Naruto: Tenth Dragons Poison

Chapter 7

Called to Action

All began with the clock, watching as its long hand made its way around in a circular. They made their way past with a quick sequence of numbers pressed, watching as the large clock slid aside. One step is all it took, finding themselves halfway into the realm of the dark. The next step sealed this, nothing but darkness on all sides as the clock from behind slid back into place.

The only train of thought was to head down, inching their way further into the darkness with every passing second. There were very few noises to be heard, coming from inhabitants who were stationed in the far distance. Regardless of this the sounds they chose to make echoed throughout the walls

The dissension came to an end soon after, finding they had reached the end of the trail they walked. Through the darkness a light in the near distance could be seen, emitted from behind a glass case. They didn't stop there, taking little time for them to reach it. How long they stood there was unknown, simply staring the face behind the glass in the eyes… almost as if they were staring into the reflection of their own soul. The moment was broken by a subtleness sound from the stairs, causing him to drift his eyes that way.

"What are you doing down here in the dark Master Bruce?" A familiar voice spoke.

Not even a second passed before light filled the room, watching as he made it down to his level.

"Preparing."

"Preparing?"

"It's a quarter to eleven Alfred," Bruce replied. "The night is young and there's much that needs to be attended to."

"At what time should I be expecting your return?"

"Given the situation there's no telling."

"Would you like for me to wait for your return?" Alfred asked.

"I'm anticipating a relatively light night as far as action is concerned," Bruce replied. "I have some things I need to look into more than anything."

"Very we'll, but do stay in contact."

"Of course."

A sudden ring came to the center stage at that given moment, interrupting their conversation. He pulled the phone from where it rested from inside of his jacket, unaware this call would change the dynamics of the night to come. He watched his every move as he waited, wondering who it was who had called. This would be answered soon being that the call ended soon after.

"Who was that?" Alfred said quick to ask.

"It seems there's been a change in plans," Bruce said in response. "An emergency has come up."

"On what level?"

"One which calls for us all to be assembled," Bruce replied as he turned back for the glass case. "The Justice League."

What the extent of the problem was he would soon come to learn, one which he nor any of the others could have ever predicted. But one thing was certain, it was now time.

To Be Continued