Hello everyone! Just an idea I've had for a while. Figured the team could use some arch-rivals...


"Tell me," spoke Ra's al Ghul, holding the cup near his lips, looking disinterested as ever, "why are you here?"

Lux bowed lowly. The room they were in was dimly lit, the fireplace to her right casting a grim shadow over the older man. He sat on a prestigious-looking chair, fingers slightly curled over the lion head at the end of his armrest.

"I miss my old master, that's all." She shrugged off his apparent indifference and strolled over to the empty chair across from his, draping her arm across the intricate backing.

Ra's took a brief swallow of the aromatic tea, by no means intending to give her the benefit of a mindful response.

"I am not your master," he reminded, setting down the cup in its matching saucer. "You killed him when your training was completed in a way some would call impertinent."

"You bring forward such fond memories. But it was you that led me to that man, to that place."

"I have held you with the regard that you deserve," he said simply, "and I have seen you at your worst. I expected the end result. I remind you that that man made you what you are today; I stand by my previous statement: I am not your master, not in the way he was, the way you intend to mean."

He took another drink, "Rather, I am a man that controls his pawns. And you, Lux, are as interchangeable as the rest."

"Perhaps you're right," she met his gaze evenly, "but there comes a time when even the most reliable pawn must truly be put to the test."

"What do you propose?" He questioned, emptying his cup.

"My sources tell me you've—please, allow me," she said courteously, noticing his empty cup. A thin, wry woman seemed to detach itself from the flickering shadow that Lux had been casting on the floor. Wordless, the woman grasped the teapot on the tray with slender, cautious fingers and poured the warm pleasant-smelling brew onto the ceramic cup.

Lux seemed apt to continue the conversation, paying the woman little mind.

"It is truly unsettling when you do that, Lux." Ra's reminded, lifting his cup, though his usual cryptic expression never left him. He had witnessed few forms of her shadow ability, but this one was truly grim with lifeless, souless eyes that were more like empty cavernous sockets. He vaguely wondered what part of her mind had given form to this dreadful thing.

"My apologies," she flicked her wrist; the woman was instantly gone, melting back into shadow. She cleared her throat, "From what I understand you've had some trouble with a few brats—the sidekick division or whatever they call themselves."

Ra's al Ghul lifted his brows slightly, "So you're here for more than a visit after all. You propose to challenge them?"

"More than challenge them," she sat herself on the chair, elbows on the armrest. "I want to cut them down. Of course, I can't do this alone. I'm good, but six against one doesn't make for favorable odds..."

"I want a team to challenge their likes."

Ra's studied her, "Building a team takes planning."

"I know who I want. And I am fully prepared for a rigorous recruitment."

"Is that so?" he seemed to consider something. "Gather your team then. I will not be affiliated with them until I see proof that it will be a wise investment on my part."

"Very well then," she extended her hand, he shook it.

"You won't be disappointed."


Tell me what you think-hate it, love it, not sure? Also, if anyone has any ideas on who should be a part of the 'Injustice' team, write me a line (in the reviews or otherwise). I'd totally appreciate it...seriously.