Hello, heroes and villains. Centurion Maximo reporting and welcome back to Young Justice: Their War, Our World. In the last chapter, Batman and Wonder Woman met Shade, Shadowwing, and Bumblebee, the Machination launched a small strike on Happy Harbor, and Red Tornado has seen T.O Morrow once again after many years. T.O Morrow says certain things that begin to plague Red Tornado's thoughts.
Adding to that, Amazo's back with a couple upgrades.
Let's get back into the action!
*Happy Harbor. Mount Justice. 3:12 am*
Red Tornado was in some part of the headquarters of the Team, sitting on a piece of metal, just thinking about what his creator had told him. "Is he right? Has everything I've ever done been of my own volition, or was it programmed into me from the very beginning?" He looked at his hands and brought them to his head. What T.O Morrow said was plaguing his mind to no end.
In another part of the base, the Team were discussing what they heard T.O Morrow say to Red Tornado. "Do you think it's true? Has Red Tornado's entire time in the Justice League just been programmed by T.O Morrow, or was it of his own will?" Wally asked quietly.
"It's a little frightening to think that Red Tornado, someone we've grown to trust is a sleeper agent." Artemis admitted.
"I'm still getting over the Machination launching a strike right out in the open." Conner brought up.
"They've got some nerve. You'd think they'd stick to the shadows." Dick added.
"It appears that this Machination have different tactics than what we've encountered previously." Kaldur stated.
"That much is obvious." Artemis said. "Remember, they had Amazo with them, and it looks like he's been working out."
"Also, Mister Twister showed up again." M'gann pointed out. "He's recieved upgrades himself."
"I still can't get over the fact that they attempted an open attack right here in Happy Harbor." Wally reminded.
"They must not really care about sticking to the shadows." Dick reasoned.
*Unknown Location. Unknown Time.*
"Why did you talk to Red Tornado like that?" Mister Twister asked in confusion.
"To plant the seeds of doubt in him. No doubt he's contemplating what I've said." T.O Morrow grinned.
"Oh, I see." Mister Twister understood. "Because he's doubting himself because of what you said, he'll calculate the wrong decisions."
"Precisely." T.O Morrow said. "If this persists enough, it will interfere with those kids and the Justice League."
"Giving us more and more opportunities to strike." Mister Twister finished.
"Yes, so I'd say for our first appearance, the Machination has had a success." T.O Morrow said. "Though, we're still monitoring for more fellow Decepticon signatures."
"Of course." Mister Twister added.
*Vlatava. Count Vertigo. 6:02 am*
Count Vertigo had snuck back into Vlatava after escaping Belle Reve during the Machination's attack on it. Currently, he was in hiding, doing his damndest to not get arrested by Vlatavan authorities. "This is ridiculous. I am Count Vertigo. I shouldn't have to hide like a cowering rat." He growled.
"What if we could deliver you from your plight?" A voice asked in the darkness.
"Who's there?!" Count Vertigo got into a combat stance. A couple minutes later, Killer Frost and Bitterfang walked into view. "You two must be Killer Frost and Bitterfang."
"Wow!" Killer Frost rhetorically exclaimed. "The esteemed Count of Vlatava knows who we are." Bitterfang giggled at Killer Frost's sarcasm.
"You two are quite well known in your country's criminal underworld." Count Vertigo said.
"Still doesn't answer my question: What is the high-class Count Vertigo doing hiding out in the sewers of his own country?" Bitterfang asked.
"Believe it or not, I'm planning something while Queen Perdita is absent in Seattle." Count Vertigo replied.
"The girl that needs a heart transplant?" Bitterfang tilted her head.
"Indeed. Without her, the people of Vlatava would need a new symbol to rally behind." Count Vertigo gestured.
"That is a good point." Killer Frost pondered. "Perhaps you could be their symbol by giving your country the relief it deserves."
"How so?" Count Vertigo asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Join us, Count." Bitterfang offered, extending her hand. "We have very clever friends who can help you with your problem."
"What friends are you talking about?" Count Vertigo asked.
"We are with the Machination." Killer Frost and Bitterfang answered at the same time.
"I have heard rumors of a new organization that made an open attack in Happy Harbor." Count Vertigo revealed.
"That's thanks to our friends." Killer Frost grinned.
"Take me to them, and I will consider joining you." Count Vertigo said.
"Can do." Bitterfang cheerfully responded as a portal opened up. The trio went through it. However, when this was happening, a large fire had begun in a part of the country. In the wake of it, a gray and orange F-35 Lightning II was flying higher and higher into the air.
*Nevada Wilderness. Venomsting's Laboratory. 8:45 am*
Dr. Desmond was in the process of completing his fourth batch of the refined Project: Blockbuster formula. "Finally, this batch is complete."
"How are you doing this fine day, Desmond?" Venomsting asked walking in.
"Very productive, my dear." Dr. Desmond smiled. "The new Genomorph type is ready." He walked over to a large tank of some sort, pressed a few buttons, and activated it. "Say hello to the G-Sentinel." In three minutes, a large, bipedal Genomorph emerged from the tank. It had bright red eyes, claws extending from it's hands and feet, spike-like protrusions on the legs and arms, and it didn't seem to have a mouth, but who's to say it didn't?
"Very nice, Dr. Desmond." Venomsting complimented as she looked over the G-Sentinel. "Very, very nice. Is this the only one?"
"Of course not." Dr. Desmond answered quickly. "I already have many more on the way."
"Excellent. This will fit in nicely with what we're planning with our hopefully new allies." Venomsting grinned.
"New allies?" Dr. Desmond asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Bitterfang and Killer Frost have made contact with Count Vertigo in Vlatava." Venomsting cleared up any confusion.
"He's back in his home country? I thought he would've remained here." Dr. Desmond commented.
"You'd think so, but nope." Venomsting shrugged.
*Somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean. 19:23 pm*
In the color and glare of the setting sun, a black, blue, white, and orange hovercraft was moving just above the waves. "I wonder what this planet is called. It is quite interesting to be on, but I'm just hoping for any Autobots I can destroy are on this planet." The hovercraft said to itself.
Hello, everyone. I hope you all liked this chapter of Young Justice: Their War, Our World. We finally get a look in Vlatava since a new Decepticon has crashed there by the name of Screamvolt. That's not the only thing that's happening in Vlatava however, as the Machination meets up with Count Vertigo who snuck back in there. No doubt they're planning something and it's not good.
Back in Mount Justice, Red Tornado has begun doubting himself due to what T.O Morrow said last chapter. The question is where this will go later on in the story. I have plans for him.
In Nevada, Dr. Mark Desmond has been quite busy as he's not only completed the fourth batch the now refined Project: Blockbuster, not to mention he created a brand-new Genomorph named the G-Sentinel, and he's already in the process of making more. Though, we haven't seen them in action yet.
Screamvolt, judging by his name, is loud and is created by me: Centurion Maximo. Not much is known about him yet, but that will change later on.
As usual, if anyone has any ideas for this story, please let me know in the comments/reviews, or personally PM me. Specifically, if you have any ideas for the potential new Vlatavan Branch of the Machination, please let me know. This is the first part of another multi-parter that's going to happen.
Also, a familiar Decepticon (At least to me) from the first Bayverse movie toyline and comics appears. If you know this character, kudos to you.
I'm sorry that this chapter is shorter than the others, but this also serves as a little bit of a decompressor from the last chapter. The next part will be longer.