[Green Lantern has just found out about the relationship between Hawkgirl and Hro Talak]
BatmanThe most mysterious creatures in the universe.
Batman
Women. Don't be too hard on yourself. You didn't know she was spoken for.
Batman
It wasn't hard to figure out. The point is these things happen. You just have to accept it and move on.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.
[He starts to walk off but J'onn J'onnz (Martian Manhunter) stops him]
Believe me, I know the pain when two people who are involved...
[The Flash speeds up to them]
Who's involved? [He looks at Green Lantern] You and Hawkgirl?! Get out. [Green Lantern glares at Flash] Really?
[The League is on the run from the Thanagarians, hiding in a department store]
They'll have the whole city covered by now.
Who knows? Maybe they'll get tired and go home. [Everyone looks at him] ...Yeah, I know. But a little optimism at a time like this couldn't hurt.
TThanagarians
This is the voice of the Thanagarian Occupational Authority. Your so-called Justice League is in violation of our martial law. They are to be considered an enemy and dealt with on sight. Any person found aiding or harboring them will be summarily punished.
Okay, so much for optimism.
Batman
For the time being, we're going to have to go underground.
How exactly do we hide when the entire planet is looking for us?
They'll be looking for the Justice League. Without our costumes, we are merely ordinary citizens. [shifts into human form]
Hold on a second here. What about the whole secret identity thing? I mean, I trust you guys, but I'm not sure I'm ready to-
Batman
[points at Flash] Wally West, [points at Superman] Clark Kent... [removes own mask] Bruce Wayne.
[stares, wide-eyed] ...Showoff. [shrugs and removes his cowl]
[ruffles his hair] Red hair. It suits you.
You think? [gets hit in the head by a shirt]
Batman
[stalks past, looking disgruntled] Change. Now.
[Batman throws batarangs at oncoming Thanagarians. At first nothing happens.]
TSThanagarian soldier
Your weapons are pitiful!
Batman
Wait for it...
[Swarm of bats attack the Thanagarians]
[Batman helps J'onn and the Flash load the unconscious Thanagarians into an escape pod, then closes the door and launches the pod, leaving himself behind.]
Batman
I can't risk having the Watchtower burn up on re-entry. I'll have to guide it in, manually. Gentlemen... it's been an honor.
[Flash slumps on the floor of the pod as it disengages and maneuvers away from the Watchtower.]
[Batman loses consciousness just before Superman arrives. Superman rips up the seat he's buckled into, and flies him away from the Watchtower before impact.]
[As they pick themselves up from the rubble] Always have to be the hero, don't you?
Batman
Right back at you.
There's no us anymore, Shayera. Just a fallen traitor And a soldier with a job to do. She won't save you again, lantern. No woman's skirt to hide behind. No ring. What are you going to do now?
I was thinking of introducing you to my friend here!
TThanagarian
All construction personnel now en route to mother ship.
PDParan Dul
Good. Begin activation sequence.
That all you got? My grandma hits harder than you.
Stand down! Lower your weapons.
Our mission is a failure. There's no more reason to fight. Let them go. I hope you're pleased with yourself. It will take years for us to rebuild elsewhere.
Then you'd better get started.
SCSnapper Carr
This is Snapper Carr reporting. In a stunning turn of events, the Thanagarian Forces have ended their occupation of earth, departing for locations unknown. Once again, the world owes a debt of gratitude To the selfless heroism of the Justice League.
They've been in there a long time.
Yes, miss, they have. If I may be so bold, I'm neither a superhero, nor a soldier, so I'm hardly qualified to judge your actions by those standards. But I do know this: without the great sacrifices you've made, we wouldn't be here to share this nice pot of tea. Whatever they decide in that room, in my eyes, you'll always be a hero.
She exploited our weaknesses, betrayed us--
Come on! She was in the ultimate no-win situation. But when push came to shove, she came through for us, just like always.
She's a pariah to her people. We're all she has left.
Believe me, J'onn. I feel for her, but after everything that's happened. I honestly don't know if I could ever completely trust her again.
Batman
We're arguing in circles. It's time to take a vote.
They've sent for you, miss.
Before you start, I have something to say... I came to this planet as a patriot. I had a mission, and I carried it out. What I couldn't know was that I would come to care for the earth And her people... That I've come to care for all of you. I've spent the last 5 years torn between my feelings And my duty. I won't ask you to do the same. Therefore I am resigning from the justice league, Effective immediately.
Great. No Hawkgirl. No Javelin. No Watchtower. What's gonna happen to the League now? Do we all just walk away?
No. We rebuild, starting today.
J'onn's right. Earth still needs us, and we'll never let her down. It's our duty. :Green Lantern: You never asked how we voted.
I don't know. Someplace where the fate of the world wasn't in my hands. Someplace where there's no more secrets, no more lies.
I love you, John. I never lied about that. [flies away]
[tears falling off his face] I love you, too.
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