The "Ultimate DC Universe" RPG: Season 2.0

[Kaboom]

"Montes," the man at the auto shop said. "Yea he works here today is his day off though."
"Do you know where I can find him?"
"Sorry pal, the extent our conversations are limited to pin ups and carboureatours."
"I think he is in possesion of somehting of mine."
"Couldn't tell you, buddy, now I got to get back to work."

 

[MST3K 4ever]

IC:

The Joker felt pain surge throughout his body. This wasn't apart of the script. And if there was one thing he hated, it was improvision. Unless he did it, of course. He looked up at the masked woman that seemed to be able to shift her size at will. What was the world really coming to? With Bats, Canaries, Lemon Skinned Looney Tunes, and... well, Tinkerbell here, The Joker feared he'd be the last sane man on Earth.

No. Wait. He didn't. He loved the idea!

"Why my dear, I indeed have. And let me just say, it was quite the shocking experience..."

Diving forward across the ground, The Joker grabbed one of The Atom's legs, and squeezed hard. In moments, a violent current of electricity shot through her body, sending her off her feet from the force. The Joker then reeled his hand, looking at the joy-buzzer connected to his glove's palm.

"Can't beat the classics! HAHAHAHA!"

Pausing mid-laugh, The Joker stood, and looked back at Lemonhead. Without a second thought, he immediately leaped onto The Creeper, and grabbed his cane that was sitting on the floor next to them.

"Now, Jacko..."

Unsheathing the cane to where the hidden sword's blade encased inside was visible, The Joker immediatley held it against The Creeper's neck.

"Let's see if you bleed yellow, too!"

The Atom lays on the ground for the moment and gathers her senses.

Woah! Lucky for me this suit is shock-proof however at my size the force of that joy-buzzer was enough to knock me for a loop. Serves me right for taking The Joker so lightly thinking a hit to the back would take him down and out.

She sees the Joker holding the Blade to the Creeper's neck.

Uh-oh something tells me that The Creeper might need a little help. Luckily I am the perfect size for a little help.
The Atom sees a broken beer bottle and grabs it.

She runs over and slices the Acheles tendon of the Joker's right leg. He winces in obvious pain and looks at The Atom as his stability begins to waiver. She backs away maintaining eye contact with him the whole time

This guy is scary enough in the Gotham Gazette photos...now that he looks like he's twenty feet tall...he's downright terryifying. Can't let him have that kind of edge...gotta hold it together.

The Atom says, "Now that I have your attention Joker. Give it up now otherwise I take out your other one and you will have no legs to stand on."

She moves forward and holds it to the back of the other ankle.

The Atom says, "Make up your mind clown. What's it going to be Arkham or you become Gotham's first psycho who can park in a handicap spot?"

 

[Byrd Man]

The Atom lays on the ground for the moment and gathers her senses.

Woah! Lucky for me this suit is shock-proof however at my size the force of that joy-buzzer was enough to knock me for a loop. Serves me right for taking The Joker so lightly thinking a hit to the back would take him down and out.

She sees the Joker holding the Blade to the Creeper's neck.

Uh-oh something tells me that The Creeper might need a little help. Luckily I am the perfect size for a little help.
The Atom sees a broken beer bottle and grabs it.

She runs over and slices the Acheles tendon of the Joker's right leg. He winces in obvious pain and looks at The Atom as his stability begins to waiver. She backs away maintaining eye contact with him the whole time

This guy is scary enough in the Gotham Gazette photos...now that he looks like he's twenty feet tall...he's downright terryifying. Can't let him have that kind of edge...gotta hold it together.

The Atom says, "Now that I have your attention Joker. Give it up now otherwise I take out your other one and you will have no legs to stand on."

She moves forward and holds it to the back of the other ankle.

The Atom says, "Make up your mind clown. What's it going to be Arkham or you become Gotham's first psycho who can park in a handicap spot?"

Jack breaks out of Joker's grip and grabs the minature Atom.

"You're not stealing my spotlight, darling. You're just gonna have to deal with living in my shadow."

He turns to see Joker limping away.

"I don't think so."

He pulls a bannana out of his underwear and chucks it infront of Joker.

"Watch this, my sidekick. The old bannana gag gets em every time."

 

[Kaboom]

In fact though it didn't matter. Magic leaves a smell after its use. Its distinct. Almost sulphuric.

And I could smell it now.

Montes had unleashed Eclipso.

 

[MST3K 4ever]

Jack breaks out of Joker's grip and grabs the minature Atom.

"You're not stealing my spotlight, darling. You're just gonna have to deal with living in my shadow."

He turns to see Joker limping away.

"I don't think so."

He pulls a bannana out of his underwear and chucks it infront of Joker.

"Watch this, my sidekick. The old bannana gag gets em every time."

The Atom says, "HEY!" As the Creeper picks her up.

She then says, "Look I've helped you out but I don't think I know you will enough to let you pick me up like I'm an action figure."

The Atom then sees the Creeper pull out the banana peel and watches him throw it.

Well on the bright side at least he didn't throw me at him. Gotta admit one though see this guy up close I can see why he is called the Creeper, because he is giving me the creeps.

She says, "If you don't mind could you at least put me on that window sill over there you plams are kind of sweaty, and needless to say this is the first time a guy has picked me up like this so this is a little weird for me. Don''t worry I won't go after him by myself. You can have all the fun with him that you want...wouldn't want to bruise your ego."

The Creeper sets the Atom on the Window sill.

I wonder something...if all the heroes are like this guy. He might be the Charles Barkley of the super-heroes...which is he is not a role-model...although I gotta admit...it feels good helping out like this regardless of who I am with.

She watches the Joker with the Creeper and begins to ponder her future in the super-hero gig.

 

[Kaboom]

In fact though it didn't matter. Magic leaves a smell after its use. Its distinct. Almost sulphuric.

And I could smell it now.

Montes had unleashed Eclipso.

Turns out montes was much closer than I thought. As I turned into Gotham square I saw him. The smell of sulphur filled my nostrils.

Evil magic. My other's brother had been unleashed.

"I WANT BLOOD!" Eclipso screamed.

That was me.

"That's you isn't it," another man asked, appearing from behind. I was standing in front of sorcery celebrity.

"Hello John," I said.

 

[Cyrusbales]

Turns out montes was much closer than I thought. As I turned into Gotham square I saw him. The smell of sulphur filled my nostrils.

Evil magic. My other's brother had been unleashed.

"I WANT BLOOD!" Eclipso screamed.

That was me.

"That's you isn't it," another man asked, appearing from behind. I was standing in front of sorcery celebrity.

"Hello John," I said.

JOHN CONSTANTINE

"Alright, before we start, one quick question. Where the ***** are all the magicians? I haven't been able to find another magic user or anything for like three weeks, and something big is on it's way, any clues mate?"

This whole situation even makes the cancer stick start tasting bad, not a good time in anyone's book, especially when you're gonna be the poor b*st*rd who's gonna end up sortin' this whole mess out...

Well at least this next cigarette is tasting a little better...

 

[Kaboom]

JOHN CONSTANTINE

"Alright, before we start, one quick question. Where the ***** are all the magicians? I haven't been able to find another magic user or anything for like three weeks, and something big is on it's way, any clues mate?"

This whole situation even makes the cancer stick start tasting bad, not a good time in anyone's book, especially when you're gonna be the poor b*st*rd who's gonna end up sortin' this whole mess out...

Well at least this next cigarette is tasting a little better...

My time at trade shows, and birthday parties had left me blind to the goings on of the magic community. I really had no idea what Constantne was talking about. What was coming?

As far as I was ocncerned, eclipso was pretty high up on the totem pole. I would have to milk the info from Constantine later.

Right now, my other's brother was a priority.

"What are we going to do about this guy?" I asked as Eclipso focused on me. A burst of magic telekenisis sent me hurtling through the downtonw Gotham Street.

This posession would not be handled with holy water and mirrors. It would require something a little more potent.

 

[Cyrusbales]

My time at trade shows, and birthday parties had left me blind to the goings on of the magic community. I really had no idea what Constantne was talking about. What was coming?

As far as I was ocncerned, eclipso was pretty high up on the totem pole. I would have to milk the info from Constantine later.

Right now, my other's brother was a priority.

"What are we going to do about this guy?" I asked as Eclipso focused on me. A burst of magic telekenisis sent me hurtling through the downtonw Gotham Street.

This posession would not be handled with holy water and mirrors. It would require something a little more potent.

JOHN CONSTANTINE


Speaking of weird *****, here we go again. I couldn't be arsed with this sorta thing, but maybe if we got this sorted, a few more pieces would fall into place.

"Nice one, you do that one all by yourself?"

He doesn't seem to like me. B*st*rd knocks my cigarette out my hand, oh yeah, and he slams me across the street into a parked car. I spark up another *** and clamber to my feet, seeing my new found freind coming back into the action.

"Yeah, I've softened him up a bit, think it's time you had a crack..."

 

[Kaboom]

JOHN CONSTANTINE


Speaking of weird *****, here we go again. I couldn't be arsed with this sorta thing, but maybe if we got this sorted, a few more pieces would fall into place.

"Nice one, you do that one all by yourself?"

He doesn't seem to like me. B*st*rd knocks my cigarette out my hand, oh yeah, and he slams me across the street into a parked car. I spark up another *** and clamber to my feet, seeing my new found freind coming back into the action.

"Yeah, I've softened him up a bit, think it's time you had a crack..."

Now is the time JOshua.

G-d I hated this part. It had been years. Did I even remember how the incantation went?

That was sarcasm.

"Give Way this form of man, Rise the Demon Etrigan."

 

[Cyrusbales]

Now is the time JOshua.

G-d I hated this part. It had been years. Did I even remember how the incantation went?

That was sarcasm.

"Give Way this form of man, Rise the Demon Etrigan."

JOHN CONSTANTINE

You got to be *****t*ng me. I knew this guy was off, but demon boy? Don't know if I was better off on my own or not! Then again, if he's on my side, that's all that matters.

I watch as he slams into the frey. I get closer, might as well have a decent watch.

"Come on, take your time, should have taken him by now..."

 

[Batman]

IC:

​

Alright. That does it. Show's over!

As The Joker began to limp away from the fray, feeling the blood trickling down from under his pantlegs, He began to contemplate what went wrong. What did go wrong? Was it simply a matter of underestimation? He had to admit, while he expected trouble from either The Bat or The Bird, he would've never been prepared for Tinkerbell and her pet lemon gorilla. It was an error that no performer should ever make, and The Joker was determined to go out on a bang just yet.

-Boss. We got the canisters loaded. Cops are on their way. We better scram-

A smile curled back onto The Joker's lips, beneath his mask, as he listened in on the radio piece that was equipped onto his left ear. He realised that the show hadn't been a complete flop. But there was still a matter of a perfect exiting...

Spinning around, The Joker took a bow.

"Sorry, kiddos! But it seems unca Joker's curtain call has come up! See you in Jersey!"

The Joker paused.

"Oh wait. We're in Jersey, aren't we?"

Seeing lemon-boy begin to give chase, The Joker reached into his jacket, pulling out a specific set of items among his specifically designed deathtraps and lethal toys. The good ole' Joker pellets. Waving his finger at The Creeper, The Joker grinned even wider under his mask.

"Sorry sport, but I'm sticking to the script on this one!", The Joker exclaimed, throwing down the pellets as they exploded in a thick green vapor. "Here! Have a laugh at my expense! HAHAHAHAHA!"

Using the smoke cloud to his advantage, The Joker turned, and hurried out the front door of the Gas Works, chuckling to himself at the thought of the deathly grins that would soon replace the faces of the two would-be heroes that tried to upstage him.

But there would be another night for The Joker's games. He was sure of that.

 

[MST3K 4ever]

IC:

​

Alright. That does it. Show's over!

As The Joker began to limp away from the fray, feeling the blood trickling down from under his pantlegs, He began to contemplate what went wrong. What did go wrong? Was it simply a matter of underestimation? He had to admit, while he expected trouble from either The Bat or The Bird, he would've never been prepared for Tinkerbell and her pet lemon gorilla. It was an error that no performer should ever make, and The Joker was determined to go out on a bang just yet.

-Boss. We got the canisters loaded. Cops are on their way. We better scram-

A smile curled back onto The Joker's lips, beneath his mask, as he listened in on the radio piece that was equipped onto his left ear. He realised that the show hadn't been a complete flop. But there was still a matter of a perfect exiting...

Spinning around, The Joker took a bow.

"Sorry, kiddos! But it seems unca Joker's curtain call has come up! See you in Jersey!"

The Joker paused.

"Oh wait. We're in Jersey, aren't we?"

Seeing lemon-boy begin to give chase, The Joker reached into his jacket, pulling out a specific set of items among his specifically designed deathtraps and lethal toys. The good ole' Joker pellets. Waving his finger at The Creeper, The Joker grinned even wider under his mask.

"Sorry sport, but I'm sticking to the script on this one!", The Joker exclaimed, throwing down the pellets as they exploded in a thick green vapor. "Here! Have a laugh at my expense! HAHAHAHAHA!"

Using the smoke cloud to his advantage, The Joker turned, and hurried out the front door of the Gas Works, chuckling to himself at the thought of the deathly grins that would soon replace the faces of the two would-be heroes that tried to upstage him.

But there would be another night for The Joker's games. He was sure of that.

The Atom sees the thick green smoke rolling towards her.

Why do I have a real bad feeling that stuff is going to make my cholestrol level problems seem secondary?

She spots a venitlation pipe and floats to it. As she leaves she says to The Creeper, "See ya around bright eyes it was...different."

The Atom lands in front of the pipe and grabs several rags and floats backwards dragging the rags so they seal off the pipe.

Well that should stop the gas for the moment now it's time for me to get out of here.

The Atom floats to the top of the pipe and through the duct-work to the outside.

She takes a deep breath and floats to the ground.

If I was still in therapy my therapist would be making a fortune off of me for this evening.

She returns to normal height and is now in her street clothes. Raye begins walking through the city streets looking around her.

After what I have seen and been through this evening one thing is for certain...I need someone to give me some guidance. I mean with the exception of the occassional house fly I have never harmed anything and this evening I beat up a mugger, stopped a bank robber and cut the leg of a psycho while working with another...I feel like I have grabbed the tail of a rocket and it's going out of control.

She sits on a bench near a subway station and just shakes her head.


What have I gotten myself into?

 

[Cyrusbales]

The Atom sees the thick green smoke rolling towards her.

Why do I have a real bad feeling that stuff is going to make my cholestrol level problems seem secondary?

She spots a venitlation pipe and floats to it. As she leaves she says to The Creeper, "See ya around bright eyes it was...different."

The Atom lands in front of the pipe and grabs several rags and floats backwards dragging the rags so they seal off the pipe.

Well that should stop the gas for the moment now it's time for me to get out of here.

The Atom floats to the top of the pipe and through the duct-work to the outside.

She takes a deep breath and floats to the ground.

If I was still in therapy my therapist would be making a fortune off of me for this evening.

She returns to normal height and is now in her street clothes. Raye begins walking through the city streets looking around her.

After what I have seen and been through this evening one thing is for certain...I need someone to give me some guidance. I mean with the exception of the occassional house fly I have never harmed anything and this evening I beat up a mugger, stopped a bank robber and cut the leg of a psycho while working with another...I feel like I have grabbed the tail of a rocket and it's going out of control.

She sits on a bench near a subway station and just shakes her head.


What have I gotten myself into?

CAPTAIN MARVEL

The air entering Captain Marvel's nose began to pick something up, faint traces of something deadly.

Tracing this smell, he viewed a young woman, head in her hands.

What have I gotten myself into?

"I'm sure it's nothing I can't handle..."

Captain Marvel in all his glory, displayed infront of her, cape billowing in the wind, a true iconic hero. Bill had been careful, chosen his time to appear to her when no passers by could happen upon him. Yes he was a spectacle to behold, but fighting for justice is easier when your enemies don't know about you.

 

[MST3K 4ever]

CAPTAIN MARVEL

The air entering Captain Marvel's nose began to pick something up, faint traces of something deadly.

Tracing this smell, he viewed a young woman, head in her hands.

What have I gotten myself into?

"I'm sure it's nothing I can't handle..."

Captain Marvel in all his glory, displayed infront of her, cape billowing in the wind, a true iconic hero. Bill had been careful, chosen his time to appear to her when no passers by could happen upon him. Yes he was a spectacle to behold, but fighting for justice is easier when your enemies don't know about you.

"I'm sure it's nothing I can't handle..."

Raye looks up and sees Captain Marvel. Her mouth slowly opens she can feel her eyes getting wider.

She points, looks to the sky and says, "You are good." Looking at Marvel she says, "Ummmm....ummmm wow!"

Raye stands up, takes a deep breath and says, "Hi my name is Rhiannon Palmer my friends call me Raye. I used to get teased a whole lot because my first name is also a 'Fleetwood Mac' song so I shortened it and combined it with my middle name Faye and...Oh I am just babbling on sorry. I could really use some help and guidance with a problem."

She tells Marvel about the lab accident and says, "Now I can do this."

Raye shrinks herself to 6 inches and changes into The Atom.

She says, "I've taken the name The Atom and I have had an interesting 1st day on the job."

The Atom floats to eye level with Marvel and explains her 1st day. She concludes with, "Now I know I have this amazing gift and I am not exactly sure how do use it. Nor am I sure what I am doing in all of this. I mean I have heard rumors of Batman and the rest of the heroes but I am not sure if I belong in that group but I don't want to just be seen as a cute little novelty either. I just need someone to guide me and show me how I can really use my gift. Listen to me I am just babling on again maybe I am finally having that nervous break-down I was supposed to have in Grad school."

 

[Cyrusbales]

"I'm sure it's nothing I can't handle..."

Raye looks up and sees Captain Marvel. Her mouth slowly opens she can feel her eyes getting wider.

She points, looks to the sky and says, "You are good." Looking at Marvel she says, "Ummmm....ummmm wow!"

Raye stands up, takes a deep breath and says, "Hi my name is Rhiannon Palmer my friends call me Raye. I used to get teased a whole lot because my first name is also a 'Fleetwood Mac' song so I shortened it and combined it with my middle name Faye and...Oh I am just babbling on sorry. I could really use some help and guidance with a problem."

She tells Marvel about the lab accident and says, "Now I can do this."

Raye shrinks herself to 6 inches and changes into The Atom.

She says, "I've taken the name The Atom and I have had an interesting 1st day on the job."

The Atom floats to eye level with Marvel and explains her 1st day. She concludes with, "Now I know I have this amazing gift and I am not exactly sure how do use it. Nor am I sure what I am doing in all of this. I mean I have heard rumors of Batman and the rest of the heroes but I am not sure if I belong in that group but I don't want to just be seen as a cute little novelty either. I just need someone to guide me and show me how I can really use my gift. Listen to me I am just babling on again maybe I am finally having that nervous break-down I was supposed to have in Grad school."

CAPTAIN MARVEL

Bill was not used to attention from people, he had hidden himself away from prying eyes for decades, but his reason for helping now was not exactly hat Raye had expected.

"Actually, I came to you because of the toxin you were exposed to. I could smell it from a way off. The vapour is still being released in small quantities, as it's worked it's way into your clothes. Take my hand..."

Knowing that quick dip in salt water would be enough, he wanted to make sure. The potency of this toxin was quite clear to Earth's Mightiest mortal.

But maybe this woman was right about her future. Perhaps she did need guidance? He couldn't let her go to the 'League' and become some kind of puppet for someone else, but first things first, he needed to wash off this toxin.

With his hand stretched out towards her, he waited for her trust.....

 

[MST3K 4ever]

CAPTAIN MARVEL

Bill was not used to attention from people, he had hidden himself away from prying eyes for decades, but his reason for helping now was not exactly hat Raye had expected.

"Actually, I came to you because of the toxin you were exposed to. I could smell it from a way off. The vapour is still being released in small quantities, as it's worked it's way into your clothes. Take my hand..."

Knowing that quick dip in salt water would be enough, he wanted to make sure. The potency of this toxin was quite clear to Earth's Mightiest mortal.

But maybe this woman was right about her future. Perhaps she did need guidance? He couldn't let her go to the 'League' and become some kind of puppet for someone else, but first things first, he needed to wash off this toxin.

With his hand stretched out towards her, he waited for her trust.....

The Atom bows her head in somewhat embarassment. She says, "Oh great I just told my entire super-hero story to you not to mention exposing my secret identity. But I figure it will only be a matter of time before this toxin effects me and if I have trusted you this far I might as well trust you entirely."

She floats into Marvel's hand and says, "Considering who else was holding me earlier this evening this is a nice change of pace."

Marvel cups his hand gently and flies off with The Atom.

 

[Cyrusbales]

The Atom bows her head in somewhat embarassment. She says, "Oh great I just told my entire super-hero story to you not to mention exposing my secret identity. But I figure it will only be a matter of time before this toxin effects me and if I have trusted you this far I might as well trust you entirely."

She floats into Marvel's hand and says, "Considering who else was holding me earlier this evening this is a nice change of pace."

Marvel cups his hand gently and flies off with The Atom.

CAPTAIN MARVEL

Zipping through the air, soon the cities below disapear, and land becomes sea. Slowing up and carefully descending to make sure nothing happens to Raye, he slides her into the water.

"Hold your breathe..."

A few moments, the Earth's mightiest mortal lifts his hands out of the water, revelealing a drenched and slightly cold Atom.

"I hope that wasn't too bad for you? Is there somewhere you'd like me to take you? Get you warmed up again?"

The hero in miniature lays in Bill's hands, somewhat amazed at the day she had been having...

 

[MST3K 4ever]

CAPTAIN MARVEL

Zipping through the air, soon the cities below disapear, and land becomes sea. Slowing up and carefully descending to make sure nothing happens to Raye, he slides her into the water.

"Hold your breathe..."

A few moments, the Earth's mightiest mortal lifts his hands out of the water, revelealing a drenched and slightly cold Atom.

"I hope that wasn't too bad for you? Is there somewhere you'd like me to take you? Get you warmed up again?"

The hero in miniature lays in Bill's hands, somewhat amazed at the day she had been having...

The Atom now shivering says, "Thhhhhhhhannnnnk you."

She shakes the water of her suit and says, "You know what I could use...a cup of coffee. Of course at my size a thimble full would be sufficent."

She floats up and looks at Marvel saying, "Right now I still am just getting used to have powers. How did you make the adjustment to having powers?"

 

[Cyrusbales]

The Atom now shivering says, "Thhhhhhhhannnnnk you."

She shakes the water of her suit and says, "You know what I could use...a cup of coffee. Of course at my size a thimble full would be sufficent."

She floats up and looks at Marvel saying, "Right now I still am just getting used to have powers. How did you make the adjustment to having powers?"

CAPTAIN MARVEL

The strange feeling of someone asking him question slowly draws over Bill. His usual conversation involves a thank you and a good bye.

"Well, I was kind of lucky I guess, part of my powers are wisdom, which you could say was kind of useful."

He had defeated countless foes and raced around the world in next to no time, yet, trying to just talk to someone seemed difficult. Perhaps there was something that could be learnt for both people here.

"About that coffee? I'd ask if your place if far, but either way I can get us there in no time at all...."

Not really sure what Captain Marvel was getting into, he resorted to tricks he'd picked up on television over the years, people it seemed, liked coffee.

 

[MST3K 4ever]

CAPTAIN MARVEL

The strange feeling of someone asking him question slowly draws over Bill. His usual conversation involves a thank you and a good bye.

"Well, I was kind of lucky I guess, part of my powers are wisdom, which you could say was kind of useful."

He had defeated countless foes and raced around the world in next to no time, yet, trying to just talk to someone seemed difficult. Perhaps there was something that could be learnt for both people here.

"About that coffee? I'd ask if your place if far, but either way I can get us there in no time at all...."

Not really sure what Captain Marvel was getting into, he resorted to tricks he'd picked up on television over the years, people it seemed, liked coffee.

The Atom kind of chuckles.

A superhero that relies on sense of wisdom rather than brawn first...not bad for a scientific mind like mine.

She says, "No offense Marvel but I live on a ground floor apartment and whether I like it or not Raye Palmer lives in the public eye. My dad was a pro QB brought Gotham 3 world titles and has 4 MVPS. Mom is a best-selling author so the press sometimes likes to stakeout my apartment. Besides I don't date much and if my neighbors so you floating that would just be a mess and a half."

The Atom thinks for a moment and says, "I do know where we can get a good cup of coffee though. There's a Mega-Cup coffee house about half a block from Star-labs with a back alley so you can land un-noticed. I can change back to Raye, grab us a couple of cups and I can bring them to you there. Trust me the alley is safe I have used it several times to sneak in & out of work. Especially when my dad died and I wanted to avoid the press."

She points and says, "Star-labs is over there. It's the big building right there that looks like it has a red pyramid on the top."

 

[twylight]

I ran up the steps two at a time before bursting into the kitchen, the smells of dinner immediately assaulting me as I open the door.

Mom turns towards me with a scolding look.
“Where have you been? Ted is going to be here any minute and-“

“I know...I know…I’m on my way.” I say as I rush through the kitchen.

Jason came through the doorway from the dining room with Joshua laughing. I stop in front of him and plant a light kiss on his cheek. Oh, I’m a lucky girl.

“Where have you been? You know Ted-“ Josh started as I ran past.

I wave my hand dismissively.

“Be right back.” I say as I race past Howard and Helena up the stairs. Quickly throwing on an acceptable skirt and blouse I run a brush through my hair as Uncle Ted’s car drives up outside. I race down the stairs and give Jason a once over as the family gathers.

“I’m fine, your mother already passed me.” He said as I slipped my hand in his and looked him over.

“Did she give you a gold star?” I ask cheekily looking up at him.

He smiles.
“No, but I got a prize from the treasure chest.” We stare into each others eyes smiling before the door cracks open.

“What is this?” Uncle Ted’s voice comes from the door as he spies all of us standing there. I practically jump into his arms as he shakes Josh and Howard’s hands as we exchange greetings. Holding me under one arm he pulls mom to him in a hug.

“Looking lovely as ever Di.” Mom blushes before Ted releases us and smiles at Helena who’s smiling broadly. I slip back next to Jason and watch.

“Hey!” He pulls her into a hug.
“Josh treatin’ you well?”

Helena smiled,
“Better than well.” she said as Josh put his arm around her and she looked up at him.

The butterflies in my stomach decide they won’t fly in formation, as Ted turns towards Jason.

“You must be Jason Bard. I’ve heard a lot about ya.” He says holding his hand out.

Jason shakes it.
“Hopefully it’s been only good things. That incident in third grade has a tendency to haunt me.” The exchange seemed casual, but I know my Uncle Ted and I can tell he’s sizing Jason up by the pressure in the shake, how he holds his shoulders and his reply.

Ted smiles.
“Haven’t heard of that yet.” He puts on a stern face, as he puts his arm around Jason’s shoulders and leads him to the living room. Josh and Howard follow behind them, most likely concocting stories to get Jason in trouble.

“But, we’ve got all evenin’.” He turns and winks at me over the shoulder as Mom gives me an expectant look before her and Helena go back to the kitchen.

“Go! Get them drinks.” I roll my eyes at her 1950’s practicality as I go to ask them for drinks.

Taking their ‘orders’ I leave them to their devices, which seems to be comparing the ’76 Baseball season with the ’85 season.

“-it was horrific.” Helena’s laughter mingled with my mothers as I entered the kitchen. Of which my mothers was hail and hearty, something I resented a bit. She hardly ever laughed with me like that. Why do I sometimes feel like I belong to a different family? Only Dad, and now Josh, ever really understood me.

“What did I miss?”


Mom smiles at me over her shoulder as I pull out the liquor and place it on the counter, creating a make-shift bar.
“Helena was telling me about her last trip to Metropolis.”

I nod absently as I start mixing the drinks, Helena restarts her story as I switch on the tiny TV while I work.

“ ‘Super-Heroes battling maniacs in-“

I look up at the fight as Ted bustles in, Mom nods to him as he crosses to me, placing a hand on my shoulder.

“Hate to frustrate you, but can you make the scotch on the rocks?” He asks before seeing the news cast, feeling me tense he leans closer a squeezes my shoulder.

“Let it go Birdie.” he whispers.
“Some things just have to fly on their own. You’ve got something important here.”

I glance up at him as he nods towards Mom and Helena laughing and breaking lettuce up together.

I bite my lip.
“Is it always so hard?”

He pats my shoulder.
“Most of the time it’s ten times as hard.”

He smiles and taps my head.
“Now get those drinks done.” he says walking away.
“Even your mother knows the importance of keeping a man well intoxicated.” He says leaning over Mom’s shoulder.

Mom laughed, pure and clear, a rare moment.
“Makes them easier to control,” she motioned towards Helena.
“Remember that.”

Ted planted a kiss on her cheek.
“Still as smart as ever.” he said before retreating quickly as Mom yelled after him.

“TED!”

 

[Spike_x1]

Two Weeks. Doctor Peter Silverstone, Ph.D, had given his two weeks notice and had begun looking into other career opportunities. Infuriated by Samuel Tanner's utter disregard for proper newsmanship, Peter had taken the rest of the day off once his resignation was complete.

'It's not as if we're going to starve or anything. Delilah and I have plenty of money saved up, and I could probably get a pretty decent job working for LexCom or WayneTech easily enough,' Silverstone thought to himself as he drove into his driveway. 'Plus, I don't exactly have to worry about being bored in between jobs.' He smirked to himself at the thought of making more headlines as Metropolis' newest costumed hero.

Peter looked across the garage as he parked his car and got out. Delilah's van was gone. "It's the middle of the afternoon. She's probably out getting groceries or something."

Delilah ran her own business from their home, so her being gone during the day was a tad surprising, but not entirely uncommon. She did make frequent visits to her friends' homes, and made no attempt to break the feminine stereotype of shopping more than necessary. 'Still,' thought Peter, 'it would've been nice for her to be here to talk to.'

Feeling restless and wanting to vent his frustrations, Peter grit his teeth a bit, hung his coat on the hanger in the porch, and made his way to his study. He closed the door and dropped his briefcase carelessly on the floor. Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Peter swore quietly and unlocked the cabinet containing his suit.

After pulling the green and purple shirt over his muscles and draping the cape over his shoulders, Peter took a moment to just stare into the empty eyes of the mask. "I think it's time we told Delilah." As if responding to an unheard question coming from the dark purple cowl in his hands, Blackrock said, "about everything."

The news report blared into his brain. Screams and sirens echoing, warning about some malfunction happening at Stryker's Island Nuclear Facility.

"**an't keep the coolant pressu** ...Evacuate IMMEDIATELY! ***eltdown imminent!"​

Even through the heavy static, Peter could make out what was being said. "Meltdown?!" Blackrock stopped in midair and looked out at Stryker's Island in the distance. He had only meant to get some fresh air this evening, to cool down after the horrendous afternoon at work. But it seemed as if his peace of mind would have to wait!

His eyes flaring with black energy, Blackrock made for the power plant as fast as he could fly, sonic booms ripping through the air in his wake.

 

[Cyrusbales]

The Atom kind of chuckles.

A superhero that relies on sense of wisdom rather than brawn first...not bad for a scientific mind like mine.

She says, "No offense Marvel but I live on a ground floor apartment and whether I like it or not Raye Palmer lives in the public eye. My dad was a pro QB brought Gotham 3 world titles and has 4 MVPS. Mom is a best-selling author so the press sometimes likes to stakeout my apartment. Besides I don't date much and if my neighbors so you floating that would just be a mess and a half."

The Atom thinks for a moment and says, "I do know where we can get a good cup of coffee though. There's a Mega-Cup coffee house about half a block from Star-labs with a back alley so you can land un-noticed. I can change back to Raye, grab us a couple of cups and I can bring them to you there. Trust me the alley is safe I have used it several times to sneak in & out of work. Especially when my dad died and I wanted to avoid the press."

She points and says, "Star-labs is over there. It's the big building right there that looks like it has a red pyramid on the top."

CAPTAIN MARVEL

Setting down where Raye suggested, he puts her down and watches her change back, and then run off down the alley to grab coffee. Strange thing is, Captain Marvel didn't need to eat or drink.

Watching her disappear around the corner, he wondered to himself, "What am I doing here?"

He had taken down ferocious beasts before, and not needed help, but in this time of change, with this mysterious 'League' forming, who could do with an ally, even one this small. Perhaps her knowledge of science could further aid the world, either way, as soon as she came back with the drinks, it would seem Bill had found himself a Protégé.

 

[MST3K 4ever]

CAPTAIN MARVEL

Setting down where Raye suggested, he puts her down and watches her change back, and then run off down the alley to grab coffee. Strange thing is, Captain Marvel didn't need to eat or drink.

Watching her disappear around the corner, he wondered to himself, "What am I doing here?"

He had taken down ferocious beasts before, and not needed help, but in this time of change, with this mysterious 'League' forming, who could do with an ally, even one this small. Perhaps her knowledge of science could further aid the world, either way, as soon as she came back with the drinks, it would seem Bill had found himself a Protégé.

Raye returns with a Grande Mocha.

She says, "I wasn't sure what you liked so I just kind of guessed."

She then rips the foil off of a plastic creamer and dumps the cream into a dumpster. Quickly she transfoms into the Atom and stands next to the coffee.

The Atom says, "Well this gives new meaning to the term Grande."

She dips the empty creamer container into the coffee and fills it up.

She says, "On the bright side if I stay at this size then my grocery bill will be seriously low."

The Atom picks up the coffee and floats up to Marvel. He takes it at as the Atom begins to drink out of her make shift cup.

She asks, "So have you met any other heroes? What are they like? I mean do you all have get togethers or keep in touch?"