Breakout
J'onn, Wally and John were not happy with the results of the debriefing of the Question, it place more questions than answers… now it was time to make the hard choice of breaking the news to the younger crew, they would keep it simple trying to avoid the rumors about the fight between Superman and Batman…everyone was nervous, everyone wanted to know what to do, the watchtower was leaderless, the said in the halls… but even then they had a lot of fight left.
-I feel like graduation, first you're very excited for leaving and then sad realizing than it's all over, no more beers or football…and cheerleaders – Flash said.
-Q, didn't give you any clues on what is going on? - John asked the Martian Manhunter.
-His mind is complicated – I couldn't break through his recent memories, it was awkward.
-Such as? – Flash inquiry.
- You don't want to know – J'onn said in a grave tone.
-Oh- Flash realizing how stupid the question was… cool!
-So we don't know how they got here? - I don't like it, said John rubbing his finger still missing his ring, he's being sporting a beard and having a gun inside his green jacket, his brown eyes gave him a meaner smirk…like a cowboy smile.
-We have to tell the others now… summon the rest of the JLU to the control center in 5 minutes- J'onn said to the Flash without actually uttering a word.
-You got it- Said the Scarlet Speedster vanishing in thin air.
John sighed - How can Wally keep it up? I sure can't.-
That his way of handling the fear, by cracking jokes… he misses them too… hopefully Diana will be here tomorrow after the rest is gone and safe, we shouldn't stay here long.
What the Martian Manhunter didn't tell him is that he caught a glimpse of something in Q's mind…and idea that will shake the very foundation of this league, I've think he knows who the traitor is.
The cave was dark, humid and quiet, not even the bats seemed to move tonight, the only thing flashing was the computer full of e-mails from the Justice League.
Nightwing, Robin and the Oracle were sitting expecting the door in the infirmary to open… they have been waiting for a couple of hours now…Tim Drake was the first one to talk.
-You think his going to be ok?-
-Is someone can walk out of any setback is Bruce- Nightwing said without doubting his words...that seemed to calm Tim out, then he chuckles; old tricks for and old dog he thought to himself. But information is random, and what we heard so far it's not good.
Nightwing is not pretty sure of what happened, the details have been sketchy and the only person he could ask is the Huntress… not a chance on earth on that happening anytime soon, especially since she is been dating that weirdo.
A couple of minutes later the door opened and a tired Alfred walked out, he looked pale and frail… probably because he hasn't been able to sleep in the last couple of days, trying to save his masters arm.
-Master Grayson, master Drake, lady Gordon- You've made it- he said with the typical respectful tone.
-Yes Alfred, good seeing you-
-Master Bruce will be with you in a moment- He responded and nodded to the kids, signaling his exit from the room.
From the shadow he emerges, he moves slowly but at the same time he still intimidates you… he is not wearing the outfit of the dark night, but there is something that affects the shadows, it's a fiberglass cast he wears… He is wearing a black sweater and black pants, his blue eyes are fixated on the computer, nobody dares to talk.
-Omega protocol, we have to get out of here- Bruce talking using the Batman tone of voice (he never does that) Clean everything, take what you need… we don't have time.
-Why? - Tim asked.
An explosion rattles the inside of the cave… he listens, he knows, all your nightmares rolled into one.
It's war.
Flash gave a short speech and they made a quick list of the heroes that would be leaving under the newly implemented emergency procedure… the first group included: Metamorpho, B'wana Beast, Captain Atom, The Creeper, Hawk and Dove are going to be sent to South America.
The second group that included: Stargirl, STRIPE, Crimson Avenger, Vigilante, Shining Knight,
Hourman, Doctor Midnite, Wildcat were to be sent to Europe.
The third group was formed by Vixen, Steel, Vibe; Gypsy had to remain in Africa for the time being.
The fourth group consisted in Booster Gold, Elongated Man, Fire, Ice, Zatanna, Red Tornado were to be sent to Australia.
The instruction were the same…wait for instruction, avoid trains, busses and airports… stay away from sight, this is all a misunderstanding and don't under any circumstances use your power, we'll reach you. Other thing; don't use your comm. Link under any circumstance, ok!
At that same time, Q and Huntress were making a run for the Javelin, he was wearing green doctor slacks but he had the mask on again, Helena was distrusting as always but reluctant to ask questions right now… they got in the plane and after he sits and looks at the controls…never done it before… but probably not very difficult, Flash can do it.
-What is going on? – Huntress shouted now feeling genuinely frightened.
-We have to get out or here, they've just walk into a trap- Q answered without looking at her.
-How do you know? - She protested while trying to get freed from his grasp.
-Amanda took a copy of the JLU personal file- Talking to her in an automatic way… trying to get the Javelin ready on time, booster ok… gas ok, weapons armed.
-Why didn't you tell them? - She screamed.
Because they think I'm the traitor.
Are you?
When the hatch opened, the blinding light came rushing in… it was not daylight, they just been hit.
Too late.