The Realm Hero Chronicles

Chapter 26: The Truth Will Set You Free

The plan worked beautifully. Nobody suspected much about Renegade and Shadowind II, but the Realm Heroes knew that sooner or later, they would have to reveal who they really were. In an attempt to teach RAC their lesson, the Realm Heroes attacked RAC and burnt their tower to the ground. Then they returned to hiding, praying that no one saw the footage. Yet the truth still lurked within the Realm Heroes, convicting them. So they immediately sought out chances to reveal themselves.

Finally, about six months after the Realm Heroes fell, Laval turned to Cragger and said, "It's time."

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While none of the Realm Elders actually realized who the mysterious forms were, the Young Justice did realize that there was something familar about Renegade, but they couldn't quite put their fingers on what it was. So they decided to secretly videotape Renegade in action. They attached a camera to one of the Bioship's wings and kept the camera charged and ready to record at a moment's notice. The Team got their chance when the mission involved both leagues taking down a massive superweapon created by the Injustice League. The weapon harnessed enough energy to split Earth clean down the middle. Renegade was on the scene to aid the villains, but he didn't notice M'gann trailing him on the Bioship recording his every move.

When the Team returned to Mount Justice, they immediately plugged in the footage.

"Computer, analyse fighting style and find a match," Aqualad commanded.

The computer hummed for a moment, then announced, "Fighting style: acrobatic. Match: Robin B-0-1."

"It can't be," Wally gasped. Yet one look at both footages confirmed the truth: Robin was alive. The question was, are the rest of the Realm Heroes alive too?

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"Cragger, grab your stuff. We're taking a trip," Laval grinned as he grabbed a satchel.

"Where to?" Cragger asked, grabbing his Vengdualize.

"Chima," Laval grinned.

"Seriously?" Cragger grinned.

"Did Eris have visions of fire?" Laval joked.

"Okay, okay," Cragger snickered, "Let's go."

Minutes later, the two princes were standing in front of Lion City, where the jungle met the plain used for Speedor races. Judging by the fact that there were speedorz parked out front, Laval guessed that there was a meeting in progress.

"Let's go," Cragger darted forward.

"Whoa," Laval hissed, "Are you sure about this? You want to sneak in there while the Realm Elders are meeting?"

"What, are you scared?" Cragger asked.

"No," Laval answered.

"Don't you want to tell them the truth?" Cragger pressured.

"Yeah, of course," Laval agreed.

"You going to bring up your rules again?" Cragger snorted.

"Kind of," Laval pointed toward the walls. "See the extra guards?" Laval asked, "We wouldn't be able to scale the wall or go through the main gate without getting spotted."

"Do you have a better idea on how to get in, then?" Cragger asked.

Laval's gaze drifted up to the Cavora Font. "Yeah," he said, "I've got an idea."