-Car Ride-
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"Mr.Pennyworth, Maxmillion made it to the penthouse. And is getting quite an earful." Mr.Vega said. "Would you like a ride to the Wayne's estate, or somewhere else?"
"To the Wayne's estate. To pack his bags for later. Please come later to retrieve them. With Master Maxmillion of course. Master Bruce would not like it if he left without saying goodbye at least." Alfred relaxed now that Maxmillion was somewhere safe. 'It will be good for Maxmillion to be with family. At least he showed a little hesitation at the news at first. Took quite a bit for him to agree over the years.'
"Very well." Mr.Vega got out of the car at the hospital. "I need to check in with a doctor here. If Bruce comes here, it might be good for Maxmillion to get a doctor here as well. Private doctors are nice but.. familiarity should help the transition." Alfred gave a nod and the driver, drove the "butler" away. Mr.Vega watched them leave before entering the hospital. His entire demeanor changed in an instant.
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- West Wing of the Hospital-
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(Maxmillion, you have full control) The A.I. intoned.
'Thanks. Noveria really did some work here. She made this from the "false spiritual body" I had in my inventory just waiting. With this, things will work a lot easier to deal with adults. She even placed him as my uncle. Pftt, I am my own uncle, this is a trip.'
He stopped at a room. Inside was a family of four. A man with graying hair and very fit build. Everything about him screamed military. But something else was mixed inside him. A black glow circled around his body the more he looked at the woman. Maxmillion was able to watch in real time, as the Will of the World worked on the family.
The man was Slade Wilson (Deathstroke), the woman his wife Adeline, two children on the bed sleeping. A boy about six (Grant), a girl maybe three years old (Rose). The age's were to young for the incident to have his eye shot out by his wife.
Adeline also looks to be pregnant. Mostly likely with the young boy (Joseph). Rose looked nothing like Adeline, so she had to have been born by her mother the hooker, Sweet Lili (Lilian) if memory served correct. The age's were defintely different.
The family was arguing about something. Maxmillion's wondering about the mix timeline (continuity) would have to wait for later.
'Well, we can not have that. Now can we?' Stepping into the room, he did not remove his dark Black Fedora, the contrasting white band was very noticeable. It was inscribed with Spiritual and Magical inscriptions. The suit he wore was a traditional business suit. Also made from high-end fibers. To high level for Maxmillion's actual body to wear. 'Haaa need to complete these scenarios. Need the power and my inventory a lot more than what was provided.'
"Hey! Who let you in here!" Slade turned towards Maxmillion. Senses already going on high alert. Seeing it was his "mystery friend," from before. He relaxed only slightly. "It is you."
"This is the man that showed us that vision. It checked out Slade, I still have a few contacts that remember me." Adeline said from a wheelchair. Maxmillion did not notice it earlier in his thoughts.
"So will you accept my offer? You owe your current life to that serum to get where you are today. I am giving you a choice to unlock a more natural power." Max said slowly walking back and forth in the room. He checked over both kids in his passing. Both were healthy. 'Neither one of them have taken the place of the "Jackal" incident."
"Come on.. now. I will even help with your family issues. You can save your wife. Have both of your children with you as well. They can grow up to see their father as a hero in public or whatever you end up showing them." He looked at Rose. "I have know idea what she is doing here with you actually."
"How do I know this isn't a trick?" Slade was still a little paranoid. "Adeline may trust her sources, but I do not."
"A mystic contract. You have come across them before in your search for power after the discharge from the military. This should suffice."
*Fwoosh* Out of a white flame, a contract appeared for him to read over.
"Slade, grab it.." Adeline said. "Just read it, please.. I don't like that future he showed us." She was quite hopeful for a change. Her declining health was also a factor. It leads to her getting back with Slade after a small divorce. The girl Rose, did not bother her in the least. 'She was born because I sent him away. Her mother should not have sought me out. She might have still been alive today.'
"But.. It could be a trick." Slade looked at his wife. Even now, the cancer was eating away at her. As well as threatening her baby. Grabbing the contract, he read over it slowly. Analyzing as best he could. The letters and symbols things he had come across before fell into place. "There are no loopholes!" He said incredulously. "My wife gets healed if I sign up. I am given the same pay I had in the military... Even hazard pay."
"See... it is not so ba.." His wife said moving over to him. "Please.. comeback to us Slade. I don't want to lose you or the kids. Call it selfish, but this is what I want. I want it all." Slade nodded, and Max went to work as a large influx of power entered him.
"So shall it be." Max's eyes lit up, as the paper then changed to have golden letters. "15 years and you are free. I changed it up for all your children's sake. Something to look forward to." Turning to walk away, he left them alone. But not with out passing a few elixirs to them. "This will remove the impurities on your mind from the serum and heal your wife. If you want a stronger connection with your wife.. hold her the entire time you both drink it."
*Thunk!* The door closed behind him. The Wilson family just relaxed and treated themselves. The contract also provided information on where they could stay. A very well fortified apartment complex. Both from the military, secret organizations, and the mystical sort.
"Adeline.. I feel clear-headed for the first time in a long time." Slade said softly. Adeline just nodded with him. Moving over to the hospital bed, they held the two kids like a family. "Haa, the first real break from leaving the military."
"Yeah.. Slade, I need to tell you about Rose's mother." Adeline spoke softly to not disturb the kids any furthur. But the girl rose was already awake. Just not fully yet. "I did not kill her. But, I know who did. It was my ex-boyfriend. Your half-brother Wade LaFarge."
"I see." Slade kept quiet, but his mind was already at work to deal with the problem. Adeline could already tell what he would do.
"We do this as a family Slade. Rose may not be mine, but I will not let this girl suffer." Adeline said. She shocked Slade with her statement. As well as little Rose. "Just we need contacts first. We need to get ready. No mistakes."
(Processing energy. Will take time.)
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-Penthouse-
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Maxmillion seperated from full control from the false body. It would continue with the ideas he updated it with. Inside the penthouse, he had placed John in a tub and was cleaning him up. This was now John's second bath. The broken bones had been reset and a small meal was set to the side.
"What the hell is going on here? Why is John Constantine here in Gotham?"
(Origin has been destroyed. Information has gathered... John's father disappeared earlier than before. Mother was abducted by a cult. John tried to explain to the police but no luck. Before he could be placed in foster care, a man pretending to be his father came to collect him from the police station.)
(Virtue and Sin energy detected. Absorbing to improve cultivation.)
"Hmm." Maxmillion reached down and checked John's mind to help fill in the recent information. Probing was easy due to the exhaustion and no defenses really in him. "Haa, this boy's noggin is full of shit it shouldn't be. Someone planted spell knowledge and lore on demon's and monsters in him."
"Ughh." John started to groan as he woke up. His eyes flickered as he looked at Maxmillion. A quick look around at the place freaked him out. But he was restrained by something. Magical cuffs and a spiritual formation under the tub. "Who are you!?"
"Possible friend or an ally." Maxmillion sat back on a stole. Out of arms reach of John. Just in case anything happened. "I do not like beating around the bush. Not my cup of tea really. Your mother.. what would you do to get her back?"
"What do you know!?" John pushed against the restraints. His innate magic rising with his frustration. He had no control of it. Whoever put the info inside him, had it set up to start working for him as needed. "What did you do to me?! What kind of friend does this!?"
"Haaa." Maxmillion sighed. With a wave of his hand, the power that fueled John was drained. He slumped back in the tub. "Much better. You are quite the hothead. No matter. Recover, eat, and then go. I hope you can out run the demons that are chasing you." Standing up, he left a card on the stool. "If you do not trust me, head to this man. He can help people like you."
"Ughhh, people like me?" John mumbled. 'How did he do that? The headaches are gone and I feel fine to. What is in this water?' Looking at the floating "mint leaf" was a little weird. After a few minutes, John could move once again. Looking at the card, John read the name out loud. "Giovanni Zatara, Master Magician.'
*Bzzt* The name on the card lit up. It triggered a spell that astral projected John all the way to Zatara. The good news, Zatara was just practicing currently. As well as no dark energies involved.
"Oh, dear a guest. How can I help you?" Stopping the practice, Zatara could sense the magic of John's soul. "You look hurt in the soul child. Something stalks you."
"I.." John remained quiet for a little bit. "My mom.. she was captured." He had no idea why he started blabbing, but something about Zatara made him drop his guard. As a member of the forces of "Order," Zatara had that effect on people. "I saw a man one day when we left the shrink's office. His face was hideous and deformed. He reminded of a monster made of shadows. His haunting green eyes made start crying." John said embarrassed. "I told my mom, but she didn't see anything different about the man."
"I take it,the man hurried what you said?" John gave Zatara a nod. Floating a book over to show him, he stopped for just a moment. The moment was doubt, but he remembered his mission. "Your mother's name is what?" John gave his mother's name and the pages started to turn. They stopped to a very dark section in the back. "Oh dear..."
"Can you help her?" John squeaked out. Seeing the quick change on the magician's face was very disheartening. He was relieved to see the slight nod. "How can I help?"
"Rest. Your mother is in know immediate danger. Whoever gave you my card, may know more. Head to the address on the back once you are better." Zatara sent the book back to its resting place. "I will contact a good friend of mine." Zatara gave a little flick.
*Woosh* John's astral projection flew back in an instant. A few low-level demons latched onto him mid-flight. John was used as bait on the return trip by Maxmillion.
'Those things are ugly.' John thought looking at the melted faces. 'There are so many of them.' Right as he reached the area of his body, a large black glow went out.
*Brrrip* The black glow formed demonic hands. The defense of the block around the area activated. Each of the melting demon's were snatched up in an instant. Bodies ripped apart and turned into energy for Maxmillion.
*Burp* A deep voice followed next. "Stay out of my way weak creatures. Or die!" It was Maxmillion speaking in a disguise tone. It was for the benefit of the big "creatures" in play around the city. As well as those who looked from up above.
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-Olympus-
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Two Gods caught the image. The others were "resting" for a bit. Apollo and Zeus were watching things unfold with interest.
Apollo looked to be in his mid 20's. Dressed in a toga that seemed to shift like wind. His wardrobe includes a lyre, bow and arrows. A laurel wreath hanged from the side, which was the identification of the god having something to do with art.
"Who is that father?" Apollo asked Zeus.
"A friend and foe. Be mindful of him. If anyone asks.. tell them the same. He is a friend of your mother, myself, Hera, and Hades. But not Hades as he is now. Hades in another World." Zeus said seriously. This confused the hell out of Apollo. "I will join the others in resting. if he is here, that means our World is in danger."
Apollo watched Zeus walk away. The battered toga the King of the gods wore, was heartbreaking to see. Reflection of the times. The "rest" would help rejuvenated him some. As well as help awaken a few aspects he put to rest.
"Rest easy father I will keep the "watch" diligently." Looking back down below, Apollo missed the opening of someone leaving there resting chamber. "I wonder what this person plans to do? Maybe he knows why the "World" has warped."