CHAPTER 12 R
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I have the new chapter ready to go now. Sorry if I kept you all waiting for this chapter but school semester 3 exams coming up and I need to study to pass. But no fear I will update as soon as I can during the time but I have to do a lot of study.
I don't own anything except a few things. If I owned everything Deathstroke and Nightwing's hateful relationship would be what season three is about and Jason would come back and there would be scenes in Gotham.
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Red X changed into his training outfit and did a quick warm up. He bind his entire arms with black bandage, but left his fingers free. He activated 'Challenge X' as he put on grey bands on each wrist, they formed his signature X on the back of his hands. "Challenge X, bring up hero files" He stated. The machine did as it was told; a column appeared in front of him.
"Activate Justice League" Red X ordered. "Justice League activated" The computer responded in a female robotic voice as it materialized the Justice League. Red X got into a fighting stance and strategized about how he would go around this. And just as he thought the Flash came running at him with his arm slung back, going for a punch. Red X side kicked Flash in the gut and flipped him over, landing him hard against the wall.
That was when the rest decided to attack. Batman threw a batarang at Red X which he easily dodged. The attack was followed by a mace swinging Hawkgirl. Red X flipped onto her back and used her wings to steer her into Wonder Woman. After they collapsed Red X jumped off, while dodging arrows in mid-air. Wonder Woman flew up to him at full speed but Red X changed the direction he was going like a whiplash to kick her at the right temple with the heel of his foot. (Steeled combat boots in black).
Red X landed on Green Arrow's shoulders and threw him off balance. Green Arrow regained his balance and shot a knock out gas arrow at him, Red X caught it and threw it back at him with deadly accuracy that Green Arrow couldn't dodge it because of the speed.
Red X narrowly dodged Superman's lasers, he let Superman get close enough so he could catch the massive fist aimed at him. "meab ygrenE!" Zatara yelled, aiming for Red X. He moved and threw Superman in the way. Superman let out a pain filled cry as he hit the wall. Red X threw the Batarang from earlier at Zatara but attached a little surprize to it. "pots gnarataB" Zatara commanded, it stopped right in front of him. Zatara heard a soft beeping noise coming from the batarang, his eyes widened and made a move to throw it away but it already exploded. It took out everyone except Batman.
The room lay silent. Red X looked up at the rafters, sensing that was where Batman was. Batman jumped down and got into a fighting stance; Red X mirrored him and waited, looking for any weaknesses. 'Weaknesses: weapons and unarmoured parts in suit. Strength: hand – to – hand combat and martial arts. But how will he do against speed, agility and brutality?' Red X thought.
Batman and Red X circled each other, tensing up for the fight ahead. They both stopped and glared at one another. The silence was so thick that you could slice it in half with a knife. The only sound that could be heard was water dripping.
Drip…
Drop…
Drip…
…Drop…
As if the water was a bell, they started attacking each other with hard brutal blows. They were moving so fast that you wouldn't be able to see their fists flying. It was like they were evenly matched in hand – to – hand combat. Watching them would be like seeing a synchronized dance professionally done to perfection.
Batman aimed for Red X with a kick but Red X used Batman's leg to flip away, giving them both some space. Red X subconsciously got down into a slight crouch. He then ran at Batman, Batman went in for a punch but Red X flipped onto it. Batman tried again but Red X continued to use his body as a jungle gym. 'It's now or never' Red X thought.
Batman tried to elbow him but Red X flipped into a full crouch in front of Batman but facing away. Red X did a back tumble through Batman's legs and once on the other side he jumped onto him and wrapped his legs around his neck. Red X used some momentum to pull him and Batman down in an arch position but when he was close to the floor he planted his hands, a few spaces apart, on the floor. He used the falling momentum to flick his legs forward, sending Batman at the wall, leaving a large crater as he slid down the wall.
"Status: Challenge complete. Reached level 10" Challenge X stated. The fallen league faded away straight after. Ren X cracked his knuckles and slightly unwound himself. "Challenge X deform" Red X said, the machine did just that. Red X picked up the little cube and put it away. "What the hell was that?" He heard. He turned around to see that the heroes were standing at the entrance with a shocked look on their faces.
Red X paid them no heed and picked up his bag. He walked through the crowd and toward the garage. The heroes followed him dumbfounded about how a mere child could do what they had witnessed. "What was that machine?" Megan asked. "That was Challenge X" Red X answered. "Where did you get it?" Superman asked. "I created it to challenge myself" Red X stated, taking out a bottle of water from the fridge.
"This is the first time I've ever seen you drink something" Wally said randomly. Red X glared at him and threw his half-finished water bottle at his throat so Wally choked. He then continued to his journey to the garage. "Why are you all following me?" Red X asked a little bit irritated. "Well, you always disappear and we just want to get an inside of what you do" Artemis said sheepishly. Red X sighed and rolled his eyes, "I don't disappear, you just don't notice me when I'm there." The heroes looked away, knowing he was right.
They reached the garage a second later, they watched as Red X pulled out his bike and disassembled it until they were just pieces. He then took out art pencils and an A2 sheet from his gym bag. He also took out an iPhone looking machine and pressed a red button, he pressed it and threw it in the middle of the room. It transformed into a wall full of advanced tools.
Red X then took out a speaker phone and attached his Samsung Galaxy S7 and connected it. Rock music blasted through the speaker as he sat crossed legged on the floor drawing. Batman nearly cooed as Red X looked like a kid doodling. Batman went over to Red X and looked at what he was drawing. He drew a very detailed motorbike, its shape was like a talon's claw but precise. It was aerodynamic and long with a red and black paint job. Red X covered the surrounding free area with equations, he stopped and made sure that they were right before going to assemble the bike back.
The heroes watched in awe as Red X assembled the bike with speed. They got onto the engine that looked pretty complex and took a few tools to help. "What does your bike run on?" Batman asked, hoping for an answer to just see if Red X was angry or not. "Synovium" Red X answered. "How did you get pass the molecular system?" Batman questioned.
"I used quantum physics to bypass the molecular system. It's pretty easy, all you have to do is use a defibulator to contain the power, and measure how much it can take in gg's to elecute the dephyfer to figure it out." Red X stated nonchalantly. The heroes around him were confused. "I know I study science but I have no idea what you just said" Flash said.
"But to elecute the right dephyfer for the gg's doesn't it mean you have to find the right compound to keep the core flowing?" Batman asked. "No not really" Red X said. He beckoned Batman to follow him and showed him inside the bike and explained the do-hickies to him. The others were just confused and lost. They just watched as Red X and Batman talk and the music. Soon enough the two worked on the bike together still talking about engineering.
They finished the bike but weren't finished talking. They both made equations of how their vehicles worked and improved them, giving each other advice. "They really hit it off" Superman whispered. The others nodded. "Like father and son relationship" Flash said. The team winced at what he said and looked to see if Robin was upset. But he was chuffed, "At this rate I might have a brother adopted. But maybe Batman needs a little push" Robin smirked at the last part.
Before anyone could react Robin purposely hit his ankle against a large piece of metal and fell clutching it. The heroes surrounded him, worried. Batman checked his ankle carefully, Robin winced in pain. "It's not broken but you have to stay off that leg until its better." Batman stated. "NO! I can't we're supposed to go stop the bank robbery next week! You need me there." Robin whined. "I'll be fine without you. The league are coming" Batman responded. Robin looked near tears then an idea popped up. "What if you get Red X to dress up as me to go?" Robin suggested.
"No!" "Maybe" Red X and Batman looked at each other as they both answered. "No" Red X stated. "Why not? It's a good idea no?" Batman asked. "Please Red. Please, please, please" Robin pleaded. Red X sighed, "Fine but don't expect anything from me." Robin lit up then groaned to show he was still in pain. "Tt" Red X tutted before cleaning up and leaving. "I'll go get him a suit" Batman announced.
When out of sight Robin cheered. "YES! I'll have a brother in no time now!" The heroes smiled at his antics but shook their heads. "You're so crazy Robin." Superman laughed while picking him up. They all walked to the sitting room. Robin just shrugged and smiled. Batman then came in with a bag in his hand and went towards the changing room where Red X would be. He passed the bag over and waited in the sitting room with the others.
Ten minutes later Red X came out wearing a suit but not the one Batman gave him. He wore a red and black suit that had no sleeves hidden in his cape and a black 'R'. He had a black utility and black and grey gloves, the right one was a hologlove. He also had on a red lined cape with black on the outside with the hood up. He wore boots like Batman just in different colour, you should know by now what colour it is. The finishing touch was his domino mask and his dyed hair.
The team gaped at him, he looked amazing but yet dark. Batgirl looked at him up and down suggestively. "Where have you been all my life?" Batgirl asked. "Hiding from you" Red X answered. The others just stayed quiet, not wanting to get into the middle of it all. "Ok if you wanna fool villains you have to act like me" Robin said. "I know that Robin. I'm good at being undercover" Red X said in Robin's voice. This sent chills down their backs.
"Well then, there's only one more think you need to master. Smiling" Robin stated. Red X just stared at him with an unnerving stare. They shivered once more. "Have you ever seen me smile before?" Red X asked. The team frowned at this, "If you think about it, he only smirks" Megan reasoned. "Then smirk or something" Artemis said.
Red X still have that unnerving stare, never changing it. Artemis went over to him and put her fingers at the sides of his mouth and tried to pull it up. Keyword: Tried. Red X's look was glued onto his face, no matter how hard she tried to get him smile, he wouldn't. "Come on. Why don't you smile?" Artemis huffed.
"Smiling requires being happy" Red X clarified.
"Are you not happy?" Kaldur frowned.
"No" Red X answered, "There's nothing to be happy about."
"That you're given a life on Earth, that's something to be happy about" Kaldur stated. He really couldn't understand why Red X wouldn't be happy.
"Try living my life and tell me there's something for you to smile about. Unlike yours, mine isn't sunshine and rainbows." Red X glared. Kaldur put a hand on his right shoulder but as soon as he did Red X backed away. "Don't touch me" Red X stated. "What did Deathstroke do to make you so distant?" Huntress asked. Red X's eye twitched slightly before he turned around to leave.
Huntress sighed when he left, "Do you have any idea, Rose?" she asked. The heroes turned to face her. "I don't know, maybe we could ask Melissa." Rose suggested. The team nodded at the idea. Batman put a finger to his comm link, "Melissa, are you there?" he asked.
The answer came in straight away, "Here Batman. What's the problem?" she asked.
"We just need to have some questions answered, if you don't mind"
"Sure, connect me to video chat" Batman went over to the computer and did just that. Melissa's face appeared, she waved and sent them a smile.
"Ask away" "Well, why does Red X hate being touched on his right shoulder?" Kaldur asked.
Melissa ran a hand through her hair, trying to find the right words. "Let's just say that he doesn't want his arm cut off" the team cringed at her choice of words.
"Why doesn't he smile?" Megan asked.
"In the past he would smile to get through situations but one day he just couldn't. He just gave up, now even if he is happy he can't smile, even if he tries to" Melissa answered.
"And could I ask about the bandages he wraps his arms with to train? I just find it unorthodox" Batman said.
Melissa froze and looked away, "He'll tell you in his own time" they nodded, not wanting to get her upset.
"How come you're still able to smile?" Wally questioned.
"He mostly shielded me from things and reassure me that good will come from the bad one day." Melissa explained.
"What did Deathstroke do to make him so distant?" Huntress repeated.
"It wasn't just Deathstroke, it was his childhood too. The family would always argue about stuff and the only thing he could do was put his sister to sleep and listen to the arguments. Sometimes the arguments would go so heated he would leave the house and go sleep in the abandoned school nearby.
But somehow he managed to stay happy and optimistic when everything fell apart around him or if they forgot he existed. He would make up excuses for them and stick up for them even though the things people said about them were true. He was so selfless that if he was asked "What about your happiness?" he would answer "I just want my family to be happy and that's all that matters."
But time passed by and you could see that he was breaking down. One day he was waiting for his family to pick him up from the club he was in but they didn't show. He waited twenty minutes but nothing. My mom and I offered him a lift but he said he was going to walk instead. We asked him if he would be okay and he said he would be while he wiped away his tears. He smiled at us and walked away in the rain.
As he did so he noticed his family were at a festival he was passing through having the time of their life. His sister recognized him and was about to say something to their parents but he shook his head and walked away. He reached home minutes later, went to his room and he just broke down crying. The family didn't even notice when they came home, only his dad's girlfriend did but she couldn't comfort him the way he needed to be." Melissa wiped away the tears rolling down her cheeks.
Some members of the league were crying too. 'It makes perfect sense now', Batman thought, 'Why he left the house and went to the school. Why he saved Robin from falling. Why he would always give in when Robin pleaded him to do something. Why he was yet so distant.'
A loud crash brought him back to reality. Batman said his goodbyes and so did Melissa before he went running toward the noise with the others following. 'Red X', Batman thought. He found Red X on the floor with pieces of broken glass around him.
He picked Red X up carefully and speed walked to the medbay where he lay him down. He removed Red X's helmet for comfort. Batman couldn't help but take notice at how peaceful he looked.
"Why did he pass out?" Rose asked, worried. There was nothing more she wanted to do then to hug Red X and never let go of him. She missed how brother-like he was. "He is probably just tired. I'll watch him until he wakes but right now you should all rest. It's already 11pm" Batman stated. They nodded and left except for Robin. "You need rest too. How about we bring him to the batcave" Robin suggested. Batman nodded tiredly.
He picked up Red X and walked at the same pace Robin was limping at. Once at the Batcave, Alfred greeted them. "Who do we have here, Master Bruce?" Alfred asked. "This is Red X other known as John. He passed out not long ago" Bruce yawned as his cowl was now down. "Here, let me take him" Alfred took Red X in his arms and frowned slightly. "This boy is too light, tomorrow I'll have to make him a big breakfast." Jason and Bruce smiled at Alfred's antics.
Alfred carried Red X up to the manor with Bruce and Jason following. He placed Red X down on a bed in the spare room they had. He took off his mask gently, as he did so John sat up sleepily and looked around. Alfred brought him back down smiling at how baby-like it looked, John's eyes closed slowly. It was breath-taking, like seeing the sunset.
"This boy is half Russian I suppose but I'm not sure on the other half. It's not likely to see a Caucasian skinned Russian with very light golden hazelnut eyes like this boy" Alfred said. "Does his parents know he's here?" Bruce and Jason looked away. Alfred nodded slowly, realizing what the silence meant. Alfred stroked the boy's hair lightly, taking in his appearance.
"I'm going to hit the hay" Jason yawned sensing they needed alone time, limping out of the room. "May I ask how?" Alfred asked. Bruce nodded, they sat and at the edge of the bed and spoke. Bruce told him about everything, Alfred's eyes glazed over a couple of times during the story, not only because of the sad parts, but for the ones where Batman and Red X bonded. At the end he looked at the boy sadly. John then whimpered softly in his sleep, his calm face turning into one full of pain.
Bruce went over and caressed his cheek, whispering that everything was going to be ok. John soon calmed down and continued his peaceful sleep, leaning into Bruce's hand. Bruce slightly smiled and continued to caress his cheek. Alfred went mist-eyed at that moment. "You really must like the boy" Alfred said softly. Bruce nodded, "He's really easy to bond with and doesn't mind the questions I ask him, no matter how dumb they are." Bruce fully smiled as John put his soft hand on Bruce's arm.
"Maybe Jason would like a brother" Alfred said softly. Bruce looked over at Alfred and back at John. "But what if he doesn't want to be adopted?" Bruce asked. "Give him time" Alfred smiled. Bruce nodded slowly and gently pried John's hand off him and stood up. They both left the room and shut the door behind them quietly.
"We'll have to help him out tomorrow to come downstairs" Bruce said. "And why is that sir?" Alfred asked. "Well, he's blind" Bruce said, "It's a long story." "I have time Master Bruce. I'll put the kettle on" Alfred went to the kitchen while Bruce sat down. Soon the tea was ready and they sat down. "It all started when….." Bruce started.
That was chapter 12 and I hoped you enjoyed it. It took me ten hours to make as I had many things to do. I hope I didn't put too much things in this chapter but I'll leave that up to you guys to decide and if it is I'll tone it down a notch.
Was the fight scene good? It's my first long one I did without help.
In this chapter I just wanted to show that Batman and Red X are able to connect with each other in different ways and soon forget about the problem between them as they bond with each other and that Batman cares about Red X even if he doesn't show it. Like the way he comforted him in his sleep and ran toward the noise before anyone else sensing that it was Red X. I just hoped that was the message I sent out to you all.
Next chapter will be in the manor in the morning when John wakes up and can finally see because of the drops that Frost gave him. Jason wakes him up. He looks around the room and gets dressed with clothes Alfred left him and gets led downstairs while looking around. Alfred fusses over him, Jason is laughing and Bruce is fatherly to him, maybe. John isn't able to take the amount of attention and love he's being given but he doesn't say anything, finding that it would be rude.
Flashbacks of his past will be in it so pay attention and solve the mystery with me and the Scooby gang! And why he wraps his arms in black bandage. Next time in 'The boy who lost it all'. This is all a maybe, just remember.
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P.S. Watch out during the next few chapters I might have some 'Attack on titans' and 'Soul Eater' andvillains in love with John so keep an eye out. …But you didn't hear this from me!….
