Disclaimer: I do not own Injustice 2, the events or characters in the game, etc. They belong to Warner Bros, DC Comics, and NetherRealm Studios.

The room smelled of a tone that had long been extinct from usage. An oval of a table was centered in the middle, shades of grey and turquoise peppering it in their shadows. Sitting at the middle of the table and looking grimmer than usual was Batman. His cowl was significantly brighter, but his visage still hinted at the personality of a man who had fresh tragedy dripping from his mind. His eyes nervously dashed to the door and scanned the room for the seventh time, even though he knew that there wasn't any danger towards him or the upcoming guests – yet.

As if on cue, the door in the corner opened up, and a handful of people started filing in. A man with a green spandex outfit, a blond goatee and hair, and a high-tech bow; a moderately fit woman with black leather overalls and blond curls; two young adult males, one looking like a blue-scaled bug monster and the other a man whose head was on fire. Following behind them were a speedster in red and gold, a space policeman lined with green, and a demented woman with clown makeup and a red-and-black color scheme.

Firestorm took one look around the room before sitting down. "Spacious place," he stated. "Might be better with some lighting."

"Was that a pun or are you serious?" Harley said sarcastically while taking her own seat. "I can't tell with two knuckleheads in that noggin."

"If it helps, I think this place needs a little dusting," commented Green Arrow.

"We did just start renting this place, Ollie," Black Canary quipped from next to him. He held up his hands in defense.

"Hey, I'm just saying."

Green Lantern looked around the room. "Hey, aren't we missing someone?"

"She'll be here," said Batman.

"She?" asked Firestorm. "Wait, do you mean-"

The question was answered quickly by a gush of air and a loud thump outside the door. The eyes of the group turned to see a young woman dressed in a blue-and-red set of armor with a crimson cape enter the room. Her blond hair was short and her face determined, but those weren't what caught everyone's attention; it was the familiar "S" on her chest. Some seemed to perk up at Supergirl's arrival, but one or two held suspicions on their faces.

Batman coughed. "Now that everyone's here, I think it's about time we got underway." The dark knight clicked a small button on his left wrist, and the door shut in response. Punching it again, a holographic display began to show above the center of the table.

"Brainiac is defeated. Thanks to the work of everyone here and some others"- his voice hardened at the mention of this – "the worst is dealt with. But that doesn't mean that we're out of the thicket yet."

Another holographic image popped up, this time of several cities outlined in red. "When Superman disconnected from Brainiac's ship, Coast City and Metropolis were…lost. We still don't know if that's for sure, but as of this moment, we have to assume it's the case."

"We were there, Bruce," interjected Flash. "What happened…it's more than just a tragedy."

"As much as I feel bad for what happened with those cities, what about Superman?" Firestorm asked boldly.

"We sent him to the Phantom Zone," Supergirl muttered quickly. When everyone looked at her, her face darkened. "Batman exposed him to enough Gold Kryptonite…to permanently depower him."

"Whoa," said Harley in surprise. "I knew he was goin' back to jail, but losin' his powers…that's a whole new level."

"Kara's right," Batman said. "With Superman in the Phantom Zone, he's safely under lock and key. It's his co-conspirators that we have to worry about. Adam and Diana are being housed at Luthor Penitentiary. Whether or not they can stay there for long remains to be seen."

"And Damian?" asked Green Lantern. "He's there, isn't he?"

Batman looked down and sighed. Anybody with a brain knew that was answer enough.

"Suits him right," Blue Beetle quipped. "He was spraying bug puns left and right when I fought him!"

"Bruce, what about Aquaman, not to mention Victor? I'm not in the clear on what's happened with them," Black Canary stated.

"From what my sources say, Arthur's retreated back to Atlantis. I'm hoping that he took my warning to heart," Batman said bluntly. "As for Cyborg, he's been offered a downgraded sentence as a result of the part he played in fighting Brainiac."

"So what's the catch?" Green Arrow asked.

"Simple," Harley answered. "Those science geeks need someone to keep Brainiac unda' wraps. Right, Bats?"

"Tttt," Batman grunted.

"Can…can they even keep that monster contained?" Supergirl asked with a sudden hint of fear in her voice. Her grip on the table tightened, resulting in a crack.

Flash saw her distress and put a hand on her shoulder. "Kara, we have to trust that'll happen. If fear wins, then what can we do?"

Green Lantern folded his arms and turned to the Dark Knight. "Speaking of fear, what happened to Scarecrow and the others from the Society?"

"Catwoman's reported they've gone dark," Batman stated. "Scarecrow, Cheetah, Ivy, and Cold are off the grid…Lucky for us, the authorities caught Deadshot outside of Metropolis."

The ghost of a smile appeared on Flash's face. "I know that he was part of the Society," he said, "but I'm holding out hope that Snart can change. If I and Hal could come back from the darkness, why not him too?"

"I feel like we're digressing here," Black Canary said as she put a hand up to her temple.

"I agree, amigo," Blue Beetle added annoyingly.

Batman sighed, but in a tired way. "Then let's get to the main point. Most of the players against us are off the table. The world is in need of real change and we have the potential to lead it. To lead towards a better tomorrow."

"Look, Bruce," Black Canary started, "Is this the same spiel you had before about using our connections to improve the world? It didn't exactly work out well then."

"No," Batman stated flatly. "I'm talking about restarting the Justice League – and I want all of you on it."

Everyone's faces looked surprised. Some gasped and others held their lips in place.

"Ya want me to join the Justice League? Count me in!" Harley exclaimed excitedly.

Flash looked perplexed and curious at the same time, cupping his hands and laying his elbows on the table. "You really think the world's ready for the League again?"

"Nobody ever is, Barry," replied Batman, "but we need to try. We have to." He surveyed the rest of the table slowly. "What do you all think? Are you in or not?"

Green Arrow and Black Canary exchanged looks, then gripped hands. "We'll do it, Bruce," she said, "though we're still going to be parents at the same time."

"Yeah. Can't imagine Connor learning to practice his powers or go to Star City baseball games without us," Green Arrow added.

"That's fine," Batman replied.

"I need to check with the Corps, but I'll probably be open for it all," Green Lantern blurted out. His eyes focused on his ring as he said it.

"I'd TOTALLY be up for this! Sign me up!" Blue Beetle chattered excitedly.

"We're in, B-man," Firestorm said in a cool voice. "Tell us when, and we'll bring the fire."

The Flash folded his arms and nodded. "I'm still not done redeeming myself, but I feel I can make a go at the team again."

That left just Supergirl, who looked taken aback by the question. Adding more embarrassment to the situation, everyone looked at her to see what she would say. Batman himself had offered a place in the League to her before, but this time it was a concrete chance. Her eyes relaxed and her breathing slowed, hinting that she was about to make a decision.

"What Kal did…he took our symbol of hope and perverted it," Supergirl stated in a clear voice. Her arms folded as her face soured. "I get what happened to him, how horrible it was…but still, people are scared of this symbol. And I still don't know exactly what sets me apart from him, even if I came so many years later."

Batman looked hurt. "Kara…"

Black Canary held up her hand. "Let her finish, Bruce."

Supergirl blinked and then continued. "But I also know that after all we did, there's hope. There's a chance that I can redeem what he did. People all over the world need our help, and if I can prove myself in the process, then I'll take it." She stood up, pushing her chair away in the process. "So yes, you've got my vote. When do we start?"

Everyone looked to Batman. He closed his knuckles and smirked, something that set off the nerves of everyone there.

"Right now."

So this is going to be a series of one-off tales set after the game. DLC Characters will be explored, so maybe around 10-11 more chapters. Maybe there will be a connective one, still figuring it all out. Anyways, please enjoy and review!