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bradygirl_12Title: Rainbow’s Freedom (The Dark Knight Of The Soul Arc) (38/38)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: (this chapter): Clark/Bruce (Clark does not appear in this chapter), Jim Gordon, Kathy Kane, Lana Lang, Martha Kent, Elias Stark, Hal/Steve, Harold Allston, Carl Winslow
Series Notes: In the 23rd century, Earth is a technologically-advanced society that practices the ancient institution of slavery. A Great Trial crashes down upon the House Of Wayne. Can Bruce and Clark’s relationship survive? Will the Family’s strength be enough to see them through this Time of Fear and Darkness? The entire series can be found here.
Genres: AU, Drama, Slavefic
Rating: (this chapter): PG-13
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Plans are made, some for justice, some for revenge.
Date Of Completion (First Draft): January 25, 2009
Date Of Posting: December 12, 2009
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 860
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
"Man and his plans…what would he do without them?"
XXXVIII
VENGEFUL JUSTICE
The screams echoed in the living room as Bruce shut off the TV.
Two very shaken women sat on the couch, a third in the overstuffed armchair. Jim Gordon sat in the other chair.
“I’m sorry you had to see that, but…”
“No, it’s okay, Bruce,” Kathy said softly.
“I stopped it after five minutes. You get the gist.”
Lana rocketed off her chair. “That sadistic bastard!” She was trembling with rage. “Those poor souls! My God, Bruce! We don’t even treat murderers and rapists like this! This…it’s utter insanity!”
“I know.”
Lana began pacing. “I’m going to show this fucking tape to the Congressional committee I’m on.”
“Some people would like what they see,” Jim said.
“No doubt, but there will be those as appalled as we are. If this tape doesn’t convince people of the need to have Slave Protection Laws, I don’t know what will.”
Martha looked parchment-white. “Are those people dead?”
“I would guess they are, Mrs. Kent,” said Jim. “We could check the Caldwell inventory, but the victims could have been purchased for torture only, and possibly from unscrupulous slave dealers who sell smuggled bondsmen. There would be no records in that case.” He sighed. “But even if they were legal purchases, we could do nothing. As you well know, a Master has utter dominion over a slave. They can torture and kill at will.”
Anger reflected in the women’s eyes. Lana stood stiffly, red wisps of hair trailing out of her ponytail.
“Commissioner,” she said. “Would you be willing to put your considerable influence behind a bill to enact sweeping Slave Protection Laws?”
“I’m not that influential, Senator…”
“Don’t be so modest, Commissioner. You are more influential than you know.”
“I would be happy to help, Senator. I’m tired of a system that ties my hands when it comes to justice.”
“It’s Lana, please, and understandable that you should be frustrated, Commissioner.”
“Jim, please.”
“A great alliance, then,” Bruce said.
“A productive one,” Lana added as she shook hands with Jim.
“We will stop these abominations.” Jim’s mouth was set in a hard line.
Everyone in the Kane living room nodded grimly.
& & & & & &
Elias Stark looked over the meeting minutes about the Kryptonian Hunt. Nothing spectacular, but still productive. A band had been discovered and wiped out just last week.
He sipped from his water glass, studying the computer screen.
Damn, he could have used Wayne’s input. Queen and Luthor hadn’t been able to make it, and a civilian could have added some needed perspective.
The little incident with Edmund Caldwell had mucked things up. So what if his whore had broken his arm? Couldn’t the slut suck it up?
Beyond his usual sucking.
Stark smirked.
It had been amusing to watch Wayne rail about breached security. He doubted they’d discover how Edmund got in.
After all, he hadn’t been a general for all these years and not know good infiltration tactics when he saw them.
Smiling, he returned to his reading.
& & & & & &
“Do you really think that Dr. Allston can come up with a substitute for the drugs the Govs are giving the Amazons?” Steve asked.
He and Hal were sitting in their living room. Hal carefully stretched, trying to keep improving.
“Bruce assured us he’s not only the best at what he does, but he’s an Aldebaran shellmouth of discretion.”
Steve settled back in his chair. “I wish we didn’t have to wait.”
“Dr. Allston says we can have the sub drug ready by the time we go on leave in September. Until then, we plan.”
Steve bit his lip. “I just hate to think of Diana suffering…” he rubbed between his eyes “…but after four centuries, what’s a few more months?”
& & & & & &
Harold studied the results of his latest tests. Soon he’d have the perfect fake drug to give to the majors.
Man, he was really getting involved in deep stuff here. Not only was he helping Bruce shield his Squire from the Hunt Decree against the Roma by supplying the masking agent to obscure the genetic evidence, he was helping to plot a major upheaval on Paradise Island against the Federal Government.
It was a good thing he liked living on the edge.
“Let me know when you’re through here, Doc, and I’ll straighten up.”
Harold looked up at the newly-hired lab tech. “Sure, Carl.”
The man nodded and closed the door.
& & & & & &
Carl Winslow smiled. It had been almost too easy getting a job here. He was very low-level, performing the most basic of tasks, but it beat cleaning houses for a living.
He didn’t mind flying under the radar. If he played his cards right, by the time he figured out a fitting revenge on the almighty Prince for getting him fired from Aaron Breck’s cleaning service*, he could strike swift and deadly. By now Wayne would have forgotten all about him.
Revenge would be sweet.
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*Chapter 3: Violation (Shadow Of The Bat Arc)
End Of The Dark Knight Of The Soul Arc
Next: The Jewel In The Crown Arc
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: (this chapter): Clark/Bruce (Clark does not appear in this chapter), Jim Gordon, Kathy Kane, Lana Lang, Martha Kent, Elias Stark, Hal/Steve, Harold Allston, Carl Winslow
Series Notes: In the 23rd century, Earth is a technologically-advanced society that practices the ancient institution of slavery. A Great Trial crashes down upon the House Of Wayne. Can Bruce and Clark’s relationship survive? Will the Family’s strength be enough to see them through this Time of Fear and Darkness? The entire series can be found here.
Genres: AU, Drama, Slavefic
Rating: (this chapter): PG-13
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Plans are made, some for justice, some for revenge.
Date Of Completion (First Draft): January 25, 2009
Date Of Posting: December 12, 2009
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 860
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Raj Nehru
"An Observer Of
The Human Condition"
2216 C.E.
VENGEFUL JUSTICE
The screams echoed in the living room as Bruce shut off the TV.
Two very shaken women sat on the couch, a third in the overstuffed armchair. Jim Gordon sat in the other chair.
“I’m sorry you had to see that, but…”
“No, it’s okay, Bruce,” Kathy said softly.
“I stopped it after five minutes. You get the gist.”
Lana rocketed off her chair. “That sadistic bastard!” She was trembling with rage. “Those poor souls! My God, Bruce! We don’t even treat murderers and rapists like this! This…it’s utter insanity!”
“I know.”
Lana began pacing. “I’m going to show this fucking tape to the Congressional committee I’m on.”
“Some people would like what they see,” Jim said.
“No doubt, but there will be those as appalled as we are. If this tape doesn’t convince people of the need to have Slave Protection Laws, I don’t know what will.”
Martha looked parchment-white. “Are those people dead?”
“I would guess they are, Mrs. Kent,” said Jim. “We could check the Caldwell inventory, but the victims could have been purchased for torture only, and possibly from unscrupulous slave dealers who sell smuggled bondsmen. There would be no records in that case.” He sighed. “But even if they were legal purchases, we could do nothing. As you well know, a Master has utter dominion over a slave. They can torture and kill at will.”
Anger reflected in the women’s eyes. Lana stood stiffly, red wisps of hair trailing out of her ponytail.
“Commissioner,” she said. “Would you be willing to put your considerable influence behind a bill to enact sweeping Slave Protection Laws?”
“I’m not that influential, Senator…”
“Don’t be so modest, Commissioner. You are more influential than you know.”
“I would be happy to help, Senator. I’m tired of a system that ties my hands when it comes to justice.”
“It’s Lana, please, and understandable that you should be frustrated, Commissioner.”
“Jim, please.”
“A great alliance, then,” Bruce said.
“A productive one,” Lana added as she shook hands with Jim.
“We will stop these abominations.” Jim’s mouth was set in a hard line.
Everyone in the Kane living room nodded grimly.
Elias Stark looked over the meeting minutes about the Kryptonian Hunt. Nothing spectacular, but still productive. A band had been discovered and wiped out just last week.
He sipped from his water glass, studying the computer screen.
Damn, he could have used Wayne’s input. Queen and Luthor hadn’t been able to make it, and a civilian could have added some needed perspective.
The little incident with Edmund Caldwell had mucked things up. So what if his whore had broken his arm? Couldn’t the slut suck it up?
Beyond his usual sucking.
Stark smirked.
It had been amusing to watch Wayne rail about breached security. He doubted they’d discover how Edmund got in.
After all, he hadn’t been a general for all these years and not know good infiltration tactics when he saw them.
Smiling, he returned to his reading.
“Do you really think that Dr. Allston can come up with a substitute for the drugs the Govs are giving the Amazons?” Steve asked.
He and Hal were sitting in their living room. Hal carefully stretched, trying to keep improving.
“Bruce assured us he’s not only the best at what he does, but he’s an Aldebaran shellmouth of discretion.”
Steve settled back in his chair. “I wish we didn’t have to wait.”
“Dr. Allston says we can have the sub drug ready by the time we go on leave in September. Until then, we plan.”
Steve bit his lip. “I just hate to think of Diana suffering…” he rubbed between his eyes “…but after four centuries, what’s a few more months?”
Harold studied the results of his latest tests. Soon he’d have the perfect fake drug to give to the majors.
Man, he was really getting involved in deep stuff here. Not only was he helping Bruce shield his Squire from the Hunt Decree against the Roma by supplying the masking agent to obscure the genetic evidence, he was helping to plot a major upheaval on Paradise Island against the Federal Government.
It was a good thing he liked living on the edge.
“Let me know when you’re through here, Doc, and I’ll straighten up.”
Harold looked up at the newly-hired lab tech. “Sure, Carl.”
The man nodded and closed the door.
Carl Winslow smiled. It had been almost too easy getting a job here. He was very low-level, performing the most basic of tasks, but it beat cleaning houses for a living.
He didn’t mind flying under the radar. If he played his cards right, by the time he figured out a fitting revenge on the almighty Prince for getting him fired from Aaron Breck’s cleaning service*, he could strike swift and deadly. By now Wayne would have forgotten all about him.
Revenge would be sweet.
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*Chapter 3: Violation (Shadow Of The Bat Arc)
End Of The Dark Knight Of The Soul Arc
Next: The Jewel In The Crown Arc
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Date: 2009-12-13 03:11 am (UTC)I'm on the edge of my seat.
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Date: 2009-12-13 03:14 am (UTC)I'm on the edge of my seat.
*grins*
I figured it was a good way to end this arc. :)
Oh my, oh my, oh my
Date: 2009-12-13 05:03 am (UTC)I forgot about Robin being a Roma. That was a good refresher. And Diana, is going to be sprung, although I haven't figured out exactly what Hal and Steve are up to unless it is to get her and her fellow Amazons out of their fog. Perhaps some form of freedom before they are completely released...? I am sure you will divulge all in much anticipated bites.
Yet, still you tantalize us with no hint of Clark's identity and origins being revealed. No accidental encounter with Martha Kent, no forgetting to get his weekly shot, no exposure to green kryptonite and Kryptonians continuing to be hunted and exterminated....it will be VERY interesting to see how you reveal the resolution of this aspect of your story.
Keep up the wonderful writing, Bradygirl, you are MAGNIFICENT.
Can't wait for the next arc to start. The title alone The Jewel in the Crown is tantilizing as well. Is the reference of the Crown for the Prince of Gotham and the Jewel would be his treasured pleasure slave OR is the crown referencing Clark's princely status as a Kryptonian Prince. Very interesting...... ;)
Re: Oh my, oh my, oh my
Date: 2009-12-13 05:23 am (UTC)Hmm. There have been some developments, haven't there? Its nice to see that the tape is finally being shared with those that can effect legislation. Its a start anyone and, frankly, the only one that will have any teeth. The disc will also help to shape public opinion and sensitize, hopefully, freemen to the plight of the slaves. But it will be an uphill battle I'm afraid.
You've read the situation correctly. :)
I forgot about Robin being a Roma. That was a good refresher. And Diana, is going to be sprung, although I haven't figured out exactly what Hal and Steve are up to unless it is to get her and her fellow Amazons out of their fog. Perhaps some form of freedom before they are completely released...? I am sure you will divulge all in much anticipated bites.
The plot thickens! ;)
Yet, still you tantalize us with no hint of Clark's identity and origins being revealed. No accidental encounter with Martha Kent, no forgetting to get his weekly shot, no exposure to green kryptonite and Kryptonians continuing to be hunted and exterminated....it will be VERY interesting to see how you reveal the resolution of this aspect of your story.
True, there won't be any of that unless you'd like the series to end. ;) But, seriously, I'm busy trying to gather all the threads in the arc I'm currently working on (7) and making sure it all makes sense! Arc 6 is the final arc in which the family we know is going to take center stage, and then there are changes a'plenty pushing forward in 7. Arc 8 might be the final one, or require a 9th to wrap things up, at least as it concerns Clark.
Keep up the wonderful writing, Bradygirl, you are MAGNIFICENT.
Aww, shucks! *blushes*
Can't wait for the next arc to start. The title alone The Jewel in the Crown is tantilizing as well. Is the reference of the Crown for the Prince of Gotham and the Jewel would be his treasured pleasure slave OR is the crown referencing Clark's princely status as a Kryptonian Prince. Very interesting...... ;)
It could be a double entendre. ;)
Certainly Bruce's royal blood makes it fitting, but it's a saying on the planet they're traveling to in reference to pleasure slaves.
Re: Oh my, oh my, oh my
Date: 2009-12-13 02:29 pm (UTC)I trust you. Just looking forward to those reveals regarding Clark.
Eva
Re: Oh my, oh my, oh my
Date: 2009-12-13 03:56 pm (UTC)I trust you. Just looking forward to those reveals regarding Clark.
Eva
Just teasing, m'dear! :)
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Date: 2009-12-13 06:06 am (UTC)Man, all that wonderful progress, and it's all about to be undone by one stupid janitor? Ack! And Stark. Grrr... >:(
But oh, I just loved the meeting at the Kane house. ^_~ Even if I'm still antsy about getting Clark and Martha in the same place at the same time. :p
Fantastic ending to the arc, hon! *applauds wildly* :D
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Date: 2009-12-13 03:58 pm (UTC)Man, all that wonderful progress, and it's all about to be undone by one stupid janitor? Ack! And Stark. Grrr... >:(
Isn't that always the way? ;)
But oh, I just loved the meeting at the Kane house. ^_~ Even if I'm still antsy about getting Clark and Martha in the same place at the same time. :p
They'll have a near-miss before they actually meet. ;)
Fantastic ending to the arc, hon! *applauds wildly* :D
Thank you kindly, Saavi! :)
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Date: 2009-12-13 06:29 am (UTC)GREAT ending!! I'm eagerly looking forward to the next arc!!!
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Date: 2009-12-13 04:03 pm (UTC)*grins*
Arc 6 is going to be busy but will almost be a breather compared to 7! ;)
GREAT ending!! I'm eagerly looking forward to the next arc!!!
Thank you! I hope to start the next one soon after New Year's. :)
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Date: 2009-12-13 04:13 pm (UTC)You know I woke up thinking about this story this morning! After you reposted the chapter with Carl. I realized once again how much Clark has been abused by so many. The slavers, Carl, The piece of poop Edmund and yet he has held on to his humanity throughout the entire trial. He is more human then the humans are!
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Date: 2009-12-14 12:44 am (UTC)*grins*
In the meantime, lots of holiday goodies! :)
You know I woke up thinking about this story this morning!
:)
After you reposted the chapter with Carl. I realized once again how much Clark has been abused by so many. The slavers, Carl, The piece of poop Edmund and yet he has held on to his humanity throughout the entire trial. He is more human then the humans are!
Clark's always been that way, hasn't he? More human than the humans he protects and serves. We're lucky to have him around! :)
BTW, this icon created by
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Date: 2009-12-14 01:03 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-12-14 02:43 am (UTC)She's the best, isn't she? :)
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Date: 2009-12-13 11:22 am (UTC)I can't wait for more! This fic is just brilliant and I really want to see how it all turns out but I really don't want it to end. XD
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Date: 2009-12-13 04:11 pm (UTC)Oh, yes.
I can't wait for more! This fic is just brilliant and I really want to see how it all turns out but I really don't want it to end. XD
LOL! I know how you feel. On the one hand, I'll feel good when it's finished, but on the other hand, I'll be sad to leave. Always ambivalence! :)
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Date: 2009-12-13 12:53 pm (UTC)The evidence tape will be shown to Lana's Congressional committee, good. Jim is right, some of the more degraded senators will like what they see and might ask Edmund for another tape, or if they could be there live and in color next time.
"Man is the only one to whom the torture and death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself.” James Anthony Froude
But hopefully at least some degree of slave protection laws will be established. Of course the ultimate goal is to end slavery, but that will be a long and uphill battle. But each battle has to start at one point, so slave protection laws are a good one.
As I suspected the secret of Dick being Roma is in danger to be exposed, truly none is save there. Carl, remember that scum, he had designs on Clark and wants to take revenge on Bruce for being fired.
Didn't I knew it, Stark helped Edmund to get into the building.
It's nice to see more of Steve's plan to help the Amazons revolt, I hope this will work.
But as for plans made by man....isn't that what makes the Gods laugh? :-)
As usual I end my little rant with in the immortal words:
Can't wait for the next chapter...arc that be.
Thanks for sharing bradygirl! *hugs*
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Date: 2009-12-13 04:36 pm (UTC)The evidence tape will be shown to Lana's Congressional committee, good. Jim is right, some of the more degraded senators will like what they see and might ask Edmund for another tape, or if they could be there live and in color next time.
I'm sure some will. :(
"Man is the only one to whom the torture and death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself." James Anthony Froude
Distressingly true!
But hopefully at least some degree of slave protection laws will be established. Of course the ultimate goal is to end slavery, but that will be a long and uphill battle. But each battle has to start at one point, so slave protection laws are a good one.
Yeah, you need people to start thinking of protection, and that will help Abolition down the road. Once you start thinking of slaves as people instead of things, you've won half the battle.
As I suspected the secret of Dick being Roma is in danger to be exposed, truly none is save there. Carl, remember that scum, he had designs on Clark and wants to take revenge on Bruce for being fired.
The Roma card will be played! :)
Didn't I knew it, Stark helped Edmund to get into the building.
Very astute, m'dear. ;)
It's nice to see more of Steve's plan to help the Amazons revolt, I hope this will work.
He and Hal are going to be very heroic, and Diana will show her true strengths. :)
But as for plans made by man....isn't that what makes the Gods laugh? :-)
Oh, yes. :)
As usual I end my little rant with in the immortal words:
Can't wait for the next chapter...arc that be.
Thanks for sharing bradygirl! *hugs*
You're welcome, Bat-Angel! :)
*hugs*
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Date: 2009-12-13 02:19 pm (UTC)This arc has been a roller-coaster of a ride and I can't wait to get on the next one! :D
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Date: 2009-12-13 04:39 pm (UTC)I need a scorecard to keep up with all of it! ;)
This arc has been a roller-coaster of a ride and I can't wait to get on the next one! :D
I had so much fun writing the next arc! :)
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Date: 2009-12-13 03:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-12-13 04:45 pm (UTC)I'm glad you're enjoying this, Moonie! :)
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Date: 2009-12-13 03:51 pm (UTC)Write moars, write moars!! ;^)
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Date: 2009-12-13 11:13 pm (UTC)LOL!
And with a very Merry X-mas to all the good people who deserve one, yayz!
Very Merry! :)
Write moars, write moars!! ;^)
I shall! :)
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Date: 2009-12-13 07:18 pm (UTC)I'm sure the doctor wouldn't let a lab assistant figure out what he's doing though, right? Right?!
I can't believe this arc is already done :) I'm so excited for the next one!
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Date: 2009-12-13 11:15 pm (UTC)*shifty eyes*
I'm sure the doctor wouldn't let a lab assistant figure out what he's doing though, right? Right?!
*more shifty eyes*
I can't believe this arc is already done :) I'm so excited for the next one!
I've tucked away the quill pen in the inkstand and am sitting back with a big sigh of relief! :)
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Date: 2009-12-13 07:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-12-13 11:25 pm (UTC)Wrapped up before Christmas! :)
Cute icon! :)
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Date: 2009-12-14 12:05 am (UTC)Can't wait for the next arc to begin!
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Date: 2009-12-14 12:28 am (UTC)That's true. Whoever holds the power never willingly gives it up.
And OMG, Bruce is in very real danger now, isn't he?
*nods*
And Dick, and by extension, Clark and Alfred. :(
Can't wait for the next arc to begin!
It'll be here before you know it! ;)
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Date: 2009-12-14 04:21 am (UTC)Thanks so much.
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Date: 2009-12-14 05:10 pm (UTC)Thanks so much.
You're welcome, m'dear! :)
The next two arcs should be doozies! ;)
I would love to start posting the next arc, but I've found it's good for my creativity if I give myself a short break after each one's completion. Keeps me fresh. ;)
And I look at my 'To-Do' List of holiday stories and collapse!
:)
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Date: 2009-12-14 04:02 pm (UTC)“A productive one,” Lana added as she shook hands with Jim.
“We will stop these abominations.” Jim’s mouth was set in a hard line.
Bruce was right – a great alliance. :)
It had been amusing to watch Wayne rail about breached security. He doubted they’d discover how Edmund got in.
After all, he hadn’t been a general for all these years and not know good infiltration tactics when he saw them.
Smiling, he returned to his reading.
He helped Edmund to get inside?! (I hope I understand it right.)
The bastard!
“Do you really think that Dr. Allston can come up with a substitute for the drugs the Govs are giving the Amazons?” Steve asked.
Wow, that sounds as a good plan. :)
Man, he was really getting involved in deep stuff here. Not only was he helping Bruce shield his Squire from the Hunt Decree against the Roma by supplying the masking agent to obscure the genetic evidence, he was helping to plot a major upheaval on Paradise Island against the Federal Government.
Harold is another amazing and useful man in Bruce’s team. :)
He didn’t mind flying under the radar. If he played his cards right, by the time he figured out a fitting revenge on the almighty Prince for getting him fired from Aaron Breck’s cleaning service*, he could strike swift and deadly. By now Wayne would have forgotten all about him.
OMG! THAT Carl? Oh NO!
Excellently written chapter BradyGirl. And the ending! I'm on the edge of my seat now! Great job!
Thanks for sharing. :)
LS.
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Date: 2009-12-14 05:29 pm (UTC)"A productive one," Lana added as she shook hands with Jim.
"We will stop these abominations." Jim’s mouth was set in a hard line.
Bruce was right – a great alliance. :)
Good chance for success with this group! :)
It had been amusing to watch Wayne rail about breached security. He doubted they’d discover how Edmund got in.
After all, he hadn’t been a general for all these years and not know good infiltration tactics when he saw them.
Smiling, he returned to his reading.
He helped Edmund to get inside?! (I hope I understand it right.)
The bastard!
You can say that he did, or he just recognized good infiltration tactics and admired them. ;)
"Do you really think that Dr. Allston can come up with a substitute for the drugs the Govs are giving the Amazons?" Steve asked.
Wow, that sounds as a good plan. :)
The best I could come up! LOL!
Man, he was really getting involved in deep stuff here. Not only was he helping Bruce shield his Squire from the Hunt Decree against the Roma by supplying the masking agent to obscure the genetic evidence, he was helping to plot a major upheaval on Paradise Island against the Federal Government.
Harold is another amazing and useful man in Bruce’s team. :)
It's always good to have a smart doctor on your side. ;)
He didn’t mind flying under the radar. If he played his cards right, by the time he figured out a fitting revenge on the almighty Prince for getting him fired from Aaron Breck’s cleaning service*, he could strike swift and deadly. By now Wayne would have forgotten all about him.
OMG! THAT Carl? Oh NO!
Oh, yes. :)
Excellently written chapter BradyGirl. And the ending! I'm on the edge of my seat now! Great job!
Thanks for sharing. :)
LS.
You're welcome, Lis! Thanks for reading and commenting! :)
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Date: 2009-12-15 12:58 pm (UTC)You can say that he did, or he just recognized good infiltration tactics and admired them. ;)
I see! – Oh well, I was so upset reading Stark's opinions about Clark’s injury in those previous lines! I was lost in my thoughts and I had a problem to understand this. *Blushes*
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Date: 2009-12-15 04:53 pm (UTC)You can say that he did, or he just recognized good infiltration tactics and admired them. ;)
I see! – Oh well, I was so upset reading Stark's opinions about Clark’s injury in those previous lines! I was lost in my thoughts and I had a problem to understand this. *Blushes*
No problem! You can take it either way. Maybe Stark did help his friend Edmund. Maybe he just admired the way Edmund got in. I leave it to the reader to decide. :)
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Date: 2009-12-23 02:37 am (UTC)I have a lot of random things to say about the series as a whole so I hope I can remember everything I was thinking as I read it.
I love that the Marvel superheroes were the comic books of the past here. I love all the little details about the way that slavery is incorporated into such an advanced society even though so much of it is horrific. The idea that there's no way for a slave to earn or be given their freedom is probably the most horrific.
Even in the pre-Civil War south and other societies like ancient Rome where slavery was practiced, it was possible for their owners to set slaves free or for the slave to buy their way to freedom. That not even being an option makes this society even crueller than those but I can see why they wouldn't want to risk those they abused becoming freemen and women some day where they would have to treat them as equals.
You've done an outstanding job not only fitting familiar characters into an "alien" culture but creating new ones, both good and bad. I was never even a fan of Batman/Superman pairings because I always felt they were far too different and I don't believe in opposites attract. But here, because of the nature of their relationship to each other, it makes sense and their mutual love is beautiful and perfectly in character.
Robin also makes more sense here. Not that we should always apply logic to comics, but Bruce takes in a young boy and suddenly Batman has a young sidekick? That would certainly be suspicious but in this world, no one would ever suspect a wealthy man of allowing his slave boy to run around fighting crime.
I'm hoping Edmund ends up at the bottom of the lake he was planning to throw Clark into, preferably in pieces. With all the maniacs running aroung Gotham, surely someone can kill the old bastard off, right? And they can add Stark in as well.
I'm wondering what happens if a slave in this universe develops metahuman abilities and uses them to take revenge on their abusers. I know you're heading that way with Clark and Diana but it makes me wonder if they test the slaves for any abnormal genes. If someone as powerful as say, Dr. Polaris, were raised a slave and then suddenly found themselves with powers, it would make sense that they would use them for revenge. Of course, I'm sure they would be killed as soon as they were captured but they could do a lot of damage until then.
Anyway, enough of my ramblings. Hello, from a fellow Massachusettian(or whatever the hell we're called.)
~waves from the other end of the state.~ I friended you. Hope that's okay.
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Date: 2009-12-23 03:21 am (UTC)Yay, always happy for new fans! :) And thank you for such kind words. :)
I have a lot of random things to say about the series as a whole so I hope I can remember everything I was thinking as I read it.
Looks like you did a good job of remembering. :)
I love that the Marvel superheroes were the comic books of the past here. I love all the little details about the way that slavery is incorporated into such an advanced society even though so much of it is horrific. The idea that there's no way for a slave to earn or be given their freedom is probably the most horrific.
I decided on that rule so that Bruce couldn't free Clark or Alfred or Dick until freedom for all could be established. I wanted to keep the shackles on for a good, long time. ;)
Even in the pre-Civil War south and other societies like ancient Rome where slavery was practiced, it was possible for their owners to set slaves free or for the slave to buy their way to freedom. That not even being an option makes this society even crueller than those but I can see why they wouldn't want to risk those they abused becoming freemen and women some day where they would have to treat them as equals.
*nods*
There's hopelessness in the lack of options, but then it would give even greater impetus to the Abolitionists to get things done.
You've done an outstanding job not only fitting familiar characters into an "alien" culture but creating new ones, both good and bad. I was never even a fan of Batman/Superman pairings because I always felt they were far too different and I don't believe in opposites attract. But here, because of the nature of their relationship to each other, it makes sense and their mutual love is beautiful and perfectly in character.
Thank you, Jen! :)
I know that Clark and Bruce are very opposite in many ways, but they're very similar, too: their thirst for justice, their compassion, their being the best of the heroes...but I'm very happy that my portrayal has made you a fan of the pairing. :)
Robin also makes more sense here. Not that we should always apply logic to comics, but Bruce takes in a young boy and suddenly Batman has a young sidekick? That would certainly be suspicious but in this world, no one would ever suspect a wealthy man of allowing his slave boy to run around fighting crime.
LOL! Logic in comics is lacking, isn't it? :) But Dick is so much a part of the Bat-mythos that it was a sure bet I'd get him in. Besides, I love the boy. :)
I'm hoping Edmund ends up at the bottom of the lake he was planning to throw Clark into, preferably in pieces. With all the maniacs running aroung Gotham, surely someone can kill the old bastard off, right? And they can add Stark in as well.
Edmund should get some kind of poetic justice as his end. :)
I'm wondering what happens if a slave in this universe develops metahuman abilities and uses them to take revenge on their abusers. I know you're heading that way with Clark and Diana but it makes me wonder if they test the slaves for any abnormal genes. If someone as powerful as say, Dr. Polaris, were raised a slave and then suddenly found themselves with powers, it would make sense that they would use them for revenge. Of course, I'm sure they would be killed as soon as they were captured but they could do a lot of damage until then.
Clark and Diana's personalities will dictate their actions, but of course there will be temptations.
Anyway, enough of my ramblings. Hello, from a fellow Massachusettian(or whatever the hell we're called.)
~waves from the other end of the state.~ I friended you. Hope that's okay.
I think the term is Bay Stater. ;)
Sure, friending me is fine! :)
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Date: 2009-12-24 04:26 am (UTC)Sure, friending me is fine! :)"
Great. And I guess saying Bay Stater is easier than incorporating our long state name into a title.
Happy New Year
Date: 2010-01-01 02:44 pm (UTC)Eva
Re: Happy New Year
Date: 2010-01-01 10:46 pm (UTC)Best wishes to you at the start of 2010. I think I can speak for all your readers in saying that we are greatly anticipating the continuation of this marvelous epic.
Eva
Thank you, Eva! :)
Happy New Year! :)
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Date: 2011-04-08 02:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-04-08 02:52 am (UTC)*grins*
Sometimes my notes get a little too chaotic, but most of the time I can keep track of things I want to pop up again. :)
New Reader
Date: 2011-05-11 06:49 am (UTC)I've really been enjoying your characterizations of Clark and Bruce. Of course the sex is hot but your talent as an author have made me start to care about the characters' fates. Can't wait to start the sixth arc. - Wayne
Re: New Reader
Date: 2011-05-11 04:37 pm (UTC)Stumbled upon your stories while looking for Batman/Superman and have become addicted to this series.
Always glad to get a new reader! Welcome! :)
I've really been enjoying your characterizations of Clark and Bruce. Of course the sex is hot but your talent as an author have made me start to care about the characters' fates. Can't wait to start the sixth arc. - Wayne
Thank you! I'm pleased that you're enjoying the series and want to read more! :)
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Date: 2011-08-31 01:29 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-08-31 05:59 pm (UTC)Edmund is such a valuable character. Gets everybody's blood going, that's for sure!