The 'World of Heroes: DC Style" RPG Season II

[batnkevlar]

*Hal cracks his knuckles and sighs, walking into the front door of LexCorp*

"Can I speak to Mr. Luthor, please?"

*The secretary giggles*

"Do you have an appointment?"

"The name's Jordan. Hal Jordan."

"Jordan? Oh, right away Mr. Jordan."

"Thank you."

*Hal is let into the building*

[DarkKnightJRK]

Ugh...again.

This time, I'm in the ocean. Somehow, some gas came in just as...what was it...damnit, I really do have a head injury, couldn't tell by the end, running on adredalin (as much as you can after Parasite is done with you)...the IS base was destroyed. Good. Hopefully all the other JLA got out.

Wait. Someone else was with me. Who was it...think, Bruce, think...Diana.

"Diana!"

I seach the waters and find her, she's really slugish from that knock-out gas. She starts to drop into the water when I grab her and keep her head above the water.

"Stay with me now, Princess."

"Watchtower, any of the JLA, this is Batman, respond," I say into my comm, "myself and Wonder Woman are in the middle of the ocean. A pickup would be very nice right about now."

[Franklin Richards]

Ugh...again.

This time, I'm in the ocean. Somehow, some gas came in just as...what was it...damnit, I really do have a head injury, couldn't tell by the end, running on adredalin (as much as you can after Parasite is done with you)...the IS base was destroyed. Good. Hopefully all the other JLA got out.

Wait. Someone else was with me. Who was it...think, Bruce, think...Diana.

"Diana!"

I seach the waters and find her, she's really slugish from that knock-out gas. She starts to drop into the water when I grab her and keep her head above the water.

"Stay with me now, Princess."

"Watchtower, any of the JLA, this is Batman, respond," I say into my comm, "myself and Wonder Woman are in the middle of the ocean. A pickup would be very nice right about now."

Diana coughs groggily into her comm.

<comm> "Invisible Jet. Track location and pickup."

Within seconds the Jet fades into view. It hovers above our heroes.

"Computer. Give navigation access to Batman."

Diana passes out...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/AuntPetunia/Wonder%20Woman/Xjla_alex_ross.jpg

:thing: :doom: :thing:

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Batman can't use it, but Parasite used my "knowings" of Zantanna's magic to do his thing, so if I can't use it, wouldn't that mean that Parasite can't?OOC: The only reason why I was forced to do that was because WW had brought magic indestructible armor that left no skin exposed, even though she couldn't have had any idea that Parasite was there (so why would she wear such armor?)
I've also got an idea for a solo adventure that would be a direct result of Rudy's irresponsible use of magic (and no, I won't use magic again, unless I'm put in a desperate situation like the previous fight). My idea's gonna use some of that "character development" stuff that batnkevlar keeps talking about. :p

And to CB and Zoom, thanks. I appreciate the saves. :cool:

[Spike_x1]

The Parasite blinks several times as he wakes up. Captain Boomerang was standing over him, bringing him back to consciousness.

"Uuhh..Huh? I suppose I have you to thank for getting me out of Wonder Woman's face, eh? Not saying that I couldn't have handled her myself, but it was nice of ya to lend a hand."

Rudy Jones staggers to his feet and looks around the warehouse. Nothing really impressive to see.

"The Society base is gone, I take it? I guess that means we go our own ways."

Rudy feels the power of Sinestro's yellow ring still coursing through him, along with Wonder Woman's flight, speed and strength. For a moment, Rudy contemplated draining CB where he stood, but he felt grateful enough at the moment to let him live.

"I guess I'll see ya around sometime, Cap'n Crunch."

With that, the Parasite started floating off of his feet and swooped out one of the warehouse's windows. As he was flying away, he shouted back to Digger:

"Thanks again for saving my ass."

[batnkevlar]

OOC: Nice... character driven stories are way better... and I want some solo adventures too... one's with NCP's and such...

[DarkKnightJRK]

Diana coughs groggily into her comm.

<comm> "Invisible Jet. Track location and pickup."

Within seconds the Jet fades into view. It hovers above our heroes.

"Computer. Give navigation access to Batman."

Diana passes out...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/AuntPetunia/Wonder%20Woman/Xjla_alex_ross.jpg

:thing: :doom: :thing:

The plane hovers a few inches over the water, a hatch opens and I get Diana in first and then myself. I scoop Diana up and put her in the co-piolt seat. Before I get into the control, I put respond to my comm.

"Justice League, this is Batman...you can scratch the last part of my previous call, Diana just got us a ride. We'll be at the Watchtower shortly. Batman out."

I look into the windshield and see John coming up from the water. I open the hatch for him.

"Need a lift?"

As John gets inside I then turn to the controls.

"Computer, auto-piolt to JLA Watchtower."

The jet moves and...the throbbing in my head, the loss of energy from Parasite and the excitement under the sea with the IS base has taken it's toll on me. The light starts to darken and I pass out...

[PFunk2]

Ugh...again.

This time, I'm in the ocean. Somehow, some gas came in just as...what was it...damnit, I really do have a head injury, couldn't tell by the end, running on adredalin (as much as you can after Parasite is done with you)...the IS base was destroyed. Good. Hopefully all the other JLA got out.

Wait. Someone else was with me. Who was it...think, Bruce, think...Diana.

"Diana!"

I seach the waters and find her, she's really slugish from that knock-out gas. She starts to drop into the water when I grab her and keep her head above the water.

"Stay with me now, Princess."

"Watchtower, any of the JLA, this is Batman, respond," I say into my comm, "myself and Wonder Woman are in the middle of the ocean. A pickup would be very nice right about now."

At this point and exhasted John emerges from the water.

"Oh good. I'm glad I got to you both in time." he says to the both heros in the water. "Hopefully the Javlin should make it out of this intact also." he adds as he floats above them, regaining his strength back as he does.

"It looks like your pick up is arriving Batman. Since it looks like both you and Wonder Woman are okay I'll see you, and the rest of the group at the tower"

And with that he zooms off.

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal cracks his knuckles and sighs, walking into the front door of LexCorp*

"Can I speak to Mr. Luthor, please?"

*The secretary giggles*

"Do you have an appointment?"

"The name's Jordan. Hal Jordan."

"Jordan? Oh, right away Mr. Jordan."

"Thank you."

*Hal is let into the building*

The elevator operator is standing outside of an elevator. He looks at Hal and says to a microphone in his sleeve, "I got him." He then puts his arm down and says, "Mr. Jordan? Mr. Luthor is expecting to see you in his office suite. I will be escorting you there at this time if you will follow me."

They get on an elevator and the escort inserts a key into the panel and as a contor panel opens up. He enters a passcode and the eleveator says, "Authorization approved." The elevator proceeds to the top floor.

As the doors open Luthor is waiting in front of the elevator. The 2 men step out as Luthor says, "Thank you Mr. Giles that will be all." The escort leaves in the elevator.

Luthor sticks his hand out to shake Hal's' hand, and they shake hands. Lex says, "Mr. Jordan I have been looking forward to this meeting. Please let us step into my office." He looks at his secretary and says, "Candice no calls please."

The two men enter Lex's office he motions for Hal to have a seat. He sits down and says to Hal, "I have been reading your file. Your valor and courage are unquestioned, the gentleman that you maybe replacing, ssuming you want this position, Mr. Watson thinks I'm insane for trying to hire someone with no real security experience. However I differ strongly with him on that point. What I think this position needs is a fresh set of eyes as it were. Your record as a test pilot is remarkable, and the awards & citiations you're pratically a legend in your own time. What I think you bring to this position is not only a fresh set of eyes, but someone who is not afraid to make the tough choices, and is willing to do anything to get a job done."

He hands Hal a thick folder and says, "That is our current security layout, I would like for you to read over it, make notes on what can be improved, and before I offically annouce your hiring I would like for you to walk around the company and make notes of what you see and what you would change. I realize that maybe a bit redunant but there is only so much you can learn from a peice of paper. I want you to see things in real-time as it were. Now don't worry I told all of the employees that you are an archetect looking to possibly re-design our offices. This way you can make notes and observe with little or no questions being asked. Whatever you think we need to do please note it, and keep in mind money is no object in this area whatever you think we should do note it please. Mr. Watson doesn't know that you're here right now...he's in our Lexcorp offices in Gotham overseeing security drills."

He hands Hal one more peice of paper and says, "That is your contract with Lexcorp, 5 years 25 million and full benefits with stock options. I know talent when I see it and I have a good feeling about you Mr. Jordan. Sign it and everything will be taken care of and you can start right away."

He slides Hal a pen.

OCC: Hope you don't mind I bunneyd your character in & out of the lobby to Lex's office...I figured it's time to get this storyline moving ahead all the way.

[DarkKnightJRK]

At this point John emerges from the water.

"Oh good. I'm glad I got to you both in time." he says to the both heros in the water. "Hopefully the Javlin should make it out of this intact also." he adds as he floats above them.

OOC: Look at the post above that one. If you want I'll edit mine as well to add you.

[PFunk2]

OOC: Nice... character driven stories are way better... and I want some solo adventures too... one's with NCP's and such...

OOC: Same here. I for one want to start concentraiting on building John's non-hero life.

[RoseRedStrauss]

Edit

[DarkKnightJRK]

Ok, please assume this post was a little bit before the explosion. Say 30 seconds

To Batman, "You never stay dead do you?"

*The intercom yells out T-Minus 30 seconds and counting.*

"Don't worry about getting to your ships, they've been conveniently destroyed. Now here's your decision WW. You can kill me, and that magic armor may protect you from the pressures of the Ocean, but would you want Bruce's blood on your hands. I'll guarantee you never have enough time to leave."

*He pulls out a card and makes a slashing motion to the side then charges.*

"SHOW ME WHAT YOU'VE GOT!!"

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OOC: Wonder Woman was with Batman after Sinestro knocked us out. We're already out of the water and on WW's Invisble Jet.

[RoseRedStrauss]

OOC: Wonder Woman was with Batman after Sinestro knocked us out. We're already out of the water and on WW's Invisble Jet.

Poo. Fergot to read the last page. My bad.

*Zoom, apparently the last one in the base, ports out to the previous city he went to. Apparently no one had discovered he massacred everyone, so he enters one of the households. He searches and finds a first aid kit and proceeds to tend to his wounds.*

"Now what..."

[batnkevlar]

The elevator operator is standing outside of an elevator. He looks at Hal and says to a microphone in his sleeve, "I got him." He then puts his arm down and says, "Mr. Jordan? Mr. Luthor is expecting to see you in his office suite. I will be escorting you there at this time if you will follow me."

They get on an elevator and the escort inserts a key into the panel and as a contor panel opens up. He enters a passcode and the eleveator says, "Authorization approved." The elevator proceeds to the top floor.

As the doors open Luthor is waiting in front of the elevator. The 2 men step out as Luthor says, "Thank you Mr. Giles that will be all." The escort leaves in the elevator.

Luthor sticks his hand out to shake Hal's' hand, and they shake hands. Lex says, "Mr. Jordan I have been looking forward to this meeting. Please let us step into my office." He looks at his secretary and says, "Candice no calls please."

The two men enter Lex's office he motions for Hal to have a seat. He sits down and says to Hal, "I have been reading your file. Your valor and courage are unquestioned, the gentleman that you maybe replacing, ssuming you want this position, Mr. Watson thinks I'm insane for trying to hire someone with no real security experience. However I differ strongly with him on that point. What I think this position needs is a fresh set of eyes as it were. Your record as a test pilot is remarkable, and the awards & citiations you're pratically a legend in your own time. What I think you bring to this position is not only a fresh set of eyes, but someone who is not afraid to make the tough choices, and is willing to do anything to get a job done."

He hands Hal a thick folder and says, "That is our current security layout, I would like for you to read over it, make notes on what can be improved, and before I offically annouce your hiring I would like for you to walk around the company and make notes of what you see and what you would change. I realize that maybe a bit redunant but there is only so much you can learn from a peice of paper. I want you to see things in real-time as it were. Now don't worry I told all of the employees that you are an archetect looking to possibly re-design our offices. This way you can make notes and observe with little or no questions being asked. Whatever you think we need to do please note it, and keep in mind money is no object in this area whatever you think we should do note it please. Mr. Watson doesn't know that you're here right now...he's in our Lexcorp offices in Gotham overseeing security drills."

He hands Hal one more peice of paper and says, "That is your contract with Lexcorp, 5 years 25 million and full benefits with stock options. I know talent when I see it and I have a good feeling about you Mr. Jordan. Sign it and everything will be taken care of and you can start right away."

He slides Hal a pen.

OCC: Hope you don't mind I bunneyd your character in & out of the lobby to Lex's office...I figured it's time to get this storyline moving ahead all the way.

*Hal signs the agreement*

"For justice."

OOC: No prob about the bunnying... do we have a mutual bunnying contract too?

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal signs the agreement*

"For justice."

OOC: No prob about the bunnying... do we have a mutual bunnying contract too?

Lex looks at the contract and smiles. He stand up and shakes hands with Jordan again and says, "Welcome to Lexcorp Mr. Jordan. Feel fre to manuver where ever you wish" He hands Hll a pass and says, "That is a temporary pass card I had made up today it'll get you anywhere you need to go including restricted areas."

OCC: As far as bunnying goes...if it'll help move the story along sure. As long as it doesn't become "and Lex sees an open elevator shaft and cries 'BANZAI' and dives down the shaft." If we go too much longer without Superman and if everyone really wants him back or a storyline really needs him...I am willing to drop Lex and go to Superman on full-time basis if no one else steps up to claim the character.

[SuperFerret]

OOC: So, Lex and Hal are both in Metropolis. Don't drink the water. ;)

[PFunk2]

OOC: Look at the post above that one. If you want I'll edit mine as well to add you.

OOC: Go for it. I like to see the result. :)

[DarkKnightJRK]

The plane hovers a few inches over the water, a hatch opens and I get Diana in first and then myself. I scoop Diana up and put her in the co-piolt seat. Before I get into the control, I put respond to my comm.

"Justice League, this is Batman...you can scratch the last part of my previous call, Diana just got us a ride. We'll be at the Watchtower shortly. Batman out."

I look into the windshield and see John coming up from the water. I open the hatch for him.

"Need a lift?"

As John gets inside I then turn to the controls.

"Computer, auto-piolt to JLA Watchtower."

The jet moves and...the throbbing in my head, the loss of energy from Parasite and the excitement under the sea with the IS base has taken it's toll on me. The light starts to darken and I pass out...

EDITED to add John into the foray.

[Twitch]

Occ: Hi, everbody sorry for delay I'm Robin if anyone forgets. Just for waiting for my story to unfold

[batnkevlar]

OOC: MST3K, it's all right... SuperFerret will play as Superman after he's done with the Riddler...

[batnkevlar]

Lex looks at the contract and smiles. He stand up and shakes hands with Jordan again and says, "Welcome to Lexcorp Mr. Jordan. Feel fre to manuver where ever you wish" He hands Hll a pass and says, "That is a temporary pass card I had made up today it'll get you anywhere you need to go including restricted areas."

*Hal shakes Lex's hand*

"Thanks, Mr. Luthor. I really appreciate it. I've been in the ened of a job for a while now. Thanks a lot."

*Hal thinks to himself then asks...*

"Do I have an office?"

[Twitch]

Meanwhile, Robin is at the watchtower waiting for Batman. He just came in by motorcycle then he took a boat to get inside. He watched Slade intently remembering the encounters with him.
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Occ: Did Robin disband from tt? Getting offline be back after dinner.

[batnkevlar]

OOC: There is no teen Titans... if you can get people to play Starfire and stuff, all rightm, but right now, you're part of the Bat-family...and I want to see some Robin pix... cuz I like Robin pix... and you are TIm Drake, btw...

[DarkKnightJRK]

Meanwhile, Robin is at the watchtower waiting for Batman. He just came in by motorcycle.Watching Slade intently remembering the encounters with him.

Occ: Did Robin disband from tt? Getting offline be back after dinner.

OOC: FYI, the Watchtower is in the ocean, so you should edit that slightly.

IC:

With a slight jerk I wake up and realize we're back in the Watchtower. The hatchway of the Invisible Jet opens and as John heads out, I pick up Wonder Woman to take her to the infirmery. I notice Robin (which is strange, given that he's not in the JLA, he must have came in with the Batboats I instructed Alfred to send over) but I have to get Diana to the infirmery. I give Robin a nod of acknologement because he has nagged me lately on trying to be less "anti-social."

After I place Diana onto one of the beds, I go back to Robin.

"I assume you have a reason being here."

[Twitch]

OOC: FYI, the Watchtower is in the ocean, so you should edit that slightly.

IC:

With a slight jerk I wake up and realize we're back in the Watchtower. The hatchway of the Invisible Jet opens and as John heads out, I pick up Wonder Woman to take her to the infirmery. I notice Robin (which is strange, given that he's not in the JLA, he must have came in with the Batboats I instructed Alfred to send over) but I have to get Diana to the infirmery. I give Robin a nod of acknologement because he has nagged me lately on trying to be less "anti-social."

After I place Diana onto one of the beds, I go back to Robin.

"I assume you have a reason being here."

"Yes I do, but first what is Slade doing here?"

[DarkKnightJRK]

"Yes I do, but first what is Slade doing here?"

"He has recently reformed."

[Twitch]

"I ask that I will be the one to seek out The Flash."

[Spike_x1]

The janitor turned super villain was flying across the skies of northern Canada. For some unknown reason, Rudy Jones had felt an unresistable urge to fly as north as possible. Something in his heart was forcing him in that direction. His abilities that he had stolen from Wonder Woman and Sinestro were only a few hours old, meaning that he still had most of an entire day to have them for himself. That meant that the feeling inside of him couldn't possibly be hunger; it had to be something else... something more.

With that wind rushing past his body at high speeds and the beautiful Canadian skyline below him, the Parasite felt strangely at ease for the first time in a while. Because of that unusual calmness, it struck Rudy as a real shock when he begain falling from the sky, towards the forest underneath of him.

"Wha- AHHHHHHHH!!!!!"

[Spike_x1]

OOC: My new storyline is a solo adventure for Rudy, but if a couple of heroes want to make a cameo or two, it's welcome, but just don't send me to jail because I've gotta continue the story.

[Spike_x1]

With a great amount of willpower, Rudy created a cushion of yellow energy to land on. The cushion absorbed most of the shock of his fall, but for the same reason that his powers had faded seconds earlier, Rudy broke straight through the yellow energy.

*CRACK*

The Parasite's leg had broken as he tried to land properly.

"Yahh!"

Rudy staggered to his feet, leaning on a tree next to him. Jones' powers were fading rapidly and Rudy didn't have any idea what to do about it. A squirrel ran away from him suddenly, and Rudy grabbed at it, draining it, but feeling nothing. The great hunger was washing over every fiber of his body.

"What the bloody hell is going on?!"

[Spike_x1]

EDIT

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal shakes Lex's hand*

"Thanks, Mr. Luthor. I really appreciate it. I've been in the ened of a job for a while now. Thanks a lot."

*Hal thinks to himself then asks...*

"Do I have an office?"

Luthor looks at Jordan and says, "Oh yes of course. Mr. Watson's former office will be your new office. He has cleared it out, because once he was demoted I didn't feel that a deserved an office of such stature. It is directly below us with several monitors and relay stations. It is almost the security heartbeat of the Lexcorp tower. The main the security level is level 28 the middle of Lexcorp tower."

He hands him a key and says, "Room 5502, feel free to move in any personal effects after your inital security check. I would tell you to go ahead and move them in now, but that would blow your temporary cover story."

He shakes hands with Hal once more and says, "Well Mr. Jordan welcome to Lexcorp once again, and feel free to get to work." He pulls out a stack of forms and says, "Now if you'll excuse me I have my work to get back to, if you have any questions please feel free to stop in anytime."

He sits back down and begins reading over his forms.

[DarkKnightJRK]

"I ask that I will be the one to seek out The Flash."

"My suggestion for that: Check every bar around Keystone. The last time I saw him, he was in the Watchtower, no other word fits, s**tfaced.

"With Flash missing, I think you should head to Keystone and protect the city until we find him. There's a time and a place when a master has to let his successor handle his own, become his own man. You are almost 18, now is your chance."

[Spike_x1]

The Parasite wanders through the forest as his hunger grows more and more excruciating as the minutes pass by. He eventually comes out of the trees and faces a large city in the North West Territories. With his broken leg, Rudy limps to an alley and sees a homeless man.
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After searching further for the man without any luck in finding him, Rudy tries to transform into one of his many victims, but, as much as he tries, he can't manage to will his body into another form.

"Well, s**t!"

In frustration, Parasite grabs a large trenchcoat from a dumpster and slouches underneath of it to try to make himself look like a normal sized man.

[batnkevlar]

*Hal retires to his office*

[HuyLantern]

Sinestro

*In the city of Vanity, Sinestro stands on top of an abandon factory.*

"Well this place will do, with Azek gone, it's ripe for the picking. I guess it's safe to say this city is my new home."

*Against his own will, Sinestro starts to dematerialize, he then appears in Qward.*

[nixonbat]

OOC: Wow, the big face-off ended not with a bang, but a sizzle...and already the individual plots begin. I think Ferret has a GREAT chance for his character turn from Riddler to Clark since Riddler is in Metropolis. I'm fuguring you'll make the most of that transition. Go for it. Anyhow...time for me to get moving, too.


IC: Digger spent quite a bit of time contemplating his place in the scheme of things after Rudy left his hideout. He knew he was a perfectly capable thief, but he also had a character flaw. One shared by his fellow villains. While he could easily knock over a bank, or anything else for that matter, he craved the 'action' that being a 'super-villain' provided. He had to admit to himself that he was an addict...addicted to making headlines and feuding with so-called 'heroes.'

'Gawd, how I hate that term,' he thought. 'Almost as bad as being a...super villain.' He considered himself, sadly, to be nothing more than a gimmick. An action junkie with nothing more than a gimmick. Feeling rather maudlin, he turned to drink. Not his usual beer or two...but serious drink. Eventually Digger found himself very drunk, and very depressed.

He looked at his gadgets. He looked at his stolen loot. He then looked in the mirror. He then smashed the mirror, and realized he was in Star City. Whose hero has used gimmicks in the past, yet returned to the skill that made him in the first place....

Out of the blue, he decided he would forego the specialized boomerangs for a while. Test his true mettle. Yes, he would use ordinary boomerangs and see if he REALLY had what it takes.

'I need a REAL challenge,' he thought to himself,' not all this super-powered nonsense...a real situation for a real man...against real people....'

Digger drank and thought until dawn. When he awoke during mid-day...he remembered very little. Except that he had made a promise to himself....

TO BE CONTINUED........

[Twitch]

"My suggestion for that: Check every bar around Keystone. The last time I saw him, he was in the Watchtower, no other word fits, s**tfaced.

"With Flash missing, I think you should head to Keystone and protect the city until we find him. There's a time and a place when a master has to let his successor handle his own, become his own man. You are almost 18, now is your chance."

"Thank you Batman, I will hold Keystone City until The Flash Returns."

Occ:Can I have a flash villian in Keystone waiting for me?

[PFunk2]

"Yes I do, but first what is Slade doing here?"

"Oh Frack, Not this again" John, overhearing this says outloud. Then turns to Slade.

"Looks like you're going to need one hell of a PR agent if you're going to be one of the good guys."

[DarkKnightJRK]

Occ:Can I have a flash villian in Keystone waiting for me?

I PMed the Zoom here for it, but I haven't gotten a responce.

[RoseRedStrauss]

No problem I guess.

*After Zoom tended to his wounds, he shifted along the timeline a bit quicker to speed up the healing process. After the latest battle, he realized that it was nothign of a challenge compared to the Flash. WW provided a good substitute, but Zoom never really got the chance to fight her. He decide to head to Keystone once again, in hopes of finding Wally again.*

*Second later*

*In a random clothing store, a set of clothes has disappeared.*

*Zoom steps out of an alleyway in Keystone, willing his body to remain still.*

"Now to get to business..."

Sorry bout the late response, I typed this up like 2 hours ago, but had to go for some driving lessons.

[Twitch]

No problem I guess.

*After Zoom tended to his wounds, he shifted along the timeline a bit quicker to speed up the healing process. After the latest battle, he realized that it was nothign of a challenge compared to the Flash. WW provided a good substitute, but Zoom never really got the chance to fight her. He decide to head to Keystone once again, in hopes of finding Wally again.*

*Second later*

*In a random clothing store, a set of clothes has disappeared.*

*Zoom steps out of an alleyway in Keystone, willing his body to remain still.*

"Now to get to business..."

Sorry bout the late response, I typed this up like 2 hours ago, but had to go for some driving lessons.


Riding his cycle at Max Speed Robin makes his way to Keystone.

"I will win, whatever the price ........I will win."

[Spike_x1]

Rudy Jones wanders through the back alleys of the Canadian city, making his way further north. He had drained several dozen people and animals over the past few hours, but none of their energies ever stayed with him. It was as if the energy was escaping from his body almost instantly after he finished absorbing it. At this point, he was cold, desperate and starving. There were also multiple police officials sifting through the area, looking for whomever had killed so many people recently. Rudy was doing his best to avoid them, which normally wouldn't be a problem because he could either transform into someone else or he could use the stealth knowledge he had acquired from Batman. However, that knowledge seemed to have disappeared along with his powers.

Watching the police from the shadows, Rudy overheard one of the officers talking on his CB radio.

"Yes sir...no, it's just the way they've all died... no, it fits the description of Rudy Jones' methods. ...Yeah, that's right; The Parasite."

Rudy took a deep breath. They knew it was him who walked among them. But what could they possibly do about it?

The policeman continued on his radio...

"No, we've just gotten word from the US government. They're sending over some specialist from their 'Give Back' program."

The Parasite would've thrown up if he ate food, but instead, all he did was run away as fast as his 1 and 1/2 legs could carry him. He knew exactly what the "Give Back" program was. He had even been an operative for them at one point. It was the Suicide Squad.

"This day just keeps getting better and better." said Rudy sarcastically.

[DarkKnightJRK]

I watch Robin head off to Keystone, at this point the walls are spinning, which reminds me yet again about my injury so I get back to the infirmary. There, I notice Wonder Woman, still affected, but looking a lot better.

After looking through some X-Rays, I realize that I have a concusion. It's annoying, but it's not the worse injury I've ever had.

I think about how this happened. It started when I was trying to interrogate Nygma...

Nygma. Where the hell was he? He wasn't in the IS Base when I saw inside. Where could he have gone to? My first instient is to Gotham, but, I found him in Metropolis, in a pick-up with the bed filled with canisters of something...not good. Not good at all.

I go to the transporter and get back to the cave. I put on a new uniform (with a more armored cowl to protect my head and allow the concussion to heal) and check police reports in Metropolis.

There was reports of strange occurances in the city. People are starting do die across Metropolis. The Riddler must be involved somehow. What the hell is he planing to do? He must be doing something big, he must be planning to poison the entire city. But how could he do that? The water supply. He's going to poison all the Metropolis' water.

Alright, first I need to find out what poison this is. I search for any known theifts of such poisons. Bingo. Stolen a few weeks ago from a decontaminat factory here in Gotham. I should have been able to stop this before now. Alright, find cure now, blame myself later.

I look for the formula and I use it to create an antidote and mass produced it in my crime lab. I get into the Batplane as fast as I can to Metropolis so I can get the antidote to the water supply.

In the Batplane, I get to the Water Supply and find no life signs, I hover above the main water barrel and dump the antidote into it. That should save the rest of the city. Now all that's left is to find the Riddler and put him back into Arkham. I jam all the radio signals in Metropolis and in any other city in my range. I know he's used one of those "Smart Portals" to beam him to somewhere else. But this message should bring him out of hiding.

"To all that is listening, this is The Batman. I have saved the Metropolis water supply from a sabatour who put a neurotoxic poison inside. This sabatour is Edward Nygma, most commonly known as The Riddler. I know you will hear this, Nygma, so listen well. I am calling you out. No matter where you go, I will eventually find you, but, you have destroyed more lives today then you have in your whole 'carrer' as a criminal. THIS ENDS TONIGHT. You will find me still at the Metropolis Water Supply, so come here now, and accept your punishment for your crimes. Come as soon as your can, and face your destiny."

OOC: It might be a bit much, for Batman to do all this stuff that quickly, but I'm not going to ignore a whole city dying. :)

[SuperFerret]

I watch Robin head off to Keystone, at this point the walls are spinning, which reminds me yet again about my injury so I get back to the infirmary. There, I notice Wonder Woman, still affected, but looking a lot better.

After looking through some X-Rays, I realize that I have a concusion. It's annoying, but it's not the worse injury I've ever had.

I think about how this happened. It started when I was trying to interrogate Nygma...

Nygma. Where the hell was he? He wasn't in the IS Base when I saw inside. Where could he have gone to? My first instient is to Gotham, but, I found him in Metropolis, in a pick-up with the bed filled with canisters of something...not good. Not good at all.

I go to the transporter and get back to the cave. I put on a new uniform (with a more armored cowl to protect my head and allow the concussion to heal) and check police reports in Metropolis.

There was reports of strange occurances in the city. People are starting do die across Metropolis. The Riddler must be involved somehow. What the hell is he planing to do? He must be doing something big, he must be planning to poison the entire city. But how could he do that? The water supply. He's going to poison all the Metropolis' water.

Alright, first I need to find out what poison this is. I search for any known theifts of such poisons. Bingo. Stolen a few weeks ago from a decontaminat factory here in Gotham. I should have been able to stop this before now. Alright, find cure now, blame myself later.

I look for the formula and I use it to create an antidote and mass produced it in my crime lab. I get into the Batplane as fast as I can to Metropolis so I can get the antidote to the water supply.

In the Batplane, I get to the Water Supply and find no life signs, I hover above the main water barrel and dump the antidote into it. That should save the rest of the city. Now all that's left is to find the Riddler and put him back into Arkham. I jam all the radio signals in Metropolis and in any other city in my range. I know he's used one of those "Smart Portals" to beam him to somewhere else. But this message should bring him out of hiding.

"To all that is listening, this is The Batman. I have saved the Metropolis water supply from a sabatour who put a neurotoxic poison inside. This sabatour is Edward Nygma, most commonly known as The Riddler. I know you will hear this, Nygma, so listen well. I am calling you out. No matter where you go, I will eventually find you, but, you have destroyed more lives today then you have in your whole 'carrer' as a criminal. THIS ENDS TONIGHT. You will find me still at the Metropolis Water Supply, so come here now, and accept your punishment for your crimes. Come as soon as your can, and face your destiny."

OOC: It might be a bit much, for Batman to do all this stuff that quickly, but I'm not going to ignore a whole city dying. :)

OOC: Damn you!!! LOL cool, but now you've gotta catch me.

Nigma sat back in his chair, he was back in Gotham in his warehouse base. Metropolis is dying, he outsmarted the JLA, and he was on top of the world.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Oh, you crazy Gothamites! :D :batman:

[RPG swordmaster]

OOC: Wow, I've missed a lot of ****.... Can anyone give me a recap or something? (Maybe we should have someone do a recap for every 5 or 10 pages just for reference for anyone who misses a few days, or a week)

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: Damn you!!! LOL cool, but now you've gotta catch me.

Nigma sat back in his chair, he was back in Gotham in his warehouse base. Metropolis is dying, he outsmarted the JLA, and he was on top of the world.

After I gave my message I realized something: Nygma would NEVER come to me, he's too much of a coward to face me, he always uses some henchmen to do his deeds. So I'll have to come to him.

I sundenly think of animal instints. When an animal finishes his hunt, it always returns to it's home where it feels secure. I think, where would Nygma most feel secure? The answer springs to me instantly: Gotham. Probably in some abandoned warehouse near the waterfront.

I head back to Gotham to the waterfront. I run the rooftops, searching the skylights until I see the signature green tuxedoed figure sitting back, probably basking in his victory. This angers me to know end. He has nearly killed an entire city, and he's ENJOYING IT. All I see is crimson red.

I jump through the skylight and land on the table that Nygma's sitting next to and I grab Nygma by the collar of his suit and throw him to the other side of the warehouse. Hard. I'm at that other side and lift him to the wall, holding him there.

"Your plan has failed." I put him down for a second and punch him across the face and into his torso. Blood spills out and I toss him several feet to the other side.

"You have killed more people tonight than you have your whole life." I then stomp my foot onto Nygma's throat, choking him.

"You will pay tonight."

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Batman really gets around. :batman: ;)

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: Wow, I've missed a lot of ****.... Can anyone give me a recap or something? (Maybe we should have someone do a recap for every 5 or 10 pages just for reference for anyone who misses a few days, or a week)

OOC: Basically the JLA has destroyed the IS base and now we're setting off on our own adventures. Parasite's lost his power in some Canadian city, Captain Boomerang's heading somewhere to "get to his roots," Robin is setting of to Keystone to protect it while Flash is "missing," and Batman has stopped Riddler's plan to kill all of Metropolis and Batman plans to make Riddler pay...in blood.

I think that's all of it.

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: Batman really gets around. :batman: ;)

OOC: Of cource, he's f**kin' BATMAN. :cool: :batman:

[batnkevlar]

OOC: And Hal is now head of security for LexCorp...

[Twitch]

Robin had arrived in Keystone City. His first intentions were to find Flash. But something was at work here. Then he felt the wind until he realized that sombody was behind him. He turned around and saw the man. Instincts told him that is going to be tough. His challenge .............................................

"Zoom"

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Wow, I've missed a lot of ****.... Can anyone give me a recap or something? (Maybe we should have someone do a recap for every 5 or 10 pages just for reference for anyone who misses a few days, or a week)Uhh...I'll do my best. I'll probably miss something though.

-After Zoom and Captain Boomerang destroyed Gateway City, Wonder Woman broke into the IS base, Batman was brought there by Zoom.

-WW fought Sinestro and Parasite while Batman did...other stuff (I'm not sure. according to the other players, he was just standing at a computer).

-John Stewart was fighting robots and sharks.

-Sinestro's eyes were plucked out by WW, but are now repaired.

-Parasite irresponsibly used magic against WW (the effects of which are being plotted as he speak).

-Eventually, the IS base was destroyed, but everyone escaped in one piece.

-The IS has disbanded. (We're focusing on character driven plots for the time being).

-Riddler poisoned Metropolis' water supply, killing a lot of people. This has caused Batman to get really pissed off.

-Robin is now heading after Zoom I believe.

-Lex has hired Hal Jordan as his head of security at Lexcorp.

-The Parasite is heading north for a mysterious purpose. He's powerless and he's gonna have big problems soon.


I think that about covers the recent events.

[Twitch]

Occ: hey guys continue your stories. I'm pretty much done for the night since Rose isn't on.

[DarkKnightJRK]

Occ: hey guys continue your stories. I'm pretty much done for the night since Rose isn't on.

OOC: Just waiting for SuperFerret's next post. :)

[MST3K 4ever]

Luthor turns on the radio and hears the reports of Metorpolis' water supply being poisoned.

He calls Dr. Hansen in his lab and says, "Dr. Hansen take your team and any equipment that you might need and get down to the city water plant. Our water supply has been poisoned. We have the resources to deal with it...let's get to work."

He then calls maintence and orders the drinking water fountains to be shut down and tested.

[RoseRedStrauss]

Robin had arrived in Keystone City. His first intentions were to find Flash. But something was at work here. Then he felt the wind until he realized that sombody was behind him. He turned around and saw the man. Instincts told him that is going to be tough. His challenge .............................................

"Zoom"

--" ehh...I'm in an alleyway...dressed as a civilian no less. I'm not even sure if anyone knows Zoom's true identity. Uh yea, why is Robin after me? I would've expected WW to be the one.

[Spike_x1]

In Washington, the "Give Back" program's operative was about to leave for Canada, via jet. He stepped into the airport and walked through customs. The man was of average height, blond hair, green eyes. His average appearance didn't raise any eyebrows. He carried no luggage. He walked through the metal detectors.

Suddenly, the alarm was sounded. The customs official asked if there was any loose change that the man might be carrying. In response, the man gave an arrogant, yet polite glance to the customs officer. He then showed the officer his identification. The officer looked at the ID and gasped. He fearfully handed the ID back to the man and waved him through the metal detector. He needed a drink.
One of the other customs officers asked, "What? Who was that guy?"
The first officer looked at the other and replied, "Th-that guy was John Corben."

Both of the shocked officers looked up and watched as the man boarded his flight. Only after the jet had left the runway and was out of sight did they both exhale their breath of fear. "Metallo."

[DarkKnightJRK]

--"...Uh yea, why is Robin after me? I would've expected WW to be the one.

OOC: Me and the guy playing Robin got the idea. Basically, Robin wants to step out of the shadow's of Batman's sidekick and start to become his own man, and he figures helping out in Keystone where it's protector, Flash, is missing, would be his chance to do so.

[Spike_x1]

--" ehh...I'm in an alleyway...dressed as a civilian no less. I'm not even sure if anyone knows Zoom's true identity. Uh yea, why is Robin after me? I would've expected WW to be the one.OOC: EDIT- Look at Batman's post. Personally, I don't see how Robin stands much of a chance. :eek:

As for the matter of Robin recognizing you; well I'm guessing that Batman knows that Hunter Zolomon is Zoom, so Robin most likely knows.
The only real problem is Zoom being the one who approached Robin to begin with. No major continuity mess-ups.

[batnkevlar]

OOC: How is Robin going to beat Zoom?

[SuperFerret]

After I gave my message I realized something: Nygma would NEVER come to me, he's too much of a coward to face me, he always uses some henchmen to do his deeds. So I'll have to come to him.

I sundenly think of animal instints. When an animal finishes his hunt, it always returns to it's home where it feels secure. I think, where would Nygma most feel secure? The answer springs to me instantly: Gotham. Probably in some abandoned warehouse near the waterfront.

I head back to Gotham to the waterfront. I run the rooftops, searching the skylights until I see the signature green tuxedoed figure sitting back, probably basking in his victory. This angers me to know end. He has nearly killed an entire city, and he's ENJOYING IT. All I see is crimson red.

I jump through the skylight and land on the table that Nygma's sitting next to and I grab Nygma by the collar of his suit and throw him to the other side of the warehouse. Hard. I'm at that other side and lift him to the wall, holding him there.

"Your plan has failed." I put him down for a second and punch him across the face and into his torso. Blood spills out and I toss him several feet to the other side.

"You have killed more people tonight than you have your whole life." I then stomp my foot onto Nygma's throat, choking him.

"You will pay tonight."

"Acckkpt!" The Riddler begins to cough up blood. A dark purple bruise forms near Nigma's Adam's Apple, and he clutches at his throat and collapses.

OOC: I think you killed him. :(

[batnkevlar]

OOC: Can't you go to Arkham, that way he can be reused?

Or are we going for a Batman: Fugitive? Wow, that would be some crazy character development...

[HuyLantern]

Sinestro

*In the city of Vanity, Sinestro stands on top of an abandon factory.*

"Well this place will do, with Aztek gone; it's ripe for the picking. I guess it's safe to say this city is my new home."

*Against his own will, Sinestro starts to dematerialize, he then appears in Qward.*

*He appears in front of the High lord of Qward in his throne room.*

High lord

"Sinestro, why haven't you given me your weekly reports?"

Sinestro
"Is that why is you summon me back here, just for your silly visits?"

High lord
"How dare you disrespect us? After what we done for you! We given you our technology, manpower, and let's not forget your ring. You haven't kept your part of the bargain!"

Sinestro
"I gave you your war with the Justice League and you failed! It's not my fault that your thunderers are incompetent!"

High lord
“I had enough of your foolishness.”

*The high lord presses a button, in the arm rest of his chair. The floor reveals vents around Sinestro’s feet. The vents release a toxin that causes Sinestro to be paralyzed. The Chief Weaponeer runs in and takes off Sinestro yellow ring and replaces his finger with a new yellow ring.*

High lord

“For your insubordination, I’m giving you a ring that stores much less energy than your previous ring. When you given us what we need, we will give you rings that can hold more. Now be gone, you make me sick!”

*Sinestro is transferred back to Vanity.*

[SuperFerret]

OOC: Can't you go to Arkham, that way he can be reused?

Or are we going for a Batman: Fugitive? Wow, that would be some crazy character development...

OOC: He's not dead, yet. I'll leave it to Bats. If he finds it within the kindness of his heart to bring Nigma to a hospital, then he can live.

BTW, I didn't plan on killing Riddler, but Batman did just step on his throat. :batman:

[RoseRedStrauss]

OOC: How is Robin going to beat Zoom?

I don't remember sayin I was going to get beaten. ;) We'll see. Anyways,

*In the time it takes Robin to turn around, Zoom accelerates his timeline and grows a beard, more hair, clothes look aged. (Think Hobo)"

Zolomon, "Excuse me young man, what is Zoom. If you could spare me a dollar or two, I'd be extremely grateful."

*Seeing Robin has no pockets."

"Eh, no? Well I'll be on my way then."

*Hunter than hobbles back into an alleyway and disappears.*

"Hrm, what is the Boy Blunder doing here..."

*In some random store, another set of clothes, a hat, a razor, and shaving cream dissapear. He heads into a gym and proceeds to shave, shower, etc. After he's done, he disappears again, only to appear in across the Keystone Police Station.*

"Doesn't this bring back memories..."

*He feels the urge to desamate (sp?) the building, but at that moment, he sees Ashely walk out the door.*
http://www.hyperborea.org/flash/images/ashley.gif(She's a cutie ain't she ;))
*They both stare at eachother from across the street.*

Ashley, "Hunt-"
http://www.hyperborea.org/flash/images/hunter.gif
*At that moment a bus passes by and Ashley sees nothing but a hat falling to the floor.*

Ashley, "Must be the coffee." She walks away pinches her brow with two figners. "I need more sleep."

*Somewhere away from Robin and Ashley*

Hunter, "Too close..."

Oh yea for the sake of logic, lets just say the funny wristband things also can store Zoom's costume. I don't believe this is in anyway unfair, but if you guys disagree tell me.

[Twitch]

"I know that was Zoom over there"
"Looks like I could have a problem"

"I can't measure up to that speed......but I know how to catch a mouse"


Robin got on his bike and speeded towards the nearest store that wasn't robbed. All he had to was be there at the right time.


Occ: I intend to make Robin lose to Zoom but not without a good fight
It might sound weird but pm me and I'll fix it.[occ}

[Spike_x1]

John Corben walked through the small Canadian city where the trail of deaths had led him so far. The Suicide Squad has given him unlimited clearance to go anywhere he wanted on his mission.
Corben had been specially recruited into the Squad for the entire purpose of this mission. His abilities made him the number 1 choice to carry out the objective. You see, John Corben also went by another name, a name that people all over the world knew and feared; Metallo. His body was made of an indestructible element that shared his name. He had strength that could equal that of Superman. And he was powered by the only known fragment of kryptonite stored inside of his chest cavity. He could also transform parts of his metallic body into virtually any mechanical device he could imagine.
Of course, nobody knew that he was so unique, because he was covered in a synthetic skin. He knew that the Parasite would have no chance of draining him of any energy.

Rudy Jones watched from on top of a rooftop as Corben confidently strolled through the town. He knew that he would be little match for Metallo in the state he was in.

"What the hell do I do now?" Rudy asked himself.

[MST3K 4ever]

Luthor once again finds himself buried in paperwork trying to repent of his company's past sins.

With everything you have to do run a legtimate business it's almost easier to cut the corners and make the bribes. Well maybe if I look the other way on the re-financing report, the computer software guidelines...it is all so easy...NO! I can't do that. I cant & I won't

His secretary calls him and says that the board of trustees are ready to meet with him in the board room.

Lex gets up and heads to the board room.

[DarkKnightJRK]

"Acckkpt!" The Riddler begins to cough up blood. A dark purple bruise forms near Nigma's Adam's Apple, and he clutches at his throat and collapses.

OOC: I think you killed him. :(

At this point I'm so pissed I can't even see straight. This horrid piece of human flesh has nearly killed a whole city and he acted like it was something the celebrate. When I saw him lounging in that chair with that big damn grin on his face, rage took over. My mind shut down, leaving only that rage to handle my body.

By the time Nygma collapsed on the floor, my rage was all used up. I looked at him and I have seen what I have done.

Oh, God, what HAVE I done?

I turn him over and check his pulse, it's faint, but still there. I quickly call for an ambulance and I do something I haven't done in a long time, I prayed. I hoped that I had not become what I had spent almost all of my life to fight: a murderer.

I sneak back into the shadows as the ambulance arrives. He'll be treated for his injuries and will be sent to Arkham when he has recovered. Despite that, I don't know if I could ever forgive myself for what has happened tonight.

[SuperFerret]

At this point I'm so pissed I can't even see straight. This horrid piece of human flesh has nearly killed a whole city and he acted like it was something the celebrate. When I saw him lounging in that chair with that big damn grin on his face, rage took over. My mind shut down, leaving only that rage to handle my body.

By the time Nygma collapsed on the floor, my rage was all used up. I looked at him and I have seen what I have done.

Oh, God, what HAVE I done?

I turn him over and check his pulse, it's faint, but still there. I quickly call for an ambulance and I do something I haven't done in a long time, I prayed. I hoped that I had not become what I had spent almost all of my life to fight: a murderer.

I sneak back into the shadows as the ambulance arrives. He'll be treated for his injuries and will be sent to Arkham when he has recovered. Despite that, I don't know if I could ever forgive myself for what has happened tonight.

OOC: See, I knew you weren't a cold blooded murderer. And now, your story got that much more interesting, and Nigma's out of the picture. I just hope my Metropolis story doesn't get forgotten.
Well, Man of Steel here I come.

[nixonbat]

OOC: have only read so many posts...and will read the rest. BUT, we have serious continuity problems here...mostly dealing with LOGIC. Robin has been sent to Keystone to handle Zoom solo. Zoom killed an arc across the country spelling out ZOC...he then obliterated Gateway City. Yeah, Robin seems up to that task. yeeesh! And now, Batman "runs along the waterfront peering in throught skylights" and finds the Riddler...back in Gotham, and unprepared, even though he KNOWS what he just attempted in Metropolis, he still is sitting unprotected and waiting for Bruce.

My "suspension of disbelief" is seriously tested here.

Zoom...everyone agrees Robin is the one to take out Zoom. Zoom who destroys and murders everything. Zoom who has his own timeline. Zoom who beat Wonder Woman.

And peeping through skylights nets a villain at large that could have been ANYWHERE in Gotham. A villain who was able to plan the poisoning of Metropolis...and a villain who will be RPGing Clark shortly. Gets caught. By peering in a skylight.

OK.

[SuperFerret]

OOC: The Riddler never cared about being caught. He did what he set out to do, which was to prove himself the intellectual superior of Batman and the JLA, because if they were smart enough to figure out his riddle, they could've stopped him in time.

[nixonbat]

Digger had spent a few days getting himself ready for his "mid-life crisis" vacation, as he had come to think of it. He had stored the majority of his ill-gotten gains in off-shore/high interest earning bank accounts. He had secured all of his hide-outs, to ensure his gadgetry would be waiting for him when decided to come back to using it...after proving himself not to be a "fluke," but a true man of skill.


Only one thing was missing....in what part of the world would he take this test? America? Colombia? Venezuela? Croatia? Thailand? Saudi Arabia? Nigeria?... oh, the limitless possibilities....Digger decided he needed a few Foster's to think it over......

TO BE CONTINUED.............

[RoseRedStrauss]

Um, I think I'll take Zoom down a bit, and set him a bit back as a FBI person dood. As in less killing, and more time spent tracking the Flash.

*Hunter enters a random motel called Motel Quick and rents out a room.*

*At the end of the day, the cashier counts his money, only to discover that he had the same amount before Hunter checked in. (For those of you who are slow, Hunter payed with the money he stole from the cashier).*

*After checking into his room, he walks outside and wanders around Keystone. After awhile he trips and falls.*

"Dammit."

*He looks down and sees an imprint of a face in the floor.*

"What the-wait"

*He looks up and sees he's in front of the Flash Museum where Wally face planted himself into the floor. He proceeds to reminisce about the whole pants thing and smiles to himself. Having just made his day, he decides he'll snoop around later, and decides he'll wander around the city some more, occasionally pickpocketing fools so the cashier at the motel woulnd't get too suspicious.*

[batnkevlar]

*Hal went home and slept in his apartment. In the morning, he woke up to a banging at his door. He opened it up to see an angry landlord peering at him*

"Where is my rent?" asked Mr. Hyunh.

"Hey, Mr. Hyunh, I just got a job. I can get it to you when my paycheck comes across. Is that cool?"

"It hasn't been 'cool' since five months ago when you gave me half your rent for that month!"

"But I have a job now. It's at LexCorp..."

"How could a bum like you get a job at LexCorp? You came in waltzing here out of nowhere a couple months ago dressed in nothing but a few ripped pieces of clothing. You're a bum, Jordan, and always will be! Get out of my sight!"

*Hal shuts his door and here's some more knocking. He opens it back up to see Mr. Hyunh again.*

"I mean't get out of my building, Jordan!"

[Twitch]

"Dammit he's not showing up"

"Now if I was Zoom, where would I be?"

"The Flash muesuem(sp)!"
He speeds towards it

Occ: since he is the reverse Flash

[RoseRedStrauss]

I hope you know that I'm no longer at the Flash museum...

[batnkevlar]

OOC: I wasn't sure how this would turn out, but I think it's goin well... and RoseRedStrauss, PM me about what we did in Media today... I wasn't at school...

[HuyLantern]

*He appears in front of the High lord of Qward in his throne room.*

High lord

"Sinestro, why haven't you given me your weekly reports?"

Sinestro
"Is that why is you summon me back here, just for your silly visits?"

High lord
"How dare you disrespect us? After what we done for you! We given you our technology, manpower, and let's not forget your ring. You haven't kept your part of the bargain!"

Sinestro
"I gave you your war with the Justice League and you failed! It's not my fault that your thunderers are incompetent!"

High lord
“I had enough of your foolishness.”

*The high lord presses a button, in the arm rest of his chair. The floor reveals vents around Sinestro’s feet. The vents release a toxin that causes Sinestro to be paralyzed. The Chief Weaponeer runs in and takes off Sinestro yellow ring and replaces his finger with a new yellow ring.*

High lord

“For your insubordination, I’m giving you a ring that stores much less energy than your previous ring. When you given us what we need, we will give you rings that can hold more. Now be gone, you make me sick!”

*Sinestro is transferred back to Vanity.*

*In Vanity, on top of an abandon factory, Sinestro stands motionless. With the effects of the gas wearing away, Sinestro is able to move. He walks downstairs to see the progress of the battle droids’ renovation of the factory. (He managed to savage some from the old “IS” sea lab.)*

“You are all doing a great job, if you don’t mind I shall be making a trip down south to make the higher ups happy.”

*He activates his smart portal and walks through.*

[FEAR THE BAT]

-The pilot begins to land in a field about a hundred yards or so from the abandoned gas station. Once it comes to a complete stop, I exit the plane with my case and exchange a few words with the pilot before he begins his trip back.....

(to pilot) Now that you've completed your task I have a few things to clear up with you. Lalo, the fellow that contracted you, will be at the strip waiting for you. You will receive the remainder of your payment once you arrive back. (taking a deep puff from my cigar..)This trip never happened, understood. You seem like an intelligent man so I'm sure you know that my...associates... will be keeping an eye on you...
(pilot) Oh, y-y-yes sir, I understand 100%. No n-need to worry sir.
(to pilot) Goood. Now that that's clear, you may go.
(pilot) Y-Yes sir, Mr. Montana . I greatly appreciate the opportunity to..
(to pilot) GO!
(pilot) Y-Yes Mr. Montana, sorry sir.. I-I-I'm on my way.


-While the pilot preps the plane I walk to the abandoned gas station. I walk to the front and take a glance to make sure nothing looks suspicious. Everything seems normal, so I walk around back. A small weathered wooden cross pokes out the ground behind the gas station, held up by a couple rocks and stones. I glance over to the plane and see that the pilot's already onboard. I look back down at the cross and kneel down. One by one I toss the rocks away from the cross. By this time the plane's engine is revving up. With the rocks moved aside I stand and grab the cross. I pull the cross up and out of the ground, exposing a chain attached to the bottom of it. As I backpeddle slowly while holding the cross it pulls the 'ground' along with it. It is actually a cover that conceals a hidden bunker. With the cover moved I stop and look into the hole. Below the ground hid a bunker with semi-automatic guns, rifles, grenades, explosives, but more importantly....a car. The plane begins to move slowly, but I notice the pilot looking back at me. I walk down the ramp into the bunker, heading to a desk in the back. Opening the desk drawer I find a set of keys. With a few guns in hand I open the trunk of the car and toss them in. The plane is gradually lifting off the ground. After pumping the gas pedal once or twice I turn the car on. I throw it in drive and roll up the ramp to the top. Getting out the car I pull the cross and put the 'ground' back to cover up the bunker's entrance. The plane is in the air now. Now that everything's back in place I light a cigar. I get in the car, take a deep drag off the cigar, and start driving down the road. I take another drag, then start adjusting my rearview mirror. Then I look at my watch and think......

Hmm....Any second now......

*BOOOOOOMMM*
http://i140.exs.cx/img140/8648/rearview5oj.jpg
I don't like loose ends.......

[SuperFerret]

Mount Everest

The man known the world over as "Superman" sat at the highest peak in the world, alone, now more than ever. He was the last survivor of an extinct planet, but throughout his life, he had friends, allies, family, people who were there so he would never feel alone. But now, with Lois gone, he truly felt alone. Yes, he did still have his adoptive parents, the Kents, but he began to feel that his presence put those nearest to him in danger. So he came here to think, to clear his mind, to reflect. I'm not Batman, he thought, I shouldn't be this good at brooding. And he sat alone. Alone with his thoughts. Alone with his memories.

Elsewhere

The field was filled with pretty yellow flowers. Superman sat amid them, or at least he thought that Superman was there. In actuality, he was Bizarro, a twisted mirror image of the Man of Steel, but he thought of himself as Superman. Always. He hated flowers. He picked one and smelled it. He hated the way flowers smelled. He bit the flower and chewed it for a while. He hated the way flowers tasted. A small rabbit came hopping by, the little creature sniffed Bizarro's leg "BuNNy." He pet the bunny, but he patted it's head too hard and squashed it. The remains of the rabbit's head stained his hand. He smelled his hand. He hated bunnies. He hated the way they smelled. But, on the other hand, he liked how they tasted. And he took a bite.


Superman/Bizarro
in
BROKEN MIRROR

[MST3K 4ever]

Lex began reviewing his notes from the board meeting. He was focusing in one man...Mr. Loomis. It was no secret Loomis had wanted control of Lexcorp when Lex was the President and when he was on trail tried more than once to take over from Mercy.

Loomis was out of control and needed to be dealt with. He called his secretary and told her to leave a voice mail message for Hal Jordan to see him the minute he arrived. Lex had a job for him, and to convey a meeting of the board members for later that afternoon.

[Spike_x1]

Miraculously, Rudy Jones had accumulated enough energy to heal his broken leg. The energy itself seemed to be lasting longer as well as time went on. he had even started to feel healthier. Rudy had regained hope. To an extent.

He was still not even close to being a match against Corben.

Sitting in a crappy motel room that he had taken momentary refuge in after killing the manager, Rudy took a deep breath. He had to get away from the area. Head north. Get away from the metallo-bodied killer.

Just then, a knock was heard at the door to the room. Rudy knew who it was, but before the Parasite could react in any way, the door was shattered to splinters. John Corben stepped into the room, eyes glowing green and a smile on his face.

"Here's Johnny!"

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/characters/who-images/metallo1.jpg

[Twitch]

I hope you know that I'm no longer at the Flash museum...

Occ:Because of the speed right?

[RPG swordmaster]

*Slade sits around doing absolutely nothing, growing tired of his new calling as a hero...

[twylight]

OOC: Can someone PM me or post some information about what happend after WW and GL left for the IS base?

Or I can make Dinah sit around and play checkers with Slade. :up:

[SuperFerret]

Mt. Everest

He tried. Kal-El tried to block out the world. He truly didn't want to be bothered. It didn't sound too heroic, but he didn't care. But, despite his efforts, the sounds of the world invaded his sensitive ears. He picked up voices and sounds of animals. His ultra-sensitive ears even picked up radio signals. Dammit, he thought, I knew I should have gone to the Fortress. He lifted off the peak, and began to fly northward.

Holland

Bizarro wandered throughout the countryside. His small mind taking in all of nature's beauty. Eventually, he'll stumble across a small town. But not yet. He still had a few miles to cover.

[RoseRedStrauss]

Occ:Because of the speed right?

Uh no.

]decides he'll wander around the city some more, occasionally pickpocketing fools so the cashier at the motel woulnd't get too suspicious.*

[PFunk2]

What a differance a couple of weeks makes.

After telling J'onn he was taking a couple of weeks off and giving him a means to contact him incase he's needed after spending a day or two resting up from the Injustice League fight John spent that the week re-establishing his ties to earth. Using his emeral powers to mine enough gold and rare minerals to set up a series of bank accounts in Dakota City to make him independely wealth enough (though not rich) monitariy wise to live confortablely on. Then buying a small brownstone in that same city. Spending rest of that week modifiying it too his takes.

And spent his second week in space getting back into the grove of being a GL patroling the space area around earth. Which save for a few minor space pirates at it's far edges turned out to be a peaceful one. Alot more than what he could say for his own homeplanet. As that first week at home gave in enough time to catch up on current events. Which distressed him to see how bad things have gotten. Upon entering earth's orbit he turns back to take a finial look at the stars.

http://members.aol.com/pfunk30000/JSGLP1


"Damn I can never get use to looking a this." he thinks to himself.

Then taking a finial look, John enters earth's atmosphere and heads to the JL's Watchtower to check in on things before heading home.


OOC: If it's alright with everone here. I'm going to try to keep up with this posting format (i.e attaching a pick to my first post of the day) for as long as I can.

[DarkKnightJRK]

Why? Why did I nearly kill a man?

This thought ran though my mind the whole time. I set the Batmobile on auto-piolet to the Cave, so I could spend more time with this thought in my head.

Why? Why did I nearly kill a man?

The answer is simple; you became angry. You saw that son of a ***** celebrating the fact that he nearly killed an entire city, a city filled with millions of men, women, children...parents.

Dear God. I nearly killed a man with my bare hands. I didn't need any of my tools, all I needed then was my fists, my adredeline, and my instints, because my mind was not working at all. I lost all of the human side inside of me and let the blood-thursty beast...the blood-thursty BAT...control my body and my soul.

The worst thing about it? This Bat, this Beast...loved every second of it. The Bat was giggling inside of me at the sight of Nygma's blood spewing from his mouth. It was pleased by the pain and torture and vengence I was laying upon him.

I hate that Bat, I hate that Beast, and most of all...I hate myself.

I'm back in the Cave. My home. Yes. Not the mansion fit for human beings above, but the dark and chilly cave is my true home. If I am a beast, then I cannot live like a man, I must live like a beast.

I walk to the computer console. I turn it off. After all, what kind of animal you know uses computers? I go to the high bar, hang off it from my feet, and I realize what I am now.

I am a Bat.

OOC: This is an arc I think I'm going to do myself. I have ideas to possibly use:
The Bat-Family (with the exeption of Robin and Barbra if she joins like she says in the OOC thread) and possibly Martian Manhunter (is someone still in that role?). If you want part of this, just PM me and let me know. :D

[RoseRedStrauss]

That last part is kinda creepy

[Twitch]

Robin cursed himself that again Zoom is not there.

"I'm getting freakin tired of this, this ends now."

Occ: Rose pm me if you have any battle concepts

[DarkKnightJRK]

That last part is kinda creepy

OOC: That's what I was going for. :D

[nixonbat]

Digger Harkness had finally chosen where to conduct his "mid-life crisis" test/vacation.

He had brooded over it for more than a week. He had gone from thinking it over with a few beers to emptying the entire stock of Foster's lager in a 20 mile radius.

He had weighed many factors, but in the end it all came down to what it always does for Captain Boomerang: Money.

He had considered South America, knowing that while testing himself and his skills down there, that he could also make a hefty profit running cocaine. But, he weighed the options on that, and figured it wasn't worth the payoff to have to deal with drug-dealing scum with guns and possible CIA troubles.

He had also considered Croatia, figuring that when not honing his craft he could make a decent profit as a mercenary. He then reconsidered, after realizing that NATO bombs wouldn't care that it wasn't his dispute.

He greatly considered parts of Asia. However, Communist China and tsunami ravaged Thailand, combined with North Korea's totalitarian government quickly dissuaded him of that notion. The risks outweighed the profits.

He had briefly thought about Europe...but knew Interpol would be onto him like flies on sh**.

One place kept coming back to him....Africa.

It seemed perfect for a man of his talents. He could work through his personal issues and turn a profit at the same time.

Jungles: Plenty of profit in poaching rare and endangered animal hides and tusks. Also indigenous tribes to hunt...people no one would miss.

Mercenary work: He could lease out his skills to whatever government or rebel factions paid the highest bounties. With most of the continent having an uprising every few weeks, he figured the work could prove to be quite lucrative.

And the the clincher: South Africa has more Diamonds than anywhere else in the world. All waiting for for an enterprising thief of his skills to take!!!

Yes, Digger had made up his mind. Captain Boomerang would hone his skills and leave his mark on the African continent.

'The buggers will never know what hit 'em,' the thought smugly. And with that, he got his affairs in order...fake passports, spending money, transportation...and he was off.

TO BE CONTINUED........

[RoseRedStrauss]

Robin cursed himself that again Zoom is not there.

"I'm getting freakin tired of this, this ends now."

Occ: Rose pm me if you have any battle concepts

Lol, well first off, I don't understand why Robin is so gung-ho about looking for Zoom only after he got in town. I'm not even sure how Robin knew Zoom was going to be in Keystone, but I have a good idea for starting a battle, I'll pm you about it.

*The next day, after many people discovered they've been pickpocketed.*

*Hunter Zolomon is in the Keystone Library looking up the latest tabloids on the Flash's whereabouts. He still smiled when he came up to the pants incident. Angered that nothing has popped up, he decides to go faster.*

*Seconds later.*

Hunter, "DAMMIT!"

The Librarian, startled at the outcry, goes, "SHH!" only to find seconds later she'd be lying dead on the floor.

Hunter, "Oops, and slipped." He quickly takes the body to the nearby river/lake/ocean/body of water, and dumps her in.

"Damn, too careless."

[MST3K 4ever]

Luthor readies his notes for the board meeting and a tape recorder when Dr. Lauren Hatcher comes storming into Lex's office screaming, "IT WORKS! IT WORKS! MR. LUTHOR I DID IT I DID IT!"

Candice Luthor's secretary comes in saying, "DR. Hatcher stop right now...you can't just barge in like that. I am calling security right away Mr. Luthor!"

She leaves and Lex grabs Hatcher by the arms and says, "Dr. Hatcher get control of yourself! What have you done?"

Hatcher catches her breathe and says, "I am sorry sir, but when you have to hear what I am about to tell you I am sure you'll be just as happy."

Luthor motions for Dr. Hatcher to sit down. Security and Candice enter the office and Luthor says, "It's all right Candice, thank you." They leave and Luthor motions for Dr. Hatcher to continue.

She says, "Well Mr. Luthor for the last eight years I have been developing systems and technology that would enable people suffering from paralysis to regain full range of motion. There were hints and signs that we were on the verge of something but it would alway slip away. A lab animal would gain motion and range for a day or two but then it would revert to it's previous state. Well this morning this I had a breakthrough sir." He takes out a lab rat that begins scurrying all over the office. Dr. Hatcher says, "We would paralyze the animal with an assortment of drugs that would simulate severe spinal inuries in humans. This morning we used a nanotechnolgy chip along with optic fibers within the bone and spinal column. We also used a serum which we have been testing for weeks that stimulates nerve impulses in the injured areas. Sir..." She pulls out a file and show Lex a series of papers "look everything is as though the injury never occured...we have had a breakthrough!"

Lex takes the folder and he is amazed at what he is reading, "Oh my,,,Dr. Hatcher this is extraordinary work my dear! You and your team are to be comended...what are the side-effects?"

Hatcher says, "None! Well except the time that I would take for someone to rehab...the muscles need to get used to working again...other than that...none of the kind. Sir I was wondering....and I was hoping you would agree to sign-off on something, I want to begin human trials as soon as we can."

Luthor replies, "Well I need the board of directors to approve it as well. However I am meeting with them today, and I will arrange it so you can present your findings and if they agree to it...then I say let's begin with human trials as soon as we can. This is most prmising indeed good work again Lauren...very well done."

She stands up and says, "Thank you sir. If you will excuse me I have 8 years of work to condense into an afternoon presentation."

Luthor says, "By all means my dear...be ready by no later than 2pm"

She nods and leaves Lex's office.

[Phantasm]

IC: Barbara Gordon

"Are you sure about this?" Dad asks yet again,his eyes look earnestly into mine from over the top of his rather large glasses.

"Yes!More than I have been about anything else!" I bite on my lower lip anxiously all the while keeping his gaze firmly locked with mine.

"What about the side effects then? I mean, this-"He shakes his head as if trying to make sense of something, "this has never been done before. If you sign up now you will be one of the first humans to have gone through with the procedure-"

"There is no risk involved!It says so here-" I point at the article in his grasp.

"Thats how these thing go Barb, they don't let the public in on potential risks until they have to!" The flat of his palm rests on my shoulder,"You are a smart woman Barbara,you know better than to-"

I heave a frsutrated sigh.There were many things dad and I didn't see eye to eye but this...he should understand it. "Dad...this may be my only chance to lead a normal life again."

My gaze drops to rest on the metal chair I sit on.It is times like this when I wonder how one can actually come to hate something can uplift you and still have you so painstakingly confined.

Dad's large age spekcled hand rests on mine, his thumb grazing my knuckles. "Look Barb...I just don't want you to get disapointed...It is LuthorCrop after all... you know what alright.If you want to go ahead and give this...this procedure a shot then I want you to know that I'm ...I'm all for it."

A grin spreads across my face. "You are not 'all for it'" I wrap my arms around him and bury my face into his neck. "But just the fact that you are willing to trust my desicions is all I need.Thanks Dad."

[nixonbat]

Digger Harkness was somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean at this point, pondering a map of Africa...

'Rwanda...either side of that mess should be willing to pay for services...'

'Johannesburg...Apartheid or no, there's plenty of action down there...and not to mention DIAMONDS!!!'

'Zaire, Zimbabwe...so many primitives, and so little time' he thought.

Yes, Digger was headed for Africa...and he intended to plunder. Human rights issues? Who cares. Sanctity of ancient shrines and cultures? Who cares. Modern slavery? Who cares. Military junta wants your tribes land? Who cares. Endangered Species? Who cares. Show me the money!!!!!!!!


OOC: Bring it PFunk. jk

[Twitch]

Lol, well first off, I don't understand why Robin is so gung-ho about looking for Zoom only after he got in town. I'm not even sure how Robin knew Zoom was going to be in Keystone, but I have a good idea for starting a battle, I'll pm you about it.

*The next day, after many people discovered they've been pickpocketed.*

*Hunter Zolomon is in the Keystone Library looking up the latest tabloids on the Flash's whereabouts. He still smiled when he came up to the pants incident. Angered that nothing has popped up, he decides to go faster.*

*Seconds later.*

Hunter, "DAMMIT!"

The Librarian, startled at the outcry, goes, "SHH!" only to find seconds later she'd be lying dead on the floor.

Hunter, "Oops, and slipped." He quickly takes the body to the nearby river/lake/ocean/body of water, and dumps her in.

"Damn, too careless."

Occ: Let's just say that Robin has a sixth sense, Plus I read the idea you sent me Rose, cool. PM me if you want to do anything before I go on with your idea.

[Spike_x1]

Citizens of the Northwest Territories were going about their busy lives, without a care in the world. Suddenly, a large purple man with fangs and white stripes all over his body was flung through the roof of the motel he was staying in. He soared into the sky for several hundred meters before coming back to earth. He landed on top of a parked car, caving in the car's interior.

Dark purple blood was dripping down Rudy Jones' face as he lay on top of the car.

"Guuhhh.."

The Parasite caughed up some blood as he struggled to remain conscious. He slowly got to his feet and regained his senses. He heard the sound of Metallo landing on the pavement behind him. Rudy turned around to face his attacker. He stared at John Corben for what seemed like hours. Rudy was very easily the larger man between the two, but Metallo was even more easily the stronger man between the two.

"Come on, Rudy. You and I both know that you don't stand a chance against me. You've got nothing to drain from me. I'm all metal! cackled Metallo.

Rudy took his eyes off of Corben's for a moment and looked at his surroundings. The car that he had landed on was leaking a large amount of gasoline. A frightened man nearby was smoking a cigarette.
Before Corben could react, the Parasite leaped towards the man with the cigarette. After spending half of a second to drain to man to death, Rudy took the man's cancer stick and held it between his fingers. He smirked bloodily at Metallo.

"These things'll kill ya."

Rudy flung the lit cigarette at the pool of gasoline, creating a large explosion. While many people fled for their miserable lives, Rudy mearly reached his hands outward and absorbed the flames and heat from the explosion.

As the energy healed his wounds, the Parasite looked through the smoke and flames, into Metallo's cold, hard eyes. Neither one of them were smiling anymore.

"If it was a real fight that you wanted, Corben, then I'd say you've got one!"

The Parasite jumped for Metallo.

[RoseRedStrauss]

It is LuthorCrop

::cough lex corp cough cough:: jpjp

[batnkevlar]

*Hal walks the desolate streets of Metropolis, hoping to find some meaning*

[batnkevlar]

OOC: BTW, the Superman in Season I couldn't remember where he was before Season I and why he was absent... PM BATMAN409 and get the lowdown on where Supes was before that... I don't want to let the cat out of the bag...

[SuperFerret]

OOC: BTW, the Superman in Season I couldn't remember where he was before Season I and why he was absent... PM BATMAN409 and get the lowdown on where Supes was before that... I don't want to let the cat out of the bag...

OOC: Is this directed at me? I read Season I and I didn't get the impression Supes disappeared before Season I. But, either way I will. :up:

[MST3K 4ever]

Luthor receives a call saying that the Board wants to see him now. Word is spreading like wildfire throughout Lexcorp about Dr. Hatcher's breakthrough. He prepares to head for his board meeting and tells Candice, "The minute Jordan arrives...I want to see him even if he has to break into the middle of our board meeting."

Dr. Hatcher tells Lex that she is ready to go with her presentation. They shake hands and enter the board-room. Dr. Hatcher gives a detailed presentation and pleads with the board to vote in favor of the human trial. They agree 18-1, the one being Mr. Loomis.

Lex says, "Ladies and Gentlemen...I think it is time that we have a serious discussion concerning the way things are in this company. However before we get down to that...Dr. Hatcher congratulations once again to you and your team...begin making preperations for the Human Trial phase right away. I want a full report by 5pm today...good luck and God's speed to you Doctor."

Lex begins to applaud and the rest of the board room follows suit...Dr. Hatcher leaves and Lex says, "All-right now let's get down to some serious business."

[Spike_x1]

OOC: yay! Somebody's getting her legs back!










































Yes, I am aware that her legs were, in fact with her the whole time, but you know what I mean.

[DarkKnightJRK]

Alfred Pennyworth has been serving the Waynes for most of his adult life. After the murder of Thomas and Martha, Alfred was left in charge of thier 8 year-old son, Bruce. Dispite Master Bruce's travelling for most of his young adult life and his eventuall turn as becoming the Dark Knight, Alfred always thought Master Bruce to be the son that he ever had after his parent's deaths. Even though Master Bruce would never say it out-loud, Alfred knew that Bruce felt the same way.

So seeing Master Bruce hanging on one of the hanging bars using only his feet like his costume namesake was quite a shock to Alfred.

Alfred, thinking that perhaps he took up some strange new training method (he has done that before), took care of his usual cleaning duties in the cave. Feeling a sunden brush of air, Alfred looked back to the bar--only to find Master Bruce no longer there.

Alfred was startled, but that was nothing when he felt himself being pulled by the collar of his tuxedo up and faced what looked like Master Bruce--but he did not LOOK like Master Bruce.

"What are you doing in my cave?" His voice was like Master Bruce's, yet it wasn't. Instead of his usual deep grunts of soft speaking, this was a voice of some demented animal.

"Master Bruce!" Alfred gasped, some by shock, but mostly from the tightness of Master Bruce's fingers around his throat. Alfred was not sure what has happened to Master Bruce, but he knew that something omnious has happened. "What the devil are you doing?!"

"No one is allowed in my cave," "Master Bruce" said. Master Bruce threw Alfred several feet away. Alfred might have not been so affected by it, but his old age and the shock of seeing his serrigate son seeing him in such a hateful way. "No one enters my cave. Not without being punished..." This proved it, there was something dreadfully wrong with Master Bruce, and Alfred will do anything in his power to save him.

"Mas--Bruce!" Alfred thought using his name without the "master" might wake Bruce up a bit. It is unbecoming of a butler, but at this moment, Alfred was not a butler, he was a confident, a friend...a father...

"A-alfred...?" A small voice came from Bruce's mouth, sounding almost like...when he was a child, just after his parents were murdered. Alfred knew that it was truely Bruce speaking, instead of this monstrocity that he was for the moment. Alfred cautiously went to Bruce and put a conforting hand on his shoulder.

"Yes! It's me, Alfred. Now, I don't know what has happened, but I'll take you to the medical bay--"

"NO!" "Bruce" screamed, pulling himself away from the touch. "B-but he's a friend, a-a fa--No he's not! He is nothing! I need no friends, I need no fathers! I...AM...THE BATMAN!!!"

It was then that Alfred realized that he would be unable to get Bruce back together. Perhaps, if he was not alone in the matter...

His mind made up, Alfred started to move to the staircase. Just then, almost faster then the eye could follow, Bruce, on his knees, grabbed onto Alfred's legs, almost like a child would hug a standing man.

"D-d-don't leave me." Bruce was shacking, his eyes nearly brimmed with tears. "P-please don't l-l-LEAVE ME!!" This monster version took over again, throwing Alfred down on his behind. Bruce was holding himself, shaking, head almost whip-lashing from what must be going on in his mind. Eventually, these inner demons took a standstill and Bruce passed out.

Afraid that he might wake up if he did, Alfred decided not to come any closer. Instead, he turned back to the staircase. It was perhaps the longest and most crueling walk in his life.

Walking past the staircase and opening the lock Alfred stepped from the cold Batcave to the soft and warm Wayne Manor. This transition from one room of the Manor to another had always felt like going from one world to another, but today it felt more literal then before.

Taking a seat in one of the chairs next to the telephone, Alfred then picked up the phone and dialed the number he wished to call. Since Master Timothy is away in Keystone, there was only one other person in Gotham Alfred could call to help in this dire hour...

"Hi, this is Barbra Gordon, I'm not here right now so please leave a message after the beep!" Miss Barbra's answering machine. Alfred could almost loathe that damn device at this moment.

"Miss Barbra, this is Alfred Pennyworth, something has happened to Bruce, I need your help in this matter. Come to the Manor as soon as you get this message. Farewell."

After hanging up the reciever, Alfred couldn't help but sit back into the chair. His body, mind, and soul felt like it was sagging from his frame.

Alfred had never felt so old in his life.

[PFunk2]

OOC: Bring it PFunk. jk[/QUOTE]

OOC: Wait for it Padiwan. These things take time. :D

[Phantasm]

IC:Barbara Gordon

Dad holds on nervously to my hand and I take a glance up at him to realize that the expression on his face is not exactly soothing. "Dad, I'll be fine."

"I know...". he grumbles,giving me an anxious glance.

It is times like this when I wish Dick was here with me.His endless optimism would be more helpful than Dad's anxiety."Will you be okay while I'm in there?"

"Don't worry about me.I'm sure all will turn out fine..." He makes an attempt to smile and kisses my forehead.

Well, that was something.At least he was trying. I look towards the giant doors behind which I'd be taken in a while,anticipation setting in for the first time. I had nothing to lose.There was nothing be nervous about...if it didn't work...well I already know what the consequnce will be if it does then...I couldn't get my hopes up...just not yet....

"Miss Gordon?" A blonde nurse walks towards me, "It's time."

[MST3K 4ever]

Luthor receives a call on his cell-phone from Dr. Hatcher. He excuses himself from the board room for the moment. She says, "Sir just to let you know that we are ready to begin our first trial. The patient is named Barbara Gordon she was paralyzed when...."

Luthor cuts her off and says, "I know her story all too well...her dealings with the Joker are truly mind-numbing. Please keep me informed as to your progess...I'll be with the board for most of the day however your calls I will be more than willing to take."

Luthor hangs up and heads back into the boardroom.

[SuperFerret]

Holland

"Aaahh!!! Monster!!!" *

Bizarro stumbled around the small Dutch village, confused. He searched around for what caused these people to scream. After all, he was Superman, he wanted to help. He grabbed a terrified man, and shook him. "WHaT You SaYiNG, FuNNY MaN!?" Bizarro asked kindly. The man didn't respond, and his head rolled around easily on his neck. Bizarro thought this was wierd, and tossed the man over his shoulder. "Me aM CoNFuSeD." He scratched his head and wandered some more.


*translated from Dutch (or whatever language they speak in Holland.)

The Fortress of Solitude

"Down, boy." Kal-El shoved the dogs head away from his face, but it was no use. Krypto knew how to fly, and that made it easy to lick his master's face, no matter where he was. "DOWN." Kal-El said firmly. Krypto lowered his altitude, hovering only a few feet off the ground. The dog also turned over, indicating that he wanted Kal to scratch his stomach. Kal-El had no choice but to smile, even though he felt far from happy. Maybe the dog would cheer me up, he thought, I'm definitely going to need some down time.

[Twitch]

Robin does a background check on his target

"Hunter Zolomon aka Zoom"

"Looks like he has a girl........Ashley"

Robin sped off towards her address

[batnkevlar]

*Hal pulls out his cellphone and dials a number*

"Lex, want to do lunch? To talk about the security I'm in charge of..."

[FrantikMagik]

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Workshop/8051/darkseid.gif

"Desaad... send my son to Earth. I want him to learn the trials tribulations of life, before I take his life away from him..."


http://www.batman-superman.com/superman/img/grabs/desaad.jpg

"Certainly, your Excellency. And what would be his mission?"

http://www.batman-superman.com/superman/img/grabs/dseid4.jpg

"He knows, Desaad. Believe me, he knows..."

[FrantikMagik]

http://www.sean-walsh.com/newgods/kalibak.jpg

*The Boom Tube erupts in Metropolis and Kalibak steps out. He sniffs the air and feels the ground beneath his feet. He then takes out his weapon and roars.*
"Let the Life erupt in Chaos! May blood swell the deeps! May Earth flame with death. Glory to Apokalips!"

[Spike_x1]

Metallo was marginally surprised as the Parasite leaped towards him. What chance could that idiot possibly think he had? Metallo easily back-handed Jones across his shoulder as he flew through the air. The Parasite was hurled across the street, crashing into a brick building.

As the dust settled, Rudy pushed aside the bricks that lay on top of him. He was bleeding again and had a large gash across his head, along with a number of cuts and bruises one would get from being thrown through a brick wall. Before he knew what was going on, Corben was on top of him again, grabbing him by the neck and throwing Parasite back into the street.

As Metallo strolled up to Rudy to beat him up some more, he was greatly surprised when the Parasite unleashed a large blast of fire from his fingertips, burning away Corben's synthetic skin covering.

"You moron! I'll kill you for that, you purple piece of s**t!"

Metallo extended his arm to reach all of the way across the street, grabbing the Parasite by the neck again, this time choking him. Metallo pulled the purple giant back towards him.

"I'm gonna make you suffer long and hard."

http://img100.exs.cx/img100/1043/metallo18xq.jpg

[SuperFerret]

Holland

The military had arrived. Tanks, planes, jeeps, troops, all ready (maybe not willing) to fight Bizarro. A volley of bullets and shells rained upon the malformed being. Bizarro just laughed. "HaW, HaW! You NoT HuRT Me! Me aM SuPeRMaN!!" Bizarro ripped up a piece of ground and tossed it at a nearby tank, smashing it and raining dirt over the surrounding area.

The Fortress

He bit it in half. Kal-El shouldn't have been surprised, Krypto's jaw was strong, strong enough to bite a titanium disk in half. "You know," he said to the dog, "we go through more frisbees that way." The dog looked at him, puzzled. Then, suddenly, Krypto's ears perked up, and he turned, looking to the south. He must hear something I don't, Kal-El thought, straining to hear what the dog did. Then he heard it, a familiar voice, a faint one, far away. "HaW, HaW! You NoT HuRT Me! Me aM SuPeRMaN!!"

Kal-El's blood ran cold.
"Bizarro."

[SuperFerret]

Holland

Bizarro was nearly covered in blood, and he was scared. It wasn't his blood, but he didn't realize that for some reason. "aaRRGGHH!!" he screamed, picking up a mangled tank and flinging it at a formation of fighter jets. The tank missed, flying too high and too far, and it was about to come down on top of some fleeing civilians.

Everything happened almost simultaneously.

Bizarro was attacked, his right bicep being torn into by a cape wearing dog. Another flying man caught the falling tank before it crushed the terrified civilians. Bizarro began to pummel the dogs face, trying to dislodge it's grip on his arm. The dog woudn't budge.

"Krypto," a strong voice said, "let go."

The dog released his grip, and flew back towards the other flying man. Bizarro took a swing at the dog, but he missed. A nearby person whispered in English.
"It's Superman. He's here to save us."

Bizarro was enraged by this. He NoT aM SuPeRMaN, he thought, Me aM SuPeRMaN. He yelled, "He NoT aM SuPeRMaN!"

"Me aM SuPeRMaN!!"

And he tackled Superman, bringing the both of them hurtling up through the sky.

[nixonbat]

OOC: Heh, I'm enjoying Bizarro. He aM oNe FUnNy duDe.

IC: Captain Boomerang had arrived less than 48 hrs. ago in Johannesburg, South Africa. He knew a place where Soldiers of Fortune hung out, and had a few old mates from Australia that he knew could put him in contact with prospective employers. He just didn't expect the offers to come in so fast. Digger thought he could drop a few lines in the water, take a week or two on 'walk about', and then come back and see who had bit.

No, he was already being offered some work. High paying gigs, at that. Seems that on the eastern coast of Africa there was a military leader that wanted to pay him to remove a rebel leader. Seems also that the same rebel leader wanted the military leader killed. There was also a Prince who wanted to be King, but his father was still alive. There was even an animal preserve that wanted someone to kill poachers that tried to kill the animals they were protecting!!! Lastly, a political party that wanted a vocal opposition leader to meet an untimely end.

"Crikes," he said. "Isn't there anything without murder available out here?" he asked.

"Well...", his old buddy Clive responded, " there's a diamond baron looking to do an insurance scam..."

Digger perked up. "What's the work, and what's the payoff?" he asked.

"The work is to steal $3 million in diamonds and return them, so's he can collect the insurance and still sell the stones...the payoff is $250,000," Clive replied.

" 'Scuse me mate...but what's to keep a chap from just fencing the diamonds himself...I could make more than a quarter mil..." Digger said.

"The guy usually has insurance against his insurance frauds... mercenary type insurance," Clive said.

"Yeh, like who?" Digger asked, sounding cocky.

"He's been known to employ Jade, Deadshot, and Deathstroke, among others..." Clive replied.

"Uh...pass on thet one, mate" was Diggers' response.

"Let the other offers know that I'll need a week to consider...I'm goin' out in the jungles or cities or somewhere's for a few days to figger out a few things," Digger said.

The next morning Harkness was on a chartered plane headed to the Congo.

TO BE CONTINUED.....

OOC: I'm enjoying CB MUCH more than I thought I would. heh. Character arcs are a good thing. Looking forward to meeting John Stewart, but not too soon. heh.

[RoseRedStrauss]

Robin does a background check on his target

"Hunter Zolomon aka Zoom"

"Looks like he has a girl........Ashley"

Robin sped off towards her address

lol, ex wife, not daughter

[nixonbat]

OOC: I'm betting Tim Drake would rather it was a daughter...heh.

[Twitch]

lol, ex wife, not daughter
[OOC] I meant girlfriend but sorry for the mistake

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal pulls out his cellphone and dials a number*

"Lex, want to do lunch? To talk about the security I'm in charge of..."

Lex answers his phone seeing that it is Hal he answers. He leaves the board room for a moment and says to Hal, "Lunch sounds like a good time to discuss things. However I am in need of your services as head of security. Could you please report to the boardroom as soon as you can?"

[batnkevlar]

"Yeah, I'll be right there..."

*Hal puts the books back on the shelves at Borders and packs up his things. He then heads towards LexCorp.*

[RoseRedStrauss]

*Hunter, still in his civi clothes, thinks in his motel room. Then a light bulb goes off.*

"Of course."

*Split screen action, like in the movies.*

Robin, "Hello, Mrs. Zolomon." || Hunter, "Hello, Linda"

Sry for bunnying. Oh yea, I'm going to assume Linda doesn't know Zoom's secret identity, for the sake of story.

[GammaMike]

Deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean, Orin sat in his throne room. He bristled with anger and rightous indignation. " Such Insolence, he breathed tersely.

" The Injustice Society takes it upon themselves too bring there corruption to my Oceans!" , he exclaimed imperiously.

" This is an affront to my domain!" , he stands abruptly after striking his S.T.A.R Lab produced prosthetic left hand down on the side of his thrown in imputant wrath.

He strides powerfully across the floor to a portal where he appears to monitor the ocean without, but in fact is in deep thought. He is a regal figure, standing at 6 ft 4, with muscles honed beyond what any normal human could attain. His lon blond hair fell across bare shoulders that obviously belonged to a warrior. During his moment of introspection, he retracted his proshetic hand, and revealed his Vandium Titanim harpoon. It was a visible indication that his thoughts had turned from mere venting of anger, to those of martial strategem. He opened himself up and accessed The Clear, an innate ability he had that allowed him universal conciousness of all marine life. As, the Ocean King he was responsible for all life that teemed beneath the waters surface.
He immediately percieved the unrest of the fish and sea mammals in the viscinity of the Injustice Society's former sealab. He decided that he needed to do something about the various androids and robot sharks left , still active after the destruction and abandonment of the Sea lab.

" Ready my escort, " he instructed his servants, his voice ringing with cold unrelenting athourity." We will finish off what my brothers in the Justice League so casually have forgoten!"

.................................................. ..............

[batnkevlar]

OOC: Well, I would normally say you can't play until I give you the go... but I'll let this slide... but which version Aquaman are you? Pre-water hand? Water hand? TAS?

[Twitch]

"Hello Mrs. Zolomon, is your husband home?"

"No not at the moment young man"

Okay thanks

I know my husband loves The Flash

Hmmm.... Thanks

[Phantasm]

IC:Barbara Gordon

My eyes flutter open and the world around me blurs into slight focus.I stare into the white blankness of the ceiling before me not really knowing where I am or what brought me here. Eager to seek the answers, I shift my head to the side and am attacked by a sudden wave of dizzyness.After closing my eyes shut to ward it off, I open them again and for the first time notice Dad's form slumped against a chair.His chin restING on his chest, his eyes closed behind the large glasses sitting on the bridge of his nose.

"...Dad..."I attempt to wake him up in a raspy voice.

When he doesnt seem to take notice I try again, at which he suddenly jumps awake,eyes blinking rapidly.His eyes rest on me and a sudden wave of familiarity washes over me.Lex Luthor...the operation...

As he walks over and leans over my lying form,placing a gentle kiss on my forehead,fear settles in. His eyes cature mine, "Are you feeling okay,sweetheart?"

Withot breaking our gaze, I find my head shaking in a slight nod, mortified at the growing lump at the my throat and the all too familar sting around the corners of my eyes.Please...don't tell me it was all a Failure.Although I had tried to curb my potential enthusiasm at the possibilty of walking again, I had to admit that I was not prepared to deal with any other possibility right now.

In a small, cautious voice I ask the potentially dangerous, inevitable question, "...How did it go?"

His moustached mouth curves in a small smile, "Well.Very well infact, sweetheart."

[MST3K 4ever]

IC:Barbara Gordon

My eyes flutter open and the world around me blurs into slight focus.I stare into the white blankness of the ceiling before me not really knowing where I am or what brought me here. Eager to seek the answers, I shift my head to the side and am attacked by a sudden wave of dizzyness.After closing my eyes shut to ward it off, I open them again and for the first time notice Dad's form slumped against a chair.His chin restING on his chest, his eyes closed behind the large glasses sitting on the bridge of his nose.

"...Dad..."I attempt to wake him up in a raspy voice.

When he doesnt seem to take notice I try again, at which he suddenly jumps awake,eyes blinking rapidly.His eyes rest on me and a sudden wave of familiarity washes over me.Lex Luthor...the operation...

As he walks over and leans over my lying form,placing a gentle kiss on my forehead,fear settles in. His eyes cature mine, "Are you feeling okay,sweetheart?"

Withot breaking our gaze, I find my head shaking in a slight nod, mortified at the growing lump at the my throat and the all too familar sting around the corners of my eyes.Please...don't tell me it was all a Failure.Although I had tried to curb my potential enthusiasm at the possibilty of walking again, I had to admit that I was not prepared to deal with any other possibility right now.

In a small, cautious voice I ask the potentially dangerous, inevitable question, "...How did it go?"

His moustached mouth curves in a small smile, "Well.Very well infact, sweetheart."

(OCC: Hey there I am going to help you out a bit with an appearance by Dr. Hatcher to help you get Batgirl into the game a little faster.)

Dr. Hatcher enters the room and smiles at Barbara Gordon. She says, "Hello Miss Gordon I am Dr. Lauren Hatcher, and I was the doctor who performed the surgery on your spine." She looks at her father and says, "Hello Commissioner Gordon...your daughter is a remarkable and brave woman"

She looks back at Barbara and says, "Time for one test to see if everything worked." She moves down to her feet and pulls out a needle. She then lightly pokes Barbara's feet. Barbara reacts to each poke with grimaces of pain...then finally she sticks the needle in her foot and Barbara yelps and jerks her legs back.

Dr Lauren smiles and says, "Well that confirms it...you definetly have feeling in your legs. I think we can say the operation was a success. However before you get up and start running up and down the halls...there are somethings you need to know. Your legs haven't had to move in sometime, so they will be without a doubt weak and for the first few times your legs are going to be in pain. It will take sometime for them to get used to movement again. Like any muscle though the more you work them the stronger they will get. I have little question or doubt though that you'll come through with flying colors. Well if you both will excuse me I have some reports to file and I'll set up your re-hab schedule as soon as possible. I am sure at some point Mr. Luthor will be down to see you. He is the one that made this all possible. If it wasn't for his persuasive speech at the board of directors then none of this would have happened." She turns to go and says, "Barbara..congratualtions."

Dr. Hatcher leaves the room.

[Spike_x1]

The metallo-bodied killer was pulling the Parasite back to him with a deathgrip around his neck. Rudy's vision was going black and he was fresh out of ideas as to how to defeat Metallo. Corben had every advantage over Parasite; he was made out of metal, meaning Rudy couldn't drain him. He could create any mechanical machine of death simply by imagining it. His strength rivaled that of Superman. He didn't have a single weakness that Rudy Jones could exploit.

Or did he?

Like Rudy himself, Corben was egotistical. Never willing to accept the fact that he could be beaten. Never willing to fully think things through before doing them. That was the key.

The Parasite swallowed the blood that was rushing up his throat, into his mouth. He had to keep the illusion that he was confident of his situation.

"So Corben, I guess you think you've got me beat, huh? You've finally taken down Superman."

"What the bloody hell are you babbling about?"

"I'm babbling about me, you jerk. Haven't you been keeping up with the news broadcasts? There was a big rumble between the Justice Dweebs and the Injustice Society recently. You think that I didn't get ahold of Superman at anytime during that fight?"

". . ."

"You're a complete moron if you thought for one second that I'd let you get this close to me without a plan."

"We'll see how far your 'plan' will get you." said Corben with a sinister smile. His chest cavity opened with a hiss, revealing, through his burned clothes, the chunk of kryptonite that powered his metallic body.

The Parasite laughed. He couldn't help it. Metallo had just killed himself. With his hands sticky with his purple blood, Parasite reached outward and grabbed onto the piece of kryptonite. Corben screamed with surprise as Rudy drained Metallo's power source dry.

"If it can power you, than it can POWER ME TOO!"

The Parasite let Metallo's useless junkpile of a body crumple to the ground. The Parasite was back in full swing.

http://img180.exs.cx/img180/9105/derparasite8pi.jpg

[HuyLantern]

The metallo-bodied killer was pulling the Parasite back to him with a deathgrip around his neck. Rudy's vision was going black and he was fresh out of ideas as to how to defeat Metallo. Corben had every advantage over Parasite; he was made out of metal, meaning Rudy couldn't drain him. He could create any mechanical machine of death simply by imagining it. His strength rivaled that of Superman. He didn't have a single weakness that Rudy Jones could exploit.

Or did he?

Like Rudy himself, Corben was egotistical. Never willing to accept the fact that he could be beaten. Never willing to fully think things through before doing them. That was the key.

The Parasite swallowed the blood that was rushing up his throat, into his mouth. He had to keep the illusion that he was confident of his situation.

"So Corben, I guess you think you've got me beat, huh? You've finally taken down Superman."

"What the bloody hell are you babbling about?"

"I'm babbling about me, you jerk. Haven't you been keeping up with the news broadcasts? There was a big rumble between the Justice Dweebs and the Injustice Society recently. You think that I didn't get ahold of Superman at anytime during that fight?"

". . ."

"You're a complete moron if you thought for one second that I'd let you get this close to me without a plan."

"We'll see how far your 'plan' will get you." said Corben with a sinister smile. His chest cavity opened with a hiss, revealing, through his burned clothes, the chunk of kryptonite that powered his metallic body.

The Parasite laughed. He couldn't help it. Metallo had just killed himself. With his hands sticky with his purple blood, Parasite reached outward and grabbed onto the piece of kryptonite. Corben screamed with surprise as Rudy drained Metallo's power source dry.

"If it can power you, than it can POWER ME TOO!"

The Parasite let Metallo's useless junkpile of a body crumple to the ground. The Parasite was back in full swing.

http://img180.exs.cx/img180/9105/derparasite8pi.jpg


OOC: Spike_x1, your storyline rocks man!

[RoseRedStrauss]

"Hello Mrs. Zolomon, is your husband home?"

"No not at the moment young man"

Okay thanks

I know my husband loves The Flash

Hmmm.... Thanks

>< you make me sound gay. And it's a bit ooc with Ashley, but whatever, I guess I'll see you at Wally's house

Zolomon, "Hello Linda, I was wondering if you knew where Wally was, I'm an old friend of his."

Linda, "No, not that I know of."

Zolomon, "Nothing? Are you sure?"

Linda, "No, now please leave."

*She attempts to clothes the door, but Hunter stops it with his hand.*

Zolomon, "I implore you to think harder Mrs. West."

Linda, "NO! I don't KNOW, now please leave."

*She finally slams the door shut, only to turn around and find that Zolomon is behind her.*

Zolomon, "NOT the answer I was looking for, now TELL ME WHERE THE FLASH IS!"

*Too emphasize his point, he smashes his fist into the wall next to him.*

Linda, "Who ARE you?"

Zolomon, "Maybe this will remind you."

*Zolomon fazes out and back in, having changed his outfit."

Linda, "You..."

Zolomon, "That's right Linda, I'm back~"

::Insert loud scream::

Cough, this is where Robin comes in, cough cough

[HuyLantern]

*In Vanity, on top of an abandon factory, Sinestro stands motionless. With the effects of the gas wearing away, Sinestro is able to move. He walks downstairs to see the progress of the battle droids’ renovation of the factory. (He managed to savage some from the old “IS” sea lab.)*

“You are all doing a great job, if you don’t mind I shall be making a trip down south to make the higher ups happy.”

*He activates his smart portal and walks through.*

*In the streets of St. Roch, Louisiana, a man dressed in black manages to sneak inside the first national bank. As he tries to find the vault in the dark, he purposely trips the silent alarm. Within seconds Carter Hall crashes through the skylight above, he hovers down and grabs the burglar. The intense grapple unveils the hood the burglar was wearing, revealing a yellow humanoid construct. The constructs deforms to become raw energy, and absorbs itself into Carter. The yellow energy overloads all of his five senses, including his mind. Not able to handle this much pressure, Hall falls to the ground, and is K’Oed. Behind the window across the way, Sinestro was controlling everything with his ring.*

“Blast this inferior new ring. It took every ounce of energy to subdue that Neanderthal and it was only so little.”

*Sinestro breaks the window and climbs inside. He takes off Hall’s wings and ports out with his smart portal.*

http://wf.toonzone.net/WF/justiceleague/episodes/SecretSociety/Part1/15.jpg

[Twitch]

>< you make me sound gay. And it's a bit ooc with Ashley, but whatever, I guess I'll see you at Wally's house

Zolomon, "Hello Linda, I was wondering if you knew where Wally was, I'm an old friend of his."

Linda, "No, not that I know of."

Zolomon, "Nothing? Are you sure?"

Linda, "No, now please leave."

*She attempts to clothes the door, but Hunter stops it with his hand.*

Zolomon, "I implore you to think harder Mrs. West."

Linda, "NO! I don't KNOW, now please leave."

*She finally slams the door shut, only to turn around and find that Zolomon is behind her.*

Zolomon, "NOT the answer I was looking for, now TELL ME WHERE THE FLASH IS!"

*Too emphasize his point, he smashes his fist into the wall next to him.*

Linda, "Who ARE you?"

Zolomon, "Maybe this will remind you."

*Zolomon fazes out and back in, having changed his outfit."

Linda, "You..."

Zolomon, "That's right Linda, I'm back~"

::Insert loud scream::

Cough, this is where Robin comes in, cough cough

Robin came out of nowwhere striking Zoom a huge uppercut knocking the air out of him.

Zoom:"You bastard"

Robin had no time to reply he had to keep moving to keep his advantage he vaulted over Zoom hitting him in the back. He was tiring these complex moves took a toll on him. Then all of the sudden Zoom caught him with 1,000,000 punches. Robin felt pain all over his body it felt like he was roasting over the fires of hell. He fell to his knees, Zoom raised his fist to finish him off...

Linda:NO!
Zoom: Where is he?
Linda:In the Alantic somewhere

Zoom sped off towards the port.

Linda caught Robin as he fell

Robin: I am sorry Master, I have failed you.

Occ: Robin is not dead. Rose you take it from here.
But Robin will have his vengence.:cool:

[nixonbat]

Digger Harkness arrived late in the afternoon by means of a small Cessna plane in the middle of an airstrip cut into the deep jungles of the Congo.

He arrived with only one satchel of supplies.

The pilot noticed that there was no one there to greet him. "Uh...you gonna be ok left out here?," he asked.

"Gonna be just fine," Digger replied. He waited for the pilot to leave the airstrip and searched for any other incoming aircraft. Pleased to find that he had not been tailed, he performed an inventory of his duffle bag:

4 litres of fresh water.
1 pound of dried beef.
3 sets of clean socks and underwear.
1 Sharpened hunting knife.
1 Frying pan.
1 complete set of dinnerware.
15 sharp as could be, wooden boomerangs.
6 Foster's on ice in a small cooler.
$10,000 US dollars cash.
Phony VISA.

'Looks like I'm set for my first evening,' he thought. And with that, he snatched up his duffle and began his slow hike into the jungle. His peaceful arrival was somewhat brief, however...

Digger had hiked only 15 minutes from the airstrip before encoutering some locals that had witnessed his clandestine arrival.

The obvious leader of the small pack of a dozen or so bandits, that came from seemingly nowhere, blocking Diggers' path addressed him forcefully in a language unfamiliar to him.

"Oy, mates...no trouble here...just here on a walk-about..." he said. Immediately he could see that these were not men of reason. He then knelt and slowly opened his bag and reached in. With his left hand, he withdrew a short stack of $20 US dollar bills...his right hand remained in the bag. "What say you lads let me pay a small toll and be on me way?" he asked.

Seeing the money, the bandits moved forward...disregarding the words spoken by the white foreigner.

Digger then removed his right hand from the bag. It held four boomerangs. The bandits had hesitated when he first withdrew his hand, but chuckled and advanced further when they saw the curved wooden objects and not a gun.

"This's yer last warning mates...take the bloody cash, or I'll keep me money and lay waste to the lot of yeh," he said. He meant it, too. This was just a working vacation for Digger and while he didn't mind paying a toll here and there to a working thief, he'd be damned if he was gonna take any sh** off anyone that intended to be unreasonable.

The bandits withdrew a few machete's, knives, and 2 hanguns between the lot of them. Digger sighed, "Well, if this's how'ye want it gents..."

It took 14 seconds, and then the jungle was silent.

Digger had embedded a boomerang in the carotid artery of one bandit holding a gun. The other gun wielder found himself firing blindly...literally...as a boomerang penetrated the orbital socket of his left eye. His left hand had dropped the money and entered the satchel...while with the right, he flung two more boomerangs. Those two broke through the sternums of the two men he had targeted.

As the last two had fallen, Digger produced 4 more boomerangs. "The rest've yeh want more of the same...then come get it...otherwise, take this money and work as me guides for the next two days and consider yerselves lucky to have good jobs..." he said.

Suddenly understanding English, the men lowered their weapons and nodded in agreement to guide the foreigner. Digger had acquired nine new jungle guides. And he knew exactly how to use them to his advantage.

It had taken 14 seconds, and the jungle was silent. There was now a new hunter in the jungle.



TO BE CONTINUED......

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Spike_x1, your storyline rocks man!OOC: Thanks. I've put a lot of thought into that underdog fight, with inspiration from the recent showdown between Deadshot and the Closer.

[Phantasm]

IC:Barbara Gordon

I had always thought that the best feeling in the world was just that very moment when I'd jump off the edge of a builing, the wind rustling wildly all around me, the street below looming closer ever closer but right before the initial collision,shooting a line to the next building.It felt marvelous but that was before I lost any feeling waist below. Now just wiggling my toes gives me a sense of immense accomplishment. Just feeling the presense of my legs feels great.

I look around the small room trying to look for something to occupy myself with other than testing out my legs....

[Spike_x1]

Grinning from his victory over Metallo, the Parasite was again painstakingly overcome with the urge to travel northward. Without a second thought, as if by instinct, Rudy yanked the driver's side door off of a nearby car and hotwired it using his own stolen kryptonite energy. He then begain driving north once again.

[nixonbat]

OOC: The more I see of the directions people are taking with their current arcs, the more pleased I am. I find myself in the midst of some very creative, dedicated, and talented comic fans. Congratulations. Now entertain me...heh.

[MST3K 4ever]

Luthor heard about the success of Dr. Hatcher. He walked into the board room beaming with pride and telling everyone of Dr. Hatcher's success. He glanced at Mr. Loomis and said. "Nick if I recall you were opposed to this operation why is that?

Loomis replied. "I think we could better use the financial resources elsewhere within Lexcorp. Rather than holding out the oromises of false hope."

Luthor said, "It would seem now though that we have given a young woman more than hope, we gave her movement once again. In fact I have noticed that you have lately have been far more vocal in opposition to me & the direction that Lexcorp has been taking lately. Why?"

"I feel that things were going just fine and now we are having to watch our budget and we on the board have noticed that our profits have..." Loomis said.

Luthor glared at him and said, "So that's what this is about to you. Profit and the bottom line. For your information Mr. Loomis we are still well in the black, and the board members are stil well paid. As far as the budget goes...this is how a legtitmate is run...we don't practice kick-backs & blackmail anymore...you disgust me. You're angry that your ride on the gravy train is coming to an end...hiding in your office and collecting a check is not how we work here anymore."

Luthor looked at the door and waited for Hal Jordan to enter. Come on Jordan...I am ready to drop the hammer on this guy and you would be the perfect puncuation point.

[SuperFerret]

Somewhere above Europe

Superman and Bizarro hurtled upwards, grappling with and pounding each other. Krypto followed closely behind, flying in every once in a while and taking nips of Bizarro. At about 100,000 ft above sea level, the two combatants separate, and then collide once more, the impact echoing across the continent, to be heard even as far as Africa. Punches that could crush mountains are thrown, striking their targets with immense force.

And they climb higher.

Bizarro wrapped his arm around Superman's throat, trying to strangle him. Superman struggled in his opponent's grasp, unable to break free. Krypto, seeing his master in peril, lunges for Bizarro, snarling like a hellhound. But, Bizarro saw the attack, and used Superman as a shield. Krypto couldn't stop in time, and his teeth sunk into Superman's face. Realizing his mistake immediately, Krypot lets go and attacks Bizarro, ripping into the arm that held the bleeding Superman. Bizarro released his grasp, and slammed a fist into Krypto, sending the dog plummeting towards the ground. Superman, seeing Bizarro's momentary distraction, struck quickly, ramming Bizarro, and sending them both farther upwards.

The air around them burned like fire. The were exiting the Earth's atmosphere at an incredible speed. Their capes ignited, their costumes smoldered, their many wounds were instantly cauterized, and then, they entered the void.

[DarkKnightJRK]

It has been 24 hours since Alfred Pennyworth entered into the Batcave and saw Master Bruce in his...condition. It has also been 24 hours since Alfred called on the assistence of Miss Barbra Gordon. Alfred felt it odd that she has not answered yet, in the past she has been fast with her messages. Granted, that was before her...incident with the Joker. The thought of what happened to her still caused Alfred's blood to boil. Only a monster such as that fiendish clown could hurt such a smart, beatiful woman that way.

Alfred was becoming more and more desperate. What if Master Bruce, in his present condition, did something to harm himself? Alfred thought of the expansive cave, and the hundreds of feet below each of the floors...

Alfred then dashed to the clock opening and raced down to check on Master Bruce. Alfred noticed the Master was on the high beam again, sleeping like a bat. Then he noticed the day-old layer of dust around the computers and other things. Dispite the circumstances, Alfred was still, at least in the back of his mind, for now, a butler.

Relaxed not that he knew that Master Bruce was safe, Alfred went back to the Manor. While he might be alive now, who knows what might happen soon? That settled it, he needed to speak to Miss Barbra now.

Using a phone dictionary, he called the house of former Police Commishioner James Gordon, whom took Barbra in after her parents and Mr. Gordon's brother was killed. Alfred thought about their relationship of serrigate fathers and sons/daughters and how it almost compares to himself and Master Bruce as Alfred was calling Mr. Gordon's phone.

"Hello?"

"This is Alfred Pennyworth, butler for Mr. Bruce Wayne. Both of us know your daughter, Miss Barbra. I--we were in need of her assistence in a matter. I had called her at her apartment yesterday and I have not gotten a reply. Could you perhaps tell me where she is?"

"Uh, yeah. She's at the hospital in Metropolis."

"My! She isn't hurt, is she?"

"No, far from it. Apparently, someone in Lexcorp figured out a way to cure paralisis and she volinteered to be a human test subject for it. It worked, she's got full use of her legs now."

"That's wonderfull, Mr. Gordon! Could you perhaps give me the number for the hospital she's in? I'm afraid we are still in need of her assistence."

After Mr. Gordon gave Alfred the number to the hospital, Alfred hung up the phone and then dialed the number to Barbra's hospital phone...

[batnkevlar]

Luthor heard about the success of Dr. Hatcher. He walked into the board room beaming with pride and telling everyone of Dr. Hatcher's success. He glanced at Mr. Loomis and said. "Nick if I recall you were opposed to this operation why is that?

Loomis replied. "I think we could better use the financial resources elsewhere within Lexcorp. Rather than holding out the oromises of false hope."

Luthor said, "It would seem now though that we have given a young woman more than hope, we gave her movement once again. In fact I have noticed that you have lately have been far more vocal in opposition to me & the direction that Lexcorp has been taking lately. Why?"

"I feel that things were going just fine and now we are having to watch our budget and we on the board have noticed that our profits have..." Loomis said.

Luthor glared at him and said, "So that's what this is about to you. Profit and the bottom line. For your information Mr. Loomis we are still well in the black, and the board members are stil well paid. As far as the budget goes...this is how a legtitmate is run...we don't practice kick-backs & blackmail anymore...you disgust me. You're angry that your ride on the gravy train is coming to an end...hiding in your office and collecting a check is not how we work here anymore."

Luthor looked at the door and waited for Hal Jordan to enter. Come on Jordan...I am ready to drop the hammer on this guy and you would be the perfect puncuation point.

*Hal knocks on the door and enters*

"You wanted to see me, Mr. Luthor?"

[Phantasm]

IC:Barb Gordon

I stretch out my legs on the bed for one more time and relish the feel of the white sheets beneath them,not yet tired of the same action that I've been keeping myself busy with for quite some time. Already I was impatiently waiting for the doctor's orders to instruct me to get on my feet.

Sighing, I lean back against the pillows and look around the me at the side tables in hope for something good to read.Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to send dad back home... I grab on to the remote and turn on the TV when the phone ring startles me.

Knowing all too well that it would probably be dad's concerned voice on the other end, I pick it up and am surprised when it is Alfred's cool british accent that greets me.

"My dear, I don't even know what to say at this point.Whether to congratulate you on the success of the procedure or to display immense resentment at keeping myself and all the others at bay?I suppose getting both of the messages across would suffice."

I simply burst out laughing,"Alfred!I know, I should have told you guys..." I had thought about them of course.Dick,Bruce Tim and Alfred were like family....it was another matter altogether that dad wasn't aware about any of that.But I simply didn't know how they'd react to this...especially after me assuring them time and again that I was fine being wheelchair bound and that I could pull my life back together...sort of contradicted my desire to resort to having feeling below waist...

"Miss Gordon?"

"I'm here.So...how did you know about this?" I'm sure I didn't tell anybody from the JLA...not even Helena or Dinah...a slight pang of guilt hits me.

"Actually...I have been trying to contact you since yesterday.Since you weren't available I decided to try at your father's residence...I realize this is a wrong time to tell you this-"

I suddenly, clutch the reciever tigter,"What's wrong Alfred?!"

"Its just...something is wrong with Master Bruce-"

"Is he hurt?!Did you try contacting Leslie?I know he can be pretty stuburn about medical attention but-" God, I only hope it isn't something too serious...but then why would Alfred be resorted to calling me?

"Miss Gordon, Bruce isn't in any danger.Atleast I hope not...He's-I can't explain to you the full severity of his behavior on the phone if you know what I mean."He finally finishes.

I chew on my lower lip,"Yeah...Did you try contacting Dick?"

"I did he's busy with the Titans I presume, haven't heard from him in a while.Though I don't think he can do much about Master Bruce's...curent problem.

I was worried and annoyed at the fact that there wasn't really anything I could do at the moment,"Alfred, I will see what I can do to help, just as soon as they release me from this place."





"

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal knocks on the door and enters*

"You wanted to see me, Mr. Luthor?"

Lex smiles broadly and says, "Ahh yes I did Mr. Jordan do come in?" He calls Candice and says, "Send them in now operation takeout is in play." He hangs up.

Lex stands next to Hal and says, "Ladies & Gentlemen this is Hal Jordan our new head of Security here at Lexcorp. He is here to assist me in something that is long overdue." Just then two Lexcorp Security guards enter the room and Lex says, "Mr. Jordan these are two of your security guards Mrs. Howe & Mr. Matson. they will assist you in this mission."

He turns to Loomis and says, "You Mr. Loomis have far too long been a thorn in my side and your greed has made you twisted and diseased. I will tollerate your presence in this company no longer. You to quote my good friend and occasional rival Donald Trump, 'You're fired!'"

Loomis stands up and begins to protest, "I object. You can't do this Lex! I have been with this company for too many years I deserve a hearing at least or an investigation of..."

Luthor turns and shouts, "YOU DESERVE NOTHING! YOU DESERVE A JAIL CELL IF NOTHING ELSE!" He recomposes himself and says, "Mr. Loomis you have tried to undermine my authority and take over this company anytime I am gone for more than a week." Lex pulls out a file folder and hands out several sheets of paper. Lex says, "Those are transcripts of meetings that have were held in my absence. You're overplaying hand way too much Loomis. You disgust me. I don't mind differences of opinion nor do I want blind loyalty, but I WILL TOLLERATE TREACHERY AND DECEIT WITHIN MY COMPANY! IS THAT UNDERSTOOD???"

Everyone murmors and nods. That felt kind of nice...almost natural...the looks of fear on everyone's face, except for Jordan's...oh well...he is strong willed...I can use a man like that here...or can I...no matter...work has to be done

Lex turns to Hal and says, "Mr. Jordan please escort Mr. Loomis to his office along with Mrs. Howe & Mr. Matson. See to it he cleans out his office in a timely manner of his personal effects only. No computer files or file folders are to leave his office until the computer deparment goes over them to ensure he is not committing industrial espionage. If he takes any files, office supplies or if he is here for over an hour cleaning out his office...have him arrested at once. Once he is done escort him off the property. Then please meet me in my office we'll go to the Cheatue de Lion for lunch to discuss your purposals..my treat of course."

[FEAR THE BAT]

^^very nice MST3K, if I may say so.

[nixonbat]

Harkness had hiked until sundown the previous night with his newly hired 'guides.' He had rested through the night, but not truly slept, as he knew the company he was keeping would surely kill or rob him if his rest was too sound. He arose at dawn pleasantly surprised that none of the natives had attempted anything on him throughout the night. Even more surprising was the fact that his new associates were preparing breakfast.

'Right pleasant bunch of natives for being jungle bandits,' he mused.

One of the men approached Digger with a tin of rice, beans, and a mystery meat. Digger didn't ask what it was. It smelled good, and he was hungry. And besides, he figured these men weren't going to of much use in the conversation department, anyhow.

Just then, the man in front of him said "Snake."

"Wha...?" Digger replied, caught off guard.

"Snake...in case you were wondering," said the man.

"Will wonders never cease. So, you speak English, eh mate?" Digger asked.

"Yes. Schooled in England. Oxford," the man replied.

"Fancy that. And how is it that an Oxford man finds himself out here working as a jungle bandit in the middle of nowhere, Mr. ...?" inquired Digger.

"M'Bata will do. When I returned from my studies, the military was holding my family...they are dead now...so I steal and fight," was M'Bata's reply. No emotion at all in his face nor his words. Boomerang could tell M'Bata was more than he appeared to be.

"Very well, M'Bata. I'm Captain Boomerang," Digger said with a smile.

"I know. Saw you on the TV. It is why you are having breakfast. It is why you are still alive," M'Bata said.

Digger's smile faded. All the men present turned North at the sound of thunder. There was not a cloud in the sky.

TO BE CONTINUED......

OOC: THIS IS MY 200th POST!!!!!!! WA-HOO!!!! (ok....it's nothing to most of you whose numbers are way out there...but for me...IT'S 200 BABY!!! ) heh.

[GammaMike]

OOC: Well, I would normally say you can't play until I give you the go... but I'll let this slide... but which version Aquaman are you? Pre-water hand? Water hand? TAS?

OOC: Oh sorry, didn't mean to jump the gun, just got strangly excited. I had planned on having him use the S.T.A.R harpoon, only to find it ineffective to his needs. I would then have him go to the water hand, which would be revealed that he put aside because he didn't understand it fully and mistrusted it.

[MST3K 4ever]

^^very nice MST3K, if I may say so.

why thank you very much...looking forward to our plotline getting underway soon...this is going to be fun.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: THIS IS MY 200th POST!!!!!!! WA-HOO!!!! (ok....it's nothing to most of you whose numbers are way out there...but for me...IT'S 200 BABY!!! ) heh.OOC: Pfft. n00b.

J/K :D :joker:

[batnkevlar]

Lex smiles broadly and says, "Ahh yes I did Mr. Jordan do come in?" He calls Candice and says, "Send them in now operation takeout is in play." He hangs up.

Lex stands next to Hal and says, "Ladies & Gentlemen this is Hal Jordan our new head of Security here at Lexcorp. He is here to assist me in something that is long overdue." Just then two Lexcorp Security guards enter the room and Lex says, "Mr. Jordan these are two of your security guards Mrs. Howe & Mr. Matson. they will assist you in this mission."

He turns to Loomis and says, "You Mr. Loomis have far too long been a thorn in my side and your greed has made you twisted and diseased. I will tollerate your presence in this company no longer. You to quote my good friend and occasional rival Donald Trump, 'You're fired!'"

Loomis stands up and begins to protest, "I object. You can't do this Lex! I have been with this company for too many years I deserve a hearing at least or an investigation of..."

Luthor turns and shouts, "YOU DESERVE NOTHING! YOU DESERVE A JAIL CELL IF NOTHING ELSE!" He recomposes himself and says, "Mr. Loomis you have tried to undermine my authority and take over this company anytime I am gone for more than a week." Lex pulls out a file folder and hands out several sheets of paper. Lex says, "Those are transcripts of meetings that have were held in my absence. You're overplaying hand way too much Loomis. You disgust me. I don't mind differences of opinion nor do I want blind loyalty, but I WILL TOLLERATE TREACHERY AND DECEIT WITHIN MY COMPANY! IS THAT UNDERSTOOD???"

Everyone murmors and nods. That felt kind of nice...almost natural...the looks of fear on everyone's face, except for Jordan's...oh well...he is strong willed...I can use a man like that here...or can I...no matter...work has to be done

Lex turns to Hal and says, "Mr. Jordan please escort Mr. Loomis to his office along with Mrs. Howe & Mr. Matson. See to it he cleans out his office in a timely manner of his personal effects only. No computer files or file folders are to leave his office until the computer deparment goes over them to ensure he is not committing industrial espionage. If he takes any files, office supplies or if he is here for over an hour cleaning out his office...have him arrested at once. Once he is done escort him off the property. Then please meet me in my office we'll go to the Cheatue de Lion for lunch to discuss your purposals..my treat of course."

*Hal meets Lex in his office*

"Chateau de Lion, huh? Sounds expensive... you're paying, right? I mean, until my paycheck comes. Speaking of which, when does my paycheck come?"

[HuyLantern]

*SInestro appears in the Highlord's Grand Hall, to his surprise no one is around. Sinestro gets an idea and heads for the Chief Weaponeer's Laboratory.*

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal meets Lex in his office*

"Chateau de Lion, huh? Sounds expensive... you're paying, right? I mean, until my paycheck comes. Speaking of which, when does my paycheck come?"

Lex says, "Of course it is my treat. I said that in the board room and I stand by that statement. In terms of a paycheck you get paid bi-weekly. Sounds like you could use an advance right now. I don't have a problem with that since you came in the middle of a pay-period." Lex writes on a peice of paper and hands it to Hal and says, "Take this down to disbursement after we get back from lunch. that should set you up for a little while."

Hal looks at the paper and it says, "Hal Jordan $10,000. Lex Luthor 2124AUH"

Lex then says, "Now then shall we head on for lunch?" and motions for the door.

[batnkevlar]

*Hal smiles at Lex*

"Awrite. Let's go then..."

[nixonbat]

Digger was sitting under the shade of a great tree. He was enjoying his little 'camping trip.' It was late afternoon and he was eating fresh gazelle ribs for lunch. His guides had led him deep into the wilds of the Congo and they had encountered a brood of the lightning fast creatures a few hours earlier. Digger had astounded his companions by felling one of the svelt animals, as it ran at top speed, with a single thrown boomerang. They had taken less then an hour to skin the animal and ready it for cooking. Digger admired the efficiency of these primitive locals.

One thing was on his mind, though, and it was nagging at him. M'Bata had spoken to him in the morning, but not since. Digger was under the impression that these men wanted more from him than a simple 'paid safari.' M'Bata knew who he was, and so did the other bandits. And while it was flattering that he was known even here in the middle of nowhere, he couldn't help but wonder when they would propose whatever it was they had in mind for him.

'Somebody must've yanked these boyo's real hard to have want a man of my talents around...' he thought.

As Digger finished his meal, M'Bata approached him.

" H'lo mate," Digger said.

Not one for small talk, M'Bata said " We will hike to the river soon."

"Excellent, I could use a swim. Gettin' a bit ripe, if yeh know what I mean," was Digger's reply.

"No swimming. No drink. Poison," M'Bata said.

Harkness nodded back to M'Bata. 'So, it looks like they're ready to spill it on what they really expect of me,' he thought.

Digger had no desire to get mixed up in environmental politics with these African tribesmen, however, and he found himself wishing it was two days later. That was when his private plane was to meet him for pick up at the airstrip.

'Whatever...they'll not be gettin a free-bee from Captain Boomerang. I couldn't give a monkeys about their pollution problems. Not unless they've got hard currency to pay for some environmental activism,' he thought.

The men stowed there gear and dowsed their fire. They then resumed their journey.


TO BE CONTINUED........

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal smiles at Lex*

"Awrite. Let's go then..."

As they leave Lex looks at Candice and says, "Candice please have the limo brought around front and do I have anymore appointments this afternoon?"

She looks over the datebook and says, "You're schedeuled to meet with Sen. Hills about the defense contract being renewed at 2:30pm and that's it."

Lex nods and says, "Yes of course. Please call me at 2:00pm to make sure we are on our way back"

She nods and Lex & Hal leave the Lexcorp tower on their way to lunch.

[Twitch]

OCC: Did Rose leave the RPG? cause we got to finish up our storyline

[GammaMike]

The ocean currents swirled as Orin sat astride his giant Seahorse, surveying his warriors. Pride overtook him as he saw the excitement of an approaching battle wash over them. They seemed to hold there tridents tighter, and sit there mounts surer. A few of the younger, untested warriors showed flashes of unease, yet grizzled veterans always were close by to offer helpful words and wash away any doubts. He made his way among the men, building there spirits. Inwardly, he raged, wanting nothing more than to be on his way. To rid the oceans of the evil that the Injustice Society had brought to his peoples doorstep. Evil that the Injustice Society had brought, and that his colleagues in the Justice League had allowed to remain, and fester. Despite his passionate desires to destroy the remains of this evil, he knew his place as a military figure. He made his way through his amaassed warriors, Exorting them, as well as sending his thanks telepathically to the marine creatures who had come to aid his people. Finally , his warriors were prepared to embark, and finally, he would take them into battle. He gave the command, and the forces of Posidonis were on there way..............

[RoseRedStrauss]

I'm here, stil thinking of waht I should do, sorry. Been a bit busy too.

[Twitch]

I'm here, stil thinking of waht I should do, sorry. Been a bit busy too.

It's okay

[batnkevlar]

*Hal sits, looking at his escargot at the Chateau de Leon. He eyed it, then looked up at Lex, who happily ate his meal*

"Waiter? Do you have any bacon burgers or something?"

*Looks back at Lex*

"Sorry, I've never been one for fancy restaraunts. The only thing their good for is getting on a girl's good side..."

[DarkKnightJRK]

I am The Bat.

If this is what it is like to be a monster, then a monster I shall be. The world is filled with them. There's is nothing left of this pathetic world besides monsters and the weak, and in order to protect the weak, you must become a monster.

That has been my life's journey. Even then, there was still more Man than The Bat. No more. The Man is weak. He is only a lost child who pretends to be a monster. I am the monster, I am The Bat. The Man is the reason for all of the death. All men is responcible and so is this one.

The Man is the reason why the man known as Jason Todd is dead.
The Man is the reason why the woman known as Barbra Gordon has suffered paralisis of the legs.
The Man is the reason why all of the "childhood" friends, such as the man known as Harvey Dent, and the man known as Thomas Elliot is dead. They are the monsters now. Now they are Two-Face and Hush. Now, they are the monsters that kill the weak, and since I am The Bat, I must destroy them.
The Man is the reason why Thomas and Martha Wayne are dead. The man--the monster--who pulled the trigger, and The Man for not being able to stop it or die with him.

The Man should be dead. The Man should have either kept Thomas and Martha Wayne alive and not birthed The Bat, or The Man should have died along with them. Because The Man did neither, all sorts of lives were ruined. So much madness, so much death, because The Man couldn't have done it's duty to protect it's own. The Man should be dead, yet he still lives. Inside, he is still alive, albiet barely. The worm is kicking and screaming, begging to be released. The Man will not be released, this is The Man's punishment for not doing it's duty.

As I sleep in the safety of my wings, I am conforted by the mantra in my mind--

I am a monster.
I will protect the weak.
I am The Bat.

OOC: Just reminding y'all I'm still here. :)

[Spike_x1]

Rudy Jones walked through a blizzard with strong enough winds, they burned at any purple skin that was left exposed. The Parasite had wrapped himself up in multiple layers of winter wear. The area was in the middle of six months of darkness at the moment, meaning that he couldn't even try to survive off of solar energy. He had traveled as far north as possible for over a week now.

His powers had faded hours ago, leaving him growing thinner and thinner as time passed by. Rudy's perfect muscle tone, staggering size, and rich purple color had faded almost to the point of the Parasite's death. He struggled to breathe, let alone walk through the rough storms.

Something was still calling him northward. He couldn't explain it. It was irresistable.

Just then, the urge to travel north came to a shocking halt. With the sudden relief, the Parasite collapsed onto his face. The snow pelted onto his ever freezing body as Rudy lay there dying. He had wasted his whole life to gain power and respect. He had lost everything. But how? Why?

Rudy opened his eyes in sudden revelation.

*Laesnu yllacigam.*

That was the key! The magic words he had spoken in his fight with Wonder Woman! Those words hadn't just unsealed her armor! They had unsealed something else too. Something inside of Rudy.

But what?

[batnkevlar]

I am The Bat.

If this is what it is like to be a monster, then a monster I shall be. The world is filled with them. There's is nothing left of this pathetic world besides monsters and the weak, and in order to protect the weak, you must become a monster.

That has been my life's journey. Even then, there was still more Man than The Bat. No more. The Man is weak. He is only a lost child who pretends to be a monster. I am the monster, I am The Bat. The Man is the reason for all of the death. All men is responcible and so is this one.

The Man is the reason why the man known as Jason Todd is dead.
The Man is the reason why the woman known as Barbra Gordon has suffered paralisis of the legs.
The Man is the reason why all of the "childhood" friends, such as the man known as Harvey Dent, and the man known as Thomas Elliot is dead. They are the monsters now. Now they are Two-Face and Hush. Now, they are the monsters that kill the weak, and since I am The Bat, I must destroy them.
The Man is the reason why Thomas and Martha Wayne are dead. The man--the monster--who pulled the trigger, and The Man for not being able to stop it or die with him.

The Man should be dead. The Man should have either kept Thomas and Martha Wayne alive and not birthed The Bat, or The Man should have died along with them. Because The Man did neither, all sorts of lives were ruined. So much madness, so much death, because The Man couldn't have done it's duty to protect it's own. The Man should be dead, yet he still lives. Inside, he is still alive, albiet barely. The worm is kicking and screaming, begging to be released. The Man will not be released, this is The Man's punishment for not doing it's duty.

As I sleep in the safety of my wings, I am conforted by the mantra in my mind--

I am a monster.
I will protect the weak.
I am The Bat.

OOC: Just reminding y'all I'm still here. :)

OOC: My vote for best post...

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal sits, looking at his escargot at the Chateau de Leon. He eyed it, then looked up at Lex, who happily ate his meal*

"Waiter? Do you have any bacon burgers or something?"

*Looks back at Lex*

"Sorry, I've never been one for fancy restaraunts. The only thing their good for is getting on a girl's good side..."


Luthor chuckled, "Oh that's all-right Hal. I eat here because it reminds me of Paris. One of my favorite cities in the world, and not too many of Metropolis's power brokers come here so I can just relax. So Hal what suggestions should we employ for security upgrades? And remember that money is no object."

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: My vote for best post...

OOC: I feel all warm and fuzzy now. :)

[FEAR THE BAT]

Well, even though I wanted to be Batman I can honestly say to you DKJRK that you're a great Batman. Keep it up.

[batnkevlar]

Luthor chuckled, "Oh that's all-right Hal. I eat here because it reminds me of Paris. One of my favorite cities in the world, and not too many of Metropolis's power brokers come here so I can just relax. So Hal what suggestions should we employ for security upgrades? And remember that money is no object."

"Well, if money is no object, I'd recommend some machinations of a late comrade of mine. After his recent death, his company got bought by a russian bussinessman named Igor Krovenenku. His buyout of the company is our only obstacle."

[PFunk2]

After checking in to the JL's Watchtower upon his return. John returned back to his home in Dakota to spend an non-eventual day of continuing to rejoin socility. But then he stumble upon the distressing events in africa. Namely the slaugher happeing in the Suddan.

"Why isn't anyone doing anything to stop this." he thinks. But he knows full well why. It was like South Africa all over again. Only this time it the natives themselves that are doing the killing. And if things are like in the past about the time the UN come into the picture it'll be to late. Maybe it's time for him to deal with this mess. After all protecting the earth is his job-even if it's from itself. How to do is the problem.

"I'll tackle that in the morning." John says to himself as he hits the sack.

[FEAR THE BAT]

-Pretty soon it'll be dark. Only a few miles away from Mexico City now, just a matter of time now before I get what I came for. Still thinking about that damn pilot. I would've kept him around, he was a good pilot. He saw too much though. F*** it, should've kept his nose outta what wasn't any of his business. Waste of a damn plane, but it's worth not worrying about what he'll go run his mouth about later. Too much money and too many willing to throw it at you for the right information. Ah, I'm in the city now, gotta pass by here first. Need to talk to Sr.(Senor) Reyes. Need to see exactly what Eduardo's been up to...

*knock, knock*
(Senora Reyes) Who's there??
(BANE) I need to speak with Sr. Reyes, senorita.
(Sra.Reyes) Ah, yes, just a moment...
(BANE) Thank you.

(Senor Reyes) Yes, how can I help you?
(BANE) I'm looking for your son, Eduardo. I've tried to get in touch with him but..
(Sr.Reyes) Aye, that Eduardo. I swear, it's either one thing or the next..
(BANE) Sr. Reyes, it's important that I talk to him.
(Sr.Reyes) I'm very sorry but Eduardo hasn't bothered to show his face here for quite some time. Lord only knows what he's mixed into now. Aah, that boy is such a fool. It wouldn't bother me so much if not for what it does to my poor wife. So much grief she puts on herself..
(BANE) My apologies for disturbing you Sr.Reyes. I didn't..
(Sr.Reyes) Shhh. Come, let's step outside. I don't want my wife to hear.
(BANE) Understood.
(Sr.Reyes) He called while my wife happened to be out to the market. It's been a little over two weeks now. Asked if I could pick him up from the hospital. Boy was in bad shape, took a beating. I asked what happened but he wouldn't answer at first. Must've been because his pride was beaten outta him. Haven't seen fear in him like that since he was a small boy. For as dumb as he is he's twice as tough. Shook me hard seeing him like that. Said that his boss was going to kill him if he found out..
(BANE) Found out what ?
(Sr.Reyes) About how the place he watched over was broken into. They beat him up, ransacked the place then dumped him off somewhere outta town. They left my poor boy out to die. Tough kid...dumb as a rock though..
(BANE) Where is Eduardo now?
(Sr.Reyes) Well, if he's were I left him then he's with his lady. Hasn't bothered to let his ol'man know how he is. I can take you there if you need. I want to see if he's OK.
(BANE) Sr. Reyes, it'd be best you stay here with your wife.
(Sr.Reyes) Sir, exactly who are you??
(BANE) I am Sr. Montana. I am Eduardo's boss.
(Sr.Reyes) Oh Lord, you're not going to..
(BANE) No, I'm not. I am going kill tha sonavub****es that set foot in my warehouse and stole what was mine.
(Sr.Reyes) I-I understand.
(BANE) Good. Now, write down exactly where you left him.
(Sr.Reyes) I'll write it down for you, just a moment.

(Sr.Reyes) OK Sr. Montana, this is the address. Y'know, I've heard many a story about you Sr. Montana. Mainly stories about a that monster of a man you have working for you. One that kills those that oppose you or dare cross you. One that shows no fear or no remorse...
(BANE) ...and no mercy.
(Sr.Reyes) So all t-that is t-true?
(BANE) Every...single....word.
Thank you Sr. Reyes. You've been more help than I could've hoped for. (handing him a roll of money) Here, this should show my appreciation. Sorry to have troubled you.
(Sr.Reyes) N-no problem Sr. Montana. Please let Eduardo know to pass by soon. Atleast for his mother's sake.
(BANE) You have my word.

[batnkevlar]

OOC: MST3K, ask me what business he bought out...

[MST3K 4ever]

"Well, if money is no object, I'd recommend some machinations of a late comrade of mine. After his recent death, his company got bought by a russian bussinessman named Igor Krovenenku. His buyout of the company is our only obstacle."

Lex takes a sip of his wine and says, "Well it's always good to go with material that is already in play and proven. Sounds good Hal. Oh what is the name of the company? I might be able to help speed things up I am fairly well connected in the business world."

[RoseRedStrauss]

*Zolomon made his way toward the caribbean area of the world. As he asked around if anyone had seen a man clad in tight red with a lightning bolt, many continued to babble on about some great monster he went to stop. No one seemed to tell him the location. Patience growing thin, he grabs the nearest babbling man and throws him into a wall.*

"WHERE IS HE!"

*The man continues to babble while getting his ass kicked by Hunter until another villager points in a direction. Hunter thanks him and tosses him a wad of stolen money. By the time the money reaches the villagers hands, everyone has died. He then picks up his own money and proceeds to dump all the corpses in the ocean. He pulls out his map to determine where the villager pointed in and his finger led right up to*

"...the Bermuda Triangle."

[MST3K 4ever]

OOC: MST3K, ask me what business he bought out...


Not a problem...oh here's a copy of the PM I tried to send you.



Just to let you know that soon Bane is going to be brought into our story arc. He won't be the bane we know yet, because he is not on venom yet. He iwll come to Lexcorp in search of certain materials and compunds for a super venom formula that Lexcorp posseses under the guise of needing for a health condition. Eventually Lex sees something in Bane that he can't put his finger on and makes him his private bodyguard, because Hal can't be everywhere at one time.

Bane's apperance will be something that helps Lex turn evil again. Not the only thing and it WON'T be a sudden thing either...very gradual.

If you got any questions PM me or Batman409.

[Twitch]

*Zolomon made his way toward the caribbean area of the world. As he asked around if anyone had seen a man clad in tight red with a lightning bolt, many continued to babble on about some great monster he went to stop. No one seemed to tell him the location. Patience growing thin, he grabs the nearest babbling man and throws him into a wall.*

"WHERE IS HE!"

*The man continues to babble while getting his ass kicked by Hunter until another villager points in a direction. Hunter thanks him and tosses him a wad of stolen money. By the time the money reaches the villagers hands, everyone has died. He then picks up his own money and proceeds to dump all the corpses in the ocean. He pulls out his map to determine where the villager pointed in and his finger led right up to*

"...the Bermuda Triangle."

Robin awoken from the massacre dream sweating trying to get up from the bed to stop Zoom. He was about to fall but gentle hands caught him.

Linda: I see you are healed
Robin: Thank you for your hospitatly but I must go
Linda: It seems that by the way you speak nothing will stop you.
Robin: that is correct
Linda: Well.......good luck
Robin: Thank you

Robin found his way onto his motorcycle and sped off.

Robin: I am not afraid of death, death might come at any time and I am willing to die with pride but only if I take that bastard with me. I will have my vengence.

[batnkevlar]

Lex takes a sip of his wine and says, "Well it's always good to go with material that is already in play and proven. Sounds good Hal. Oh what is the name of the company? I might be able to help speed things up I am fairly well connected in the business world."

"Kord Industries. That bastard Krovenenku has Kord Industries in his pocket and we need to buy it back."

[PFunk2]

John wakes up and after 'recharges' himself turns on the news and what he see's happening in africa only confirms what he has to do. And calls up his GL outfit around him. But John realizes that he has to talk to a few people before he does. And on that note he locks up the house and thru a skylight he intstalled in the roof heads skyward.

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OOC: Before I go on I would like to talk to these people in the game, if possible. If not avalable then I'll go on as is. But I'm hopping that's not the case.
Martian Manhunter
Batman
Black Canary
Green Arrow

[Spike_x1]

Rudy?

The Parasite grudgingly opened his eyes, staring out into the blistering snow storm. He turned around so that he'd by laying on his back. He managed to whisper a response.

"...T-the... name's... P-Parasite..."

Not anymore, it isn't.

"Wh-what the... hell are you-"

Talking about? Why, haven't you put two and two together yet?

"Who are... you?"

Slowly, a figure's dark sillouette walks towards the Parasite through the blizzard. The figure grabs onto Parasite's head and lifts him enough that Parasite is now in a sitting position. The figure is Rudy Jones as he appeared when still human.

I'm You.

[Phantasm]

OOC:I have NO idea what to do with barb!It takes time to be up and walking about...how would I implement that in an RPG?!

[Spike_x1]

OOC: My advice would be to try getting in touch with Wayne. Maybe find a computer and hack into the cameras in the batcave to see what's going on. ;)

[SuperFerret]

The two supermen collided with the asteroid, smashing it to bits. Three quick bursts of heat vision shattered the largest pieces into smaller rocks that would burn up upon entry into the atmosphere. Taking advantage of the true Superman's distraction, Bizarro delivered a vicious right hook to Superman's chin, sending him further away from Earth.

The battle raged soundlessly as they floated through the void. Finally, after nearly an hour, they stuck something, something large and hard.

And the sounds of the conflict began to echo across the frozen plains of Pluto.

OOC: How am I doing so far?

[Spike_x1]

OOC: You're doing fantastic! :up:

I'm curious though, is the Bizarro you're fighting the current one (breathe fire, shoot cold from his eyes)?

[MST3K 4ever]

OOC:I have NO idea what to do with barb!It takes time to be up and walking about...how would I implement that in an RPG?!


I think I can help you here. You can always say that she has been re-habing (Talk about the pain she is with her muscles, her frustrations & joys about learning how to walk again) and she is wrestling with the debate of whether she should put on the suit. Just a couple of thoughts. You're a really good RPGer and I for one am looking forward to seeing Barb back as Batgirl. ;)

[SuperFerret]

OOC: I'm curious though, is the Bizarro you're fighting the current one (breathe fire, shoot cold from his eyes)?

OOC:HE COULD DO THAT!? :eek: AWESOME!!! :D

To tell the truth, I don't know too much about Bizarro, I'm just making it up as I go along.

Oh, and thanks for the praise, I'm looking forward to an encounter with you.

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: PFunk2: It depends on when you need Ole' Batsy. If you call upon him now, you'll probably not get him, because he thinks he's a bat right now. :D

[SuperFerret]

OOC:I have NO idea what to do with barb!It takes time to be up and walking about...how would I implement that in an RPG?!

OOC: Do you plan on acting as both Oracle and Batgirl simultaneously? 'Cause that'd be very interesting.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Yeah, the new Bizarro was created by the Joker when Mxyzwhatshisname gave the J-man his powers. Bizarro has backwards powers of Superman's. Instead of heat-vision, he has cold-vision. Instead of cold-breath, he has heat-breath. Kryptonite doesn't make him weaker, it makes him stronger. Etc, etc.

His dialogue is also incredibly hard to completely comprehend clearly.

[MST3K 4ever]

"Kord Industries. That bastard Krovenenku has Kord Industries in his pocket and we need to buy it back."


Luthor looks at Hal and is no longer chuckling. He says, "Accquiring a company from a man like Krovenenku is not as easy as it sounds. However I am always up for a good fight. I'll call a board meeting tomorrow morning to start putting things together. First I need to make a phone call."

He dials a number on his cell phone and says, "Mrs. Henshaw this is Mr. Luthor. I need you and your team to gather as much information as you can on Kord Industires and it's recent accquistion by Krovenenku. Then I want your team to put together a purposal on how we might accquire it....yes I know this is short notice and it could take all-night....I assure you my dear there will be a significant bonus on yours & your team's pay-checks this month. Also you and your team will be granted a 2week vacation once this is done....and the Lexcorp fleet of jets will be ready to fly you, your family, your team and their families to where ever they wish to go...all expenses paid of course...ahhh thank you Maureen I knew I could count on you and your team...thank my dear...look forward to seeing you at 9am tomorrow...good luck...and thank you again...goodbye."

He hangs up and looks at Hal and says, "Amazing what a little well-placed motivation can do for some people. We should have things in place for the board presentation by tomorrow morning."

Lex takes another sip of wine as he awaits desert.

[RoseRedStrauss]

Man I'm kinda slow in the writing process as well. I need to figure something out in the Bermuda Triangle. Any ideas? Aside from completely destroying Robin that is.

[PFunk2]

OOC: PFunk2: It depends on when you need Ole' Batsy. If you call upon him now, you'll probably not get him, because he thinks he's a bat right now. :D

OOC: I've noticed. I was going to call him on him first but I can wait or bipass him if need be.

[Twitch]

Man I'm kinda slow in the writing process as well. I need to figure something out in the Bermuda Triangle. Any ideas? Aside from completely destroying Robin that is.


OCC: Hey let's not jump to conclusions

[nixonbat]

Digger Harkness had hiked for the rest of the afternoon with his bandit-guides. They had come over a ridge and came upon a highway. As they had crossed it, Digger was astonished that so-called civilization was actually out here in this part of the world. He was still not used to the fact that Africa was modernized, he still thought it was like the outback in Australia.

After crossing the highway, they had hiked a few more miles before Digger could hear rushing water. It was nearing dusk as the men approached the river. Ahead, one of the guides startled Digger as he began shouting in his native tongue. He could see the man as he ran full tilt toward a woman and her child at the rivers' edge. Digger could see the woman and child, and could tell that they were not as modernized as his bandit comrades. She was bathing her child and was startled by the on-rushing bandit.

She stood quickly and began screaming. At first Digger mistook her screams as being directed at the on-rushing bandit. He then noticed she had dropped her child and that her hands were blistering at an astonishing rate. The woman was chasing after her child and waving her arms as flesh began to slowly melt and fly off like drips of sweat.

The entire group of men were now charging forward at a full run, trying to rescue the child from the corrosive waters.

Digger spotted a low hanging branch ahead, and hurled a boomerang as quickly as he could to fell the branch, allowing one of the men to haul the child ashore. His boomerang, however, was wooden. It sunk into the branch and failed to shear it free. He cursed, and then grabbed his hunting knife and flung. This time he was successful. He cleaved the branch just in time for the nearest man of his party to snag the child and bring him ashore.

Immediately Digger had wished that the knife had missed. The child was screaming and was covered in boiling blisters. The mother ran forward srceaming, reaching out with what was left of her hands. M'Bata grabbed her and wrapped her in his own bedding. Digger could scarcely hear him consoling her in a native tongue, as he was trying not to vomit at the sight of the child they had just rescued. Aside from skeletal structure and eye sockets, the child was not even recognizable as human.

The mother screamed, and M'Bata's soothing voice turned to scorn. He shouted at the woman and then punched her, a clean shot to her temple. The woman fell in a heap at M'Bata's feet. Without further words, M'Bata withdrew a pistol and shot her dead. A headshot. He then nodded to his fellow bandit, and the man threw the screaming child back in the river. There was the sound of a splash, and then there was silence.

Digger stood stunned. He said nothing, but his expression spoke volumes. M'Bata stepped toward him, " It is what had to be done. The woman would no longer be of use to her tribe, and the child was already dead. Toxins. There is a chemical plant up-river." M'Bata said.

A lump in his throat, Digger hoarsely managed to ask, " Whose chemical plant?"

"WayneTech...it is overseen by a man called Lucius Fox," was M'Bata's reply.

The two mens eyes met with an understanding. They nodded to each other...understanding one another.

"Profit is out the window on this one," Digger thought, " thisn's got personal."

M'Bata turned away, and smiled. His plan was working out better than he had hoped.


TO BE CONTINUED..............

[nixonbat]

OOC: Is Lucius Fox even alive, or do I need to edit that?

This arc is getting away from me. Getting lost in the character. I LOVE IT!!!!!! heh.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Yeah, Lucius is alive. But he's a nice guy living in Gotham. However, niether he nor Bruce would knowingly produce toxic chemicals that spill out into the ecosystem. Their both honest businessmen.

It's your story, so it's your decision on how you want to play it, but it just seems out of character for Fox to do something like that. Perhaps some other regional supervisor or something of that sort.

You do what you want. Those are just my thoughts.

[Phantasm]

IC:Barbara Gordon

I feel guilty. I should have visited Bruce long time ago.Alfred keeps calling in everyday almost, informing me in horrid tones the intensity of Bruce's 'problem'. Doesn't specify what the problem is and I won't know until I drop by at the manor.

I stop twirling the strand of red hair with my index finger and take a glance in Dad's direction. He is sitting hunched down at his wodden desk, light streaming down from the lamp sitting beside stacks of papers.

"Dad, could you drop me off at Wayne Manor at tonight?"

His weary face turns to look at me,"Why so?"

"...Mr. Wayne needs me to look at the problems his personal computers are having." Well, at least the 'problem' part was true.

His lips stretch into a smile of disbelief, "What does he need you for?Whatever happened to technicians from WT?!"

"I dunno...I'll see when I get there I guess...Mr Wayne has...a strange way of dealing with things..." I hope that wasn't too cryptic.

"True. Alright, lemme finish this last cup of coffee."

[RoseRedStrauss]

OCC: Hey let's not jump to conclusions

Lol, it's entirely possible. :D but I won't.

[Twitch]

Lol, it's entirely possible. :D but I won't.

OCC: Good because I don't want to make a deal with Satan

[Spike_x1]

The ghostly figure of the human version of Rudy Jones stood over the Parasite's body, conversing back and forth.

You do know where this is leading, right?

"Shaddup! You're just a figment of my imagination."

Maybe. Maybe not. You remember the words you spoke while fighting the Wonder babe. You're well aware at this point that you didn't only unseal her armor.

"Alright, ya jerk. If you're so smart, then tell me: what exactly did I unseal?"

You've unleashed everything inside of you. You've been wondering why none of your powers have been sticking with you recently. Remember when you tried to drain the Joker? Well, that would explain your current insanity and the reason why you're hallucinating right now, wouldn't it?

"Pfft. What do you know? You're just a loser janitor."

Sure Rudy. Go ahead. Insult your subconscious. That's would definitely be the smart thing to do in this situation. :rolleyes:

". . ."

Look, Ru- I mean Parasite, I want you to live through this. I'm trying to help you.

"Go to hell."

We've been there before. It's not pretty. It makes Apokolips look like Disney World.

[Spike_x1]

"So I unsealed myself, huh? Let's just say you're right. What the frag am I supposed to do about it?

The grim, human figure of Rudy Jones looked down at the Parasite. He was frowning.

"WELL?!"

You just don't get it, do you? You think something like this can be cured with a simple flick of the wrist, don't you? Well, it's a lot more complicated than that! So many alterations have been made to both your mind and your body over the years.

You've been bathed in enormous amounts of radiation.

Throughout your criminal career, you've stolen enough energy to power a sun.

Your DNA is constantly shifting as you steal your victims powers and appearances.

You STILL don't know the full effects of your encounter with Strange Visitor, which put you in direct contact with the Order of Kismet.

You irresponsibly used magic when you've got no prior experience using it.

And do you even comprehend the fact that you've literally got the thoughts and memories of thousands of your victims floating around inside your skull?

The Parasite began breathing again. He was panicking and angry. With the last bit of strength still in his body, Parasite got to his feet and grabbed onto Rudy. He began draining.

I pity you. Even with the combined intelligence of Batman and Lex Luthor, you still insist on killing yourself.

"Killing myself? Dumbass. You're gonna be the dead one in a second."

As The Parasite finished absorbing his alter ego, everything went black.

Then, the Parasite woke up.

http://img130.exs.cx/img130/5337/Eyes.jpg

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Just incase anyone is confused by those previous posts involving Parasite speaking with Rudy Jones, FYI it was all inside his head. ;)

[RoseRedStrauss]

OCC: Good because I don't want to make a deal with Satan

Soullless Robin could beat me lol. Unless you ask for powers to turn you into a bird or something.

[Twitch]

Soullless Robin could beat me lol. Unless you ask for powers to turn you into a bird or something.

Heh, Maybe I'll think about it.

I will pm you if I decide to do that]OCC

[nixonbat]

OOC: Yeah, I'm hip to Lucius being legit...I'm heading somewhere with it, needed a corporation name, and trying to stay out of the LexCorp stuff. Rest easy Spike, Fox isn't on my hitlist... I'm just flying loose and free on an environmental/socio-political/economics/human rights issues kinda thing in my arc right now. I want to cover all bases on this one. Trying to show the twisted personal politics of a man like Harkness. I may even include gay rights and right to die issues by the time I'm done. heh.

Enjoying your Rudy work by the way. And yes, I had caught that he was having a conversation with himself via delusional multiple personality disorder stuff. Good writing.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Okay, good :up:. As I said, it's your story (and a good one too so far). I was just thinking in writing.

BTW, I'm really enjoying where you're going with Harkness, and I look forward to more of his journey (and from what I can gather) his meeting up with GL.

[Phantasm]

IC:Barb Gordon

As dad's car drives out of the sweeping driveway, I sit there on my wheelchair,glanicing up at the gigantic double doors of Wayne Manor. Thunder booms ominously from overhead and the first drops of what would be a rainstorm pelt down upon me.

I lean up and ring the bell, expecting Alfred's quick arrival and curious about what I would come across inside.

[Spike_x1]

The Parasite slowly got to his feet. He was surprisingly being filled with energy. Too much energy. Rudy's body began to swell to its fullest, his veins were bulging to near exploding. Burning energy erupted from the Parasite's eyes. Excess energy bubbled and drifted off of Rudy's body as if it were smoke. The snow around Parasite melted instantly into water, then steam.

The Parasite was in agony.

"RAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR!!!!"

Then the voices started speaking. Screaming.

Women, children, men, heroes, villains. Hundreds of voices inside of Rudy's head exploded. All of his victims over the years were getting their revenge. Clark, Lex, Joker, Batman, Alfred, even Lois were all shouting inside his head. All of their thoughts, personalities and memories were his, and he didn't want them.

It was then that Rudy finally figured it all out; he had sunconsciously repressed the thoughts of his victims all along. They had been in the back of his mind for years. His spell had let them all out.

The spell had also altered the way his powers worked. For the past week, Rudy had thought that his powers were escaping his body instantly after he acquired them. Of course, now that he had figured out what was going on, the energies came flooding back. All at once. The yellow energy from Sinestro, the kryptonite energy from Metallo, Wonder Woman's powers, the hundreds of people had had drained over the course of his journey. It all exploded inside of the Parasite's body.

Rudy Jones breathed deeply. His eyes glowed as lightning-like power flowed around him. Just breathe. Just breathe. The Parasite was regaining control. Even as the voices shouted in his head, he was regaining control.

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/7299/power9zj.jpg

Lois' voice softly spoke inside Rudy's brain. Her words came out of Rudy's mouth.

"Find Clark."

Then the Parasite flew off.

[SuperFerret]

The Parasite slowly got to his feet. He was surprisingly being filled with energy. Too much energy. Rudy's body began to swell to its fullest, his veins were bulging to near exploding. Burning energy erupted from the Parasite's eyes. Excess energy bubbled and drifted off of Rudy's body as if it were smoke. The snow around Parasite melted instantly into water, then steam.

The Parasite was in agony.

"RAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR!!!!"

Then the voices started speaking. Screaming.

Women, children, men, heroes, villains. Hundreds of voices inside of Rudy's head exploded. All of his victims over the years were getting their revenge. Clark, Lex, Joker, Batman, Alfred, even Lois were all shouting inside his head. All of their thoughts, personalities and memories were his, and he didn't want them.

It was then that Rudy finally figured it all out; he had sunconsciously repressed the thoughts of his victims all along. They had been in the back of his mind for years. His spell had let them all out.

The spell had also altered the way his powers worked. For the past week, Rudy had thought that his powers were escaping his body instantly after he acquired them. Of course, now that he had figured out what was going on, the energies came flooding back. All at once. The yellow energy from Sinestro, the kryptonite energy from Metallo, Wonder Woman's powers, the hundreds of people had had drained over the course of his journey. It all exploded inside of the Parasite's body.

Rudy Jones breathed deeply. His eyes glowed as lightning-like power flowed around him. Just breathe. Just breathe. The Parasite was regaining control. Even as the voices shouted in his head, he was regaining control.

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/7299/power9zj.jpg

Lois' voice softly spoke inside Rudy's brain. Her words came out of Rudy's mouth.

"Find Clark."

Then the Parasite flew off.


OOC: Oh crap.

BTW, you'll be looking for a while, I'm on Pluto.


Pluto

A fist that could crush mountains slammed into his jaw. He reeled backwards, and fell to the icy ground. His opponent towered over him, and he lashed out visciously, driving into his foe at an amazing speed. They both tumbled down a steep, craggy slope. When they landed, his enemy had the upper hand, and maliciously took advantage of it. Hit after hit rained down on his body, he felt force that would have pulverized him if he weren't something other than human. He tried to lash out again, but his opponent stopped it harshly, and ended the fight (or beating) with another devastating strike to his jaw. He fell into unconsciousness.

Superman stood, Bizarro was defeated. Satisfied, Kal-El, as he now considered himself, Clark died with Lois, flew off, heading to Earth.

[Spike_x1]

Wherever the Parasite flew, lightning storms were instantly created in his wake. Clouds parted as he approached. The Parasite was a god. Nothing could possibly bring him to a halt. He only needed to prove one single thing to himself: He needed to kill Superman.

But we love Clark.

"Shaddup Lois! We're gonna get a kryptonian hangover tonight!"

Rudy, you've terrorized my life, Clark's life, and our marriage. You may have killed me, but if God is my witness, you WILL NOT kill Superman!

"'If God is your witness', huh? I gotta tell ya, babe: I AM GOD!"

http://img116.exs.cx/img116/5319/god2kf.jpg

[DarkKnightJRK]

IC:Barb Gordon

As dad's car drives out of the sweeping driveway, I sit there on my wheelchair,glanicing up at the gigantic double doors of Wayne Manor. Thunder booms ominously from overhead and the first drops of what would be a rainstorm pelt down upon me.

I lean up and ring the bell, expecting Alfred's quick arrival and curious about what I would come across inside.

Alfred Pennyworth quickly opened the door.

"Good evening, Miss Gordon. Please come in, I fear we may not have a lot of time left..."

Alfred and Barbra walked inside into the study. There, Alfred pressed a lever inside the grandfather clock and it swirled open, revealing an entrance. The two went down to face the demons that was inside the grandite corridors, the demons that now resided in their mutual friend and family member...

OOC: Short, but I'd like to see Babs' reaction to Bats'...current condiction.

[Priest]

EDIT

[nixonbat]

Death was nothing new to Digger Harkness. He had seen it, worked along side people who dealt it, and had, himself, helped many people into their graves. It was a part of life, he thought. He had profited from death many times over the years. But somewhere, he thought, a line had to be drawn. It was one thing to kill another human being intentionally for money. It was quite another, in his eyes, to kill for money unintentionally. He felt it was immoral.

Earlier in the evening, Digger and his bandit friends had arrived in a small town inhabited by people who seemed to know the bandits. When they had arrived, the group made no effort to conceal their presence, walking down the main road into town. Townsfolk had approached smiling. Smiling until M'Bata and his men spoke to them of what Digger could only guess was of what had happened earlier in the day. Though he couldn't understand the language, the expressions were very clear to him. Disgust, sadness, and anger over the death of a primitive tribeswoman and her young, male child.

When they had acquired lodgings, Digger had requested cold drink. He was offered African beer and purchased a case. He now lie on an uncomfortable bed with eleven empty bottles strewn about the room. M'Bata and the others were off doing God knows what, but 'ol Digger was out to soothe his nerves and try to forget what he had witnessed that day. But he couldn't.

He had the small black and white TV in the room on...he had found an English speaking station. The Andy Griffith Show was coming on. Digger was drunk by now, and lost to his sadness over the young boy. He just couldn't get past that atrocity. He looked up and saw Opie...he thought of the young dead boy who would never go fishing with his Pa. He hurled a beer bottle into the tube of the small screen and flew into a rage, he then set about destroying the room.

He was winded and the world was spinning, when a light knock came at the door. " Mr. Digger...you are okay?" he heard the woman's broken English coming through the door. He paused at the sound of her voice and looked about the room. A slight twinge of embarassment crept through him as he surveyed the results of his outburst.

"Uh...just fine now. Thank you," was his reply. He waited silently for a few moments and finally heard her footsteps retreating down the hall. 'Crikes, these people have very little to offer, and I smash it...' he thought, ashamed.

Digger peeled off $1,000 and left it on the bed. He opened a fresh beer and went to the sink to wash up. The cool water helped, but only a little. He then dressed and grabbed his bag, tossing in two more bottles of beer. This was not the working vacation he had planned. And he found himself not fit to be around people. So, he climbed out the window, and left. He was glad to see the street was empty. Unnoticed, he walked out of the town.

He headed back to the river and lay under the stars. He sipped his now warm beer and drifted into unconsciousness.

M'Bata watched from the shadows, confident that his hopes for this foreigner who happened along were coming to fruition.

TO BE CONTINUED......

[nixonbat]

OOC: J'onn had basically left the planet and had no ongoing thing, so anything you do is fair game Priest. Good post by the way. Nice to see the John Jones identity in play here. You got the ball, run with it.

[Phantasm]

IC:Barb Gordon

Alfred and I make our way down to the Batcave in the large elevator.

"Mater Bruce has had another...'identity crisis' if you will..." Alfred speaks up suddenly.

I press my glasses to the bridge of my nose, "Was it Scarecrow?Posion Ivy? Who provided the catalyst?"

"I'm not sure..."Alfred speaks thoughtfully."I was hoping perhaps you'd figure something out....see..Master Bruce has take up calling himself 'the bat' these days."

I give Alfred a quizzical look,"We'll see I guess..."

The metal doors open to reveal the drakness the shrouds the jagged ends of the cave and all the hightech equipment that make this place as much as a residence of some sort as possible.

I wheel out onto the dark ground and instinctivley turn my head towards the Computer console where Bruce usually sits at.The lights are all turn off. A brief glance around the place confirms that all the equipment have been turned off too.

"What has he done to this place?" It is freezing.I wrap my shawl snugly around my shoulders and peer about into aparent dark nothingness.

"Master Bruce?" Alfred calls out, his british voice bouncing off the high ceilings.

[DarkKnightJRK]

There are intruders into my cave again.

It is the butler. This time he has a woman with him. I stay within the shadows and watch the two converse. I have had enough of this foolishness. They have intruded into my cave for the last time. They have tried to free The Man for the last time. It is time to bring this to an end.

I jump down from my hiding place. It is time to strike.

I surprise the butler and throw him to the ground, I grab the woman by her neck and lift her into the air.

"WHO DARE DISTURBS THE BAT?!"

[nixonbat]

OOC: Bruce needs serious psychiatric care. Prozac, Sinequan, Lithium..... something. Definitely NOT psilocybin.

[Phantasm]

IC:Barb Gordon

Bruce's gloved fingers wrap themselves around my throat and sqeeze hard. As I gasp for breath he lifts me off the chair, the glowing slits of his mask contracting in a demonic manner, "You will now meet the consequence of doing so."

I try to pry my neck free of his strong,deathly grasp but fail miserably,"B-ruce-"

"Master Bruce!!!!!!By God!What are you DOING?!" Alfred is by our side again and his aged hands can't undo Bruce's fingers around my throat...

[DarkKnightJRK]

I hear the butler screaming at what I am doing. I quickly throw him aside again. This is all their fault anyway, they should not have tried to "cure" me. I am cured. I am The Bat.

B-barbra? Stop! What are you--

SILENCE! Your weakness has caused too much damage to them. It it's also your fault for thier actions. After all, they are trying to help YOU.

Please, for the love of God, don't kill--

Haven't you realized? As of now, I am your God! Now quit your snifeling.

NO!

"No!!" I release her from my grip and we both fall to the ground.

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?! Don't you see what you have done?! Y-you were going to kil--That is igsignificant! It does not matter if she dies because of me, after all, so many people died because of YOU. I-I can't help them all--You should! IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT! You murdered Jason! You destoryed Barbra's life! You let Mother and Father die! You've caused so much death, THIS IS YOUR PUNISHMENT!"

The strain is too much for his body, both The Man and The Bat scream in unison, creating an unholy cry of pain and collapses on the floor, both sides dorment inside of the shell of Bruce Wayne and The Batman. His eyes ring empty, mixed between all-powerfull anger and shock, grief, and enternal loss...

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: Bruce needs serious psychiatric care. Prozac, Sinequan, Lithium..... something. Definitely NOT psilocybin.

OOC: Gee, you think?

[Twitch]

Robin unaware of the events in the Batcave is nearing the ocean and started pressing a seires of buttons on his bike.

The bike began to change as he hit the water and it became a water speeder.

Robin:Here I come you bastard.

[Phantasm]

OOC:aaww...Poor Bruce...:(

I crash to the ground and take deep heavy breaths. My throat hurts and my lungs seem to be begging for air. I lift myself off the floor and see Bruce sprawled in a grey and black heap beside me. He's pulled his cowl off, his large hands now holding on to fistfulls of his dark hair.

"Bruce.", I gasp, and rest a trembling hand on his heaving shoulder.

Alfred once again runs to our side,"I am so sorry Miss Gordon!I should never have let him near you-"

"Its okay, Alfred. Bruce-help me lift him up-" I manage between deep breaths.

"Master Bruce?" Alfred cautiously tries to bring him up to a sitting position. The sight of his weary unshaven face, clammy with sweat is enough to elicit a small gasp from me.

His blue eyes, hallow from confusion and pain dart restlessly from mine to Alfred. He takes quick shallow breaths as tears stream sillently from his aghast,widened eyes.

"Bruce...?" I meet my gaze with his lost one as my hands find their way to his clammy face. He looks at me and I hold my breath,scared for a second that he'll do something violent again.

When he seems subdued enough I take my chance and try to have him release his fingers from getting entangled painfully in his hair.After Alfred and I uncurl his fingers from grasping to his black hair, his large arms fall limply to his sides.

I look silently at Alfred...and then back at the shaking,disheaveled form of the man I used to know. He seems to be in pain...I wrap my arms around his shoulders and massage his scalp, in hopes of soothing him as he hesitantly buries his face into my neck. I can feel the warm trail of his anguished tears wetten my shirt and I tighten my grip on him.Heaving a sigh, I breathe, "It's alright Bruce...we'll figure something out..."

[nixonbat]

OOC: This sounds like dates I've had. Seriously. But without the wheelchair, and the costumes were on. Seriously. Kinda romantic in that 'Leaving Las Vegas' kinda way.


Don't look at me that way. I know that look. Stop looking at me.


heh.

[Spike_x1]

The All Powerful Parasite flew through the skies at blazing speeds. He had flown out of Earth's gravitational pull and into space. He was searching for Superman. Nothing else mattered. Parasite needed to prove to himself that he could defeat his most hated foe once and for all.

There!

The Parasite could feel Superman's power, his energy approaching earth. Parasite waited for the kryptonian to arrive.

Clark! Don't come here! Turn around! Run for your life!

"Shut. Up. Lois."

http://img157.exs.cx/img157/4382/theend3tf.jpg

[nixonbat]

OOC: Just a thought here Rudy, but what if you zeroed in on Bizarro and got a charge from him? With your already overwhelmed psyche, that'd be a helluva arc. Would you start GIVING energy? I think about these things. heh.

[Phantasm]

OOC: This sounds like dates I've had. Seriously. But without the wheelchair, and the costumes were on. Seriously. Kinda romantic in that 'Leaving Las Vegas' kinda way.


Don't look at me that way. I know that look. Stop looking at me.


heh.

LOL!

What else is she supposed to do?!The guy was in bad shape! :p

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: This sounds like dates I've had. Seriously. But without the wheelchair, and the costumes were on. Seriously. Kinda romantic in that 'Leaving Las Vegas' kinda way.


Don't look at me that way. I know that look. Stop looking at me.


heh.

OOC: *giggles like a schoolgirl*

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Just a thought here Rudy, but what if you zeroed in on Bizarro and got a charge from him? With your already overwhelmed psyche, that'd be a helluva arc. Would you start GIVING energy? I think about these things. heh.OOC: That thought had actually occured to me, but Bizarro's on Pluto and Rudy has no way of knowing that, so there's nothing I can do unless I just pulled a coincidence out of my ass and said "Hey! I just happened to guess that you might be on Pluto, and look at THAT! Bizarro's with ya!"

Just wouldn't work. :p

[TheElderOne]

OOC: What time of day is it in the Gotham City area?

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Probably doesn't matter.

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: What time of day is it in the Gotham City area?

N/A, whatever you want, I guess.

[SuperFerret]

The All Powerful Parasite flew through the skies at blazing speeds. He had flown out of Earth's gravitational pull and into space. He was searching for Superman. Nothing else mattered. Parasite needed to prove to himself that he could defeat his most hated foe once and for all.

There!

The Parasite could feel Superman's power, his energy approaching earth. Parasite waited for the kryptonian to arrive.

Clark! Don't come here! Turn around! Run for your life!

"Shut. Up. Lois."

http://img157.exs.cx/img157/4382/theend3tf.jpg

Superman spotted Parasite somewhere between the Moon and Mars. His blood boiled at the sight of one of Lois's murderers. Parasite seemed to ripple with power, but no matter how much power Parasite had it would not save him from Superman's wrath. Kal-El screamed, the sound lost in the void, and rocketed towards the Parasite.

[Spike_x1]

"Alright, Superjerk! Let's rumble!"

Clark! For the love of God! Run away!

As Superman reached Parasite, Rudy shot a blast of Metallo's kryptonite energy, striking Superman in the chest. In that brief moment of weakness, Parasite grabbed onto Superman and began to absorb the kryptonian's energy.

http://img27.exs.cx/img27/6522/cover6tv.jpg

[SuperFerret]

"Alright, Superjerk! Let's rumble!"

Clark! For the love of God! Run away!

As Superman reached Parasite, Rudy shot a blast of Metallo's kryptonite energy, striking Superman in the chest. In that brief moment of weakness, Parasite grabbed onto Superman and began to absorb the kryptonian's energy.

http://img27.exs.cx/img27/6522/cover6tv.jpg

Superman began to feel his energy draining into Parasite. He whirled around, knocking one of Parasite's greedy hands away from his body, and grabbed the purple monsters shoulders. If he wants energy, Kal-El thought, I'll give him some! Superman let loose with two powerful heat rays, aimed directly at Parasite's eyes.

[Spike_x1]

As the heat beams suddenly ate away at the Parasite eyes, in seconds, the heat burned the rest of Rudy's body to a crisp.

However, to Kal-el's surprise, the Parasite's molecules began to quickly absorb the heat vision and used that heat energy, combined with his previously absorbed energy to rebuild his charred body until he towarded over the kryptonian. The Parasite flew to Superman and roared his name as Lois screamed in Rudy's mind.

"SUPERMAN!"

http://img157.exs.cx/img157/9485/wow0ok.jpg

[Phantasm]

OOC:Just out of curiosity where do you get those pictures from?

[Spike_x1]

Using one of his massive hands, the Parasite grabbed onto Superman's head and started draining again.

"What's the matter, Happy meal? Feeling a little light-headed?"

With an insurmountable amount of force, the Parasite hurled Superman down towards Earth, through the burning atmosphere.

http://img209.exs.cx/img209/1446/kickass7jj.jpg

[Spike_x1]

OOC:Just out of curiosity where do you get those pictures from?OOC: Various Superman comics that I've collected over the years. *looks at pictures* Jeez! Rudy's kicking the snot out of Supes. :eek:

BTW SuperFerret, if I'm going too fast, just say so and I'll edit.

[PFunk2]

A slightly puzzled John arrives at the JL new watchtower base.

"I need to talk to a few people about this and I might as well start with him." he says to himself as he looks for Martian Manhunter to ask him a few questions about JL policy.

[Priest]

OOC: Okay, after reading up a bit I'm going to edit my first post....maybe I shouldn't post things at 4:30 in the morning after birthday parties. Yeesh!

[Priest]

*Looking out the window into the night's sky, J'onn thinks about all of the loss in his life. He thinks of Mars and reminds himself that Earth is his home now and he will protect it to his last breath.

He hears GL John Stuart enter and as J'onn continues to gaze into the sky he calls out to his friend.*

"What can I help you with John?"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/artpriest/mm-3.jpg

[Spike_x1]

OOC: To everyone but SuperFerret, I would humbly ask that nobody interfere with our battle royal.
I'm going for high drama between two long time enemies, and it would kind of be ruined if someone else were to pop in and lend a hand (for either side). Rest assured, everything should sort itself out in the end.

[SuperFerret]

OOC: Various Superman comics that I've collected over the years. *looks at pictures* Jeez! Rudy's kicking the snot out of Supes. :eek:

BTW SuperFerret, if I'm going too fast, just say so and I'll edit.

OOC: It's ok, I wasn't online for a little while, but now I'm back.

Superman fell towards the Earth at a speed that nearly matched his flight speed, only he couldn't control it. He felt the heat of the atmosphere as he burst through it, but he was barely strong enough to withstand it. His entrance through the ozone may have taken the remainder of his durability and he still had a long way to fall. Superman watched helplessly as the ground came up to meet him.

[Spike_x1]

With incredible speed, the Parasite flew after Superman, absorbing the heat coming from the friction of the atmosphere.

http://img198.exs.cx/img198/6088/face52ay.jpg

"Hold on, dinner! I'll save ya!"

[PFunk2]

*Looking out the window into the night's sky, J'onn thinks about all of the loss in his life. He thinks of Mars and reminds himself that Earth is his home now and he will protect it to his last breath.

He hears GL John Stuart enter and as J'onn continues to gaze into the sky he calls out to his friend.*

"What can I help you with John?"



"I'm seriouly thinking about going down to the Sudan and try to put a stop to the genocide there. Much like I did in africa years ago before I left for space. " John answers the martian." he pauses a moment he continues.

"Since the guardians charged me with being earth's protector-even if it's from itself. I think knows the time to step in. Especially since none of earth's nations seem to be lifting a finger to so. But I want your thoughts good or bad about this action." he says with a worried look on his face.

"The last thing I want to do is to make things worse." he ends.

[Priest]

"I'm seriouly thinking about going down to the Sudan and try to put a stop to the genocide there. Much like I did in africa years ago before I left for space. " John answers the martian." he pauses a moment he continues.

"Since the guardians charged me with being earth's protector-even if it's from itself. I think knows the time to step in. Especially since none of earth's nations seem to be lifting a finger to so. But I want your thoughts good or bad about this action." he says with a worried look on his face.

"The last thing I want to do is to make things worse." he ends.
*J'onn turns to face the Lantern after he has asked his question.*

"You raise a good question John."

*The martian walks over to a chair and takes a seat.*

"The situation there is quite dire indeed, my friend. The world has turned its eyes away from the situation, and it would seem that the people are in need of a hero now more than ever. The question is this, are you prepared to deal with the political ramifications of your actions should they arise? If you are, then you have my blessing to proceed, just be sure that you are on the right side of this cause.

[Priest]

OOC: Anyone know where I can find some pictures of the Manhunter? I can't seem to find 'em anywhere.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Here's an excellent MM pic that you could use. :D

http://www.socalcomics.com/hom143fnplus.jpg