The New Adventures Of The Justice League
Chapter Three: Meeting, Interrupted
"So why are we all here?" Flash asked as he zoomed into the meeting room of the Watchtower. "I mean I know Superman called an emergency meeting but why?"
Seeing the annoyed look on Batman's face Wonder Woman spoke up and said, "If my guess is right it has something to do with Cadmus."
"What is Cadmus?" Green Lantern asked. "The Guardians of Oa don't know what it is and, quite frankly, that's ticking them off."
"I have no idea," Batman spoke, earning himself several surprised looks. "I couldn't find any records of them anywhere. If they do exist they're certainly not in any known database."
"Why don't we just have J'onn read the thieves' minds?" Hawkgirl suggested, her eyes shining at the possibility of fighting.
"That is a good idea," Superman spoke up. "But Cadmus threatened their families. If J'onn reads their minds to discover anything Cadmus will think they talked."
"Precisely," J'onn said. "I for one do not wish to have that on my conscience. Perhaps another hero of Earth would know," he suggested.
"Exactly," Wonder Woman said approvingly. "I vote we ask Black Canary."
"Why? Is it because she's a girl?" Flash asked teasingly.
Before Wonder Woman could reply Superman suddenly stiffened and tilted his head to the side. "Someone's coming," he said.
"Who?" Hawkgirl demanded as she grabbed her mace.
"I don't know," Superman replied just as something struck the Watchtower, causing it to shake. "But I'm going to find out."
Within minutes (Batman and a few others had donned breathing gear) the Justice League was gathered outside of the satellite, prepared to do battle. But, to their surprise, all they found was a wide-eyed Captain Marvel hovering there, an expression of awe on his face. After turning his head and seeing the seven heroes watching him he said, "You guys have a satellite? That's so cool!"
"How did you find this place?" Batman demanded.
"Oh it was an accident," Captain Marvel explained. "You see I was fighting this giant robot when…"
He was interrupted by the giant robot that decided to make its presence known by firing lasers at the Justice League. Quickly Captain Marvel and Superman leapt in front of the others, the lasers bouncing harmlessly off their chests while Green Lantern quickly put a shield around them.
"We need to get it away from the satellite," Superman yelled. "Any bright ideas, Captain?"
"Just because I have the Wisdom of Solomon does not qualify me to make decisions about giant robots!" the Captain retorted.
"Why don't I just hit it?" Hawkgirl suggested, flying towards the robot, her mace crackling with electricity.
"Wait!" Wonder Woman called after her but Hawkgirl didn't seem to hear. Seconds later (after being swatted by the robot like a bug) she came flying back towards them, crashing into Green Lantern's shield, causing it to dissipate.
"Why don't we try a coordinated attack?" Flash suggested, earning himself several strange looks and one admiring one.
"Flash does have a good idea," J'onn admitted, looking slightly pained.
"Okay then, genius, tell us how the attack should go," Batman ordered.
Flash opened his mouth once or twice then shook his head regretfully. "I got nothin'," he admitted, shrugging his shoulders.
"Can I make a suggestion?" Captain Marvel asked. Once they had turned their attention to him he continued. "Why don't Superman, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern and I attack him from the front while Batman, Wonder Woman and Flash come from behind as a sneak attack?" he suggested.
"Sounds like a plan," Superman said approvingly.
Once they had gotten into their positions and launched the attack it took the Justice League and Captain Marvel less than two minutes to destroy the robot. Green Lantern used his ring to collect the scattered pieces of debris while the others gathered to talk to Captain Marvel.
"So, Cap, what's this 'Wisdom of Solomon'?" Flash asked.
"It's one of my powers," Captain Marvel admitted sheepishly. "I was given the gifts of Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury."
Wonder Woman raised an eyebrow in surprise. "I recognize those names," she said.
"So do I," Batman frowned.
"Aren't they Greek gods or something?" Superman asked.
"All except for Solomon," J'onn answered. "I believe he was a Jew and the wisest man that ever lived."
"He sure was," Captain Marvel said cheerfully. "And he doesn't hesitate to remind me that he's Jewish whenever I eat a hotdog."
The pout on Captain Marvel's face made them all laugh. "But how did you get their powers?" Hawkgirl asked curiously.
Captain Marvel looked around nervously, refusing to meet their faces as he said, "A wizard gave them to me." As if sensing that they didn't believe him he grinned and said, "Well if you'll excuse me I need to get going."
"Hey, Captain," Green Lantern called as he flew over to them.
"Yeah?" Captain Marvel turned and looked at the black man curiously.
"Have you ever heard of Cadmus?" the space knight asked.
Captain Marvel blinked in astonishment and said, "You mean that place that does genetic research? Yeah, why?"
"You've heard of it?" Batman's voice was hoarse, indicating just how shocked he was.
"Yeah," Captain Marvel said slowly. "So?"
"But nobody else has ever heard of it!" Flash protested.
"Do you know where they're located or who runs it?" Superman asked, ignoring his babbling teammates. He didn't really care how Captain Marvel knew about Cadmus as long as they got some answers.
Captain Marvel shook his head. "Sorry. I know they're somewhere in Africa but that's about it."
"Maybe the gorillas are running it," Wonder Woman suggested, referring to the tribe of intelligent gorillas they had run into a few years earlier.
"I don't think so," Batman said slowly as he shook his head. "I'll get some satellite photos and see if I can't find them."
"Would you like to join us, captain, when we go find them?" Hawkgirl asked then said, "Where did he go?"
The rest of the Justice League turned to look where Captain Marvel had been but that section of space was now empty.
"Our plan is working brilliantly!" Sivana cheered.
"It's about time," Luthor grumbled, crossing his arms.
"Luthor," Savage sighed heavily.
"But I thought he was supposed to join them, not run away," Luthor growled.
"Yes explain that, Sivana," Savage turned to look at the mad scientist.
Sivana shrugged helplessly. "It's possible that he's trying to fight his programming," he said quickly.
As expected both Luthor and Savage responded loudly. "What?!"
"I thought you said there was and I quote 'No way whatsoever for that idiot to break free of his programming'!" Luthor's glare was becoming more and more intense.
"It's also possible that we might have made him too powerful," Sivana admitted. "But that wasn't my fault!"
"Who cares?" Savage growled. "The Justice League will find their satellite footage and be here eventually. That's all that matters."
"And how do you expect to contain without Captain Marvel's assistance?' Luthor raised an eyebrow as he waited for Savage's response.
"He'll come," Savage smiled grimly. "Trust me; he'll come."
A/N: Anyone think they know what's going on yet? Thanks for all the reviews and I hope you guys enjoy!
