Forbidden Love

Authors notes I don't own Justice League.

By popular demand of readers I've done a second chapter on this Lex/Diana fanfic

2020 Washington DC

President Elect Lex Luthor raised his right hand placed it on the Bible as the judge said "I Alexander James Luthor."

Lex repeated the words as the Judge continued the oath of office, Lex said every word back without a mistake as the world's media was showing his inauguration to billions of people all over the planet and to those in the Watchtower in orbit of Earth.

As the judge shook Lex's hand and said "Congratulations Mr President."

The supporters watching the inauguration cheered as Lex kissed his wife Diana Luthor, Wonder Woman and shook hands with his Vice President Al Gore before he headed to the Podium and began his speech to the world.

Lex said "My fellow American's. Today the work begins. The mistakes of Sarah Palin's administration, abandoning renewable energy, going to war with North Korea, all of it will be resolved and humanity will live in peace again. We will restore our image on the world stage and I will meet with other heads of state to discuss reducing the number of nuclear weapons the world has to better ensure that this lovely planet keeps on spinning with all of us on it."

The crowd applauded as Lex smiled and said "It's no secret that some people out there still see me as the man I was over 8 years ago. I can only hope my actions in this four year term, can prove these people wrong. God bless America."

With that Lex and his Wife shook hands with the guests in attendance, among them Bruce Wayne and his wife Selina, Oliver Queen, Dick Grayson, Zatanna, Raven and Cyborg, former Presidents Bill Clinton, Obama and George Bush Junior Once it was done Lex and his wife headed to the White House to start work on ending the Korean War once and for all.

As they entered the White House, a man said loudly "Ladies and gentlemen, the President and the First Lady." Everyone looked on as Lex and his wife walked down the hallway towards the Oval Office holding hands as the Vice President Al Gore and members of his cabinet already confirmed to their positions walked behind them.

As they were about to enter the Oval Office, a young boy was brought over to them by one of Lex's staff, the young one month baby smiled at the sight of his parents and Lex took his son into his arms as Diana took out a small box from her pocket and showed Lex what was inside, a ring she had made as an early birthday present. A new Luthor family crest ring and put it her husband, as she showed that she had one of her own as well.

Lex kissed his wife before he led his family into the Oval Office.

Lex looked around as did his wife and said "I've been a lot in the past. It's a different feeling when you're the Presidential Family." Lex nodded in agreement and sat in his chair behind the desk and said to himself "Comfortable chair."

Vice president Gore and the cabinet entered the room as Lex said "I want a conference call with the leaders of Russia, North Korea, South Korea, China and Japan within the hour. It's time to end this conflict with a permanent peace deal."

The secretary of state said "Russia, North Korea and China haven't taken calls from the President since this war flared up again."

Lex looked at him and said "Well there's a new President now."

With that calls were made to the Russians, Chinese and North Korean leaders from President Luthor wanting to negotiate a ceasefire to this war, before it led to a Third World War.

Within an hour the media was reporting that a ceasefire in the Korean War had been negotiated by President Luthor and plans for a peace conference to be held in France were planned for next month.

On the Watchtower in orbit of Earth, Superman and the rest of the founding members of Justice League on the station were watching the news as Superman asked "What do we do about Luthor?"

Hawkgirl answered "We go after him and Diana, she betrayed by helping break him out of jail all those years ago."

Green Lantern then said "Luthor is the President now. Besides former President Obama gave him a pardon for his crimes in the past after he defeated Darkseid. In these past 8 years the man has changed, for the better."

Flash then said "If we overthrow the President of the United States like your suggest Hawkgirl than the world will turn against us. Besides if he did become evil, Diana would stop any evil plans in their tracks. Let's wait and see what happens before we do anything rash."

Everyone turned to Martian Manhunter to get his opinion and he said "I agree with Flash. We should wait and see."

The meeting ended as Jon Stewart knew he could no longer stay on the fence in regards to Luthor and knew what to do. The new President wanted to set up a team of heroes to be set up to oppose the Justice League if they ever went rogue. He was going to join this team.

He sent a message to Superman, telling him that he was resigning from the Justice League, packed his bags and headed back down to Earth, he had to meet with the new President and let him know that Superman wanted to remove him from power.

Meanwhile Lex and Diana were getting ready for the Inauguration Ball which was starting in a half hour. The first of three they were to attend that night.

Lex saw the dress his wife was wearing and said "You look amazing my love." Diana kissed Lex and said "You don't look half bad yourself Lex."

Lex smiled as he got on his jacket and saw that his son was happily playing with his babysitter and kissed his son on the forehead and said to the babysitter "We'll be back in a few hours."

The babysitter nodded as the president and first lady left the White House, heading to the Washington Convention Centre.

As they arrived they saw other couples already there dancing. Lex and Diana joined in as the world's media watched the President and the First Lady dance.

At that same moment, Green Lantern flew to the White House and asked to see the President, he was met by Lex's VP Al Gore and told him everything.

When Lex and Diana returned to the White House after the last of the three Inauguration Balls, they were told that the Vice President wanted to see them in the Oval Office, as they entered. They were shocked to see Green Lantern there with Vice President Al Gore waiting for them.

John immediately stood up and saluted Luthor who returned the gesture and asked "What's going on?" Johh said "I just came here from a meeting on the Watchtower of the Justice League founders. Superman suggested that the league remove you from power by force. He's still convinced you are your old self."

Lex and the others were in shock at this news as Al Gore said "What Superman is suggesting is treason."

John nodded in agreement and said "That's why I resigned from the League. I know you're establishing a team of hero's as a counter to the Justice League if they ever go rogue. I'll join it."

Diana smiled at this news and said "Glad you're with us John." John then asked "Aside from the two of us, who else is on the team?"

Lex answered "Batman, Catwoman, Nightwing, Raven, Green Arrow, Zatanna, Cyborg, Booster Gold and Captain Marvel. Is anyone else on the League not on Superman's side?"

John nodded and said "Flash is on the fence but is leaning towards our side. I might be able to get him to join us."

Lex was silent for a moment as he muttered to himself "A Justice League Civil War. That's the last thing Earth needs right now."

Diana said "He wouldn't be stupid enough to try and remove you from power Lex. If he did the world would turn against the Justice League or a war might break out."

John explained "For the last few months, he has become convinced that what happened on the justice Lords Earth will happen here with you as President. I tried to convince him otherwise, but he just won't listen. His paranoia and distrust of you Mr President along with the anger at you Diana for what you did is clouding his judgement."

Lex thought it over for a moment and suggested "What if I offered a cabinet position to a member of the Justice League like Flash or Hawkgirl, that way the League would have a voice inside my government?"

John replied "That wouldn't be enough. I fear civil war among the Justice League is inevitable."

Lex than asked "Are there any other members of the League who you think might support the government if a civil war occurred among the league?"

John nodded as Lex suggested he contact them and find out exactly where they stand. With that John left the White House as Lex and Diana went to check on their son, who was fast sleep in his crib. Both of them didn't say it but they were worried of what could happen next.

Diana knew that they needed help and knew where to get it.

The Watchtower

Superman looked on as the teleporter activated bringing his guest aboard. Third party candidate in the recent President Election Donald Trump.

The billionaire had ran as a third party candidate after losing in the Republic primaries against Sarah Palin and like Superman, he believed Luthor was still the same man he had been years ago and hadn't changed at all. He just got Diana to go over to his side and was biding his time waiting for the right moment to strike.

Ever since he lost the election Trump had been demanding a recount into the election saying Luthor rigged it in his favour or implying in his own words that Luthor's whore wife, secured him the victory.

Trump told the Man of Steel that several US Army general were not happy with the new President's plan to decrease military spending or to reduce the number of nuclear weapons America had and saw it as the actions of a weak President, influenced by his wife. With that Trump left the Watchtower very quickly.

Clark was determined to do all he can to prevent what happened on the Justice Lord's Earth from happening here. With Lex as the President, that could happen any day now. He just hoped nothing went wrong with his plan for a bloodless change in power to put the Speaker of the House, Senator William Tate to take over as the new President of the United States in a few day's time.

Five days later - The White House

President Luthor was meeting with his cabinet to discuss Lex's plans to decrease US military spending when he got a message on his phone. It was from Flash who John had convinced to join the team by reporting on Superman's plans from the inside.

The message simply read. It's going down tomorrow, be ready.

Lex pressed a button on his phone that would contact the members of the team of heroes that were ready willing and able to fight against the Justice League, if a fight had to be fought, Superman and those with him would get one.

With that done Lex focused on the cabinet meeting which was focused on his plans to tackle climate change. As soon as the meeting was over Lex showed Diana the message who said "Clark has truly lost his mind. We shouldn't wait for them to show up and try to remove you from office. Let's take the fight to them."

Lex thought it over for a moment and shook his head before he said "Superman and the others would have control of the battlefield if we had the fight of their turf. Here we have the advantage and they're not expecting the backup we're getting in this fight."

Diana nodded, thankful that her recent trip home had been a success, she had gone there to help strength ties between Themyscira and the United States and get help from her mother against Superman. While John and Bruce had gotten the support of Aquaman and Atlantis in this fight.

As Lex's team of hero's started to arrive at the White House he knew that this would draw attention and had to prepare a speech to give to the media who would no doubt be asking questions.

But Lex also had a last plan in mind to get this to end peacefully, he had Lois Lane brought to the White House last night and told her everything, she agreed to try her best to make the Man of Steel see reason and stop this before it got to the point of no return.

That evening, Lex held his press conference to the world. Lex stood before the podium and said "My fellow Americans. We are facing a crisis unlike anything ever faced before. The Justice League led by Superman seem to think I am still my old evil self. He is planning to remove me from power by force, so I have gathered my team of heroes and have support from Atlantis as well as Themyscira. Rest assured I want to avoid a fight at all costs. But if a fight happens, we will fight back. Superman I know you're listening. You can still stop this, I'm now going to let someone talk, who you might listen to."

Lex motioned to the left and Lois Lane appeared and said "Superman please listen to me. What you're doing it's not you. It's not what you stand for, you're a symbol of hope, not of oppression. I beg you, stop this and just talk to President Luthor, listen to what he has to say and you'll see he has changed for the better. Think about it, if was his old self, would I be here helping him?"

Lois ended her plea as Lex ended the press conference as Lexcorp CEO, his old bodyguard Mercy arrived with a shipment of weapons for the Secret Service if a fight broke out, but only to use this weapons as a last resort. Power Disruptors which would take away Superman's powers permanently. Lex just hoped these weapons didn't have to be used.

No one got much sleep that night as Lex and Diana were awake looking at the ceiling as the President asked "Do you ever regret breaking me out of prison all those years ago?"

Diana looked at her husband, held his hand and said "Never. If I had to do all over again I would. I love you with all my heart." Lex kissed Diana as he said "I love you with every fibre of my being."

The next morning. Everyone was up early, as Lex's team of heroes arrived along with other members of the Justice League led by Supergirl who announced her intention to protect President Luthor from her cousin and those with him.

With that Supergirl, Red Tornado, Maritian Manhunter, Flash, Dr Fate and Atom Smasher showed up took up positions with the other heroes outside the White House as Lex got word that several US army generals had been arrested by their junior officers for planning a coup against the President.

As Lex headed to the Oval Office, he saw Diana in her armour and she said to her husband "If Clark wants to get to you he'll have to get through me first." Lex gave her a lead box that Batman had brought with him and Diana saw the box contained a piece of kryptonite.

Diana took the box and headed outside with the others as Superman and the hero's with him arrived. Superman demanded the heroes standing in front of him stood down as Batman said "Think about what you're doing Superman. You're planning to overthrow a President who was democratically elected and has ended a potential third world war. Why can't you accept it Lex Luthor has become a changed man?"

Superman said "He hasn't changed. He's still the same man he always was, he's just better at hiding it and he even got Diana to be evil like him."

Diana arrived at this point and said "I didn't become evil Clark. I just saved the man I love from being wrongfully imprisoned after he saved you from Darkseid all those years ago. You're so paranoid about what happened on the justice Lords Earth happening here, it's blinding you to the truth. You're also angry at my so called betrayal and jealous that I choose Lex over you!"

Superman didn't say a word but by the look on his face, Diana knew she was right and suddenly Hawkgirl went on the attack, going after Diana and with that the massive fight broke out.

Supergirl went after her cousin as Flash targeted Vigilante and Stargirl while Green Lantern led the others on the offensive against the others.

President Luthor was watching the fight from the Oval Office as he wondered how long it would be before the villains took advantage of the situation.

Diana was able to take down Hawkgirl and grabbed her former teammates Mace and went after Clark who was fighting Supergirl to a standstill. She hit him from behind and got out the Kryptonite as she yelled at Supergirl to get away before she was affected by the Kryptonite as well.

When the heroes on Superman's side saw Diana had taken him down they surrendered and with Clark weakened. Diana knocked him out as Lex arrived with his bodyguards.

Lex knew what had to be done and ordered Superman be arrested for treason but let the others go, provided they testify against the Man of Steel when he was put on trial for Treason as soon as possible.

A few weeks later

Superman sat in his cell, with red solar lamps on the walls of his cell, neutralising his powers and as the guards at his cell walked off, the doors ahead of him opened as Lex Luthor and Diana appeared and walked over to the cell.

Clark glared at them with hatred in his eyes. Lex said "Ironic isn't it Clark. Over a decade ago our roles were reversed. I was locked up and you were the free man. Shocking how things can change."

Diana then said "It's understandable you're terrified of what happened in that alternate reality happening here. I don't condone what you tried to do, no one could. But it's understandable."

Clark asked "So what happens now?"

Lex answered "Your trial is tomorrow I'll recommend you get up to 4 years in prison at least. The Justice League and my team of heroes will keep the world safe and I'll also recommend you see a psychiatrist, you need help Clark."

With that Lex and Diana left, ready to get back to work in making the world a better place.

The end

Authors notes well that's chapter 2 completed please let me know what you think of it read and review no flames though ok.