Disclaimer: I don't know own any of the DC characters, Wilhelm, The Revenant, Lauren and Dr. Kaline are all my creations for this story.

Author Notes: I know things are moving and some might want this to speed up and they will soon enough … be patient. Like I have stated Wilhelm is not your average OC that goes from High School to Super Hero in two days…. He has a long tough road and no, it's not going to be easy.

Chapter 3: Chains and Bonds

"Why would you go this far for me?" - Sasuke

"This is one of the first bonds I've ever had." - Naruto

Location: Gotham , Zatara Family House

Date: October 15th Time:2230

Tonight's ordeal had taken a toll on the entire group, Zatara being the expert in the magical affairs. So after having Wilhelm, Zatanna and Lauren looked over at the hospital recommended that they return to his home. Batgirl had to leave them at the hospital Batman and his group were already stretched thin tonight and Commissioner Gordon needed her in the Wards. Zatara suggesting his home for several reason , one being that if something did go wrong he had a wide array wards, spells and artifacts that would be of great assistance. Batman being ever cautious called in some extra muscle his first choice would reluctantly be Captain Marvel but given it was past his bed time. He called in the only heavy hitter - Wonder Woman… The Amazon Princess floated down from the sky landing gracefully. She watched as her teammate help an obviously still very delirious young teen of boy and Zatanna out of car.

"Sorry I could not be here sooner.." She greeted them taking Wilhelm weight off Batman easily. She was not in uniform this night opting for a simple pair of the blue jeans , black high heeled boots and red winter jacket her long black hair pulled back in braid.

"Things, are complicated should more….complications arise." Batman said glancing at half-awake Wilhelm. "We'll need you."

"And here I thought you just missed me." She jested never missing a chance to poke at her ever stoic teammate.

"Diana thank you for coming …" Zatara greeting his teammate helping his daughter out of car. "Let's get them inside out of this cold and I will explain the details." He commented opening the front door for them. Lauren stayed close to Wilhelm side as he was carried inside , something that was not unnoticed by Diana – the older woman had a look that only a worried parent would have for a child.

Once inside the two were on a large bed , Zatara spoke a few soft words and made symbols in the air with hand placing a healing ward on the bed that would help them recover. Meanwhile Batman and Lauren filled Diana on what had transpired this evening. She herself had some run in's with Faust.

"Zatara, this ritual does it have anything side effects?" The Princess asked she was not well versed in everything magical. She could sense the traces of mana around them and in the air - it was like a tingle on her skin, like some on run cool water over her.

"There is very little I know about anchoring rituals myself – what I do know is that they are extremely taxing for both the person needing the anchor and the anchor themselves, keeping them in close proximity to each other will be good. While they were being examined at the hospital I called an old colleague of mine that specializes in this type of the magic. She should be here shortly." Zatara looked down at the two teens, they seemed to slipping in and out of sleep at the moment just ever so often one some would hear groan or whimper from the two. Lauren looked at her son side gently running her hand done his cheek - he seemed to be in some kind form distraught by the expression his face. The knock on the door down stairs alerted them to the arrival of his colleague.

"You're not telling me something…" Diana spoke softly but sternly looking over Batman who stood by the window.

"I don't like this, magic bothers me and what is more troubling is the possibility that we cannot remove the armor from him." Lauren spared the Dark Knight a harsh glare as they spoke about her son as if she was not there but she did understand his point. There was still too much they did not know about the armor and the effects that it had or would have on him in the future.

"Well, Giovanni at least you did something correct – so where they are resting." Both Batman and Wonder Woman looked at each surprised at the casual use of Zatarra first name . The woman's voice was softly accent with hint of middle eastern. The door opening , standing in the door way in front of Zatara was a very attractive woman in her mid to late 30's of middle- eastern decent. She stood about 5'8 , her curvy full figure accentuated by the pair of dark blue slacks she was wearing and white blouse with severely buttons open revealing some of her ample cleavage. The woman was strikingly beautiful near flawless almond color skin, long brown hair that came to her shoulders, emerald green eyes that examined everyone in the room with a practiced scrutiny. Her full lips curved in the slightest smile as she looked over both Diana and Batman. The Amazon not unaccustomed to the attention of the same or opposite sex so kept her face neutral through there a faint prick of jealously at the way she eyed Batman.

"Dr. Nasrine Kaline." She introduced herself as. "A pleasure it is to be standing the room with two of senior most members of the Justice League."

"Doctor…" Batman spoke short and to the point he was not in the mood for pleasantries - though when on the job he never was in the mood.

"Honored Dr. Kaline.." Diana added using what they called her royal voice.

"I'm to understand that this young man and woman in the bed at the two that are bound." She asked looking over at the sleeping teens. Somehow while everyone was caught up in their thoughts Zatanna curled up closer him holding on to Wilhelm's arm. It would have almost heartwarming sight if not given the situation.

"Yes –" Zatara walked in taking a place at Lauren 's side. "This is Lauren Knight … the young man's mother." Nasrine looked down at Zatanna who she had already meet on few occasions before tonight, smiling inwardly to herself before speaking. " Well Zatara this daughter of yours sure does have decent taste in men that she wants to bind herself to…"

"Miss, I'm did not catch your name again…" Lauren eyes narrowed coldly as she spoke with a practiced eases. Though she did want to slap this woman into the next room.

" and Ms. Knight before you get yourself and your panties in a protective parental bunch – I speak nothing but the truth that you are going to have to deal with. Which is a small price compared to what these children will now endure." The bed gave a small creak from the added weight as she sat down lifting Wilhelms' free hand to appraise the gauntlets his hand flinching defensively at the suddenness of the foreign touch. She had overseen some of these rituals before and his reaction was not an adverse one – it did show that he was aware of things that could prove a threat and that was good a sign.

"Easy, I pose no harm to you or your anchor …" She whispered causing him to relax somewhat. "This armor that Giovanni told me about , the one that he now wears – is very dangerous . There are very few possessed artifacts that we know about both by benevolent spirits or evil ones."

"Doctor the question is how do we get them off?" The Dark Knight asked moving out of the corner.

"Get the off –" Narine gave a soft but haughty chuckle at this man. " You don't – that's how. This armor is a vessel for very power spirit or demon in this case. They have a mind of their own and it choose him as the user not the other way around. The Revenant found something intriguing about this boy and unless you offer something even of more interest… there is no way that can be done." Lauren heart sank – she wanted to blame herself for this, now her son could stuck with these –these things on his wrist for the rest of life.

"Is there a way to force them off?"

"Not without killing both him and her…" Wilhelm in his sleep reacted to the word kill letting out a deep growl. "Be at ease, your safe."

"He can hear you?" Diana asked.

"Yes in a sense – the ritual bares the souls of those involved open to that each other - he right now is more reacting to the feelings of intent in the room. It's more instinctive reaction more than anything else." Soothing Wilhelm hand gently he relaxed some as Zatanna pulled her closer to him.

"So." Zatara rubbing the bridge of his nose. "This is permanent for them… "

"Yes – These two are lucky, that ritual should have killed them both, it damn near did. There are magic users that train for years to perform this rite – even for them it's extremely risky. " Narine spoke in what seemed like a dialect of the Arabic waving her hand over the two teens. The chain from earlier appeared this time it was wrapped around their bodies binding the closely. The color was soft combination of pinks, blues and greens that most prominent being green and pink. That mean that bond was strong a friendship with a tender affection and loyalty. Narine was concerned that she could see the small tendrils of black wisp coming off the chain – that must have the presence of the Revenant affecting them. Waving her hand again she dispelled the spell the chain vanishing.

"They are going to okay for now – both them have a very strong connection to each other. " Turning to Lauren briefly. " She did pick wisely – your son has an amazingly strong spirit – foolish but he is strong. I could feel his aura from outside…very warm and welcoming." Wilhelm mother was bit taken back by the sincerity of the compliment .

"So want does this bond between them entail?" Batman inquired.

"That is not an easy question to answer." She turned to face the Dark Knight. " These two children have formed a bond that is more intimate than any random relationship or long term marriage, deeper than any romantic relationship. The Ritual as it states literally connects the souls together. Which is why a strong connection a prerequisite – the stronger the initial connection the stronger the anchoring."

"So they are some of sort of soul mates?" Diana asked.

"Why Princess who would've thought you to be the romantic…" Narine jested . "Not in sense that you are thinking. When Zatanna bond herself to him as his anchor – she had to bare every bit of her being to him and he to her as well. Mind, Body, and Soul – it's an incredibly exhausting process that leaves both feeling extremely vulnerable to each other and their surroundings." Looking back at them she smiled softly. "She exhausted a lot of mana and energy , right now it's best for them to be as close as possible- the physical contract will help with the healing process. Right now the anchoring is settling but it's still in fragile state… luckily for us this always drained for The Revenant as well. "

"What about them Nasrine? How is this going to affect them?"

"Giovanni, it could mean a number of things , bonds change with people, friendship becomes romantic love and vice versa and sometime it turns to hatred. They will be able to sense what the other is feeling and it may be confusing at first for time. From what I could tell it there is a deep and caring friendship but there is also a very warm affection between them as well that can change… will it? That's up to them… Sometimes after the anchoring the two parties find themselves in each other's bed , sexual contact can be helpful." Narine smirked seeing Giovanni pale some - he was always protective of his little girl. "No worries - this young man here is not the type, that much I can tell but they both care for each other deeply… What we should be more concerned about are things that can tear them apart."

"As?"

"Their teenagers Batman what do you think?" it was Diana that answered the question earning a glare from the Dark Knight.

"Exactly – something this emotionally intimate for two who have barely even begun to understand themselves can be dangerous. If the bond is broken – we could lose them both…"

"Wait lose them both?" Zatarra…

"John…" She let out sigh she could not believe that a mage as great as he could so oblivious but then again this was a stressful night for him.

"When she performed the anchoring – she had to offer something that was of equal of greater value to The Revenant … a contract and terms. So, just as he is bound to The Revenant and armor so is she bound to him and the Revenant." The doctor stated much to Zatara greatest fears.

"I feared that."

"The plan of action as of now would be what?" Wonder woman asked.

"Let them rest and I mean let them rest – it may few days for them to recover enough even to walk so they are not to be disturbed." She saw the look on both Zatara and Lauren's faces they were uneasy about this but they would have to adjust. "If anything happens call me but right now it's best they be as close to each as possible and rest give their bodies and spirits time to rejuvenate."

"Okay…" The tension from holding her composer all evening was finally started to get to her and Lauren covered her face with heads trying to hold back tears the wanted to fall.

"I think we all need some rest after tonight ." Zatarra said and that was something that they were all in agreement about.

"I'll take you home Ms. Knight , I sure we can arrange to have some clothes for Wilhelm brought over in the morning." Batman stated .

"Thank you…for everything… I.." Lauren hated this she was not one to be gushing mother but still – tonight she was terrified more than any time in her life.

"It's going to be alright - I'll be here if anything goes wrong – he is in good hands."

"I know – thank you. I just …" Looking down that both curled up together much like as they did when they were children… "They too young to carry such a heavy burden."

"She must care for him a lot to take such a risk and he must be a very strong young man to carry such a burden on his shoulders." Narine lifted herself form the bed. " Giovanni – I will need a place to sleep tonight… I take it the guest room is still down the hall ."

"Yes Nasrine it still is – just the way you left it." Diana glanced at the older man curious as to his as to what he said. There seemed to be something more between him and the Doctor than he was letting on but it was not her place to pry into his affairs.

"Ms Knight…let's got " And silently Batman left the room. Wilhelm mother took on last look at his sleeping son.

"Take care of him."

"I will…" Lauren nodded in thanks to the Amazonian Princess before leaving behind the Dark Knight. Wonder Woman took her coat off setting on the one of the chairs in the room , she was wearing simple yellow t-shirt under the red coat. Settling down she sat in lotus position taking a deep breath.

"If there is anything you need let me know." With those words Zatara left the room shutting the door softly behind. Diana took a several deep breaths as she settled into her meditation, it was going to be a long night.

Unknown Location

October 15Th Time: 2300

This was not how things were supposed to go Faust thought as he stepped out the port into his base of operations. It was dimly lit stonewalled room, scattered all around were various tombs and codexes of magic, vials of numerous potions , scrolls and glyphs. Tonight was in a lot of ways a failure but it was not a complete set back.

"So I heard you had a run in with the Bat?" a shrill childlike said from the shadows and it as one that Faust was not particularly in the mood for especially child's needless ranting. "I expected you have to a nice new pair of shiny set of Black Armor. So what is the excuse? I'm in the mood to be entertained." The boy said from the shadows the only thing visible were the blood red eyes of his feline familiar.

"The ritual to separate The Revenant from the armor was … unsuccessfully. It seems that I miss calculated the strength its possession of the artifact."

"That is clearly of obvious , so tell me what happened to the armor Faust?" the sorcerer poured himself a glass of wine taking a set in his chair that was facing the fire place before answering the question.

"The armor , The Revenant choose another bearer.. . a boy."

"This is not acceptable and you do know how we feel about failure Felix." The familiar let out a low threatening growl mimicking its masters' emotion.

"Yes , I am well aware but you and your associates should be well aware that this presents an opportunity." Faust took a sip of his wine, the sweet flavor taking the edge off and relaxing the tension of the evening events. "This is nothing more than set beck…"

"I would say it's more than a setback Faust… for you at least." Faust eyes narrowed at the tone of the boy voice – he held back his ire for the moment at this more it would get him nowhere.

"This is not an exact science – I am dealing with a living, breathing , magical entity. The Revenant is old and powerful . This is not going to be like building a set of useless metal automatons or some failed science experiment. This is a negotiation and right now I have nothing to offer The Revenant to peak its interest at the moment. "

"Don't lecture me about how to deal with demons and spirits you petty warlock."

"Now calm down that was not directed at you but your colleagues, what this does present us with is an opportunity to see just what this Armor is capable of and allow me to study it more, learn its weakness." Faust added finishing his glass and pouring another one.

"You have had ample time for that… "

"Information is power boy, information in dealing with demons is everything and more and even more so when one is dealing with a Revenant. They're men turned demons bound to this world by very powerful emotions. Even you know that there is a difference between what is written in a text and what actually is One must see it In action and I have seen this armor in action….it will be worth the wait."

"It better be Faust… Well I do have run now, try not to fail again…" the sound of a portal opening singled his guest departure. Faust sat in silence sipping from his wine glass plotting his next move.

Zatara House

October 16th Time: 1000

Wilhelm finally started to wake, his mouth terribly dry , his side throbbed painful and his head was pounding. Next he noticed a comfortable and pleasant weight and warmth on his chest. Slowly , open his eyes as his vision cleared he saw a wild mass of the black hair and the weight shift just bit more. He wanted to move but his body felt like something akin a sack of stones and bag of jell-o. Rolling his head he saw as strikingly beautiful tall dark hair women next to the bed.

"Easy there…" She said in calm soothing voice watching as he eyes drifted over to who was sleeping next him. The events of last night started to come back to him slowly, the fear , the terror, the pain of being stabbed in the side, almost bleeding to death. "You and she had a long night and you lost a lot of blood… and more." Diana watched as mouthed words who, where – " Your safe, Zatanna's safe, your mother is safe. I know you have a lot of question but right just try to relax." He let out a sigh as the tension left his body, eyes drifting back to the sleeping girl next to him.

"How are they?" Giovanni stepped into room, Wilhelm eyes made their way to him giving the older man a weak smile. "Ah I see you're awake, that's good… I get some breakfast while Dr. Kaline looks you two over."

"Dad…" Zatanna voice rang out hoarsely , the sound of her father voice rousing from her slumber. "Why am I… the ritual it worked? Why am I in this bed with Will…"

"Oh they awake excellent." walked in the room stretching in a very cat like manner. " As for why? You my dear girl performed the Anchoring Rite last night. It was as you can see a success but I take it you did not take into account the side effects… which we'll discuss after you two eat." Nasrine made her way over to Diana whispering her hear. "Wait outside and let those two have a talk – this is conversation for them."

"I feel like…" Wilhelm started

"You are a wet sack of bricks and Jell-O." Zatanna finished they were slow regaining her strength – last night still was exhausted her greatly.

"We are going get you some food both of you must be terribly hungry…" Zatanna sat up slowly glancing brief over at Wilhelm before her gaze went back Kaline who she had met before some time ago.

"Um…" Nasrine found the girls' confusion and obliviousness almost laughable. So much so she would have laughed is this was not such a serious situation.

"Girl, did not know did you …" placing her hand on her forward. "You did this without knowing anything about what doing?"

"Of course I knew but…"

"What are you two talking about…the last thing I remember was… " The memory hit him like a freight train , the pain, the blood, the dead bodies, he fearfully looked down at his wrist and they were there, black metal bracers and feint laugh in the back of his mind. "It wasn't a nightmare…" he whispered putting his face in hands , dread and fear filling him.

"No it was not …" Nasrine looked at him with sadness in her eyes… his life from this point on would not be the same. He would have to live with The Revenant until it killed him or someone else did … it was not a burden for some his age.

"I saw you last night…" if that was not a dream then that would mean …the contract. Zatanna turned away from him for a moment holding her arm nervously. "The chain, the…"

"You my young friend, in what I would assume was a cry of desperation after seeing your mother and our dear Zatanna here in mortal danger cried out." Wilhelm eyes meet Narine's green , hers looking back at him coldly. "In you powerlessness and weakness , you desired power, power to protect that what you held dear." Pointing the black bracers on his wrist. "That is the Black Armor of the Revenant – more precisely a part of it because summoning the full set would most likely kill you and her."

"What - kill me and her… how? This is not making any sense." Wilhelm mind was racing , a million thoughts , a million emotions all racing through his mind at once.

"Oh, should know that story – you saw it, you spoke to it, you remember right?" And that she was – he did remember. The fire, the town , the bodies and most of all, the figure made of blame flame. He remember the hate and the screams. "You do, your eyes give you away, Wilhelm you should thank her… she saved your life. I'll leave you two to talk."

"Are you sure that's…"

"It okay Diana , stay close by outside but she is correct.." Zatara paused sadly for moment. "They need to talk." Wilhelm looked back at Zatanna she still could not look at him and she seemed scared. "We won't be long." Zatara and Nasrine both left the room – Wonder woman followed looking at both for a moment before shutting the door behind as she left.

"Will…"

"What happened last night Zatanna, what are you not telling me." This was not like her they did not kept secrets from each other.

"You made a pact with The Revenant the spirit of the Armor – after a man named Faust tried to steal to it and kill us."

"ZiZi – I know that's all a bit hazy but I remember that much…I think." tentatively she reached for the buttons of her shirt opening it enough for the brand to show, taking a tentative breath she continued. "You were being possessed by The Revenant – I did the only thing I could think of at the time. There is a ritual, it's called the Ritual of Anchoring."

"I… ritual of Anchoring… Zizi?" looked down on the black brand that marred her skin.

"If someone is being possessed , someone who has a strong bond with the person being possessed can act as an anchor. Last night I used myself as your anchor…" She let him process what the information she told him as he tried to keep his expression neutral but she could see the confusion in his eye. " To do this – I made a contract with the Revenant…"

"No.." he voice just a whisper, his legs felt weak unable to hold weight. "Why? Why did.."

"You have to ask why? You really have to ask?" The sudden outburst caused Zatanna to feel a bit woozy and lighted headed.

"Hey, easy…"

"This is why, this…this is exactly why. You're always putting yourself in harm's way for me or for some other sap that you think needs help and a lot them do but you never think about ourself." Sitting back down the bed. " I was scared , I watched you bleed out on the floor and I could not do anything , I felt so…"

"Powerless…" he whispered finishing her sentence.

"It was like when we were kids and you got beat up for me. Last night instead of running, you tried crawled and clawed your way to that psycho." Looking back at him she smiled warmly , her blue eyes brimming with tears that she held back. Zatanna was happy he was alive. She did save him …. So why did she feel so frustrated?

"You made a deal with the Revenant?"

"Yes, it was the only way… it was about to kill you, I would be your anchor and if it gains control of you, it would get us both." He wanted to remain stoic, unexpressive but the news hit him as if he was punched in the chest. How could she make such a deal – why not just let him go…

"Ye know the answer to that, it's the same reason ye cried out for power " His eyes widened at the sound of voice in the far corner of his mind. A feint dark chuckle the made his blood chill came from the spirit before it continued "Worry not, ye get to be king for now, last night left me…overtaxed. So for now ye, get a reprieve – do not waiver in thy conviction…more than one soul and life rest upon it."

"It's the Revenant isn't you can hear it." On shaky unsteady leg's Zatanna rose from the side of the bed making her way to Wilhelm who merely stood there unmoving. The expression in his eyes, she always read him through his eyes… said he was confused and trying to make sense of all this. "Talk to me… what did it say?"

"This is a lot Zatanna , this is so much…I just need time to think. I don't what to think right know. Am I even safe for you be around… I could slip just this much " He motioned with his index finger and thumb bringing them less than an inch apart. " And it could cost you and me… I… just need to think." He slowly made his way to the door as she stood there in silence , not knowing what to make of this, part of her felt responsible for this but knew she did do the right thing – he was so worried about protecting other people that never realize he needs someone to protect him at times.

He walked out into the hall , catching himself on the wall after being hit with a wave fatigue. He barely noticed Diana standing there with a look of concern coming over her features she saw how his skin looked pale, sweaty and calmly. Those definite signs of fatigue and exhaustion, given the look on his face – the conversation was little much for him.

"Hey – easy now, don't push yourself …" She went over to him offering her aid – he was too tired at this point to ignore.

"I just needed some air … to get out…" Diana took his arm around her shoulder letting lean his weight on her giving a small silent nodded of understanding.

"Come on – I'll help you down stairs, I can at least check your bandages and the wound." Wilhelm wanted to dispute but her eyes told that this was not open for discussion. How such a beautiful face could be give a looked that threatening was beyond him. He meekly nodded accepting her assistance, he knew the face, she had been on the news many of times and who was he to argue with Wonder Woman after all. "Well at least you not as stubborn as some others I have to deal with…"

"Heh – I don't think I have had the energy to be stubborn, plus you could just toss me over your shoulder and carry me cave man style and there is not much argument I could give about it either." He said dryly and she helped him down that steps.

"No, but you wouldn't have been the first to try…" Diana set him down on the large very comfortable looking couch, its cushions and the couch itself were beautifully colored in hues of reds, gold's and blue " Rest – I'll be right back…" no energy to debate he tentatively laid himself down – she did so some kind of familiarity with the home he thought as she looked for the first aid kit . Diana came back with some clean bandages, she was not doctor but she could dress a wound, basic training of every child born of Thymescaria how these children outside her home survived… she had no clue.

"Here sit up …" Gently she help him sit up and started to unwarp the bandages around his chest. Once done she was shocked to find his stab wound mostly healed it was nothing more than a red stitched scar on his side. She remember meeting them at the hospital and from the talk of the doctors this wound was fairly deep and caused him to lose a lot of blood. Could this armor also have healing properties? He was still very pale so he mostly was still recovering from the blood loss – a good meal and rest would help with that. Once she had the old wrapping off she quietly started wrapping a new set of bandages.

"You don't have to this…"

"Why not? Zatara's is a good friend, he and his daughter care about you a lot…That makes someone I have "

"I just don't want to be anybodies burden it was me that wanted – no, not wanted… I needed power" holding his hand up showing the black bracer around his wrist. "This thing choose me because I wanted nothing but power. It's more my burden to bare than anyone else."

"Well, that is very noble of someone your age but not all burdens you can bare alone nor should bare them alone."

"Then I guess I'll deal with whatever the outcome would be…" He whispered dropping his head down causing his wild mane of brown hair to hid his face.

"Even if that outcome meant making your mother cry or breaking both her and Zatanna's hearts…" Oh young men like him, so noble in their intentions a girl would be a fool to not find it charming in some way but men like him lacked so much understanding it was so infuriating that it over rides any charm they may have. "You don't have to this alone… though it took great strength and courage for you take on such burden."

"And that's the point, I'm not strong… if I was I would not have taken the offer…" he slipped just a bit his stoic mask breaking some – he was only still a young man.

"Sometimes being strong and protecting someone is not about how much strength you have, it can be about admitting you don't have the strength too, that you need help." She was speaking from experience they are people in her life she wanted to protect and even blessed with strength of the Gods, they were being she had face far strong than her – she had to admit to protect those precious people she needed help. "You don't have to this alone because you not alone, there are people who care about both of you a lot."

"That could get her and me killed..." The look of bitterness in his eyes wounded her, this was far too much for some only 16 years old to handle. Yet, he did without out much thought of himself him… remind her of another man her life that always felt it was his cross to carry and his alone, his cross was and entire city crying out for justice in the night.

"It won't come to that, you have my word." He looked away from her but she place a stern hand on his cheek turning his face back to hers so he face her and so he could see the metal behind words and in her eyes . "It. Will. Not. Come to that." She punctuated every word for emphasis. " Now rest and clear your mind – worrying will not help you recover." Her steely blue eyed gaze left no room for argument, the only thing he could do now was rest.

Batcave

October 15th Time:1030

"What is the status of the team Red Tornado?"

"They are preforming admirably in the field. Kaldur is growing into a solid team leader and they're chemistry is good and getting better. They scores in training and been on a steady progression up wards for 3 weeks now." The Android stated giving his weekly report as Batman continued to type away at the computer.

"That's is good…" Batman typed quietly as the progress report appeared on his screen. "I'm sending two dossiers for possible recruits." Hitting the enter key the information was sent . On the other end the Android eyes shifted as the information on its end .

"Are you sure he would agree with this and the other has very no experience."

"While under normal circumstance I would not consider this but his circumstances anything but normal. And in the end he may need our help more than we need his. As far as Zatara's objections." Pausing the billionaire's eyes narrowed. "He may not have a choice in the matter. I fear these two are joined at the hip in a metaphorical way." Leaning forward the Dark Knight covered his mouth with his hands as his mind started to work. He was not sure whether at this point Wilhelm was danger or not but he knew one thing… He wanted him watched and under surveillance and putting him on the team would give them best chance of monitoring him and helping him or if he proved to be a threat …stop him.

Author Notes: Thus ends Chapter 3. I appreciate the views and it seems people are reading, so I will continue forward…. Still feedback is always welcomed. I don't bite… really I don't. So things are moving slowly but sure too getting Wilhelm on the team . I added Wonder Woman to the mix because she is well awesome made human and I just really like her and Batman together , friends, romantically , partners on the team. They're personalities seem to work very well. All of this takes place sometime before the episode where Zatara becomes Doctor Fate. Don't worry, the rest of the team will show up soon and yes Dr. Kaline will play an important role in this tale…especially once I get to the 5 year time skip.