Post by superecwfan1 on Jun 10, 2011 9:28:58 GMT -5
ULTIMATE HAWKMAN
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London , England.... years earlier.
The man walked thru the streets with his cane. He was an older gentleman who would tip his weird hat to ladies and men as he walked. His cane smacking the ground with a unique clack sound with each step.
When he got to his door he patted his pockets and realized he didn't have a key. The children watched as the old man winked and reached into his hat and pulled out a rabbit. The kids laughed and he shook his head.
"No , no ...I need a key don't I children ?" he asked with a wink. He pulled flowers next and finally the key.
"How do you do that ?" one of the children asked.
"My dear Robert , magic and a magician like Cagliostro the Magnificent can not let his secrets go. Maybe in a few years when your old enough I may...teach you." Cagliostro answered while patting the kids on the shoulder.
With that said the older man walked into his building and hung his coat. He placed his weird hat on a rack and went to sit in his chair as he realized something was wrong.
"OK , where are you at Anton ? I know your here now." the old man said loudly.
Lamont walked from the kitchen with some tea , "How did you know someone was here ? I picked the lock and made sure to not touch anything."
"I saw that my table ornaments were moved a half inch , Anton." the older magician answered grinning.
"You see everything Cagliostro. As my mentor your skills still are amazing." Lamont said while the 2 drank tea.
"Yes , thank you. A magician must see everything Anton. But I know this is not a trip to discuss my skills at my age. What brings you across the sea old friend ?" he asked.
"I...I was fired unjustly from my show , Cagliostro. This executive used my personal life to ...destroy my profession." Lamont said with slow burning anger.
"I had heard Anton. Perhaps you should stay here with me and we perform as Anton and Cagliostro . Your personal life won't make a difference here old friend. Us together... student and teacher shall perform the best magic !" Cagliostro boomed with excitement.
Lamont nodded a few seconds while he sipped his tea.
How do I tell my mentor I don't want to stay here forever ? That in my heart I want revenge and to make that man Collins pay . But for now...I shall stay . But I will get my revenge at some point.
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St. Roche now
Carter Hall grew more at ease with his wings. He nearly crashed into a building an hour earlier. Now he flew up by one as people pointed. He laughed as he enjoyed the setting sun while sitting on the roof ledge.
That was exciting. Me saving some people. It reminded me of Iraq. Serving again in the Army. That rush and feeling that I did good. Maybe I'll keep the costume and keep doing this.
If only my Chay-Ara was with me. To see this and feel what I feel now. But as my memory comes back , hers will surely too. We will be united again my love.
Down on the street a tough Detective Dan Hardrow stared up. Hardrow was pushing 50 and his grizzled face showed the years of working the tough streets of St.Roche. He rubbed his graying temples and shook his head.
"Sir , we could go up there or get a sniper to shoot him down." a young officer said.
"Why we gonna shoot him for ? For saving some people ? For now we watch him. This Hawkman is someone we watch." Hardrow said with a growl.
"How long do we watch then ? Isn't this vigilante justice that he did ?" the young officer asked.
"Kid , let me tell ya a story. Back in the days of Vietnam , we had us a group called the Justice Society . They were a group of young men and women who dressed like that guy up there. They did real good. In fact , some say after the sadness of Vietnam , they kept this country together." Hardrow explained.
"My dad told me about them. Said that in the 1980's Reagan had them disbanded saying they weren't needed with the Cold War over." the young officer said.
"Yes that's one story , kid. As a young man and officer I ran into them a few times . Never have met braver men and women. If he's following in their footsteps , I won't object." Hardrow answered while smoking a cigarette walking away.
The young officer watched as this Hawkman flew off from the ledge . He stared in disbelief at this . Stunned to see a man fly like that.
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London , England years ago
The act of Cagliostro and Lamont was one that packed fans into the fairs around England. The teacher and student worked well and both were showmen. It was a sense of pride for Cagilostro to see his student sometimes even surpass him in terms of magic skill.
The show ended as they walked back to the trailer they had rented for the tour around the cities of London and Liverpool.
"Your skill continues to impress me Anton. I am amazed at some of what you can do." the older magician said while removing his jacket and hat.
"Thank you , I had a good teacher." Anton said while putting the coat up. He unlocked the cabinet and stopped as he saw a cloak in a glass case.
Cagliostro realized what his young friend saw and walked over with a drink in hand , "That my friend must never be worn. I... created it by accident and its existence shames me."
"Why , the cloak seems to sparkle. Why would such a creation shame Cagliostro the Magnificent ?" Anton asked.
"Because , its evil Anton. Its evil is so intense. Its a conjure cloak. I used it to disappear and reappear. But the cloaks magic is horrible and the spells I used for it from Morgan Le Fey has tainted it." Cagliostro answered.
"How ? Its just a cloak. You act like its alive mentor." Anton said.
"It is alive Anton. It feeds off your negative feelings. It made me do some shameful acts like stealing . I returned the money once I realized it was the cloak that was doing it. Pushing my negative desires out." Cagliostro continued to explain.
"So you put it behind a glass case ?" Anton asked puzzled at this.
"I tried burning it. But it won't burn. It would disappear on its own and reappear. To save itself. So I enclosed it behind a glass case. Trapping its evil. Now lets not discuss evil tainted cloaks and instead go to the pub for some fun." Cagliostro said while hugging his student.
Evil tainted cloaks ? I think my mentor is slipping more. But a cloak that can let you disappear and reappear at will. That would be perfect for my revenge against Collins. But how do I get it from Cagliostro ? My mentor won't let it go so easy.
"Yes lets go to the pub , Cagliostro." he said .
The 2 men turned and walked out from the trailer as the cloak gave off a sparkle as the cabinet shut. Lamont gave a look back as he left with his mentor.
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St. Roche today.
Carter flew back into the museum he had left hours earlier . His happiness at flying made him pleased at the evenings events . He removed his helmet and smiled as he held it.
Carter walked by a mirror and stopped as he had to laugh. His fancy suit pants were shredded due to the fight and flying .
OK , I can't go out in these pants anymore. Look at them. I had best use some sturdy pants if I'm gonna keep this act up.
He stopped as he looked at some modern day army fatigues on a dummy in a case. The pants were heavy built for war and Carter smiled. He opened the case and pulled them off.
These are perfect. They are heavy enough and can handle what I plan to do in them. Still not sold on the whole Hawkman name though. Maybe I can change it later.
end of part 1.... final part coming.