Chapter 5: The Reaper and The Assassin

Authors Note: My oh my oh my. So many reviews twenty six and after only four chapters I'm feeling so loved. Seriously thank you all for your support this has made it all the worthwhile. I hope that everyone is really enjoying how I write their characters and are not just saying stuff I want to hear. Anyways, here is another chapter I hope you enjoy.

Also I want to extend my deepest apologies to those who died in the shootout in Colorado. I don't know what would cause that asshole to do that but none of those people deserved that. I hope the families are doing okay and know that you are in my prayers.

Disclaimer: I do not own Batman just MY Oc's the rest belong to the other people.

It was an extremely long night for everyone as the sun had just risen. No had slept once since they still had to wait for the robot kid to wake up. It had been busy since they had found Phoenix around eleven and had ran into Red Crosshairs then they had to stop the robot kid with the help of Ronin and that was around four in the morning, and since they still had the cops and Batman's team on alert they had to stick to the shadows so they didn't alert any of their attention. By the time they had gotten home the sun was shining and traffic was bustling.

The second they had walked in they had strapped the kid to a chair and after Breeze gave Red an examination he took point at the end of the room with an M82 Rifle with armor piercing rounds pointed at the kids head. Bit of an overkill considering that that rifle was supposed to me used at very long range like two blocks long and everyone was wearing earplugs to avoid having them pop like balloons but hey, after what Shadow saw this kid do to Dents men he was glad Red had it on him.

Where he got it Shadow did not want to know.

As they waited for him to awaken Jayden remembered his offer to Blaze. He looked over and saw him sucking down another can of soda on the couch with a bored expression on his face. Jayden walked over to him and plopped down next to him.

"So, have you given any thought about my offer?" He asked.

Blaze remained silent as he rolled the can around between his hands. He had given it some serious thought. He had mostly thought about how much Shadow and his team had to offer compared to his previous affairs. He had spent the last few years schlepping around the globe, hell if he had even made it that far across the globe. He didn't even know how he had come to Gotham he had been moving around so much that he had lost track of where he even was. Then there was his living situation. He was currently drinking his fifth can of soda while sitting on a very comfortable couch in a freaking penthouse no less. Then there was his power he knew how to activate them but as far as control and actual fighting he was screwed. He had intimated people in the past just by lighting his arms up but he would eventually come across fearless people Red Crosshairs and that robot guy. Hell he already did Shadow.

Then finally there was his personal matter to attend to.

Cole Damien.

That man was out there somewhere and he had to find him, he wanted to make him pay for all his evil. Like how he had murdered his parents, experimented on Blaze and ruined any chance of him being normal. He then looked over at Jayden and felt his confidence begin to build up. If anyone could help him it was Jayden. Taking a deep breath Blaze had his answer.

"Yes, alright I'll join." He grumbled. "But, only if you keep your word about helping me find Cole."

"Don't worry I'm a man of my word but," Jayden said coyly. "I am the leader of this team and what I say goes. So, if you want my help and to be a part of this team you do what I say when I say. Like if I say 'run' you run. If I say 'don't burn anything' you don't burn anything and if you do anything to endanger me or the team well…let's just hope it doesn't come to that." He said as he held his hand out. "Deal."

Blaze stared daggers at his stupid grin as he heard everything he had just said. Part of him wanted to just get up and walk away right then and there, but something was holding him back. Whether it was his drive for revenge or fear of homelessness he stayed and shook his hand.

"Deal," He snorted as he sent a little fire to his hand causing Jayden to flinch. "Asshole."

Before Jayden could say anything their new house guest had started to stir awake. Jayden had motioned for everyone to put their earplugs in as Marcas took aim. The grey haired teen had awakened to Jayden standing right next to him. The boy said nothing as dark gold eyes stared right into Jayden's mismatched eyes. After a minute of silence Jayden decided to speak.

"Can you speak?" Jayden asked cautiously.

"Yes." He said in a monotone voice.

"Do you know what that is?" Jayden asked as he pointed down at Marcas and his rifle.

"Yes."

"Good, so if I so much as see you look any different from you are now. My friend here will level you in half. Understood?" Jayden asked.

"Yes."

"Okay, let's start with a name what is yours?"

"Thomas Nexro," He said. "As for my counterpart which you and your team fought his name is Thanatos."

"So, you have no control over that…thing?" Jayden asked.

"Yes, I have full control, but if you are asking why I killed all those criminals last night it's simple. They are evil and must be dealt with. Which is what I did." Thomas explained.

"So, you just kill on instinct?" Jason asked.

"Yes, I really hate criminals," They explained. "They contribute nothing to society and cause nothing but misery. I found that out when they tried to rob me last year and my armor activated using a defense mechanism. Memories of my past started to come together and I learned that I was created to cleanse this world of evil. I swore on my blade that I would eradicate the evil of this world."

"Wait, you said 'memories of your past' you mean you have amnesia?" Jayden asked.

"Yes, I'm still confused as to why I was made, by whom and what they made me for?" Thomas said. "I've been hunted by Batman for a while when I had heard of your team."

Everyone was silent for a moment before Jayden walked up to him.

"You want to join our team?" He asked.

"Yes."

"Okay, but under one rule." He said as everyone stared at him. That's when Ally spoke up.

"Are you serious?" She snapped. "We don't know what this guy is capable of or if he's even human."

"Hey, he was obviously experimented on and needs help," Jayden snapped. "I'd rather have him here and try and help him then have him rot away in a government lab."

"Is this to help him or to spite someone you don't like?" She asked questionably. Jayden let out a grunt as he smashed his fist into the ground.

"This has nothing to do with him I'm just trying to help him. Nothing more!" He shouted as he turned towards Thomas. "Anyways, you want to join our team, you can't go around killing people. Or in your definition rip them in half and turn them into ground beef." Thomas cocked his head to the right and looked at him confused.

"I thought you were assassins?" He asked.

"We kill only absolutely necessary." He explained. "If and when we need to kill we do it with respect and with a swift hand. Now, if you can respect our wishes you can join. What's your decision?"

He said nothing for a few seconds before nodding.

"I will respect your decisions." He said.

"Alright, let's get you to our training room and see how your powers work. Sam, untie him please and Marcas you can hang it up." Sam untied him as Marcas unloaded his clip and bullet from the chamber.

Everyone went with Thomas while Ally sat in the interrogation room still fuming about Jayden letting this thing join their team.

Jayden had taken everyone to a secret location out in the far outskirts of Gotham and led them to a secret lair that was in a training facility. Everyone looked inside at the wide chamber in awe as Sam looked over at Jayden.

"Dude," He gasped. "How the hell did you build this?"

"It took a lot of money and a lot of man power who will never remember that they had ever built this." He said as he tapped his friends shoulder.

"Alright everyone we gotta stay sharp and hone our skills." He said. "So every few days we'll come here too train. Any objections?"

No one said anything as Jayden nodded approvingly.

"Good, now everyone train while I figure out the new guy's power." He said as he led Thomas away.

Marcas spent most of his time cleaning his guns and practicing his aim, but spent most of his time practicing his swordsmanship with his sickle. Sam spent the majority of the day teaching Blaze how to control his fire power.

"Alright, now you can create flames and shoot them that's good but that will only get you so far." He explained. "Now, can you absorb fire?"

"I don't know." He said.

"Alright let's find out." He said as he created a small flame in the palm of his hand and threw it on the ground.

Blaze held his hands out and tried to pull the flame to his hands. The flame aimed towards him but did not move an inch from its spot. He started to grumble in frustration when he finally lost his temper and made the flame blow up scattering a short distance in the room. Sam controlled the explosion and kept it from scattering as he gathered up the flame remnants in his hands.

"Okay, no problem it's a good thing I'm here." Sam said sheepishly.

"Get off my ass I don't know how to do it." He snapped. "It's not my fault."

"I know I'm not blaming you," He said in a patient and calming tone. "Let's try again. Now you see how you got angry and the flame ended up combusting. You got to think of the flame as an extension of yourself. Just remain calm and feel the flame flow through you."

"This sounds so stupid." He grunted. "What do you mean think of the flame as an extension?"

"We can create fire that means we can control it," He explained. "We are the fire we can control it."

Blaze let out a snort as they started up again. While that was going on Jason and Ally were practicing their fighting techniques and Jayden was studying Thomas's powers.

"Okay, let's see what you can do." Jayden said.

Thomas nodded as he pressed a few buttons on his watch. In a matter of seconds his body was outlined in a glowing black line before his amour came on from feet to head. They came out holographic before forming into solid physical objects. They covered each of his body part up until his head was encased in his skull pained helmet. Jayden walked around him and examined his Thanatos state.

"Not bad, not bad." He complimented. "And you say you have no memory of how you got this?"

"No, all I remember is how to fight and activate it. Nothing more." He said.

"You're not much of a conversationalist are you?" He asked playfully.

"No." He stated flatly.

The team had spent the next few hours training and honing their skills until midnight. Jayden and the team were about to head home when the computer started going off."

Ally went over and examined it as she rapidly clicked the keys on the computer.

"There are reports that Killer Croc is breaking through the sewer systems." Ally said.

"Well then I guess we are going hunting then aren't we." Jayden said. "Everyone suit up, oh and Phoenix here." He said as he threw Blaze a black mask with orange markings of a phoenix on the front. "You gotta hide that pretty face of yours." Blaze said nothing as he put his new mask on.

The Shadow Warriors made their way to where Croc was last sighted at an old sewage treatment plant. They had parked and hid their vehicles and slowly crept around the building being careful not to alert either the Croc or the Bat. Shadow had a beat on someone as he looked out into the darkness.

"You can come out," He said. "I've had you marked since we got here."

The team had turned to where Shadow was looking as a lithe figure walked out holding two silver .45's. She had the top half of her face hidden by a black mask but her raven black hair flowed through the wind. Her wardrobe consisted of black body armor that fit snugly to her body. Shadow smirked as he recognized who she was.

"Hitgirl." Shadow smirked.

"How do you know who I am?" She said as she pressed the barrel of her guns towards his face.

"You aren't the only one who has a list of bad guys." He said. "Also I'm the one who hired you."

Everyone looked at Shadow in shock as Breeze stomped up to him.

"You hired an assassin are you crazy?" She snapped as he gave her a coy look. "What is the matter with you we don't need her!"

"She has knowledge of our newest recruit and I want him on my team." He then looked at her and grinned under his mask. "I take it you would want to join if he was."

"Who are you talking about?" Phoenix asked.

"He's talking about The Reaper of course." A new voice said.

Everyone looked over to see Ronin walk up towards Shadow and Hitgirl.

"Mind if I tag along for a while?" He asked.

"Go ahead we could always use more help." He said.

"Wait, hold on what makes this Reaper guy so important?" Gauntlet asked.

"Reaper was my first pupil," He said causing everyone to look at him. "I found him when Croc had turned and took him under my wing. Turns out his father worked close to Fox and his son had a keen intellect. So I trained him helped him formed his other self and he took off one morning without a single word."

Breeze and Dusk were shocked to have heard this. Not once since they had lived with Shadow have they ever heard of Reaper.

"Why didn't you tell us?" Dusk grunted.

"You didn't ask." He shot back.

"So you were so quick to train him but when it came to me and Dusk it was out of the question." Breeze snapped.

"When Reaper left me I was heartbroken," Shadow snapped. "He was like the only family I had and after I had trained him I was apparently no use to him anymore and he left me. So, when it came to you guys I didn't want you to leave after I had trained you."

They both remained silent after what he had just said not knowing how to feel anymore.

"How do you know he is here?" Red Crosshairs said breaking the silence.

"Killer Croc or Waylon Jones adopted him when he was a boy," Shadow explained. "Before his mind went out of whack he and Reaper were inseparable. He's been trying to change Croc ever since. If Croc is here so is Reaper."

"So where is he?" Gauntlet asked.

His question was answered when Croc burst out of the side of the building with a dark cloaked figure fighting him off. His face was hidden by a white mask as he held his scythe with his bandaged hands.

He swung his scythe across Crocs chest landing a gash across his chest. Croc let out a roar as he swung his massive fist at him and knocked him across the yard. He then took a whiff as his nostrils flared. He looked over and saw Shadow and his team ready for battle.

Gauntlet and Phoenix rushed in and fired two streams of fire at him, but Croc hid behind a freighter filled with rubble. He then dug his hands underneath it and flipped it over almost hitting the two. Phoenix landed in some water and quickly got up and aimed his hand at Croc. His hand started sparking as he looked at it out of confusion before the fire exploded around and blew him up. Gauntlet went over to help him as Hitgirl fired her pistols at Crocs face.

All she did was piss him off as he rushed over at her. Dusk quickly pushed her out of the way as Breeze ran over to him with her staff drawn. She smacked him across the face a few times before he swatted her away. Shadow had caught her in midair as Red Crosshairs moved in. He activated his powers and had engaged in battle with him.

Croc brought his fist down ready to crush him when Red brought both his wrist up and blocked his attack. He then gripped his wrist and with all his strength flipped him over his shoulder and onto his back. While Croc was still dazed Red had climbed onto his chest and started delivering multiple punches to his face. Crocs blood started to splash on his face before he was able to gain the upper hand and punch him off. Red rolled onto the ground as he Croc started to escape into the sewers. Before he escaped Ronin loaded something into his wrist and fired a shuriken into Crocs left shoulder blade. He dived into the darkness of the sewers as Shadow ran over to check on Reaper.

He stood over the cloaked vigilante as he looked down on him. Reaper looked up at Shadow and immediately stood up and started chuckling under his mask.

"Jayden Warney." He mused as he took off his mask revealing his brown hair and hazel eyes.

"Flynn Anderson." Shadow said.

The two stared at each other for a moment before embracing one another. Everyone just stood there watching the two's reunion. Shadow broke away and before anyone knew it Reaper was on the ground rubbing his sore eye.

"What the hell was that for?" Reaper yelled.

"Why the hell did you leave me all those years ago? We were supposed to make things better and you fucking runaway."

"I had learned all that you taught me." He said. "I knew that you would kill Croc and I needed to break away and see if I could help him."

"Croc is lost why can't you accept that?" He asked.

"Because he's the only person that gave a crap whether I lived or died. He's the only thing close to a father I have."

"Why didn't you come to me if you needed help?" Shadow asked.

"Shadow!" Dusk yelled. "Crocs getting away!"

"Shit, we'll talk later!" He yelled as he ran over to where Croc escaped. "Alright, let's get going!"

"I can't," Phoenix said. "That water is full of mercury it screws with my powers and makes me blow up."

"So, mercury is your weakness?" Gauntlet asked.

"Yeah, I can't figure it out but it just makes me go haywire." He explained.

"Okay, Breeze you and Dusk take Gauntlet and Phoenix away from here. Thanatos, Red you two with me." Shadow said.

"I'll go with you I shot a tracker into his back." Ronin asked.

"And I can't have you rough up Croc to badly so I'll go with you!" Reaper said as he put on his mask.

"You're not leaving me out of the loop so I'm coming too." Hitgirl said.

"No, you take my car and cover the team." Red Crosshairs said as he threw his keys at her. Hitgirl scoffed as she stomped towards him.

"Who the hell do you think you are!" She snapped.

"Hitgirl, go with Breeze and the rest of the team and keep them covered." He as the girl slightly looked away from him blushing.

"Okay, reapy." She swooned as everyone looked at Reaper.

"Reapy?" Ronin asked with a teasing tone of voice as Reaper let out a grumble.

"I'll explain later lets go." He yelled as the rest of the team jumped down after Croc.

"She has a crush on him." Shadow stated flatly as they went after Croc.

The sewer system was like a maze. It was a good thing Ronin placed that charger on him otherwise they would never find him in time. It took them some time but they eventually found Croc doing something. Shadow had crept over to see that he was setting up a bomb.

Croc must have gotten a scent off of Shadow because he had no time to avoid Crocs massive fist. He went flying through one of the walls as Ronin scaled the walls and fired a few stun shuriken into his face. Croc let out a roar of pain as he started thrashing around in the sewer, Shadow and Red rushed in and used their enhanced strength to tackle Croc through the walls.

Reaper and Thanatos who was now in his armor rushed in after them when he stopped and noticed the bomb. He crouched down and opened the panel and in a matter of minutes defused the bomb.

Meanwhile Croc and Reaper were in a battle of strength as the two held onto the scythe trying to overpower each other.

"C'mon Waylon I know you're still in their!" He yelled.

"No, all I am now is an animal," He roared. "You want to stop me you'll just have to put me down!" he roared as he started overpowering him.

"So be it!" Reaper yelled as he twisted the handle on his scythe. Just then electricity started surging through both of their bodies. Reaper felt nothing as Croc let out a pain filled roar. When he was sure it was enough he turned his scythe off as the crocodile man fell to the ground unconscious.

Shadow and the team rushed over to him as he held his scythe upright. He said nothing as Shadow noticed his scythe.

"This was made from Wayne enterprises wasn't it?" He asked.

"Yeah." Was all he said.

"You okay?" Ronin asked.

"Yeah, listen I'm sorry about ditching you all those years ago." Reaper said.

"Don't worry your always welcomed on my team." Shadow said.

"Shadow." Thanatos said.

"What is it?" He asked.

"I found this on the bomb Croc was planting," He said as a holographic screen appeared on his wrist. "It's a layout for more bombs planted underneath the streets of Gotham. I pulled a map up and it revealed that the bombs are underneath some serious buildings. Ones underneath a hospital, two are underneath schools and more to come."

"How many more?" Shadow asked.

"Nineteen more." He said. "Don't worry I can disable them."

"Okay, and I'll notify someone to collect the bombs." Shadow said as he started tapping away in his wrist mounted computer.

Meanwhile in his cave Batman was working on his computer when he got a message from an anonymous source. He had already known that it was Shadow only he would use this level of encryption. When he opened his message his eyes widened to reveal bombs scattered all throughout Gotham's sewer system.

"How did I miss this? He whispered to himself. At the bottom of the message he saw a note from Shadow that said, 'World's greatest detective?' Batman grumbled at that insult. "Shadow."

He quickly got up and rushed to his Bat mobile and notified Jim about the bombs.

Whew this was a challenge okay two more characters but this time owned by one author.

Alias: Hitgirl(Because she has a hit list of all the criminals in Gotham with the exception of Catwoman and Mr. Freeze, and she likes the Hitman video games)

Name: Hillary Schenk

Age: 19

Costume: A black mask that covers the top half of her head(think Zorro's mask from "The Mask/Legend of Zorro")a full suit of black body armor(Think Punisher from "Punisher: War Zone" minus the spray painted skull) and armed to the teeth in guns.

Civilian attire: black baggy AC/DC tee shirt, a black Metallica hat, blue Jeans, and regular white shoes(wanted it to be simple)

Personality: Hillary's a tomboy and doesn't like anything too girly, she's also a gamer and will be one of the first ones in line for a new video game especially if it's Hitman, Hillary's a bit of a smart ** and never hesitates to make bad guys look like dumbasses before she kills them, Hillary also has a crush on Reaper but it's unknown if he feels the same since he prefers to keep his emotions to himself, Hillary is obsessed with her guns to the point that she calls them her "Babies", Hillary also likes Rock music and hates chick flicks.

Name: Flynn Anderson/ Alias: The Reaper(Because he wears a skull mask and carries around scythe)

Age: 20

Personality: Flynn only speaks when spoken to and even then he speaks cryptically. Flynn prefers to not be involved in anything social. Flynn also has a high knowledge on anything that has to do with tech due to his father, Jack Anderson working closely with Lucias Fox at Wayne Enterprises, and passing most of his knoledge on to Flynn. Flynn, despite his intimidating appearance, is one of the most kindest people you would ever meet, Flynn prefers to keep his costume on 24/7 and the only times he ever takes it completely off is to shower. Flynn also has a soft spot for animals. Flynn is grateful to Shadow for training him.

Appearance: (Costume) A long black hooded cloak with the hood up that covers his entire body, except his face, hands, and feet. He wears black Jeans underneath his cloak, black boots, has white bandages wrapped around his hands, wears a white rubber mask that resembles a human skull, and lastly, he Carries a high tech scythe that's as tall as him(Which is 5'10)

Okay, also Tonycakes I am still waiting for your character Shadow Knight or Dark Knight let me know. Also i loved the new Dark Knight movie. It gave me some very good ideas for my story. I can't wait anyways I hope you like this chapter.