Ultimate Hawkman #19 "The Invitation"

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ULTIMATE HAWKMAN


*This takes place between JSA #6/7
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Louisiana countryside

The red blur made people stop and stare as they worked the fields that day. They had no clue it was a female racing across the Louisiana countryside. A female who was racing to meet someone miles ahead.

Jack wants this Hawkman weirdly. Says he has a style about him that fits the JSA. So I have to make my recruitment pitch to this "Hawkman". Hope it works .

She raced into the half destroyed city and stopped . Looking around for a sign of this Hawkman and him flying perhaps over head. Instead she heard some police sirens and followed them closely , knowing they would bring her to the destination.

Jessie Quick stopped and stared at the scene she saw in front of her. A group of men was in some kind of big battle armor blasting away at the cops . Like a scene from Real Steel the movie it seemed. Hawkman and a surprise landed behind them.

There is a woman ? Jack never mentioned a woman. Who is this ? Hawkwoman perhaps ?

"Don't make me hurt you in that armor. Surrender now or I won't be nice when I rip that to shreds." Hawkman growled.

They laughed and fired at him , knocking him back some as Hawkman's eyes narrowed in anger. He started to twirl and then threw his mace with some force into the one knocking him back into a building as the female in the other hawk costume used her weird sword to slash into the armor of the other one standing close !

Jessie quickly decided to clear the battle area of innocent bystanders while they watched the 2 work. They seemed to know each other well and had some good moves together .

A perfect team perhaps for the JSA . Hey Jack would really like it if I brought him a team .

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Meanwhile...

Lt. Hardrow studied the city block destroyed. His mind stared at the destruction that had crippled the city the past few weeks. 2 alien invaders had shown up nearly together and each one seemed to cause as much destruction in their wake.

"Any chance power will be restored sir ?" the young officer asked him while Hardrow sipped his coffee.

"They are gonna move us to another building for now officer. The old SRPD building is too far gone. Never thought we'd see us leave that old place." Hardrow said walking.

The young officer followed and asked , "Sir , a lot of the guys are blaming Hawkman. Claiming he's seemingly attracted all this since he came here. Do you believe it ?"

"Son ....its not a simple answer. Superman in Metropolis saves how many people do you think in a day ? Yet...he's fought how many big threats who have came there ? What if Superman hadn't been there ? Would the threats have no one to stand up against em ?" Hardrow started.

"Next time blame goes around , remember ...what if Hawkman wasn't here ? What would happen ?" he finished.

The young officer nodded and seemed to sit there thinking as Hardrow walked off to work.

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Back at the battle

Jessie watched as the woman stood and leaned on the wall as her partner seemed to enjoy battering the guy in the robotic armor. Knocking him around , denting it like a can with his mace in anger.

"Your Kid Flash , I remember seeing you on the news before." the woman said .

"I was , you can ...call me Jessie. Shouldn't we be helping your partner ?" she asked.

"No , Hawkman can handle it. Besides he has a lot of anger to work through. We had a fight last night. Live with a man for thousands of years and they still can push your buttons." Shiera said arms crossed.

"Hold on ... thousands of years ?" Jessie asked stunned.

Jack never mentioned this . Are these two insane ? Great my 1st big recruitment and I get the ones who maybe crazy.

"Ok , long story but since your a hero I'm sure he won't mind telling you ." Shiera started , "Me and him are reincarnated lovers for thousands of years who meet each period and fall in love."

OK clearly insane. Great move Jack with this guy . They think they have lived thousands of years like some weird romantic novel. Oh brother...

"That ...is nice. So uh what do I call you ?" Jessie asked.

"Well I guess Hawkgirl would fit . Or you can call me Shiera ." she answered.

At this point Hawkman had ripped off the armor and was yelling at the guy. He threw him to the cops with his partner and walked over slowly. Staring at the scene of these 2 women standing there.

"Who is this ?" he asked .

"The former Kid Flash. Her name is Jessie ." Shiera said .

"You must be ... Hawkman ..." Jessie said trying to not stare so bad.

OK , if this Shiera is reincarnated to fall in love with this guy each generation , lucky. Wow , he's built like something from an action movie . Least this errand to recruit has one advantage .

"Nice meeting you Jessie. We have to go." Carter said after shaking her hand.

"Hold on , I came to ask you something . Lets go on the roof OK." she piped in before he could leave. Creating a blur racing up the building.

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Seconds later...

"I don't have much time Jessie. I'm usually on patrol and I'm looking for an escaped convict as well." Carter said in a rough tone.

Jessie watched as Shiera walked over and rubbed his arm and back. Like soothing his temper in a way and giving him a peck on the cheek as she said low , "Come on , when have we ever met another hero Carter ?"

"Thought you were mad at me last night ?" he asked in a rough voice.

"Well maybe if you let her talk , I will be about making up with you later." she started as she pulled him closer , "Really making up with you."

His eyes stared and slowly lightened . Her bringing him back slowly to where Jessie stood. The woman named Shiera nodding her approval.

Wow , he might be the power of the team. But she clearly has a control over him at times. Wish I had that ability.

"Ok , what do you wanna talk about ?" he asked removing his helmet while Shiera next to him removed hers.

Jessie breathed hard and knew that bringing back a team of these two would be great , "Ok , I'm with the Justice Society of America and we would like to tender an offer of membership to you ...both."

Carter was surprised and shook his head , "Well , I never knew I'd make the JSA radar and never knew they were back."

"We have reformed our ranks and recruiting now. There seems to be a super hero resurgence the past few months." she answered.

"I feel honored to be even considered. Sure its not a mistake ?" Carter joked .

"Your one of the ones I was sent special to recruit by our leader Starman." she said.

"Starman ? I remember him . I had his posters on my wall. He would be a bit old to be starting this up again wouldn't he ?" Hawkman asked

"Its his son...he's the new Starman. He sent me to extend membership to you. We have seen...what you have been doing ." Jessie answered.

"I would if I could , Jessie. But with the situation in St.Roche , half the city is destroyed. I need to be here defending this city and trying to help it rebuild." Hawkman said slowly putting his helmet back on.

Jessie felt her heart sink. Hawkman wouldn't join but she saw that Shiera standing there . That she seemed to be just as powerful in her own way and she is a hawk person.

"Sheira , how about you ? I mean your just as powerful as Hawkman it seems. And having one of you would be a great thing for the team." she said making her pitch.

"Ahh that is sweet Jessie. I do thank you for wanting me. But my place is at his side. The Hawks can't fly alone. I hope you understand ." Shiera answered .

"All I can do is ask. Thanks for giving me the time ." Jessie said ready to race off .

"Jessie wait ." Hawkman commanded suddenly.

She stopped hoping he had changed his mind. As he removed his helmet and walked back to her. With a serious tone he started , "The one who destroyed half this city proclaimed himself a GOD. His name he claimed was KALIBAK,"

"He claimed his father is coming to wage war on this planet. I will gladly stand by the Justice Society's side and battle beside them. War is coming Jessie. Warn your leader of this."

With that said , Hawkman put his helmet on and flew off . Shiera nodded and followed him. Jessie watched the 2 join hands flying into the sunset like some beautiful image . That they flew together so well.

I don't know about the reincarnation story. But they seem so in sync together and its a nice thing. I had better get going to recruit the Blue Beetle .

I will also have to tell Jack about what this Hawkman warned of Kalibak. Hawkman claimed a war is coming. St.Roche seems to have been in a war zone from the looks of things.

With that Jessie raced down the building and out of the city of St.Roche. A red blur racing through the streets as Hawkman and Hawkgirl watched her race out and to the country side.

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Elsewhere ...

In one of the farm fields , many miles away a man and his tall friend run and sneak into an old barn. The barn creaks as its been long since abandoned on old farm land . With no chance the 2 will have anyone catch them.

"Boss , are ya sure it was wise letting that guard go ? The rest of the boys wanted to kill him." the bigger man asked.

"Bull , like I explained to them...I used my hypnosis watch. It allowed me to hypnotize him into forgetting he drove a bus load of us away from St. Roche. He will go home and have no memory of it." the man answered.

Anton Lamont took his fancy watch and kissed it after a few minutes , "Besides my big strong friend...the big thing we need now is to get back to St. Roche."

"Mr. Lamo- , I mean boss ...go back ? Where that Hawkman broke your arm last time ?" Bull asked .

"Yes Bull ...you see ...my cloak is being held at that museum as an artifact. I need my cloak. And this time...no one...will get between me and my cloak." Lamont said in a cold voice.


THE END.




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Ultimate Hawkman #20 : "Who is Hawkgirl ?"   We learn more of the origin of Shiera Saunders and how she and Carter had such a combative relationship at times.