(A/N): It's so funny that every time I use Grammarly to fix mistakes it always insists on wanting me to fix Starfire dialogue. How do I tell it that it's supposed to be that way? Hahaha
[Lex Luthor POV.]
I sat in my underground mansion as I raised the phone to my ear, saying, "So, did you get that thing? What was it that the news called it again? Doomsday?"
I stood up as I walked to the TV looking at the news of the same cliché ending of heroes saving the day as I listened to the phone.
'The nuke didn't work as it was supposed to.'
'Fortunately, it made that alien think he won, and my new Cadmus facility now has the perfect specimen to work with.'
"Oh, don't worry about me, doctor. Just make sure you keep your new project under the radar. I will make sure someone stays in contact with you. As for me, well, I will be taking a forced vacation in a cell for a while."
"That is, if they can find me in the first place."
"Yes, Doctor, don't worry. I am always generous with funds to those who deliver results. I hope our next talk will be face-to-face as you show those results to me."
"Goodbye, doctor. have a nice day."
I closed the phone and stared at the TV for a few more minutes.
'You never disappoint Batman never failing to save that alien abomination. But I do have to thank you; after all, thanks to you, my gamble paid off'.
'After all, in a battle of minds, the one who loses is the one who believes he knows everything... I hope you keep working hard, Batman. Otherwise, this game would be far less satisfying when I win.'
[Pink Diamond (Mc) POV.]
Well, this is awkward... I was thinking about how to start a conversation just to find myself being hugged like a teddy bear by Starfire.
"Oh, Friend Pink we worried about you it brings us joy that you be back!"
I stood there awkwardly for a few seconds, patting her back saying, "I am fine... it wasn't bad. Swimming in the ocean was a nice change."
'It is really difficult to get annoyed at this bubble of joy.'
I would normally punch anyone who tried to hug me when we only talked for a few minutes, but knowing Starfire's character, I knew she meant well.
I could see that Aquaman and Batman wanted to ask questions, but Superman stepped forward—more accurately, floated from his seat as he patted my shoulder, saying,
"You saved Flash's life. I know things have been very hectic in the last two days—from Cadmus till now... So, allow me to thank you on behalf of everyone here. And although Earth hasn't been very kind to you, I will talk to everyone. As long as you don't harm others, you won't be questioned like an outsider... I hope you know that you are welcome here, Pink Diamond. And if you need help, you can ask."
"Green Lantern doesn't have any information about your kind or civilization, and normally others would need answers... But I think you have proven the kind of heart you have. Even if not heroic, you are no villain."
He paused briefly, his tone turning almost parental.
"And it must have been difficult to wake up on a new planet all alone, in an illegal facility. I apologize for being too busy to help, since many things demanded my attention. I hope you can forgive me for that. Welcome to Earth, Pink, and I hope it can be your home even if only temporarily."
I stared at him for a second as I held the emotional urge to hug the man.
He had that fatherly tone, which made the little kid inside me—the one hidden beneath years of aging, work, and responsibilities want to cry. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem since I would man up through it.
But Pink has zero regard for hiding her emotions (unless White Diamond was present), and he struck a low blow at my human side as well.
I bit my inner cheek as I stared at him with an expression of someone whose puppy had just been stolen.
It was frustrating, you know? I've had a hectic time since I arrived here, and now Big Blue gives me the... You have been working hard line? Oh, come on—that was a low blow!
Every man who works hard for his family would be emotional inside if he were told thank you or that he worked hard and should rest. It makes them feel seen...Alive and appreciated.
I should know—after all, my greatest joy was when my mother said such words to me!
Combine that with everything that happened in the last few days in DC, and Pink's terrible inability to keep her emotions in check... The human side of me is overwhelmed.
Thankfully, I was able to keep my dignity. I could see that Batman wasn't exactly pleased with the no need for questions.
My thoughts were interrupted as I felt the air shift and another hand on my shoulder...
I turned to see Flash standing there as he gave me a thumbs-up.
"What, you thought I wouldn't thank you personally? Even though Supes got to do it before me. But thank you for that, bubble. And who knows? Maybe you will end up liking Earth! I sure know someone who would be happy about that, and I don't think we mind having a healer on the team!"
'Alright, this is just bullying! ... Will you please stop saying nice things?' I felt my mind screaming at Flash as he kept Pink's mind from hugging Flash's soul out of him.
If you want to know what Pink's mind is like right now, it's something along the lines of: 'Really! Me! I can join!...see! They want us on the team!' and 'Flash and Superman are such nice people let's hug them! Hug! I demand a hug!'
The sad thoughts are more like: 'I won't be alone!... I don't want to be alone... can I get a hug?... I miss everyone... why couldn't they come with us?... This is not fair!'
Yeah, Pink's thoughts always start well and end in depression.
I could see some of the League members agreed with Flash and Superman's statements, while others like Batman still hadn't given me the complete green light—or at least wanted to question me.
So, it was obviously something undecided, but they couldn't argue with Big Blue in front of me you know the united front and all that.
"Pink?"
Hearing Superman's words, I snapped out of my thoughts as I felt pink tears across my face.
'Pink! I swear! Your bad emotional control is going to be added to the training list with everything else!... Well, since it's come to this, I might as well take that HUG!'
So, I brought the Big Blue into what I thought was enough hug force to pop a human like a balloon as he let himself be lifted from the ground. He didn't resist, but I could tell he hadn't expected my sudden hug attack.
'Blame it on Pink, Supes.'
I didn't notice the guilty looks on some League members' faces, nor Canary kicking Green Arrow's feet as she shot him a small glare... It seemed the tears had worked wonders for my not-bad-guy card.
After a few awkward minutes, I felt Lion nudge me from the side as he gave me a wounded look—as if I betrayed him. So I started laughing. I left Big Blue, hugged Lion, and started scratching him behind the ear, which seemed to buff his ego as he shot Superman a smug look.
I stopped, flashing a pink signature smile as I gave superman my last perfume bottle from my gem storage(filled with tears of course), then left the meeting room riding atop my pink friend, patting his head all the while as he wagged his tail.
I made sure not to look back, trying to act as if I didn't feel embarrassed.
[Superman (Clark Kent) POV.]
I shook my head, amused as Pink left.
"You do realize she is capable of crying at will, right?"
I sighed heavily, staring at Batman.
"Maybe... but I like to believe that it was genuine."
'Her facial expressions were all genuine unless she had full muscle control, so I think she wasn't faking it ".
He didn't seem to like my words, saying, "She destroyed a city with thousands dead."
I looked at him with a side glance and spoke seriously, "That may be true, but from my understanding, she is an alien who woke up in a strange facility, being used as an experiment. Blaming her for panicking is absurd."
"Superman, she is dangerous."
"She is lost, tired, and in need of help, Bruce. It's our fault to begin with for allowing Cadmus to do what they did for so long."
"She made a mistake and killed thousands, but by doing so, she also saved thousands from Cadmus and others who would have ended up in those facilities in the future. She spent hours after she broke free helping civilians, trying to fix her mistake, and she also saved Flash's life. She isn't a hero, but she isn't evil any human with her powers in her situation would have panicked and used more force than necessary."
"From where I see it, Batman, the blame is on us. We should have done better."
"I should have done better."
I looked at the tears perfume bottle 'this should help Shazam it seems I didn't need to ask'.
[Pink Diamond (Mc) POV.]
Can you guess where I am?
Yep! The cafeteria. I just brought a few pounds of steak for Lion, who sat beside me eating like an animal while looking elegant at the same time.
For me, I brought a steak as well cooked, of course, and enjoyed my meal with my fluffy friend.
'And I may need to warn Big Blue about the Joker he doesn't deserve that ending. Besides, it would be bad if he went all Injustice on me.'
'But I can not exactly just tell him about it since I am the alien who knows nothing about Earth, and with Batman around? Yeah, I don't think he would let me pass the interrogation even if I cried a river.'
I heard a clinking sound and looked down to see my food was gone I turned to look at lion who had a full mouth with my stare, he stopped eating for a second before starting to chew slowly.
I looked at him for a few seconds, then he swallowed and looked to the side, pretending to be innocent as if I wasn't glaring at him.
A few moments passed before I burst out laughing. I laughed so hard I thought I might die, hugging that stupid overgrown fluff ball... Not noticing that I was crying slightly for the second time today but I didn't care about it as I kept laughing with my only friend.
'Maybe things aren't as bad as I thought.'