FatherCanada bringing you a chapter two of Young Justice: Bad Blood! Not much to say about it but here you go and enjoy! I do not own DC or War frame!

Chapter 2: Birth of a Mad Hero

It had been a few weeks since Taylor had taken this new hero persona, he was this mad hero who put fear into thieves and thugs alike but gave things to the poor like food, water, clothes, and entertainment. The public had loved it, it was about time they had gotten a hero and every day when they would see him patrolling the streets, Taylor would even get money, food, a of the girls numbers which he found odd, hell they even gave him a superhero name, Scarlet King. Well the reporters called him that and it kind of just rolled off the tongue. They appreciated him as a hero and sometimes he would appear at birthday parties.

Taylor on his off time would read upon the culture of this planet, when his father remade his body, he had given the teen a brain of their most advanced computer while being able to maintain a normal life. It had only taken him a couple of hours to read the entire state of Illinois library books and when he would sleep, he would go over them all over again. He got a better understanding of this planet's ways though compared to his...it was kind of messed up. This Earth had always seemed to be scarce in every way and they had fought among themselves for stupid reasons. Though on the other hand, he could see why they love this planet, it was gorgeous and there was some amazing folks he had met. He wanted to travel all over the world and see what it had to offer, though he couldn't yet until he knew his "hometown" was safe.

Currently, Scarlet King was on top of The Willis Tower looking over the city while reading a book on different fabric and materials, he learned that if he was going to be a hero full time he need a costume to go with it. Since they called him the Scarlet King he was going need something scarlet. He went back to Zatanna's place in Metropolis and arrived to see her sitting on her couch watching the news. She saw what Taylor was doing in Chicago and it made her smile, she turned towards him once he entered the apartment through the patio door.

"Scarlet King huh?", She asked him with a smirk. "I like the idea but it doesn't exactly match the costume, "She giggled as she saw him fly around on T.V.

Taylor scratched his head and then smiled a bit. "I love Chicago...people down there seem so nice, they even give me food and currency. "He said.

She chuckled and stood up."Emit ot yrt tuo eht wen kool", She said and her pajamas were changed into her magician outfit which sported a white shirt, bow tie and gloves, a low cut yellow vest, a black blazer, black mini-shorts with gray stockings and black boots reaching midway up her calves. She is noticeably taller than him now, sporting a more curvaceous frame, she also looked more alluring and her hair became wavier with strands hanging over her ears to frame her face.

"Superman told me to take you to the Watchtower...apparently you have somethings to discuss, "She said and then looked at him. "Don't worry it's nothing bad."

The alien nodded and looked up at the sky once he walked out to the patio and grinned. "I'll see you there, I'm taking the scenic route," He chuckled and flew off the patio and upwards into the sky. Zatanna rushed out and looked upwards with her mouth a gape. 'He can breathe in space right?', She asked herself.

She pulled out her communicator and looked up at the sky as she barely saw the orange in his flames. "Zatanna to watch tower...ready to be transported, "She said and Diana was on the line.

"Affirmative is Taylor with you? "She asked.

"No...he said he was taking the scenic route, "She sighed.

There was long pause and Zatanna could guess that Diana had saw him on the other line. The magician was then transported to the Watchtower within the next few seconds.

-With Taylor-

He had erupted out of Earth's atmosphere and found himself in space. He looked around and saw how beautiful it was and then looked at the Earth, it was an amazing sight. He leaned to his left and bursts forwards and began flying around the Earth. He had done this 500 times from different angles until a minute late he stopped at the Watchtower's huge window in the front. There watching him was Superman and Diana. They had looks of amazement on their face.

-With Superman and Wonder Woman-

"So I guess he was really made to be a weapon on his planet…",She sighed.

"Well here he has a chance to be himself, let's get him inside and tell him what we have planned for him, I think he'll like it, "He said and went to go retrieve Taylor.

-With Taylor-

Taylor was now looking far into space, something about it made him want to go back home, only to realize that his home planet was destroyed and he could then feel himself get angry all over again he began to drift off towards the direction of his home planet, which was trillions and trillions of light years away. Then a calm hand had snapped him out of his thoughts and anger. He looked behind him to see Superman with a worried expression.

"Taylor...I know what it feels like in away, "He told him floating in front of him. "To have what you love taken from you ya know?",

Taylor sighed and looked into space and nodded. "Again, I'm sorry for attacking and almost killing your friend, I was just angry...I miss my home. "He whispered and looked down at nothing but space again.

Superman had an idea and decided to lighten the mood. "Do you have any stories from your home planet...oh wait never mind, "He had almost forgotten that he died when he was born.

"On my Planet...there was no boundaries between the living and the dead in ways...it was bad and good. If you died you could still talk to your friends and family and you could see them and they could see you, only bad part about it was that you couldn't touch them, hug them, or kissed them. "He sniffled and with a smile and a tear in his eye he looked up. "It wasn't like Earth were normal humans doesn't want any interactions with them...or resources were vast and seemingly unlimited and with Earth it always seem to run out...but you guys made it work and i admire that,"

"Wow thats a helluva good home planet you had, what else you remember?", He asked smiling gently.

"Even though I died at a birth I was still able to grow up. I could cross over to hell and see my mom and over to the living to see my dad and friends, go to school, hangout and have a good time...I didn't worry about starving or hurting myself. It was fun I loved it", Taylor said and looked at Superman. "Thanks…",

"No problem, you are surrounded by people who care and understand how you feel, and where you come from. That's why we have decided to have you join the Justice League…",He said and saw that Taylor had widened his eyes.

"You serious? "He asked in a voice that was barely a whisper. "But I haven't one done anything to deserve this? And plus why?",

"To you it may not look like you've done a lot but ever since you had started being Chicago's hero people have started feeling safer and livelier than ever. Plus that is Justice League material, we want that so we can not only save America...but all over the world. "He said. "You have extraordinary talents and abilities far beyond some of our own members...that's why we need you apart of our family."

That last word had gotten to his core, and it showed when he clenched his heart. "Wow...I have never thought of this. I don't know…let me think about it for a moment, "Taylor said as he wasn't sure if he was ready to commit to something as huge as the Justice League.

Superman nodded and his communicator was beeping. "Batman to Superman clones from Cadmus terrorizing Metropolis."

"Okay i'll be there as soon as possible, "Superman said then signed off. He turned his attention towards Taylor who was looking down at Earth. "I have to go...I'll give you time to think on it", The Man of Steel said before flying down to where Metropolis is.

Taylor was thinking about whether joining or not. It sounded good, having a family with powers beyond belief around you knowing they can defend themselves if anything had happened, but the thought of losing another one was just...too much. As he floated in empty space looking at the rotating rock. He had then clothes his eyes and went to the person who knew what to do...his mother.

-Astral Plane-

Taylor had "woken up" in a river, he had begun to float out of it coming out dry. He floated to his mother's throne where she would be reading an old grimoire containing some old spells. She saw her son come over to her and rose up then held out her arms out.

"Taylor what brings you today?", She asked with that eye smile she had always made.

The teen sighed and looked at his mom, she knew damn well what was going on, the demon queen could see everything that has went on so far but he went along with it, in a way it helped him speak about his problems more. "Well so I've met this group or rather family of heroes that want me to join them...but I'm scared that if i join and get to attached I well lose it all again."

"Do you want to join them? "She asked simply rubbing her son's head and the boy sighed.

"I do...I really do, "He said looking up at the woman. His mom stood 7 "2 while he was only 5'11.

"Then join them, you're 19 years old Taylor you're old enough to make your own decisions. You'll be fine okay? They need you and you need them, don't worry, mommy is always here to help you okay?", She kissed him on the forehead and pushed him off the cliff back into the water.

-Reality-

Taylor had opened his eyes and looked down at Earth, he had finally made his decision and decided to join the Justice League. With all his speed he went down to Metropolis.

-Metropolis-

Superman was fighting a pretty decent clone of his own as were Flash and Diana. Currently he was taking it to the downgraded version of his clone.

"Lex needs to try a bit harder if he ever wants to get the best of me, "Superman said confidently as he slammed the clone into the ground. The clone growled and let his Heat vision out and cut a building's support beams. It had begun to tilt and Superman could hear the screams of the people inside. He tried to go stop the skyscraper from tilting and but the clone grabbed onto his cape.

"Nooo!", Superman shouted until he saw a trail of black and read zip through the sky. It was Taylor, the teen had opened his palms and black metal chains had come out of the ground from the other side of the building pulling it back upright. Taylor had then used his Hell heat vision and melted the beams back together keeping it stable. Superman sighed in relief and began to really let the knock-off clone have it. Taylor had went and helped the other heroes, first was Superman since he was the closest, the clone moved the Man of Steel out of the way just to be launched in the air by Taylor with a Super kick to the jaw. He then grinned.

"Lit em' up boys…",He said in this voice that was cold and deep then lit out a heat vison ray at the same time Superman had did and disintegrate the clone.

Superman made his way over to Taylor and the two shook hands. "Great work helping out. Those people would've been dead if it wasn't for your help, go make sure they are alright while I go help the others."

Taylor nodded and went inside the Skyscraper checking each and every room as fast as he could. Once he was done and the people had safely evacuated the building Superman, The, Flash, J'onn, Wonder Woman, and Batman were waiting on him. They all were glad he was doing what's right and saved those people's lives. Batman still kept tabs on him but not as much as when he first got here. They saw Taylor help carry children out and they were all amazed that his flaming head were changing colors to keep the kids calm. He saw that they were waiting on him. He had gently put the kids down and walked over to the group of heroes.

"Thank you Scarlet King we appreciate your help, saving those people would have never been possible if you were here." Superman said shaking his hand.

"Yes we are really grateful and we hope that you will join the Justice League, we need valiant warriors like you to join our cause, "Diana said with a grateful smile.

"Yea come join! We are all not as crazy as Bats over there, some of us actually have a heart, "The Flash joked and earned a glare from Batman.

Batman had then looked at Taylor and gave him a nod. "Good work," was all that was said from the dark figure and then looked at the time. "I have to go, "He said and hopped into his bat mobile and then zoomed off. Everyone sighed and turned their attention on Taylor.

"Well what do you say, "Superman asked.

A lone tear had come down the alien's face and gave off a warm smile. "Yes...reporting for duty,"

They all smiled and Superman contacted Black Canary to teleport them to the Watchtower.

-Watch Tower, 9 p.m.-

They had arrived at the Watchtower to see that everyone who was in attendance at the time waiting. Taylor joining the Justice League was the hot topic ever since he started defending Illinois by himself and was doing a splendid job at it. Among the group was Zatanna his roommate who was clapping along with some others. She was glad that he was helping out a person, one step at a time. She did kind of get sad whenever he would leave when they were get to know each other but she kept that on a friendship level. Taylor's flame head had went away to show a teen had a good smile on his face.

Superman had then calmed everyone down and gave the new member a chance to speak.

"Well I know I had messed up and still I apologize for it, after seeing how the world is for myself I had decided to become not just a hero but a friend for every life I save...I thank you guys for letting me join the Justice League. "He said then bowed slightly and the clapping resumed.

After everyone had calmed down and was finished shaking hands with Taylor, Superman had taken Taylor. "Come walk with me…",

The two ha began to walk away and Superman had begun to speak. "Now that you are a part of the Justice League i just want you to know that nothing has to change...you can continue defending your territory and whenever you need help…" He pulled out a communicator and gave it to Taylor. "Just call and vice versa." He then looked at his attire and sighed. "How about I let you make your own costume?", He suggested.

"That would be a splendid Idea...I'm tired of track pants and red tank-top, "He sighed and Superman led him to a lab where he could be able to make his costume and weapons. "Have fun, ill contact you when I need you again," He said and walked out.

Taylor wasted no time and began making his attire. First he started with the mask. He read in books about different types of visions and decided to make weird eye lenses that allowed him to switch visions without using any power...just in case of an EMP. It would be a cloth mask but instead of cloth that was black and the linings of cracked patterns that escaped from his left eye were Scarlet read. He had a hole in the back just for a little extra. He worked his way down to the torso which was an all-black of the torso portion of a body suit. It had scarlet red cracked patterns that led to the center of his chest to form an X. His pants was all black and baggy in an old ninja fashion and had steel-toe metal combat boots that were a mix of black and scarlet. He had been busy drawing the design and was doing at a regular human speed as he watched the local news for Chicago on a corner T.V the reporter was basically talking about how calm it was in the city and it was all Thanks to the Scarlet King. He smiled and then a person had entered the room. A green-skinned female humanoid with amber eyes and shoulder-length red hair. She also has freckles on her cheeks. Her former primary outfit consists of a short-sleeved white top with a red X on it, along with blue skirt, cape, gloves, and ankle high boots.

Taylor looked at her she waved and then he waved back. Next to her came J'onn who smiled and Taylor smiled back and looked back at his work. They were currently being made by a machine.

"Taylor I would like for you to meet my niece Megan, she was curious on what you looked like and wanted to meet you, "The green man said.

"Well hello, I'm Taylor...I don't have a last name, "He chuckled sheepishly and stood up.

"The Martian chuckled and shook his hand. "Megan Morse...on the missions just call me Miss Martian, "She chuckled.

J'onn smiled and left the two alone, Megan was surprise that there was another Alien that was far from our galaxy and wanted to meet him. "So how far away is your home planet...and sorry for what happened to it."She said looking down hearing his story from some other members.

"It's okay...I'll eventually find out whoever did this…but to answer your question 947 trillion light-years away...give or take. "He estimated in his head and looked at her.

"Wow...did you come in any other forms?", She asked and Taylor nodded his head yes.

"No I didn't. We look like the other humans except for the fact that we don't have the same body structure as humans do, "He lied. He didn't want to freak the girl out or anything…if only he knew.

"Like?" She asked pulling up a chair next to him.

"We don't need oxygen and can breathe in space pretty well, our "lungs" are for filtering gas so we can breathe on any planet or any deadly gases without having any repercussions. Our bones are like titanium...but mines were replaced with this weird organic metal, and we live for a very, very, very long time…"He explained.

Megan chuckled and nodded. "It's nice meeting another alien that isn't afraid to hide himself…",She said and then Taylor looked at her.

"No one should be able to hide from what they are...it'll only result in tearing thyself apart from the inside out…", He said and it hit Megan like a ton of bricks, she was so used to hiding her true self she would never really get to know a person, now she found someone who gets where she is coming from.

"Even back on my planet, when I was a ghost I still didn't want people getting to know me or who I really was. "Taylor continued." But I learned that there is no reason to hide who you are, people will judge you regardless…",

This made the woman smile...she finally found someone who got her. She laughed a bit and looked at Taylor. "I don't see why people make you out to be so scary you're actually kind of down to earth...except for the Scarlet King persona...that's kind of scary. "She chuckled and remember when her team was in the lounge watching him fight crime. "Light him up boys, "She tried to mock.

"Light em' up boys," Taylor corrected in this demonic and cold voice that made Megan jumped a bit and she had punched his arm.

"That wasn't funny jerk, "She said seriously glaring at him and then sighed once Taylor started laughing.

"I jokes I jokes…", He chuckled and wiped a tear.

She smiled and stood up. "Well i got to go, we should hangout sometime…when are you free?",

"Whenever crime stops.", He joked and Megan squinted his eyes at him. "Saturday...I have to patrol the state and go to a festival some farmers invited me to,"

"Okay I will meet you on top of The Willis Tower, "She said and walked out.

Taylor smiled and focused back on his suit. He was actually kind of excited that he actually had a friend to hang out with. Well there was Zatanna but both were in and out the house like sociable teenagers. After 2 hours of working his suit was finally done, He put it in the box and began to walk outside. He then found an exit that let to to space and he took it then he had flew to Metropolis where he had stayed. He landed in an alley and wall jumped all the way to his bedroom window and rolled in. He sat his things on his bed and walked out to see Zatanna just getting in the house.

"Hey Taylor how was your day?", She asked and flopped on the couch lazily.

"It was pretty good made a new friend, her name is Megan, "He said walking to the kitchen and looking in the fridge for something to eat.

"Aww Miss Martian? Yea she is a pretty cool person, "She said and then looked behind her."Hey what are you doing Saturday? "She asked. He had lived her going on 4 weeks and they hadn't gotten a chance to hangout.

"Patrolling, festival, and hanging with Megan for the day, you? "He asked.

She sighed and groaned. "I was going to a party but things got canceled and if there is no trouble i wanted to hang out with you,"

"Sorry my next free day is that Sunday after patrolling…", He said.

"Well that's too bad I guess...I work that Sunday so...Hey how about I go to that festival with you? "She suggested and he shrugged.

"Sure I don't care, you can even provide entertainment too, "Taylor chuckled and Zatanna knew that met something but let it slide. Taylor pulled out some leftover Swedish meatballs and began to eat them cold.

"Don't you ever heat your food up?" She asked as this was a recurring thing since he had lived here. When Taylor would miss dinner, he wouldn't bother to heat up his food, he would eat it cold and go. Which was something he was about to do...right now.

"Well I'm off to Illinois I'll be back later, "He said and went to go put his costume on. He came back out. The whole from the back of his mask had a black fire ponytail that had scarlet and orange flicks sparking. He had then flew out the patio door and Zatanna sighed and now her boredom had begun.

"Great now I'm bored again, "She mumbled falling asleep.

End Notes: If you guys would like to know what his alien form looks like it resembles Volt off of Warframe (Great game btw, have it on ps4). Like and review this story and more will be delivered to you.