Faithful Eyes
By: Dreamcatcher89
Disclaimer: I don't own the Justice League, DC Comics, or any song lyrics mentioned (I quoted them).
Spoilers: This is a Post-"Starcrossed" story ( ya, ya, I know, some of you may be sick of them by now but please just give it a chance).
Rated for Language, Violence, and Adult Content.
Summary: Shayera's past has come back to haunt her again. Gordainians are truly an evil force, but so are vengeful Thanagarians. "All's fair in love and war!" (GL/HG BM/WW)
"Take, take all you need and I'll compensate your greed,
With broken hearts, sell I'll sell your memories,
For fifteen pounds per year but just the good days,
Say it'll make you insane and its bending the truth,
Your to blame for all the life that you lose and,
You watch this space and I'm going all the way."
"The Small Print" by: Muse
Chapter 2: Alliances (Part 1)
The hall was dark and seemed to continue for miles, twisting and turning, a most complex maze. The only light visible was at the end of the corridors, their final destination.
They were lead by the Chief of Special Projects, one of Thanagar's most brilliant scientists and the answer to everyone's problems.
He would present his latest project to the Elite, they would agree to his terms and unleash his latest weapon's fury upon the Gordainian forces and the Thanagarians would claim their victor, but what they didn't know, was that he had his own secret intentions. By fulfilling everyone's expectations, he would have his revenge.
Revenge, such a sweet word.
That was the overall plan after all, the reason why he slaved on this project for five gruesome years, the reason why he hated the Gordainians with a passion, the reason why he'd go to any lengths to destroy their entire race, the reason why he'd become so bitter, all for revenge.
Revenge, for the loss of his wife.
Once he and his team reached the Conference Hall, he prepared himself for his presentation, if they didn't except his idea, all his work would be for nothing, and he'd be back at square one.
The doors opened and the light now fully shined through, revealing the Elite in all their glory, the top of the Thanagarian food chain.
"Officer Hol, Chief of Special Projects, we have received word of your latest experiments, we can only hope it's not another disaster, please proceed."
"Thank you my Lord, you will not be disappointed."
With a clap of his hands, his team wheeled in a titanium-enforced crate.
"Seven years ago I started experimenting with both Thanagarian and Gordainian DNA, I was hoping to use my findings to create toxins that would be immune to Thanagarians but prove to be deadly to our foes, whi-"
"Yes we know of that project all to well, it was shut down due to the bizarre side effects of the substance you created. It was terminated, never to be continued under any circumstances, ever again!"
"Yes sir, that is correct bu-."
"Then why bring it up now?"
"If you would just let me continue, I could explain", he knew they would be skeptical of his project, the Elite looked at all aspects of his history, both the positive and the negative, unfortunately for him. All he had to do was keep his famous temper in check, than things would run smoothly.
"Alright, just do not continue to waste our time."
"Yes my liege. As you pointed out the project was a failure, but from those experiments we gained information on each race's DNA chain, that information was the foundation of my new project that I started several years later, Weapon Dooms Day."
"We can only assume that is what is being held in that unusual looking safe."
"That is correct, but I will get to that later. As you all know, it is our DNA that is our genetic makeup, the reason why we are what we are. In my latest studies, I have discovered a way to alter the regular sequence, genetic engineering I believe they call it on alien planets. Now I know certain parts of this process can be risky but after we ran trial after trial, we have come up successful! The process did prove to be deadly to many who volunteered and many sacrifices were made, but in the end we did find someone born with a very rare blood type, when we introduced the new DNA strands into her original chain, she didn't experience any severe side effects."
"This is sounding more and more like your old project Officer Hol, we should shut this down right here and now."
"On the contrary, this time I made sure to follow through on all laws and proper regulations, if I may be so bold, you do not have the authority to shut me down this time, the only decision you can make is whether or not to move my plan into motion."
"Very well, but what is it that you changed in this volunteer's DNA, so far all you have done is given us most unnecessary science lesson."
"I apologize for that, and as for the alteration, it was for the sole purpose to terminate Gordainian fleets in quick and easy manners, so we can put a dent in their defenses and not suffer as many casualties, hence 'Weapon Dooms Day'. What we did was make an increase in the rate of adrenaline flow, more commonly know as the fight or flight hormone. Of course the numerous releases would prove to be quite dangerous if it were to occur throughout the subject's entire day, so we made it so this process only occurs when the subject inhales large amounts of a certain scent, this acting as a stimulator. Since this process will only be useful to the subject while encountering the Gordainian forces we made the scent that of a, well Gordainian. Th-"
"This plan sounds well thought out, only one problem, when our own forces fight the Gordainians, they pick up the scent, so if we do unleash this weapon who's to say it won't go and attack its fellow warriors?"
"Well, we have made precautions; this will only work with EXTREMLY HIGH amounts of our foes repugnant odor and only from the original source. On top of that if the subject gets to out of hand, we take the proper security measures and lock her up", he then directed their attention to the mysterious containment unit behind him.
"In fact it was just earlier this morning that we took her through a test run, she is in there right now coming to her senses."
"If the situation is under control, could we possibly take a look at this so-called Weapon Dooms Day?"
"Yes my lord, I do think it's time for a visual."
With that he ordered the opening of the crate and out fell their ultimate weapon, she stumbled onto the floor gasping for breath. Once she seemed to get herself together she stood upright and in the manner she had been trained to present herself to her superiors since birth. She respectfully met their gaze as they looked at her in astonishment, and then she awaited their response.
A burst of laughter.
In between fits they managed "You. Have. Got. To. Be. Kidding." one of them even fell to the floor in hysterics.
With big eyes the child turned to her father, "Did I do something wrong papa?"
Kneeling down next to his only daughter and Thanagar's last hope he whispered, "No Shayera, just let me do all the talking."
She then nodded in return and awaited further orders. That was her job after all, to receive orders and then follow them out. She didn't mind though, she knew whatever her father told her would be to ultimately help their people and that was all she ever wanted anyways, to help. Standing proud behind her father, she listened to him, hanging on his every word. It would be because of him, that they would both have their revenge for her mother's unjust death.
"If you would just listen my lords, I do know that her size and overall appearance does seem inept, but I can assure you that this child, my daughter, has the ability to become Thanagar's most powerful secret weapon."
Returning to their stern stance, one managed to reply, "Officer Hol, I do know that your family's history with the military has been an optimistic one, especially your sons' work with us, they have done us proud, but if you wish to enlist your daughter I'm afraid we just can't enroll an eight year old."
"First of all she is ten, and second of all, as you will see, she is no longer an ordinary child."
Alert began to race through her body and mind as she continued to gaze up at the numerous Gordainian cruisers. She scanned the situation and quickly took a mental count of fifty, maybe sixty. Fortunately for her it was only one of their smaller fleets. It had been so long since she had last fought them, in her current condition the most she could take down was ten, fifteen if luck was on her side.
That didn't matter, she had to at least try or Midway City would be reduced to nothing more then ruble and carnage in less then an hour. With no weapon but her instincts, the Thanagarian took flight and raced toward the nearest ship. If she played her cards right she could at least delay their attack, possibly giving the city she once called home, enough time to evacuate.
For the first time in seven months, she let out her war cry echo throughout the battle field once more.
"---And that is why I think you should come with me to Midway, there'd be more chances of finding her if there are two of us", that finishing off Flash's second presentation that day.
"As much as I want to find her Flash, I don't think that she wants to be found. Besides, I don't think that a column written by Bigfoot fanatics is a very reliable source to start off on."
"Says the Martian."
"That's different", replied J'onn with a frown. "And I also do not think it wise of you to go around blurting these ideas of yours out to everyone who just happens to cross your path. Haw-, what you speak of is a very delicate matter; you haven't told John yet have you?"
"Actually, I'm looking for her so that when I find her I can surprise John, then hopefully he will stop being so damn moody all the time!"
"I don't think that it is that simple."
"I know, but if she does come back then maybe if we all just gave it a chance, then things could go back to the way they used to be, before the invasion. Besides, Johnny boy's not the only one who misses her."
"I miss her too, and as much as I wish we could turn back time, I can't. None of us can, and the pain runs deep, not everyone has forgiven her yet."
"Don't have to tell me twice", Superman's words still ringing in his head. "But that doesn't matter I think tha-", his words cut off by the screams, coming from the television set.
"Snapper Karl here with breaking news, after seven months of peace the city of Midway finds itself once again under attack by alien forces. Military reports have confirmed that they are not of Thanagarian origin, but are still to be considered dangerous, the city is on high alert and is to be evacuated immediately. Let's see what one of the city's residents have to say", the camera then turning to a man.
"I think I'm getting the hell out of here, and if ya know what's good for you will too", then abruptly pushed past the camera and anyone else that got in his way, he ran for his life in the opposite direction.
"Hard times here in Midway, hard times, lets get someone else's opin-", before being able to finish his sentence he was knocked down by a swarm of terrified people, the screen went blank.
"I'll alert the others," said the Flash as he raced out of the room.
J'onn shortly followed phasing through the floor after the Speed Demon. Strangely enough he couldn't sense the Gordainians presence, the only thing he felt was a great sensation of fear in Midway City.
Alright, now before you all take out the energy maces, power rings, batarangs, etc., I would just like to apologize for the super late update, but keep in mind if ya wanna know what happens next, ya'l have ta let me live. Alrighty, lets get down to business, this is actually half of a really long chapter I've been working on, but because it's been forever since I last updated I cut in half so here ya go (half a chapter is better then no chapter right). Also if you have any questions about the flashback, and I'm sure you do, you'll just have to wait till next time for answers when I get part 2 of this chapter up, then again things still won't be quite clear and then of course I'm having the great, deadly.. oh you'll see.. To be perfectly honest I am extremely short of free time and can't exactly say when I'll have more up, of course reviews always help me find time, just tell me guys haven't lost interest in this story and I'll continue, I hate having people pissed at me.
Review Responses:
Lady Xiu Mei Phoenix- Glad ya enjoyed the fluffiness, because of those kind words I will definitely be sure to add more in later on, sorry if the oreos scene wasn't all that impressing for you, actually I don't eat oreos come to think of it, but that's getting off topic, and yes I would think Shay would migrate, do you have any idea how cold the mountains can get, especially come fall/winter, wouldn't want our heroine to become a frozen chicken dinner, or hawk dinner in her case.
Kaliann- Here is the more you requested, and yes Hawkgirl is cool, always happy to see more Hawkgirl fans, the more of us there are, the higher the chances of her return, officially!
SelinaWayne- Sorry if I screwed up Batman's characterization, this is the first time I've ever actually written him, but honestly the whole JLU has me sort of confused with where his character is at right now, especially in the Zatanna episode, the same can be said for Wonder Woman I guess, is it just me or have both of them changed over the series (and I mean both individually and together, relationship wise).
ray1- You think I'm gifted, that's a first (big smile). Sorry Thanagar aint getting its ass kicked this time, but the Gordainians are in for hell.
blue koi- Hope ya liked this chapter too, the Gordainians plan will be reveled in time.
Weapon X 61- It's cool if ya don't know much on Shayera's past, besides I've created one for her in this story line anyways, one that will shock and horrify you all MWAHAAHAAHAA! Anyhoo, as for that commercial ya saw, I haven't seen it, but once I got your news I started doin my happy dance! I did hear rumors that they were going to do a follow up to "Starcrossed" in Season 4, but I didn't want to get my or anyone else's hopes up on that matter, but if what you saw is correct, then this rumor may indeed be true, of course I'm not 100 percent sure so I'll continue to keep on the look out for any info I can get my hands on.
Godfather- Thanks for the review, hope ya liked this chapter as well.
Dark Death Strike- Am I an evil hypocritical bitch or what, I go around yelling at people for leaving stories off with cliffhangers and then I go and do it myself, you have every right to be pissed off with me, but I like to keep you all guessing, that way no one gets bored, hope ya enjoyed it anyways. Um, for the record, you are Desert Hawk right, just a different penname.
Onyx and S- Glad you are enjoying it, I am also happy to hear that you also liked how I'm writing Shay, honestly she was always easiest for me to write, I also must admit she's my favorite to write, and sorry for any miss-spells, I should probably mention right here and now that Spell Check is one of my best friends, right there with Mr. Dictionary and Mrs. Thesaurus.
ccabello- Hurray, another new reviewer! Hope ya liked this chapter as well.
Nightmare- Glad you like, Shay rocks!
Kyoko Kasshu Minamino- I'm thrilled that you like it, and that you found it, and surprised that ya found it, I haven't updated in months, oh and I'm still glad that you like it.
Peace out and rock on!