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

[twylight]

OOC: You have to sleep with me to get in... ;)

OOC: That's not even legal. :(

[rigel7soldiers]

OOC: Yeah, bat, you're only in high school

[SuperFerret]

OOC: That's not even legal. :(

OOC: And trading sex for social growth is?









BTW, once you get in, I'm gonna be 21 in two weeks, so..... ;)

[Batman]

OOC:......



I got nothin.....:o

[batnkevlar]

OOC: Twylight, i may be in high school, but I didn't get to the top of the class by slacking off... ;)

[rigel7soldiers]

OOC: Hey, you haven't quelled the rumours I just started about you being a gay dude, bat.

[twylight]

OOC: And trading sex for social growth is?









BTW, once you get in, I'm gonna be 21 in two weeks, so..... ;)

OOC: You mean it's not? :eek:

I have to get in first. :(

OOC: Twylight, i may be in high school, but I didn't get to the top of the class by slacking off... ;)

OOC: :eek: A little tiger! :eek:

[Batman]

OOC:We're getting off topic......:o

Does anyone else notice that?

[rigel7soldiers]

OOC: Nobody cares, we're getting into bat's sexual history, man!

[twylight]

OOC: This paid programming has been brought to you by Gotham Advertising.

And now back to regularly schedueled game...

[rigel7soldiers]

OOC: Hey, twylight, wanna get togeter in the game? It'll be fuuuun.....

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: Hey, twylight, wanna get togeter in the game? It'll be fuuuun.....

OOC: Lay off my Kool-Aid. :mad:

[nixonbat]

OOC: And exactly that---OOC. We have a thread for these comments. This is the game thread. Prospective members don't want to read that stuff here. Neither do I for that matter. Take it next door.


IC:

Digger Harkness had arrived at the assigned departure location 15 minutes before noon. He saw the Twylight Tours van, and people already loading gear on board. Old people. Old, grey, people. Old, grey, wrinkled people. It dawned upon Digger why this travel outfit was called 'Twylight Tours. It was a tour/safari for retiree's. His excitement level sank. There had NO mention of this being a geriatric trip in the tour guide. He immediately decided to stick a boomerang in the tour guide publishers eye upon his return.

Sullenly, he climbed out of the taxi and retrieved his gear from the trunk. As he approached the tour van he spotted two men about his age securing baggage atop the van. They were wearing collared knit shirts with Twylight logo's.

"Hello, kid, you with the tour company?" an overweight elderly man asked.

"No, I'm a customer," Digger replied dryly.

"Ah...bit young for this group, aint'cha? Well, I'm Irving. Irving Weinberg, and that lovely lady over there is my wife, Edna." He was indicating a 60ish grey haired woman who was as wide as she was tall.

Digger sighed. "Pleasure to meet you."

"Toss your gear up, mate," came a voice from above. It was a Twylight guide on top of the van. The name stitched on the front of his shirt read 'Hans.'

'This just keeps gettin better,' Digger thought, as he tossed up his baggage. 'At least dodging these old codgers and guides will be easy enough.'


OOC: Off to work, will post again tonight. Bird and the worm? ouch!!! Just make sure the worm doesn't turn out to be a snake. heh.

[Supergirl]

The Titans exit the tower to find themselves surrounded by the dozens of HIVE henchmen.
"Kon, Cassie, you guys up for a challenge? The one of us with the least HIVE members taken out buys the other two lunch. Deal?"
"You're on, Kara! I could always use a free meal!"
"Why do I get the feeling that you two are gonna cheat and leave me to pick up the tab?"
"Because we are!"the girls said in unison, with a wink to each other.
With that, the Titans sprang the first move. Conner started using his tactile-telekinesis to dismantle the armor of the soldiers two at a time. Kara flew up to get a vantage point and started using her heat vision to short out the operating systems of their jet packs. Once they were grounded Cassie made quick work of each with her lasso, and swift punches. Cyborg and Beast Boy were teaming up in unusual ways to take out their own fair share of the soldiers. Gar morphed into a swordfish and Vic launched him at what looked to be a field leader. After penetrating his armor, Gar switched forms quickly to a gorilla and proceeded to finish off the commander. Kid Flash was making short work out of several of his own when suddenly he stopped dead in his tracks at the beach near the Tower. There was someone in a highly sophisticated suit of armor, quite obviously the new HIVE Leader. It was quite obviously a well built girl, which was one reason Bart stopped. The other was that he had an eerie feeling that it was someone he knew.
Raven had been hanging back healing teammates when needed and trying to get a feel for the situation.
~"I'm getting odd feelings from our enemies. Like they have no feelings of their own, just blank really. I'm also getting a strong mental read out from near the beach, where Barthol - err I mean Bart is."~
At the beach, Bart is still trying to figure out who this person may be.
"Haven't figured it out yet, Impulse? I'm someone you know very well. An old friend you may say, but do friends abandon and replace each other as quickly as you, Kon, Tim and Cassie did? I get injured trying to help, trying to avoid my destiny; and I'm thrown aside like bad meat. I see you've also replaced Cissie with a new archer. I've shyed away from my heritage for far too long. The girl you knew as Empress is gone, I'm now the new Queen Bee." The Queen Bee took off her helmet to reveal her bronze eyes and uniquely purple hair.
"Anita?!? Why?"

[MST3K 4ever]

Lex called Senator Keating once more and asked, "What have your White House sources told you Donald?"

~He replied, "Lex it is a mad-house over there. Ross is trying to line up as many allies as he can but not a lot of them are falling into line. Hardly any of them and he is calling in favor after favor but people around here are already seeing him as a lame-duck. It seems like it is almost a fore-gone conclusion you're going to run."~

Lex said, "Perhaps it is time to let the chips fall where they may.. Would you be willing to be my running mate Donald?"

~Senator Keating said, "I'd be honored Sir. You can count on me, and I'll start lining up our allies in the legislature. When would you like for me to get things rolling here offically?"~

Lex replied, "Not until the announcement becomes offical. I will be going on 'Eye on Metoroplis' at noon today to announce it until then do what you can quietly."

~Keating said, "You got it sir, and welcome back to the game. It hasn't been the same without you."~

Luthor said, "Thank you Donald. We'll talk again after the annoucement. Unitl then let's have some fun."

~Keating replied, "Oh don't worry we will sir. Goodbye...Mr. President."~

Lex chuckled and said, "Goodbye Donald." As he hung up he called Angela Chen and told her he'd like to come on her show at noon to make an annoucement. She said she couldn't wait and that he was more than welcomed to be on there.

[Spike_x1]

Joker is resting comfortably in a recreation lounge in Arkham Asylum. He is bound from head to toe in restraints. He's also strapped to a dolly. He reminded the other newly captured inmates of Hannibal Lecter's appearance in the Silence of the Lambs.

Joker had been rolled infront of a television set bolted to the far wall. On the TV, the news played.

"...And, in other news today, Metropolis billionaire Lex Luthor has made headlines again by stating that he may possibly be interested in running for presidency once again."

Joker's complete attention was now focused on the news playing. A strange tear was also ripping out from the inside of Joker's bindings as a small knife poked out.

"Despite being tied to known supervillains last year and attempting to lay waste to this great city of Metropolis and threatening the planet with missiles, the American public seems to crave Lex's no-nonsense attitude. No doubt, bald will be this country's hot ticket once again."

By the time the commercial came on, Joker had worked his way out of the restraints, killed everyone in the room, and ran out of the building.

[batnkevlar]

*Hal contacts the heroes of Earth*

"Luthor's back guys. The Earth needs a Justice League."

[Phantasm]

IC:Babs Gordon

I wheel out of the gym with a satisfied smile tugging at the corners of my lips and my body bathed with sweat. Finally, after hours of bearing excruciating pain, my useless legs proved that they weren't completely hopless. The physical therapist W.E sent over was as brutally determined as Batman and wouldn't budge regardless of any of my pleadings that enough was enough. My legs hurt real bad, sometimes even to the point where I just wanted to give up,forget all about ever standing on my two feet again.But he wouldn't call off the work out until I met his orders of stretching my legs, 'a little bit further', along with all the muscle stregnthening activities. After yearning for feeling of any kind in my lower half for so long, I didn't realize that feeling something could be so painfull.

I rub my hands along my thighs in a futile attempt to soothe the throbbing muscles. But the ironic part was where after laying there on the floor mat for hours with tears of frustration streaming down the sides of my face and simply feeling myself slowly, painfully stretching out my legs by my own will and knowing that this was what I wanted to feel from here on. I would trade the comfortable, numbness of my legs any instant for that feeling of excruciating pain assosiated with moving the limbs of my legs by my own sheer force.Something I'd forgotten I'd ever possessed.

Now sitting here in my chair, for once realizing that I may be independant of it pretty soon, all I wanted was for Dick to see me.I wanted him to know that I was no longer a cripple...or atleast...I won't be soon enough. It was funny because, all of a sudden I felt as if I was truely worthy of him...and that he was not better off with Kory or Helena...or any of those women I'd rather not think about right now...

Where was he...?I had called up his office back at Bludhaven just to make sure that he was there but apparently...he hadn't reported for work in days...He doesn't like it when I kep tabs on him, which isn't hard for me to do with all the computer manipulating that I've taken up to doing...

Shaking my head to clear my thoughts I make my way over to the computer console and browse through stuff...Gotham's been relatively peacefull the last couple of days...lets see whats up in Metropolis.. With the typing of a few instructions I've hacked into the Lex Corp security system. You never know the kind of things Luthor comes up with ...and better be safe than sorry. I download the video feed from the survience cameras installed in the building, Luthor's Office to be specific, along with any of the audio material...

This could be interesting...I watch various tapes...until a particular one sparks up my interest. I lean in closer to the screen, curiosity piqued and higher up the volume,"Perhaps it is time to let the chips fall where they may.. Would you be willing to be my running mate Donald?"

I zoom up to his face, not sure if I'd heard it correct and rewind the clip. My mouth drops in horror as his face twists into a condecending smirk as he repeats the words. I see the rest of the conversation taking place ending with, "Oh don't worry we will sir. Goodbye...Mr. President."

The phone is shut and I am left staring, mouth agape at the glaring screen.

BAtman...

I connect to the Batcomputer and transfer all this to its system, "Batman, you may be interested in this..."

[SuperFerret]

Clark woke up and he was staring at stars. He sat up and realized that he was lying in a crater twenty feet in diameter. Something jabbed into his back, he pulled it out from under him. It was a metal road sign, crumpled up. It read: Metropolis - 10 miles. He looked towards the horizon at the Metropolis skyline. He was too weak to fly there.

"I guess I should start walking."

[DarkKnightJRK]

I wake up again at 5 minutes to 6...PM. Jesus. I slept 12 hours. Considering the hell I've been in last night, I really don't mind. I get out of bed and climb into the shower, trying to clean away all the sweat and guilt all over me.

After fifteen minutes I step out and head into some clean clothes. I won't get into the suit yet, not until I see what's going on so I can prepare better.

I walk to the Grandfather clock when Alfred stops me.

"Earlier this morning you promised to tell me what happened here last evening. You wouldn't want to break a promise, now would you?" Good God, I was dreading having to tell him this. "You should probably let it out, sir. As the youngsters might put it these days, you look like hell."

"Alright...It turns out Tim has betrayed us, becoming some deranged vigilantie called The Red Hood. He's also connected to the murder of Poison Ivy. Dick's missing and we can't figure out where he is." This was the one I was most dreading to say. "I...I was really messed up and...I...I tried to kill myself. The Spectre helped me...with mom. Then Joker attacked here, signifying that he knows who I am. ...Now, would you blame me if I looked like hell?"

For the first time in ages, it looked like Alfred--a man who's sharp toungue was masked (a lot like my mask hides my face) with his British properness--couldn't think of anything to say.

"Master Bruce...wait. What do you mean when you said your mom helped you? You can't be suggesting that Miss Martha--"

"Yeah. She was sent by The Spectre to help talk myself out of it. ...I have to get into the cave. Lots of work to do."

I walk down into the cave, leaving a dumbfound Alfred behind.

First order of business--Tim's recent break-in. I first set up a blood test to see if there are any chemicals in it. While I wait, I start with the bigger job--resetting all the codes for the Cave and the Manor. It probably won't help so much, but it's conforting. After I finish that chore, I look at the finished results--nothing in his blood suggested any chemical enhancers or anything of the sort. However Tim snapped, it was all on his own.

"Batman, you may be interested in this..." Barbra. It's then when the video feeds come to life, and I see what Luthor is planning to do.

"Luthor's back guys. The Earth needs a Justice League." Hal.

"I'm on my way, Hal." I close the comm to him and return to Barbra.

"Thanks for the tip. This is big enough that the Justice League is involved. I'll call you if I need you."

I shut off the feed and head to the Batship, to answer the Justice League's call...

[MST3K 4ever]

The camera light turned on as ~Anglea Chen said, "Good afternoon and welcome to Eye on Metropolis I'm Angela Chen. I realize that many of you were expecting to see an interview with Deputy Mayor Samuels this afternoon about our school system budget problems. We will have him on tomorrow afternoon, but this afternoon we have in our studio a man who is no stranger to budgets and Metroplois. Former President Lex Luthor. Mr. Luthor welcome to our show."~

Lex replied, "Well thank you Angela it's a pleasure as always to be here."

~Angela asked, "Mr. Luthor let's cut right to it. Are you or are you not running for President of the United States once again?"~

Lex replied, "Yes I am. I am formally annoucing my candidacy for President of the United States. Senator Donald Keating of Texas will be my running mate as well, and together we shall restore the United States to it rightful place in the world and give our people hope once again."

~Anglea asked, "When you say restore it and give the people hope once again what do you mean?"~

Lex looked in the camera and said, "Angela I have watched the defiect grow in this country under President Ross' adminstration, I have seen unemployment figures skyrocket, and many in the world community don't even notice the United States anymore. They see us as just another country not a world leader. Now if you're trying to make friends and be safe then that is the way to run a country. However if you want to see growth and progress then you have to be willing to take chances. Before my resignation and my associations with some less than moral company to be kind, our country was growing and moving forward. In the world community no one dared to question or even think of moving against us as never before. As President I will do everything in my power to restore pride, honor and hope in our nation here and abroad. I make no promises save one, if I am elected I will serve this office to the best of my ability seeking only the glory of our country."

~Angela said, "Powerful words Mr. Luthor one question before we go to break, you mentioned certain indviduals who are known criminals that you were associated with. Would you care to address that issue?"~

Lex responded, "I make no secret about that Angela. I made a mistake, I have a past that is tainted and less than stellar. These are mistakes that I must live with and I regret. However I can state for the record that 1) I am no longer associated with any of those indviduals, 2) I am devoted to the work of my foundation here in Metropolis and thoughtout the world, 3) Thanks to certain members of the Justice League I have had a mind opening experience that has helped me deal with certain issues. You could say (looking into the camera) that it's almost like my past was wiped clean."

~Angela says, "Mr. Luthor we thank you for choosing our show to make this grand announcement on we look forward to anymore exclusives if possible and we wish you the best of luck." ~

Lex leans in and kisses Anglea on the cheek and says, "My dear it was a pleasure as always."

~Angela looks at the camera and says, "We'll be right back with Michael Kelly's look at the growing trend of youth influenced coffee houses in Metropolis."~

~The floor manager yells, "we're clear"~

Lex thanks Angela and exits the studios.

[Spike_x1]

Joker climbs under the razor wire fence lining Arkham's grounds and walks into the middle of the nearest road. He patiently waits for an oncoming vehicle.

Less than a minute later, an icecream truck happens by and predictably slows to a stop at the sign of someone standing in its path. But by the time the driver recognizes the Joker's face in his headlights, it's too late. Joker had already ran to the driver's door and pulled him out, onto the pavement.
Joker climbed into the seat and floored the accelerator.

"MR. J GOES TO METROPOLIS!"

[nixonbat]

Digger watches as Hans ties down his gear atop the tour van. Another taxi arrives with a balding man and blue haired woman inside. As they exit the vehicle, Digger realizes he has forgotten to pack something into his carry-on bag.

"Hans...where's a liquor store here abouts, mate?" he asks.

Hans points, "About a block over...we're set to leave in about 15 minutes, Mr. Franklin," he replies.

Digger scrambles across the street and up the block in the direction Hans had indicated. He arrives at the liquor store drenched in sweat. He is fully aware that he cannot conceivably tote around enough beer for this excursion, so he makes a quick adjustment.

"Shopkeep!! I need a fifth of Fine Scotch, two quarts of rum, a bottle of tequila, and a six-pack of cold beer right away!!" he says, hurriedly.

The dark skinned man behind the counter lokks at him strangely. The man couldn't understand English. Digger began pointing at bottles and the man gathered them. He bolted back to the cooler to gather himself a six-pack of South African Ale, and hurried back to the counter. The shopkeeper tallied the amount due and showed Digger a number on a calculator. Digger paid the man and began shoving the bottles into his napsack. Without waiting for change he rushed out and speed-walked back to the tour bus with the cold sixer in his hand.

"Just wanted a few cold ones for the drive," he said, sweating profusely.

"No hurry needed, after all," Irving said angrily, and glanced at Hans, who was under the hood of the tour van. "Damn van won't start...we're stuck until he fixes it, or they call in another one."

Digger was angered. Still, he offered Irving a beer, and the two angry vacationers shared a cold beer while they stood in the shade grumbling about life's mishaps.


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

[PFunk2]

(OOC: Since I'm in a rush this one will be kinda brief)

After convincing Static and company do regulary do the lawn and keep an eye on his place (in their secret id's of course) in exchance for them to use it as another place to gather. John finishes up dealing with his email. And after in improtu meeting of his immediate neighboors (including one that looks like Kama Tu). John starts to make his way back to africa to deal with the new problems that had popped up in his absense.

"Damn. If it isn't one thing it's another." she says to himself as she crosses over the coast and enters the continents airspace.

[PFunk2]

*Hal contacts the heroes of Earth*

"Luthor's back guys. The Earth needs a Justice League."

John hears this as he crosses over africa. "No kidding Hal. Just call me when you need me." he answers him back mentally.

[Twitch]

"Are you ready to go?"

"Yes Boss."

"Follow me."

I walk out of the club and direct them to a dark alley.

"Try to keep up." I ran up to the ladder on to the rooftops. I take off jumping to the next roof to the next. The final test was the drop I lunged over and dropped 50 feet to my feet.I glanced behind me nobody was there.

"Losers."

I had arrived at CNN Gotham

[twylight]

Dinah apologized to the man and walked back into the Hotel and too the front desk.

“Hi, could you check on the travel itinerary for a Bill Franklin, please?” She asked

The young woman who had checked her in earlier smiled at her. “Oh yes, he’s a friend of yours.”
She said it more as a statement and not a question. Causing Dinah to think that the Hotel had a deep information contacts, probably better grounded than her own, and rivaling Bab’s on a small scale.

Dinah smiled and nodded “Yes.”

The girls dark hands flitted over the computer keyboard. “He’s on a tour with Twylight Tours. The bus was scheduled to leave, but we just found out there was some technical difficulty.”

Leaning against the reception desk Dinah asked, “Are there anymore openings on that tour?”

The woman opposite her clicked a key and nodded, “Yes, Ma’am, one. Shall I book it for you?”

Dinah nodded as she pushed away from the counter. “Yes! And keep my room for when I come back please?” she said as she ran towards the stairs.

“Yes Ma’am!” wafted the voice of the Desk girl.

Dinah ran up to her room, dumped out a small bag and repacked it with jeans and long sleeve blouses and a jacket or two, also her black dress a girl never knew when she’d be pressed into duty. Also stuffing in several rolls of film. Slipping her boots on she grabbed a jacket and threw her camera bag on her shoulder she raced down the stairs. Stopping at the front desk to hand them her room card.

“Please keep my room for me?” Dinah asked as she paid the tour cost.
The young girl nodded. “Yes Ma’am, we sent someone to tell the Tour guides, they are expecting you, the bus is right down the street.”
“Thank you.” Dinah said, grateful.

Walking out the door she walked down the street to the location. She was surprised to see people in there 50’s and up. Not the kind of tour/safari what she had expected her target would go on.

Walking up to the bus she glanced around, acting a little lost. Two men stood in the shade having drinks while the other tourists were in various groups talking.
Judging from the man under the hood the ’Technical difficulty’ was in actual fact transportation difficulty.

“You must be the late joiner.” Dinah turned to see a middle age man with a Twylight Logo on his shirt, with the name John on it.
“Oh, yes. That would be me.” She said smiling.
“Here, let me take that for you.” He said taking her bag. “Only one?”
“Yes.” Dinah answered.
He smiled “Light packer, well, after we get the bugs worked out we’ll be on our way.” He said taking her bag and placing it under the bus.

Dinah walked towards the other travelers.
“Photograph?” a female voice asked from her right.
Dinah turned, “Yes.”

It was a group of about 5 women in their 50’s who were on vacation together. After a few minutes talking Dinah found out they enjoyed travel and were all amateur photographers.
Dinah continued to visit as she felt her mind catch up with her body. She’d almost lost the main lead of her mission, to a tour full of elderly people.

[Batman]

Ra's sat on his throne,surveying the rediculously large room.

A knock on the door started.

"Enter."

Ubu walked in,bowing before Ra's.

"Master.....I seek permission to speak freely."

"Permission granted."

Ubu stood up.

"I have heard that you are going to destroy Gotham....and I must share my concerns."

"Concerns?What Concerns?"

"Well...There could be some valuble allies in Gotham.Plus,theres the matter of the Detec....Batman."

Ra's stood.

"Do Not Worry.My Words To The Detective Are Only....Half....True."

Ubu raised an eyebrow.

"Half?"

Ra's smiled.

"Yes.I have not planted any bomb in Gotham.The city is safe....for now."

Ubu is confused.

"But....Why Lie To The Detective?"

"To Test His Loyalty to Gotham...and Ms.Gordon.I want to see if he can stay true to them both by ACCEPTING the position as my sucessor."

Ubu finally starts to get it.

"...So he would have no choice."

"Precisely."

Ras walks towards Ubu,and then past him.

"Come.The Detective is no use to me dead."

Ubu follows Ra's.

-----

Nightwing was torn.

On one hand,if he accepted,Gotham would be safe.

On the other hand,if he accepted,He would become the leader of a group of criminals.........killers.

If he were to refuse,Gotham and pretty much everyone he loved would be dead.


This was truly a hard decision.


Just then,light shined through the darkness once again,and Ra's stepped into the cell.

"Good Evening,Detective."

"Stop Calling me that."

Ra's frowned.

"I shall call you whatever I wish.....Detective."

Nightwing was pissed.....but,he wasnt exactly calling the shots on this.

"..Fair enough.What do you want?"

"I know of your decision.It is almost impossible.Therefore,I am going to give you another decision.One....not as challenging."

Nightwing was curious.Doing anything easier than this would please him at this point.

"Go On."

[nixonbat]

Digger and Irving Weinberg were nursing their travel woes together over cold beers, sitting in a park, in the shade, across from the broken down tour bus. Irving had sent his wife, Edna, off to round up some sandwiches to eat while they waited. Old Irving was a retired garment sweatshop owner from New York, who now had a car upholstery business down in Florida. While disturbed by the delay, Digger found the company of the old man oddly comfortable.

The tour group now numbered 10. Ten people waiting for repairs to be made, or another bus or van to arrive. There was Digger, the Weinbergs', another elderly couple, and a group of five elderly female amatuer photographers that surely members of a Bridge club.

Still waiting for Edna to return with the sandwhiches, Digger and Irving popped open their third beer each. Digger appreciated the fact that Irving cussed like a sailor when Edna was out of earshot. They sat and talked trash about the other members of the tour group. Irving made disparaging remarks about the age and weight of the photography group, and Digger chuckled politely at his remarks.

Suddenly, Irving said "Holy Sh**!!, Get a load of THAT Ben!"

Digger swiveled his head around and saw a georgeous blond woman with a satchel walking down the street. Rather hurried, too, he noticed. Maybe she was coming for the tour...

'Naw, not in this blokes lifetime. A looker like that ain't about to come out on walkabout wi' a bunch of geezers. Ol' Digger could never get THAT lucky,' he thought.

"Geez, would ya take a look at the cans on that one," Irving said.

"Enjoy the view, mate. Last nice piece of ANYTHING we're likely to see on this outing," Digger replied.

Then, to both men's amazement, the stunning blond walked directly to the tour bus and began handing her bag off to John, Hans' co-worker with Twylight Tours. She produced papers and was talking to the Bridge club.

Digger was awestruck. He couldn't believe his luck that such a beautiful woman was as stupid as he was in making travel arrangements. After years of 'the life,' though, his wonder quickly changed to suspicion. Ws she really as dumb as he was, or was she Interpol? CIA?

He shook it off. She looked like she worked for some kind of 'save the whales' type people in his eyes. Or maybe a travelling National Geographic correspondent.

Nevertheless, Digger was both wary, and horny. His hormones were winning out over his better judgement, but regardless, he figured it wouldn't hurt to be nice. If she was on the level, maybe he could get her boozed up and party with her. If not, he could always kill her and leave her body out in the jungle.

Yessir, things were lookin' up for Captain Boomerang.

TO BE CONTINUED......

OOC: EXCELLENT walk in Twy. I liked the touch of the 5 ladies. I'm glad you didn't call John 'Franz.' LOL. Looking fwd to see how you wanna play this out. :)

[nixonbat]

OOC: Giving up the colored speaking/thought thing. It's just not my style. I'm a black and white newsprint kinda guy. heh.

[MST3K 4ever]

The media blitz for Lex's candidacy was in high-gear. Hundreds of interviews and campaign stops were began done and planned. Lex wanted only one thing...he wanted that office back but this time he was going to play by the rules. He din't want to give the Justice League any openings to attack him. So far things had been going better than even Lex could've hoped for. the polling numbers were through the roof and the media was giving him very favorable coverage.

~Senator Keating and Lex were enjoying a quiet moment just before Lex was to make a speech before the United Auto workers union. Keating asked, "Lex, the last time you ran there was some 'interesting' actions that made a lot of people question the election results. Tell me something are we going to have that air of uncertainty once again?"~

Lex replied, "No...I want to do this as legitmately as possible. The Justice League and the media are just waiting for even the slightest hint of wrong-doing. We have to be very careful about all of this, besides as I said before we will let the chips fall where they may. And on the off-chance that we lose I would hate to think that you would be out of a job because of some questionable tactics. You're my friend Donald, and I will make sure that your future in the party is secured win or lose."

The 2 men shook hands as Lex went out to make his speech.

[nixonbat]

OOC: Did you ever fire Hal, or did he quit? I may have been mind-wiped on that...lol.

[MST3K 4ever]

OOC: Did you ever fire Hal, or did he quit? I may have been mind-wiped on that...lol.


OOC: He has yet to come back to work, and with Lex being so busy right now I doubt he even notices it.

[Supergirl]

"WHY?!? WHY?!? Jesus Bart are you really that dense? For someone who can take in things he reads at superspeed, you sure are lacking in the common sense department. First and most important reason: You forgot about me. Young Justice disbanded after what happened to the first Wonder Girl, and when you four got invitations to reform as the Teen Titans, did anyone slip me a message? NO! Instead it looks like you have someone to replace me with, although I wonder how Kon takes to having another 'Super' on the team. The second reason is my heritage. You know my grandfather was a supervillain, I now reclaim that birthright. Why the HIVE? What better way to strike at former friends in the Titans then through what was a defunct villain team with a history of plagueing them. Now before you get any bright ideas, haha yeah right, bright ideas from the slowest wit alive, you may notice that I've used my psionic control to freeze you in your tracks. Not much the 'fastest kid alive' can do when he can't move."

OOC: Short and all explanation but I gotta go to work, I'll play it out when I get off.

[PFunk2]

John returns to africa and to Ana's camp.

"Welcome back John. Enjoy you 'vacation'?" Anna welcomes him as he lands in front of her.

"Yeup. If you can call taking care of personal bussiness that." He answers and gives him a quick hug. "So what's happening Ana." he asks.

Anna gives him a 'cant you relax for a moment look' and answers "The truce is still holding here. But you know how things are here. Now other things are flaring up elsewhere in africa to take it's place." she pause for a moment. "Infact there's someone from the Pan-African forces who want's to inform you about one of those things now" Anna tells him.

Sighing to him self Johns answers "Fine. Lead me to him."

[Supergirl]

Bart tried to talk but realized that under her control, it took all his willpower just to breath.
"You see Bart, I'm much more powerful than you gave me credit for, though I never fully discovered it myself until I embraced my full voodoo heritage."
Bart's eyes got wide as she neared him with her rather painful looking staff.
"And just wait until you feel this Queen Bee's sting."

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The main battle was beginning to look bleak for the Hive, as the teens shredded through them by the dozen. Kon was doing a good job keeping pace with Kara and Cassie's individual totals, and Cyborg and Beast Boy were taking care of more than their fair share, as Raven healed them. Suddenly she collapsed with a scream. Cassie immediately ran to her side.
"What's wrong Rave? Are you ok?"
~"I was just overwhelmed by strong emotions. Fear, shock, betrayal, pain and anger. The betrayal and anger from two different sources. Where's Bart? I fear he is in danger."~
With their forces depleted and their leader focused on other tasks, the remaining Drones fled from the battle, leaving a clear view of the paralyzed Kid Flash and Queen Bee.
Kon and Cassie immediately recognized her. "Anita! What are you doing?!? Stop this!"
Queen Bee quickly slashed at Bart's neck, drawing a vast amount of blood, as he collapsed in a deep comatose sleep. "Ask him if he awakens. You have 12 hours to save your friend, and be sure we will meet again Titans." She vanished in a cloud of purple smoke.
Oh my god! Bart! He may be immature, but Christ he was just a kid! and I do have to admit that hes cute and nice.
Kara was at his side in less than a second, holding her cape to his neck, to stop the bleeding.
"Kon, I can't keep the blood from spilling and fly him to the hospital at the same time. You're going to have to carry us both!"
"Looks like Kara has a crush! Kara and Bart sitting in a tr"
"Shut up, Kon! We can discuss this later, right now the life of our friend is more important. It seems her magic slowed his metabolism so its not healing at its normal speed."
"Chill, cuz. I was just kidding." With that he picks them up and flies them to the hospital.

OOC: Tomorrow maybe my last post for a week, I'm visiting my dad's and he doesn't have a good connection.

[twylight]

OOC: EXCELLENT walk in Twy. I liked the touch of the 5 ladies. I'm glad you didn't call John 'Franz.' LOL. Looking fwd to see how you wanna play this out. :)

OOC: I was going to let you do the Bus and the tour. It was your idea. :p ;)
Dinah just wants to know why you bombed WayneTech and how you knew about Bruce/Batman.

[Phantasm]

"Thanks for the tip. This is big enough that the Justice League is involved. I'll call you if I need you."

I shut off the feed and head to the Batship, to answer the Justice League's call...

IC:Barbara Gordon

"No. Problem, just doing my job..." I lean back and stretch before heading towards the kitchen to get myself a fresh cup of coffee. It sounded like it was going be another long couple of nights...might as well be prepared to fight off sleep and anything like it...

And what a weird time for a global emergency.Gotham's a mess with Dick disapeared and Bruce heading for the watch tower...who will look after Gotham...?

[SuperFerret]

And what a weird time for a global emergency.Gotham's a mess with Dick disapeared and Bruce heading for the watch tower...who will look after Gotham...?

OOC: Too bad Superman didn't stick around.

[DarkKnightJRK]

I land into the hanger of the Watchtower and stride into the main center, where Hal Jordon was waiting. Odd, usually I'm fasionably late. Hal starts to talk but I interuppt him.

"I know about what Luthor is planning, what do you have in mind of the Justice League to do?"

OOC: Sorry Batn if I bunny your character a bit, but I just want to get this underway. :)

[Twitch]

I picked the lock and got inside easliy. I checked my watch 12:00am.

"Shift change."

I creeped over to the locker room. There was talking coming from the room.

"So I spent 15 hours on the SHH boards."

"Yeah isn't there a kid named Sava that broke 20k yesterday?"

"Yeah there is."

"God I love SHH."

I rolled my eyes and stepped out of the shadows with a pistol.

"Get a life." and I fired

[Sava]

I picked the lock and got inside easliy. I checked my watch 12:00am.

"Shift change."

I creeped over to the locker room. There was talking coming from the room.

"So I spent 15 hours on the SHH boards."

"Yeah isn't there a kid named Sava that broke 20k yesterday?"

"Yeah there is."

"God I love SHH."

I rolled my eyes and stepped out of the shadows with a pistol.

"Get a life." and I fired


LOL!

i'm famous :D ;)

..sorry for the disturbence

[RoseRedStrauss]

*Hunter Zolomon stepped into a town and looked around.*

"It's good to be back...." He whispered to himself.

*Prometheus had finally opened a portal to the real world after some careful discussion.*

"Now to find the boy blunder..."

After reading some comics on Zolomon, my gosh I've totally underpowered the guy. I'm not sure if I should repower him or keep him the same. I mean gosh, he fought Wonder Woman across the world with each punch. And she even says Zolomon's punchs hurt more than supes. Any ideas?

[batnkevlar]

I land into the hanger of the Watchtower and stride into the main center, where Hal Jordon was waiting. Odd, usually I'm fasionably late. Hal starts to talk but I interuppt him.

"I know about what Luthor is planning, what do you have in mind of the Justice League to do?"

OOC: Sorry Batn if I bunny your character a bit, but I just want to get this underway. :)

"I don't know. We need some more surveillance on Luthor. I'm going backj to work, but we need someone else. I was thinking about Nightwing..."

[MST3K 4ever]

Luthor was in the middle of his speech. The crowd was overwhelmingly suportive. the speech was supposed to only take ten minutes but Luthor had been there for twice that long because people were applauding and chanting his name.

I forgot how wonderful it feels to have a crowd in the plam of your hand.

He continued saying, "My fellow Americans I say to you are you truly better off now then when I left office? Are your lives any better? If you want to keep things the way they are then vote for President Ross (the crowd booed). However you want this country to move forward, for our children to be safe and educated, our elderly to be taken care of and respected, and our working families to enjoy the fruits of their labor then I am the man to make it happen."

The crowd errupts into thunderous applause.

[Phantasm]

IC: Babs Gordon

I take my eyes off the screen and take a sip of warm coffee. This was naseating! Luthor booms out promises with an air of someone who really means what they are saying. The disgusting part being the knowledge that he may not go through with anything he's saying.Its sad to see the roaring crowds so oblivious to the futility of all of his extravan speeches.

I shift my legs to help with the circulation after sitting stiff for so long.As the feeling similar to needles striking the flesh erupts all over them, I wish, only for a second that I was as oblivious to the reality of his intentions as the crowds were.

[Spike_x1]

"Blah blah blah! I'm Lex Luthor!"

A bald man came staggering into the crowd of reporters at the scene of Lex's speech. The man had an oblivious look in his eyes and drool coming from his mouth. As people gasped and generally didn't know what else to do except call security, more bald zombies came hunching onto the scene.

"I'm Lex Luthor! Bald is beautiful!"

"Indeed it is, my friend. HAHAHA!!" cackled the familiar voice of the clown prince of crime. He was standing behind the hords of people. Joker was dressed as a tourist. He had a hawaiian t-shirt, shorts and sandals on. His chalk white complexion spilled out and disgusted a few of the onlookers. Joker also had a number of cameras on his person. He had two large cameras hanging from around his neck and at least ten others poking out from his various pockets.

"Say 'Cheese'!" said Joker as he aimed his largest camera at a small group of reporters.

The flash of the camera emitted a certain localized type of radiation that left those caught in the flash as bald and brainwashed with pre-programmed yet simple commands. The victims now had a surprising resemblance to Lex.

"I'm Lex Luthor! Hear me bore!"

Joker shouted to Lex at his place on the stage. "Hey Lexie! Like their new look? I figured I'd stop by and do you a favor by remaking the world in your image! HAHAHAHA"

OOC: Superman's the closest if the JL want to call in somebody, plus SuperFerret and I have something worked out, so he can try to stop me.

[DarkKnightJRK]

"I don't know. We need some more surveillance on Luthor. I'm going backj to work, but we need someone else. I was thinking about Nightwing..."

"Nightwing's missing at the moment. I have an idea though. If your mindwipe is still effecting him, then he won't know my true idenity. Perhaps Bruce Wayne can help with funds while keeping a close eye on him..."

[rigel7soldiers]

I found Vertigo, but by the time he saw me, I was in no shape to bring him in. The guy's amazing. I *wish* I had his powers. I figured he couldn't target me if he couldn't see me. I threw down a smoke bomb while I still knew which way was down, and I turned out to be right about the whole "if he can't see me" thing. I snapped out of it, kicked him in the head when he got close, tied him up, and started asking questions, while making sure to keep him in the dark. Injustice is back, he says, and Sorrow's got more friends than ever. Maybe this won't be so fun after all...

[nixonbat]

Digger sat beneath the tree on a bench, still talking to Irving. He was trying hard to not keep looking at the blond woman who had joined the group. He was also trying very hard to get a better look at the blond woman who had joined the group. Presently, Edna had finally come back with some sandwiches for Irving and 'Ben.' She had also had the forethought to grab another cold six-pack for her husband and his new friend.

'Well bless her heart,' Digger thought. "Thank you, ma'am," he said.

"Oh, it's fine, Ben. It's the least I could do after Irving helped you finish off yours," Edna replied. "You boys eat, and I'll go see how much longer we'll be."

"Tell 'em they have 20 more minutes, or we want our money back!" Irving said to his wife. She just gave him a smirk and walked towards the bus.

"She's a good woman, that wife of mine," Irving said. Digger nodded his agreement.

Digger found himself oddly envious of this 'civilian.' He seemed to have found a good life for himself and lived it on his own terms. At the same time, Digger thought that it was a life that would never be suitable to a man like himself. Nonetheless, he could identify with the simple pleasures of such a life.

Right about the time the two men had finished their roast beef sandwiches, they heard the old bus purr to life. They gathered their carry-on bags and beers, and headed back across the street to rejoin the others.

Digger was trying hard not to look at the blond woman. He was also trying very hard to get a good look at the blond woman....


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

[Twitch]

I got into the computer room and looked for any obstacles. I found none and strode over to the panel and started booting up the system. I hacked past all the firewalls and then moved on to hacking onto other channels. I finished satisfied. I went outside onto the set and waited for the light to turn red.

"Greetings Gotham and the world, I am the next generation of criminal. I am God compared to those fools you call major threats. Nothing will get in my way. Not even the Justice League can stop me. Gotham is my city now and later the entire world. You will bow before me. As for my name call me Red Hood."

I shut off my link to the world.

"I have made my mark."

[Karem-Knight]

Two Face was in his ware house on his desk muttering about stuff he couldn’t pay for his men he needed finical help.

He got his coin flipped it as his hobby. While he waited for a sign. He turned on the TV on the news

“This just in a Wayne Enterprise faculty in Africa has been destroyed…” He shot the TV

“THAT’S IT!” He shouted.

“Come on boys I’m goanna visit an old friend of Harvey!”

[rigel7soldiers]

I knocked Vertigo out, because I didn't want him causing anymore trouble. But there are more pessing matters at hand.... Johnny Sorrow has reformed the IJ, and Max Mercury and the Rival are among them. I need help... But nobody in the JSA is close enough... That's it! Black Condor, here I come...

[Spike_x1]

A group of Luthor's security guards came charging at Joker with guns in hand. One of them aimed his gun at Joker, saying "It's time to end this, clown."

Joker, feeling funny replied, "Really? I thought it was time for Jenga. It's always time for Jenga!" Joker clicked his camera again, flashing the security forces and turning them into bald zombies.

"Blah Blah Blah! I'm Lex Luthor! I'm so smart, my head outgrew my hair!"

"Ain't it the truth?" Joker grinned knowingly.

[Batman]

OOC:Jesus......Hes turning everyone bald.....:eek:


That sick bastard is even sicker than I thought!!!!

[Phantasm]

OOC:Oh!So now Two-Face is also involved!YAY!

[Batman]

OOC:TWO FACE?!?!?!?!?!

Holy crap,I better get back to Gotham soon.....after all,Nightwing has issues with him,I think.

[MST3K 4ever]

A group of Luthor's security guards came charging at Joker with guns in hand. One of them aimed his gun at Joker, saying "It's time to end this, clown."

Joker, feeling funny replied, "Really? I thought it was time for Jenga. It's always time for Jenga!" Joker clicked his camera again, flashing the security forces and turning them into bald zombies.

"Blah Blah Blah! I'm Lex Luthor! I'm so smart, my head outgrew my hair!"

"Ain't it the truth?" Joker grinned knowingly.

At that moment the Secret Service stormed around Luthor and one of them shouted, "Get Mr. Luthor and Senator Keating out of here...NOW!" He then shouted, "Clear the auditorium! And don't let the Joker escape!"

As they hustled Luthor & Keating out he glared at The Joker. Maybe I should've let Superman have a shot at him.

~Once they were safely in their Limo Keating asked Lex, "Do you think that is the last we'll see of him?"~

Lex replied, "I doubt it. Out of all the people to deal with....I have to deal with him. Where's that pointed ear freak when you need him most?"

~As the Limo was getting ready to go the press surronded the Limo Lex made sure the Joker was nowhere in sight and stepped out to make a statement.

Lex said, "Let me just first of express my sorrows to the victims' family members, and rest assured Lexcorp will begin immediate work on finding a cure for this tragedy. Secondly I do not have any current association with the Joker and find his actions today disgusting and abhorent. I can only hope that the Justice League will do what they can to deal with this madman. He is not only a threat to Gotham but he is a world-wide threat. That's all I have to say thank you all very much."

Lex got back in the Limo as it sped away.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: HAHAHA! I'm lovin' this! :joker:

[batnkevlar]

*Hal sits in the Watchtower, looking at reports from all over the galaxy....*

[Phantasm]

IC:Babs Gordon

Where is the justice League?!

I can barely believe my eyes. Joker ruined Luthor's speech, people were deformed by this new apparent toxin of his and yet no sign of the Leagers. I link on to Batman who, the last time I checked was in the watchtower. What were they up to sitting around when the world was in trouble?!

"Batman, WHERE is the League? Joker attacked Luthor while he was delievering the speech!It is all over TV! Where is the League?!"

[SuperFerret]

Superman had arrived in Metropolis and had actually regained enough energy to fly again, when he heard of the reports that the Joker was attacking Lex Luthor. Clark's blood boiled when he thought of the Joker, and the sickening smile that was Lois's death mask floated through his mind.

He flew, adrenaline giving him back his full potential (albeit momentarily) as he hurtled through the air towards where the Joker was.

OOC: Where is the Joker?

[DarkKnightJRK]

*Hal sits in the Watchtower, looking at reports from all over the galaxy....*

OOC: Yeesh, Hal, you don't ignore Bats like that, or I'll go Guy Gardner on your ass. :|

[batnkevlar]

OOC: What dod Bats ask?

[batnkevlar]

"Nightwing's missing at the moment. I have an idea though. If your mindwipe is still effecting him, then he won't know my true idenity. Perhaps Bruce Wayne can help with funds while keeping a close eye on him..."

"Yeah, if you want. Keep an eye on him. Do business with him. I'm just scanning the cosmos for new threats, like Mageddon, Solaris, Brother Eye, Brother Beasr, whatever..."

[DarkKnightJRK]

I hear from the comm in the Watchtower Barbra's voice.

"Batman, WHERE is the League? Joker attacked Luthor while he was delievering the speech! It is all over TV! Where is the League?!"

I look around and I don't see anyone besides me and Hal, never that good of a combination, espically now. But, I think we don't have much of a choice at the moment. I check and I note the location. I look and I see that Superman's in the vicinity.

"Oracle, Superman's on the way, no need to worry."

[Spike_x1]

Superman had arrived in Metropolis and had actually regained enough energy to fly again, when he heard of the reports that the Joker was attacking Lex Luthor. Clark's blood boiled when he thought of the Joker, and the sickening smile that was Lois's death mask floated through his mind.

He flew, adrenaline giving him back his full potential (albeit momentarily) as he hurtled through the air towards where the Joker was.

OOC: Where is the Joker?OOC: I guess he's still in the auditorium where Lex was holding his speech.

[Spike_x1]

I hear from the comm in the Watchtower Barbra's voice.

"Batman, WHERE is the League? Joker attacked Luthor while he was delievering the speech! It is all over TV! Where is the League?!"

I look around and I don't see anyone besides me and Hal, never that good of a combination, espically now. But, I think we don't have much of a choice at the moment. I check and I note the location.

"Oracle, Hal and I are on our way." I shut off the comm and turn to Hal. "Jordon, I don't really like you. You've done some things that I would throw your green ass into Arkham for. But right now, I'm stuck with you. We need to go to Metropolis, and don't even THINK about using that green bubble on me, I'm taking my ship." I walk back to the ship before I let him achnowlege what I've said, but I KNOW he'll follow me.OOC: Green Lantern, Batman, and Superman are all going to Metropolis because of moi? Isn't that just a tad over kill? Besides, I already have plans with SuperFerret.

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: Green Lantern, Batman, and Superman are all going to Metropolis because of moi? Isn't that just a tad over kill? Besides, I already have plans with SuperFerret.

OOC: ...Hell. Stop...EDIT TIME.

[Amazo14]

http://www.thegreatescapeonline.com/nonmuze/images/STAR12004.jpg

*AMAZO soars the cosmos looking for more and more power. Nothing can stop him now. But along the way, he stopped in the atmospher of Oa. He picks up his speed. Nothing can stop him now.*

*AMAZO charges up a cannon in his fingers, a cannon of pure solar energy, enough to destroy the planet Oa. He stalled, hoping to attract the attention of a certain Green Lantern*

[Spike_x1]

OOC: ...Hell. Stop...EDIT TIME.OOC: Thank you.
After this arc, I'm going back to the Parasite and I've planned it out extensively.

[Amazo14]

ooc: sorry I haven't been around. long story. hopefully i can come back.

[DarkKnightJRK]

"Yeah, if you want. Keep an eye on him. Do business with him. I'm just scanning the cosmos for new threats, like Mageddon, Solaris, Brother Eye, Brother Beasr, whatever..."

"Alright, if that's all, I'll take my leave."

I walk out and in moments I'm in the Batship hurtiling towards Earth. More moments, and I'm back in the Batcave. More more moments, I'm dial the telephone to Lexcorp. A young, female secretary answers.

"Hello, this is Lexcorp, how may I help you?"

"Yes, I was wondering if I could set an appointment tomorrow for Mr. Luthor."

"I'm sorry, sir, but Mr. Luthor is quite busy with his Presidental run and can't talk to everyone who calls, may I ask who this is?"

"Bruce Wayne."

"Oh! Uh...I'll see if I can fit you in...how's 4:30 PM sound?"

"That can work, thank you, miss. Have a good day." I hang up and sit back in the leather chair of the Batcave. It's rare when there are quiet moments like this...

[nixonbat]

OOC: Spike rules!!!! bwa-hahaahahahaahahahahhahaaahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahahaha

[batnkevlar]

*AMAZO charges up a cannon in his fingers, a cannon of pure solar energy, enough to destroy the planet Oa. He stalled, hoping to attract the attention of a certain Green Lantern*

*Hal watches the monitors, sipping his coffee. He falls asleep...*

WOOP WOOP WOOP

*Hal wakes up with a start, spilling hot coffee onto his lap...*

~Unidentified energy signal in Oan space~

*Hal looks up to the monitors and sees AMAZO charging up. He spits the coffee onto the screen*

"Ah god dammit..."

[batnkevlar]

*Hal streaks out of the Watchtower heqading to OA*

~Oracle, ever thought about setting up shop in the Watchtower? AMAZO's back, and I'm sent to clean him up. I need someone looking after the goods...~

[twylight]

“All Right! Load up!” Said the jovial Hans as he slapped his hands together.

“Well, it’s about time, I could feel my wrinkles getting hot pressed.” Said one lady named Edith. Dinah smiled slightly.
Climbing aboard the bus she glanced around, and her smile grew.
There he was, Digger Harkness, and not to shabby either she thought ,before seating herself with the group of women near the back of the bus.
She keep a half eye on him as she took her camera bag off her shoulder. He seemed to be visiting with a man and his wife as he climbed aboard. What was he doing here?

“What now Dinah?” she asked herself. Tossing her hair back she twisted it into a bun as the Bus AC blasted out hot air, and started to roll down the street.
“Roll with the punches girl…”

OOC: Sorry it is so short, I've been terribly busy, and nixonbat I doubt this arc will end before I leave, and I can't really think of any reason why Dinah is going after him, other than trying to figure out how he knew about Bruca and why he bombed a WayneTech Building.
I leave on Wednesday, so if you could shoot me a PM....

[Twitch]

VVVVVROOOOOMMMMMMM the bike came to life and I sped off into Gotham. The place is unguarded no one can stop me except for one person and he will be crippled tonight. I reached my destanation Wayne Manor. I knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

"It's me."

"Why Master Timothy come on........

I struck him like a dog and he fell down. I picked him up and gave him a uppercut to the stomach. I finished him with a punch to the face.

"Pitiful old man."

I threw him out of the house and picked up my duffel bag. I started attaching explosives to the house. I went over to the clock and turned the hour hand. It opend the Batcave and I walked down. I took out some more explosives to the computers, Batmobile, Coustume Room, everything. I walked back upstairs and outside the manor. I drag the old man and tied him to a tree.

"The Man has been destroyed all that's left is The Bat. His castle has fallen."

I pressed the trigger.

KA-BOOOOOOOOOOM

The manor laid in ruins.

"Be sure to tell him that."

I left the old man and got onto my bike and sped off.

[Phantasm]

Ooc:
Oh My God!!!!!!!!!

[DarkKnightJRK]

I think I was dozing for a while when I heard steps coming into the cave. I wouldn't have worried at first, it was most likely Alfred, then I looked at the security and saw Alfred outside in a heap.

I slink into the shadows when I saw our intruder: Tim. He was throwing bombs all over the cave. He left and I jumped back to the cave, trying to defuse the bombs. I get three of them when they all exploded. I was knocked back to the Batcomputer which then exploded. The last thing action I could think of doing before I blacked out was to pull my cape over my face so the fire would burn me. I felt something hard hit my head and everything faded into black...

[rigel7soldiers]

9:58 P.M. Opal city House of Dr. Pieter Cross

Couldn't find Condor. Looked everywhere, too. They must've already gotten to him. I had to act quick. I called anyone whose number I could find, but I got nothing. I started to think I would have to take out the Injustice Society myself. Then I got a call from Sorrow. All he said was, "Look out." I hadn't even hung up when Max Mercury seemingly came out of nowhere and threw me across the room.

[Spike_x1]

Joker climbed aboard the station wagon he was currently using. He had attached several things onto the car to add more to his tourist appearance. There was a large camping tent strapped onto the roof of the car, along with several backpacks and and upside down picnic table that had somehow managed to fit alongside the other items.

Inside the station wagon were four large growling and furry things located in the back seats. As Joker fastened his seat belt, he tossed a big T-bone steak into the mountains of fur and listened to the sounds of the creatures eating away at the meat.

Joker made sure he still had film in his cameras then put on a pair of sunglasses.

"Let's gun 'er."

He slammed his foot into the accelerator, squeeling the tires. He was off to search for Luthor.

[Savage]

OOC: Ok, since I'm told no-one has any idea where the Flash has been, I'm going to explain a little before I go into character as well as kind of bringing every character together for one big story. Sorry if this is long but I just winged it and didn't feel like editing it down.:D Enjoy.

A few months ago Flash was minding his own buisness stuffing pizza into his face at a Sbarro's when he was allerted by who seemed to be a panicking Superman being attacked by Metallo. Realizing how urgent the matter was, Flash raced from Keystone City to Metropolis in a matter of 4 minutes. Superman on his knees while Metallo raising his fist for the final blow, the kryptonite is all of a sudden gone from his chest. "Looking for this?" says Flash arrogantly tossing the kryptonite from hand to hand. "You little s**t!" replies Metallo as he charges at him. "Too slow!" exclaims Flash as the wires are ripped out of Metallo's chest before he even takes a fourth step. Metallo gags, his eyes go out and he falls to his knees, and then WHAM on his face.

"You ok man?" says Flash. "Thank you. Thank you so much." answers Superman gratefully. "What was that all about? Usually you can take take that creep on your own.". "Don't worry about him right now." says Superman still on his knees panting. "You look sick man. I gotta get you some help quick" says Flash. "It's ok, he's no longer a threat" says Superman before uppercutting The Flash hard in the groin. "GAK!"yells Flash as he falls to the pavement on his side and rolls onto his back. "I am...Target: The Flash-status: Innactive. Proceeding to phase 2. Retrieval and return".


Flash wakes up unconscious in a dark and metallic room, strapped too a wall. "...You've gotta be kiddin' me..." he says. He then tries to vibrate his way out of the steel shackles using friction in order to temper them and make them soft enough to break out of...But then he realizes nothing is happening... He tries again. But still nothing. "...Son-of-a-B**CH!!!:mad:". "That's not going to do you any good Mr.West" says someone in the shadows."Grodd?" Flash replied. "...You see...I realized I've been going about this all wrong the past few years." he continued. "You can cut the crap Grodd. I've kicked your ass enough to recognize your fake british accent anywhere" Flash interupted. Gorilla Grodd finally walks out of the shadows...On both his hands and feet. "You humans are so impatient. You have no appreciation for the dramatic". "No, it's just pretty difficult to take a talking monkey seriously." "APE YOU BUFFOON!" growls Grodd, ready to smack the smiling Flash right accross the face. "...No, there's no point in doing you harm. I no longer wish to degrade myself to the level of you savage humans. I have always felt that you humans were not fit enough to govern yourselves and should be instead governed by a superior being such as myself. I've always had the concept but never had the means. Until now".

Robots resembling the members Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Kyle Rayner's Green Lantern, The Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, and most importantly, The Flash all walk out of the shadows as well. "They are perfect in every way" continued Grodd. The robot Flash smiles at his counterpart. "If you haven't guessed it by now, I am going to capture each and everyone of you Justice League nuances and replace you with my creations here. Once that is accomplished, they will procede to wreak havoc on this pathetic excuse of a habitat you call a planet. I will of course easily stop the so called 'rogue heroes' and the public, even the rest of your so called heroes, your Justice Societies and your Titans, they will see the greatness that they have underestimated for so long and worship my waste!." he rants. "...okay first of all: ew. Second of all that has to be one of the worst plans I've ever heard. Do you honestly think people are going to believe that these things are us? Farless for every other superhuman on the freakin planet who know us. I mean these guys came to my birthday party for christ's sake. They know me...They're not gonna be fooled by some toaster in a leotard. Now let me out of these things so I can kick your asses and be on my merry way. My pizza's getting cold."

"You just don't get it do you" finally speaks the robot Flash. "We are your superiors. We've got you down to where and when you last took a dump. We're so authentic that even Superman won't be able to tell the difference, not that he'll get the chance to. We are going to destroy the world around you and you can't even watch.:)". The Flash just stares at him with his eyes open in shock. Gorilla Grodd finally chimes in. "And the oscar goes to...". Flash slowly and angrily turns his head back to Grodd. "...You're not going to get away with this. "Won't I Mr.West? Won't I?". Flash still stares at him with his twisted face. "You have a nice day Walter" and with that he leaves the room along with this robots, except for the Flash who casually walks up to his counterpart with a smile on his face "It's a shame that we couldn't have met under better circumstances. You seem like an oh so charming gentleman.:)" he says in a semi-sarcastic voice. "And it'll be a shame to have to destroy such a handsom face once I break free of these oversized bracelettes" replies Flash angrily. "Yawn. You're boring me. Toodles:rolleyes:" says the false Flash as he walks out of the rooms and the lights shut off. "...Toodles?:confused:" says a puzzled Flash in the dark.

OOC: Again, apologizing for the long ass set-up.

[batnkevlar]

OOC: Um, dude, you canb;t bunny Lex like that... he's an actual character in this RPG, not an NPC... Spike, can you help him out please? and EDIT it please, Savage...

[batnkevlar]

OOC: No real problem here... it's all right though... we'll fix it and all will be well...

[Savage]

OOC: Um, dude, you canb;t bunny Lex like that... he's an actual character in this RPG, not an NPC... Spike, can you help him out please? and EDIT it please, Savage...
OOC: I know. That's why I set it in the past as an explaination for where this guy has been this whole time. It's up to the guy who plays him now if he wants to run with it or not. He can always just ignore it if he feels like it. I tried to leave it open as much as I can(appearantly I didn't do a very good job).

And what do you want edited out? Any certain parts in particular?

[batnkevlar]

OOC: Well, edit Luthor's involvement... luthor's trying to be legit...but he's still evil... use an NPC like Mirror Master of something... ask for Spike's help...

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: I know. That's why I set it in the past as an explaination for where this guy has been this whole time. It's up to the guy who plays him now if he wants to run with it or not. He can always just ignore it if he feels like it. I tried to leave it open as much as I can(appearantly I didn't do a very good job).

And what do you want edited out? Any certain parts in particular?

OOC: It really doesn't make sence because Lex had his mind manipulated by Felix Faust to make him good (though that is slowly crumbeling down).

[Savage]

OOC: Alrighty, gotcha. I'll try to think up someone to take his place.

[DarkKnightJRK]

I wake up in Hell. No, wait, this isn't hell, it's the cave with lots of fire around it. I run towards the stairs to the Manor and the stairs start to crumble. I dash as fast as I can until the stairs collapse. The Grandfather clock is missing, and so is most of the Manor. Quickly, I grab for my mask and pull it back on, so my idenity won't be so lost. Alfred. Where's Alfred?

I scan the area for him. I prey to every diety I can think of for him being safe. It's then when I breath a sigh of relief and gasp in fright at the same time (a tough task). Alfred, beaten and bloodied, hanging on a tree.

With speed that could rival the Flash, I get to him, pull him out of the ropes and check his pulse: faint, but there. I turn on my comm which undoubtedly was damaged when I was knocked out.

"ORACLE!! Get Paramedics and Fire Crews to the Manor NOW!!!"

[Harlekin]

“Wow, that thing in Bangkok was really messed up, huh?”
”Hello D.”
“Why so glum, Slade? I thought you liked seeing me.”
“I usually end up paying the bill for it.”

If you would have walked into that bar at that moment and looked into that dark corner, you’d leave as fast as you came in. Sitting there in a barely lighted corner of a rather vile café in Beijing, was a grey-haired man with an eye-patch and a mean-looking outfit, drinking his beer, with across him the personification of Death, a pearly white-skinned cheeky goth girl that was as old as time itself.

“Don’t pout, it doesn’t suit you.”
“Well I can’t help it if I get called away from time to time, you know, with people dying every 3 seconds. Leaving you with the bill…”
“Okay, your poison?”
“Heh. A soda will do.”

The man known as Deathstroke the Terminator got up and went to the bar, in order to get himself a beer, and get the girl a soda.

“Oops, gotta go, sorry.”

When he returned, he found the seat across him empty, and as he gulped down his beer, he placed the soda on the table. She’d come back for it eventually. Packing his guns, and leaving some money on the bar, there wasn’t a man in the room who dared to look his way. You didn’t mess with Slade Wilson on a mission, or at any time really.

After getting himself killed over in Bangkok while assassinating some lead-figures of the underground terrorist groups, Slade had found himself waking up in a Beijing morgue. Apparently, his employers had learnt about his immortality and had already shipped him off towards his next job. He found the contract pinned on the body of the coroner.

It was a simple job really, some teens with superpowers, basically Teen Titans wannabe’s had sprung up in China, and they were getting in the way of some very heavy operations. Deathstroke hadn’t hunted a Titan in a while, and as he walked by a building covered in pamphlets covered with these Chinese Teen Titans, Slade casually threw a grenade in the nearest window of the building, bringing the construct down.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/Daimoah/Deathstroke.jpg

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Alrighty, gotcha. I'll try to think up someone to take his place.OOC: Everything looks fine now with Grodd.
The RPG does take a few posts to get fully used to it, but once you get into the swing of things, it's simple. :joker:

Other than that, I wonder how Wally's gonna get out of that one... :D

[Savage]

Today

-okay, okay. If I'm going to get out of here now's as good a time as any. Powers aren't working here for who knows what reason so I'm actually gonna have to use my head........I'm screwed.:(.....And hungry...The least these bastards could do was feed me while I'm down here.....HEEEEYYYY! HEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYY! HELP! HEEEEEELP-wait, why am I screaming? They left me here to die to begin with. Come on man, use your head. *I bang my head on wall only to hear scraping sound from lightning bolt things I put on my head because I thought they looked so cool at the time for god knows what reason*...*I scrape the wall again*...:) *This gives me an idea. So I press against the wall so hard that one of them rips off. I then grab it with my mouth and start to pick the lock on my right wrist which is near my head for some reason*

*I pick the other locks with it* HA! And they said these were stupid.:D*I pick the lock on the door as well*...The idiot didn't even hire any guards! God he's arrogant! No wonder no-one takes him seriously!*runs down the hall waayyy slower than usual* God this is slow. Powers still must be on the fritz. *I Wonder up into an empty, abandoned store...I'm confused as hell so I look at this sign* The leftorium? A left handed supply store? What the hell's going on here? Why would he leave me unattended in an abandoned store?...No, something's not right here. This is all way too easy. *I walk out of the building. I'm clicking the buttons on the damn piece I broke off but all I get is static* Gotta get to the closest member I can find. *then the damn place blows up behind me, sending me flying through a freakin car window. My suit is ripped apart, I'm bleeding all over, my legs are still hanging out the driver's seat window, I mean I'm a freakin mess. I pull myself out of the old pento* I knew it. I knew something was up. Freakin Magilla tried to kill me. There was no-one else in the building because if I escaped, it would blow to bits. I would have either died of hunger or from being fried...He was a calculation or two off...I guess he's not such a genius after all... I've got to get to the others.

*So I'm on the highway walking backwards with my thumb outstretched and for some reason no-one picks me up. After all the times I've saved their asses, you'd think they'd show a little gratitude...This group of college kids finally stop just to burst out laughing at me...The fat one pisses me off so I punch him in the mouth...I've been having a bad week. Anyway they hightail it outta there and I'm back to hitchiking. This guy in a chicken van pulls over and is glad to let me in. He seems a little put off by the hole in the head of my costume and the whole thing looking like confetti taped together but something tells me that's not the only reason. The van smells like chicken crap of course but I'm desperate so I get in. I tell him I need to get to Gotham he simply nods his head which is good because I'm not in a talking mood(I know. I'm shocked too)...Most of the ride was pretty decent. Nice and quiet till he opened his mouth for one instance to say:*
-Driver-...w...why are you wa-
-Flash-Shut up.
-Driver-...I mean can't you-
-Flash-Shut-Up!
-Driver-:confused:......
-Flash-:mad:.........
-Driver-......What's with the-
-Flash-DON'T YOU EVER SHUT UP?!:mad:GOD!
*We FINALLY get to Wayne's manor...or what's left of it anyway*
-Flash-Oh s**t, Bruce! *I race towards the fire to find Batman*
DUDE, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!:eek:

[PFunk2]

After been informed about by the Pan-African's forces Lt about the situation going on in certain portions of africa. John sees that, while africa still has a need for him there are some things that can be handled by the newly formed Pan-African force.

But just as he's leaving John tenses up for a moment as he receives an alert of someone attacking OA. But before he acts he also senses Hal already on his way to deal with it. Somewhat relieved with that news John flys off towards the area to check on a certain aussie activies informed to him by the PAF's Lt.

"Here we go again." he sigh's to himself.

[nixonbat]

OOC: Can we hold off a bit there John? I've worked for weeks with Twy on the current safari. Possibly just check out the WayneTech facility and file it away for future reference. When I make the noise that will necessitate your involvement, you'll hear it loud and clear. It's gonna be a biggie.

[DarkKnightJRK]

"DUDE, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!"

I turn and see Wally standing near me in the wreckage.

"Doesn't matter right now. Take him to Crime Alley to Leslie Thomkin's clinic."

[Phantasm]

"ORACLE!! Get Paramedics and Fire Crews to the Manor NOW!!!"

Batman's urgent voice roars in my ears and I start with shock. After quickly following his instructions, I reply fear sinking in, "What's happened?!"

[Harlekin]

“If you keep this up Slade, closing time is going to come sooner than I thought.”
“You still owe me that soda.”

They walked through the Teen-Force HQ in Beijing, surveying the dead bodies, the doing of Slade Wilson, Deathstroke the Terminator. His contract done and another batch of money deposited to his secret Swedish account.

“Birdie, Water-Lad, Wonder-Chick, Gonzales and Bolt? What were these kids thinking?”

Slade looked grim as Death pressed home the fact that the people he had killed were at points barely of legal age. And as he heard the beating of wings, he sighed. Pulling his mask back over his head he gritted his teeth and grabbed his weaponry, walking away from the sight of the massacre he had left.

“’Stroke, Calculator here. Nicely done, you ready for a new job?”
“What is it?”

[Savage]

"DUDE, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!"

I turn and see Wally standing near me in the wreckage.

"Doesn't matter right now. Take him to Crime Alley to Leslie Thomkin's clinic."
"I can't man. Grodd's got my powers on the fritz somehow. I came here to see if you could help me and to warn you about some bad buisness that were about to go down and maybe get a little sowing job done on the old suit here but I see I'm already too late here. Isn't there like some kind of Bat-jallopy we can us to get him there quick?"

[MST3K 4ever]

OOC: Savage...thank you for the editing and leaving Luthor where he is in his storyline.

IC

Lex stepped out of his limo to a throng of reporters yelling questions at him. He tried to stroll past them until one of them shouted, "Mr. Luthor what of the rumors that you are considering dropping out of the race?"

Lex stopped in his tracks and said, "First off this is the first I have heard of those rumors. Let me state for the reocrd those rumors are false. I have NO intention of dropping out of the race. The American People need a leader who is willing to stand up to threats such as the Joker and not be afraid. That is what I intend to do, we are working very hard at Lexlabs to find a cure for his latest attack and I am told we could have a cure within the next 24-48 hours. Again I I have no assocaiton with the Joker and I deplore the actions that he took yesterday. May God bless the vicitms and their families...thank you all very much."

Lex got onto his private elevator and called Senator Keating, "Donald this is Lex...did you leak the rumor that I was considering dropping out of the race....then who did?...Find out who it was and fire them....I will not play the martyr card in this election...I am trying to do this by the book. Alll-right...thank you...goodbye."

Lex hang up his phone and steps off of the the elevator. He looks over his daily planner with Candice and sees he has an appointment with Bruce Wayne today. He smiles and walks into his office.

[PFunk2]

OOC: Can we hold off a bit there John? I've worked for weeks with Twy on the current safari. Possibly just check out the WayneTech facility and file it away for future reference. When I make the noise that will necessitate your involvement, you'll hear it loud and clear. It's gonna be a biggie.

OOC: Okay. I can do that. :)

[Spike_x1]

The Joker casually strolled into the lobby of LexCorp, taking snapshots of the whole scene. Trailing behind him were four gigantic hyenas, though they resembled bears moreso than they did hyenas. They were each bigger than Joker himself and joyfully chewed on any of the bystanders who weren't caught on Joker's film.

Joker was about to step into the elevator that led to Lex's office floor. He crammed into the compartment with three of the four hyenas and told the last one to stay in the lobby to keep watch.

*****Moments later*****

"Excuse me. I'm looking for Mr. Luthor," Joker said to Lex's secretary as he approached her desk. "However, I'm afraid that I don't have an appointment."

Candice was too scared to even let out a scream as Joker took her picture.

Moments later, the intercom in Lex's office buzzed. Luthor answered in a tone that was had a no-nonsense quality to it, "Yes?"
The secretary's response was delightful. "Blah Blah Blah! I'm Lex Luthor! I dress in fancy Italian clothes and eat food with French names!"

Suddenly a staggeringly huge animal charged and brought down Luthor's large office doors. Joker and the two other hyenas joined the first one. Together they walked up to Lex's large desk. Joker sat down in the guest's chair and motioned with his camera for Lex to sit down in his chair.

"What do you want?" Lex asked with a growl, not intimidated by the monstrous animals at Joker's side.

Joker grinned and replied, "Well Q-ball, I've come to help the public understand what they've got coming to them. You see, I'm going to make them see things through your eyes. Make the American people realize that they're electing a lunatic to run their asylum."

http://img74.echo.cx/img74/7940/jokerexcellent6jn.jpg

[Twitch]

OCC:The pic is so damm sweet

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Yeah, Joker's one creepy SOB. :joker:

[DarkKnightJRK]

Batman's urgent voice roars in my ears and I start with shock. After quickly following his instructions, I reply fear sinking in, "What's happened?!"

"The Manor and the Cave's destroyed. Tim put explosives there, injured Alfred."

"I can't man. Grodd's got my powers on the fritz somehow. I came here to see if you could help me and to warn you about some bad buisness that were about to go down and maybe get a little sowing job done on the old suit here but I see I'm already too late here. Isn't there like some kind of Bat-jallopy we can us to get him there quick?"

"No, Flash. He destroyed EVERYTHING."

[Spike_x1]

OOC: About Lex and Joker... this seems like a job for Superman, doesn't it? :D

[MST3K 4ever]

The Joker casually strolled into the lobby of LexCorp, taking snapshots of the whole scene. Trailing behind him were four gigantic hyenas, though they resembled bears moreso than they did hyenas. They were each bigger than Joker himself and joyfully chewed on any of the bystanders who weren't caught on Joker's film.

Joker was about to step into the elevator that led to Lex's office floor. He crammed into the compartment with three of the four hyenas and told the last one to stay in the lobby to keep watch.

*****Moments later*****

"Excuse me. I'm looking for Mr. Luthor," Joker said to Lex's secretary as he approached her desk. "However, I'm afraid that I don't have an appointment."

Candice was too scared to even let out a scream as Joker took her picture.

Moments later, the intercom in Lex's office buzzed. Luthor answered in a tone that was had a no-nonsense quality to it, "Yes?"
The secretary's response was delightful. "Blah Blah Blah! I'm Lex Luthor! I dress in fancy Italian clothes and eat food with French names!"

Suddenly a staggeringly huge animal charged and brought down Luthor's large office doors. Joker and the two other hyenas joined the first one. Together they walked up to Lex's large desk. Joker sat down in the guest's chair and motioned with his camera for Lex to sit down in his chair.

"What do you want?" Lex asked with a growl, not intimidated by the monstrous animals at Joker's side.

Joker grinned and replied, "Well Q-ball, I've come to help the public understand what they've got coming to them. You see, I'm going to make them see things through your eyes. Make the American people realize that they're electing a lunatic to run their asylum."

http://img74.echo.cx/img74/7940/jokerexcellent6jn.jpg

Lex calmly stated, "For your information I am the politcal flavor of the month at this time. that could change within a matter of weeks, and Ross may get re-elected. Why the hell don't you go bug Batman? I am certain that he would welcome your visit far more than me." Okay Jordan time for you to earn your paycheck.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: I'm gonna wait for SuperFerret to show. I got plans... MWAHAHAHAHA!!!

[Savage]

"No, Flash. He destroyed EVERYTHING."
-Flash-"Wonderful. And I thought I was the only one having a bad day. This is a helluva time for a coincidence...Waitaminute, is that Oracle you're talking to? Your comm link still works?! What the hell are you waiting for man? We can teleport jeeves to the watchtower!"

-Batman-"..."

-Flash-"Paramedics won't be here in time. The guy's served you since you were in diapers. This is no time to be a tightass about this. We have to get him to the watchtower. His life's in danger!"

OOC: Am I allowed to at least give other characters small responses like that?

[SuperFerret]

OOC: Sorry I'm late. School's been hectic and my birthday's coming up, and I'm losing my mind.

Superman used his highly sensitive senses to locate the Joker immediately, his powers boosted to his normal levels by the adrenaline provided by his anger towards the clown. Changing his course, Superman found himself flying through the large windows in Lex Luthor's office, reminding himself of the fight with Parasite where they did just that.

"Joker. I'd tell you to stop this madness, but the only way for you to do that is to stop breathing."

[DarkKnightJRK]

-Flash-"Wonderful. And I thought I was the only one having a bad day. This is a helluva time for a coincidence...Waitaminute, is that Oracle you're talking to? Your comm link still works?! What the hell are you waiting for man? We can teleport jeeves to the watchtower!"

-Batman-"..."

-Flash-"Paramedics won't be here in time. The guy's served you since you were in diapers. This is no time to be a tightass about this. We have to get him to the watchtower. His life's in danger!"

OOC: Am I allowed to at least give other characters small responses like that?

OOC: 'Tis cool. Just as long as it's nothing too big or too out of character.

IC:

Usually, I would give Flash a glare or something among those lines for talking down to me like that, but right now I don't care about my respect or anything, just to make sure Alfred doesn't die on me. I press on the link and call on the Watchtower.

"Watchtower, transport signal now! NOW!!"

In seconds myself and Alfred's molecules are unhinged, blasted into outer space, and rearranged in the Watchtower. I pick Alfred up and dash to the Medical Bay, plug him into the IV, and do my best to put the bones back in place and stitch up the wounds, but I'm no Alfred, Alfred's the one I'm trying to save.

After ten minutes I've done all that I can. I know there's more that needs to be done, but I just don't know.

I hate that feeling.

In a fit of enlightenment, I turn on my comm, walk to the teleportation room, and page to Leslie. After frequent needs of communication to each other when we were there, someone, I think it was Barbra, got the bright idea on giving Leslie a comm, risky, but it works.

"Hello?"

"Leslie, I'm transporting you to the JL Watchtower, just so you know." In a second I lock her signal in and she appears in the room.

"Alright...NOW I've expierenced everything," she comments, "now what's going on?"

"Alfred's been hurt, this was the fastest way to give him medical attention." I walk back to the Medical Room, with Leslie at my heels.

"Hurt? Why didn't you take him to my clinic? Treat him at the Cave?"

"Everything's destroyed." Her widened eyes express her emotion.

"How?"

"...Tim. I can't explain right now." We arrive at the medical room and she checks him over. "I did as much as I could, but I'm not as good as you, I needed your help."

"Alright, just please wait outside, I'll tell you when I've done a complete look over."

I do so and I just hope and prey that he isn't too hurt. I don't want to bury any more of my family...

[PFunk2]

John head out to Gotham city, arriving just about nightfall. Their he lands on the highest building and with his powers beams an animated green batsignel onto the sky.

"That should get his attention" he thinks and waits for the bat to meet him.

[Savage]

*I'm teleported back to the Watchtower along with Bats who rushs Alfred to the medical room.*
-Flash-"Good luck man."
*Guy's is in too much of a hurry to even say anything back...Can't blame him*
-Flash-"hmm.:\...Now...Where's Jonn? He'll know what to do about this.*I walk over towards these two...dinguses. Whoever they are.* Can I use your comm link? *He's not using it so I just take it* Thanks."
-Hawk-"HEY!:mad:"
-Flash-"Quiet noob."
-Hawk-I oughta punch your head CLEAN OFF MAN!:mad:
-Flash-"Try me fruitcake.*My eyes light up. Nice to know Grodd reduced me to a nightlight*"
*The other wondertwin does the smart thing and holds back meathead here*
-Dove-"He's not worth it man. Let's just go"
*Then they do what's probably the smartest thing they've done all day: They leave. But not before the big one got the final say."
-Hawk-"You're walkin on thin ice bud. Mouth off to me like that again and I'll rip it off!"
-Flash-":p *He's not worth my time. I call up Jonny on the comm link aaand* Can you hear me now?!:D"
-Martian Manhunter-"...and I was just beginning to enjoy the quiet."
-Flash-"Where are ya man. I need a lil help. You see I've kind of had the switch turned off on my powers and I was wondering if I can get a diagnosis from my favorite martian."
-Martian Manhunter-"....."
-Flash-"...sorry"
-Martian Manhunter-"...Meet me in the lab."

OOC: Is anyone playing MM right now? Last I checked he was being played by PRIEST but I haven't seen anything about him or his character around.

[PFunk2]

While John's waiting for batman to respond to his signel he recieves a call for him on the JL line. "John here." he answers.

-Flash-":p *He's not worth my time. I call up Jonny on the comm link aaand* Can you hear me now?!:D"
-Martian Manhunter-"...and I was just beginning to enjoy the quiet."
-Flash-"Where are ya man. I need a lil help. You see I've kind of had the switch turned off on my powers and I was wondering if I can get a diagnosis from my favorite martian."
-Martian Manhunter-"....."
-Flash-"...sorry"
-Martian Manhunter-"...Meet me in the lab.".

"Same old Flash" John thinks to himself with a chuckle while hearing all the 'chatter' in the background. "I'll be right up speedy." and with that John launches himself in the air and heads towards space. A few minutes later he arrives and enters the new watchtower where he makes his way to the speedster.

"Okay Sparky. I'm here. What's up besides you trying to annoy our favorite Martian." he says with a slight smile on his fact.

[Savage]

-Flash-"My powers seem to be nearly stripped away for some reason and I came to see if the big guy could help me figure out what's wrong. All I can do is this cheap halloween trick.*I show him my glowing eyes* Neat party trick really but does me no good with the whole saving the world thing ya know what I mean? Anyway, seeing as our residential genius is busy with his butler, I figured I'd come to JJ for a diagnosis. I feel like a tard moving this slow...No offense."

[Phantasm]

IC:Babs Gordon

Bruce hasn't contacted me for a long while. I shift restlessly in my chair and observe the fire department trying to preserve the Manor from getting swallowed by the wallowing orange crimson of flames.

The very image of Tim disgusts me...I've never hated anyone in my life, not even the Joker...now...I hate Tim for what he's done to Alfred...to Bruce...

HOW could he?!

WHY would he?

I massage my temples with my hand all the while keying in instructions to track Batman. He was in the Watch tower.Oh God! I hope Alfred's alright...

Bruce must be a mess...and even Dick wasn't here...

I contemplate beaming myself up to the tower.Haven't gone there in a long time...It isn't exactly the most ego boosting place to be when you are in a wheel chair and everyone else walks around with impossibly perfect bodies...

But I HAVE to know...if Alfred's alright...and save Bruce from himself.

I type in the command to the main frame of the watch tower, "Johnn, Oracle here, transport me up there will you?"

There is light and the next thing I know, I materialize in the Lobby of the JL Watch Tower.

[PFunk2]

-Flash-"My powers seem to be nearly stripped away for some reason and I came to see if the big guy could help me figure out what's wrong. All I can do is this cheap halloween trick.*I show him my glowing eyes* Neat party trick really but does me no good with the whole saving the world thing ya know what I mean? Anyway, seeing as our residential genius is busy with his butler, I figured I'd come to JJ for a diagnosis. I feel like a tard moving this slow...No offense."

"I see" John answers Flash putting his hand up to his chin. "Well you're not the only one with glowing eyes it you haven't noticed." he adds. "But I can use my powers to do a detailed scan of you to see if I can lsolate the problem if you wish." he raises a now glowing hand "Though personally I you eating habits are finially catching up to you." he ends with a mirthful smirk.

[Amazo14]

*Hal streaks out of the Watchtower heqading to OA*

~Oracle, ever thought about setting up shop in the Watchtower? AMAZO's back, and I'm sent to clean him up. I need someone looking after the goods...~

~Scanning... FOUND. Ex-Green Lantern of 2814 approaching. Rendezvous halfway? Affirmative.~

"Time to meet an old friend."

[FrantikMagik]

*Darkseid motions for Desaad.*

"I need to make a call. Get me the one known as Zoom..."

[Savage]

"I see" John answers Flash putting his hand up to his chin. "Well you're not the only one with glowing eyes it you haven't noticed." he adds. "But I can use my powers to do a detailed scan of you to see if I can lsolate the problem if you wish." he raises a now glowing hand "Though personally I you eating habits are finially catching up to you." he ends with a mirthful smirk.
-Flash-*I just stand there as I'm given what's possibly the weirdest check up I've ever had*"So what's the problem man? Grodd inject me with something? Oh crap. I almost forgot. Bruce's house burning down must have just put me into shock or something. Grodd's plannin to kill all of us."

-John-"...so?"

-Flash-"No man, this time it's different. He's actually put that big brain of his to good use. Never underestimate a monkey with a british accent man. This guy built these freakin robots of us. Now I know that this kind of thing dates back decades. In fact I'm pretty sure it's part of some supervillain handbook. But these things are perfect clones of us in every way possible...Well, almost perfect. Robo-Flash's a little fruity but that's not the point. The point is he managed to get me and he could easily get you guys too."

-John-"Someone fool the Flash? Well we're in serious trouble now aren't we?"

-Flash-"Shut up, this is serious. You get an emergency call, be extremely careful. Even Superman can't be trusted. I know. He punched me in the nuts the hillbilly bastard...You done here? Think I'm getting radiation poisoning.".

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Sorry I'm late. School's been hectic and my birthday's coming up, and I'm losing my mind.

Superman used his highly sensitive senses to locate the Joker immediately, his powers boosted to his normal levels by the adrenaline provided by his anger towards the clown. Changing his course, Superman found himself flying through the large windows in Lex Luthor's office, reminding himself of the fight with Parasite where they did just that.

"Joker. I'd tell you to stop this madness, but the only way for you to do that is to stop breathing.""OooOoohh... look's like the whole gang's here! Who wants to get naked and play some global thermonuclear Scrabble?" Joker takes a closer look at Superman and notices that he is pale and appears somewhat ill. "My my, Superman. Feeling a little under the weather, are we? What happened? Just filed your tax return?" Without a second thought, Joker brought his index and middle finger to his mouth and whistled for his hyenas. "Boys, would you please serve the man in long underwear a cease-and-desist living order please?"

The three hyenas charged at Superman, throwing themselves ontop of him, slamming Superman down into the floor. As they began chewing and biting at the kryptonian, Joker merely giggled and Lex stood awestruck. Luthor managed to gasp the words "You hurt the alien with hyenas?"

"Makes you really believe in the miracles of chemically engineered gene manipulation and radioactively treated mutation, doesn't it?"

[batnkevlar]

-Flash-*I just stand there as I'm given what's possibly the weirdest check up I've ever had*"So what's the problem man? Grodd inject me with something? Oh crap. I almost forgot. Bruce's house burning down must have just put me into shock or something. Grodd's plannin to kill all of us."
-John-"...so?"
-Flash-"No man, this time it's different. He's actually put that big brain of his to good use. Never underestimate a monkey with a british accent man. This guy built these freakin robots of us. Now I know that this kind of thing dates back decades. In fact I'm pretty sure it's part of some supervillain handbook. But these things are perfect clones of us in every way possible...Well, almost perfect. Robo-Flash's a little fruity but that's not the point. The point is he managed to get me and he could easily get you guys too."
-John-"Someone fool the Flash? Well we're in serious trouble now aren't we?"
-Flash-"Shut up, this is serious. You get an emergency call, be extremely careful. Even Superman can't be trusted. I know. He punched me in the nuts the hillbilly bastard...You done here? Think I'm getting radiation poisoning.".

OOC: The only problem I have (2 actually) are these... you need to put more spacing in your text... it's kinda hard to read... AND the fatc that you can't keep up whole conversations with John Stewart without PFunk's permission... that's it... I'm just trying to help...

[Savage]

OOC: The only problem I have (2 actually) are these... you need to put more spacing in your text... it's kinda hard to read... AND the fatc that you can't keep up whole conversations with John Stewart without PFunk's permission... that's it... I'm just trying to help...
OOC: Alright man thanks. Figured I'd just throw in small quips to make things run more smoothly since it looked odd without him saying anything.

[batnkevlar]

OOC: Oh, I know... I'm just saying... if you give a mouse a cookie and all that... I just don't want it getting outta hand...

[RoseRedStrauss]

"Well, since Bruce Wayne is Batman, I guess I'd better check his home. Maybe I'll find something on Robin."

*Hunter Zolomon disappeared and arrived at Wayne Manor. Upon seeing the remains he silently curses, losing of his important links in killing the boy blunder.*

"What the hell happened."

A voice behind him answers, "My master can answer that!"

*The figure grabs Hunter's shoulder and they both disappear.*

*Zolomon wakes up and sees the figure that grabbed him.*

[rigel7soldiers]

Max Mercury had me cornered. I can't take down a speedster, not by myself! What did I do? Smoke bomb. And then five more, in rapid succession. If a man cannot see, he cannot fight, right? I ran. I got out of the house, trying to think of a way to keep him in there. I prayed that he would just calm down and go to sleep, or something. I did that as I got into my car. I sped off, meaning to get as far away from him as possible. I had to stop to avoid hitting a man crossing the Street. It was the Rival.

[PFunk2]

OOC: The only problem I have (2 actually) are these... you need to put more spacing in your text... it's kinda hard to read... AND the fatc that you can't keep up whole conversations with John Stewart without PFunk's permission... that's it... I'm just trying to help...

OOC: Trying to make my posts more easlier to read is one of the reasons why I use spacing (that and to cover-up my bad spelling). And he does have a point. Though some leadway should be allowed though.

[PFunk2]

-Flash-*I just stand there as I'm given what's possibly the weirdest check up I've ever had*"So what's the problem man? Grodd inject me with something? Oh crap. I almost forgot. Bruce's house burning down must have just put me into shock or something. Grodd's plannin to kill all of us."

"Is this so." John answers in slight shock. "'I've been so immersed in other things that this sliped my mind." John curses to himself for a moment. "But as for Grodd plan's for killing the JL. Well it's not like we heard this before Fl...."

-Flash-"No man, this time it's different. He's actually put that big brain of his to good use. Never underestimate a monkey with a british accent man. This guy built these freakin robots of us. Now I know that this kind of thing dates back decades. In fact I'm pretty sure it's part of some supervillain handbook. But these things are perfect clones of us in every way possible...Well, almost perfect. Robo-Flash's a little fruity but that's not the point. The point is he managed to get me and he could easily get you guys too."

"Again Why should we be worried Flash." John says to the speedster with on eyebrow cocked, "This is true to Grodd's form. And it's not like you've been fooled by, well decoys before,

-Flash-"Shut up, this is serious. You get an emergency call, be extremely careful. Even Superman can't be trusted. I know. He punched me in the nuts the hillbilly bastard...You done here? Think I'm getting radiation poisoning.".

"I'll keep that in mind." John answers him in all seriousness. "But as for your worry of being radiationed posioned. I think I can take care of that."

And on that note John raises a hand and lifts the speedster up. Envelopes him in a emerald force-field that both drains any harmfull radiation out of his body while at the same time heeling it's effects.

OOC; Sorry for the edits. But I felt that I should jump in and redo Johns responses to your post (while leaving your's alone). Unless you say otherwise you're cured and back to form.

[SuperFerret]

"OooOoohh... look's like the whole gang's here! Who wants to get naked and play some global thermonuclear Scrabble?" Joker takes a closer look at Superman and notices that he is pale and appears somewhat ill. "My my, Superman. Feeling a little under the weather, are we? What happened? Just filed your tax return?" Without a second thought, Joker brought his index and middle finger to his mouth and whistled for his hyenas. "Boys, would you please serve the man in long underwear a cease-and-desist living order please?"

The three hyenas charged at Superman, throwing themselves ontop of him, slamming Superman down into the floor. As they began chewing and biting at the kryptonian, Joker merely giggled and Lex stood awestruck. Luthor managed to gasp the words "You hurt the alien with hyenas?"

"Makes you really believe in the miracles of chemically engineered gene manipulation and radioactively treated mutation, doesn't it?"


The snarling hyenas dragged the weakened Superman down to the ground, circling him, growling and snapping at him. One grabbed his left arm in his jaws and bit down with enough pressure to break the Man of Steel's arm.

"AAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!"
Superman cried out in pain. The Joker just laughed.

OOC: I'm not really feeling like Superman right now (I had a rough night), but I felt I should continue with the game, especially since me and Spike had this planned for a while, and I need to get my mind of off things. Also, fyi, normal hyenas have been known to gnaw through steel bars, so a superhyena should be able to snap a weakened Superman's arm.

[Savage]

OOC; Sorry for the edits. But I felt that I should jump in and redo Johns responses to your post (while leaving your's alone). Unless you say otherwise you're cured and back to form.
OOC: It's cool. You did it better than I did anyway. :D

-Flash-*as a test I run over to Hawk and smack him upside the head. No-one noticed I even moved. They figured the guy was just spazzin out again*"SWEET! I feel like celebratin!:D...I'm gonna go make me a hotpocket!:D".

*I'm in the kitchen in a quarter of a second waiting for this thing to finish being baked already* "Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on." *DING!*"YES!:D". *I grab an armful of the stuff and decide to take a stroll around the Watchtower. God was I hungry. I'd swear my insides were eating itself just for nutrition. I'd go back in time and kiss the guy who invented the microwave if there weren't such strict rules against time travel. Anyway, I'm makin my rounds, trusty hotpockets in arms and mouth when I run into Batman standing near the door of the clinic. When your mind moves at a mile a second you tend to forget alot of things.*

-Flash-"...so *munch, munch* how's he doin?*chew*"

[PFunk2]

OOC: It's cool. You did it better than I did anyway. :D

-Flash-*as a test I run over to Hawk and smack him upside the head. No-one noticed I even moved. They figured the guy was just spazzin out again*"SWEET! I feel like celebratin!:D...I'm gonna go make me a hotpocket!:D".

*I'm in the kitchen in a quarter of a second waiting for this thing to finish being baked already* "Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on." *DING!*"YES!:D". *I grab an armful of the stuff and decide to take a stroll around the Watchtower. God was I hungry. I'd swear my insides were eating itself just for nutrition. I'd go back in time and kiss the guy who invented the microwave if there weren't such strict rules against time travel. Anyway, I'm makin my rounds, trusty hotpockets in arms and mouth when I run into Batman standing near the door of the clinic. When your mind moves at a mile a second you tend to forget alot of things.*

-Flash-"...so *munch, munch* how's he doin?*chew*"

As flash is making his 'rounds' after his treatment. John using his powers rezzes up a comfy green arm chair-which he promly plops himself into in it's prone positino followed by a large ice pack.

"Damn. Sometimes having such great power really sucks." to which he promptly puts the large icepack upon his head. And forming an emeral hand grabs both an hotpocket and cola from the fridge.

"Might as well get one before the Flash finishes them off." he says to himself (or who ever's watching).

OOC: Now this I like. Whith the Flash now onboard I can finially show off John's straight man comedy angle :D,

[RoseRedStrauss]

*The world in front of Zolomon blacked out the instant the stranger touched his shoulder. Upon awakening he saw the man in front of him.*

"Ah, you have awakened, allow me to introd-"

*In a blink Hunter was behind the man, business card under the throat.*

"Introductions later. Why am I here?"

*The man pointed at his throat. Slowly, Hunter moved his hand away.*

"Ahem, as I was saying, I am Desaad. All your questions will be answered in due time."

"Wrong answer."

*Hunter then backhanded the man straight through the wall. Multiple guards came through the exits and the hole in the wall.*

The man called Desaad pointed at Hunter "Restrain him!"

*Right after he spoke, Hunter disappeared. Puzzled, the guards looked around until one of their heads exploded. Zolomon could be seen having thrown another punch into the stomach of a guard, blowing out his guts. He then fazed out and the rest of the guards shuddered from puncture wounds before collapsing in a heap. Zolomon appeared and walked toward the man. He raised a blood soaked hand and smeared it across Desaad's face.*

"I'm a man bent on revenge at the moment. And I wait for no one."

"No...please...wait!"

*Zolomon pulled back his fist, only to have his body pulled back and thrown across the room. Zolomon wiped the blood off his chin and looked up. A giant man with a granite texture for skin returned his glare.*

"And you are?"

Yeah, hopefully Darkseid can pick up from here. I don't really know who Desaad is, so I hope I got him in character. Guess I'll use orange text from now on, since it's easier to differentiate between characters. I'd use yellow but you can't see it.

[DarkKnightJRK]

-Flash-"...so *munch, munch* how's he doin?*chew*"

I look up and see Flash eating a hot-pocket.

"I thought no food or drinks were allowed in here. ...And to answer your question, I'm not sure yet, Leslie is still in there."

[Supergirl]

OOC: Sorry its been a few days, I went to my dad's for a week and he has no internet. Anyways, Superferret, while I was there I came up with an awesome idea for how to stop Lex from getting elected. PM me for more info on it ;)

[Harlekin]

“If you keep this up Slade, closing time is going to come sooner than I thought.”
“You still owe me that soda.”

They walked through the Teen-Force HQ in Beijing, surveying the dead bodies, the doing of Slade Wilson, Deathstroke the Terminator. His contract done and another batch of money deposited to his secret Swedish account.

“Birdie, Water-Lad, Wonder-Chick, Gonzales and Bolt? What were these kids thinking?”

Slade looked grim as Death pressed home the fact that the people he had killed were at points barely of legal age. And as he heard the beating of wings, he sighed. Pulling his mask back over his head he gritted his teeth and grabbed his weaponry, walking away from the sight of the massacre he had left.

“’Stroke, Calculator here. Nicely done, you ready for a new job?”
“What is it?”

"So, Lucius Fox, huh?"
"Do you mind?"

And as Death steps back, Deathstroke grabs his sniper rifle, sitting on one of Gotham's rooftops. Sitting across the street with his wife is none other than the man who he's after. Lucius Fox, pretty much the man behind Bruce Wayne when it comes to Wayne Industries.

As Deathstroke pulls the trigger back and looks through the telescope, he asks to the raven-haired woman beside him:
"If I don't kill him now, will he die soon? I mean, at someone's elses hand."

She drops her head only to look at him with a solemn glance.
"Yeah. Thought so." he says as he looks through the scope again and fires the deadly shot, the sound of the breaking window and the screams into the night doing nothing to the man who packs up his things and moves on.

He hears Ms. Fox in a desperate tone, screaming at 911-operator before trying to call Bruce Wayne. And as he walks away he hears the beating wings.

[MST3K 4ever]

Luthor activated his security alarm saying, "Where the hell is Jordan?"

He slipped out of his office and called Dr. Moore on his cell phone and told her to get his battle suit ready.

[nixonbat]

CNN News Report:

Presidential candidate Lex Luthor was giving a press conference confirming his announcement to run for office when many people in the audience were transformed into what can only be described as bald 'Luthor' zombies by the arch-fiend known as the Joker...Secret Service agents scuttled Luthor from the scene to the LexCorp headquarters building, where the Joker has entered the builiding and Superman has been reported being on the scene.....

Meanwhile, over in Gotham City, police and fire teams are responding to the apparent terrorist bombing of the Mansion belonging to Millionaire Bruce Wayne...no word yet as to whether Mr. Wayne was home or not during the blast....this follows the explosion of a WayneTech facility in Congo, Africa. FBI agents are looking into the acts of destruction with intentions to find out if the incidents are related...more to follow...stay tuned to CNN....

In other news, San Francisco seems to be the battle ground for a H.I.V.E. assault on Titans Tower, home of the Teen Titans. The Titans appear to have enlisted the aid of Supergirl in their efforts to thwart this attack....

On the global front, China has made an offer of two giant Panda's to Taiwan in hopes to improve cross-strait negotiations...

This just in...an unknown assailant has apparently taken the life of WayneTech Chairman, and head of operations, Lucius Fox as he exited a meeting of WayneTech shareholders...more to follow as facts are released from the authorities....

You are watching...CNN....

OOC- even when I take a week off from Digger I can post...bwa-hahahahaha

[Supergirl]

Bart tried to talk but realized that under her control, it took all his willpower just to breath.
"You see Bart, I'm much more powerful than you gave me credit for, though I never fully discovered it myself until I embraced my full voodoo heritage."
Bart's eyes got wide as she neared him with her rather painful looking staff.
"And just wait until you feel this Queen Bee's sting."

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The main battle was beginning to look bleak for the Hive, as the teens shredded through them by the dozen. Kon was doing a good job keeping pace with Kara and Cassie's individual totals, and Cyborg and Beast Boy were taking care of more than their fair share, as Raven healed them. Suddenly she collapsed with a scream. Cassie immediately ran to her side.
"What's wrong Rave? Are you ok?"
~"I was just overwhelmed by strong emotions. Fear, shock, betrayal, pain and anger. The betrayal and anger from two different sources. Where's Bart? I fear he is in danger."~
With their forces depleted and their leader focused on other tasks, the remaining Drones fled from the battle, leaving a clear view of the paralyzed Kid Flash and Queen Bee.
Kon and Cassie immediately recognized her. "Anita! What are you doing?!? Stop this!"
Queen Bee quickly slashed at Bart's neck, drawing a vast amount of blood, as he collapsed in a deep comatose sleep. "Ask him if he awakens. You have 12 hours to save your friend, and be sure we will meet again Titans." She vanished in a cloud of purple smoke.
Oh my god! Bart! He may be immature, but Christ he was just a kid! and I do have to admit that hes cute and nice.
Kara was at his side in less than a second, holding her cape to his neck, to stop the bleeding.
"Kon, I can't keep the blood from spilling and fly him to the hospital at the same time. You're going to have to carry us both!"
"Looks like Kara has a crush! Kara and Bart sitting in a tr"
"Shut up, Kon! We can discuss this later, right now the life of our friend is more important. It seems her magic slowed his metabolism so its not healing at its normal speed."
"Chill, cuz. I was just kidding." With that he picks them up and flies them to the hospital.

Kara and Kon got Bart to the California Pacific Medical Center: 24 Hour Emergency Room within seconds. They left him with the doctors, Kara telling them what had happened, and to make sure he was alright. Then she followed Kon's flight path back to the tower.

By the time the Super-Teens got back to the tower the H.I.V.E. agents had disappeared, leaving only the remnants of their armor and helmets behind. Cyborg was collecting these to do research on, while the other Titans were sitting on the steps, obviously worried about Bart.

"Is he alright?"

"We got him there, and he seems to be in good hands, but we didn't stay in case you still needed our help here."

Just then the teleporter near the door fired up, and Mia appeared on the pad, in civvies holding a duffle bag.

"Sorry I'm late guys, Ollie made some chili and made me eat it. By the time I was done drinking every bit of liquid in the house I realized I was already late, so I didn't even take the time to change."
She looks around seeing the aftermath of the fight.
"Looks like you coulda used me too, what happened?"

"We got ambushed Mia, we won, but it wasn't pretty. Bart's in the emergency room."

"Oh my god! Is he alright? Who attacked? Why?"

"We don't know how he's doing yet. We were attacked by the H.I.V.E., led by an old 'friend', or so we thought. Anita Fite. You might know her as the Empress. She seems pissed that she didn't get invited into the Titans but I'm not sure thats her only motive."

"What is it with old friends turning on us? First Joey, then Rose, now Anita? Who's next, Tim?!?"

OOC: I have more but I'm gonna wait a little while ;)

[Batman]

Ra's sat on his throne,surveying the rediculously large room.

A knock on the door started.

"Enter."

Ubu walked in,bowing before Ra's.

"Master.....I seek permission to speak freely."

"Permission granted."

Ubu stood up.

"I have heard that you are going to destroy Gotham....and I must share my concerns."

"Concerns?What Concerns?"

"Well...There could be some valuble allies in Gotham.Plus,theres the matter of the Detec....Batman."

Ra's stood.

"Do Not Worry.My Words To The Detective Are Only....Half....True."

Ubu raised an eyebrow.

"Half?"

Ra's smiled.

"Yes.I have not planted any bomb in Gotham.The city is safe....for now."

Ubu is confused.

"But....Why Lie To The Detective?"

"To Test His Loyalty to Gotham...and Ms.Gordon.I want to see if he can stay true to them both by ACCEPTING the position as my sucessor."

Ubu finally starts to get it.

"...So he would have no choice."

"Precisely."

Ras walks towards Ubu,and then past him.

"Come.The Detective is no use to me dead."

Ubu follows Ra's.

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Nightwing was torn.

On one hand,if he accepted,Gotham would be safe.

On the other hand,if he accepted,He would become the leader of a group of criminals.........killers.

If he were to refuse,Gotham and pretty much everyone he loved would be dead.


This was truly a hard decision.


Just then,light shined through the darkness once again,and Ra's stepped into the cell.

"Good Evening,Detective."

"Stop Calling me that."

Ra's frowned.

"I shall call you whatever I wish.....Detective."

Nightwing was pissed.....but,he wasnt exactly calling the shots on this.

"..Fair enough.What do you want?"

"I know of your decision.It is almost impossible.Therefore,I am going to give you another decision.One....not as challenging."

Nightwing was curious.Doing anything easier than this would please him at this point.

"Go On."

Ras smiled.

"You want food,correct?"

Nightwing stared at him.It wasnt hard to know his answer would be.

"I'll take that as a yes.I will make you a deal,Detective......If you best me in combat,I shall give you what you need."

"Does that include the need to keep Gotham safe?"

Ras frowned.

"Now,Now.....You KNOW the circumstances under which that can be done,now dont you,Detective?"

Nightwing gritted his teeth.Ras smiled again.

"Damn You..."

Ras stood.

"The duel shall take place in one hour.I suggest you prepare,because if you lose.....Gotham perishes."

Nightwings eyes widened.

Ras left the room,leaving Nightwing in the darkness once more.


As if he wasnt having ENOUGH trouble trying to keep Gotham from being destroyed.....now THIS?

OOC: Dont worry......the Ras arc is coming to an end soon.....I have something planned.

And I apologize for the delay......I couldnt think of anything to post...:o

[Savage]

I look up and see Flash eating a hot-pocket.

"I thought no food or drinks were allowed in here. ...And to answer your question, I'm not sure yet, Leslie is still in there."
-Flash-"...hmm...well...good luck man. Hope he gets better."
*I hate seein the big guy like this. I mean sure he's not the most emotionaly available guy in the world but...Seein him vulnerable like this...Anyway, he can handle it. Guy doesn't need me feeling sorry for him...Besides I've got some buisness to get down to...Monkey buisness...God, that was lame even for me.*

*I find my way to the computer room*
-Flash-"Ok time for a little detective work. If Bats can do it, so can I. There's nuthin to it. *I punch in a bunch of keys aaand*

-Computer-*red lights flashing all over Watchtower* "SYSTEM FAILURE! SYSTEM FAILURE! SYSTEM FAILURE!"

-Flash-"Crap!" *I rapidly punch in some more keys...Hey, something's gotta work.*

-Computer-*lights turn back on* "System restored. Have a nice day.:)"

-Flash-"Oookaaayyy...Now Grodd was last seen in Metropolis. He can't exactly take a stroll down a sidewalk so he must use another mode of transportation...hmm. I've gotta check this out hands on. Gonna need some muscle just in case though. If I run into Grodd chances are he won't be alone"

*I survey the area for someone who'd actually be a help and not a liability*
-Flash-"No. No. No. No...Hey! JJ!:D"
*Martian Manhunter's eyes widen and he quickly turns around. I'm in front of him before he makes it though*
-Flash-"....:D"
-Martian Manhunter-*sighs*"What is it Flash?"
-Flash-"Weren't we supposed to meet in the lab?"
-Martian Manhunter-"You weren't there."
-Flash-"Oh yes I was. Trust me."
-Martian Manhunter-"Well I can see that you are back to your usual self again. Good day" *He trys to walk away but I stop him*
-Flash-"Now hold on a sec there big guy. That's not what I came to you for."
-Martian Manhunter-"Whatever it is, I am sure that there are more pressing matters at hand."
-Flash-"Trust me Jonn, this is big. You see Grodd's--"*I explain to him the past few days/months. Hell should I know?*
-Martian Manhunter-"hmm...This is quite serious...In the groin you say?"
-Flash-"Yup."
-Martian Manhunter-"Well I'll see what I can do."
-Flash-"Great. Let me just see if I can get oooone more guy.:D"

*I walk over to Johny on his lazyboy and flick his ear*
-Flash-"Whatup? Look, we're gonna go investigate this Grodd thing. Superman, Batman, and the other guys seem to have enough issues to deal with and I ain't askin Hawk and Dove for help because, who are we kidding, they're ghey. You wanna come with?"

[Supergirl]

Kara and Kon got Bart to the California Pacific Medical Center: 24 Hour Emergency Room within seconds. They left him with the doctors, Kara telling them what had happened, and to make sure he was alright. Then she followed Kon's flight path back to the tower.

By the time the Super-Teens got back to the tower the H.I.V.E. agents had disappeared, leaving only the remnants of their armor and helmets behind. Cyborg was collecting these to do research on, while the other Titans were sitting on the steps, obviously worried about Bart.

"Is he alright?"

"We got him there, and he seems to be in good hands, but we didn't stay in case you still needed our help here."

Just then the teleporter near the door fired up, and Mia appeared on the pad, in civvies holding a duffle bag.

"Sorry I'm late guys, Ollie made some chili and made me eat it. By the time I was done drinking every bit of liquid in the house I realized I was already late, so I didn't even take the time to change."
She looks around seeing the aftermath of the fight.
"Looks like you coulda used me too, what happened?"

"We got ambushed Mia, we won, but it wasn't pretty. Bart's in the emergency room."

"Oh my god! Is he alright? Who attacked? Why?"

"We don't know how he's doing yet. We were attacked by the H.I.V.E., led by an old 'friend', or so we thought. Anita Fite. You might know her as the Empress. She seems pissed that she didn't get invited into the Titans but I'm not sure thats her only motive."

"What is it with old friends turning on us? First Joey, then Rose, now Anita? Who's next, Tim?!?"

OOC: I have more but I'm gonna wait a little while ;)

Jeez, now they're gonna take this really hard... they've trusted Tim with their lives, only to have him do this?
"About Tim... He's not gonna be able to make it this week..."

"You sure? He called me just a couple days ago and said he'd be here, why not now?"

"Lots of big things are happening in Gotham right now, including an Arkham break and a new villain showing up. I was there helping Superman and Batman clean up, and Tim was a little too busy to leave. I think he was gonna deal with this new Red Hood."
So its a little lie, noone will know...

"Hey Kara, I need to talk to you in private real quick. Mind comin into my room?"

"Sure thing, Vic."
Oh man, does he know? How could he know? I came straight here from Gotham!

Kara follows Vic into the Tower, and down the stairs to his room.

"I saw the news right before you got here. They showed footage of this new 'Red Hood'. The way he moved it looked alot like..."

"It is. Tim. We don't know why, and Batman seemed freaked."

"Dammit! He was such a good kid too. Reminded me alot of Dick. Well, if thats the case, we may need another hero to fill his spot. Want to be it Kara?"

Her eyes went wide at the offer.

Holy crap! Me? A Titan?
"I'd love to Vic, thank you!"

"With this recent Anita thing, I don't think we should tell the others yet. A'Ight?"

"I thought not."

OOC: Damn I didn't realize how much I scribbled on this notebook while at my dad's... I'll have the last little bit later today.

[Spike_x1]

Joker was so facinated by what his pets were doing to Superman, he didn't notice Lex making his escape until too late.

"Where might you be going, Lexie? I was just about to break out the partymix!"

[PFunk2]

*I walk over to Johny on his lazyboy and flick his ear*
-Flash-"Whatup? Look, we're gonna go investigate this Grodd thing. Superman, Batman, and the other guys seem to have enough issues to deal with and I ain't askin Hawk and Dove for help because, who are we kidding, they're ghey. You wanna come with?"
John thinks it over for a second and replies. "Sure. I think africa can keep for a while." to which he looks up to flash. And using his powers to boost his speed suddenly appears behind him.

"And besides. Someone has to keep an eye on you." he ends with a smile. All the while thinking to himself "I'm going to be the first GL with an ulcer at this rate."

[Phantasm]

OOC: I'm loving Flash!He's SO hilarious!Great Job Savage!
IC:Babs Gordon

The smooth cold metal of the wheels move beneath the palms of my sweaty hands as I make my way through the gigantic halls of the Watch Tower towards the medical center.

Please let Alfred be alright...I cannot imagine what must be happening to Bruce and I don't think its a very smart idea to come up here in such a vulnerable state of mind...

I see him standing outside the enormous metal doors behind which Alfred is hopefully being treated. His large gloved hands are curled into tight fists and his mouth is set in a grim line. Although his cowl obscurs his eys I can tell from his posture that he is far from in control and okay...

"Bruce." I come to a halt beside him, "How's Alfred holding up?And you should take him back down as soon as he's stable...I have a feeling he won't feel so comfortable around here..." From the slight largening of his glowing slits I realize he must be surprised to see me here...ah well...its not like I had too much to occupy myself with anyway...And I needed to know if...if Tim got to Alfred...

[Savage]

OOC: I'm loving Flash!He's SO hilarious!Great Job Savage!

Thanks.:D

[Savage]

John thinks it over for a second and replies. "Sure. I think africa can keep for a while." to which he looks up to flash. And using his powers to boost his speed suddenly appears behind him.

"And besides. Someone has to keep an eye on you." he ends with a smile. All the while thinking to himself "I'm going to be the first GL with an ulcer at this rate."
-Flash-"Alright, Sweet! Road Trip!"
*I stick my hand out for a high five from MM but he leaves me hangin*
-Martian Manhunter-"...No"
-Flash-"No?:("
-Martian Manhunter-"No"
-Flash-*party pooper* "Ah, well you're no fun. Well let's go. We have to go to the Metropolis slums. We're checkin out a demolished Leftorium for signs of some kind of escape passage. We find the passage and chances are we find Grodd. Any questions? No? Got it? Good."
-Martian Manhunter-"Flash, I've never seen you so serious."
-Flash-"He did harm to the fellas. He's gotta pay.:mad:"

*anyway we teleport to earth right in front of what used to be The Leftorium*
-Martian Manhunter-"...:confused:...A Leftorium?"
-Flash-"Yeah, that's what I said. Well we we've got quite alot of crap in our way and since we can't all phase through objects...John will you do the honors?"
-Martian Manhunter-"Wait. That will cause too much of a disturbance. We want to be inconspicuous. Even the Justice League can be incarcerated for trespassing a crime scene...I'll phase us through."
*John holds JJ's hand...I look around first to see if anyone's watching...Three guys in spandex...Holding hands...You get the picture.*
-Martian Manhunter-"Well?"
-Flash-"Okay, okay." *I hold his hand and we go through all the rubble and into the underground lair.*

[DarkKnightJRK]

I hear Barbra talking to me from behind. It's conforting right now to have her near. At least I'm not alone now. It's then when Leslie comes out of the room.

"He's in stable condition. He's suffered a broken leg and a nasty concussion, but nothing that some rest and pain pills can't help with as the bones heal." I see her shift a bit. "What was with this place a little bit ago? When it kept saying 'System Failure?'"

"Most likely Flash, trying to use the computer," I remark, "it never fails, whenever he even breathes near that thing nuts and bolts start coming out."

~Bruce?~

I hear a voice in my head that's not my own, I'm not going nuts (...yet...) so the only logical answer is... ~J'onn?~

~Something's happened in Gotham.~

~Something ALWAYS happens in Gotham.~

~I'm serious, you should check the news.~

I do so and click a monitor in the Watchtower to a news station.

"--This just in...an unknown assailant has apparently taken the life of WayneTech Chairman, and head of operations, Lucius Fox as he exited a meeting of WayneTech shareholders...more to follow as facts are released from the authorities--"

I switch it off. As much as I want to stay with Alfred, I need to head back to Gotham. I can't let this stand. I'll find whoever killed Lucius and atone justice.

"I have to head back. If Alfred wakes up before I come back, tell him what happened."

With that, I walk out, leaving the stunned women and old man behind. I'll get to Gotham, but I need some equipment first, which I keep in one of the personal rooms that is chartered for senior members. There, I re-stock and head to the transporter. My lack of headquarters will be a problem in the coming months until I rebuild Wayne Manor. I know I can't re-locate here in the Watchtower, I won't be able to protect Gotham that way, perhaps Barbra... I can't think about that right now, just get this done first.

With that, I transport myself to one of the transporters I keep in the Wayne factories in the middle of the city. Because of my headquarters demise, I've run on short supply of vehilicles. Luckilly, I had transported myself to a factory that held a Batmobile. I get in and drive out into the night.

Someone has spilled the blood of my family, and no matter what it takes, I will have my vengence...and God help anyone who get's in my way.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: It just occured to me that Wayne's properties are being destroyed left and right. We've got that place in Africa, Wayne's home(s), and one that people (including me) have forgotten: The Daily Planet. And now, Lucius Fox has been killed.

Maybe there's a big conspiracy. :eek:
I'll take some notes to expand on that for my future arc in the Suicide Squad. I know that the Parasite and Red Hood did it just to ruin their enemy's lives, but perhaps there was someone else monitoring those events...

[Batman]

OOC:Something just occured to me.......wouldnt J'onn know where Im at?

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: It just occured to me that Wayne's properties are being destroyed left and right. We've got that place in Africa, Wayne's home(s), and one that people (including me) have forgotten: The Daily Planet. And now, Lucius Fox has been killed.

Maybe there's a big conspiracy. :eek:
I'll take some notes to expand on that for my future arc in the Suicide Squad. I know that the Parasite and Red Hood did it just to ruin their enemy's lives, but perhaps there was someone else monitoring those events...

OOC: Interesting, PM me your ideas. I mean, shouldn't Batman be involved if someone's trying to mess with him though his family?

[Spike_x1]

OOC: I'm still thinking about it, but when I come up with a plan, I'll PM the necessary RPers.

For now though, let's put this on the back burner. I think we've all got plots that could use our attention.

[Batman]

OOC:If something does happen with that,I want to be involved.

That is,if you can fit me in......

After I escape from Ras and come back to Gotham,Im gonna need something to do........:o

[Spike_x1]

Joker gleefully strolled up to Superman as he wrestled with the three hyenas. Joker's laughter couldn't even be heard above the growling, crunching, and yelling.
Casually, the Joker brought his camera up to his face so that he might better aim it at the blue boy. Before he took the picture, however, Joker called his pets off.

"Boys, lay off the Man of Veal for a moment, if you please." The hyenas dutifully obeyed and took a few steps back each from Superman. Joker aimed the camera lense at Superman's face. "Say 'I went to Metropolis and all I got was dead'."

*SNAP*

The flash of the camera took a couple seconds before it's light dissipated enough that Joker could see the results on Superman. Joker gasped in horror.

Superman was just fine. In a bloody mess from tangling with Joker's mutant pets, but otherwise fine. Hair was still intact. Not babbling semi-incorherent imitations of Lex Luthor. Nothing.

Joker didn't understand it. He had even taken Superman's invulnerability into account when he built the camera. It was equipped with a kryptonite filter that was the source of it's radiation. Joker checked the digital readout on the controls. They read "Subject is contaminated with secondary radioactive isotope. Kryptonite radiation rendered innert upon contact with secondary isotope."

"What the fudge?"

[SSJGoten]

Sorry

[Supergirl]

OOC: SSJ you have to wait for approval.

[SSJGoten]

Opps Now I feel stupid Where do I go for approval

[Supergirl]

OOC: Its in the OOC thread where you asked to play as Static. batnkevlar has the final say.

[MST3K 4ever]

Lex makes it to R & D and begins strapping on his battle-suit. this could be a golden opportunity...I kill Superman...and then kill the Joker...I could say that the Joker killed Superman and I killed the Joker in self-defense....no somehow someway a certain pointed eared freak will find a way to see through all of that.

Once Lex finished strapping on his suit he engaged the thrusters and began to fly back to his office. I have had enough of that clown screwing with my life.

[PFunk2]

-Flash-"Alright, Sweet! Road Trip!"
*I stick my hand out for a high five from MM but he leaves me hangin*
-Martian Manhunter-"...No"
-Flash-"No?:("
-Martian Manhunter-"No"
-Flash-*party pooper* "Ah, well you're no fun. Well let's go. We have to go to the Metropolis slums. We're checkin out a demolished Leftorium for signs of some kind of escape passage. We find the passage and chances are we find Grodd. Any questions? No? Got it? Good."
-Martian Manhunter-"Flash, I've never seen you so serious."
-Flash-"He did harm to the fellas. He's gotta pay.:mad:"

John looks Manhunter and deadpanly comments. "Well at least his heart is in the right place."

*anyway we teleport to earth right in front of what used to be The Leftorium*
-Martian Manhunter-"...:confused:...A Leftorium?"
-Flash-"Yeah, that's what I said. Well we we've got quite alot of crap in our way and since we can't all phase through objects...John will you do the honors?"
-Martian Manhunter-"Wait. That will cause too much of a disturbance. We want to be inconspicuous. Even the Justice League can be incarcerated for trespassing a crime scene...I'll phase us through."

"Jo'nn has a point Flash." John comments. "Besides. This is one of those times where Stealth is more approviate."

*John holds JJ's hand...I look around first to see if anyone's watching...Three guys in spandex...Holding hands...You get the picture.*
-Martian Manhunter-"Well?"
-Flash-"Okay, okay." *I hold his hand and we go through all the rubble and into the underground lair.*

John, with a bemused look on his face rolls his eyes briefly upward before going thru.

[PFunk2]

OOC: It just occured to me that Wayne's properties are being destroyed left and right. We've got that place in Africa, Wayne's home(s), and one that people (including me) have forgotten: The Daily Planet. And now, Lucius Fox has been killed.

Maybe there's a big conspiracy. :eek:
I'll take some notes to expand on that for my future arc in the Suicide Squad. I know that the Parasite and Red Hood did it just to ruin their enemy's lives, but perhaps there was someone else monitoring those events...

OOC: Orginially I wanted to have John go look at Wayne's africa holdings, hoping to lead me to boomerrang in africa. But heeding Nixonbat's wishes I'm holding off on it. Besides I'm kinda digging running with Flash for awhile :)

[Supergirl]

Jeez, now they're gonna take this really hard... they've trusted Tim with their lives, only to have him do this?
"About Tim... He's not gonna be able to make it this week..."

"You sure? He called me just a couple days ago and said he'd be here, why not now?"

"Lots of big things are happening in Gotham right now, including an Arkham break and a new villain showing up. I was there helping Superman and Batman clean up, and Tim was a little too busy to leave. I think he was gonna deal with this new Red Hood."
So its a little lie, noone will know...

"Hey Kara, I need to talk to you in private real quick. Mind comin into my room?"

"Sure thing, Vic."
Oh man, does he know? How could he know? I came straight here from Gotham!

Kara follows Vic into the Tower, and down the stairs to his room.

"I saw the news right before you got here. They showed footage of this new 'Red Hood'. The way he moved it looked alot like..."

"It is. Tim. We don't know why, and Batman seemed freaked."

"Dammit! He was such a good kid too. Reminded me alot of Dick. Well, if thats the case, we may need another hero to fill his spot. Want to be it Kara?"

Her eyes went wide at the offer.

Holy crap! Me? A Titan?
"I'd love to Vic, thank you!"

"With this recent Anita thing, I don't think we should tell the others yet. A'Ight?"

"I thought not."

OOC: Damn I didn't realize how much I scribbled on this notebook while at my dad's... I'll have the last little bit later today.
They head back outside and Vic makes the announcement.
"Since Robin is preoccupied, and may not be able to make it for awhile, I've offered Kara a membership in the Titans. She accepted."

"Sweet! Congrats cuz! You rock. wish I could figure out all my powers..."

"Hmm, without Tim, we have even numbers now. I like this!"

"In light of that, how about a game of volleyball, on the beach, guys against girls."

"What Gar means is, 'You girls get into swimsuits, and I'll drool while pretending to play volleyball'"

"Aww come on, you make me sound bad!"

"Truth hurts huh? Anyway, you guys would be shorthanded, Bart's not here, remember? I'm going to go check on him"

"Oh yeah, Mia, Kara has a huge crush on our immature speedster."

"Hey, little boy blue, how bout you shut it? Or do you want me to talk to Diana about you having to pull up your pants when you left Cassie's room? Or I could tell Kal... either way you don't wanna mess with me."

"Aww, jeez thats sooo not cool..."

Before he had finished his sentence, Kara was on her way to the hospital.

[Savage]

John, with a bemused look on his face rolls his eyes briefly upward before going thru.
*We phase through and I'm back in that cold, damp, and dark basement again. Any other man probably would have lost it here staying as long as I did, especially if they had my lack of patience. But I always try to find the silver lining in everything.*

-Flash-"Hmm. Alright, let's spread out. This place is bigger than you think and it'll probably take a while to find the way Grodd got out."

*I start rushing around through this place at Superspeed. Looking for anything suspicious that would lead to a secret entrance of some sort...I find nothing. The rooms are empty. Apparantly this maze served no purpose other than to be grave. He expected me to be blown up while finding my way out. Apparantly I got lucky and made it out faster than he expected...Hmm. I really should be flattered someone went through all this trouble just for little old me but I find murder attempts, especially my own, kind of a turn off. Frustrated I lay back against a wall and my freakin bolts go through the damn thing. I pull them out...Hmm. Curious. I decide to punch holes in the damn thing, rip it down and lo and behold: An abandoned train station!*

-Flash-"Guys? I think you better come see this!"

[Spike_x1]

Joker is still awestruck that his camera had failed to work on Superman. Before he could react, the alien shot a concentrated beam of heat vision at the hyenas, making them retreat, yelping.

"Better than a rolled-up newspaper."

Superman looks at Joker, who is about to jump out of the broken office window.

"Wait! Don't jump!" says Superman, thinking that Joker is about to kill himself.

Joker grins at Superman and turns towards him. "Sorry, Big Blue, but I sold my soul to rock 'n roll." With that, Joker plugs his nose and dives out the window, followed by his three pets. As he falls, his voice is heard fading away, "ACDC foreveeeeeeer!"

Superman struggles to his feet and holds his broken arm to his side. He floats to the window, about to fly down and try his best to catch Joker, when a giant blimp flies up to greet him. Joker is climbing up a ladder and into the blimp's doorway. He's smiling at Superman. "I'm just jerking your chain! I'm actually a KISS fan!"

Superman's eyes glowed red with anger and he began flying towards Joker in the blimp.

"If I were you, I'd be more concerned with treating the radiation poisoning from the dozens of people that I caught on film, rather than catching little 'ol me."

Joker saw Luthor flying at their position in an all-too-familiar looking battle suit.

"I'm sure Lexie can figure out a way to treat those poor innocent victims."

The blimp's rear unfolds to reveal a compact jet engine which fires up, rocketing Joker and his pets away.

OOC: Sorry for bunnying Supes like that, but we need to keep the story progressing, and I tried to bunny him within character.
Also, I gave both Lex and Superman the choice of going after me, or helping the people (something that would be good for both their public images). I'm sure you guys could catch up with my blimp if you wanted to, but not if you help the people first. Choices, eh? :joker:

[PFunk2]

-Flash-"Guys? I think you better come see this!"

"Hold you're horses speedy." John replies, adding. "This better be good." as he quicky generates a emerial probe (that basicly a mono-eyed, baseball-sized floating globe) and sends it in front of him to meet flash and thru it's eyes take a look at what he sees. Before he (and Jo'nn) Joins him.

[DarkKnightJRK]

In Gotham City, there is only one man who knows all the businesses of crime that happens. He was originally a member of my "rogues," stealing bird-related objects. He's now one of the richest men in Gotham, second only to myself. Oswald Copplepott. The Penguin.

In a swift act of violence second only to an Act of God, I breach the penthouse level of the club, throughly beat his goons, and corner the flightless bird for interrogation.

"Earlier today somone assassinated Lucious Fox. Who was the hitman?"

"I--I don't know!"

"Bulls**t, Penguin! You know EVERYTHING that goes on here. You know who did the hit, now TELL ME!"

"I can't! If I talk they'll kill me..."

"Kill you?" In a flash, I grab Penguin by his coat jacket, kick out the glass wall, and pull him over the ledge. "You still worried about THEIR death threat?"

Penguin screams in fright.

"Who was the hitman?"

He screams more. I loosen my grip, not enough to drop him, but enough to scare him.

"Who. Was. The. Hitman?!"

He still screams. I notice a stain growing on his pants.

"WHO WAS THE HITMAN?!"

"SLADE!" Penguin screams out. I loosen my grip more. "SLADE F**KING WILSON!!!" He finally wailed out.

Satasfied, I throw him back to the carpeting of his penthouse. I wait as he slowly collects himself off the ground, trying to look dignafied despite the stain on his pants, the wet cheeks, profusing sweat, and the messy hair.

"Thank you, Cobblepot," I say, with a sarcastic growl, "I like our little visits, don't you?" I turn and give him a sadistic leer, a common characteristic of The Batman.

I drop down and land on a smaller building. I jump off the landing and start a roof-top prowl. If Deathstroke is really here, he'll most definately come to me first...

[Savage]

"Hold you're horses speedy." John replies, adding. "This better be good." as he quicky generates a emerial probe (that basicly a mono-eyed, baseball-sized floating globe) and sends it in front of him to meet flash and thru it's eyes take a look at what he sees. Before he (and Jo'nn) Joins him.
-Flash-"Well I think it's glaringly obvious how he got out of here without being noticed. This station hasn't been in service for years as far as I can tell. No trains, no carts, no nuthin."

*J'onn hops onto the tracks to investigate*
-Martian Manhunter-"Hmm. This has been used recently. Wherever this track goes, Grodd is still there."

-Flash-"Good. So we corner 'em. We use the tracks, we destroy the entrance and BAM! They've got no plus to run except into us."

-Green Lantern-"But that also leaves us without an exit."

-Martian Manhunter-"And we won't be able to recieve backup if needed."

-Flash-"But there never was an entrance to begin with. We had to phase through the ground."

-Martian Manhunter-"So then what makes you think that Grodd would be able to escape as well?"

-Green Lantern-"...He's got a point"

-Flash-"...:-\. Sure. Shoot down all my ideas."

-Green Lantern-"The station stays. We've already wasting enough time flapping our gums. Let's get moving."

-Martian Manhunter-"...How?"

-Flash-"Okay, I'd carry you guys and we'd probably get there in half a minute or two but seeing as I'm about 180 and you guys are well over 200...I'd like to keep my spine functional thank you very much. Think you can provide some transport Johnny?"

[PFunk2]

-Flash-"Well I think it's glaringly obvious how he got out of here without being noticed. This station hasn't been in service for years as far as I can tell. No trains, no carts, no nuthin."

*J'onn hops onto the tracks to investigate*
-Martian Manhunter-"Hmm. This has been used recently. Wherever this track goes, Grodd is still there."

-Flash-"Good. So we corner 'em. We use the tracks, we destroy the entrance and BAM! They've got no plus to run except into us."

"Yeah. Nice plan speedy. It also makes it harder for us to get out." John interupts as he powers up.

-Martian Manhunter-"And we won't be able to recieve backup if needed."

-Flash-"But there never was an entrance to begin with. We had to phase through the ground."

-Martian Manhunter-"So then what makes you think that Grodd would be able to escape as well?"

John, eyes glowing with a serious, displeased expression just turns to flash. And waits for his response.

-Flash-"...:-\. Sure. Shoot down all my ideas."

John sighs to himself before answering "Let just get moving."

[QUOTE=Savage] -Martian Manhunter-"...How?"

-Flash-"Okay, I'd carry you guys and we'd probably get there in half a minute or two but seeing as I'm about 180 and you guys are well over 200...I'd like to keep my spine functional thank you very much. Think you can provide some transport Johnny?"

"Sure." John answers and raising his hand, using his powers to open up a micro-warp gate to the location Flash listed. "You better be right speedy. Because like it or not they're probally now know we're comming." Then adds "Could you kindly tell me where it is."

OOC: I did some editing on John's parts again if you don't mind:)

[batnkevlar]

*The world in front of Zolomon blacked out the instant the stranger touched his shoulder. Upon awakening he saw the man in front of him.*

"Ah, you have awakened, allow me to introd-"

*In a blink Hunter was behind the man, business card under the throat.*

"Introductions later. Why am I here?"

*The man pointed at his throat. Slowly, Hunter moved his hand away.*

"Ahem, as I was saying, I am Desaad. All your questions will be answered in due time."

"Wrong answer."

*Hunter then backhanded the man straight through the wall. Multiple guards came through the exits and the hole in the wall.*

The man called Desaad pointed at Hunter "Restrain him!"

*Right after he spoke, Hunter disappeared. Puzzled, the guards looked around until one of their heads exploded. Zolomon could be seen having thrown another punch into the stomach of a guard, blowing out his guts. He then fazed out and the rest of the guards shuddered from puncture wounds before collapsing in a heap. Zolomon appeared and walked toward the man. He raised a blood soaked hand and smeared it across Desaad's face.*

"I'm a man bent on revenge at the moment. And I wait for no one."

"No...please...wait!"

*Zolomon pulled back his fist, only to have his body pulled back and thrown across the room. Zolomon wiped the blood off his chin and looked up. A giant man with a granite texture for skin returned his glare.*

"And you are?"

Yeah, hopefully Darkseid can pick up from here. I don't really know who Desaad is, so I hope I got him in character. Guess I'll use orange text from now on, since it's easier to differentiate between characters. I'd use yellow but you can't see it.


OOC: Wow, violent... but I like it... anyway, Desaad is like an Igor character... no problem... and your posts are getting way better...

[batnkevlar]

*Hal tackles AMAZO, trying to get him as far from Oa as possible. He puts up a defensive shield around his body, similar to Superman's aura. He then forms a sledgehammer around his fist as he pummels it into AMAZO's face.*

[Savage]

"Sure." John answers and raising his hand, using his powers to open up a micro-warp gate to the location Flash listed. "You better be right speedy. Because like it or not they're probally now know we're comming." Then adds "Could you kindly tell me where it is."

OOC: I did some editing on John's parts again if you don't mind:)
OOC: Again it's no prob. Feel free. He's your character.:)

IC:-Flash-"hmm..."*innie, minnie, miney, moe, catch a tiger, by the--*
-Martian Manhunter-"You don't know do you?"
-Flash-"Of course I do...just a little fuzzy is all." *Damn mind readers*
*He puts his hands to his head, which usually means his doing his mind reading thing*
-Martian Manhunter-"...I'm picking up something..."*He finally points to his left*"Over there."
-Flash-"Alright, we got the objective, now all we need is th means."

[rigel7soldiers]

Now, the Rival is not posessed of all his mental faculties. I know that, so I have the upper hand. All I needed to do was lie about where Jay was, and Rival forgot I existed, foolishly rushing off to Las Vegas. That's one problem sort of taken care of. I needed help... But the only person loosely affiliated with the JSA who I knew where they were was... Black Adam. I booked a flight to Kandaq, slept on the way, and hoped Adam would give me a ride back, Because the swiftness of Heru beats the hell out of a commercial airline. After arriving, I kept looking until I found him. He hovered above the capital, watching his country. I yelled as loud as I could, "Mighty Adam! I seek your assistance!" he lowered himself slowly, not wanting to waste the swiftness of Heru on me...

[TheCorpulent1]

"Dr. Mid-Nite," Black Adam responded, lowering himself closer to the doctor but still hovering so Mid-Nite had to look up at him. Two Feitherans landed on either side of him with spears in hand. "I thought we had reached an agreement with the JSA. You were never to set foot in my country again. You have 2 minutes to tell me why I should not execute you as an example of trespassing on Khandaq's soil."

[rigel7soldiers]

I told Adam about everything. About the injustice Society, and about how I didn't quite know where anyone else who is or used to be in the JSA was. I told him about Max Mercury and the Rival, and, to add a little insentive, claimed they were both faster than he was. This is pretty easy...

[TheCorpulent1]

"Trying to goad me into helping by challenging my ego, Mid-Nite? I thought you were supposed to be one of the smarter members of the JSA. Pathetic." Black Adam paused in thought, Zehuit's wisdom whispering in his ear. The JSA had never actually agreed to stay out of Khandaq, it had just been assumed that when they left, they wouldn't be coming back. Much as he hated to admit it, without any of his allies except the Feitherans still by his side, he doubted that he could repel the JSA if they ever decided to reclaim Khandaq by force. It seemed there was only one prudent course of action.

"But..." Black Adam considered his decision once more and Zehuit approved again. "Very well. I will assist you, on the condition that you and the rest of the JSA agree never to step within the bounds of Khandaq again. Tell your country's leaders that I will consider the presence of you or any of your costumed compatriots an act of war and respond appropriately. Are we clear?"

[rigel7soldiers]

Guy's smarter than you think. I guess Zehuit was no fool, huh? I agreed to his term, and said that we had toact fast. I asked him about how I could get back to the States without having to catch another flight. Maybe Northwind or somebody could carry me.

[TheCorpulent1]

"No, Northwind will stay behind to rule in my stead. You and I should be more than enough for these Injustice Society fools. Don't worry about the trip; just take my hand and hold on tightly, unless you wish to have your body splattered across the European continent. It makes no difference to me."

[MST3K 4ever]

Joker is still awestruck that his camera had failed to work on Superman. Before he could react, the alien shot a concentrated beam of heat vision at the hyenas, making them retreat, yelping.

"Better than a rolled-up newspaper."

Superman looks at Joker, who is about to jump out of the broken office window.

"Wait! Don't jump!" says Superman, thinking that Joker is about to kill himself.

Joker grins at Superman and turns towards him. "Sorry, Big Blue, but I sold my soul to rock 'n roll." With that, Joker plugs his nose and dives out the window, followed by his three pets. As he falls, his voice is heard fading away, "ACDC foreveeeeeeer!"

Superman struggles to his feet and holds his broken arm to his side. He floats to the window, about to fly down and try his best to catch Joker, when a giant blimp flies up to greet him. Joker is climbing up a ladder and into the blimp's doorway. He's smiling at Superman. "I'm just jerking your chain! I'm actually a KISS fan!"

Superman's eyes glowed red with anger and he began flying towards Joker in the blimp.

"If I were you, I'd be more concerned with treating the radiation poisoning from the dozens of people that I caught on film, rather than catching little 'ol me."

Joker saw Luthor flying at their position in an all-too-familiar looking battle suit.

"I'm sure Lexie can figure out a way to treat those poor innocent victims."

The blimp's rear unfolds to reveal a compact jet engine which fires up, rocketing Joker and his pets away.

OOC: Sorry for bunnying Supes like that, but we need to keep the story progressing, and I tried to bunny him within character.
Also, I gave both Lex and Superman the choice of going after me, or helping the people (something that would be good for both their public images). I'm sure you guys could catch up with my blimp if you wanted to, but not if you help the people first. Choices, eh? :joker:

Looking at the Joker Lex can feel his blood boil. One day clown...one day you'll get what's coming to you...paybacks are hell and I will dance on your grave.

Looking then at Superman Lex raises his wrist gauntlet and presses a button. He then says, "Security & Medical teams begin scouting the building for victims of the Joker and begin treating them a-s-a-p."

He lands and looks at Superman and says, "I have vauge flashes of hating you with a passion...and every part of me is screaming 'blast him to bits', but part of me can't really remember why I hate you so much. You did however try to stop the mindwipe along with Batman. For that I thank you and I think right now we should help these people." Lex begins flying through the Lexcorp towers searching for people to take to the infirmary.

[PFunk2]

OOC: Again it's no prob. Feel free. He's your character.:)

IC:-Flash-"hmm..."*innie, minnie, miney, moe, catch a tiger, by the--*
-Martian Manhunter-"You don't know do you?"
-Flash-"Of course I do...just a little fuzzy is all." *Damn mind readers*
*He puts his hands to his head, which usually means his doing his mind reading thing*
-Martian Manhunter-"...I'm picking up something..."*He finally points to his left*"Over there."
-Flash-"Alright, we got the objective, now all we need is th means."

"Think I got and idea where." John says as he taps his head. "Courtasy of the Manhunter himself." and on that note he fine tunes the warp-gate and says to the group.

"Okay. If this is right this should dump us in a unobserved area near the target. Giving us the advantage of surprise-I hope. So, step lively everyone." he says as he waits for them to go thru before he follows.

[rigel7soldiers]

While we were flying, I wished Hooty was a giant owl, and I could fly like that. No such luck here. It didn't even take very long before we were in Opal City. We discussed our plans, until we were ambushed. It was fast... but it came from the Sky...
Whatever it was picked me up by the arms, and took flight, threatening to drop me... more of them appeared, and I recognized them... all of them. Air-Wave, the Patriot, Phantom Lady. and the one holding me was the Black Condor. Sorrow's brainwashed the JSA reserves... that's what happened to them!

[TheCorpulent1]

Black Adam ponders for a moment what kind of man he would be if he simply left Dr. Mid-Nite to Black Condor's whims and made his way back to Khandaq. Wouldn't he simply be what the JSA and the world at large already thought him to be? A villain. A terrorist. But no, he could not have that. For as brief a time as it was, the JSA had taken him in, treated him like family. And Black Adam knew that the one thing he could never do, beyond anything else, was betray family the way his own family had been betrayed so long ago. He owed Mid-Nite his word, at least, and his word had been that he would help him.

An instant later, he had pushed past Air-Wave and the Patriot and smashed his fist into Black Condor's head, causing the brainwashed reservist to lose his grip on Mid-Nite and go careening into a building. Black Adam grabs Mid-Nite in mid-fall and flies him down to the safety of the streets of Opal City.

[Savage]

"Think I got and idea where." John says as he taps his head. "Courtasy of the Manhunter himself." and on that note he fine tunes the warp-gate and says to the group.

"Okay. If this is right this should dump us in a unobserved area near the target. Giving us the advantage of surprise-I hope. So, step lively everyone." he says as he waits for them to go thru before he follows.
*We arrive in what appears to be a train station. Alot cleaner and newer than the other. Very metallic. Very new. It's like something taken out of a Star Wars movie. And of course behind us was the oval shaped train car Grodd must have used to go back and fourth from here to wherever.*

-Flash-"Okay, now remember, Grodd has his own freakin Justice League back there so confrontation is something we definately want to avoid."

-Martian Manhunter-"First we learn just what we're dealing with here. If what you say is true then they are identical to us in every way, including our powers."

-Green Lantern-"And that Grodd can make us useless just as easily."

-Flash-"Okay, so what's the plan."

-Martian Manhunter-"You brought us here."

-Flash-"Yeah, but I expected you guys to do most of the work."

*He gives me a look that makes me feel like a complete Jackass. I'm used to it though*

-Martian Manhunter-"...From what I can tell this place is dicievingly large. We'll cover more ground if we split up."

-Flash-"I hate it when you guys say that.:("

*So we each go off on our merry ways. John goes right, I go left, and J'onn goes up. I'm walking around this place for what feels like hours but is probably like 3 minutes knowing me when I come across this room. It was cold, dim, metallic, there were tubes and chemicals and all this scientific whatchamacallit. I half expected Vincent Price to walk in any minute. This place seriously creeped me out. What caught my attention the most were these tubes. There were 7 of em. It was too dark for me to make anything out so I tried to get a little closer. I bumped into something and panicked and knocked some tubes over.*

-Flash-"AAAAAIIIIIEEEE!!!!!" *I notice that it was only a glass of soda*"...oh...:ahem:right. I, uh, meant do that. It could have been poisonous...or...something...Ah hell, no-one's lookin."
*I turn around back to the tubes and and there are 7 tubes but only 6 people. God I wish the lights were on right now, I can barely make out anything. I try to call up J'onn.*
-Flash-"J'onn there's something I think you should see...J'onn?"
*All I get is static*
-Flash-"Hmm...That's odd."
*I turn around and for some reason there's a mirror where the door used to be.*
-Flash-"Hey there handsome.:D"
*I throw a little finger wave over the shoulder at my reflection. So I'm a little conceited. Sue me... Something was odd about this though...I shouldn't be able to see my reflextion. It's too dark...Then the damn thing grins and flips me the bird. I really shouldn't be suprised by this but I am anyway and the only word to come out of my mouth was--*
-Flash-"S**t.:eek:"*and I'm on my back in a completely different room.*

-RoboFlash-"I can't believe Grodd made such a big deal about you. You're not that fast at all. I've seen crippled kids react faster:)"
*What?!:eek:*
-Flash-"What?!:eek::mad:"
*Nobody calls me slow! This cheap, made in Mexico, knockoff gets 3 hooks to the face and an uppercut to the stomach. Then I grab him by those stupid little bolts of his and knee him in the face. Hangin out with Batman you learn a thing or two. I try to flip him over on his back so I can break his arm but he reverses it into a slam of his own. I know what's coming next so I boot him in the face. I get up and tackle him into a filing cabinet, leaving a huge dent in it. This guy elbows me in the back of my head, then grabs one of my bolts and elbows me in the mouth. We trade blows for what was possibly 5 minutes but we were moving so fast that nobody would notice. I got a few scrapes and bruises but nuthin that'll keep me down. He does too but the difference is, I've spent alot of energy trying to take this guy down. I'm getting slower and he knows it. And it looks like he's only getting started. I'm laying next to a brick and instinct tells me one thing and one thing only. He comes closer and I pull a page out of the RoboSupe's book and kick him right in the nuts!*

-RoboFlash-"...Are you serious? Grodd said you were dumb but I didn't think you were that dumb!"
*Plan B! I bash him in the head and it's lights out. I didn't want to take any chances so I felt free to continue bashing it till I saw...just what the hell is this thing?*
*I'm ropped around the neck and pulled into a forearm with a metal band and it's lights out for me*

[batnkevlar]

*As Hal punches AMAZO, he rings in a signal to the Watchtower to broadcast*

~Sorry to annoy you guys, and I know he's all mine, but I need some backup to whoever can help me out. AMAZO wants me here, and I smell a trap...~

[SuperFerret]

Looking at the Joker Lex can feel his blood boil. One day clown...one day you'll get what's coming to you...paybacks are hell and I will dance on your grave.

Looking then at Superman Lex raises his wrist gauntlet and presses a button. He then says, "Security & Medical teams begin scouting the building for victims of the Joker and begin treating them a-s-a-p."

He lands and looks at Superman and says, "I have vauge flashes of hating you with a passion...and every part of me is screaming 'blast him to bits', but part of me can't really remember why I hate you so much. You did however try to stop the mindwipe along with Batman. For that I thank you and I think right now we should help these people." Lex begins flying through the Lexcorp towers searching for people to take to the infirmary.

"Agreed."

Superman followed Lex and helped him gather up the Luthor Zombies. Clark felt odd, not just because of these bald people, or because his arm was broken and hanging at an unnatural angle, but because Lex seemed to remember the animosity they had once held for one another, and still put the lives of innocents over his own agenda. Maybe he has changed.

OOC: Superman and Lex, a team? Whodathunkit? Also, Spike and MST3K, feel free to bunny Supes, as long as it's in character. My schedule has become hectic recently, and I can only post every so often.

[RoseRedStrauss]

Ah yes I remember the Rival. I had Zoom copy him and carved out ZOC across the United States. Kinda got cut off cuz of Wonder Woman, so I just blew up Gateway City. :)

[Harlekin]

"It won't take long for Bats to find me." Deathstroke said to nobody in particular as he checked all of his weaponry and set them against the edge of the rooftop. The man he had killed, Lucius Fox, was one of Bruce Wayne's closest friends. A close friend of the Bat.

"It's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it, huh?" He gave himself a grin as he checked the last of his guns, and started setting about the needed boobytraps. Batman would never take the stairs and the door to get up here, but you always had to be sure. Wayne Manor was east of here, the hospital a bit to the West. Most likely he would jump along from either of those two directions. A motion detector sitting in the centre spot, if the Bat could ever take him surprise. He was ready for anything.

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[Karem-Knight]

Two face went over to Wayne Tech HQ, and into the reception area.



“Hello Sir, can I help you?”



“Is Mr. Wayne here?”



“Do you have an appointment?” the receptionist asked.



“No, but maybe I do”

Two Face flipped his decision .



“Looks like I have one.“



“Err Sir, I'll have to ask you to leave”



“No!”



“SECRUITY!!” shouted the woman.



Two corpses we’re thrown in.



“Some security. Now Let ME IN!”



“Room 12, on the top, he’s not in right now” she stated nervously.



“Okay, doesn’t matter!”

Two Face grabbed the womans building pass and took an elevator up to Bruce Waynes' office.



Two Face sat down on Bruce’s chair....


“Ah Gotham, Gotham….”

[Twitch]

I arrived at home a one room apartment.

I looked into the fridge and brought out a Sam Adams. I went over to the Lazy-Boy and sat down. I reached for the remote and turned on CNN.

"Let's see what the press is saying about Daddy."

"An unknown assiliant has claimed the life of Lucius Fox, vice president to Wayne Enterprises. GCPD are looking for leads, If any of you have important info for them, call 1-800-PRAY-FOR-GOTHAM."

"Looks like everyone is battling for attention from Gramps......perfect I can get some sleep."

[Supergirl]

They head back outside and Vic makes the announcement.
"Since Robin is preoccupied, and may not be able to make it for awhile, I've offered Kara a membership in the Titans. She accepted."

"Sweet! Congrats cuz! You rock. wish I could figure out all my powers..."

"Hmm, without Tim, we have even numbers now. I like this!"

"In light of that, how about a game of volleyball, on the beach, guys against girls."

"What Gar means is, 'You girls get into swimsuits, and I'll drool while pretending to play volleyball'"

"Aww come on, you make me sound bad!"

"Truth hurts huh? Anyway, you guys would be shorthanded, Bart's not here, remember? I'm going to go check on him"

"Oh yeah, Mia, Kara has a huge crush on our immature speedster."

"Hey, little boy blue, how bout you shut it? Or do you want me to talk to Diana about you having to pull up your pants when you left Cassie's room? Or I could tell Kal... either way you don't wanna mess with me."

"Aww, jeez thats sooo not cool..."

Before he had finished his sentence, Kara was on her way to the hospital.

To her astonishment, Bart was up and moving around impatiently when she flew through the window.

"Its about time. I'm ready to go home."

"The hell do you mean its about time? You've been here less than ten minutes! And when we brought you you were about to keel."

"Well, my metabolism kicked back in right after you and Kon left, and thats all I needed. They still won't let me leave if someone doesn't sign me out though... so do it... now... please?"

He's as impatient as ever. "And to think I was worried about you." She rolled her eyes.

"You were worried about me? Why? I thought you don't like me?"

"You're a good guy Bart, and an awesome friend. A little impatient, immature, and annnoying at times but what teenage boy isn't?" She winks at him, and he turns bright red.

"Well Batman-Junior isn't... but then again he IS Batman's protege." Bart puts his index fingers up to his ears mimicking Batman.
"I AM THE NIGHT!!!"

Kara busts out laughing and grabs Bart's hand, taking him to the receptionist.

"Where did you come from young lady? You didn't check in here..." She asks looking through her records.

"Oh, sorry I came in through the window..."

"What those aren't halloween costumes?!?!? You two are actually Supergirl and Kid Flash? My kids love you two, can I get autographs?"

"Sure thing!" At that Kara zips down to the souvenir shop and grabs a postcard with her, and another with Bart on it, and back to the receptionist in less than two seconds, leaving a five dollar bill on the counter. Then they sign the cards, and she signs Bart out.
The teens race back to the tower, and Kara lets Bart win by just a hare.

Don't wanna embaress the kid...

[Supergirl]

"Agreed."

Superman followed Lex and helped him gather up the Luthor Zombies. Clark felt odd, not just because of these bald people, or because his arm was broken and hanging at an unnatural angle, but because Lex seemed to remember the animosity they had once held for one another, and still put the lives of innocents over his own agenda. Maybe he has changed.

OOC: Superman and Lex, a team? Whodathunkit? Also, Spike and MST3K, feel free to bunny Supes, as long as it's in character. My schedule has become hectic recently, and I can only post every so often.OOC: Superferret, what'd you think of my idea?

[PFunk2]

*We arrive in what appears to be a train station. Alot cleaner and newer than the other. Very metallic. Very new. It's like something taken out of a Star Wars movie. And of course behind us was the oval shaped train car Grodd must have used to go back and fourth from here to wherever.*

-Flash-"Okay, now remember, Grodd has his own freakin Justice League back there so confrontation is something we definately want to avoid."

-Martian Manhunter-"First we learn just what we're dealing with here. If what you say is true then they are identical to us in every way, including our powers."

"True." John interjects. "Though depending on which version he's basing these 'copies' on. Some of us have had 'changes' since then that might give us a edge."

-Flash-"Okay, so what's the plan."

-Martian Manhunter-"You brought us here."

-Flash-"Yeah, but I expected you guys to do most of the work."

*He gives me a look that makes me feel like a complete Jackass. I'm used to it though*

John just gives a painfull deadpan look to flash that would strip paint at this.

-Martian Manhunter-"...From what I can tell this place is dicievingly large. We'll cover more ground if we split up."

-Flash-"I hate it when you guys say that.:("

*So we each go off on our merry ways. John goes right, I go left, and J'onn goes up. I'm walking around this place for what feels like hours but is probably like 3 minutes knowing me when I come across this room. It was cold, dim, metallic, there were tubes and chemicals and all this scientific whatchamacallit. I half expected Vincent Price to walk in any minute. This place seriously creeped me out. What caught my attention the most were these tubes. There were 7 of em. It was too dark for me to make anything out so I tried to get a little closer. I bumped into something and panicked and knocked some tubes over.*

-Flash-"AAAAAIIIIIEEEE!!!!!" *I notice that it was only a glass of soda*"...oh...:ahem:right. I, uh, meant do that. It could have been poisonous...or...something...Ah hell, no-one's lookin."
*I turn around back to the tubes and and there are 7 tubes but only 6 people. God I wish the lights were on right now, I can barely make out anything. I try to call up J'onn.*
-Flash-"J'onn there's something I think you should see...J'onn?"
*All I get is static*
-Flash-"Hmm...That's odd."
*I turn around and for some reason there's a mirror where the door used to be.*
-Flash-"Hey there handsome.:D"
*I throw a little finger wave over the shoulder at my reflection. So I'm a little conceited. Sue me... Something was odd about this though...I shouldn't be able to see my reflextion. It's too dark...Then the damn thing grins and flips me the bird. I really shouldn't be suprised by this but I am anyway and the only word to come out of my mouth was--*
-Flash-"S**t.:eek:"*and I'm on my back in a completely different room.*

-RoboFlash-"I can't believe Grodd made such a big deal about you. You're not that fast at all. I've seen crippled kids react faster:)"
*What?!:eek:*
-Flash-"What?!:eek::mad:"
*Nobody calls me slow! This cheap, made in Mexico, knockoff gets 3 hooks to the face and an uppercut to the stomach. Then I grab him by those stupid little bolts of his and knee him in the face. Hangin out with Batman you learn a thing or two. I try to flip him over on his back so I can break his arm but he reverses it into a slam of his own. I know what's coming next so I boot him in the face. I get up and tackle him into a filing cabinet, leaving a huge dent in it. This guy elbows me in the back of my head, then grabs one of my bolts and elbows me in the mouth. We trade blows for what was possibly 5 minutes but we were moving so fast that nobody would notice. I got a few scrapes and bruises but nuthin that'll keep me down. He does too but the difference is, I've spent alot of energy trying to take this guy down. I'm getting slower and he knows it. And it looks like he's only getting started. I'm laying next to a brick and instinct tells me one thing and one thing only. He comes closer and I pull a page out of the RoboSupe's book and kick him right in the nuts!*

-RoboFlash-"...Are you serious? Grodd said you were dumb but I didn't think you were that dumb!"
*Plan B! I bash him in the head and it's lights out. I didn't want to take any chances so I felt free to continue bashing it till I saw...just what the hell is this thing?*
*I'm ropped around the neck and pulled into a forearm with a metal band and it's lights out for me*

GL was about to deal with the robotic copy in front of him. "Defiantly based on my 'old' self." he thinks to himself. But then he recieve's Hal's call for help and responds. "Hal. John. Got your message and heading there now with Flash, Manhunter, and anyone else I can grab ASAP. Just try and hold on until then. John out." he ends.

Then he turns to his robotic copy. "I don't have time for you." And shoves it hard into the wall. Stunning him for a momment, he leaves. Quickly using that time to track and grab both Flash and Manhunter into a hastely generated emeral buble. Open up a micro warp gate to open sky above Grood's base. And quickly heads skyward towards the watchtower base.

"Sorry to cut the fight short guys. But more important things have come up." John speaks to the two hero's in a brisk, military-like voice. "Hal's gotten himself in a major tussle with AMAZO which he has called in for help from all of us JL members." he continues. "I'm sending a message to the watchtower's computers to call in all JL members and associates to meet me there to answers Hal's call. Let's hope that they answer it in time." John ends as the watchtower begins to come in sight.

OOC: I know I'm taking some liberties here I appologies and please correct me on it.

[Savage]

OOC: No prob. I was planning to finish up the Grodd thing right now but it can wait. Besides, should have more of a chance with the rest of the league there to help.

-Flash-"COME GET SOME! COME GET SOME!!! YOU DON'T KNOW ME! YOU DON'T KNOW ME!!!:mad:"*I'm throwin punches till I look around and realize I'm back in the watchtower:confused:*"...HA! She got off lucky. Had her right where I wanted her.:D...I'm gonna go get an aspirin and lay down for an hour or two.:("

-John Stewart-"We'll deal with Grodd later. Right now we have bigger fish to fry."

-Martian Manhunter-"Amazo's back and Hal needs our help."

-Flash-"Gah. My head hurts even more just thinkin about him. I'm gonna sit this one out guys. You guys join the party without me..."*I turn to walk to my room but remembered something.* "John...Thanks. If it weren't for you I'd be partyin with Barry and the big guy up there."
-John Stewart-"Nuthin I haven't done a million times already."
-Flash-"Yeah...I owe you one."
-John Stewart-"You owe me twenty."
*John and the Martian fly off to do their thing...I'm gonna go take a bear nap till I can figure out what to do with Magilla Grodd...Just what was that thing back there. It wasn't robotic, it wasn't human...It was a mix of both...Organs and circutry...Those things weren't just robots, they were genetically engineered clones. They were created to be superior to us. Grodd's really outdone himself now...Ribs hurt less, I can probably stop holding em now.*

-Hawk-"HEY YOU!"
*aw crud.*
-Hawk-"I've been lookin for you AAALLLLLL day man! Let's DO THIS!"
*He puts his hands up like he's ready to box...And I thought I was full of myself*
-Flash-"Not now Hawk."
-Hawk-"What do you mean 'not now'?! I've been waitin for this for a long time! No Dove to protect you now biznitch!:mad:"
-Flash-"Just where is your wife anyway?"
-Hawk-"Oh he's--I mean that's none of your-GAH! WE'RE NOT GAY!"
-Flash-"You just keep telling yourself that tinkerbell."
-Flash-"Ohohoho. I am SO going to ENJOY this! I'm gonna shove those pansy little bolts up your ASS!"
-Flash-*I put my hand on his shoulder* "Hey...It's okay.You can tell me. Really...The League is all about acceptance of all kinds.:)"
-Hawk-"RRRAAAHHHH!!!"
*He pulls his hand back in a lame attempt to punch me. This meathead might as well be standing still at this point so I felt free to yawn, scratch myself, and casually walk behind him and kindly boot him in the ass. He lands face first, ass in the air. A position he's probably used to.*
-Flash-:talking loudly:"Woah, Hawk, I told you, I'm not that kinda guy! I'm flattered but keep that kind of thing to yourself!"
:To Vigilante: "Even guys can't get enough of me.:D"
*I continue walking to my room for a well deserved rest I haven't had for a long time*

[Spike_x1]

Joker had just arrived back in his warehouse in Gotham City. His pets lay asleep in their pen, which was odd because one of their virtues was that they didn't need sleep as a result of their unusual means of creation.

For hours, Joker had been obsessed with figuring out why his camera hadn't worked on Superman. There had been no reason for its failure. The only conclusion he could come to was that the camera was fine, but it was actually Superman who had something wrong with him.

Joker had found pieces of flesh in his hyena's mouths that didn't match human DNA, meaning that they were from Superman when they had chewed on him. Joker had analyzed the samples ever since he had found them 4 hours ago. He was starting to feeling disoriented... well, more disoriented than usual. He even thought he was going to be sick when he finally found what he had been looking for under the microscope.

There were small purple particles latching onto DNA strands in Superman's flesh sample!

[Twitch]

OCC: Ooo I smell Parisite.......... yay! :cool:

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Hehehe... me am clever....

[DarkKnightJRK]

Slade Wilson. Deathstroke the Terminator. One of the deadliest assassins in the world. It would be highly improbable to catch him off guard, but not impossible.

I found out his location, a mansion just a few miles away from the ruins of Wayne Manor, through investigating and interrigating someone (dangling from a rope just as a bullet train was approaching, just to spice things up a bit).

The east and west of the manor has the building's closest to the manor, so in a fit of inspiration, I take to the skys out of the south. I do this by using a Batglider, another weapon I kept in secret parts of Wayne factories' scattered across Gotham.

I fly out to the north, keeping the glider as fast as I could without being too noisy for Slade's sensitive sences to catch.

To his credit, he catches me just as I was tackling into him, puching him across the roof of the mansion.

It's usefullness used up, I remove the glider off of me and pull my cape back down, slushing down and hitting the ground, wrapping around me like a majestic cloak. The Batman has arrived in all of His regal, hellish glory. In an almost soft, baratone growl, I utter a single word.

"Slade."

[Spike_x1]

In a fit of excitement, Joker rushed to his television set where he had recorded all of the news features in Gotham and Metropolis ever since he had blown up the Injustice Society's headquarters. He had kept track of those who might want to kill him.
Joker found the tape of Superman's last battle with the Parasite. As the fight came to a close, Parasite crumbled into a cloud of dust and floated off into the wind.

"Hmp... it would seem that Supes' purple friend hadn't just faded into the wind. Perhaps some parts of the monstrosity were inhaled by Superman and absorbed into his body." Joker said to noone in particular. "That's why Big Blue looked like someone had peed in his coffee when we were partying! He'd been host to the remains of the Parasite for weeks!"

Joker looked at his hyenas, laying in their pen, all tuckered out. Then he remembered the fact that he was feeling quite ill himself. Now he knew why.

"I guess because my babies had samples of Superman's DNA in their mouths, they were probably victims to the Parasite's drain too. And me as well! I've had this stuff under a microscope for hours now. No wonder I've been feeling drained."

Then Joker giggled.

"I wonder what I can do with this stuff..."

[MST3K 4ever]

"Agreed."

Superman followed Lex and helped him gather up the Luthor Zombies. Clark felt odd, not just because of these bald people, or because his arm was broken and hanging at an unnatural angle, but because Lex seemed to remember the animosity they had once held for one another, and still put the lives of innocents over his own agenda. Maybe he has changed.

OOC: Superman and Lex, a team? Whodathunkit? Also, Spike and MST3K, feel free to bunny Supes, as long as it's in character. My schedule has become hectic recently, and I can only post every so often.


Lex and Superman began gathering people from all corners of Lexcorp. I know at times I can be devious and hateful but the Joker is out of my league

He looks at Superman and says, "You might need to get your arm checked out...thank you for helping these people. I may not be able to keep my emotions or hatered against you in check, and I may not fully understand it. But for now I want us to work together for the sake of these people. No one deserves the fate that the Joker has given these people."

With that Lex began flying more people to the infirmary.

[Harlekin]

"Batman."

Deathstroke the Terminator stands up, smiling at the caped crusader standing before him. He draws his sword, and remembers. He is stronger, he is faster, but the Bat is unpredictable.

Out of nowhere, Slade grabs his gun and bullets fly through the air, aimed at all of Batman's vital spots, heart, brain and stomach, and unleashes another three bullets directed at the right, left, with one bullet aimed above the Bat.

"Dodge."

[RoseRedStrauss]

Darkseid post. --" I can't get on with my storyline if you don't do anythign. Or I'll just bunny you or something

[marvelisawesome]

do i just say who i am?

[DarkKnightJRK]

"Batman."

Deathstroke the Terminator stands up, smiling at the caped crusader standing before him. He draws his sword, and remembers. He is stronger, he is faster, but the Bat is unpredictable.

Out of nowhere, Slade grabs his gun and bullets fly through the air, aimed at all of Batman's vital spots, heart, brain and stomach, and unleashes another three bullets directed at the right, left, with one bullet aimed above the Bat.

"Dodge."

The bullets longe into me, but my armor holds, giving me only small welts.

"It tickled."

I reach from my belt and take out some of my gas batarangs. I unleash them into the air, hitting around the roof. The batarangs pumps out the gas right into Deathstroke. Using my infa-red sight in my lenses, I walk into the gas, catch Slade slightly off-guard and I lash out. Right hook, left cross, right kick across the face and a elbow right into his nose.

"Dodge these."

[marvelisawesome]

How do I Play? When I go to the signups, it just goes to the same first Thread starter thing.

[DarkKnightJRK]

How do I Play? When I go to the signups, it just goes to the same first Thread starter thing.

OOC: What? Just click on the last page part of the thread title, it should let you post.

[marvelisawesome]

i can post, but how can i choose what dc guy i am?

[Savage]

i can post, but how can i choose what dc guy i am?
Head over to The "World Of Heroes: DC Style" RPG Season II Signup/OOC Thread" and ask and Batnkevlar or Spike or DK will give you a form(it's short really) for you to fill out. Part of the reason for that is some characters are already taken so just head to that thread and post who you want to play as and let the good times roll.:)

[Supergirl]

To her astonishment, Bart was up and moving around impatiently when she flew through the window.

"Its about time. I'm ready to go home."

"The hell do you mean its about time? You've been here less than ten minutes! And when we brought you you were about to keel."

"Well, my metabolism kicked back in right after you and Kon left, and thats all I needed. They still won't let me leave if someone doesn't sign me out though... so do it... now... please?"

He's as impatient as ever. "And to think I was worried about you." She rolled her eyes.

"You were worried about me? Why? I thought you don't like me?"

"You're a good guy Bart, and an awesome friend. A little impatient, immature, and annnoying at times but what teenage boy isn't?" She winks at him, and he turns bright red.

"Well Batman-Junior isn't... but then again he IS Batman's protege." Bart puts his index fingers up to his ears mimicking Batman.
"I AM THE NIGHT!!!"

Kara busts out laughing and grabs Bart's hand, taking him to the receptionist.

"Where did you come from young lady? You didn't check in here..." She asks looking through her records.

"Oh, sorry I came in through the window..."

"What those aren't halloween costumes?!?!? You two are actually Supergirl and Kid Flash? My kids love you two, can I get autographs?"

"Sure thing!" At that Kara zips down to the souvenir shop and grabs a postcard with her, and another with Bart on it, and back to the receptionist in less than two seconds, leaving a five dollar bill on the counter. Then they sign the cards, and she signs Bart out.
The teens race back to the tower, and Kara lets Bart win by just a hare.

Don't wanna embaress the kid...

The crew is still outside, with the exception of Mia when they get to the Tower.

"WOOHOO!!! I WON! I WON! I AM THE FASTEST er TEEN ALIVE! YEAH, YOU GOT NOTHIN ON ME KARA! I WON!"

"You won..."

"...A foot race..."

"...Against a girl..."

"...who let you win, cause shes got the hots for you."

"KON!"Both Kara's cheeks and iris's turn red as smoke rises from Connor's belt. Bart also started blushing, and turned away.

"Oh s**t..." Connor's pants fell around his ankles, revealing his navy blue boxer shorts.

Bart shyly walks over to Kara, hands behind his back, as Connor quickly pulls up his pants, his cheeks bright red. "stupid rotten heat vision..."

"So, ummm do you ummm want to go to the movies with me on Thursday? Kingdom of Heaven looks really good"

Kara turns a little red in the face, and looks down at her feet. "I'd love to Bart"

"SCORE!" Bart points at Connor, as Mia comes back outside, now in her Speedy gear."HA! I got a date and all you got is pantsed!"

"DUDE! She's like my cousin! or somethin... I don't know what she'd be considered really but anyway and thats just sick!"

"Whoa! Whatd I miss?"

Gar is sitting on the steps holding a bucket of popcorn.

"Kara pantsed Superboy, then Bart asked her out. These are the 'Days of our Titans' or is it 'As The Tower Turns'? Want some popcorn? Its only a few days old"

"Uh I think I'll pass. I'm brave, but not THAT brave, besides, its green."

"And whats wrong with green?!?"

"As much as I hate to bail right now, I've gotta go talk to Kal, and I'm gonna start moving my stuff over to the Tower."

She goes over to Bart and kisses him on the cheek, then flies off to the east.

[PFunk2]

OOC: More edits again rewriting some of Johns dialog.

OOC: No prob. I was planning to finish up the Grodd thing right now but it can wait. Besides, should have more of a chance with the rest of the league there to help.

-Flash-"COME GET SOME! COME GET SOME!!! YOU DON'T KNOW ME! YOU DON'T KNOW ME!!!:mad:"*I'm throwin punches till I look around and realize I'm back in the watchtower:confused:*"...HA! She got off lucky. Had her right where I wanted her.:D...I'm gonna go get an aspirin and lay down for an hour or two.:("

"Deal with Grodd later." John interjects "We have things to do right now."

-Martian Manhunter-"Amazo's back and Hal needs our help."

"Exactly." John adds.

-Flash-"Gah. My head hurts even more just thinkin about him. I'm gonna sit this one out guys. You guys join the party without me..."*I turn to walk to my room but remembered something.* "John...Thanks. If it weren't for you I'd be partyin with Barry and the big guy up there."

"Comes with the territory Leaguer." John answers him with a slight smile.

-Flash-"Yeah...I owe you one."

"And it's getting to be a habit." John again adds-this time with a slight since of humor. "Stay put while I work on getting the other members on line.

*John and the Martian fly off to do their thing...I'm gonna go take a bear nap till I can figure out what to do with Magilla Grodd...Just what was that thing back there. It wasn't robotic, it wasn't human...It was a mix of both...Organs and circutry...Those things weren't just robots, they were genetically engineered clones. They were created to be superior to us. Grodd's really outdone himself now...Ribs hurt less, I can probably stop holding em now.*

-Hawk-"HEY YOU!"
*aw crud.*
-Hawk-"I've been lookin for you AAALLLLLL day man! Let's DO THIS!"
*He puts his hands up like he's ready to box...And I thought I was full of myself*
-Flash-"Not now Hawk."
-Hawk-"What do you mean 'not now'?! I've been waitin for this for a long time! No Dove to protect you now biznitch!:mad:"
-Flash-"Just where is your wife anyway?"
-Hawk-"Oh he's--I mean that's none of your-GAH! WE'RE NOT GAY!"
-Flash-"You just keep telling yourself that tinkerbell."
-Flash-"Ohohoho. I am SO going to ENJOY this! I'm gonna shove those pansy little bolts up your ASS!"
-Flash-*I put my hand on his shoulder* "Hey...It's okay.You can tell me. Really...The League is all about acceptance of all kinds.:)"
-Hawk-"RRRAAAHHHH!!!"
*He pulls his hand back in a lame attempt to punch me. This meathead might as well be standing still at this point so I felt free to yawn, scratch myself, and casually walk behind him and kindly boot him in the ass. He lands face first, ass in the air. A position he's probably used to.*
-Flash-:talking loudly:"Woah, Hawk, I told you, I'm not that kinda guy! I'm flattered but keep that kind of thing to yourself!"
:To Vigilante: "Even guys can't get enough of me.:D"
*I continue walking to my room for a well deserved rest I haven't had for a long time*

[PFunk2]

John quickly makes his way to the new Watchtowers comm center.

"Hmmmm. Spiffy" John thinks to himself as within a few movements he brings up and highlights the profiles of every Justice League member and their associates. Once done he relays Hal's message for help on a JL high priority channel. Asking everyone to meet at the watchtower for transport to OA. Setting it on repeat to wait for any responses.

"Now lets see who shows up." he thinks to himself as he watches the screens.

OOC: If anyone wants to join Hal on OA this is the time to do so.

[Harlekin]

The bullets longe into me, but my armor holds, giving me only small welts.

"It tickled."

I reach from my belt and take out some of my gas batarangs. I unleash them into the air, hitting around the roof. The batarangs pumps out the gas right into Deathstroke. Using my infa-red sight in my lenses, I walk into the gas, catch Slade slightly off-guard and I lash out. Right hook, left cross, right kick across the face and a elbow right into his nose.

"Dodge these."

Deathstroke is gracious enough to let Batman land the first few punches. After all, he had just lost someone dear to him, he'd need to lash out. But Deathstroke knew a lot about loss as well, maybe even more so than Batman, and there was no way Deathstroke was going to let Batman walk all over him.

Slade stumbled back after the elbow in his nose, but was ready to fight no more than a second later. With his hightened senses it was no trouble for the mercenary to find Batman. No amount of gas pellets were going to save Batman from that beating.

Starting with a quick jab to just under Batman's ribcage, Deathstroke connected with a roundhouse kick afterwards, slamming the vigilante unto the ground. "This is a .44 Magnum - the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off." said as he aimed his gun at the Bat before throwing it away and readying his sword "Let's go." He beckoned.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: Good ol' Clint Eastwood. :D

[Spike_x1]

Joker had broken into a Wayne Labs facility, carrying a container of samples of the purple particles he had taken from Superman's flesh. He was planning to create a weapon out of them in some form or another.

After giving the workers and security something to laugh about, Joker rigged up a lab to replicate the particles at an accelerated rate. He placed the samples on a tray under the cell replicator. He powered up the equipment and waited as the particles multiplied and began to form the frame of a man... a big man.

[DarkKnightJRK]

Deathstroke is gracious enough to let Batman land the first few punches. After all, he had just lost someone dear to him, he'd need to lash out. But Deathstroke knew a lot about loss as well, maybe even more so than Batman, and there was no way Deathstroke was going to let Batman walk all over him.

Slade stumbled back after the elbow in his nose, but was ready to fight no more than a second later. With his hightened senses it was no trouble for the mercenary to find Batman. No amount of gas pellets were going to save Batman from that beating.

Starting with a quick jab to just under Batman's ribcage, Deathstroke connected with a roundhouse kick afterwards, slamming the vigilante unto the ground. "This is a .44 Magnum - the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off." said as he aimed his gun at the Bat before throwing it away and readying his sword "Let's go." He beckoned.

I remember the last time we fought. To put bluntly, he had kicked my ass. The words he said to me have been stuck in my head since then:

"You were trained to fight, I was trained to kill."

He was partially wrong, while my training was mostly to fight, I had learned through my masters blows that could kill. I had promised myself to never use them.

Maybe because he went personal with this hit, maybe the last words of the last fight have reached me, maybe I've just finally snapped from all the s**t that seems to be piling up on me, but I listen to those words, and I pull the killing blows out of my memory and plan to use them to my advantage. I will hold nothing back, and I will not feel any mercy.

Besides, he's practically immortal, he can take it.

I lunge at him and just as I was a few feet away I leaped up, spun backwards, grabbed the blade of the sword, and landed to the ground with his hand behind his back. With a simple twist of the wrist I hear a nausiating pop and the sword drops out of the hand. With one foot, I kick the sword out of the way, and with the other, I kick into the back of Deathstroke's kneecap, causing him to drop to one knee. Taking the oppertunity, I grab onto Deathstroke's neck and start to squeeze him into a sleeper hold.

"I don't have a sword, fair play, right?"

[Harlekin]

"Too slow..." Slade says as he grabs the batarang hanging at the side of Batman's belt with his other hand. Ramming the batarang deep into the other man's knee, Deathstroke hopes that Batman has the decency to scream. Normally, the armor that Bruce wore would be enough to protect him from such a thing, but Slade's enhanced strength took care of that.

"Fair play, right?" Slade repeated as he took the moment to slam his head back and making the Bat stumble backwards, long enough for Deathstroke the Terminator to get back up, pop his hand back right and snap his neck to the sides before taking a fighting stance.

Before him, Bruce clenched his fists, as Deathstroke lunged at him. What took the Bat by surprise however, was not Slade lunging at him, but his specific target. Using his hightened reflexes, Slade was able to grab the grappling hook, leap over the Batman, landing behind him, and using the cord to form a choke hold.

"You're not a killer... Bruce."

OOC: Yeah, good old Dirty Harry. :D

[DarkKnightJRK]

It's hard to breathe. No kidding, I have my grappling hook being used against me to choke me.

Deathstroke, it seems, is getting a bit cocky. While he has me going down, he's left one part of his body defenseless. With a clutched fist, I throw a punch as hard as I can to Deathstroke's loins.

With his hightened sences, I KNOW he felt that.

He loosens his grip on the grappling hook and I push it back into place, turn around, and aim right at Deathstroke's head.

"I'm not a killer? You see...I'm not so sure about that. Your abilities make it very hard for me to do so. Improbable...but not impossible." I remember his annoying Dirty Harry quotes, so I think of one myself. "So my question is...do you feel lucky? Punk?"

[Spike_x1]

The man began screaming as he woke up in the lab with Joker looking on. Rudy Jones was panicking. He didn't know where he was or how he had gotten there.

Puzzled, Joker walked up to Rudy and plugged his ears as Rudy kept screaming. The man would easily outclass Joker in the weight department. Rudy was built like a bar fighter, easily at least 6,5' and muscular. Instead of trying to hit the man, Joker pulled out his revolver and fired three rounds at Rudy Jones' chest.

Rudy screamed louder as the bullets were fired. He brought his arm up to cover his face in fear.

...

A few seconds passed before both Rudy and Joker realized that the bullets hadn't done anything. Rudy looked down at his chest where the shots were aimed. The bullets were suspended in the air, mere milimetres from his skin. The bullets then fell to the floor as Rudy Jones' body took in the energy of the bullet's inertia. As his body channelled the energy, his transformation furthered itself.

Joker ran for his life as Rudy's skin turned a deep purple and he grew fangs and claws. As Joker was running, he told himself a joke, "Ahh, they grow up so fast."

The Parasite had picked up the revolver that Joker had dropped in his haste to leave. "Hey Joker! You forgot your little lead friends!" The Parasite then fired the remaining rounds into Joker's back. Rudy then ran out of the building, leaving Joker for dead.

OOC: I tried to make it a homage to Frankenstein a little. Also Joker isn't dead. I'm sure the police will find him and put him away for someone else to take the role.

[Phantasm]

OOC: I'll post as soon as I find Babs something to do...

[Harlekin]

It's hard to breathe. No kidding, I have my grappling hook being used against me to choke me.

Deathstroke, it seems, is getting a bit cocky. While he has me going down, he's left one part of his body defenseless. With a clutched fist, I throw a punch as hard as I can to Deathstroke's loins.

With his hightened sences, I KNOW he felt that.

He loosens his grip on the grappling hook and I push it back into place, turn around, and aim right at Deathstroke's head.

"I'm not a killer? You see...I'm not so sure about that. Your abilities make it very hard for me to do so. Improbable...but not impossible." I remember his annoying Dirty Harry quotes, so I think of one myself. "So my question is...do you feel lucky? Punk?"

Faster than the eye could see, Slade grabbed the gun that was sitting in the holster on his leg, and fired again five times. Although being able to take two of the bullets and expertly dodge the other three, Batman was forced back towards a wall.

"I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kind of lost track myself. Now, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?"

Inwardly, Slade Wilson chuckled, but on the outside everything was deadly serious for Deathstroke the Terminator. Even if Batman was ready to kill, and maybe even had the moves, all it meant for him was that he'd come back, none the worse for wear. Somehow, he doubted that the Bat could say the same.

[DarkKnightJRK]

Faster than the eye could see, Slade grabbed the gun that was sitting in the holster on his leg, and fired again five times. Although being able to take two of the bullets and expertly dodge the other three, Batman was forced back towards a wall.

"I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kind of lost track myself. Now, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?"

Inwardly, Slade Wilson chuckled, but on the outside everything was deadly serious for Deathstroke the Terminator. Even if Batman was ready to kill, and maybe even had the moves, all it meant for him was that he'd come back, none the worse for wear. Somehow, he doubted that the Bat could say the same.

I grab the gun from his hands in a flash and point it at Deathstroke. I can see a bit of surprise from the eye I can see under his mask. I then pointed the gun at the ground and fired.

CLICK.

"Apparently it was six."

I look around for something to use and find it: a bunch of lead pipes. I kick one and it hits Deathstroke in the knee. I grab another and start swinging with all my might.

Bash right into Deathstroke's face. Bash into his ribs. A shot to the kidneys. A bash right into his right kneecap. I even bashed the pipe on his ass, for some sadistic reason.

[Harlekin]

"Nicely played Mr. Wayne." Deathstroke taunts as he uses the lead pipe as leverage to pick himself up from the ground again, and starts swinging it around "Too bad you aren't the only who ever learned a decent thing about stick fighting."

Swiping at his feet, the Bat falls to the ground viciously as Deathstroke comes back into his view, the lead pipe edging close to his face. "I would've preffered a Bo-staff though." he said before delivering a baseball bat-style swing against the man's face twice, before laying down a series of hits on the Batman's stomach. As a nice follow-up, Slade slams one of his feet right into the Bats' gonads.

"You ought to armor up some more there Bruce." before delivering another vicious blow to the man's kneecaps.

[DarkKnightJRK]

I drop to my hands and knees. He walks back to me and with my good knee I kick right into his left kneecap, causing it to snap. I can actually feel his screaming in pain.

I pull myself back up and try to rip the lead pipe out of his hand, he keeps a solid grip for a moment until I bash his face with my pipe. He drops it, but is still partially up.

I put his lead pipe into my other hand, lift both together, and bash into his face, each hitting the other side of his skull.

[Harlekin]

The attack the Batman pulled could've killed any ordinary man, and tonight, Deathstroke would not be leaving without some new scars to add to his collection. Quickly gripping the two lead pipes, the Terminator jumped up and put his two feet on his opponent's chest, using the leverage to release the pipes, and force the Batman onto the ground by the force.

Landing as gracefully as he could with several bruises, wounds and broken bones, Slade let the two pipes swing around him before unleashing their might onto Batman. It was harmonious as the sounds of cracking bone filled the air together with the clang's of lead pipes hitting the floor. Deathstroke did not stop at hitting the man's face, he moved onto the shoulders, knees and a few jabs into the kidney's.

With the Batman lying unconscious before him, Deathstroke, let the man live instead of releasing him from his misery. If the contract ever came up however, he would not hesitate, and he knew their paths would cross again. Grabbing his weaponry, Deathstroke left not a minute later than when he had knocked the Bat unconscious. When he walked away he spit out a tooth or two, and took off his shredded mask, pinning it to the wall with his knife.

"Next stop, Metropolis."

[DarkKnightJRK]

The world fades into color, the black floating away like a mysterious fog. I'm injured. Badly.

I check for possible injuries: my nose is broken, I can feel the blood coming into my mouth. My chest is probably bruised with welts, but it's better than having gunshot wounds. My knees are probably beaten to hell, and I probably need ice for my...I don't even want to talk about THAT part. Though I did do that to him first.

Speaking of HIM, I look around and find nothing. I then notice on one of the walls: Slade Wilson's mask, held onto the wall by a large hunting knife.

He's escaped. Again. I've failed in giving one of my friends peace and take down his killer. Again. Anger wells up inside, self-loathing tearing me apart.

In a fit of rage I scream into the night, taking my rage to God himself and slapping him in the face for such cruelity.

Voice hoarse and unbearably tired, I turn on my comm.

"Watchtower...transport me...directly to medical bay."

I collapse and I, a broken man, end up above the sky with a legion of Gods.

[Phantasm]

OOC:Yet another one of those instances when I feel so bad for Bats!:(

IC:Babs Gordon

I take my gaze off Alfred's unconscious face as light seems to radiate from behind where I'm sitting. Twisting in my chair, I look behind to see Batman materialize on one of the beds in the room.

A small gasp escapes my lips as I take in his beaten form. Not the worst of its kind but definately something that needs imeadiate attention. I wheel to his side and call out, "Leslie!Bruce needs to be attended to!"

My fingers slip under the inside of his cowl as I peel it off to reveal his wounded,bruised face. He elicits a low groan and blinks his glassy blue eyes open. "Its just me..." I murmur and pick up a dry cloth to wipe off the blood splatered across his torn lips and jaw.

Beneath my fingers I can feel the cartilage of his nose shattered. I sigh in frustration,"Would it kill you to spare your body from getting beaten to death every now and then?!"

Leslie steps out of the bathroom and rushes to his side.With knowing skill and tenderness she starts to peel off the leather gloves from his large hands. I notice his knuckles are bruised severley. "Hand me the bandage will you barbara?" I give it to her and after washing off his hands, wraps them up in the softness of the bandages sprinkled with anti septic.

I look at his form and notice he's having difficulty breathing.After spreading the palms of my hands across his chest, I realize that it wasn't only his nose that was broken. He winces in pain at my touch and I tell Leslie, "His ribs are shattered too..."

She lifts her eyes off his face and feels out his chest through the material of his torn armor. "...Yes..." With careful gentleness she begins stripping off his heavy armor. I wheel to the back of the room and look in the drawers for something comfortable for him to wear. I place the clothes by his side and wheel off to Alfred's side of the room to block off his nude form from my view.

As I tuck in the corners of Alfred's blanket just so I have something to do, his eyes blink open. "...This isn't the cave..."

I smile at the way in which his eyes dart about the room. "No, It isn't.You are in the JL watch tower."

As Bruce hisses out a load groan from behind us, Alfred's eyes widen. I manage a shrug,"And you aren't the only one in serious need to be brought up here."

[Spike_x1]

The man named Rudy Jones was sitting in one of the many dark and dirty alleys of Gotham City. No. Not the "man" named Rudy Jones. He was anything but a "man." He was a monster. He had found a trenchcoat in a dumpster a few blocks back, trying to keep warm.

He was cold and hungry. The pounding of the rain around him was keeping him from starving. The water droplet's inertia were like small bits of food; enough to keep him alive, but not enough to make him strong enough to keep on his feet.

Rudy looked at his hands. The claws at the tips of his fingers.

"My God. What am I?" he asked himself. He flicked his tongue around his fangs, feeling the sharp points.

Rudy knew little about what had happened to him. He could only recall flashes of memories. He remembered a life before the villainy. He had lived a simple life, content as a janitor in Philly. His greed had led to another life. One afternoon, Rudy had the idea that STAR Labs were keeping the company payroll hidden inside a barrel in the lab. He foolishly opened the cannister, unleashing the barrel's contents onto himself.
Screaming in horror as his body became altered by the chemicals, he had found a new purpose and life for himself. But what happened after that?

While Rudy was struggling to remember his life, three hoodlums called out to him, thinking that Jones was just another homeless man for them to pick on. "Hey, BUM! Get up," they yelled to Rudy, who was laying on the ground, covered by his coat.

Instinct drove Rudy Jones to do what he did next. Like second nature, Rudy turned over and stood up, giving the hoods a good view of what he was. A monster. They were so foolish, Rudy didn't even need to touch them. They were unprotected against him and all he needed to do was extend his power around him.

The alley was filled with a flash of bright light for less than a second. The hoods didn't even have time to scream.

Rudy stood among the smoking ash and skeletons at his feet. The energy he had just drained healed his fractured mind. His eyes glowed with realization as the memories and skills came flooding back into his mind. He remembered it all. He remembered the hatred of the alien that had humiliated him time and time again. Rudy Jones was dead.

"THE PARASITE LIVES!"

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[Batman]

Ras smiled.

"You want food,correct?"

Nightwing stared at him.It wasnt hard to know his answer would be.

"I'll take that as a yes.I will make you a deal,Detective......If you best me in combat,I shall give you what you need."

"Does that include the need to keep Gotham safe?"

Ras frowned.

"Now,Now.....You KNOW the circumstances under which that can be done,now dont you,Detective?"

Nightwing gritted his teeth.Ras smiled again.

"Damn You..."

Ras stood.

"The duel shall take place in one hour.I suggest you prepare,because if you lose.....Gotham perishes."

Nightwings eyes widened.

Ras left the room,leaving Nightwing in the darkness once more.


As if he wasnt having ENOUGH trouble trying to keep Gotham from being destroyed.....now THIS?

OOC: Dont worry......the Ras arc is coming to an end soon.....I have something planned.

And I apologize for the delay......I couldnt think of anything to post...:o

It was a quick ten seconds as Ras struck his sword at Nightwings.


The duel had started earlier than expected,but regardless,Nightwing was doing exceptionally well.

Nightwing shot his arm up,forcing the blade of Ras' sword off his own.

Ra's lunged,again,only this time he went for Nightwing himself.

This was a surprise,as Ra's seemed to avoid hurting Nightwing,since he probably wanted Nightwing alive,if he was going to be Ra's sucessor.

Then again,there was Nyssa.....

The anger was getting to Ra's,and Dick didnt exactly know whether that was good or bad.

Instead of defending himself with his sword,Nightwing dodged the blade,and tripped Ras.If anything,it would buy him some time.

As Ra's fell,Nightwing ran to the nearest wall,and jumping off of it,sent a flying kick to Ra's chest.

Ra's slashed at Nightwings arm,leaving a bloody wound.Not that it was bad.....but it was noticable.

Nightwing was determined to pay him back for it,and over the next few minutes,the two would be dueling all over the room.

Nightwing and Ras were both angry,and tired at the same time,but that didnt stop them.

As the duel went on,Nightwing noticed Ra's wasnt using any of his old moves.

As Robin,Dick had witnessed a duel between Ras and Batman,and studied his moves.......for reference.

But it seemed that wasnt going to help him.

"Why...Arent.....You.....Putting....Any....EFFORT Into...It?"

Nightwing managed to utter this as they were dueling,even though it was hard to say,considering they were both fighting.

Ra's swiped at Nightwings head,and he dodged.

This was his chance.

Gripping the blade tightly,Nightwing spun,and sent a cut to Ra's arm.

Before they could fight once more,Ras began screaming in pain,as if Nightwings cut did anything harmful.

Thats when Nightwing noticed that Ras' arm was.......desinigrating.

Not only that,but it was turning into dust.

"What the f.."

Before Nightwing could address the situation,he was tackled by five or six ninjas.

Ra's held his arm,and stood,still obviously in pain.

"TAKE HIM BACK TO HIS CELL!!!!"

The ninjas dragged Nightwing out of the throne room,and threw him back into his cell.....literally.


What the hell just happened?!?!?

First,Ra's kidnaps him from Gotham,then threatens Gotham,then challenges him to a duel.....and now THIS?

It,quite frankly,didnt make any sense to Dick.

From Ra's new moves,to his arm turning to dust.......this was all very strange.


Finding nothing else to do,Nightwing layed down,and prepared to go to sleep.Its not as if there was anything else he could do....

He'd tried escaping......4 times,and he failed.

He tried contacting Batman,which also failed.

He'd tried getting his weapons back.....which,of course,failed.


Come on,Grayson....think of something.You were trained by BATMAN,for godssake,you can surely escape from a prison cell.Im sure HE could.....

He was thinking all of this to himself....and he began pondering how Batman would get out of a situation like this.

Before he could find a solution,The cell door began to open.

He sat up,expecting an angered Ra's....but instead.....got Ubu.

"What do you want?Have you come to manhandle me into ANOTHER cell?"

Ubus face seemed worried.This was actually the first time Dick had ever seen that kind of expression from him.

"Theres something the master has been keeping from you."

Nightwings eyebrow raised.


This was certainly going to be interesting.......







OOC:Almost to the end.....just a few more posts to go.

And sorry about the short duel,but it was important that I move the story along......considering theres still some more to do.

[Phantasm]

ooc:This IS getting interesting...Ra's isn't Talia in disguise is he?

[Spike_x1]

OOC: I was thinking Clayface.

[Phantasm]

ooc:hhhmm...why would either ra's or talia or clayface want a duel with nightwing?

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: If I remember correctly, Ra's' body was burned in his death arc "Death and the Maidens," so maybe they put the ashes into the pit and he's unstable?

And Phantasm, I know, but Bats is a tragic character, it's his nature.

IC:

IC:Babs Gordon

I take my gaze off Alfred's unconscious face as light seems to radiate from behind where I'm sitting. Twisting in my chair, I look behind to see Batman materialize on one of the beds in the room.

A small gasp escapes my lips as I take in his beaten form. Not the worst of its kind but definately something that needs imeadiate attention. I wheel to his side and call out, "Leslie!Bruce needs to be attended to!"

My fingers slip under the inside of his cowl as I peel it off to reveal his wounded,bruised face. He elicits a low groan and blinks his glassy blue eyes open. "Its just me..." I murmur and pick up a dry cloth to wipe off the blood splatered across his torn lips and jaw.

Beneath my fingers I can feel the cartilage of his nose shattered. I sigh in frustration,"Would it kill you to spare your body from getting beaten to death every now and then?!"

Leslie steps out of the bathroom and rushes to his side.With knowing skill and tenderness she starts to peel off the leather gloves from his large hands. I notice his knuckles are bruised severley. "Hand me the bandage will you barbara?" I give it to her and after washing off his hands, wraps them up in the softness of the bandages sprinkled with anti septic.

I look at his form and notice he's having difficulty breathing.After spreading the palms of my hands across his chest, I realize that it wasn't only his nose that was broken. He winces in pain at my touch and I tell Leslie, "His ribs are shattered too..."

She lifts her eyes off his face and feels out his chest through the material of his torn armor. "...Yes..." With careful gentleness she begins stripping off his heavy armor. I wheel to the back of the room and look in the drawers for something comfortable for him to wear. I place the clothes by his side and wheel off to Alfred's side of the room to block off his nude form from my view.

As I tuck in the corners of Alfred's blanket just so I have something to do, his eyes blink open. "...This isn't the cave..."

I smile at the way in which his eyes dart about the room. "No, It isn't.You are in the JL watch tower."

As Bruce hisses out a load groan from behind us, Alfred's eyes widen. I manage a shrug,"And you aren't the only one in serious need to be brought up here."

I wake up--no, wait, I have been AWAKE, just not AWARE--in the Medical bay, while Leslie was trying to cloth me. With some effort, I slightly push her away and start dressing myself.

"Bruce, are you so stubborn that you'll try to fend for yourself when you're heavily injured?" Leslie yelled, which means she's very upset, because she rarely yells.

"Yes. Yes I am."

"God almighty...at least he's honest..." I hear her mumble, stepping back a bit. She knows that even if she pumped me with horse sedatives, I'd still try to cloath myself.

After finishing, I turn with some difficulty towards Barbra and Alfred, who's awake.

"Master Bruce, will there ever be a time where I see you after your patrols WITHOUT any broken bones?"

"Probably not."

I start to step down but Leslie starts to push me down.

"You know that 'Dark Knight Death Glare' thing doesn't work on me, Bruce," Leslie said, I hate it when she's right. I still keep pushing up and finally I do so.

"Are any parts of my legs broken?"

"What? ...No."

"Then why can't I stand up?"

"...God almighty!" She steps away so I can stand up. I hear her mumblling about fruit bats and jumper cables, not even I dare to figure out what means of torture that means.

I walk over to Alfred's bed.

"You ok, Alfred?"

"Considering the fact that Ms. Leslie told me about you trying to stitch me up, I'm just glad that my body parts are in the right places."

Considering all that I've failed in so far in my life, I'm just glad I got one thing right...

[Savage]

*yawn. I'm finally up and about. Fully healed and fully charged. I feel about as good as I look...Okay, so I wouldn't go that far. I do a quick lap around the watchtower to make sure everything's in check. I check my watch aaand*
-Flash-"0.03 Seconds. Sweet.:D"

*I'm whistlin and walkin around when I get to the clinic and notice Alf's sitting up*
-Flash-"ALFIE!"*I run in there and give the old coot a hug!*
-Alfred-"OOOWWW!!!"
-Flash-"Woah!. Sorry!"
-Alfred-"BLOODY HELL!!!"
-Flash-"I am sooo sorry. Here, let me help you get that."*I reach over for his glass of orange juice and fall on his legs.*
-Alfred-"AAAACK!!! GET OFF ME YOU BLOODY IMBECILE!!!"
-Flash-"Oh god, I'm--"
*Leslie rushes over and pushes me out of the way while she helps Alfred*
-Leslie-"You idiot! Get out of here. Don't you have anything better to do?"
-Flash-"actually I'm--"
*Then I notice Bats is furiously glaring at me...Trust me, that look will put a damper on your whole day*
-Flash-"...I...I think I should leave."
-Leslie-"Well whatever gave you that bright idea?!?! I hear the Green Lampshade or whoever needs your help anyway. Go bug him!"
-Flash-"....:(....."

*Not feelin so super anymore. Don't know why I'm even here. I just get in everybody's way...Hawk is in the kitchen and turns around to get something so I grab his pop tart while he's not looking...mmm. Not even that sweet strawberry flavor could get me back in high spirits.*

-Martian Manhunter-"Why the long face?"
-Flash"...huh?"
-Martian Manhunter-"Oliver has been teaching me your earthling 'lingo' as he puts it."
-Flash-"Oh...Well I just don't see my use around here. All I ever do is get in the way or get myself hurt or worse, get other people hurt."
-Martian Manhunter-"Yes. You are quite the irritation."
-Flash-"...:mad:"
-Martian Manhunter-"...Just saying."
-Flash-"Yeah, well I'm thinking of quiting. Going back to the old days as a loner. No sidekicks, no Justice League, just Wally West kickin ass and takin names."
-Martian Manhunter-"Uh huh."
-Flash-"Don't try to stop me man!"
-Martian Manhunter-"Wouldn't dream of it."
-Flash-"I'm serious man! I'll do it!"
-Martian Manhunter-"Of course you will."
-Flash-":mad:"
-Martian Manhunter-"...You're not going to do it are you?"
-Flash-"...No.:(...How did you know?"
-Martian Manhunter-"I read minds remember?:)...You need us just as much as we need you. Everyone in the League has a role and serves a purpose. Even you."
-Flash-"...Thanks big guy.:)"
-Martian Manhunter-"Think nothing of it. You would do the same for me."

*He walks away casualy with his head held high as if it's just another day. All the worldwide chaos and this guy always plays it cool. He's the glue that keeps this scrapheap together...Sometimes I wonder if he has an extra power he's not tellin us about...Well...John needs some recruits. Might as well join in on the action.*

*I'm there in less than a quarter of a second.*
-Flash-"What's all the hubub?"

[RoseRedStrauss]

Well, since Darkseid isn't here, I'll do this the easy way. Anyways, I don't know Robin's father's name, so I called him Richard. If someone knows the real name, tell me please. Edit: Changed it to Jack.

*The gigantic monster introduced himself as Darkseid. Zoom, being the prudent man that he was decided to listen to what he had to say. The two discussed Darkseid's plans for earth, and wanted Zoom in it.*

"Sounds interesting. I will agree, but in return, take me to Jack Drake. I have some business to settle before I help you."

*Desaad produces a small remote and presses a button. A portal opens up. He walks over to Hunter*

"The remote is a method for you to travel between Earth and this world. While you were unconcious I took the liberty of installing it into one of your wristbands. Instructions included of course." he joked.

*Hunter returned his joke with a stony glare.*

Desaad, unnerved, "Ahem, this portal will take you to the man you wish. What do you wish to do with the man?"

"Not that it's any of your business, but I'm..." Zolomon gives a sadistic grin, "helping one of Batman's proteges."

*Zolomon then steps into the portal and arrives in the kitchen of the Drake residence.*

[Jack Drake's POV]

*I just come out of the restroom and feel a bit hungry. A midnight snack couldn't hurt. The thought of staying up late reminds me of my son. Who knows what that boy of mine is doing now. I look out the window, reminiscing of when he was just a normal boy. But then again he was never normal was he. I guess there was always something special about him.*

*I smile. At the door to the kitchen, a light pours out of...nothing?! A man in a yellow and red suit comes out. The Flash? No. I remember him. The destroyer of Gateway City. ZOOM!*

*Before he sees me I head to my office. I open the drawer and pull out my gun. I'm a cop, what do you expect. I hear a noise, paper flipping. I turn around, gun in hand.*

*There he stands, leaning against my bookcase, flipping through my family photo album.*

"I'll be quick about this Jack, I'm looking for your son."

*S**t! I knew being Robin attracted the rough crowd, but this was serious. I attempt to bluff*

"My son's out tonight at a party. I'm afraid I can't help you. Please leave."

*Smooth Jack, real smooth. Like that's really going to get him to leave. I keep the gun leveled on his head. Then a voice comes from behind me.*

"Really Jack? I never knew the Boy Wonder was the party type guy. More like party crasher right?"

*F**k! I whip around. Zoom turns me back around, rips the gun out of my hand and shoots my right shoulder.*

::BANG::

*I bite my lip. I won't give him the pleasure. I'm on the floor and the floor below begins to pool with my blood.*

"I'll ask you again Jack, where is your son. Yes I know he's Robin, and no don't ask me how I know. It will just be a waste of your time."

*I glare at him and right myself with my left arm, wincing in the process. I then spit at his feet. I give him another glare. He's smiling at me.*

"Like father like son. Both fighter's till the end. If your wondering why I'm here, it's because of him. You should be proud Jack, he bested me in combat. He's getting better." A shadow passes over his face, "But he's not good enough."

*He then disappears from my view. I find myself falling backwards. I try to catch myself with my left arm...but it's not there anymore. A second later the blood pours forth. I bite through my lip this time. I won't give him the satisfaction. I'm on the floor and he stands above me, my arm in his bloody hands. I continue to glare at him, breathing heavy.*

"One last time JAck, where is your son?"

"F**K you! You won't find him, he's been trained by the best, and even if you do you'll never beat him. I won't sell out my son."

"Yes...your eyes told me that. Your strong Richard. But there are times when strength alone can't win. I'll end your misery here. But before I'll tell you who I am. After all how else will anyone know who killed you."

*He takes off his mask. I recognize him from a past visit to Keystone Cities police department. Hunter Zolomon. Had a bad leg, but a keen eye. A great profiler. How did he fall...not really a time to think about it. I think of my son. You fight this man son, and you beat him. I smile. I look at him.*

"Ready are we?"

*He points the gun at my heart. Tim...no Rob-*

[/Richard Drake's POV]

*Zolomon looks down at the corpse of the former police officer. He extracts a business card from his wristband.*

*Moments later, he leaves a house with a bloody sack.*

"He looks over his shoulder at the house. Just a souvenir. I'll give it back, I promise."

*He presses a button and the boom tube opens back up and he steps through.*

As he brushes by Desaad, he gives the order, "Find me Timothy Drake now."

*Without another word he walks to the spare room Darkseid granted him.*

--On Earth--

*The cops finally arrive and kick open the door. They enter the study and see what's left of Jack Drake. One cop vomits. On the floor lies an arm, a body without a head, and embedded in the chest of the corpse was a razor sharp business card with a reverse lightning bolt on it.*

In case you guys were wondering, earlier in this season we stated his father was still alive. I'm pretty sure he was until now as well.

[Harlekin]

OOC: His name is Jack or Jake Drake. Leaning towards Jack.

[RoseRedStrauss]

Thanks, I'll change it.

[Harlekin]

Slade Wilson, Deathstroke the Terminator is sitting on one of the many roofs of Metropolis, looking at the home of none other than Perry White, the man who used to run the most succesful paper in all of history. Now, the Daily Planet is gone and as Perry White reminisces with one of his ex-employees, Jimmy Olsen, Slade sits ready. It's about five minutes till rush-hour, he concludes as he readies his sniper-rifle, counting the seconds.

Right now, there is a lady falling down from a high-rise building, yelling for her hero. A child has fallen onto the subway tracks. A man is about to crash into a convenience store. Right now, Perry White is killed.

After doing his job, the Terminator immediately grabs the lead-case beside him, inside a small Kryptonite bullet. He remembers how the meteors fell with the arrival of Supergirl, and how he was lucky that the League had yet to track this piece down. Still, that was only an in-case-of measure. What it meant for Slade right now, was to get the **** out of Metropolis, and fast!

[Twitch]

I woke up to a banging on the door.

"Do you have any ****ing idea what time it is?"

"Open up GCPD."

"Oh ****."

I quickly got out of my bunk and put on my coat.

"Bust it open."

The cops came flooded in,

"Freeze."

I slowy reached into my pocket and pulled out a serum.

"Say hello to your worst nightmare."

I threw it and thier faces became horrified. I made my exit out the window.

[Phantasm]

OOC:OH NO!!!!Timmy's daddy's dead!?

[Twitch]

OCC: I'm so gonna have your ass Zoom

[Supergirl]

OOC: Zoom, Tim's dad wasn't a cop... I'm pretty sure he was just "old money" like Bruce Wayne. Probably had dealings in Real Estate.

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: Zoom, Tim's dad wasn't a cop... I'm pretty sure he was just "old money" like Bruce Wayne. Probably had dealings in Real Estate.

OOC: Yeah, he was a old money dude, but lost it a while back.

[Spike_x1]

The Parasite walked down the sidewalks of Gotham city as if he owned the place. People ran for their lives as they saw him approach and those who didn't run were instanly turned into smoldering heaps of ash and bone. Parasite chuckled to himself. This was what he'd always wanted; to be a big shot. Noone could possibly stand in his way.

"Guess ya never heard of the Parasite, huh? Drain ya dry faster than you can drink a cold beer in August!"

[Batman]

ooc:hhhmm...why would either ra's or talia or clayface want a duel with nightwing?

OOC:To test him.

Thats what this whole arc has been about.

The threat towards Gotham was a test of loyalty.

The duel was a test of skill.

Not giving him any food is a test of survival.

And Nightwings going to provide the final test on his own.


Ras wants to test Nightwing because he tested Batman.

Batman has bee refusing his offer time and time again,and now Ras has finally come into acceptance that Batman isnt going to take his offer.

So......he moves onto the next best thing.....which is Nightwing.


And Im not revealing why Ra's arm disenigrated.But,I will say....its not Talia.

And its not Clayface.....well.....not like you'd think.

All will be revealed shortly.

[Batman]

The Parasite walked down the sidewalks of Gotham city as if he owned the place. People ran for their lives as they saw him approach and those who didn't run were instanly turned into smoldering heaps of ash and bone. Parasite chuckled to himself. This was what he'd always wanted; to be a big shot. Noone could possibly stand in his way.

"Guess ya never heard of the Parasite, huh? Drain ya dry faster than you can drink a cold beer in August!"

OOC:Jesus.....Parasites gonna kill everyone in Gotham....:eek:

[Twitch]

I rushed down the sidewalk trying to clear myself of the cops. That's when I neared the pitiful screams and saw the monster.

"Perfect my killing machine."

[Spike_x1]

The Parasite saw the man with the red mask on his head. He raised his hand, ready to drain him in a second if something went wrong.

"What do you want?"

OOC: A note to all the human characters for future reference: if you're an enemy of Rudy, keep your distance from him in a fight. Normal humans are very vulnerable to the Parasite if they're unprotected. He doesn't even need to touch them, only needing to be a couple feet away from them in order to drain them, killing them within just a second or two. So watch out. :cool:

[Savage]

OOC: These stories are frickin great! Writers should do this to come up with better ideas.:D

[Phantasm]

OOC: So does that mean Batman and Nightwing would be extremely vulnerable to Parasite as well?

[Twitch]

"I want to propose a partnership."

I waited a couple secs and continued.

"Look around you, look at their frighten faces, realize that you could hold this city in the palm of your hand. You can take things easily...........

I took out a pistol and shot a boy in his late teens.

even a life."

I took a breath

"All you have to do is take it!"

[Supergirl]

OOC: The way he's eating through people I think even me and Supes would have problems :eek:

[RoseRedStrauss]

Uh, yea, let's just say he was a cop that no one ever knew about. Or I'll change it when the I have time.

[Spike_x1]

OOC: The way he's eating through people I think even me and Supes would have problems :eek:OOC: I don't plan on downplaying Rudy's abilities at all in this *evil grin*.

As for Batman and Nightwing, they've got armor which would protect them more than ordinary people would be protected, but they've still got exposed spots, leaving them alot more vulnerable than superpowered folks.