King Clown
DCU Fish From the Stars #7 Finale
We pull the the unconscious enemy of ours into the Atlantean prison cell. After closing the gate the two of us begin our return to the palace.
Arthur - Are you sure we may keep him here?
John - Yeah, until you guys can free the Atlantean, I wouldn't feel right taking him.
He nods. My ring begins buzzing as we enter the palace, it's a transmission from Jess.
Jess - The Manhunters stopped, they just shut down. You guys won?
John - Yeah, we beat him. I need you to report to the guardians that Atlantis is going to hold Fisherman. At least until they can free the captive Atlantean.
Jess - Alright. Oh also, Mari said you guys can resume your date another night, she's going home to take a bath.
John - Understandable. Tell everyone I said good job Jess. That means you too.
I hear her let out an embarrassed giggle before she turns off the comms. I walk into the palace where Arthur's wife is waiting, as well as Orm and Murk.
Murk - Is it done my king?
Arthur - He is now imprisoned here and will be until we can free the trapped Atlantean.
Mera - I knew you would do it. You two make one good team.
John - The Brave and the Bold.
I see Arthur smile. He places his hand on my shoulder.
Arthur - How about a drink, for the success of our little team up.
I smile.
John - You pick the place.
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Arthur and I arrive at this small bar in Happy Harbour. The moment we walk inside people inside start chanting.
John - Guess they saw us on the news.
Arthur - Oh no, these are the regulars that like to chant me on because I can down a keg in a few seconds. I doubt they'd be sober enough to recognize you in costume.
John - A keg in a few seconds? Can't tell if that Atlantean physiology… or Happy Harbour.
Arthur - Heh, a bit if both my friend.
The two of us move over to the bar and sit on the stools. After ordering drinks we begin to talk.
Arthur - So, how did you get the ring? I know they choose you right?
John - Yeah, there was a terrorist attack back in the late 90's on Coast City. I wound up saving Jessica, the female lantern. She was only like 13 and was trapped under some rubble. I guess the ring saw me worthy there. What about you? What's your story.
Arthur - Pretty simple really. My mom was the queen of Atlantis, but hated the king. She left and fell in love with a lighthouse keeper and now I'm here.
John - So you're half and half? Like the bridge between humans and Atlanteans huh.
Arthur - Yes, but it becomes harder and harder everyday. Being the first king to open up about the surface world, it puts a Target on everyone I love's back. My son, he died because of my arrogance.
John - … I let my wife die. I let rage control me and I failed to save her, even when I knew the outcome. I look back on it every day but it doesn't hurt anymore. I use her death to keep me pushing forward, it's what she would want.
Arthur - But the guilt. How can you overcome it? It pulls me into the depths everytime I think about him.
John - Don't overcome it, embrace it. You fucked up. You let him die. Now take that feeling and use it. Use it so no one else ever will feel that ever again. That's his last gift to you. The power to keep living, and keep anyone from feeling that guilt.
Arthur - I… thank you John.
John - Don't mention it Arthur.
We continue to talk over drinks before we both call it a night. Once exiting the bar, Arthur tells me he's going to go see his dad, but he wants to keep in touch. I wave goodbye as I start my flight home. About halfway across the country, I get a blip on my ring. I open the transmission to hear Jessica.
Jessica - It's gone!
John - What?
Jessica - Evil Star. He destroyed Oa, and he is coming for Earth next.
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And that's the end! The crossover was super fun to do, and I got to introduce a couple great new characters. Green Lantern Vol. 5 (Evil Star Saga) and Aquaman Vol. 3 (N.E.M.O Rising) will both continue in the winter, whether that be this year or in January. Really hope you all enjoyed!
DCU Fish From the Stars #7 Finale
We pull the the unconscious enemy of ours into the Atlantean prison cell. After closing the gate the two of us begin our return to the palace.
Arthur - Are you sure we may keep him here?
John - Yeah, until you guys can free the Atlantean, I wouldn't feel right taking him.
He nods. My ring begins buzzing as we enter the palace, it's a transmission from Jess.
Jess - The Manhunters stopped, they just shut down. You guys won?
John - Yeah, we beat him. I need you to report to the guardians that Atlantis is going to hold Fisherman. At least until they can free the captive Atlantean.
Jess - Alright. Oh also, Mari said you guys can resume your date another night, she's going home to take a bath.
John - Understandable. Tell everyone I said good job Jess. That means you too.
I hear her let out an embarrassed giggle before she turns off the comms. I walk into the palace where Arthur's wife is waiting, as well as Orm and Murk.
Murk - Is it done my king?
Arthur - He is now imprisoned here and will be until we can free the trapped Atlantean.
Mera - I knew you would do it. You two make one good team.
John - The Brave and the Bold.
I see Arthur smile. He places his hand on my shoulder.
Arthur - How about a drink, for the success of our little team up.
I smile.
John - You pick the place.
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Arthur and I arrive at this small bar in Happy Harbour. The moment we walk inside people inside start chanting.
John - Guess they saw us on the news.
Arthur - Oh no, these are the regulars that like to chant me on because I can down a keg in a few seconds. I doubt they'd be sober enough to recognize you in costume.
John - A keg in a few seconds? Can't tell if that Atlantean physiology… or Happy Harbour.
Arthur - Heh, a bit if both my friend.
The two of us move over to the bar and sit on the stools. After ordering drinks we begin to talk.
Arthur - So, how did you get the ring? I know they choose you right?
John - Yeah, there was a terrorist attack back in the late 90's on Coast City. I wound up saving Jessica, the female lantern. She was only like 13 and was trapped under some rubble. I guess the ring saw me worthy there. What about you? What's your story.
Arthur - Pretty simple really. My mom was the queen of Atlantis, but hated the king. She left and fell in love with a lighthouse keeper and now I'm here.
John - So you're half and half? Like the bridge between humans and Atlanteans huh.
Arthur - Yes, but it becomes harder and harder everyday. Being the first king to open up about the surface world, it puts a Target on everyone I love's back. My son, he died because of my arrogance.
John - … I let my wife die. I let rage control me and I failed to save her, even when I knew the outcome. I look back on it every day but it doesn't hurt anymore. I use her death to keep me pushing forward, it's what she would want.
Arthur - But the guilt. How can you overcome it? It pulls me into the depths everytime I think about him.
John - Don't overcome it, embrace it. You fucked up. You let him die. Now take that feeling and use it. Use it so no one else ever will feel that ever again. That's his last gift to you. The power to keep living, and keep anyone from feeling that guilt.
Arthur - I… thank you John.
John - Don't mention it Arthur.
We continue to talk over drinks before we both call it a night. Once exiting the bar, Arthur tells me he's going to go see his dad, but he wants to keep in touch. I wave goodbye as I start my flight home. About halfway across the country, I get a blip on my ring. I open the transmission to hear Jessica.
Jessica - It's gone!
John - What?
Jessica - Evil Star. He destroyed Oa, and he is coming for Earth next.
_______________
And that's the end! The crossover was super fun to do, and I got to introduce a couple great new characters. Green Lantern Vol. 5 (Evil Star Saga) and Aquaman Vol. 3 (N.E.M.O Rising) will both continue in the winter, whether that be this year or in January. Really hope you all enjoyed!