Hello CBMers!!!
Basic premise, after the big victory a few of our favorite superheroes gather for some drinks and a little discussion. Allowing commentary on comic book movie things and whatnot. Ok, so gathered here today we have: Atom, Zatanna, Hawkman, Black Lightning, and special guests: Batman! The second shift crew.
Our four superheroes are sitting besides each other at the "Roundtable of Justice". A flash lights up the room and a large noise sounds, indicating the arrival of someone at the teleportation dock. It's Batman; and he makes his way to the table, where the heroes seem to tighten up and sit taller.
BATMAN:
Fierce angry scowl "Who can tell me what exactly happened here?
Looks at Black Lightning "BL?"
BLACK LIGHTNING:
Scratches the back of his head and looks around in all different directions "You see...what had happened...I mean, Dr. Psycho and...umm, Cawkman...umm Bane punching monuments...umm
BATMAN:
Stares at Black Lightning with disapproving bewilderment "Atom. Perhaps you can explain it better."
BLACK LIGHTNING:
Holds hand up and coughs while mumbling "...Goddamn Batman..."
BATMAN:
"What was that BL?"
BLACK LIGHTNING:
Looks surprised "Oh...uh, nothing, just that I sat on my hat, man."
ATOM:
"Well, we're not entirely sure, Batman. Apparently, Dr. Psycho was able to manipulate our minds, despite the devices in place. He kept us from noticing Bane's escape. He then claimed Bane escaped to wreck havoc at well known monuments, I think? Oh, and it didn't help that Hawkman had to "test" him."
HAWKMAN:
"Hey now! Dammit Atom, I never told anybody about what happened that night after fighting Vandal Savage in Thailand. You remember? That celebratory party the town threw us, you know? With all those...well, lets just say, mace wielding ladies. Pfft...so what? I underestimated the little guy. C'mon Batman, you might've done the same. We're talking about a Wonder Woman villain here.
Zatanna waves her hand in front of Hawkman's face. "Something wrong Zee?"
ZATANNA:
"Based on what you just said, I'm making sure you're still not under Dr. Psycho's manipulation. You do see that this is Batman, right? The Batman."
BLACK LIGHTNING:
Looking elsewhere, uninterested "Probably should of had Robin handle this assignment."
HAWKMAN:
Quickly turns his head toward Black Lightning "Hey now! You can make fun of my back story. Make fun of my wings. Hell, make fun of my name. But don't you ever, EVER compare me to Robin. Besides I'm pretty sure it was well past his bedtime, right Batman?"
slyly smiles at Batman
BATMAN:
No emotion "Don't be ridiculous Hawkman, I would never compare you to Robin. Robin would have never let this happen in the first place."
ZATANNA:
Lightly laughs "No Batman, you're right! You need to compare Hawkman to someone more on his level. Like Krypto or Ace, the Bat Hound."
HAWKMAN:
"Hey now. I didn't tell anyone you were also there in Thailand that time after the Vandal Savage fight."
Zatanna turns a bright shade of red. Batman pulls out a folder from under his cape, and lays it on the table before the team.
BATMAN:
"Bane is not to be underestimated. He's very dangerous. And this plan of his is more complex than you realize."
HAWKMAN:
Snorts "Ha. What's that? Quote Shakespeare with his lovely speaking voice? Model coats?
BLACK LIGHTNING:
"That coat was pretty cool though..."
BATMAN:
Clears throat "Since he was lost on your watch. This will be the team to stop him once more. In this folder is the location and information you'll need on the place he is likely going to attack next. Hawkman and Zatanna will leave now for that location, where another team member will meet you. Atom will continue to run monitor duty, while putting together a list of places in case this location is incorrect, and a back up plan. Tonight is Black Lightning's daughter's play, so I'm having Blue Beetle and Booster Gold come to assist you Atom with Black Lightning gone. Ok."
Looks at Zatanna and Hawkman "You better get going."
Hawkman and Zatanna make their ways to the teleportation bay. As they reach it, Booster Gold and Blue Beetle arrive.
BLACK LIGHTNING:
Looks pleasantly impressed "Damn Batman, you really do think of everything."
BATMAN:
"Of course BL. After all...I am the Goddamn Batman..."
Batman looks directly at Black Lightning with a feint sly smile. Black Lightning nearly falls back in his chair in shock. He looks up to see Batman has "disappeared", and notices Booster Gold and Blue Beetle taking seats.
BLACK LIGHTNING:
"Damn. I think I just witnessed an event on par with Haley's comet. Like, a once in a lifetime sort of thing. Damn. Alright fellas. I'm out of here. Father duty calls..."
speaks in a low tone "...course Batman remembered that..."
ATOM:
"Have fun man."
Looks at Booster Gold and Blue Beetle "How's it going tonight, guys?"
BLUE BEETLE:
"Well...how do I say this? Unbelievable? Yeah, lets go with that. Booster here, was just telling me about, how in the future, the Michael Bay "Transformers" movies will be vastly admired. They're the "Godfather" of future generations. Listed on some official list as the top six greatest films ever made. Can you believe that?"
ATOM:
Looks questionably at Booster Gold "I thought you were sketchy on details from the future?"
BOOSTER GOLD:
He has a distinctive accent. Part surfer and British "True stuff bromate, especially since losing Skeets to the dark side. But that sort of detail, movie stuff, it's just kid's stuff. General knowledge, bromate."
BLUE BEETLE:
"You know what that also means, right? We still got two more to go."
Holds up two fingers and has a full body shudder
BOOSTER GOLD:
"Come on now bromate...they're not that bad."
BLUE BEETLE:
Rolls eyes "Yeah right, they're most commonly shown to Arkham Asylum inmates. As punishment."
BOOSTER GOLD:
"We used to have marathon viewing parties. Had a huge won the night after the big steak championship game."
ATOM:
Looks confused "Steak championship? You mean, state championship?"
BOOSTER GOLD:
Looks as if he's been awakened from a trance "Naw bromate...in the future, sports and game shows become united. Football was mixed with a cooking competition show. After every touchdown you jump in the kitchen and prepare an entre. Then the refs judge you. You just sit there sweating as they eat the food...you know...hoping...wishing they throw their hands in the air and scream 'It's good!!'"
Throws both hands high into the air
ATOM:
"Wonder how Zatanna and Hawkman are getting along?"
Zatanna and Hawkman appear in a flash below the southern tier of Tower Bridge in London.
ZATANNA:
"Can't believe Batman saddled me with you."
HAWKMAN:
"Oh come on! I'm not that bad. It could be worse."
Begins to search and look around his person
ZATANNA:
"What is it?"
HAWKMAN:
Looks slightly confused "We gotta go back. I forgot my mace. Damn, I just had it last night at..."
ZATANNA:
Raises her hand in front of Hawkman "This is London...oh no...you were right. It could be a lot worse. And is."
Stares forward at a shadowed figure with a long coat and smoke trailing above his head
JOHN CONSTANTINE:
Steps into the glow of a nearby light Removes cigarette "Cheers darling, it's good to see you."
Large grin
Black Lightning enters the front door to his house.
BLACK LIGHTNING:
Yelling loudly to be heard upstairs "Girls?! Are ready?!"
The sounds of their footsteps fill the house as they rush to meet their dad. Black Lightning stubs his toe, looks down to see Hawkman's mace at his feet. "Mother...sssss...dammit, Cawkman."
Thank you so much for the read!!! I might be taking a break from these for a little while, so I thought I'd try something a little different. Plus a friend once told me, it's cool to end on a little bit of a cliffhanger. I truly appreciate the reads. Please let me know what you thought. Should I continue this story or go back to just sitting around the table commentary? Thanks again!!