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A/N: Hi, guys sorry for the long update. I ran out of ideas but know I'm back, I hope it was worth the wait. I have to make sure that I please the reader and not make them want to not read it. I apologize for any spelling mistakes Like always enjoy!
The Last Crusade -7
Dick descended the stone stair case to the bat cave; he shook his head in exasperation at the figure sitting in front of the computer.
"You don't take resting seriously do you? Alfred sent me down here to talk some sense into you, but I have a feeling that it's a loss cause."
The billionaire didn't answer the vigilante which irritated the young man some. He sighed rolling his eyes, coming over beside his mentor.
"So what are you obsessing about now? He looked up at the computer raising an eyebrow…"Kryptonite?"
Bruce leaned back in his chair. "Clark was infected by a rare strain I was hoping that he would have a file that would… he trailed off back in thought.
Dick crossed his arms along his chest leaning against the console. "Listen, this will sound cold, but why do you care about superman, the Justice League aren't exactly thrilled with us hanging around and I doubt they will even let you get near watch tower to get sensitive information like that."
Dick earned a glare from his mentor causing him to raise his hands up in surrender. "Sorry."
Bruce turned his attention back on the computer. It bothered the handsome man; he hadn't spoken to the kryptonian since his time in the hospital. He frowned at the thought; Clark didn't even remember what had happened during the six weeks they had spent in that cell. If he had switched places with the alien it was a for sure thing that he would have died. He leaned forward.
"Computer List all deposits of kryptonite."
"List of Kryptonite. Green- Blue- Yellow- Red- Black." she answered.
"List side effects." he commanded
"Green- Weakness body strength Blue- loss of control of ones abilities. -Yellow- takes away all abilities-Red- Multiple side effects -Black- Darkens ones persona." she concluded.
Dick interest heightened at the computers description. "Wow, not the friendliest of rainbows is it?"
"It doesn't even come close to what changed his personality." Bruce said rising from his chair.
Dick frowned. "What did he act like?"
The billionaire rose from his seat ascending the steps to the cell where his bat suit was displayed. He reached out pressing the button he paused as he thought.
"Possessed."
Dick straightened. "Charming, huh what are you doing?" he asked as he watched the billionaire take his suit and disappear into his changing quarters.
"I need to get answers." his voice trailed out.
"And where exactly are… he groaned when he realized the answer. "Your planning on heisting Luthor Corp aren't you?"
Moments later Bruce appeared straightening his glove. "Luthor has the Intel that I need."
The vigilante looked concerned. "Are you sure that's a good idea? I mean we're talking about Luthor here."
Bruce walked over to his gadgetry. "If I don't I risk putting lives endanger."
Dick quickly took his suit and dashed into his changing quarters leaving Bruce a moment alone with his thoughts. He clipped on his utility belt around his waist reaching up he filled each compartment with gas, sting and knock out gas. He attached bat hook to his belt along with the traditional bat-arangs, he closed his eyes his mind flicking over the fight he had with the alien. The kryptonians strength was higher, faster, his abilities was aided by a dormant aggression in the man, perhaps, and that's what frightened him the most. The enjoyment of causing pain was something that the normal Clark would not do. He inhaled and ex-haled slowly closing the door, and pulling on his cowl he made a personal note that he would make sure that Clark would not suffer like that again.
He turned to see his pupil standing in front of him placing on his mask. Dick looked back at Batman. "Hey, save yourself the lecture I'm going with you weather you like it or not. Got it?"
"I was just going to say you've gained some muscle mass during my absence." he stated in batman fashion.
Dick smirked looking down at his physic then at his arms. "I have haven't I." his smirk vanished when the dark knight was already in the sleek batwing starting it up.
"For once can't you say 'let's go or Move out' or something that hints to me that your leaving." he exclaimed as he ran jumping into the other side of the metal bird.
Soon the Batwing was flying over the city lights of Metropolis. Batman punched in the blueprint lay out on the screen in front of him. He then transferred the information to his partner.
"He is the layout of Luthor Corp."
Dick looked down at his side screen. What a behemoth but he knew that Bruce was prepared for everything. "Yeah, Got it."
Batman quickly put the metal bird on cloak dipping lower he zoomed through down town then straight back setting the Batwing on the roof of Luthor Corp.
Both Vigilantes jumped out and went to the task at hand.
Kara walked down the ice corridor in the fortress of Solitude; she hadn't really had a good chat with her cousin since his return. She frowned her secret relationship with Dick was on the rocks because she hadn't talked to him either after the disc incident, why were human relations so complicated?
She rounded the corner smiling at the sight of her only family member looking up at the statue of his parents.
"Hey." she greeted as she came up beside him.
Clark glanced over at care giving her a half hearted smile. "Hey."
She furrowed her brow in concern. "What's bugging you Clark?"
He quickly turned to her in surprise. "Nothing, why do you ask?"
Kara gave a coy expression. "Kal I know you well enough to see that something is bothering you."
The kryptonian walked away, folding his arms along his chest. "Nothings bothering me. I'm just worried about what I've got to catch up on, six weeks away from work, watch Tower is chaotic. I just want things to run smoothly again is all."
Kara scoffed. "Pinocchio your nose is growing."
This earned her an odd look from Clark; she smiled joining him by his side. "Kal'l I love you to bits but you are a horrible liar."
A grin graced across the kryptonians face. "My boss at the daily planet would beg to differ; I had to make up a convincing story to explain my sudden absence for the last six weeks."
She took both his hands in her own. "Kal talk to me, we've barely spoken since you came back. We're family and I know that the Justice League is a big part of your life but no one knows you like I do."
Clark's blue eyes dimmed some as muddled images flashed through his head. How could he confide in her when he didn't even understand what was happening, what was clear to him made him angry at Lex Luthor and guilty for putting his colleague in harms way.
He smiled at the concerned face staring up at him. "I'm fine Kara and I promise when I feel like talking to someone you're the first one I'll come to."
He kissed her on the forehead and before she could press on the matter further he was up and away before she could utter another word. She sighed.
"Yeah, sure you will."
Batman was busy hacking into the security system to Luthor Corps main lab. Nightwing was finishing up tying up the guards when an audible beep was heard. Batman put away his tools before slinking into the darkened lab; Dick nervously came up quickly beside him.
"I don't want to jinx this but eventually are luck is going to run out." he whispered
Bruce pulled out a memory stick walking over to the computer. "Take as many samples of kryptonite you can."
Dick complied eyeing the test tubes and Petri dishes on a counter; he carefully picked up a tube of red kryptonite. "Luthor has quite the collection here. I wonder why he is so obsessed with Superman."
Bruce hacked into the computer by passing a fire wall then another. "Luthor is addicted to power its only natural for him to take interest in the most powerful man in the universe."
"Yeah, but… he opened a wall display where several dozen samples lay neatly in a row… "This can't be healthy."
The dark knight was finally in his treasure chest. He took all the files and downloaded them into his memory stick. Dick opened up another display larger then the last one, he gasped stepping back at the carbon copy of the man-of steel.
"Huh, Batman you might want to take a look at this." Nightwing said.
The last of the files were on his memory stick, when he turned to his side kick. He furrowed his brow at the life size model. Dick threw thumb over at the display. "Definitely not healthy."
Bruce turned to the computer taking out his memory stick. "Come on lets-"
A blaring alarm went off as green lasers decorated the area and a flashing yellow light came to life. Dick locked eyes on his mentor.
"This can't be good." he hurried to Bruce's side.
The duo took off running out of the room and straight down the hall. They skidded to a halt as a laser blast shot their way they separated flattening against the wall.
"Robots? He has robots" Dick exclaimed loudly
"This way." Bruce ordered grabbing him and pushing him down the east hallway.
"Halt! Or we'll fire upon you." a guard announced aided by a half a dozen men poised behind him.
The duo turned in the other direction only to be greeted by another half dozen guards. They went back to back.
"I'm ready when you are." Dick whispered.
Bruce took a deep breath then as quick as a flash he threw a batarang into the front man's wrist earning a yelp and so began his attack. He let out a round of kicks send one guard into another turning around he stopped a punch headed his way. Snatching the guard by his wrist he gave him an upper cut that snapped his head back knocking him out cold. He was jumped from behind but he was quick to respond flipping his assailant over his back but it back fired as gasped as a sharp pain hit his side he collapsed down on one knee.
Dick gritted his teeth landing a kick to the guards stomach then knocked the guy out as he brought his knee up to greet his nose. He quickly came to his mentor's aid.
"Batman, we can't stay here." he said as he backed up against a wall.
Bruce winced gripping his side he reached into his belt and threw down tear gas making there escape through down another hall. They thought they were home free when a robot came out blocking their exit. Bruce leaned against the wall his eyes settling on the window in front of them.
Dick followed the man's eye line. "Oh, you're not seriously considering about."
A laser shot their way giving him an answer. Both vigilantes bolted for the window, jumping, they shattered glass and soon found themselves plummeting to the streets below.
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