Chapter 4
Batman and Wonder Woman took position on a roof top overlooking a large croup of people. There was a anti-Muslim protest happening. The police were set up in riot gear ready to stop any craziness from breaking out. The protesters were starting to get belligerent. The police were getting ready for the inevitable riot to break out.
"What do you think about all of this? Do you think it's right they're blaming an entire religion for what happened?" Diana asked.
"I'm not one for taking a stand on any religious matters." He replied.
"And why's that?"
"Because religion supports the idea of fate and destiny. I don't like either of those ideas. I hate thinking i'm not in control of my life."
"But to blame an entire religion for the violence. Do you think that's right?"
Bruce let out a sigh. "I don't think they're entirely wrong. The attacks are in the name of Islam. These radicals are targeting everyone that doesn't agree with them and their way of life. It's not that different from what the Nazi's wanted during World War 2."
"I disagree. I actually fought that war. I lived through it. So don't use it as an example. Islam is a religion of peace. These extremist are making a bad name of it. They don't truly understand what their faith practices
"Look i don't want to have this discussion. Just keep an eye out. I have a feeling Deathstoke is going to strike here. With this many people, it's an all you can kill buffet."
"You're right. And if he does attack here it'll lead to more public hatred toward's Islam. The more hate, the more aggressive the people will become. I know someone who will feed off of that."
"Who's this friend of yours that you refuse to tell me about?"
Diana let out a sigh. "It's complicated."
"Oh it's complicated? Thanks for reading me part of your Facebook page." He teased.
"Ok, fine. I'll tell you. His name is..." Before she could answer, an explosion went off in the streets below in the middle of the crowd of protesters. Fire, blood, and body parts scattered all across the protest. People screamed in horror. In a state of panic, all hell broke loose. A group of people directed their hate towards the police for not preventing the attack. Some people assumed it was another terror attack and demanded for a retaliation attack on the Muslims. In all the chaos a riot had broken out.
"We need to stop this!" Diana shrieked.
"We need to track down the bomber, the riot's not our problem." Bruce insisted.
"Every second this riot last gives him more power." She replied.
"WHO!" Bruce shouted.
"Me!" A dark voice added in. Diana and Bruce turned around to see a large figure approaching them. He wore dark metal armor. His face shrouded by his helmet with two horns protruding from the top. "My name is Ares. I am the one you've been after." He turned his attention to Diana. "Hello my love it's been a long time."
Batman did his best to maintain his normal blank expression. "Diana...Who the fuck is this guy?" He asked.
"He's... He's kind of my ex-boyfriend." She answered.
"You dated the god of war?" Batman asked again.
"It's really difficult to explain." She said.
"Can we move past this bullshit?" Deathstroke complained as he stood beside his ally.
"Slade, last time i saw you it was while you here hanging upside down from the top of Wayne Plaza."
"You may have stopped the assassination of Bruce Wayne. But you will not prevent my current assassination mission."
"Who's the target?" Batman asked clinching his fist.
Slade removed his sword from his back sheath. "You are." He said as he charged Batman.
Diana slowly approached Ares. She raised her arms ready to fight. He let his rest at his side. "Let's not make war my dear. Let's make love instead. We never got to consummate our marriage after all."
"I never said: I do. As far as i'm concerned it never happened." She growled.
"Very well. I suppose you give me no choice." He said unsheathing his sword. "You will die."
