Hero's Journey (A Percy Jackson X Young Justice Crossover)

Chapter 14

The Watchtower
October 1, 23:16

The whole Justice League gathered in conference room. They were supposed to discuss situation with the 'injustice league' and possible similar organizations, but before Batman could start, Diana spoke.

"I think that before we go into conspiracy theories and all this madness there is different matter to discuss."

Aquaman joined her. "Yes. I've heard what occurred at the cave before mission."

Most of the Leaguers sent them curious glares and then looked at Batman for some clarification. Seeing that Bruce is not going to say anything yet, Diana continued. "Neptune warned you that this could easily become suicide mission. Seriously Bruce? Sending a group of proteges against Ares?" This earned a grasp from some members. "Even if he wasn't there, that plan of yours was even more reckless when Percy decided to face the God of War solo." Batman was still silent, only sending Wonder Woman his patented Bat-stare, but she would have none of that. "You sent them to fight against seven heavy-hitters. Under normal circumstances that is the moment when any member would call for backup of at least half the league. And you sent six teenagers and a wolf." She was now fuming with anger. Since the fiasco with Wally she had to bottle it all up so she could still work with Bruce. "He warned you. He offered alternative. Yet you chose to ignore him. Based on what exactly? Your ego or your fear?"

The rest of the league was speechless. Some were worried about members of the team and what really would have happened. It was almost a miracle that Kaldur managed to get to the helmet of Fate before Joker-venom got to them. What would happen if Neptune wasn't there to face ares? What would happen if the team was just killed by villains before they completed their mission. League would probably fall in battle with the plants.

"Are you finished?" Batman asked. Wonder Woman wanted to rant some more, but he didn't give her a chance. "Sending the team was only logical course of action. They got the element of surprise at their hand and they were more than ready. If whole league was pulled, how many people would have died from the plants? Even if just half of the league? This was a decision for greater good."

This time, it was Green Arrow who spoke. "And don't you think others should also give some input in such decision? We have newest communication system available for a reason. I am sure it could be discussed over quickly."

"I did not want to distract you from protecting civilians."

Black Canary got angry "So you decided you have to shield us? Withhold information for our own good?"

"Let's face it. Batman doesn't trust anyone but himself. I wouldn't be surprised if he carried kryptonite and some flash-repellent in his belt so he could take us down if we turned." Barry spoke up next.

"Believe me he does." Said Green Arrow. "I think it's safe to assume he has a way to defeat any of us right now." This caused murmuring all around the table

"Enough!" Superman shouted and all eyes turned to him. There was now dead silence in the room. "Batman made a mistake, but we all do." He noticed Diana was about to speak again, but he stopped her. "Let me finish. He made a mistake, but we can't kick him out of the league for one wrong decision."

"The team, secret ops team that batman created, almost died there. That is not a mere mistake you walk away from. This mistake could be avoided if he trusted Percy."

"Yeah. What is your problem with him anyway?" Aquaman asked. He came to like Percy over the time, even with their rocky beginnings.

"He is a wild card. He has enough power to destroy a city." Images of bayou after the fight appeared. Trees were broken and dead, hall of Injustice was a ruin, there were multiple cracks.