digi-gal-rox: it's been a while, but here's another chapter! happy readings!

CHAPTER 3

It seemed like a dark shadow had covered the sky. What exactly was beyond that shadow, no one knew. Silently, they starred at each other waiting for a response. It wasn't till what seemed like an hour later one person finally got up. However, that person only got up to leave. Another slowly got up, but was stopped.
"Let him be, Montoya." James said gravely. Nodding her head, the detective sat down. "What do you plan, Batman?" he asked, facing the masked man.
"Keep a sharp eye on things," was his response. "Whatever is going on... it could endanger lives." nodding his head, the commissioner sank into his chair.
"I hope everything goes well," he murmured. Getting to his feet, the aging man left the room, quickly followed by his fellow officers. Batman pursed his lips.
"Me too, Jim. Me too."

Sighing heavily, the alien princess starred out her bedroom window, watching the sunset. Lost in her own world, she had failed to notice her friends calling out to her. Her friends, finally giving up left her alone in her room. Taking a deep breath, she buried herself under her bed sheets, hoping to block out everything. Maybe even hide from the world around her. It wasn't till Cyborg decided to burst into her room, that broke her out of her trance. She knew instantly something was up, by the look on his face.
"Cyborg?" she said uncertainly, finding her voice. Smiling at her grimly, Cyborg seemed almost hesitant.
"We just got word that all available heroes are to meet up in Gotham City." he said, "They... meaning the League, think it best if we all stay together." he paused, "Better start packing, they'll be setting up shelter for us." she nodded her head slowly.
"Is... is there any word on Nightwing?" she asked timidly.
"They haven't told us anything." Cyborg responded quietly, giving her a small smile he left the alien princess alone to continue with her business.

Mari Jiwe McCabe sighed heavily. Glancing at the sleeping form of the Green Lantern, the hero known as Vixen quietly snuck out of the room. Taking a deep breath, she entered the hallway, of the hotel they were staying at. They, meaning every hero around. Everyone else was still asleep, aside from one. Shayera Hol. Hesitantly, she walked towards the winged woman, who was lost in her own world.
"Shayera?" Mari said uncertainly. Turning around sharply, the red-headed warrior gave a small smile.
"Hi."
"I'm surprised to see you up this early. I thought everyone was asleep." Mari said quietly. Shayera narrowed her eyes slightly.
"With things going on, how can anyone possibly sleep?" she asked. Mari gave a small laugh.
"I wonder who these people are," Vixen said quietly. "I want to know why they are doing this."

Hugging herself tightly, the small girl shut her eyes breathing heavily. She didn't know why this was happening. The cries of people could be heard in the background. And all she did was run. Her father's words still rang "Hurry! Get out of here!", but now she was afraid. Despite the brave face she had put up in front of her parents, she was afraid of what might happen. She felt a tight grip on her waist, as she was hoisted up. Opening her eyes in pure panic, she was surprised to see Batgirl holding onto her tightly, running through the fire.
"Bat...girl?" the girl asked, almost afraid. The hero flashed her a smile.
"It's gonna be O.K. Your parents are outside waiting." the girl smiled at the hero, as the two made it out of the burning building. Placing the girl down, Batgirl wasn't surprised when the girl hugged her before running towards her parents. Smiling to herself, the red-headed hero felt a firm grip on her shoulder. Turning slightly, the Flash stood behind her smiling as well.
"You O.K?" he asked. She nodded.
"Yeah," she said with a smile.

"I thought you-" she started.
"Something came up." he cut in. She frowned.
"Can you be little more specific?" she asked sarcastically.
"Helena..." he said heavily.
"Dick...!" she mocked.
"Some people have gone missing here. And they are no heroes." he sighed. She sat up alarmed.
"What?!" she cried out. "Civilians?!"
"Yeah," he muttered. "I'm looking into it." he paused. "With these death of heroes... I don't think we're the only targets. I think they're also-"
"No way!" Helena suddenly shouted.
"What?" he asked confused.
"Gotham. Fire. Building collapsing." Helena supplied. "Batgirl never made it out." Helena waited silently for Dick to respond. When no one responded, she quietly called out his name. "Dick?" when he didn't respond, she called out his name again. "Dick?" the line went dead.

"Is... she O.K?" Tim asked timidly. Leslie Thompkins smiled at the young teenager kindly.
"Broken leg, a few scratches, she's luckily Clark made it to her." Tim smiled brightly.
"Thanks Leslie." said Bruce, from the shadows.
"It's not your fault, Bruce." Leslie said quietly, recognising the tone in his voice.
"I should've stopped her though," he muttered stubbornly. Quietly rising to his feet, Bruce left the room closing the door behind him. Shaking her head slightly Leslie faced Tim.
"When she wakes up, either call me or Alfred. He'll know what to do." nodding his head slowly, Tim settled himself down on the chair by the bed.

A smirk appeared on his lips, as he watched the screen. Drumming his fingers on the cold table before him, all he could do was smile. Behind him, several others stood talking quietly to each other. Each disappointed with what had happened. Ignoring them completely, he typed something into the computer before him, before leaning back on his chair. After a moments paused, he got to his feet and faced the group. Instantly falling silent the group eyed him carefully, ready to listen to what he had to say.
"Looks like we've got company." looking at him curiously, their eyes trailed to the screen behind him. Nodding to one another, they knew what they had to do. "No," he shook his head. "This ones mine."

Limping down the stairs, aided by an elderly gentleman, the young hero let out a snort at the sounds of arguments. Stealing a quickly glance at the butler beside her, she giggled at the smile of his face.
"Amusing, no?" he asked. Barbara smiled.
"I guess from your perspective, it is." she murmured softly, "But seeing how the rest of us put up with him..." the cave fell silent, as the two made their appearance.
"You should be resting," Batman said abruptly.
"I just can't sit by and do nothing," Barbara muttered, her eyes flashing. "We're not the only targets now, Bruce." the dark knight narrowed his eyes. "I'll only be down here, O.K? I'll just feed you guys information."
"We could always use some extra eyes," the Flash added brightly. Without a word, Batman had left the cave, leaving the cave in silence. "What does that mean?"
"Nothing," Robin responded. "We'll just go about our plan. He knows Barbara is good with computers anyway. He's just worried about her, is all. He just has a weird way of showing it." Barbara made her way to the computer, making herself comfortable, she turned her head slightly to the group who was still seated.
"Let's move out!"

"Something doesn't feel right," Raven murmured opening her eyes. Glancing to her left, Cyborg was scanning the city, oblivious to what she had just said. Sighing heavily, Raven stared out to the crimson sky. "What are 'those people' planning?" she wondered aloud.
"What?" Beast Boy's loud voice caused her to jump. Glaring at the green creature, Raven dusted herself off.
"Where's Star?" she asked. Beast Boy smiled grimly.
"She's at his old Gotham place." he responded. Cyborg gave a loud groan, before facing the group. "Cyborg?"

"Please answer!" her voice begged. The dark figure continued to ignore the calling voice. Cursing, he angrily thew the book across the room. "I know you're still there!" her plea continued. "Everything's fine!" she cried out,
"I just got a call that she made it! She's fine!" his eyes shot up. Quickly grabbing the phone, he heard a sigh of relief on the other end.
"You'd better not be lying," he threatened.
"Q told me," she supplied. "He went to see her earlier. She's alive, Dick. She's fine." he sighed, running his hand through his hair.
"I'm glad." he murmured softly. "Is... she doing O.K?" he asked, after a moments pause.
"Just a broken leg and a few scratches," she supplied. "Currently helping with the research." he found himself nodding, a smile escaping his lips.
"She should rest,"
"Pft." she snorted. "You know her, Dick." she gave a sharp gasp.
"Helena?!" he suddenly exclaimed, "What is it?!" but the line went dead.

James looked at the blown up bridge, before facing the group behind him.
"How the hell did this happen?!" he bellowed. The officers didn't answer, but glance at each other nervously. "I asked you a question!" he gave a quick glance towards the sky as a few figures emerged from the shadows.
"Get them out first!" Robin's voice was heard. "They are our main priority!"
"But-!" Hawk opened his mouth. The boy wonder narrowed his eyes, landing on the ground.
"That's an order!" he snapped. "Raven! Try and push the train back!" Robin turned around sharply, to see the police commissioner approaching him.
"Do you know who did this?" James asked. Robin gave a heavy sigh.
"That's what we're trying to find out, Commissioner." looking at the flames before them, all they could do was watch sadly as the firemen put the fire out while the heroes brought as many civilians as they could out.

Something was definitely up. This was something Cyborg knew. Eyeing the laptop that was given to him, the half man- half machine began to ponder about the incidents that have played so far. With a communication open to Batgirl, he couldn't help but let out an annoying groan.
"What?" a sharp voice came. He frowned.
"It still doesn't make sense." he muttered. "Why get rid of us?"
"That's exactly the point." she responded tartly. "They want to get rid of us. The only way now is also to get rid of us, in simple terms, is through our job. Saving the innocents." Cyborg frowned again. "They want us out. They think they can make a new revolution. A new world without us." muttering something, he let out a sigh.
"But why hurt the innocents?"
"It's a warning. Whoever these people are, they are saying that if that in someway get involved with us, they will get hurt."

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