Chapter 7: the good mercenary

"This cave was the original secret sanctuary of the Justice League." Batman tells the Five boys.

"We're calling it into service again. Since you Five are determined to stay together and fight, you'll do it on League terms."

All Five watch as Batman walks slightly away from the center of the room. "Red Tornado volunteered to live here and be your supervisor. Black Canary's in charge of training. I will deploy you on missions."

'sure ~let's live with a living spy cam ~'

A pair of sunglasses covers Robin's eyes, clearly there to protect his identity, speaks up. "Real missions?" he checks.

"Yes, but covert." Batman confirms stepping back to be closer to the boys before him.

(yes daddy~)

('ooooh god....nooooo what did you make me imagine.....how can i sleep in night now!')

(A.N: i think i will make the thoughts in ( ) and deadpool in ' ' please tell me which is better)

"The League will still handle the obvious stuff." Flash speaks up from behind Kid Flash's right shoulder. "There's a reason we have these big targets on our chest."

"But Cadmus proves that bad guys are getting smarter. Batman needs a team that can operate on the sly." Aquaman continues, then turns his head towards Batman to continue the flow of conversation.

"The six of you will be that team." Batman states.

"Cool! Wait." Robin does the very simple math and realizes the problem. "Six?"

Batman only looks over his protége's shoulder and all they all turn to see Martian Manhunter stepping out of the shadows with a green-skinned, red-haired teenaged girl. "This is Martian Manhunter's niece. Miss Martian."

She raises her left hand, giving them a small wave and smile, then a shy "Hi."

Wade can't resist. "Oh, I see how it is! You all were just waiting for the right moment to introduce the mysterious sixth member. What a bunch of pervs, sneaking around in the dark!"

Robin rolls his eyes, while Miss Martian looks confused, and the others just exchange glances. Batman, however, remains stone-faced as always.

Superboy walks over to the rest of the team; Miss Martian uses her shape-shifting ability to change her shirt color from white with a red X to black with the same red X, even going so far as to remove her cape. She looks down before speaking. "I like your t-shirt." she admits to Superboy

wade laughed out in relaization 'hahaha i can't decide whats funnier...you guys losing from the start or that this should be illegal'

(well~as the legend says... age is just a number)

('well am pretty sure it's legal in mars~')

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Below an under-reconstruction Cadmus Guardian speaks to Dubbilex and the scientist from the endeavor. "Cadmus changes today. With Desmond out of the picture the Board's placed me in charge." he turns to the scientist. "Dr. Spence, you're acting Chief Scientist. No more G-gnomes suppressing our wills, no more secret breeding projects. This is a kinder, gentler Cadmus."

"Then I will of course help in any way I can, brother." Dubbilex ensures Guardian.

The entire conversation is being watched by the Light.

"Can the Light afford to leave Guardian in charge without the G-gnomes?" (Ocean Master)

"We have subtler means of control." a second assures. "What concerns me is the children. We now know the League is employing young Heroes to do their dirty work. Tch, that's a dark twist." (Luthor)

"Yes, but one that can be played to our advantage. Even the temporary loss of the weapon may prove useful. Eventually, everyone sees the Light." a final voice says. (Savage)

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