Hey, everybody. Back with another chapter. Hope you guys like this one. I thought the chapter title was appropriate, since this will take place in Japan. I also didn't leave any clues as to Jenna's identity.
Also, to address something real quick. I encourage my readers to leave constructive criticism in their reviews. I welcome feedback from my readers on how I can improve my writing. I may not always follow it, but I do welcome the advice and recommendations. What I do not appreciate is people who leave reviews only meant to insult me and my work and tell me how bad of a writer I am, and leave just the suggestion that I stop writing. This has happened to me several times over the years since I started writing. So, if you just hate my work, then stop reading it. I'm not forcing you to read it. There is no need to leave hate reviews, as they're not going to make me stop writing. If you're gonna leave a review with criticism, at least leave one with a legit suggestion on how I can improve, instead of simply telling me how bad I am and how I should stop writing fanfiction.
Sorry for that rant. Just had to write it. Let's get to the chapter.
GreenHal37: Both Stephen and Nora have yellow and red lightning. And if you're wondering, the red is from Wanda, not a connection to the Negative Speed Force.
Cer1992: No. In this story, the Decimation has not yet been reversed, so everyone who got dusted is still gone. If you didn't already see when I mentioned it, Nora and Stephen will go back in time to help reverse the Decimation at the end of this story, kind of like in the show how Nora came back in time to stop Cicada.
Guest: Well, in regards to that, the number of speedsters in the show is only a fraction of all the speedsters introduced so far in the comics.
RhettTheWarrior1028: Yes, they did inherit some of their mom's powers. I just haven't had them use them yet. They will, though.
Flash217: There will be no MCU characters in this. Maybe Steve, but probably not. Oliver's love interest has not yet been set, but most likely will be Natasha. Oh, and Oliver will not be in this either.
Chapter 4- Land of the Rising Sun
John sighs as he trudges down the street. Yet again, he's come up with nothing so far. He's getting the feeling today is not gonna be a good he passes a sushi stand, he decides to stop to grab a bite to eat.
It's been a week and a half since he arrived in Japan. He's travelled from Tokyo across the island of Honshu, and is now in Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu. Despite enlisting the help of local authorities, and asking just about anybody who might know something, he's still found no sign of Jenna.
"Why couldn't Nora have come to find Jenna?" John whispers to himself. He's found it somewhat annoying that Stephen found Zoe and returned to the US with her within two days, and he's still trying to figure out if Jenna's even in Japan.
As he waits in the line to the stand, the man in front of him, a rather elderly Japanese man, turns around to him and smiles. "Hello, young man," he says cheerfully.
John smiles. "Hello, sir. How are you?" he responds, glad Japanese was one of the languages he chose to learn.
"Very well. A wonderful morning, isn't it?" the man asks cheerfully.
"Indeed. Japan sure lives up to the name 'Land of the Rising Sun'. The sunrises here are beautiful," John says cheerfully.
"Yes, they are. You are American, I presume?" the man asks for clarification.
"Yes, I am. This is my first time visiting Japan," John says.
"I see. And what brought you to Japan?" the man asks.
"Oh, I'm looking for a young woman. A woman from my city who is a metahuman. I've heard rumors she's here in Japan," John says, not really expecting anything from this man.
To his surprise, the man looks thoughtful. "A young American metahuman. I have actually heard rumors about a young dark skinned woman on Okinawa with amazing powers, and a fierce sense of vengeance and justice," he says.
John looks at the man, stunned that he has finally found someone who may have information on Jenna. "Thank you, sir! That may very well be who I'm looking for!" he says excitedly. He is about to turn and race off so he can find a way to get to Okinawa, then stops himself. "Might as well get my sushi first," he whispers to himself, staying in his place in line.
(Okinawa)
John slowly makes his way up the hill. It's been two days since Fukuoka. He arrived on Okinawa the day before, and has been looking for Jenna since the moment he landed.
John stops for a moment among some boulders to take a drink. He looks out at the sunrise and smiles, again impressed by the beauty to be found in Japan.
As he lowers his water bottle, his senses suddenly perk up, and he hears very faint footsteps behind him. He slowly reaches for a knife he has on him, then suddenly hears a young woman's voice say, "I wouldn't do that if I were you."
John slowly moves his hand away from the knife and puts both of his hands up. He turns around and sees a young black woman standing a few feet away from him. She's wearing jeans and purple jacket, and in her hand is a sword made completely of pinkish-purple energy.
"Who are you?" she demands.
"A friend...who's looking for you, Jenna West," John replies.
Jenna looks at him in surprise, then hardens her expression again. "How do you that name?" she demands.
"I have resources," John responds.
Jenna waits for a moment, then says, "If you knew that name belongs to me, then you should know I don't go by that name anymore."
"That what should I call you?" John asks.
"Nowadays, I go by Psylocke," Jenna responds, her energy sword slowly dissolving..
John slowly nods, then says, "Well, Psylocke. I've come here because I need you to come back to Central City."
Jenna narrows her eyes. "Why would you ever ask me to go back to that place?" she demands.
"Because we need your help. Me and my friends, the Flash's kids, are trying to stop a team of supervillains from overrunning the city, and we're seriously understaffed. We need your help," John explains.
"Well, find someone else. I don't ever want to go back to that place," Jenna says firmly as she turns to walk away.
"Because it's where you lost your parents, isn't it?" John asks, and Jenna freezes, painful memories flooding her memory. Before she can respond, John says, "Well, what about your brother Wally and sister Iris? They're still alive, and they haven't seen you in years. They're still your family. Are you gonna leave them in harm's way because you are too afraid to face some painful memories?"
A second later, Jenna is standing right in front of John, a knife of energy at his throat, glaring at him fiercely. "How dare you talk to me like that? I'm not afraid. I lost almost everything in Central City! I won't go back there!"
"And I lost both my parents in Star City during the Decimation, and had to grow up alone. But I didn't hide from the rest of the world. I trained myself, and worked to protect my home. I followed in my dad's footsteps to protect and serve people. Are you gonna do the same, or let a few painful memories stop you from honoring your father's legacy?" John says challengingly.
Jenna looks surprised at his daring. She backs off a little, looking lost in thought. John pushes ahead and says, "Please, Jenna. If you don't help us, Central City will be destroyed, and who knows who else will happen. Innocent people will die. But you can stop it. You just have to help us. I know you're someone who does really care about others, and is always ready for a fight. Or was Bruce Wayne wrong about you?"
Jenna looks a little surprised that John knows Bruce. John grins, knowing he's getting through to her. He extends his hand and says, "Are you gonna come save your real home, and get the chance to be a real hero, or live out the rest of your life on the run and afraid of your past? ...What do you say, Jenna?"
Jenna looks at him for a moment, struggling with the choice. Then, her knife dissolves, and she reaches out and takes the offered hand. "Alright. I'm in. And once again...it's Psylocke."
John grins triumphantly. "Very well, then," he says in return.
And, there we go. I hoped you liked it.
So, I'm guessing none of you were guessing that reveal. Jenna is Psylocke! I hope you guys like that. I have heard that Psylocke is a fairly popular character, and is a pretty powerful hero. So, I thought I'd introduce her here. Plus, given Cecile's powers, I thought it wouldn't be too much of a stretch for Jenna to have some kind of psychic powers, and that led to me choosing the identity of Psylocke.
Also, for those of you who may be wondering since I chose to include Psylocke, I do intend to include Captain Britain at some point in the MACU. My version of Captain Britain will not be related to Jenna and will be from the present, not the future. Also, he may not be from Earth-1, or even Earth-99.
So, we got the first clue as to the fates of people who survived the Decimation. Both Wally and Iris are still alive. And unfortunately, Joe is dead, and I will confirm he died not too long after the Decimation. You'll find out why in the Endgame story.
Well, next chapter will feature the team coming back together, along with their two newest members. We won't get to see them in action until Chapter 6. Also, just to say it: the final team still isn't complete. We'll still see some more people join the team.
Well, until next time, please review and give me your thoughts on Jenna being Psylocke and how I did this chapter, and stay tuned!
