"Here put these on. I will show you around the facility since your gonna be here for some time before we leave for the mission."
Robot put some clothes on the foot of my bed. They were some spare clothes. Loose brown cargo pants and a green shirt that fit snuggly on my body as it showed of my lean muscular upper frame. I slipped them on, my body still stiff and in pain. My skin still tender where the burned nanotech had fused and scorched itself into me. Every movement felt like dragging sandpaper across raw flesh.
Robot didn't make any comment's on my slow pace. He just turned and motioned for me to follow.
"This way." His monotone made everything sound cold, like I was a new tool he'd just unboxed.
As we exited the room I was in the corridors expanded greatly. The walls were carved metal and with what looked like reinforced plates. It was clean shiny and looked very sterile from disease. A blend of industrial, and efficiency. No seams, gaps or wasted space. It reminded me of a scene from the Resident Evil games. The thought of zombies in this world sent a shiver down my spine. I read the DCeased comics back in my old life so the thought of superpowered zombies put me on edge.
Robot led me to a large double door that said. Train Room. As the doors hissed and separated open we walked in to reach a long balcony overlooking a vast chamber.
"This is the primary training hall for this facility."
I looked down and couldn't deny it, I was impressed.
Weights stacked in different strength tiers. From beginner to Meta-human level. Different training Machines reinforced with alloy plating, probably tougher than tank armor. Impact pads and punching bags built to withstand High level meta human durability. The was a room that said Gravity Chamber to the side of the large room.
"This is pretty impressive, I don't even think the league has some of this equipment. Did you build all of this?" I asked.
"Yes. Efficiency requires the proper tools. Team viability also requires proper facilities to train for different scenarios."
Translation: He like's to be prepared for anything. It helps if he can train for planetary threats in secret. I just don't know how I feel about this considering what his possible future is.
Robot continued walking, and I followed him through a sliding door into a room with shifting surfaces and flickering geometric light.
"Is this a holo-room?" I murmured.
"A combat simulation chamber," Robot corrected, "capable of rendering interactive physical constructs for battle scenarios up to a Category 8 threat level. with additional programs being made for when the team gains more members."
Category 8… That's above the Justice League's standard training parameters. Jesus. To put this into context the JL has a category system for threats. It's mostly used to classify individuals but can extend to a army if needed.
0 to 10 is the number scale for the threats. Another verification to scale threats next this is. Street Level. City/Regional Level. Justice League Level Threat. Planetary/Universal/Multiversal Threat.
Street Level: Handled by individual heroes like Green Arrow or Batman.
City/Regional Level: Handled by mid-tier heroes or a small team like the Teen titans.
Justice League Level Threat: A major villain or team Villains even that requires the combined might and strategy of multiple teams or the entire Justice League roster to defeat.
Planetary/Universal/Multiversal Threat: Cosmic-level entities capable of destroying entire worlds or realities, often requiring intervention from the most powerful members of the Universe.
Category's:
0. Is No Threat
1. Minimal Threat (Lowest Street Level).
2. Low Threat (Low Street Level)
3. Moderate Threat (Low to Mid Street Level)
4. Elevated Threat (Mid to High Street Level that could become Low City/Regional Level)
5. High Threat (Low to Mid City/Regional Level)
6. Severe Threat (High City/Regional Level that can transition to Justice League Level)
7. Apex Threat (Mid Justice League Level to Planetary Level)
8. Ultimate Threat (High Justice League Level to Planetary/Universal Level)
9. Cataclysmic Threat (Planetary/Universal Level)
10. Extinction Crisis (Planetary/Universal/Multiversal Threat)
Eight. Nine and ten are considered theoretical at best. Since the league in this Universe haven't faced such a threat yet. Some league members like Batman, consider the Viltrume Empire to be between Category 8 and 9. Along side Darkseid.
Robot and I then kept moving to the next room which made me stop in amazement.
Jason stood in a massive spherical dome. Surrounded by dozens of hovering robot drones which zipped around him, whirring and darting. They were unpredictable and fast.
But Jason didn't seem bothered. He held up his hands both with filled with guns then...Bang, bang, bang, bang.
Four drones exploded and dropped instantly, each bullet precise, almost surgical. Before the last two darted behind the others, he pivoted, angled his pistol, and fired a split ricochet: one bullet bouncing off the hull of a destroyed drone and piercing both remaining ones.
Two kills. One shot.
I clapped without thinking. "Damn that was cool." It may be my bias as a red hood and Jason Todd fan, but you got to admit. Have super powers and being ability to warp reality is cool. But to me it's the everyday people Like Jason, the Batfamily and other street level heroes that do things that require years of skill and training.
In certain cases the everyday street level heroes can even get one over a city or planet level destroyer. And I don't mean like batman with prep time. I mean using their limited skills and knowledge to basically pull a victory out of near defeat.
Jason didn't look back or respond to my comment. "...Resume program. Increase difficulty from level 6 to level 7."
Then the drones booted back up, and more then came into the room. 13 in total were in the dome with Jason. they were moving faster and had small turret guns attached. The drones were more aggressive then before.
"He will continue this for a couple hours. Let's move on." Robot said as he began to move on.
I nodded and followed, rubbing my sore ribs. "Yeah… that sounds like Jason."
We walked down the hallway to reached an upward exit. Sunlight spilled through as the metal doors hissed opened.
"This is one of the entrances to the facility, but the others use it as a outside recreational spot." Robot said.
The outside of the facility was disguised as a natural part of the island. A hidden paradise. Crystal blue water. A waterfall feeding into a lagoon. A beach that would've been perfect for a vacation. If not for the fact that the owner is a possible future power hungry dictator. If he still suffered from a are genetic condition that caused him be hideously deformed and a severe reaction to oxygen. Which means he will try to clone someone's body in the future.
I swear if he's tries that with me I'm killing him on the spot. I don't care what anyone says. I won't my face be the poster boy for what if Lex Luther got his hands on superpowers.
Near the beach under some trees sat a fancy hut stall. It had a giant sign that said BAR on it. I noticed Artemis was behind the bar making a cocktail. Then three figures started approached us from the water. They were all women from what I could since the sun was in my eyes.
The first woman had long blonde hair and bright hazel eye. She has a toned slender athletic build with noticeable curves that would make any guy look her way. A face that said confidence wrapped into a tight black bikini with yellow lining.
The other woman that walked beside her, matching her stride. Had long white hair something not normally seen. One bright blue eye opened the other was closed. She taller then the other girl probably 5'7. With a slender figure but she was more toned and defined then the blonde girl. Her thighs were hidden behind a black skirtini bottom, but from what Cain could see then were slightly thicker and more toned then the blonde girl. Her abs were more defined is only slightly. Her arms and shoulder were toned to the point of showing small definition of muscularity.
Both woman were beautiful and felt very familiar to Cain. He couldn't put his finger on it but he felt like he knew them from somewhere.
Before I could fully process it, he was assaulted with great force.
"FRIEND CAIN!"
"Kori—!"
WHAM.
Starfire crashed into me with enough force to make every nerve in my body scream as she strattled my downed body. She then picked me up like I was a infant and wrapped Her slender toned arms around me, her chest supple pressed into me, her bare skin warm like sunlight.
I was in weird mix of pleasure and pain. But more pain then pleasure.
"Friend Cain, I am so relieved you are up and moving!" she said, face rubbing against mine.
"Kori—KORI—my lungs, and ribs" I gasped in great pain.
She let go. Barely. "Oh."
Only to grab my face lean forward and kiss me. It was hot sloppy and wet. Her tongue swirled in my mouth as she had me in her passionate embrace. After her tongue finished dancing with mine in my mouth, I felt my body go limp. The pain and pleasure was in perfect balance but it still hurt like hell.
Then while still kissing me she placed me gently on the ground and slowly separated her lips from mine. The slender sliver saliva was connected between our lips. Then that to ended. My mind was fogy and my body was hot.
Robot stood there and watched without saying anything. But I knew their was a person remote controlling that thing from somewhere. I wonder what his freaky ass thought of that. While the blonde girl raised an eyebrow and smirked in amusement . The white hair girl eyes widen in surprise. Artemis still standing near the bar rolled her eyes and sipped her drink.
Starfire finally spoke while closing my mouth that was slightly open from the surprise. "That was my apology. I hope you can accept that friend Cain for the pain I incurred on you."
"Yeah, uh… apology accepted. You saved me I should be the one thanking you" I wheezed, my face burning. I don't know how red my cheeks can get from being flustered with my brown skin. I just hope no one can notice.
The blonde girl snorted. "Good to see you can still rise to the occasion, even with all of those injuries." She said as she pointed blatantly at my cargo pants as a giant bulge appeared.
Rose elbowed her while smiling. But Artemis kept drinking.
Kori looked down, eyes widening with a small smile on her face. "Oh! Friend Cain I am sorry again. I can assist with this." As she reach for my pants to undo them with one hand, while with her other pull the lace of her bikini bottom down.
I reached out to grab both her hands to stop her. "KORI. No. I'm good. We're in public," I cut in quickly.
"Oh! Right. Don't worry friend Cain if you are shy we can go back to my room" She lit up. "Yes, that is appropriate."
My eyes widen in pure surprise and embarrassment. "Kori. We are right in front of others."
Kori then looked at the blonde and white hair girl and turned bac to me with a bright smile. "Friend Cain if you want them to join then all you need is ask."
My jaw dropped. What the fuck is going on? Then I heard giggling. It was the two girls and StarFire.
"Be at piece friend Cain, I was only joking..." My eyes then went blood shot from that statement. I smiled a little bit she really got me good. Sometime I need to remember she not just a super sexy version of the teen titans show version of Kori. Even though sometimes she gives of major air head valley girl energy. Then warrior princess energy.
The Kori came in close whispering into my ear breaking my inner thoughts. Her voice was silky and sent shivers done my spine with every word.
"I meant what I said friend Cain. I can lead you my room and take care of you there." She said licking her lips seductively. Please come by room anytime, no need to knock. Your are still my honored one. She said licking my ear quickly before moving away quickly having. Her face had the same cheerful smile like always, like nothing just happened.
My throat went dry and I couldn't speak. This woman. If she doesn't give me whip lash, she will devour me and drain my balls empty. I couldn't tell if I was terrified or excited in that moment. So I spoke trying to move past what just happened.
" Kori. Can you Introduce me to these lovely ladies." I said with my hands trying to hide my bulge until it went away.
"Oh! Right. This is Friend Tara Markov, and this is Friend Rose Wilson. They came here not to long ago."
Tara winked. Rose gave a small.
My mind raised. Tara Markov, as in Terra. The Judas from the Teen Titans' darkest arc. What the hell is she doing here? And next to Rose Wilson, as in Deathstroke's daughter. My brain flashed with memories, comic arcs, betrayals, redemption stories. My brain could no longer try to fit this worlds timelines.
So Tara and Rose are both part of the Outlaws. Surprisingly I can imagine that. Rose more then Tara. I don't think I ever seen a world where she lives long enough to get a redemption.
This universe Keeps surprising me more and more. Something tells me one of these days I'm gonna regret ever waking up in this world from one of these surprises.
Robot decided to speak finally, "They joined after an encounter Red Hood and Artemis had with Deathstroke. The two were fighting on his side, but when I presented information to the two about the truth of Jericho's death was made clear. The two joined our team."
"How did Jericho die?" I asked.
Rose tensed. "Robot. Shut up and not another word."
Noted. I didn't mean to insult you or Jericho's memory. Just answering a question a new team member had. But I understand family trauma off-limits.
That was weird. I know throw the different iteration of Joseph Wilson (Jericho's) character died in many different ways. Well it doesn't matter for right now. Unless he comes back as a specter or something.
I introduced myself. "Hello Rose and and Tara. I'm Cain Dawn. I then explained how I knew Starfire and Artemis from the Teen titans. Tara and Rose only shrugged after hearing.
Tara smirked. "We know all about you, Oh Honored One. Kori never shuts up about you or the Titans. I can say you are exactly like how she described you, but taller."
Artemis muttered, "Oh so your joining the team, great. Try not to kill these ones. Or use your alien pheromones to turn them into your sex slaves."
Starfire puffed her cheeks. "Friend Artemis, that was unnecessary. Friend Cain has done nothing to you to earn your mean words. Apologize."
Artemis ignored Kori and walked back into the base without looking at me once.
"We should get back to the tour Cain. I still need to remove that suit from your skin." Robot said.
I nodded. "Lead the way. Later ladies." I said waving to the girls as Robot led me inside again. He next showed me the armory and a work space, which I took to be his lab his lab. Their was rows of weapons and gadgetry every where. I could see suits made for the others.
On a table I saw giant robot working on something that looked like a copy of my suit. "I scanned the material of your suit. I recognize the work of Art Rosenbaum anywhere. Don't worry I will make a new suit to the same specifications with a few minor upgrades as needed."
Robot didn't elaborate and he didn't have to. The one thing I couldn't deny was his genius.
Then we made our way to the medbay. It was full of top of the line equipment and medical gear from what I could tell. Then Robot gestured to a metal table. "Lay down here. I will begin the procedure."
I laid down on the bed after removing my clothes. "Is this gonna hurt?"
"There will be some discomfort. I have to use a higher concentration of laser to remove the suit fibers without taking your skin with it. I could do the later but it will hurt and take you at least 2 weeks to regenerate the new skin. And the mission is in two days."
I sighed in annoyance. "Fine do what you got to do."
"Okay. Now stay as still as possible with the level of heat from this laser blade I cut of your limp very easily. But I believe with your healing factor I reattach it and it will regenerate in a few days with no problems."
"Understood. I will stay still at possible, let's just get this over with." I said.
Then as the searing hot pain began as I grunted in pain. It was like have a lightsaber rub against my skin, as Robot began removing the embedded seared nanotech fragments from my skin. I could feel my body resisting the blade which only made the process worse. Minutes passed but the pain made it feel like hours.
A few pieces were off my but more were left to cut away, not to mention some fibers were deeper underneath my skin almost infused with my muscles or touching my muscles. So the process was going to be long.
I clenched my jaw as the laser burned away another piece after a another. "Fuck this hurts."
Robot kept moving unbothered. "Your doing great Cain. I have taken care of 21% of the fibers on the surface of your body."
Oh great this is gonna be a long day and night
Tara then casually walked in with a drink in her hand as she sipped on it. She stared at me as I was naked grunting in pain.
I stared back at her. "See something you like or can I help you with something." I said sarcastically
Tara's eyes narrowed at me, while she sipped her drink which I could tell from the smell was alcohol.
"Oh no your helping me plenty. I also think your cute when your in pain while trying to act all tough." She said with a smile on her face.
"Thanks," I hissed. "Robot do you mind.."
"Yes," Robot said without looking up. "Tara, you are not helping. And your alcohol consumption is counterproductive to the mission in 48 hours."
"I'm not going on the space mission, with you and Wallers band of suicidal idiots. But you can give my regards to the Bimbo Quinn if she doesn't die. Pedo-bot" she muttered.
"Very well. Either change your approach or please leave."
"Fine then." Tara said walking away looking irritated.
Two agonizing hours later, Robot finished. The pain lingered but he me some healing patches which did wonders for my skin. He guided me to what I guessed was my room, simple, clean and spacious, with its own bathroom.
"We will go over your new suit tomorrow. There is a fully stocked kitchen down the hall to the left."
I nodded. "Okay thanks for everything Rudy. Goodnight" I said accidentally. Oh Shit! He definitely noticed that. But he said nothing and just walked away. Oh great I'm gonna have to deal with that later.
I then closed the door and turned off the lights I crashed into the bed, ready to finally breathe. I laid there naked because right now my skin was too tender. My TT field acted like a barrier protecting me.
Then as I was relaxing my mind I began to hear a noise.
It was A soft creak at first. Then rhythmic bed-frame shaking as A woman's low moan became louder and louder.
My eyebrow rose.
I then focused my hearing. "Oh.. Jason, Don't stop ahhh..."
That was Definitely Rose's voice, and she said jason's name. I grinned from the revelation before. So Red Hood and the Ravager are a thing in this universe. I definitely ship it. Those two both deserve some happiness.
I activated my TT field to drown out the sounds and closed my eyes. And let sleep take me.
A hidden room...
A number Monitors illuminated the dark room. As each one showed different images. One room was on Tara typing on a laptop. The next monitor showed Kori sleeping peacefully in a silk nighty. The next monitor showed Jason and Rose have sex. The final monitor showed Cain sleeping peacefully. Then it Showed Artemis sneaking into his room . She held a bow and had a full quiver on her back.
She stood in the corner watching Cain with a piercing gaze. But she did nothing but look at him and didn't move a inch.
The mysterious figure watching just typed away at a keyboard. " Very Interesting. I can gather plenty of data with the hybrid here. But I wonder what with Artemis do?"