Capítulo 77: Academy Part 9 A stakeout?
The tribulation was passed but not a single drop of power was gained from it. In fact, the only thing Max gained from it was that the tattoo was more vivid and his spiritual sense expanded even more. Which were two things he currently did not need at all.
Finally the scenario from the academy was completely done over the next few days. A few more contracts were established. General Sara a.k.a. Ares signed a provisional contract with Max. More of a treaty than anything.
Commander Lane signed a contract with Max and apologized to Lady Shiva face to face. Much to the confusion of Max. He honestly thought it was a ruse for her to get him close for her to kill him.
But that did not happen.
The repairs to the Academy were fast and efficient. The attack blamed on terrorist factions. Which the Brain and his people technically were. The students thought it was kool but not their parents. Security increased in the Academy which was a good idea considering what was going on.
While Max dealt with the Brain in the woods, other members of the little evil group attempted to snatch up other students. Each of them proving to be Metahumans after Max checked them over.
Not a single one that Max knew about. So either they were new Metas created due to the changes, or... Max just know about them. Considering the amount of Metahumans in the World it would not be surprising. Especially with a lot of them changing their names when they become active in one way or the other.
Corben increased in enough strength that he gave Waller a run for her money. The two became close friends after Waller let slip she got married when she was younger and had a kids already. Corben didn't judge her at all. In fact, he respected her even more.
Tanya spent a lot of time in the infirmy at first. Which Max organized with a few words to Mr.Bones.
Gathered in the squad room, Max was sitting in the fish bowl talking with Mr.Bones.
"So let me get this straight, there is a guy called Black Banshee and wants to what.. create a clan of mystical women to do his bidding to try and take of the World?" Mr.Bones looked incredulously at him. "Cause I do not believe it."
"I said the guy is nuts and wants to control people to do something. Not anything about it being all women. Just happens that most with the ability to do what he does, happen to be female. I think it has to do with their clan. That and the Crone that grant that power on the supernatural side." Max picked up a file and read it over while talking. The name Adam Blake was in bold with a bunch of redacted lines. "Captain Comet.. joined with the Brain, how fascinating."
"Not fascinating about it. The man is a super genius. We need to find out what happened." Mr.Bones did not find the situation funny at all. "I don't know if he is undercover or blackmailed but we need to find him and get him out of whatever trouble he is in."
"Right... you do that." Max read the file over handing it back. "Blackmail does not pardon a traitor. I say find out what happened then put a bullet in him." Sending a message through Atlas to put Nyssa's League of Shadows on the job. "The Secret Society hide in the swamps some where, we just need to find it and take them out."
"What about this Black Banshee guy that is after Cadet Gleeson?" Mr.Bones was curious on how that would be handled. "We have know idea what he looks and we don't have a single file on him. Plus.. the trade with the European Union is causing issues."
"Politics... well what do you want me to do about it?" Max shrugged. He only had a few contacts there and not any in a position to do much so far. "I say we pull out and let them handle shit on their own. Way to many problems popping up back home."
"You talking about in Seattle?" Mr.Bones received a nod. "It's always the quiet cities. What is going on there exactly?"
"The prototype drug Utopium is in development." Max frowned displeased. "We need someone to hit hard and fast there. Make sure the drug and those working on it are dealt with. Every last person hat has taken it to."
"What is so dangerous about the drug?" Mr.Bones sent a request to get any information on the place. The big heavy hitters and possible government facilities there.
"It will react with another drug in the future creating a zombie population. We need to stop it on all fronts." Max voice turned cold next. "Fillmore Graves Enterprises is starting form up. Nor really a company right now still just a few military people grouping up and having fun. They are good people right now but shit happens. I suggest you do what you can to keep things good for them. I do not want them every finding out a few people."
"The girl in your.. care. Mercy Graves I take it." Mr.Bones received no answer for that. "I will see what we can do. This intel is a lot, what are you going to do now about... well the Academy?"
"If you haven't heard, Commander Lane asked me to enlist in a special project. So there is that after graduation. A few years with the government will help with some future contacts if things go bad. Which will allow me to cement some things." Max leaned back in the chair. Staring out of the fishbowl at the others. "Better me than them. A few will not be cut off for it in the future. Stuff gets really bad."
"We can only prepare as best we can. Morality will be our downfall." Mr.Bones looked at the cadets laughing and having fun. The weight of the World was put on their shoulders and only a few of them knew it. "But... better than the alternative."
"Yeah.. like death." Max rests his head on his hand. "Or enslavement by alien overseers. Not fun at all." Max started to feel a tugging sensation in his chest. Slowly the red string that tied him to Morgen Le Fey appeared. "That... is not good. What is she doing?"
"Ok that is just weird." Mr.Bones observed the string. "That is you string tied to your lover right?"
"Not lover.. just girlfriend. Haven't done anything but kissing physically." Max watched it thin a little but turn a deeper shade of red. Morgen was up to something but wanted to take care of it herself. "At least she is still alive."
"You are taking that better than most if she is in danger." Mr.Bones sat back down. "So no to Europe contacts, then I guess it is better to move members of Chess in the states then." Max nodded at that. "On to the biggest matter then. Gotham crime is down by a lot thanks to your Task Force that was set up. The Governor is wanting to transfer each member to different parts of the state to train a squad each."
"Pffft, not happening." Max scoffed at that. "Some one will pass a message along to the governor to halt that nonsense. Something else is happening that is more important." A map appeared between the two. "Why is there a swirl of magic building up in Arkham all of a sudden?"
"To be fair... it appeared only a week ago fully." Mr.Bones had know idea how long it was there really. The fact that Max didn't detect it as well did not bode well. "A lot of magic is gathering in Gotham so how. Then the storm a few days ago, that was you right."
"Yes." Max nodded not seeing a reason to hide the breakthrough. "I say we patrol the city intensley this year. Then afterward during the next break, increase the wards around the city."
"I can get behind that." A call came through on Mr.Bones cell. Picking it up, the conversation was quick and just what he needed to hear. Closing it, he looked at Max with a broad smile. "Good news, Starr Indusrties and Luthor Corp have agreed to a very helpful contract."
"Luthor Corp I understand, but Starr Industries?" Max was very unaware of Karen getting involved in anything he doing. Only a few emails between the two that never amounted to anything. Max's cell went off. "Hmm?"
A message from Helena brought about a really bad issue. Members of the Mob were meeting up to buy some really crazy artifacts. Helena started working as a Vigilante the last few months even more so than before.
"I have to go." Max got up abruptly. "I need to make sure someone doesn't go off the deep end."
"Fair enough." Mr.Bones had something he wanted the squad to look into anyway. "I will see how Waller leads for this next op. Try not to cause a big issue out there."
"Don't plan on it." Max moved to his locker and put on the gear the squad wore. As soon as things were cleared he stepped into portal in the place. Not using his mirrors just in case. 'What kind of artifacts could she possibly have found?'
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Gotham Docks-
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Helena was perched in the shadows. Dressed in black with a dark pink outline in a few spots. She felt the very moment Max touched down behind her due to the vibration he specifically released when moving.
"What do I call you right now?" Helena turned to her boss. Taking a intrest in him more than usual. SOmething about Max in the full gear cause a little flare up in her desires. 'All alone with my boss and one of the most powerful men in the World late at night, with guns and violence most likely happening. Sounds like a fun time.'
"Boss will do." MAx shrugged. "Defintely calling you Huntress for sure." Helena grinned. Max weaved a little magic giving her a hoodie for protection. "Hide your face a little more, you forget your physical features as a cultivator will cause people to stare at you more."
"I did not forget." Helena pouted. "I like the attention." Max propped next to her looking at the deal go down. "Besides, after the beat down I give them, they won't remmber with these hands of mine."
"Glad you learned that technque. Just.. be careful. Confidence is one thing but overconfidence cause even more trouble." Max said in a whisper. His voice traveling directly to her ears. "We need to ahve a talk after this."
"Good talk or bad talk?" Helena frowned.
"Good for you, bad for me." Max zoomed in with his googles. Spotting at least 4 different famlies currently. Several crates that were warded behind each of them. "Need some... love advice."
*Screech!* Another truck pulled up. Helena just blinked at him then at the truck. Try to decide what was more important.
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