Mortal Wills, Mortal Hearts

Green Arrow looked at the message and ran alongside Duke.

"What are you going to tell me next?" said Green Arrow. "You can heal yourself by drinking your own piss?"

A mustachioed warrior suddenly joined the fray, following the group as if he were there the entire time. His French accent was noticeable, but more obvious was just how short he was. The man couldn't have been much taller than four and a half feet.

"Well, all of this has been interesting to hear. And very, very confusing."

As the group made their way down the path, they can see what appears to be a Victorian era-style street light from a distance.◊

"What is that lamppost doing there?" Gi-Soo said aloud.

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Sokka laid on the ground, dazed. He sat up and thought Aw man, I told Suki I'd stay off of any plant-related substances... but where am I? He picked himself up and ran toward a crowd of strange people not too far away.

"No clue," said Green Arrow. "But it's definitely from somewhere around the Gilded Age."

"It's a lamp for sure, but I can't fathom what it's doing here of all places." Asterix remarked. "And you're all pretty suspicious characters, too."

"I recognize you," said Green Arrow to Asterix. "You're that Gaul who keeps beating the Roman legions senseless. You're only fiction where I come from."

"I wonder if Mason-ssi made it?"

Gi-Soo, continuing to lead most of the group towards the lamppost.

Sokka, too excited about the lamppost to introduce himself says, "Hey, I've been working on designing something like that!" And walks a little ahead of the group.

Asterix shook his head at Green Arrow. "You got one thing right, you strange archer. I certainly have fun with the Legionnaires, but I'm no fiction! But maybe I haven't introduced myself properly. I'm Asterix. All I know is that I was walking into the village during the usual fight over Unhygienix's sales, then a stale fish smacks me in the face and I end up here!"

"I'm Oliver Queen," said Green Arrow. "I'm the mayor of Star City, California. It's really far away from where your village is, both in time and space. By night, I dress in this getup and fight crime as the Green Arrow. I got thrown in a portal by a guy I was brawling with, and when I came out of it, I ended up here."

Robin sees Green Arrow. Speedy's mentor too. Hmm... Suspicious.

Robin steps out of the shadows still holding a Batarang. "So. Whose company do I have the pleasure of sharing?"

"All of us." Gi-Soo told Robin. "And we'd all like to know why we're here."

Soon enough, the group arrived at the lamppost, where an old man wearing a black suit and tie complete with a walking stick and bowler hat. He seemed to be standing near the lamppost, seemingly sleeping. If one would see him, the old man was snoring.

Green Arrow turned to this new voice. He was shocked to recognize Robin.

"Robin!" said Green Arrow. "Good to see a familiar face around here. How've you been?" The archer turned to Asterix. "This boy is another crime fighter I know. I've worked alongside him before."

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Sokka pushed past Green Arrow and went to shake Robin's hand. "Hey, I'm Sokka of the Southern Water Tribe." He looked suspiciously at Robin's mask. "How come you don't gave any pupils?"

Robin chuckles. "Been a while ain't it? Haven't seen you since me and Speedy fought the Brotherhood."

Robin shakes Sokka's hand. "Got to keep my identity secret."

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"They're from other universes," said Green Arrow. "There isn't a version of you or me in every single universe, so it's not like them knowing our identities will be much use."

"Well, it's nice to meet you all, though you're all mysterious and quite oddly dressed. Perhaps this elderly man who's just sleeping here innocently will be the next person to join us."

"Hello?"

Gi-Soo went to approach the old man, but he saw that he was still sleeping.

"I wonder how he sleeps standing up?"

Sokka nodded, "Yes... I am also familiar with the secret ways of the hero..." Why didn't I think to give Wang Fire a mask... oh yeah, it would have covered up my face. And that'd be a shame.

Sokka noticed he was in his full combat armor. Was I fighting someone before this? I can't remember...

"Even then Queen. Assuming they travel to our universes it could all be ruined."

"Well then, if they come to our universe, we'll just make them dress up in costumes and fight crime," said Green Arrow. "After all, it's basically the norm that the only ones who know a crime fighter's identity are other crime fighters."

"Shil lyeh hamnida. We kind of need your help."

Gi-Soo tried to call on the old man's attention.

"...That's a new idea Queen. Not even Aqualad or Beast Boy would come up with that."

Sokka walked over to the man. "Hey sleeping guy," He whispered. "WAKE UP!"