Justice League: The Teenage Years{Book 1: Complete}

Episode Thirteen: Mrs. Jordan

J'ohn's pov

    The cool breeze brushed softly against my cheek as I sat in the park. I had grown quite familiar of this city and I loved it. The people were kind and the environment was happy. It reminded me of my old home which pushed homesickness farther and farther away. However my friends were going through a lot and didn't have the clear mind to appreciate all this. All the little things that made one happy. The chirping of the Robins or the soft texture of the grass, are only small examples of that. I only wished my friends could stop thinking about their problems. I wished they could admire and take in the beauty of nature.

  I was taken out of the mood from a small buzz coming from my pocket. I fumbled through my pockets, throwing out a small oreo  bag in the process, to grab ahold of my phone. The name flashed on my screen and it confused me but I answered anyway.

  "Hello?" I asked. There wasn't an immediate answer and I was beginning to think that it was the wrong number. "Hello? Anyone there?"

"Martian? J'ohn? Hey.." Hal's voice was hoarse as if he had been crying. "Listen I need your help with something..."

Help from me? I found that oddly strange for Hal and I were friends but not close. If he were in trouble Hal would certainly call Barry. But I knew that those two were not on good terms at the moment so I didn't mention him.

  "Sure Hal, what do you need?"

"Oh thank god." I heard him take a deep breath. "You know how my mom is sick? Well I'm taking Jim to see her today but...I can't go alone...usually I would take Barry with me but you know.."

I frowned and took in how Hal must have felt. He was the type to hide all his fear and weaknesses, especially in front of his little brother. Barry was always there to make me him feel better and keep him strong so he would not have to be afraid. Now that the two were no longer talking Hal seemed lost. I believed his second option would be Oliver Queen but he was out of town. Which I supposed left me.

"All right Hal." I finally said no longer being able to stand his chocked up breathing. "When do you want me at the hospital?"

"Oh um, well I was thinking I'd drive you there." He said and I could hear him helping Jim in the background. "Give me your location I'll be right there."

"I'm at the park, you know the one closest to the elementary school." I said finding the name of the school to be dark. "Arkham.."

"Arkham elementary got it." Hal said a little happier than before. "I'll be there in five, Jack did you use the bathroom?"

I laughed and hung up the phone. Just like Hal had promised, he arrived five minutes later. I waved and ran to the passengers seat, sitting right next to Hal.

"Hey Martian." Hal smiled the dark circles under his eyes stretching across his face. "You ready to take a ride with the coolest guys ever?" Jim giggled from his seat in the back and my heart swelled from the sweetness.

"More than ready Hal." I smiled. "I only hope your super cool brother can handle someone as lame as me."

Hal chuckled softly and Jim giggled hysterically. "You're not lame, your hair is green!"

"Turquoise but yes." I nodded running a hand through my thick, dyed hair. I glanced at Hal, his hands were shaky as he began to drive once more. He looked very stressed and smelled like he was allergic to showers. I noticed his eyes were puffy and every five minutes, he would gulp down sobs just waiting to burst out. I had never him so depressed and so pitiful. I didn't know if this was about Barry, Mrs. Jordan or the insecurities that I could just sense Hal had. I glanced at Jim who had his face pressed against the window. He didn't know what terrible his brother was in so he couldn't help me either. I looked back at Hal, wanting to ask him what was wrong, let him rant to me. But we were not that close and Hal didn't ask for advice, he asked for company. So company was what I was going to give to him.