And Injustice For All 2
Chapter 18: Resurrection
The Headquarters of Ra's Al Ghul
"Alfred...?" After emerging what appears to be the Lazarus Pit, Damian was hoping it would bring Alfred back, but...
"The Lazarus Pit doesn't always bring people back the way they were, trust me," said Athanasia. "And Alfred was gone a long time. I'm surprised to see you like this, Damian."
"Like what?"
"I didn't know this side of you existed. You struck me as one-dimensional and that one dimension was called Entitled Little Dick, but this... who taught you humility?"
"He did."
"Damian," Talia approached. "Bring him. Ra's is contacting your father.
"Detective, I trust the others are with you as requested?" asked Ra's.
"They're here, Ra's," Batman replied. With him is Black Canary, Green Arrow, Chris, Melody and a few others.
"Good. There is an event approaching. You will know when it happens. You and your friends are not to try to stop it. I have your children."
"If you hurt them, there won't be anything to resurrect, Ra's," said Black Lightning.
"I don't want to hurt them or anymore, but I'm going to. I'm going to eliminate a lot of people. We will act soon. We will balance the world."
"He's joking, right?" asked Melody.
"Oliver Queen, Dinah Lance, Jefferson Pierce, Chris and Melody Jones, the detective will tell I keep my promises if you do nothing, if you allow me to do what needs to be done, I will spare your loved ones. I will return them to you. I promise. But, if you act against us, I will kill your children. This I also promise. The lives of a few children are inconsequential compared to the life of the planet. But, if you no longer care for Damian, detective, I want you to know... I also have your father."
Everyone including Batman looked in shock at the sight of Alfred.
"He may not look very animated, but he is breathing, for now. However, that can change in a instant. Stay out of our way. And you, Chris Jones, I have heard much about you. You saved your own world from tyranny. You have a lovely partner as well. I understand Athanasia has encountered her and was defeated. Rest assured, Chris, that if you act against us as well, your world will end..."
End of transmission
"Chris..." Melody was speechless. "
"Are you done?" asked Damian.
"I'm sorry, Damian. I know you don't approve of my methods. I know how much this man means to you. If there was any other way...
"He won't stop. He'll come for Alfred, for the kids..."
"If this detective is sensible..."
"He isn't!'
"It matters not. Even Batman can't find us here."
"They're in South America." Damn! That was fast, Batman!
"How do you know?" asked Melody.
"Because I lost Connor's signal in the North of Brazil."
"What are you talking about?" Dinah asked.
"Your son stopped transmitting on the edge of the Amazonian rainforest. The forest covers over two million square miles and belongs to nine nations. But at least we know where to start. Given the way the signal cut out, I'm guessing... they're underground."
At the rainforest in Brazil...
Harley Quinn was watching over the children.
"Connor, my name is Harley. I'm a friend of your dad's. I'm going to make sure they don't hurt you. Trust me. The three of you were put to sleep by tranquilizers. I know how disorienting they can be. I once made up a game called "Sudden Naptimes Russian Roulette., Which wasn't exactly the best idea. Anyway, waking up in a giant underground bunker paradise is weird, too. Now, the two of you have powers, right? Don't use them here. Ra's is... extreme. And some of the people working under him is sadistic and cruel. Not just regular cruel, either. The kind of people who would beat a nun senseless with a puppy. I know you're the children of heroes. Do not be heroes here."
"YOU PLACED A TRACKER ON OUR SON?" Oliver yelled.
"I was being careful," said Batman.
"Bullshit," cursed Melody. "If they find that tracker, he is dead in a instant."
"And you didn't tell us?"
"That wouldn't have been careful."
"Bruce, with all due respect," Chris spoke. "Even for you, this is too much."
"Wait. Did you know?" Oliver asks Batman.
"What?"
"You knew they would take him?
"I didn't. But I felt was wide to take precautions. If you think about, your son made a obvious target."
"YOU SON OF A BITCH!" Oliver punched Batman in the face.
"Arrow! Enough!" Chris tried to calm him down.
"I let you have that one, that's all you get."
"You let me?"
"Ollie..."
"Know this. I'm not your Green Arrow. You don't know me, my abilities, how I trained or who with. So go ahead and test me! I'll let you have the first one."
Melody pointed her chrome plated Desert Eagle on Oliver's head. "Reconsider your actions now, Green Arrow!"
"And if I protest?"
"I'm not about blowing your brains out! Is this how you two function as allies? Where we come from, we don't attack each other, we stick together like brothers and sisters and close friends, more like family. Lower your stance right now, Arrow!"
"Melody is right," said Dinah. "We need to focus your attention where it's needed right now, unless you want both your asses to be kicked!"
"Nothing else matters but to bring the kids home, guys," said Chris. "If you knew was coming, if you deliberately used Connor to find them, there will be a reckoning, and it's not going to come from me."
"I'll start planning." said Bruce.
"You honestly think we're following your lead on this?" asked Oliver.
"No you're not. None of you will lead. You're all too emotionally close. I'll lead. You will follow my orders. Understood, Bruce?" asked Batgirl.
"What makes you think this?" asked Chris.
""If Ra's has any inkling that you're coming for him, he will kill the children. We will need help if we're going to find this place and gain entrance undetected. You know who we need."
"He won't come. He wants no part of it."
"We agreed that the Justice League would be my team. This is my decision. We need him, Bruce."
"Who the hell are you talking about?" Chris asked. "First of all, I did not agree to this."
"But you will follow my lead, Chris. You and your partner both."
"Excuse you? Who the hell do you think you are? You think you can just take charge?"
"You have a better idea, Melody?"
"As a matter of fact, yes! Kicking your ass!"
"Enough!" Chris stopped them. "Batgirl, I can't follow your orders. I'm the Commander of the Homefront Warriors. I only serve them, not you. If you want, we can do this, but we're doing it our way. You can lead the Justice League, but me and Melody will our part our way. Well keep in contact. Now tell me, Batgirl, before I tear your head from your ass,who are you talking about?"
"Chris, we are talking about the man who blends perfectly into any situation in any location, who singlehandedly infiltrated and took down some of the most secure facilities in the world. A man who can't be seen unless he wants to be seen. He's one the most powerful in the world. He maybe our only hope. We need him at our side."
"You're starting to bore me with your charade, Batgirl. Who is he?"
"His name is Plastic Man."
"Plastic Man? Who exactly is he? Seriously?"
CW2K: Chris will have his question about Plastic Man answered next week on The Hunt for Plastic Man.
