Chapter 3

May 13, 2019

Random Lake In a Random Forest

I've been here for about three months and all I've done is play video games and train. I'm starting to think I should try and make some friends whilst here. Maybe. Anyways right now I'm training. After learning how my powers work, I'd put my body under life-threatning circumstances repeatedly, as this would help me build an invulnerability to things.

What I am doing right now is sitting in a lake holding my breath as long as possible. Doing this should eventually allow me to breath underwater, which would be pretty cool. I've also become MUCH stronger. Now I believe I should be able to stop a speeding car with one hand. This is what I would consider to be a exponential amount of growth.

Grandfather would be proud if he knew how much I'd grown. Speaking of which, I haven't heard from him and the rest in a while. Since I'd come here I haven't heard from The League, which is kinda weird. Maybe I should go back soon.

Anyways I think I should come out of the water now. I've been under here for approximately an hour. Rising toward the surface of the lake, I was surprised to see people camping right next to the lake. Without a care in the world, I got up and made my way towards a bag that held all of my clothes.

Random Guy: Who are you and how long were you underwater?

Jon: None of your business.

Random Girl: He asked you a question.

Jon: And I answered. Stop bothering me.

With that said and done I left to go home, until Random Guy decided to step in front of me and put his hand on my chest to stop me.

Jon: I'm only gonna ask you once. Get your hand off of me.

Random Guy: Not until I get answers.

Jon: Okay.

With that I grabbed his wrist and twisted. This simple action made him kneel like a Peasant to his King.

Random Guy: Nghhh!!!

Jon: You wanna touch me again?

Random Guy: Nah we're good man, just let me go!

Jon: Great! Seeya.

Random Girl: You okay Dick?!

Dick: Yeah, I'm fine. Jesus that guy was strong.

Random Girl: You need to stop picking fights.

Dick: Yeah, I know Babs.

And like that I was gone. Getting home was pretty easy considering the fact that I can run faster than a car. Arriving home felt pretty alright. Just doesn't feel the same as going back to my room at the temple.

I was relaxing on my couch when I heard a knock at the door.

Jon: Who is it?!

???: Open the door Jonathan.

Opening the door I was greeted to the sight of Talia at my front door.

Jon: What're you doing here Aunt Talia?

Talia: Everyone is gone. Father is gone.

Jon: What?! What do you mean Grandfathers gone?!

Talia: They're dead. Killed by someone going by the alias Deathstroke.

Jon: That can't be true. We have to go now, maybe Ra's made it to the lazarus pit.

Without waiting for an answer I sprinted out. A little bit after I start running, I realize that I have no transportation so I go back to ask Talia for a ride. long story short she said yes and we made our way toward a private airstip. After boarding the plane I went to sleep.

Waking up, I realized the plane had landed and immediately exited before sprinting toward the temple. Arriving at the temple, I was greeted by a terrible site. The temple in shambles, dead bodies litering the floor. Either way I need to find Grandfather, it's possible he lived he is the most skilled fighter I know.

Running toward his office I saw his heatd on the ground. Kneeling next to his body, tears started dropping from my eyes. I can't believe it my Grandfather is gone. Maybe if I had been here I could have saved him. He was there for me since the day I was born. I swear that no matter how long it takes, even if I die along the way, I will kill this Deathstroke guy. He will regret the day he set foot in this temple.

Hearing footsteps behind me, I turned around quickly. Seeing Talia there I couldn't help myself. Wrapping my arms around here as quickly as possible I hugged her silently, tears staining her jacket.

Jon: It's all my fault, I should have been here.

Talia: It's not your fault don't worry.

Jon: I promise I'll kill him. I will spend every waking moment hunting him down.

Talia: Don't let yourself be filled with vengance it'll only hurt you. You need to let g-

Jon: I don't care!

With that said I looked around for anything that might help me find this guy. Looking around I spotted something out of the corner of my eye. Walking towards it, I can see that its a mask, black and orange in color. It has a ribbon tied to it. Taking the ribbon, I decide this will remind me every time I look down, what my goal is. Tying it to my left arm I take the mask and store it in my jacket for now.

I think it's time for me to leave. I made my way to the plane and got ready to leave. Shutting my eyes, I instantly reopened them as I couldn't get the image of Ra's' headless body out of my mind. I guess I'm staying up for this ride.

*Timeskip*

Stepping off of the plane, I got a ride to my place from Aunt Talia. Stepping into my room I headed to my computer and started searching online for this Deathstroke guy. Finding nothing, I wondered where I could find someone who knew something. Until I remebered Batman, who was known as the worlds greatest detective. If I want to find Batman then I simply need to get into some kind of trouble.

I guess I'm going out tonight.

*Timeskip*

Now that it's night I need to get into trouble. Walking the streets and walking down alleyways, I was starting to lose hope until I got a pistol pointed in between my eyes. Now's the fun part.

Jon: What's up man? How ya doing?

Robber: Shut up!! Give me all your money!

Jon: Oh no! He's gonna take my money. Oh somebody please help me.

It went kinda like this for a few minutes, when again I started losing hope. Until I saw a dark figure drop behind the thief.