Hi guys. I apologise to the lateness of this update. I didn't mean to leave you on a cliffhanger for so long.
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Kame house was rammed with the heroes. Krillin and Hal had joined the group. They took the opportunity to explain everything about Cell. The entire group gasped when they realise yet another android was loose.
"Seriously, how many more of these things are there?" Arthur said, slamming his fist on the table in frustration.
"I would appreciate it if you didn't wreck my furniture." Roshi scolded the Atlantean. Who sheepishly put his hands up to apologise.
"This is insane." Damian whispered, just loud enough so the others could hear. "In my time there were only two of them."
"Are you sure? I mean if there were no records then how'd did you find out?" Hal inquired.
"My grandfather told me. When I was young he always told me stories of you all."
"Seems they weren't entirely accurate." Yamcha joked. Damian let it go, not wanting to start an argument.
"In any case where do we go from here?" Krillin asked around. However he was only met with a deafening silence.
"Not all at once." Bulma quipped, slightly irritated by the lack of ideas. Another few seconds passed. "Seriously? No one has any ideas? We have five androids currently on the loose. Three of them are searching for Goku as we speak." Just as Bulma was finished three ominous knocks were heard. The whole room turned around to look at the door. Arthur immediately picked up his trident and slowly creeped towards the door. Victor and Tien backed him up. The king grabbed hold of the handle. Before quickly opening the door and aiming it at the man standing before him. Arthur froze when he spotted a familiar speedster dressed in red.
"Um... I swear I'm not trying to sell you god." Barry quipped. The trio sighed as they lowered their guard.
"Don't worry, it's just Flash." Arthur half heartedly said. They all walked in as Barry placed the papers on Roshi's table.
"I've figured out a way to beat the androids. Gero created a switch that would automatically destroy both Seventeen and Eighteen from the inside. All we need is for Bulma to make it for us." The heiress was certainly unprepared for this.
"Wait just one second! Firstly I need to head to Capsule Corp. And then I need to make sure this is even possible. I mean at best, we're looking at twenty four hours here.
"So we're back to where we started then." Cyborg dourly said. "Damn, if only we had more time to prepare."
"If it's more time you're after, perhaps I can help." A voice called out. The room looked to where it was coming from. Every face smiled as Goku was finally awake. While the Saiyan was standing, Chi Chi had to support him up. Without a second thought Krillin rushed to his best friend. Hugging him so hard it became difficult to breath. "Alright Krillin, too hard."
"That's what..." Hal attempted to make a joke before Bulma cut him off.
"Don't even finish that!" She threatened the Green Lantern. Who squirmed further away from her. "Anyway does that mean you're going to take them on Goku?"
"Sorry but I'm not up to full strength just yet. But that doesn't matter. Because I have another idea. Firstly, does anyone know where Vegeta is?"
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Dick huffed and puffed, as he started organising Gero's notes. It had been a few hours, but they were finally finished. At least with the physical papers. Alfred had still yet to crack what was on that drive. The boy wonder yawned, shifting through these papers was becoming a chore. So Dick turned on the television to pass the time. The news had just begun. Dick was only paying half attention to it though.
"Good Afternoon. Our breaking news this lunchtime. Joe Chill the man who murdered Thomas and Martha Wayne, has died at the age of sixty two." The reporter explained. The boy wonder immediately took notice of this. Increasing the volume. "Mr Chill was once a good friend and business partner of the pair. Before a breakdown in their relationship ended in tragedy. Blackgate medical staff have confirmed the cause of death to be a stroke." Dick turned off the television, he was in shock. Bruce had never revealed anything about his parents killer. And now he understood why.
Once all the notes had been collected, Robin joined his mentor in the batwing. The walk was only outside but it felt like an eternity. The two had hardly spoken since the incident earlier. Though Dick knew he couldn't keep this in. Bruce was fiddling with the controls while his ward strapped himself in.
"Joe Chill is dead." Dick softly informed his guardian. Bruce suddenly paused for a second. There was no emotion showing. Although Dick didn't have a good view as Bruce remained looking in front of him.
"That's... news. How did he die?" Bruce responded, sounding very unnerved.
"Seems like he had a stroke." There was no response. The only sound coming from the now active engine. "Listen if you want to talk..."
"I'm fine." The Dark Knight always hid his emotions very well. And this was no exception. The sidekick couldn't tell if Bruce felt anger, sadness or regret. Though if he had to guess, probably all three. The dashboard suddenly was graced by the projection of Alfreds face. "Alfred what do you have?"
"I just saw the news about Joe Chill. Are you alright sir?" Alfred attempted to comfort his friend.
"I'm fine, just need to focus on the mission. Did you hack into Gero's drive?" Bruce answered. The butler sighed as he continued.
"I have indeed, and there's something you should see." As Alfred's face disappeared, multiple blueprints appeared on screen. Leaving Bruce at a loss for words.
"What is it?" Robin asked.
"They're..." Bruce muttered as he turned the batwing around. Catching his ward off guard.
"Where are we going?"
"We're meeting up with the others. They have to know about this." Dick saw the concern on his adopted father's face. The question is, whom was it for?"
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Diana was shell shocked. Her grip had loosened, freeing her mother from the lasso. She didn't want to believe it. Any of it. But under the lasso, her mother couldn't lie. She was the daughter of Ares. The God of War exchange looks with his daughter. Both had a look of regret on their face. But Diana also had a disgust written over her.
"Why?" Diana stuttered. "Why did you never reveal the truth about my father? Why mother?" Hippolyta could barely keep her emotions in check. Nor look her own child in the eyes.
"If word had ever spread about my affair with the war god. Themyscira would be in disarray. Our sisters would revolt. Bloodshed would become inevitable. If they hadn't already left." Hippolyta explained. Diana though shook her head in response.
"You were wrong, mother." Diana whispered.
"A beautiful lie is often better than an ugly truth. And Themyscira needed..." Hippolyta couldn't finish before her daughter chimed in. This time yelling at the top of her lungs.
"You were wrong!" The Amazon then turned to the gods of Olympus. "All of you are wrong!" Her voice now dropping back to a normal level. "To turn your backs on man's world. We act like we're above humanity. Yet we make the same mistakes as they do. Feel the same emotions as they do. And lie just as they do!" Diana then turned back to her mother. "Mother, did you know I have a son?" Hippolyta jaw dropped.
"What?"
"He should be a few months old now. And I don't even know his name." Tears started to flow down Diana's face. "I abandoned him on the same day I gave birth. I believed that man's world was corrupting me. Yet it was opening my eyes. And I was a fool not to see it. I'm sorry mother, but I can't go with you. I must right my wrongs." Hippolyta also shed a tear.
"Will I ever see you again?" Diana didn't respond as she walked away. The Amazon quickly grabbed her equipment. Before rushing to the portals. However before she could leave, Diana had to get past Ares.
"Don't try and stop me!" She threatened the God of War.
"Diana, please think about this. Man's world is evil." He pleaded with her to stay. Though it was obvious she wasn't going to listen.
"After all the lies you've concocted. You're actually trying to vilify man's world?"
"Do you think this was easy for me? Do you really believe I wanted to keep this a secret from you? I didn't even know you existed until recently." Ares took a step towards his daughter. "I only found of your existence when you left the island. But my father forbid me from making contact. I endured his wrath when I eventually did."
"Is that supposed to make me feel better? Was there ever a time you told the truth." In response Ares grabbed ahold of Diana's lasso.
"Everything I've told you about humanity is true. They're the cancer of this world. A virus needed to be exterminated. If you return to humanity, it will only end in suffering. No matter how much good you see in them. Every single human harbours a dark side." Diana paused for a second.
"Your right... every man, woman and child is capable of evil deeds." Ares smiled as he believed Diana to finally be on his side. "But that doesn't mean the good can't shine through." The war god's smile soon disappeared.
"Even after everything I've taught you. You're still too naive."
"Unlike you I don't see the world in black and white." Diana strolled past, taking her lasso. She headed to the portal. Ignoring the attempts to gain her attention. Before she made her exit though, the Amazon looked at Ares. "Goodbye... Father. I wished things could have gone differently." Without another word Diana stepped through the portal. Leaving the Olympian by himself. The cold air blew all across his amour.
"Me too Diana." The god of war gripped the handle of his sheathed sword. "Me too."
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Goku found himself next to the Grand Canyon. He was honestly quite surprised that Vegeta was hiding out here. Though he guessed that anywhere quiet would be good enough. Goku looked to his left and smiled when he noticed a familiar face.
"Hey Trunks!" The Saiyan happily called out. Surprisingly the young swordsman.
"Goku? When did you get here?" Trunks replied.
"Just now. How's Vegeta doing?" Right on cue, Vegeta screamed launching a Ki blast in the far distance.
"About that well." The full blooded Saiyan chuckled at that.
"Don't worry, I'll talk to him." Goku levitated himself just behind his rival. Who refused to look at him. "Hey Vegeta." The prince growled. "I heard you lost your fight pretty bad." Once again Vegeta growled. Though this time it was much louder than before. "I know it's sucks losing, but I think I can help you."
"Kakarot I very much doubt a buffoon such as yourself can help me!" Vegeta spat back.
"What if I told you there's a place where we can do a years worth of training in one day." Goku responded. The prince instantly turning his head in curiosity.
"Go on."
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Reviews
Corondomontes: Thank You
Avo385: This will be explained later
X3runner:
1: Hit the nail on the head. I wanted to portray Gohan more as Superman than his father. This will be brought up later.
2: Without giving anything away. Piccolos sacrifice will affect Gohan.
3: I would say Supes is the humanity of the group and Flash is the heart. Supes always does the right thing no matter what. Barry try's to do right thing but too often bases decisions on his emotions. Thats the reason i like him working with Batman. Both great detectives but one bases all his decisions on logic and the other emotions. The
4: Glad you noticed that. There is more to come.
5: When i sat down and thought about Ares characterisation. I immediately said to myself he has to be a loving father. To put simply, the story wouldn't work if he wasn't. Everything he does is because he truly believes he is making the world a better place.
Cruden: Glad you enjoyed
Blazenite104: I was aware about that. Greek Mythology has been changed so many times.
Sailordragonball87: Thanks
S00026776: Interseting, but I'm not going to give that that many kids.
MeteorElDrago: Thanks
Guest: When I was writing the two it just seemed to fit. Their personalities complimented each other and the story I'm going to tell with them was just too good to pass up.
Christian Heath: I mean that really got out of hand fast.
Jabs: Someone else wrote the exact same thing. I assume you're the same person.
Jadastroke64: No plans right now.