Chapter 4: A talk with the league

~3rd POV~

It has been three months since the league started to look for the trio. They had gotten nothing until Batman called an emergency league meeting, in the watch tower. Oddly enough, only the ones that had been there that day were present. Other than Batman, everyone present was looking oddly at Superman.

Batman: After three months, the Tamaranean, the suspected Draconian, and the unknown girl have been found.

Superman: Great, now we-

Batman: Clark.

Superman: Huh?

Batman: We already made contact with them a few hours ago and resolved the situation for now. The league will maintain a certain distance from them while monitoring the Draconian, now known as Acnologia.

Superman: What?! Why didn't I hear anything about it?

Flash: Well, it was because it was better to approach the blue-haired kid without you there.

Wonder Woman: Clark, you didn't forget how close he seemed to be ready to fight every time you spoke, right?

Batman: It was better to come with the intention to discuss but if worse come to shove, you would have been contacted as we dealt with the situation.

Superman was in a turmoil of emotion. On one side he understood where his friends were coming from but on the other hand, he felt like his chance to apologize was robbed. He knew it was not the case and that there will be another chance to do so but his guilty conscious was eating him on the inside. The Draconian probably hated him with a burning passion and time was necessary for his hate to diminish. He could only hope that chance does come one day.

Martian Manhunter: If you are curious about the details of the conversation, I can show them to you as it is the least, we can do for excluding you during the discussion.

Superman looked at his Martian friend and smiled.

Superman: I would like that… thanks J'onn.

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Acnologia had used his symbiotes to acquire linguistics skills. He could now speak English, French, and Spanish. The reason he did that was that Kory wanted to learn the langue her way then Acnologia could transfer them to himself and Laura. He had told them about his symbiote powers when they made their promise to look out for each other.

Acnologia would not lie about his feelings for Kory. He would break the legs of the guy she would kiss to learn a language. The funny is that it was the same for Laura. She would break the arms of any girl that Kory would kiss to learn a language. The duo knew the other's feelings for Kory, and they made a truce.

After three months, they had managed to evade the league pursuit thanks to Laura's experience and Acnologia's time powers. They could eat, shop, and walk around without anyone noticing as he would stop time when they were in a populated area. They had stayed in a high-class hotel thanks to the money that Acnologia had received from certain gun dealers. They were standing there not moving with a briefcase open revealing that it was full of money, ten million to be exact. Acnologia had asked them if they minded him receiving it on the buyer's behave and none objected. He thus took- generously accepted it before leaving and unfreezing time. For a whole week, gangs were on high alert some even went to war with Superman as he was the only one, they knew to be fast enough to do such things. Anger sometimes overcomes reason.

Acnologia just came out of the shower, he was walking toward his bed as they had rented a three-chamber hotel room. As he was in the living room when he noticed he was not the only one there.

Acnologia: Anyone told you that you would make a perfect sexual predator?

Batman: Interesting place you have chosen.

Batman was standing behind a chair in the living room. His back was facing an open window.

Acnologia: Well, you know what they say. The best place to hide is in plain sight. Took you guys three months to find us when we've been staying in Metropolis.

Batman: Hmm. I am surprised that you have not acted against Superman considering you being a Draconian and him being a Kryptonian.

Acnologia walked toward a chair and sit on it facing Batman.

Acnologia: Why don't you tell the others to come inside so that we can begin the conversation?

Batman remained calm. He put his index and middle fingers in his ear.

Batman: Come in.

The next moment, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, The Flash, and Green Lantern came into the living room.

Acnologia: Why don't we resume where we left off? A question for a question and an answer for an answer.

Batman: No.

Acnologia: Wow, you really are grumpy Mr. Wayne.

This brought shock to every league member, even Batman but he did not show it unlike the rest of them.

Flash: How did you-

Acnologia: I didn't, well at the very least only had a suspicion, and thanks to you guys it's confirmed.

Batman looked at his teammates who were quite embarrassed, none more than the Flash.

Batman: How did you come to such a conclusion?

Acnologia smirked.

Acnologia: And here I thought you did not want to resume where we left off guess I was just hearing things. As a good host, I will answer that question for free. I found out who you were by using the same logic Superman is using to hide his identity.

If they were calming down, what Acnologia said brought back their shock.

Batman: You say that you know the secret identity of Superman and we are supposed to believe that.

Acnologia: I mean, I am more impressed no one has ever found out. He's not covering his face at all, and he just wears glass. Be real with me, are people faking their ignorance out of pity?

This proved that he knew Superman's secret identity.

Batman: What is your goal?

Acnologia: Funny, that's what I was planning on asking you guys, and since it's your turn to answer…

Acnologia stared Batman in the eyes, and none spoke for a minute. Batman narrowed his eyes as Acnologia smirked. It continued for

Green Lantern: Okay this is unbearable. We are here to make sure you guys are not a danger to the people of earth.

Acnologia smirked even more at Batman before speaking.

Acnologia: As long as they don't come at us, we won't go out of our way to kill people.

Batman: That still does not answer my question. What is your goal?

Acnologia: It's getting late so I will be extremely clear. You guys will only watch me extensively, you will leave the other with decent space. If some government asshole tries to capture us, we will fight back. If you don't want that to happen keep your guys in check.

As he finished talking, Acnologia stood up to leave.

Batman: And what makes you think we will comply?

Acnologia: Oh please, it's the fact that you know what my species is.

This confused everyone, even the dark knight.

Batman: that does not answer the question.

Acnologia: You, knowing the name of my race means you know their characteristics thanks to the Green Lantern over there. From what I heard about you guys, you barely won to whatever remains of my race excluding me. That thing had no brain and you barely won. I don't think I need to say anymore.

As he left, he stopped and looked back.

Acnologia: Oh right, I made a promise, so I won't be going around trying to kill the Kryptonian but…

His hair started to float, and his eyes lit up in blue color. He said the next part in a dark voice filled with bloodlust.

Acnologia: if any of you guys are responsible for hurting the other two then I will make sure you watch as I kill everyone you love!

Before the league could say anything, Acnologia snapped his finger and they found themselves outside of Metropolis.