healingbug (healingbug) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-30 22:51:00

Entry tags:

inactive - henry jordan, inactive - josh casey, inactive - katima sers, plot - "hearts & brains"

Healing Process
Josh shifts slightly on his perch and sighs. It's dark out but he doesn't care. The healer's in Henry's backyard, up in a tree and in a relaxed position. He's got the hood of his sweatshirt up and is just staring up at the stars through the leaves. He can sense who's inside and he fights the urge to tear up again. He's just thankful his powers got rid of the telltale signs that he'd been crying earlier.

"Maybe I should just go tonight. What do you think?" he asks a cat that's perched in the tree with him. The feline yawns, stretches, and then walks away. Josh just sighs again.

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-31 12:57 am UTC (link)
	"I think you should stay," a voice calls down to him from the ground below. Henry stands there, looking up at him. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 12:59 am UTC (link)
	Josh sighs again. He doesn't need to look. "Why, Henry?" he asks. "Why?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-31 01:03 am UTC (link)
	"I fucked up, Josh. I mean... I fucked up bad." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 01:06 am UTC (link)
	That gets Josh's attention. He takes a deep breath and hops out of the tree. He gives Henry a sad look and pushes his hood back. "You did?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-31 01:09 am UTC (link)
	He moves to Josh's side, putting his arm around his friend. "I did. I hurt you. And I never wanted to do that. You mean a lot to me. More than I think I let you know." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 01:13 am UTC (link)
	Josh tenses for a moment, eyes wet. "I...Henry...you mean a lot to me too," he says, leaning against Henry because he can't help it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

lantern_kid
2010-03-31 01:18 am UTC (link)

"And I've hurt you, and I've hurt Katima, and I've hurt Avalon. And it was because I wasn't thinking. And I need to set it right, if I can." He steps away from the lean to look Josh in the face. "I know I don't deserve it after what I've done... but I have to ask a favor. I need to go after Avalon. I need to bring him back, at least long enough to talk to all three of you at the same time. And that means I need someone to watch over Coast City when I'm gone."

He looks into Josh's eyes, his own also wet. "Please... if not for me, then for Avalon, to give me a chance to set things right for him."

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healingbug
2010-03-31 01:26 am UTC (link)

Joshua sighs. "He went back to Odym. Not too long ago. At sunset," he says, looking up to the stars. "Can't sense him anymore...not even faintly," there's pain in his voice.

He blinks and meets Henry's gaze. The request brings a shocked expression there too. "M-me? I...I'll do my best but I'm no Superboy or Kid Flash..." he trails off.

He's a bit nervous now too!

"Henry...he loves you," he says softly. "We both do..."

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lantern_kid
2010-03-31 01:36 am UTC (link)

"I know," he replies. He can't bring himself to say he loves them too... but he realizes, despite the rapidity of it all, it's very possible he does.

Along with Katima, too.

Maybe he can figure out what he wants on his way to Odym, to retrieve Avalon.

"I... have a lot of things to figure out," he finally tells Josh. "I didn't realized how badly I fucked up until now. And I've got a lot to think about. Katima's going to stay... at least until I get back... so you two can watch the city together. But... when I get back... I want to talk to all three of you. Please."

He swallows. "I'm so sorry," he breathes quietly.

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	healingbug 2010-03-31 01:41 am UTC (link)
	Josh is a bit relieved when he hears he won't be watching the city alone. He didn't think he was quite ready for that. "Alright. I won't go anywhere," he says. You have nowhere to go, ya moron. Josh sighs and moves to grab Henry in a tight hug. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-31 01:45 am UTC (link)
	Henry hugs him back. He can't ask for forgiveness yet -- he needs to make things right first. "Thank you, Josh," he replies. "I'll be back... as soon as I can. Thank you." He holds Josh tightly for a long time before letting go... and heading towards the sky. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 01:54 am UTC (link)
	"Y-you're welcome..." Josh trails off. "You better be back soon...you and Ava both," he says. The healer watches the second young man he cares so deeply for fly off into the stars and the tears start to fall again. You really, truly are pathetic, Joshua Casey. Pathetic. He sniffs slightly and heads inside... (Reply to this)(Parent)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 02:13 am UTC (link)
	Inside the house, Katima is tucked up on the couch sobbing. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 02:16 am UTC (link)
	Josh stops at the door when he sees Katima, pausing to wipe his eyes. He swallows and moves over to join the Indigo Lantern on the couch. "H-hey...Katima," he says in a shaky voice, reaching over to offer a hug and shoulder to cry on. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 02:33 am UTC (link)
	"Josh." She turns her face towards him and opens her arms to accept. "I've wronged you. I am so very sorry." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 02:37 am UTC (link)
	Josh hugs Katima and chuckles quietly. "No...you didn't do anything wrong," he says. "No need to apologize. You gonna be alright?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 02:39 am UTC (link)
	"No, Josh. I do need to apologize. I didn't realize what my presence was doing to you or to Avalon. And then the Sapphire did what she did...I feel responsible for that as well. You all have suffered and I did not help. I did nothing to stop it. I failed you. When Henry returns, I'm leaving. I'm resigning my staff." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

healingbug
2010-03-31 02:50 am UTC (link)

"Stop it!" Josh speaks up suddenly, looking at Katima with a faintly annoyed expression.

"It's bad enough Ava is rushing off to the Blue Lantern HQ to try giving up his ring. You shouldn't give up on being one of you Indigo Lanterns just because you made a mistake any person could make. I swear, if Henry starts talking about giving up his ring when him and Ava come back I am going to hit him!" he rambles a bit. Of course he doubts he can ever hurt Henry but saying it makes him feel a little better.

"You're still able to do great good for people everywhere and for me, Ava, and Henry."

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compassionate
2010-03-31 02:53 am UTC (link)

"Josh," she sighs. "I'm an Indigo Lantern. I'm also an empath. My entire duty is compassion. Where was my compassion the other night? When I did not realize the pain you and Avalon were in?" She shakes her head.

"I love you both too much to permit myself remain in a position of duty when I am clearly not up to the task. I just hope that when Henry returns the three of you can be happy. I want you all to be happy."

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healingbug
2010-03-31 02:58 am UTC (link)

Josh frowns. "I don't know much about any of these crazy space rings," he begins. "Other than the fact that the black ones apparently make my head hurt a lot and my skin crawl...but I've been hiding how I feel for a long time," he glances away. "Not your fault for not knowing. "And Avalon's an empath too. He was blocking out his emotions from broadcast. He told me so himself," he says. "And none of us will be happy if you leave."

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	compassionate 2010-03-31 03:00 am UTC (link)
	She sniffles and looks at him, a little confused. "You would be unhappy, too?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 03:10 am UTC (link)
	"Yes!" Josh says, resisting the urge to flail a little. "You're a friend. I would miss you!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 03:12 am UTC (link)
	Katima cannot help but laugh and hug him tightly. "You are adorable. I want to make a big pile of you and Avalon and cuddle myself into it just for the pure adorable of it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 03:15 am UTC (link)
	Josh goes red and squeaks a little. He's not sure how to react beyond just hugging more. After a moment he glances at Katima. "So you're not gonna leave?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 03:16 am UTC (link)
	"I will stay, Josh. I will find a place to stay here on Earth if you wish me stay." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 03:20 am UTC (link)
	"You have a place to stay," Josh says. "Here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 03:23 am UTC (link)
	"I love Henry, Josh. I can't be around him as he does not want me. But I will be nearby." She smiles. "We can get...pizza?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 03:24 am UTC (link)
	Josh gets that annoyed little expression on his face again. "He wants you. He mentioned you outside...trust me," he says. "Pizza? Sure." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 03:26 am UTC (link)
	"Don't look at me like that. I have a staff. I can make constructs that will tickle you until you flail." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 03:27 am UTC (link)
	Josh squeaks and his eyes go wide. "P-please don't." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 03:28 am UTC (link)
	"Ah. Now I know your weakness." She winks and gets up, offering him her hand. "Let's go find pizza." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 03:34 am UTC (link)
	Josh just blushes more and accepts the hand up. "Yeah. I know where we can find some." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 03:37 am UTC (link)
	Katima uses her ring to make herself look 'normal' and then she leaves the house with Josh. "Ok. Lead the way." (Reply to this)(Parent)

lantern_rogues
2010-03-31 03:41 am UTC (link)

Downtown Coast City, early evening. The commute is nearly done, and people are buying dinner and getting ready to head home.

So many people. So many people protected by an emerald champion.

But is this champion truly up to the task?

A blast of red plasma slams into one building, sending rubble flying. Moments later, a massive alien, nearly two stories tall, lands amidst the rubble, a red ring glinting on his finger. The dying lie amongst the rubble, while the Red Lantern merely sits and waits.

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compassionate
2010-03-31 03:50 am UTC (link)

They had just barely reached the edge of downtown when the blast happens and there is so much red. Katima physically recoils and as she does her Indigo self returns full-force.

"I feel rage."

She looks at Josh.

"We have major trouble. It looks like Henry does need us to take care of Coast City after all. There are dying. You take the casualties. I'm taking down the Lantern."

Lantern? Oh yes. Red Lantern.

"You coward!"

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healingbug
2010-03-31 03:55 am UTC (link)

Josh doesn't have the senses of an Indigo Lantern but the moment that blast hits, he's in pain.

"Ahhh!" he yells, stumbling and falling to one knee with his head in his hands. After a moment he looks up.

"R-r-right," he says, pulling his hood back up. "What the hell is with that guy?" he murmurs, rushing forward. The healer starts to glow with white light as he heads for the injured.

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	lantern_rogues 2010-03-31 03:57 am UTC (link)
	The alien points at Katima. "Where is the Green Lantern? Gorius challenges the Green Lantern to personal combat!" But he doesn't fire any further blasts. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

compassionate
2010-03-31 04:09 am UTC (link)

"Coast City is my charge."

Katima approaches him defiantly, getting closer than perhaps most might but Katima is not most. She is an Indigo, a light that gives her a special power.

"You will find no Green Lanterns here. Instead..."

BA-BUM. BA-BUM. BA-BUM.

She can feel it even as her ring still glows mostly Indigo. She can hear it as her ring starts to change and then she does. Her heart stops. The rage blood fills her and with a sick choking sounds it rises in her throat. In an instant the transformation is complete and compassion is gone. There is only rage.

"Only Red Lanterns. YOU ARE TRESPASSING ON MY SECTOR!"

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healingbug
2010-03-31 04:32 am UTC (link)

Josh is focusing more on healing the injured and trying to block out whatever it is the Red Lantern is. He heals people with great speed, sending them away from the area quickly. He's no lantern but he's got his own light.

Of course he's just about to move onto one of the last victims when he senses the change in Katima. The teen's eyes go wide and his attention turns to Gorius. Assuming the huge alien is the one that hurt Katima, Josh rushes forward. The white glow grows into those white flames again and with uncanny agility, he leaps up to try landing on the alien's back.

"Hey! No hurting my friend!" he says, starting to pour his healing power into Gorius with the aim of restarting his heart and starting the production of his natural blood again. Given what he senses from the alien and the red ring, he assumes it will mess with his power a lot.

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	lantern_rogues 2010-03-31 04:38 am UTC (link)
	Josh pours his energy into Gorius, starting its heart, restoring blood flow... and Gorius stagger a moment... until the ring fights back, cutting off Josh's power. "GORIUS HATES CHEATERS!" he bellows, still staggered. "GORIUS CHALLENGES BOTH OF YOU!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 04:43 am UTC (link)
	"GORIUS HAS NO AUTHORITY!" Katima fires a beam of light from her own "red" ring. The timing is excellent and the fact that it is both a "red" ring and her own Indigo ring, the force that comes at Gorius is enough to disrupt his own, restoring Josh. "GORIUS IS NOT WELCOME HERE!" She fires again, this time at Gorius with the intent to stun and grasp. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 04:52 am UTC (link)
	Josh grits his teeth and holds in the yell of pain. He can feel the burn from Gorius' retaliation and his regeneration kicking back against it. He pushes back with his power, stronger than before. When he sees Katima firing her beam, Josh jumps back. He flips to the ground and rolls to the side to avoid being caught in the blast. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_rogues 2010-03-31 05:00 am UTC (link)
	Gorius staggers again, caught in Katima's grasping blast. "UNHAND GORIUS!" he demands. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	compassionate 2010-03-31 05:02 am UTC (link)
	"GORIUS LEAVE NOW!" The grasping blast is tight and strong. So is the woman who wields it and with great strength, Katima rears back and hurls Gorius from downtown. From Earth. From the Solar System. Deep into space. As soon as Gorius leaves proximity, Katima's heart starts beating wildly. The red rage leaves her and she collapses to the ground. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

healingbug
2010-03-31 05:09 am UTC (link)

For just a moment, Josh curses the fact that he really doesn't have much in the way of combat-helpful powers. He turns his healing powers on the remaining injured but keeps careful watch on Gorius.

When the alien is flung, Josh just stares. "Okay...do not make Katima mad..." he trails off to himself. Sensing all the sudden changes, he rushes over to Katima and props her up. "Katima...hey...wake up," he says, a bit worried.

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	compassionate 2010-03-31 05:12 am UTC (link)
	Katima remains as still as death for several long, nervous moments before her blue eyes blink open and she smiles faintly at Josh. "I always wondered if that trick worked on any other color than Green. You okay?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-31 05:14 am UTC (link)
	Josh lets out a breath of relief when Katima wakes up. "Yeah...I heal up," he says. "Glad you're okay." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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