"I got him!" Flash said as Deathstroke drew his katana and twirled it around before dodging Flash as Homura and Mami opened fired with their guns.
"Nice try ladies" Deathstroke said as his mask hid a voice modifier as he used his blade to cut down the bullets.
"GO I GOT THIS!" Batman said jumping in from above, only to be grabbed and thrown into a wall.
"Naruto needs to get here fast" Mami said firing again while Deathstroke was distracted.
"Don't think because I can't see doesn't mean I'm distracted, Mami Tomoe" Deathstroke said.
"Guys this is Sayaka we're pinned down here, and we can't get to you" Sayaka said via telepathy.
"Well we're screwed" Batman panted out
"Correction we're beyond screwed." Flash said as Deathstroke charged.
Ten Hours Earlier
"Man was that a tough fight" Yosuke said panting as he passed the Grief seed to Naruto, Kirito removed his cowl and looked at something on his wrist computer.
"Okay guys, they've still dealing with that star witch" Kirito said
"Alright, Ring power level"
"Power level at 60%" the ring said
"Got enough juice huh?" Kirito asked.
"Sure" Naruto said adjusting his limiter jacket.
"Race ya!" Yosuke said as he took off.
"Okay" Naruto said willing a portal into existence using it to get to the girls as Batman took off.
Sayaka was blown back while Madoka kept up her shield while Homura prepared her sniper rifle. Once the rifle was loaded Homura nodded signalling that Madoka could lower her protective aura as Homura lining up the shot before a portal appeared as Green Lantern dropped down with Batman in tow.
"Wow! that is UGLY, so that's a star witch, I can see why" Naruto said as a weird creature that looked like a cross between a Bull, a Dragon and a mermaid, while it looked like space.
"I can't agree more with you" Batman said as he landed next to Homura. "Hey"
"You're late, you better not be late tonight" Homura said
"I won't" Batman smiled. "I hope you look nice tonight" he smirked throwing several batarangs.
"You're dating Batman?" Madoka asked accessing her full ability.
"Shut up!" Homura said as Madoka summoned a bow and opened fired.
"Eat THIS!" Yosuke said as the Flash appeared punching it in the jaw. "Hey cutie"
"What kept you?" Sayaka asked flirting with Yosuke.
"Hey stop flirting!" The girls said as they used all of their final attacks. Suddenly a flash of light went off as the witch disappeared.
After the labyrinth disappeared Mami picked up the grief see and tossed it to Naruto who places it in the pouch. Yosuke was now frowning concerning Sayaka.
"Is everything okay?" she asked.
"There has to be a link between the Ghouls and the Star Witches" Yosuke said
"I think so too, you girls were struggling with the Star witch, until we defeat the Ghoul. But the Ghouls were created by the accident that gave me powers, so how does the Star Witches link up with the Ghouls?" Youske asked
"Who cares, for now we better get back to school" Naruto said
"Alright, Homura?" Madoka asked
"Okay let's go!" Homura said stopping time.
They managed to get back to school just in time to spend the other half of lunch relaxing.
"So, you've got a date with Homura tonight, on a school night?" Yosuke asked.
"Why not?" Kirito asked
"Well, you know it would be better on a weekend where you can have a longer date?" Yosuke asked.
"I suppose, but I think Homura would want to have some downtime on the weekend, plus we have school on Saturdays anyway" Kirito said
"Suppose" Naruto shrugged. Suddenly the bell rang.
"Already?" Yosuke asked.
"No something's off" Naruto said as he looked to his friends "They're calling an assembly!"
"So what are you going to wear tonight?" Sayaka asked as they gathered in the assembly hall while the teachers looked nervous.
"I've got something at home to wear, but I think that we'll be busy" Homura said. Suddenly the headmaster walked up to the microphone.
"Good afternoon students, we have called this assembly in order to inform that several students from the third year have been... well to put it bluntly they have been gravely wounded. This happened while they were on school grounds, so until further notice school is cancelled. A mass email has been sent out to your parents and guardians notifying you of this situation. Please be careful on your way home" the headmaster said as the teachers collected their classes and lead them out. Kirito and Yosuke nodded thinking that Deathstroke was behind the attacks. Naruto looked over at Mami who was a bit shaken, the same with the rest if the girls. He knew whoever targeted the students had to be defeated and quickly
"But why target students?" Yosuke asked as he and Kirito waited for their partners.
"I don't think it could be Deathstroke, he wouldn't leave anyone alive" Kirito said.
"All we know is that someone targeted students. Heck it could be a way to lure out Deathstroke, but I'm being ridiculous" Yosuke said. AT this point Yosuke felt something soft slip in his hand "Sayaka?" he asked seeing his tomboyish girlfriend scared.
"Are we safe?" Sayaka asked looking into Yosuke's eyes.
"Yeah, we are" he said placing his forehead against her to calm her nerves. "But first we need to save their first date."
"Oh no you're not, as I have previously said I have a dress already"
"But what aout your hair?" Sayaka smirked as she dragged Homura off.
"I'll see you soon" Kirito said "Say five. I'll pick you up"
"You have a car right?" Yosuke asked
"Two, actually and a bike" Kirito said walking behind the two squabbling girls.
"Thank you for letting me know, yes I'm a bit disappointed but a child must come first to a parent, alright goodbye Junko" Slade said as he hang up the phone. "You're slipping Target D" he said opening up a hidden door revealing a suit comprised of black Kevlar with dark blue plates of composite fibreglass for added protection on his shins, boots, upper chest and arms with orange painted metal joints where the blue plates were strapped onto his body. Reaching in he grabbed a helmet which was black on one side and burnt orange on the other side. Over the left eyehole was a red high tech lens, enabling him to see better, while the right eyehole was covered acting like an eye patch. Once he was kitted out he walked over to a weapons rack and grabbed a TiSAS Ziganan Sport handgun and a katana, placing them in their holster and scabbard. He went on to grab a couple of non lethal grenades.
"Time to go hunting" Slade said was he left the apartment "And I'm coming for you Target D! You're going to finally pay!"
Kirito waited for Homura outside her front door while Kyoko cockily smiled keeping him outside to surprise him. He looked quite handsome in his black suit, the only thing missing from it was a tie
"So where you going?" Kyoko asked.
"Oh a little place in the dining district" Kirito asked.
"Where you can see the starlight reflected in the nearby river, that's a nice place. It's also our school's main romantic date location" Kyoko said as a knock sounded on the door. "Here we go" the redhead said opening the door. The sight before Kirito took his breath away. There was Homura standing there in a violet dress that had a V-neck that stop short of her moderate bust. she wore a bit of eye-shadow and that was all and her hair was curled a bit at the end.
"Wow" was all he could say.
"Have fun you two" Sayaka said
"Don't stay out too late" Kyoko laughed.
"Goodnight girls, and thank you for your help" Homura said getting into Kirito's car.
"Well, I'm going to head home, be safe okay?" Sayaka said
'Girls, this is Naruto! Me and Madoka have engaged a Star Witch near you current location, get here soon!' Naruto said via telepathy.
"Got it" They said rushing off.
The date was pleasant enough for the two. It started off with some light flirting amongst the rivalry they had. Homura was lightly giggling and smiling at his jokes and funny stories. Kirito listened as Homura told him about the multiple timelines she had came across, gently reassuring her when she came to something she didn't like remembering. The meal was just delightful with Homura having sweet and sour pork with some fried rice while Kirito went with steak and vegetables. For desert they had a piece of chocolate mud cake each.
"I can't ever imagine the two of us doing something like this when I first met you" Homura said running her finger around the top of the glass.
"I know, anyway its getting pretty late; shall we?" he asked taking care of the check
"Yes we shall" Homura said getting up as Kirito placed his jacket around her to keep her warm.
When they halfway back to Homura's apartment the sound of gunfire reached their ears. Stopping the car Homura quickly got out and transformed into her Magical Girl mode and took off while Kirito pulled on his batsuit. In the nearby alley Mami was panting while clutching her musket hiding behind cover
"MAMI!" Homura shouted
"HOMURA LOOK OUT!" the blonde shouted as a bullet collided with Homura's shield. Homura quickly ducked down next to Mami
"Who is that?" Homura asked as the Flash appeared next to them.
"What up?" he asked.
"HIM!" Mami said
"Who's him?" the other two said as they peeked over the edge of cover. There was the suited up Slade before them.
"Nice to meet you" Slade said
"And you are?" Flash asked walking out of cover followed by the girls.
"You can call me DEATHSTROKE!" Slade said.
