1 00:00:21,475 --> 00:00:23,843 [sirens wailing] 2 00:00:23,910 --> 00:00:26,246 [knocking at door] 3 00:00:26,314 --> 00:00:29,282 My algorithm estimated you'd be here two minutes earlier. 4 00:00:29,349 --> 00:00:31,016 How long were you waiting outside? 5 00:00:31,083 --> 00:00:32,753 About two minutes. 6 00:00:32,820 --> 00:00:36,856 Look, I know DeLamb, Baron Bedlam, staged a coup. 7 00:00:36,923 --> 00:00:39,459 I assume Brion and Tara are already on route, 8 00:00:39,526 --> 00:00:41,094 and I still care about both those kids. 9 00:00:41,161 --> 00:00:44,363 I need to know what's going on. Please, Barbara. 10 00:00:44,430 --> 00:00:47,801 Like I said, expected you two minutes ago. 11 00:00:47,868 --> 00:00:50,137 Look, as you've probably guessed, 12 00:00:50,204 --> 00:00:53,539 the League's been sidelined by U.N. Secretary-General, Lex Luthor. 13 00:00:53,606 --> 00:00:55,475 And, frankly, by public opinion, 14 00:00:55,542 --> 00:00:57,610 which Luthor's manipulated. 15 00:00:57,677 --> 00:00:59,847 Both sides know a win for Brion and the Outsiders 16 00:00:59,914 --> 00:01:02,281 will also help the League's cause. 17 00:01:02,348 --> 00:01:04,817 A loss, on the other hand... 18 00:01:04,885 --> 00:01:07,521 That's why the Bio-Ship's crossing the Vlatavan border 19 00:01:07,587 --> 00:01:09,856 into Markovian airspace at this very moment. 20 00:01:09,924 --> 00:01:11,792 M'gann's leading Gamma Squad, 21 00:01:11,858 --> 00:01:13,960 combing members of the Team and the Outsiders, 22 00:01:14,028 --> 00:01:16,530 to prevent Doctor X from executing 23 00:01:16,596 --> 00:01:18,599 those loyal to King Gregor Markov. 24 00:01:18,665 --> 00:01:20,733 Meanwhile, Beta Squad is preparing 25 00:01:20,801 --> 00:01:23,069 to boomtube straight to Markovburg, 26 00:01:23,137 --> 00:01:26,840 to back-up Alpha Squad, who are taking the battle right to Bedlam. 27 00:01:26,906 --> 00:01:29,176 And you coordinate all three squads from here, 28 00:01:29,242 --> 00:01:31,677 while keeping the League and Batman, Inc. informed? 29 00:01:31,745 --> 00:01:34,947 You're the only person who calls it "Batman, Inc." 30 00:01:35,013 --> 00:01:36,483 But, yes. 31 00:01:36,549 --> 00:01:38,183 -What else? -What else? 32 00:01:38,251 --> 00:01:40,186 What aren't you telling me? 33 00:01:40,253 --> 00:01:44,290 Well... 34 00:01:44,356 --> 00:01:45,558 [Lex]The board is set. 35 00:01:45,626 --> 00:01:47,493 The players in position. 36 00:01:47,561 --> 00:01:50,496 And we have the inside track on their every move. 37 00:01:50,563 --> 00:01:52,265 Then all goes as planned? 38 00:01:52,331 --> 00:01:53,801 Of course. 39 00:01:53,867 --> 00:01:56,804 This will be a complete debacle for the Outsiders, 40 00:01:56,870 --> 00:01:59,640 proving what I've been saying in the media for months. 41 00:01:59,706 --> 00:02:01,608 "All heroes and meta-humans 42 00:02:01,674 --> 00:02:04,878 must be registered and regulated, worldwide." 43 00:02:04,944 --> 00:02:06,712 My own team of young champions 44 00:02:06,780 --> 00:02:09,115 will quickly volunteer to register. 45 00:02:09,181 --> 00:02:10,783 And Infinity Incorporated 46 00:02:10,850 --> 00:02:13,353 will supplant the Justice League. 47 00:02:13,419 --> 00:02:14,921 While the Light fills its ranks 48 00:02:14,989 --> 00:02:17,358 with meta-humans under our control. 49 00:02:17,425 --> 00:02:20,360 [Lex] The current heroes will be rendered outlaws, 50 00:02:20,426 --> 00:02:22,562 subject to arrest, imprisonment, 51 00:02:22,628 --> 00:02:24,865 even Inhibitor Collars. 52 00:02:24,931 --> 00:02:26,667 [Deathstroke] I bet Waller would love 53 00:02:26,733 --> 00:02:29,134 to get a brain implant in the Dark Knight. 54 00:02:29,201 --> 00:02:30,604 Indeed. 55 00:02:30,670 --> 00:02:33,473 But how to guarantee today's "debacle?" 56 00:02:33,539 --> 00:02:35,407 If we use our mole... 57 00:02:35,474 --> 00:02:37,777 Her cover will be blown. No doubt. 58 00:02:37,844 --> 00:02:41,213 We believe the outcome worth the sacrifice. 59 00:02:41,281 --> 00:02:44,651 Any objections? 60 00:02:44,717 --> 00:02:47,954 Channel is secure. Proceed. 61 00:02:48,020 --> 00:02:51,824 Deathstroke to Tara... 62 00:02:51,891 --> 00:02:54,426 the moment you've been waiting for is here. 63 00:02:54,493 --> 00:02:55,895 On our signal, 64 00:02:55,962 --> 00:03:00,962 you are to publicly kill Garfield Logan. 65 00:03:05,572 --> 00:03:08,722 [theme music playing] 66 00:03:36,536 --> 00:03:37,871 [Bedlam speaking alien language] 67 00:03:42,408 --> 00:03:44,943 [explosion] 68 00:03:45,010 --> 00:03:46,111 You! 69 00:03:46,179 --> 00:03:49,483 [Conner] Yeah. Me. 70 00:03:49,549 --> 00:03:51,485 [sound booming] 71 00:03:51,550 --> 00:03:53,651 [all groaning] 72 00:03:58,324 --> 00:03:59,960 [Bedlam grunts] 73 00:04:00,026 --> 00:04:02,429 You were right, G-F. Beta flushed the Baron right out. 74 00:04:02,496 --> 00:04:04,063 Hello, Uncle. 75 00:04:04,131 --> 00:04:07,433 So, a meta-invasion of my native land. 76 00:04:07,501 --> 00:04:10,003 An opportunity to defend the Realm 77 00:04:10,069 --> 00:04:13,340 and cleanse the bloodline of these weak Orphans. 78 00:04:13,406 --> 00:04:16,877 We're orphans because of you! 79 00:04:16,944 --> 00:04:19,713 I feel the tug of your power, child. 80 00:04:19,779 --> 00:04:20,913 A feeble thing. 81 00:04:20,980 --> 00:04:22,482 -[Tara grunts] -Monster! 82 00:04:22,548 --> 00:04:24,550 -[Geo-Force grunts] -[glass shatters] 83 00:04:24,617 --> 00:04:26,952 [both grunting] 84 00:04:27,019 --> 00:04:30,624 [gasps] 85 00:04:30,690 --> 00:04:32,091 Cyborg, do you read? 86 00:04:32,158 --> 00:04:33,793 I know you're in the thick of it, 87 00:04:33,860 --> 00:04:35,528 but you and I have a new mission. 88 00:04:35,595 --> 00:04:38,930 -[panting] -[grunting] 89 00:04:38,997 --> 00:04:40,966 [yelling] 90 00:04:41,033 --> 00:04:42,702 Little Prince. 91 00:04:42,769 --> 00:04:46,238 There's no Superboy here to save you now. 92 00:04:46,305 --> 00:04:48,307 [Geo-Force grunts] 93 00:04:48,375 --> 00:04:50,310 [grunting] 94 00:04:50,377 --> 00:04:51,812 Stop, children! 95 00:04:51,879 --> 00:04:54,648 You're an embarrassment to the family. 96 00:04:54,714 --> 00:04:56,115 [grunting] 97 00:04:56,182 --> 00:05:00,086 [Beast Boy] They've got a new family now. 98 00:05:00,153 --> 00:05:02,622 [growling] 99 00:05:02,689 --> 00:05:05,324 All equally pathetic. 100 00:05:05,391 --> 00:05:08,161 -[bones breaking] -[growling] 101 00:05:08,228 --> 00:05:10,730 [Geo-Force] Cyborg, help Beast Boy! 102 00:05:10,797 --> 00:05:13,365 -[Tara grunts] -Ah, man, that hurts! 103 00:05:13,432 --> 00:05:16,201 [grunting] 104 00:05:16,269 --> 00:05:18,605 [yelling] 105 00:05:18,672 --> 00:05:19,673 [yelling] 106 00:05:19,740 --> 00:05:21,040 [groaning] 107 00:05:21,107 --> 00:05:22,307 Yeah! 108 00:05:22,375 --> 00:05:23,677 [groaning] 109 00:05:23,744 --> 00:05:25,413 Gamma to Beta. We've rescued the hostages 110 00:05:25,478 --> 00:05:28,213 and taken down Doctor X. How's it going at the Palace? 111 00:05:28,281 --> 00:05:29,382 [Nightwing] Just a... 112 00:05:29,449 --> 00:05:30,449 second. 113 00:05:30,516 --> 00:05:32,418 [sound booming] 114 00:05:32,485 --> 00:05:33,353 [grunting] 115 00:05:33,420 --> 00:05:34,620 [grunting] 116 00:05:34,687 --> 00:05:36,156 [Nightwing] Jected! Beta to Gamma. 117 00:05:36,223 --> 00:05:38,257 Vertigo's down. Sending Tigress and Halo to Alpha. 118 00:05:38,324 --> 00:05:41,194 [Tigress] On our way. 119 00:05:41,261 --> 00:05:44,865 [footsteps approaching] 120 00:05:44,932 --> 00:05:47,934 [Geo-Force grunting] 121 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,468 [gasping] 122 00:05:49,536 --> 00:05:54,173 [Bedlam groaning] 123 00:05:54,240 --> 00:05:55,141 [grunting] 124 00:05:55,209 --> 00:05:57,043 [Geo-Force] You kidnapped my sister! 125 00:05:57,110 --> 00:05:59,678 [grunts] Murdered my parents! 126 00:05:59,745 --> 00:06:00,713 [grunting] 127 00:06:00,781 --> 00:06:04,350 Betrayed crown and country! 128 00:06:04,416 --> 00:06:06,720 -[grunting] -[gasping] Stop. 129 00:06:06,786 --> 00:06:08,321 Stop! I... 130 00:06:08,387 --> 00:06:10,187 I surrender. 131 00:06:14,326 --> 00:06:17,362 Surrender is too easy! 132 00:06:17,430 --> 00:06:18,964 [grunts] Geo-Force. 133 00:06:19,031 --> 00:06:20,166 No! 134 00:06:20,233 --> 00:06:22,302 The Outsiders are beacons of hope. 135 00:06:22,367 --> 00:06:26,740 We don't deal out punishment. 136 00:06:26,807 --> 00:06:28,507 [Deathstroke] Brion is right. 137 00:06:28,574 --> 00:06:31,343 Bedlam caused all your misery. 138 00:06:31,411 --> 00:06:33,379 [grunting] 139 00:06:33,446 --> 00:06:35,382 Do your job, 140 00:06:35,449 --> 00:06:38,584 then nothing can stop you and Brion from executing DeLamb. 141 00:06:38,651 --> 00:06:40,586 Kill Beast Boy. 142 00:06:40,653 --> 00:06:42,555 Now. 143 00:06:42,622 --> 00:06:47,622 -[Tara grunting] -[ground rumbling] 144 00:06:48,127 --> 00:06:49,997 -Uh... Terra? -Terra, what are you doing? 145 00:06:50,064 --> 00:06:51,264 [Deathstroke] Do it. 146 00:06:51,331 --> 00:06:53,432 Kill him. 147 00:06:53,500 --> 00:06:54,834 [Tigress] Tara, listen. 148 00:06:54,901 --> 00:06:57,271 You don't have to do what Deathstroke says. 149 00:06:57,338 --> 00:06:58,838 -[Beast Boy] Deathstroke? -How does she-- 150 00:06:58,906 --> 00:07:00,574 I thought this channel was secure! 151 00:07:00,639 --> 00:07:02,442 How long have you known? 152 00:07:02,509 --> 00:07:05,778 Known? Known what? 153 00:07:05,846 --> 00:07:08,781 Since before we found you. 154 00:07:08,848 --> 00:07:10,850 Batman had surveillance on Slade, 155 00:07:10,918 --> 00:07:12,586 and could tell from his micro-expressions 156 00:07:12,653 --> 00:07:14,987 that he was lying when he said you'd washed out 157 00:07:15,055 --> 00:07:16,490 of the League of Shadows. 158 00:07:16,557 --> 00:07:20,427 You knew I was still a Shadow? Why didn't you-- 159 00:07:20,494 --> 00:07:24,298 Busting you upfront would've taken the decision out of your hands, 160 00:07:24,365 --> 00:07:27,233 which is exactly what the bad guys have done to you 161 00:07:27,300 --> 00:07:29,302 from the moment you were abducted. 162 00:07:29,370 --> 00:07:32,004 [Deathstroke] Don't go soft on me now, Princess. 163 00:07:32,072 --> 00:07:34,807 They'll betray you. Like your uncle. 164 00:07:34,875 --> 00:07:36,276 Like Jace. 165 00:07:36,343 --> 00:07:41,343 I have been betrayed so many times. 166 00:07:41,783 --> 00:07:45,319 But these people risked their lives to save me. 167 00:07:45,386 --> 00:07:49,255 Treated me with kindness and respect. 168 00:07:49,322 --> 00:07:51,358 Made me a part of their family. 169 00:07:51,425 --> 00:07:53,526 Those are the tools they use to make you weak. 170 00:07:53,593 --> 00:07:55,795 I taught you to be strong. 171 00:07:55,862 --> 00:07:58,865 We wanted to show you there is a better way. 172 00:07:58,932 --> 00:08:03,932 You can be forgiven, Tara. The choice is yours. 173 00:08:10,476 --> 00:08:11,543 [grunting] 174 00:08:11,610 --> 00:08:13,012 [crashing] 175 00:08:13,079 --> 00:08:14,346 [Deathstroke] Damn it, Terra, listen-- 176 00:08:14,413 --> 00:08:16,363 [Tara grunts] 177 00:08:23,790 --> 00:08:26,059 Batman read your micro-expressions? 178 00:08:26,125 --> 00:08:28,127 Didn't know he saw me unmasked. 179 00:08:28,194 --> 00:08:30,997 [Black Lightning] While I nodded, nearly napping, 180 00:08:31,064 --> 00:08:33,399 suddenly there came a tapping. 181 00:08:33,466 --> 00:08:36,302 Well, we wondered who else would be 182 00:08:36,370 --> 00:08:40,173 on the other end of this line. Now, we know, 183 00:08:40,239 --> 00:08:43,710 Mr. Secretary. 184 00:08:43,777 --> 00:08:46,346 -[Tara gasps] -Tara... 185 00:08:46,412 --> 00:08:50,683 how could you? 186 00:08:50,750 --> 00:08:52,852 Why didn't anyone tell me this? 187 00:08:52,918 --> 00:08:55,855 [Zviad Baazovi] Here he is! 188 00:08:55,922 --> 00:08:58,024 Here's our Prince! 189 00:08:58,091 --> 00:09:01,628 Ambassador Baazovi? 190 00:09:01,695 --> 00:09:03,864 Prince Brion! Is that... 191 00:09:03,929 --> 00:09:05,365 the Princess? 192 00:09:05,432 --> 00:09:08,467 -And who are these others? -[Bedlam grunting] 193 00:09:08,534 --> 00:09:10,003 -[yelling] -My Prince, 194 00:09:10,070 --> 00:09:12,405 you cannot let that war criminal escape! 195 00:09:12,472 --> 00:09:16,408 -[people screaming] -[rumbling] 196 00:09:16,475 --> 00:09:17,975 [grunting] 197 00:09:22,447 --> 00:09:24,850 It is over, Baron. 198 00:09:24,918 --> 00:09:27,486 It will never be over, Princeling! 199 00:09:27,553 --> 00:09:31,903 Not as long as I draw breath. 200 00:09:32,792 --> 00:09:37,730 Uncle, I believe you. 201 00:09:37,797 --> 00:09:38,798 [muffled screaming] 202 00:09:38,865 --> 00:09:40,215 [gasping] 203 00:09:56,817 --> 00:09:59,686 Is he... Is he dead? 204 00:09:59,753 --> 00:10:01,855 Yes. 205 00:10:01,923 --> 00:10:02,754 [speaking alien language] 206 00:10:05,524 --> 00:10:09,428 [crowd cheering] 207 00:10:09,495 --> 00:10:11,130 Brion is a hero! 208 00:10:11,197 --> 00:10:13,200 [speaks alien language] Brion sir varonis! 209 00:10:13,267 --> 00:10:15,634 [crowd chanting] Brion! Brion! Brion! 210 00:10:15,701 --> 00:10:18,471 Brion! Brion! Brion! Brion... 211 00:10:18,538 --> 00:10:20,639 -[Nightwing] What happened? -[Forager chitters] 212 00:10:20,706 --> 00:10:22,009 [Conner] Oh, Brion. 213 00:10:22,075 --> 00:10:25,278 [on TV] Brion! Brion! Brion! Brion... 214 00:10:25,346 --> 00:10:28,648 [crowd chanting] Brion! Brion! Brion! Brion! 215 00:10:28,715 --> 00:10:30,783 Brion! Brion! 216 00:10:30,850 --> 00:10:32,985 Brion! Brion! Brion! 217 00:10:33,052 --> 00:10:37,090 [chanting continues] 218 00:10:37,157 --> 00:10:40,092 I had to do it. Don't you see? 219 00:10:40,159 --> 00:10:43,062 [Conner] You crossed a line we don't cross. 220 00:10:43,129 --> 00:10:44,663 [Nightwing] You murdered that man. 221 00:10:44,730 --> 00:10:46,932 I executed a criminal, 222 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:48,902 while you hypocrites 223 00:10:48,969 --> 00:10:51,538 allowed a murderer to walk free among us! 224 00:10:51,605 --> 00:10:53,773 [Tigress] She was a vulnerable child, 225 00:10:53,840 --> 00:10:55,975 brainwashed, Stockholm-Syndromed. 226 00:10:56,043 --> 00:10:58,345 No. There was no Control Chip 227 00:10:58,412 --> 00:11:00,214 on my neck when I killed Marlo. 228 00:11:00,279 --> 00:11:03,216 [inhales] I had a choice. 229 00:11:03,283 --> 00:11:06,253 I made the wrong one. 230 00:11:06,320 --> 00:11:08,154 [man speaking alien langauge] Sveiks, Princis Briones! 231 00:11:08,221 --> 00:11:11,424 [crowd chanting] Sveiks! Sveiks! Sveiks! Sveiks! 232 00:11:11,491 --> 00:11:14,527 We both must turn ourselves in. 233 00:11:14,594 --> 00:11:17,063 [gasping] To whom? 234 00:11:17,129 --> 00:11:19,698 Do you not hear the crowd? 235 00:11:19,765 --> 00:11:21,902 They know what I did was just. 236 00:11:21,967 --> 00:11:24,437 And so should you! 237 00:11:24,504 --> 00:11:28,075 Tara, I dedicated my life to rescuing you, 238 00:11:28,140 --> 00:11:29,808 but you lied to me 239 00:11:29,875 --> 00:11:32,644 and nearly betrayed us all. 240 00:11:32,711 --> 00:11:34,514 You are an assassin! 241 00:11:34,581 --> 00:11:36,917 I am a hero! 242 00:11:36,982 --> 00:11:39,086 [Conner] Heroes don't do what you did. 243 00:11:39,152 --> 00:11:40,486 The people would disagree. 244 00:11:40,553 --> 00:11:43,123 Would you condemn a soldier in war? 245 00:11:43,190 --> 00:11:46,759 No, you'd call him Varonis, a hero. 246 00:11:46,826 --> 00:11:48,595 And I'd call this hero 247 00:11:48,660 --> 00:11:49,696 Karalis. 248 00:11:49,763 --> 00:11:53,734 -A King. -King? But Gregor... 249 00:11:53,801 --> 00:11:57,303 Kings make hard decisions for the sake of their people. 250 00:11:57,370 --> 00:11:59,572 You know I supported Gregor, 251 00:11:59,639 --> 00:12:03,110 but Gregor isn't strong enough for these times. 252 00:12:03,176 --> 00:12:06,947 Only you have the strength to rule Markovia. 253 00:12:07,013 --> 00:12:11,051 With the full support of the Military. 254 00:12:11,118 --> 00:12:14,221 Prince Brion brought down the tyrant, DeLamb, 255 00:12:14,288 --> 00:12:17,957 who staged a coup after escaping prison, 256 00:12:18,024 --> 00:12:19,860 after murdering our King and Queen! 257 00:12:19,927 --> 00:12:21,250 [speaking alien language] 258 00:12:23,363 --> 00:12:26,332 [crowd chanting] Sveiks, Briones Karalis! 259 00:12:26,399 --> 00:12:28,668 Sveiks, Briones Karalis! 260 00:12:28,735 --> 00:12:32,639 You are only 16 minutes younger than your brother. 261 00:12:32,705 --> 00:12:36,144 Admit the truth to yourself. 262 00:12:36,210 --> 00:12:37,884 [speaking alien language] 263 00:12:42,548 --> 00:12:44,418 [crowd chanting] Sveiks, Briones Karalis! 264 00:12:44,485 --> 00:12:47,553 Sveiks, Briones Karalis... 265 00:12:47,620 --> 00:12:51,991 [in English] My brother is a man of great patience. 266 00:12:52,057 --> 00:12:54,927 But that is not what our country needs. 267 00:12:54,995 --> 00:12:57,230 Brion, you cannot betray Gregor. 268 00:12:57,297 --> 00:13:00,567 Unlike you, I betray no one. 269 00:13:00,634 --> 00:13:05,004 Gregor's 16 minutes is no justification for his Rule. 270 00:13:05,071 --> 00:13:08,042 I've always known the Crown should be mine. 271 00:13:08,109 --> 00:13:12,644 [Brion on TV] Markovia needs a King who is a Hero. 272 00:13:12,711 --> 00:13:14,114 Sister... 273 00:13:14,181 --> 00:13:16,250 I will forgive your crimes, 274 00:13:16,316 --> 00:13:19,765 if you support my Rule. 275 00:13:22,022 --> 00:13:26,625 No, brother. That I cannot do. 276 00:13:26,692 --> 00:13:30,697 Fine. Halo, join me. 277 00:13:30,764 --> 00:13:32,164 Rule beside me 278 00:13:32,231 --> 00:13:34,032 as my Queen. 279 00:13:37,604 --> 00:13:39,839 Violet, please. 280 00:13:39,905 --> 00:13:42,155 I need you now. 281 00:13:46,678 --> 00:13:48,782 So be it. 282 00:13:48,847 --> 00:13:50,283 Nightwing, 283 00:13:50,350 --> 00:13:53,787 take all your heroes out of my country. 284 00:13:53,852 --> 00:13:55,623 At once! 285 00:13:55,688 --> 00:13:57,323 [crowd chanting] Briones Karalis! Briones Karalis! 286 00:13:57,390 --> 00:14:00,259 Briones Karalis! Briones Karalis! 287 00:14:00,326 --> 00:14:02,261 Briones Karalis! 288 00:14:02,328 --> 00:14:05,999 Briones Karalis! Briones Karalis! 289 00:14:06,066 --> 00:14:08,668 Briones Karalis! 290 00:14:08,735 --> 00:14:13,472 [distant sirens] 291 00:14:13,538 --> 00:14:15,938 [Violet sobbing] 292 00:14:25,753 --> 00:14:28,322 [Deathstroke] Despite Terra's disappointing performance 293 00:14:28,388 --> 00:14:30,990 and Lightning's pointless little incursion, 294 00:14:31,057 --> 00:14:33,058 things could have gone worse. 295 00:14:33,125 --> 00:14:35,028 [chuckles] Oh, please. 296 00:14:35,095 --> 00:14:37,331 Things could hardly have gone better. 297 00:14:37,397 --> 00:14:39,832 Grayson's people in their masks? 298 00:14:39,899 --> 00:14:41,869 A coup on live television? 299 00:14:41,936 --> 00:14:46,273 An Outsider executing an enemy and declaring himself King? 300 00:14:46,340 --> 00:14:48,708 I can easily frame the argument now 301 00:14:48,775 --> 00:14:51,378 for heroes to be registered and regulated. 302 00:14:51,445 --> 00:14:53,113 As far as I'm concerned, 303 00:14:53,179 --> 00:14:56,484 Infinity Inc. has already ascended. 304 00:14:56,551 --> 00:14:59,687 [Black Lightning] As you can see from the documents before you, 305 00:14:59,753 --> 00:15:01,654 these confidential files prove 306 00:15:01,721 --> 00:15:03,990 that Secretary-General Lex Luthor 307 00:15:04,057 --> 00:15:05,926 has defied U.N. regulations 308 00:15:05,993 --> 00:15:08,461 by continuing to secretly run LexCorp. 309 00:15:08,528 --> 00:15:09,897 [audience exclaiming] 310 00:15:09,964 --> 00:15:11,831 Worse, he's exploited its resources 311 00:15:11,899 --> 00:15:15,369 to operate his own meta-human trafficking chain. 312 00:15:15,434 --> 00:15:17,538 One that utilizes the same Control Chip 313 00:15:17,604 --> 00:15:19,940 favored by the infamous Bedlam syndicate. 314 00:15:20,006 --> 00:15:24,378 Furthermore, Luthor has used his illegal organization 315 00:15:24,443 --> 00:15:28,182 to create and control Infinity, Inc. 316 00:15:28,249 --> 00:15:30,884 One day after Lightning's stunning revelations, 317 00:15:30,951 --> 00:15:33,120 we are live at the United Nations, 318 00:15:33,187 --> 00:15:36,390 where a crowd has gathered, calling for Luthor's resignation. 319 00:15:36,456 --> 00:15:40,394 Uh, wait, I'm being told Secretary Luthor is making a statement. 320 00:15:40,460 --> 00:15:43,397 This is fake news, fake news, 321 00:15:43,462 --> 00:15:46,567 and I resent even addressing allegations 322 00:15:46,633 --> 00:15:48,735 from unregulated meta-vigilantes 323 00:15:48,802 --> 00:15:51,038 like the disgraced Black Lightning. 324 00:15:51,105 --> 00:15:54,640 We will soon change the international libel laws, 325 00:15:54,707 --> 00:15:57,309 which allow these so-called "heroes" 326 00:15:57,376 --> 00:16:00,614 to smear my good name with spurious charges. 327 00:16:00,681 --> 00:16:02,917 Every charge Lightning and Cyborg laid at your feet 328 00:16:02,982 --> 00:16:05,652 -is true, Luthor! And more! -[woman gasping] 329 00:16:05,719 --> 00:16:08,120 Think about what you're doing, son. 330 00:16:08,187 --> 00:16:09,989 I'm not your son. 331 00:16:10,056 --> 00:16:11,958 [indistinct chatter] 332 00:16:12,025 --> 00:16:15,929 At Project Cadmus, Luthor bred and enslaved living weapons. 333 00:16:15,995 --> 00:16:18,631 -[all gasping] -[Conner] Including me. 334 00:16:18,698 --> 00:16:21,369 I am the Superboy. A genomorph. 335 00:16:21,436 --> 00:16:25,572 A clone made from the combined DNA of Superman and Lex Luthor. 336 00:16:25,639 --> 00:16:28,575 I was created to replace Superman should he perish. 337 00:16:28,642 --> 00:16:30,809 To destroy him should he turn from the Light. 338 00:16:30,876 --> 00:16:32,546 Lex Luthor's Light. 339 00:16:32,613 --> 00:16:34,581 I'm more than that now. 340 00:16:34,648 --> 00:16:36,783 More than the weapon I was created to be. 341 00:16:36,850 --> 00:16:40,320 [Superman] I've come to think of Superboy as my brother. 342 00:16:40,386 --> 00:16:41,822 You can trust him. 343 00:16:41,889 --> 00:16:44,890 You don't have to trust me. Test my DNA. 344 00:16:44,957 --> 00:16:46,426 It's all the proof you'll need. 345 00:16:46,493 --> 00:16:48,696 I call for an immediate vote of no confidence 346 00:16:48,761 --> 00:16:51,331 in Secretary-General Lex Luthor. 347 00:16:51,398 --> 00:16:52,765 [Tod on TV] An embattled Lex Luthor, 348 00:16:52,832 --> 00:16:55,067 now facing multiple indictments, 349 00:16:55,134 --> 00:16:56,703 has been forced to resign 350 00:16:56,769 --> 00:16:58,972 as Secretary-General of the United Nations. 351 00:16:59,039 --> 00:17:03,043 I hear rumors Ambassador Troia is the leading candidate to replace Lex. 352 00:17:03,110 --> 00:17:05,712 -[chuckles] Love that. -And there's more good news. 353 00:17:05,778 --> 00:17:08,048 Fans worldwide have kept the Outsiders 354 00:17:08,115 --> 00:17:11,785 and the League trending highly positive across social media. 355 00:17:11,852 --> 00:17:14,688 I guess Justice is back in fashion. 356 00:17:14,755 --> 00:17:16,723 [Barbara] My dad reactivated the Bat-Signal 357 00:17:16,789 --> 00:17:19,393 to actual cheers from the crowd below. 358 00:17:19,459 --> 00:17:21,028 [Dick] Wait, turn the sound back on. 359 00:17:21,095 --> 00:17:23,630 In other news, the trial of Tara Markov 360 00:17:23,696 --> 00:17:26,365 has ended at The Hague. The judges of the World Court 361 00:17:26,432 --> 00:17:28,367 have taken the many mitigating factors 362 00:17:28,434 --> 00:17:30,037 of the Princess' abduction into account 363 00:17:30,104 --> 00:17:32,839 and released her into the custody of her brother, 364 00:17:32,906 --> 00:17:35,676 Markovia's King-In-Exile, Gregor Markov. 365 00:17:35,743 --> 00:17:38,644 As part of her probation, she will attempt to redeem herself 366 00:17:38,711 --> 00:17:43,711 by doing good works with the Outsiders. 367 00:17:45,853 --> 00:17:48,988 [sighs] No, I... I don't want to see her. 368 00:17:49,055 --> 00:17:50,423 She's made some mistakes, 369 00:17:50,490 --> 00:17:52,892 but she wants to make up for them by helping you. 370 00:17:52,959 --> 00:17:54,461 Please, Your Highness. 371 00:17:54,528 --> 00:17:56,996 We all deserve a second chance. 372 00:17:57,063 --> 00:18:00,813 [sighs] Let her approach. 373 00:18:09,742 --> 00:18:12,578 [Vandal] The Light is satisfied. 374 00:18:12,645 --> 00:18:16,048 Though Lex has some legal issues to resolve, 375 00:18:16,115 --> 00:18:17,785 the rest of the news is good. 376 00:18:17,851 --> 00:18:21,122 Agreed. King Brion now leads a puppet kingdom, 377 00:18:21,188 --> 00:18:25,125 thanks in no small part to our newest member's influence. 378 00:18:25,192 --> 00:18:27,661 [Zviad Baazovi] Yes, well, I'm no Martian, 379 00:18:27,728 --> 00:18:29,730 but my limited meta-psychic ability 380 00:18:29,797 --> 00:18:31,332 does come in handy to... 381 00:18:31,398 --> 00:18:34,468 nudge people toward their own worst impulses. 382 00:18:34,534 --> 00:18:36,903 No need to be modest, Zviad. 383 00:18:36,971 --> 00:18:39,807 Your services are much appreciated. 384 00:18:39,873 --> 00:18:42,541 Now, I'm sure you're all wondering 385 00:18:42,608 --> 00:18:45,813 about my recent trip to Apokolips. 386 00:18:45,878 --> 00:18:48,515 Darkseid and I rattled sabres at each other 387 00:18:48,582 --> 00:18:50,550 over our mutual sense of betrayal. 388 00:18:50,617 --> 00:18:55,355 We aired our differences but managed to find common ground. 389 00:18:55,422 --> 00:18:58,125 And reconfirm our partnership. 390 00:18:58,192 --> 00:19:03,192 Of course, his search for the Anti-Life Equation continues. 391 00:19:03,462 --> 00:19:06,398 So we must prepare. 392 00:19:06,465 --> 00:19:09,170 For keeping eyes on this, Halo, 393 00:19:09,236 --> 00:19:14,236 she could be the key to our final victory. 394 00:19:16,910 --> 00:19:18,444 Can you hear us on the Javelin? 395 00:19:18,511 --> 00:19:20,913 Roger that. You got three Lanterns, 396 00:19:20,980 --> 00:19:23,784 two Hawks, a Martian, a Captain, a Doctor, 397 00:19:23,851 --> 00:19:28,851 a Devil, Magog, Steel, Icon, Fire, Ice and Flongated Man. 398 00:19:29,957 --> 00:19:31,858 [Elongated Man] That's Elongated Man! 399 00:19:31,924 --> 00:19:34,094 Hope you poozers make it worth our while. 400 00:19:34,161 --> 00:19:35,628 [Nightwing] How about at the Batcave? 401 00:19:35,695 --> 00:19:38,265 Metamorpho here with Batwoman, Katana, 402 00:19:38,332 --> 00:19:41,801 Hardware, Plaz, Spoiler, Arrowette and Orphan. 403 00:19:41,868 --> 00:19:45,471 That's just about everyone. Wasn't sure they'd all respond. 404 00:19:45,538 --> 00:19:48,375 You command more respect than you realize. 405 00:19:48,441 --> 00:19:49,942 [Nightwing] Ah, starting to get that. 406 00:19:50,009 --> 00:19:54,381 Still, everyone's here except the one guy I really need. 407 00:19:54,446 --> 00:19:55,682 [computer] Recognized, 408 00:19:55,749 --> 00:19:58,786 Pierce-Comma-Jefferson. G-Zero-One. 409 00:19:58,852 --> 00:20:00,221 [Nightwing] Glad you could make it. 410 00:20:00,288 --> 00:20:02,521 Gladder still you're staying in the game. 411 00:20:02,588 --> 00:20:04,724 Yeah, well... 412 00:20:04,791 --> 00:20:07,294 it's the right thing. 413 00:20:07,359 --> 00:20:09,296 You sure about this? 414 00:20:09,362 --> 00:20:11,263 Oh, yeah. 415 00:20:11,330 --> 00:20:13,200 Thanks for coming, everyone. 416 00:20:13,267 --> 00:20:15,868 Word's spreading fast, so we might as well get it out in the open. 417 00:20:15,935 --> 00:20:18,505 Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, 418 00:20:18,571 --> 00:20:20,473 Miss Martian, Oracle, Robin, and I 419 00:20:20,539 --> 00:20:23,009 have been running a secret task force, 420 00:20:23,076 --> 00:20:24,877 coordinating all our Teams and squads 421 00:20:24,944 --> 00:20:27,114 in an attempt to beat the Light at their own game. 422 00:20:27,181 --> 00:20:31,050 We kept it a secret in a misguided attempt to protect you. 423 00:20:31,117 --> 00:20:34,220 We've had successes, failures, compromises, 424 00:20:34,287 --> 00:20:36,022 deceptions and betrayals. 425 00:20:36,089 --> 00:20:39,593 It is now clear, that despite our best intentions, 426 00:20:39,660 --> 00:20:41,528 we made a mistake. 427 00:20:41,596 --> 00:20:45,798 So I hereby resign as Co-Chair of the League, effective immediately. 428 00:20:45,865 --> 00:20:47,134 As do I. 429 00:20:47,201 --> 00:20:49,869 I'm stepping down as Leader of the Team, as well. 430 00:20:49,936 --> 00:20:52,006 Which means we need a new leader, 431 00:20:52,071 --> 00:20:56,076 one who has consistently acted as the conscience of the League. 432 00:20:56,143 --> 00:20:58,878 And although I'm not a member, I'd like to take the liberty 433 00:20:58,945 --> 00:21:01,381 of nominating Black Lightning. 434 00:21:01,448 --> 00:21:02,782 Seconded. 435 00:21:02,849 --> 00:21:04,817 All current Leaguers present and in favor? 436 00:21:04,884 --> 00:21:07,252 -[all] Aye! -And aboard the Javelin? 437 00:21:07,319 --> 00:21:08,488 [all] Aye! 438 00:21:08,555 --> 00:21:10,156 Whoa, whoa, whoa! I don't want this. 439 00:21:10,223 --> 00:21:14,326 Maybe not. But we kinda need you to take it. 440 00:21:14,394 --> 00:21:15,595 What say you? 441 00:21:15,662 --> 00:21:17,964 I don't have a vote. Currently. 442 00:21:18,031 --> 00:21:22,135 If I take this, you're either in or you're out. 443 00:21:22,202 --> 00:21:25,038 There's no half-way. No behind-the-scenes crap. 444 00:21:25,105 --> 00:21:28,674 If you take this, we'll fold Batman, Inc. 445 00:21:28,741 --> 00:21:30,844 back into the League and the Team, 446 00:21:30,911 --> 00:21:34,113 on your terms. It's for the best. 447 00:21:34,180 --> 00:21:36,583 For the mission. 448 00:21:36,650 --> 00:21:39,786 I rejoin the Team. Team works for the League. 449 00:21:39,853 --> 00:21:42,221 I work for you, boss. 450 00:21:42,288 --> 00:21:46,259 [sighs] 451 00:21:46,326 --> 00:21:50,064 We all believe the League needs course correction, 452 00:21:50,130 --> 00:21:53,166 because we're all afraid of the same tired old story. 453 00:21:53,233 --> 00:21:55,368 "The hero gets lost fighting the good fight 454 00:21:55,435 --> 00:21:58,404 "and becomes the very thing he or she is fighting against." 455 00:21:58,471 --> 00:22:00,272 And, sure, it happens. 456 00:22:00,339 --> 00:22:02,742 Vandal Savage, Teth Adam, 457 00:22:02,808 --> 00:22:07,446 Ra's al Ghul. And now, sadly, Geo-Force. 458 00:22:07,513 --> 00:22:09,682 But it will not happen again. 459 00:22:09,750 --> 00:22:11,551 Not to any of us. 460 00:22:11,618 --> 00:22:14,820 Because from here on out, we will not keep secrets from each other. 461 00:22:14,887 --> 00:22:17,723 We need each other to know each others' secrets 462 00:22:17,790 --> 00:22:20,027 to keep each other on the straight and narrow. 463 00:22:20,094 --> 00:22:22,863 No more making decisions to protect each other 464 00:22:22,930 --> 00:22:25,365 from the choices we might be forced to make. 465 00:22:25,432 --> 00:22:29,502 In this League, the ends will not justify the means! 466 00:22:29,569 --> 00:22:33,306 We will not sink to using the methods of our enemies. 467 00:22:33,373 --> 00:22:35,075 We will keep our covert Team, 468 00:22:35,142 --> 00:22:37,576 not for the sake of it being covert, 469 00:22:37,644 --> 00:22:39,578 but because it affords our young heroes 470 00:22:39,645 --> 00:22:41,615 a place to learn out of the spotlight. 471 00:22:41,681 --> 00:22:44,050 But, otherwise, like the Outsiders, 472 00:22:44,117 --> 00:22:46,852 we must live in each others' spotlights. 473 00:22:46,919 --> 00:22:47,721 [groans] 474 00:22:47,788 --> 00:22:49,289 If we fail while doing right, 475 00:22:49,355 --> 00:22:52,792 then at least we went down swinging on our own terms. 476 00:22:52,858 --> 00:22:55,796 But in the long term, we will not fail. 477 00:22:55,862 --> 00:22:57,864 Holding firm to our principles 478 00:22:57,931 --> 00:23:01,567 will guide us to an honorable victory! 479 00:23:01,634 --> 00:23:06,434 Now, let's get down to business. 480 00:23:09,309 --> 00:23:12,112 The Outsiders have posted that they're welcoming new members, 481 00:23:12,179 --> 00:23:14,615 Terra, Forager and Superboy to the-- 482 00:23:14,682 --> 00:23:18,484 -[TV turns off] -[Megan] So, you're a public hero now? 483 00:23:18,551 --> 00:23:21,020 [Conner] It's time. 484 00:23:21,087 --> 00:23:25,659 [Megan] I guess it's time I give this back. 485 00:23:25,726 --> 00:23:27,027 [Conner] I hope not. 486 00:23:27,094 --> 00:23:29,163 [Megan] If you don't trust me, 487 00:23:29,230 --> 00:23:32,932 If you can't truly forgive me... 488 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:35,502 [Conner] I was hoping you'd trust and forgive me. 489 00:23:35,569 --> 00:23:39,839 You made hard choices, and I dredged up old wounds. 490 00:23:39,906 --> 00:23:41,409 I'm sorry. 491 00:23:41,474 --> 00:23:46,180 M'gann, I can't imagine my life without you. 492 00:23:46,247 --> 00:23:49,615 So if you'll still have me... 493 00:23:49,682 --> 00:23:50,282 Mmm. 494 00:24:05,965 --> 00:24:07,433 [school bell rings] 495 00:24:07,500 --> 00:24:09,599 [locker thuds] 496 00:24:14,907 --> 00:24:19,407 [indistinct chatter, laughter] 497 00:24:21,513 --> 00:24:23,614 [all cheering] 498 00:24:45,638 --> 00:24:48,638 [indistinct chatter] 499 00:24:54,513 --> 00:24:59,352 [laughing] 500 00:24:59,419 --> 00:25:01,818 [Megan laughing] 501 00:25:15,035 --> 00:25:18,184 [theme music playing] 502 00:25:42,194 --> 00:25:43,730 [laughing] 503 00:25:43,797 --> 00:25:47,666 [splattering] 504 00:25:47,733 --> 00:25:49,067 [exhales]