-Gotham Police Department-
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Things were going fairly decent at the Police Station.
"Oh hello, new Officers," Commissioner Loeb said to the officers. Two in particular. Two he could not get rid of at all. He tried everything but someone high up made sure they were highered on. Both were war veterans and had powerful friends backing them. He was talking to new Officer Slade Wilson, along with a list of commendations that made one's head spin. And Special Operative Maxlord Vega, who was a glorified Officer. Specializing in logistics. "I hope you two fit in well here." He said that after the other regular beat cops left.
*Ding* Max took over full control at that time. His autopilot could deal with school.
"Of course we will. Those above know, that Gotham needs a change. I look forward to pushing my view on the "war on crime" from the streets." Max said with a grin. He made know effort to get closer to the man. "Protect the people at all cost."
"Commissioner Loeb, can we skip the speeches and get to work?" Slade asked. His face was stoic and very serious. Both men unnerved Loeb even more so from their attitude. "Also need to meet up with my partner."
"Of course." Commissioner Loeb nodded and dismissed Max. "Your partner is waiting for you. His name is Det.Harvey Bullock. One of our best. As for you, Officer Wilson.." He turned to Slade. "I understand you wanted to be a detective, but we do not have the budget for it. So.."
"I can decline the pay increase," Slade said. "Detective work is what is needed most. Draw up the forms if you think I won't sign them." Commissioner Loeb just stared. Sitting down, the corrupt cop had know real idea how to turn him down. Especially with Max still in the room. "So it is agreed?" Seizing the initiative, Slade left the room.
Max gave a smile and left as well.
*Thunk!* The door closed behind. The blinds rattling a bit.
"These fools will get themselves killed." Commissioner Loeb reached for his glass to get another sip. "First Gordon, now these two. Flask will take care of Gordon though."
'Plant successful?' Max transmitted to Slade. It was the most basic of "spirit transmission." The man gave a slight nod as they moved to their new partners. 'Stay safe out there.'
Coming across Harvey sleeping, he woke the man up after 8 minutes. He wanted to see if he had an alarm set or something at least. "Wakey wakey, eggs and bacey."
"Hmmm umm, what?" Harvey woke up and stared. Seeing the new face of the man in front, he realized it was his new partner. Greeting was not that great. "Harvey Bullock ahhh.. nice to meet you." Yawning he didnt think Max will last long. "You look like a pretty boy. Definitely look like one that shy's a way from action."
"And you look like someone's bitch. Defintely getting fucked in the ass by your betters." Max responded back. A few of the officers snickered. "How about you get your ass ready before you get reprimanded? We should have been gone 10 minutes ago."
"Heh, got a little bite in yah. Alright, let me get some coffee." Harvey got some and they were on their way to the garage. A stale muffin in has hand to. "So new guys drive." The keys were thrown right to Max.
"Younger guys drive." Max retorted. The more time he spent with Harvey Bullock, the faster he realized he had the shitty one. "So drive Sleepyhead, it will wake you up." Max tossed the keys and got into the unmarked car. He did not put his seat belt on. Harvey stared and they were on the way.
"So why here? Why Gotham?" Harvey asked. He sipped his coffee as he drove. His eyes looking at the rearview mirror for any tails the moment they left the garage. Something was already up with him. "I mean, I heard you are rich. And related to the Wayne's at that."
"Gotham is home. That simple. My "nephew" is related to them. Do not get me wrong, I have control of his parent's business. But still, need to work for myself." He knew Harvey was fishing for information. No reason to hide it. Best way to build a slight rapport and to work his influence over him. "What about you? Why a cop in Gotham?"
"Nowhere else really. Football injury made it impossible for me to get far. So.. here I am." Harvey said. He gripped the steering wheel hard. There was more to it that he didn't say. "So you have served in the military. That is good. Gotham is a warzone. The East End is the fiercest. You name it, we have it."
"I know. That is why I am here." Max replied with a smile. "Taking out the big fish and the small fish. They have to all go down. Don't you think, Det.Bullock?" His voice had a slight edge to it. Harvey gave a little nod. He did not say anything else. "We will do great."
*Boop!* Dispatch came over the radio. "Unit 31 is under heavy fire. Any available units, head to Gotham harbor. Code Green!" Bullock kept on his way. Not towards the roads that lead to the harbor.
"This is unit 40, we are en route." Max responded and hung it up. He turned to Bullock slightly angry. "Head towards the harbor, you know the best way." Seeing the man hesitate, Max was even angrier. "Gonna let a few officers get killed eh? I will remember that when you come under fire. Which will be soon."
"Keep your panties on. I am going!" Harvey swerved into oncoming traffic as he swerved over. "We will get there!" His brow was sweating. He did not want to head there. Everyone on the "take," new Code Green at the end meant dirty money was involved.
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-Gotham Harbor-
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Officer Troy Hill was behind the side of a building. His beat partner Richard Todd on the ground injured. He took one to the chest. The force knocked him out with no problem. The vest saved him though. Just was gonna be sore in the morning.
Not to far from him, Slade was keeping a few thugs at bay. He was doing everything to keep from killing them in the most gruesome way possible. He was a ride-along for the day. As well as another rookie. A man named Mac was trying to ger them some back up.
*Screech* An unmarked cop car swerved around. It stopped in front of Mac and close to the others. It provided more cover and put Max in the way of incoming fire. Harvey already jumped out of the car and was set up to return fire.
*Pow* A single shot went out. Max had jumped out towards the gunfire and fired. Soon as he moved, Slade came from around the right side. Hill was already moving to take up the rear.
*Pow! Pow! Pow!* Three shots hitting their target.
"What have we got!?" Max hollered. He returned fire hitting a few in their firing arm. Slade seeing it was ok to disarm them that way, went wild. He launched towards the largest group. Letting out a hailstorm of bullets. "Speak up Hill!"
"Triad! They are bringing in a shipment of narcotics. So much they could supply for the next year." Hill said. He crouched low just in time as a bullet whizzed past his head. "That was close." Soon as there was a slight pause, he peeked out then returned fire. "We received a tip and responded."
*Pow!* His shot caught one in the leg. *Pow* Second shot right in the chest. The man would bleed out if he did not try to stop it. *Pow* Another shoot went out.
*Boom!* Slade had shot a drum marked Oil. It was not Oil inside. The explosion drew the Triads attention. That was a big mistake.
*Pow! Pow!Pow!Pow!* Slade disabled four of them before running up. He jumped on top of the nearest one with an SMG.
*Bam!* A quick head slam knocked the man out. Picking up the smg, he was about to lay waste but stopped. Old instincts were hard to bury. *Woosh* The gun was tossed at another member. *Whack!" His face was crushed and he dropped. Back of the head hitting against the cement.
*Pow! Pow!Pow!Pow!* Max moved up taking out the one's on the left with Hill. Harvey had just gotten the officer in another car. He did not call for back up as a procedure called for.
"Well, that was fun." Max said. He looked around at all the injured suspects. "Cuff them all. Secure the weapons Hill." Turning to Slade, he had to ask if he knew anything. "What can you tell me about the Triad?" They both moved to get the guns secured and the people cuffed.
"Hmm." Slade enjoyed the little scuffle. The restraint from killing definitely gave the challenge he needed. He could feel the cultivation method Max gave him circulate on its own. "The Triad, specifically these guys have a lot of pull in Metropolis. why they are here, I haven't the foggiest. But, their boss will defintely get angry. Her he comes now."
An Asian man with a group of punks made their way over. Dressed in actual robes embroiled with a Chinese dragon on the left side. Max checked for spiritual energy out of habit. Nothing was found. Just a regular old human. Well, he was a Triad member, so better maybe.
"I think this has gone on long enough." The Asian man said. A few men behind him tried to free the others as he moved up. "Don't you think so, Det.Bullock?" He openly placed cash in Bullock's coat pocket. "This can be forgiven." Bullock just stood there. Catching the sight of the others, the man at least had shame enough to look down.
"Not his decision." Max moved up. Cuffs at the ready. "Your under arrest for trying to bribe a police officer." The guards tried to stop Max seeing he was serious. "Adding resisting arrest to the list." Slade moves to disable them with ease. Hill kept watch.
"You cannot be serious!" The triad member yelled. He never expected this to happen. To use to things going his way.
"I am." Max signaled for Hill to call for a"bus" transport. The man moved to the car and started. "As for you guys, mind telling me what is all going on here? I mean you are far from home." They remained quiet and made no trouble.
"You think they have people ready to get them off?" Slade asked. He already was loaded and set for another shoot out. Noticing Max's expression, he smiled. "Just in case. This is Gotham yah know." Max gave a nod and picked up a magazine off the others. He stops to also disable the men's hands.
*Crack!* The triad member said nothing but groaned.
"This is to make sure no tricks." Max then did it to each of them. Hill came back over with a frown. "What is it?"
"It will take a while to get a bus out here. Something about traffic." Hill did not believe it himself. Max looked at the restrained men and towards the shipment. He gave a beautiful smile as they waited. "Everything will be fine."
Both Hill and Slade smiled. They figure whatever it was, it would be good.
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-Deep Space-
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"The decision is final. I will not yield to that creature." Shazamo said angrily for once. He looked at young prince Teth-Adam of Kahndaq in disgust. Remembering his actions, kept the former Champion from changing his mind. "Never."
*Boop!* The portal closed behind him. Nabu followed behind shortly after. It was a funny sight. And old man leaving and a gold helmet following after.
"Well that could have gone better." Max's voice surrounded Black Adam. "If you want to return and do your job like before, just say the word. Just agree."
"Did you not hear creature, I am a lost cause." Black Adam retorted. "Surely even you must think so?"
"You are a lost cause to him. I can show you different instances of Shazamo failing. Him messing up the same as every mortal before him and will do. Me included." Max spoke kindly to him from his own desire to see Teth-Adam on his side. "Watch and see." He shared the images after the head nod from Black Adam. The spinning in space was starting to bother him as he watched.
Black Adam was given a chair to sit in. And put the right side up in correlation to what Max thought was up. As the hours went on, Max felt himself increase in strength. That was from something else back home though.
"I had a family again. A nice home and people to lead. It was taken from me again." Black Adam mumbled from the first vision of his other life. Then he saw Shazamo fail and a champion he chose betray and wreak havoc. "The wizard's own daughter Blaze was behind my corruption once. His own daughter right under his very nose!"
"What is it that you wish Teth-Adam?" Max watched as a contract formed slowly.
"Shazam!" Black Adam shouted and the power left him. Before he withered to nothingness, he signed the contract with a crusty digit. His finger the only thing left to move. His name was signed with his very "will" manifested.
*Boop!* Shiruta, Gon and Hurut appeared. His family from ancient Egypt. That is what he wished for the most. They were asleep and wrapped in a magic bubble mixed with spirit energy. Slowly a suit appeared on the newly form Teth-Adam. He looked at the mirror of Max and bowed.
"I am ready to serve master." His voice was humble and lacked the arrogance he developed over the years. Max sucked them all into the mirror. They arrived in his apartment. But in a different room of course.
"No master. You are a friend and ally." Max said. He was in the Watcher form. Suit and fedora protecting him from accurate sight. "For now, your family is receiving knowledge on modern times. The custom views and everything. We will talk more about your roll for the future. Since Nabu could not deliver on the deal, your role has changed. You must remember to be a fair man like before again. Fury and anger for those who deserve it. Compassion and kindness for what is right. There are a lot. Even more in the future."
"Thank you again. But my home of Kahndaq, it needs help."
"I will provide it as agreed. As a wealthy businessman, you can do much for your people." Passing over a briefcase with identities and the such, Max told him the long term plan to help him understand. It did not take long for Black Adam to understand. His knowledge was still there as per the contract. All the blessings of the gods of Egypt but powered down a bit. "Sounds good?"
"Yes. A business meeting between an old friend to set up American ties. Family is sightseeing to visit America for the first time. I use this as my chance to make my company and my bloodline public knowledge. The Ramses bloodline." Black Adam looked back at his sleeping wife and kids. The future had to turn out different than the past. He rembered several threats that he was shown. "I will make a few adjustments and rule fairly once everything is done."
"Look forward to it." Max said. "This place is just rented for the month. I hope you enjoy yourself." He walked to a portal and was about to step through. The entire time, his face obscured by the fedora.
"What do I call you?" Black Adam asked. "If not Master, then what?"
"Just call me "Watcher," it is the most fitting. Never stop learning "Teth" ok?" He received a nod then disappeared.
"Uhh what is going on?" Shiruta asked as she stirred awake. The memories and knowledge were still setting in place. "Where are we?" Black Adam swept her up into his arms and started to explain what was going on.
"It is a long story my love. A very long story." Max was happy to not be there still. It would have been very awkward for some things. For Teth anyway.