1 - Geography

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

I probably should have done this before I spent the day checking out the neighborhood, but I'm Green Arrow - the younger one, if that leaves some of you confused. Hopefully, it does because that means I'm not the only one. It's a little hard to adjust to suddenly being hundreds of miles away when the top 200 people that you'd blame aren't around to explain themselves.

Want to know the most disturbing thing about this place? There's no Star City. I bought a map and checked. There's also no Gotham, Metropolis, or Keystone City. I even checked for Coast City. I wasn't expecting to find that one. I didn't. Did they ever exist, or did I dream them up while I was out?

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[brotherlessone.livejournal.com]

This is no dream, Arrow. You are no longer on Earth-Prime.

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

Who is this?

[brotherlessone.livejournal.com]

Your allies in the Justice League refer to me as the Phantom Stranger.

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

OH. I've heard of you. One of the Lanterns is not a fan.

[skrullactually.livejournal.com]

Hey. Mr. Phantom Stranger.


I wanted to talk to you.

[brotherlessone.livejournal.com]

Hello again, halfling.

Much has changed in such a brief time. Many eyes have turned to you for guidance.

[skrullactually.livejournal.com]

Hi there. How's it going? Still kicking it with the whole "all-seeing-eye" stuff? Wow, that might be the stupidiest thing I've ever said in my life.

So you, uh, heard about that, huh? On your cosmically tuned brain radio or something? I was wondering, um, if you wanted to help us or something. I don't really know if you're a superhero or god or whatever -- but I know that you know your shit. Which is more than I can say for me and I'm supposed to be helping all these folks.

[immortalitea.livejournal.com]

And what's wrong with this city? What, doesn't have enough putrid smells for you?

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

Who said there was anything wrong with the city? It's the world that's wrong. I like the city well enough, but it's not home.

[immortalitea.livejournal.com]

Oh? And what is home for you?

'Home' is a pretty vague word. I've called some pretty odd places home, myself, so this could be a lot weirder.

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

The place itself is immaterial. It's more of a peaceful state of mind to me. I've felt at home in monasteries and bunkers. I think it's comfort with your surroundings and an understanding of those with you.

[its-maaaaaagic.livejournal.com]

If you dreamed them up, so have I.

You may not recognize me, Conno-uh, Green Arrow, but I'm Zatanna. Your father has made many a pass at me. (As well as every other woman in the JLA ... and on earth.)

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

Hello, Zatanna. This makes three of us now, with Blue Beetle.

If you were dreaming this, it might make more sense, but only if you can talk backwards in your sleep.

Connor's fine. My identity isn't much of a secret anymore. The two Green Arrows thing was a nice gesture on my father's part, but it isn't the best thing strategically. Everyone usually just calls me Connor - I only introduced myself as GA because Stark said he didn't want our real names.

That doesn't surprise me. The man is one giant walking gland. But there has to be one or two that he hasn't gotten to yet.

[its-maaaaaagic.livejournal.com]

Four counting Stranger.

Connor it is. (My God, that Stark fellow really is a sourpuss.)

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, you're right. What do you think of him?

Does Stark remind you of anyone?

[seyfertsalvage.livejournal.com]

Gotham? That's a nickname for New York City. Metropolis... that's a small town in Illinois. Star City? Very small town in Arkansas. Keystone? Well there's a Keystone in Kansas and a Keystone in Colorado. Keystone City's also a nickname for Scraton P.A.

Not sure how I remembered all that. Nice Zorro mask.

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

In my world, Gotham and Metropolis rival NYC in size. Star City is in northern California, with a population of about 3 million. You're right about Keystone being in PA, but there's a Scranton there too.

Thanks? Only Zorro's mask is more of a cowl, it covers his hair.

[seyfertsalvage.livejournal.com]

Out of curiosity I don't suppose Antigo, Wisconsin is any more important on your earth is it?

My name's Juston by the way.

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

No, I'm sorry. Should it be?

You can call me Green Arrow, G.A., or Connor, whichever you prefer.

[skrullactually.livejournal.com]

The Green Arrow, huh? Like, literally -- twing twang -- kind of a Green Arrow or like a metaphor, dude?


Green's a good color. I approve.

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

Literally twing twang. I carry a bow and arrow, among other things. The name might have started as a half metaphor, though. The original Green Arrow is heavily involved in environmental causes.

Glad you like it. My dad would say the best heroes wear green.

[skrullactually.livejournal.com]

Sweet. Reminds me of a teammate of mine named Hawkeye. She's mostly a bow and arrow kind of gal but it just an all-around ass-kicking weapons extravaganza. She's actually the only one of us that doesn't have like "powers" proper. (Not that that's a bad thing at all.)

How about you? Do you have like super reflexes or uber strength? Or are you just a generally kick-ass guy with a bow armed with awesome?

Your dad was a very smart guy. Then again, I'm kind of biased. The name's Hulkling, by the way. Welcome to the City.

[phallboy.livejournal.com]

Everybody's confused. And you may have gathered this by now, but we're all missing a lot of landmarks.

Maybe this isn't a question that concerns you at the moment, but are you familiar with a kid called Blue Beetle?

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

I certainly know of him, and we've got a few mutual friends. I can't remember speaking with him before we turned up here. Why?

[phallboy.livejournal.com]

Probably not my place to say, but I get the feeling he's a little lost and a lot overwhelmed. Maybe somebody from his home turf might calm him down a little. Just a thought.

I'm M, by the way.