Chapter 21
Following my blast, I became a bit winded from the energy exhaustion but smiled. I succeeded in knocking down the robot.
Structurally he looked fine besides a few scorch marks but there were no signs of movement.
"Should I break his arms and legs just in case?"
While I was contemplating my next course of action, Kara flew next to me with an unconscious pinkish purple humanoid.
Kara: Hey there! Thanks for the help! It was a good thing you were nearby.
Voranis: Y-yeah! Ha, ha, I just happened to be close.
Kara: It was perfect. Otherwise it would have been very difficult to beat both Metallo and Parasite at the same time.
She gave me a thumbs up.
Voranis: So his name is Metallo huh? He didn't seem that strong though.
Her gaze changes slightly.
Kara: Sure, if you don't have a weakness to kryptonite then he's just a durable robot with a lot of firepower.
Supergirl said quickly.
"Is she...how do they call it? Is she salty?"
Voranis: No I didn't-
She sighed and waved.
Kara: It's fine, but did they have to attack today of all days?
Her voice was raised and had a hint of annoyance.
Voranis: What's wrong?
Kara: I'm sorry, it's just that...I was in the middle of something important...
"Is she talking about me? Am I important?"
Voranis: Oh I'm sorry to hear that...So what are we going to do about them.
My morale was raised a bit at her words but there was still the matter of the two villains with very suspicious motives.
Kara: I've contacted the Justice League. They should be here any minute now.
Voranis: Great! By the way, Metallo said that he was looking for me.
Kara: What? Did he say why?
The girl of steel seemed genuinely surprised.
Voranis: No, but it's almost certain that he's working for someone. He mentioned something about becoming rich.
Kara: This is quite concerning. You must wait for the others to arrive. We'll be able to help you.
Voranis: Sure, I don't have a reason to deny your help.
"It's not bad to rely a bit on the resources and experience of the Justice League."
We chatted while waiting for the rest of the heroes. Kara is a kind person, she treated me like a friend even if she didn't know me in this persona.
It wasn't long before a dark sleek aircraft approached. From it, two terrans disembarked, a man with a suit as black as the night with spike things on his head and a woman with dark hair and weird armor that mainly covered her torso. She was a beauty of the same level as Kara which wasn't thet common.
Kara: Wonder Woman, Batman, thank you for coming.
Batman: What's the situation?
I explained what happened and the Batman proceeded to stare at me with such intensity that rivaled or even surpassed that of Alarak's and my father's.
Batman: I see.
After a few seconds that's all he said before he began walking around the area.
Wonder Woman: Don't mind him, he's like that with almost everyone.
She gave a short hug to Kara informed me after Batman walked away.
WW: Do you need a safehouse? The JL can provide one for you.
Voranis: I'm more worried about those close to me and don't get me wrong, but I don't want to reveal my identity to you.
Batman: I can help you with that.
He spoke from behind me, surprising the hell out of me making jump a bit.
Kara: Yeah, he does that.
Supergirl chimed with a deadpan voice.
WW: You'll get used to it.
Batman: Hmmm...
Voranis: If possible, I would like a way to contact you.
"It would be very helpful if I had the Justice League on speeddial."
WW: We can do that.
Batman gave me a device that was like a slightly large coin.
Batman: You can directly me or issue an s.o.s. to JL frequency.
Voranis: Thank you Batman, Wonder Woman and Supergirl, may Adun's shadow forever hide you!
I said without thinking.
Batman: I'll contact you when we find something.
"When? Not if? dem he's confident."
Voranis: Got it! If you need me, you have my sword!
Kara snickered.
Kara: And my axe!
Judging from the tone of her voice and movement, she was mimicking someone but I didn't get the reference.
She chuckled for a couple more seconds until she realized that we either didn't get the reference or nobody found it funny.
Kara: You guys are no fun!
Wonder Woman shruged then approached and offered to shake hand.
WW: I'll be honored to fight alongside another warrior.
I obliged and shook her hand as my eyes were drawn to hers.
"Good thing I'm wearing my helmet."
Voranis: The honor is mine!
I took a step back.
Voranis: Since you have this under control, I'll bid you a good night.
I became invisible while turning my back to them.
The way back was peaceful. I found a hiding spot approximately between Lorelei's house and my workplace to hide the communicator while I wasn't wearing my armor.
I didn't doubt that these guys were heroes but they couldn't be fully trusted yet. The same could be said about me from their side.
I managed to rest after a short but much needed meditation session.