Chapter three:
The cold whisper of a voice sent shivers down the spines of Lex Luthor and Mercy Graves. They turned to the door, where a cloaked figure stood, his face obscured. A large burly man ran in behind him.
Sorry, Mr. Luthor, said the large man. He just stormed right through.
Who do you think you are? Said Lex Luthor.
The solution to your problem, Mr. Luthor, said the cloaked man.
And what problem would that be? Replied Lex Luthor.
Why, the problem of how to end Eradicator once and for all, of course. Said the cloaked man.
I see... , said Lex Luthor, scoffing, and you think you have the miracle solution, that those far better than you did not?
You shouldn't underestimate that which you do not understand, Luthor, said the cloaked man.
Are you threatening me? Replied Lex Luthor.
Merely a word of caution, said the cloaked man.
Oh, I've heard enough of this! Brock, get him out of here! Replied Lex Luthor.
The large man nodded, before grabbing the arm of the cloaked man. However, acting instinctively, the man quickly pulled a syringe out of his pocket and stabbed Brock in the arm.
Arrrrgggh! Why, you son of a...!
Before he could react, however, Brock stumbled backwards, feeling his forehead as the serum in the syringe began to take effect.
Wait... what's going...? Said Brock.
Brock opened his eyes, and gasped in fear.
No... no, not that... not again! Replied Brock.
He stepped backwards, stumbled, and fell onto the office floor. Luthor and Mercy stared in shock as the physically imposing Brock continued to wither and stutter.
I hate clowns... I hate clowns! Get away from me... please! Said Brock!
Ah, coulrophobia the fear of clowns, it's a good thing our poor friend doesn't live in Gotham. Replied the cloaked man.
Wait a minute... Said Lex Luthor.
The cloaked figure turned to Luthor, at the sound of his voice.
I know who you are you're... Replied Lex Luthor.
That's right, said the cloaked man. I am the master of fear, the God of terror.
The man removed his cloak, to reveal a ragged suit, leather mask and straw like hat.
I am... the Scarecrow! Said Scarecrow.