Chapter 9
Injustice For All
Kate's cafe
It was just about noon on a week day and Kate was getting ready for the afternoon rush. Barbra was also there helping her out. She had offered to help out with the cafe from time to time. Harleen was at one of the tables thats reasonablely close to them. See had an espresso in her hands. The three of them were together in the cafe, because later on in the day they are planning to head up to the watchtower. They really do enjoy going up there. Ever since they met Ashes friends, they have became really close, like they've known each other for years. The only ones they most out of the friends was Brock and Mallow, since they do have jobs on the watchtower. They have been wondering if they can get a job on the tower as well. It would be a lot more interesting, they get to hang out with everyone up there and also they get to see more of Ash. This was a big part for the reason. They love spending time with Ash. But because of the line of work he has, he's mainly up in the watchtower or somewhere else in the world. Harleen has been thinking about Ash more often now. She hasn't seen him since she helped him get to sleep. She was wondering if she was okay? Kate and Barbra joined Harleen.
"Good. We're more or less done with the prep work." Kate said.
"I've never known how many you had to do by yourself before everyone came in." Barbra said.
"Yeah it can a real race against time. Have you two heard anything back at the watchtower?" Kate asked.
"I know Misty and May are talking to Batman, something to do with their living arrangements." Barbra said.
"And I talked to Clemont. Apparently Brock and Mallow have been doing really well in their positions. Brocks researching alien medicine and Mallows been expanding her range in the kitchen. Flash still is the first one to try her food though." Harleen said.
"I wonder how Ash is doing?" Barbra asked.
"I don't know, but he did go through a lot recently." Kate said.
"And when I left him he was still asleep, and I had a 9 hour sleep with him." Harleen said.
"Even though I'm really jealous you shared a bed with him." Barbra said.
"And me." Kate said.
"But you did a really good thing for him." Barbra said.
"He was having a tough time and I gave him options that would be good for him." Harleen said.
"What time are we heading up the watchtower?" Kate asked. But before she got an answer. Ash walked in. "Ash, good to see you up."
"Hi Ash." Barbra said.
"Hey sweetie." Harleen said.
"Hey girls, great to see you all. Can you give me and Harleen sometime to talk?" Ash asked. Harleen was excited but the other two were confused.
"Yeah sure we'll be over there." Barbra said. Her and Kate got up and left the table. Ash sat down so he was face to face with Harleen. The other two were pretending to clean mugs while listening to them.
"I just wanted to say thank you for what you did." Ash said.
"It was nothing, did you at least sleep well?" Harleen asked.
"Yeah, 20 hours. I really needed that." Ash said.
"You do look a whole lot better." Harleen said.
"I feel it too, I feel like a huge weight has been taken off my shoulders." Ash said.
"Could it be because Pikachus not on it?" Harleen jokes. Ash giggled a little.
"Anyway I was wondering if I could take you out for dinner tonight to say thank you?" Ash asked. As soon as he said that, they both heard a mug being dropped. They both looked round and saw it was Kate who dropped it.
"Still wet, slipped out of my hands." Kate said. Trying to be convincing. Ash and Harleen weren't bothered about and looked back at each other.
"So did you want to have dinner?" Ash asked.
"Yeah of course." Harleen said. "Is 7 good for you?"
"Perfect, I'll pick you up from your place." Ash said.
"Well me, Kate and Barbra are going up to the watchtower later around that time. Why don't I meet you up there?" Harleen asked.
"Sounds good to me. I'll see you up there." Ash said. Getting up to leave. "Bye Barbra. Bye Kate."
"Bye Ash." They both said. Ash left the building. Harleen got up from the table.
"Sorry I got to leave, but I got to get ready for tonight." Harleen said.
"We'll wait for you here." Barbra said. Harleen left the building. "I wonder how everyone else would of reacted."
"We'll find out later on." Kate said holding up her phone.
Watchtower
Ash appeared on the teleportation pad and made his way to the observation deck to check on recent activities. On his way, he bumped into Clemont.
"Hey Ash, good luck for tonight." Clemont said. Ash looked at him. How did he know? Or could he be talking about something else? Ash dropped it and walked on. He then saw Max.
"Didn't know you had it in you." Max said. Okay, what's going on? Before Ash could respond. Brock appeared.
"Hey Ash." Brock said.
"Hi Brock." Ash said.
"Where are you heading now?" Brock asked.
"Just heading for the observation deck." Ash said.
"Ok, everyone else is in there." Brock said.
"Ok, I'll see them now. Thanks." Ash said walking away.
"That means no spying on Harleen." Brock said before walking away. How did everyone know? He had just asked her out and not told anyone else yet. Ash entered the deck and saw the other heroes. Flash noticed him.
"There he is, the stud of the night." Flash said. Giving Ash a round of applause. Ash wanted to get to the bottom of this.
"Ok, how does everyone know?" Ash asked.
"All got a text message." John said.
"Are you nervous?" Diana asked.
"No, it's just a thank you dinner. Anyway has there been any news we need to be aware of?" Ash asked. Everyone looked at each other, not saying anything.
"There is, but it might be best you not know about it." Flash said.
"Why not?" Ash asked.
"The man involved is very dangerous." Batman said.
"And resourceful." Martian said.
"They sound bad. Who is it?" Ash asked.
"Lex Luthor." Superman said.
"Who?" Ash asked.
"Lex he's a rich and powerful man." Shayera said.
"And dangerous, he nearly killed Superman more then once." John said. More then once? What kind of power does this man have?
"So what's wrong then?" Ash asked.
"Luthor escaped." Superman said.
"Then we need to catch him." Ash said.
"You are to stay away from him." Batman said.
"I think I've been on more dangerous missions then a quick grab and return." Ash said.
"The reasons you were in those situations was because you were already in the middle of it. We know Luthor all too well, at all cost you are to stay away from him." Batman said.
"But..." Ash began.
"ASH KETCHUM! WHATS THIS DATE ABOUT?" Ash heard. He turned around and saw Misty, May, Dawn, Iris, Mallow and Lillie. "ARE YOU GOING TO ANSWER ME?" Misty shouted. Flash grabbed Ashes arm.
"I got you bud." Flash said. Using his power to take Ash to his quarters really fast. The first thing Ash saw on the room was a suit on his bed. With a note.
Thought you might need this. Batman.
Ash never knew Batman would care that much. Then he looked at the desk and saw flowers with another note.
Use these too. Shayera. X
Why was everyone so invested with this particular part of his life. He didn't have much time to think since Lucario walked in the room.
"Hey Lucario, what's up?" Ash asked.
"Well we haven't done any aura training for a while. But since everything's calmed down for a moment. I thought now would be a good time." Lucario said. It was true. Ash hadn't been doing any of his aura training lately. He needs to learn moves that will help him.
"Ok let's go to the training room." Ash said. Lucario stopped him.
"Actually we can stay here. This one I a sense based move called aura vision." Lucario said.
"Aura vision? What does that do?" Ash asked.
"It improves your senses. Let's you see and hear through walls and predict future movements." Lucario said.
"Really, that's awesome." Ash said.
"That last one is an advanced part of it so might take a while for that one. But you can do the first one I said. Just close your eyes." Lucario said. Ash did as he was told and closed his eyes. "Let the aura flow into your eyes." Ash tried but nothing. After a while he saw a glimpse. It was working. He just needed to put more aura into it. Suddenly. It worked. He could see everything in the watchtower. Clemont working on inventions. Max just wandering around. Brock studying in the medical room. The heroes still at the deck and. Oh no. Ash saw Misty dragging Flash by the ear and heading to his room. The other girls were following. Ash opened his eyes.
"Lucario lock the door." Ash said. Lucario didn't know what was happening but did it anyway. There was knocking on the door.
"GET OUT HERE KETCHUM! WE KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE!" Misty shouted.
"Where's Mewtwo?" Ash asked.
"He's asleep." Lucario said.
"Then we're going to be here for a while." Ash said.
5 hours later
It was nearly time for the date and Ash was heading for the teleportation room. He had the suit on. Fitting perfectly and flowers in hands. He did feel a little nervous about dinner. Harleen was one of his first friends since arriving on this world and he didn't want to mess anything up. He entered the room and saw it was empty. Which he was glad about as he didn't want Harleen getting interrogated as well when she arrives. Ash saw the teleportation pads being activated and Kate and Barbra appeared but no Harleen.
"Hey Ash." Kate said.
"You look smart." Barbra said.
"Thanks. Is Harleen with you?" Ash asked.
"She'll be up in a moment. Your going to love what she's got on." Kate said.
"Don't spoil anything for him." Barbra said.
"Anyway do you know where everyone else is?" Kate asked.
"Most probably in the canteen." Ash said.
"Ok we'll head there now." Barbra said walking out the room.
"Have fun." Kate said also walking out the room. Ash didn't have to wait long as the teleportation pads were active again and what he was looking at, he nearly fainted. Harleen standing there wearing a glowing red and black dress and high heels. She also had a bag by her side.
"Hey sweetie." Harleen said. Ash couldn't speak. "Do you like it?" She asked. Still no answer. "I'll take that as a yes."
"Sorry, you just look amazing." Ash said.
"Thanks sweetie. You don't look bad yourself." Harleen said. "So what have you got planned?"
"I booked us a table at one of Gothams best Italian cuisine restaurants." Ash said.
"Sounds exciting." Harleen said.
"If you want we ca..." Ash was interrupted.
"Ash we have a problem." Flash said entering the room.
"What's wrong?" Ash asked.
"We have a hostage situation. At metropolis federal bank." Flash said.
"Whose taken the hostages?" Ash asked.
"Ultra Humanite. I know you have other plans but Superman wants all hands on deck." Flash said. Running out the room. Ash turned to Harleen.
"I'm sorry, I..." Ash was interrupted again.
"It's okay Ash, I knew this was a possibility." Harleen said looking a bit disappointed.
"I swear after this. We're going. No distractions." Ash said. Harleen perked up.
"Sounds like a plan to me. I'll find everyone else in the meantime." Harleen said. Ash nodded and went to leave, but Harleen stopped him. "Wait, take this for good luck." Harleen gave him a kiss on his cheek. "Be safe." Ash nodded again and left the room.
Federal Bank
There was big headed white haired ape holding a gun. He's just been walking a circle around the hostages. He had a plan. And it was about to be put into action.
"I know you're here, you should come out now." Humanite said. One by one the league members came out into the open. Ash was the last one to come out. "Well if it isn't the new semi hero. Ash Ketchum wasn't it?"
"We can talk all you want but you need to let the hostages go first." Ash said.
"No can do, I know what will happen as soon as they go." Humanite said. Pointing a gun at one of them.
"Think about this, if you do that..." John said.
"What? I'll go back to prison." Humanite said. "That's all that will happen. Then I will escape and..."
"Something doesn't seem right." Martian said to Ash. He had a point. He didn't feel an sense of urgency. He thought that this was much more of a. Distraction. What if he was distracting them. Ash closed his eyes and used his aura vision. He scanned the room.
"They're fake." Ash said. Everyone looked at him.
"What do you mean?" Superman asked.
"They're decoy robots. This is an ambush." Ash said firing a aura sphere behind him. Something jumped out of the shadow and landed in front of Humanite. It was Copperhead.
"You'll pay for that." Copperhead said. Now all the villains started to come out of the shadows. Grundy, Shade, Star Sapphire and a big cat lady.
"Hey big boy, miss me? We never did finish that kiss." Star Sapphire said to Ash. Everyone looked at him.
"I thought you were going to stop this." Ash said.
"And I told you, as soon as you are by my side. We can leave this life behind. And I will be taking you now." Star Sapphire said.
"You're not taking him anywhere." Shayera said.
"I must say how he knew where everyone was is intriguing, we will take him so I can study him." Humanite said.
"Leave him alone." Green Lantern said. Firing energy to the villains. Shade used his darkness and it collided in the middle. Everyone else dispersed.
Superman was going against Grundy having a all out brawl. Martian was against Ultra Humanite, but Martian couldn't get close because of the gun that was being fired at him. Flash helped John with Shade, but Shade made it very difficult for them. Shayera and Diana went after Star Sapphire. Flying round every corner of the building to get the upper hand. Batman was fighting Copperhead in hand to hand combat. Ash was about to run and help Batman out, but the cat woman jumped in front of him to stop him.
"So I'm the lucky one that gets to face the newly discovered Ash Ketchum." The cat said.
"Since you know my name, it's only fitting that I know yours." Ash said.
"Call me Cheetah and I'll be your predator today." Cheetah said. She ran towards Ash. Ash only moved just in time to avoid a swipe from her claws. Ash tried to punch in retaliation but she ducked underneath it. Ash then tried to kick her while she was crouched, but she grabbed his leg and slammed him to the ground. She jumped on top of him to keep him down. "I must say you did better then I thought."
"Thanks, I think with a bit more training I could of lasted a bit more longer." Ash said.
"Maybe. But we'll never know since you're down and out for now." Cheetah said, grinning.
"I think my friend would think differently." Ash said. Cheetah was confused with that statement. All of a sudden, a random bush just slammed into her and knocked her off Ash. She regained her ground and looked at the attacker. It was a giant green gecko with a bush for its tail. "Thanks Sceptile." Sceptile gave a thumbs up.
"So there are more." Cheetah said. "But let's see if it can keep up with me." She charged in at Sceptile and was about to swipe. She was shocked when Sceptile blocked the attack with the leaves on its wrists.
"Sceptile use pound." Ash said. Within a blink of a eye, Sceptile vanished. And the next thing Cheetah knew, she was hit behind her. Pushing her some distances. "Bullet seed go." Sceptile fired a barrage of seeds at Cheetah. She jumped and landed behind a desk, using it for cover. "Keep it up Sceptile." Ash then ran to another fight. He stopped since he just merely missed a bullet. He looked over and saw Humanite pointing his gun at him.
"I would take your Pokemon as well, but I got a feeling they would cause a lot more problem then just you." Humanite said.
"You wanna bet?" Ash asked. He then started charging at the ape. Humanite fired a couple of rounds at Ash. Ash brought up his aura shield to block the bullets. As soon as he was close enough, he changed the shield into sword, slicing the gun. Humanite dropped the gun, holding his wrist. Ash then jumped up and gave him a aura kick across the face. Knocking him down. Ash then produced a aura whip and was about to tie him.
"You do that and one of your teammates are going to be in serious trouble." Humanite said. Looking a particular direction. Ash followed his gaze. He saw Copperhead scaling down a wall, ready to attack an unexpecting Batman. Ash dissolved the whip and ran over.
"LOOK OUT!" Ash shouted. Batman looked at him while Ash pushed him out the way. Copperhead jumped onto Ashes back and. BITE. The venom has been injected into Ashes blood.
"AHHH!!!!!" Ash yelled. Ash grabbed Copperhead and got him off his back. Ash then aura punched Copperhead upwards. While in the air, Ash made another aura whip and flung it towards Copperhead, wrapping him up. Ash pulled the whip down, slamming Copperhead to the ground. He was out. Ash was about to move on but his vision was getting blurry. Getting short of breath and found himself suddenly becoming really heavy. He collapsed under his own weight and was falling to the ground. But someone caught him.
"Don't worry my love. I'll make you better and then we can be together." Ash could barely see it was Star Sapphire. "Let's go now while everyone's distracted."
"You're not taking him anywhere." Star looked behind her and saw Diana flying towards her. Star moved out of the way just in time. Diana took a defensive stance in front of Ash. The other heroes and Sceptile followed. Humanite knows this is a losing battle.
"Retreat." Was all he said. They wasted no time in escaping the area. As soon as the left, Shayera knelt down and put Ash in her arms.
"How's he doing?" Batman asked. Shayera checked Ashes pulse.
"His pulse weak." Shayera said, worryingly.
"Someone call Brock and tell him to get the medical room ready. Flash take Copperhead to the station then meet us back at the watchtower." Superman said.
"You got it." Flash said. Picking up Copperhead and running out the building.
"Let's go now." John said. They all disappeared.
Watchtower
Harleen, Barbra, Kate and Ashes friends, except Brock, we're in the canteen. The main topic they were talking about was the date. But Harleen was thankful that the topic changed.
"Out of Mewtwo, Lucario, Entei or Jirachi. Who do you think will be a better conversationalist?" Kate asked.
"Lucario. He was from a different era so he has a lot of stories to tell." May said.
"No, it has to be Jirachi." Max said.
"I think Mewtwo. He just looks like he has wisdom." Barbra said. "How about you Harleen?" Harleen was looking into space. "Harleen?" This caught her attention.
"Oh sorry I was just thinking about something." Harleen said. This caught everyone's attention.
"What about?" Misty asked.
"I was thinking what I would of been like if I was born in the Pokemon world or any other worlds." Harleen said.
"Why do you ask that?" Iris asked.
"It's just one of tho..." Harleen got cut off when everyone saw Mewtwo and Lucario running in the same direction.
"Where are they going?" Dawn asked. Harleen knew what one of the rooms that way is. She got up and ran after them.
"Harleen wait." Clemont said. Everyone else getting up. Harleen saw both Pokemon standing outside of the teleportation room.
"What are you two doing?" Before Harleen could get an answer. The doors opened and Superman was in front carrying Ashes limp body. "ASH!" She ran up but both the Pokemon stopped her.
"Stop, he needs medical attention now." Lucario said. Everyone else arrived.
"Oh no what happened?" Lillie asked.
"He's been poisoned and needs to see Brock." Superman said. Entering the medical room, while the Pokemon and other heroes was keeping everyone back. Brock saw them.
"Quick put him on the table." Brock said. Superman put Ash on the table and Brock was quick to insert a drip into him. "He should be fine now. Any later then it would of been a different story. We better go out and let him rest." Before they left.
"Can I see Harleen?" Ash asked weakly.
"Ash that isn't..." Brock began.
"Just for a minute please." Ash said. Brock looked at Superman.
"It wouldn't hurt." Superman said.
"Ok, but only a minute." Brock said.
"Thank you." Ash said. Brock and Superman went out the room.
"Ash wants to see you Harleen." Brock said. Harleen approached the door but stopped her from entering. "You can only be in there for a minute and you need to be careful with the drip." Harleen nodded. Brock moves aside and Harleen entered the room.
"Hey Harleen." Ash said.
"Sweetie what happened?" Harleen asked on the verge of tears.
"I saved Batman but I got poisoned in the process." Ash said.
"Your a hero that's for sure." Harleen said.
"I'm sorry I messed up our dinner." Ash said.
"You idiot, forget the dinner. I just want you to be well." Harleen said. Tears coming down her face. Ash weakly lifted up his hand and put it on her face. She put her hands on his. "Ash, I lo..."
"I'm sorry but Ash needs his rest now." Brock said from the entrance. Harleen looked at Ash.
"I'll be here until you're back on your feet." Harleen said. She leaned over and gave a kiss on his forehead. She then left the room and Brock closed the door. Ash fell asleep.
4 hours later
Ash started to wake up. He did feel a lot more better. He looked round and saw the drip had finished. He took it out of his skin. He got up from the bed. During the time he was in the room, he a thought in his head. Was he a liability to the team. Every time he is out with the team, someone needs to save him. Maybe that's why he wasn't called a hero yet. He needed to find the villains and take them out himself. He knew if he asked Mewtwo to teleport him to the lair, then he would be met with resistance. But then he remembered there were other options.
"Mew." Ash said. Mew suddenly appeared in front of him. "You know where I want to go?" Mew nodded. "Take me there then go back to the Pokemon room." Mew was hesitant at first but reluctantly agreed. They both disappeared. Just then Shayera walked in.
"Hey Ash. How are you..." She stopped she saw Ash was gone. "Ash? ASH!" She then ran out the room.
Hideout
A bald man was shouting at the villains that were involved with the bank scene. He was upset that they didn't take out the justice league.
"I thought you were suppose to be the best, the worst of the worse. So tell me, why the hell are the league still alive?" The bald man asked.
"They were well organised. Really hard to take down." Humanite said.
"If you stuck to the plan then they would've been gone by now." Baldy said.
"At least Copperhead took care of the kid." Shade said.
"Oh yes and what happened to him?" Baldy asked.
"He gone." Grundy replied.
"I'm going to hurt him myself for injuring Ash." Star Sapphire said.
"Maybe you should find someone else. He sounds like the weak link." Baldy said. A blue light started glowing in the shadows. Everyone looked at it.
"See for yourself." A voice was heard. The light approached the villains. They jumped out of the way before the light exploded, creating a smoke cloud. The villains found it difficult to see. When the cloud cleared up, they saw Ash standing in front of Grundy. "Remember this?" Ash then aura punched Grundy which knocked him into the wall. Everyone was surprised to see him.
"GET HIM!!" Baldy shouted. Everyone started charging in. Shade used his power to encase Ash in darkness.
"The same thing won't happen twice." Shade said. Satisfied with his work. All of a sudden, a aura sphere shot out of the trap and almost hit Humanite.
"Can he see us?" Ultra Humanite asked.
"That's impossible." Shade said. Another sphere shot out nearly hitting Cheetah. And then another one nearly hit the bald guy.
"Bring it down you idiot." Baldy said. Shade took down the trap and Ash stood there with a aura sphere in his hand.
"Learn some new tricks already." Ash said. Throwing a aura sphere at Shade. Hitting him. Cheetah came up to Ash and swiped at him. But Ash had his barrier up.
"Why aren't you hurt?" Cheetah asked.
"Because I'm thinking ahead." Ash said. Making up a aura whip and wrapped it round Cheetah incapacitating her. Two gun shots were heard. Ash turned and saw Humanite and bald man holding guns, pointed at him.
"Nice show but it's over. Put your hands on your head and get on your knees." Ash got on his knees and and put his hands behind his head. But he started channeling aura into his hands. Baldy and Humanite approaches. "You're good kid but your no Superman."
"Its probably a good idea not to compare the both of us. Since he can't do this." As soon as Ash said this. He fired aura beams from behind his head and it struck Humanite and Baldy. Ash got up. Star approached him.
"Ash, your not going to hurt me are you? I haven't hurt you once." She did have a point. Over the times they met, she never attacked him.
"No I'm not, but I can restrain you though." Ash said. Bring up a aura whip.
"Now is that anyway to talk to a lady." A creepy voice was heard from behind Ash. Ash didn't have time to see who it was since he was knocked out by a sneak attack. "HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!"
Watchtower
"What do you mean he's missing?" Mallow asked. Everyone was gathered up at the observation deck and Shayera has just told everyone that Ash was missing.
"Where did he go?" Flash asked.
"I don't know Flash. If I knew he was going somewhere I would of stopped him." Shayera angrily said.
"Look that doesn't matter now. All that matters is that we find Ash and bring him back here." John said.
"Me and Flash can do ground work with our super speed. All of you ca..." Superman was interrupted.
"Everyone you want to watch this." Martian said. Turning on the big screen. It was Lois with a breaking 'Pokemon Watch' report.
"This station has just received a chilling video regarding Ash Ketchum just moments ago. We are about to play the video. Some people might want to turn away." Lois said. The screen then switches to a clown in a purple suit.
"Joker." Batman said.
"Who?" Max asked.
"Hello planet earth. Joker here and have I got a show for you. With all these so called heroes popping up everywhere, I thought I'd bring one here." Joker said. Moving a side, revealing a chained up Ash.
"ASH!" Lillie shouted.
"Now this kid will be the main attraction that starts in 2 hours. And while you wait for the show, go out and cause mischief in the street since the heroes will be busy. But make sure to stay close to the tv since the show might get brought forward if any heroes are nearby." Joker said. Pulling out a gun and held it against Ashes head. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH!!!!!" The video turned static. It went back to Lois.
"We'll stay on the air while this is on going but I hope Ash is found very soon. We will be contacting sources as this goes on." Lois said. Then Diana turned off the screen.
"Come on we need to help him." Dawn said running to the teleport room.
"You are going no where." Batman said.
"Why not?" Dawn asked.
"Joker is a highly dangerous man. He'd level cities for his own amusement." Batman said.
"If he saw us, he wouldn't hesitate to kill Ash." John said.
"What are we going to do then?" Kate asked.
"All of you are staying here. We don't know how Ash got there, but if there's a possibility someone gained access to the watchtower then you'll in danger. No one is leaving yet. We'll make a full sweep to make sure no ones board. Shayera you stay here and watch over them."Superman said. Flying off. Everyone went their separate ways and Shayera stayed with Ashes friends.
"What am I going to do?" Harleen asked herself. What was she going to do? Do nothing and stay with Joker. Or do something and save Ash, the man she has developing feelings for. And in a room full of girls who definitely had feelings for Ash.
Hideout
Ash was waking up and looked ahead. The bald man was looking at him along with the other villains.
"I see you're finally awake Mr. Ketchum." The bald man said.
"And yet I don't know your name." Ash said.
"Lex Luthor." Lex said. So this is the guy who nearly killed Superman.
"So you're Lex Luthor, when Superman described you I thought you were someone to be feared of. Yet you're just trying to act like a big shot while holding a gun." Ash said. Luthor punched Ash in his face. Blood came out of Ashes mouth. Star Sapphire stepped forward, but Shade stopped her from advancing.
"I must say this kid has got some spunk in him." A voice was heard in the shadows. Ash looked over and Joker slowly came into the light.
"And who are you?" Ash asked.
"Jokers the name. I'm sure Bats has mentioned me before." Joker said.
"Not once." Ash said.
"What? Well that isn't nice. I'll make sure to kill you in front of him." Joker said. Pulling out a gun and pointing it at Ash. Luthor put Jokers gun down.
"Not now. Remember the deal, you can do whatever you want with him. But in the meantime he's my research project. Humanite." Luthor said. Looking at Humanite. Humanite walked over to Ash and pulled out a syringe. He held Ashes head to the side and stuck the syringe in his neck, drawing some blood. He then took it out.
"Now we can find out some valuable information about you." Humanite said.
"Then we're done here." Luthor said. Starting to walk out.
"Wait." Joker said. This caught Lex's attention. "Just need to get one thing." Joker walked over to Ash and reached into his pocket. Joker then finally pulled out the receiver. The key to the watchtower. "Here it is. It looks like the firework show will happen tonight. I'll need to borrow two of you." Fireworks? What was he planning?
"Take Grundy and Shade." Lex said. Everyone left the room. Ash struggled to get out of the chains.
Watchtower
Joker, Shade and Grundy appeared in one of the hallways. They saw that no one was around. Grundy was holding the bomb.
"Okay, now all we need to do is find the engine room and set the timer. And if I remember rightly. It's close to here. Should be this way." Joker said. Walking onwards. Grundy and Shade followed. They walked for about three minutes before finally finding the room. "Here it is. Ok big boy put it down there." Grundy walked over and placed the bomb near the engine. He pressed a button and the 30 minute clock started counting down.
"Ok it's set, can we get out of here now? It's not a good idea for us to be here any longer." Shade said.
"Fine, fine. Let's head back out though. I don't want to transport the bomb back with us." Joker said. They walked back to the same spot where they arrived but Pokemon were waiting for them.
"So you are the ones who took Ash." Mewtwo said. Behind him was Charizard and Snorlax. The villains just stood there.
"Maybe we are but you won't be round long enough to find him." Joker said. Pulling out a gun and firing it at them. Mewtwo stopped a bullet in midair. Joker looked at his gun before firing multiple rounds. Mewtwo stopped everyone of them until the gun was empty. Joker looked scared and Mewtwo dropped the bullets on the ground. Then brought up a shadow ball.
"Pathetic." Mewtwo said. Throwing the ball at them. Shade used his darkness power to send the ball over behind them.
"I'll hold them off. Send us back already." Shade said. Firing darkness at the Pokemon. Charizard came forward and used its flamethrower on the darkness. It easily overpowered the darkness. The villains ducked under the flames. "What's taking you?"
"It takes a while to program it. Grundy, provide entertainment." Joker said. Grundy charged in. Snorlax stepped forward and just stood there. Grundy finally reached Snorlax and punched him in the stomach. Nothing happened.
"Grundy no understand." Grundy said. Snorlax used a focus punch and hit Grundy. Grundy was knocked back to the villains. "Grundy don't feel good."
"Say goodbye to your friend Grundy. We're out of here." Joker said. Pushing a button and the villains disappeared. Mewtwo turned to the Pokemon.
"Head back to the Pokemon room. I need to tell the others." Mewtwo said. The other two nodded and went their separate ways.
Hideout
Joker, Shade and Grundy appeared in the middle of the room. The other villains just looked at them. Grundy got up from the floor.
"So I take it you had some complications?" Luthor said.
"Nothing we couldn't handle but the bomb is all set." Joker said.
"Nothing we couldn't handle? Grundy got taken down by one punch by that creature, while Grundy's punch did nothing to it." Shade said.
"At least you did accomplish your task." Lex said.
"That's good, cause I'm not heading up there again. Those things are out of my pay grade." Shade said.
"Will you all shut up, I might of found something." Ultra Humanite said. Closely examining Ashes blood.
"What is it?" Lex asked.
"The blood cells, they should of been damaged when they left his body. But they seem to have regenerated themselves." Humanite said.
"That's impossible." Lex said.
"I know but there's more. Give me your arm." Humanite said.
"What?" Lex asked.
"Give me your arm. It's lot more easier to show you." Humanite said. Luthor reluctantly gave his arm to Humanite. Humanite drew a little of Ashes blood in a syringe. He injected the blood into Luthor's arm. Everyone just stood around watching. Nothing was happening.
"What was suppose to..." Cheetah said. But before she could finish. Luthor started to de-age. He was back to being 25 years old.
"This is amazing. I'm back to the prime of my life. Now I have plen..." Before Luthor could finish he reverted back. "What happened?"
"Your body used up the blood." Humanite said.
"What exactly happened?" Shade asked.
"The boy has amazing properties within him. Along with his power. He's able to rapidly heal himself from the most devasting injuries." Humanite said.
"He's unkillable?" Grundy asked.
"No he's still able to die like anyone else. But it be really hard if not done properly." Humanite said.
"But why did Luthor look younger?" Cheetah asked.
"His blood is programmed to keep him at his prime age. And this can stay like this for a very long time." Humanite said.
"Explain." Star said.
"Best way to say this. The boy may look 20 but in actuality he is 300 years old." Humanite said. Everyone couldn't believe what they were hearing.
"The kids like the fountain of youth. We better open him up like a hydrant. HAHAHA!!!!" Joker said.
"This blood can do amazing things. Like cure cancer." Humanite said.
"Did it cure my cancer?" Lex asked.
"For that moment yes. But when the blood ran out the cancer came back. But I do believe I can improve on the blood so it's on a more permanent basis." Humanite said.
"Do you mean?" Shade started to ask.
"We could have the answer to immortality. But this isn't enough blood." Humanite said.
"How much more do you need?" Lex asked.
"The amount I need will kill the boy." Humanite said. Star didn't like that answer and started to head towards the room Ash was in.
"Where do you think you're going?" Cheetah asked Star. Everyone looked at her. She looked at them.
"I'm taking Ash and we're disappearing together." Sapphire said.
"You think so?" Luthor asked stepping forward. Star fired energy at Luthor and the others. Giving them a warning shot.
"Don't try to stop me." Star said. Walking towards the room.
"There might be another way where he doesn't die." Humanite said. This caught Stars attention. "Just give me half an hour to make up a plan.
"And if you don't?" Star asked.
"Winner takes all." Lex said.
"Fine." Star said walking away from the room. Lex walked over to Humanite.
"Is there another way?" Lex asked.
"No, the boy needs to die for this to work." Humanite said.
"Get everything ready then. It's time to live forever." Luthor said. In the other room, Ash saw and heard everything through his aura vision. Ash had to find a way out. If they succeed. Everyone's in danger.
Watchtower
The whole station had been searched, apart from the encounter with the three villains everywhere was clear. The heroes were running out of time to find Ash. Superman, Diana, John and Flash headed down to earth to start the search party. Batman, Shayera and Martian stayed in the watchtower with the others in case any villains were still on board. Everyone were allowed to go to other places now but if they saw anything suspicious to contact them straight away. Harleen found a to get away from everyone and headed down one of the hallways. She didn't like Joker has Ash and willing to do anything to make sure he's safe. Harleen pulled out her phone and called Joker. He answered.
"What do you want?" Joker asked.
"Pudding, I saw your little tv show and thought I could help out." Harleen said.
"Help out with what? Being in the way of everyone." Joker said.
"That's not nice." Harleen said.
"Let me make this simple Harley. You're done, I have no use for you now." Joker said.
"You're a jerk." Harleen said.
"Don't call back, oh and one more thing, make sure to watch the sky tonight." Joker said. What was he talking about?
"Why?" Harleen asked.
"That little tin can in the sky is putting on a firework show tonight, provided with the little present I left for them." Joker hanged up the phone. Harleen knew what he meant and everyone was in danger. With the blueprints she saw earlier, she knew where the bomb was planted and sprinted down the hall. And someone was following her. It took her 5 minutes to get to the engine room. The bomb was right in front of her. She knelt down and examined it. She knew how the Joker built his bombs and she knew how to disarm them. She pulled out some travel sized cutters and put it near the wires. She was looking for the battery that connected to the detenator. She had two minutes left on the timer. She finally found the wire and cut it. The timer stopped.
"I knew it." Harleen turned around and saw Barbra.
"Barbra it's not what it looks like." Harleen said standing up. Barbra kicked her in the chest. Knocking her back. She went to punch Harleen but she moved out of the way in time.
"Shut up I know you're Harley Quinn. And now you'll know who I am." Barbra said. Grabbing three batarangs, ready to throw them at Harleen. Harleen closed her eyes.
"That's enough." Barbra stopped her attack. Batman stepped round the corner.
"Batman, why are you here?" Barbra asked.
"After what Mewtwo told us, I had a hunch where he planted the bomb. I hid when I saw Harley come in. And she disarmed the bomb." Batman said.
"Why did you do that?" Barbra asked. Not understanding why she done that.
"I don't like what Jokers doing, I even phoned him to see where he was. I was going to rescue Ash. I just want him back." Harleen said. Getting upset. Barbra felt bad about her actions.
"I'm sorry for what I did." Barbra said.
"It's fine, I probably would of done the same thing. So you're Batgirl." Harleen said.
"Yeah, it be great if you can keep that a secret." Barbra said.
"Look, I want us to get along. Ash loves you like Ash loves me and the other girls. I want us to be good friends before he figures it out." Harleen said. Barbra blushed.
"Does he really feel that way?" Barbra said.
"Crystal clear." Harleen said.
"Ok you two lets head back to the deck now." Batman said. They left the engine room.
Meanwhile Shayera was on patrol and somehow wandered to Ashes quarters. She sat down on the edge of his bed. She hated that Ash was all alone by himself.
"Ash I promise I will find you." Shayera said. She looked at the corner of her eye and saw Ashes bag glowing. New arrivals. She walked over to the bag and opened it up. 5 glowing pokeballs. "Please help us find him." The pokeballs snapped open.
Hideout
Stuff were being thrown round the room. Lex was very angry that the watchtower was still in the sky. Everyone found cover during the outburst.
"How could you all screw up? It was one simple task. You are all morons." Lex said.
"Calm down already." Cheetah said.
"I'll be calm once the Justice League are done. Starting with that boy. Is everything ready?" Lex asked Humanite.
"All ready." He answered.
"Joker you can start your show if you want. But the blood is mine." Lex said.
"Let's get started. Lights, camera, headshot." Joker said. Heading towards the room. Star stepped in the way.
"Like I said before, he's coming with me." Star said.
"Move out of the way." Lex said.
"You're going to have to make me." Star said.
"We will kill you too if it comes to it. That boy is dying tonight." Lex said.
"So that's your plan." A voice was heard. The villains looked round. They couldn't see anyone in sight.
"Whose there? Come out already." Lex said. A golden ring suddenly appeared in the middle of the room. A small grey genie came out of it, then the ring disappeared.
"Oh no it's a another one of them." Shade said.
"Shut up man it's just a small creature." Lex said.
"That can still cause you a lot of trouble." The genie said. "The names Hoopa, not creature. Where's Ash?"
"In that room. But all of us against a tiny one of you. I like our chances." Lex said, grinning.
"That's why I brought some friends with me." Hoopa said. Opening 4 big golden rings. The villains are in shock at what they saw came the rings. A body of rock, ice, steel and another one with moss on its shoulders and feet. "May I introduce the Regi troop."
"Not impressed." Luthor said. Firing a gun and hitting Regice. The bullet dropped to the floor. Didn't leave a dent on the body. Joker looked at Luthor.
"What about now?" Joker asked. Regice powered up an ice beam and hit Luthors hand. Freezing the gun and his hand. He recoiled in pain.
"Get them already." Luthor said. The Regis started advancing to the back room.
"I've had enough of these things." Shade said. Firing darkness at Regirock. Trapping it. "You're not getting out." He spoke to soon. A rocky fist punched through the trap destroying it. "Oh come on." Regirock fires a hyper beam at Shade. He dodges and runs for cover. Humanite grabbed a rocket launcher and aimed it at Registeel.
"Let's see how you handle this." Ultra Humanite said. Firing the missile. It was heading towards Registeel. Who caught the rocket and crushed it in its hands. Humanite was scared now. Registeel used lock on on him. Then powered up a zap cannon. Humanite saw this and hid behind a desk. The zap cannon was fired and went over the desk. Then it stopped in mid air and headed backwards towards Humanite. "AHHHHH!!!!!!!"
"Amazing. These things could possibly beat Superman. Try to take one of these things." Lex said to the rest of the gang. Grundy was charging in towards Regigigas. Grundy was about to hit it. But Regigigas caught the fist with one hand.
"Not again." Grundy said. Regigigas hit Grundy with a mega punch sending him to the other side to the room. Cheetah scaled the wall and had eyes on Hoopa.
"Your much more my speed." Cheetah said.
"Are we fighting? oh how fun." Hoopa said. Cheetah leapt off the wall. Heading towards Hoopa. Hoopa opened a golden ring in front of Cheetah. She went through it. Another ring opened up in front of a pile of wooden creates. Cheetah fell face first into it. "Did I win?"
"Uh." Cheetah just gave up. Joker saw this was a losing battle so he stayed back.
"I better make my exit before they see me. But first things first." Joker said. Pulling a gun and heading towards the back room. He opened the door and saw Ash still struggling to get out of the chains. "Looks like your being cancelled early." Joker pressed the gun against Ashes head. "Any last words?"
"I'll be the to end you with my bare hands." Ash said.
"No fear. At least you're not camera shy. Here we go. Bye." Joker said. Ash closed his eyes. This was it, no coming back this time. He was waiting for it. Nothing happened. Ash opened his eyes and saw Joker looking dazed. Joker fell down and Star Sapphire was behind him.
"Sapphire." Ash said.
"I'm here to get you out. And once you're free, we'll live together and be happy. And is going to stop us this time." Star said.
"I think we'll have something to say about that." Sapphire turned round and saw Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Flash in the room. "Move away from him." Sapphire didn't want to but she complied. She wouldn't win this fight. Diana came up and held her arm behind her back. John came up to Ash and used his rind to pick the lock on the chains. Ash was free. "Ok Diana, take her away."
"No let her go." Ash said. Everyone looked at him.
"But Ash..." Flash started.
"She just saved me when she didn't need to. If it wasn't for her, Joker would of finished the job." Ash said. Looking at a fainted Joker. "Let her go just this once." They didn't want to. But Ash would've been dead if it wasn't for her. Diana let her go. Star came towards Ash.
"Thank you, I'll never forget your kindness today." Star said.
"Would don't just leave this life behind. Or better yet, join up with us. I'm so over time the others will accept you." Ash said.
"I don't think that will ever work Ash. And like said before. Until you're mine I will never give up." Star said. "Before I go." Star lunged forward and kissed Ash on the lips. Ash was frozen still and the heroes looked dumbfounded. The kiss eventually ended. "Better then I thought. Bye Ash." She flew away. Flash came up to Ash.
"What's your secret already?" Flash asked.
Watchtower
Ash was back in his quarters. Everyone was relieved when they saw that he was back safe. Flash was currently on the phone with the 'Pokemon Watch' station to let them know Ash was back on the watchtower and he is safe. At the moment he felt like a failure. He almost got himself killed just to prove a point. He didn't want to know what the others thought of him. Before he could think anymore, Shayera walked into the room.
"Hey Ash, how you doing?" Shayera asked.
"Not to good to be honest." Ash said.
"Well you were close to death so I can understand." Shayera said. "Ash, how did they get you? Did they take you from the medical room?"
"I went down there to fight them myself." Ash said.
"Ash, that was a stupid thing to do. Why would you do that?" Shayera asked, sitting next to Ash.
"I wanted to show everyone that I wasn't weak. That I can take care of myself. Everytime we go out on tasks, someone's always saving me. I just don't want to be a liability." Ash said. Looking down on the floor. Shayera pulled him in for a hug.
"Ash, no one thinks you're a liability. Just remember, you're only starting out. You'll have plenty of time to prove yourself to the others. Also on a personal note, you're a hero in my books." Shayera said. Ash looked at her and smiled. Shayera got up. "I'll let you rest for a while." She was about to leave the room.
"Shayera." Ash said. Shayera looked at him. "Can you do me a favour?"
Harleen was walking towards the teleportation room. She asked one of the heroes to activate the pad to take her home. She wanted Ash to rest for now. She'll check up on him later on.
"Harleen wait." Harleen turned round and saw Shayera flying up to her.
"What's up?" Harleen asked.
"Do you mind just coming with me for a moment?" Shayera asked.
"Ok, what's this about?" Harleen asked.
"You'll see." Shayera said. She led Harleen to the canteen. But the doors were closed. "Head on inside. Enjoy." Shayera walked away. Harleen looked at the door for a moment before opening it. When she got in. She saw Ash in his suit, holding flowers from earlier. The table behind had candle lights and dinner on it.
"Ash, what's going on?" Harleen asked. Approaching Ash.
"It's to make for earlier today. These are for you." Ash said, handing her the flowers.
"Thank you their beautiful." Harleen said.
"Also I like to say sorry for making you worry. I never meant to do that and I feel bad I put you in that position." Ash said.
"Sweetie, you don't need to apologise. Yes I'm going to worry about you, but I know you do what you do for a good reason and that's what I like about you." Harleen said.
"That's good to know. Anyway shall we start." Ash said gesturing towards the table. Harleen was looking forward to this. But then she remembered, Joker dumped her so she was single.
"Ash." Ash looked at her. "I know you said this was only a thank you dinner. But could we pretend this was an actual date. I think it would be fun for the both of us." Harleen said. Ash didn't mind that idea.
"We can do that. My lady." Ash said. Holding out his arm. Harleen giggled and took it. Ash led her to the table. He pulled out her seat and she sat down. He scooted her in.
"What's on the menu today?" Harleen asked.
"Pasta. I made it myself." Ash said. "Hope you like it." Ash sat down and they began to eat.
"Wow this is amazing." Harleen said.
"I'm glad you like it." Ash said.
Gotham City
Ash and Harleen were walking arm in arm to Harleens place. They talked for hours during their dinner. Enjoying each other's company. At some points they actually thought it was a proper date. They reached her flat.
"This is me." Harleen said.
"Ok." Ash said. Looking a bit disappointed.
"So it's at the end of the date. What would you do now?" Harleen asked. Wanting to prolong this.
"Well, I would ask if you had a nice time. Did you?" Ash asked.
"It was perfect." Harleen said.
"Then I would ask if you would like to meet again. Would you?" Ash asked.
"Definitely." Harleen said.
"Then I would kiss her on the cheek, wish her good night and make sure she got in safely." Ash said. Blushing a little.
"If you want, you can do that now." Harleen said. Hoping he would do it. Ash moved closer. Leaned in and gave her a kiss on the cheek. She enjoyed it. He pulled his head back. He saw her eyes and for some reason he was being drawn in, she was doing the same. Their lips finally met. They kissed before, but this time it was different. It felt right. It was only the two of them in the world where nothing could ruin this moment. They lost track of time. They were like that for two minutes before ending the kiss. Ash was holding her in his arms and their foreheads touching each other. "Ash, I..."
"Ash?" A voice was heard
Whose just arrived now? And what's going on between Ash and Harley? So many cliffhangers in this story.
Anyway I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. I think this is the longest chapter I have written so far.
To everyone that has liked, followed and reviewed this story. Thank you so much. It is always so nice reading all of your kind reviews and giving me ideas.
And will happen next time when it's aura vs magic in 'A Knight Of Shadows'