Titans of Justice Unlimited # 59 – “Titans Home”
Written, Edited & Maxi-Micros by: Power Guy


The Hall of Justice…

“And that’s why I’d like you to remain as leader of the team,” Power Guy said to Starman, having finished explaining what happened in the Universe of Evil along with Sargona’s deal with the Syndicate of Terror. Power Guy knew that with the amount of anger and grief he was experiencing, he was not in the best frame of mind to be leading the Titans of Justice any time soon.





“After everything you guys went through in the Universe of Evil, there’s no way I could say no plus I appreciate your trust and faith in me,” replied the cosmic Titan.





“I remember when you spent most of your time arguing with Goldbug and chasing down random women. You’ve come along way Mr. Stone.”

“You can thank your cousin for that,” smiled Starman, referring to his girlfriend, the modern age Supergirl.

“Speaking of Jenna, has she gotten to know Conner much since he returned?” asked the son of Power Girl and the original Star Spangled Kid.

“Yes but probably not in the way you’d like,” frowned Starman. “With him being on the Titans of Authority, there’s as much of a rift between the two of them as there is between our two teams. Plus, it’s like he thinks he’s all that and a bag of chips now that he’s part of Wonder Man and Jem’s family. He got all uptight when Jenna called him uncle.”

“I hope he comes around soon. Maybe he’s struggling to accept this new world he woke up in?” proposed Power Guy.

“I’m hoping that’s it as Jenna really wants to build a relationship with him after all of the positive things her father told her about Conner,” revealed the wielder of the Cosmic Rod. “So what’s next for you? Are you leaving the team?”

“No, I’m still keeping my membership active but I need some extra time to reflect on everything that’s happened lately and I’ve got to figure out a way to rescue Sargona.”

“You won’t be alone. We’ll all come together to save her,” Starman said as he knocked knuckles with the Kryptonian powerhouse.

“Alright, I’m heading home to Earth 2 to brief the Justice Society Infinity on what happened in the Universe of Evil. Let me know if you need anything,” Power Guy said as he headed for the transporter tube.

***

Daniel Jordan stood in front of the mirror in his private quarters within the Hall. He stared down at the stump where his hand was cut off. His ring had cauterized the wound and it was starting to heal but he asked himself how would he go about life without his right hand?

Just then, Daniel felt a little light-headed and woozy. Fire erupted from his eyes and took the form of a bird, more specifically a phoenix.

“You shall not have to worry about the answer to your question, Daniel Jordan,” stated the Phoenix.

“You’re still inhabiting my body? How much longer will this continue?” Daniel asked sternly.





“Today I will bid you farewell after I give you a gift for all that you did for me while my real form was present in this universe. I am an avatar of the Phoenix, left behind to help you at one time when you desperately need it.”

“If that’s the case, why didn’t you emerge in the Universe of Evil?” demanded Green Lantern.

“With the presence of evil so strong in that universe, I did not want to risk it consuming me. Never-the-less, I am here now to make things right.” Immediately, flames shot forth and engulfed the stump where Green Lantern’s hand used to be. The flames didn’t burn at all. Instead, they seemed comforting and rejuvenating. Soon, Daniel’s hand began to grow back until it was like he had never lost it at all.

“My hand! It’s back!” exclaimed Green Lantern as he clenched and unclenched his fist several times, still in disbelief. “I don’t know what to say besides thank you.”

“There is no thank you needed. This is my repayment for all that you have done for me,” advised the Phoenix avatar. “I go now to rejoin my real form. This is the last you will hear from me. I bid you farewell!” The fiery form dissipated into nothingness before Daniel could reply. He then kissed his reformed hand and whispered, “Thank you, Lord!”

***

The Brownstone, Earth 2…

Power Guy and the Huntress had just finished briefing their teammates in the Justice Society Infinity about the happenings in the Universe of Evil.

“If either of you need a leave of absence to reflect on things, you’re more than welcome to it,” offered Lightspeed.





“That won’t be necessary for me. I’ve stepped down as leader of the Titans of Justice. Starman will continue to head up the team which will give me some extra time to work through things,” explained the modern Metropolis Marvel.

“I’m fine staying on the roster as well,” confirmed the Huntress.






“We know you’re still dealing with Knightvision’s death along with the events that took place in the Universe of Evil but you know yourself better than anyone else. Well, if either of you need anything at all, just let Lightspeed or myself know,” smiled the current Liberty Belle.





Robin approached the Huntress, “Helena, let me take you back to the mansion and we’ll pick up some fresh croissants on the way there and pig out.”





“Oh, that would be great, Dick,” expressed the Huntress. “A quiet night at home with pastries galore!”

“Charlie Bullocks been asking about you while you were gone. Maybe I could invite him over to hang out with us?” proposed the former sidekick of the Batman of Earth 2.

“That sounds great but make sure he leaves his Blackwing get up at home. I don’t want to even think about superheroes or supervillains tonight,” admitted the daughter of the Batman and Catwoman.

On the other side of the meeting table, Constellaton approached her cousin, “Vince, I’m so sorry about what happened with Sargona. You must be beside yourself. Is there anything I can do to help cheer you up?”





“Thanks Sherry. I don’t think I’m going to cheer up anytime soon but how about you and I go for a flight in space? Maybe that will help me to get my mind off things a bit?”

“Last one to the moon is a rotten Bizarbara!” teased Constellation as she flew out the nearest window followed by Power Guy.

***

About a half-hour later on the surface of the moon…

Constellation had created an air-tight field around herself and Power Guy so that they could converse.

“Thank you for suggesting that we come here, Sherry. It really is peaceful,” Power Guy said, quite grateful.

“I hope it helps somewhat,” Constellation replied as she began looking around. Eventually, she came upon a deep crater. Her curiosity overtook her and she flew down to the bottom in order to have a look around. About a minute later she screamed, “Uhhh……PeeGee! Come and take a look at this!”

Without hesitation, Power Guy flew to join the granddaughter of Merry Girl of a Thousand Gimmicks. Once he arrived, he could not believe his eyes. In front of him was a rocket ship.

“It looks like some kind of missile or spaceship,” gasped Constellation.

“That’s not just any spaceship. It looks very similar to the ones that my mother and her cousin Clark arrived in from Krypton.”

“Do you think there’s another baby in it?” Constellation asked, curious and nervous as could be.

Power Guy quickly scanned the ship with his X-ray vision. “It’s not a baby inside the ship but a dog! Let’s take it to the Fortress of Solitude and find out what this is all about.”

About an hour later, Power Guy and Constellation were meeting with Power Girl at the Fortress of Solitude. The trio had opened the rocket ship and let out the dog who was maybe 2 years old physically, for a dog. He was playful and friendly. He seemed to take an immediate liking to Power Guy.

“He is sooooo cute!” exclaimed Constellation. “I wonder how he and Tawky Tawny would get along? Have you two been able to translate the Kryptonese message that was included in his rocket?”

“Yes,” answered Power Girl. “It’s from my father. Apparently this dog, whose name is Jake, was our family pet. My father sent him into space just minutes after he sent me. His rocket must have followed mine to earth and somehow crashed on the moon where he has remained in suspended animation until we opened up the ship.”





“Do you have any memories of him?” asked Power Guy.

“Considering how young I was when I left Krypton, nope,” replied the Maid of Might.

“I wonder how dad is going to like having a dog around the house?” Power Guy asked, looking at his mother.

“Actually, with how busy I am at Starr Enterprises and your dad directing his newest movie, I honestly don’t think we have the time to give him the attention he needs. Why don’t you take him? You two would be good company for each other.”

“You’re saying this because of what happened with Sargona,” determined Power Guy.

“So what? It’s also the truth,” Power Girl responded, standing her ground. “Besides, the Earth 1 Kryptonians have Krypto. Now you’ll be able to show off our own Power Pup.”





Power Guy knelt down so that he was eye to eye with his new pet, who in turn, responded with a huge lick across his new master’s face as his tail wagged back and forth profusely.

***

The Hall of Justice…

Power Lad had just teleported in from Earth 2 after Power Guy had passed along a message to the young hero that Champion wanted to meet with him ASAP. As the younger brother of Power Guy made his way out of the transporter tube, he saw the woman otherwise known as Mindy Trevor. “Hey Wonder-dame, what’s up? Where’s Wonder Girl?”





“First of all, young man, don’t you ever call me Wonder-dame again and secondly, I believe this letter will answer your second question,” she said presenting Power Lad the note that Wonder Girl had written him.





“Dear Ali – I’m sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye to you in person but I’ve decided to stay in the Universe of Evil for the time being. Thanks to Champion and the others, I am finally well again. So much so, that the Ares of this universe has asked me to be his new champion of peace in order to keep a lid on evil here. I want you to know that I really enjoyed our time together, even when you got really annoying and called me Wonder-buns. You stood by me through a lot including my emotional outbursts and my ordeal as the Silver Swan. I will NEVER forget your friendship and loyalty. I only hope that in the future, you will focus on helping others to see these traits of yours instead of your brashness and insensitivity. You can be a really sweet guy when you want to be. I don’t know when we’ll see each other again but I’ll be thinking about you. I hope you’ll think of me once in a while. Your gal-pal, Druscilla.”

A tear began to drip from Power Lad’s eye. Champion saw sadness ready to burst out so she asked, “Ali – are you alright?”

“I just got something in my eye……..I gotta go wash it out!” yelled Power Lad as he covered his face and headed for his private quarters where he would cry intensely for the next hour.


THE END!