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So, I did say to you people that another chapter will come out on Sunday... and here it is!

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Elvisfonz23: Superkid! To the rescue!

Guest: Wow... I didn't actually think someone would notice it... well done! As for the rings, no spoilers are given.

MoustachedCat: It was cool how they have managed to translate the costumes into real life, isn't it? As for the SB standalone, here is the summary/description:

The years is 2045, and the world is in an era of peace and prosperity. They have even begun to call this period of time the 'Prime Era'. For the past 20 years, one hero arised from the ashes of an annihilated Justice League. Kon-El, otherwise known to the adoring world as... Superman Prime, the mightiest hero ever. When the first real threat appears since all those years ago, can Earth's final defender truimph? Or will he fail?

What do you guys think? It will include a lot of sadness, but inspiring moments as well.

Chapter 28: Does this thing have an off switch?

Kyle Rayner's POV

Ground Site Beta, an hour later

"Well... at least we can see what's going to kill us, right?" I comment as we enter into the brightly lit warehouse, which reminds me of old superhero movies. Literally, every bad guy always used broken down warehouses for some odd reason. However, Lex Luthor isn't an idiot; the facility will be hidden inside this place if it's here. "Should I start to search the area or should you? It will take a while, so we could take turns."

"Grow some spine, warrior." was Wonder Woman's curt response, placing her undivided attention in front of us.

"Warrior? There is a large difference between ex-intergalactic space cop and an Amazonian, female warrior. One, I'm not that good with weapons other than the power rings, so if you want that, Kilowog or Hal is your man. If... Kilowog is a man... gross."

"Please, Kyle, would you stop talking and focus on the mission ahead of us." Diana silences me, also putting a hand on my chest and preventing me from going any further, halting herself as well. "Why haven't we encountered any resistance? Lex wouldn't leave the exterior undefended." she adds, stepping directly onto a loose slab a flooring, for the second time.

Remarkably, the piece depressed into the ground. Okay... doesn't that usually signal some sort of trap? As in the destructive kind?

True to my thought, three turrets mounted onto the walls at opposite angles appear, making Diana curse in Greek or some other ancient language. Standing firmly on the ground, she raises her bracelets in a defensive stance, however, it would be impossible for Wonder Woman to deflect them of all from varying angles. So, I take the wise thing to do and construct a bubble around us both, protecting us for the time being, just as the turrets begin firing on all cylinders, bullets bouncing off the construct.

"What are you doing?" she asks, confused.

"You were about to be skewered by the two over there as well, princess." I point out the other two, to which she seems grateful for me shielding her.

"Thank you, I did not notice." she sighs.

Pointing the golden ring at one of the turrets, I focus all of the fear I have been building up and release it in a direct blast of energy, destroying it easily. Doing the same to the other two in rapid succession, maybe it was a good idea to pent up my emotions after all.

Lowering the shield for both of us to move around, Wonder Woman immediately starts surveying the floor for any irregularities or traps. Thinking that two pairs of eyes are better than one, I join her in the search, beginning from the far left corner of the room.

"Aren't we like... wasting time by doing this? They could have finished Solar Dawn by now, whatever the project is about." I ask whilst carefully bending down and touching a broken off piece of rock, wary of it being another lethal trap. "And, I'm almost certain that it's not going to be good for anyone."

"Best to be careful instead of springing a trap that we can't handle on our own, Kyle." she shoots back.

"Honestly, I doubt that there is too much that can defeat Wonder Woman and a lantern." I straighten my back, hearing it crack from the stretch.

Diana finishes up her side of the room. "That may be so, but there is always something that will be able to beat you, both mentally and physically." she corrects my assumption, a thin smile on her face. "We're done here. Let's go see what Luthor has going on here."

Tiptoeing towards the corridor opposite the entrance, we never take our eyes off scanning mode, believing it to never be that easy. Surprisingly, we reached the end of the empty corridor without springing another ambush out of nowhere.

"Dead end." Wonder Woman states what I can clearly see for myself- a wall.

"Well... considering we were supposed to find an overwhelming impenetrable vault, I would say that was easy."

"Verbal command recognised." a female voice similar to the zeta-tube's speaks out from all around us. "'That was easy'- facility alarm triggered. Green Lantern present." just as it finishes the sentence, I find it remarkable how Lex Luthor would guarantee Hal would say that after running into no traps. Sure, he would more than likely say it as I have just done, yet something tells me that Luthor shouldn't know that much about him. The mole! I mentally yell at myself for forgetting we had a traitor.

"Quick, we must find Project Solar Dawn before they can destroy our move it." Wonder Woman orders, smashing through the wall in front of us and running off.

"Hey! Wait for me, too!"

Bruce Wayne/Batman's POV- Meanwhile

Gathering amongst the amassing group of heroes of all ages, genders, and races, I make my way to the head of the group inside the warehouse, aware of the mangled pieces of machinery on the floor. Awaiting me is Superman, arms patiently crossed and eyes trained forwards.

"See anything yet?" I ask, standing beside him.

"There's a portal beyond that hole in the wall. Where it leads to, I haven't got a clue." he curtly answers. "Shall we? I'm guessing Wonder Woman and Kyle have already entered."

"They should have waited for support." I scowl at the foolishness displayed. "Unless... there was no choice; they were rushed by something."

"That means we must get a move on." Kal starts to step towards the hole in the wall opposite our position, signalling for the rest of the group to follow. Feet begin to sound as they hit the floor, due to the limited space for any flight or super-speed.

Apprehensively following the lead of Clark, I fit through the hole and witness for myself the portal he spoke of. Visibly red and swirling around the direct center, it appears to be magical at a first glance. Also noticing the aura around it, Superman briefly stutters, however soon plucks up the courage to enter.

Without a second thought or the slightest hint of hesitation, I walk straight through the portal. Comparable to the effects of the zeta-tubes, my head pains for a moment as it adjusts to the new environment- hot, humid, and altogether like a desert.Bialyia, I shouldn't be surprised. I muse, not as confused as Clark appears to be. His head swivels around, searching for any clues.

"Uhhh... I though we never had to come here again." Artemis sighs, appearing out of the portal. "Bialyia, home of the power crazy and zero rights."

"Interesting, indeed. This portal is supposed to lead to a LexCorp facility, not Queen Bee's land." Martian Manhunter comments.

"I think... we've been tricked." Robin suggests, saying out loud what I was thinking.

It was only a matter of time that the traitor would make a direct move against us, although the vital question remains: What is the next move? Obviously, we are located in Bialyia, so what is the traitor going to do next. No doubt, it will not be a warm welcome to Queen Bee's territory. We need to fortify ourselves and outplay the deceiver first, then we need to out the traitor to prevent any further setbacks. I think, noticing how everyone is staring at me, watching for what to do next.

First, I need to uncover the mole within Young Justice. Three candidates stand out the most, but perhaps others might be investigated as I have already analysed these three before. So far, Kyle, Artemis, Robin and Conner are excluded. That leaves Miss Martian, Kid Flash and Aqualad. Miss Martian- innocent and sweet, yet could easily be a spy. Martians are notorious for having multiple family members, so it wouldn't be too far of a stretch to say that she could be hiding something. However, she is not a traitor. Her close connection to Conner would prohibit her from willingly placing him in danger.

On the other hand, Kid Flash could never be seen as a traitor, which is why he could be. Smart, resourceful and has a possibility of holding a grudge against the Justice League due to envy over his limited relationship with the Speed Force. And yet, he has a good heart, always doing the right thing. He's not the mole.

Of course, this leaves Aqualad- cool, calm, but... distant from the rest. What could turn such a stalwart hero into a force for evil?

All of a sudden, the answer comes into the light. "Aqualad?"

"Wait... where is Kaldur?" M'gann asks, bewildered and confused.

Without turning around and facing the young team, I respond to the question. "He's the mole. He must have slipped away from the group when we first entered the warehouse."

"Mole? What mole!?" Superboy angrily demands.

"Batman, you don't think that Kaldur is... the traitor, do you?" Robin asks. The sadness in his voice almost breaks my heart.

"Someone, please explain what's going on? You are talking about a spy whilst we are in the middle of a desert." Hal implores.

"I agree. Are you saying that Aqualad was a traitor?" the Flash says.

"Yes, I am. He was the only option and his absence proves his guilt. Recently, I was trying to dig up information on the Young Justice members in an attempt to highlight potential suspects. Whilst doing so, I uncovered that Kaldur's biological father is Black Manta, which was kept a secret by Aquaman. I'm assuming that Manta is apart of this 'light', Robin?"

"Didn't we run into him when saving Queen Mera? The guy dressed in black with the weird helmet." Miss Martian looks to her team.

"Ugh... lemon head." Artemis replies. "That was Kyle's name by the way, and not mine."

"Where is the goof, anyway?" Conner steps up and asks, returning our focus to the missing heroes.

Before anyone could make a suggestion, Wonder Woman crashes into the hill above us, grunting upon the harsh landing. Without further words, feet scuffle against the sand as we clamber over the crest of the hill, rushing to the stirring Amazon.

Having super-speed, Superman is the first to reach her. "Wonder Woman! Are you okay!?" he exclaims, gently helping her up.

"I'm fine. However, Kyle is still down there by himself, fighting off enemies- Black Adam, Joker- I can't name the rest, they ambushed us too quick. Last I saw, Kyle was sent through some ruined walls in the oasis." she pushes off Kal's hand and points in the direction. "He'll need some help."

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Once again, I'm very sorry for this shorter chapter but I struggled to find the energy to do the little bit more I had planned. It won't happen again, I promise.