1 00:00:24,093 --> 00:00:26,595 This is no time for you to resign. 2 00:00:26,662 --> 00:00:28,264 NIGHTWING: I'm not resigning. 3 00:00:28,331 --> 00:00:30,432 Just taking a leave of absence. 4 00:00:30,499 --> 00:00:31,934 Besides, if you need help, 5 00:00:32,001 --> 00:00:33,836 Barbara is more than ready to step up. 6 00:00:33,903 --> 00:00:35,805 Agreed. But, Dick-- 7 00:00:35,871 --> 00:00:37,673 I need a break, Kaldur. 8 00:00:37,740 --> 00:00:40,309 You, me, Wally, we... 9 00:00:40,375 --> 00:00:41,744 We founded this team. 10 00:00:41,811 --> 00:00:43,545 Without him... 11 00:00:43,612 --> 00:00:45,147 (SIGHING WEARILY) 12 00:00:45,213 --> 00:00:47,049 I understand. 13 00:00:47,116 --> 00:00:49,485 This team has had successes. 14 00:00:49,551 --> 00:00:51,120 But much remains to be done. 15 00:00:51,187 --> 00:00:54,090 Superboy, Miss Martian, Beast Boy, you're Alpha. 16 00:00:54,157 --> 00:00:56,492 B'arzz O'oomm has called from Mars. 17 00:00:56,558 --> 00:00:57,593 He needs help. 18 00:00:57,660 --> 00:00:59,628 Tigress, Kid Flash, Bumblebee, 19 00:00:59,695 --> 00:01:00,930 Guardian, you're Beta. 20 00:01:00,997 --> 00:01:02,198 Lexcorp is bringing out 21 00:01:02,265 --> 00:01:04,500 The Reach soft drink under a new name. 22 00:01:04,566 --> 00:01:06,368 We need proof. 23 00:01:06,435 --> 00:01:09,135 Business as usual. 24 00:01:19,549 --> 00:01:23,085 I'm sorry, Otto. We couldn't find a transplant. 25 00:01:23,152 --> 00:01:25,287 And your sister, Ana... 26 00:01:25,354 --> 00:01:26,222 (SIGHING SOFTLY) 27 00:01:26,289 --> 00:01:28,224 ...her heart just gave out. 28 00:01:28,291 --> 00:01:29,725 (GRAVE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING) 29 00:01:29,792 --> 00:01:31,593 (THUDDING) 30 00:01:31,660 --> 00:01:35,096 (GROANING) Ot... 31 00:01:35,163 --> 00:01:35,998 Otto. 32 00:01:36,065 --> 00:01:38,765 None of that, now. 33 00:01:45,808 --> 00:01:47,142 (THUDDING) 34 00:01:47,209 --> 00:01:48,610 (WHIRRING) 35 00:01:48,677 --> 00:01:50,312 (GROANING IN PAIN) 36 00:01:50,379 --> 00:01:52,848 Initiating tar protocol. 37 00:01:52,915 --> 00:01:55,818 (GURGLING) 38 00:01:55,885 --> 00:01:56,952 (EXCLAIMING IN HORROR) Otto! 39 00:01:57,019 --> 00:02:01,757 (SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 40 00:02:01,824 --> 00:02:03,792 (SCREAMING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 41 00:02:03,859 --> 00:02:06,194 (INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING) 42 00:02:06,261 --> 00:02:07,096 (WHIRRING) 43 00:02:07,163 --> 00:02:08,630 DOCTOR:Meta-gene activated. 44 00:02:08,697 --> 00:02:10,766 Let's see what we've got. 45 00:02:10,833 --> 00:02:12,001 (THUDDING) 46 00:02:12,068 --> 00:02:14,318 (HEART BEATING) 47 00:02:17,973 --> 00:02:21,643 (RUMBLING) 48 00:02:21,710 --> 00:02:22,878 (WHIRRING) 49 00:02:22,945 --> 00:02:25,280 (GROWLING) 50 00:02:25,347 --> 00:02:28,417 (ROARING) 51 00:02:28,483 --> 00:02:29,551 (GUNS FIRING) 52 00:02:29,618 --> 00:02:30,920 (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING) 53 00:02:30,986 --> 00:02:32,054 (THUDDING) 54 00:02:32,121 --> 00:02:35,271 (EXCLAIMING IN AGONY) 55 00:02:42,998 --> 00:02:47,436 (RUMBLING) 56 00:02:47,502 --> 00:02:48,537 (GROWLING) 57 00:02:48,604 --> 00:02:49,954 (BEEPING) 58 00:02:56,678 --> 00:02:59,281 (GROWLING) 59 00:02:59,347 --> 00:03:02,484 (ROARING) 60 00:03:02,551 --> 00:03:04,620 Ice, look out! 61 00:03:04,686 --> 00:03:05,788 (BUZZING) 62 00:03:05,854 --> 00:03:07,290 (ROARING) 63 00:03:07,356 --> 00:03:08,791 BLACK LIGHTNING: No worries, Ice. 64 00:03:08,857 --> 00:03:10,460 -(ROARING) -I got you covered. 65 00:03:10,526 --> 00:03:13,028 Lightning, don't let that thing touch you. 66 00:03:13,095 --> 00:03:14,597 I kinda figured. 67 00:03:14,664 --> 00:03:16,899 I'll just zap ugly here into dreamland for a while. 68 00:03:16,966 --> 00:03:18,968 (EXCLAIMING IN PAIN) 69 00:03:19,035 --> 00:03:20,536 (HEART BEATING) 70 00:03:20,602 --> 00:03:22,471 (ROARING) 71 00:03:22,538 --> 00:03:23,672 (HEART THUMPING) 72 00:03:23,739 --> 00:03:27,843 (EXCLAIMING IN AGONY) 73 00:03:27,910 --> 00:03:29,745 (CHILDLIKE GASPING) 74 00:03:29,812 --> 00:03:31,380 (CRACKLING) 75 00:03:31,446 --> 00:03:33,415 (THUDDING) 76 00:03:33,482 --> 00:03:35,617 What just happened? 77 00:03:35,684 --> 00:03:37,520 I don't hear a heartbeat. 78 00:03:37,587 --> 00:03:40,723 No, no, no. That wasn't enough juice to kill anything. 79 00:03:40,789 --> 00:03:42,091 It cannot be dead. 80 00:03:42,158 --> 00:03:44,994 She. It is a she. 81 00:03:45,061 --> 00:03:46,295 Or was. 82 00:03:46,362 --> 00:03:49,031 Scans indicate heart failure, 83 00:03:49,098 --> 00:03:51,267 and I'm reading a female, 84 00:03:51,334 --> 00:03:54,203 approximate age 14 Earth years. 85 00:03:54,270 --> 00:03:56,605 -Earth years? -Yes. 86 00:03:56,672 --> 00:03:59,075 (SIGHING) I'm sorry. 87 00:03:59,141 --> 00:04:01,744 But this is a human girl. 88 00:04:01,810 --> 00:04:03,779 A child. 89 00:04:03,846 --> 00:04:06,982 From Earth. 90 00:04:07,049 --> 00:04:10,519 (INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING) 91 00:04:10,586 --> 00:04:13,736 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 92 00:04:40,349 --> 00:04:42,017 M'GANN: Excellent work, Alpha Squad. 93 00:04:42,084 --> 00:04:43,919 Textbook op, truly. 94 00:04:43,986 --> 00:04:46,188 Gamma, you could learn something from-- 95 00:04:46,255 --> 00:04:49,191 COMPUTER:Recognized. Steel, 3-6. 96 00:04:49,258 --> 00:04:53,608 Black Lightning, 2-3. 97 00:04:55,264 --> 00:04:56,932 (SIGHING) Where are they? 98 00:04:56,999 --> 00:04:58,667 Already in the conference room. 99 00:04:58,734 --> 00:05:01,884 Most of them, anyway. 100 00:05:04,440 --> 00:05:07,477 Why isn't Lightning in costume? 101 00:05:07,543 --> 00:05:09,412 Well, that's everyone but the League's fearless leader. 102 00:05:09,479 --> 00:05:12,447 COMPUTER:Recognized. Aquaman, 2-7. 103 00:05:12,514 --> 00:05:13,716 (BUZZING) 104 00:05:13,783 --> 00:05:16,986 KID FLASH: (CHUCKLING) And speak of the devil. 105 00:05:17,052 --> 00:05:19,422 They're, uh, all waiting for you. 106 00:05:19,489 --> 00:05:22,358 (SIGHING) I am not looking forward to this. 107 00:05:22,425 --> 00:05:25,227 M'gann, as leader of the team, 108 00:05:25,294 --> 00:05:26,862 you are invited to observe. 109 00:05:26,929 --> 00:05:28,797 Do I want to observe? 110 00:05:28,864 --> 00:05:31,033 Probably not, but please come. 111 00:05:31,100 --> 00:05:33,869 I believe I could use the moral support. 112 00:05:33,936 --> 00:05:37,039 You have that, Kaldur. Always. 113 00:05:37,106 --> 00:05:42,056 (SLOW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING) 114 00:05:44,447 --> 00:05:46,849 I hereby call this emergency meeting 115 00:05:46,915 --> 00:05:48,618 of the Justice League to order. 116 00:05:48,685 --> 00:05:51,954 I see that all of the Leaguers stationed on Earth are here, 117 00:05:52,021 --> 00:05:54,457 either in person, or via hologram. 118 00:05:54,524 --> 00:05:56,359 So, let us get right to it. 119 00:05:56,425 --> 00:05:59,395 My coach here has urgent news from the heroes she is leading 120 00:05:59,462 --> 00:06:01,930 on our various missions in space. 121 00:06:01,997 --> 00:06:04,333 All right, we have confirmation. 122 00:06:04,400 --> 00:06:06,035 Meta-human trafficking on Earth 123 00:06:06,101 --> 00:06:08,103 has spilled out into the galaxy. 124 00:06:08,170 --> 00:06:10,506 On multiple worlds, Earth's meta-humans 125 00:06:10,573 --> 00:06:12,074 are being deployed by the enemy 126 00:06:12,141 --> 00:06:14,143 as weapons of mass destruction. 127 00:06:14,210 --> 00:06:16,579 Among other things, their presence in space 128 00:06:16,646 --> 00:06:19,148 is undermining our efforts to rebuild both Earth 129 00:06:19,215 --> 00:06:20,583 and the League's reputations 130 00:06:20,650 --> 00:06:22,652 after our trial on the planet Brimbor. 131 00:06:22,719 --> 00:06:24,987 (SCOFFING) Right. That's the problem. 132 00:06:25,054 --> 00:06:26,055 I'm sorry, Jeff. 133 00:06:26,121 --> 00:06:27,122 I... I didn't mean to diminish 134 00:06:27,189 --> 00:06:28,557 the life of that girl. 135 00:06:28,623 --> 00:06:29,692 I know, Diana. 136 00:06:29,759 --> 00:06:32,829 Forget I said anything. It's just... 137 00:06:32,896 --> 00:06:35,231 It's just, we need to know how this happened 138 00:06:35,297 --> 00:06:36,566 and how it got by us. 139 00:06:36,633 --> 00:06:38,033 Here on Earth, our ongoing struggle 140 00:06:38,100 --> 00:06:40,436 with meta-human trafficking has... 141 00:06:40,503 --> 00:06:42,338 Struggle? Try disaster. 142 00:06:42,405 --> 00:06:44,873 Teens and even kids are being abducted 143 00:06:44,940 --> 00:06:46,476 at an unprecedented scale. 144 00:06:46,542 --> 00:06:48,011 They're tested for the meta-gene, 145 00:06:48,078 --> 00:06:50,980 and if they test positive, they're used as guinea pigs 146 00:06:51,046 --> 00:06:52,915 to create new meta-humans. 147 00:06:52,982 --> 00:06:54,383 And even if they test negative, 148 00:06:54,450 --> 00:06:55,884 they're rarely seen again. 149 00:06:55,951 --> 00:06:57,219 Meta-humans are being treated 150 00:06:57,286 --> 00:06:59,221 as the next exploitable resource. 151 00:06:59,288 --> 00:07:02,224 By first-world countries, third-world countries, 152 00:07:02,291 --> 00:07:04,327 rogue nations, corporations... 153 00:07:04,393 --> 00:07:05,895 It's a global pandemic. 154 00:07:05,962 --> 00:07:09,198 And globally, we are faced with obstacles at every turn. 155 00:07:09,265 --> 00:07:11,867 United Nations Secretary General, Lex Luthor 156 00:07:11,934 --> 00:07:13,636 is using our UN charter 157 00:07:13,703 --> 00:07:16,405 to place more and more restrictions on the League. 158 00:07:16,472 --> 00:07:18,608 BATMAN: We have to assume he's working behind the scenes 159 00:07:18,675 --> 00:07:20,510 to turn other nations against us. 160 00:07:20,576 --> 00:07:23,179 He's hamstrung us. I mean, come on! 161 00:07:23,245 --> 00:07:24,781 When that tsunami hit Rolasia, 162 00:07:24,848 --> 00:07:27,816 we couldn't even go in on a humanitarian mission. 163 00:07:27,883 --> 00:07:29,418 We've become removed, 164 00:07:29,485 --> 00:07:30,586 distant from the people 165 00:07:30,653 --> 00:07:32,254 the League was created to serve. 166 00:07:32,321 --> 00:07:33,690 Not by choice. 167 00:07:33,756 --> 00:07:36,258 Perhaps it's time to acknowledge that the League 168 00:07:36,325 --> 00:07:38,294 has outlived its usefulness on Earth. 169 00:07:38,361 --> 00:07:40,429 -Batman. -That's overstating things. 170 00:07:40,496 --> 00:07:42,998 -Don't you think? -No, I don't. 171 00:07:43,065 --> 00:07:44,868 And I'm offering an alternative. 172 00:07:44,934 --> 00:07:47,837 If your alternative is to disband the League, 173 00:07:47,904 --> 00:07:50,272 I think you are forgetting all of the good we do. 174 00:07:50,339 --> 00:07:52,808 Did. Past tense. 175 00:07:52,875 --> 00:07:53,976 Present tense. 176 00:07:54,043 --> 00:07:55,978 The League has its difficulties. 177 00:07:56,045 --> 00:07:57,279 I acknowledge that. 178 00:07:57,346 --> 00:07:59,615 But we still have a positive impact. 179 00:07:59,682 --> 00:08:01,083 And we are an important symbol 180 00:08:01,150 --> 00:08:03,285 for truth and justice worldwide. 181 00:08:03,352 --> 00:08:05,655 Kaldur, symbols are great, but-- 182 00:08:05,722 --> 00:08:07,790 But all that matters is the mission. 183 00:08:07,857 --> 00:08:10,426 If the UN is a roadblock to that mission, 184 00:08:10,493 --> 00:08:12,995 then we remove it by removing the League. 185 00:08:13,062 --> 00:08:14,363 Bruce, please. 186 00:08:14,430 --> 00:08:16,599 -You are a founding member. -I'm sorry. 187 00:08:16,666 --> 00:08:18,501 But, I hereby tender my resignation 188 00:08:18,568 --> 00:08:20,603 to the Justice League. 189 00:08:20,670 --> 00:08:24,506 (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING) 190 00:08:24,573 --> 00:08:25,741 So do I. 191 00:08:25,807 --> 00:08:27,542 Wally. 192 00:08:27,609 --> 00:08:32,415 (BEEPING) 193 00:08:32,481 --> 00:08:35,418 This was a plan. You, Batman and the others, 194 00:08:35,484 --> 00:08:37,386 you arranged this in advance. 195 00:08:37,453 --> 00:08:39,422 You should leave with us, Dinah. 196 00:08:39,488 --> 00:08:41,390 We can do a lot of good this way. 197 00:08:41,457 --> 00:08:43,593 Well, you're off to a fine start. 198 00:08:43,659 --> 00:08:46,395 You knew I wouldn't be part of blindsiding Kaldur, 199 00:08:46,462 --> 00:08:48,030 so you kept me out of the loop. 200 00:08:48,097 --> 00:08:52,747 -I-- -If you're leaving, leave. 201 00:08:56,606 --> 00:08:58,374 I swear I wasn't a part of this. 202 00:08:58,441 --> 00:09:00,876 But I came here today to 203 00:09:00,943 --> 00:09:02,511 resign in person. 204 00:09:02,578 --> 00:09:05,781 I felt I owed you and the League that much. 205 00:09:05,847 --> 00:09:08,384 It's just... 206 00:09:08,451 --> 00:09:10,619 I can't do this anymore. 207 00:09:10,685 --> 00:09:12,020 I'm sorry. 208 00:09:12,087 --> 00:09:14,037 I understand. 209 00:09:17,961 --> 00:09:21,297 We will have to issue a statement. 210 00:09:21,363 --> 00:09:23,699 -You mean, disown them. -Yes. 211 00:09:23,766 --> 00:09:25,534 So the League won't be held responsible 212 00:09:25,601 --> 00:09:29,571 for its former members' actions. 213 00:09:29,638 --> 00:09:30,705 Hmm. 214 00:09:30,772 --> 00:09:32,572 (DOOR OPENS) 215 00:09:39,448 --> 00:09:41,950 It's time. 216 00:09:42,017 --> 00:09:43,853 Time? Time for what? 217 00:09:43,920 --> 00:09:46,789 COMPUTER:Recognized. Green Arrow, 0-8. 218 00:09:46,856 --> 00:09:49,091 Robin. Tim. Where are you going? 219 00:09:49,158 --> 00:09:50,392 COMPUTER: ...C-2-8. 220 00:09:50,459 --> 00:09:52,895 COMPUTER:Arrow at P-2-7. 221 00:09:52,962 --> 00:09:56,365 -Robin, C-2-0. -BATMAN: Join us, Jeff. 222 00:09:56,432 --> 00:09:58,800 I think we want the same things. 223 00:09:58,867 --> 00:10:00,903 The same things? Really? 224 00:10:00,969 --> 00:10:02,405 (CHUCKLES) Batman, 225 00:10:02,471 --> 00:10:04,408 I just resigned from the Justice League. 226 00:10:04,474 --> 00:10:07,510 And at least their leaders were elected democratically. 227 00:10:07,577 --> 00:10:11,480 I want nothing to do with Batman Incorporated. 228 00:10:11,547 --> 00:10:13,683 The truth is, I don't trust you. 229 00:10:13,750 --> 00:10:16,952 Especially after what you pulled in here today. 230 00:10:17,019 --> 00:10:20,022 What? What did he pull? 231 00:10:20,089 --> 00:10:21,323 I'm sorry, Virgil. 232 00:10:21,390 --> 00:10:23,892 Maybe you can find a new mentor. 233 00:10:23,959 --> 00:10:27,130 One who is less damaged. 234 00:10:27,197 --> 00:10:29,164 KID FLASH:Will someone please tell me what's going on? 235 00:10:29,231 --> 00:10:32,902 COMPUTER: Black Lightning, 2-3. 236 00:10:32,969 --> 00:10:37,769 Perhaps Dick had the right idea. 237 00:10:40,209 --> 00:10:41,743 (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING) 238 00:10:41,810 --> 00:10:43,779 (GROANING) 239 00:10:43,845 --> 00:10:47,049 (GRUNTING) 240 00:10:47,116 --> 00:10:48,551 (MOANING) 241 00:10:48,618 --> 00:10:50,919 Intel was on the money, Oracle. 242 00:10:50,986 --> 00:10:52,187 ORACLE:Of course. 243 00:10:52,254 --> 00:10:56,304 (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING) 244 00:11:04,099 --> 00:11:05,802 (SHOUTING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 245 00:11:05,868 --> 00:11:08,638 It's definitely another meta-human trafficking lab. 246 00:11:08,704 --> 00:11:10,140 ORACLE:But is it Bedlam? 247 00:11:10,206 --> 00:11:12,207 DICK:I'm seeing pods full of black goo. 248 00:11:12,274 --> 00:11:13,576 ORACLE:Sounds like a match. 249 00:11:13,643 --> 00:11:15,178 Bedlam uses a substance called tar 250 00:11:15,245 --> 00:11:17,713 as a catalyst for turning abducted meta-gene kids 251 00:11:17,780 --> 00:11:20,750 into full-on meta-humans. 252 00:11:20,817 --> 00:11:23,619 Assuming the kids survive the process. 253 00:11:23,686 --> 00:11:26,054 Then let's shut him down. 254 00:11:26,121 --> 00:11:27,222 (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING) 255 00:11:27,289 --> 00:11:29,624 (BEEPING) 256 00:11:29,691 --> 00:11:32,394 (GRUNTS) 257 00:11:32,461 --> 00:11:33,929 (EXCLAIMING IN HORROR) 258 00:11:33,996 --> 00:11:36,765 (EXPLOSION) 259 00:11:36,832 --> 00:11:39,602 (FIRE CRACKLING) 260 00:11:39,669 --> 00:11:41,537 ORACLE:Nightwing? Nightwing, do you read? 261 00:11:41,604 --> 00:11:43,006 You worried about me? 262 00:11:43,072 --> 00:11:44,640 Worried you didn't get a sample of the tar 263 00:11:44,707 --> 00:11:46,008 before you blew the place. 264 00:11:46,074 --> 00:11:47,176 Way ahead of you. 265 00:11:47,242 --> 00:11:48,344 Sending data now. 266 00:11:48,410 --> 00:11:50,179 Got it. Running analysis. 267 00:11:50,245 --> 00:11:51,681 Okay. This is crash. 268 00:11:51,747 --> 00:11:53,516 A solid lead to the source of the target, 269 00:11:53,582 --> 00:11:54,883 hopefully Bedlam Central. 270 00:11:54,950 --> 00:11:56,252 Spill. 271 00:11:56,319 --> 00:11:59,054 Tar contains a clay only found in one place. 272 00:11:59,121 --> 00:12:01,357 Markovia. 273 00:12:01,423 --> 00:12:04,527 Then, Markovia, here we come. 274 00:12:04,593 --> 00:12:06,029 (INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING) 275 00:12:06,095 --> 00:12:09,065 This is Cat Grant reporting live for GBS 276 00:12:09,132 --> 00:12:11,534 from the Markovian Royal Palace. 277 00:12:11,600 --> 00:12:13,736 Markovia's King, Viktor Markov 278 00:12:13,803 --> 00:12:15,771 and Queen, Ilona DeLamb-Markov 279 00:12:15,838 --> 00:12:18,574 are about to hold a press conference on this, 280 00:12:18,641 --> 00:12:20,943 the second anniversary of the abduction 281 00:12:21,010 --> 00:12:22,912 of their daughter, Princess Tara. 282 00:12:22,979 --> 00:12:25,781 No ransom demand was ever made. 283 00:12:25,848 --> 00:12:28,151 She simply vanished without a trace. 284 00:12:28,218 --> 00:12:31,019 With me now is the Princess's older brother, 285 00:12:31,086 --> 00:12:32,688 Prince Brion Markov. 286 00:12:32,755 --> 00:12:35,258 Prince Brion, you've just returned to Markovia 287 00:12:35,325 --> 00:12:37,993 after studying abroad for the last two years. 288 00:12:38,060 --> 00:12:39,194 Yes, Cat. 289 00:12:39,261 --> 00:12:41,397 After my sister was taken, 290 00:12:41,463 --> 00:12:43,365 I felt the need to get away 291 00:12:43,432 --> 00:12:45,701 to expand my knowledge of the world 292 00:12:45,768 --> 00:12:48,771 and bring that knowledge back to serve Markovia. 293 00:12:48,838 --> 00:12:51,206 To serve, but not to rule. 294 00:12:51,273 --> 00:12:52,441 You have a twin brother? 295 00:12:52,508 --> 00:12:54,042 Fraternal twin, yes. 296 00:12:54,109 --> 00:12:55,311 Right. 297 00:12:55,378 --> 00:12:57,914 And Crown Prince Gregor is heir to the throne 298 00:12:57,980 --> 00:13:00,917 because he was born 16 minutes before you. 299 00:13:00,983 --> 00:13:03,919 How does it feel to be just 16 minutes away 300 00:13:03,985 --> 00:13:05,521 from the crown? 301 00:13:05,588 --> 00:13:07,623 MAN:Excuse me, we are ready to begin. 302 00:13:07,690 --> 00:13:09,625 Oh, Prince Brion, the press conference. 303 00:13:09,692 --> 00:13:11,160 Yes, of course. 304 00:13:11,227 --> 00:13:13,362 CAT:You're looking at the Queen's brother, 305 00:13:13,429 --> 00:13:14,764 Baron Frederick DeLamb, 306 00:13:14,830 --> 00:13:16,565 head of Markovia's security forces. 307 00:13:16,632 --> 00:13:18,501 Ladies and gentlemen, 308 00:13:18,567 --> 00:13:21,370 the King and Queen of Markovia. 309 00:13:21,437 --> 00:13:22,738 (HEROIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING) 310 00:13:22,805 --> 00:13:26,141 (CAMERAS FLASHING) 311 00:13:26,208 --> 00:13:27,343 Thank you, everyone. 312 00:13:27,409 --> 00:13:28,878 We'll try to keep this brief. 313 00:13:28,945 --> 00:13:30,280 There has been much debate, 314 00:13:30,347 --> 00:13:32,615 both internationally and here in Markovia, 315 00:13:32,682 --> 00:13:35,351 about what to do with Quraci refugees 316 00:13:35,417 --> 00:13:36,919 following the invasion of Qurac 317 00:13:36,986 --> 00:13:39,055 by the rogue state of Bialya. 318 00:13:39,122 --> 00:13:42,025 So, we will make our position perfectly clear. 319 00:13:42,091 --> 00:13:44,093 Markovia will not turn its back 320 00:13:44,160 --> 00:13:46,428 on desperate people fleeing tyranny. 321 00:13:46,495 --> 00:13:49,165 Quracis are welcome in Markovia. 322 00:13:49,232 --> 00:13:51,667 But that is not what we came to discuss today. 323 00:13:51,734 --> 00:13:53,002 All over the world, 324 00:13:53,069 --> 00:13:55,638 children and teens are being abducted. 325 00:13:55,705 --> 00:13:58,007 The way our daughter was abducted. 326 00:13:58,074 --> 00:14:01,244 Meta-human trafficking is an international scourge. 327 00:14:01,311 --> 00:14:04,613 Today, we pledge all of Markovia's resources 328 00:14:04,680 --> 00:14:08,580 to see that scourge ended. 329 00:14:10,052 --> 00:14:11,587 Dr. Jace. 330 00:14:11,654 --> 00:14:12,788 Prince Brion. 331 00:14:12,855 --> 00:14:14,356 Did the results come back? 332 00:14:14,423 --> 00:14:15,858 Brion, I've told you, 333 00:14:15,925 --> 00:14:17,793 I'm not comfortable with this. 334 00:14:17,860 --> 00:14:19,562 I'm your family's physician. 335 00:14:19,628 --> 00:14:22,164 I'm not some kind of mad scientist. 336 00:14:22,231 --> 00:14:23,365 Please, Doctor. 337 00:14:23,432 --> 00:14:24,600 Did the results come back or not? 338 00:14:24,667 --> 00:14:26,969 (SIGHING SOFTLY) Yes. 339 00:14:27,036 --> 00:14:30,339 And yes, you tested positive for the meta-gene. 340 00:14:30,406 --> 00:14:31,974 -Which means Tara-- -Yes. 341 00:14:32,041 --> 00:14:35,111 Princess Tara would likely have tested positive as well. 342 00:14:35,178 --> 00:14:37,580 Which explains why she was taken. 343 00:14:37,646 --> 00:14:40,016 Which might explain it. Might. 344 00:14:40,083 --> 00:14:41,684 Even if your theory is correct, 345 00:14:41,751 --> 00:14:43,086 how does that help? 346 00:14:43,152 --> 00:14:44,820 These traffickers obviously have 347 00:14:44,887 --> 00:14:46,789 meta-humans working for them. 348 00:14:46,856 --> 00:14:49,725 How does anyone without his or her own meta-abilities 349 00:14:49,792 --> 00:14:51,293 fight such people? 350 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:53,128 Maybe he can't. 351 00:14:53,195 --> 00:14:55,064 But maybe... 352 00:14:55,131 --> 00:14:56,632 Does Markovia have the technology 353 00:14:56,699 --> 00:14:58,768 to create its own meta-humans? 354 00:14:58,834 --> 00:15:00,703 To what end, Brion? 355 00:15:00,770 --> 00:15:03,372 To fight meta-fire with meta-fire? 356 00:15:03,439 --> 00:15:04,907 Please answer the question. 357 00:15:04,974 --> 00:15:08,410 It could be of life or death importance to all of us. 358 00:15:08,477 --> 00:15:10,746 I don't know the answer. 359 00:15:10,813 --> 00:15:14,550 But, I'll try to find out. 360 00:15:14,617 --> 00:15:15,952 Thank you, Doctor. 361 00:15:16,018 --> 00:15:17,553 I don't know what the Markov family 362 00:15:17,620 --> 00:15:20,770 would do without you. 363 00:15:24,327 --> 00:15:25,962 ORACLE:Bruce did it last night. 364 00:15:26,028 --> 00:15:27,663 Walked out with Kate, Tim, Arrow, 365 00:15:27,730 --> 00:15:29,065 Plas and the rest. 366 00:15:29,132 --> 00:15:30,967 Can't worry about that now. What you got? 367 00:15:31,033 --> 00:15:32,469 All right, two leads. 368 00:15:32,535 --> 00:15:33,769 First, The Markovian Children's Hospital 369 00:15:33,836 --> 00:15:35,171 in Markovburg 370 00:15:35,238 --> 00:15:37,406 is using substantially more electricity 371 00:15:37,473 --> 00:15:39,142 than comparable facilities. 372 00:15:39,208 --> 00:15:42,178 DICK:A children's hospital would make a great front. 373 00:15:42,245 --> 00:15:44,680 And a great source of test subjects. 374 00:15:44,747 --> 00:15:46,382 (SIGHING WEARILY) The second lead? 375 00:15:46,449 --> 00:15:49,852 ORACLE:Dr. Simon Ecks, a world-class geneticist, 376 00:15:49,919 --> 00:15:52,454 currently underemployed as a simple internist 377 00:15:52,521 --> 00:15:53,856 at the Children's Hospital. 378 00:15:53,923 --> 00:15:55,191 You're going to need backup. 379 00:15:55,258 --> 00:15:56,792 I've run an analysis identifying-- 380 00:15:56,859 --> 00:15:59,361 DICK:Way ahead of you. 381 00:15:59,428 --> 00:16:00,429 (WHIMPERING) 382 00:16:00,496 --> 00:16:03,666 (PANTING) 383 00:16:03,732 --> 00:16:05,734 (ANNOYED GRUNTING) 384 00:16:05,801 --> 00:16:07,803 (GROANING) all right. 385 00:16:07,870 --> 00:16:09,738 I, personally, am up. (YAWNING) 386 00:16:09,805 --> 00:16:13,142 I'm up. 387 00:16:13,209 --> 00:16:16,578 (SLOW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING) 388 00:16:16,645 --> 00:16:19,248 -(DOG BARKING) -(SIGHING SOFTLY) 389 00:16:19,315 --> 00:16:22,751 All right, all right, I'm coming. 390 00:16:22,818 --> 00:16:24,753 Here you go. 391 00:16:24,820 --> 00:16:26,789 Here you go. 392 00:16:26,856 --> 00:16:28,557 -Coffee? -Please. 393 00:16:28,624 --> 00:16:30,860 (KNOCKING AT DOOR) 394 00:16:30,926 --> 00:16:33,696 Hey, Roy. I mean, Will. Will. 395 00:16:33,762 --> 00:16:35,497 Sorry, still not used to it. 396 00:16:35,564 --> 00:16:38,268 Well, Richard. I mean, Dick, 397 00:16:38,334 --> 00:16:43,334 Who are you here to recruit this time? 398 00:16:46,142 --> 00:16:50,192 (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING) 399 00:16:55,051 --> 00:16:57,453 (INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING) 400 00:16:57,519 --> 00:16:58,587 (BEEPING) 401 00:16:58,654 --> 00:17:00,756 (LOCK CLICKING) 402 00:17:00,823 --> 00:17:01,857 (GASPING) 403 00:17:01,924 --> 00:17:04,794 (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING) 404 00:17:04,860 --> 00:17:07,296 (MUFFLED CRIES) 405 00:17:07,362 --> 00:17:08,712 (SIGHING) 406 00:17:18,841 --> 00:17:20,743 (WHOOSHING) 407 00:17:20,810 --> 00:17:23,879 (SCREAMING AND SHOUTING) 408 00:17:23,946 --> 00:17:26,482 (SHOUTING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 409 00:17:26,548 --> 00:17:30,920 Freeze! 410 00:17:30,987 --> 00:17:32,788 (GUNS COCKING) 411 00:17:32,855 --> 00:17:34,355 (GRUNTING) 412 00:17:44,834 --> 00:17:48,584 -(GUN FIRING) -(GROANING) 413 00:17:50,305 --> 00:17:51,573 (THUDDING) 414 00:17:51,640 --> 00:17:53,809 (SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 415 00:17:53,876 --> 00:17:55,976 (ALL GROANING) 416 00:18:01,083 --> 00:18:04,086 (INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING) 417 00:18:04,153 --> 00:18:07,303 (VOICE TREMBLING) No. 418 00:18:15,464 --> 00:18:17,467 (BIRDS CHIRPING) 419 00:18:17,534 --> 00:18:20,136 ORACLE:The assassinations of the Markovian King and Queen 420 00:18:20,203 --> 00:18:21,937 have changed mission parameters. 421 00:18:22,004 --> 00:18:24,240 The pre-coronation reception tomorrow night 422 00:18:24,307 --> 00:18:26,809 is your last best shot at getting the intel we need. 423 00:18:26,876 --> 00:18:28,177 But with tightened security, 424 00:18:28,244 --> 00:18:32,381 you'll want a couple more recruits. 425 00:18:32,447 --> 00:18:35,485 (SNORING) 426 00:18:35,552 --> 00:18:37,220 CONNER: (TELEPATHICALLY) It's hard to explain. 427 00:18:37,286 --> 00:18:38,888 MEGAN: (TELEPATHICALLY) Take your time. 428 00:18:38,954 --> 00:18:42,258 CONNER:It's Clark. Kal-El, Superman. 429 00:18:42,325 --> 00:18:45,828 He's been off in space so long, I feel more of a-- 430 00:18:45,895 --> 00:18:48,130 -Need? -Burden. 431 00:18:48,197 --> 00:18:51,867 More of a burden here on Earth to, you know, step up. 432 00:18:51,934 --> 00:18:53,969 You'll do what you need to do, Conner. 433 00:18:54,036 --> 00:18:57,205 MEGAN:You'll do what's right. You always do. 434 00:18:57,272 --> 00:18:58,340 (GROWLING) 435 00:18:58,407 --> 00:19:02,245 (KNOCKING AT DOOR) 436 00:19:02,311 --> 00:19:04,747 -MEGAN:Hey, stranger. -Hi, M'gann. 437 00:19:04,813 --> 00:19:06,982 I need to borrow your guy, here. 438 00:19:07,049 --> 00:19:08,483 There's a meta-human trafficking syndicate 439 00:19:08,550 --> 00:19:09,818 in Markovia 440 00:19:09,885 --> 00:19:11,521 that we can shut down with your help. 441 00:19:11,588 --> 00:19:16,125 It should only take a day. In, out, no muss, no fuss. 442 00:19:16,192 --> 00:19:17,860 -Okay. -Perfect. 443 00:19:17,927 --> 00:19:20,062 Um, just a reminder. 444 00:19:20,129 --> 00:19:22,098 This is a non-super-suit op. 445 00:19:22,164 --> 00:19:23,832 I never wear a super-suit. 446 00:19:23,899 --> 00:19:25,968 Sorry, pal, this counts. 447 00:19:26,035 --> 00:19:27,704 I'll send you some dark wear via Zeta-Tube. 448 00:19:27,771 --> 00:19:30,472 Text you a time and a place to meet, all that. 449 00:19:30,539 --> 00:19:31,907 Sorry to recruit and run, 450 00:19:31,974 --> 00:19:34,377 but I have one more stop to make today, so, bye. 451 00:19:34,444 --> 00:19:36,746 -MEGAN: (CHUCKLES) Bye, Dick. -See you soon. 452 00:19:36,813 --> 00:19:40,149 MEGAN: (TELEPATHICALLY) I don't want to be that kind of girlfriend, but-- 453 00:19:40,216 --> 00:19:41,651 CONNER: (TELEPATHICALLY) But you wish I passed. 454 00:19:41,718 --> 00:19:43,553 MEGAN:I just lost a big chunk of my team 455 00:19:43,620 --> 00:19:45,988 to whatever Batman's got going. 456 00:19:46,055 --> 00:19:48,190 I was sort of counting on you. 457 00:19:48,257 --> 00:19:49,826 It's just one mission. 458 00:19:49,893 --> 00:19:53,362 And you can always count on me. I can prove it. 459 00:19:53,429 --> 00:19:55,197 CONNER:I'm carrying this around for a month, 460 00:19:55,264 --> 00:19:57,833 waiting for just the right moment. 461 00:19:57,900 --> 00:19:59,568 I figure the moment's now. 462 00:19:59,635 --> 00:20:02,437 M'gann, will you marry me? 463 00:20:02,504 --> 00:20:04,106 Yes. (CHUCKLING) Yes! 464 00:20:04,173 --> 00:20:08,811 (BOTH LAUGHING) 465 00:20:08,878 --> 00:20:11,680 Oh, I can hear you trembling 466 00:20:11,747 --> 00:20:13,249 in your living rooms now. 467 00:20:13,316 --> 00:20:16,952 "But, G. Gordon, martial law? 468 00:20:17,019 --> 00:20:19,723 "Isn't that a bit extreme?" 469 00:20:19,789 --> 00:20:24,789 But martial law was invented for a reason, my friends. 470 00:20:24,960 --> 00:20:26,896 Isn't that right, Baron? 471 00:20:26,962 --> 00:20:30,299 I'm afraid that is exactly right, G. Gordon. 472 00:20:30,366 --> 00:20:32,368 My sister and brother-in-law 473 00:20:32,435 --> 00:20:35,971 were assassinated by a Quraci meta-human. 474 00:20:36,038 --> 00:20:38,807 We need to vet every Quraci in the country 475 00:20:38,874 --> 00:20:40,609 for meta-human powers. 476 00:20:40,676 --> 00:20:42,044 And that cannot be done 477 00:20:42,111 --> 00:20:45,281 without giving Markovia's patriotic security forces 478 00:20:45,348 --> 00:20:48,717 the extreme authority to get the job done. 479 00:20:48,784 --> 00:20:50,186 GORDON:Well, of course not. 480 00:20:50,253 --> 00:20:53,623 Now, what about the throne? 481 00:20:53,690 --> 00:20:58,690 Next in line is your nephew, Prince Gregor. Correct? 482 00:20:58,827 --> 00:21:00,529 Indeed. 483 00:21:00,596 --> 00:21:02,932 But Gregor is only 17. 484 00:21:02,998 --> 00:21:05,602 So, until he comes of age next year, 485 00:21:05,668 --> 00:21:08,404 I will be acting as his regent. 486 00:21:08,471 --> 00:21:13,271 (BOTH SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 487 00:21:29,525 --> 00:21:31,660 (VALIANT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING) 488 00:21:31,727 --> 00:21:33,963 (BEEPING) 489 00:21:34,029 --> 00:21:36,466 Hello, Dr. Jace? 490 00:21:36,532 --> 00:21:39,868 JEFFERSON:Good night, Jennifer. (KISSING) 491 00:21:39,935 --> 00:21:42,635 Good night, Anisa. 492 00:21:45,675 --> 00:21:48,277 I know it's late. Thanks for letting me see 'em. 493 00:21:48,344 --> 00:21:50,646 (SCOFFING) Of course, you're their father. 494 00:21:50,712 --> 00:21:52,014 I'm giving it up, Lynn. 495 00:21:52,081 --> 00:21:54,216 The life, all of it. 496 00:21:54,283 --> 00:21:55,951 -Mmm-hmm. -Seriously. 497 00:21:56,018 --> 00:21:58,254 Jeff, I'm the sister of a Green Lantern 498 00:21:58,321 --> 00:22:01,157 and the ex-wife of a Black Lightning. 499 00:22:01,223 --> 00:22:03,425 I know how this quitting-the-life thing goes. 500 00:22:03,492 --> 00:22:04,527 You mean it now, 501 00:22:04,594 --> 00:22:06,228 but sticking to it is something else. 502 00:22:06,295 --> 00:22:08,597 Trust me, it'll stick. 503 00:22:08,664 --> 00:22:11,300 I have no choice. 504 00:22:11,367 --> 00:22:13,068 (SIGHING SOFTLY) No. 505 00:22:13,135 --> 00:22:14,537 Forget it. Don't even start. 506 00:22:14,604 --> 00:22:17,206 It's an entire meta-human trafficking syndicate 507 00:22:17,273 --> 00:22:20,042 that we can take down in one night. 508 00:22:20,109 --> 00:22:22,577 When it's all over, we go our separate ways. 509 00:22:22,644 --> 00:22:23,713 I can't. 510 00:22:23,780 --> 00:22:26,148 I know what happened on Rann, Jeff. 511 00:22:26,215 --> 00:22:27,950 But we can make sure something like that 512 00:22:28,017 --> 00:22:29,251 never happens again. 513 00:22:29,318 --> 00:22:30,687 You're not hearing me. 514 00:22:30,753 --> 00:22:32,622 I'm not saying I won't, I'm saying I can't. 515 00:22:32,689 --> 00:22:35,224 My powers, they're not working. 516 00:22:35,291 --> 00:22:37,226 I'm useless, broken. 517 00:22:37,293 --> 00:22:39,796 I came for the man, not the powers. 518 00:22:39,863 --> 00:22:42,832 You're a still a hero, and I still need you on this. 519 00:22:42,899 --> 00:22:45,334 Midnight at the Centennial Park Zeta-Tube. 520 00:22:45,401 --> 00:22:47,036 We'll wait five minutes. 521 00:22:47,102 --> 00:22:49,372 I won't be there. 522 00:22:49,438 --> 00:22:52,741 ORACLE:I heard that. Doesn't sound promising. 523 00:22:52,808 --> 00:22:54,710 No, it doesn't. 524 00:22:54,776 --> 00:22:59,276 And we're running out of time. 525 00:23:02,451 --> 00:23:06,788 COMPUTER:Recognized. Tigress, C-0-7. 526 00:23:06,855 --> 00:23:08,357 (WHIRRING) 527 00:23:08,424 --> 00:23:13,424 (HEROIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING) 528 00:23:16,699 --> 00:23:21,699 -CONNER: This all of us? -JEFFERSON:No. 529 00:23:23,939 --> 00:23:25,274 Don't give me that look. 530 00:23:25,341 --> 00:23:27,109 One mission only. Agreed? 531 00:23:27,176 --> 00:23:28,478 Agreed. 532 00:23:28,544 --> 00:23:30,712 Time is short, mission briefing en route. 533 00:23:30,779 --> 00:23:31,947 Let's go. 534 00:23:32,014 --> 00:23:35,951 (ENGINE WHIRRING) 535 00:23:36,018 --> 00:23:39,989 COMPUTER:Recognized. 536 00:23:40,055 --> 00:23:41,123 (SNORING) 537 00:23:41,190 --> 00:23:43,391 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING)