Well just made this out of the blue. But it must be done.

This day marks the second anniversary of 'The Dark Knight of Chiba' so I had to put this up now. If you have not read that story, please do so before reading this one to understand the context.

So here we have it, the sequel though not exactly a direct one. We're going to see all sorts long arcs one-shots of different universes along with different stages of Hachiman's life.

Year 2, Year 3, before Year 1, in his prime, DCAU, New 52 Etc. Etc.

And we're going to start with the DCAU. Please enjoy.

The Adventure Continues


Chapter 1: DC Animated Universe, Secret Origins

Out in the vacuum of space, right by the Earth and Moon, a massive space station slowly orbited around the planet.

The Watchtower.

In the bridge of the space station were the heroes who had saved the planet from an invading extra-terrestrial force known as the Imperium.

Before the Watchtower had been built, the Earth had been attacked by the alien invaders, the Imperium. All was nearly lost, but heroes from the across the planet came together to unite and defeated the invasion and the Earth.

"Incredible." Someone said, looking over the Earth from a window. This was the Earth's most beloved Superhero who stood for truth and justice. A Kryptonian in a blue outfit with and a red cape, with the 'S' on the chest representing hope from the destroyed planet Krypton.

Superman.

"Do your stock holders know about this Bruce?" The Man of Steel asked as someone else approached. The next person whom despite lacking powers was a hero most feared by criminals. This was a symbol of justice from the dark. The world's greatest detective, in a dark grey suit with black, bladed gauntlets and black boots. A black cape with jagged edges, with a cowl mask with sharp ears. And on the chest was the symbol of the Bat.

Batman.

"A line item hidden in the aerospace research and development budget." The Dark Knight explained. "This Watchtower will act as an early warning system from any other potential threats of invasion from space."

The elevator came up to the bridge and two people came out, both holding a cup of iced mocha.

One was a woman, tall and elegant. Wearing a sleeveless red, blue and golden bodysuit with red boots, magical gauntlets and a golden tiara. The Princess of the Amazon.

Diana of Themyscira.

The second was a man in a full red suit with yellow boots and a lightning symbol on the chest.

The Flash, the fastest man alive.

"This place got a fully stocked kitchen, neat." Flash said. Diana sipped on her drink, tasting the foreign drink for the first time.

"Mm, they don't have these in Themyscira." Diana remarked as she continued to drink her mocha.

"An impressive installation. Most impressive." Someone else from above said. Two more people were floating down to the bridge. The first one was a man in a green and black suit wearing a green ring on one hand and he was glowing bright green with a lantern symbol on his chest.

John Stewart of the Green Lantern Corps.

The second was a woman, with actual wings on her back. She was a Thanagarian with a bird like mask, with a sleeveless yellow top and black pants. And in her hand wielded an Nth metal mace.

Hawkgirl.

Another individual appeared, phasing up through the bridge floor from below. This was another alien whom was from Mars. His body was a dull green, and he had a blue cape.

J'onn J'onzz. The last Martian.

"A very interesting facility Batman." J'onn said.

"But what's this whole place got to do with us?" John Stewart asked Superman.

Superman looked at the Earth one last time before turning to the rest of the group. He said, "I once thought I could protect the Earth on my own, but I was wrong. And working together we saved the planet, and I believe that if we stay together as a team we can be a force that can truly hold the values of peace and justice."

"What? Like a team of super friends?" Flash quipped with a smirk.

"More like a Justice League." Superman said.

Flash chuckled, "You know how corny that sounds? But I think you got a point, come me in. With all of us behind it, it just might work."

Superman put his hand out, Flash placed his hand over his. Green Lantern stepped forward and said "Me too." He placed his own hand as well.

Hawkgirl joined them too placing her hand in the unity. "And me."

Diana then spoke, "This is very different from my home Themyscira, but I find Men's world to be very intriguing. I'll gladly join." She placed her hand.

"And what about you Batman?" Superman asked.

Batman stepped back, "I'm not much of a people person. But when you need help, and you will, call me."

"Alright then. J'onn?" Superman turned to the Martian.

J'onn peered at the window. "My family and loved ones are gone, I am the last of my kind. I am alone in this universe."

Superman gave him an earnest look. "J'onn we could never replace the family you lost, but we'd be honoured if you would join us, to call Earth your home."

After giving a thoughtful look, the Martian made a small smile, joining his team.

"Then we are all agreed?" Flash asked.

"Wait. There's one missing." Diana said, looking around. Superman set his eyes further down the bridge, and saw the last individual looking out the window, watching over Earth.

The last person in the Watchtower, was the youngest amongst the heroes. This was another Dark Knight, coming from Japan. He was in a cape, black with crimson streaks. Black boots and gauntlets, crimson and black armour suit, and a black hood over his head. The apex predator of Chiba that hunted criminals and protected the citizens.

Hachiman Hikigaya. The Huntsman.

"Huntsman's over there." Superman said, before he could go over to him, Batman gripped his shoulder.

"I'll talk to him." Batman told them, making his way to Hachiman.

Hachiman still had his eyes on the planet, he could pick out Japan from where he stood. He looked back from when he started in his venture, in high school.

His whole world got much, much bigger. It was either amazing or ridiculous to him, from a loner loser boy in his middle school years, a damaged kid because of a horrible rainy night in an alley, to a lone vigilante fighting crime and protecting people in high school. And now, to be with aliens and super heroes.

To stand among Gods.

Hachiman's mind thought about the people he cared for. His parents, his sister, his teacher, his old school mates and club mates. He wondered if those who knew his identity, like Shizuka for example, will she or anyone else who knew be proud of him, or be outraged with him.

"Huntsman." Batman called him, and the two stood face to face.

"So, the Justice League huh?" Huntsman spoke in his native language so Superman could not listen.

"You should go with them." Batman told him in the same language.

Huntsman had an apprehensive look. "What? Me? In a club again huh?"

Batman remained silent for a moment before Huntsman continued, "I think this club is too big for me."

"You know you did your part in saving the Earth Huntsman." Batman said before leaning forward a bit, "And I know you kept a trophy."

Ignoring the trophy remark, Huntsman said, "Yeah well that's just one case. This isn't my speed at all."

"Then you just have to pick up the pace. They want you to join them, that's got to count for something in your merits Huntsman." Batman responded. "And even if they don't know it, they need you."

Huntsman gave him a sceptical face, "How's that?"

"You can watch over them, in a manner of speaking." Batman added.

An eerie silence loomed between the two, until Hachiman made his decision. He was going to part of something so much bigger than what he was. He went past Batman, heading over to the Justice League.

"Well? Huntsman?" Superman asked.

The Huntsman nodded, "I'm in. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu."

And thus, the Justice League has been formed.


Hope you've enjoyed this, more will come. Different universes, different times of Hachiman's life.