Chapter 1
(Drake's POV)
The clear aqua blue water shimmered in the brightness of the sun; the simple waves crashed onto the white soft sand on the bay. The high noon sun was neither gentle nor too harsh. No one was on the island…or that's what it seemed. Lex Luther's private Caribbean island was the very definition of paradise. Isolated from any hero. His massive mansion was well hidden between the countless palm trees. Hidden there was a small walk way that lead to his guests cottages; they weren't as fancy as the main mansion but they didn't miss out on the high technology.
Four years and a half since I went back home; part of me missed Jump City but the rest of me was glad to be with my parents. My father taught me about all sorts of dangerous chemicals and the reactions. Sort of like chemistry class but way cooler. Explosions everywhere, driving the guards at Arkham crazy and most of all getting on the Batman's nerves; things like that made me grin. I was nineteen now, sure I had gotten taller and more agile but personality-wise I hadn't changed one bit. I would often find myself wondering what had happened to Raven, was she still in Jump City? Would she be looking for my entrance? During those years it grew almost painful to maintain those thoughts, it was a constant torture in my dreams. The kiss which had marked my life; how could I possibly forget?
Alas that is in the past, I lay on a single hammock in the shade. I wore a simple black trousers and shades over my eyes. I rested peacefully there; it felt like a vacation.
"Oh pumpkin!" My mother's voice suddenly yelled.
Groaning I opened a single eye and saw Harley Quinn standing beside my hammock whilst holding her drink.
"Mr. Luther wants for us to have a family meeting". She said with a smile.
That's right, as soon as we escaped Arkham, Lex invited us to his private Caribbean island; before that we had to do our little scare up to the legendary Justice League. A week has passed since that little introduction occurred. It was still fresh in my mind; the coolness of the darkness against my skin, my usual façade was up and to make it better I stood by my father, waiting for my entrance. At the time I had no idea that, that very same day I would encounter those blue-purple eyes from years ago. The moment I saw her I knew she recognized me as well. It was if time froze and all that stood in front of me was her. She had grown considerably. Her hair remained short, but she was slimmer yet built in a manner. It suited her perfectly. But her eyes…her eyes never changed. They drove me wild, made my heart race like never before and most of all I knew she could see right through my act. When certain words slipped out my mouth chaos erupted from the other side of the screen. Whispers and gasps alike targeted Raven. Father was proud of me that day, simple words caused chaos, and I was a Joker indeed in his eyes. Mother saw that day differently, of course she saw my reaction and Raven's, how could she have missed it? Her grin was the biggest I've seen in a while.
I sighed contently at the memory.
"Remembering last week's events?" My mother asked cheerfully.
"Yeah," I found myself smiling.
"Anyway we should go pumpkin you know how Mr. Lex gets when we arrive late".
"Yes mother but stop calling me Pumpkin!" I said with a glare.
"Why? Your father doesn't mind", she chuckled.
"Mom it's embarrassing! Besides father's crazy!" I complained.
"And you're not?" My father suddenly appeared behind me.
"I never said that", I shrugged.
Joker and Harley let out a laugh. We walked up the narrow path up to the mansion, were good old Luther was waiting.
"Glad to see you took your time". Luther's grim voice said as we entered. "We have business to attend".
"Always so strict with time Lexy, you need to learn to have fun", my father said as he casually threw his arms around Lex's shoulder.
I chuckled at Luther's annoyed expression as he brushed off my father's arm. He led us to the main room; a large white sofa was surrounded by comfy looking chairs, in the middle sat a glass coffee table. Any regular person would have mistaken this for a lovely summer home but we villains know better. This was nothing more than a disguise, I actually wonder what kind of traps he has set up in this room, never mind the house that would take me ages and I'm just too lazy at the moment. We sat down in different areas. My parents together on the couch, Luther in the chair nearby and I was facing him.
"So what's the plan Lexy? Why have you brought us here?" My father asked while looking bored. "Another miserable plan to bring down Supes?"
"This time I was aiming more for the Justice League", Lex explained.
This of course was his first attempt to bring down the Justice League, so it wasn't anything new; however, seeing how a certain someone was involved this caught my attention. I leaned forward slightly with curiosity. My father and mother caught sight of this and immediately smirked.
"What's the plan this time Lex?" Father asked.
"It's rather simple actually, we've been attacking the League in the wrong manner, and you see, we've been trying to attack them from the outside, but after careful consideration I found that one of options is to attack from the inside". Lex took a pause.
"Ok but how do we get inside? I mean it's not any of us can disguise ourselves, that Martian dude will know" I reasoned.
"Precisely young Joker, which exactly why you are the perfect candidate".
"Oh yeah sure…Wait what?"
"Yes well you see" Luther quickly started to explain. "You are fairly new and unknown to the League plus you have…history".
Luther pressed a button where a screen appeared; the screen flickered to life as an image of Raven and I appeared. It was a picture of the day we kissed. My father's jaw drop, my mother let out a small gasp and I stared in shock at the screen.
"H-how…?" –I couldn't find the words as my mind raced.
"I have my…sources", Lex said carefully.
"Luther, I…I mean we would like a word with our son if you will". My dad said in a dangerously calm tone.
"Of course."
Lex stepped out of the room…this was not going to end well.
"Son, when exactly where you going to tell me…THAT YOU KISSED A HERO?!" My father exploded.
"Dear calm down, he was younger and he didn't know better". My mother defended me.
"No Harley I want to hear it from his mouth. Did you or did you not kiss a hero?!"
I didn't flinch, I was used to my father's outburst by now.
"I was sixteen dad" I said rolling my eyes. "It was nothing, yes I kissed her but I was younger and I was never thinking about doing it again".
I crossed my arms lightly almost casually, but that was just for show. In reality my muscles were tense ready for my father to attack, my eyes were sharp, and my jaw was clenched slightly. My father seemed to relax though, he stared me hard in the eye before erupting in laughter. I relaxed slightly before joining him in the laughter.
"What are you clowns laughing at now?" Luther suddenly appeared while holding a drink in his hand. "If you don't mind I would like getting on with my plan."
"As you wish Lexy old pal," My father said with a light laugh.
"As I was saying, we will need someone from the inside of the League to finally get rid them and the only one who can even get close to them is Drake."
"No," I answered immediately.
"Drake, don't you see without you my plan can't work, don't you want to get rid of the Justice League once and for all? I mean why should they have all the fun right?"
I glared knowing he was right, besides this my chance to see raven. Sighing I replied:
"What do I need to do?"
