Hey everyone and welcome to the next chapter. Injustice 2 is awesome btw!

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Gohan and Kara sat on a hill, watching over the city of Metropolis. The sounds of car sirens and traffic lights were replaced with birds chirping. The sun beamed down on both kids, who were having a fantastic time.

"So how often did the Ginyu force practice all those poses?" Gohan asked.

"Oh all the time! We probably spent more time practicing those rather than actual combat training." Kara joked, making them both laugh. "You know I talk this way because I'd been raised by an army. You? You don't speak like any other kid your age." Gohan laid his head back on the grass, his smile gone.

"That's what happens when your mother practically locks you in a room. Forcing you to learn everything including six languages. Like seriously, when am I ever going to use mandarin?" The kryptonian laughed quite loudly, though Gohan's mood remained unchanged.

"Isn't getting an education important though?"

"Well of course, but I can do so much more than become a scholar. I can shoot energy blasts from my hands, bend steel and move mountains. I am capable of so much more, yet I get locked in a bedroom by my mother." The young boy closed his eyes, as if it would make all Gohan's problems go away. Meanwhile Kara laid her head next the half Saiyan's.

"Look as someone who spent her whole life with the Ginyu force, using powers is quite overrated."

"You've never actually talked much about the Ginyu force, how was it?" As soon as he said it, Gohan could see the hurt in Kara's eyes. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pry open some old wounds."

"No, it's ok... Let's just say that Ginyu wasn't much of a father to me." The young girl stopped and showed a neckless to her best friend. "This was my mothers, one of the only things I have to remember her by. My father told me to open it when the time was right. That when it came, the necklace would give people hope. That's who my family really are." Gohan inspected it, especially the 'S' symbol on the front.

"So what does the 'S' stand for?"

"It's the symbol of El... It stood for hope on Krypton. One day I hope it can mean that here too."

"One day I'm sure it will." The two shared a heartfelt moment... Until a screen in the distance changed from the news. Now appearing was the haunting face of Scarecrow. The two listened as everyone stared towards Dr Crane.

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Hal and Carol sat in silence at the formers flat. They patiently watched the news report on Ferris Aircraft's 'accident'. Both breathed a sigh of relief as there was nothing to suggest Hal did anything conspicuous. Eventually though Carol couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Alright, from the beginning." She said. Hal took a deep breath and started explaining. From the ring being sent down from Oa, to the guardians and even Kilowog. The female pilot just sat there bemused. "So you can create anything with that ring?"

"Of all the questions you could have asked. That's the one you decide to go for?" Hal responded, earning a shrug from his partner. "Yeah, the ring can create anything that I imagine." Just the Hal made some balloons next to Carols head. The two laughed when one bounced off of Carol.

"So you and these other Alien officers go and protect the universe?"

"Yes I think there's three thousand, six hundred of us. Then each one gets his or her's own sector in the universe." However, soon as he spoke those words, Carol came to a realisation.

"So does that mean your not staying." Hal stared at the ground, not daring to face his girlfriend. "Hal?" The pilot could hear the hurt in Carol's voice.

"Look I don't know alright. I guess I'll get some time off from my duties. But it's impossible to say how much."

"So where does that leave us?" It was the one question Hal desperately did not want to hear. He spent the entire trip back from Ferris Aircraft thinking of an answer. Even now though he couldn't think of one. It was like a mental block preventing him from accessing the answer.

"I really don't know." He hated to say it, but that statement was all he could muster. We'll get through this though?" Carol just sat there blankly, staring off into space. "Carol?" That suddenly snapped her out of the trance.

"Yeah of course we'll get through it. Let's just change the subject, there's no use in talking about it anymore... So what mission are you on here?" The lantern was at least thankful that he didn't have to speak about his problem anymore. The faster he got on with his life the better.

"Well that's the thing... I was sent to investigate a large concentration of fear on Earth. Yet I can't for the life of me see anything wrong. In fact since those super beings stopped the Atlantean's, It's been better. Honestly I think the guardians made a mista..." Hal was left to eat his words as his television changed channels into Scarecrow addressing the world.

"Me and my big mouth..."

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Bruce sat in front of the bat computer, with Alfred to one side. The two were going through all of Jonathan Cranes's records. The mood had improved since Bruce changed his mind on retirement, yet something was still not quite right.

"Sir there's nothing in his records to suggest Dr Crane has another safe house." Alfred said. Bruce though didn't seem to care.

"There has to be something! Crane's not an idiot, he must know that I'm on to him." Batman responded sharply. It was almost as if the billionaire was in a trance. And his only desire was to see Scarecrow brought to justice. As Bruce and Alfred continued their search in silence, the phone rang. The billionaire answered to hear Barry's voice. "Flash, what do you have?"

"Not much bats. Got a quick look at all his personal records but there's nothing concrete. Did you check his house?" Barry asked.

"Sent a couple of drones to investigate, but it had already been cleared." Bruce slammed his fist on the table, clearly frustrated. "Damn it."

"Look Bruce we'll find him. It's not like he can hide..." Flash suddenly stopped, confusing his associate. "Batman, turn on the T.V!" Bruce turned it on as he watched Crane take over every channel.

"Men, Women and Children, I am the Scarecrow." The screen suddenly changed into a man screaming and clawing against a wall. "What you are watching is just a small dosage of my fear toxin. A little concoction of my own design, built to show someone's greatest fear. In three hours I will use the Wayne Tech Cloudburst to spread my toxin through one major city's streets. To all citizens, this is your only warning. Abandon the cities, or I will unleash your greatest fears." The haunting image was gone, with normal broadcasts returning. The vigilante layer back in his chair, unsure of himself.

"What do we do?" Flash questioned the playboy.

"Tell the Central City Police to start evacuating all citizens."

"You know they still think I'm a myth right?"

"Well I guess it's time for proper introductions then." Bruce hung up and dialled Bulma's number.

"Bruce, did you just watch that?" She answered trembling.

"First off, are you safe?" The vigilante said.

"Yeah, I'm currently in capsule corp. If things go south I've got a panic room in my office. I've also got Diana, Krillin and Vegeta with me."

"That's good, how close are you with the cure?" Bulma took a deep breath before responding to that question.

"Look Bruce it's not that simple. We've managed to figure out the formula, but there's no time to make it. At least not enough to cover an entire city."

"Just do what you can." As he disconnected the call, Dick came rushing down.

"Just saw Scarecrow's message, any luck in finding him?" The young boy asked.

"Afraid not, there's nothing to suggest that Crane owns any other properties."

"Well he did work for Wayne enterprises, perhaps Scarecrows hiding out in one of those buildings?"

"I checked all buildings owned by Wayne enterprises. There isn't a single one he could be..." all of a sudden Bruce came to a realisation. "I know where he's hiding! Alfred aim Wayne Tech satellites towards the lab where Crane was held hostage." The butler nodded and did as was commanded. The screen lit up with the half burnt building. "Switch to Infared." The screen lit up with eight heat signatures.

The trio felt a humongous pressure off their backs. Though they knew the fight was only just beginning. Bruce got up and walked towards the cabinet holding his crime fighting suit. The feelings in him at that moment became very unorthodox. Almost as if the suit was staring into his eyes.

"Sir are you going out there?" Alfred asked his boss. Bruce stared back for a couple of seconds before nodding his head. Dick jumped up in the air excited.

"Alright! Batman and Robin. The dynamic duo taking their fight against crime to Gotham city streets."He yelled. Bruce and Dick suited up and walked to the Batmobile. While the former was anxious. The latter was buzzing with energy. As they entered Batman layer down some ground rules.

"If this is going to work you must adhere to these rules. Number one! Do whatever I say, whenever I say. Number two! Do not leave my sight unless I instruct you to. Number three! Only enter combat when I say, or as a last resort. Are we clear?" Bruce instructed.

"Yeah we're clear." With Batman and Robin ready, the engine roared and they were away. Neither expecting what was to come.

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Hal and Carol were both left in a state of shock. The announcement from Scarecrow had left them both uneasy. They looked out the window to see people already leaving their homes.

"It's going to be chaos down there!" Carol whispered.

"Well at least I know where this increasing amount of fear is coming from. I better report back to the guardians on Oa." Hal responded promoting an angry response from Carol.

"Wait a second. Your not going to stop it?"

"My mission was to find out where this increase of fear is coming from. Then report back to Oa. Where does it say I have to fight a terrorist with a chemical weapon?"

"So what? Your just going to watch millions of people get hurt, or possibly even die?"

"This isn't my fight." Hal tried to turn around but Carol grabbed his arm.

"Oh no you don't get to walk away that easy, just tell me why! Why are you walking away from this?"

"Because I'm afraid!" The outburst surprised Carol who let go of his arm. "Your one of the only good things left in my life. And I'm afraid that if I fail, your going to pay the price. When those guys tried to kill you back in the airfield, I lost my marbles. I won't watch you suffer for my failures." The newly appointed green lantern was on the verge of tears. He slumped back on the sofa, reminiscing his past failures. Carol though knelt down to comfort him.

"Hal get this through your thick head, feeling fear makes you human. You don't think I'm afraid of never seeing your face again? For god sakes we're test pilots, danger is in the job description. But I rise above that fear to get the job done." Hal could feel the guilt all around him. "So don't tell me that your going to do nothing because of fear. Cause I know for a fact that the man I loved wouldn't let innocents perish."

"Look even if I did want to go a take this Scarecrow guy on. How am I going to find him? Ever heard of needle in a haystack?"

"Well if this man is threatening the world, those heroes will try and stop him. The batman seems to be staying in Gotham city, why don't you start there?" Hal kicked himself, of course Carol was right. He was given this ring to help people, no way his fears would get in the way.

"Alright, guess I'm looking for a bat."

So I hoped you enjoyed.

reviews:

Sailor Dragonball 87: No, Alfred, probably, now, no spoilers

X3runner:

1: Yeah when I originally watched the series I always though a great plot point would have been Chi Chi realising she can't control Gohan's life. But it really never came to be.

2: Who doesn't love Alfred.

corondomontes: Thanks

H0ckeybeast88: Thank you

Jalen Johnson:

1: Yeah that was my main reason in making Kara so young.

2: Yeah Dick will also meet up with them soon.

Guest:

1: Don't worry he hasn't

2: could have been better

3: I wouldn't say he hates studying. He just hates how his mum forcefully makes him study 24/7