SuperCorp Chronicles

Chapter 52

"Well?" Robin asked Spoiler as she continued working on decrypting the cerebral interface for this alien prisoner.

"That should just about do it." Spoiler said as she finally finished the decryption and proceeded to unplug their new friend from the computer system.

"Damn, you did it." Lightning said as they watched the cords unhook themselves from this guy.

"Sorry it took so long, but it took awhile for this guy, whoever he is, to gain enough awareness to realize that I was trying to help him and then he stopped trying to resist my efforts. I think he initially saw my actions as more of Cadmus's attempts to mess with his systems, so I can understand why he'd try to repel them." Spoiler said as the alien finally regained consciousness and broke free from his remaining restraints.

"Welcome back." Robin said.

"Give me a moment, I need to get my bearings, since this is the first time I've been in one piece mentally in years." the alien said as he waved his hand and the door to his cell opened.

"Gotcha. I see you're healing nicely." Robin said as the guy looked like he was already returning to pique condition.

"My system is self repairing, yes and now that I'm back to decent condition, I can take a moment to properly thank my liberators. Robin, Spoiler and Lightning." the alien said.

"Okay, you apparently know our names, but what's your's?" Lightning asked.

"My name is Querl Dox, but you can call me Brainiac 5 or just Brainy." Brainy said.

"Wait, green skin, those dots on your chest, the affinity for computers and your name is Brainiac 5. Do you have any connection to the Brainiac that's one of Superman's greatest enemies?" Robin asked.

"Unfortunately, but I'm not like him. I'm his great grandson." Brainy said.

"Wait, what? How?" Lightning asked.

"Wait a second, Querl Dox, that name's not just an alien name is it?" Robin asked, since he'd seen enough with Batman to be able to guess where this guy is from.

"No. I'm from the 31st century." Brainy said.

"You honestly expect us to believe that?" Lightning asked skeptically.

"I know how it sounds, but it's true." Brainy said.

"We can settle this later. Right now we're here on a mission." Robin said.

"What mission is that? Perhaps my 12th level intellect can help, especially since even though I'm no longer connected to Cadmus systems, I still have access to their database. Mainly because I was their database, meaning I have access to all their files and security protocols." Brainy said.

"Fair point. We're looking for a Project Kr. Codenamed Superboy. He's our objective, but a secondary goal is to release any other prisoners Cadmus is using as lab rats." Robin said.

"Then I believe I can help, especially since my ship, which was captured when I was, can serve as our escape vehicle." Brainy said.

"Great, but we have two other teammates who could also use a lift. Are you sure your ship will be big enough?" Spoiler asked.

"It will be more than sufficient. That is, assuming it can still fly considering the fact that Cadmus has most likely been cannibalizing it for years." Brainy said.

"Sounds like we might have to improvise our exit." Spoiler said.

"Which was pretty much the plan. But now Brainiac, lead us to Superboy." Robin said and Brainy nodded as they left the chamber.