Grayson 14

Dick Grayson

Chapter 14

Dragons Finale(5 of 5)

-Dungeon of Death: Three Hours Later-

The air is tense and the sound of vicious beasts rang within the drums of my ears. Suddenly I awaken in a pit of sweat with a figure sitting to the side of my own conscious being. The man to the side of me snores, with a material that was wrapped around his face making the sound of each inhale and exhale amplify his monstrous creation of noise. While the howling of this mysterious man echoed down the slimy walls surrounding he and I, the sound of chains being dragged on the ground could be heard, even though the distance before us was in view and no man nor woman was in the line of sights in front. As the sounds collided with one another, I mixed my sound of pain along with the calamity.

"Ack...what...where am I?"

I pull on my leg and blood gushed out from a wound which i didn't even recall having before I blacked out.

"Owwwwww...what the heck happened, and why is it so dang loud!"

"Shh, you must stay quiet or the beast will hear you."

I looked back at the man to the side of me and wince in pain.

"Beast? what do you mean by that? is there some kind of dog or camel in this gutter of a place?"

"No. It is a monster far greater than that of any animal or being. They say that it is from hell itself and it only lives to feed off of the flesh of mortal beings in order to increase it's strength ten folds...they also say that no man has ever escaped this labyrinth."

I laugh as I hear this unbelievable story, but as I did so, the man just stared coldly into my eyes. His gaze was just impossible to avoid, but at the same time it was also the only other face I could reach out to for any means of escaping this creepy place. So I pulled on my leg and stood up with the chains rattling on the wall as I did so.

"Alright, lets say I do believe you. Would you happen to know any way out of this apparent maze?"

"I do, but its far too treacherous and risky. It's best that we stay here and eat what ever slob is tossed down to us."

"No way, theres no way in heck I'm sitting down here for another second. I have people outside of this place that can help us once we reach the exit. So quit being a coward and take a stand with me."

"But-but you are just a child. I can't assure my safety by joining forces with the likes of a young boy."

"Yes you can and you will. I maybe small and weak at the moment, but my willpower to live is stronger than ever at the moment. So get up and face the music at hand mister. You cant cower and..."

Just then as I spoke, a memory of the times that I had given up hope and cowered through the slum of the world began to rush through my head like a cold cold brain freeze after drinking a large container of an ice substance. A shake from side to side with my head cured this unending brush of thoughts as I looked back to the man in front of me and took out a small pin.

"Just take a stand. Thats all I ask. If you don't wish to go, I'll still be going off sir."

I quickly picked the lock on the chains and dropped them to my feet as I turned away and began to walk away from the coward of a so called "man."

"Wait! take me with you. I'm tired of living in this place. Please allow me to lead us out of here or at least die trying."

I smirk and turn around to unlock his shackles.

"Great choice sir. I'm glad that my words finally raised you to be something better...much better."

"You'll make a fine leader someday boy. I've faced grave situations in my past, and so far your words have made me see the errors of my ways."

"Gee thanks mister. I am learning from the best at the moment."

A cling and a clank is heard as I help the man to his feet and he tugs on his hood as if he were about to make some large revealing to me. And to my surprise, he does. The man dropped his hood and coat and a single symbol grasped my attention. He bore the sign of an old world war I outfit and from there, things began to shuffle in my brain.

"How is that possible? did they make you where that?"

"No my dear boy, I am from where you think I am. I have lived down here for so many decades, waiting for someone like you to release me from my imprisonment."

"Yeah? well thats pretty awesome. So what can I call you besides mister then?"

The man looks down at me as if he were surprised himself to see that I was coping with his age like nothing.

"Well my name...my name is Vandal Savage boy and don't forget it."

I smile at Vandal and offer my hand as he gracefully accepted my trade of hands, shaking mine ever so tightly.

"Youch. I'm glad to make your acquaintance mister Savage. You can call me Robin or at least thats what my mentor has given me the name to live by.oops..."

Just then I realized that I wasn't wearing a mask and I shook my head, hoping that this guy really was from the past.

"Thats an odd name to give a child, but I suppose the times have changed greatly since I last saw the sun rise. So shall we go then Robin?"

"Yeah, lets get out of this dump before that beastie comes out and devours us as you said."

"Come this way, I believe this is the way those fools dragged you through earlier."

-Just Above the Labyrinth:Green Arrow-

"Jesus! where the hell are you bats...and where the hell did you morons take the kid?"

Green Arrow yelled this as a group of ninja's dragged him away slowly.

"Dammit! and did you have to smash my legs? huh did you! I don't really see what kind of harm I can do without my bow and arrows, you bunch of panzies."

Just then Count Vertigo made his appearance.

"Ah, if it isn't the famous Green Arrow. Not so powerful now aye? especially without legs of weapon to help aid you in your pointless scheme in saving the world. Tell me, how does it feel to be so helpless?"

"First, why don't you tell me how it felt to get your ass handed to you by a child."

Green Arrow laughed as the Count stepped up to Arrow and punched him square in the face. Arrow spit a tooth out and glared at the count with such anger marked on his face.

"Hah, not so funny anymore, now is it?"

"Not as funny as you'll be when I bash your face in."

"Hah, theres no way I'll even allow you to get free, so what makes you think you'll be able to touch my face let alone any part of my clothing."

"So, your just going to go with the whole coward routine then aye? I thought you Ninja types love all that pride shit."

"Oh they do, but you see I am only a hired assassin, not a Ninja at all mister Arrow. So no, you will not hurt me mentally in any way. My brain is far too Superior of that, compared to yours, which only works when needing to decide if whether or not one should fill a tank with premium or diesel."

"You son of a bitch! I am not a dumbass! Just wait until I get my hands on you. Oh just wait."

The count struck Arrow in the face again, only this time rendering the archer unconscious. He then waved his hand and the group of Ninjas began to drag Arrow away.

"Hmph, that should show him who's in charge here. Speaking of which, since I'm the highest ranking person thats still calling shots at the moment...I'm actually in charge of the League. Finally, I am the LEADER!"

Just then a red dot appeared on the counts head and a single shot raced through his skull, taking him down instantly.

"Targets down. Lets bag em and ship em boys and girls. The Wall wanted the leader and thats what they'll get."

Deadshot raced across the room and grabbed Count Vertigo. He then threw him to Lobo and took out a smoke gun.

"Alright Wall, we are ready for extraction. I'll be sending the flare to where we need a lift and escort."

Kzzzt Roger that bullseye one. The bird is already in the air. Wall out. kzzt

Deadshot aimed the gun in the air and shot out a barrel that was filled with green smoke.

"Alright. Lets make it to the roof and get out stripper money."

Deadshot pulled a grapple gun out and fired a line to the ceiling. Meanwhile Lobo and Comand shot their lines of hooks in the same direction. Within seconds they flew to the top and shattered the glass window that was once beautifying the roof of the throne room. Ninjas leaped from place to place as Deadshot covered the incoming helicopter by shooting down any Ninja's carrying a device of any sort.

"Cover that chopper, were almost out of this pickle fellas."

The chopper flew to them and hoovered to the side of the complex as the three soldiers quickly jumped inside of the carrier and took off in a frenzy.

"Hot damn, mission Dragon is a success Waller, so when do we get paid?"

-Talia's Bedroom: Batman-

Talia was laying on the bed, bleeding and unclothed as Batman was in the same condition as she was in.

"What did you do to me Talia? tell me now before I really get angry."

"Oh hush hush my love...you didn't even give me the chance to seduce you. And here I thought it was going to be simple."

Talia wiped her face that had cuts as Batman was on top of her, with a shattered handle from a glass pot still gripped in one hand and Talia's free arm in the other.

"I know you never liked me that far, but was it necessary to bash me in the head with that my love?"

"Protecting myself comes first. You know that Talia. Now tell me where Dick is and I wont have to hurt you any more than I already have."

"Wait, don't you want to at least have a little fun while were both in this position my love?"

"No, I don't even want to look at you, let alone go through anything else."

"Thats not what your lower half is saying. It speaks the truth. Just feeling it tap my skin rushes a sensation to me heart my love."

Talia wrapped her loose arm around the back of Batmans neck and pulled him closer to her, allowing his bare chest to feel the warmth and softness of her own well rounded chest.

Batman couldn't help but stay in that position for a few seconds but soon after he pulled back and dropped the broken pot beside Talia's head.

"I can't do it. Theres no way I'll allow you and your father to have things go your way. I came here and I defeated your father, the deal is now broken. So tell me what I want to know and I promise not to bring you in."

Talia sighed as Batman began to dress himself in his uniform.

"Fine, since you put it that way I suppose. The child is downstairs in the labyrinth and that other man you brought with you should be headed down there as we speak. Are you certain you want to leave so early? I have protection you could use."

"I said NO. Now quit playing around and get out of here while you still can. I'm making sure that this place is taken down for good this time."

Batman placed his mask over his head and opened the door. Without looking back he sighed and slammed the door shut on his way out. As he stepped out he turned on his communicator and spoke.

Batman to plane activate sequence now.

Kzzt action verified. Launch sequence initiated.Kzzt

"Oh my love...what will I do with you when the time is right."

Talia took out a brief case and placed a tub inside, she then placed a coat over her bare body and left the room in a rush. An alarm for a bombing attack began to ring loudly in throughout the complex as people began to rush out of the palace as fast as they possibly could.

Twenty minutes later, a single missile ripped through the palace and blew the construction to kingdom come while Batman Green Arrow, Robin, and the mysterious Vandal Savage were standing far away enough to watch the place light up like the forth of July.

"So Batman...want to hear about how we ended up rescuing Arrow, huh, do ya, do ya? its an awesome story that I've been wanting to spill!"

"Not now. We have to get back to America and face other issues. Arrow, see to it that mister Savage makes it to the city. I need to take the kid back to the states and settle a few things."

"Sure thing Bats, but before you leave I just wanted to say...thanks for letting me accompany you and kiddo. Good work. I owe you big time for helping me out of that pickle a few minutes back."

-END-

Authors Note: Theres no need to fear, Underwriter is HERE! heh, don't worry, this is not the end of the series. I'll have the next story up as soon as I finish a few other projects of mine. But as a heads up, heres the tittle to the next story line.

The Jokes on you: a 10 part issue that will rattle your noggins to figure out the many mysteries that I've came up with so far, so just to ask you now...do you know who the REAL mastermind is behind this plot? if so send me a message and I'll let you in on a little secret.