigued by Karin's behavior and nodded as he got up to follow her and the neko.
The Thanigarian came to Tower of Fate after her people's invasion of Earth. Dr. Fate and his wife welcomed her since they have the last of what was left of Thanigar's heritage in their home. It became a sanctuary of sorts for Shayera since she had nowhere else to go. While she was there, she tried to find whatever identity she had left of herself since she was no longer Shayera Hol of Thanigar or Hawkgirl of the Justice League.
"You can always come back to the League?" Kagome reminded her.
Shayera shook her head as she poured herself and Kagome a cup of tea, "I'm not ready yet…and I don't think anyone else is either." Kagome knew that when Shayera said 'anyone' she meant John. "How is everyone?"
"They're doing well," Kagome answered. She began to tell the ex-hero about all the things she's missed since her last visit.
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"Batman sang in public," Shayera laughed, "And I missed it?"
Kagome was laughing too, "I know, I was just as upset that I didn't see it. But now, Diana Nee-san hums the song whenever he walks by," Both women laughed harder.
Their laughter began to die down slowly before Shayera spoke again, "So, how are you and J`onn doing? Plan on having more little ones any time soon?" Kagome paused as she was sipping her tea. She slowly put the cup down on the table as she looked down saddened. "You okay, sis?"
Kagome took a few moments to answer, "Yea…me and J`onn have been trying and it just…never happens," Kagome said referring to having children.
Shayera's eyes widened, "Oh Kagome, I didn't know that was an issue, I'm sorry."
Kagome shook her head, "It's alright," she reassured, "I know…I know that me and Karin are enough to make him happy but I also want to give him his 'own' child," she admitted trying her best not to cry.
Shayera nodded in understanding, "I'm sure it will happen in time."
Kagome shrugged, "What if it doesn't" she voiced her concerns, "What if my body won't be able to carry a Martian child, and that's why I can't conceive?"
"First off," Shayera said sternly, "if your body can carry a part dog demon child, I don't think making a half Martian child would be an impossible thing for your body to do. And second," she reached out to grab her hand, "I'm sure J`onn knows how much you want this and maybe that is enough for him."
Kagome nodded, she knew J`onn loved that she was willing to have a child with him, and hasn't given up trying, 'But I'm beginning to wonder if it will ever happen for us.'
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Watchtower: one hour later
"How was your visit?" J`onn asked as he entered Kagome and his sleeping courtiers.
Kagome was currently getting ready to go to bed. "It went alright. She's still not ready to come back yet."
J`onn nodded understanding, "I'm sure she appreciates you going to see her every so often."
"I know. But I'm not the one she wants to see," she reminded him as she sat on the bed, "I'm sure she would rather see John."
He nodded again as he sat down next to her. He began to brush strands of hair out of Kagome's face, "I've missed you these past few weeks, my dearest," he admitted her in her mind.
Kagome smiled sweetly at him, "And I've missed you, Koibito. I'm starting to dislike that position of yours."
"I'm the logical candidate to do it," he remained her, "But I hate that I have to do so for weeks on end."
Kagome gave him a scolding look, "That's cause you don't require rest or food like the rest of us. Sometimes I have to go and remind you what day it is."
J`onn looked down ashamed, "I'm sorry, my dearest."
Kagome surprised him by straddling his lap, "I can think of a few ways for you to make it up to me," she said in a flirting voice. She sent him mental images of what he can do for her.
J`onn gave a sexy smirk back, "I think I can do that," he said before kissing her passionately.
Another end to another chapter. These are getting a little harder to do since these episodes aren't two parts. I got to put in a lot of filler to keep it a good length, but hopefully you guys still like it. So what do you think? Next time: Here comes trouble and its name is Cadmus.
Till then my readers