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Red Kite: Why do I have to do the disclaimer?
Robin: Because she wouldn't let me blade brain.
Red Kite: Don't call me that bird brain.
Robin: Why? You don't scare me with your little tingymajig
Red Kite: Why you little-
Me: Ok ok that's enough-
Red Kite: Shut your hole Writer.
Me: Excuse me?! You little brat I created you.
Red Kite: But I don't belong to you, you b-
Me: That's enough sweety, you might want to talk nicer to me *spins pen* I've got your fate in my hands...
Robin: Ok ladies enough with the fighting. Me, Batman, the JLA and the Titans don't belong to the writer, just Red Kite.
Red Kite: Robin I'm gonna k-
Robin: On to the story!
Chapter 3: Directive
Scarlet looked at the front page of the news paper, a smirk on her face. The headline read:
NEW HERO IN GOTHAM?
by Vicki Vale
The picture was obviously computer graphics.
"You don't buy it, you don't read it," the guy at the stand said in a bored monotone.
She mentally and momentarily debated, then handed him the money. It might be a fun read. That reminded her, she needed a job. Soon. Her savings were running out. Like, last week. At the moment though, she was just going to enjoy this article.
'Multiple reports have come in of a mysterious 'Red Kite' Supposedly a young girl. Does the Bat have a new protégé or is this solo hero on her own?
Commissioner Gordan states that, and I quote "it is unlikely that the Bat has a new partner, though not impossible."
Similar to Batman and Robin, this, 'Red Kite,' leaves common criminals tied to lamp posts or on the sidewalk. Usually unconscious, though some have been handcuffed to poles, conscious, and slightly confused. No one has yet found wether or not this new 'hero' has any superhuman ability.
The article continued. She had to admit, Vale did her homework, even interviewing a mugger Red Kite took down. It occurred to her that she may need more info on the other heroes if she ever had to fight any of them. Which was more than possible in her current position. And she knew just where to get that info...
"Beam me up to watchtower, whoever's there," Robin's voice came through the comm unit.
A bright light appeared, when it cleared, there was only smoke.
Red Kite looked down at the teleport pad with a smirk. She'd rewired the tracker to catch League frequencies, then it was a simple matter to change her voice.
With luck, Green Arrow, who was on monitor duty, would think it was just a prank, without luck, he would run a search.
Thankfully, the Martian was on one of the islands, dealing with earthquakes. Even though she could shield her thoughts, it was possible he could still sense her.
She climbed through the vents, coming to a control panel. She plugged in her hacker. It didn't take to long to hack the computer system and download the mainframe. It was kind of scary actually, how easy it was, though it was mostly attributed to the fact that a few of the monitors were down at the moment.
She peaked out of the vent. Green Arrow wasn't looking, speaking into a communicator, probably trying to contact Batman. She dropped down.
"You're probably looking for me," she remarked. She handspring twice, kicking him for he could recovered, she typed in coordinates for Gotham and teleported, giving Green Arrow a mock salute, but not before shooting him with a tranquilizer dart.
"Bye bye!" she sang, and shimmered from view.
Scarlet was disappointed to find that the JLA mainframe didn't have a whole ton of info she didn't know already, or need. Her men-former, mentor, had made her memorize all the secret ID's of the main Leaguers and Titans. She also knew who Batman and Robin were.
It had a lot of reports of previous missions and such, but that was pretty useless to her. She knew the origin and current status of the main League members, and some of the not so main Leaguers.
She shook her head, flicking off the computer. Not helping. Beating up a few criminals might help. It was only eight o'clock. To early for the Bat.
Except that only a few minutes in, she was surrounded by Superman, Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, and Green Arrow.
"Yep, that's her," Arrow said.
She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "What do you blockheads want?" she asked.
"Why did you go into the Watchtower, and how did you get the League frequency?" Manhunter asked.
"And if I don't tell you?" she asked snarkily.
"We take you into custody," Wonder Woman said.
She snorted. "You think you can do that? I let you find me, if I'd wanted to I could have deleted the teleport memory and laid low."
"J'onn." Superman nodded to the Martian.
She felt a prodding in her mind, she threw a small pellet at the Martian's feet, it exploded and fire formed a ring around him.
"Don't even think about it," she hissed.
Superman blew out the flames, while Wonder Woman came at her with a sword, which she blocked with her own.
"What is going on here?" A gravely voice said. She smirked slightly. "What have I told you about Gotham?"
"This juvenile broke into the Watchtower," Superman said.
Batman raised an eyebrow. She kicked Wonder Woman's legs out from under her and handspring over to Batman.
"The one in space?" Batman questioned. "That can only be accessed via teleporter? Wow. How sad."
She'd never heard Batman sound sarcastic before. It was kinda funny.
"Is she one of yours?" Wonder Woman asked.
Batman glanced at her. "Maybe. But this is Gotham. I'll take care of it." Superman nodded.
"What?! She attacked me!" Green Arrow said.
She smirked. "Yeah, and knocked you unconscious. You'd think a thirty year old expert bowman with martial arts training could beat a fourteen year old. Mr. Queen."
Arrow sent her a murderous look
"Make sure she is under control," Wonder Woman said. "She attacked J'onn."
"After he tried to read my mind!" she exclaimed. "That was totally deserved."
The Martian glanced at her. "I can do more than read your mind."
"And I can do more than a dinky little ring of fire," she shot back.
"Enough," Batman said. "Leave. She won't bother you if you don't bother us."
They disappeared.
"Who says I wo-" she stopped. "Wait, did you say us?"
"There's only one way you're going to work in Gotham, and that's under my directive."
She crossed her arms. "Why? I can abide by your rules and take care of myself. I'm a big girl. Brucie," she winked.
Batman glared at her. People seemed to be doing that a lot. She shrugged. "I do my homework."
"As I said before, this is my city, it's my responsibility to make sure you don't kill anyone- accident or otherwise...Strike."
Her eyes widened. A split second later, she had her katana at his throat. "How. The hell. Do you. Know. That?" she hissed.
He moved the blade away nonchalantly. "I make it my business to know. But regardless of your...past, I am willing to give you a chance. On my terms."
Her arms fell to her sides limply. "I want to...make up, for what Strike-what I did."
"And you have a chance to do that. With a few conditions."
She nodded finally. "Fine. What are they?"
"First and foremost, no killing, and try to avoid permanent maiming. No powers in Gotham."
She nodded. "Should be easy enough. But one thing." She took a deep breath. "You can't tell anyone. Ever. Not Robin, not the League, no one," she said. "If you give me a fail-safe file, which you probably will, make something up. I know Robin has access to most of your files. I don't want him to know."
"Him in particular?" Batman asked.
She looked away. "Maybe."
"Fine. But one more thing..."
Who is Strike...? I know you're all probably wondering and yes it shall be explained later.
Side note: I've had people mention to me that my writing is confusing and doesn't explain things enough, well, to those people and everyone, it's supposed to be like that. Rest assured I do know what I'm doing and I will explain everything given time. Pay attention though, everything I write means something even if it seems like a tiny coincidence or an off-the-cuff comment it does mean something if you pay attention ;)
Anyway that's all for today! Next update will probably be on Saturday, see ya next time to reveal Batsy's final condition!
Robin: Aw man I wasn't in this one, this suuucks!
Me: Don't worry Rob I'll bring you in next chapter.
Robin: Really?
Me: Oh yeah *snickers evilly* you're going to have a blast next chap! Hehe.
Robin: Why do I always get the crazy writers? *groans*
Red Kite: That's all for now folks! *gags* ugh, that sounded disgustingly cheesy...gotta go wash my mouth out now...
See ya next time!