The darkness of the Watchtower is pierced by a bright and blinding flash of light and sound. The Atom walks from the teleportation bay toward the main table room. He carries a large bowl of chips and a six pack of bottled beer, both of which he sets atop the "Round Table of Justice". Atom slips into the adjoining room and rolls the large monitor computer screen into the table room. He flops into one of the chairs and a large dust cloud billows about, to which Atom waves his hand back and forth.
ATOM:
"Wow. *coughs* Looooonnnngg time since any one has been up here. *shrugs* Eh, who could blame them, especially after all that mess in space not to long ago. In any regard, I always saw myself talking to myself inside the Watchtower." *turns the monitor screen on to the station of the Super Bowl*
Suddenly there is another brillant flash and incredible noise from the teleportation bay. Several footsteps can be heard approaching the table room.
CONSTANTINE:
"Eh? Wasn't I right? Told ya, he'd be the first one here, huh? All ready for the super balls there, Atom?" *places hand in Atom's shoulder*
ATOM:
*without turning around* "I swear to God! If I turn to see a sack, resting on my shoulder again. That's it! I'm done! Tell the League I resign!" *turns to see Constantine's hand and exhales relieved*
Constantine, Black Lightning, and Zatanna share a laugh as they each grab a beer and sit beside the Atom at the "Round Table of Justice".
ZATANNA:
Again, Ray? What the hell happened?"
BLACK LIGHTNING:
"You really don't know Zee? Figured a vet like you would remember that old first timers tradition at the League's Super Bowl watch parties. You see, Superman would walk up behind an unsuscpecting hero with his...."
ZATANNA:
*holds up one hand* "No. No, that's ok BL. No need to explain, I think I understand now. Got it."
ATOM:
"And now you know why Batman will never come to one of theses things anymore."
CONSTANTINE:
"Aye, man. Superman used to be a fun bloke, eh? Right? You guys recall? Red undies and all. Seems like ages ago. Now, he's all about cashing checks and snapping necks."
The group breaks out into light laughter as another bright flash generates from the teleportation bay and Hawkman comes running into the table room carrying a case of beer in each hand.
HAWKMAN:
"Awwwww man! What I miss? No! Did you guys already do the super balls thing to JC?"
BLACK LIGHTNING:
"Man, you know, we could never. Never. Do that without you. You are the Cawkman after all."
HAWKMAN:
"Sweet! Good. Hey Zee, distract JC a little, I'm just going to go throw these beers into the fridge." *winks and snorts*
ZATANNA:
"Sorry Hawkmanchild, but your prank will have to work on some one else. John already knows about it."
HAWKMAN:
"Awwwww, dammit Zee! Why'd you tell him? Oh what, just cause you two are now 'on again' after he saved your butt out there in that terrible space crap."
CONSTANTINE:
"Wait a tic, Zee? I was supposed to be the victim? I was to be super balled?"
HAWKMAN:
"Yeah you were. I was going to super ball you harder than Wonder Woman gets super balled!"
ZATANNA:
"C'mon babe! I didn't even know what the hell they were talking about. And Hawkmanchild, must you say things like that?"
BLACK LIGHTNING:
"Damn man, it's so great to get back together. Especially after fighting for our lives and barely making it back from that little adventure in space."
ATOM:
"It's funny how we keep referencing that 'space thing' but not really getting into details. Being really coy and vague. I mean, I remember how it started....but it gets a little fuzzy toward the end. Feels like a cop out to say...but....I mean, am I right?"
HAWKMAN:
"Nah! What you just described, perfectly sums up my marriage to Hawkgirl. Anywaay, who else is supposed to be coming?"
ATOM:
"Oh, ummm, I think Arthur said he was going to be here. And I believe, he doesn't know about super balls, right BL?"
BLACK LIGHTNING:
"I thought he did. Didn't he do it to Martian Manhunter? Remember, Aquaman used to have a hook? Thought that was why man?"
ATOM:
"No, pretty sure Firestorm got Manhunter. Remember? Fire balls? Which turned out to be a terrible idea with J'onn."
BLACK LIGHTNING:
*shivers* "Now I remember! Nope. Not a good idea at all with J'onn. Well then, I guess you can try it on Aquaman, Cawkman."
ZATANNA:
"You boys....I really should warn Arthur."
HAWKMAN:
"Don't you dare Zee! Just be good and watch the commercials and halftime show."
ZATANNA:
"You see why I call you Hawkmanchild? How can you say something so pig headed, women are perfectly capable of enjoying football, I mean, I enjoy a good inning of a close match."
The group looks dumbfounded at Zatanna as she looks to Constantine to reaffirm what she just said.
CONSTANTINE:
"Don't look at me love, for me, football is actually played with the foot and a round ball."
The light and teleportation sound returns as Hawkman sneeks into the nearby cafeteria room, holding a finger up to his mouth and mouthing 'shh'. Aquaman enters the room, carrying Hawkman's mace. He takes a seat at the table.
AQUAMAN:
"Sorry I'm late everyone. But I just had to go back and get this, you know how Hawkman is always losing his mace. Missing since our space outing and I found it! He should definitely appreciate this."
HAWKMAN:
"Hey Aquaman! Ready for the super balls....hehehehe...."
AQUAMAN:
"The Cawkman! Look!...."
Aquaman turns in his chair quickly, slamming the mace into Hawkman's crotch. The entire room breaks out into a loud thunderous laughter and applause as Hawkman falls doubled over to the floor.
ZATANNA:
"Dare say....best Super Bowl ever."
Thanks everyone!!!!