lantern_kid (lantern_kid) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-16 10:16:00

Entry tags:

inactive - avalon, inactive - henry jordan, inactive - josh casey, jon kent, npc - jai west

Death and Life, or, Henry's Healing Harem
Of course Black Hand would attack Coast City with his latest scheme for world-devastation when Dad and Carol were both out of the galaxy. Thankfully, he did have some backup -- his new Blue Lantern partner was pretty much the only thing keeping Henry alive right now.

Henry hopes that the Guardians can do something to help his arm. Black Hand managed to touch him, and his left arm feels like it's shriveling away, held in check only by his green charge. But it's not time to worry about saving his arm right now. He needs to take Black Hand down, and fast, before he kills any more people.

"Hey, Hand?" Henry snarls. Ava's been keeping him on the ropes for a bit while Henry catches his breath. Black Hand looks up at the Green Lantern. Henry's mind races to think up a pithy line he can deliver.

"Fuck off."

Oh, well. He'll be more pithy next time. He unleashes the full power of his green ring at Black Hand, knocking the zombie flat on his back. "Wrap him up, Ava," he tells his partner. "We need to get him to the Sciencells."

Henry wavers a moment... then collapses, the ring fighting to keep the infection from spreading up his arm. But something must be done, and quickly...

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	first_son 2010-03-17 03:52 am UTC (link)
	"If its about the Deitrich twins again, Henry, I'm still not interested in a double date, sorry. You need to resolve that for yourself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-17 03:55 am UTC (link)
	"Jon, come on," Henry insists. "I'm serious." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2010-03-17 03:57 am UTC (link)
	"That's what you said last time when you had double booked dates." He can hear the insistent tone in Henry's voice though. "Ok, what's up?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-17 04:00 am UTC (link)
	Henry takes a deep breath. "I was fighting Black Hand today. He almost took off my arm. He would have... but then some guy came running up and healed me. He's about our age, and he's homeless. But he's got really impressive healing powers." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2010-03-17 04:03 am UTC (link)
	"Impressive... and brave. Well, the JSA and Titans both have training facilities and housing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-17 04:04 am UTC (link)
	"Turns out he's the son of Cicada," he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2010-03-17 04:06 am UTC (link)
	"Ok, so now we have a situation. I take it he and his dad are enstranged, or we wouldn't be having this conversation." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-17 04:07 am UTC (link)
	"His dad doesn't even know he exists, apparently," Henry notes. "And he says he wants to make up for the evil his dad has done." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

first_son
2010-03-17 04:10 am UTC (link)

Hmmm, now that is interesting. "Is he willing to try out your ring's lie detector test? Its a big risk, Henry... his dad aside, if the Rogues ever found out he existed, they'd be after him. They have their twisted code of honor... which doesn't mean we should turn our back on him." That wouldn't be his dad's way, it won't be Jon's. "But there's a lot of risks involved. What are you hoping to accomplish, where he's concerned?"

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-17 04:20 am UTC (link)
	"The guy's in trouble. We help people in trouble, Jon. That's what we do. And he can help us in exchange. His powers are solid." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

first_son
2010-03-17 04:23 am UTC (link)

"I don't doubt his powers, Henry, and it wouldn't matter if they weren't. If he's in trouble, you know I'm willing to help. I just want to make sure we know exactly how much risk we're taking on in helping him, and I want to know exactly what kind of help you think he needs. I'm in for helping him out either way, I just want to be prepared. It sounds like it'd start with him needing a place to stay."

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-17 04:31 am UTC (link)
	"Jai's pissed," Henry notes. "He wants to think he's like his dad." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2010-03-17 04:34 am UTC (link)
	"Of course Jai is pissed, this hits awfully close to home for him. And he's used to being the defensive one where all things Central and Keystone are concerned. With his sister, he's had to be. So, how do you want me to help, Henry? I can make arrangements for a safe place to stay, put in a good word with the JSA or Titans after that?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-17 04:38 am UTC (link)
	"He's going to stay here tonight," Henry explains. "Least I could do for his help. Tomorrow... I'd like to see about finding him somewhere that can help him. Maybe the Titans... or maybe we could make sure he's clear, and have him join the League. I mean, Gypsy joined the League once because she tried to steal a jet." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

first_son
2010-03-17 04:41 am UTC (link)

"Ok, if you've got it for tonight... great. Joining the Titans is probably doable. They're well set up for trainees... joining the League... we'd have to meet him. That would require a vote. The senior league has given us some leeway, but they'd need to approve it... then we'd need majority approval... including going over Jai's head. I'm not saying no, but its the harder path. Either way, I think we can help him out. What do you need from me, short term?"

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-17 04:45 am UTC (link)
	"For now... just making sure you've got my back," Henry sighs. "And maybe... talk to Jai? He might listen to you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2010-03-17 04:48 am UTC (link)
	"When it comes to giving someone at least a first chance, yeah, Henry, I've got your back. I'll see what I can do about talking to Jai, but I can't make any promises." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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