In a rush to crush
The audition for the movie was still five days away and my clone had actually been contacted by the Backstreet Boys that I had previously opened for. Apparently they wanted me to be a temporary member for one show if I agreed, because one of their band members was sick with strep throat. They had liked my opening act and felt that I would do a good enough job.
It was a great opportunity to gain more popularity and make a little money. They said I could make whatever the original band mate would have made that day from ticket sales, but backstreet merch sales would go to the original band members only. I had some demands of my own if I was going to do this job, so I quickly dialed A.J. McLane. On the third ring he picked up. "Aeric, I hadn't heard from you all of today and I was worried you wouldn't get back to me. We were in a panic over here wondering if we would have to find someone else or cancel the show".
Hearing his panicked voice, I could tell he wasn't lying. They must not have many people to ask this of surprisingly. "I'll take the job, but on two conditions. I can set up my own merch booth beside yours and I can include one of my own songs that we all sing together, if you agree to this we will all need to memorize the choreography and song quickly because like you said, the show is in a few days".
A..J. was silent on the other end of the phone for a second before he replied. "I can agree to those terms only if my bandmates and manager approve of the song and knowing my manager, he's going to want a certain level of rights to the songs future profits".
"Sounds good, since we are on a time crunch, I'll start heading up there tomorrow morning and I can discuss it with your bandmates and manager more thoroughly". I replied.
The usually cool and collected A.J. sounded panicked once again. "Ahh... can't you come over today? We have so much to do in so little time".
Thinking about the Amazo threat that was still going on, I couldn't agree. "I might be able to, I currently have a lot going on. I'll get back to you if I can. Sorry about this. I assure you that I am a fast learner though so I can learn the choreography of all your songs quicker than you believe".
A.J. was skeptical, but him and his bandmates had nobody else to call so last second. They knew Prince Aeric was up and coming and was eager to work so he was their go to for things like this. "Ugh, I'll be honest, I am very doubtful, but I have nobody else to rely on. Please hurry over as soon as you can".
A.J. gave me an address to go to and then hung up after pleading for me to hurry once again. Shortly after the call ended, Superman contacted me to let me know they had found Amazo.
Rushing to the scene, I saw that Batman had confronted Amazo with a chunk of Kryptonite as he stated, "Some people never learn, I guess that goes for androids as well". This was the second time Batman had stopped Amazo with Kryptonite. Amazo who could steal others powers, also gained their weaknesses and Batman had realized this and used it against the android.
Amazo fell to the ground and seemed to be struggling before he replied. "I learn, but I also adapt and evolve". Shortly after saying this his eyes changed from red to white and he began to get back up. It was obvious that he had just overcame and adapted to the Kryptonite weakness. Amazo pushed Batman away with his super strength, sending him flying off the building.
Right after flinging Batman, the android grabbed up the kryptonite and threw it at Superman who was flying towards him. Before it hit Superman I grabbed it out of the air and pocketed it and then looked at Superman. "Where is Martian Manhunter?" I asked knowing Martian manhunter was the key to resolving this conflict.
Superman eyed the place where I had stored the Kryptonite with a slight scowl before replying to my question. "Him and Wonder Woman are both on their way now".
I nodded. "Good, we need to let Amazo absorb his power".
The flash that was suddenly beside me and Superman perked up upon arriving next to us. "What? You want to make him stronger?"
Superman agreed. "That's a terrible idea".
I shook my head. "Trust me, I know what I am doing. I'll go subdue him until Martian Manhunter arrives".
As I flew towards amazo, I could hear Superman yell out to me. "Don't go, he will copy your powers". Ignoring Superman I smirked as I stood in front of Amazo. I knew that my title 'The Only Saiyan' would prevent that. The title prevented use of my dna while also not letting my powers be copied by others. Amazo and I were perfect rivals and I could only hope that he grew to be a lot stronger in the future.
Rushing towards the back of the Android, I put him into a full nelson hold and tried to reason with him. "You are being used by Luthor, we do not wish you any harm. Please calm down and stop this".
The android put up a great fight. "How are you still alive and now somehow stronger? and why can I not see through that costume of yours or acquire your powers?"
Honestly, I didn't know either. It was news to me. So my systems costume had some kind of block on it, preventing others to be able to see through it? I had no idea previously, but it explained a lot. It explained why my mind could not be read before by Martian Manhunter and it also explained why Superman had no idea who I was even though he had so blatantly x-rayed me when I was in my Celebrity persona. The actors wardrobe had no mention of this, but it was a welcomed gift none the less.