The air was thick with tension, as everyone on The Team, had been called in for a special meeting. There were sweaty brows, and dry throats, everyone anticipating what the news could possibly be. A few of the League members had shown up, for the occassion. Batman, Superman, and The Flash were among them. Superman stepped foward, and though he was six feet, and three inches, in this moment he seemed much larger. His blue eyes, locked on to everyone in the room. "I'm glad you could all be here, tonight. I'll try to be brief, with what we have to say." "As all of you know The Justice League was created as a belief in good, a higher calling, to help the world, rather than just confining ourselves to selected cities. With our appearance being that of a public one, The Team, all of you, have been the covert arm of the League. It is something you have all done well in, and should feel proud of. That's why after general consensus, we've decided to expand The Team." Superman told them, and was then interjected by Nightwing saying "Like with more members?" "Well yes, there is that too, but what I meant was, that while you all do a good job of handling your problems, and missions, The League believes it would be best, if other locations were covered, beyond just Happy Harbor, allowing for a faster response, to emergencies in the area. For the moment this is based in the United States. Nightwing, since you're already the leader here, your team would over see, the States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, Pennslyvania, and Connecticut. The NorthEastern region. Other team's would cover for other regions." Superman was able to sense the immediate question and answered it. "If something out of the U.S. happens, select members who are best fit to answer the problem will be chosen from each team." "The locations have already been set, this is for the greater good."
There was a pause, before Superboy was the one to speak. "So just like that? Just like that we're being split up?...Don't get me wrong, I, I understand the reason, and I can even agree with it. But this,..this is home, it's family." There were murmurs and general nods of agreement with Connor's words. "And what about me? Do I stay here where I was born? Do I go to Metropolis? Or am I being sent to Smallville perhaps?" "Tch, I don't like agreeing with him, but steel boy has a point, if we're being split up, how is it happening? I mean, I'm from Atlantis, not really a state." Lagon said, adding his voice into the mix, and showing support for Superboy. Batman stepped forward to adress the problem. "Before the Team, you were side kicks, now you have become full fledged heroes. As for how you're being split up, a League Member will be in each region of the U.S. acting as a guiding eate. Superman here, will be overseeing the NorthEastern region. Superboy you asked where you would be, well that is your region."
To say that everyone was on board for the plan would have been lie. Like Superboy, most of them were nervous, and upset about leaving those who had become a family to them. However The League had spoken, and that was the end of it. What followed next, was finding out what region they would be assigned to. There were exchanges of hugs and heartfelt promises to keep in touch, between those who were going to be in different areas. Those still in school, had also learned that any paperwork that was needed had already been filled out, in the case that they had to transfer. "Take care of yourself" Nightwing said to Impulse who was the last one to leave, rather ironic given his status as the fastest member. "No worries, I'll keep in touch." Impulse said, raising his fist for a bump, which Nightwing returned to him. It was just him, Superboy, Miss Martian, and Lagon left at the base. For once, a man of so many words, and Nightwing found himself speechless. The Sanctuary looked a lot bigger, larger than he had remembered during his first visit to it. "So...what now?" M'gann asked the others. "I'm going to bed." Connor replied curtly. Nightwing in response shrugged, and walked off, leaving M'gann with Lagon.
There was darkness, and in that darkness the sound of heavy footsteps could be heard. There was only a single light, alone in the shadows, and at which a man stood. The footsteps were drawing closer, and closer. Hugo Strange was not an easy man to frighten, and yet at this moment he was feeling fear, he was feeling his blood turn cold. Finally the approach was halted, and although he could not look upon, the one in front of him, Strange was able to make out a pair of red eyes, that were higher up than his own. "I have done as you've asked of me. I trust that my end of the bargain will be upheld?" Strange asked trying his best to keep a clear and calm voice. For a moment there was silence, and then a voice, or rather a chorus of voices, like a collective of people all whispering at the same time, occured. "Of course, Professor, your...reward will come in due time."