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Thoughts or thinking of characters,

[Other Lenguage]

EMPHASIS


TRICKS

Mount Justice 2010

August 19th

It's been 2 weeks since he joined the newly named "Titans," and while being on the team wasn't easy, he likes to think that he is starting to get a hang of this thing.

FAIL: GREEN LANTERN.

Even though the fact that he's currently on the ground, stuck in an armlock by a girl with all the team watching, seemed to demonstrate the contrary.

"No mas. Please I give up," said Naruto to a smirking Artemis, who released Naruto's left arm from her grip.

"Don't feel bad, you lasted longer than before," said Artemis in one of the smuggest tones Naruto had ever heard.

"You lasted longer than before," repeated Naruto imitating Artemis and sticking his tongue out in mockery, which only made Artemis smile even bigger.

After saying that, Artemis rose from the ground and extended her right arm to Naruto to help him up, with his pride shattered just like every time he practiced hand-to-hand Naruto took her hand. It's not that Naruto was a bad fighter hell, Black Canary herself admitted that Naruto was a better fighter than M'gann, Superboy, or Wally. It's just that for the purpose of the exercise, he can't use his ring, and because of his powerless self, he has to fight the super ultra-trained ninja duo of the Titans instead of any other member of the Team . Even with Naruto own Hand to Hand training with Katma Tui and Kilowog and his past hobby of martial arts can't compete with their training. (1)

Like at all.

Their skill are obviously the result of years of sweaty and bloody training instead of just a few months in the gym, and to be fair while Lantern training does include CQB is more focused on the use of a weapon both ranged and melee, and things like how to fly in space plus police work ,procedure, crisis solving, etc

Well, at least Artemis seemed to think he's lasting longer than before, so that's a win, right?

Is it a win?.

Luckily for Naruto remaining pride his savior come in the form of a red android descending to the ground from a hole in the ceiling with a tornado on his feet stealing everyone attention for more than a few seconds.

After the android finished descending Wally decided to speed up in front of him ""Do you have a mission for us?" he ask to the robot.

"Mission assignments are the Batman's responsibility". Replied Tornado after turning his head to see at the speedster.

"Yeah well the Batman is with The Robin, doing the dynamic duo thing in Gotham" Said Wally imitating the robot voice. ""But you're heading somewhere, right?" at this point all of the Team members were slowly moving in. "hot babe or a you are in a mision secreta ?" .

"If we can be of help..." Kaldur corrected his friend, in his typical formal and respectful way.

For his own part , Tornado decided to turn around giving his back to the teens and activate an Holopad , displaying the image of an old white man with white hair in a tuxedo and using a black cane with a golden handle, " This is Kent Nelson, a friend. He is 106 years old."

"Guy doesn't look a day over ninety." Commented amused Wally to Artemis

"And he has been missing for twenty-three days. During his youth, Kent Nelson was a founding member of the Justice Society, the precursor of your mentors' Justice League, with the alias of Doctor Fate." Now the hologram is changed, showing Nelson's face with a golden helmet and his clothes turn royal blue with a gold belt, breastplate, gauntlets, boots, and cape.

"Of course. Nelson was Earth's Sorcerer Supreme. He was Doctor Fate," Kaldur said in an impressed tone. After all, the exploits of the famous JSA are legendary, even among the depths of Atlantis. (2)

"Pfft." Wally snorted. "More like Doctor Fake, guy knows a little advanced science and Dumbledore's it up to scare the bad guys and impress the babes." he whispers to Artemis

"Quick question," Naruto said raising his hand, gaining everyone's attention. "If this Doctor went missing for so long, why didn't anybody ask for him?"

"Kent may just be on one of his… walkabouts", replied Tornado

"Walkabouts ? " questioned Naruto lifting his eyebrow in doubt, inviting Tornado to explain

"After his retirement from active duty, Kent dedicated his life to both acting as a pillar and mentor for the heroic magical community of the world and to search for new talents across the globe. That's how he became the mentor of the Justice League's own Zatara. Still, it's not unheard of him to go silent for a period of time. For example, he once spent a whole month training and guiding a young prodigy of the dark arts in Liverpool, UK," explained the Android.

Naruto nodded at the situation.

"Still, Kent is also the caretaker of the Helmet of Fate. The source of the Doctor's mystic might, and it's unwise to leave such power unguarded. You must imagine how dangerous it is to leave such an object unguarded," explained the Android.

For his part, Naruto understood and just could glance at the ring currently resting on his right hand. The idea of leaving his ring in the hands of someone unworthy is terrifying. He, of all people, knows that the universe doesn't need another Korugar or, god forbid, another Atrocitus.

Atrocitus—just remembering that name made Naruto entire body shiver. After everything he put him and countless others through, the people he massacred, the worlds he invaded. It's an immense relief to Naruto that he is currently rotting in a maximun security sciencell on Qward.

Still, priorities.

"So we need to check on this Kent guy. Sweet! Count me in. I always wanted to meet a real-life wizard," replied Naruto excitedly, pumping himself up for the mission and trying to ignore the bad memories he had of Atrocitus.

"He's must be like the great sorcerer-priests and priestesses of Mars. I would be honored to help find him," M'gann added.

At seeing this Wally smiled to himself and lifted his hands to the air "What are the odd me too. I'm like so honored, I can barely stand it." said in what was the fakest tone Naruto ever heard. Who could be dumb enou-

"Really Wally. That's great. I never knew you were into magic" Replied excitedly M'gann while smiling to Wally.

This caused Naruto to sigh and look at Artemis who saw him and slowly shake her head only to the turn and glance M'gann with a mix of disapproval and pity.

Poor Martian and her 7 naive hearts

"Yeah . Magic rocks" Said Wally using the rock and roll gesture.

Really poor.

Ignoring the teen the android approached Aqualad "Take this, it is the key to the Tower of Fate." Tornado says, offering up an old brass takes it from his waiting hand.


Meanwhile the Titans were flying to the Tow er of Fate, Artemis whispered to Naruto"

"Can you believe that clown. Lying to impress M'gaan" In the short time they both have been on the Titans, they hanged out a lot , the fact both were the new kids who didn't really have any dynamic with the rest helped a lot.

If Naruto is 100% honest Artemis is probably the person he like the most on the team.

"Don't tell me you are jealous" Mocked Naruto causing Artemis to frown annoyed at the comment ." Is just a white lie, nobody is going to get hurt by that" Said Naruto , while he wasn't a big fan of the speedster, in reality he and Wally just keep their distance at each other to save trouble. He doesn't see the trouble in him pretending to believe in magic . No one is going to get hurt except maybe Wally himself.

It just wasn't his business (3)

"Don't even joke about that" Said Artemis with disgust she and Wally .

The mere thought of her tongue tounching Wally's own chili filled one made her barf.

"I mean he is not the first guy to lie to impress a girl and for sure he is not going to be the last. And to be fair the lie is pretty dumb". Proclaimed Naruto

"What do you mean?" asked Artemis

"I mean i believe in Magic is not something that could hurt M'gann in any way"

"Not i meant what do you mean that he is not the first one"

"Haven't you ever lied to impress people?"Questioned Naruto. "To make them like you"

That hurt Artemis much more that what Naruto thought ,considering she lied about everything since she join the team . Still the Archer know how to fake it.

"Maybe a few times. But nothing serious" responded Artemis a little too fast.

"Relax I'm not judging. A lot of people do that . My friend Ronnie once told to a girl he was into molecular gastronomy "Told Naruto

"So?"

" Ronnie believed molecular gastronomy meant things like baby carrots, and kid meals"

"Ouch. That got to hurt" Said Artemis imagining the embarrassment Naruto friend went through.

"Yeah, Ronnie is a nice guy but brains isn't his forte. He made a total fool of himself. Still it was fun .For me at least, Ronnie not so much" Said Naruto causing the Archer to smile wickedly.

She got an idea.

"Hey GL. Want to see something fun" Artemis asked

"Yeah sure" Naruto said .

"Watch this . So, Wally," Artemis begin, with mockery on her voice "When did you realize your honest affinity for sorcery?"

Naruto caught on and smiled . He is all in for that. This would be good.

The speedster froze he didn't want to do this but he was already too deep, "Well, I- I don't like to brag. but, uh before I became Kid Flash, I seriously considered become a wizard myself."

"A wizard really. That is awesome. But what stopped you?. I mean magic powers must be great" Naruto said adding his two cents. " For example i would love to do things like create clones or transform into other people".

"I'm sure Wally must want to finish his training " said an innocent M'gann. "Hey i got an idea, what if we ask Doctor Fate to give you some pointers or some extra lessons then you can become a wizard right now".

At this point even the usual stoic Aqualad started to look at M'gann with pity.

"And we have the perfect chance because we just arrived at Tornado coordinates".

This made Wally sweat a little, he didn't want to deal with M'gann learning that he didn't believe in magic. But on the other hand he was already too deep and if he deny it he would look like a fool in front of everyone. So in this situation Wally did what he do best.

Run and never look back. "Yes babe. I can't wait". After all, what mess can a little white lie do?


In an abandoned theater, we can see an orange cat with black stripes and red eyes walking directly to a boy sitting in the front row. The boy had dark hair with two "horns" on the side and a thin complexion. This, matched with his white-ash skin, gave him a surprisingly sinister look. His name is Klarion the Witch Boy, one of the most powerful beings on the planet and a lord of Chaos and the master of the cat Teekl. He was also drinking a smoothie with a Batman logo on it, with a plate of fries with a green sauce next to it.

"Meow," said the cat to the boy, who squinted his eyes in annoyance.

"What do you want, you fleabag? Don't you see I'm watching my favorite show?" replied Klarion while slurping his smoothie.

"Grant us access to the tower, and I promise an end to your suffering," said a tall man with a ponytail and a goatee, dressed in a simple white shirt open showing his hairy chest and with black trousers. He was Abra Kadabra, and he was threatening a tied-up and roughhoused Kent Nelson.

"If you keep refusing, well..." After Abra Kadabra shocked Kent Nelson with his wand, causing the old man to scream in pain.

"Yes," said Klarion, clapping from his seat.

"Enjoy it... while you... can.. My friends... will come... to my rescue," said a tired Kent. He had been through this for most of his life, and there was nothing Klarion or his stooge could do that he hadn't dealt with before. "Ahhhh!"

Unfortunately, Abra Kadabra didn't like the response, so he shocked him again.

"Encore! Encore!" It was clear Klarion was loving this.

"Meow!" said the cat before hissing.

"What?!" exclaimed Klarion angrily at his familiar's interruption.

"Meow."

"Why didn't you say it before, you stupid mutt? That changes everything," said Klarion, exasperated.

"Raw."

"Oh. You said it before. Well, you should have been clearer, you big dummy," said Klarion with a big smile. After all, they got visitors. And the night was still young and Klarion was sure his show could get a pair of new cast members


After reaching Tornado's coordinates, they just arrived in an empty zone.

"Is empty" Said Superboy

"Step aside," said Naruto to the rest of the team. "Unmute," said Naruto, whispering to his ring. After saying that, the ring started glowing in green light.

"ACCESS GRANTED," said Naruto's ring.

"Ring, scan the area, search for any form of intelligent life or any nearby potential energy source." From Naruto's ring, activated a green scanner around the area.

"NO LIFE FORM OR POTENTIAL ENERGY SOURCE DETECTED." Said the ring causing Naruto to sigh.

"Shoot. The ring didn't found anything" Said Naruto with disappointment. "Are you guys sure we are in the right Place."

"Maybe that tower is camouflaged by adaptive micro-optoelectronics combined with phase shifting?" Said Artemis only for her fellow blond to shake his head in denial -

"Even if it was camouflaged by whatever that things are. The ring would have detected something, even a particle".Explained the Lantern. "Is like nothing was there"

"Maybe the ring is broken" Said Superboy to Naruto

"That impossible. A GL ring doesn't malfunction nor breaks" Naruto replied, shaking his head in denial. "Trust me, if the ring breaks or something, I would be the first in the entire corps millennium long history.

"In that case clearly mystic powers are at work here. They must have overpowered your ring radar" Said Wally keeping his Wizard facade.

Artemis glares, while Superboy and Aqualad look skeptical.


"Meow" Said Teekl while looking at Klarion

"Just because you have one good idea doesn't make you a genius." Said Klarion huffing at his familiar "I would have come with the idea of cloaking us to hide. Eventually"

"Meow"

"Yes i would"

"Meow"

"Yes i would"

Abra Kadabra facepalmed at watching the Witch boy arguing with his cat, those magical powers better be worth it.


"That's actually a pretty good theory," said Naruto unsure if that was a diss against him or Wally keeping his magician persona, still he didn't really care . Unlike Wally, Naruto genuinely believed in magic, a mix of being raised with Japanese folk tales and living in the same city as Zatara all his life caused him to hold such beliefs. Oh, the stories he heard about the hero, like the time his mom's entire precinct was turned into frogs, made a lasting impression.

That was a weird afternoon for Kushina and the entire 99th precinct of Brooklyn.

"Sadly that means i'm out of ideas. Any suggestions?" Said a disappointed Naruto to the team

"I got an idea" Said Kaldur remembering the key Tornado gave him. "A test of Fate" muttered Kaldur while inspecting the Key, he start remembering his training at the conservatory of magic in Atlantis. "Stay behind me," He commanded. If this went wrong, he didn't want his team getting hurt,

He pushed the Key like if there was a door in front of him, only to the surprise of the team half pf the Key disappeared ,He turned it. A brown bricked tower appeared suddenly with a wooden door at the entrance.

"Fuck ... Magic tower" Said an impressed Naruto only to start knocking the bricks in the tower," Awesome. They are solid"

Slowly Kaldur opened the door and the teens entered the tower albeit hesitantly.

After they entered they looked around to see no doors. Even the entrance had disappeared.

"Where the door go?" Asked Superboy.

"Fuck ... Magic tower" Said Naruto now in a depressed tone. "Hey tower!. Show us the Old Man! Said Naruto screaming to the tower.

"Why are you yelling" questioned Superboy at the blonde

"This is a magic tower, it could be alive, i just wanted to save us the time to look room for room"

"That the most ridiculous thing i have ev-"

The tower answered in the form of Kent Nelson. Or at least a hologram of him.

All the titans stared wide eyed to Nelson, no one saw that coming.

"I want a million dollars!" Screamed Naruto to the air only this time nothing happened ." Well it was worth to try"

"Greetings. You entered with a key ,but the tower does not recognize you. Please state your purpose and intent" Said the hologram of Kent Nelson.

Before anyone could respond the resident speedster decided to answer.

"Greetings All mighty-one, we are true believers, here to find Doctor Fate" Said Wally to the projection in hope of impressing M'gaan. Sadly Kent Nelson only could frown in disappointment at the speedster response before vanishing to the air.

"Guys. Why did the old man looked us like if were an abandoned puppy ?", Asked Artemis fearfully to her teammates , sadly before they could answer they started the floor started to break.

Dropping them directly into a lava pit.

While everyone is falling Naruto acted quickly and used his ring to create a green floor to catch everyone.


"The Tower doesn't like trespassers." Warned Kent while the two magicians dragged him to his tower. " And those who go unprepared always pay the price".

The tower had a secret ability a powerful magic Nabu put millenia ago in case somebody tried to invade the tower and the reason why Klarion didn't bother to go alone and had to kidnap him and work with people like Abra Kadabra to gain the helmet.

The tower self-actualize. His old friend Dr Midnight compared to a virus once, if the tower feel threatened it created a response and if that response is overcome, the tower create a new one and it start a cycle until the enemy is dead. That was one of the reasons Kent always felt comfortable leaving the tower and all the artifacts he kept inside alone dim , during his travels. No one that ever attempted to invade the tower succeeded

However Abra Kadabra didn't like the threat and responded by shoving Kent to the floor. "Shut up. Old Man"

"Yes, kick him. Kick him while he is down" Said Klarion to his companion,

"Is this the best you got" Said Kent his eyes locked defiantly against the illusionist. " Wildcat punched harder after we went for drinks. You loser" Responded Kent with a mocking smile against Abra Kadabra

"Mute." Kadabra commands.

"Ack" Choking Kent, a black collar appears around his neck

Kent's magical projection appears right in front of him. "Hello, Kent." he greets. "How unlike you to bring guests to the Tower, especially one with such potent mystic power."

Kadabra raises a hand and suddenly the collar says. "My friends come to help me." it's mechanical and wrung out, but definitely Kent's voice.

Kent's projection smiles and the wall opens once more. Revealing stairs that run in all directions, regardless of gravity.

Kadabra smiles smugly, as all three begin up the stairs does the wall close behind them.


"I think we are okay. At least for now" Naruto says to the others who were resting in his construct.

"That a lot of lava" Saig M'gaan who was watching the magma floor from the safety of Naruto construct before falling to his knees. ""Having trouble…standing up"

"M'gaan, Are you okay?" asked Superboy while running to her side.

Kaldur also wipes the sweat off his brow. "My physiology and M'gann's are susceptible to heat, we must get out of here quickly. GL can you lift us to the ceiling".

"There is a small problem with that" Said Artemis pointed to the ceiling, "There is no hole" and just like the archer said the hole from which the team fall was covered up showing only the brick ceiling.

"Then we make one" said Superboy clenching his fists.

And just like if it was issued a challenge, the tower's walls started to move, the stone breaking around it and 3 giant boulders end up falling right in front of the lantern constructed floor. And then it happened, the boulders started to show orange lines around them, which was once solid stone suddenly grew arms and legs — they became Lava Golems.

As the team found themselves facing lava golems, the situation escalated quickly.

"We've got company!" Artemis shouted, drawing her bow and readying an arrow.

Naruto's eyes widened as he assessed the looming threats. "Lava golems? Seriously?"

"Finally some action" And just like that Superboy jumped directly at one of the golems and punched repeatedly his head quickly reducing it to rubble .

Meanwhile Naruto quickly flew directly to another one, considering that he is the one holding literally everyone lives, he decided that he can't risk creating something too complex so he went with a classic instead.

And from Naruto ring a giant 15 feet tall mechanical fist appeared in the air which quickly pummeled the golem. The giant fist collided with the golem with tremendous force, causing it to stagger backward under the onslaught. Each blow from the mechanical construct cracked and weakened the golem's rocky exterior, until it finally broke.

"Yes , just one more"Said Naruto before quickly moving the fist to smash the remaining golem.

"Hey. GL get us out of here before they call their friends" Said Artemis to the blonde.

"Mmmm... Guys ...i been trying to do that the whole time" Said sheepishly Naruto.

"What do you mean the whole Time?!" Yelled Superboy

"I mean that for some reason this thing isn't going up!" Yelled Naruto ."Is like something is trying to hold me... . Oh, you gotta be kidding me!" Yelled angrily Naruto after realizing what is happening.

""What happened ?" Asked Kid Flash

"The tower is gripping the floor. Everyone i need you guys to come here . Now!" Said Naruto to the rest of the Titans.

"The tower is-?" Questioned incredulously Wally

Wally!". Shouted angrily Naruto ."Just come here!"

After saying that the rest of the Titans quickly surrounded the Lantern, making him sigh in relief. Naruto dissolved the floor construct except for the part in which the Titans were standing who later Naruto switch into a sphere.

"Everyone hold up" Said Naruto before elevating them directly to the ceiling. At least that was the plan.

A giant hulkling-like Lava hand rise up from the bottom of the mountain .And was grabbing the construct.

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME!" Responded Naruto while trying to blast away the away with a green blast, only for the arm to quickly reform. He was getting tired not only was that thing surprisingly strong but it was a heating the whole shield up.

Fuck ,now he knows how his ramen feel

"Hey.. Are the walls getting closer"Said Superboy to which the team look around and yes . The walls are getting closer apparently the tower not only wanted to roasted them alive but also wanted to squish them like sardines.

"I'm gonna kill Tornado". Said Artemis in a surprisingly calm tone, the one you get after your anger overreach your limit." He sent us to a FUCKING DEATHTRAP!"

"Tornado, That's it. Hello, Megan." M'gann said through gasps having got an idea after hearing Tornado's name. "We never… truly answered the question." She turned her head slightly. "Red Tornado… sent us… to see if… Mr. Nelson and the Helmet… were safe."

A panel slides shut underneath, taking care of the Lava claw and the walls are beginning to distance themselves from the teens, causing the, to sigh in relief just like a huge weight was lifted of their backs. After relaxing Naruto dissolved his construct and let the others walk around the platform.

After seeing Artemis rushed to the Lantern side "Are you okay?" she asked with worry in her voice. The Lantern just gave a goofy smile

"This . Don't worry is not my first volcano" Naruto said giggling . "

"This platform." Kaldur realizes, touching it with both his hands. "It should be red hot, but it is cool to the touch."

"Don't worry Megalicious, I gotcha." Wally says, helping the weakened green girl to her feet.

"Enough!" Said an ireful Artemis, that was the drop that overflow her patience glass. And walked straight to the speedster to give him a piece of her mind. ""Your little "impress M'gann at all cost" game nearly got us all roasted alive. And you can even say you're sorry!. What is your Problem!?"

"My problem. When did this become my fault?" Wally defended himself with a glare to the archer

"When you said you were a true believer. Obviously the Doctor had a defense against lies. Snapped back Naruto.

"Don't stick you nose where no one ask you! warned Wally

"Don't talk to him like that. Specially considering he is the only reason you weren't barbecued ," Artemis interjected, her voice dripping with disdain as she turned to Wally. "Unlike you, who only cares about lying to impress M'gann.

"Wally you lied to me" Said a surprisingly hurt M'gaan, she was born in a society of telepaths, the idea of lying to someone is not only strange is almost impossible.

She didn't like it.

Wally glares at Naruto before speaking out in exacerbation. "Fine. Fine! I lied about believing in Magic! But Magic's the real lie, it's all a major load!"

"Wally, I studied for a year at the Conservatory of Sorcery in Atlantis. The Mystic Mages created the skin icons that power my WaterBearers". Replied Aqualad

"Dude, you ever hear of Bioelectricity?" Answered Wally "Hey in primitive culture fire of all things was considered magic. It's all a bunch of tricks."

"Wally. I been to space and believe it or not . In some cultures magic is treated just like is just another science" Declared Naruto, his voice filled with annoyance.

"Just because some dumb aliens given up in trying to explain stuff. Doesn't make it real." answered.

"You're pretty closed-minded for a guy who can break the sound barrier in his sneakers." Artemis spoke up.

"That's science." Wally speaks simply. "I recreated the Flash's experiment, and here I am!" he says with a sarcastic hand gesture of grandeur. "Everything can be explained by science. Look at his ring for example, the Original Green Lantern believed his ring was magical when in reality is just a light generator who use the user emotion as a power button . Bammm Science solves another mystery"

Kaldur smirks. "Let us test that theory." then grabs an unseen handle.

"Wait, the backdraft from the lava will roast us alive!" Wally protests, but Kaldur opens it anyway.

The door opens, however, with a snow flurry. Accompanied by gusting winds and an expansive tundra-space beyond.

"It's snow!" M'gann cried cheerfully.

Artemis looks up at Wally's angry face with a smirk. "Do you ever get tired of being wrong?", Naruto took advantage of the moment a created scoreboard which says

"MAGIC 1- TOOL 0".


The rest of the Titans jump through the hole only to their surprise end up standing in a field of snow.

"Is snow. Real snow" Said Naruto grabbing the snow of the floor with his hand. "This is awesome. Magic rules."

"So this is snow "Said M'gaan giggling while she was touching a little of the floor ,"Is cold. But also very beautiful, there is nothing like this on M'arzz" M'gaan has seen things like snow in books and tv shows, but is one thing is to feel it and another is to actually experience it , there was like nothing like this on M'arzz.

For M'gann, who had never experienced snow before, the sensation was especially delightful. She reveled in the cold, enjoying the novelty of the icy landscape and the unique sensations it offered. It was a stark contrast to the warm, arid climate of Mars .

She is really loving earth , the places, the people, she can see why her uncle J'onn decided to make it his adopted home and maybe it could be hers too.

"Well?" Artemis asks, a confident look on her face," Still believing Magic is fake"

"Ever hear of String Theory?" he questions sarcastically. "We're in a pocket dimension."

That's when the cane showed up. It appeared in a flash light and hovered in one spot.

"What's that?" Miss Martian asked as everybody looked at it.

"Ooh, maybe it's Nelson's magic wand," Wally scoffed.

"The douche is right . That is the same cane Nelson had on RT files" said Naruto.

Ignoring the lantern comment the speedster run in the cane direction

Or at least that was the plan before a giant green hand stop him.

"What do you think you're doing" Said Naruto threateningly glaring to the redhead.

"What I'm doing. What you think i'm doing. I'm grabbing that cane so we can get out of wonderland and back to reality" Responded smugly Kid Flash the sparks were intense between the pair.

The tension in the air was palpable as Naruto and Kid Flash locked eyes, each unwilling to back down. But before the situation could escalate further, Artemis stepped in, her voice cutting through the tension like a knife.

"Stop it, both of you!" she commanded, her tone firm and authoritative. "We need to work together to figure this out, not fight amongst ourselves."

Naruto clenched his fists, his frustration evident. "Fine," he relented, reluctantly releasing his construct. "But if you do anything stupid, it's on you"

Kid Flash scoffed, but he didn't push the issue further. Instead, he turned his attention back to the mysterious cane hovering in the air.

"Let's see what this thing's all about," he muttered, cautiously approaching it.

"Wait!" Said Naruto stopping the speedster. "At least let me put a barrier around it so it doesn't melt everyone faces and kill us later(4)" Said Naruto while creating a small walled path so Wally can walk and grab the cane

"Dude!. I'm not a nazi!" Replied Wally knowing perfectly well where the reference come from.

" "Yeah, just an idiot who almost got all of us killed! How long ago was it? 5-10 minutes? I don't have my watch!"

"Enough! If you guys are going to keep being children, then I'm going to do it," exclaimed an annoyed Artemis.

"I said I'm going to do it," Wally declared, speeding over to grab it at the same time Artemis does.

"I got it," they synchronize. Then Wally, Artemis, and Naruto begin to glow gold. "Huh?" they all question in shock.

"I can't let go," they all say simultaneously. Then, without hesitation, they are all dragged up by the cane and disappear in a flash of light. (5)


"Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"

Klarion had been asking that for a while now and frankly it was getting on Abra's nerves. But it wasn't like he could do anything about it..

He wasn't a magician that was the whole point of this, his schtick of using a magician persona with super tech wasn't working. Still that doesn't means he couldn't find a way to finish this torture sooner.

"Tell us how to find the Helmet." he demands, clearly becoming aggravated.

Kent glares, but can't say anything due to the collar around his neck. In a second Kadabra removes it, throwing it over his shoulder with a smug look. "It saddens me." Kent says, though his voice is hoarse he's smiling. "If all modern crooks are this pathetic. Then the kids will never have much fun as we did".

Abra held out his wand and began electrocuting the man.

"AAHH!" He shouted while whrithing in floor in pain.

"How is this for pathetic"

"That was fun" Klarion responded with a sinister laugh. "Zap him again and them burn him in oil or dump him off the side and watch him splat," He encouraged. Teekl nudged him to gain his attention.

"Yes, yes," Klarion sighed. "I suppose we might still need him," He noted dejectedly.


"After the disappearance of our teammates, the rest of the Titans decided to explore the 'Winterland' in search of answers or Doctor Fate," said Superboy, annoyance evident in his tone. Aqualad squinted his eyes and sighed, understanding Superboy's frustration given his origins.

"And to think we got all of this just because of an Old Man. That Kent guy better be worth it" Said an annoyed Superboy at the comment Aqualad squinted his eyes and sighed , after all considering his origins he couldn't blame Superboy

""I guess Cadmus didn't think it was important to teach you about the JSA. Right?"Kaldur asked. Superboy nodded. " People with powers were rare but the first generation of a group was the Justice Society of America," Aqualad remarked, disappointment coloring his words.

"Yeah, Tornado mentioned them," explained M'gann. "Weren't they like a prototype version of the League?"

"They were much more than that. The Justice Society of America was a group of Mystery Men that operated between 40s-50. And among their charter members existed the champion of the Mortal Realm the hero Doctor Fate . Criminals, invaders, demons and even injustices societies the JSA vanquished them all"said Aqualad only for his face to frown the disgust was evident "Sadlly the U.S. government pressured the heroes to reveal their identities and rather than keep fighting they decided to retire".

"So they decided to just let them walk over them?. Why didn't they fought back instead. They are supposed to be heroes" Answered angrily Superboy

"The JSA thought the safety of their loved ones was more important than the mission. So they decided to leave the life. To be honest i can't blame them ".Explained Kaldur even though he noticed his friend wasn't really satisfied with the answer, "Still that doesn't change the fact that we probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Kent and the rest of the JSA."

They would have continued with the conversation but something caught Megan's attention.

"Look there," She pointed out and the others followed her line of sight. It was a door on top of a hill in front of them. They all looked at each other before making their way too it.


"Ughh. I don't think we are in kansas anymore" Said Naruto even though he didn't touch the cane the fact that his construction in a way "did touch it" must count.

Sometime he hate loopholes.

Aparently Oz had stairs . Lot of stairs. Some were upside down other were defying the gravity but they were stairs for sure.

Naruto noticed a trio men and while he recognized Kent Nelson who was currently laying on the floor the hispanic man and the anti-christ 2.0 were unknown to him.

"Abra Kadabra," Said Wally while scowling. Wally recognized him, he and Flash fought him a few times but the last he heard of him , he was currently serving 20-life in Iron Heights penitentiary.

"Well would you look at at that" Said Kent taking advantage of his captors distraction, he flew towards the cane and after taking a hold of it he used it to make his binds disappear. "In here" said Kent while making an elevator appear.

No! No! No!" Klarion said angrily." I want that helmet ! I want it! I want it! I want it!" Screamed Klarion while unleash a red lighting bolt against the elevator , obly for the door to close blocking the attack.


"My apologies for the troubles . I'm Kent Nelson, by the way," Kent said introducing himself to the teens

"No duh,your tower almost killed us" Wally scoffed. He was met with a dope slap from Naruto. "Ow"

"Excuse him. Mr. Nelson Wally over here suffer from a terminal Assholitis. Sadly there is no cure" Naruto said in fake sadness while Wally fumed himself up. " I'm Naruto, you already met Wally and that is my friend Artemis" The girl answered by slowly waving her hand.

Kent inspected the kids, while the blonde girl is unknown to him so that means she is related to some members of the league he hadn't met which rule out Dinah, Billy, Giovanni, Reddy or Diana among others, the redheaded kid must be Wally West or Kid Flash he already knew of him, after all Jay spoke about him and Barry constantly. Which leave Naruto it didn't take too much time to notice the ring that was in his hand. So this is the next generation of heroes. Not bad. Not bad at all

"A blonde Green Lantern eh. Just like Alan" Thought Kent remembering on his closest and oldest friends the first and original Green Lantern of Earth Alan Scott.

"Luckily that rings of yours could help us out Naruto, because we're up against an opponent with tremendous mystic power" told the Old Man

"Abra Kadabra?" Wally asked. "Flash proved he uses futuristic technology to simulate magic. Guy's all show and no biz," The speedster mocked.

"Right you are," Kent agreed.

"He is?" Artemis asked in surprise. Wally had a smug look on his face.

"Well even a broken clock is right twice a day" Said Naruto after dealing with the speedster antics during the mission he didn't want to give him the satisfaction

Not at all

"Abra is a charlatan," Kent continued. "But Klarion, the witch boy, the kid with the cat, he's an actual lord of chaos, the ultimate enemy of a lord of order like Doctor Fate,"

"What is a Lord of Chaos?" asked Naruto

" Guess they didn't explain much about magical beings on that planet of yours" Said Kent. "To summarize . A Lord of Chaos is an entity born to cause mayhem and destroy any semblance of order in the universe. They are ultimate enemies of a Lord of Order like Doctor Fate"

"Right," Wally mocked. "You're a lord of order,"

"Oh, no, not me," Kent responded nonchalantly. "I'm just an old coat Fate used to put on until my wife Inza convinced me there could be more to life," He said. He pulled out a pocket watch and opened it. Inside was a picture of his wife. "Ah, she was a real pistol, that Inza," He said fondly.

"Anyhoo, Klarion's after the helmet," Kent continued. "If he gets his sticky little mitts on it, he'll turn the planet into his own personal playground of pandemonium,"

"Yeah his own personal Korugar" Said Naruto grumbling his thoughts.

"Korugar?" Asked Artemis looking at her fellow blonde,

"Long story, but Basically a Lantern turning evil on his planet. It ended badly for everyone involved" While the history of Korugar and the fall of Sinestro isn't a secret at all and Naruto wasn't even involved in this he didn't think is the place or the time to tell the full of story specially considering the GLC is still doing damage control in sector 1417 and the fact that Sargent Katma was outright banished from her planet for being a Lantern.

Yeah ended bad for everyone involved indeed.

DINNGGG

Then the elevator doors reveal the same stair-like hall only in this case there was a giant golden bell in the middle. The teen followed Kent to the bell only to be interrupted by a hole in the ceiling opened up that dropped Superboy and Aqualad to the floor. M'gann followed a moment later though she floated down.

The perks of having flying as a superpower.

"Friends of yours?" Kent asked the speedster with a sly smile. Then there was a flash of light and Abra and Klarion revealed themselves.

"Friends of yours?!" Wally retorted meanwhile Naruto put a shield to protect them from a torrent of electricty Abra sent after them while they try to reach the bell.

Kent held up his cane and like it was a gong used it to hit the bell causing it to ring after that he "entered" the bell with the two teen following him. Meanwhile Klarion flew directly to them and also entered the bell.


Naruto and company were suddenly on the top of the Tower of Fate.

And at the center rested the helmet of fate.

The source of all this trouble and artifact of a magnificent mystic might.

Kent was reaching to take the helmet to do something he had been avoided for decades .Is the least he could do because in his heart he knows that all of this was his fault, if he had told his friends or make more of an effort to warn them of his little walkabouts like Jay asked him no one would be on this mess. And more important 6 teens wouldn't have to face Klarion.

Klarion, his most powerful foe, his archenemy, a primordial being whose only purpose is to bring destruction and annihilate everyone who dare to oppose him . His rock of Sysyphus. An enemy that doesn't matter how many times he defeated he always returned.

Well he knows what to do . To push the rock through the hill one last time.

"One last time" Thought Kent at least until a red blast shot him directly on the chest.

"Ughhhh!" Said the old man while he grumbled in the ground.

"Mr. Nelson!" Said both teens at the same time. Klarion taking the chance decided to sent another red blast to finish the job once and for all however once again Naruto used a bubble shield to block the blast.

"Shit that was a tough one" Thought the blonde because even though Naruto blocked the attack without let Klarion destroy his construct he still felt the impact, so he knew one thing . He isn't going to win the fight playing defensive he need to be offensive.

Luckily for him that is his specialty.

"Wally listen carefully" Naruto said gaining the redhead attention, "I need you to grab the helmet and Mr. Nelson out of here . I deal with Klarion"

"But Naru-"

"Just do it!. Trust me I be fine". Said Naruto before taking a big breath he had the perfect construction for this. And then the energy surrounded the shield left both Kent and Wally and started to grow until it dwarf any constructions Wally ever saw the blonde made in the short time he was on the team it was at least half of the size of the tower luckily for them it was floating in the hair. But that not the issue is

"IS THAT GURREN FUCKING LAGAAN" Screamed the speedster indeed the construction is a green replica of Gurren Lagaan specifically his first form the "Gurren Lagaan" the only differences were that it has horns on his head and spikes on his sides but aside from that it was identical

"AFTER ALL I'M A MANGA NUT WITH A POWER RING!". Screamed Naruto feeling like a huge weight is lifted from his shoulders according to Kilowog Naruto has a natural talent for "Big" constructions the problem is that sometimes you need a scalpel not a sword and Naruto small construction didn't come as natural to him. Naruto normally deals with this issue being calm and thinking small but that is a hard to shake feeling, so sometimes he has trouble switching "sides". According to Hal this is known as superman syndrome which means too much time holding back that you later have trouble stopping it . So to him being let loose is incredibly relaxing

Klarion smirked at the sight of the robot" Just because you're now big doesn-"

"I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU'RE SAYING KICK!" and indeed in a perfect imitation of a soccer ball Naruto kicked Klarion off the tower into the sky.

"You little bra-" Klarion began

"SHUT UP MIDGET! BLAST!" and from the mouth of the robot a green energy blast flew directly to Klarion, forcing the witch boy defend himself in a red shield.

"You think you can take me brat!" Klarions features had become more demonic as he glared at the lantern

"I only need to think it witchy!" Naruto responded his eyes went from green to a glowing green while he glared at the Lord of Chaos.

At the lantern challenge Klarion surrounded himself in a red aura that took the form of a ferocious Saber-tooth tiger.

Both of them charged at each other with all their might their clash released a sonic boom that echoed through the area .


Meanwhile Wally was watching the fight while he was trying to lift Kent.

"Wally... " Said the weakened voice of Kent a mix of the blast , his age and the past weeks of torture were passing their bill.

He didn't have much time.

"We don't... have much time" Said the Doctor.

"Keep your strength Mr. Nelson .I'm going to take you to an hospital" Said Wally while Kent was resting on his shoulder

"Boy" Kent said gasping in his breath while watching directly to wally in the eyes ." Your friend is not going to last. Klarion is not like any foe he ever faced. You know what you need to do".

"I have no idea what i need to do" replied Wally unsure at his request while this night did shook his beliefs

"If you are half of the man Jay thinks you are. You will" Said Kent before pummeling to the floor his heart stopped beating(6).

And then Kent Nelson founding members of the JSA died.

And sadly wally knew what to do


Naruto "Gurren" was currently grabbing Klarion "Tiger in a headlock pin before releasing a drill directly through the construction Torso-mouth. That shoved Klarion directly to the ground.

Taking a moment of his foe weakness "LET'S END THIS !" Screamed Naruto unleashing the full might of his will in one shot that destroyed Klarion construction

Klarion gritted his teeth and snapped his fingers and suddenly he turned into simple black feather scattering in the wind. Naruto, after believing he defeated the Lord of Chaos relaxed and took a few seconds to gain a second air.

However unknown to Naruto. Klarion was taking advantage of his foe distraction and once he reformed looking pretty much uninjured he conjured an enormous red sword and launched directly to the lantern back.

"UGhhhhh!" Screamed the blonde trying to keep his construct stable while sword pierced the Lantern construction back in the end his efforts remained because the once cristaline construction turned into a shattered one .

Before the Lord of Chaos Naruto could attack again responded by conjuring a giant drill "EAT THIS!" the drill clashed directly with Klarion sword the sparks between the constructions illuminated the whole battlefield both clashing until one of the creation breaks.

And suddenly Klarion smiled maliciously and with a snaps of his fingers his sword dissolved into thousands of mini swords and while Naruto tried to block them more than a few impaled Naruto's "body" .

"Ughhhh!" And suddenly a red bolt started running through the knives electrifying and chaining to the ground.

"And Now for the final touch" Klarion says creating a giant red drill and start pointing directly to Naruto who thanks to the electricity couldn't dissolve the construct." You aren't the only who can make drills boy"

"Not today witch-boy," Someone commented. Then Klarion was sent flying by a blast of golden light.

Naruto turned to see a golden helmet wearing man floating in the air.

Dr. Fate.

"NOO0OOOOOOO!" Said Klarion throwing a tantrum while using magic to involve his hands in a red fire. "Why you must always ruin my fun. Haven't you learned Order went out of style in the 20th century". Said Klarion throwing fireballs at the Lord of Order.

"Leave my domain at once you spoiled little brat or risk being destroyed even ones as foolish as you must understand you failed your endeavor" Threatened Nabu.

"In your dreams Nabu ,you old fart" Answered Klarion unleashing a red inferno to Nabu who blocked it invoking a golden ankh


Wally blinks as he's suddenly assaulted with a total lack of anything resembling where he just was. "Ok. Ok. No problem." Wally mumbles to himself, despite the echo that just said that. "I'm not here. I'm just delusional. Probably something i ate. That burrito tasted funny anyway"

"Still don't believe?" Kent's voice asks with a chuckle. "Seriously, Kid, how'd you get so bullheaded in fifteen short years."

Wally turns to the source, shocked to see Kent standing before him. "But- but- you're- you're-"

"Yep," Kent knows what he's trying to say. "but don't feel bad. Soon as this little brouhaha is over, my spirit will ascend, and I'll be reunited with my beloved Inza."

"O-oh. Ok." Wally stutters out. "Wait, but does that mean that I'm-!"

Kent sighs good-naturedly, cutting him off. "You're alive," Kent places a hand on Wally's shoulder, but seeing him flinch away he removes it. "but your soul no longer controls your body. See, we're inside the Helmet. You put it on, and my soul got sucked in, probably because I spent so many years serving Nabu"

" Nabu?" questions Wally.

"Nabu was a powerful demigod in ancient Babylonia in honor of his heroic acts the primordial forces of the universe ascended him into a Lord of Order .The helmet we put on gives Nabu a host body to interact in the mortal plane"

"Wait that means he is possessing my body. Wait a second how is Naruto?"

"Your friend is fine Nabu saved him. Still he did a lot better that i expected ,sadly he didn't knew how to fight a Lord of Chaos" Remarked sadly Kent and while he was impressed at his display he made a crucial mistake.

He didn't attack the cat . Klarion is pretty much immortal so the only way to truly defeat him is defeating Teekl his anchor in the mortal plane. Nothing else works

"Want to watch how are they doing?"


Naruto found it difficult to breathe he put it all in that final blast against Klarion and if wasn't for Kent he would have died. Hell even standing up is merit of his own . Tomorrow he would sleep all day for sure.

Still. He slap his cheeks to wake up he could stop daydreaming, now he wants payback with that brat.

"Give up. Your effort is futile even you must recognize the fight with the boy weaken you"

"Nah. Nah Nah. I don't listen to smelly old man. You smelly fart" Said Klarion launching red magic tiger at Fate's forcing the magician to jump out of the way. As it comes back around, he puts up a shield.

Naruto taking advantage that Klarion wasn't paying attention to him he created green chains that he launched to the demonic boy wraping his arms in green cuffs.

"What is this" said Klarion destroying the cuffs Naruto created "You think you can't stop me . I'm chaos incarnate just a fancy ring is not enough to stop me boy"

"Yes but i can" Said Fate summoning his ankh and using it to bind "Now witch boy. You're defenseless so I Repeat leave now or face the consequences"

"Do your best nothing you do can stop me" Taunted Klarion

"But what about your familiar" Mocked Doctor Fate after shooting a golden beam directly to the cat

"Teekl!" Klarion shouts, rising to his feet and turning to Fate. "I can't believe you assault a defenseless pussycat."

"We both know that creature is no cat, Witch Boy," Fate eyes narrow in accusation. "And without your familiar," the yellow flames that surrounded Teekl fade out as she warily stands to her feet. The yellow flame now gathered in Fate's hands. "you have no anchor in this reality." proving it, Klarion fades from sight in staggering increments.

"Bully! Killjoy! Geezer!" Fate raises his hands, shooting another beam, this time at Klarion. The Witch Boy yelps before jumping into a red/black portal. Another forming above Teekl, where he drops out and picks her up in his arms. "

"Hey kid . You better watch your back Because next time no more mr nice guy". Said Klarion before fully dissolving into black and red outlined wisps that take off toward the sky.

"What a poozer". Said Naruto before leaning his back on the floor, he was tired and needed the rest


"Yes! That's how we kick it on the earthly plane," Wally cheered as he watched Klarion retreat. He made to take the helmet off but remembered he couldn't and waited for Nabu to do it. But the Lord of Order never did.

"Uh, it's-it's over, right?" Wally said trying to confirm. "So why isn't Nabu taking off the helmet?"

"Because the earth needs Doctor Fate,"

"I will not release this body,"

"He can't do that!" Wally shouted in anger. "Wait can he do that?"

"He can. But he shouldn't" Kent was afraid of this even in his best days Nabu was a temperamental and sometime unpredictable why spent the last 70 years trying to prepare the champions of the magical world. To create a world that didn't need him. Sadly in his death he had to admit he failed but if he can save one more soul everything would have been worth it."This is not the right candidate. We both know the kid's has a great fate awaiting him away from the world of sorcery.

"True." Nabu agrees, but his tone is dark. "But I do not appreciate being permanently hidden away, useless, and isolated for decades at a time." no one can say anything. "Chaos must not be allowed to reign." he snaps.

"That won't happen again, the boy'll take the Helmet and make sure you're put to good use." Says Kent after all even he had to admit Nabu had a point in being angry after being left in a tower for seventy years.

Not one of his proudest moments to be honest.

"Yeah. I swear." Wally agrees, smiling brightly.

"And in the meantime, I'll stick around, keep you company." Kent says, a touch of sadness in his voice.

Wally turns to Kent instantly, horrified. "Wait. What happened to you ascending? Seeing Inza?" his voice saddening as he asks each question.

"So, you believe now, eh?" Kent taunts. "Don't sweat it, Kid. I'll spend a few millennia here, then see Inza." he flips open his watch to look down at her picture once more. His own voice turns sad. "That's the great thing about eternity. It's eternal."

"The bargain is acceptable." Nabu says darkly.

"Do me a favor before you left. Give Jay and Joan a big hug for me. Would you?" Asked Kent leaving Wally wide eyed. How could he forget Kent was one of Jay's oldest of the friends he left to die. "Also while yellow is not a bad color. I think you would look better on Red" .

Looking around Wally finds himself still on the roof, walking over to Kent he sets the Helmet down and places the watch back in his hand. Closing his fingers around it. Then looking down at the man he couldn't save.

Blaming himself.

If he had been more humble .if he didn't waste so much time trying to impress M'gann maybe Kent would still be alive

After all just because the bad guys lost doesn't mean they won.

This wasn't a win


Wally placed the helmet on the shelf. right between the remains of the OMAC and Cheshire. All the memories it had with the Helmet he just expect he can find a successor soon Kent doesn't deserve to spend eternity with Nabu.

"You never said what happened to you when you put on the helmet," Asked Naruto to Wally.

"Energy from the thing rewrote my brain's beta waves," Wally explained. "I was bioscripted into becoming Doctor Fate for a few minutes," He continued. "No big,"

"Dude. Come on . Is me" Naruto said unimpressed ." You don't have to lie or keep a charade . I'm not going to tell anyone. Trust me".

"I'm not lying" Proclaims Wally

"Dude"

Wally face frowns and his eyes starting to water like a pressure that was in there " I'm such an asshole" said Wally between sobbing." If i didn't keep wasting time trying to prove I'm smarter than everyone else then maybe Kent would still be alive"

"You did the best you could . You used the helmet not many people would have done it".

"Then why i think I'm a piece of shit" Said Wally while his tone darkened. "How much time wasted trying to impress a girl without thinking on a hostage. Stupid. Stupid"

"Once Hal Jordan told me the best thing you can do in cases like this . Is to keep going. Don't be sad because they died , be happy for the people you helped instead. We didn't knew Kent Nelson all that much but i don't think he blames you for his death. So you really shouldn't" .

"How you think i would look in red?" Asked Wally.

Naruto catching on what Wally was implying decided to give an honest answer. "There is no better person for the job"

"You really think that" Said Wally.

"I really do"

"Thanks i really needed this"

"Anytime" After saying that Naruto deciding is best to leave the Speedster alone. After all he know how it feels to fail at saving someone and the pressure of being the last in a legacy.


Author note

(1)= While Naruto is in shape he still lived a Normal life before becoming a Lantern so while he has Hand to Hand training his physique is one from someone who was a high school athlete who went through military training.

(2)= Kaldur is the type of guy who will do his homework about the history of heroes, so he knows about the Jsa though his knowledge is pretty basic,

(3) Normally fics have the new character being on Wally case for nnot believing in Magic. In this case even though Naruto disagree with Wally he doesn't call him out. Because is not his businness , Naruto doesn't reveal M'gaan true form for similar reasons,

(4) Indiana Jones reference i couldn't help myself n

(5) All three character are related to the JSA in someway Naruto for Alan scott while Wally for jay, Artemis being included is a reference of her being in the JSA in the Stargirl show and being an jsa villain in the comics

(6)= In the episode it never referenced the fact Kent knew Jay WHICH IS SUCH A MISSED OPPORTUNITY. In this Case Jay bragged about Wally and Barry to other members of the JSA

First of all thanks to everyone that voted

i just want to reveal the poll winner and with a total of 73 votes the WINNER IS

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SORRY FOR THE ZATANNA FANS IF IS ANY CONSOLATION IS WAS A CLOSE ONE

I PROBABLY GOING TO WRITE A OMAKE SHOWING SOME PLANS I HAD WITH ZATANNA AS A CONSOLATION PRIZE.

i repeat the same that earlier any suggestion about character or ideas is open to me so feel free to do it