A Link to Justice
By Minastara
"…" – talking
'…' – thoughts
Disclaimer: Justice League and other DC characters don't belong to me. The original characters such as Anyssa and the plot do belong to me so please ask before using.
Chapter 1: A Link Established
In Metropolis, there was a sense of peace. Well…as peaceful as a nightclub on Friday can be. Anyssa Jordan, who just turned 21, was hoping that her first night out in a while would be more exciting. She had just graduated with her bachelors in Psychology and her new job as a Social Worker was tiring.
She and her friend Jane were standing outside Metropolis' hottest new club, The Blaze. The club seemed to be living up to its name because it was hot tonight. And the fact that they were still standing outside after two hours was making someone equally as hot.
"Screw this. I'm going home," Anyssa said. She started to move out of the line, only to be pulled back in by Jane.
"Don't you dare! We're so close!" her friend squealed. Anyssa was about to reply when a feeling struck her. Not again! she thought. Anyssa knew those feelings never meant anything good, especially for her. Suddenly there was an explosion, sending Anyssa and the other club patrons to the ground. Jane's screams could be heard through the noise of the crowd. Then, Anyssa felt herself being pulled away from next to her friend.
"No!" Anyssa didn't who had shouted it, but she knew that whoever had her, it couldn't be good. She found herself face-to-face with the some of world-renowned Justice League. There was Superman, Flash, Batman, and the Martian Man-hunter, J'onn J'onzz. Anyssa would have gotten excited to see them if the circumstances weren't what they were. She felt something metallic being shoved against the side of her head.
"Back off, Superman. I would hate for this pretty little girl to not be so pretty anymore," said a gritty, sweet voice behind Anyssa. The voice made a shiver run up Anyssa's spine. That sweet voice betrayed a cruelty. It was something that her feelings told her.
"Let the girl go, Granny. There isn't anywhere to go," Superman said, looking for any ways to get to the girl before Granny Goodness could do her hurt.
"Just hand me my transporter and I'll be out of your hair… son," Granny smirked as Kal-El narrowed his eyes. He looked to his follow heroes, each in turn nodded grimly. Superman saw no choice in the matter. He held out the transporter.
"A fair trade, then. The girl for the way back to Apokalypse. Agreed?" Superman bargained.
"Agreed. Now, why don't you be a dear and activate the boom tube. Wouldn't want you to think about double-crossing old Granny, now would we?" she said, holding Anyssa closer to her. Face grim, Superman pushed a button on the device and Anyssa felt a sudden wind come up behind them. Anyssa was forced to move when Granny began inching back toward the boom tube, dragging her hostage with her.
Anyssa had another feeling, a bad one. Anyssa looked to the Justice League, pleading with them with her mind, trying to send some idea of how bad this was going to be. And she thought she may have succeeded, when Granny said, "It's been a pleasure, dumplings, but now it's time to say goodbye to Granny." After that, there was a shock and Anyssa's world went black.
"Apparently, the shock she received from Granny has disrupted her neuro-pathways. That is the only explanation I can find as to why she hasn't regained consciousness," J'onn explained. It had been two days since their battle with Granny Goodness and the girl had yet to awaken.
"Is there anything we can do for her?" Superman asked. He still felt guilty for not getting to the girl before Granny had made her move.
"I have picked up something from her mind in this recent mind-scan, but I will need time to decipher it. In the meantime, I think we should just make her comfortable," J'onn said, turning to walk out of the room, heading back to his lab. The other three men watched him go.
"And what're we suppose to do? Just wait around while J'onn does his thing?" Flash asked. Waiting was never one of his strong points.
"That's exactly what we're going to do. Superman, see if you can contact New Genesis. Maybe they have some idea of what Granny's been up to. I want to know why she was here," Batman commanded. He knew the Man of Steel needed something to do, or else the guilt would eat at him.
Nodding, the son of Krypton made his way to the control room. "Flash, you stay here, in case our guest decides to wake up," Batman ordered.
Mad that he'd basically been assigned babysitting duty, Flash asked, "What are you going to be doing while I'm babysitting?" Ignoring the sarcasm in Flash's voice, Batman said, "I'm going to— Flash, look out!"
Even for someone with light speed reflexes, the warning came too late.
End of Chapter 1.
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