A/N: 04.13.2017
So, this was a lot closer to done than I thought it was. I hope guys like this! So, chronologically, this is the first story of "Tales of the League." It takes place a couple of months after the end of "Starcrossed." This whole premise is based off of Justice League: Path of the Tornado when Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman were picking a new League. The concept and the result were amazing! At least, I thought so. So, here's my take on how it would happen with Batman, Superman, and Diana. Enjoy!
The New Beginning - Part 1
Batman walked into the Batcave and set the file on the table.
Alfred walked down the stairs with a tray of tea and crumpets, setting them on the table. "Will you be needing anything else this evening, sir?"
"No, Alfred. Thank you. Clark and Diana should be here soon." He stared at the file he set down. "It'll be a lot of work… putting together the new League."
"Of course, sir. To be clear, I do wish my name be kept out of the roster. Managing your life is quite enough."
Batman smiled. "Too bad, Alfred. You were the first on my list."
"The depression of lost dreams, Master Wayne."
"Good night, Alfred."
"Good night, Master Wayne." Alfred walked upstairs, heading into the house.
Batman walked around the table, his arms folded. He heard the sound of rushing wind. "Clark?"
"Not quite," Diana's voice came from above him. She landed next to Batman and stared at him, "Good to see you, Bruce."
"You, too, Diana."
She couldn't stop smiling at seeing him. It had been three months since they'd last seen each other in this very mansion after the Thanagarian Invasion. She set her folder down, "You look good."
He didn't respond to that. "You didn't happen to see Clark on your way in did you?"
She didn't expect him to. "No. Funny. He's almost…"
At that moment, Superman zoomed in, hovering by the table and holding a manila folder. "I'm not late, am I?"
"No," Batman said. "Right on time."
"That's a relief. It's good to see you both. You're looking well."
"'Looking well'?"
"How else should I phrase it?"
"Let's just do this."
They all sat down at the table and begin opening their folders.
"So, where do we start?" Diana asked.
"Green Arrow," Batman said.
"Oliver Queen?" Superman asked. "You want him in the League?"
"Is that a problem?"
"No, Bruce, it's surprising," Diana said. "He doesn't seem like your… cup of tea."
"He's honest and has a good heart. Besides, I'm flexible."
Superman and Diana looked at each other then at Bruce, "No, you're not."
Batman just stared at them. "I want him in the League."
"I can agree to that," Superman said.
"As can I," Diana pulled out of a photo. She set it on the table. "Black Canary."
"I've worked with her a couple of times," Batman said. "She's green but good."
"This could lead to my pick if you think she's green," Superman said.
"Who?"
Superman pulled out a photo, "Wildcat."
"Ted Grant?"
"He still works."
"Clark, he's…"
"Not old enough to where he's useless."
"But he can't fight like he used to."
"But he can fight. You, yourself, said when we wanted to put the League back together 'we need more than just power.' He's more than power. He's experience."
"I agree with Clark," Diana said. "His knowledge could help us in the long run."
Batman knew better than to argue. After all, he agreed. "Alright. Who else do we have?"
For the next hour, they went through a series of names and photos to decide who would be in the Justice League. There were some disagreements but never anything uncivil. For the most part, they all found common ground with their choices.
After a while, Batman looked at Superman's folder, seeing something tucked underneath some papers.
"Clark," Batman said.
Superman looked at Batman, "Yeah?"
"What is that?"
Superman looked down at his folder at the small corner of the picture sticking out of it. He smiled and pulled out the picture and put it on the table.
"Is that… Shayera?" Diana asked.
"Yes," Superman answered.
"Clark…"
"We voted. She was allowed back in."
"But she resigned," Batman reminded.
"Doesn't matter. I refuse to give up on her. She proved herself. She just needs time. To heal, to forgive herself. But, in my eyes, she will always be a member of the Justice League."
Batman and Diana looked at each other then back at him.
"We took a vote. It was decided. Neither of you can override me on this. But, if you try, yes, this is one I will fight you over."
After a few tense seconds, Batman smiled first. "I was only going to say… I wanted to ask her, too."
Superman smiled.
"When she's ready."
"I still have my reservations," Diana said, "but, when she's ready, we'll see."
Superman nodded, "That's fair. So… it looks like we have our League."
"Looks like it," Batman said.
"So, the next thing… how do we tell the others?" Diana asked.
"And do they have on their list?"
"Whoever they have," Superman asked, "I know that'll be good for the League. And us."
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And, if you're wondering, just now, what about Flash, Lantern, and J'onn? Don't worry. They are putting together a list, too. Stay tuned, folks! That's story is coming as soon as possible! Thanks for reading!