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A/N: HI, there wow an update...sorry for the drought. but major writer's block on this story! But I did not forget it! Or you guys! hope it was worth the wait. I promise the next chapter will be more exciting. But with all my stories -enjoy!

Shadow King-1

Bruce opened his eyes to the harsh glare of white light. squinting he turned his head gingerly to see the monitor beeping beside the stretcher, slowly he became aware of the oxyegen tube running along his face.

As his vision adjusted he saw that he was in a very advanced medbay the technology was far beyond any hospital in Gotham city would have. Suddenly a wave of panic came over him as his memory flashed over the attack on his mansion.

'Alfred!'

struggiling to sit upright he winced biting back a moan he clutched his side. His black hair was tussled slightly about his head, ignoring the pounding in his head, he jerked the wires off his chest and the oxygen tubes away from his face.

Tossing the covers from his body he swung his legs to the side setting his bare feet on the cool floor. Nearly collasped under his own weight clutching to the side of the strecher panting he willed himself to stand stumbling toward the door. vaguely this place looked farmiliar to him.

For what seemed like eternity he finally reached the door. pressing the button he entered long corridor looking down both ways. gritting his teeth he turned right limping as quickly as his battered could take him suddenly he stopped as a window revealed the outside blinking wide eyed at the scene before him. vast darkness and then Earth glowing before him, then it hit him...

Space! how did he get here? how long was he out?...Watch tower!'

No wonder it was coming back to him. he designed this place. with renwed hope he continued down the corridor coming to another door collapsing against it his body covered in sweat. on the otherside he heard voices..

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"What if he's threatening earth? then we are in serious trouble we do not have enough resources to battle his army." Diana said

"He may not want Earth. His threat was directed at me." Clark said as he was staring out the window.

"Huh... then why did he go after Bruce? Dick asked from his spot at the table.

"Dick is right. he could have killed the guy." Hal stated.

"He was bait." Clark replied solemnly his blue eyes darkening as he thought back to that night.

"You think Bruce was a pawn to get your attention." Kara realized where her cousin was headed.

Hal leaned against the wall. "I'll tell you big guy. you should have killed him when you had the chance."

At those words Dick's eyes tore away from the floor to look at the kryptonian's back. "What."

Hal closed his eyes cringing. "It's Nothing."

"Are you telling me you could have killed this Darksid."

"Side." Kara corrected earning her a threatening glare from the vigilante causing her to coil back as he stood.

"... He blew apart wayne manor killed multiple people put the only real family I have in a hospital bed. And you're telling me all this could have been prevented?"

"It isn't that simple." Clark threw back.

"You are freaking made of steel. you have a league here that has mutltiple super powers and you can't handle this guy?!" Dick exclaimed.

Superman turned meeting dick's eyes. "Yes."

Dick threw his arms up in the air. "THEN WHAT ARE YOU ALL HERE FOR?! "

Kara came forward moving to put a hand on his shoulder. "Dick calm down."

Dick took a step away from her. "Don't you dare touch me."

"Hey man cool your jets." Hal warned.

"Or what?" Dick seethed

"Or you won't have a face left." Hal stated coldly.

"Enough squabbling." Diana ordered.

Dick's eyes narrowed stalking over to her but was stopped when Hal moved infront of him. However this didn't stop him from throwing a hard right hook to the gaurdian's jaw snapping his head to the side.

This caused the room to erupt into a full scale uproar as the two men went at it. As suddenly as it started it stopped as the door opened. Everyone froze in thier spots as they saw Bruce leaning heavily in the doorway.

Wide eyed they watched as he began to slump to the floor. Kara quickly zipped over catching him before he hit the floor. Dick ran over coming front of his mentor.

"Bruce!"

"Dick he's unconcious." Kara said as he gently took his hand.

"Kara take him back to med bay." Clark ordered.

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When Bruce opened his eyes again he was met with the beautiful face of Diana. He opened his mouth to speak but was met with a coughing spell instead.

Diana took his hand. "Ssh it's ok. take it easy."

After a moment he he could speak. "H-How long have I been out?"

"Four days." she said moving a strand of hair away from his eyes.

"Alfred?" he croaked out.

She gave a sympathetic look. "He's alright. He was taken care of at Gotham memorial. Dick says he's healing well and he will be just fine."

Bruce relaxed some as he took in the information. Then tensed as a sharrp pain hit his side.

"Why did...you bring me here?"

"Clark thought it best. The doctors would need an answer to how you equired such injuries exspescailly the one around your neck. To give the explanation needed they would have to know information that would be considered classified."

Bruce nodded, but immediatly regreted the motion as his head felt like it would roll off his shoulders. Diana took his hand in her hand and squeezed it.

"You need to rest. You're are safe here." she said as she rose from her seat.

"Who is Darkside?" Bruce asked.

Diana stared at him even though his voice was weak it still held a note of authority. She swallowed.

"No one you need to worry yourself about." she stated carefully.

Bruce's stare was demanding causing the princess to become uneasy but she held her ground.

"You would have to discuss it with Superman,please do not press me on the subject when it is not mine to explain."

Bruce could only watch as she left the bay. closing his eyes he thought back to the creature how strong he was the glowing red eyes. Never had he felt so vulnerable...but one thing was for sure he was...

Just then the door opened. Dick entered the room for a moment he just stared at Bruce as if he couldn't believe his own eyes.

Then he quickly came forward forgetting who this man was he hugged him as best as he could.

Bruce eyes widened in shock as he felt the other's body shake slightly and something wet hit the side of his cheek. and land on his shoulder. The older man laid a gentle hand on Dick's head.

"...Hey, I'm alright."

Dick regained his composure quickly parting. he cleared his throat. "H-H-How are feeling?"

"Lousy."

Dick stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Yeah. you look it."

Bruce went to sit up causing Dick to come forward. "Whoa, where do you think your going?!"

"I-Need to talk to Clark."

"He doesn't want to see you right now."

"Too bad. I need information."

"On?" Dick pressed.

"Darkside."

Dick frowned. "Oh...well I can tell you about him."

Bruce met the young vigilante's eyes. Dick became solemn. "He's superman's arch enemy."

"That much I gathered. Bruce replied.

"Yeah well here's something you don't know...He has come to bring the next apocalypse on Earth. And Superman has no way of stopping him."

A/N: Well here we go again.