Time for the long awaited third part of this arc! Enjoy.

Death of the Society Part III

(Gotham city, new Jersey. Grant's Gym, February 5th. 13:59)

Zsasz and Bronze Tiger were walking over to the four, leaving Wildcat's corpse behind them, as Bronze Tiger says, "You kill the children. I'll clip the wings off these two." He growled as he glared at Batman and Black Canary.

"Heheh…" Zsasz smirked as he walked over and got two knives out, as Robin quickly went to get his bo staff when he heard laughing.

"…What was that?" asked Robin in confusion as Spoiler gasped and pointed. Zsasz, confused, turned and went wide-eyed as he saw Wildcat beginning to get up and walking over.

"What? A scrawny punk like you can't win in a fair fight so you have to pick on little kids?" asked Wildcat, the slash in his neck healing over as he cracked his neck. "Man, I needed some rest."

Robin and Spoiler were mouth agape at this, as Robin asks "how did-what in the-WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!" as he looked at Ted with shock.

"Oh, I guess you should know…it's hard to kill me." Said Ted with a smirk at Zsasz who panted before running out screaming but Wildcat grabbed him before slamming him into a wall, grabbing his knife and sticking it into a wall. "So, ya think you can take five of us at once, Tiger?"

Bronze Tiger growled at this, not liking how this is turning out as Robin got his bo staff out, swinging it around while Spoiler got out some tonfas, glaring at him from her eyes holes. Batman got his batarangs out, glaring darkly at Bronze Tiger while Black Canary and Wildcat stood in a position.

Zsasz groaned as he began to crawl towards the exit, but yelped when he looked up and discovered Superman glaring down at him. The rest of the League, Zatanna and Gordan were with them, all glaring down at him.

"Ah-heh…" Zsasz looked nervous as he began to scoot away, as Bronze Tiger growled.

"I wouldn't try anything, Bronze Tiger. It's over." Said Batman.

"It's only over when I say it is, Dark Knight. Not when you do." Bronze Tiger said as he got a smoke pellet. "You can have Victor, he is of no use to us anymore." He then threw it down, cloaking the room in smoke.

Superman took a deep breath and took in all the smoke and coughed a bit out as they looked around, seeing he was now gone. "Where'd that coward go?" Aquaman asked, glaring around.

"I have no idea." Said Robin as Martian Manhunter concentrated but shook his head.

"His mask must have something I can't track in it. I cannot find his brainwaves." Said J'onn with a frown. He than sighs as he looked at Wildcat and Zatanna and says "I…am sorry for your loss. I can understand how it feels to lose a loved one…"

"as do I…" sighed Aquaman, as Wildcat nods.

"It's alright, ya two." Ted said with a nod as Gordon walked over to Batman as he cuffed Zsasz.

"What was Bane talking about in that radio announcement?" Asked Gordon, confused. Before Batman could say, Superman puts a hand on his shoulder.

"I am not sure Commissioner. We'll look into it for you, alright?" asked Superman as James nods as he dragged along an angry Zsasz.

"You didn't have to cover for me, you know." Batman said calmly. Superman just nods as Batman just nods "Thanks though."

"Anything, old friend. Though I think an explanation at the Bat cave can help." Superman said.

"When the time is right. I think too early would cause issues." Batman said calmly, as Superman just nods.

"Gotcha, Bruce. But at least we have three new allies in our battle against crime, right?" Wonder Woman asked, looking at the other three.

"Yeah, are you guys interested in being the League?" asked flash.

"Three?" asked Wildcat, raising an eyebrow.

"Well, yeah. You still got some fight left in ya, old man." Said Hal with a nod. "Besides, Alan is also coming out of retirement. He's going to Oa to get signed into the core. He's gonna take over for one of the other GLs who's went out."

"Hmm…I'll get back to ya on that. But I think these girls are interested." Said Wildcat, as Black Canary and Zatanna nod in agreement at this.

"But…there IS one thing we have to get ready for…" sighed Superman, remembering the elephant in the room at this moment. Everyone else nods in agreement at this.

(Five days later. Metropolis, New York. Bridwell Military Cemetery. February 10th, 13:45)

The Justice League, Barbara, Commissioner Gordan, Dan's students, Jay and his wife, the other surviving JSA and many others stood in front of some new graves. Each of them had a bust of the four now gone JSA members: Hourman, Blue Beetle, Zatara and the original Black canary, all immortalized by a bust on the top of their graves.

Amanda, dressed in a black dress, walked to a podium with the Justice League and the surviving JSA members behind her as she looked at the audience of mourners.

"Hello everyone, I am Amanda Waller, the head of CADMUS. I am here to say I am sorry for lal of your losses. Be it a good friend," She looked at the living JSA members and the students of Blue Beetle, as she continued "a father, husband or son…" she looked at the families of the heroes at this, but sighed as she continued. "But remember they will never be forgotten."

Everyone looked up at this as Amanda says "These men and their fallen friend, Black Canary, along with the many war heroes that rest in this holy ground, reminds us everyday on why we try our bests to protect the average man. And their message is still here with people like the Justice League. And I have to say this in there behalf: I hope you can live to the expectations these men and women have given us. All of the people in these graves gave up their lives for us. They are real heroes. So, here's hoping they have the right mind to give our hope to you."

Superman stood up at this as he says "While I cannot find the way to say anything that can make anyone here feel better, I know this. We will find the ones who did this."

"We already have Victor Zsasz in custody. Now we need to take down the rest of his group of killers." Said Wonder Woman with a nod. "With the help of CADMUS, we will make sure their deaths will not be in vain. Keep them in your hearts and they will never be truly gone."

People nod at this as Amanda nods. "That's good to hear. Now, everyone head back to the church for the memorial service." The group nods as they left, leaving the surviving JSA members and the JLA with Amanda, who looked at them all calmly.

"So, what now commander Waller?" asked Diana, curious as Amanda rubbed her chin.

"Besides the fact I got a whole mess to clean up in Washington over this whole ordeal, I think Alan has something to tell you." Said Amanda as she backed up, as the first Green Lantern himself walked up. He had short gray hair, dark brown eyes, and a red shirt and blue pants.

"What's up, Alan?" Asked Hal, curious as Alan looked at the Justice League calmly.

"Well, for one, if you're going to be a team. You're going to need a better HQ than your friend's cave. So I made the renovations happen and well…" He then brought out a key with a 'JSA' on it. "Here."

"what's this?" asked Batman as he was given the key.

"The key to the Hall of Justice. Our old HQ." Said Ted as he walked up, crossing his arms.

"Really?" asked Wonder woman in shock. "I mean…are you sure?"

"Of course. If you're gonna take down criminals as a group, you need a good HQ to do it in." said Jay with a nod. "Besides, with all the renovations, it'll be more this century."

Batman looked at them calmly…before nodding as he says "Thanks." He then put the key into his belt.

Little did they know, someone was watching from afar. That someone was Talia, who was dressed in black and having a hat over her head, covering her hair. "Hmm…" She then walked away at this, only looking back once as she left.

(Later that day…Gotham City, New Jersey. Grant's Gym Febuary 10th, 15:45)

Ted was in his gym, punching a bag after coming back from Metropolis. He was thinking of what the others had said and sighed. "how can I help these young people?"

He then walked into his apartment that was in the upper part of the gym and took something from his fridge before noticing a package. "Hmm?" he asked as he saw it was quite large, taking up his whole table.

On it was a note that read 'incase you change your mind, - Bruce.' Ted raised an eyebrow and opened it…and smirked. He then got out a phone and pressed a few buttons. "Yeah, Gotham Central Airport? How much money is it to get a plane ticket to DC?" He asked as he smirked at the package.

(Washington DC. Hall of Justice, February 10th, 19:55)

The JLA arrived at the Hall of Justice at this time, looking around the scenery of the building. The hall was a large, domed building with a large double doors on the front, with large columns.

"Well, if it's this impressive on the outside, lets see what the inside is like." Said Flash as he quickly ran inside, the rest of the League following at a slower rate.

"Wow…" said Wonder Woman, impressed as they walked into the large hall.

The entire area had white brick walls, lined with banners. The main hall was cut into many sections. At the right was a hall that was marked 'the hall of Fallen heroes" which had holographic images of past super heroes and vigilantes in history. The right was a kitchen and dining area combo, and the main hall infront of them lead to a open door, that revealed a large, circular table.

"So, what do ya think of the place?" asked a voice as everyone saw Maxwell Lord walked out with a chuckle.

"Pretty impressive, Max." said Wonder woman with a nod. "So, I take it you know who my associates are?"

"I would be a bad telepath if I didn't. Before you ask, only CADMUS knows who you really are. We are hiding that information from anyone else that way your loved ones don't get endangered." Maxwell said, emphasizing the fact he is going to keep their secret safe.

"Alright Maxwell…I take it you're CADMUS' watchdog?" asked Hal, givingh im a look.

"Well, that would be taking it in a bad way, Mr. Jordan…I'm more your associate with the government. My telepathy can help make sure no one can mess with your activities." Said Maxwell.

Black Canary nods as she looked around and sighs. "Guess dad wasn't interesting in joining this team, huh?"

"Sorry Dinah…" said Diana. "I guess he's okay with being retired…"

"Where the Sam hill did you get that idea from?" Asked a familiar voice as they saw someone come up from behind Maxwell, smirking at them.

"Dad?" asked Black Canary with shock. She then looked him over and raised an eyebrow. "and what are you wearing?"

"Something Bruce fixed up for me." Said wildcat as he walked out wearing something new. Instead of a leather costume, it was a similar armor to Batman's. But instead of gray, it was black as knight with a gray cat head on his chest, fingerless gloves on his wrists, black combat boots, black bulky parts on his armor to show protection and a cat-styled cowl with white eyeholes with cat-like silts in the middle of them and cat-styled ears on the head.

"Impressive…what's it do?" asked Robin, confused.

"Basically it gives him more proper protection unlike his old suit, and it also comes with sensory equipment that goes with his slightly aged hearing and eyesight, making it easier for him to fight." Said batman calmly.

"What's that supposed to mean?" asked Wildcat in a warning tone, giving Bruce a glare.

"I think he means you're eyesight won't be good forever." Said Flash with a casual shrug. "But I'm gonna go out on a limb here but…does it also come with a device that acts like a communicator?"

"Yes." Batman said calmly. "But I am curious…Barry, what happened to the Scarab? You know…the device you got from Dan's office?"

"Actually I'm not sure what happened to that…Patty said she gave it to someone after the killer was found out." Said Barry. "Before you ask why…lets just say, legally, it wasn't really evidence."

"So where did it go?" asked Batman, curious.

"I have no idea…" said Barry with a shrug, rubbing his chin at this. "But where ever iti s…I hope it's safe."

(Central City, Missouri. February 10th, 21:09)

At an apartment, Ted Kord was sitting in his room, looking over some blue prints and other stuff he got from Dan's will: IT was actually all the stuff from Dan's days as the Blue Beetle.

"Hmm…" Ted looked through it all, and than got an idea. "Okay…time for the next Blue Beetle to come to life…" He then went to work, starting to write down some plans, not noticing the object that was in the box, the Scarab, was moving slightly as he went to work.

End of the Death in the Society Arc

Well, I hope you enjoyed this arc and let me know what you guys think of this arc as a whole. And just so you guys know…the next arc will be more mystical than this one was. So please Read, Review and Suggest away!