Moterock's Den of Devastation
CHP 25: Enemy Engage
"HE DID WHAT?!" Superman flew over the city of Metropolis following his take down of a gang that had fired off at the police, "How long since?" He spoke with Wonder Woman through an ear piece. For the next several moments he listened to her speak keeping quiet the entire time, "Stay where you are, I'm on my way now." Superman informed. Disappointed with Batman's actions he shook his head, but wasn't surprised by them. With a long sigh he reached down uncovering a small device, "I hope you have a good reason for this." He uttered under his breath pressing at the button.
In a matter of seconds he reappeared over the transporting dock within the watchtower. Taking a deep breath, he stepped off the dock exiting the area through the automatic doors. He made his way down the hall taking a left and entering where Wonder Woman, Zatanna and Green Lantern awaited. His eyes immediately went to Zatanna, "I hear you haven't given an answer as to why you aided Naruto's escape. It isn't like you, why did you go against a direct order?"
"Batman is with him! You gave the order that the boy remain here, but even you should know his way of doing things are thought out. We must remember that none of us are perfect and I for one trusts Batman's judgment, as should the rest of you. Whatever his reason for taking Naruto, I'm betting was necessary." Zatanna replied.
Taking a deep breath Superman looked away from her proceeding toward a large window within the room. He placed a hand over the glass exhaling, "As much as I hate to admit it you're right."
"Superman!" Wonder Woman stood in disbelief.
"It's ok Diana…Zatanna is right, and if Batman believes in Naruto's abilities so should the rest of us. Not that I agree with letting someone unproven go out in battle, but Batman has his way of doing things and I respect that. Any clue as to where they went?" Superman asked looking away from the window.
"Can't say for sure but…" Wonder Woman crossed her arms thinking back, "Batman did say something about possibly knowing the location of the ones responsible for Naruto being here. If you want I could track them, it wouldn't ta…"
Superman put a hand out in front of him, "That won't be necessary; Batman would no doubt contact us if he needed our help. Besides I'm certain there are other problems that could use our assist. I will be in the control room if anyone needs me." With his back turned he exited through the automatic doors.
Wonder Woman gazed at Zatanna immediately looking away after noticing her smirk. She felt Batman needed to be held accountable for his actions, but at the same time felt it best they wait and see how his choice played out, "Guess it's time I get going as well," Wonder Woman looked over at GL, "Aren't you supposed to be on maintenance?"
"I was, up until the commotion involving you and Zatanna took place. I left someone else in charge in the meantime, I will return in another thirty." Green Lantern replied.
Just as Superman she departed without saying a thing, "Wonder what's wrong with her…she seems upset about something." Hal emphasized scratching at his hair.
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As they drew near Batman pressed down on a button within the cockpit camouflaging the entire bat plane concealing he and Naruto both. By looking out the window Naruto saw the wings and everything else disappear, "What just happened?"
"Don't think too much into it, I'm merely keeping us hidden from the enemy. In this mode they won't be able to see us," Batman had his eyes set on the old building to Hollaws Sack Corp switching the controls over to autopilot. Batman set his lenses to detect mode as they drew closer, "There are six total…they're all within the same vicinity. We must attack now while their guard is down."
"What about that Nightwing guy, shouldn't we wait for him?" Naruto asked from the back seat.
"No time for that; action must be taken immediately. If we don't have things finished in a timely fashion Nightwing would surely assist us. He's no more than ten to fifteen minutes away by my calculation." With the press of a button the top to the bat plane slid open, "On my signal get ready to jump." As the bat plane passed over the building both Naruto and Batman leaped downward smoothly touching down over the rooftop. Walking slowly across they kept the noise at a minimum searching for someplace to peek inward.
Before moving in they wanted to make certain it was the group they were in search for, "Up ahead I think there mi…" As Naruto took another step the surface beneath them gave way as both fell through! Plummeting to the ground several feet from one another, parts of the structure fell over the top of them. They were forced to use their upper body strength to free themselves, "What the hell was that NOISE OVER THERE!" Someone shouted standing from the badly torn sofa.
The group of six rose from their resting spots wasting no time scurrying over to where all the commotion seemed to be, "YOU…What are you doing here?!" A woman with long brown hair, green eyes and in a pink and silver outfit yelled. Naruto dusted himself off standing upright, watching Batman do the same nearby, "You must be the kunoichi I've heard so much about, Selscia right?" Batman asked.
Ignoring his question she focused only on Naruto, "Yup that's her alright," Naruto crossed his arms looking to the Dark Knight, "She's the one I encountered just before arriving in this world." With the crack of his knuckles Naruto looked Selscia in the eyes, "Ok lady you've got one option and one option only! Send me back home or suffer the consequences!" Naruto demanded tightening his fists.
Putting a hand to her mouth she took a step back laughing, shortening Naruto's patience further, "Now I get it." She giggled for a couple seconds more stabilizing her posture, "You jumped through the vortex after us during that battle outside the Leaf hahaha. It was the biggest mistake of your life, but I will grant your wish…however," A smirk formed over her face unleashing a small blade from inside her boot, "We will return with your dead carcass! Your decapitated head will serve as a great trophy to our master."
One of the squad members pulled at her shoulder from behind, "Isn't that boy a Jinchuuriki? Didn't our superiors demand we not destroy such a being; something about bigger pl…" Selscia reached back placing a finger over his lips.
"Things are working a little differently now, the higher ups couldn't possibly observe anything that takes place in this world. They've left me in charge and I demand you kill Naruto," She then looked over at Batman, "Not sure who this one is, but he's obviously an ally to Uzumaki so kill him as well!" She commanded.
Most within the group were reluctant to attack considering what they had been ordered time and again if they were to stand before a Jinchuuriki, "What the hell are you all doing standing around?! Get over and take the two of them down!" Selscia shouted.
She extended her arms as they attempted to bypass her, "You five take the bat, I want to test my abilities against the boy," Selscia moved forward licking her lips while glaring at Naruto, "Let us see if you live up to the stories of Konha's hero." Without warning she dashed forward wrapping her arms around his waist tackling him to the ground. Confident Naruto could take care of himself Batman focused on the group of five, "I'm guessing she's the most powerful of you all am I right?"
The captain of the group stepped forward cracking his knuckles with a slight chuckle, "The four of you stay back, I will make short work of this man bat. Gator's spew!" He yelled performing a series of hand gestures. Batman jumped back as the fighter opened his mouth discharging a large portion of acid like substance. In a matter of seconds the surface which the acid came into contact with quickly melted away, "I see you're quick on your feet and if you expect to survive this battle, limited mistakes are your only chance!"
The ninja leaped into the air and as he did so Batman used his grapple gun to pull him downward upper cutting him into a nearby table and splitting it in half, "Lucky move," The captain stood dusting himself off, "I can guarantee that is the last hit you lay on me. Now I'm goanna show you why they call me the beast from the EAST! My taijutsu is in a class of its own!" He skipped forward engaging in close combat with the Dark Knight. Making no attempt to strike back Batman stayed on the defense blocking everything his opponent threw out, carefully observing his moves.
Deducing the particular style, Batman countered kneeing him in the stomach twisting his arm around and finishing him off with a precise strike to the head. He dropped to the ground motionless! Batman then turned to a group of stunned RD members, "Who wants to go next?" He could see the fear and doubt in their eyes.
"Come on guys we can take him together. With the four of us we should have a pretty decent shot at defeating him." One of them said with hesitation.
"I don't know," Another of them took a step back, "This guy did just take down Sensei Giensuki. Maybe we should wait till Selscia San finishes with Naruto."
"Enough coward! If you want to stay back and watch than that is fine. We three will handle this guy no problem. I never did understand how such a weakling like you ever made this squad. Anyhow that is a conversation for another time," He faced Batman pulling out two small daggers, "Be sure not to hold back boys, we don't know what kind of hidden abilities this Bat person might have."
Across the room Naruto jumped around eluding the attempted attacks of Selscia, "Fight back you little punk!" He could feel her anger and frustration build as she continuously failed to land a single hit. Finding it quite enjoyable he persisted with doing so trying to see just how far he could push her, "You brat! Once I get my hands on you we'll see who's smiling!" Naruto flipped over the top of her as she threw out another punch. While in mid air he kicked her in the back of the head landing on the opposite side of her.
"Guess I really got my hopes up too much," Naruto ran a hand through his hair, "Surely you are capable of more than that lady. If not well tha…"
She quickly spun around kicking him in the face before he was able to finish, "Damn it." Naruto uttered rubbing at his face standing, "Hey what was that for huh?! That was totally a cheap shot I was in the middle of talking!"
Her wide grin only infuriated him more, watching her remove a strand of hair from her face, "Where in the book does it say an enemy is supposed to play fair against an opponent? If it does I haven't seen it."
"I've heard enough out of you Shadow Clone Jutsu!" A cloud of smoke filled the area and as it cleared there were six of him standing before her, "Enough games, obviously you aren't willingly going to cooperate so that leaves me no choice but to beat you into submission."
"Now that's that attitude I love," Naruto frowned watching her clap, "I've heard the Shadow clones are one of your specialties I had better be careful," She spoke with evident sarcasm. Ignoring her words, Naruto and his clones surrounded Selscia charging in to attack. She grabbed two of them by the head smashing their faces together and watching as they disappeared in a cloud of dust. She was caught off guard as another of them grabbed at her from behind, "Hold her just like that…perfect."
Naruto charged his signature move created by the great 4th, "Rasengan!" He hollered sprinting forward. As he came within a couple inches of her she flipped upward watching him destroy his own clone, leaving only three remaining, "With anticipation like that you won't beat me; that I can assure." She used a finger daring him to come at her again.
"Clearly you don't know a thing about me," Naruto dashed forward coming at her full speed, "As if I'd fall to the likes of you!"
To Be Continued