1) The following is a work of erotic fiction. Those under 18 (or whatever is the age of majority in your jurisdiction) should stop reading now.
2) This story contains characters and settings copyrighted by DC Comics. This story should be considered a parody of those characters and settings. It is also distributed free of charge and is a non-commercial enterprise; the author derives no profit from its distribution. No copyright infringement is intended.
3) This story contains depictions of sex as a healthy, non-degrading activity that consenting adults engage in for fun and pleasure. Those who prefer their depictions of sex to be debased should go find something else to read: this being the Internet, you shouldn't have to look hard.
4) This story uses the TV show
Justice League Unlimited
and its ancestors as its model, but is set in a hypothetical fourth season of
JLU
(hypothetical, sadly, because it seems a real fourth season will not come to pass). This setting is a plot device that allows me to arrange characters and relationships as I want them, without cumbersome continuity revisions. For those that care about such things, my most recent story before this one, "Birds in the Hand," uses the same setting.
5) Stories like this take time and effort to write, and frankly aren't worth the trouble unless more people than just me like to read them. If you enjoyed this story, or if you have constructive criticism, please drop me a line and let me know. The more feedback I receive, the more likely it is I'll keep writing new stories.
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Michael looked up as the proximity alarm chimed. "Computer, report."
The speaker in the ceiling murmured "A visitor at the front door. Scanners identify Justice Leaguer, codenamed 'Huntress.'"
"Execute welcome protocol
COLLEAGUE
. Inform her I'll meet her in the parlour."
He stood up from his workbench and walked to the elevator. After he stepped inside, it began to ascend, noiselessly, on a shaped magnetic field. He passed the laboratory level and the garage and stopped at his living quarters on street level. As he stepped out of the elevator he affixed his mask to his face. The fabric released a series of nanopolymers that held it in place firmly but comfortably. He waited for a moment to let the mask adhere. Behind him, the elevator door slid shut, and the holofield which concealed it hummed to life. With a final pat to his forehead, he strode into the parlour, passing the serving droid on its way out.
Helena was sitting on the burgundy couch, a martini in one hand, the other idly stroking the soft paraleather cushion. She didn't rise when he entered, but she looked up at him, and smiled languidly.
"Nice place you have here, Mr. Terrific."
"Thank you. And in private, I prefer 'Mr. Holt' to 'Mr. Terrific.'"
Michael had never bothered to conceal the fact that he was the alter ego of the superhero Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt was well known to be the third-smartest man in the world; he was among the richest men in America; and, last but certainly not least, he was black. Given his public profile, Michael had reasoned, the chance that Mr. Terrific's true identity could be kept secret was slim to nil, so why go to the trouble? Helena had a private life she wanted to keep private, so she'd showed up in full Huntress regalia: purple mask, purple cape, purple boots, and form-fitting halter and tights, purple also. But Michael was in jeans and a flannel workshirt. His only superheroic accoutrement was his T-shaped mask: he didn't dress up when he was at home.
(Even the mask was a token gesture. Form-fitting as it was, it didn't conceal any of his features. But a superhero without powers, like the Batman or the Question or the Huntress herself, had to wear a mask. It came with the territory.)
"Normally," he continued, "I don't welcome visitors without an appointment, but you're League, so I'm making an exception. What can I do for you?"
Helena held his gaze, smoky amusement to his cool politeness. She rose, smoothly and gracefully, and stepped forward, standing only few feet away from him. They didn't know each other, except by reputation, so she was well inside his personal space. He held his ground, and Helena's smile broadened.
"They tell me I should set you at ease before telling you why I'm here, but I've never been a stickler for what other people think. I'm here on a mission. One of the
special
missions."
His eyes widened slightly, but that was all.
She leaned in, pushing her body up against his, and pressed her lips against his. The contact was brief but electric. "Take me to your bedroom."
He didn't move. Helena grunted in annoyance. "And here I'd been told you were a genius. I'll make this clear: I'm here. For you. To get your rocks off. If you don't want me to, that's fine, but don't waste my time. Take me to your bedroom or send me away, but spare me the shocked indecision."
Michael blinked. "Uh." Then he smiled, a warm lascivious smile. "Follow me."
He led the way through a short hall to a flight of stairs, recessed at the back of the house. They ascended to the second floor and passed into the master bedroom. Furnished in tasteful mahogany, the bedroom set—armoire, dresser, and bedframe—was set off by sea-green bedding. The window looked out onto a street of attractive brownstone residences. Like other parts of Harlem, this street had gentrified into upper-class respectability. The sun, somewhere out of sight, was setting, and the streetlamps had only just come on, leaving the bedroom in dim twilight. There was street traffic, pedestrian and vehicle, but, thanks to the soundproofing, the room was absolutely silent.