"So, this is Earth. What year is it? it hardly matters anymore knowing that there are so many dimensions out there. Huh! a string of murders, all with a different weapon, but within thirty feet of each other... that doesn't seem like a coincidence. HA! I'll bet the Joker's going nuts at all those deaths he didn't cause! I can just hear Harley trying to console the Clown's unhappy demeanor. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA! Oh I know it's beneath me to laugh maniacally, but it's so... riveting. Let's see how the heroes handle my little plan once phase two is put into motion... HEY! WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT KILLING THINGS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION??? *sigh* well at least he wasn't able to call for help. not that it would have mattered. Let's get going!"<br/><br/>~~~~~~~~~<br/><br/>"This was the transmission I picked up an hour ago in New York. we need to figure out who it was before they can act out whatever their plan is. Problem is, I tried to pinpoint the location and it seemed to be coming from the entire city. like some sort of pre-recorded message linked to Stark's Arc Reactor powerlines. Supes is still a couple hundred lightyears away with Lantern. Who do we have that's closeby who isn't afraid to get nosey with the "Invincible Iron Man?" Cyborg breifed the League members who were still present.<br/><br/>"Some of the new recruits are close by, and two unknown supers seem to be on their way there right now. Shall I have them meet up?" Martian Manhunter asked.<br/><br/>"Who're the unknowns?" Cyborg asked curiously.<br/><br/>"Someone to do with electricity, I believe. A freelancer. Doesn't show up very often. His name escapes me. And it seems the other is... well this is unfortunate..." the Martian said, frowning.<br/><br/>"What? What is it that's so unfortunate?" Cyborg asked. "I don't have all day!"<br/><br/>"It seems that the other is the one known as Ghost Rider. I take it you know him well enough to know he doesn't usually help us. We could always request one of Tony Stark's friends to help with interrogation." The Green Off-worlder answered.<br/><br/>"Well if I knew how to get to Asgard I would have done that already. just get them to meet up outside Stark Tower." Cyborg stated, slightly annoyed that he still couldn't get to Asgard even with all his tech. And to add more problems, the Justice League had always had trouble with the Flaming headed vigilante known as the Ghost Rider.<br/><br/>~~~~~~~~~~~<br/><br/>Mephisto stood atop a skyscrapper next to STARK Tower. looking over the city, he held a bored expression. "Looks like someone decided to start another bloodbath... I may need to call my Rider so that we don't attract too much attention."<br/><br/>Fading into the early morning mist, he appeared outside a cafe. letting himself in, he found the man he was looking for. "Some show you put on there! You know, if you aren't careful, you'll attract attention. Unwanted... Attention."<br/><br/>"Heh! You liked it? I thought your pet would attack me before you showed up." The man in question put down the paper he was reading. "Or did you come to... how do you put it? Make a deal???"<br/><br/>"Far from it. I came to warn you. you're playing a dangerous game here, my friend. One that could cost you a lot more than your life." Mephisto said coldly.<br/><br/>"Tell you what." The other man said, standing up and discarding the paper. "When the day comes that I care, I'll let you know." Patting Mephisto on the shoulder, he smiled. "One way or another, I will reach my goal!" and with that, the man walked down the street towards a girl who had a black jacket on.<br/><br/>"Hey! Care to talk? Or do I need to force the Reaper out?" He asked. then he laughed as her face showed an expression of shock. "There we go. Glad it clicked! I need your help with something. But first..."<br/><br/>The wind picked up around the strange man, and soon a purple robe covered his figure, hiding everything including his head with a wide brimmed hat and extended collar. his eyes lit up red and his mouth in a wicked smile showing his teeth which were all shining a golden color. letting out a cackle, his entire body disappeared, leaving a levitating robe in it's place. "I am here to offer you an Ultimatum. Join me and rule... or don't and perish! Sremitgazenos!"<br/><br/>With this last word that must have been a spell, an intricately carved cane appeared next to him complete with a very menacing metal snake wrapped around it, and then it shifted to a sword and he launched himself at the girl whom he knew to be the Reaper. Question was... how did he find out?<br/><br/>~~~~~~~~~~~<br/><br/>"Jason... I know you said we should have fun, but I really don't feel comfortable in a Club. Especially not the King of Diamonds..." Daniel said looking at his completely full martini. "I don't even drink unless we've just beat up some lowlife." Daniel sighed. When Jason had invited him to the club, (Persistently) he had no other choice but to go. Jason suddenly caught sight of someone he knew and pulled Daniel toward the man.<br/><br/>"Well I'll be! Johnny Blaze? How are you, you old Pyro-head? Still Staring people to death?" then Jason heard one of his favorite songs, "All I Ever wanted" by BassHunter come on, and promptly lit up... literally. his hair began flaming, but unlike Johnny, his skull wasn't affected. "Whoops!" He said patting his head to make the flames go out. "Still working on getting that under control... Raven's lessons are helping, but I mean, Who wants to stay emotionless all the time? Anyway, time to dance!" and with that he left Daniel next to Hell's bounty hunter, at a loss for what to talk about.<br/><br/>~~~~~~~~~~~<br/><br/>"Freakin' adult age limit on bars! When do I get to have any fun, huh?" Lightning Man scowled, muttered to himself about being fifteen forever. that's when he saw Toxin swing by.<br/><br/>"Yo, Electakid! Race you!" Toxin quipped. "That''s not my name!" Lightning Man yelled, but followed him anyway.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">~Anything's better than flying around New York for no Friggin reason!~</span>Lightning Man thought.<span style="font-style: italic">~Besides, I can beat this guy!~</span>As Toxin started to get ahead, Lightning Man became less sure of himself. Thankfully (for him anyway) he caught sight of Wonder Woman rolling down the invisible jet's window. "We need to ask Stark something. could you give us a hand?"<br/><br/>"Can't you see I'm racing Toxin?" Lightning Man asked.<br/><br/>"And that's better than saving millions of civilians?" Wonder Woman asked.<br/><br/>Neither of them noticed Toxin back flip onto the top of the jet. "What Pretty Lady need?" Toxin asked as the Symbiote took over Toxin's speech patterns a bit too much. She pretended not to notice and said, "Stark's Arc Reactor sent a signal from the entire city and it was pretty ominous. what's more, we can't find the culprit. could you go talk to him? We're sending Goofball there as well." and she rolled the window up, flying off.<br/><br/>~~~~~~~~~~~<br/><br/>Lightning Man arrived at the doors to STARK Tower, and saw that Goofball was already there. "Shall we?" he asked as his feet touched down on the ground. He may have been fifteen for most of his life, but that didn't mean he wasn't mature enough to show manners to a lady. JARVIS came online as they walked up to the doors. "Sir the kid with the ability to short me out is at the door along with a miss Goofball. And it looks like Toxin is with them. God knows why... shall I initiate defensive protocol before he short circuits the door?"<br/><br/>"Let them in, JARVIS." was the response as Tony walked up to the doors. "So, what can I do for you two? Martini?"<br/><br/>Lightning Man reached for one, but pulled it away. "Not for minors." He said.<br/><br/>Lightning Man grumbled to himself again.