We come in peace...

[mr-henshaw.livejournal.com]

Across planet Earth on every major television network, every radio and every live stream using satellites to broadcast, the head and shoulders of the Cyborg Superman appears. Using his mastery over technopathy he broadcasts his message.

"People of Earth. Some few of you may know me as Hank Henshaw. I am also known to many as the Cyborg Superman. To most however, I am seen as the destroyer of Coast City."

The backdrop behind Henshaw's face turns to an image of the emblem of Neo Rann, rippling as if in the wind. "Not long ago I was released from my imprisonment on Oa by the Green Lantern Guardians, who assured me of my freedom. Wanting to start a new life for myself and for my friends, fellow outsiders, we met with representatives from species all over the known galaxy. It was made clear to us that a great threat existed in the universe, and this threat was known as Rann. A planet whose technology rivals even that of the beings that invaded Gotham City in your United States of America in recent months. With charters from multiple intelligent races and conglomerates I ended the Rannian threat, and occupied their abandoned territory."

An image of Neo Rann's position in the galaxy compared to that of Earth replaces the emblem. "Neo Rann poses no threat to planet Earth. We simply wish to build a home for outsiders such as myself. Yet at this very moment we are under attack by so-called heroes of Earth, including Green Lanterns who had until recently condoned my freedom." Henshaw raises a fist. "Once again I say we pose no threat to Earth, but were Earth attacked would you not make a retributive strike? I want it to be known that if the hand of Neo Rann is forced against Earth it is a reluctant gesture, and one forced by the aggression of your metahumans and the galactic vigilante squad known as the Green Lantern Corps. Any deaths on your world due to Neo Rann's reprisals can be laid at their doors. I offer peace providing they withdraw from Neo Rann this very instant."

Henshaw clenches his jaw and a solitary tear rolls down his cheek. "Please make them stop the violence, for we do not wish to harm anybody upon your planet. If we are forced to take actions, the blood is on the hands of the men and women you call your heroes. All we want is peace."

The transmission is cut, and back on Neo Rann the image of Henshaw turns to Malefic and smiles.

-

What do the people of Earth think of this?

Comments

[scream-and-cry.livejournal.com]

Scarecrow is hard at work in the lab listening to some swing music when the Cyborg's voice cuts through the song.

Crane doesn't move except to smile slightly. "Well. That's very clever."

[j-onn-j-onzz.livejournal.com]

"Picked up and alert sent." Ollie can hear J'onn in his mind. "I'm giving everyone sixty seconds to convene here before I and whoever else is here moves in."

With Superman off-planet, J'onn felt obligated to lead the charge against this maniac.

[xspeedyx2.livejournal.com]

"Am I allowed to think that the whole 'We come in peace' line is a load of total bull?" Mia asked as Ollie after he got off the comm with J'onn.

[xspeedyx2.livejournal.com]

Mia got up from the couch, making her way to her bedroom to change.

"Just let me change really quick and then we can go."

[tim-drake-robin.livejournal.com]

The Tower intercom comes alive as new arrivals appear in one of the teleport chambers, "J'onn, Robin, Spoiler, Scarab and Superboy reporting." (http://community.livejournal.com/jla_watchtower/1467736.html?thread=47489368#t47489368)

[j-onn-j-onzz.livejournal.com]

Seconds later, Green Arrow and Speedy appear. J'onn is on comm with a representative from the President's office. "No, Superman is currently off-planet on a rescue mission that may or may not relate to this. Henshaw is a proven liar and murderer, he will attack, no matter what. And we'll be ready.

[azure-avenger.livejournal.com]

Blue Beetle is in the communications room as well, working at a console to facilitate a worldwide press release in response to the announcement.

[shadowygent.livejournal.com]

In Opal City, a private citizen had been listening to Opal's public radio station, which had been playing a charming, if quite outdated, radio drama from a bygone era of 'mystery men' and sound effects created in-studio. He'd been listening with amused fondness, sipping his tea, as the programme built towards its predictable but endearing climax.

And then the transmission cut out, and was shortly replaced by a much clearer voice, less static. Shade listened with an arched brow, his expression growing less and less impressed as the speech concluded.

When it ended, he rolled his eyes. "Oh, for the love of..."

He glared at the radio, but instead of the programme continuing, he heard the announcer's shaken voice saying the station would now be reserved for emergency broadcasting.

The Shade huffed, and got to his feet. "Threatening the planet is one thing," he said darkly, as he fetched his coat, his top hat, his cane.

"Depriving me of the ending to my programme-- now, that is quite another."

[krypton-or-bust.livejournal.com]

"Sombody's been watchin too much 'V'...although Morena Baccarin is wayyy hotter."

Connor quickly finishes with the fence repairs, bailing hay, and feeding the livestock before he takes off into the sky.

On the comms "Hey Boy Wonder, you catchin Terminator TV?"

[tim-drake-robin.livejournal.com]

Sounds of sirens and traffic are in the background as the line opens up.

"Yeah, but I'm a little busy."

[krypton-or-bust.livejournal.com]

"Aw COME-ON!!! Alien invasion dude. I hear you have hometown experience with that kinda thing.."

[tim-drake-robin.livejournal.com]

***grumble***

[krypton-or-bust.livejournal.com]

"Deal Bat-Mite, I'm callin Scarab.."

[tim-drake-robin.livejournal.com]

Robin concedes and makes his way to the top of the Wayne Enterprises building.

He sends a signal to both Titans Tower and the Watchtower, to let them know that they are coming.

[batineggplant.livejournal.com]

Robin's comm would go off after he got off the line with Superboy.

"Robin, it's Spoiler...you turn on the tv recently?"

[tim-drake-robin.livejournal.com]

The 'grumpy' melts a little...

"Yes, I'm heading to the top of Waynetech for a pickup. Join me?"

[batineggplant.livejournal.com]

"Sure. I'll be there as soon as I can. I have to..take care of something first."

That was code for "My mom's home and I need to sneak out."

[tim-drake-robin.livejournal.com]

Steph beats Superboy and Scarab's arrival by a few minutes, and soon all four heroes are whisked away to the Moon by the JLA Watchtower teleporters. (http://community.livejournal.com/jla_watchtower/1467736.html?thread=47489368#t47489368)

[bluebeetle3.livejournal.com]

Jaime sat at home, watching, ironically, Terminator, when the transmission came on. "Mom, Dad, going to stop Skynet Superman." He said as he got Superboy's call and left the house. "Alright." His mother called from her bedroom, then she poked her head out of the doorframe, "Wait what?"

As Jaime flew through the air, he picked up the comm, "Is this really another alien invasion? That's what 10 in the past two-three years?"

[krypton-or-bust.livejournal.com]

"It's been a slow decade." Connor rejoins.

"Hey meet me in Gotham. Robin and Spoiler are joining us there. We're going to get beamed up to the Watchtower. I'll intro you to J'onn. He's a barrel of laughs."

[tim-drake-robin.livejournal.com]

Shortly, all four teen heroes meet at the top of the Waynetech building that crowns Gotham's murky skyline. A signal from Robin's comm results in a blue sparkling radiance around them and quite suddenly they are no longer there.


The towering halls of the Watchtower with a rather impressive view of the Earth out of a colossal window are now their current surroundings.

"J'onn, Robin, Spoiler, Scarab and Superboy reporting."

[batineggplant.livejournal.com]

She'd been to the Watchtower once before, with Bruce.

But even though she'd already been there once before, she still couldn't help but be in awe of it.

Spoiler stuck by Robin's side as the four of them made their way through the halls of the Watchtower.

[bluebeetle3.livejournal.com]

"Dude ..." Scarab said looking around. He was actually on the watchtower. He was freaking ouy a little from the awesome.

[krypton-or-bust.livejournal.com]

"Neat huh?" says Superboy, floating alongside.

[bluebeetle3.livejournal.com]

"Understatement man." Was all Jaime could say, wondering if he should pinch himself to see if he was dreaming.

[grodd-is-king.livejournal.com]

Grodd had been tinkering with the Amazo unit procured by Karu-Sil when he heard the transmission.

"Wilson! Eiling! You may want to hear this!"

[deathstroket800.livejournal.com]

Slade walked into the room, looking at the screen as Henshaw railed off against the Lanterns. "I love it when crap lines up like this." He said to Grodd with a grin. This could work in their favor.

[grodd-is-king.livejournal.com]

"Indeed. Let's just hope the heroes are competant enough to stop this invasion by themselves. I really don't feel like having to aid them again."

[deathstroket800.livejournal.com]

"Even if they can't, we won't help them." Slade said, the cogs of his mind whirring. "If they handle it, then they'll be battered, giving us an opportunity to strike. If they fail, the enemy is battered and we can deal with it. Either way, we win."

[jla-villains.livejournal.com]

"In any event," General Eiling joined the pair. "The shit's about to hit the fan no matter who comes out of this slugfest the better."

[masks-we-wear.livejournal.com]

Johnny had procured the item and was on his way to watch the fight between Skyhook and the Marvels, until he caught the transmission in an electronic store display window.

"Another invasion? This is becoming monotous." Still, Henshaw wasn't some mindless conqueror campaigning against the natural chaos of creation. "Perhaps I should have a chat with Mr. Henshaw." Johnny whistles to himself as he resumes his leisurely walk through the streets of Fawcett.

[birdinfishnets.livejournal.com]

The second the transmission ended, Dinah pulled out her phone and made a call to a very secure line.

"Oracle, it's Canary. You seeing this?"

[the-demon-son.livejournal.com]

Lord Satanus was in his inner chambers, the onloy place where he allowed his true form to show. The room had as many amenities as one could want, including a widescreen television that could be watched from his plus-sized bed. Satanus had been reclining with two of his succubi attendants when the Cyborg's message came on.

"Well now, this should be most interesting."

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

Sigh.

Selina rubs her forehead after hearing the announcement.

"Yeah. Pull the other one. It's got bells on."

[the-ambush-bug.livejournal.com]

"Wow, Jerry Lewis has really let himself go."

Ambush Bug flips the channel over to TV Land.

[proto-humanist.livejournal.com]

Vandal Savage watches the speech on a monitor, arms folded behind his back.

"Utterly perfect. What better way to convince the world of my concerns about alien invasion than to have one occur?"