"So, what deal does Luithor want to make with us?"
The Crime Syndicate is sitting in the Meeting Place of the Panopticon debating whether or not they should take advantage of this exciting new business opportunity.
All of them are there, except for Johnny Quick.
Superwoman- An Amazon who traveled to this world seeking riches. In love with Owlman, but endures an abusive relationship with Ultraman.
Power Ring-A former mercenary soldier who found a ring possessed by the mysterious entity, Volthoom.
Johnny Quick-A man addicted to Speed Juice, which gives him his super speed. Currently "Absent Without Leave." (AWOL)
Owlman- The Crime Syndicate's brains. Fueled by vengence for murder of family members. Hates all law. Currently having an affair with Superwoman.
Ulraman- The leader of the Syndicate. A thug who uses his power to abuse the world.
"Now." Ultraman says, slamming his hands against the table. "What should we do? Owlman. Tell us what's going on."
"Hmph." Owlman says. "Lex Luthor from the Matter World has come to us with a business proposition. If we agree to come over to their world and cause trouble there, that will draw the Man of Steel out. Now, Lex wants to kill Superman. We want to take over their world. But, Lex thinks we just want a piece of the Justice League. So, it's a perfect trade. We kill Superman and the Justice League, Lex gets the world."
"How is that a perfect trade?" Ultraman asks. "Doesn't Lex get the world instead of us?"
"Lex is an asset we cannot ignore during the invasion. We can just kill him afterwards." Owlman says.
Superwoman sighs.
"We've done this before." Superwoman says. "Last time we went to that Earth, we were forced to help those League people."
"That's where my plans come in." Owlman says. "What if it's not just us?"
"Ah, I get it now." Power Ring says, leaning forward on the table. "Negotiate with some of our contacts and also some of the Matter villains. Clever."
"What makes you think we can negotiate with our contacts after the last humiliation?" Ultraman says. "Barracuda won't assist us, he's too prideful. The Young Offenders have been attacking our weapon shipments as of late, so it's obvious they won't help."
"Why don't we make them an offer they can't refuse?" Superwoman says. "Those who don't comply will be killed."
"Nah." Owlman says. "They'll just be even more agressive. There has to be a mutual benefit. Besides, I've already enlisted the Offenders for a different job. Now, I've already sent them to the Matter Earth incognito to await our orders. But they still want to know why we've enlisted them into our scheme."
"Hmmm............" Ultraman says. "Promise them a part of the spoils of the Matter world. That'll give them something to fight for and also allow them to be controlled and bargained with."
"Then it's settled." Power Ring says. "Oh, what about Quick? Will he be joining us?"
"Quick is...pre-disposed." Owlman says. "He should be here soon."
"With what?" Ultraman asks.
"You'll see............." Owlman says.
Scenes switch to Johnny Quick, who is seen with some of the local mob bosses.
He runs around the room, talking with all of them at once.
"Ok. Here's the deal. We're going away for a while."
He runs to another man.
"Now, Since Miss Quinn's the new deputy of police as well as being a former criminal herself, she's gonna start checking all of the local drug rings we have stashed out along the borders. I want you guys to take her out."
Runs to another man.
"Also, there's the matter of tribute payments. You all are WAY past due. Now, Owlman wants all of you losers alive, but i'll incur his wrath by snapping the necks of all of the men in here if we don't get the payments by tomorrow."
Runs to another man, who seems to have a more built appearance.
"That includes you, Mister Queen. If I don't get that Speed Juice shipment in by today, I'll make you're death especially quick. Well, that about wraps things up here. We're meeting here again tomorrow, same place and time."
He runs to the door, and looks menacingly back at the mobsters.
"If you aren't here, then i'll come and drag you're sorry asses here on the pavement. And I KNOW that none of you will like that. Especially at MY speed."
Scenes switch back to the Syndicate.
"When do we leave?" Ultraman asks.
"Now..........." Owlman says.
"Each of you might've noticed a small prick in your skin as you entered the room." Owlman says. "Since Barracuda recently attempted to launch a preemptive strike against us, which Quick and Ring averted, most of our dimensional tampering modules were destroyed. However, I rebuilt one of them and transformed some of the technology into small microchips that allow us to travel to other dimensions using this remote."
"Let me get this straight, you implanted microchips into our skin?" Power Rings says.
"Exactly." Owlman replies. "Now, they do have their limitations, since I wasn't able to upgrade them due to a lack of things to work with. These allow our bodies and conciousness to be shifted to the target dimension. If the chip is damaged by any means, we not only risk possible death, since our minds may fade away from our bodies, but we also risk imprisonment in case we cannot access them or if they are removed. Long story short, this might be a one-way trip. I'll wait 20 minutes for your answers, if you don't get there in time, tough shit."
Ultraman and Superwoman converse in a seperate room during the 20-minute period.
"What do you want, you mangy monkey?" Superwoman asks, keeping one hand on her lasso.
"You've been getting lovey-dovey with Owlman lately, haven't you?" Ultraman asks.
"So, what of it?" Superwoman asks. "Jealous?"
"You are mine, woman." Ultraman says, pinning her against the wall. "And mine only."
"I love bursting your bubble U.M., but I belong to nobody." She replies, kicking him into one of the nearby walls while taking her lasso out. "Besides, unlike you, Owlman treats me the way I deserve to be treated. Like a person. I'm just a sex toy to you. And your just a moron to me."
"Look, I............." Ultraman tries to say.
"Stuff it up your asshole, U.M." Superwoman says. "Your prattling doesn't mean anyting to me anymore. You used to be nicer, but all of this power has gone to your head. Not that I care. I'll tolerate you for now, but if you go too far with me............."
She takes her lasso out and trips him up with it, causing it to wrap around his neck constricting it.
"This lasso will be what causes you to vomit your'e intestines all over the room. Got it?"
She laves the room, leaving Ultraman speechless.
The Syndicate eventually meets in the Meeting Room.
Johnny Quick has returned and a Band-Aid is seen on his neck where Owlman has implanted the chip into his neck.
"Ok." Owlman says. "Any questions before I open the portal? No? Good."
The Syndicate opens the portal and walks through, leaving nothing behind.
Scenes switch to the Matter Earth.
The Justice League is meeting in their base in Earth's atmosphere in space.
Superman- The Man of Steel rocketed to Earth when his planet was destroyed. Leader of the Legue.
Batman- This tough, serious, no-nonsense man is the brains behind the League's opeations. He became a criminal-scaring hero when his parents were shot down before his eyes.
Wonder Woman- An emissary from the Amazonian island of Themyscria.
The Flash- The Fastest Man Alive. Wields the legendary Speed Force.
Green Lantern- One of an elite Corps of heroes formed to protect the cosmos.
"Ok."
A man seen in clothing similar to Ultraman's is seen. The only difference is the big "S" insignia on his chest.
"I guess that wraps up the winter reports. Anything else important?" He says.
"No." Says a man dressed in a bat-like garb.
"Looks like you and Batman here have your plates full, eh, Superman?" Says a man in red garb.
"Yeah, Flash." Superman replies. "But now that the paperwork's done, we can get on with our lives."
"Yep." A Green- uniformed man says. "No worries. I've convinced the Guardians to let the Corps take a vacation, so it's nothing but aviation practice and sitting at home for me."
"Yes." Says a woman. "Being Wonder Woman's tiring. I might go and stay the week at Themyscira. Why don't you join us Superman? I mean, Clark."
"No can do." He replies. "Lois and me are gonna fly over to Europe and do some sightseeing. What about you, Bruce?"
"Nothing planned." Says Batman, A.K.A, Bruce.
"C'mon." Superman says. "Why don't you join me and Lois in Europe. You need time out of that stuffy cave."
"Oh, sure." Bruce says. "And allow the Joker to spray Gotham with toxic gas or do some other horrible thing."
", Brucey, Brucey.............." Green Lantern says. "Everybody needs a vacation sometimes. You can't just-"
A beeping sound is heard as Lantern's Ring glows.
"SCANNING OF PLANETARY BALANCE HAS PRODUCED AN ANOMALY. LIFEFORMS COMPOSED OF ANTIMATTER HAVE BEEN DETECTED IN EARTH'S LAND OF CANADA."
"Antimatter?" Superman says.
"Oh, great." Batman says. "Not these bozos again."
"I'll check it out." Green Lantern says.
"Not alone, you aren't." Wonder Woman says. "If it's who I think it is, you'll need all the help you can get."
"I've already arranged for a Hypersonic Transport." Flash says. Everybody, Hang on."