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Chapter 18: A narrow corridor

-Cain, I have no fight with you, step out of our way- Bruce voice sounded very low….it was a threat, the steel tone made Diana shiver…Bruce was acting like a man possessed, has he gone overboard?…she couldn't tell… and yet she found herself trusting the only mortal that earned her respect.

-My employer wouldn't like that, and you know as well as I do that I'm all for the person who signs the checks- Cain responded with a perfect while smile, the only thing giving him away was those cold dead eyes…he was a powerful assassin.

-Don't make me move you- Bruce responded with a bloodcurdling tone.

-You are injured, tired and possibly suffering from radiation poisoning; I think I'll take my chances- Cain responded without fear.

-I'm sick of this conversation- Diana shouted while pushing with her right arm the assassin known as Cain, he did a back flip and quickly got in a karate position… she attacked again with a powerful Mawashi Geri (round kick) and he dodge the hit while doing a Kanstesu Geri (side snap kick to the knee) that took Diana to the ground in pain…but as and experience fighter twist herself on the ground and was able to connect a kick that landed in his chest and pushed him back…almost touching the elevator….she was down but manage to chuckle, he is not perfect after all.

Diana tried to stand up but her knee was jammed pretty good, she tried to balance herself and put her weight on the other leg but that made her flinched for a second…a second too long; Cain threw the robe in front of her and was able to connect a Gyaku Tsuki (reverse punch) at Diana that got her right on the left temple, then before falling down got connected with a standard boxing jab that hit her right in the jaw…she was almost knock out but the powerful blast, and she felt the sun rising from the sides of her head…she knew that it was going to take a moment before she fainted, but she had to stand her ground…not only for her, but for Bruce as well.

-Stop them- Amanda Waller shouted from the back of the room, if casting hate from your eyes could kill, Bruce would probably have die right on the spot.

-Bruce, you shouldn't let your girl pick your fights- Cain presence was very intimidating without the robe,6' 3" 250 pounds of muscle, his body looked a lot like Bruce's but with more bulk, his gray hair was almost invisible with the soldier haircut and his steel blue eyes show no emotion, remorse, or pain…

Diana was almost fainting but she couldn't let Bruce fight such a remarkable opponent in his condition, he might be dying for all she knew…no! thinking like that would not help us; she need to keep her head in order, she needs…

Bruce came up and grabbed her before she fell to the floor, he was sweaty…but even with her eyes closed she could feel his smell, she couldn't help herself…she was in love with this man, she wonder if her mother approved.

-Rest now princess, I'll take it from here- Bruce said with a soft tone to Diana and put her aside, he couldn't help it and kissed her forehead.

-How touching! You've grown weak I see! - Cain said while laughing at the emotional scene.

-Let's play Cain- Bruce responded with determination.

-First the entourage- Cain responded and five soldiers wearing protective gear jumped against and injured Bruce Wayne.

(They are wearing Kevlar, don't have to restrain myself) Bruce told himself…the first one came with an electric stick and was receive by a Oi Tsuki (Lung Punch)...he moved to the left and Bruce got his arm, twisted against his back and threw him in front of the rest, he was buying time…the second and third one jumped at the same time and got a couple of hits against Bruce, but then one of them to a knife out and tried to stab him…he quickly grabbed the wrist and turned against itself shattering the bone, then a powerful head butt knocked him unconscious, the third one gave Bruce a Mae Geri (a front kick) to push him away in order to get a nice roundhouse kick but was suddenly blocked by his partners knife that landed in the inner part of his ankle…in two minutes three experienced fighters were down for the count.

The fourth one came strongly with a flying kick but Bruce anticipated the movement and grabbed his leg and threw him over the side of his good shoulder, the body of the attacker landed in front of David Cain with a dislocated elbow and shoulder…the fifth one seemed hesitant after the damage cause by that man… Cain was looking very unpleased with their performance…he had to do something…but didn't know what.

A shot came buzzing over Bruce's head and killed the fifth opponent hitting him right in the neck…blood started pouring from the open wound.

-Coward- Bruce Wayne's anger was showing over his tone of voice, Amanda Waller had been in a couple of nasty situation, but a gunshot wound inside a corridor was too much….her mind was starting to grasp the horror

-He died a good death, quick and clean; I'll kill you barehanded… it might get messy- Cain jumped against a very tired Bruce Wayne…Bruce had to hold…for both of them.

Cain started with a powerful Tsuki combination (punches) and Bruce tried to block the first couple, but since he couldn't use one of his arms, he had to move away...but if he jumped back Cain might use Diana against him, he had to stand his ground…he charge like a bull against a matador.

Cain went down with Bruce knowing that Bruce had little if any advantage in the situation… Bruce tried to punch several times Cain's head that use his left arm to protect him, and got Bruce at the chest with a powerful knee…Bruce rolled to the side and by instinct dodge a ricochet by a bullet fired by Amanda Waller…he was pinned down…suddenly Amanda eyes got wide and blood came gushing out of her mouth…she dropped on the floor dead…who killed her?

Cain tried to flip back against the dead body of Amanda Waller and reached for his gun and his forearm was hit by an almost invisible arrow…he stood up and tried to go for Bruce's neck with the other arm but got pinned down on the chest by another bullet….a shadow emerges from the elevator covered on a hood you can't see his features….his name is Green Arrow.

-Took you long enough- Bruce said to the welcome guest.

-You didn't leave an address- Green Arrow responded with a smile… then looked at Diana and said: How is she?

-She'll be ok- Bruce responded while trying to grab her, he stumble and fall…he felt nauseous and weak…the smell of blood was getting him lightheaded.

-I'll help you big boy- Green Arrow took Diana and they left to the elevator.

-You don't look well Bruce- Green Arrow said to Bruce while contemplating his pale face.

-Just let me get on my suit…how are things going up there? - Bruce asked with concerned.

- Well if I were a catholic, we will be on the third day of the apocalypse- Green Arrow was trying to be funny.

-That bad- Bruce Wayne got in his Batman mode, closed his eyes and muttered a prayer in silence.

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