Captain Marvel & the Justice League

Pride

"Captain Marvel, wait!"
Fawcett's mayor himself scrambled after The Captain while the Big Red Cheese handed an excited little girl back to her parents. The child had gotten lost. Cap managed to reunite her with her frantic family.

"Good morning Mayor Stone. How can I help you?" Cap grinned at the portly old man.

"I need you to be our guest of honour at the new Marvel Park this Saturday!" The mayor panted, catching his breath as he wiped his sweat with a handkerchief.

"Marvel P-park?" Sputtered Captain Marvel.

"It's named after you to honour you, to appreciate all you've done for Fawcett," the Mayor beamed at him.

"What? You don't have to. Shouldn't it be Fawcett Park? Or anything else?" Cap's cheeks burned.

"We already have Fawcett Park. Central City has Flash Museum. It's high time Fawcett has Marvel Park," the Mayor looked offended.

"Come with me. I'll show you why you must cut the ribbon." The Mayor grabbed the Captain's hand and dragged him into the park. His aides followed closely behind the pair as if afraid the Captain would scoot off.

The park was an impressive fusion of quaint and modern, with beautifully landscaped local flora.

At the center of the park, standing proudly in the midst of musical fountains was a twenty feet tall statue of Captain Marvel.

The big man shook his head violently. "No, this is too much."

An unfamiliar voice whispered into his ear. "No it's not. After everything you have done, you deserve it."

Startled, Cap looked around. He was surrounded by the Mayor's aides. It could be any one of them.

"You'll cut the ribbon here, Saturday morning at 8am, mingle with the guests for an hour and all proceeds from the opening party will go to your favourite charity," the Mayor offered.

The shelters for homeless were struggling financially to provide enough food and clothing. He knew which were genuine and which pocketed the money.

"Okay. I'll do it if the proceeds go to the following charities," Cap listed the shelters he knew actually helped the homeless folks with whatever donations they received.

He found the statue of himself disturbing though. "Is this statue really necessary?"

"Of course. It can't be called Marvel Park if your likeness isn't in it."

As he flew off he heard that voice again.
"You have the powers of gods. That makes you a god. There should be parks with statues of you all over the world for all to worship you."

Pride

"Show yourself," he growled.

Silence

"You are better than them. Why are you serving them. They should serve you," the voice whispered seductively into his ear.

From the corner of his eye, he caught the glimpse of a dark wispy shadow.

"Do you think so?" He asked innocently as lightning sparked his finger tips.

"I know... aaargh!" The black wisp shrieked as Cap blasted it with lightning.

It morphed into a inky glob with a hideous face. Then it vanished.

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The pigeon flew through Diana's window and landed on her arm. Itty bitty little  Billy squealed in delight!

"Can I play with it? Please?"
Brilliant blue puppy eyes pleaded with her. How could she refuse the adorable boy?

"Sure. Billy, this is Snowy," she smiled as she lowered her arm so that the beautiful bird hopped onto Billy's outstretched arm.

His unabashed delight lit the already sunny room.

How could Captain Marvel not spend more time with his little son, Diana couldn't comprehend. That child brings joy wherever he goes.

Carefully, she unrolled message that Snowy brought. It was an order from Philippus to do mundane administrative work on behalf of Themyscira in the world of men.

"The impudence. Who is Philippus to order you. You're Princess Diana, daughter of Queen Hippolyta. Amazon's greatest warrior. She should run her own errands," a voice whispered into her ear.

Startled, Diana looked around. The only other person around was Billy. He was busy feeding the pigeon.

"Why are you even serving the World of Men? They are weak, useless, pathetic creatures. They should serve you," the voice was mesmerizing.

"Who are you?" Diana drew her sword. "Show yourself."

"Silly girl," laughed the clearly female voice. Your sword cannot hurt me.

"Diana, is everything ok?" The little boy piped up.

"Stand aside Billy, we are under attack."

The tiny child's eyes flew wide. He dashed out of the door closing it behind himself.

Swirling the lasso of truth around herself, Diana saw black mist sizzle as her lasso hit something invisible to the naked eye.

"Who are you?" She compelled the unseen visitor's answer.

"Pride," replied the arrogant voice.

Thunder roared outside the hotel.

Seconds later, Captain Marvel hovered beside her.

Lightning danced on his hands. Tremendous power exuded from the towering, heavily muscled man. His eyes narrowed as he scanned the room.

Her lasso hit the invisible being again.
Black mist sizzled on contact.

Instantly, lightning struck the mist.
An inky black blob emerged screaming. Then it vanished.

"It won't be bothering you for now," Cap's dimpled smile was contagious. It was so like little Billy's.

The Herculean man's smile faded as he told Diana of his dream.

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Dr Thaddeus Sivana finished his two thousand and fifteenth brilliant new invention. He's the greatest genius the world had ever known

"Yes, this is utterly brilliant," a voice whispered into his ear. "You are the greatest mind in the universe."

Finally, someone appreciated his genius.

"For starters, you should claim your rightful place as King of the World," the sweet voice continued.

"Of course I should. I would be King if not for the Big Red Cheese," he frowned.

"I can give you the power you rightfully deserve," the seductive voice whispered.

"Power to destroy your nemesis and rule the universe."

"Do tell," an eerie smile slid onto Sivana's face as the mist entered him.