Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Young Justice.
A/N: The poll will go down on Sun then the new one will go up after Shinobi on Board's next update so I can let those who read only one story know. The next poll will only be up for a rotation due to being close to finishing two stories together so I have another chose the next story poll after that.
But since this isn't updated too often, Shinobi's question will be "Should Naruto have a Devil Fruit?" The choices are, Yes. Or No, Jutsu is good enough plus no time to train due to being close to the final saga.
Rest In Peace Kevin Conroy, You will be missed.
Beta: Chaos-PSD.
Chapter XLVII: The Lady Or The Tigress?
Last Time.
"Please. Shiva was bluffing to lure you to Santa Prisca. She won't kill her own daughter." Cheshire said having Cassandra look at her.
"Can you be sure? My father murdered my sister. Those people can justify anything."
"Bad as Crusher was, I never worried he'd kill one of us…" Artemis explained before looking over. "Especially after Naruto got his powers back. Can you promise me Shiva won't kill Orphan?"
Cheshire stayed quiet before Onyx spoke. "I never thought I'd go back. But I'm still in."
"So am I," Cassandra said before Artemis closed her eyes for a moment.
"Then we're going. And I could use your help." She said to her sister.
"(Sigh) I'd rather not, but Naruto would kick my ass if I didn't."
'More like spank it.' Artemis thought before walking to the elevator.
Later, Halo walked inside only to blink at the empty room and red webbing.
Caribbean Sea April 20, 18:25 ECT.
The group flew on Sphere over the water before Artemis spoke. "Santa Prisca, here we come... "
Now.
Caribbean Sea April 20, 18:31 ECT.
The women flew just above the water with Artemis who steered Sphere.
In olden times there was a barbaric king in a barbaric kingdom. He had a daughter he loved, and absolute power over everyone he ruled, including her.
"When I ran from my father, I swear, I never meant for any of this to happen. As soon as we reach Santa Prisca, you must trade me for Orphan." Cassandra said to Artemis who frowned.
"That's not how we do things. You are coming to help me rescue Orphan."
"I know but-"
"You wanna be free of the Shadows? First, stop thinking like one. My team does not leave anyone behind."
"You made the offer knowing she'd turn you down," Onyx spoke from her seat, having Cassandra look at her.
"And you attack my integrity knowing it will sabotage my chances with Artemis."
"Cut it out, both of you! We all have to work together to get Orphan back." Artemis spoke before her eyes glowed green and Oracle's symbol came up on her HUD.
"A fine sentiment, but the facts don't back it up. The lead computer in Green Arrow's vault was breached. One of those two has the data and is using you to carry it to the Shadows You're riding with at least one traitor. Bruce, Dick, Tim, Kate, Jen, and Stephanie are cowl-deep in a Penguin/Two-Face turf war. But Orphan's one of us. And after Jason… Well, say the word and you'll have the entire Bat family en route to Santa Prisca." Oracle said as two options came up. (1.)
STAY THE COURSE SUMMON THE BATS
Artemis looked to the left choice before it glowed green and had Oracle continue. "Okay, but you better be right. We have to get Orphan back."
Cheshire then leaned over to whisper. "Is that our sister's wife?" Her eyes then glowed green as she saw the middle finger emoji pop up. "Oh Naruto's not gonna like that, he may have to punish you."
F U
Santa Prisca April 20, 18:33 ECT.
In a cell, Orphan was chained to the wall without her gloves or boots.
"Good to have you home."
She looked up to see Shiva walking in. "My daughter. I am very disappointed in you, and not a little perplexed. You were never just a Shadow in training, not to me. I molded you into the perfect assassin and shaped you to reach a potential beyond even my grasp. And I sent you on a simple mission. Child's play for you." Shiva said, walking over as her daughter glared.
"And not only did you fail, you turned against us. Against me. To cower in the embrace of the enemy."
(Flashback.)
Santa Prisca, January 5, 16:16 ECT.
Orphan was kneeling in front of her, also kneeling mother. "You were the silent blade. The soul of Shadow. Death made flesh. You are ready." Shiva said putting a katana in front of Orphan who took it as Shiva stood. "Your first target was once considered a useful asset to the Light. But no longer. He sent Vandal Savage this recording." Shiva finished walking to a monitor and turned it on to show Joker laughing.
"Hey there, Mr. Savage. Sorry to call so late. Eight years later. But I only just heard it through the grapevine. See? Have to admit this revelation has somewhat poisoned my relationship with you and yours. Which, come to think of it, might be exactly why little Miss Poison Ivy, spilled the beans. Or whatever grows on grapevines. I'm not a horticulturist, you know, just a simple, fun-loving fiend apparently undeserving of your full respect." He said before taking a step back from the camera, holding up a remote, and continued.
"For I'm told, the Injustice League was nothing but a ruse, a puppet show." The camera moved to a TV that showed the footage of the Injustice League with the plant attack that happened in 2010. "Wax fruit. Something to keep the high and mighty Light in the shadows." He then kicked the TV away and broke it. "And I'm the only one who didn't know." He walked up to the camera and grabbed it.
"I mean, Riddler knew? Riddler!" Joker yelled out before pressing his face against the lens before letting the camera go and pulled a knife up to play with it (Sigh) Oh. Good versus bad. Bad versus good. And your old pal Joker caught in the crossfire of all your senseless violence. And that's the worst sin of all." He then brought the knife up to the lens. "Because senseless violence is my gag. You stole my punchline, Vandy. Make me the butt of your joke." he said, throwing the knife at the camera and breaking the lens.
"But not to worry. I've got a new routine sure to entertain the good guys and the bad. I'm telling you, Vandy, I think this act will just slay. And since apparently, you're all such big Riddler fans, here's a page out of his feeble book." He cleared his throat before speaking. My revenge will be untimely, uncomfortable, and unfortunate. Un. Get it, huh? U.N." Joker finished before laughing out loud.
New York City January 6, 18:18 EDT.
Orphan stood on a building looking at the U.N. building before dropping down.
Inside, Joker stood in front of everyone laughing with his hands on his shoulder. "Ain't it grand how the fear of death and Joker venom brings every nation together?" He asked pulling up a gavel while purple bombs with Joker's face painted on them were strung up on the ceiling before hammering the air. "Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang. But take note, Mr. Secretary." He said to Lex before continuing.
"You and your ambassa-dorks are not my hostages. No, sir. You're my victims. Courtesy of our dear ex-pal, Vandal Q. Savage. The Q stands for killjoy. You see, Lexie, this is about respect. And who needs respect more than a poor clown?" Joker asked holding a detonator and missing Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, Batwoman, Black Bat, and Argent disarmed the bombs.
"A clown who's dedicated his life to bringing a little sunshine generating a few big, stinking grins onto the faces of the masses. Until they choke on those smiles and die!" He laughed, pressing the button. Only for nothing to happen before quickly hitting it several times then frowned. "Well, horse puckies." He cursed as the lights turned off and Batman landed behind him. "Eh? The Bat's right behind me, isn't he?" Joker asked before quickly turning and threw the gavel down, having smoke cover him. "I object!"
He laughed as smoke covered the room while the heroes coughed before Batgirl spoke as her eyes glowed purple. "Turning on infrared."
She saw Joker running up the stairs and saw Orphan drop-down holding her sword. She then ran over as Orphan jumped for a slash, and pushed Joker out of the way. "No!" She yelled as she was then sliced across her lower back having her scream.
Orphan fell to her knees and removed her mask as Nightwing ran over and dropped to his knees. "I've got you. I've got you." Joker laughed before getting up and was punched or kicked by each member of the Bat Family before Batman slammed his head onto a desk knocking him out. "Nightwing to A33. We need a medevac, stat!" Nightwing spoke as Batman walked over to remove the sword from Orphan's hand. "Hold on, please, hold on."
Batgirl weakly looked over and reached up with her right hand as Orphan grabbed it. "I wasn't trying to save Joker. I was trying to save you."
(Flashback End.)
Sunagakure.
"You know if you need help there, you could bring some shinobis over," Gaara said as he and Naruto were standing up on a roof.
"Nah… Wouldn't be too helpful at the moment, even after exposing Lex, some of the populace still are afraid of us. Bringing in more could worsen that."
"Master."
Naruto's head dropped at that as he turned to see a woman wearing a black sleeveless bodysuit and mask showing her dark skin. She has a voluptuous frame with large breasts and wide hips. (2.)
"Hello, Spike." Naruto sighed as Gaara looked over.
"I didn't know you were into that sort of thing."
"I'm not."
"Don't be so modest, master," Spike said, eyes closing in a smile. "It was just last night you took me to your bed-!"
"Enough!" Naruto spoke out before running a hand down his face. "Why are you here?"
"The others are ready for the trip to Kirigakure (Village Hidden By Mist)"
"OK," Naruto replied, turning around to walk.
"Are the others from that guard with you?" Gaara asked before Spike spoke.
"I'm master's bodyguard and assistant."
Gaara just stared at Naruto who sighed. "She found out about Mercy and wanted to be my bodyguard for when I'm not in my hero costume."
"Just her?"
"She's the only one with powers," Naruto replied as Spike held her hand up and had an energy kunai form before it was replaced with a real one.
Ma'aleca'andra April 21, 00:49 UTC.
Martian Manhunter was talking with Hawkwoman in Baby about looking for Kryptonite. "The League has accounted for all known Kryptonite on Earth and in the Milky Way galaxy. None is missing."
"Which does not mean there was not more out there to be found." He replied, hand on his chin.
"True, but it does mean we're out of leads. Signing off." She said before the feed was cut off.
Santa Prisca April, 19:55 ECT.
Artemis, Cheshire, Onyx, and Cassandra finish donning diving gear and jump from the Super-Cycle into the water. They then swim through an old minefield, and then through some caves.
The barbarian king had won his crown in battle. He would hold it through subtler means. He had his own rules, his own laws. And when any of these were broken, he had his own ideas of justice. If a man defied the laws of the king, he was taken to a huge arena, in order to decide his own fate. There he faced two identical doors.
Behind one, a ravenous tiger that would destroy him on sight. Behind the other, a lovely lady who would immediately marry him. Chance and his choosing would be his judge and jury.
Onyx cuts her leg on a jagged rock, attracting the attention of a tiger shark. Savage saves her, stabbing the shark before it can attack.
It came to pass that the king's daughter fell in love with a handsome commoner. This was forbidden. So the young man found himself facing the two doors. The princess learned which door held the slavering tiger, and which the simpering maid. But would the princess save her man?
The four reach the shore and walk onto the beach. As they discard their diving gear, Artemis discreetly launches a camouflaged mini-drone as her sister runs into the forest. Later, as the three are scaling a cliff, Savage loses her footing and falls, but is saved by Onyx and her whip.
For she was as jealous of the man as she was in love with him. When she secretly pointed to the door her lover should choose, he trusted her and opened it. But which option did the princess choose for her man? The lady or the tiger?
The trio then silently takes down several Shadow lookouts. Tigress is almost shot by one of the Shadows but is saved by Onyx and Savage. "I know you saw that last Shadow. So were you testing them?" Oracle asked Artemis who turned to Savage and Onyx.
"When these three don't call in, Shiva will know we're here and that we made her deadline."
"Not what she had in mind." Onyx sighed before Cassandra looked down.
"Yet it's what she'd expect. She'll honor the deal. Orphan is safe for now."
"But we're on the wrong side of the island with Cheshire nowhere to be found or contacted. It'll be light before we get where we're going." Onyx said as Artemis looked around
"Then we'll find a rabbit hole to wait out the day." Artemis sighed before hearing Oracle again.
"You better know what you're doing."
"Take point."
"Roger that."
"Both of us?" Onyx asked after Artemis spoke before Cassandra sighed.
"Why not?"
"Now you're getting the idea," Artemis said before they ran through the forest to find a place to hide.
For each door holds both results right up until the moment it's opened.
Up in the cell, Rictus and Black Spider walked to Shiva before he spoke. "Section 16 has gone dark. Either you changed the corporate vacation policy, or our guests are here."
"Which means the League's data's here as well. Artemis will take her time, I imagine. Still…" Shiva said before bringing a hand to her ear. "Shade, bring the vessel."
"Time to hunt?" Rictus asked, having Shiva look over her shoulder.
"There's no point. Our quarry will come to us to trade one Cassandra for another." She explained as Shade appeared from the floor holding a large black canister. "Of course, they'll try to keep both. And of course, we will allow them to keep neither." She then turned to her daughter to see her glare. "I see that look in your eyes. Yes, the Light has long coveted the Justice League's intelligence. But make no mistake, I was there for you. I wanted to give my Cassandra a second chance to fulfill her destiny."
Outside in a cave, Artemis was picking her bow up and choosing her arrows. "No arguments, no noise. We don't want Shadows pinning down our current location. We don't wanna fight until we're ready." She said before hearing Oracle.
"Please don't drag this out. You have to get her back. She's like a sister to me. I know you know how that feels."
"Mad as a hatter not to, I hope." She whispered before Cassandra looked up.
"What was that?"
"Nothing. Another hour and it'll be dark. Then, we move. Stay whelmed." Artemis said getting confused looks from the both of them.
"Whelmed?/Whelmed?"
Later, the three ran into the forest with Onyx and Cassandra in front before they stopped. "Keep moving," Artemis said, looking back before Cassandra spoke.
"No need. We're here."
"Not a Shadow in sight," Artemis said as she saw the building where they spied on Deathstroke at. "Couldn't be more inviting if they hung a free cookie sign."
"We can't just walk in." The other two spoke up at the same time.
"It always comes down to choosing the right door." Artemis sighed before Cassandra spoke.
"They're going to see us coming."
"Not if we blind them," Artemis explained before hearing Oracle.
"Three, two, one, and…"
The lights then went out, before the red emergency lights came on.
"What?"
"How?"
"Please. You two aren't the only ones with secrets." Artemis explained as Oracle spoke.
"It's done. The main and backup generators are down. They'll have emergency power only. No sensors, no alarms."
"Come on, we're going in," Artemis said before dropping down off the cliff.
They got inside the building and knocked one male Shadow out. They move in, sneaking past or taking down numerous Shadows until Cassandra speaks. "I'd lay odds they're holding Orphan in cell block A. It's not much farther."
"Then this is as far as you go," Onyx spoke, bringing her sword up to Cassandra's throat.
Ma'aleca'andra April 22, 06:49 UTC.
M'gann and J'onn put crates into Baby before Em'ree floated over still in her Rita body and put a duffel bag down. "Wait. I want to go with you. Learn about you and your adopted world. Give us a chance to become real sisters. You don't mind, do you, Uncle J'onn?"
"You are welcome to join us, Em'ree. M'gann?"
"If you want."
"Good, Naruto can be around his favorite sister-in-law," Em'ree said with a smile and floated in.
Santa Prisca, April 22, 05:55 ECT.
"Artemis, I know you don't believe me but I'm sure she's a plant. We can't let her go any farther."
Onyx said before she felt something grab her sword before Cassandra spoke. "It's alright, Onyx. I've gone as far as I need to."
She threw Onyx to Artemis before ripping off a camouflaged necklace before her scars disappeared and her left arm reappeared. "A Glamour Charm."
"Be flattered, Artemis. We had the idea from you." Cassandra explained before her left arm bulged and mist suddenly came out of her arm.
"What the hell?"
Artemis scanned the mist and saw it was nanobots. "Infiltrators." She heard Oracle speak up before showing them where Orphan was as the canister came up from the ground.
"And I suppose that thing processes the infiltrator's intel." She said before shooting an arrow at it.
Only for Cassandras to grab it and throw it away.
"I missed using that arm," Cassandra said, flexing her left arm.
Suddenly, a pulse went out just as the mist got close to the canister before Oracle spoke. "Analyzing. Sonic pulse has successfully disrupted all infiltrators. Data theft averted."
"Can I just say I told you so?" Onyx spoke up at Artemis who glanced over.
"Noted, though this doesn't mean you're not a mole, too."
"Oh, come on."
"Hey, focus! Orphan's waiting." Oracle spoke through the comms before Artemis aimed her bow at Cassandra.
"Which way to cell block A?"
"You won't survive long enough to find out."
"An empty threat. It's two against one." Onyx said, holding her sword.
Just as Rictus, Black Spider, and Shade appeared from their shadows. "Make that four against two."
A smoke bomb was dropped before Cheshire dropped down onto Cassandra and landed in front. "Odds are evening."
She then took off running before Oracle spoke. "Follow the leader."
The two followed after Cheshire who spoke. "Cell block's this way."
They got to the cell where Oracle was held before Oracle spoke. "We need to hurry this up."
"Hang on, Orphan. We'll get you out."
"Hold that thought."
The group turned to see they were surrounded by Shadows, Shade, Shiva, Cassandra, Rictus, and Black Spider. "The boss may have other ideas."
"Couldn't have said it better myself," Cheshire spoke as she pulled out a tri-pronged kunai and then tossed it in front of them.
Kage then appeared, head down hands clasped in front of his waist before looking up, eyes glowing red and slitted. "You done fucked up."
For each door holds both results right up until the moment it's opened.
To Be Continued.
A/N: Thanks for reading and let me know of any mistakes.
Beta: Chaos-PSD.
1. Jen is Argent's name.
2. Spike is a member of the League of Assassins in England/Europe in the New Earth (Continuity before New 52) and thought of using her as Naruto's Mercy.
The poll will go down on Sun then the new one will go up after Shinobi on Board's next update so I can let those who read only one story know. The next poll will only be up for a rotation due to being close to finishing two stories together so I have another chose the next story poll after that.
But since this isn't updated too often, Shinobi's question will be "Should Naruto have a Devil Fruit?" The choices are, Yes. Or No, Jutsu is good enough plus no time to train due to being close to the final saga.
And since the Next update will go up after, I hope those who celebrate it has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Rest In Peace Kevin Conroy, You will be missed.
Next to be updated will be Ninja in the Web.
Nothing else to say.
Talk To You Later,
Lone Wolf Out.🐺
