Forming Up
(Superman's POV)
As Kal flew down to the fortress, he couldn't help but think about this idea Bruce was presenting. He was conflicted; kid's and teen's should get out and socialize. The fact that they had superpowers and fought crime didn't change that. Which is why he was thinking Kara shouldn't join. She wasn't a crime fighter, heck she just asked to learn to control her powers.
As he came back to the fortress, Kara came to the door. She was using her X-Ray vision, probably the easiest vision to use, a bit harder to master.
"Hello Kal, I assume you're meeting was quick, you haven't been gone all that long."
"The meeting went well Kara. But I have a question for you. It's a fairly important one."
"What is it?"
"When you asked me to teach you to use your strength, were you serious?"
"Yes, I very much would like to learn how to use my abilities granted by this yellow sun."
"And to learn to fight?"
"Yes. I have seen what you do on this planet, and I wish to emulate you."
"Well, then I have a present for you. I was going to wait a few days, when we went to metropolis for the interview with Louis."
"Ah yes, Louis. She called on the telephone. I formulated to her that you were not here and that you would call her back."
"What was she asking?"
"Something of your job, as a 'blogger' and the lack of work being done."
Of course Louis was asking that. The Planet online was her baby and wanted it to be as good as possible. He hadn't posted his weekly article in 2 weeks and was about to be 3 behind.
"Well, ill type up a few articles a little later. Right now, close your eyes ill get your present. No peeking young lady."
"Oh fine, ruin all my fun."
Kal speed back to his room. The outfit was finished The cape was a bit to long, but that could be adjusted.
As he came back, Kara was turned around.
"Alright Kara, you can open your eyes."
She turned around, and the smile that erupted from her face was bigger than any he'd seen. Her glee was unmatched, comparable to a child with their most desired gift on Christmas day.
"Oh, Kal, it's perfect. Oh my Rao. Thank you thank you thank you."
She hugged and didn't try to hold anything back. He braced himself, but still. He could safely confirm one thing. Kara was probably stronger than him. Even with all his strength and a moment to brace, it still hurt. Rao the training would be a bit harder. Maybe he could ask Bruce for something. Speaking of Bruce…
But before he could say anything, kara started talking.
"Could you excuse me, so I can try this on."
"Sure. Here." He gave her the watch, which would let her go in and out at will. It was all synced up and ready to go, she just needed to put it on 1 time, after that, the watch would take care of it. When Kal came back in, Kara was dressed, and the extra cloth that sh took off the cape was around her waist like a skirt.
"well, it's not what I imagined, but still, if you like it, then there's nothing I can do."
"Thank you Kal. I love it."
"The armor is a little stronger than mine, but the only issue is that it's a bit of a sun blocker. You won't absorb sunlight quite as quickly, but it will keep you safe, and that's what matters."
"How long did this take you to make?"
"I had extra materials in your pod and mine. I've been tinkering with stronger armor for a little bit, and when I found you, I told Kelor to start working on it. Just in case."
"Well thank you."
"Let's see… the cape can withstand temperatures up to 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. You have an explorer's environment suit for when you go into space, it can sustain oxygen for 48 hours."
"Thank you Kal, I Love it."
"Keep it on, we need to go up to the Watchtower. Batman wants to talk to you."
"Batman?" Kara disliked Bruce. Well disliked was a strong word. She was more afraid of him and hated that he scared her. But on a personal level she liked him. Kara liked how Bruce wasn't afraid of anything, and despite being a above average human, he could keep up with the equivalent of gods.
"Yes, he has a question for you."
"What kind?" She said nervously.
"An important one. Do you remember the other day, when you were talking to me about wanting to get out more?"
"Well this is it. Come on, we don't want to keep them waiting."
(Back on the Watchtower)
"Well everybody, I'd like to introduce my cousin. Kara Zor-El."
Kara stepped in, in her uniform and said hello. She hadn't yet meet Flash or Arrow, but she knew Bruce; he was there when her pod door opened. Diana had been there when Kara woke up, along with Bruce. The first time she could stand of her own accord, J'onn was in the room. What a debacle that was. She loved J'onn. He helped teach her English, and learn to stay calm in a world that was different beyond comprehension from what she knew. Speaking of J'onn. He phased in right behind Kara. Kara turned around and gave a soft hug. J'onn even had a smile, something that was rare on the manhunters face. If something were to ever happen to him, he had told J'onn, he was in charge and was to take care of Kara.
"J'onn, its so nice to see you. This day has been the best of my time on Earth so far."
"Kara, it is nice to see you. I see your cousin has brought you into the family business. Is this what you want to do?"
"Yes, I want to help the world."
"Then that brings me to my question" said Bruce "Kara, we are here to figure out whether or not we are going to have a team of your peers. Kal has brought you here to vote for your own accord."
"A team? Like you guys?"
"Kind of. We will organize your missions. Train you and supply you. You will only answer to the League, and the League only. So what do you say?"
"Well Kal? Can I?"
"You're your own person Kara. I brought you up here to make your own choice, so its all up to you.
(Kara's POV)
Really?! Kal was going to let her make her own choice. That meant a lot to her, it showed her that he trusted her. But this was a massive choice. She wanted to say no, I mean, all these other kids had been fighting crime for some time, and she didn't even know how to control her strength yet.
But on the other hand, she did want to say yes. She wanted so badly to be like Kal, to help people. To say that she idolized him was an incorrect statement, but he was a role model. He explained just why he did this job. He made the point that Kryptonian and Human anatomy were very different, and on top of that, the difference in technology was about a difference of 3 millennium or more. He couldn't help with science and medicine, but he could help by protecting the world. And he was good at it, the yellow sun which made them like Gods allowed him to do remarkable things. And Kal did it with remarkable people. She wanted this more than anything since she had gotten here.
"I would love to join."
(Batman's POV)
"I would love to join."
"Well in a vote of 3-2, the motion passes." Said J'onn
"Great! When do we start?!" Kara begged eagerly.
"We will decide that now Kara, in private. You can go now. Tomorrow go to paradise Island, Kal will tell you where it is. There I will help train you. And you will meet one of your new teammates Donna." Said Wonder Woman
"Thank you Diana. I will see you at home Kal."
"Keep the door locked, i'll be back in a little while."
Kara exited the room and Clark took a seat. There was much to discuss.
"So Flash, what about Wally? You voted no, and you have a right to deny him entrance."
"Ive thought about it Bat's. I'll let Wally join. He just has to have a 3.0 GPA."
Bruce snickered. He would have to remind Dick of that later. Can't let him slack, not even for a half a second.
"I have one slide addition to make. The kids are, for the most part, inexperienced in this sort of high level tactical combat and black op's. I suggest we have somebody from the outside join them."
"Who did you have in mind?" asked Flash.
"Victor Stone, Cyborg. He has about a year and a half of experience, and I've personally worked with him. He's trustworthy and reliable."
"I've worked with him to, I second this." Said Arrow
"Not that it matters, I knew him and His father before his accident. Kids got a heart of gold." Chimed in Flash
"Then it is agreed, Cyborg is apart of the Justice League Special Op's division." J'onn stated dryly.
"I think we should let the Kids come up with their own name." Quipped Arrow
"What about a base of Operations?" Asked Kent
"I know somebody who might be able to help."
"Your friend, Bruce Wayne?" asked Diana
"He has some property in Seattle. It's a good position."
"That's Fine with me." Said Clark
"No problems with that." From arrow
"That's close enough for Wally to get there in a few minutes at the most." Said Flash
"Not necessary. We can install teleports in discreet locations that only they can find."
"Alright then. Where can I find this Cyborg, I would much like to talk to him."
(TIME SKIP- 2 MONTHS LATER!)
Dick Grayson was happier and more excited than he had ever been. Boy Wonder was ready to meet his new teammates. Bruce had told him that above all else there were a few personal rules he had. They were so important he had them on a list
1: Your life is valuable, do not go and throw it away.
2: This is a team, and all opinions matter. Solo stuff doesn't always work.
2A: When you're back in Gotham, not all the team stuff you do here will work back on your own.
3: Kara is getting used to earth life. Your armor is as good as it is going to get for now, but even still, I hope she doesn't hug you for your own sake.
4: Donna is very much the same, be careful
5: If you can trust one person as of right now, Cyborg is your safest bet.
6: You are in a building of teenagers just as curious as you are, so remember, you will never be alone. Kara can hear almost everything, Wally can appear out of almost anywhere and Cyborg can see all of what you do online.
6A: Because of this, you have one simple golden rule to hold above all else
7: Under no circumstance are you to reveal the identities of anyone in Gotham, that includes me and Barbra, nor any locations in Gotham. You know which ones I am talking about.
If you need anything else, give me a call. Be safe
Bruce
So there was that. He was early, and if there was one thing about that that he hated more than anything else right now, it was being early and not knowing what to expect. He had meet Vic once, and Knew Artemis. Whether or not Artemis knew was something else, and he was going to get a good laugh out of it when he brought it up.
This place, the Fort as Bruce called it, was the team's temporary base. Formerly, it had been a primary base for the JLA, J'onn's team from the trinity war. It was a temporary until Bruce managed to finish the teams primary base in Seattle.
He was interrupted by a massive computer voice, Kelor as Bruce called it; some complicated A.I from Supermans homeworld that represented the collective intelligence from generations of family.
"Incoming: Justice League Identification: 1 and 2B Superman and Kara Zor-El."
Superman he knew, but the girl behind him he did not. According to Bruce, this was his cousin, who he only found out existed about 6 weeks ago. For somebody who had come to Earth a mere month and a half ago, she adjusted fast and quick.
She was fairly tall, and honestly quite pretty. Short blond hair and sharp blue eyes, Her face looked small, but she had pretty big lips. Her armor looked a bit thick, but if he could guess, being related to Superman, she would probably be able to take a bomb to the face and not have a scratch. Her cape was a tad bit shorter, coming up to about the small of her back. Her boots were a bit higher than Supe's and she had gloves on her hands, red ones which came up to about the middle of her forearm.
"Robin, nice to see you. This is Kara, my cousin." As they shook hands.
Dick was nervous. Bruce warned him that Kara's strength was on the level of her cousins, and that she had a bit of a harder time controlling it. She had been on Themyscara for about an week or 2 to hone her strength and abilities. But, Dick wanted to make sure that she trusted him.
"Nice to meet you Kara." He said as he extended his hand.
Kara smiled and said "Nice to meet you Robin, I'm looking forward to working with you." But she did NOT extend her hand in reciprocation. He found that a bit rude, and quickly retracted his hand.
"Where's batman Robin?" Superman asked.
"He's in Gotham, something with the Joker came up, and it was a long night. He just got back in about 2 hours ago. He almost fell asleep on the watchtower setting the coordinates."
"Well that a shame. I guess I stop in later."
"Incoming: Justice League Watchtower members: 2 and 3B"
Robin assumed that the B's were being assigned in order of who came in when. He therefore assumed he was #1.
Wonder Woman came in twice. Donna was her name, and she was a literal clone of Diana. Same black hair, same lazuli blue eyes, same face, smile… everything. She was gorgeous. But again… according to Bruce, she was insanely strong and fast, far from normal. But that was irrelevant though, it was going to be nice to know that these two powerhouses were on his side.
"Hello Kal-El, Kara nice to see you. Greetings Robin, how goes Gotham? And where is Batman?"
"Wow, its nice to meet you Wonder Woman. Batman is fine, tired as usual."
He shook her hand, and then extended it to Donna. "Nice to meet you Donna, I'm Robin."
Donna was very quick to shake his hand. "Nice to meet you Robin. Nice to see you Kara. You can call me Wonder Girl."
Diana was in the kitchen with Superman, trying to give the kids some room and watching what happened "She insisted, saying its for respect to me and all who hold Wonder Woman in their lineage."
He Donna and Kara were having their won conversation. Kara came up with a thought and presented it"Well, if your going by Wonder Girl, Then I think I should go by Supergirl."
"That's a good name SuperG." He laughed
Kara gave him a different look, one eyebrow cocked. She raised her hand… and flicked him. And he flew back 10 feet into the wall.
"OWW! Hey what the big idea? I was just kidding around."
If there was one thing to remark on, it was the utter shock and surprise on Kara and Donna's face when he got hurt. They were both fast, and next to him in a moment. Donna was kneeling next to him, helping him back up. Kara was standing back, rather floating above the ground, and arms crossed in front of her chest. She was not happy.
"My apologies Robin. I forget my own strength sometimes."
"I was just having a bit of fun, why'd you hit me? I'm not trying to hurt you or anything."
Kara looked away briefly and then back annoyed. "Ive had a hard time adjusting to your Earth culture. My apologies."
Dick was a bit upset, for one he disliked that both these girls were stronger than he was. Not in the sense that they were girls, but in the fact that they were just so much stronger than he was, and could really hope to ever be. How Bruce did it was beyond him.
"Its fine Kara, I'm fine Donna thank you,"
Dick got up, and decided to just move on. Kara had been here for a few weeks. One of his goals was to teach her, and he supposed Donna who had just about as much experience if not less than Kara. This was going to be a lot of work. Extending his hand to Kara again he offered to bury it.
"It's fine. We'll show you Earth culture. On Earth, this is called a handshake, it is a sign of trust and friendship between two people."
Kara mover her hand slowly. When She fit her hand into his, she carefully shook it with him.
"Don't worry, you'll get it. I understand your predicament. Batman told me that when he met your cousin, he almost broke his hand because he didn't know Batman was a normal human." Dick said with a smile.
Kara returned it, and retracted her hand. They all sat down and started to talk a little bit before the next entry came. Donna and Kara seemed to get along really well.
"Justice League Watchtower: 4B Cyborg, 5 Flash, 5B Kid Flash."
Cyborg he knew, big and silver with a splash of blue for the equivalent of veins. He had talked to Vicor once when he was new at being Cyborg. He felt bad for him. During the white Martian invasion, a bomb went off in Starr Lab's, which is where Victor's father worked. Victor was there, mad at his dad for not coming to the State Championship game, where he threw a game winning touchdown. Victor was going to go to Metropolis University next year, and then he was obliterated by a Martian bomb. His father Silas had given him many of the most advanced technologies they could use which turned Victor into Cyborg, the most advanced collection of Technology available run by the most advanced machine; the human brain. Victor was enormous, in a physical sense. His biceps were massive, and if the robotic parts were muscle and tissue, Victor would probably be in the world strongest man competition.
The Kid Flash, Wally West. According to Bruce Wally might be faster than Barry, but he was less experienced and couldn't control his atoms like Barry. He came in with a fellow upper and Red lower body, and a pair of goggles. His hair was out, and Wally was a redhead.
Dick was going over to say hello to Wally, Victor and Barry, but before he took two steps, Wally was next to Dona and Kara introducing himself.
"Hello Ladies, nice to meet you. Kid Flash. Youngest person to break the speed of sound. And who might you be."
Donna looked almost bored with him "I am Donna Troy of Themyscira, but you may call me Wonder Girl."
Kara looked just as bored but still tried to act polite. "I am Kara Zor-El, Supergirl."
"Cool, Kara, may I call you Kara?"
Before he could continue however, Kara stopped him cold "No."
This was all going to be u, lot's of fun. He went over to Barry and Victor. And introduced himself.
"How are you Victor?"
"Im Good Robin, cant wait to start working with you and everybody else."
"Batman tells me you're in charge on this team."
"Not necessarily. I'm here as a overwatch. I have the most experience out of everybody that's going to be on this team. I've got nothing better to do considering the League isn't taking Minors. Superman has a policy, nobody under 21 is allowed on the League."
"Well that's just fine with Us. Go say hi to Kara and Donna."
"Alright Robin. Nice to see you again."
"A bit of advice, be careful around Kara, she doset get a lot of "Earth" things yet."
"I can hear you though." Kara says, to which Donna laughs.
Wally pops up next to him. "Man girls right? Nice to meet you im"
Dick interrupts "Wally West, Kid Flash. I know."
Wally gives hima questioned look, both surprised and nervous that he knew his name " How do you know my name?!"
Dick grins and simply responds "Batman."
"What dosen't he know?"
"Not a lot. Don't worry, I wont tell. Kara and Donna didn't hear, theyre focused on talking with Cyborg."
"Alright man, thanks."
"Cant tell you mine, not yet, but don't worry about it."
"Why not?"
"Batman's rule."
"He's paranoid isn't he?"
"More than you know." Dick had no trouble saying this about his mentor. Because he was, and at one point Dick had asked him. Bruce respond with silence, and a glare, before responding with a grunt. Dick loved Bruce, there was no questioning that. But sometimes, he knew Bruce was far from perfect. All of the hell he put himself through made him a bit of a lunatic when it came down to it. Bruce was paranoid and completely obsessed with Gotham. But Bruce knew that just as much as he did.
"Justice League Watchtower: 9 Green Arrow 6B Artemis."
Just then, Green Arrow came in, and right behind him was a girl clad in green, She looked like what Green arrow would look like if he was both 16 and a girl. Which reminded him, he was probably the youngest on the team. (Never mind Donna and Kara who were by technicality over 3000 and 300 respectively) Wally And Artemis were 15. He however was only 15, and had only just turned so. Victor was 20, almost 21. Kara and Donna looked 16 each, but were older than the United States in reality.
He was snapped back to reality, when Artemis started walking over to him and Wally. They introduced themselves.
"Nice to meet you guys, I cant belive it, i'm finally meeting Robin."
"The feeling is mutual. I've heard a lot about you Artemis. Nice compound bow."
"Thanks. Robin it really is an honor. You inspired me to become a hero to begin with. I can't wait to start working with you."
Dick smiled. For as pretty as Kara and Donna are, Artemis was just as good looking. Wally, not wanting to be overlooked started to introduce himself.
"Nice to meet you Artemis, I'm Kid Flash."
"Hello Flash. Nice to meet you to."
As everybody (Except for Batman) was here, Superman, Wonder Woman Green Arrow and Flash all walked in. Superman called everybody over to the big round table. Everybody took a seat.
"Now that all the kids, are here lets get started. I think you all know each other by now. You are now apart of the Justice League Black ops team. You can vote on a new name, but that's what you will be doing. When the Justice League needs information or a black op to be done, that will be your job. Batman Will be assigning your operations and Cybory will coordinate them. Diana will come in once a week for training. This place has full amenities. Cyborg I belive you told me you will be living here full time?"
"That is correct Superman."
"There are a few rules. You guys are required to be here when Wonder Woman is. If there are any specific orders from ANY of the members on the Justice League, you are to follow them. Anytime there are any alpha level threats, you are to disengage and call the Watchtower for assistance. For Robin, Flash and Artemis, you are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA in school. Kara and Donna, you don't go to school, yet, but Cyborg will teach you in the Fort."
"What? That's not fair!" cried Kara
"I agree with Super Girl"chimed in Donna, "we should not have to be required to get an education. We don't even go to school!"
"Don't worry, I'll go slow."
"Why do you not have to learn like the rest of us?"
"Discounting the two of you, I am the oldest. Counting you, I am the oldest who has lived on Earth."
"I am over 3000 years old" Cried Donna
"Yes, but you have not lived in Patriarchs world Donna. Cyborg has." Said Wonder Woman, trying to show Donna the sense of the situation.
"I would be in University by now had my accident not happened. And I am connected to the Datastream. I can see everything, even what people don't want you to. I have a record of all of history and events from the year 2500 B.C. So I think I have a pretty good chance at teaching you what you need to know."
"Fine." From both of the girls.
"And on that note, we will be making our leave. Cyborg, we leave you in charge. Have fun,"
"But not to much." And the adults left through the teleporter.
"So, what do we do now?" asked Wally.
"Now we go through some things. !st order of business, we need a new name. Justice League Black Op's division dosent suit me and I know sure as hell you guys all hate it to. So, any better name idea's?" The way Victor spoke around the rest of the team was so much different than the way he did with the rest of the Superhero Community. Probably because there were more or less his peers. He was responsible, but he also knew how to relax and take things easy.
"How about Justice Society?" Asked Wally
"6 people dosent really make a society." From Artemis
"Why not Justice League Junior?" Asked Kara
"No." from Cyborg "To kiddie."
"How about the Titans?" asked Donna
"Titans?" Dick asked
"In Greek Myths, the Titans ruled the cosmos, nobody could stop them They fought with passion and valor unmatched by any, even the Olympians."
"Titans huh?" from Cyborg
"I like it." Said Dick
"All in favor?" asked Cyborg.
"I" Dick said
"I" said Artemis
"I" said Kara
"I" from Wally
"I" said Donna
"Then it's unanimous. The team's name, is the Titans."
"Hooray!" exclaimed Donna.
"Now, 2nd order. We need a team leader."
-AN-
I know this ends abruptly, but I don't just want to go on and on. The next chapter will be up soon, so just wait a little bit. Patience is a virtue am I right?"
So here they are? Again, hope you like them. Really really hope so.
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