1 00:00:48,234 --> 00:00:51,504 - Ambassador. - Savage. 2 00:00:51,572 --> 00:00:53,306 As head of security for the Reach, 3 00:00:53,374 --> 00:00:57,978 I must insist no masks be worn at the summit. 4 00:00:58,046 --> 00:01:01,316 Simply because you insist is no guarantee. 5 00:01:01,371 --> 00:01:04,151 Manta, if you wouldn't mind. 6 00:01:04,219 --> 00:01:06,787 After all, we are among friends. 7 00:01:13,669 --> 00:01:17,353 - We are so in over our heads. - Shh. 8 00:01:19,636 --> 00:01:21,338 Satisfied? 9 00:01:23,106 --> 00:01:26,881 Excellent. Then with these formalities out of the way... 10 00:01:26,925 --> 00:01:29,293 ...Let us begin. 11 00:01:31,349 --> 00:01:35,729 Season 2: Invasion Episode 19: "Summit" 12 00:01:35,824 --> 00:01:38,824 Sync & corrections: Reef www.addic7ed.com 13 00:01:38,906 --> 00:01:42,920 And the rest of the Light? Won't they be joining us? 14 00:01:42,949 --> 00:01:46,585 Our more public members are occupied, 15 00:01:46,629 --> 00:01:51,398 conducting damage control to mitigate your recent defeats. 16 00:01:51,466 --> 00:01:55,402 And in any case, we are sufficient. 17 00:01:55,470 --> 00:01:56,703 Fine. 18 00:01:56,771 --> 00:01:59,073 I know you called this summit, 19 00:01:59,140 --> 00:02:02,576 but the Reach has come with grievances against the Light. 20 00:02:02,644 --> 00:02:05,712 Please explain how the young Earth champions 21 00:02:05,780 --> 00:02:09,715 were allowed access to the Bialyan scarab temple under your control? 22 00:02:09,783 --> 00:02:13,686 - If I may respond... - No, you may not. 23 00:02:13,754 --> 00:02:17,022 Manta, keep your whelp meat silent. 24 00:02:17,090 --> 00:02:21,614 Beetle, your insolence grows progressively less... Charming. 25 00:02:21,661 --> 00:02:24,217 My friends, I think we can all agree 26 00:02:24,264 --> 00:02:27,399 that in recent days, no one has done more, 27 00:02:27,448 --> 00:02:31,585 sacrificed more, for both the Light and the Reach 28 00:02:31,653 --> 00:02:33,177 than Kaldur'ahm. 29 00:02:33,219 --> 00:02:37,323 That is why he was entrusted with security for this summit. 30 00:02:37,368 --> 00:02:40,136 And why he's entitled to a voice here. 31 00:02:40,204 --> 00:02:43,573 Of course. He may speak. 32 00:02:43,641 --> 00:02:45,686 Thank you, Ambassador. 33 00:02:45,749 --> 00:02:50,030 We acknowledge your concerns over the actions of my former team. 34 00:02:50,077 --> 00:02:52,916 But you must acknowledge that the Light could not have known 35 00:02:52,983 --> 00:02:54,517 the significance of the temple, 36 00:02:54,585 --> 00:02:56,653 or that ancient Earth magic could overcome 37 00:02:56,721 --> 00:03:01,129 Reach technology to free Blue Beetle and Green Beetle from your thrall. 38 00:03:01,155 --> 00:03:03,525 If the Reach had been more forthcoming 39 00:03:03,556 --> 00:03:08,331 about how long ago their scarab was sent to infiltrate Earth with a beetle warrior, 40 00:03:08,399 --> 00:03:10,887 the Light have made the connection to the temple, 41 00:03:10,918 --> 00:03:14,004 and certainly would have provided better security for it. 42 00:03:14,071 --> 00:03:17,333 I told you, I wanted to study how Blue Beetle scarab 43 00:03:17,372 --> 00:03:20,410 had crashed prior to putting it back on mode. 44 00:03:20,478 --> 00:03:24,086 If you had followed my advice, we would have known about the temple, and... 45 00:03:24,125 --> 00:03:26,347 Ohh. Apologies. 46 00:03:26,386 --> 00:03:28,852 - I spoke out of turn. - No, my dear. 47 00:03:28,919 --> 00:03:32,844 You were quite correct to call your master's tactics into question. 48 00:03:32,914 --> 00:03:36,113 The Light has provided everything the Reach required, 49 00:03:36,172 --> 00:03:39,528 and you aliens have let it all slip away. 50 00:03:39,596 --> 00:03:44,233 I don't believe this is a productive direction for our discussion. 51 00:03:44,277 --> 00:03:48,212 No? Your public approval ratings are at a record low. 52 00:03:48,304 --> 00:03:50,372 As our sales of the Reach drink, 53 00:03:50,440 --> 00:03:52,855 which you had hoped would enslave the populace. 54 00:03:52,894 --> 00:03:55,456 You allowed the young heroes you kidnapped 55 00:03:55,488 --> 00:04:00,250 to be rescued by the very teenagers whose meta-genes you enhanced... 56 00:04:00,318 --> 00:04:02,886 After allowing their escape as well. 57 00:04:02,954 --> 00:04:06,890 Worst of all, Blue Beetle and Green Beetle have slipped from your grasp 58 00:04:06,958 --> 00:04:10,560 and fallen into the hands of the enemy, the Justice League. 59 00:04:10,628 --> 00:04:15,065 Rest assured, both Beetles will soon return to the fold. 60 00:04:15,132 --> 00:04:18,625 In fact, Black Beetle has been summoned to Earth from his post 61 00:04:18,657 --> 00:04:21,271 guarding access to the Key Chamber on the Warworld... 62 00:04:21,339 --> 00:04:23,424 To kill Blue and Green. 63 00:04:23,447 --> 00:04:28,065 So that their scarabs may be reset and installed upon new host bodies 64 00:04:28,119 --> 00:04:30,647 that will forever be slaves to the Reach. 65 00:04:30,714 --> 00:04:34,484 So do not question us on that score or any other. 66 00:04:34,551 --> 00:04:38,488 Remember, the Earth is now the property of the Reach. 67 00:04:38,555 --> 00:04:40,523 And per our original agreement, 68 00:04:40,591 --> 00:04:44,694 the Light is merely our favored agents amongst the humans. 69 00:04:44,762 --> 00:04:49,045 Show the proper respect, or suffer the consequences. 70 00:04:49,076 --> 00:04:53,168 No agreement exists that makes a slave of Black Manta. 71 00:04:53,235 --> 00:04:56,799 No agreement exists that guarantees the life of Black Manta. 72 00:04:56,844 --> 00:04:59,612 Manta guarantees that himself. 73 00:05:01,777 --> 00:05:04,445 It seems we have a stand-off. 74 00:05:04,513 --> 00:05:06,712 No, we don't. 75 00:05:23,128 --> 00:05:24,729 Apologies, Great One. 76 00:05:24,796 --> 00:05:27,632 Not necessary, child. You have my... 77 00:05:27,699 --> 00:05:29,732 Thanks. 78 00:05:42,587 --> 00:05:45,534 Enough! We are allies, not enemies. 79 00:05:45,617 --> 00:05:49,754 Any conflict between us only benefits our true opponents... 80 00:05:49,822 --> 00:05:52,900 The Justice League and their sidekicks. 81 00:05:52,947 --> 00:05:55,160 Kaldur'ahm is quite correct. 82 00:05:55,188 --> 00:05:59,658 Agreed. We must not allow petty disagreements to drive a wedge between us. 83 00:05:59,765 --> 00:06:01,766 Gratitude, Kaldur'ahm. 84 00:06:01,834 --> 00:06:04,118 - Stand down, warrior. - Ambassador! 85 00:06:04,157 --> 00:06:06,038 Stand down. 86 00:06:17,251 --> 00:06:19,552 Should we not be concerned that Superman, Batman, 87 00:06:19,620 --> 00:06:22,456 the Lanterns, and the rest will soon return to Earth 88 00:06:22,523 --> 00:06:25,458 and once again sway public opinion to their side? 89 00:06:25,526 --> 00:06:29,596 Superman and those accused with him will never leave Rimbor. 90 00:06:29,664 --> 00:06:32,399 The attack we forced them to make on that world, 91 00:06:32,467 --> 00:06:37,771 plus a few well placed bribes, has guaranteed their convictions. 92 00:06:37,839 --> 00:06:42,342 And the Green Lanterns are forbidden by Guardian treaty from returning to Earth 93 00:06:42,410 --> 00:06:47,046 now that we've convinced U.N. Secretary Tseng to welcome us here. 94 00:06:47,114 --> 00:06:50,416 As for public opinion, I wouldn't be concerned. 95 00:06:50,484 --> 00:06:53,452 Though the tide has turned to a certain degree, 96 00:06:53,520 --> 00:06:57,422 it will be a simple matter to build on the foundation of half-truths 97 00:06:57,450 --> 00:07:00,786 we have already used to discredit the League in order to... 98 00:07:00,894 --> 00:07:03,429 Discredit them... Again. 99 00:07:03,496 --> 00:07:05,464 Great One? 100 00:07:14,708 --> 00:07:16,905 Artemis. 101 00:07:19,956 --> 00:07:23,324 I don't understand. I thought Artemis was dead. 102 00:07:23,352 --> 00:07:28,056 So did we all, but it seems Tigress is Artemis. 103 00:07:28,130 --> 00:07:32,533 This is a glamour charm, created I'd wager by Zatanna or Doctor Fate 104 00:07:32,601 --> 00:07:34,836 to hide Artemis' true identity. 105 00:07:34,904 --> 00:07:38,105 But Kaldur'ahm killed Artemis. 106 00:07:38,173 --> 00:07:43,110 If she lives, and in disguise as his lieutenant, then that means... 107 00:07:43,178 --> 00:07:49,916 That means Aqualad duped them all, including his own father. 108 00:07:55,143 --> 00:07:57,719 Kill them both. 109 00:07:58,325 --> 00:08:01,995 - No! You will not kill my son! - He's right. 110 00:08:08,003 --> 00:08:10,871 The Light takes care of its own. 111 00:08:12,157 --> 00:08:15,342 - Kaldur. - It's too late, father. 112 00:08:15,410 --> 00:08:19,346 I have already... Won. 113 00:08:24,686 --> 00:08:28,456 If you are watching this, then your summit is truly over. 114 00:08:28,524 --> 00:08:31,159 The Light and the Reach deserve each other. 115 00:08:31,226 --> 00:08:33,995 Both sides play at being partners. 116 00:08:34,063 --> 00:08:38,366 But the Reach believes the Light to be their naive tools of conquest, 117 00:08:38,434 --> 00:08:42,370 when in fact the Light has manipulated the Reach from day one. 118 00:08:42,438 --> 00:08:44,940 - Shut this off. - How? 119 00:08:45,008 --> 00:08:48,677 It was the Light that brought Earth to the Reach's attention 120 00:08:48,745 --> 00:08:50,980 by sending the Justice League to Rimbor. 121 00:08:51,048 --> 00:08:54,117 The Light set their trap, and the Reach snapped at the bait, 122 00:08:54,185 --> 00:08:58,288 fulfilling the Light's desire to thrust our world into the galactic spotlight. 123 00:08:58,356 --> 00:09:01,625 Part of their perverse survival of the fittest scheme for the planet, 124 00:09:01,693 --> 00:09:04,394 which they believe will transform the Earth and the Light 125 00:09:04,462 --> 00:09:06,797 into the eventual rulers of the Milky Way. 126 00:09:06,865 --> 00:09:10,568 Though the Light made a deal to help the Reach take Earth, 127 00:09:10,635 --> 00:09:13,466 they have also sabotaged the Reach's efforts. 128 00:09:13,489 --> 00:09:16,307 They kept the advanced meta-genes out of the Reach's hands. 129 00:09:16,375 --> 00:09:19,143 They added a neutralizing agent to the Reach's drink 130 00:09:19,211 --> 00:09:22,146 so Earth's population would not become servile. 131 00:09:22,214 --> 00:09:25,216 They turned public opinion against the Reach, 132 00:09:25,283 --> 00:09:27,818 and they intentionally allowed the Team access 133 00:09:27,886 --> 00:09:31,022 to the scarab temple to cleanse Blue and Green Beetle. 134 00:09:31,089 --> 00:09:34,825 So, you see, any agenda either side imagined they shared 135 00:09:34,893 --> 00:09:38,229 was nothing but a carefully crafted illusion. 136 00:09:38,296 --> 00:09:40,864 I trust I have shattered that illusion, 137 00:09:40,932 --> 00:09:44,835 as well as whatever remains of this sorry alliance. 138 00:09:44,903 --> 00:09:46,837 Good night. 139 00:09:46,905 --> 00:09:50,041 Kaldur. Kaldur, what have you done? 140 00:09:50,108 --> 00:09:53,244 He has in death done more to damage my plans 141 00:09:53,311 --> 00:09:57,548 than any living creature has wrought in 50,000 years. 142 00:09:57,616 --> 00:10:00,251 I'd be impressed if I wasn't so... 143 00:10:00,319 --> 00:10:04,407 Aah! You Earthlings are a pestilence and a plague! 144 00:10:04,454 --> 00:10:08,060 You dare sabotage us?! Dare betray us?! 145 00:10:08,128 --> 00:10:11,262 Have you forgotten who controls the Warworld? 146 00:10:11,330 --> 00:10:15,332 The Light is fortunate we do not carve up your planet as we speak! 147 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:20,270 That would indeed impress, as I have the Warworld's Crystal Key. 148 00:10:20,338 --> 00:10:22,840 That is all I needed to know. 149 00:10:22,907 --> 00:10:26,943 - Kaldur, you're... - Alive. Yes. 150 00:10:27,011 --> 00:10:29,145 If you would...? 151 00:10:29,947 --> 00:10:34,217 And I always heard "The Great One" was such a gentleman. 152 00:10:34,284 --> 00:10:37,887 Impossible. Deathstroke killed you both. 153 00:10:37,954 --> 00:10:39,521 Just for a little while. 154 00:10:39,589 --> 00:10:43,725 After all, I wouldn't want to do any permanent damage... 155 00:10:43,793 --> 00:10:46,094 To my best friends. 156 00:10:46,162 --> 00:10:50,567 Not when a little misdirection and Hollywood special effects will do instead. 157 00:10:50,634 --> 00:10:54,304 For we value our true friends, and unlike you, 158 00:10:54,372 --> 00:10:57,141 we are not short on them. 159 00:11:01,980 --> 00:11:04,917 Hey there, Vandy. You miss me? 160 00:11:04,984 --> 00:11:08,753 Well played. Well planned. 161 00:11:08,821 --> 00:11:12,690 But the Light always has contingencies. 162 00:11:31,811 --> 00:11:35,347 I've had my fill of your interference. 163 00:11:35,415 --> 00:11:38,584 Do not expect to survive. 164 00:11:43,147 --> 00:11:44,981 Kill them all. 165 00:11:45,049 --> 00:11:49,186 Superboy may present a problem, but we'll deal with him 166 00:11:49,225 --> 00:11:53,129 when the other children lie bleeding on the ground. 167 00:11:53,182 --> 00:11:55,984 Still you refer to us as children. 168 00:11:56,052 --> 00:11:58,286 No wonder our successes mount. 169 00:11:58,354 --> 00:12:01,022 You consistently underestimate us. 170 00:12:59,324 --> 00:13:01,077 It is true. 171 00:13:01,120 --> 00:13:05,056 The Light has always underestimated these young heroes. 172 00:13:05,124 --> 00:13:08,809 But no more. It is time. 173 00:13:23,142 --> 00:13:24,875 Cowardly meat! 174 00:13:24,943 --> 00:13:28,478 No! Vandal has the right idea. This battle is pointless. 175 00:13:28,507 --> 00:13:32,109 Do not resist. The heroes have no jurisdiction here. 176 00:13:32,216 --> 00:13:36,686 Meaning every piece of meat on the Light is a coward. 177 00:13:43,271 --> 00:13:45,473 Master! 178 00:13:45,831 --> 00:13:49,270 Such is the fate of all meat. 179 00:13:56,329 --> 00:13:59,431 I have you, Master. Ubu will keep you safe. 180 00:14:03,998 --> 00:14:06,300 The Master will be resurrected. 181 00:14:09,789 --> 00:14:12,124 I so want to kiss you now. 182 00:14:12,191 --> 00:14:14,613 Or maybe kill you for putting us through all this. 183 00:14:14,628 --> 00:14:18,862 Hold that thought. You can decide later, when we're alone. 184 00:14:23,003 --> 00:14:26,539 I cannot comprehend this betrayal, Kaldur. How could you? 185 00:14:26,607 --> 00:14:30,944 I admit to being conflicted, father. I have seen your noble side. 186 00:14:31,012 --> 00:14:33,380 But you left me no choice. 187 00:14:33,448 --> 00:14:35,950 As long was you waste your gifts on villainy, 188 00:14:35,970 --> 00:14:38,038 I will stand against you. 189 00:14:38,090 --> 00:14:40,233 It seems I have been too permissive. 190 00:14:40,332 --> 00:14:43,268 Clearly, boy, you require... 191 00:14:43,335 --> 00:14:45,474 Discipline. 192 00:15:05,426 --> 00:15:07,294 Thank you, La'gaan. 193 00:15:14,535 --> 00:15:16,302 Hey there, K.F. Whatcha doing? 194 00:15:16,370 --> 00:15:18,304 Same old, same old. Driving the bad guys nuts. 195 00:15:18,372 --> 00:15:19,572 Nice look, by the way. 196 00:15:19,640 --> 00:15:21,374 - Ha! You think? - Yeah. 197 00:15:21,442 --> 00:15:24,077 Though, honestly, I always figured you'd wind up in something 198 00:15:24,145 --> 00:15:25,879 with a little more yellow and red. 199 00:15:25,947 --> 00:15:27,814 Heh. Seriously? 200 00:15:27,882 --> 00:15:29,883 Hey, once this whole invasion thing's over, 201 00:15:29,951 --> 00:15:31,885 Artemis and I are going back into retirement. 202 00:15:31,953 --> 00:15:34,387 Someone needs to carry on the family tradition. 203 00:15:34,455 --> 00:15:36,723 Dude, that is so crash! 204 00:15:36,791 --> 00:15:38,692 You watch. I'll make you proud. I'll... 205 00:15:38,759 --> 00:15:40,093 Start with the brain. 206 00:15:40,160 --> 00:15:42,261 What? Oh, right! 207 00:15:44,398 --> 00:15:46,332 ♪ Ta-da! ♪ 208 00:15:56,176 --> 00:16:00,012 Ignorant boy! This is not a world, a universe, 209 00:16:00,080 --> 00:16:02,448 in which a free man can afford to be soft. 210 00:16:02,516 --> 00:16:05,518 I will teach you to be ruthless, Kaldur'ahm, 211 00:16:05,585 --> 00:16:08,854 Even if I must beat that lesson into your skull! 212 00:16:37,549 --> 00:16:40,384 I believe that was fairly ruthless, father. 213 00:16:40,451 --> 00:16:43,636 I hope it made you proud. 214 00:16:50,662 --> 00:16:52,762 Warrior! 215 00:16:56,834 --> 00:16:59,102 Hurry, Warrior. We must flee! 216 00:16:59,170 --> 00:17:03,573 Pathetic. Look at where your machinations have left us. 217 00:17:03,641 --> 00:17:06,409 Free me at once. That is an order! 218 00:17:06,477 --> 00:17:09,579 Your numerous failures render all orders moot. 219 00:17:09,647 --> 00:17:13,417 Under article 16 of the Reach planetary acquisition code, 220 00:17:13,484 --> 00:17:18,144 I officially declare you unfit to lead this delegation. 221 00:17:18,176 --> 00:17:20,491 No. No! 222 00:17:20,559 --> 00:17:24,595 You might still be of some use. 223 00:17:24,663 --> 00:17:26,426 Gratitude. 224 00:17:49,887 --> 00:17:52,221 I had hoped to end this tonight, 225 00:17:52,288 --> 00:17:53,955 but Savage escaped, with Klarion, 226 00:17:54,023 --> 00:17:56,825 as did Black Beetle and the Reach's head scientist. 227 00:17:56,893 --> 00:17:58,760 Luther and Queen Bee never showed, 228 00:17:58,828 --> 00:18:00,829 and even Ra's al Ghul will no doubt... 229 00:18:00,897 --> 00:18:03,465 Are you kidding me? Kaldur, you won! 230 00:18:03,533 --> 00:18:06,168 Won? Dude, you triumphed! 231 00:18:06,235 --> 00:18:09,783 You've crippled the Reach and literally broken the Light in half. 232 00:18:09,814 --> 00:18:12,041 Even took down Deathstroke before the summit. 233 00:18:12,109 --> 00:18:15,133 And since we holographically recorded the entire deal, 234 00:18:15,190 --> 00:18:17,425 we'll be able to use the bad guys' own words 235 00:18:17,493 --> 00:18:19,494 against them to clear the Justice League. 236 00:18:19,538 --> 00:18:24,808 - Huh! What was that? - I'm still just so glad you're alive! 237 00:18:24,845 --> 00:18:27,013 And that Aqualad's not a traitor! 238 00:18:27,136 --> 00:18:31,142 No more faking anyone's death for at least a year, OK? 239 00:18:31,289 --> 00:18:32,722 Yeah, seconded. 240 00:18:33,142 --> 00:18:35,510 Agreed. 241 00:18:35,578 --> 00:18:37,846 Kaldur, this has been a good night. 242 00:18:37,913 --> 00:18:40,315 Maybe the best we've had since the 3 of us 243 00:18:40,383 --> 00:18:43,118 first took off for Cabniss 5-plus years ago. 244 00:18:43,186 --> 00:18:45,254 Come on. Enjoy the moment, my friend. 245 00:18:45,321 --> 00:18:47,322 You've earned it. 246 00:19:04,505 --> 00:19:06,852 Was that a boom tube? 247 00:19:10,170 --> 00:19:13,006 Savage! 248 00:19:22,479 --> 00:19:26,548 I am now officially returning command of the Team back to you. 249 00:19:26,616 --> 00:19:28,717 Congratulations, Kaldur'ahm. 250 00:19:28,785 --> 00:19:32,137 This is unnecessary. You have done brilliant work 251 00:19:32,176 --> 00:19:35,057 leading the Team under the most trying of circumstances. 252 00:19:35,125 --> 00:19:39,662 Which is exactly why I'm thrilled to have this particular monkey off my back. 253 00:19:39,730 --> 00:19:41,797 Job's all yours, pal. 254 00:19:51,541 --> 00:19:53,475 The Warworld's been activated. 255 00:19:53,543 --> 00:19:56,912 It's leaving Earth's orbit, heading out into space! 256 00:19:56,979 --> 00:20:00,115 Uh, is that good news or bad? 257 00:20:00,400 --> 00:20:03,368 Secretary General Tseng has just completed 258 00:20:03,407 --> 00:20:05,897 an emergency session of the United Nations. 259 00:20:05,944 --> 00:20:08,612 Captain Atom presented new evidence that proves the Reach 260 00:20:08,679 --> 00:20:10,397 is not the benevolent friend of Earth 261 00:20:10,423 --> 00:20:12,882 the aliens have portrayed themselves to be. 262 00:20:12,950 --> 00:20:16,787 In fact, their goal seems to have been conquest all along. 263 00:20:16,854 --> 00:20:19,190 After a unanimous vote, Secretary Tseng 264 00:20:19,257 --> 00:20:22,823 officially rescinded the Reach's invitation to stay on our world 265 00:20:22,843 --> 00:20:25,545 and demanded they leave immediately. 266 00:20:25,731 --> 00:20:29,735 The Green Lantern Corps will soon be on their way. 267 00:20:29,802 --> 00:20:33,906 The Warworld has left orbit, I assume under the command of Savage. 268 00:20:33,974 --> 00:20:36,108 Then the entire summit was merely a ploy 269 00:20:36,176 --> 00:20:39,312 to remove me from my post guarding the Key Chamber. 270 00:20:39,380 --> 00:20:44,434 Fine. The meat can have their way. The Reach will leave this world. 271 00:20:44,473 --> 00:20:46,486 But won't that leave behind evidence 272 00:20:46,554 --> 00:20:49,122 of our tampering with this planet in violation 273 00:20:49,190 --> 00:20:51,758 of our treaty with the Guardians of the Universe? 274 00:20:51,826 --> 00:20:56,362 No, not after we destroy the Earth. 275 00:20:56,839 --> 00:20:59,839 Sync & corrections: Reef www.addic7ed.com