This story will actually be a series of one-shots that are intended for one purpose, to cover the ceremony where the Justice League officially inducts its new members to its ranks to the public. I'm going to try to update this story at least once a year with new heroes joining the League's ranks. Hope you like it.
December 31, 2012
The morning of New Year's Eve was a particularly busy day in Washington DC, since there was a big event happening at the famous Hall of Justice, headquarters of the Justice League. Today was the day the Justice League would officially announce the induction of its newest members to the world. Heroes who'd proven themselves as League worthy.
Media outlets from all over the country and all over the world were standing outside the hall, covering the ceremony, including Lois Lane from the Daily Planet, Nia Nal from Catco Worldwide Media, Vicki Vale from the Gotham Gazette, even Iris West from the newly established Central City Citizen was there covering the event.
And standing in front of the Hall of Justice and behind a podium was the leader of the Justice League itself, Supergirl, with people standing on either side of her. To her left stood the current members of the Justice League in the following order: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, Flash, Vixen, Batwoman, Black Lightning, Green Lantern, Doctor Fate and Aquaman.
To her right stood the new heroes that after today everyone would know were in the Justice League, who were standing in the following order: Ice Maiden, Black Canary, Spartan, Katana and Red Tornado.
As the last of the chattering died down, Supergirl officially called the press conference to order.
"Thank you all for coming out here today to join us in welcoming new blood to the ranks of the Justice League. As you all know, the Justice League was formed to serve as a reminder that there are some problems that no single hero, not even Superman, can handle alone. The League was also founded on the principles of truth, liberty, justice and a better tomorrow for us all. To not just protect the world, but to be a symbol for it. The five heroes you see next to me have sworn to uphold these ideals. The Justice League is proud to officially welcome the following heroes to our ranks." Supergirl said as she turned to the new members and pulled out the new Justice League id cards she'd created so that the world would know which heroes really were members of the League. The card had the member's name, photo and their League ID number on it.
"Ice Maiden." Supergirl said as she handed Ice Maiden her card. She then repeated the process with Black Canary, then Spartan, then Katana and finally, she officially welcomed Red Tornado to the Justice League before returning to the podium.
"I'd like to officially welcome these heroes to our ranks once again and through them, the world will become an even safer place." Supergirl said as the other members of the Justice League joined her in applauding their new members before they were hit by questions from the press about if there were any other heroes the League was considering or other matters entirely.
After the press conference was over, Supergirl, Flash and Green Arrow led their new members up to the doors of the Hall of Justice.
"Ready to see the inner Sanctum?" Supergirl asked with a grin.
"Can't wait. And I can't wait to rub it in Cisco's face that I got to see the inside of the Hall before he did." Ice Maiden said and Flash rolled his eyes at his sister's antics.
"Enough. Let's do this." Supergirl said as she placed her hand on the palm scanner to activate the entrance scanner, which scanned them all.
"Supergirl, 01, Green Arrow, 05, Flash, 08, Ice Maiden, 15, Black Canary, 16, Spartan, 17, Katana, 18, Red Tornado, 19. Access granted." the AI said as the doors opened to allow the original heroes to show their new members inside.
"Wow, this place is amazing." Black Canary said as they looked around the Hall as Supergirl began the tour.
"Yeah, Batman spared no expense in building it and then I upgraded it even further." Supergirl said as she showed them the gym, galley, library/lounge, science lab, individual workspaces for each league member, which Supergirl assured the new members they'd each get one, except for Red Tornado, since he already had a room at the Hall, since it was where he'd been living since he'd been brought back online, and the garage and hangar, where several vehicles were already parked.
"And this is our new Zeta tube, which, once completed, will be used to help speed up transportation for the League. And now we come to what's like the crown jewel of the Hall, the war room." Supergirl said as she led them into the room that it was actually designed to be in the center of the building where there was a large round table that now had 19 chairs around it.
"Your seats are defined by the insignia on the back of the chairs. Every leaguer has one. But now, we have one more stop to make." Supergirl said as she led them to the event room they had set up, where the rest of the League was waiting with a large party set up.
"Welcome to the Justice League. Now we can celebrate properly." Kara said as the fun began.
Okay, that's the first expansion of the Justice League. Not sure when I'll update this story again, but it can also be seen as one shot right now.
