Sengoku Guardians XYZ

by Jonas Xerxes

Inspired from Incredible Muffin, this is the story of other Saiyan survivors that were transported into the world of the Justice League. Defenders of Light against the Forces of Darkness and so forth. It is the rise of a new team of Japanese-theme superheroes: The Sengoku Guardians [May contain some M scenes but not much.]

10. The Lion and the Tiger

Sengoku Guardians XYZ Episode 010 – The Lion and the Tiger

[Universe 22 – DC Universe]

[Sora's House, San Francisco, California] [May 2nd 2001]

(As Sora watched Clark and Diana leave, he had some trouble thinking clearly, he could only marvel at his new position in life. He was a member of the Justice League! Sure, the League wouldn't actually be meeting until a few more months, but he was still a part of it. It was odd for Sora become until yesterday, he'd felt alone. Yes, he had become friends with the League, with the Kents and with Kara, but he'd still felt isolated. Now he was a part of something. He belonged to the Justice League. He went back into his kitchen and grabbed some leftovers from the night before. Unknown most male Saiyans in his old universe, Sora, Noburiku and the Saiyan men in this universe took cooking classes in their old universe, so they are capable cooking good and sometimes better meals than the other male Saiyans. As he began to eat rapidly, Sora's mind began to wandered.)

Sora Sanada: (What will these new members be like? Will they all have powers, or will some be like Batman? I wonder what Goku and Taomi would say about this.) (Sora inadvertently thought. Thinking about his cousin and sister dampened his spirits somewhat. Sora still thought about them, his family, old comrades, aunt, uncle, and mentors. Many times, Sora had miss them so much that it would ache. Sora just wanted to keep them safe and then they were gone. And he had Frieza to blame for it all. If it hadn't been for Frieza, they'd be alive, his uncle Bardock, aunt Gine and mother to be precise since Goku was still alive and Taomi hasn't been seen anywhere. Sora stopped eating and just stared at the table for a while, thinking about them, but shook it off. Even he knows that they wouldn't want him to live in regret and misery. They'd want him to live his life. Quickly checking his phone alarm went off, Sora realized that it was time for him to go out on patrol. He ate the rest of his food as quickly as possible, and got suited up.)

[San Francisco: Street Level, California]

(Since moving into his new home, Sora has been using the Instant Transmission as a way to leave his home without anyone discovering where he lived. As Shinano flew over the city, he silently thanked Batman again for setting him up here. There was hardly any crime, and it seemed that accidents were uncommon. It hardly needed a superhero. Shinano's thoughts were interrupted when he heard the sound of gunfire.)

Shinano: Damn you, Murphy's Law. (Shinano muttered. He flew down to where several police officers were taking cover behind their patrol cars, dodging shots coming from the building in front of them.)

Shinano: What's the situation, officers? (Shinano asked. One of the cops moved over to him, staying low as he did so. One other positive aspect of this universe was that the police were a lot nicer to him than a certain galactic patrol.)

SFPD Police Officer: We've got a hostage situation. The guy's using a woman as a human shield, and he's taking potshots at us. (The cop reported. Shinano nodded, pleased that the police here were willing to work with him.)

Shinano: If you can keep his attention, I can get behind him and take him down. (Shinano said confidently.)

SFPD Police Officer: Are you sure? (The officer didn't ask out of skepticism, he had seen many of the forms that the Saiyan hero and other Saiyans had, including the Super Saiyan form. He was more concerned with the hostage.)

Shinano: I'm positive. (Shinano reassured. The officer felt a little better. So far, this hero hadn't let anyone down.)

SFPD Police Officer: Go for it. (The officer said. Shinano brought forth his Kiblade and activated a new ability as he was glowing in bright light. The officer shielded his eyes. As the light died down, Shinano still was in his uniform but it was now blue with white and a variety of blue colors, his body was swirling as if it was being carry around by a force of magic and held his Kiblade backwards. During one of his training sessions; Shinano discovered the new power of the Kiblade, it possess the capabilities of drive forms basic on the emotions and abilities. This drive form was Wisdom Drive Form as it enhances his magic power and speed movements a lot more than before. The officer's eyebrows went up. The police officer had seen a few of the strange forms in person and a few more on the news, but he'd never seen this one before.)

SFPD Police Officer: (What couldn't this guy do?) (The officer wondered.)

[Wisdom Drive] Shinano: Okay, I'll be right back. (Shinano said. With that, the magic enhanced Saiyan jumped around the side of the side of the building, until he spotted some bricks opened and out of place in the wall.)

[Building, San Francisco, California]

(Grinning, Shinano dove and jumped step by step when he reached the room with the gunman. Silently, he peeked around a wall, seeing the guy shooting out of a window. Held in front of him was a young woman, probably in her early twenties. She was clearly distressed, not being helped by the fact that her kidnapper was laughing like a maniac. Shinano waited as he needed to time this just right. As the gunman reached out to fire again, Shinano flashed into the room as fast as he could and fired two blasts of blue flames at the pistol. The shock traveled down the gun and into his body. Shinano was glad that the guy was wearing a non-flammable leather glove on the hand gripping his hostage. It insulated her from getting burned as well. The would-be murderer jumped back, releasing his hold on his hostage as he did so. The woman fell to the floor and crawled away.)

Criminal: I don't know who you are, but I'm gonna kill you! (The maniac snarled as he drew a large knife. Shinano rolled his eyes, remaining unfazed whatsoever.)

[Wisdom Drive] Shinano: Man, I've heard that so many times it could be my theme song! (Shinano commented. Yelling incoherently, the man slashed his knife horizontally across Shinano. The woman screamed as she assumed that he was cut through. Shinano didn't even look surprised. He didn't need to as the scratch part of his costume was self-repairing, but nothing on his chest was bleeding, not a single scratch on him! The maniac was shock that his cutting strike didn't do much as Shinano laughed maliciously. He created a clone and flew to either side of the man and let loose a powerful blast of blue fire. The man screamed in pain and collapsed to the floor, twitched a few times, then lay still. One Shinano checked the man's pulse, while the other flew over to the freed hostage.)

[Wisdom Drive] Shinano: Are you okay, Miss? (Shinano asked. The young woman nodded.)

Civilian Woman: Y-yes, I'm all right, he didn't hurt me. (The woman clarify. Shinano nodded.)

[Wisdom Drive] Shinano: That's good. Hey, if it's okay with you, I'll stay here until the police get up here. (Shinano offered. The woman smiles at the generous offer.)

Civilian Woman: That's fine. Um, thanks for saving me. (Kai smiled.)

[Wisdom Drive] Shinano: No problem. It's what I do. (The woman smiled back, a little freaked out that her life had been saved by a magical monkey-like alien, but grateful nonetheless. The police arrived a few minutes later to take the man into custody, and take the woman to be looked over by paramedics. The clone faded away and the drive form wears off with his outfit return to its original colors, receiving thanks from both police and bystanders as Kai left.)

[Sora's House, San Francisco, California]

(The rest of Shinano's patrol around the city was quiet. No accidents, no crimes to stop, nothing. After finishing his ritual post-patrol nachos, Sora headed back home. He considered going back out again or simply train a bit more when he realized he had nothing to do, then his phone rang.)

Sora Sanada: Hello? (Sora answers. Out of the other line came a familiar voice)

Alfred Pennyworth [Phone]: Master Sora, I trust that you are well? (Alfred responded.)

Sora Sanada: (Strange? Why would Bruce Wayne's butler be calling me?) (Sora thought. Sora was surprised to hear Alfred. Yet at the same time, Sora felt he didn't deserved to be called Master until he has earned his mark. The difference in Kiblade Wielders are the Kiblade Masters who earned their mark of mastery through an exam of trials to determine who is worthy to earn their mark to be consider a Kiblade Master. But back to the current interaction, Sora responded back.)

Sora Sanada: Alfred? I'm fine. What's up? (Sora asked.)

Alfred Pennyworth [Phone]: Master Bruce will be away from Gotham City for a few days. He would like for you to come here and cover for him at his "work,"with you best friend Master Noburiku, also known as Daiku. (Alfred explains. Sora knew what kind of work Alfred was talking about, considering he had no idea how to run a multinational corporation. He did, however, find it odd that Batman wanted him to cover his crime-fighting duties. Nevertheless, he was happy to finally see his best friend Daiku/Noburiku again.)

Sora Sanada: I'll be right over. (Sora answered.)

Alfred Pennyworth: [Phone]: Excellent. I will let Master Bruce know, and prepare a room at Wayne Manor for you. (Alfred replied.)

Sora Sanada: Thanks, Alfred, I'll see you soon. (Sora finished. With that, Sora hung up. With a repeat of changing and Instant Transmission, he headed for Gotham.)

Sora Sanada: (I can't wait! I'll get to see Daiku again.) (Sora thought.)

[NayaCorp, San Francisco, California]

(While Shinano was heading toward Gotham City, at the tall building is the headquarters of the most industrial, multinational company NayaCorp, founded and owned by CEO and chairman Seiji Naya. Currently he was looking at reports about any new developments such as vehicles, fuels and other new discoveries when the news of TOKI-TV was being made on his flat screen television.)

Reporter [TV]: We interrupt this brocasting program to bring you live news where a man named Leonard Norman used a woman by the name of Joanna Salazar as a shield but was thwarted by San Fran's very own superhero Shinano! (The reporter exclaimed. Seiji paused as he turn to angrily stare at the TV. Seiji watched Shinano in his Wisdom Drive Form, getting stabbed by the criminal but wasn't injured the slight, duplicating himself and blasting the criminal at both side while he screams painfully. Naya snarled in disgust at the sight of the scene. Next scene shows the battered, beaten Norman being roughly placed on the back of a police car.)

Reporter [TV]: To get more information of today's latest crime that happened, we go to our reporter Melissa Kennedy, who is at the scene of the crime. Melissa. (The reporter said. The scene shows a young woman of 25 years with blonde hair, red eyes wearing a blue business suit, a white buttoned shirt, black skirt, and high heel shoes.)

Melissa Kennedy [TV]: Melissa here! And currently with me is the victim herself Joanna Salazar, who was used as a human shield by Leonard Norman. Miss Salazar, could you tell our viewers the situation that you have experienced today? (Melissa asked as she moved the mic closed to the sobbing Joanna.)

Joanna Salazar [TV]: Well, I was scared, obviously. I was simply walking down the street when a man in a leather jacket grabbed me and started shouting at the police while keeping his grip on me. I was afraid of what he was gonna do to it, afraid that I was never gonna see my family again. (The sobbing Joanna explains. After a few tears came, Joanna wipe them off as she made a small smile on her face.)

Joanna Salazar [TV]: After he dragged me to this building, I thought this was it for me. That he was gonna die and take me with him but all of that changed… when Shinano came and rescued. At first I thought he killed Shinano but when I saw that there was no blood or a single scratch, I was confused until I remember that Saiyans are invulnerable to conventional means. I saw how he took down that madman with ease and how he stay with me until the police came in and arrested Norman. And if he's listening I just wanna say again… Thank you Shinano for saving me. (Joanna finished with a reassured smile. The TV turns back to Melissa.)

Melissa Kennedy [TV]: There you have it viewers! Yet another victory against crime won by the great Shinano, the Man of Courage and San Francisco's favorite son. (Melissa exclaimed. Gunshots were fired at the television as static was displaying at the shot screen. A handgun was still releasing smoke from its hole in the hands of Seiji Naya who gritted his fist and clenched his teeth in utter rage.)

Seiji Naya: San Francisco's favorite son, my ass! (Seiji snarled the words with disgust. While most people in the city saw Seiji Naya as a benevolent and kind businessman, deep beneath the surface, he has underworld connections and amasses fortunes from illegal activities. But what most have notice the less about Naya is his developed fear and hatred of Saiyans, specifically Shinano who has taken residence in the city.)

Seiji Naya: (I have created new high tech equipment and combat weapons for the benefit of this company and yet every time the news is on that monkey Shinano and any of his kind appears on the news doing away any of my secret operations or those would be criminals.) (Naya thought. Naya reflected his growing resentment to Shinano was being similar to Superman and Lex Luthor of Metropolis as he was in thoughts of his next move.)

Seiji Naya: (Still, if I chose to go to war with that monkey and end up as the loser of our battle, I will be exposed to the public for my activities. I will be under surveillance and constantly chased by any Saiyan or those Justice Leaguers for the rest of my life! I must find a way to match those despicable Saiyans' strength before I get to challenge them in battle. And when I do find it, I will kill that Saiyan ape, Shinano! He will regret the day coming to my city and challenge me and my control over it.) (Seiji thought. As he got up from his chair, he channel a bit of his ki into his bullets as he aim at the television display an image of Shinano in his fighting stance. Seiji fires his remaining bullets at it, completely breaking the TV in a couple of pieces. Naya stares darkly at the pieces of the television.)

Seiji Naya: I will not let the human race be at the mercy of aliens and freaks! I will show this Saiyan ape, the true power of Seiji Naya! (Naya declared. As of this day, Shinano has unintentionally created his own archenemy who would eventually become the most dangerous and hated enemy.)

[Wayne Manor, Gotham City, California] [May 3rd 2001]

(Shinano landed in the forest outside the Wayne Estate then changed back to Sora. As he approached the gate, it opened, almost as if someone were watching him approach. But he also felt a pair of two eyes watching him, purring.)

Sora Sanada: (Because that's not creepy at all, and plus there's Saiyan energy in here.) (Sora thought as he walked up to the door and knocked. A moment later, a young boy, probably in his early teens, opened it. He had a trimmed black hair and eyes, wearing a white t-shirt, brown cargo pants and shoes.)

Tim Drake: Are you Sora? (The boy said. Sora turn to see the kid, mildly surprised that he knew his name.)

Sora Sanada: Yeah? (Sora answered slowly. Sora didn't know what to think of this kid. He seemed way too tense for his age as what he said next was a surprise to the Saiyan.)

Tim Drake: Show me the Kiblade. (Tim said. Sora was shocked that he knew about the Kiblade. Then again, he was in Bruce Wayne's house which led him to a realization.)

Sora Sanada: (Hm! Maybe he is Robin.) (Sora thought. He has seen him a couple of times on the news, and he was the right height. Sora raised his left arm and summon forth his Kiblade, Flame Sky, with a confident smile.)

Sora Sanada: Satisfied? (Sora responded. Suddenly a voice was heard to both Tim and Sora.)

Owari: [TIM! Quit patronizing my best friend and let him in.] (A voice was mentally said. The boy's frown remained, but he gestured for Sora to come inside. Sora raised a brow at the voice, but knew whose it from. When the door closed, the frown turned into a grin.)

Tim Drake: I've seen you on the news. You are awesome! (Tim said excitedly. Sora blinked. He'd expected anyone near Batman to be a lot more subdued. The boy held out his hand.)

Tim Drake: Tim Drake. Robin. (Tim said. After giving himself a mental pat on the back for guessing right, Sora shook Tim's hand.)

Tim Drake: Come on. Barbara and Riku needs to see us in the Batcave. (Tim said. While Sora knew Noburiku, or Riku for short, is Daiku's new name, he had no idea of this Barbara.)

Sora Sanada: Who's Barbara? (Sora asked. Tim froze with an awkward shock face.)

Tim Drake: Oh, crap! I wasn't supposed to say who she was. Okay, she's Batgirl, but don't call her by her real name unless she tells you herself. Okay? I don't want her to hurt me. (An awkwardly scared Tim exclaimed. Sora smiled, knowing the exact same feeling as Tim in his childhood.)

Sora Sanada: No problem. (Sora said.)

[Batcave, Gotham City, New Jersey]

(The two headed to the Batcave, waving to Alfred on the way. The aging butler merely smiled back. Once in the Batcave, Sora saw someone sitting at the computer and other man next to her standing. It was a young woman in a costume similar to Batman's and a man a few years older than him in a costume similar to his, but it was purple and a different kanji. Sora noticed that the woman's mask didn't connect to her cape. Instead, it only covered her face and the top of her head, allowing her long red hair to flow over her cape. Batgirl turned around.)

Batgirl: Hey, Tim. (Batgirl said then looked at Sora.)

Batgirl: And you must be Sora Sanada. Batman told us about you. Both Batman and Owari here. (Batgirl added, after looking briefly at her boyfriend. Owari turn and smiles to see his best friend again. Sora return it with a smile of his own as he knew it was Daiku, evidence by his tail moving freely. Sora smirked at Tim and Batgirl.)

Sora Sanada: Wow! Who knew Batman was a gossip? (Sora exasperated. To his surprise, Batgirl laughed.)

Batgirl: Yeah, I think he said four sentences regarding you and five sentences regarding Owari here. That must be a new record for him. (Batgirl commented. Sora and Owari rolled their eyes. Then remembering why he was called here, Sora turn to Batgirl.)

Sora Sanada: So, why was I called here? I mean, you have Owari here to have enough Saiyan manpower. (Sora asked. Sora enjoyed casual conversation, but he wasn't on vacation. Batman needed him and Owari for something, and he wanted to know what it is. Owari seems to know why, but both Batgirl and Tim looked a little upset.)

Batgirl: Bruce is away for a meeting overseas, he wants you and Owari to help patrol Gotham while he was away. (Batgirl stated with some disappointment in her voice. Tim groans.)

Tim Drake: It's not fair! He doesn't trust us enough to take care of things for a couple of days without him! (Tim complained. Sora thought about it and that really didn't seem all that fair to him, either. Sora knew that Batman trusts him and Owari, but not his own partners.)

Sora Sanada (Why would Batman not trust the people who knew his greatest secret with patrolling the city for a day or two?) (Sora thought. Then he got off his train of thoughts.)

Sora Sanada: Well, I'm sorry. I can leave if you want. (Sora offered. Batgirl waved it off.)

Batgirl: Forget it. Our problem is with Batman, not you and definitely not Owari. (Batgirl said while she smiles at Owari, who returned it with one of his own. Sora looked confused at the two with Tim looking like he's gonna throw up.)

Sora Sanada: Are those two… (Sora paused as Tim nodded.)

Tim Drake: Dating. Yeah, pretty much. (Tim confirmed. Sora was shock at first. In all the years he has known Daiku, he didn't seem like the type to find a mate. It was either he didn't had the time to meet someone or because he was a prince back in Planet Vegeta that most of the female Saiyans would want to be mates with him for his status and the power he wield. However, Sora smiles, knowing that his best friend has finally found that special someone in Batgirl who is a human but a kind hearted, strong will and fearless human. During his time at looking at the couple, Sora sense two ki signatures from Batgirl.)

Sora Sanada: (Two power levels within Batgirl? She must be something else or maybe…) (Sora thought before he chose to wait for later to ask about the second ki he was sensing. Then an alert beeped on the computer. Batgirl turned her attention to the screen.)

Batgirl: Robbery on 29th Street. Police are en route. (Batgirl stated.)

Tim Drake: Come on, I feel a need to hit something. (Tim exclaimed. Batgirl nodded.)

Batgirl: Suit up. (Batgirl said as she got up. Then she glanced at Sora.)

Batgirl: Both of you. (Batgirl added. Sora and Tim left to get into costume. During that time, Owari finally got the chance to hug Batgirl, his Batgirl, the woman who has fairly won his heart and who he has claim as his mate for life.)

Owari: You have no idea how much I miss hugging you when we're not on patrol. (Owari said. Batgirl smiles at that generous comment as well. In their off times, they have been going on dates and while the places they have gone are amusing and enjoying, they just love to spend time together. Whenever they were on the clock, they were both so professional and determined enough to make Batman proud and gain the admiration of older heroes they come across to.)

Batgirl: I know, Riku. I'm a bit worry about what or who we'll run into tonight. I have no doubt Joker will be out for vengeance on you for what you… (Batgirl couldn't finish her sentence, but Owari nodded. Ever since the would-be incident, Owari has been tracking down Joker, but currently there has been no sightings of him.)

Owari: And I already told you. That's a risk I'm willing to take. If that psychotic clown is trying to have it out on me, I'll give it to him. If he even tries to harm you or anyone close to me, then I'll give him more sever body parts as a reminder without killing him. (Owari declared. Batgirl wasn't afraid of her mate/boyfriend or his methods. What really tick her off was the Joker and his constant breakouts.)

Batgirl: You know, I'm starting to feel the same annoyed feeling of the Joker as my father has for him. Every time we or Gotham PD lock him up, I pray "please God, make sure you keep him there this time." (Batgirl exasperated then laughed lightly as she continues.)

Batgirl: Boy, listen to me, I'm starting to talk just like my father. (Batgirl commented. Owari laughed lightly as well.)

Owari: There's nothing wrong with a little prayer every now and then. It's okay to hope every time you have doubts once in a while. It's how we do with it that should be our concern. (Owari said. Batgirl knew what Owari say was true and made sense. Owari sense two power levels that are pure felines, not normally enhanced but spiritual enhanced. Of course he also catch two short flashbacks' a dying lion cub in the hands of a white cloaked Saiyan woman and the other being a starving tiger cub laying on the ground until a Saiyan woman with similar looks as Sora holding the cub in her hands. The flashbacks ends. Owari gasped surprised. Batgirl looked concern when she saw the look on Owari's face.)

Batgirl: Something wrong? (Owari shook his head as he answered.)

Owari: Two power levels. Both felines but not hostile at least, not toward innocent people. (Owari stated., Further conversation ended when Shinano came back ready. Robin came in a moment later, now in his costume. Robin and Batgirl got on motorcycles and headed down a tunnel leading out of the Batcave. Shinano and Owari got in the air and hurried after them. Tracking them was a purple lion and a red tiger that seem bigger than the average adults of their species.)

[Gotham City: Street Level, New Jersey]

(When the four heroes reached the crime scene, the thieves had already left, and the police were taping off the area. The officers noticed them approach and, while they gave nods of greeting towards Batgirl and Robin, they were a little wary of Shinano and Owari. The only reason that they weren't drawing guns on Shinano was because Batgirl told them that he was with them and that Owari is his best friend and most trusted comrade. Shinano and Owari looked at the store. The window was shattered and from what he could tell from his position, a lot of the jewelry had been taken.)

Robin: Aw, great, Bullock is here. (Robin whined. Shinano noticed a particularly large detective walking towards them. And for some reason, he notice Owari growling in silent rage.)

Harvey Bullock: Oh, whoopee! The kids are here. (Bullock said sarcastically. He was clearly unhappy to see them. He raised an eyebrow at Shinano and Owari.)

Harvey Bullock: And you brought another monkey freak just like the other one who's an alien version of the Bat. Great, like I don't need another headache. (Bullock complained. Before anyone could respond, Bullock turned on his heel and walked away.)

Shinano: Well, he seemed likable enough. (Shinano said sarcastically. His sarcastic remark brought smirks from Owari, Batgirl, Robin and a few of the officers that heard him.)

Batgirl: Come on, we need to take a look at the crime scene. (Batgirl said, getting their focus back on the crime.)

[Jewelry Store, Gotham City, New Jersey]

(Batgirl and Robin walked through the door, while Owari went intangible and walked through a wall and Shinano used Instant Transmission to move a few distances into the store.)

Robin: Show-offs. (Robin muttered, while Shinano shrugged and Owari simply ignored it. The two partners of Batman walked around the jewelry store, checking out every nook and cranny and Owari was using hi dark ki sensing to discover footprints at the size of an ordinary woman that those from the realm of light or ordinary people can't regularly see. Shinano could tell that they were well trained as they left no stone unturned. After a few minutes, they came back to the others.)

Batgirl: Well we know what was stolen… (Batgirl said.)

Robin: We know when the jewelry was stolen… (Robin added.)

Batgirl: And we know how it was stolen, but we can't figure out who stole it! (Batgirl admits.)

Harvey Bullock: Ha! I knew someday that one of you caped freaks would screw up! (Harvey gloated. The four turned to see Bullock leaning against the doorframe with a smug grin on his face.)

Owari: Hmm… maybe not. I've got an idea. Shinano. (Owari said. Bullock raised an eyebrow as Owari and Shinano brought forth their Kiblades as they draw forth two ki sphere of time powers. All three of the people in the store had wide eyes as the two time sphere spread across the room.)

Harvey Bullock: What the heck is this!? (Harvey asked confused.)

Shinano: Hang on. (Shinano responded.)

Owari: We're going to try something with our time spells. (Owari stated. The time sphere finished covering the whole store. The store had an afterimage placed on it. This afterimage showed the interior of the store completely undamaged.)

Owari: With this time spell technique, Time Event Displayment, we can look into, and even show past events to others. (Owari explains. If Owari had little restraint on the work time, he'd have been grinning at Bullock like Shinano is currently doing. The detective's mouth had hit the floor. Batgirl and Robin had done a much better job of staying composed, but they still looked impressed. The afterimage of the window shattered as a sledgehammer flew through it. A woman dressed as a jester did a back-flip and landed on her feet. After picking up her hammer, she proceeded to load a sack with the jewelry in the store. Batgirl stared at the afterimage with narrowed eyes.)

Batgirl: Harley! (Batgirl exclaimed ruefully.)

Shinano: Who? (Shinano asked.)

Robin: Harley Quinn. Psycho, criminal, the Joker's bi…

Batgirl & Spoiler: Robin! (Batgirl and a mysterious new girl scolded at the same time. As they were witnessing the past event, another superhero appears; she is a blonde hair girl with a black mask covering the upper half of her face, wearing a purple and black costume with a hoodie and a cape. Shinano gasp in surprised that a kid has appeared. Some of the police were gonna apprehend her for setting foot on the crime scene but Batgirl tell them it was fine as she too is a a partner of Batman and a protégé under her.)

Robin: What? She is! And don't give me that look, Spoiler. You're probably thinking the same as me. (Robin said awkwardly.)

Shinano: Who's she? (Shinano asked still confused. During watching the Gotham News, he had never seen her on any scenes during a crime scene, during and after battles..)

Owari: Spoiler. Her name is Spoiler. She's a new vigilante that has been working with Robin. Batgirl's been mentoring her whenever Batman's unavailable to do so. (Owari clarified. Shinano looked to Batgirl, who nodded as she could relate to Spoiler. While this was going on, the afterimage of Harley was walking to the door.)

Harvey Bullock: Oh no you don't, you ain't getting away! (Bullock declared. He charged the image, but instead of tackling her like he expected, he passed right through her and hit his face against the floor. Owari mildly growled awkwardly while Shinano looked awkwardly disbelief that Bullock did that.)

Shinano: Um, dude? This is just a replay of what happened. Like a movie. You can't actually change what happened. (Shinano explained. Behind him and Owari, Shinano could hear Batgirl, Robin, and even Spoiler snickering. Bullock stood up and dusted himself off.)

Harvey Bullock: I knew that. (Bullock lied. The afterimage faded, and Shinano fell to his knees, panting slightly while Owari was fine. Batgirl placed a hand on his shoulder.)

Batgirl: You okay? (A concerned Batgirl asked.)

Shinano: I'm fine, but using time-related powers always drains me a bit. (Shinano said groaning.)

Owari: And that's why you train it to make sure you're adjusted to using it without feeling wore out. (Owari scolded. Batgirl smiled at him and nodded to Owari's suggestion. Shinano simply rolled his eyes.)

Batgirl: Don't worry. Now we know who to look for. (Batgirl stated. Then she glance at Bullock.)

Batgirl: Bullock, would you put out an APB for Harley? (Batgirl suggested.)

Harvey Bullock: Yeah, yeah, sure. (Bullock replied. The detective sulked off.)

Shinano: Oh, but I'll miss him. He was such a ray of sunshine. (A smirking Shinano said sarcastically. The three other heroes laughed and Owari smirks proudly at his best friend.)

[Batcave, Gotham City, New Jersey]

(Later, at the Batcave, the five heroes sat down eating food that Alfred had brought. Unlike Batman, the younger heroes got distracted from their work without three meals a day. During their break, Sora and Robin were surprise to see Batgirl finishing her meal in an instant, much to Batgirl's confusion. As they ate, Sora had a thought.)

Shinano: So, who's the Joker? (Sora asked. He could sense the anger in Noburiku as his aura was flashing through and Spoiler simply hated the sound of that name. The other two paused and glanced at each other. Apparently this was a touchy subject.)

Batgirl: Think of the complete opposite of Batman, and then put him in a purple suit and clown makeup. That's the Joker. (Batgirl answered.)

Owari: He's also the one who almost crippled Batgirl in her alter ego's home during the Thanagarian Invasion, but I managed to prevent it and scarred him and his goons. (Riku said darkly. Sora shuddered a little. Then a realization hit him as he knew why Riku was enraged by the mention of the Joker. Nevertheless, Sora figure it out.)

Shinano: I think I know why Batman sent me here and ask Riku to help you out. (Sora said. Robin tilted his head.)

Robin: You do? (Robin asked, interested along with Batgirl and Spoiler.)

Shinano: Yeah. It's not because he doesn't trust the two of you. I can't said the same for Spoiler seeing that we've just met. (Sora stated. Spoiler nodded, she didn't blame neither Saiyans.)

Sora Sanada: He's been working to help me and the others get a place, and he had to come up with new identities for me, Riku and our other Saiyan friends, and that included writing death certificates for our families. I think that what happened to us opened old wounds, and he didn't want it to happen again. (A sad looking Sora said. He looked at Riku to take over as he looked at the three heroes.)

Owari: It's not about not trusting you. It's about not losing you. (Riku finished truthfully. Both Sora and Riku knew what they was talking about when he said "old wounds". While adjusting to their new home and finishing classes, Sora and Riku had done some research on Mr. Bruce Wayne. They knew how his family had died. It had been tragic that his entire world had been shattered by a punk with a gun. Batgirl and Robin looked down at the floor, ashamed that their trust in Batman was so easily shaken. Spoiler had only knew Batman and Batgirl for a while, but knew it all along about how much Bruce means to them. Sora and Riku were probably right. They were the closest thing that Bruce had to a family, and they had all nearly died during the Thanagarian invasion. Batman was bound to be a little protective for a while.)

Robin: I guess you're right, Sora. (Robin said, admitting to his mistake. Sora shrugged.)

Shinano: Hey, I might not know things right away, but when I do, I'm usually right. (Sora commented. Batgirl looked at Robin and Spoiler.)

Batgirl: Let's play it safe until Bruce gets back. (Batgirl said. Robin and Spoiler nodded. Batgirl turned back to Sora and pulled off her mask with one hand while offering him her other to shake.)

Batgirl: By the way, I'm Barbara Gordon. And I'm also Riku's girlfriend. Or mate in your Saiyan culture. (A smiling Barbara said, introducing herself. Sora smiled especially when she admitted that she's Riku's mate.)

Shinano: Nice to meet you, Barbara. (Sora said back. The two shook hands. Afterward Riku decided to inform them of something else.)

Owari: Everyone, please listen. (Riku said. After grabbing the four heroes' attention, Noburiku begun his explanation.)

Owari: During the investigation at the store. I located some footprints using something Sora here called Dark Vision as I can see those with darkness in their hearts even if the footprints aren't there physically. However it wasn't just Harley Quinn's energy I sense. It was the energy of a young homo sapien superior and a human woman with red hair. I believe she is none other than Miss Veronica Vreeland or as people called her Ronnie for short. (Riku said. The detective heroes were surprise to hear that Harley Quinn has capture Veronica Vreeland and at the same, they were confused to what a Homo Sapien Superior was. Sora, on the other hand, was confused of who this Ronnie was.)

Sora Sanada: Ronnie? Who's…?

Owari: Veronica Vreeland is Bruce's best friend and one of Gotham's elites. (Owari clarified for those who didn't know of Veronica's nickname, namely Sora. That's when Robin was the first to speak about the Homo Sapien Superior.)

Robin: Wait a minute! What's a homo sapien superior? (Robin asked. Quickly, Shinano and Owari whisper among themselves, much to Robin and Spoiler's surprise and to Barbara's amusement.)

Shinano: What'd you think? Maybe they're ready to know. About a new branch in the human evolution chain from another universe? (Shinano whispered, in an awkward suspicious face, to Owari.)

Owari: Don't know. Batgirl and Spoiler are willing to accept it, but Robin on the other hand… (Owari whispered as the other heroes could hear them clearly. Thinking that the Saiyans are considering him childishly, Robin fumed at them awkwardly.)

Robin: Hey! I'm right here! (Robin shouted in an awkward way. After a quick laugh, the two Saiyans got serious as Owari was the first to explain.)

Owari: Okay, have any of you heard of the theory of evolution? (Owari asked. Batgirl, Spoiler, and Robin nodded.)

Spoiler: Of course. It's the theory of any process of formation or growth of a singular and more organism from one generation to the next. Evolution is the changes in the gene pool of a population from generation to generation by such processes as mutation, natural selection, and genetic drift. (Spoiler said, finishing the explanation of evolution. Owari and Shinano nodded.)

Shinano: You're exactly right on the table, Spoiler. In another universe similar to yours, evolution has appeared in the modern times of Universe 21's Earth in the form of mutants AKA homo sapiens superiors. (Shinano said. Batgirl, Robin and Spoiler widen their eyes in shock.)

Shinano: In what I'm trying to say in the simple terms; homo sapien superiors or mutants are humans born with a genetic trait known as the X-Gene that grants them their own superpowers and abilities. (Shinano finished. Robin and Spoiler were even more surprised to know that evolution in another universe has appeared in the form of mutants, human mutants with a new gene called the X-Gene.)

Batgirl: In other words, mutants are the next stage of human evolution. They're basically like humans, but with powers. (Batgirl clarified. Owari nodded, much to the even more surprise of Robin and Spoiler. Robin was the first to recover as he got into thoughts.)

Robin: Hm, the way you guys are describing these mutants. They sound very similar to metahumans. (Robin commented.)

Owari: It's not that simple, Robin. While it's true that there are some similarities between metahumans and mutants, they have major differences as well. Metahumans are humans who gain their powers from outside sources such as lab accidents, toxic waste, and chemicals. Mutants, or at least human mutants, are humans who are naturally born with their powers through their X-Gene that lays dominant in them until they are manifested when a mutant reaches publicity. Either that or through different circumstances such as trauma or through a great level of stress as the X-gene can also be passed down from parents, human or mutant, to their offsprings. (Owari explains all of that. Batgirl looked and listened to it all and was impressed by how evolution has come a long way. However she also noticed the grim look on her mate and his best friend and decided to put any further questions of human mutants aside for now.)

Batgirl: Impressive changes in the human genome, but that doesn't explain how there can be one here if they're from this Universe 21 as you just said. (A curious Batgirl asked. Owari looked confused by this development as well.)

Owari: Neither can I. But from the glance that I sense it, the power level was around 185. The level of a mutant child. (Owari said. Batgirl, Spoiler and Robin widen their eyes in surprise that the power level belonged to a mutant child. Sora was thinking it over.)

Shinano: What would Harley want with a mutant child anyway? (Shinano asked. Owari shook his head.)

Owari: Sora, I doubt that lunatic woman would have knowledge about the existence of the multiverse, let alone mutants. Compare to the metahumans here, the mutants of Universe 21 are treated like outcasts by mankind in their world. (Owari said bitterly. Looking the detective heroes' shock expressions, Owari told them that sometime ago in the 90s of Universe 21's Earth, when mutants were revealed, the public were afraid from what they saw was a battle between groups of mutants and giant robots. As time went by, the humans of Universe 21 treated all mutants with disgust, misery and assaulted some from time to time. Hearing all of this, Batgirl, Robin and Spoiler glared hard at the human race of Universe 21 for mistreating the mutant population for the misdeeds of what bad mutants had done.)

Spoiler: Just when you think intolerance couldn't get worse in another universe. (Spoiler said.)

Spoiler: We're gonna help that mutant kid. His life may be endanger in the hands of Harley Quinn. If the people of our universe get note of an evolving race of humans from another universe, it could lead to trouble. (Spoiler stated, with a fist clenched. Batgirl nodded.)

Batgirl: Of course. (Batgirl added. Owari was pressing on the computer for any possible locations for Harley's whereabouts. Shinano was still thinking about what Harley's motive were.)

Shinano: Well that's one mystery down. As for the other. Why would Harley kidnapped Miss Vreeland for? (Shinano asked. Without taking her eyes from the scene, Batgirl answered.)

Batgirl: Harley must've heard what happened to her "Puddin," which led her to blame all of the Saiyans for whatever beatings he must've given her and since she saw the news of the day of your debut in helping Superman at Metropolis defeat Bizarro and Metallo, the public has been accepting your kind, gaining more and more supporters. And since Veronica Vreeland is one of the firm supporters of the Saiyans, Harley would use her to make a "point" by and to make an example for those who would spoil her and her Puddin's fun. I gotta find her before she does who knows what to Veronica and this mutant child. (Batgirl said without taking her eyes off from the computer. So far every nodded in agreement, but Shinano looked a bit puzzle at anything else as well. Spoiler gasp confused as she turn to see two beings before her.)

Shinano: Still we don't know where they are. Owari may see the footprints of the darkness, but even we Saiyan can't catch the scents of footprints that's not physically there. (Sora stated.)

Spoiler: What about the scent sensing noses of two members of the Big Cats; specifically a purple lion with long mane and fresh fur and a fierce red tiger with red healthy fur. (Robin and Barbara looked confused at their teammate, but shockingly Sora and Riku knew what she said was true.)

Owari: Well, if they possess mystical power and abilities, then… it could work to our advantage. (Owari said. Then Riku turn to Spoiler's direction of sight, he widen his eyes in surprised.)

Shinano: Yeah! How did you know? (Shinano asked in astonishment. After getting Sora's attention, Spoiler point at the direction she and soon the others were looking at. Soon all the heroes widen their eyes in surprise. Front of them were a pair of Big Cats; a red tiger with orange eyes and a purple lion with blue eyes. Both felines were growling at the team of heroes who got into defensive stances.)

Shinano: Whoa! That's new! You don't see a red tiger and purple lion every day. (Shinano commented. Owari felt something similar to the felines' magic; they were somewhat almost alike that of him and Shinano. Owari looked at Shinano, whose face said that he was thinking the exact same thing as them. Both Saiyans calmly walked to the tiger and lion, but as soon as they approach them, both Big Cats prepare to attack them until… they sniff their scents as they widen their eyes in realization. Soon both tiger and lion jumped on the Saiyan as they were showing the Saiyans about their past and connections. The flashbacks began. For the tiger, when it was a cub fifty years in India, it was separated from his family who were hunted and killed by hunters. Days passed and it was staving to dead. The tiger cub cry miserably as it lay on the ground awaiting for death to claim his life. Out of nowhere a woman approached the cub. The tiger cub looked up to see the woman was a beautiful human-like being with long black spiky hair, black eyes, a beautiful face with kindness written all over it wearing a red and pink kimono with pink pants, muscles on her arms covered by her long sleeves and a monkey-like tail moving freely. Currently the woman looked sadden after sensing the tiger cub losing every fiber of his life force. The woman hugged the tiger cub as tears were coming out from her eyes and falling down on the tiger cub as the spots of the tear drops were glowing in red. At a savannah of Africa, the same was happening as well but with the lion as a cub being hold by a sobbing Geka, who travelled to Universe 22's Earth like the other Saiyan, who had a stark resemblance to Noburiku. Soon the glows were able to engulfed the tiger cub and lion cub with magic instead of ki into a form of sphere. After the sphere cracked opened. The lion cub's appearance changed as its fur was purple and its eyes were blue while the tiger cub's fur was red with pink stripes and orange eyes. Time went on and the lion and tiger grow from their teen, to adolescent, to adult forms adapting to their newfound powers such as strength, speed, skill, magic and ki sensing, and playing with their mistresses as to show their gratitude for them to saved their lives. The tiger's mistress was named Kaomito and the lion's was Geka, the mothers of Shinano and Owari respectively. One day, the tiger and lion got to see their mistresses again, but looked confused upon seeing that their mistresses' bellies have gotten bigger for some reason. As the tiger and lion lean in closer to their mistresses' stomachs, they were able to hear the heartbeats of new life growing inside of them. The lion and tiger gasp in astonishment, but growl happily. Kaomito and Geka were smiling sadly that their feline friends were accepting that they will be expect a child, but felt that this would be the last time they will meet as they had to return to their home planets, to prevent a certain evil emperor from discovering this planet. Despite their final farewells, the tiger and lion waited for their mistresses to remains. As years and years passed away, and any animal around them were aging and eventually died, the tiger and lion didn't age one bit as their magic form had stopped their growth and given them a large longevity. Even though they could not die from aging they could still die from attacks from powerful enemies. Soon, forty years passed and they were still waiting for their mistresses to return to them. Just as they would rest for a while, soon both the tiger and lion catch a sniff and located two ki that are similar to their mistresses. They turn to the direction of where the United States was and after a couple of sniffing at that direction, the tiger and lion growled as they journey to the sources of those ki, hoping that it was their mistresses or their misstresses' children that arrived in this universe. The flashback ends. Shinano and Owari gaps in shocking surprised. Barbara, Robin and Spoiler looked ready to engage, but stop in disbelief upon seeing what was happening. They saw Sora and Riku laughing joyfully by the kind lickings of the tiger and lion respectively. Barbara looked relief that those animals weren't a threat, but Robin and Spoiler were awkwardly shock to see how tame these two predatory animals were with the Saiyans.)

Owari: Alright! Alright! Thanks for finding me. And thanks for showing me your past. My mother took really good care of you. Didn't she? (Owari said. The lion happily nodded. Shinano laughs happily at the licking the tiger was giving.)

Shinano: Wow. I'll be. So my mom has been to this universe and Earth before. And sensing how close you were to die, she used her magic to turn you into a mystical tiger, didn't she? (Shinano asked. The tiger nodded, understanding his soon to be new master. Soon, both Saiyans turn to their comrades.)

Shinano: Hey there, guys. Guess what? My mother, Kaomito and Riku's mom Geka have been to this world before and founded these guys when they were cubs and starving to death. And the only way they could save them was to used their magic to cast an orb of conversion and turn them into mystical animals, animals that can live for centuries and possess powers and abilities that we wouldn't normally have. (Shinano said all of that. Now the detective heroes were speechless at the abilities Saiyans with magic possessed and what they can grant to other lifeforms.)

Robin: Wait a minute. Your mothers saved these cats and raised them since they were babies!? (Robin said surprised. Despite the awkwardness, Owari and Shinano nodded. Both lion and tiger whined at the mention of their late mistresses, especially after they both saw in their mistresses' sons minds that both their home planets and mistresses are now gone. Both Saiyan men rubbed their head to comfort them as they were sadden by their departed mothers too.)

Shinano: I know. I miss her too. (Shinano said sadly. Shinano rubs his new tiger on the head. Owari was doing the exact same thing as well. Then he to the other with a sympatric look.)

Owari: I guess since now our mothers are gone from this world. We're all they have left. They must have waited for us to come here to this universe and now that they have come to us, we need their help to found Harley, bring her to justice and rescue the hostages. (Owari stated. Then he turns to his new lion.)

Owari: Can you help us? (Owari asked. The lion nodded as he started sniffing for Harley's scent. Due to being magically enhanced, the lion and the tiger were able to see the scents of many, the black aura scent was Robin, the amethyst scent was Spoiler, yellow was Batgirl, purple and black was Owari and red was Shinano. However they were able to pick up on the scent of a sinister creature, human, with lust color scent filled with malice and insanity, much to the lion and tiger's growling irritation. Shinano smirked with excitement.)

Shinano: I think we got a lock on Harley's scent. (Shinano commented. The tiger growled mildly to get the heroes' attention to where the source of the scent was. Barbara smiles excited to have a lead on Harley.)

Barbara Gordon: Right then. Back to work. (Barbara said as she put on the mask. Batgirl, Robin, Spoiler, Owari and Shinano headed off to follow the tiger and lion to the whereabouts of Harley Quinn and the hostages.)

[Harley's Hideout, Gotham City, New Jersey]

(At an abandoned candy factory, inside an empty room was a redhead young woman in an empty room tied up with ropes. She was Veronica Vreeland, one of the socialites of Gotham City's elites, the grandfather of a famous hunter and the daughter of a military general. Veronica was still hating the fact that the psychotic clown "girlfriend" of the Joker has kidnapped her again, even though she had no connections with Batman. After years of being held captive by the supervillains of Gotham, Veronica knew that she was being watch via security camera as she shouted out.)

Veronica Vreeland: Say, Harley. Don't you think it's about time you stop being Joker's punching bag and hired help? I know that cut on his eye was bad, but don't you think this is a bit much. (Veronica said slightly annoyed. After a moment of waiting, the intercom was turn on as Harley spoke through the mic.)

Harley Quinn [Intercom]: A bit much? A BIT MUCH! (Harley screamed off-scene. Veronica could only imagine how much fuming Harley must been doing since she heard of Joker's failed attempt.)

Harley Quinn [Intercom]: Mr. J wanted to prove a pointto that mean old Gordon by shooting down that little girl of his until that ape bastard Owari came and cuts his eye out. And when I heard in Metropolis that this Shinano freak broke down old tin man and poor Bizarro, I got infuriated. If I want Mr. J to cheer up then I'll proof a point by killing girls like you who endorse those monkeys and that little freak boy in there of what happens when you're too close with those outside your species. It's be a black comedic joke and a pre-wedding gift for Puddin. (Harley laughs psychotically. Veronica looked mad at the psychopathic woman, but got confused when she mentioned "freak boy.")

Veronica Vreeland: Freak boy? What do you mean by that?! Who else did you tied up and left here with me? (Veronica shouted. Then Veronica heard crying from a little seven year old boy with red hair and black eyes as his tears were running down from his eyes. Despite the fact that Harley called him a "freak," Veronica felt bad for this little boy.)

Veronica Vreeland: Hey, kid. Are you alright? (Veronica asked softly. The boy got up but his black eyes were covered by his bangs as he was slowly moving away from Veronica, who briefly raise a brow in confusion, but managed to move a bit close to him. Despite meeting this boy for the first time, Veronica tries to comfort him the best way she can due to being tied up. She shushes him gently.)

Veronica Vreeland: Hey now, it's okay. I'm here for you. I ain't gonna hurt you. (Veronica said softly. The little mutant boy turn to see the kind smiling human woman. He gasped in surprise. He was surprise to see how beautiful and gentle she is, sensing no ill will toward him.)

Veronica Vreeland: I'm not sure what that lunatic clown meant by… the F word, but it's nice to meet you. I'm Veronica Vreeland, but most call me Ronnie like my friend Bruce. What's yours? (Veronica said. The boy could've said his names, but he decided to do something that would surprise her. The boy moved a part of metal with sharp edges without physically touching it in his hands, much to Veronica's shocking surprise. Slowly the boy used the metal part as he wrote a C, O, L, and E on the floor in front of Veronica, who looked at the name written after getting over her shock.)

Veronica Vreeland: C… O… L… E… Cole? Cole! That's your name isn't it? (Veronica said. The boy nodded. Seeing no display of fear or distaste toward the boy decided to finally talk.)

Cole: You don't seem that much shock after I used my powers. (Cole said in a soft tone. Veronica smiled.)

Veronica Vreeland: Well, based on my track record with supervillains taking me hostage, intended or not, I have gotten used to metahumans, superhero battles, and… (Then Veronica paused as she got surprised that Cole spoke.)

Veronica Vreeland: Whoa! You can talk! (Veronica said surprised. Cole shrieked frighten, Veronica soften her expression after seeing the fear and confusion in Cole's face.)

Veronica Vreeland: Are you okay? I know it's quite frightening to be held in as a hostage. Whether you're human or metahuman, I can't help but try my best to calm a scared child like you in a situation like this. (Veronica said. Somehow, Veronica could tell that this child is an orphan, seeing that neither of his parents were here or that Harley must've killed them along the way. Cole sighed as he smiled sadly.)

Cole: Believe me, Miss Vreeland. I wish I was a metahuman. (Cole stated. That was another surprise to Veronica to hear that Cole announced that he wasn't a metahuman.)

Veronica Vreeland: You're not a metahuman? (A confused Veronica asked. Cole nodded.)

Veronica Vreeland: Then what are you? (Veronica asked softly. After a few minutes of thinking the possibility of telling her his background, Cole made his decision.)

Cole: You can choose to believe me or not, but the truth is… I'm not from this universe. (Cole said firmly. Veronica gasps in surprise.)

Cole: In the Earth of the universe where I came from, I'm a homo sapien superior. A Human Mutant. (Cole confessed. This brought some surprise to Veronica than she could ever imagine.)

Veronica Vreeland: (A Mutant? And from another universe. Strange, most people would be cracking a smile and laugh at making stories like this to saved their hide or when they think they are gonna die. But he's not trying to block some laughs, so he's probably telling the truth. If so, then how did he get here?) (Veronica thought.)

Veronica Vreeland: Okay. Call me crazy or something, I have a feeling that you ain't lying. So tell me, what's a mutant? (Veronica asked calmly. Cole looked surprised by this woman's calmness and wanting to know more about mutants. The boy is scared to tell her his origins. He fears that should she know more about his home universe and his kind, she would developed a strong fear and hatred for him and mutants, imagining her hateful glare at him. Fighting hard from his urges to cry, Cole bravely turns to the confused rich woman as he talks.)

Cole: A Human Mutant is a human born with the genetic trait known as an X-Gene. Those born with this gene can gain superpowers, special abilities and extra features on their bodies when it activates through puberty, stress or traumas. My powers were activated through trauma. (Cole explains. While the surprise was still reaching her in her mind, Veronica was becoming more interested in the boy and this new species of humans. Then she recalled what Cole just said of how he acquired his powers.)

Veronica Vreeland: Wait, did you say that your powers became active through trauma? (Veronica asked. Cole nodded.)

Veronica Vreeland: Just what kind of trauma happened to you that triggered your powers? (Veronica asked. She is kinda afraid to find out the story behind how Cole unlocked his Mutant powers, but even more ashamed of herself making this poor boy relive a traumatizing experience in his young life.)

Cole: It happened after what "they" did to my parents. (Cole said sadly. Veronica was sadden to hear that the boy had lost his parents at a young age, just like her friend Bruce did.)

Veronica Vreeland: Who's "they?" (Veronica asked. Cole looked a bit nervous to speak. After a quick flashback of giant robot silhouettes appeared in his mind, Cole pants slowly as he explains "they.")

Cole: The Sentinels! Mutant hunting machines that have taken over my universe's Earth. You see, after mutants were exposed in the mid-1990s, there were many people, humans who had negative opinions on mutants. Despite how the legendary superhero mutant team, the X-Men effortly did everything for peaceful co-existence, the government was still distrusting of Mutants. It was then that a U.S. mayor, Edward Kelly resurrected the Sentinel Program created by Dr. Bolivar Trask, to counter measure, even kill unregistered mutants. (Cole said frightfully. Veronica fumed, not at Cole, but at this Dr. Trask and Edward Kelly for looking at mutants like firearms instead of people. A flashback was shown of an announcement at Universe 21's New York City with a squadron of Sentinels being unveil to the public that were humans, much to Edward Kelly and Dr. Trask's pleased selves.)

Cole (Voice Over): In the beginning, the Sentinels were just targeting Mutants, but later on they began to identify the genetics in non-mutants, who would eventually have mutant children or grandchildren. That's when they stopped following the human races' orders and after seeing their flaws and constant conflict amongst themselves, the Sentinels began hunting humans down as well. (The next scene shows the same squadron of Sentinel opening fire at the audience, who were either getting killed or running away from the Sentinels as more were appearing, flying in the sky. Edward Kelly and Trask were shocked by what they had unleashed unintentionally to the world as buildings were falling with flames on it. The flashback ended. Veronica gasp in shock by this, but kept her brave face.)

Veronica Vreeland: So instead of protecting humans like they were programmed them to do, the Sentinels went rogue and started to take over the world. Your world I mean. (Veronica said. Cole nodded.)

Veronica Vreeland: Still that doesn't explain how you got to this world? (Veronica asked. Cole looked harden.)

Cole: I didn't had much of a choice. My parents knew it was the end for them, but they chose to spare me from suffering the same fate as them. You see, my mom was a mutant and my dad was human, but even so they loved each other with all their hearts and brought me into the world. (Cole said as he smiled at the good memories he spend with his family as an example of mutant-human co-existence, so did Veronica, who was happy to see the happy smile on this child she was growing attach to.)

Cole: My dad broke my mom freed from a detention center and had been living underground for eight years since the ever going reign of the Sentinels for ten years. But when I just turned seven, it all went to hell. (Cole said. Veronica gasped in shock. A flashback appeared as it was a cavern home for a happy birthday boy Cole with his mother, who had blonde hair and purple eyes bring out the cake after heating it up with her thermal powers. Cole's father, a Caucasian man with black hair, a beard and moustache, blue eyes and wearing stealth-like clothes got back as he hugged his son.)

Cole: Daddy! (Cole exclaimed. Cole's Father laughed peacefully.)

Cole's Father: Happy birthday, son! Wow, you must be getting big! I could barely keep holding you in my hands. (Cole's Father exasperated.)

Cole: No way! Daddy is the strongest man in the world! Besides mommy of course. (Cole said. Soon both his father and mother were laughing joyfully. Then it happened. The roof of the cave was shaking and suddenly the family of three were shocked as they heard a voice.)

Sentinel: MUTANT LIFESIGNS! CONFIRMED! ELIMINATE TARGET! (A robotic voice said. Cole's father moved to see and much to his shock, she saw a group of large mahogany color robots with red eyes flying via rocket feet as some were firing plasma blasts at the cave. Cole's Father dodges with his son and wife gasping in fright.

Cole: Daddy! (A frighten Cole exclaimed.)

Cole's Mother: Darling, what's wrong? IS it… them! (The mother said in shock. Soon, Cole and his family moved deeper into the cavern after his father activated the defenses of the cave, barricading the pathway of their cavern home. However both parents believe it wouldn't be enough as they saw their son Cole with closed eyes crying.)

Cole (Voice-Over): I thought we were done for. That we were all going to die by the Sentinels until a portal came out of nowhere. A portal that can take anyone into a different world. (Cole said. Out of nowhere a purple portal appeared, much to Cole and his family's surprise. Husband and wife looked at each other as they shared a silent nod of agreement, knowing what they must do. As the sound of plasma blade cutting out metal, Cole's father grabbed Cole and carriages him in his hands as he walks toward the portal.)

Cole (Voice-Over): Even though I didn't realize it at first. It's was probably one of my parents' most toughest decisions in their lives. But to ensure my survival, they told me that they were gonna put me through the portal which would sent me to another universe. Before I left, my mother's last words were … (Just before Cole's father threw him into portal where it will lead him to another universe, Cole's mother lean in her son. Seeing the frighten look on her boy's face, Cole's mother smiles sadly as she spoke.)

Cole's Mother: Cole, be a good boy and grow up to be strong and kind to others. Once you are in that portal, wherever it is will lead you to, please don't blame all of mankind for the action of several bad people. And if you can, help in a way to prevent the Sentinels from bringing pain and suffering to the people of that world. Be careful my son and know that your father and I love you! (Cole's mother finished. Afterwards, Cole's father threw him through the portal as the Sentinels breach in and saw his parents fighting off in vain, much to the boy's trauma, which activated his powers over magnetic fields.)

Cole: MAMA! PAPA!(Cole screamed, probably the last time, to his parents. The last thing he saw was his parents being incinerated alive by the Sentinels as the portal closed. The flashback ended. Cole shakes in despair and was shedding a lot of tears after reliving that tragic memory of his life. Veronica looked shocked and sympathetic at how much this poor child has lost. His life in a world ruled by machines may not be all that glorious or fun but it was still a small portion of peace before the Sentinels ever came to be.)

Cole: After flowing around inside that portal, I later found myself outside of the forest area of Gotham. I went into the city where I got hit by the psychotic clown woman with a hammer and lost consciousness. And that's how I ended up here where she had her goons brought you here. (Cole said with a depressed expression. Veronica looked speechless after hearing everything about his world's current era of darkness and his past. Looking at the expression on Veronica's face, Cole looked ready to cry again, believing that his biggest fear had come true.)

Cole: If you want to hate me for being born with powers, I won't stop you. I don't care about living anymore. (Cole said, having given up on life or co-existence. However, what Cole heard next were tears as he turn to see Veronica crying in sympathy.)

Veronica Vreeland: That's the saddest tale I have ever heard. I wanna hug you to give you comfort, but I'm… (Veronica moved slowly as she was still tied up. Seeing that the camera wasn't online currently, Cole moved the metal part as he slowly and carefully cuts off the ropes around Veronica. Soon after Cole cuts off his restraints, Veronica hugged the mutant boy to help him heal some of his pain. Cole was shedding tears for the first time since his parents' deaths. Cole let a happy smile creep on his face.)

Cole: (So this is the good side of humanity. I like it.) (Cole thought. Then he looked up to see the kind and tearing face of Veronica. Instead of reacting like the humans in his universe, Veronica is one of the selfless and accepting humans of Universe 22 and its Earth. After seeing Bruce and the joy he gains and experience with his adoptive sons, Veronica feels that she could help this young man by adopting him into her family. In a way, Veronica wishes to follow Bruce's example of accepting children with tough lives and give them a better future.)

Cole: (And she is very beautiful. Inside and out. Just like you, mom.) (Cole thought with a blush.)

Cole: So, you don't seem afraid or hating me for being born? (Cole asked in confusion without losing his smile. Veronica shook her head as she had a narrow expression on her face.)

Veronica Vreeland: Of course not, Cole! You're a child, not a weapon! Weapons don't feel emotions. And despite what you thought I would think of, not all mutants are monsters because of one gene! Only on how they act! To hell with what the humans of your Earth said! To me, you're more human than all of them put together! (Veronica finished, much to Cole's surprise. Veronica remained hugging the boy for comfort while Cole was in his thoughts.)

Cole: (Ms. Vreeland, thank you for proving my parents right. Somehow, I'm gonna get us out of here.) (Cole thought with new resolve in his heart and mind. Outside of the room, two goons of Harley were heading to the room to kill the mutant and rich woman in there.)

Goon 1: Jeez, for Joker's sex toy, she's more looney than the clown himself when she's this angry. (A goon said.)

Goon 2: Yeah, but at least we get paid out of this. (Goon said.)

Owari: Too bad none of you will ever walk again. (Owari remarked. The goons got surprised when they turn to see, but instantly Owari instantly slice off their legs. Both goons tried to shoot the Dark Saiyan with their rifles, but had no effect on him. Getting annoyed by their incompetence, Owari shoot two ki blasts at the guns, destroying them completely. Both goons were frighten by this but were screaming painfully by the loss of their legs as they were still bleeding.)

Owari: How was that? Now you know how yours and your boss's victims felt when you ended their lives! Useless punks! (Owari said. Then he left them to bleed and after breaking the door down, he smiles at the scene of the mutant boy and rich woman cuddled the boy in her arms to protect.)

Veronica Vreeland: Back off, you creeps! I won't let you lay a hand on this boy. (Veronica said, thinking that Owari was one of the hired help. Owari came out of the shadows.)

Owari: I'm not here to hurt you, nor the mutant child. (Owari stated softly. Veronica gasped at first, but smiled in relief of one of the Saiyan heroes.)

Veronica Vreeland: Owari! Thank goodness you're here. You gonna help us get out of here. Harley's got off her crazy meter. She plans to makes us into an example for what you did to Joker. No offense. (Veronica explains. Owari shook his head as he had a small smile on his face.)

Owari: Non-taken. I also brought backup with me, but first I need to get you both out of here. Grab a hold of my shoulder. (Owari said as he's preparing an Instant Transmission. Confused at first, but Veronica did as he requested while Cole held on to her other hand. Owari placed two fingers on his forehead as he used Instant Transmission and teleported himself and the two out of the room.)

[Gotham City: Street Level, New Jersey]

(Outside of the abandoned candy factory were Owari, Cole and Veronica Vreeland, much to the mutant and human's surprise that they were outside that fast.)

Veronica Vreeland: Whoa! You got us got in mere seconds. (Veronica said, still surprised to be out of the factory. Owari nodded.)

Owari: Of course. That's the power of Instant Transmission. (Owari explained. Then he turn to the factory and contacted Batgirl.)

Owari: [Barbara, can you heard me? I managed to rescue Veronica and the mutant boy. Don't hold back! Get that psychopath Harley a he good thrashing.] (Owari said mentally.)

[Harley's Hideout, Gotham City, New Jersey]

(Back at the factory, Harley was getting a massive beat down by Batgirl. Shinano and Owari just stood there not laying a hand while Robin was recovering the stolen jewelry and Spoiler managed to get Batgirl out of the way of getting hit by Harley's bazooka shot. After receiving the news from her boyfriend, Batgirl glanced at Harley.)

Batgirl: Give it up, Harley! The hostages are free and there's nothing more you can do to stop us from throwing you back to Arkham! (Batgirl said. Harley gritted her teeth in rage as she couldn't believe that she was thwarted out so quickly. Still, Harley chose to spill the beans as she describe it.)

Harley Quinn: I wanted those jewels to be meld into rings for me and Mr. J, but before that I wanted to cheer him up by killing any alien loving girls and take photos of their rotting corpses so that he and I can share a lot of laughs together. (Harley said. Then Harley got into an angry expression.)

Harley Quinn: But you just had to ruin everything for me. (Harley barked. After taking down a few thugs, Spoiler replies.)

Spoiler: Face it, Harley. There's no way we'll let you or Joker have the last laugh not when there's a lot of us. You're a disgrace to all women. Wake up! The Joker doesn't love anyone but himself! (Spoiler yelled. Choosing not to believe the younger girl, Harley whiskers aloud as two hyenas came to their mistress. The hyenas got close to Spoiler and Robin. Harley smirks sinisterly.)

Harley Quinn: Oh, Bud, Lou. Mommy needs you to bite down on a spoiler and a bird boy. And make it hard. (Harley said ruthlessly. Bud and Lou were jumping in to strike at the kids, but the lion and tiger came in fast pace and force the hyenas away from the kids, saving him effortlessly. managed to take down and restrain the growling hyenas. The lion and tiger roars so loudly that it frighten the hyenas to whiner, rendering them useless. Harley was shock by this as it infuriated her as she brought one a remote detonator and press the red button. However Shinano grabbed a hold of her to restrain her.)

Shinano: That's enough! (Shinano said to Harley. Then some explosion were going out in the factory with some carriers falling apart. Harley laughs a lot when she psychotically reveals a twist of her plan.)

Harley Quinn: Too late, hotshot! I set off a series of bomb in the factory and if I was gonna lose then I'm might as well get a shallow victory out of it. (Harley said harshly. The quaking in the factory was happening rapidly as Shinano knocked her out with his new pet tiger getting Robin and Spoiler to ride him on his back and instantly teleported out of the factory with a trail of flame left behind. Owari was carrying the two unconscious hyenas in his arms as he flew up in the air. But before he could escape, he flew back to get Batgirl to ride his back. The floor she was standing was broken off as Batgirl screams in panic. Owari looked shock by this.)

Owari: BATGIRL! (Owari shouted. Just when Batgirl was gonna plump to her death, she suddenly vanished. Confused at first, but Owari was relieve when he saw his new lion having rescue Batgirl from death's grip. After reopening her eyes and looking at where she was riding, Batgirl was smiling, grateful that the lion came to save her life as she patted him in the head.)

Batgirl: Nice kitty. (Batgirl said gratefully. Batgirl scratches him behind the ear in an affection display repeatedly. While the lion does enjoys it, but when some explosions were set off, the lion got serious as he growls to get Batgirl serious.)

Batgirl: Sorry! Couldn't resistant. (Batgirl apologized to the lion. Then looking around the crumpling factory, Batgirl got serious.)

Batgirl: We gotta get out of here. (Batgirl said as she rides the lion. The lion jumped through any falling construct of the factory without get hit or distracted. With one last jump, the lion jumped way longer as Batgirl was enjoying the cool breeze in the air as they slowly landed outside of the factory as it was tore to the ground, completely destroyed.)

[Gotham City: Street Level, New Jersey]

(The lion and Batgirl regrouped with the others as they silently celebrated their victory over Harley Quinn, who was typed up and still unconscious. Owari walks in front of his mate with a question on him.)

Owari: Hey, Babs. Can we keep him? (Owari asked. Batgirl pretended to be thinking about it, but at the same time was truly considering it. While she knew the pet capacity of her apartment complex didn't recommended big cats, but Batgirl also knew that the lion was a part of Riku's past and gift to him from his late mother. Plus the lion did saved her from falling into her death. So how could she say anything but…?)

Batgirl: Alright, he can stay. It'll be a little crowd with him in our apartment until we graduate from Gotham U. (Batgirl said, agreeing to take in the lion. Owari nodded and was thrill that Barbara has given her approval to let the lion stay with them. Then she turn to her new pet/companion lion.)

Batgirl: Just don't shed in the couch or frighten the neighbors. (Batgirl joked. The heroes were laughing, even the lion, tiger and rescued hostages. Cole looked around and saw the superheroes before him.)

[Wayne Manor, Gotham City, New Jersey] [May 10th, 2001]

(The next couple of days were pretty quiet. The worst that the five had to deal with were a few attempted muggings. Otherwise, they stayed at Wayne Manor. They receive word that Veronica plans to adopt Cole into her family as a son and lets him get private tutoring before he could go to public or private school with other kids. Shinano and Owari learned that Spoiler's real name is Stephanie Brown and a classmate of Tim's. Even Shinano knew that those two have feelings for each other even if they won't admit it. Normally, Barbara and Riku had to go to college, but their school had a series of financial meetings between the teachers, so they was off for a few days. They had figure out what Harley Quinn had been up and they put her away with the newest additions to their families; Leo the Lion and Tora the Tiger.)

Tim Drake: Leo and Tora? Isn't that just the Latin and Japanese translations to the name of their species? Couldn't you have thought up of better names than those? (Tim complained. Leo and Tora growls at the Boy Wonder who hid himself behind Barbara, who shook her head in disappointment of the boy's cowardly. Sora pats his tiger Tora in the head to relieve him of stress.)

Sora Sanada: Nah! Trust me, Tim. They like Tora and Leo more than you think. (Sora said. The rest of the time was spent training. Sora would made sure to suppress his full power, and the other three would try to find ways of beating him. The time when Owari could go intangible was the most difficult to fight for the human heroes. Still, the skills possessed by the three human heroes was undeniable. Sora knew that if he wasn't a Saiyan and tried to fight them, he'd be toast. When Batman finally returned, he gave a gruff thank-you, then told Sora to leave. Sora said his goodbyes to Barbara, Tim, Stephanie, and Alfred and to Riku the most, then headed home. He didn't know why, but the more good that he did, the better he felt about this whole situation. Maybe it was because he was preventing other families from mourning and became more determine after encountering more of his surviving friends and brethren. After Sora left, Barbara Gordon pulled out her cell phone and dialed a number. After a few rings, the person on the other line picked up.)

Kara Kent [Phone]: Hello? (A sleepy-sounding Kara Kent said.)

Barbara Gordon: Hey, Kara, it's Barbara. (Barbara replied.)

Kara Kent: [Phone]: Oh, hi Barb. What's up? (Kara said.)

Barbara Gordon: You won't believe who just left Wayne Manor. (Barbara exclaimed.)

Kara Kent: [Phone]: Unless it's a cute boy, I really don't care. It's like four in the morning in Kansas right now. (A groaning Kara said.)

Barbara Gordon: That depends. Do you find Sora Sanada cute? (Barbara stated slyly. There was a short silence on the other line. Barbara smiled as she imagined her friend's face reddening in embarrassment.)

Kara Kent: [Phone]: Uh, Sora was there? Why!? (Kara asked. It could have been Barbara's imagination, but Kara sounded just a little too interested.)

Barbara Gordon: Batman asked him and Riku to help out while he was away. I know, really not like him to ask for help, but let's just say it was kind of complicated. Anyway, Sora showed up, helped us out for a few days, and just left. (Barbara stated.)

Kara Kent [Phone]: How is he doing? (Kara asked. Barbara was a little thrown off by the question.)

Barbara Gordon: Well, he seemed alright to me. There were a couple of times that he seemed, I don't know, off somehow. And he slept less than Batman would. (Barbara commented.)

Kara Kent [Phone]: Uh, how do you know how much he slept? (Kara said suspiciously. Now it was Barbara's turn to blush. Then again she knew how a Saiyan would sleep, seeing that she slept with one who is now her boyfriend.)

Barbara Gordon: It's not what you think! (Barbara said in her defense.)

Kara Kent: [Phone]: What am I thinking? (Kara remarked.)

Barbara Gordon: Look, we're getting off-topic. (Barbara said. After a moment she took a breath, Barbara continues.)

Barbara Gordon: For the most part, he seemed fine. He got along with Tim and Stephanie and I think he's funny. Especially after hearing about his sense of humor from Riku. (Barbara said.)

Kara Kent: [Phone]: Did he tell any stories about his adventures? (Kara asked.)

Barbara Gordon: Plenty. Especially on how he saved women from being raped and turning cowardly boys into brave and honest men and saving different Earths from the Hollows. (Barbara answered.)

Kara Kent [Phone]: He's done a lot, hasn't he? (Kara commented. Okay, now Barbara could hear it in Kara's voice. she just had a little trouble believing it, but knew what it meant.)

Barbara Gordon: Oh my god! You like him! (Barbara said, with excitement.)

Kara Kent [Phone]: What!? I do not! (Kara said in denial.)

Barbara Gordon: You totally do! You think he's cute, which he is, in my opinion, you care about his emotional state, and you went into "suspicious-jealous mode" when I made that sleep comment! (Barbara said all of that. After a moment of processing this, Kara responded.)

Kara Kent [Phone]: …You think he's cute? (An incredulous Kara shouted.)

Barbara Gordon: See! You just did it again! (Barbara replied.)

Kara Kent [Phone]: Ugh! Babs, I'm not having this conversation right now. I'm going back to sleep! (Kara said.)

Barbara Gordon: Denial is the first step! (Barbara managed to call out before Kara hung up. After staring at her phone for a moment, Barbara began to think about it. There was just something about those two. She couldn't quite explain why, but Sora and Kara just seemed like a perfect match.)

Barbara Gordon: (This could be fun.) (Barbara thought.)

Noburiku Oda: Yes, indeed. (Riku said, having apparently read Barbara's mind. Barbara became surprised when out of the shadows was Riku with his arms crossed and a sly smile.)

Barbara Gordon: Man, you sure know to scare a girl out. (A mock annoyed Barbara stated. Then Barbara made a touching smile at her man.)

Barbara Gordon: That's why I think you're rather dashing and handsome the way you are. (Barbara commented with love. Riku was glad that Barbara only saw Sora as cute as a brother, kinda like him. Riku and Barbara hugged as they sat on the bed.)

Noburiku Oda: Still, the idea of Kara and Sora being the perfect match does have a good ring to it. (Riku exclaimed.)

Barbara Gordon: How so? (Barbara said in a playful tone.)

Noburiku Oda: When the Saiyans of Light discovered Sora having the element of fire within him, we thought he would be destined to wield power under his hands and that anger and hate would consume him after what happened to Planet Vegisen. (Riku said. Barbara widen her eye in surprise.)

Barbara Gordon: (Planet Vegisen? So does that means… Sora is from another planet of Saiyans?) (Barbara wondered. Riku notice this and will explain it all to her Barbara but got back to topic.)

Noburiku Oda: However as we saw him grow and learn we realize he was more courageous than hateful. All he ever wants in life is to gain power to protect those he cares about. Kara, is a free-spirited and caring young woman with her own fire inside of her. Both Saiyan and Kryptonian have felt pain, but managed to overcome it. They will see the hidden feelings they have for each other when the time is right. (A proud smirking Riku finished. Barbara smiles knowing that what her boyfriend speaks is the truth. As Riku got into the bed, ready to sleep, Barbara touched her stomach, where her unborn Saiyan-Human baby was located.)

Barbara Gordon: (Don't worry, baby. We'll tell him another day.) (Barbara said to her unborn baby.)

[Sora's House, San Francisco, California]

(Back in San Francisco, at Sora' house, Sora was getting ready to sleep and just as he got on his bed, he looked at his tiger, Tora want to sleep on his bed next to his new master. Sora nodded.)

Sora Sanada: Okay, Tora. You can sleep on my bed for as long as you want. This is a new world, but I'm sure it will be an exciting experience for you. (Sora said. Tora growls kindly as he got on Sora's bed and purrs after Sora scratches him by the ear to calm him down. Tora let sleep claim him as it did for Sora as he reach for the lamp next to him.)

Sora Sanada: Good night, Tora. (Sora said before he turns the lights off, as he went to sleep with the last piece of his mother's past on the bed, curved up in sleep as well.)

[Ending 1 – Road to Hope]

That's was one hard work of writing that I have done re-edited. Now that I have introduce a human mutant of Universe 13 I'm sure that more will soon appear along with the Dragon Balls. Don't worry the Justice League, or to be precise, the founding members and the closest allies will be aware of their existence but will trust in the Sengoku Guardians' judgement and what wish they will need instead of what they want. Like the Universe 7's Earth, this Earth has a Guardian as well and will probably be a being of an alien race that has the power to create Dragon Balls as well.

Also, in some of the sagas there will be filler episodes while following the sagas/arcs' plot in the progress. There are still two more filler episodes yet to come so I will wait for the right ones to put. Still, when you think about Harley is truly devoted to Joker, so when she got word that her "puddin" got attacked and was badly beaten down like a dog that must've sent a few shocking blow at Harley who knew that not only did a being foil the Joker's plans, but blew a devastating blow to his pride and way of life. It's about time someone teaches these psychotics the error of their way the hard way without killing them of course. Unless it was a last resort.

Okay then, next time on Sengoku Guardians XYZ Episode 011: For the Man Who Has Everything. Wow, the next day, Superman is now a year older, but then again Kryptonians don't really age much under a yellow sun do they and what's this plant doing to him?