Really did mean to upload this alot sooner. Jumps around a bit so...bear with me.
The Batcave
Batman stood next to Oracle's chair as she examined the data he had gathered from the rescued boy's DNA, he had left Alfred to look after the boy, Oracle simply sighed in frustration,
"Bruce I'm no doctor but the kid you saved...I don't think theres much that Luthor didn't do. From what I can make out the tampering is on the molecular level, If you want I can send the data to the Watchtower, have them look at it?" Batman looked over the data as he silently contemplated the implications of involving the Justice League, he turned to Oracle and shook his head,
"No...Luthor had plans for the boy, and his brother. Keep looking over the data, I'll chase a lead." Batman took a copy of the data and without a word simply got into the Batmobile and left the cave.
Metropolis, LexCorp Building
Lex Luthor stood in front of a heavily reinforced cell pacing back and forth in front of it,
"Your father is gone, shot dead in Gotham City by Harley Quinn..." a low growl was heard from the cell in front of him, Luthor allowed a smile to cross his face before continuing, "Your brother...on the other hand somehow still eludes us. He may be in danger, if they find him before I do then they will treat him as monstrously as they did before. I can protect him, if only you would allow me to..." Luthor approached the cell door, placing his hand against the reinforced glass, he saw only glowing red eyes glaring back at him from the shadows, the growling continued and Luthor became uneasy as he came face to face with his 'guest' his skin was grey and cracked his every motion looked pained and forced, a smile crossed the man's face as he stared back at Luthor,
"My brother will live...Luthor...I would die before telling you, or anyone where he is..."
Iron Heights Penitentiary
Batman entered the high security wing, ignoring the threats and roars of the people he had helped put in these roms, his mind was focused on the cell belonging to Gorilla Grodd, the guards let Batman enter, Grodd had been allowed some measure of equipment at Batman's request for his aid. Grodd turned to face the Dark Knight as he entered,
"Ah, Batman...to what do I owe this...pleasure." Batman handed Grodd the data he retrieved from the boy,
"I need you to analyse this data, tell me exactly what I'm dealing with." Grodd simply nodded clearly intruiged by the Dark Knight's interest, took the data and went to work analysing the data with the equipment provided, the process took minutes and Grodd turned back to Batman upon its completion,
"Extensive genetic modification from birth...rather impressive. Whoever did this was looking to erase most if not all of the human traits. They were not gentle, however..." Before Grodd could continue Batman looked over the new data he was showing him,
"Luthor must have done this...who else would..." Grodd interrupted,
"It seems likely this is another of his schemes. However this process was designed to give accelerated growth...Batman, I believe you are dealing with an attempt to create a super soldier. It seems rather advanced, and military...I have compliled the data for ease of use, however I must know...you brought this to me and not your Justice League...why?" Batman took the data from Grodd, turned and left his cell, Grodd simply smirked at him as he left.
The Batcave
Batman had been going over the data Grodd had analysed for hours until Alfred had brought dinner from upstairs, the kind old butler smiled as he placed a hand on Batman's shoulder,
"You will be pleased to hear sir that our guest is still sound asleep...I can only assume this is another young trainee Master Bruce?" Batman turned to Alfred and sighed,
"I don't know what we have Alfred...the boy's father was shot by Quinn during a bank robbery...now I've discovered the boy is potentially one of Luthor's plans against the League." Alfred's smile faded,
"Does his father live?" Batman turned back to his computer, pulling up hospital records looking for the man he gave to the paramedics, Batman growled,
"According to the hospital records, no medical team was ever dispatched to the bank robbery scene, no paramedics. Impossible. Luthor did this..." Batman began preparing his jet for take off, Alfred again put his hand on Batman's shoulder,
"Sir...would you like me to contact Master Grayson? Perhaps the League?" Batman climbed into the cockpit of the jet,
"No. I'll do it alone." The cockpit closed and the jet sped out of the cave. Alfred sighed and approached the computer. He typed in the passwords and made contact with the Watchtower, he was met by Wonder Woman,
"This is Watchtower, Bruce?" Alfred smiled politely,
"I am incredibly sorry to disturb you Wonder Woman...but I believe I may require your aid."
Metropolis, LexCorp Building
Lex Luthor paced in his office occassionally stopping to stare out at the city lights at night, he was deep in thought,
"The boy's father never made it to the hospital. Which means they got to him first. Batman no doubt believes me responsible. Which also means the League will be involved soon. I don't want them involved and yet..." His thoughts were interrupted by footsteps behind him, Lex turned only to be met by Deathstroke's mask. Luthor sighed somewhat in relief,
"What do you have for me?" Deathstroke put several files down on Luthor's desk along with a disc,
"As you requested Lex. Files on the ones involved you were right about the research facility, the kid...all of them. It is exactly who you..." Deathstroke was interrupted by the door to Luthor's office being blown open, as Deathstroke drew his pistols he felt a shooting pain in his shoulder, he looked up in time to see two men grab him and throw him across the room, he landed hard against the wall and fell to the floor, the two men who attacked him were approaching, Deathstroke flipped to his feet and attacked, quickly bringing down one man by surprise, he leapt into the air and delivered a powerful kick to the second man's head, he then looked up in time to see several more pointing guns at him,
"On your knees Deathstroke! We will not hesitate to shoot you." Deathstroke stood with his hand ready to unsheathe his sword, he knew the odds weren't in his favour. As he removed his hand from the sword and dropped to his knees he saw several small pellets land around him, exploding into clouds of smoke, Deathstroke immediately leapt to his feet and charged, he heard only pained cries and loud thuds, until the smoke cleared and the men were all defeated, Deathstroke turned only to find Batman standing in front of him, Luthor had backed into the corner, hiding the files Deathstroke had given him.
"You work for Luthor now Deathstroke? What did you give him?" Deathstroke looked between Luthor and Batman, Luthor was clearly becoming aggravated by Batman's presence,
"You are tresspassing Batman! Deathstroke, I'll give you a bonus if you get rid of this intruder!" Deathstroke sighed,
"Just business Batman. Nothin' personal." Deathstroke cracked his knuckles and unsheathed his sword. Batman stood calmly,
"This is not a good time Slade..."
The Watchtower
Diana sat in the mess area of the Watchtower with Jon Stewart and Shayera, Jon broke the awkward silence
"You really think Batman is in trouble? I mean...he's Batman." Diana smiled,
"Alfred seemed worried. I sent a message to Clark, he's on his way to Luthor's office now. But I'm more concerned about this boy he told us about. If Luthor intended to use him against us or not." Shayera sighed,
"Luthor is always trying to get rid of us, this plan backfired on him just like every other plan backfires, all we have to do is..." she was interrupted by the sound of alarms blaring throughout the Watchtower, the trio quickly headed for the main command deck, only to find J'onn J'onnz unconscious and several armoured intruders standing over him, they wore thick black armour, there were no symbols or crests to indicate who sent them, they simply stood covered from head to toe in armour, glowing red eyes staring out at the three heroes until one spoke his voice cold and emotionless but commanding,
"Tell us where the Batman is...perhaps we will spare you until the end."
