Emancipation

chapter twelve

NGL I got lost in watching this episode so I had to watch it twice lmaoo not complaining though

Mount Justice

September 23, 06:34 EDT

The Justice League was busy putting the cave back in order, setting the zeta beams back up and placing the security measures back in place, synching them with those at the Watchtower.

The team was gathered at a table by the zeta beams after the ordeal with the Reds, recuperating. Wally had his head in his arms, resting on the table. Conner stood at the end of the table with Pietro while the rest of them sat, staring as Green Arrow placed a bowl of pretzels in front of Wally.

"Thanks, but no thanks."

Robin turned more towards the Leaguers. "Yeah, what we want are answers. About Red Tornado and his siblings."

Wanda flinched, holding her head. "Not so loud, please. Migraine, remember?"

Robin smiled sheepishly. "Oops, sorry."

Conner looked off to the side where Kaldur was talking with Batman, using his super hearing to listen in on the conversation.

"-during the mission with Red Arrow. Sportsmaster revealed the possibility of a mole within the team. In light of last nights attack, Tornado would appear to be the traitor. But whether he betrayed us willingly or was preprogramed is still-"

"You knew?!" Conner flew across the room, grabbing Conner by the shirt. "That android and his maniac family nearly killed M'gann!"

"Conner, what're you doing?!"

"Kaldur knew we had a traitor among us and said nothing!" Conner yelled as the rest of the team came closer.

"You knew-"

"-and didn't tell us?"

"Those androids nearly killed my sister! And you're telling me it could've been prevented!?" Pietro snarled. Wanda winced, not wanting to voice that she didn't believe it was the androids that caused her injuries. They had been happening for far too long.

"I sought to protect the team from-"

"Protect us from what? Knowledge that might have saved our lives?" Artemis snarked.

"You almost died!" Pietro pointed out to Wanda, who frankly, thought he was exaggerating.

"Enough." Batman spoke, breaking the team up with just his words. "With Red Tornado...missing, the team will now be overseen by rotating supervisors. Captain Marvel has volunteered to take the first shift."

"I'm really looking forward to hanging with you guys."

"After I dismantle Red Tornado, you and I are gonna-"

Batman walked up, interrupting Conner's threat to Kaldur. "Red Tornado is member of the Justice League. That makes him a League responsibility. You will leave him to us." He turned, pulling up the holographic computer. "I have another assignment for this team."

"Gotham mayor attacked by guerilla gorilla?" Wally scoffed.

"Batman please. Tell us you aren't sending us on this joke of a wild ape chase." Robin grumbled.

"I never joke about the mission." Batman glowered. "I checked the sources, I've studied the patterns. Mayor Hill's encounter is only the latest in a series of incidents. Aqualad, you and your team will depart for India and check this out."

The team started to walk to the bioship, some sending glares and the cold shoulder Kaldur's way. Wanda sighed, making her way to Kaldur. He looked at her surprised. "I don't blame you, you made the right choice. They'll come around, just give them time. For now, let's focus on the mission, okay?"