Sebastian always loved the sea, going into it and letting the salty water all over his body was his favorite activity when he was at the beach. Hearing that Mt. Justice would be close to the sea and made him crack an actual smile while in the middle of the conversation. After this, Sebastian was informed that for security measurements, he would be transferred while using special handcuffs that covered his hands and part of his arm, this one will keep his molecules from shifting and the molecules of other things to not shift, then he will be travel first via airplane, then once he reached the ground a terrestrial transport will be waiting for him at the airport, the government wouldn’t let Sebastian out in the streets in the arms of an alien form for the nature of his abilities.
Sebastian didn’t quite enjoy the trip on an airplane, not because of fear of height or anything like that, it was mostly because he couldn’t move his hands at all, his arms were stuck in the same position, and he could feel how they were starting to get numbed. On the plain he and Martian Manhunter had another conversation, this one was going over the reason behind the creation of this initiative, also some questions about the mar’s life forms, mostly what their diet was and how exactly their powers work, he got most of the information he asked for, except for the powers of Martians since, well MM was dumb enough to tell that important information to a still convict. For the rest of the flight, Seb fell asleep with his mouth open and his head against the iron bars of his cell.
Once on land, he was awakened and move towards the truck’s back, the truck was empty behind it, besides it being covered completely in carbon aerogel, enough to make the cabin extremely soft but not bouncy, once inside Sebastian sat to the left side of the truck, which was the only place in which he could hear what was going outside, also the only part where the natural light was entering through a small window. Sebastian rested his head on the wall, being able to hear the soft seawater waves hitting on the beach sand over the sound of the motor. He couldn’t believe he was gonna work with the boomer league, but he was alright if he was chosen from Martian Manhunter, after all, he was the only alien in there that still holds respect from Seb. But what was exactly the truck gonna drop him? Home? Nah more like his new fancier and bigger jail, the difference is that he was gonna be able to see other inmates for the first time in a while. Sebastian stood up and jumped a little bit as he took a small glance at Mt. Justice from the little window, then noticed how Martian Manhunter was flying alongside the truck. MM also noticed Seb looking at him and decided that it was time to go over what exactly what going to happen in here, but Sebastian’s mind was already going over something else, a memory.
He remembers himself and his mother on the beach, Sebastian was no more than 6 years old, playing on the sand close to the waves. He remembers the smile on his mama’s face, just as it was yesterday. The memory goes on until he hears his mom calling on his name, right as he gets hit by a wave, he could only remember the violent movement of his body as the water dragged him like a ragdoll until he closed his eyes. What comes next is a completely different memory, him re-opening them on the rooftop of a random abandon building in Central city at 12:30 am, holding into a laptop which had a lot of weird stickers, one of them was the name of: “El Diablo”, a martian sticker, a piece of paper which was completely in Spanish but in the header was the question: ¿Quien es el Wekufe? (Who is the Wekufe?), between other stickers such as dragons, a tamal, and some others. He finished hearing the coms he was able to track back into this exact building, talking about an old rat from his gang being spotted in the zone, and leadings towards the building.
Once the suspicions turn into confirmations, Sebastian put his computer into a backpack and puts it on the floor of the rooftop, then, slide his head into a mask before absorbing part of the building’s rooftop (Red Granite) and replicate it on his whole body and clothes, once ready Sebastian modified a spot of the roof the making it super malleable and moving it aside and creating an opening. Sebastian could only think about the amount of time he spent tracing this guy, Bastardo escurridizo, he always knew when to erase his steps and when to make them visible, always a step ahead of him. But tonight his luck ran out, he was gonna make him pay for what he did to mi padre, he was gonna make sure to look into his eyes as his life slowly drained away from his eyes, that was his mission.
Once inside Sebastian took a look around searching for the guy, he checked the rooms around the building, the place was empty. This didn’t surprise Seb, who would try to protect a rat-like Peréz, a death sentence to mess with “Los 18”. Sebastian finally appeared from the shadows, slowly walking towards Peréz, he turns his arm into spikes once close enough to him he grabbed into his shoulder and said: “Te llego la hora perro malagradecido!” but before he could stab him he felt how something hit on him, something extremely hard, sending him flying through the roof but before he could do anything he noticed how his skin turned back to normal, then someone grabbed into his leg, he would recognize the green skin anywhere, but before he could say anything, he was punched in the face and fall unconscious.
The next thing he knew, he was in a white room with some weird vibrations, Seb laughed as he approached the door, putting a hand on it, and trying to absorb, but it was rather useless. The smile on Sebastian turned into fear, rather quickly, he tried pushing the door, over and over again. But it was useless, he got outsmarted, by an alien, but he was thankful it was the only alien he still had respect for. Then Seb closed his eyes once more. He was at the truck, but he couldn’t hear the motor over the sea, he couldn’t hear nor see the sear anymore, only an entrance? Sebastian was abruptly interrupted from his action, as the light of the open doors shined upon his eyes.
Putting both his hands above his eyes as he walked outside, he was received by the two armed guards outside who helped him down he noticed he was already inside the garage, MM was floating slightly above ground as he saw the young man staring at him. Then Sebastian thought of the next Hell of a right hook. MM Didn’t react to the comment, he simply looked back at the stairs as he said: “Looks like almost everyone is here, we should hurry.”
Sebastian nod before one of the security guards grabbed into his handcuffs and put another set of handcuffs on him, before taking away the big ones, the small ones separated from each one, the controller of these was given to MM as Seb’s backpack was handle to him, before the group of security guards got back into the truck and drive off. MM Looked at Seb as he fixed his backpack, he took a look at his new pair of accessories, they were so tight it looked like they were a part of his arm at this point. MM walked upstairs, Sebastian followed behind him, as he took a good look at the place before going up the stairs, he still had a glance at the entrance opening before it was out of his range of view. Once on the stairs, MM spoke:
“Those handcuffs that you have right now were made specifically for your powers, right now they are active, they won't let you absorb more than a safe level of material while you are here, also keep in mind that with the press of a button your powers can also be deactivated. But worry not, as the percentage can always be modified with the same controller, but it will only be permitted when you are on a mission, or when a justice league member is keeping an eye on you.”
Sebastian tried to protest but before a sound could leave his mouth MM stopped him. “Remember I can read your thoughts and your mind, I know your intentions are not fully staying here to be a protector of earth. So don’t even try it.” Sebastian’s mouth closed before letting a sound out. It was obvious that he didn’t have much of an option now, he felt like a perro con correa, he could only go so far before they pull the leash. Suddenly a hallway came into his visuals, MM walked through the corner. Sebastian blinked before taking the first door to the right where he vanished. It was a dorm? With two beds? he was able to see that one of them was already select by a stranger. He just let his bag into the one which wasn't already selected.
Meanwhile with Dinah
Martian Manhunter trespassed through the walls of the Mountain until he found Dinah, he properly announces his approach by simply calling on her name: “Dina.” Putting her attention into him. “My chosen for the new initiative has already arrived and will be here shortly. I commend you to give this remote control to whoever is gonna be staying with Sebastian. Preferable if it’s someone in which the league can trust, ill leave it in your hands.”. After handling the remote and explaining how it worked MM left back to the room where he left Sebastian.
Sebastian was feeling the walls of his room with his hand, learning what they were made of was some kind of alloy, but before he could absorb some of it. He turned around just to find Martian Manhunter standing behind him. He jumped, scared to see the massive green man standing in front of him. “This is our farewell Sebastian Gómez Riggs, may fortune look on your way. Everyone is waiting in the kitchen, Good luck.” Said MM Before disappearing.
Seb made his way into the kitchen, but once in there, Sebastian’s eyes look around not only he noticed a big number of new materials he had never seen, but also looked at the people he never heard about. He took notice of the girl (Jade) eating an apple, you could see from a mile away she wasn’t friendly at all. On the other side, a guy (Xander) who, honestly could be an intern in this place at most, but judging at how the girl was looking at him he messed up badly. A guy whose odor he could notice from far away, tho it was not a familiar one, the only familiar about him was probably both of them having a similar tone of the skin. then he took notice of the girl with the flammant hair (Jude) who looked like she was an extrovert, yet he wasn’t sure. Then his eye took notice of the floating kid, he looked full of energy, somehow something about him made him uneasy. Next on the list was a girl who to his surprise was sitting, grabbing into something, not being able to see it correctly he didn’t give it too much thought. Next on the list was a girl who looked like was about to start glowing like a damn star, Seb could feel the positive vibes coming from her he could even feel he wanted to find world peace. And the last guy who was only wearing... shorts? Why was this guy almost naked? That was a mystery he didn’t want to uncover. Sebastian walked towards the rather... The interesting group of people. He didn't say a word, he simply incorporated himself. Taking a seat at the counter of the kitchen as he raised his hand saluting everyone and then let it rest on his leg. Then gave a short smile towards everyone before it disappeared and seriousness would come back to his face.
