WATCHTOWER TALES: The Crossover

The villains Joker, Bane, Cheetah, and Black Manta board a large silver bus in shackles.  On the side of the bus the word 'SUPERMAX' is stenciled in bright red.

BANE:
"Perhaps! It is odd to contemplate, but I can not conceptualize the fact that this super penal facility has been rebuilt. And where is our dimunitive compatriot, Dr. Psycho?"

JOKER:
"Oh...they probably put him on the short bus to jail." Looks around anticipating laughter. "What? Not even a giggle? C'mon....you see, cause Psycho's so short. Both physically and mentally."

BLACK MANTA:
"It's no wonder that you're a failed comedian. Did you always have to explain your second rate jokes? Really show them how simple you can aspire to be?"

JOKER:
"Well seems someone's taken one too many tridents to the rear....Did you guys know, Black Manta calls himself the 'Darth Vader of the Seas'? Huh, am I right? Nerd alert! Hahahaha..."

BLACK MANTA:
"More stellar comedy clown. At least I dont think I'm immortal."

Both Cheetah and Bane groan audibly loud.

CHEETAH:
"Please! Oh, no! Dont get him started on his whole psychotic, 'older than Gotham' schtick."

BANE:
"Indeed! I would rather be serenaded with Katy Perry songs by Batman, and his lovely singing voice, than have to listen to him expound us with his nonsense, 'pale man, here before Gotham' retoric."

JOKER:
"Nonsense? More nonsensical than trying to blow up Gotham with a time bomb? Who are you? Dr. Evil? And yes....I'm immortal. Timeless! And in my many years, I've often wondered, more so than anything, how do? How do Atlanteans use the bathroom? Manta?"

BLACK MANTA:
"Are you trying out new material now?"

JOKER:
"You guys are a tough crowd."

CHEETAH:
"What do you expect Joker? We're on our way back to prison once more because of that terrible, second shift team."

BLACK MANTA:
"It is frustrating."

CHEETAH:
"At least you're not going to prison in Atlantis. Do you guys have resturants in Atlantis? Are they all sushi places?"

BLACK MANTA:
"Don't tell me Cheetah. You plan on becoming Joker's opening act?"

CHEETAH:
"Awww....You're so cute when Atlantis is joked about."

JOKER:
"Right?!? Manta? Is the throne of Atlantis? Is it, just a giant toilet?"

BLACK MANTA:
"Atlantis' greatness and regality should never be joked about."

JOKER:
"HAHAHAHA!!!!!" Wipes away a tear. "Batman singing Katy Perry songs! Hahaha....ooohhhh....Ah, can you imagine?" Deepens voice. "Baaabbyyy, you're a fire work!!! Oh! Oh! Oh!" Coughs.

BANE:
"Perplexing! How do Atlanteans use the restroom? What happens when they expel gas?"

Suddenly the bus comes to a quick stop as a yellow blur burst through the doors of the bus escorting the driver away. The yellow blur returns revealing Zoom.

ZOOM:
"Are you fools tired of having your asses handed to you? Are you ready to finally finish the Second Shift team entirely?"

On the Watchtower inside the "Round Table of Justice" room, Constantine, Zatanna, Black Lightning, and Hawkman are seated drinking a few beers.

CONSTANTINE:
"....he was all, 'where in the hell are all these bloody bubbles coming from?"

The seated group laughs in unison.

BLACK LIGHTNING:
"Now that sounds like a wild Valentine's Day man! So you and Zee got big plans for the big day this year?"

ZATANNA:
"No BL, I think we'll keep it simple and easy this year. What about you? Anything special going on for you this year?"

BLACK LIGHTNING:
"Not at all. Just glad to have the kids spending the entire weekend with their mother. Me? I'll probably just sit back with a bottle of beer and watch a game."

HAWKMAN:
"Pffft!!! Yeah right, BL! You'll be doing exactly what you did last year. Just as you said, only exchange the word 'beer' with 'lotion' and 'game' with 'porn'. Just take it easy, we don't the power flicking on and off again."

BLACK LIGHTNING:
"Damn Cawkman! Why kinda rumors are you trying to get up and running?"

ZATANNA:
"Good grief boys! You really must grow up! And soon, you know Atom will here soon with Stargirl."

CONSTANTINE:
Leans toward Hawkman and whispers. "So...was you talking about fapping?"

HAWKMAN:
"..the hell's fapping!? Has anyone seen my mace!?"

A loud sound and bright flash radiates from the teleportation bay, as Atom and Stargirl enter the "table room".

ATOM:
"Hey guys, we made it!"

STARGIRL:
"O...M...G!! My hashtag, first day jitters, is trending!"

HAWKMAN:
Leans toward Constantine and whispers. "...the hell's a hashtag? Breakfast food?"

CONSTANTINE:
"Close enough mate. Close enough."

The power in the Watchtower begins to flicker on and off and most of the team looks directly at Black Lightning.

BLACK LIGHTNING:
"See what you started man!"

HAWKMAN:
Points toward the wall. "Oh, my mace! There it is!"

Jay Garrick enters the table room.

JAY GARRICK:
"Please! You must help me! I am from another Earth, where I am known as Flash. I've traveled across the multiverse in search of another Second Shift team. Both our worlds are at stake!"




Thanks everyone!!! In two weeks, another Interstellar installement, and part two to the Crossover!!