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Sure everyone expected the mental maniac to be dead; surprise, surprise. As per usual the League is wrong in telling who is dead, it’s become a habit at this point. “Why would you wanna destroy reality?. If it kills you along with it, your family, your friends. Everyone” Batman questioned the Owl. All the Owl did was stare back at him. Or at least that’s what it looked like to Bruce, since the metallic metal was covering the eyes of the mysterious Owlman.
”because..it’s the only choice anyone will ever make, that actually has a purpose” the Owl finally responded, his raspy low accented voice echoed through the destroyed base. “What about your family though?, wouldn’t you be worried about them” Diana questioned. The only response back was the owl snapping his neck towards Diana, his jaw clenched, his fists sat in a tight ball.
”I don’t have a family, unless you're worried about dead people being killed..then No - No I am not worried about them” He said in response to Diana. “Oh by the gods. I apologize” She quickly retorted, he loosened his fist; the sound of Metal rattled through his costume as his body relaxed.
“don't get your shit in a twist” Ultraman added, “I don’t recall asking you Kal-Il ” Owlman countered, “Who gave you permission to us my name?!” Kal was the easiest person to get mad; Owlman does it just by existing. “-Same exact reason you use my short form name” Owlman grunted. As his talon touched his suit he noticed a gaping hole on the side, his eyes Everted towards the hole. Red copper smelling crimson spilled out. It wasn’t a bad incision, but it wasn’t a good one either.
“It’s only fair I use it Tommy , since you have a fascination with using mine” Ultraman spat, Thomas wasn’t bothered by the tone of his partners (as in teammates) voice; his only worry was the gaping hole left in his suit, and the marks that lined his sides. The bomb hit him well. Surprised the idiot didn’t die.”The bomb did a number on you - but how did you even get back?!” The speedster asked. Thomas shot him a look and smirked. “I have my ways..besides - Missing this?” Thomas threw the trigger on the ground in front of Lex. “Why give it back?” Lex was wary of picking it up; in fear that it was a trap.
”it’s not a trap - calm down” Owlman reassured, “besides I don’t plan on going to jail anytime soon - so tricking you isn’t the best idea” Thomas added. “Too bad we’re taking you in” Batman countered; “Yeah that’s not gonna happen-” Ultraman stepped between the two caped crusaders. “- can’t have you taking our best member” he smirked. “With the speed guy gone, we don’t have anymore slow downs” Superwoman continued “Now with Owlman back - everything is just how we want it”.
Owlman was certainly shocked at the crowd; his team usually didn’t like him. “I mean we could kill them; maybe start with the Bat?” Superwoman looked over at Owlman; he shook his head ever so slightly, his stuck joints making noises in his head. “If you touch him - then we’ll just have to bring you all in '' Superman stepped in front a bit; as shocked as Batman was to this sudden aggression. He did understand. Kal-el was very protective over the team; Batman especially. Batman always considered them best friends, only because Clark insisted they were; Batman just rolled with the thought of it. Though over the past few weeks this aggression has been channeling over Bruce; Clark’s constant need to attention lingered over the Bat; as if they were more than just Best Friends.
“you said his name is Tommy? - well what if we use that name against you? Do something like - let’s say - expose your real name” Barry said. “Go ahead - people already fear it” Thomas said, a mischievous smile pulled at the Owl’s lips. “I can give it to you right now - if you would like '' The smile came out, he usually never smiled; but this was for a very interesting event. ”Uhh..” Batman was gonna protest; but his gut wanted to know who this Tommy figure was. “Thomas - Wayne - jr'' Batman stepped back, ultimately tripping over his long cape; “Bats!” Superman offered to help him up, but Batman was too occupied with what he just heard; that suddenly everything and everyone became toned out.
“the last Wayne left on this earth - that was all because of my Father - he killed my brother Bruce and Martha Wayne, let’s just say - I got revenge” Owlman smiled a demonic smile back at the bat. “What’s wrong?! - your looking a bit distressed?” He teased Bruce - he knows; was all that Bruce could think about. “What's wrong with your Boyfriend?” Superwoman looked at Clark; Clark froze and shot her a ‘shut up’ look. “Oh haven’t tied the knot yet” she teased; “now - now, it’s never nice to tease people on their love life” Ultraman was definitely bluffing when he said that; Owlman could sense that. There was always an odd connection between the two; they didn’t hate each other - but - they didn’t like each other either. It was like a mutual respect, but less respect and more hatred.
“Oh - my - goodness - I know your Bruce Wayne; stop wallowing and get up!” Owlman finally snapped; that caused a look from Ultraman and Superwoman. Thomas rarely shouts or gets mad; it just wasn’t his thing, he found it to be more of the sun eaters thing; oh sorry..Kryptonian. Bruce stood up after taking Clark’s hand; “how adorable, now it’s either you all leave or I call in heavy forces; I personally do not give a shit if the whole military is after us; my name brings enough fear to shut them down - now it’s either you get out - or we kill you”, he walked up to the railing and placed his hands on top of it.
“Wayne's always like this?” Diana gave Batman a questioning glance; “You tell me - Ask Superman he’s the one dating a Wayne”. Superman winced “would you stop..” he whispered, “I mean I bet Ultraman here is involved with one of you?!”. Clark’s retaliation made Bruce sigh; how could anyone fall for Clark. “He is - and it’s with me” Superwoman announced; that took Thomas by surprise, not too long ago she was coming up on him. She even KISSED him; Owlman scoffed. “Oh...” Barry smirked; “Shut up” Thomas added. “Someone’s jealous..” Bruce smirked; “of who? - who might I be jealous of?” Thomas looked down at his younger brother; “Either of Superwoman or Ultraman.. it’s hard to tell” Bruce teased; completely different then the Bruce that used to live here.
“is none an answer?” Thomas retaliated, “Never mind, I’m sure we all know who it is, '' Barry added; flashing a smirk at Ultraman. Of course the Speedster assumed it was him - since that tends to be the theme here - “Enough of that - Now we’re taking you all in '' Lex shouted. “Ngh..” Thomas winced, the sudden loudness of Lex’s voice rang through his head - and it hurt; badly. "Are you okay Owlman?" Kal turned to face the distressed male; "Do I look okay idiot?" Owlman fought back. "Ugh." His head was pounding; as if someone took a rock and just hit him right in the temple. "You need to remove the Cowl..-you might have internal bleeding or external bleeding" Batman rose his voice so he could be heard over the others; Owlman complied and started to release the joints of the mask, slowly but surely sliding it off.
Once the mask was removed, the group of people were faced with the Real Thomas Wayne JR. His brunette hair all messed up, one singular claw mark danced down from his eyebrow to the top of his cheek bone, In all honesty the syndicate has never seen him without his mask; they never went to Gotham, so they never saw Thomas waltzing around Gotham, not like he ever did to begin with. On the right side of his head his hair was stained with blood, "You need to get that fixed up.." Superwoman said; "No shit-" Thomas took deep breaths. "Now I wanna be taken to prison; so I don't have to deal with his whiny personality" Ultraman added, "No-Trust me, you'd rather stay with my personality then go to Stryker's island" Thomas said; he made his way down the metal stairs, nearly tripping multiple times. "-And how exactly would you know?" Kal turned to his injured Friend quickly scanning him up and down; to make sure he didn't have any worse injuries of course. "They've tried to take me there - I was stationed for one day before they realized I'm not that hostile - that was till I broke out of course" Thomas informed me. "Also quit checking me out - creep" Thomas backed away from Ultra; Ultra gave him an annoyed look, his eyelids half shut and his brows furrowed. "I'm not checking you out dumbass - I'm making sure you're not bleeding from the inside '' He responded.