Civilian: He's dead. Did anyone see what happened? Did anyone see who killed him?

New York City. A man laid in the middle of the street, dead. No blood. No external injuries. Blonde hair, blue eyes, wore a suit. A crowd of onlookers stared at the body in the cold rain while police sirens could be heard from the distance.

From the crowd, came a figure. Dressed in all red with glowing blue eyes. She walked over to the body and placed her hand onto his chest.

???: You used to look away from everything.

The woman turned around at the mysterious man standing over her.

???: Now you seem to seek it out. Death, disease, torment. Don't tell me you've actually grown fond of what it released.

The woman stood up and pulled her hood over her head once again. She turned away and left.

???: Go away, Stranger.

Stranger: I'd rather not be here. But you won't listen.

He turned to follow the woman.

Stranger: So they sent me.

???: Did they?

Stranger: Be glad they couldn't persuade the Spectre.

The woman walked into a nearby alley way which the Stranger followed.

Woman: I've already been judge, Stranger. By a higher power than that. The Spectre doesn't scare me.

Stranger: He should, Pandora.

Pandora: He doesn't.

Stranger: The Circle of Enternity mad it clear: people like you and I are cursed to watch what we have sowed. And yet we are forbidden to get involved.

Pandora: You don't know what I'm doing.

Stranger: You rewrote reality. Erased an entire timeline from existence.

Pandora: I realigned it. I straightened it.

Stranger: You think you did. You had done something that cannot be undone. You are dangerous.

Pandora: You're a walking dead man who's given up.

Stranger: And you are a foolish girl whose curiosity cursed the world. A foolish girl who will curse it again.

Pandora finally stopped and turned back towards the Stranger.

Pandora: I am not that ashamed and frightened girl anymore. But I am curious, Stranger. I'm curious about a lot of things. I'm curious if the Circle of Enternity thinks you can truly stop me. I'm curious if those witches and warlocks still exist after rumors of the Circle's destruction.

Stranger: No. The third sinner is still out there. Still walking. But even he knows not to interfere with the human world. The box can't be in your possession anymore, Pandora. You can't be trusted with it. Give it to me.

The Stranger reached out to touch her but she backed away. From her hips, she pulled two pistols and aimmed them at the Stranger.

Pandora: DON'T TOUCH ME! You know what my touch does. I won't be a passive observer anymore, Stranger. It's time to fight back!

She fired off one of her guns but the Stranger easily dodged it. He lunged at her but Pandora leaped over him and fired off another shot. This time, it landed right into his skull. The Stranger fell to the ground as Pandora watched his body.

Stranger: You...can't kill someone like me.

He slowly stood up and grabbed the hat that had fallen off. The bullet wound slowly healed as the bullet fell to the ground. He placed his hat back on his head and turned back to Pandora who still had her guns pointed at him.

Pandora: No. But I can still cause you pain. And if you try to stop me, get in my way, I'll do worse. I know your true name. I'll tell the world the Phantom Stranger's true name. You'll have more enemies than I do.

The Stranger looked at her for a moment before Pandora turned away.

Pandora: I will be released from my curse. But only after I find and imprison the Strange. You won't help me do that. But the Justice Leauge will. Whether they like it or not.
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Bart: Nope! Nope nope nope nope! A million times nope!

Bart raced around to the table with the snacks before he raced back to his chair at the large table.

Bart: I vote no for vegan options at the cafeteria.

Cassie: Well thank you for your input, Bart, but that wasn't a voting call. It was a decision already made by us.

You sat at the "head" of the table while the rest of the temporary Justice Leauge sat in their respective chairs. Of course this was only the core Justice Leauge members for the time being. That meant you, Conner, Cassie, Bart, Artemis, and....well that was it.

Artemis: We have to be able to cater to everyone's tastes. Otherwise, we'll be outting a group of people when everyone in the JL are supposed to be equals.

Bart: But it's vegan food! Who on the team is vegan?

You all looked at each other but no one raised their hand.

Conner: This may sound crazy but, you don't have to eat the vegan food, Bart.

Bart looked at Conner and just sighed.

Bart: Whatever.

You looked around the table for a moment.

Y/N: Right. Since we got that, whatever that was, out of the way, we have more important matters to attend to.

You stood up as Cassie sat down. You then turned on the hologram to display the original JL founding members. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, Aquaman, and Green Arrow.

Y/N: At the moment, we have 5 members to replace the original 8. That's a problem since the Justice Leauge relyed on balance. We're unbalanced.

The hologram switched to show only Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Cyborg.

Y/N: At the moment we have Tim asking as our technical support but he's busy with the new Titans Initiative. But at the moment we're ok without a Cyborg.

Cyborg was then kicked out of the hologram.

Y/N: That leaves us to find an Aquaman and a new Green Lantern. Does anyone happen to know where we can find someone to fill these roles?

Bart raised his hand.

Bart: Oh!

Y/N: Bart?

Bart: I know where we can get an Aquaman! He's really cool and I've worked with him before.

Y/N: Alright. We can go find him after this. Now, for the Green Lantern...

Cassie: Green Lanterns have entire sectors to protect. Earth's sector had two Green Lanterns.

Conner: But they're both missing. Would they send a replacement?.

Artemis: I dunno. This space stuff goes over my head most of the time. If I remember correctly, Ollie said that the ring finds a new host if the old one dies.

Yikes.

Y/N: So we have to either wait for Hal or John to die or hope that the Guardians have selected a replacement. That doesn't help us at all.

???: Maybe I can?

You all stood up at yhe new voice. From the darkness, almost like a beacon, came your answer.

Conner: Who are you?

???: I think I'm Green Lantern. I'm not sure. I just got this ring and I saw these dudes with big heads and I figured that you guys could maybe help me out.

Everyone looked at you while you stood there. You then looked up. Was there a god after all? Cause if there was, he was an asshole.

Y/N: So, Green Lantern, you came here because you thought we could help?

Green Lantern: I mean, you guys helped the other Green Lanterns. I know how to use the ring already but, I'm incredibly iffy on saving people's lives.

Everyone was once again looking at you. You walked around the table at at the man before you held out your hand.

Y/N: Consider this the trial period.
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Y/N: This new Aquaman, is here?

You were expecting a beach or a lake or anything with water. Not Arizona.

Bart: Yeah. He likes to keep a low profile since he doesn't know who's still looking for him.

Y/N: Is someone looking for him?

Bart: He doesn't know.

Y/N: So you keep saying.

You both entered the rundown building and looked around. Seem to have been a gas station at some point. As you searched the room, you heard something in the back. A splash. Water. You and Bart looked at each other before he raced into the room with you following. You entered the large space and found a steel tank of water there.

Bart: Not quite the pool I would get, personally.

Y/N: He must be in there.

???: I am here.

Bart jumped at the voice but just looked over at the boy standing there.

Y/N: You must be the Aqualad I've heard about.

???: And you are the Batman. It is an honor to meet you. My king has told me tales of you.

Y/N: Sadly, that's the other Batman. I was Beyond before the JL went missing. I assume you already know that.

???: Indeed. My king has been missing for some time.

He walked over to the tank of water as he contiued.

???: In the wake of his dissapearnce, his half brother, Orm, had claimed the throne. Now Atlantis is under his command.

Y/N: Is that a concern?

???: It should be. With the power of Atlantis on his side, he can wage war against the surface world. Countless lives will be lost.

Yeah. That was a huge concern. Like, the Justice Leauge should probably step in.

???: I assume that you are here to recruit me to this Justice Leauge?

Bart: Yep! We need us an Aquaman!

???: Very well. You have my alliance but I must first deal with Orm.

Y/N: I understand. The Justice Leauge will help you.

???: No. This is my fight.

Y/N: It's ours to. If this Orm decides to invade, it affects Earth. Earth is what we protect.

The boy looked at you for a moment before he relented.

???: Very well. I will join you and your allies and I will allow you to help me.

He held out a hand which you shook.

Y/N: You know me as the Batman. What do I call you?

???: Me? You can call me Kaldur. Or, Aquaman I suppose.

Y/N: Welcome to the Justice Leauge, Kaldur.