Changing

Protocol

WARNING: Language 

"Where were you?" Renegade demanded as Slade and Wintergreen came into the room.

"Out. One of your prisoners escaped." Slade said.

"Which one?" Richard asked.

"Red Hood." Deathstroke answered, "Are we done playing 20 questions?"

"What happened to him?" Dick demanded to know.

"My dear partner, what happened to others who cross my path?" Slade asked.

Renegade's eyes went WIDE.

Jason Todd was dead.

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"He's not coming back." Stargirl said.

"Nope." Tim said.

Everyone groaned.

"I JUST WANT OUT!" Kid Flash yelled in frustration.

A beep was heard, then the computer came on: "Recognized: Welcome Justice League. Playing recording D02POB." 

"What?" Green Lantern asked.

A hologram of Nightwing came on in the middle of the room where everyone could see.

"If you're seeing this right now, it means one of two things. 1, I've gone bad. 2, Deathstroke has me. Or, knowing my life, both have happened." Nightwing said.

"Activated right now is Protocol Alpha-Orange-Black-02." the hologram said.

"This protocol is to keep you safe. Last time I went bad, I almost killed Roy. I can't have that happen again. And I know Deathstroke would take any of you out. This, here, is your protection. I know you hate it. But it's for the best." Nightwing said.

"Your protection means more to me then my safety. Unlike me, people need you. The protocol will automatically stop when my heart does. If Deathstroke kills me, it's up to you to stop him." The hologram flickered.

"I've compiled a folder on Deathstroke. In order to beat him, you need to understand him. I know him better than anyone. I can get into his mind. It's horrible. But there's only one way to stop him. Kill him." Dick said.

"You need to kill Deathstroke." The hologram went away.

"He planned this?! Is he crazy?!" Supergirl yelled.

"That doesn't surprise me." Kid Flash said.

"What?" Stargirl looked over at KF for elaboration. 

"He always cares more about us. But Deathstroke is his obsession. He and Deathstroke are in sync. More so then Batman and him. If anyone can tell us how to beat Deathstroke, it's Nightwing." Kid Flash said.

"Damn kid doesn't know how to ask for help!" Roy huffed.

"No room to speak." Black Canary looked at him.

"Drug addiction and person addiction are two separate things!" Roy defended himself.

"Are they though?" Stargirl asked.

"I hate you all." Roy said.

"Well, it's nice that he left us this, but how do we get out?" Hal Jordan asked, looking around again.

"We don't. You heard him. The protocol stops when his heart does. When Nightwing is dead, we get out." Tim said.

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"I fucking hate this job." Roy said.

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"Hello, Waller. How goes the item?" Renegade asked, straight to business.

They were currently walking down the hallway.

"Renegade. Well. Very well. You will have it by Monday." Amanda said.

"How goes Deathstroke?" Amanda asked.

"He killed Jason." Richard said in his emotionless voice. 

Amanda looked at him.

"We're ganna get him."

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"Mutherfucker!" 

Jason Todd used the dumpster's side to help him up.

He ripped the bullet out of his kevlar vest.

"Deathstroke. I'm coming for you." Jason's eyes narrowed at the bullet.

First, he had a cave to visit.

Next, he'd bash Deathstroke's head in with a crowbar.

Fucking.

Joker.

Style.

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Insane laughter echoed off the walls of the padded cell.

"I heard someone say my name!" Joker smiled. 

"You always hear that, you lunatic!" one of the guards yelled.

"I guess someone isn't going home tonight." Joker said darkly.

"What are you talking ab- HOW ARE YOU OUT OF THE CELL?!" The guard screamed.

Insane laughter bounced off the walls.

"Look what you made me do! You ruined my suit!" Joker growled.

No one answered back.

A/N: Dark.