First of all, I want to thank everyone that read this story…it's been almost 2 years since I started out with this crazy idea that quickly expanded into this larger than life story about heroes and mankind, and to be honest I thought a lot about quitting…Too many characters in too little time...and they wanted their part of the tale told.

Thanks for your reviews and remember that your support kept me going…And now for the big finale, it would be a 2-part ending because they are many questions that deserve to be answered… I'm going to ask you fellow reader just (2) two questions…one: Have you read 2006 "Letter of Intent?" And Two: Do you remember that besides the action and suspense that it was a thriller?

This is a story narrated through Vic Sage eyes and we are going to find out one and for all who is behind the Cadmus Initiative and the leveling of New York, hopefully you'll enjoy the journey as much as I have.

I'm really looking forward to your reviews and comments.

Chapter 31: Epilogue Part 1

(1 year later)

Hub City, 7: 30

Q goes out of the new and improved 31 flavors Baskin Robbins….it has become a routine by now… he comes in and ask for a different ice cream everyday knowing that the ice cream he doesn't get would is the one he wants…. It's a yummy and sinister plan.

(Internal monologue)

"I find that the greatest mysteries are in the dark souls of those who evil ways threaten society." He told himself, little did we know that we were the dark souls, decision made pushed us to the brink of destruction, that the war we wage with the organization did indeed wipe out large part of New York City, but the town showing unparallel resilience stood up and little by little the accident (that's what they called it these days) became one of many things that happens in a town this big, were everything is normal, and nothing is too bizarre to stand out ….

Thankfully the president took large part of the blame and lost the next election by a wide margin, but the Keene Act was reestablished and we quickly faded away back to the shadows…. To the shadows were we so rightfully deserved to be. Heroes belong in comic books.

When you put a card in the shadow… does it have grey on it? Of course not, it has black and white…. But what happens when black doesn't know is black? When it confuses himself with white? Who will set the color straight?

So it was true that Cadmus had it against us, but we did obliterate uptown NY, the diplomatic incidents that caused our little war (and save our asses from the firing squad) would last longer than the Arab Israeli conflict do and by the time they get it right robots and terminators would have taken over our planet….no… seriously….go and by SKYNET stock in the market, you'll make a killing.

With Amanda Waller dead under out of the ordinary circumstances Cadmus was quickly dismantle (Think early FBI without HOOVER) and each of us got out the way pretty swift, you could say we just banished…John took off to space to mend himself from the serious wounds he received in combat.

Flash ceremonial burial was quite and solemn but we weren't invited…so not like him; the Martian Manhunter went back to his lovely middle age life back in….who cares? Probably is just eating prunes and Oreo cookies in a retirement home while watching Jeopardy re-runs.

Bruce and Diana quickly left to Paris and became the newest "power couple" of the magazines (knocking out Brad and Angelina in CANNES) and last but not least Oliver became a large shareholder in the "helping the world" foundation (kicking Bill Gates and Bono's ass) and me…well let's jus say I "got" married to Helena….we have a beautiful baby girl named HOPE.

Let's be fair…we all got a slap on the wrist, all of us except superman….he got it bad, the monster happened to be an Army General and Uncle Sam didn't like that one bit… he took all the blame for all the damages and properties destroyed and after pleading guilty he accepted 15 year in a journey into outer space (knowing that no cell block could ever hold him) in exchange the USA Bank reserve and the Federal Budget would covered all the expenses, the money was going to come from the royalties from the technology used in the Watchtower (thank you Bruce Wayne) quite a business proposition for capitalism.

This last year has been really uneventful, besides Walt Disney plan to keeps cloning kids like Miles Cyrus and the Jonas Brother to archive World Domination in silly songs not much is going on, Oh I almost forgot… Superman left this world at 6:00PM, he didn't even made the evening news, but the Jonas Brother sure did….by the way this quintuple chocolate delight with Taiwanese toffee is quite delicious…..

Oliver Queen find's Q in the park, he tries to avoid him (as usual) but gets himself caught in the act or running…. ,but as soon as he realized that he can't make it out of there he ads with humor: Q! Long time no see!

-It would have been longer if I didn't find you walking down the park….so NY- Q replied.

-I'm just a businessman running on a tight schedule- Green Arrow responded.

-And I'm just a journalist looking for my information fix…care for an interview? - Q answered back.

-Do you think I'm hiding something? Does everything have a sinister motive in your world? - Green Arrow asked Q.

- Yes, and yours, too. You just don't know it….but maybe you do, did you hear that we were all found not guilty by the International Court?

-Yes- my "Firm" just told me the good news…I mean Green Arrow's attorney.

-OK…your "FIRM" Right…Rich people get "law firm", everyday man get attorneys and people from Detroit get ambulance chaser…

(Q looks at Oliver with disapproval)-Man, and you have gotten weak- Q responded with sarcasm….

-And you've gotten……well, how do I put this? FAT- Green Arrow shoot back with the same disdain….he took a couple of steps back trying to grasp how much weight had Q gained….10, 20, 30 pounds? He quickly added: how do you call those love handles at the side of your belly?

- Research- Q responded without emotion.

-Please I can't listen to this guy, everything's conspiracies with you.- Green Arrow was growing tired of the same drama, every time they meet hey pretended to miss each other and talk about the good old days but end up fighting like cats and dogs.

- Not "conspiracies". Conspiracy. Singular. - Q replied.

-What is it now? - Green Arrow patience was growing thin….

-Reaching back to ancient Egypt, there's been a single cabal of powerful individuals directing the course of human history. But the common man prefers to believe they don't exist, which aids their success. - Q's rhetoric was getting the best of him.

-Who's Big Brother now? - Green Arrow was ready to leave.

-Who indeed…- Q's tone of voice was a little more menacing now….

-Q, you're insufferable… hopefully I won't get to see you ….ever again- Green Arrow said those words while leaving towards the city.

-See you next week then…..- Q responded while sitting in the chair…the ice cream was melting, but it wasn't really melting, you just think it was…it was an elaborated prank and your minds just buys it….it is December… wintertime really …. My mind was just filling the blanks….it was uncovering the illusion, the trap…the ultimate conspiracy…..end then Q had an epiphany.

Jim Henson once said: "Is the art of manipulating an inanimate object in real time is to create the illusion of life. …but there must be good will between manipulators and audience alike or puppets cannot sustain an illusion of life.

And as clear as day it was clear to him…. How couldn't I know before? Why didn't I realize it? Is it possible that the definitive conspiracy chaser is missing the ultimate conspiracy? Spank me and call Britney Spears, or better….have Britney spank me and call however you want….It all starts with asking the right question…I'm starting today.

When did all of this started? Who gave us the warning? Who was at the UN? Who left the conspicuous paper in the trash bin? Who left them into the Watchtower? A clear candidate was in the mix, but Q fear to mention his name…the very idea was scaring the SH%^ out him!...he couldn't control himself….he looked up hoping that his deranged mind was playing tricks on him, it wasn't…there he was.

-Good evening Q- the dark shadow responded.

It was the BATMAN.

Once again, I'm waiting on your comments…