Chapter 6

"so, you want to buy the warehouse, aye?" A man asked tapping his fingers the room filled with small ornaments and photos of his family.

"Why yes. I'm thinking of building a gym inside it. I'm thinking of becoming an Intrapreneur of sorts you see my dreams has been to be a bodybuilder but for some reason, my dieting and training in other gyms have proved to be ineffective," I explained lying through my teeth. The real reason was simple.

I needed a base of operations. A place where I would hide out between missions and while I enjoy being at home that's Tavita Brown's home, not Titan's. If anyone close were to catch me they would automatically know it's me. If they found me in the warehouse, they would have to find out who owned it before blaming it on me. Better to stall then get immediately caught. With this warehouse, I could experiment, train, and strategize and with the others.

"Alright, everything checkout it'll cost you about hmm let's say 60 thousand dollars? What do you say?" The businessman responded.

"Fifty thousand and it's a deal," I shot back earning him a stern look as he stared at me. Not backing down I stared back Unwavered by the sound of his response.

"Hmm fifty thousand is a bit too low fifty-five thousand and we're set you good with that?" He offered once more.

"Fifty-five thousand?" I replied dramatically.

"I'll take it," I smiled earning him a sigh of relief.

"Jesus You got me panicking there a little with that pause. Just sign here kid. After that, the warehouse is all yours now. Here are the keys," He sighed giving me the keys to the warehouse. Putting it in my pocket I signed a check for him.

I couldn't directly get a hold of my money, but I found a loophole where any debt held by me would be paid directly from my parents account effetely enabling me to get anything as long as it goes under my name. I didn't know exactly how much money I had but it was well off from what the bank told me.

"A check aye? Your pockets must be filled!" The businessman joked.

"Look kiddo if yah need anything else contact me. I'll be right here just sitting here watching as my life withers away…" The man muttered. His voice dimming as he ended his sentence.

"Thank you. Have a good day sir." I responded leaving his office whatever problem he had it wasn't mine. Making my way to the bus stop I rode all the way back home. The team would meet me back there before going to the warehouse.

"So, did you hear about the Batman putting away two-face. I heard he punched him in the face so hard that he went into the jail cell!" A child shared. His face brimming with life and excitement.

"Is that why his face is ugly," The other asked confused.

"No! He got ugly because he burped, sneezed and farted at the same time." The first child explained dramatically.

"Really?" The second asked confused.

"Yeah! Well, that's what uncle tom says," He replied.

"Uncle Tom is always right," The 2nd child admitted nodding his head.

Smiling at their dialogue I sighed I missed having friends. Never could trust anyone even those I claim I did. Walking out of the bus I made my way to the apartment. Going in I was met with the group already in.

"Welcome home," The three greeted from their respective spots. Wade seemed busy looking through the fridge while Sarah sat at the counter going through her documents. It seems they got more than just the three new identity papers.

"So, what did you guys get telling from Sarah's new laptop you guys seemed to get more than just Identity papers," I stated grabbing some water. Looking for it I found it all gone the empty bottles all in the bin leaving me with nothing but grape juice and tap water.

"Who the hell drank all the water I swear I got like a new pack yesterday?" I asked looking around.

"Aye don't look at me I'm not one to touch someone else's shit," Logan replied holding his hands up.

"Same here, I'm more of a cup person can't be bothered to pull the bottle's out from the fridge," Wade explained drinking grape juice from his cup. Turning to Sarah I looked deadpanned while I waited for her answer.

"My bad, though to be fair if it was yours, then why didn't you label it?" She shamelessly admitted.

"You old-timers are so shameless!" I exasperated. These guys drank all my damn water!

"Aye, calm down. You say you're sixteen but look like you're in your forty's, so I don't know why you're calling us old when you look like my grandpa," Wade teased chugging his glass of juice. Were my small stubbles really making me look that old? I knew I looked a bit older than what I really am but really?

"Eh whatever, just tell me what you guys got. One of you three are going to have to go get some more water after this," I commanded while grabbing a glass of grape juice.

"Well, we haggled the man and got our papers cheap. We got it for about one hundred thousand dollars instead of our original estimate of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars so we ended up buying some untraceable phone's they're pretty outdated from those O-Phone's you youngsters carry nowadays but an old phone is always better for this line of work." Logan explained chucking me a brick phone.

"Did you guys use stones for phones back in your day?" I joked knocking on the phone like a caveman would do to a rock.

"Hahaha, you got us good on that one kid," The group laughed.

"Oh, man. Well anyway, the phones were about eight thousand dollars, so we were left with thirty-two thousand dollars I believe. Is that right Sarah?" Logan asked turning to her.

"That is correct we then bought some new clothes. Seeing as how we were going to have to document information, I got a laptop, as to get us back up to date with technology and news. It's been about twenty years since we last cared about the outside world." She explained tapping away.

"Well how much did the laptop cost?" I asked sitting down on my armchair.

"Well since it isn't off the grid, so we got it for about one thousand and ninety dollars and with the mouse, it was about one thousand, one hundred and twenty in total." Sarah continued.

"Alright, I'm going to go buy some gym equipment I'll need one of you three helping me the other two can go get some supplies for yourselves. Also, I don't want you hanging and sleeping in my apartment so here's ten thousand dollars. With this you'll be able to rent an apartment and finally get a job so that the money I give you makes it under the systems radar," I explained grabbing a stack of bills and giving it to them. Wade grabbing it walked away with Sarah to get everything set up for the tree of them.

"That was quick," I replied.

"We're comrades in arms we've been in more life and death situations then I can count. I'm their leader and you're mine. So where to boss." He asked.

"While I'm disappointed with their lack of loyalty towards me, though I can see why. Let's go check these sales," I replied looking over the gym catalogues.

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Reaching the store, we looked over the equipment and was impressed with the quality.

"It's been a while since I've seen a treadmill these things look so futuristic since the last time, I've seen one," Logan muttered looking at the buttons.

"It's got a counter and clock now?" He replied looking shocked.

"It's a time-travelling machine as well," I joked.

"Ha, Funny," He replied sarcastically.

"Hello, what can I help you with today?" An employee asked.

"Hello, I'm looking to buy a full gym set up." I answered.

"Oh? For commercial use or personal?" The Employee asked.

"Commercial," I replied.

"Hmm Then you're going to have to look for these one's they're not as good as personal equipment, but they are affordable and reliable in fact I use these ones as my personal set at home," The Employee stated.

"So, what's your training regime you seem to be packing under all that clothing," The man stated, earning me a glare.

"I didn't mean it like that I promise. I'm just talking about your stature and style only guys packing muscles like you can come in here wearing baggy clothes and sandals with confidence," He explained.

"Why what's wrong with my shoes?" I asked. I never thought wearing sandals was a bad style choice.

"Come on man you aren't going to get any girls wearing that man. Get some better shoes or something like some white air force 1's. I heard they're in style now-adays," He advised.

"I got some black one's at home so It should be fine then," I replied.

"You wear Black Air force 1's?" He asked shocked.

"Yeah why what's wrong with wearing Black Air Force 1's?" I asked confused.

"They've got some stigma right now," I wouldn't want to wear them out in public.

"Don't worry I usually wear them at night," I assured.

"…"

"What?" I asked again.

"Don't worry about it. How big do you want your set up or how many people is it for?" He asked going through his computer.

"I'm going to be needing it for about three people," I answered.

"Alright so a full set up for five people will come out to be fifty thousand dollars," He explained.

"Could I do a split pay? I've been saving for a while now, parent's left me some cash and don't want to use it all," I replied.

"Ok maximum amount of cash we can take it ten thousand how much do you have on you?" He asked.

"Ten thousand exact," I replied handing him the money.

"Damn that's a lot of cash. You must have won big." He asked shocked.

"Well, it happens when your good at poker," I lied, causing him to pause again.

"…"

"I don't get what's your problem, just get me my stuff aye." I stated. What the hell was this guy getting all worried for?

"I'm sorry it's just… Never mind. So how do you want it delivered?" He asked.

"Hmm, I'd like it dropped to this Warehouse if that's alright," I replied.

"A warehouse too?" I heard him mutter under his breath to himself.

"That'll come out to forty thousand and five hundred dollars," He replied.

"Are check's fine?" I asked.

"S-Sure," He replied stuttering. Man, what the hell was this thinking about? Whatever it is it probably isn't anything good but to waste my time is even worse.

"Alright, here you go," I replied signing one and handing it over.

"Let's go, Logan. We'll check what the others are up too," I replied before making my way out.

*Urgent News! Bane has been spotted robbing Miami Bank and is holding Hostages! Police have been spotted awaiting outside for any movement*

"Well shit," I stated towards Logan.

"Need Help?" He asked.

"I can handle it, besides you, three don't have the right equipment yet. Hopefully once I get enough money and connection's we'll be able to run these streets with an iron grip, but for now, leave the heavy work to me," I replied walking into an ally and instantly suiting up. Teleporting onto a building next to the bank I stalked from the top of the roof looking in.

"Just what the fuck are you doing in my city Bane… Shouldn't you be fucking around with Batman," I muttered to myself seeing him holding two hostages while his goons continued to ransack the cashiers? The man stood at 200cm with a Mexican Wrestler mask, a Máscara, they would call it. The only difference between the that and Bane's was that Banes had no mouth opening.

[Observe]

~ Bane: Level 55 <The Breaker>

Description: Known as one of Gotham's biggest criminal crime lord. Often enters altercations with Batman mostly coming out on top.

Hmm, I should've have done this sooner with the other criminals. Hopefully the description updates with the knowledge I know.

Hearing explosions inside I knew that they were finally in the vault now.

Just what was he doing here. Was it the vials but why the bank? Why was he doing it in the morning wasn't he the type to do things at night… which meant one thing, he wants to be caught. He wants someone's attention. He wants my attention. Which means he's waiting for me. If so, then this was an obvious trap to lure me in.

Oh, you cheeky bastard… How am I going to do this…? I can't just let them steal the money. But I can't just rush in there else the hostages might get caught in the crossfire. Let's break this down. Bain is holding the hostage while the goons are robbing the bank if I can quickly teleport into the building and teleport out with the civvies' I'll be good. I'll then rush back into the bank to deal with Bain and his goons.

'You got this Tavita, you got this. There's only one you and one chance to do this.' I thought as I closed my eyes the thought of the hostage's emerging into my mind before appearing teleporting inside, I grabbed the two hostages and teleported to the police outside. Leaving Bane hostage less.

"Sorry I'm late," I apologized to them before closing my eyes again and appearing before the bewildered Bain.

"You made a mistake coming here Bane," I threatened.

"No puta, the only one who made a mistake is you, Titan," He retorted cracking his knuckles the sound echoing between us.

"If you tell me where my vials are, I'll promise I'll go easy on you," Bane promised, his eyes piercing mine.

"Oh? You mean this?" I taunted pulling the vials from my inventory before returning it back into my inventory. The thing was a mystery though I knew was that it linked to my strength.

"You're not getting shit back," I swore my hands raised, their huger thirsting for blood and violence.

"Wrong answer Puta," He replied rushing towards me.

Going in for a forward punch, he instead caught it and retaliated with an uppercut sending me onto the floor. Feeling my head spin, I took a breather to recover a little.

*80 damage taken*

"You're all talk for someone with no skill," He snickered. Getting back up I took a more defensive stance, my hands out to defend than attack. I would have to wait for a chance to strike back. It seems he wasn't just a muscle head, the man had brains behind all that muscle mass and ego.

Bane seeing me recover and get back on my feet he looked on impressed. Going In for a faint, I blocked and struck his arm only to feel my arms numb at the strike of punching him. Feeling it somewhat ache, I glared at the man before me confused. Was he on steroids? Why were his hands harder than concrete?

"Wasn't as soft as you thought huh?" Bane taunted slapping himself. Hearing it I was welcomed with the sound of a metallic ring. Seeing that punching his upper body would do no effect I instead went for his kneecaps.

Going in for his kneecaps I was instead pushed back his fist punching my shin leaving me clenching my jaw.

*70 damage taken*

"And I thought Robin was a joke. You're nothing but a teleporter who can't even throw a punch," He teased causing me to pop a vein. Feeling frustrated I went in for a kick only for my leg to be stepped on.

"You are weak puta!" He replied putting more pressure into it.

"Your parents raised a weakling!" He spat punching me up.

*80 damage taken*

"I'm going to end you," I replied shooting three mana bullets to his chest, the impact forcing him to the wall. Seeing the holes in his chest I made my way towards him to end him. I wasn't going to kill him, but I was going to make sure that he won't be moving freely from now on. Seeing the blast, it left three holes in his shirt a metal sheet shining brightly through it.

Although I could've used magic against him at the start, I wasn't too sure just how powerful of spells I could use against him. The man was human after all and while his body was powerful, just like me he could still be killed if hit in the right spot. This scuffle also taught me of my body and skills limitations. I needed more training.

"Oh, so you got more tricks up your sleeve aye. How about I show you mine," Bane spat onto the ground, before injecting himself with a needle similar to vial to the one I had. The only difference his being red the light illuminating. Seeing it drive into his veins I saw the venom pulse through it as the light even glowed through his body.

Injecting himself with the needles content's he grew up to 3.1 metres's his arms becoming the size of my thighs. Seeing his veins pulse with force I gulped just what the fuck was that. That wasn't human, he was beyond human now and that meant my lethal spells could be used without worry. Bane now powered up rushed me.

'Activate boosts and Mana shield!' I mentally thought.

*[Strength enhance] Activated*

*[Mind Acceleration] Activated*

Activating my boosts, I felt the world slow down as my body moved with its beat. Seeing Bane's fist rush towards me, it crashed through my Mana shield and smashed directly into my head, pushing me into the wall I laid there coughing violently.

*175 damage taken*

"I'm going to show you just How I broke the bat," He vowed. Grabbing me he lifted me into the air. Seeing everyone watching from outside I looked shocked as camera's watched from afar.

*Snap*

*200 damage taken*

"Fucking hell!" I swore the pain piercing me. Rolling on the ground I laid there recovering the throbbing pain of my spine being snapped still aching me. While my gamers body allowed me to still move it didn't mean the pain disappeared. Even with half the pain gone from my passive's, it still hurt.

"The Batman should be here soon… Enjoy your back Titan, may this be a lesson for when you try to cross me. Unlike the bat your nothing but a useless runt. I'll be back for those vial's later." He spat walking out.

Grabbing a Health potion, I quickly jugged it, the liquid healing me back to fifty percent. Getting up I stood my ground, my recovery confusing Bane as he stared bewildered.

"How are you standing? You should be broken. Done, Destroyed, Dead!" He declared angered at my strength.

"Unlike Gotham a broken back won't stop me, but for you a fractured skull will do just well!" I announced rushing him. Seeing me blindly rushing me Bane smiled.

"If a broken spine won't break you, then you'll I'll just kill you." He replied angered. Rushing towards me he went on for a straight punch directly towards my head.

Closing my eyes, I formed a spiral grenade in my hands before teleporting behind Bane and slamming the grenade in the back of his head blowing both me and him away. Clenching my teeth I grunted, the taste of concreate and blood mixed into my mouth. The feeling was disorientating as I felt my world spin.

*150 damage taken*

Forming magnitudes of Mana bullet's, I shot towards his knee caps my intent to fully end his arc of annoyance on me. Still recovering from my attack, he stumbled to the ground in the pain, the attack leaving him on his back.

Now with my binding skill, I overlooked him. Forming a rope, I then tied it to his throat. Strangling him I continued until he finally stopped struggling the sound of his breath finally dimming to an unconscious one.

"Who's weak now bitch?" I taunted over his now unconscious body.

*Quest complete*

*You have received $1'250'000 and 455'000 XP*

Turning to face my back I was met with a group of captured goons and a stern man wearing a Bat costume next to what seemed to be his sidekick. Was this the Batman? I would be shocked, but he seemed so… Normal. Sure, he had that stern looks and menacing aesthetic but Compared to Bane who looked like the physical manifestation of Steroids, he seemed average.

Scanning him I saw that he carried a belt full of gadgets. The man also didn't seem to carry any superpower but just because he seemed weak didn't mean he was. The world was full of surprises Afterall.

"Observe," I muttered.

~ Batman: Level 60 <The Caped Crusader>

Description: Known as the crusader of Gotham his might and prowess are unknown with his true strength and power unrevealed.

~ Robin: Level 25 <The Boy Wonder>

Description: Known as Batman's sidekick he is known to be extremely acrobatic with skills somewhat near the crusaders himself. Powers and true strength are yet to be revealed.

Interesting their levels were quite high with their titles also being interesting. It seems these two were just as powerful as Bane although level doesn't mean everything as shown when I beat Bane even though he was nearly five times over my level.

"So, you're the new Hero roaming these streets?" Batman asked me.

"Hero? Heh, I don't consider myself one yet," I admitted. Saving a few lives was alright but anyone could. It's the choice's that required true conviction and heroism to be labelled a hero. Not powers. For now, vigilante seemed more appropriate.

"So, what would do you call yourself," Robin asked.

"I call myself Titan, so what exactly do you want? Is it Bane? If so, he's right here," I answered kicking Bane's body.

"I came to see what you were like. A new hero will do better but a bad one will do more harm. It's also quite hard tracking a man who can move fast, or teleport," Batman answered.

"So, this is more like stalking me out. Well I don't know why your buddy here came to my city, but I do believe it has something to do with this," I replied going into my pocket and pulling the super venom vials out. I wasn't the type to just do out in the open. For now. I know the tussling and fighting would cause suspicion on just how it survived the fight but for now we'll keep them thinking.

"Here take it. I think you'll find more about this then I do," I replied.

"Hmm venom, though more concentrated then what I'm used too… Where did you get it?" He asked, examining the vial.

"Penguin was dealing them while Bane supplied them. I caught him lacking in an abandoned warehouse. This bank robbery was more of a trap to get them back from me. Obviously, it didn't work." I stated scanning the room. The eerie silence confusing as usually, the police would be here by now.

He's not really in a position right now to talk as well, so no knowing where he got the concentrated form from." I replied before seeing a woman walk out of the shadows. The woman in question was African American with a large aesthetic.

"Greetings Batman, Robin, and the man I've been wanting to meet for quite some time." She affirmed entering the room.

"Amanda Waller. What are you doing here?" Batman asked his hands near his utility belt. Was she that threatening?

"Calm it, Batman, the same could be said for you. I've come here to meet you, Titan and besides' Batman do you really think I came unarmed?" She questioned revealing ten laser dots aimed at both robin and Batman's bodies. Which they promptly threw a smoke bomb disappearing.

Scanning around I found half an army of troops outside, their weapons ranging from automatic rifles to rocket launchers. Seeing some troops come in they took away Bane and his goon's away their bodies slowly dragged into a heavily fortified police van.

"So what exactly do you want from me and why is the army outside is this some sort of welcoming gift?" I asked my mind ready to teleport any second.

"No, No, silly. This small army wasn't for you. This was for Bane and his crew." She explained.

"I came here to reclaim what was ours's. Bane shouldn't be in Miami. He's a Gotham exclusive only. We only came back to retake him. Why I'm talking to you is to offer you a deal," She explained.

"What type of deal is this?" I asked.

"I'm forming a team soon. A team full of super-powered individuals. I want you to join them." She offered.

"Just who is in this team and what am I getting?" I asked.

"These individuals range from the crocked to the mad, with slight a sprinkle of you if you decide to join. For what you're going to get, I'll let you decide, note there are some things we can't get you," She responded.

"Is there any other way I can contact you? I'll need to think on this, It's not every day a lady offers you to join a team of superpowered criminals," I responded.

"Meet me here, I'll be waiting," She replied handing me an address.

"Will do," I replied teleporting out.