1 00:00:14,832 --> 00:00:17,459 Dorsal root ganglia. Fascinating. 2 00:00:19,461 --> 00:00:22,131 Ahh. Bumblebee, no touching a ganglion. 3 00:00:22,172 --> 00:00:27,553 Sorry. It's just being here... Coolest thing ever. 4 00:00:36,103 --> 00:00:38,021 We've reached the site of the incursion. 5 00:00:38,856 --> 00:00:41,024 Give me the 600 nanometer emitter. 6 00:00:48,073 --> 00:00:49,992 You see, most problems can be solved 7 00:00:50,033 --> 00:00:52,202 by reducing them to their smallest components. 8 00:00:54,538 --> 00:00:57,708 I'm through the first layer. Increase power by 40 watts. 9 00:01:01,128 --> 00:01:02,546 Ow! 10 00:01:03,088 --> 00:01:06,008 - We're hurting him! - I know. I'm sorry. 11 00:01:06,049 --> 00:01:08,260 But short-term pain equals long-term gain. 12 00:01:09,928 --> 00:01:14,057 - It's... generating its own antibodies. - Keep working. I'll hold them off. 13 00:01:20,022 --> 00:01:21,481 There are too many! 14 00:01:26,778 --> 00:01:28,071 It's no good. We have to abort. 15 00:01:28,155 --> 00:01:30,949 Shrink back down. You're too large for micro extraction. 16 00:01:36,079 --> 00:01:39,458 They're repairing the damage. We've accomplished nothing. 17 00:01:39,541 --> 00:01:42,669 Atom to Dr. Cross. Prepare for emergency extraction. 18 00:01:47,966 --> 00:01:49,968 Extraction, now! 19 00:02:07,444 --> 00:02:08,820 What happened in there? 20 00:02:08,862 --> 00:02:11,323 There were... complications. 21 00:02:11,365 --> 00:02:16,453 You were warned, Jaime Reyes. This scarab could not allow this tactic to succeed. 22 00:02:16,578 --> 00:02:19,748 What about the scarab? Can you remove it or not? 23 00:02:20,624 --> 00:02:23,877 I'm afraid its integration with your biosystem is too complete, 24 00:02:23,961 --> 00:02:25,629 Its defenses, too thorough. 25 00:02:25,712 --> 00:02:28,382 Jaime, I don't believe that scarab is ever coming off, 26 00:02:28,757 --> 00:02:30,550 Not while you live. 27 00:02:42,646 --> 00:02:48,110 The question isn't whether our world's finest are the galaxy's most wanted, 28 00:02:48,193 --> 00:02:53,073 it's not whether they've been using secret, undercover, covert operatives 29 00:02:53,156 --> 00:02:55,867 against targets of their own choosing. 30 00:02:55,909 --> 00:03:00,038 No, it's not even whether these interstellar hoodlums have 31 00:03:00,122 --> 00:03:04,751 their own watchtower in orbit over our planet! 32 00:03:04,835 --> 00:03:10,215 No, old G. Gordon proved all that a week ago, didn't he? 33 00:03:10,299 --> 00:03:12,175 So the question is this... 34 00:03:12,301 --> 00:03:15,512 How long are you going to stand for this 35 00:03:15,595 --> 00:03:19,683 and do nothing to check these lawless heroes? 36 00:03:21,935 --> 00:03:26,356 Well, I'll just wait here for you to make up your minds. 37 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:31,028 Take your time. If you're not in a hurry, why should I be? 38 00:03:31,111 --> 00:03:35,407 Meanwhile, Earth's true benefactors, The Reach, 39 00:03:35,490 --> 00:03:41,538 have been working openly and without fanfare for the betterment of all mankind. 40 00:03:41,621 --> 00:03:46,209 Exhibit "A": Lexcorp Farms, where The Reach has partnered 41 00:03:46,293 --> 00:03:51,840 with noted philanthropist Lex Luthor to increase food production. 42 00:03:51,923 --> 00:03:56,178 Lexcorp and The Reach are even allowing public tours... 43 00:03:57,095 --> 00:04:00,724 Just openness and an end to world hunger. 44 00:04:00,807 --> 00:04:04,728 Now, why didn't the Justice League think of that? 45 00:04:04,811 --> 00:04:08,857 Obviously, any partnership between The Reach and Lex Luthor is bad news, 46 00:04:08,940 --> 00:04:12,277 So Alpha Squad is going undercover to recon Lexcorp Farms. 47 00:04:12,361 --> 00:04:15,489 - Robin, you'll be running Alpha. - Me? Run Alpha? 48 00:04:15,572 --> 00:04:18,116 - Uh, right. Who's on the squad? - Blue Beetle... 49 00:04:18,200 --> 00:04:20,911 Whoa, whoa, whoa. I should not be in the field, ese. 50 00:04:20,952 --> 00:04:23,246 What if the scarab goes all Reach Apocalypse on us? 51 00:04:23,330 --> 00:04:27,417 Your scarab has had multiple opportunities to betray us. It hasn't. 52 00:04:27,501 --> 00:04:30,379 And right now, its connection to The Reach may be our best shot 53 00:04:30,404 --> 00:04:32,089 at identifying what they're up to. 54 00:04:32,130 --> 00:04:37,177 There, Jaime Reyes. Listen to the Nightwing. His logic is flawless. 55 00:04:37,260 --> 00:04:39,262 Well, if Blue's going, I'm going. 56 00:04:39,346 --> 00:04:43,016 I assumed as much. And last but not least, Arsenal. 57 00:04:43,100 --> 00:04:45,227 But you'll have to travel lighter for your first mission... 58 00:04:45,310 --> 00:04:48,355 Nothing that won't fit under civilian clothes. Any questions? 59 00:04:48,438 --> 00:04:51,191 Just one. Why are we meeting in this dump? 60 00:04:51,316 --> 00:04:54,319 With the Cave and the Hall of Justice destroyed, 61 00:04:54,403 --> 00:04:55,946 we don't have many other options. 62 00:04:56,029 --> 00:05:01,034 Except the Watchtower. It's national news now. You can't pretend it doesn't exist. 63 00:05:01,118 --> 00:05:03,870 Only Justice Leaguers and senior members of the Team 64 00:05:03,954 --> 00:05:05,956 are authorized for the Watchtower. 65 00:05:06,039 --> 00:05:09,376 - You don't qualify. - Good to know where we stand. 66 00:05:09,459 --> 00:05:13,547 Please remain seated at all times while the tram is in motion. 67 00:05:26,184 --> 00:05:30,605 We've just entered one of our farm's hydroponics domes, 68 00:05:30,689 --> 00:05:35,569 where Lexcorp and The Reach are growing the food of the future. 69 00:05:35,652 --> 00:05:38,738 This could put the rest of Smallville's farmers out of business. 70 00:05:38,822 --> 00:05:42,701 No, no. Not at all. The Reach plans to share their techniques 71 00:05:42,784 --> 00:05:46,037 with the entire agricultural community. 72 00:05:46,538 --> 00:05:49,374 Please, everyone, enjoy your choice 73 00:05:49,458 --> 00:05:52,878 of these new vitamin-rich, reach-enhanced produce. 74 00:05:52,961 --> 00:05:54,546 Genetically enhanced? 75 00:05:54,629 --> 00:05:57,924 There's been no tinkering with genes, rest assured. 76 00:05:57,966 --> 00:06:02,596 The Reach have ways of drawing out an organism's full potential. 77 00:06:02,846 --> 00:06:04,848 Oh, my Lord, this is delicious. 78 00:06:04,890 --> 00:06:08,185 - The flavor! - Now that's a rutabaga! 79 00:06:15,233 --> 00:06:17,694 - What? I'm maintaining cover. 80 00:06:26,244 --> 00:06:27,621 What's in those tubes? 81 00:06:27,704 --> 00:06:32,209 Just water, nutrients, and a little Reach/Lexcorp love. 82 00:06:32,292 --> 00:06:35,212 Our next stop is the pluot orchard. 83 00:06:35,337 --> 00:06:38,465 That's right... Pluots, in April! 84 00:06:38,548 --> 00:06:41,510 - Time for a bathroom break. - I went before we left. 85 00:06:41,593 --> 00:06:44,304 Ah, dude, they don't have pluots in the future. 86 00:06:46,765 --> 00:06:49,976 State your grievance, Sportsmaster. 87 00:06:50,060 --> 00:06:51,561 The Cape Canaveral op. 88 00:06:51,645 --> 00:06:57,817 Manta's son, Aqualad, killed my daughter Artemis without my permission. 89 00:06:57,901 --> 00:07:01,279 As the Light's enforcer, I expect reparations. 90 00:07:01,363 --> 00:07:06,660 We grieve at your loss and offer substantial monetary compensation. 91 00:07:06,743 --> 00:07:11,915 And normally, I'd be fine with that. But this goes to the heart of my rep. 92 00:07:11,998 --> 00:07:15,544 Word gets out I took a payoff, I look like a cheap punk. 93 00:07:15,627 --> 00:07:18,171 Then what do you suggest, old friend? 94 00:07:18,255 --> 00:07:22,551 You know the code: an eye for an eye... A kid for a kid. 95 00:07:22,634 --> 00:07:25,470 - No one touches my son. - Agreed. 96 00:07:25,554 --> 00:07:28,390 The death of Kaldur'ahm is a non-starter. 97 00:07:28,723 --> 00:07:34,062 Fine. If the minnow's under the size limit, I'll go fish for the whale. 98 00:07:38,984 --> 00:07:40,443 Deathstroke. 99 00:07:41,319 --> 00:07:46,074 I see you didn't waste any time hiring my replacement, "old friend". 100 00:07:46,783 --> 00:07:50,829 - Fortune favors the prepared. - You don't say... 101 00:08:11,558 --> 00:08:13,643 Don't give me that look, little girl. 102 00:08:13,727 --> 00:08:17,022 Honor demanded I make the request! They denied it. 103 00:08:17,105 --> 00:08:20,692 Now, I'm free to seal my rep by killing Manta. 104 00:08:20,775 --> 00:08:24,279 Oh, and you can take your precious vengeance on Aqualad. 105 00:08:24,362 --> 00:08:27,157 Tell me that doesn't make you smile. 106 00:08:44,341 --> 00:08:47,636 Ugh...! Can we please start the mission now? 107 00:08:47,719 --> 00:08:49,596 Fine. Yes. Go. 108 00:08:51,973 --> 00:08:55,644 - You're in the wrong mode. - Dude, I crash all modes. 109 00:08:55,727 --> 00:08:59,439 - "Stealth mode", hermano. - Oh, right. 110 00:08:59,522 --> 00:09:02,525 Now, where exactly did I... 111 00:09:04,110 --> 00:09:06,571 Ow! Thanks? 112 00:09:36,184 --> 00:09:38,728 - What's she saying? - Translating... 113 00:09:39,771 --> 00:09:45,652 OK. Uh, she's warning her technicians to go easy on the additive. Just a sec. 114 00:09:48,029 --> 00:09:52,742 There, Jaime Reyes. The contents of that bin are non-terrestrial in origin. 115 00:09:56,162 --> 00:09:58,289 That's it. That's your additive. 116 00:09:59,833 --> 00:10:01,376 - Where did he... - Shh! 117 00:10:06,881 --> 00:10:08,967 Got what we came for. Let's go. 118 00:10:11,553 --> 00:10:14,639 Two guards, one door hack, and we're home free. 119 00:10:14,723 --> 00:10:16,599 - What? - Wait for it. 120 00:10:19,978 --> 00:10:23,732 You blew the lab? But this was a covert op! What were you thinking? 121 00:10:23,815 --> 00:10:27,360 That I'm not about to let Lex Luthor and his alien space buddies poison the world 122 00:10:27,444 --> 00:10:30,155 just because we don't know exactly what poison they're using. 123 00:10:30,321 --> 00:10:32,949 Plus, I enjoy making Lex miserable. 124 00:10:33,241 --> 00:10:36,494 Well, that placid scene seems unlikely. 125 00:10:36,578 --> 00:10:40,415 I'd say we've been hacked. Try a frequency override. 126 00:10:42,751 --> 00:10:45,086 Now, that makes more sense. 127 00:10:45,170 --> 00:10:47,380 No, Mercy. No guards. 128 00:10:47,464 --> 00:10:49,966 Guards would be... redundant. 129 00:10:50,049 --> 00:10:53,803 Just sit back and enjoy the show. 130 00:10:58,099 --> 00:10:59,309 All clear! 131 00:11:01,311 --> 00:11:05,148 You just don't get it, do you? You went off mission. That was a huge mistake. 132 00:11:05,190 --> 00:11:09,110 Funny, I was about to say the same thing. 133 00:11:33,343 --> 00:11:36,262 I may not move as fast as you, meat, 134 00:11:36,346 --> 00:11:42,477 but my scarab processes faster than even you can run, let alone think. 135 00:11:44,729 --> 00:11:46,439 Ohh! 136 00:11:51,194 --> 00:11:54,989 Now, that's just a waste of good fruit. Unh! 137 00:11:55,240 --> 00:11:58,535 No, that's just a distraction. Ha! 138 00:12:04,666 --> 00:12:08,461 - Any more tricks, meat? - Just a few. 139 00:12:12,674 --> 00:12:16,177 Ahh... Nothing like a warm plasma bath 140 00:12:16,261 --> 00:12:20,723 to calm the nerves and clean off the tomato stains. 141 00:12:25,603 --> 00:12:28,439 Seriously? The fruit hurt more. 142 00:12:31,150 --> 00:12:35,321 Trying to suck away my oxygen? I hardly touch the stuff. 143 00:12:35,405 --> 00:12:38,950 Blue, what gives? Last time you threw down with this guy, you were hardcore! 144 00:12:39,075 --> 00:12:41,411 That wasn't me! Scarab was in control. 145 00:12:41,452 --> 00:12:45,248 - So give me control again. - Believe me, I'd like nothing better. 146 00:12:45,331 --> 00:12:49,085 But I can't risk that, not with Impulse's prophecy hanging over my head. 147 00:13:01,055 --> 00:13:03,600 Your laser. It's the only thing that's done any damage. 148 00:13:14,360 --> 00:13:17,071 - My son, I've brought visitors. 149 00:13:17,864 --> 00:13:21,451 Robbed of life, even of a noble death. 150 00:13:21,659 --> 00:13:26,080 I will have my revenge on the Martian witch that did this to him. 151 00:13:26,164 --> 00:13:29,500 As a father myself, I understand your pain. 152 00:13:29,584 --> 00:13:32,337 And the opportunity for vengeance will come. 153 00:13:32,420 --> 00:13:37,717 But in the meantime, let's focus on making Kaldur'ahm whole again. 154 00:13:37,967 --> 00:13:42,180 I've borrowed Psimon from Queen Bee for you and your boy. 155 00:13:42,305 --> 00:13:48,728 He'll sift Kaldur'ahm's mind for every fractured memory, every buried thought. 156 00:13:49,062 --> 00:13:53,441 By the time Psimon's work is complete, your son will be whole, 157 00:13:53,566 --> 00:13:58,780 and Psimon will know more about Kaldur'ahm than his own father. 158 00:14:06,788 --> 00:14:10,124 - You're just toying with us, aren't you? - What gave me away? 159 00:14:13,127 --> 00:14:15,296 - Time to go? - Yeah. Do your thing. 160 00:14:23,346 --> 00:14:24,931 Go, go! 161 00:14:34,273 --> 00:14:36,359 Did a quick recon. Want the options? 162 00:14:36,401 --> 00:14:38,820 - Cornfield or cornfield? - Cornfield. 163 00:14:41,364 --> 00:14:42,865 I know you could fly out of here. 164 00:14:42,949 --> 00:14:45,702 And you could run about 1,000 miles before Black Beetle could blink. 165 00:14:45,785 --> 00:14:47,662 If I took Arsenal, could you carry Robin? 166 00:14:47,745 --> 00:14:51,708 - Sorry. Fast, not strong. - Well, Alpha never leaves a man behind. 167 00:14:52,917 --> 00:14:57,755 - We'll double back, maybe lose him. - That doesn't seem likely. 168 00:15:08,182 --> 00:15:11,352 How many colors do these guys come in, anyway? 169 00:15:20,153 --> 00:15:22,905 Form up. If we go down, we go down fighting. 170 00:15:22,989 --> 00:15:25,700 I'm betting that sounded way more inspirational in your head. 171 00:15:43,926 --> 00:15:46,471 Warrior, you dare attack me? 172 00:15:46,596 --> 00:15:49,474 You scarab rejects are coming out of the woodwork tonight. 173 00:15:49,557 --> 00:15:52,018 Better to be a reject than a slave. 174 00:15:52,393 --> 00:15:56,981 - Uh, this guy? Not in history books. - Then who is he? What is he? 175 00:16:02,195 --> 00:16:05,239 Density shifting, shape shifting, all the powers of a martian except... 176 00:16:05,323 --> 00:16:08,743 Heroes of Earth, I established this link to better coordinate our attack. 177 00:16:08,826 --> 00:16:10,453 Telepathy. That clinches it. 178 00:16:10,536 --> 00:16:13,164 This guy's the Blue... Green Beetle of Mars. 179 00:16:13,247 --> 00:16:16,167 So another alien? Do we leave them to fight it out? 180 00:16:25,259 --> 00:16:28,137 Move in, Blue. Frontal assault. Keep Black busy. 181 00:16:28,346 --> 00:16:29,931 Impulse, put out the fire. 182 00:16:30,014 --> 00:16:33,559 Arsenal, use your laser on that plasma cannon. I want it out of commission. 183 00:16:33,684 --> 00:16:35,520 Right. Be prepared to move. 184 00:16:53,955 --> 00:16:55,581 Aah! 185 00:17:11,139 --> 00:17:13,850 I was kind of hoping that might have had a more lasting effect. 186 00:17:13,933 --> 00:17:16,644 Your methods are crude, but you have the right idea. 187 00:17:16,727 --> 00:17:20,898 Beetle of Earth, fire your sonic cannon at 27 angstroms precisely. 188 00:17:20,982 --> 00:17:24,610 Uh, my scarab's telling me that tactic will be ineffectual. 189 00:17:24,777 --> 00:17:25,987 That's a quote, by the way. 190 00:17:26,070 --> 00:17:28,573 For one scarab, the tactic would be ineffectual. 191 00:17:28,656 --> 00:17:32,785 But tonight, it is not alone. 27 angstroms, now. 192 00:17:35,079 --> 00:17:37,373 Ha! Tickles. 193 00:17:44,964 --> 00:17:46,883 Aah! 194 00:17:50,011 --> 00:17:51,888 Scarab says he won't be unconscious for long. 195 00:17:51,971 --> 00:17:53,931 - That is true. - Then what do we do now? 196 00:17:54,015 --> 00:17:55,558 Now, we run. 197 00:17:58,060 --> 00:17:59,312 Dude, what are you doing? 198 00:17:59,395 --> 00:18:01,606 Wherever we're going, I could totally get there first. 199 00:18:01,689 --> 00:18:03,608 Uh, where are we going? 200 00:18:07,820 --> 00:18:10,198 Thanks for the use of your barn, Mr. Kent. 201 00:18:10,364 --> 00:18:15,161 Until we check out this Green Beetle, we can't afford to bring him to our H.Q. 202 00:18:15,244 --> 00:18:16,871 Lost too many of those already. 203 00:18:16,954 --> 00:18:20,416 Well, he's not the oddest thing we've had in this barn. 204 00:18:20,499 --> 00:18:23,878 And I'll take any excuse to see one of my boys. 205 00:18:24,212 --> 00:18:29,383 My name is B'aars O'ohm. And obviously, I am of Mars. 206 00:18:29,467 --> 00:18:32,303 Obviously. But it's the beetle thing that's got us wondering. 207 00:18:32,386 --> 00:18:34,388 How are you connected to The Reach? 208 00:18:34,472 --> 00:18:37,433 I imagine my story is not dissimilar to yours. 209 00:18:37,516 --> 00:18:41,395 On Mars, I am what you would call an archaeologist. 210 00:18:41,437 --> 00:18:44,732 Two of your Earth years ago, I stumbled upon a scarab 211 00:18:44,815 --> 00:18:46,984 which attached itself to my person. 212 00:18:47,068 --> 00:18:49,487 Yeah. That last part sounds familiar. 213 00:18:49,612 --> 00:18:54,158 From the scarab, I learned of The Reach and their plan for the galaxy. 214 00:18:54,242 --> 00:18:59,413 Millennia ago, they sent out one scarab to every planet sporting primitive life. 215 00:18:59,497 --> 00:19:03,376 The scarab bonds with, and takes full control over its native host, 216 00:19:03,459 --> 00:19:07,797 giving The Reach an advanced operative for their inevitable invasion. 217 00:19:07,880 --> 00:19:10,883 But my scarab malfunctioned and didn't take full control. 218 00:19:10,967 --> 00:19:13,928 That's why The Reach wants to reboot it by killing me. 219 00:19:14,011 --> 00:19:16,764 So, did your scarab malfunction, too? 220 00:19:16,847 --> 00:19:20,268 No. But it was not prepared for the martian physiology, 221 00:19:20,351 --> 00:19:25,189 which allowed me to take control of the scarab instead of the other way around. 222 00:19:25,606 --> 00:19:28,734 Still doesn't explain how you wound up here. 223 00:19:28,818 --> 00:19:32,113 For decades, the one you call Martian Manhunter 224 00:19:32,196 --> 00:19:35,032 has sent communications from your world to ours... 225 00:19:35,116 --> 00:19:38,160 Television signals. They are quite entertaining. 226 00:19:38,286 --> 00:19:40,871 - All Martians love television. - Indeed. 227 00:19:40,955 --> 00:19:43,666 But when it became clear that The Reach were on Earth, 228 00:19:43,791 --> 00:19:47,253 I believed my assistance here would be required. 229 00:19:47,336 --> 00:19:49,797 The Justice League will need to confirm your story. 230 00:19:49,880 --> 00:19:51,841 But for now, thanks. 231 00:19:54,051 --> 00:19:58,014 So, other than our new friend here, how'd the mission go? 232 00:19:58,097 --> 00:20:00,641 Not quite as planned. Arsenal... 233 00:20:01,392 --> 00:20:06,022 is a little rough around the edges. But I guess it all worked out, 234 00:20:06,105 --> 00:20:09,400 And we brought back a sample of the alien additive for analysis. 235 00:20:09,650 --> 00:20:12,069 Can't ask for more. Good work. 236 00:20:15,239 --> 00:20:20,911 Forgive this mental intrusion, Jaime Reyes, but your fear screams out to me. 237 00:20:20,953 --> 00:20:25,708 You fear losing yourself to your scarab, and so, wish it removed. 238 00:20:25,875 --> 00:20:30,338 But I am here to tell you, there is another way. 239 00:20:33,466 --> 00:20:35,593 All in all, the damage is minor. 240 00:20:36,218 --> 00:20:38,679 In fact, the most profitable piece of the business 241 00:20:38,721 --> 00:20:41,974 was left entirely untouched and seemingly undiscovered. 242 00:20:42,058 --> 00:20:44,518 The first crops have been harvested and distilled. 243 00:20:44,560 --> 00:20:47,313 Shipments are already being distributed to needy nations 244 00:20:47,396 --> 00:20:49,857 and soon will be available worldwide. 245 00:20:49,940 --> 00:20:55,154 Amazing how one little bottle contains everything the body needs. 246 00:20:55,154 --> 00:21:00,826 Or more accurately, everything The Reach needs it to need. 247 00:21:00,951 --> 00:21:03,829 Did the children procure a sample of the additive? 248 00:21:03,871 --> 00:21:07,291 As anticipated. The Team was quite effective. 249 00:21:09,668 --> 00:21:12,880 We really must form one of our own.