Hey there, everybody, it's great to be back! That's right, I am SuperHeroTimeFan, and this is the story you've all been waiting for! You've guessed it, the sequel to my greatest story, Path of the Padawan, entitled Journey of the Knight, is here! I have seen the reviews on my last chapters, and man, you guys are the best! I would like to thank The Christian Jedi for helping me in doing these stories, and making them so great. So, thank you, and I hope that you all enjoy the very first chapter of Journey of the Knight! Please be sure to write big reviews, rate as you please, and, as always, please be sure to enjoy!
Chapter 1: Obi-Wan's Way
There's a time for talk, and there's a time for action.
The greatest crisis of all time! Swiftly after the Separatist Alliance made its ultimatum with Earth, SYLAS of the ORDER initiated a full-scale invasion all around the globe! After facing defeat from the Young Justice, things have begun to change. With the increased number of heroes within the Young Justice, all are grouped into squads for missions worldwide. Sensors have been placed in every major city in the world, and long-range defense systems watch over the skies, looking out for signs of the ORDER and the LIGHT itself. With the three months that have passed ever since Jedi Knight ANAKIN SKYWALKER and Jedi Master OBI-WAN KEBOBI arrived to find Padawan AHSOKA TANO, the Galactic Republic now assists Planet Earth in overcoming adversities.
Iran, Middle East April 14th 2012 0616 Hours UTC-3:30
Three figures on motorcycles all rode towards an illegal nuclear power plant. The car in the middle had the flags of Iran on it while the bikers on the motorcycles were all wearing helmets. Two military guards at the gates noticed the convoy approaching. "The Defense Minister's car." One soldier said in Iranian.
As the convoy got closer to the base, the chief narrowed his eyes under his sunglasses. "Let them through!" he yelled out in Iranian.
As soon as the gates lifted, each vehicle in the convoy all started to race through. One of the motorcycles stopped as the driver got out, revealing to be Metamorpho, chuckling as he unsheathed his blades. "On the ground, per favore, and stay there!" he ordered.
As this was going on, the two other bikers threw off their helmets towards some more soldiers. Artemis, now outfitted with a mask that gave a more eagle-like design, unsheathed her new tech bow, shooting a single arrow that then separated into small missiles. Ravager removed her helmet and then tossed a shuriken towards more of the bases while Jedi Master Quinlan Vos emerged from the car, tossing his lightsaber towards the other soldiers, killing them immediately.
Hong Kong April 14th 1432 Hours UTC+08:00
Clone Troopers arrived in Hong Kong, helping many people out of an area, where there was recently a toxic spill. Many news reporters came by as Clone Troopers wearing special gas masks helped guide most of the people out, helicopters, jets, ARC-Fighters and Blackhawk aircraft soon started to fly in along with Supergirl, Stargirl, Kyle Rayner, Saga, Red Star and Novastar, all in their new Stealth Uniforms as they crossed into the area.
Aboard the Resolute and the Negotiator, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Admiral Yularen both overlooked the situations. "All ARC-Fighters and Blackhawk jets are approaching the target, Admiral." One of the Clone Troopers in the Resolute reported to Admiral Yularen.
"Three minutes until the evacuation is complete, General Kenobi." Another Clone Trooper reported to Obi-Wan Kenobi. "The Chinese Airspace has been locked and sealed, one-mile radius."
"Well, then, now's the time to act." Admiral Yularen stated as he then looked over to Obi-Wan on another screen. "Give Bravo Squad and the Young Justice the go."
"Blackhawks, you are clear to land." Obi-Wan said from the Negotiator.
On the ground below, Ice and Snow both drove on motorcycles, scouting the area. After circling the entire area at least three times, Snow placed her finger to her ear. "Area's clear of any more civilians." Elsa reported.
"Send in the Young Justice and the Troopers." Ice added on.
Soon, Clone Troopers, Blackhawks, and members of the Coalition entered the area from the other side. Taiga rolled in on his new ATV.
Within a truck by the highway, Zatanna removed her boots and placed on some rocket-powered skates, in which Raven and Jinx did the same. "Delta Squadron, prepare for launch." Chuck Sirianni of the Blackhawks ordered.
"We're locked and loaded." Zatanna replied, unsheathing her wand while Raven and Jinx placed on their gloves.
More of the Republic and the Blackhawks started to come into the area as Captain Rex and Commander Cody led some ARC Troopers in the air within the area. "All right, listen up. China's cover story on this one is 'toxic spill.'" Rex started out as he pulled up a holomap. "They had to evacuate the area for search and rescue. This makes six enemy contacts in four months." Rex went on as his Brothers started to get their weapons ready. "We've gotta make sure this one does not get out in the public eye, so keep it tight.
"This hit could signify that the ORDER is returning." Cody added on. Boil nodded before Cody looked back to the Clone Troopers. "Be prepared."
On the ground below, more Clone Troopers started to get ready. "Roll in Alpha through Echo now!" Commander Fox ordered as his Squad started to roll in.
Soon, a girl on a Jedi Cycle rode through, alongside Gerrera and Cyborg, Victor in his personal car and Gerrera on a speeder. The Clones all landed before Rex ran towards them. "General Keto, time to act." Rex stated.
At that moment, Serra Keto emerged, her new double-bladed lightsaber hilt placed at her belt. Gerrera and Cyborg emerged from their own vehicles as Serra then placed her hand to her head. "I sense the ORDER here." She reported as Cyborg and Gerrera prepared their firearms. "Two of them, both in hiding." Serra went on. "First one is hellishly nearby."
Gerrera and Cyborg then led the Clone Troopers into the area, where Serra had sensed the first ORDER Agent, hidden within a construction site. "It's close!" Saw yelled out to the Troopers.
"And getting closer!" Cyborg then yelled out, preparing a Sonic Cannon. He then got next to Gerrera, Rex and Cody and pulled up a holomap. "Oh my god." He exclaimed.
"What have you got?" Gerrera then asked.
"It's a Thermal Ripple, and whenever you've got one of those, it isn't good." Cyborg explained.
Rex nodded and placed a hand to the communicator on his helmet. "Everyone, steady." He ordered. Every Clone Trooper started to move in quietly. "We're right on top of it." Rex also added on.
Cyborg and Gerrera continued to look at the Thermal Scanner. All of a sudden, footsteps were heard. Everyone looked up to see a woman with tan skin and a black jacket, as well as denim jeans, approach them. She sent them all a scowl before spreading her arms out, starting to become larger. All the Clones gasped as Giganta soon threw large, metal pipes towards them.
"Target identified as Giganta!" Rex called out through the comm system to Obi-Wan and Yularen. He then fired at Giganta alongside Cyborg while Gerrera and Cody strafed alongside.
"Requesting fire mission now!" Cyborg then yelled out through the same comm system.
Obi-Wan placed a hand to his head as Admiral Yularen nodded. "The Young Justice, Blackhawks, and Gunships are on the station. Roll in hot!" Admiral Yularen then called out.
Serra started to lead some Shock Troopers to performing melee attacks at Giganta from the ground. Cyborg and Saw led the other Troopers against Giganta with gunfire before Supergirl, Stargirl, Kyle Rayner, Saga, Red Star and Novastar all started to fly in and attack. "Open fire!" Red Star called out, getting everyone flying to shoot down at Giganta.
Stargirl started to blast using her Cosmic Staff, but all of a sudden, someone shot at her hair, catching Kara by surprise as she looked around. On the ground, she could see a pale-skinned man on top of a motorcycle, holding a crimson boomerang in his hand. Stargirl gasped and started to shoot at the young teen, but he just cackled and rode off. "Everyone, Johnny Rancid's here too!" she called out.
"Delta Squadron! Rancid's coming your way, and fast!" Rex called out through the comm system. "Hope that you're ready!"
"We're ready, Rex!" Raven then called out as Zatanna led her and Jinx through the streets of China towards the area.
"We're closing in!" Zatanna yelled through the comlink as the three mages started nearing Rancid. Zatanna, Raven and Jinx all then activated the rockets on their skates and started to go faster.
Ice and Snow started to give chase as soon as Johnny Rancid god into their sights. The motorcyclist just cackled and skidded around a corner. Zatanna, Raven and Jinx all skated around the bend as well. Zatanna and Raven both flew into the air to attack Rancid from the sides while Jinx shot her hexes at Johnny Rancid from behind. Johnny looked to all three girls and growled. He ran into an apartment building, with his motorcycle still running, as Zatanna, Raven and Jinx all followed him through the air while Ice and Snow were in pursuit from the ground.
Inside, two men were playing a game of mahjong until Johnny Rancid, followed by Zatanna, Raven and Jinx dashed through. One of the men ducked while the other one smirked and landed his piece. "I win!" the man exclaimed, not noticing the ruckus outside.
As soon as they got out, Rancid landed back on his bike and the girls continued to follow him. Zatanna, Raven and Jinx all shot blasts towards Rancid before Ice and Snow arrived, making a large wall of frozen ice to cause Johnny to skid away from his path.
The Clone Troopers and Coalition Members continued to fire at Giganta until they all noticed Johnny Rancid slipping from his path. "Bring in Taiga!" Fox ordered.
At that moment, Taiga rode in on his ATV and it soon converted into his battle armor, also equipped with rocket-powered skates. "Clear a path!" Taiga ordered to everyone, starting to advance upon Johnny Rancid.
Johnny turned around and gasped at this sight. "Damn!" He cursed, starting to ride faster.
Taiga took notice of Johnny's nervousness and then shot bullets from out of his Chrome Claws. Johnny managed to dodge most of the bullets, but one of them hit his back tire. Taiga then leapt into the air and threw down his right Chrome Claw towards Johnny's motorcycle. Johnny jumped off, but he was then caught by Kyle Rayner and Novastar. As soon as Taiga landed, he grabbed his Chrome Claw and sliced the entire bike. Taiga smirked as he then skidded off to the side and sheathed the lightsaber blades of his Claws. "Damn, I'm good!" Taiga exclaimed with pride.
On the highway, Giganta continued to run away. She crushed many trucks and cars as she ran, sometimes even throwing the vehicles aside that were in her way. She cackled and roared as she made her way across the Chinese highway.
Following behind her were Rex, Gerrera, Cody and Cyborg. They all rode on their respective vehicles, firing at Giganta until eventually Cody placed his hand up to his communicator in his helmet. "Air support! We need Generals Tano and Skywalker dropped pronto!" Commander Cody called out.
"Acknowledged," Lady Blackhawk replied within her jet.
"We're now approaching the Drop-Zone." M'gann then called out as she piloted the Bioship in the air. Soon, the Bioship hovered alongside with a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military aircraft.
Emerging from the Hangar Doors were Ahsoka Tano, Jedi Padawan and the first Jedi of Earth, now donning her golden chest plate, as well as a secondary Arm-Mounted Crossbow Gauntlet on her right arm with her first being mounted on her left arm. Anakin Skywalker also emerged, a helmet on his head and looking ready for the fight. The two looked to each other and nodded before they ran towards the end of the ramp.
Ahsoka and Anakin were now free-falling through the air, looking all over China. Both Ahsoka and Anakin let out their parachutes and started to glide down slower. "Young Justice, we're in pursuit!" Ahsoka called out. With that, she and her Master unsheathed their lightsabers and cut the ropes to their parachutes. Ahsoka then threw down both of her Crossbow Gauntlets to the ground, forming into a speeder while Anakin grabbed a motorcycle and rode alongside her.
Both Ahsoka and Anakin rode down the highway until they had Giganta in their sights. Both Jedi leapt off of their vehicles, except for Ahsoka, who grabbed both of her Gauntlets and placed them back onto her arms, unsheathing a blade from her left Gauntlet and using the blaster on her right. Anakin pulled out his lightsaber and then scarred Giganta on the shoulder, causing her to scream in pain. "Pull over!" Anakin yelled, sending a strong Force-Push towards her head. The impact of the blast was so strong that Giganta started to tilt off to the side. Ahsoka then flew into the air and placed both Gauntlets over her chest, forming a breast cannon. She fired at Giganta soon afterwards, sending her to the ground and into a warehouse, now back to normal size.
Zatanna flew in with Raven and Jinx while Saw and Cyborg led the Clone Troopers. Ice and Snow then slid in with Taiga, as Supergirl, Stargirl, Kyle Rayner, Novastar and Saga and Red Star all landed, as well as Serra Keto Shan, everyone surrounding Giganta and the now-captured Johnny Rancid.
M'gann then landed, sporting off her new bobcut haircut to everyone. She looked towards the two and then placed her finger to her head. Everyone watched as M'gann's eyes started to glow. After performing her Psychic Scan, she looked to Ahsoka and Anakin and nodded. "They're with the ORDER, alright." She stated. "This is their first attack in three months."
Serra nodded back and looked towards Johnny and Giganta as she unsheathed her double-bladed lightsaber and then activating it. "Any last words?" She asked.
Johnny Rancid groaned and looked up. "No Universe is safe." He retorted, getting everyone tense. "The ORDER is one step ahead of you. It is now too late for you to stop… what is to come!"
Everyone all gaped upon hearing this. Novastar looked to the Clones and the Coalition members with shock. "These things never end up coming out well." She said worryingly.
"We'll see about that." Ahsoka then said. With that, she and Anakin both shot shock cuffs at the two before the ARC Troopers took then away. As they were being taken away, Anakin and the Young Justice couldn't help but think of nothing but the ORDER.
"They're planning something." Anakin stated.
"But what?" Serra then asked. "Everything's a mystery now."
Watchtower April 15th 0816 Hours EST
Superman stood at the holocomputer and listened in on the Shanghai report from Ahsoka and Anakin. His eyes widened with concern. "Johnny Rancid and Giganta were with the ORDER?" He asked.
"Yes, Kal-El." Ahsoka replied back in a grim voice. "It seems that ever since my birthday, the ORDER has been recruiting more members."
"Let Wonder Woman know that an old foe of hers was with the ORDER when you can." Anakin added on.
"I will, Knight Skywalker." Clark replied. "Right now, the Justice League is about to have a meeting. I must sign off now."
Ahsoka and Anakin both nodded before the Man of Steel hung up on the call.
Batman, Wonder Woman, Black Canary and Aquaman all then entered the room, looking to all the Leaguers present. "Three months have passed since both the Separatist and ORDER invasion," Wonder Woman started off.
"What we decide today will change history." Aquaman then finished up.
Mount Justice April 15th 0953 Hours EDT
At Mount Justice, Robin walked onto the Training Circle in the Mission Room, followed by Katana, Rocket, Beast Boy and Jaybo while on the other side were Mal Duncan and Karen Beecher. "Ahsoka spoke very highly of you two." Dick Grayson stated.
"Can you back all of that up?" Raquel then asked. With that, the five all got into fighting stances. Karen and Mal did the same before Katana ran up to them with a normal katana in her hands.
Karen gasped and then ducked from one sword swing before Mal then performed a straight jab towards her. The Japanese samurai was sent back only a little bit, but was able to regain herself before Lux then ran up from behind them. He performed a low roundhouse kick beneath the two, but Mal just leapt over Lux before Karen then countered with an uppercut punch.
Connor then walked in and then performed a left swing at Mal. Mal blocked the punch with his own left arm, but didn't see the Boy of Steel then attempt a low kick. Mal was sent out of the Circle as Karen took on Tatsu. Karen dodged and ducked from all the sword swings sent towards her, but then, Katana switched her normal grip on her blade to a backhand grip, slamming Karen on the back before Katana then kneed the cheerleader in the chest, getting her out of the ring as well.
Obi-Wan looked to the two rookies before going back to the holocomputer he was using. "Perhaps the more use of your right fist in combination with your left fist would help you out there, Malcolm." Obi-Wan suggested.
Mal looked back to Obi-Wan and nodded before he went back into the ring. Connor sent a low kick towards Mal quickly, but the football player just swept his own leg before sending a right hook towards Connor, followed by a left jab, knocking the Boy of Steel out.
Robin nodded at the progress that Karen and Mal were making. "They could be useful new recruits in the future." Rocket whispered to him. Robin nodded at this before Obi-Wan chuckled and went back to work.
Just then, Terra and Geo-Force entered the room with Ahsoka and M'gann. "Maybe the reason we haven't found the ORDER yet is because they're waiting for us to find them, so we should try letting them find us." Tara stated to Ahsoka.
Ahsoka looked towards Terra and smiled. "That's a good point there." She stated.
"Yes." Obi-Wan then added on. "Almost like out hunt for the Separatist Generals back in the Expanded Universe." The Negotiator stated.
Anakin then entered the room, talking with Quinlan Vos and Serra Keto Shan. They then looked over towards Obi-Wan as he started to pull up files of various criminals on Earth. The three Jedi all looked to each other before they, as well as Ahsoka, M'gann, Robin, Rocket, Superboy, Katana, Rebel, Terra, Geo-Force, Beast Boy, Drol, Mal and Karen, all walked up to Obi-Wan. "What have you got there, Obi-Wan?" Jedi Master Quinlan Vos asked.
"It appears that not every criminal or gang is associated with the ORDER or the Light." Kenobi explained. He then pulled up pictures of Lunkhead, Humpty Dumpty, Magpie, Trickster, Professor Pyg and Mister Toad. "These are all neutral crime dealers in Gotham and Central City." Obi-Wan went on.
"So, these people might know about what the ORDER is up to," Beast Boy started out.
"Or if the Light is up to their old tricks." Batgirl's voice then came. Barbara entered the room with Artemis, Starfire, Ravager, Novastar, Aqualad, Gerrera, Cyborg, Red Star, Kid Devil, Kid Flash, Metamorpho, Kyle Rayner, Ice, and Snow behind her.
"After all, we haven't heard from Dad in a while." Artemis drawled. "Sportsmaster can be unpredictable, after all."
"And with my dad still in league with the Light, nothing will ever be easy for us." Rose Wilson added on.
"So I've noticed." Obi-Wan replied. The Young Justice all looked to each other, confusion showing on their faces, before the Negotiator then pulled up Pyg and Toad's mug shots. "According to a spy I placed in Gotham City, Professor Pyg and Mister Toad are known to have knowledge on either the ORDER or the Light's new whereabouts, plots, and secrets." Obi-Wan explained. "I've studied the way these two like to do things, and if I am correct, then I should be able to hastily and peacefully make some negotiations with them and be able to retrieve some new information about either side as well."
Robin sighed and placed a hand to his chin. "Batman always told me about Pyg and Toad." The Boy Wonder warned. "They're known for being serial killers on anyone intent on animal poaching."
Ahsoka chuckled and looked down to Robin. "Master Kenobi is known for doing exceptional in any kind of negotiations." The Togrutan reassured them. "After all, Lux was able to perform some negotiations with Count Vertigo, before he was killed." Ahsoka pointed out.
"I've learned a lot about this planet during the time we've been here." Obi-Wan added on. "Speaking with this Professor Pyg and Mister Toad may be the only way of finding out what the ORDER or Light is up to." The Negotiator also said.
"We'll all be on standby." Cyborg reported.
"Agreed." Ahsoka replied back, nodding before she looked to the rest of her friends. "This mission will consist of the original fifteen members of the Young Justice, and sixteen more if needed."
Novastar stepped up and craned her neck. "I'll volunteer to join in on the mission." Julie stated while placing on her mask.
"Where Julie goes, I go with her." Saga then said as he readied his helmet.
"I'll let Raven know about the mission." Starfire added on.
"And I'll go wherever Garfield goes." Terra then said, wrapping her arms around Beast Boy lovingly. Garfield blushed at this.
"We're coming along too." Ice stated.
Snow nodded when her friend said this. "Yeah. About time we showed the Light what we could do." Elsa said. "Vixen also wants some action since she hasn't had a challenge in a while."
"And I want to hit back at the Light for forming an alliance with the Separatists." Ravager added on.
"I'm coming too." Cyborg stated as he stepped up.
"You'll need our help as well." Kyle Rayner added on, preparing his ring.
"Us too." Metamorpho reminded them all.
"We stick together." Kid Devil said. "No one is left behind in the Outsiders."
"Since Raven is coming, then Taiga will want to come too." Artemis said.
"I'll hit the ORDER or the Light wherever they strike." Red Star added on.
"And I'll let Stingray know about the situation." Aqualad said as he crossed his arms.
Obi-Wan nodded at this and smiled before he then dismissed the holocomputer he was using. "According to Agent Banks in Gotham City, we should be able to find Professor Pyg and Mister Toad somewhere near the warehouse district." Obi-Wan said.
Ahsoka nodded and walked with Obi-Wan towards the Zeta Tubes. The Togrutan then looked to Robin and nudged her head. "Maybe it would be best if you came along." She suggested. Dick raised an eyebrow in confusion as Ahsoka rolled her eyes. "This will be Master Kenobi's first time setting foot in Gotham City, after all."
Robin nodded understandingly before they all walked up to the Zeta Tubes. Robin turned around to the rest of the Young Justice. "We'll let you know when we have a tip, and then we'll report back to you for the details." The Boy Wonder explained.
"We'll stand ready." Novastar said as she and the rest of the Young Justice all saluted.
Ahsoka nodded before the three walked through the Zeta Tubes. "Recognized: Robin B-01, Ahsoka Tano B-10, Obi-Wan Kenobi R-02." The AI announced, all three now heading towards Gotham City to meet with Professor Pyg and Mister Toad.
In the Watchtower, Superman pulled up a holographic image of many heroes during the Separatist and ORDER Invasions. "At the start of the year and during the attack of the Injustice League, hundreds of heroes all over the planet helped to stand up against these threats." The Man of Steel started out.
"It is time that everyone recognizes these heroes for their deeds, and that they be inducted into the Justice League." Batman went on.
Black Canary cleared her throat and pulled up a holographic image of her mentor, Ted Grant. "First on the list, we have former Justice Society of America member Wildcat." Dinah started out. "It may have been years since Wildcat has been out on the field again, but with help from Ahsoka Tano and Serra Keto Shan, we helped to save him from the League of Shadows, where he had regained his strength with the use of Kobra Venom." The Bird of Prey explained further on. "After all, Ted would make an excellent mentor for the Tea-" Black Canary started saying, but then remembered what had happened in January. "An excellent mentor for the Young Justice." Black Canary finished up.
"An excellent point made there, Dinah." Green Arrow pointed out. "I do suggest that the Young Justice's new member, Kid Devil, start to work with his mentor, Blue Devil." Oliver said, pulling up Blue Devil's picture. "We previously denied Blue Devil induction into the Justice League two years ago, but we need to send a message out to the world that having a partner without his mentor doesn't justify our dogma."
Gotham City April 15th 1016 Hours EDT
Commissioner and Lieutenant Gordon drove Ahsoka, Robin and Obi-Wan all the way towards the mannequin factory near the docks. As James Gordon was driving, Ahsoka cleared up her throat to break up the silence. "Thanks for the ride, Lieutenant Gordon." The Togrutan Jedi said kindly.
Gordon sent a respective nod towards Ahsoka and adjusted his fedora. "No problem, Miss Tano." Commissioner Gordon replied back. "After all, it's the least I could do since you helped to round up the criminals and look after my daughter."
"It was no problem." Ahsoka reassured Gordon. "If it weren't for Batgirl showing up to help me against the ORDER's Terror Titans, then we both would have been toast. I'm just glad that Barbara even became Batgirl in the first place." Ahsoka added on.
"It's nice to know that heroes are growing every day." Gordon replied back. He then turned a corner and looked back to the three. "By the way, we're here." He then said.
Obi-Wan nodded before they approached a stop point. There, they all got off. "Make sure my daughter takes her medications when you have the time!" James then yelled out. Ahsoka nodded at this before Commissioner Gordon drove off.
"So, you helped Commissioner Gordon's daughter become Batgirl, huh?" Obi-Wan asked Ahsoka with a grin on his face.
"She was a fan of mine at the time." Ahsoka explained. Obi-Wan raised an eyebrow in confusion before Ahsoka rolled her eyes. "Come on, let's go meet with those Wind in the Willows fellows." She said. Robin looked up to Obi-Wan and shrugged before they walked off after Ahsoka.
At the warehouse, Ahsoka, Robin and Obi-Wan all peered through the window. Inside, they could see Professor Pyg himself on a phone. "First of all, Luthor, even though the ORDER practically disgraces all of animal kind, your tempting offer for the safeguard of all animal reservations does not wheedle us in the least to join the Light!" Pyg exclaimed over the phone. The three outside looked to each other with expectant looks before turning back.
Mister Toad then spoke on another phone. "As much as the offer allures me, Sylas, we won't be joining the ORDER!" He exclaimed.
"Good day to you, sir!" Both Pyg and Toad then yelled, slamming the phones back down onto their bases.
Both Ahsoka and Robin looked to Obi-Wan and narrowed their eyes at him. "Charming folks, aren't they?" Robin asked sarcastically.
Professor Pyg and Mister Toad then took notice of the noise coming from outside. Ahsoka and Robin looked back to them and were about to unsheathe their respective lightsabers and bola sticks, but Obi-Wan stopped them, raising his hand into the air to get them to cease their attack. "If I may?" Obi-Wan asked, walking towards the door.
"I say, Mister Toad," Professor Pyg started out as Obi-Wan entered the room. "Is that not the infamous Jedi Master from the Expanded Universe known as Obi-Wan Kenobi?" Pyg then asked.
"It happens to appear so, Professor Pyg." Mister Toad replied back. "Right in our haven is the great and infamous negotiator, the Jedi Master who took down two Sith Lords, Obi-Wan Kenobi indeed!"
Pyg and Toad then reached for their weapons, but Obi-Wan just continued to walk towards them. "I'm not here for a fight, gentlemen." Obi-Wan reasoned. Ahsoka and Robin looked to each other with confusion before Obi-Wan started to feel around his waist. "In fact, I seem to have misplaced my lightsaber, so I have no way of defending myself from such well-mannered people."
Professor Pyg then lowered his rifle and looked down to Mister Toad. "Mister Toad, it seems that Obi-Wan Kenobi is a real gentleman, unlike the rest of the Justice League, Light or ORDER!" the Professor exclaimed.
"I am one for words, not action, after all." Obi-Wan stated. The two animal-themed criminals looked to each other before Obi-Wan then politely cleared up his throat. "I say, do any of you happen to have any tea and crumpets?" he asked.
Pyg smirked upon hearing the politeness from Obi-Wan. "Our most favorite kind of delicacy!" Pyg stated. He then looked down to Mister Toad and noticed that he still had his cane out. "Mister Toad, I believe that we can trust this Jedi." Pyg stated.
"If you say so, Professor Pyg." Toad replied back, placing his cane down and then going to get the tea and crumpets.
"Come, General Kenobi, have a seat." Pyg said as he gestured his hand towards the table. Obi-Wan nodded and sat down across from Professor Pyg just as Mister Toad arrived back with the tea and crumpets.
Obi-Wan looked to his food and beverage before looking back up to Pyg and Toad. "I must admit, you two are the most well-mannered people I have met ever since the Republic arrived on Earth three months ago." Obi-Wan stated.
Pyg chuckled and picked up a biscuit. "Well, we may be criminals, but in a sense, we are not animals." Pyg joked. The three laughed before Obi-Wan slowly took a sip of his tea.
"General Kenobi," Mister Toad then asked. Obi-Wan looked to Mister Toad as he placed down his cup. "What kind of animal clothing do you wear? I must say, your uniform looks quite exquisite!"
"My uniform is made from fabrics commonly used in the Jedi Order," Obi-Wan started out before he dipped his crumpet into his tea. "And I can assure you, my good men, that no animals were killed in the process of making these robes."
"You are indeed a magnificent man of manners, Obi-Wan Kenobi." Professor Pyg exclaimed.
"Thank you very much, Professor." Obi-Wan replied back.
Outside, Ahsoka smirked before looking to Robin. "See? Master Kenobi is the best negotiator there is. Talking with Pyg and Toad without any violence is like a clean walk in the park."
"We tend to usually chase away any intruders," Mister Toad started out.
"But due to your such good behavior, we would like to repay you for such good mannerisms and customs." Pyg then finished up.
Obi-Wan wiped his mouth with a napkin before sighing and looking to the two. "With all due respect, Good Sirs, I was hoping that you might know some plans about what the ORDER or the Light have been up to." He explained. Both Pyg and Toad went quiet for a moment before Obi-Wan went on, "Activity has been very quiet until a recent attack last night in Shanghai."
Professor Pyg placed a hand up to his chin and started to think. After a while, he looked back to Obi-Wan. "We have heard rumors about a Light Operation in China, but the details we heard were so vague, and if we gave out any information, then Vandal Savage said that he would have out heads on his walls." Pyg explained. "But we can give a riddle."
Obi-Wan smiled and started to listen. "Go on. I can solve any riddle there is." He stated.
Professor Pyg leaned on the table and then started to tell his riddle. "Leading a new Shadows Operation is One for Sorrow, Two for Mirth, Three for a Marriage, Four for Death, Five for Silver, Six for Gold, and Seven for a Secret never to be told." Pyg said in his innuendo.
Obi-Wan nodded at this and started to make his way towards the door. "Thank you both for your services." He said. Before leaving, Obi-Wan placed down some Republic Credits on the table. "By the way, here's to pay for your kind hospitality." He added on.
Pyg shook his head. "Such a modest man." He said. "But I insist that payment isn't required. You should keep it."
"It's rare that I hear those words come out from my negotiations." Obi-Wan said. "Thank you once again." Kenobi said as he then picked up the Credits and walked off. Pyg and Toad both saluted and sent friendly smiles towards Obi-Wan as he soon left.
Obi-Wan looked to Ahsoka and Robin, nodding. "The information was fairly vivid, but the riddle that Professor Pyg gave me is at least a clue to start with." Obi-Wan Kenobi said.
Ahsoka nodded and placed her hand to her Gauntlet. "Barbara, Drol, we need a direct Zeta Tube back to Mount Justice." Ahsoka reported.
"Instant Zeta Tube arriving twelve feet near your current coordinates, Ahsoka." Batgirl reported through the comm system. Within minutes, a green portal appeared to the side.
"Oh, and Barbara?" Ahsoka then asked.
"Yes?" Barbara replied back through the comm.
"Your dad wants you to take your daily medications." Ahsoka answered back.
Barbara groaned while Ahsoka and Robin grinned as they heard Jaybo chuckling at this. "What?! I told my dad I was fine!" Barbara complained.
"I'm sure he has his reasons for worrying about you." Jaybo then reassured the female Dark Knight, now seeming to be fuming with anger.
"Alright, you two lovebirds, knock it off." Ahsoka teased before the three walked through the Zeta Tube back to the Cave.
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Robin, Batgirl and Drol all started to type away at the computers. Jaybo sighed from all his work and then looked back to Ahsoka and Obi-Wan as they thought about the riddle. Drol then spoke up after a long moment of silence. "'One for Sorrow, Two for Mirth, Three for a Marriage, Four for Death, Five for Silver, Six for Gold, and Seven for a Secret never to be told, right, Obi-Wan?" Jaybo asked the Jedi Master.
Obi-Wan Kenobi nodded at this. "There must be some people out there in the world who should be able to fit those descriptions." Obi-Wan then said.
Robin then started to pull up some files. "Found something." He reported. Ahsoka and Obi-Wan both looked to each other before walking over towards the Boy Wonder.
"What have you got there, Richard?" Obi-Wan asked.
"Rick Flagg, son of the late Major Rick Flagg Sr., was in a great state of depression following his father's death during World War II." Robin explained as he read the file of Rick Flagg.
"There's your 'One for Sorrow'." Ahsoka said, gesturing her arm towards the mugshot of Rick Flagg.
Novastar was training with Starfire nearby, until they both overheard what was going on. "There's still Two for Mirth, Three for a Marriage, Four for Death, Five for Silver, Six for Gold, and Seven for a Secret never to be told." Batgirl pointed out before they back to work.
"I know this." Julie stated as she walked forwards. Everyone all turned to her as she began typing away at a holocomputer very quickly. "'Mirth' was an old term used for joy, or amusement." Novastar went on as she started to pull up mugshots of many people. "In this case, 'One for Sorrow', the nursery rhyme told by Michael Aislabie Denham, it refers to luck." Julie then continued as she narrowed down the results.
"There's only one person who does anything for his own personal pleasure and relies on pure luck." Starfire stated as a mugshot came up. "Captain Boomerang." Koriand'r deducted, the image of the Australian Criminal appearing.
"What about the 'Three for Marriage'?" Jaybo then asked. "Catwoman is with the ORDER, and she's a prostitute, but that can't be her."
"And we can definitely cross out Syrena from the list." Ahsoka added on.
Obi-Wan placed his hand up to his chin and started to think. "Catwoman was indeed a prostitute, but she had no powers whatsoever." The Negotiator stated. "Try any powered prostitute, and look for any '3' digits in their names, birth certificates, or anything regarding them." Obi-Wan then suggested.
Novastar nodded at this before typing in the keywords. After a while, images of Magpie, Roulette, Livewire, Poison Ivy and last of all, Plastique appeared. Julie then punched in March, where only Plastique then appeared. "This girl, Plastique, was known for multiple accounts of sex, adultery and cheating on men." Novastar started to read on the profile. "That makes our 'Three for a Marriage'."
"So, how do we find our 'Four for Death'?" Robin then asked. "This seems impossible!"
"Maybe we search up death dates?" Batgirl suggested, shrugging as she said this.
"Not necessarily, Batgirl." Obi-Wan said, pulling up another holocomputer. "The term, 'death', is common in most of the criminal monikers on Earth." Obi-Wan explained further on.
Ahsoka nodded at this. "Deathstroke, Vertigo, Poison Ivy; all names are associated with death itself." Ahsoka started listing.
"It's a clue that's hidden in plain sight." Obi-Wan then said, pulling up more mugshots of criminals, Deathstroke being one of them. Amongst the other villains included an assassin in a silver mask with an orange scope on his right eye. "'Floyd Lawton, also known as Deadshot, escaped a medical hospital after receiving a beating from Superboy after a successful assassination of Sumaan Harjavti. The date of his escape: April 4th, 4:44 UTC+2 near a town square in the Capitol of Qurac, in 2012.'" Obi-Wan read.
"'Four for Death'." Ahsoka and Robin then remembered.
"I've got our 'Five for Silver'." Batgirl then said, bringing up a picture of who appeared to be Copperhead.
"And our 'Six for Gold'." Jaybo added on, revealing a mugshot of Bronze Tiger.
Obi-Wan nodded at this before he brought all mugshots of the criminals they found all together. "So far, we have Rick Flagg, Captain Boomerang, Plastique, Deadshot, Copperhead and Bronze Tiger." Obi-Wan recapped. "Our last clue is the Seventh a Secret not to be told."
"What do all of these villains have in common?" Starfire asked, now seeming confused. All of a sudden, realization hit her. "Rick Flagg Jr. was the One, as in the leader of this supposed group."
"And all if these guys and girls are mercenaries for hire." Ahsoka then said as she looked back to the bios of everyone again.
"Rick Flagg was the leader of only one known mercenary group, and this group was formed by Lex Luthor." Novastar then went on.
"Batman told me about this group before." Robin stated, bringing up images of every criminal they found together. "Originally known as Task Force X, this was the Suicide Squad, known for performing assassination and terrorist attacks on the Justice League."
"Now the riddle's been solved." Obi-Wan concluded. He then looked to Novastar and craned his neck. "Are there any Sensors that went off in the past twenty-four hours?" He asked.
Julie looked to Obi-Wan before turning back to the holocomputer to check. "Only one Sensor went off," Julie started out. "It was in Roswell, New Mexico."
"The place where there was a reported UFO sighting?" Ahsoka asked. "Wonder why the Light would be there?"
Just then, Wally entered the room with Artemis. They were both carrying files in their hands. "Guys?" Kid Flash asked, getting everyone's attention.
"You should see this." Artemis then said.
Everyone looked to each other before they then looked down to what Kid Flash and Artemis had to show them. Within the finders were pictures of large blasters, metal wings, parts of Vulture Droids, and other Separatist equipment. "These parts all came from the Invisible Hand after we took down Dooku and after he set his ship to self-destruct." Obi-Wan stated, recognizing the parts that were laid within the deserts.
"So, the Light must be after the remaining parts from the Invisible Hand," Ahsoka started out.
"So that they could probably outmatch everyone in arms and militarization." Robin added on.
Ahsoka stood up and looked to Robin, Artemis, Kid Flash and Batgirl. "Gather everyone. Tell them to get back to Mount Justice immediately for the official mission briefing." Ahsoka ordered. The four nodded before they all ran off to get their Young Justice members ready.
In the Watchtower, Wonder Woman brought up an image of Beatriz. "With the increasing new abilities of our new and old enemies, I think that it's about time we recruited Fire." The Amazon Warrior explained.
"While you have a point there, Diana," Batman then said. "We still have to consider how J'onn or Aquaman would be able to withstand her powers."
"After all, we are susceptible to flames and inferno." Aquaman pointed out.
"We'll put her on the roster," Superman said. "But Wonder Woman brings up a good point about recruiting new members with other powers and unique abilities." Clark then pulled up an image of an African-American man in a blue and black suit, a streak of lightning appearing in the middle of his costume. "That's why I would like to recommend Black Lightning for League Membership."
Flash nodded at this, starting to pull up another image on the table. "I second Superman's suggestion for unique-powered heroes." He said, showing images of B'wana Beast, Doctor Light, Steel, Elongated Man and Mr. Terrific.
"What can B'wana Beast offer to the Justice League?" Wonder Woman then asked.
Captain Marvel then spoke up. "From what I know when I first met him, B'wana Beast has the ability to be one with wildlife, sorta like Vixen or Aquaman with his ability to be one with the ocean." Billy explained. "He was born in the forest, just like you, Wonder Woman." Marvel then finished up, getting Wonder Woman's eyes to widen.
At Mount Justice, the fifteen original members of the Young Justice, plus Raven, Starfire, Cyborg, Terra, Metamorpho, Kid Devil, Ice, Snow, Ravager, Novastar, Saga, Stingray, Taiga, Red Star, Green Lantern Kyle Rayner and Vixen, gathered in the Mission Room, looking to Obi-Wan Kenobi and Commander Cody. "Everyone, the Light is attempting to smuggle Separatist weaponry from the first Separatist Invasion of Earth." Obi-Wan told everyone.
Ahsoka then stepped up next to Obi-Wan. "We have learned from a reliable source that Rick Flagg Jr., Captain Boomerang, Plastique, Deadshot, Copperhead and Bronze Tiger, all under the name of the Suicide Squad, are in allegiance with the Light, having been formed by Lex Luthor, and are heading the operation." The Togrutan added on.
"We've done some searching, and we've discovered that they're doing their work in Roswell." Artemis said.
"We can't let the Light take an advantage over us with the Expanded Universe Technology." Anakin said.
"This might not be the ORDER we're facing again, but the threat that the Light now makes by attempting to obtain this kind of Earth next-generation materials is high." Obi-Wan stated. "We must act quickly."
The rest of the Young Justice nodded before Ahsoka, Anakin, Obi-Wan and Serra all led them towards the Hangar Bay, now larger and holding more fighters in it.
"Robin, Artemis, Gerrera and Drol, you lead Ravager, Cyborg, and Saga with Rex and Cody's squads." Ahsoka ordered. The four nodded before then getting into one of the Republic Gunships with Captain Rex and Commander Cody.
"Aqualad, you and I will lead Ice, Snow, Kyle, Rocket and Stingray." Serra said.
"Understood." Aqualad replied, the seven making their way towards both Serra's new Jedi Starfighter and the other six into a series of speeders, the Troopers here being led by Commander Fox.
"Kid Devil and I will lead some of the Clones." Kid Flash then spoke up. Anakin nodded before Wally gestured to Kid Devil. Edward nodded in response before immediately heading towards the Tano with Rebel.
The rest of the Young Justice got into the Bioship, whereas Ahsoka, Anakin, Serra and Obi-Wan all got into their Jedi Starfighters. "Let's go." Ahsoka announced. Everyone acknowledged as they all took off towards Roswell, New Mexico.
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Rick Flagg led Captain Boomerang, Plastique, Deadshot, Copperhead and Bronze Tiger into a dark room within a warehouse near the remaining parts of the Invisible Hand. Deadshot readied his gun as Copperhead scratched her nails against a file. Soon, all of the Suicide Squad entered into the middle of the room, where holographic images of Vandal Savage, Klarion the Witch-Boy, Queen Bee, OceanMaster, Lex Luthor, Ra's al Ghul, the Brain and Count Dooku appeared.
"The turn of events both on the day of my invasion of Earth and the days following afterwards have become most troublesome." Count Dooku stated.
"The ORDER is now starting to rise above all, and with its full-scale attack worldwide three months ago, the Team has become more of a bother than ever." Queen Bee added on.
"Do not worry, my Superiors." Rick Flagg then reassured them. "We, the Suicide Squad, will not fail to ensure that the Light can once again be seen as a superior threat."
"And now that the Republic is here, and with your Separatist Alliance on our side," Captain Boomerang went on. "The bloomin' Justice League won't ever see what's coming to 'em!"
Klarion then looked down to the Suicide Squad as he stroked Teekl. "The Team may be children, but if you underestimate them at least by one long shot, then you'll have a fleeting victory." The Witch-Boy said sternly. He then felt his left eye, still scarred from his encounter with Darth Maul. "And watch out for the lightsabers." He added on.
"Yeah, listen up," Copperhead said snippily. The Light looked down to the South American assassin as she started to file her nails. "Unless we get freakin' part of Count Dooku's Invisible Hand back to Santa Prisca for reconstruction, the Justice League and the Republic, not to mention the two new Jedi, will be coming after us, making all of us sitting ducks!" she exclaimed, snapping her nail file in half.
"Don't worry, Miss Priss." Plastique then teased. "Whatever the Team tries to throw at us, we can send back tenfold."
Vandal Savage looked down to all of the Suicide Squad. "To ensure victory, we have sent Deathstroke and Sportsmaster to assist." Vandal announced. As if on cue, Slade Wilson and Crusher Crock appeared through a doorway.
"Do not fail us, Èquipe de Suicide." The Brain then said. The Suicide Squad all nodded before they signed off.
Outside, Ahsoka, Anakin, Obi-Wan and Serra all flew their Jedi Starfighters over the area where the Light was salvaging remaining pieces of the Invisible Hand. "Looks like the Invisible Hand, alright." Anakin said over the speakers. "Only a Separatist Dreadnaught would have these kinds if designs."
"What's our signal?" Red Star asked, flying in the air with Starfire by his side, as well as Novastar flying in the middle.
"Land in the alley, where you will rendezvous with Serra, Aqualad, Ice, Snow, Rocket, Kyle and Stingray." Ahsoka ordered.
Novastar nodded at this before the three then flew down to an alley, where Aqualad led his faction on the speeders.
Robin and Artemis then landed on top of a roof in Stealth Mode, where Ravager, Gerrera, Drol, Cyborg, Saga and Rex and Cody's Troops all joined up with them. Rex and Cody both motioned their Troopers to fan out, all getting onto different rooftops and aiming their blasters all around.
Kid Flash and Kid Devil then dashed by near a gas station, where more of the Clone Troopers joined up with them.
Zatanna then led Raven and Jinx towards an abandoned church, and started closing the windows so that they could keep an eye on everything happening around them.
M'gann and the rest of the Young Justice all landed in their respective ships and started to spread out. Terra looked up to the Jedi in their Starfighters and then unsheathed a dagger, carving into the ground before lifting the slab into the air, showing them a text saying "ALL CLEAR" on the rock.
Ahsoka looked down and then performed some sign language, her hands glowing and indicating that she got the message. After she had done that, the young Togrutan looked to her two Jedi Masters. "Time to ride." She said.
"Agreed." Obi-Wan replied back. The three then all pressed buttons on their consoles, which then caused the cockpits of their Starfighters to separate from the rest of the ships, deploying the Jedi Cycles, forming into their covered bike forms before they silently landed on the ground.
As soon as they landed, Ahsoka looked to the gas station where M'gann had landed and then tapped her head. M'gann nodded and started to place her hand to her head. "Establishing Psychic Link." M'gann reported telepathically. The Young Justice all placed their hands to their heads and nodded, as well as the Clone Troopers. "Is everybody connected?"
"Alpha Squadron, linked up." Robin reported as he and Artemis both readied their weapons. Behind them, Saw and Jaybo both started to prep their weapons as Ravager unsheathed two Walther P-38 guns, Cyborg prepared his Cannon Arms, and Saga unsheathed his rapier.
"Beta Squadron, reporting in." Aqualad then said, unsheathing his Water-Bearers while Serra took out her double-bladed lightsaber hilt and then separated it into two separate hilts, and Rocket tightening her belt around her waist and activating her Gauntlets. Around them, Ice and Snow both manifested the cold air into a mirror made of solid ice while Kyle charged up his Ring and Stingray readied his armor.
"Gamma Squadron, in check." Kid Flash said as both he and Kid Devil readied themselves with the Troopers.
"Phi Squadron, standing by." Superboy reported while cracking his knuckles. Vixen fixed her amulet while Red Star adjusted his goggles and Metamorpho cracking his knuckles as well.
"Psi Squadron, ready." M'gann then said as she and Starfire both set their sights on the target.
"Delta Squadron, ready to let the magic happen." Zatanna called in while she, Raven and Jinx all placed gloves on.
"Everyone is now in check and linked up." Ahsoka reported to her Masters through the Psychic Link.
Anakin and Obi-Wan both nodded back before Obi-Wan then lifted his hand into the air. "Phi Squadron, fly in for an aerial view." Obi-Wan ordered.
M'gann and Starfire both activated their Stealth Tech before they then flew over the area. From the air, they could see many Shadow Assassins guarding the area as all of a sudden, Mammoth came into the building, carrying a damaged wing of a Vulture Droid. M'gann glared down to everything happening before placing a hand to her head. "Everyone seeing this?" she asked.
"Crystal Clear." Ahsoka then replied as she, Anakin and Obi-Wan started to sneak in towards the building. "But where is the Suicide Squadron?"
Robin, Artemis, Gerrera and Drol all led Ravager, Cyborg and Saga into the building from one of the other sides. "Stay sharp." Artemis called out. "There could be more here than we already know."
Aqualad, Serra, Kid Flash and Superboy then all caught up with each other as they led their own squads. "Nothing on our ends." Wally reported.
Zatanna, with Raven and Jinx, continued to look through the windows of the church. "All clear here." Zatanna stated. All of a sudden, Raven tapped her on the shoulder. "What?" she whispered out loud.
Raven then pointed out the window, showing that Deadshot was approaching the entrance of the warehouse with the rest of the Suicide Squad backing him up. The three mages' eyes widened with surprise before Rachel tapped into the Psychic Link. "Guys! They were expecting us!" Raven then reported. "The Suicide Squad is heading your way!"
Robin, Aqualad, Serra and Kid Flash all gasped as they then looked down to Ahsoka, Anakin and Obi-Wan. The three looked up to the squads with the same reactions before Ahsoka then motioned to them. "Carry on with the mission!" she called out.
At that moment, an explosive was sent towards the three Jedi. Ahsoka just placed her hand behind her back and activated a lightsaber, tossing it towards the device and causing it to explode on itself. "Well, look who came to play." A female voice then quipped. The Young Justice all ran off in Stealth Mode before she let out a scoff. "Meeting Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, in the flesh for the first and possibly last time." She remarked.
"Same here with the Suicide Squad." Anakin remarked back.
"And me without my Autograph Book." Copperhead then retorted.
The rest of the Squads within the warehouse all made it out, but as Artemis was about to leave, she turned around and aimed fourteen arrows towards the Suicide Squad. Before she could shoot, a blade then neared her neck. Artemis bit her tongue and then looked back. There was Sportsmaster and Deathstroke, both holding blades to her neck. "Nothing here." Deathstroke then said. Artemis was in relief, since the two father assassins were unable to see the Young Justice in their new Stealth Modes.
Artemis then leapt into the air and performed a roundhouse kick both at her father and then at Deathstroke. After kicking them, she shot her arrows down to the Suicide Squad before letting an explosive arrow drop to her feet. Everyone coughed as Artemis then deactivated her Stealth Mode. "Hello, Dad." Artemis said.
Sportsmaster cleared up his sight and soon saw Artemis in her new costume. "Baby Girl." He remarked, unsheathing his javelin while sheathing his saber. Artemis just smirked at her father before Deathstroke's eye widened with surprise.
"No!" Slade yelled out, looking towards the field. They could all see explosions going off around every part of the Invisible Hand. "They've struck!"
Obi-Wan smirked and then activated his lightsaber, placing it over his head, aimed towards the Suicide Squad while he placed his left hand in front of him, two fingers pointed upwards. "It seems that you're now in checkmate, Flagg." Kenobi spat.
"Hardly!" Deadshot then called out. He pulled out his gun and then fired at the Jedi, but they all unsheathed their lightsabers and slashed right through the bullets.
"We all know of the Light's plan to gain Separatist weaponry." Obi-Wan said sternly. "It will never work."
"It will when the truth dies with you!" Copperhead then exclaimed. She leapt into the air and then tossed down some toxin-induced darts towards them.
Ahsoka and Obi-Wan placed out their hands and then sent them back towards Copperhead before Anakin then crushed Deadshot's gun. "Shall we start?" Obi-Wan asked.
"My pleasure." Rick Flagg then said, unsheathing an E-3 Blaster and then firing it at the Jedi.
On the top ramp, Artemis unsheathed her bow and started to clash with Sportsmaster's javelin. Both grunted as they attempted to gain momentum over one another. "Where are your friends when you need them, Artemis?" Sportsmaster spat.
"Currently completing the mission!" Artemis yelled back, kicking her father away before Deathstroke then unsheathed both of his swords, beginning to swing at Artemis. The archer then gasped as her bow was snapped in two. However, before anyone could say anything, she started to twirl around the two pieces of her bow, holding them straight before the edges of the bow formed into blades. "You like?"
Meanwhile, Novastar started to fire at some Vulture Droids still intact. The Young Justice was now out of Stealth Mode, and due to the overwhelming amount of new heroes, they couldn't keep up. "Where do they all come from?!" Icicle Junior asked while trying to evade some attacks from Red Star.
Mammoth looked on in confusion as Superboy, Metamorpho and Vixen all circled him, causing the behemoth to angrily charge towards the Boy of Steel. Connor backflipped into the air before Vixen then used the power of a mammoth herself, knocking Mammoth away.
Abra Kadabra growled at the sight of this and then attempted to blast a spell towards the new members of the Young Justice. "Erif dnuora mih!" a voice then incanted. Kadabra gasped as flames then engulfed him. A black raven then circled around him before several hexes started to send Abra Kadabra flying, the last thing he could see was Zatanna with Raven and Jinx at her side.
Back in the warehouse, Plastique and Copperhead both started to strafe down Obi-Wan. The Negotiator just used Shien strikes to destroy every incoming projectile before he then leapt over them and landed in front of Bronze Tiger. "Nice kitty." He teased.
Bronze Tiger growled and sent a punch towards Obi-Wan, but he ducked from the attack. "Go to Hell, Kenobi!" Bronze Tiger cursed, unsheathing a flamethrower and then blasting. Obi-Wan held out his hand and deflected the flames before he was disarmed of his lightsaber by Copperhead, using a crowbar.
"Well, now I'm impressed." Obi-Wan mused. Copperhead then lunged forwards with a fear toxin-induced fist, but Obi-Wan slid under her and then regained his lightsaber, slicing at her nails. "Don't even say 'I broke a nail'," he teased. "It's very un-ladylike."
Meanwhile, Anakin started to deflect more bullets from Deadshot, using his backup guns. "So, you are the Hero with no Fear?"
Anakin grinned before he then Force-Pushed Deadshot into some crates. "Why does everyone always seem so surprised upon hearing that name?" he asked himself.
Ahsoka then thrust her double-bladed lightsaber at Plastique. Plastique ducked from the first attack before sending a detonator towards her. "You wanna play, Cupcake?"
"Gonna talk or fight, Bette?" Ahsoka quipped, sending an energized arrow towards Plastique from her Arm-Mounted Crossbow. Plastique was sent back by surprise before Ahsoka then threw some cuffs at her.
Anakin then leapt over Deadshot, shooting more bullets at him. Anakin sliced apart all the bullets before Bronze Tiger then ran in from behind. Anakin turned around as Bronze Tiger sent a punch towards him. Anakin countered with a right jab, and with the impact from Anakin's robotic hand, Bronze Tiger was sent back in pain. Deadshot then tossed a grenade towards Anakin, but he grabbed it with the same hand and threw it back, causing Deadshot to fall before he then cuffed the two foes he was facing.
Captain Boomerang then tossed several boomerangs towards Ahsoka, but she leapt into the air before she slashed the boomerangs apart. "Big mistake there, girlie!" Boomerang yelled out, tossing some boomerangs towards her lightsabers. Ahsoka gasped as she was soon disarmed, but then a smirk emerged on her face.
"Not done yet." She quipped, preparing her twin Crossbow Gauntlets. Upon saying this, Ahsoka let out two metal blades and then flipped into the air.
"Blimey!" Captain Boomerang called out. Ahsoka then clashed her blades with his boomerangs. Captain Boomerang nearly had the advantage, but Ahsoka then sliced his boomerangs apart before cuffing him.
"Never mess with the Padawan." Ahsoka remarked, regaining her own lightsabers.
Obi-Wan ducked from all the attempted attacks that Copperhead was making at him. Copperhead started to pant after a while. "You're only winning because you're just lucky, Pendejo!" she cursed in Spanish.
"In my experience, there's never such a thing as luck, mi Chica." Obi-Wan quipped back. He then grabbed one of her hands and then used it to force Copperhead to inject herself. "Hasta la Vista, my darling." Obi-Wan said. Copperhead stuttered before she fell limp to the ground.
Meanwhile, Artemis clashed her blades with Sportsmaster and Deathstroke, both attempting to cut her down to size. Artemis only smirked as she backflipped into midair. Both Sportsmaster and Deathstroke looked in surprise as Artemis placed her two parts of the bow back together and twirled it around, creating an imitation of a helicopter blade to let herself fly. She then dashed towards the two and kicked them over the edge.
Rick Flagg gasped as Ahsoka, Anakin and Obi-Wan all surrounded him. "The fight is over, Flagg." Ahsoka said.
"Lay down your weapons." Obi-Wan then ordered.
Rick Flagg just shook his head and was about to shoot until footsteps were heard behind him. Flagg turned around to see the Clone Troopers and the rest of the expanded Young Justice enter. Sportsmaster and Deathstroke then looked to see the members of the Young Justice already there come in. "Game over." Obi-Wan quipped.
Sportsmaster growled and threw down a smoke bomb, giving him and Deathstroke enough time to escape. Ravager prepared to go after her father and Artemis's own father, but Rocket stopped her. "Girl, we'll get them another day." She said.
At the Watchtower, Batman looked to all the members of the League. "Are we all in agreement?" he asked. Everyone nodded, getting Batman to then place up the pictures of all the heroes they had discussed about. "Then I now call this meeting to a close, our new inductees for the Justice League now decided."
The Justice League then got up and started to walk away. As they were leaving, Batman looked to the vortex. "Still, the ORDER needs to be taken care of." He said to himself. He then walked off towards a Zeta Tube, heading back to the BatCave, where he would rest at home.
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Sportsmaster, Deathstroke and Abra Kadabra all stood before the Light. "As anticipated, the Team showed up," Sportsmaster reported, slight anger beginning to show on his face. "But there were… unforeseen circumstances." Crusher Crock then finished up.
"They go by the name of the Young Justice now, and have more members than we have ever encountered, some of whom we are not even familiar with." Deathstroke added on.
"How troubling to hear." Vandal Savage stated.
"And yet, that Daughter of Trigon is one of the new brats!" Klarion spat.
"Things have become far more complicated for the Light's operations." Queen Bee said.
"Indeed." Ra's al Ghul replied. "I believe that it may be time for a new approach."
"One that would require further investigation on this new Young Justice." Lex Luthor then finished up grimly.
At Mount Justice, Ahsoka and Obi-Wan both sparred with each other. The original Young Justice all watched as their battle started to escalate. Eventually, both Jedi had their lightsabers at each others' necks. The battle ended in a standoff, and Ahsoka and Obi-Wan both sheathed their lightsabers.
"I have to admit," M'gann started out as she and the rest of the Young Justice walked towards the two. "Your ways really came through there, Obi-Wan."
"I might have been wrong when I doubted his skills." Robin added on as he smirked and crossed his arms.
Ahsoka chuckled and then sent a devilish look towards Obi-Wan. "Well, it's better than the time you went bald to go undercover." She said.
Obi-Wan's eyes widened at this as the rest of the Young Justice looked to Obi-Wan, all smirking at him. "One time only, I swear." He said.
Serra chuckled as the Young Justice started to gather around. "Well, you see, him going bald was only one part for the undercover mission," the Shan started out. "He had to–"
"No, stop!" Obi-Wan yelled out, but everyone soon all laughed as they started to hear this story of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Author's Note: Well, I hope that everyone liked my first chapter for Journey of the Knight. At first, I thought that working this out would be easy, but it turns out that lost of adjustments were needed for this chapter. Please thank The Christian Jedi for helping me out on this chapter. The enemies were originally going to be the Chinese Triads, but I decided to change it. There will be plenty more to come in the future! Please be sure to review, rate, and if you can, please try to Private Message me for anything on the story. I will try my best to have a second chapter out later on. For now, this is SuperHeroTimeFan signing off! Have a great week, everyone!