Red Wizard: Book 2 (A Zatanna Zatara/OC Love Story)

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Milky Way: April 1: 00:16 UTC

A spaceship was moving through the galaxy. Inside, a robot was informing someone, while speaking in an alien language. The robot was also showing holographic pictures of Justice League members.

"This one has flight, strength, invulnerability, and heat vision." The robot informed the person.

The person smiled.

"Unfortunately, all of these are on Rimbor," The robot reported, making the projections of the accused Leaguers and Icon, vanish. "under the protection of the Green Lanterns." The robot finished as it flew over to the person.

The person growled, making a fist.

The robot floated back to the projection screen, bringing up holograms of Captain Atom and Captain Marvel.

"But they demonstrate that Earth is a breeding ground for champions. And you will have your your pick.

The robot then floated over to stand next to Marvel. "Now, wouldn't this one look good on your wall?" It asked, before flying over to a wall that showed the heads of other aliens. "Yes, it's a tad smmaler than you're used to. But why settle for one?" It asked, flying to stand in front of the person. "You may take all Earth has to offer, Master... without batting an eye." The robot said.

The person opened a glowing third eye above his two normal ones.

The robot then floated over to the projection, making the two Captains vanish, replacing them with a projection of Nick as Red Wizard, and Phoenix beside him.

"It also seems that the rumours that the New God Phoenix is on Earth, are true." The robot announced. "He is hiding among the Earthlings as a hero." It explained, indicating to Nick and Phoenix, showing the person that they were one in the same. "You could have his head if you would so wish it." It offered, floated back to stand in front of his Master.

The person grinned, wanting desperately to face Nick/Phoenix in battle, to see if the rumours about his powers were true.

New York City: April 1: 19:20 EDT

Captain Atom was at the United Nations building with Secretary General and the Reach Ambassador holding a press conference.

"Secretary tseng and I are so glad. You accepted the reach's invitation to meet, Captain." Ambassador told Captain Atom.

Captain Atom gave a forced smile and shook Ambassador's hand. "The Justice League always supports peaceful diplomacy." He stated.

"And should diplomacy fail, you have your wanted meta powers to enforce peace." Ambassador said.

"Not how we operate, ambassador. But we can discuss that in private." Captain Atom replied.

"If you insist." Ambassador said.

Captain Atom, Ambassador, and Tseng all started to walk over.

The video was paused and the camera zoomed out into the GBS Studio, showing G. Gordon Godfrey.

G. Gordon looked at the camera. "Private meeting? Is this an April fools' day prank, or just another example of the League. Hiding their true agenda from you, the people? Don't know why you're surprised, folks. After all, most of your heroes wear masks." He complained.

Taos: April 1: 17:23 MDT

The Team members and teens who were captured and tortured by the Reach were all at STAR Labs. They were there to talk with Canary about what they each went through. Neutron was also with them.