A/N: I own nothing regarding the Amalgam characters, this is for fun not monetary gain.

After the Claw copter had touched down in the Burrow, both Sparrow and Frost had resigned to the changing area to get out of their uniforms and a quick shower. Frost AKA Tim Drake was the first to emerge dressed in a pair of slippers, grey sweat pants and a white t-shirt, he held a white towel around his neck, his dark hair was still damp from the shower.

He made his way over to Logan who was situated at the main computer terminal next to Oracle AKA Sybil Gordon as they looked at the various pieces of information, including forensic read outs as well schematics for some a radio telescope. Oracle was sitting in her wheelchair, she currently wore a pair of dark leather shoes, slacks and a black blouse. Her hair was a dark pink, her natural shade as her holoemitter was turned off in the burrow. An she had on her glasses.

"Hey Tim, are you OK?" asked Oracle who had been aware of his approach the entire time.

"I am good, look Logan... I am...ah, I just wanted to say that I am sorry. I should have been looking out for Sparrow" came Tim as he looked down towards the floor, suddenly finding it very interesting.

Oracle placed her hand on Logans sending a telepathic message, go easy on him, he is in shock at the moment and is already beating himself up inside.

Let me handle this darling thought back Logan as he looked upon the young man who had known since he was a small boy.

"Yeah, you should have. But when it mattered you had her back. Live and learn cause next time we may not get so lucky" commented Logan, his voice stern to help send the message that rookie mistakes like tonight could cost lives.

"That's it? No punishment for disobeying orders?" questioned Frost hopefully that he wouldn't have to run laps till his feet bled.

"I didn't say that snow cone" responded Dark Claw as a wicked smirk crossed his face "Double danger room sessions... for a month!" Logan noticed Tims body language change as his shoulders slumped down and he lowered his head. "That includes Jubilation as well" announced Dark Claw just as Jubilation Lee AKA Sparrow emerged from her own changing area, dressed in similar attire to Tim only with a white tank top and she had the towel wrapped around her wet hair.

"What includes me?" she asked curiously having missed the majority of the conversation between Tim and Logan.

Tim looked over to his partner seeing several small scratches and bruises along her upper arms. He smiled inwardly that it hadn't been worse. "We have double danger room sessions for the next month"

"What? That is so not fair! I have plans! You know keep up appearances so that no one suspects that I am Sparrow" responded Jubilation as she yelled at the top of her voice.

"I am not interfering with that, you will get up at 6am an have an hour session and then when your back from school you will have another session followed by your homework. Both will need to be completed before you even think about going on patrol. Oh and we have seen both your report cards, there is drastic room for improvement. Now both of you to bed, unless you are looking for a few late night drills?" asked Logan as he stood up from his seat, crossing his arms in front of his chest, scowling his face as he looked both of them dead in the eyes to let them know there was no room for negotiation. "Now, both of you get upstairs. I think Jarvis has made you a late snack before going to bed" commanded Logan as he sat back down next to Oracle.

Both Tim and Jubilation, turned around, walked towards the lift which would escalate them to manor above. "Bet its cottage cheese on wholegrain bread with a glass of milk" whispered Sparrow to Tim, forgetting that Logan can hear such things.

"Actually, considering the night you two have had I asked him to make some cookies and chocolate milk. But if you would rather have cottage cheese, I am sure he can make those arrangements." shouted Logan from the opposite end of the burrow.

Jubilation was about to retort until Tim placed a hand over her mouth. "No, cookies and hot chocolate sound great." was all Tim said as he pressed the up button repeatedly hoping that doing so would expedite the ascension to the manor.

"A little harsh on them don't you think? Double danger room training simulations?" asked Oracle as she raised her left eyebrow questioningly

"Yeah maybe, but it will do them good. Hyena almost got them because they were not prepared enough. Normal punks and even low level metas sure but some one as powerful, vicious and highly trained as Hyena no chance. I wont make that mistake again darling. Now, back to the other piece of business" responded Dark Claw as he looked over at the information which he had gathered before and after the explosion earlier that evening.

"Right, you said that they possessed super strength, advanced technology and healing properties" responded Oracle as she typed on her laptop cross referencing these abilities with several known species of extraterrestrials. "No known species Logan, its possible that they are a new member race from the Shi'garian Imperium, what makes you think that that they are alien?" questioned Oracle.

"My gut darling, the attacks are coordinated, an are targeting our deep space monitoring network. Also those things didn't smell human." responded Dark Claw as his attention was caught by the emergency news broadcast from the United Nations office. On the screen was Senator Kelly, the first man to walk on Mars and a firm believer in the metamutant registration act, in fact he was the main backer for the act to become law.

United Nations HQ – Press Briefing

"Some of you already know me, some as the man who took the first steps on Mars. Others as the man who is a strong voice for the metamutant registration act. Some of you have seeked out my council on implementing similar policies in your own nations others have accused me of being a racist. But today I stand before you as a citizen of the world. When I stood on Mars, I took saw earth from a perspective that most people will never see, I saw just how small and fragile our world really was. At the moment I made a solemn vow to protect this planet and its citizens, first of all with the growing threats of these rejects of nature... these metamutants." Senator Kelly took a deep breath as he glanced down at his prepared speech. "But that is not all, if we are to safe guard the future of our world for our grandchildrens grandchildren then we must seek to eliminate the use of Nuclear powered armaments" Naturally the representatives of the United Nations began to debate amongst themselves, some were for, others against.

"Today, I propose a bold new solution for peace. One that would use a force more powerful than anything that has come before. A force dedicated to ideals of peace, justice and benefit of all mankind. A force that like the legendary phoenix has returned from the ashes to death. A force known to the world as Super Soldier!" announced the Senator as two CIA agents opened the main door at the top of the stairs, heralding in the arrival of Super Soldier to the meeting. Several dignitaries held their breath in awe as they witness the arrival of the legendary hero.

"With all due respect Senator, we can not trust the security of our planet to one man!" protested General Chesker as he rose from his seat.

"General, I understand how you must feel regarding the initiative. I also was apprehensive to get involved in the political under takings of his plan. However after several conversations with the Senator and his advisers, I realised that I can make a difference to the entire world. Things have changed since my time, new technology, new breakthroughs in medicine. However there are some problems that will not go away and others that have gotten worse. Riots, floods and super-powered criminals terrorising the honest, hard working citizens of this planet. No matter what the threat or the danger, I will do everything in my power to uphold the ideals to which I was raised. Of truth and justice. Not just for America but for all of the world" announced Super Soldier as he spoke into the microphone. Several dignitaries rose from their seats giving him a thunderous applause. Others were not convinced an remained seated.

The Burrow

Logan looked on, letting out a snarl as he heard the speeches from both Kelly and Super Soldier. "Stupid boy scout, has no idea who he has just gotten into bed with!" came Logan as he turned off the monitor.

I agree Logan, but..." replied Oracle as she was cut off form a alert on her laptop. "Well what do you know? Looks like we got a hit on the surveillance cameras in Metropolis" came Oracle as she turned the screen around to Logan who saw several stilled images gathered from various sources of security footage. "looks like the new facial recognition software works, judging from were they were last spotted it seems logical that they are somewhere in this vaccinty" commented Oracle as she brought a map of the warehouse district of Metropolis. "Which narrows it down to 6 city blocks, not much to go on" announced Oracle sounding defeated.

"Chin up Sybil, remember I still have their scent. Now you should head home and get some rest" ordered Dark Claw as he pulled his cowl back on. His voice changing to a deeper, more menacing tone. He then turned around and began to make his way to the Claw copter.

"An where are you going?" asked Oracle as she wheeled her way to the centre of the main floor.

"I am going hunting" was all that she got in response as he entered the modified helicopter and began to start up the rotators.

"Well then you are still going to need mission and tacticle intel so I am staying!" mentally screamed Oracle to Dark Claw. Which he accepted rather than get in an argument with telepath.

Next Chapter: Disturbing Discoveries