I'm sorry for the delayed update, but college takes up a lot of time. Seeing as I don't have as much time for writing anymore, I'm going to have to end this story after they begin the New Year. Don't worry though, there may eventually be a sequel to this and I also have several humor one-shots in mind. So there's probably only a few chapters of this left and then I'll focus on finishing Resurrecting the Red. I've also set up a forum (today) if anyone felt the need to ask question, critique, offer suggestion, etc. It's called Lady Jaye's Fics.

By the way, was anyone else disappointed by Linda's OOCness in Flash and Substance?

This Ain't the Golden Years

Chapter 19

December 7, 2058

Okay, now I'm curious. What exactly is the J'onn J'onzz Fan Club? The green guy's been getting a lot of Oreos from them (some of which Wally already confiscated). I've also heard a rumor from my winged informant that Bruce has an evil plot in the works.

Oh, and on another note, for some reason Linda is insisting on having a real Christmas tree this year. I don't know what's wrong with the plastic one. I mean, I sprayed some pine scent on it last year and it took her two weeks to figure out that it wasn't real.

She's kinda mad…

DAMN IT! J'ONN IS HERE!

(J'onn is demanding the return of his Oreos, which Wally has already eaten.)

#&$!

Stupid Martian. He seemed to have some strange idea that I had taken his precious Oreos. I told him that he obviously had the wrong person. I told him (Wally first started to type "I blamed it on…) that Kara was the obvious thief. For some reason he didn't seem to buy it.

Oh hell! Linda's harping on me about the tree again!

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The Justice League Daily Service Announcement
December 8, 2058

Fellow Leaguers,

We need volunteers to decorate the station for the holidays. This year we would like to avoid any unnecessary accidents involving Christmas tree lights and Kwanzaa candles. We have a list of those whose assistance IS NOT necessary this year. Those of you on the list will be given temporary assignments until the decorating is done.

Have a nice day.

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Location: The Batcave
Date: December 8, 2058

Terry: Remind me again, how is this going to help J'onn?

Bruce: I explained it already.

Ace: (Wags tail).

Bruce: By the way, I find it interesting that you're on the League's Temporary Assignment list.

Terry: Hey! That was Rex's fault, not mine!

Bruce: (Raises eyebrow).

Ace: (Cocks his head).

Terry:…Well, it was mostly his fault.

Bruce: You two nearly destroyed the mess hall.

Terry: Christmas trees are dangerous, what can I say?

Bruce:….

Terry:….

Bruce:….

Ace: Woof?

Bruce: Anyway, I have something I want you to see.

Terry: What?

Bruce: The reason why you shouldn't listen to Wally and Dick.

Terry:...?

Terry: Okay…but first, what do you want for Christmas?

Bruce: Nothing.

Terry: Come on….

Bruce: ….

Terry: (Smirks) Diana?

Bruce (Glares).

Terry: Selina?

Bruce: You're pushing it McGinnis.

Terry: I won't shut up until you give me an answer. Zatanna.

Bruce: (Glares).

Terry: Barb…

Bruce: Fine, listen closely McGinnis, I'll only say this once….

Terry: (Listens carefully, then…)

Terry: I can't betray the GAS!

Bruce: That's what I want.

Terry: Damn…

Ace: Bark!

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December 9, 2058

My winged informant has recently warned me to watch my back. I told her I have been, especially since Linda thinks that I'm going to Christmas shopping with her tomorrow. I need a convenient excuse to hide.

You know, I haven't seen Terry for a while. I'm sure he's been busy with his girlfriend, college and Bruce the Slave driver.

By the way, I need to think of some tricks to do on New Year's Eve. I need something really original.

Oh and the holiday decorating went better this year. Mostly. Ollie got into trouble for having his granddaughter put mistletoe all over the station. Aqua Girl and some of the younger Leaguers also got into the egg nog a little too much.

There was also an episode where Donna tried to kill the Leaguer who ratted her out to Diana. By the way, Dick and I made up a new song. We haven't finished it yet, but here it goes…

John got run over by a reindeer
Going home from the Tower Christmas Eve
Now Bruce always said there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and Shayera we believe.

Cool huh?

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Excerpt from the Personal Diary of J'onn J'onzz…
Date: December 10, 2058

I must learn who it is that keeps sending me these Oreos. There's something different about them, something that sets them apart…

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Excerpt from Bruce Wayne's notes:
Date: December 10, 2058

I've added a special ingredient to J'onn's newest Oreos. The additive should hopefully reverse his addiction by….

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Author's notes: The complete version of "John Got Run Over by a Reindeer" is in my fic, the Songs of Christmas. Also, does anyone have any suggestions for Wally's New Year's Eve prank(s)?