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marsneedschocos ([info]marsneedschocos) wrote in [info]dc_heroes,
@ 2010-11-27 21:38:00


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Entry tags:aquaman, martian manhunter

Calling Upon a Friend
By the time the Justice League had first formed, J'onn had been on Earth nearly forty years.  During that time he had, by and large, operated in secret, invisibly, in-between operating in his human identities.  He had, briefly, assumed the identity of the Bronze Wraith and allied himself with the Justice Experience, before the untimely deaths of the others in that group.  But by and large, though he had been on Earth for a long time, the world of humans had still been strange and alien to him. 

It had taken the accidental exposure of his presence on Earth to start truly bringing him into the light.  The formation of the League, who had become his surrogate family, had been exactly what he had needed.

He had made friends in those days.  Barry Allen, drawn from their mutual work as policemen.  Hal Jordan, out of his respect for Alan Scott and Abin Sur.

And, of course, Arthur.  They had been the outsiders, the both of them, in those days.  J'onn, still seeking to understand humans, Arthur unused to the ways and demands of the surface world.  It had forged a friendship that, though strained at times, had endured throughout the long years.  When Arthur had lost his son, none had known his pain more than he.  When the League had all but disbanded, it had been J'onn, along with Zatanna and Ralph, who had stood with Arthur to forge it anew.

It was why Arthur, not unlike Bruce, continued to worry him.  Neither of his friends was the man J'onn had once known.  They were darker, harsher, quicker to judge and quicker to meet out harshness.  What had happened to the smiling Sea King who had happily called upon his "finny friends" in the cause of justice?  Had life truly worn his friend down so much?

Seeing the others again, reforming the League, had reminded J'onn of all of this.  It was for this reason, along with a humanitarian interest in seeing his old friend's new protectorate, the lead J'onn to plunge into the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean, gills growing in the sides of his neck as he shifted his physiology. 

He had called ahead, of course.



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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-28 01:58 am UTC (link)
Arthur had informed the patrols around Sub Diego that he would have company coming. He didn't need J'onn being attacked on his way to visit Arthur.

Arthur waited for J'onn near the outskirts of the city.

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-28 02:19 am UTC (link)
J'onn soon came into view, a smallish smile on his Martian features.

Arthur, he said, by means of telepathy, it is good to see you. I hope all is well?

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-28 02:25 am UTC (link)
"J'onn," Arthur said. "It's good to see you. It's quiet, which is never a bad thing. How are you?"

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-28 02:38 am UTC (link)
I am well, he said. The return of the League fills me with gladness.

I only wish that it had not been so marred by Bruce's actions.


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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-28 02:43 am UTC (link)
"I'm glad the League is back," Arthur said.

He shrugged. "Bruce is Bruce. He will either change his mind and rejoin us, or not. The League will go on with or without him."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-28 03:07 am UTC (link)
Even beyond the tragedies he has endured, I worry for him. He was not always like this. Every day, he seems to become worse.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-28 03:20 am UTC (link)
"I think he's okay for now," Arthur said. "I just met with him the other day and he seemed in good spirits. He's even seeing someone."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-28 03:33 am UTC (link)
This piques J'onn's curiosity. Oh? Someone we know, or..

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-28 03:57 am UTC (link)
"He's seeing Diana," Arthur said still not understanding it.

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-28 04:11 am UTC (link)
After all he has seen and done, it takes a considerable amount to surprise J'onn. That, however, did it.

By H'rommeer!

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-28 04:17 am UTC (link)
"Yeah, it was a surprise for me too," Arthur said. He shrugged.

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-28 04:20 am UTC (link)
J'onn shook his head. Every time I believe I have fully come to understand humanity, they surprise me further.

He smiled. A most remarkable world still.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-28 01:17 pm UTC (link)
"They are surprising, yes," Arthur said. "If you'll come with me. I'd like to show you what we've managed to achieve here."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-28 06:10 pm UTC (link)
J'onn nodded. I would like that.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-29 04:06 am UTC (link)
Arthur led him into Sub Diego. "We've managed to stablize the existing buildings, those that we could, and got them livable. We're just starting to plan new buildings, including schools."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-29 05:26 am UTC (link)
Impressive, Arthur, J'onn told him. You've done remarkable work in only a short amount of time.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-29 11:26 am UTC (link)
"Thanks," Arthur said. "I'm just trying to help these people adjust to life underwater and make them as comfortable as possible. Bruce is helping me adapt Atlantean tech for them to use and Atlantis is sending supplies. They shouldn't be abandoned because they now live in the water."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-29 05:47 pm UTC (link)
Certainly not, J'onn agreed.

Have you looked into being able to reverse their transformation?

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-29 10:09 pm UTC (link)
"It's being researched, but I don't have much hope." Arthur shrugged. "They were dealt a bad hand, but we're making the best of it."

Arthur led him to what was his apartment. It was small and modest, a far cry from the palace in Poseidonis, and barely furnished.

"What have you been doing lately? And don't tell me all League stuff."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-30 12:23 am UTC (link)
J'onn grinned a bit at that. Hardly, Arthur. I do have other pursuits.

He went on. My detective practice keeps my busy, largely. Missing persons cases seem to be increasingly common of late.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-30 03:49 am UTC (link)
"Do you think they're all connected?" Arthur asked.

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-11-30 08:59 pm UTC (link)
Possibly. They come from diverse walks of life, but my intuition tells me there is more than I have seen.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-01 05:16 am UTC (link)
"Let me know if you need any assistance. I am always willing to help a friend out."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-01 08:46 pm UTC (link)
I shall, my friend.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-03 05:32 am UTC (link)
"Have there been any indications of more Appelaxians here on Earth?" Arthur asked, making sure that they had gotten them all.

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-03 07:20 pm UTC (link)
None, fortunately. At least for now, they appear beaten.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-03 11:51 pm UTC (link)
"Good," Arthur said. "I'd like to not fight them again for awhile."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-04 01:34 am UTC (link)
They are unpleasant foes... but preferable to some. They are direct, easy to understand, with little required but to battle them.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-04 02:38 am UTC (link)
"There are times when the simple things are nice, but I often find myself liking a challenge."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-04 03:00 am UTC (link)
J'onn smiled a bit. As a detective, I do confess to enjoying the thrill of solving a mystery.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-05 01:26 am UTC (link)
"I like a challenge, not so much a mystery, my friend. I will leave those to you."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-05 04:13 am UTC (link)
I seem to recall you solving a number of mysteries in the old days, Arthur. Including the time you infiltrated a gang of pirates.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-07 08:20 pm UTC (link)
Arthur smiled. "I remember, my friend, but I admit that I do favor the more direct physical approach."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-08 12:35 am UTC (link)
Understandable, Arthur. I too, occasionally find value in physical release.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-10 04:47 am UTC (link)
"Sometimes it's the only thing you can do," Arthur said. There were times when he wished it wasn't, but life never did go according to how one wanted it to go.

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-11 01:15 am UTC (link)
Regrettably yes, J'onn agreed.

He shifted to a more pleasant topic. Is there anything I can do to help you and your people here?

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-15 05:09 am UTC (link)
"Not at the moment," Arthur answered. "But I will let you know if there is anything you can help with in the future. We're getting assistance from Atlantis in a round about way and I just made a deal with Bruce and Wayne Enterprises to make life down here a little better for the people."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-17 01:36 am UTC (link)
Good, J'onn replied. He seemed to smile, ever so slightly.

This new role suits you well, Arthur.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-24 07:26 am UTC (link)
"I'll be happy when they elect a mayor. As long as it isn't me."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-25 01:53 am UTC (link)
J'onn felt a smile twitch at the corners of his lips. Beware the write-in vote, then Arthur. For I sense much faith and confidence in you from these people.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-25 07:19 pm UTC (link)
"J'onn my friend, I hope you didn't just jinx me," Arthur said with a chuckle. Him being mayor would complicate things. A lot.

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-26 02:32 am UTC (link)
Now Arthur, I'd have thought you beyond such superstition.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-27 02:18 am UTC (link)
"I know, but it wouldn't be good for me or Atlantis if they elected me mayor and right now every little thing helps."

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[info]marsneedschocos
2010-12-27 04:11 am UTC (link)
J'onn nods. Of course. The politics of this planet have ever managed to elude me, I fear. But I wish you the best of luck with your endeavors, Arthur.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-27 09:23 am UTC (link)
"Thanks my friend. I am going to need it."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-28 11:09 pm UTC (link)
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