Welcome back to The Injustice Wars. Last time, a mission to stop Robin from recruiting the League of Assassins to the Regime almost ended in disaster, if not for the arrival of Belial Aether's newest allies, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Yes, they're in this now. After stopping Robin, the entire group, including Robin's own sister Athanasia al Ghul, headed out for the Republic HQ to try and figure out where these four shinobi terrapins came from. So what's the story there? Read on to discover...

(The scene picks up back in Vandal Savage's lair, where the Republic has taken up residence. But for now, there's a meeting going on between the Legion, Republic, and League of Assassins, and because of the TMNT, the whole thing is catered with pizza)

Blaze: (Taking a slice of pizza) This has to be the strangest situation I've ever been in.

Vandal Savage: You can say that again.

Athanasia al Ghul: As much as I'm enjoying the meal, whatever this is, I believe there's a situation to attend to.

Blaze: Yeah, such as figuring out where these four shelled ninjas came from.

Belial Aether: It's a really strange story.

(With that, the scene transitions back to the abandoned subway station, where the first confrontation with the TMNT is happening, only now with the Turtles visible rather than hidden)

Belial Aether: I'll admit, I've never seen anything like you.

Raphael: Was that a compliment or insult?

Belial Aether: Being honest right now, unsure.

Leonardo: I'll ask you again, who are you?

Belial Aether: My real name's pronunciation is pretty much lost to history, but the standard Arabic translation is closest I've found. So I've gone with Biliaeal Al'athir, but my friends generally call me Belial.

Leonardo: (Looking at his company) And what about the hornless devil?

Hellboy: (Twirling his massive gun) Don't push it, bud.

Leonardo: I've got to ask, are you the one who brought us here?

Belial Aether: Not even remotely, I'm still trying to figure out what brought us here myself.

Donatello: So you're as much a tourist as we are?

Michelangelo: Major bummer dude, we were hoping you could get us home. Who knows what Shredder and Krang are up while we're stuck here!

Belial Aether: (Realizes something) I may just be able to do that much.

Raphael: You'd better not be pulling our legs.

Belial Aether: I'm not. One of my allies has the tech to do it. We've just got a war to finish, and a bunch of innocents to save.

Leonardo: (Sheaths his sword) You can count us in then.

Belial Aether: Alright then. (Shakes Leonardo's hand) This is going to be an interesting friendship.

(And with that, we transition back to the present day, where the groups are meeting up.)

Belial Aether: And that's how we met up and joined forces.

Blaze: That's... certainly interesting. Not exactly how I'd react to someone holding a sword to my neck.

Belial Aether: I've been doing this for millennia. You get desensitized to that after a while.

Athanasia al Ghul: Then they're not the only ally you've made this day.

Vandal Savage: (Realizes where this is likely going) Are you saying what I think you're saying?

Athanasia al Ghul: I am. (To Vandal Savage) I understand you knew my mother and grandfather.

Vandal Savage: Your grandfather was one of my oldest friends, and your mother was my goddaughter. Given Ra's was practically immortal due to Lazarus Pits, that was mostly a technicality.

Athanasia al Ghul: Then the al Ghul bloodline will aid you still. I intend to join your Republic.

Belial Aether: Awesome!

TMNT: COWABUNGA!

Athanasia al Ghul: The League of Assassins is at your beck and call.

Blaze: Then... would you have an issue with the Legion? We and the Republic are kind of in an alliance.

Athanasia al Ghul: Of course not. Mother spoke to no end of the dragons who defeated Superman last time.

Blaze: I'm honored Talia would talk so fondly of us.

Athanasia al Ghul: The Legion will have our aid as well.

Starfire: I dare say, this has been a very productive day. Not only did we stop the Regime from recruiting the League, but they're on our side as well!

Vandal Savage: A great day indeed.

(With that, we transition to Kahndaq, where Wonder Woman is confronting Robin about his failure)

Wonder Woman: You cannot be serious, you failed to recruit your sister, and were foiled by humanoid turtles?!

Robin: I know it sounds unbelievable, but it's true!

(At this point Cyborg and Superman enter the scene)

Cyborg: He may not be wrong. I have picked up a few strange energy signatures across the world. It's possible these turtles may be some of them.

Superman: If Cyborg is right, then this situation has gotten more interesting.

Wonder Woman: Perhaps we could recruit them...

Robin: Yeah, that's not happening. That Republic group and the dragons managed to get them first. I've still got bruises from the one's bo staff.

Wonder Woman: Disappointing, Damian. Disappointing.

Superman: Then they must be eliminated. (Looks at Robin) And you're in charge of stopping them.

Robin: I won't let you down, Superman.

Superman: You had better not. (To Cyborg) In the meantime, track down the other signatures. We must bring them into the fold before the others can.

Cyborg: On it, Superman.

(And as Superman looks off towards the horizon, our tale ends for today)

And that looks like a good spot to end off for now. So, the TMNT and League of Assassins are officially members of the Republic now. But now the Regime knows about the TMNT, and Cyborg has been tracking the same energy signatures that Vandal Savage has. So now it's going to be a race to recruit the remaining energy signatures. So who or what is making them? Tune in next time to start finding out! Same time... same channel!