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?

[immortalitea.livejournal.com]

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

[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.

[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.

[brotherlessone.livejournal.com]

I'm sure. It is of little relavence.

I can sense the fabric of time and space being pinched and compromised, and with each new fold, another being is drawn here. You are not the only one from Earth-Prime, and I am sure you will not be the last.

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

That isn't exactly comforting.

[brotherlessone.livejournal.com]

It was not intended to be.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[skrullactually.livejournal.com]

Hey. Mr. Phantom Stranger.


I wanted to talk to you.

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

And that reminds me of a friend of mine called Speedy. If you see a blonde teen running around in red and yellow with a bow, give me a shout.

That's... a long story. The short version is, I didn't until I got shot. Since I came out of the coma, my body's healed at an accelerated rate.

If he shows up, don't ever tell him that. His ego does not need the inflation. and he won't give a damn if you're biased (how are you biased? Green tights?) Nice to meet 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]

Speedy. Speedy. With a name like that I'd imagine he's -- well -- fast. We've got a Speed on our team, but all he's good for is running really quickly and general ADHD. And blowing things up.

Got shot? Like, with a radioactive bullet or whatever? Are you a mutant? X-gene, homo superior, all that jazz?

Mum's the word, dude -- you won't hear it from me. As for my own personal bias -- well, green me, to be honest. Though only part of the time -- it's kind of a wax on wax off sort of deal, dude. Presto chango, only without the magic.

[greenarrowtoo.livejournal.com]

She is pretty quick, yes. Both in general and as an archer. If she had ADHD, we never would have trained her - and the Teen Titans would have killed her. They already have a speedster.

It was coated in neurotoxins, and they're still trying to work that out. It probably has to do with how a tissue sample from Plastic Man was used to cure me, and I'm a little hazy on the details. I was the one having a two month nap.

Forgive me if the question is inappropriate, but are you from Mars?

[its-maaaaaagic.livejournal.com]

Four counting Stranger.

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

[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?

[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.