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Chapter 13: Legal Matters
(Washington D.C, a few days)
The League and team listened to what Quinn and Deadshot had to say, what they communicated to them disturbed the group…some of them. They had formulated a plan in an office, Amanda Waller is having a cup of coffee looking out at the city.
"Waller." A voice grunted from behind her.
"I was wondering when you were going to show up. I see that the-" Amanda Waller chuckled.
"Enough, we know about Task Force X…your…'Suicide Squad' program is finished." Another voice interjected.
Amanda Waller chuckled as she turned around in chair. She faced a few individuals. Batman stood directly in front of her desk. Nightwing stood with the back against the door to her office, arms crossed and eyes narrowed.
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Amanda Waller chuckled then took another sip of her coffee.
Suddenly several things clattered on her desk, they looked like metallic disks, with some traits similar to a computer chip and explosive.
"What? How do you get these?" Amanda Waller gasped, eyes wide with surprise then narrowed with anger.
"How do you think?" Another voice growled, from above Waller.
She looked up and snarled at the sight of Chaos Chimera in his full ninja garb clutching to the ceiling above her, his luminous green eyes glaring at back at her. He growled under his breath.
"Have you no honor? Having those people under your thrall? Threatening to end their lives with a push of a button? Killing them? Like that?" Chaos Chimera growled.
"That's hypocritical coming from a killer like you." Amanda Waller scoffed.
"Perhaps it is hypocritical. I guess we're all hypocrites in one form or another." Chaos Chimera mused in response.
Amanda Waller rolled her eyes in annoyance.
"Unless you want to have the wrath of the government in more on your tails or better yet down your throats, I suggest you three leave before I make some calls. Now get the hell out of here!" Amanda Waller snarled, changing the subject.
"Not happening." Nightwing grunted.
"You have to pay for your crimes." Batman added.
"It has nothing to do with crime, Batman. Manipulating people, and this is sickening." Chaos Chimera snarled, dropping to the ground then stood up to his full height.
"What are you going to do? I'm government, not some criminal. I'm protecting this country and enforcing the law, making sure there's no threat or problems that this government shall face. Your little act with kidnapping Godfrey has made the legal system and law enforcement has taken a not so favorable view of you freaks." Amanda Waller chuckled, a smug grin across her face.
The Dark Knight pushed a few of his left fingers on the side of his head, slightly below his helmet's left ear.
"Got it." Batman replied.
"What was that?" Amanda Waller grunted.
"Check the news." The Caped Crusader simply replied.
Amanda Waller put down her drink then turned on her computer. After a few minutes and some typing, her eyes widened in shock. She read reports of the exposing of her Task Force X, involvements in superhuman profiling, and every other despicable act she's ever had a hand in. She gasped then growled as she turned around, looking down on the streets below. Several police cars parked at her building and then a few cops walking towards the building. Waller bellowed in anger as she turned towards the group, aiming a gun at them.
"Get the hell out of my way you fr-" Waller hissed.
She gasped as her gun's barrel was completely sliced off. Her wide eyes went to the right claws from Chaos Chimera's altered tekagi shuko which retracted back into the gauntlet.
"It's over, Waller. Surrender, you're done." Nightwing said, approaching her desk.
"Oh, do you really believe this will bring me down? I've never lost a court case." Amanda Waller chuckled.
"We'll see." The Dark Knight replied.
(The Oval Office, several days later)
Batman, Nightwing, and Chaos Chimera watched Amanda Waller being dragged away kicking and screaming after losing her case, barely. The new president turned off the television showing the event. She was the wife and vice president of the former president, the man who was a secret ally of The Light. She is in her 40s, yet looks great for her age. Her attractive face is masked by her deep red hair in a pixie haircut, clear Caucasian skin, and hazel eyes. Her gray suit, red shirt, gray skirt, and red heels outfitted her fit figure and defined her business demeanor.
"It seems we have an unfortunate event completed. Honestly, these past several days have been most…stressful." The president sighed.
"With that annoyance out of the way, we must discuss the importance of the threat of Apokolips. We showed you earlier the video recording from my cowl of the interrogation of Godfrey. From this, you must prepare the armed forces to protect the citizens when our enemies come." Batman grunted, his voice void of all emotion.
The president nodded in understanding.
"I hope you're ready for whatever comes, because you know what they defeated." Nightwing said.
"We've been preparing since you told us months ago…the revelation that Godfrey is one of these…'New Gods'…is alarming. He turned us against one another for years, that smug bastard." The president replied, her voice fuming with boiling anger.
The lady grumbled under her breath then composed herself. Her brown eyes locked onto the three vigilantes.
"I want this situation handled, after Waller's imprisonment, the ones she enslaved have been returned to their cells…but with more lenient accommodations. They have offered their assistance when the-" The president continued.
"No, we don't need help from criminals." Batman grunted, interrupting the president.
"WE'RE criminals, Batman. You seem to forget that. Having their aid, with their full cooperation will be welcome. Granted, I have some reservations about some of them, but you keep forgetting we're not law enforcement. Harley and the rest of the group's help will be needed whether you like it or not." Chaos Chimera grunted, scoffing at the Dark Knight's remark.
"We are-" Batman started to say.
"Boys! Enough!" The president grunted.
The Dark Knight's eyes narrowed in anger, Chaos Chimera returned the glare with a low, soft tiger like growl. The ninja turned to then nodded to the president, who nodded back.
"I have work to do, as I imagine you all do as well." The president grunted.
"She's right, Batman, we have to organize the others and make preparations for what is to come." Nightwing advised, putting a calming hand on his former teacher's shoulder.
Batman grumbled under his breath and started walking away with his former pupil. Chaos Chimera slightly bowed and started walking away.
"Chimera, I need to speak with you. Your…associates can go." The president stated.
The Dark Knight was about to take a step towards the office, but Nightwing gently put his hand on the man's shoulder. Batman's former disciple pulled him away and out of the office. The doors closed.
"Yes...Mrs. President?" Chaos Chimera asked, a bit nervous
"President Madison, young man. I would like to discuss something with you." She replied, her voice coated with the serious tone yet with something else.
"O-Ok." The ninja replied.
"Your actions have caused a legal mess, young man. We've had several complaints and calls for you to be arrested for your crimes." The president said.
Chimera did his best not to growl at this.
"I'm not surprised." The shapeshifter responded.
The woman ran her hair through her hair, the ninja shifted nervously.
"Luckily, there are more pressing matters than the actions of one criminal. I do have to prepare our military forces for whatever this unknown force comes…and help coordinate with the other countries around the world." The president sighed, her voice somewhat evident with dread.
"I'm sure you'll do fine." Chaos Chimera said.
She returned a smile.
"I must admit, I never expected anyone to get the better of Amanda Waller." She stated, slight surprise in her voice.
"It wasn't just me." Chaos Chimera replied.
"Nevertheless, her illegal activities would still be hidden if not for what you did." She replied.
"Evil is probably the more accurate word for what you mean. An action that is illegal isn't necessarily bad." The ninja responded.
"Perhaps." The president replied.
Chaos Chimera fidgeted slightly as he stood before the woman, who had a familiar look on her face.
"Is there something that you want?" The shapeshifter asked.
"Hmm…I have a few ideas." The woman chuckled, a grin across her face.
Chimera's eyes widened slightly and cheeks blushed.
"Something to…thank you…for your service." The lady chuckled, a grin on her face.
(The next day, master bedroom)
Drew awoke from a long, passionate night. President Madison chuckled as she dragged her nails up his chest.
"I certainly won't miss my husband." She chuckled, a wicked smile across her face.
Drew blushed at this.
"T-Thanks." The shapeshifter gulped.
"Glad we could come to an understanding. I don't have any business for a few hours…so…c'mere." The woman chuckled, pulling Drew into a passionate kiss.
To be continued…
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