Fortress Of Good Fortune

What’s good in July? Cook-outs! Dip into the animated DC universe as the Justice League Of America and the Teen Titans enjoy a good, old-fashioned cook-out. :)

Cook-Out I: Cutting The Mustard ;)

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Time to continue some holiday fun in snowy February! :)

Watchtower Guardians II: Meatballs With Dill And A Touch Of Garlic gives us an outsider's POV of the JL a during their Christmas party.

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To continue with the holiday theme, here's Clexmas Stocking Stuffer #3: Even Aliens Eat Breakfast, Don’t They?

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So I saw the movie, going in with low expectations, especially after hearing that the movie is a box office flop and the reviews were mixed at best, but I was a bit skeptical of the reviews, as for some reason there are people out there eager to see DC and Warner Brothers fail, or just critics who hate the superhero genre in general and would like to see it gone.  So I decided to go in with as open a mind as possible.

I was the superhero of the day!  When the bridge ‘Enjoy The Show’ message between the ads and previews kept running in an endless loop and nothing changed nine minutes after the previews were supposed to start running, I went to the manager and informed him that something was wrong. I figured nine minutes was enough to wait!  Five minutes after I returned the previews started, and the crowd was appreciative of my initiative. :)

I enjoyed more than I expected to.  I give it a solid ‘B’. I thought about nudging it up to a ‘B+’, but let’s not get crazy! :)  Anyway, it passed the Time Test for me: I never once looked at my phone to see what time it was!

Okay, the review:

( Spoilers Galore! ) 

So the movie is considered a box office flop right now. Where does that leave the DCEU? I've heard speculation that WB may scrap it, but they've got Aquaman in the can and Wonder Woman 2 greenlighted. Though, either one could be detached from the DCEU, especially Wonder Woman 2. Ans Shazam! could very easily be detached. Shouldn't be part of the main universe, anyway, just like it shouldn't be in the comics, IMO.

There are two post-credit scenes.  Stay 'til the end!

Title: That Special Something (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Clark Kent, Diana Prince, Oliver Queen, Arthur Curry, Bruce/Dick, The Wayfarer, J’onn J’onzz
Genres: Action/Adventure, Challenge, Drama
Rating: PG-13
Claim: For my 2017 Bruce/Dick Bingo Card.
Prompt: Teamwork
Pattern: Row B (Straight/Vertical Line Bingo) (1/3)
Prompt Count: (4/9)
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Clark knows the depth of the Dynamic Duo’s teamwork.
Date Of Completion: March 29, 2017
Date Of Posting: May 18, 2017
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1066
Feedback welcome and appreciated.

( So I had a good idea of these two and their teamwork. The JLA had heard of it, but hearing is different from seeing. They had their opportunity during a mission several years ago… )

Title: Watchtower Guardians II: Meatballs With Dill And A Touch Of Garlic (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Elsa Haratunian, Clark/Bruce, Hal Jordan, Ollie/Dinah, Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon, Gina Moretti, Keesha Johnson, Jan O’Reilly, J’onn J’onzz, Steve/Diana, Donna Troy
Genres: Fluff, Holiday, Romance, Slice-Of-Life
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: It’s time for the annual JLA Christmas party on the Watchtower.
Date Of Completion: January 1, 2017
Date Of Posting: January 13, 2017
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1455
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: The entire series can be found here.

( Really, what job can you get where Superman shows up to help you out? )

Title: Watchtower Guardians I: All-American Hamburger With Extra Pickles (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Jan O’Reilly, Steve/Diana, Sally Jenkins
Genres: Fluff, Romance, Slice-Of-Life
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Pastry chef Jan O’Reilly observes Steve and Diana together on the Watchtower.
Date Of Completion: April 22, 2015
Date Of Posting: August 26, 2015
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1383
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: The entire series can be found here.

( There aren’t many of us as support staff here on the Watchtower, but someone’s got to serve meals and clean the quarters, and superheroes busy training and saving the world don’t always have time for such mundane chores. We call ourselves the Watchtower Guardians, because <i>somebody’s</i> got to look after these special people! )

Title: Rainbow’s Freedom (Justice Arc) (59/61)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: (this chapter): Clark/Bruce, Dick/Roy, Barbara Gordon, Selina/Lois/Kathy, Ollie/Dinah, Barry Allen, Hal/Steve/Diana, Arthur Curry, Katar/Shayera, Edmund Caldwell, Blond Slave, Xanther
Series Notes: In the 23rd century, Earth is a technologically-advanced society that practices the ancient institution of slavery. Clark begins training under the Bat and secrets are uncovered as the Abolitionist Movement makes rapid progress with old and new methods. Can Freedom outrace rumors of War as the Galactic Empire rushes headlong to a new future?
The entire series can be found here.
Genres: AU, Drama, Slavefic
Rating: (this chapter): NC-17
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Justice is served.
Date Of Completion (First Draft): November 27, 2011
Date Of Posting: March 7, 2013
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1603
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: The magnificent story cover is by the wonderfully-talented ctbn60. Thanks so much, luv! :)

( On the large bed draped in shimmering black silk, Edmund Caldwell hummed to himself as he waited. )

Title: Rainbow’s Freedom (Justice Arc) (53/61)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: (this chapter): Selina/Lois/Kathy, Clark/Bruce, Dick, Barbara Gordon, Ollie/Dinah, Roy, Barry Allen, Wally West, Hal/Steve/Diana, Katar/Shayera, Arthur Curry
Series Notes: In the 23rd century, Earth is a technologically-advanced society that practices the ancient institution of slavery. Clark begins training under the Bat and secrets are uncovered as the Abolitionist Movement makes rapid progress with old and new methods. Can Freedom outrace rumors of War as the Galactic Empire rushes headlong to a new future?
The entire series can be found here.
Genres: AU, Drama, Slavefic
Rating: (this chapter): G
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: The superheroes come together to discuss a new organization.
Date Of Completion (First Draft): November 3, 2011
Date Of Posting: January 19, 2013
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 2222
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: The magnificent story cover is by the wonderfully-talented ctbn60. Thanks so much, luv! :)

( The heroes followed Lois’ suggestion and mingled at the buffet table, joking and chatting as they chose their dinner. They brought their plates to the center of the room, sitting on the couch and chairs arranged around the coffee table. )

Title: Victorian Ladies, Elephants, Bulldogs, And The 1939 World’s Fair (1/3)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Clark/Bruce, Ollie/Dinah, Steve/Diana, Hal Jordan, Barry Allen, J’onn, J’onzz, Carter/Shayera, Zatanna
Continuity: Batman Begins, Superman Returns
Genres: Challenge, Drama, First Time, Holiday, Romance
Rating (this chapter): G
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
General Summary: Clark is feeling sad and lonely at Christmas.
Chapter Summary: Bruce invites Clark to the Manor for Christmas.
Date Of Completion: November 18, 2011
Date Of Posting: December 2, 2011
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC and WB do, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1161
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Notes: Written for the 2011 World’s Finest Gift Exchange. Prompt: F2: The rest of the Justice League scattered to spend the holidays with friends and family. Everyone just assumed Clark would be doing the same. But Martha passed away a little while ago, and Lois married Richard, and Clark is all alone on Christmas Eve. Bruce finds out, of course, and decides that Something Must Be Done.
CONTINUITY: SUPERMAN RETURNS/BATMAN BEGINS, but expanding to bring in all the other heroes. One or more of the Robins is fine, too, if it suits the story. Also written for my 2011 DCU Fic/Art Silver-‘N’-Gold Winter Holidays Challenge. Prompt: Silver-‘N’-Gold, natch! ;) and saavikam77’s 2011 DCU_Freeforall Winter Holidays Challenge. Prompts: No. 3: Twinkling Lights/Star/Sparkle, No. 8: Family/Home/Shelter/Hearth and No. 9: Christmas Tree. :)
All chapters can be found here.

( Maybe his own heightened sensitivity to his own re-awakened joy made him more aware of others who didn’t seem in the spirit. )

Title: Emerald ‘N’ Orange (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: The Green Knight, Diana, Clark/Bruce
Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Rating: R
Warnings: Battlefield violence.
Spoilers: None
Summary: When Clark falls in battle, Diana and Bruce protect him.
Date Of Completion: May 29, 2011
Date Of Posting: June 3, 2011
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1130
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Notes: Happy Birthday, mithen! :) She requested: Pairing: Trinity. I wrote Clark/Bruce with Diana protecting their backs. ;) Prompt: I'd love to see something with the Trinity in battle, actually! I love the way you love h/c, so maybe one of them getting hurt (any of the three is fine, I can imagine fun angles with any of them) and the other two worrying about them and protecting them? That would be really sweet reading for me!
Also written for my 2011 Wonder Woman Love Fic/Art 70th Anniversary Celebration Challenge and for the worlds_finest 5th Birthday Celebration. Prompt: Superman is seriously (not mortally) injured in a battle. Batman is trying very hard not to freak out about it (and failing) (mithen). Banner Choice: No. 1, please! :)

( Wonder Woman drove the Green Knight back, fear rising. She used that rage to her advantage as a good Warrior would. )