A/N: This story is between Superman and Captain Marvel and takes place after Divided We Fall. There is also references to the AWESOME comic named Kingdom Come written by Mark Waid.

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Men & Gods

Billy Batson was walking home from school in Fawcett City. He looked up and saw the crowd was in a bit of a commotion. He looked and saw Superman fly overhead. Billy wondered why Superman was there and, more to the point, why he made himself so obvious. Superman could've come to town and no one would know.

Billy had to know. He ducked into the nearest alley, made sure no one was following him, then shouted, "SHAZAM!"

Billy transformed into Captain Marvel and flew off into the air. After a minute, he found Superman standing on top of one of the higher buildings in the city. He flew toward him and hovered close to him.

"I was hoping to get your attention," Superman said. He looked up at Marvel. "Captain."

"Superman," Marvel landed next to him. "Looking for round two?"

"Not in the least."

"What are you doing here?"

"I came to apologize. For everything. I was in a bad place when we met."

Marvel crossed his arms. "And you're apologizing?"

"I need to. It's the right thing to do."

Marvel smiled. "Alright, Superman. I understand. Apology accepted."

"Thank you, Captain. That means a lot to me."

Marvel thought for a second. "You knew I'd see you."

Superman shrugged, "It was a long shot."

"So, what are you saying? You want me back in the League?"

"If that's what you want. I'm working hard to right all I got wrong. And we both know it was a lot."

"So, why come to me, specifically?"

"A lot of reasons. For one, our battle was rather brutal and you didn't deserve that. For another, for all intents and purposes, the League is a mixture of men and gods. Green Arrow, Batman, even Green Lantern fall into the 'men' category. Myself, Wonder Woman, and to a great extent the Flash fall into the other. But, you're both, Billy."

Marvel's eyes widened. "How'd you…"

"Wasn't hard. Batman figured it out first. And I did see you power down."

Marvel chuckled. "Oh, yeah. Forgot about that."

"Anyway, my point is the people don't need to know you're both. But you can make the decisions that for both that need to be made."

"As long as I don't endorse Luthor for President."

"Exactly."

Marvel chuckled. "You know what, Superman? I agree. I'm sorry I left in the first place."

"Please, don't apologize. I was in the wrong. It took a lot for me to realize that and come to terms with it."

"Guess even Superman isn't invincible?"

Superman smiled. "Not even close. It's why the Justice League exists. No one can do it all alone."

"That's true." Marvel sighed. "I may not always be able to be there. My life as Billy has gotten a little hectic."

"That's fair. Batman's a part timer already." Superman extended his hand. "Are we all good?"

Marvel shook his hand. "We're all good."

"Fantastic. Captain Marvel, welcome back to the Justice League."

"Glad to be back."