The Speech

[middle-amazon.livejournal.com]

This plot is on bendy time

The procession was uneventful. The stone podium in front of the Regent and the Regent's family awaits the wayward princess of the Amazons. Flanked by an honor guard of Titans magically able to breathe the water like air and survive the pressures of the deep and a council of those still proclaiming and interest in a kingdom falling apart at the seams.

This better be good - and she's not half as good as Diana.

"Regent. Lady Dolphin. Honored Council."

"As you and your people are aware, there was a great war on the surface between two great nations, Themyscira and the United States. This conflict was caused in part by the villain Circe and the War God of our -"

Water carries sound even faster then air. All heads turn towards the sound of rubble as the earth and water shake around them.

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[jla-atlantis.livejournal.com]

But not fast enough. Both prisoner and captor are buried in the landslide and when they emerge their places are reversed. The silver lasso from Troia's hands hangs in one meaty fist while the other carries the battered Amazon by her hair.

"Come face me, flies!"

[jla-bellereve.livejournal.com]

Uncaring of the turn of events, the behemoth lurches forward, much of its chemical aura contained, but still on the march. It picks up a collapsed roof and hurls it at the Titans!

[-nightwing-.livejournal.com]

Donna!

Oh hell no. He doesn't get to play Barbie dolls with a teammate.

The thrusters in his boots whine as they kick into a higher speed, propelling him out of the roof's trajectory. Jesse's got the super strength and speed, she can handle it.

Jesse, headsup! Tempest, get Antaeus off the ground! I don't care how you do it!

He trusts her to take care of the projectile. He's got his own fish to fry. He dives downward, sending three sharp wingdings ...

... at Donna's hair. Aiming to slice it underneath the giant's meaty fist so he can come in close and pull her out of there -- and hoping that Tempest can time his magic with the snatch.

[violeteyedmage.livejournal.com]

Tempest knows Dick well. They've done this sort of dance for years now.

He creates a powerful vortex, pulling Antaeus straight up and away from the seafloor.

[delphic-child.livejournal.com]

Lily gains distance as the roof sails through the water. She has eyes only for Chemo though. All her strength and concentration is gathered. Gathered and harnessed.

And suddenly released with a vengeance.

Chemo, in the blink of an eye, vanishes from the seascape without a trace.

[jla-bellereve.livejournal.com]

One down...

Its causalities, aura of death, and another killer to go.

[jla-atlantis.livejournal.com]

His prisoner falls from his grasp as her hair is shortened. "Come closer, gnat so I can -"

That's when the vortex starts. He can't fight but the debris the water stirs will keep him protected should any of them dare to get near.

[jla-forgotten.livejournal.com]

Or so he thinks. This challenge is met from the podium from within the body of Santana Slade.

"I command you away from my kingdom, beast!

[jla-atlantis.livejournal.com]

A black gulf opens behind him. Antaeus resists but there is no standing against the efforts of the Atlantean sorcerer and his apprentice casting spells at him from two sides. He flings the lasso to try to lash himself to anything.

[middle-amazon.livejournal.com]

The weapon is caught and pulled.

"Mine." A boot to the abdomen seals his fate. There's a shrill cry of defeat and then silence.

Donna collapses to all fours spent from the fighting.

[delphic-child.livejournal.com]

The two major threats eliminated and none of her teammates killed, Lily takes the opportunity to be selfish. She knows exactly what the fallout will be to transporting something of that size over such a great distance. She's going to crash. And crash hard.

With the energy she has left, the telepath transports herself home. Where she can be sure of her own security. Away from the uncertainties that lie under the sea.

[-nightwing-.livejournal.com]

He picks Donna up, but doesn't carry her far -- there's still someone buried under the rubble. He turns back to try and dig them out with his bare hands.

I could use a hand over here! We've got someone still under this mudslide!

[3x2-9yz-4a.livejournal.com]

"Let me." Jesse appears at his side, and begins to toss the rubble aside, moving at high speed. She's careful to try to avoid hitting anyone, but the cloud of mud and debris is inevitable, and soon it becomes difficult to see much around her.

"I think I have him." As she slows down and lets the water clear, the still form of the councilman is slowly revealed.

[-nightwing-.livejournal.com]

This isn't going to look good no matter what; but it doesn't stop him from checking the council member's pulse and assessing his injuries carefully. The grim expression on his face says more than words can.

Arm's broken... dislocated shoulder... I can't tell if there's any internal bleeding on sight, though. He needs medical attention, and fast.

He looks up and around, searching for any of the native Atlanteans who can help the man get to a medical facility.

[jla-atlantis.livejournal.com]

The Council Member chokes once and mutters. "They promised me no harm."

[-nightwing-.livejournal.com]

That only serves to cement his suspicions, but the observation's going to be kept to himself for the time being. Cleanup is the priority here.

He backs off as the Atlantean paramedics approach.