Sting blinked a couple times. He began to try to assess where he was. It wasn't in the elevator, nor the penthouse suite of Lex corp. It was in the getaway car he and Jason had.
Sting: What...happened?
Jason:You alright, Sting?
Sting: I think. Dammit. I think I might've blacked out there.
Jason: Blacked out? Sure didn't look like it. More like intense focus as you whooped a lot of ass. Good timing that you came in. Helped get rid of the guards. Then there was that one hottie for a guard though...Man, she knew how to fight and it was as good as she looked.
Sting: Oh? This is interesting.
Sozin: This dolt tried to flirt wit her at first.
Sting: Nice.
Sozin: Really? Sometimes I don't understand humans.
Sting: You'll learn.
Jason: Well then you had to go in and ruin the fun. Might have killed her. Definitely mangled one of her arms up pretty bad though.
Sting: Wish I could remember. Should have taken a smaller dose on that last one. Not quite used to a big mix all at once yet it seems. Anyways, is the Kryptonite safe?
Jason: You know it.
Jason quickly motioned for Sting to check. He would have gotten it himself, but he was driving after all.
Sozin: Your father would be most interested in such a find. I'm sure he can find some use for you to utilize.
Sting: I'm sure dad will. But first we have to make sure the guy who set this mission up inspects it first before he gives it to dad.
Jason sighed, and nodded. He then pulled into an abandoned warehouse parking lot. The three got out, with Sting grabbed the briefcase they had the Kryptonite stored in. They quickly got inside, and sat down at a lone table that had a few chairs with it, in the middle of the room. On the table, a long case was ready for them. Sting opened up the case, and took out the katana that was inside.
Sting: Would have made this much easier to deal with. But the client asked for least amount of death as possible.
Jason: Heh. Not above killing eh?
Sting: I come from a ninja clan on my mother's side. Killing is just part of the job description. Why, you ever killed anyone?
Jason sighed, and shook his head. Sting had a look at him, and saw that Jason was thinking about killing somebody. Most likely out of revenge.
Sting: But you want to, correct?
Jason: Just one. One person. And that person deserves to die.
Sting: Well I would try to talk you out of it, but I got a bit of a hit list myself. Still, just be careful. Taking a life is easy, it's dealing with what you've done that's difficult.
Jason: If you say so.
Sozin: Pardon me, but I would suggest both of you be more professional. The client is about to come in.
Sozin displayed a time hologram to indicate it was 2 am, the designated time when they were supposed to meet their client. They did hear footsteps, which put Sting on alert. Both teens stood up, ready for their client as well as trouble if it walks in. A few figures appeared from the shadows, into the dim light. Sting recognized the somewhat tall, dark brown haired man with a ponytail as his father, Dr Cesaro, and smiled, as his father smiled back. But both teens recognized who the person in the middle was. That man was Lex Luthor.
Lex: At ease, boys.
Jason: What is this, some kind of joke?
Lex: Hardly a joke at all, Robin.
Jason: Don't call me that!
Lex: Oh, so you would prefer your real name. I assure you, Jason Todd, this isn't a joke.
Sting: You're the client? This make no sense.
Dr Cesaro: At least at face value son. But then again, what did your mother used to say to you?
Sting: Think outside the box.
Lex: Old saying but a good one. As for why I'm here, well you did just break into my building, injured many of my guards, and could have easily killed them but didn't. On top of that, you stole something of high value. So all in all, good work.
Jason: How was this good work?
Lex: Perhaps we should sit down before we continue this conversation.
With that, a chair was brought up for Lex and the two boys sat down across from him. Lex opened up the briefcase, and smiled seeing the Kryptonite there.
Lex: Very good, and it's still intact. Such value this particular piece is... unknown to me. I have yet to discover what it actually does. But it was perfect to test your two abilities for infiltration. You both exceeded what I had expected, which is good.
Jason: Get on with it.
Lex: Patience Mr Todd. I was about to get to that. See with the recent news of missing Justice League members, I felt it was time to assemble a sort of... task force. Ones who are capable of protecting this world. However I personally wanted more than those with super powers. After all humanity has more than just powers. Intellect, puzzle solving, compassion, rational, and humanity, if you will. But I also needed something else. Something... that the other task forces assembled don't have. A far looser moral code. To be able to take on certain tasks that would require getting hands stained. So I had Dr. Cesaro here, your father Sting, assign this false mission as a test.
Sting: But we didn't exactly test out how loose our moral codes were.
Dr Cesaro: That wasn't needed. I know what you're capable of doing my son, and Lex had been keeping a close eye on Jason here, especially after that one... Incident I should say.
Jason scowled at that, knowing full well what Dr Cesaro meant.
Sozin: You mentioned task forces. As in multiple. What are you talking about, if I may ask.
Lex: Such good manners. Didn't think an android would have. Not that it's a bad thing. But yes, task forces, as in multiple is correct. I'm not the only one who's been assembling one. Matter of fact, it's all a group project, so to speak, between me and some other benefactors. I'm certain you'll be going on some missions with the others...Well right now it's only one other. Still, I can assure you, you all should get along fine.
Sting: Let's hope so.
Jason: Wait, you're accepting?
Sting: I don't see anything wrong with doing so. Besides, if you think about it, what choice do we have, considering we did just trash Lex Corp. He could easily toss us in jail if he wanted to. Besides...We'll be doing some good, our way.
Lex: Glad you see it that way Sting. What about you Mr. Todd?
Jason glared at Lex for a moment, before his posture relaxed a bit. He thought for a minute, before smiling.
Jason: I think I kinda like the sound of a team of outlaws. I mean, that's what we essentially are, right?
Sting: Overused word. We'll figure out something else to call ourselves.
Lex then extended his hand, and both boys took a turn to shake it.
Lex: Well take a few days to relax. Get to know each other. Have a look out for anyone that can fit in. Have fun. I may have something for you soon, as I'm currently investigating something that sort of...disturbs me. Can't give out any details until I have more solid proof.
Lex then got up, and closed the briefcase, before handing it to Dr Cesaro. The two shook hands, before Lex turned and boys werestill a bit surprised at what just happened, but they also had a sense of excitement, by undertaking this endeavor.
