An Injust Sentence

Chapter Five

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The Past/ After Metropolis Incident

"Lois, Metropolis, it's all gone," cried Diana as she lay in Bruce's arms. They were in the Batcave, having just come back from what was left of Metropolis. Diana had completely broken down as soon as she had left the Batmobile and sobbed into Bruce's shoulder.

Stroking her hair, Bruce's mind was on something else. In his rage, Clark had interrupted his interrogation of the Joker and brutally murdered him. "This far from over," Bruce replied.

"You're right. We have to find Lex and try to establish calm around the rest of the world. Maybe we can help build.."

"I wasn't talking about Metropolis, Diana," Bruce interrupted. Wiping away tears, Diana looked up with a confused expression on her face.

"What do you mean?" she asked.

"Clark needs to be calmed down before he kills someone else. I have a feeling he's going to something very stupid. Dangerous, even."

"But Bruce, the Joker deserved it," Diana replied.

"It's not in Clark's nature to kill. His mind is broken and we all need to be ready for what comes next, whatever that may be," Bruce countered. Pulling away from Bruce, Diana looked at him with a shocked expression on her face.

"How could you say that? Bruce, your best friend just lost everything he cares about and you don't look like you even care," Diana began. "If the Joker had blown up Gotham you know he would do anything in his power to help you."

"I know that, Princess. But we still need to be ready for any future attacks. Whoever gave the Joker that nuke is still out there and we need to find him as well." Standing up from his chair, Bruce activated his coms.

"Batman to Justice League," he said.

"Green Lantern here," answered Hal.

"What's wrong Bruce?" sad Barry.

"Where's Superman?" Bruce decided to get straight to the point.

"Last I heard he was at the Fortress of Solitude," answered Hal. "I don't think he wants to be disturbed though."

"Good. I need everyone to the Watchtower ASAP. Batman out," Bruce turned off his coms and looked at Diana, who had begun to look a little pale. Rushing over to her, Bruce grabbed her arms to steady her. "What's wrong?" he asked.

"It's nothing Bruce, I'm fine," she replied. But seeing as he hadn't moved, she continued. "I've just pushed myself a little too much the past couple of days, that's all."

Relaxing his position, Bruce's face, however, hadn't relaxed from his concerned expression. "You can stay here. I'll get Alfred to take care of you while I'm out." Before she could argue however, Bruce silenced her with a deep kiss. "Don't worry, I'll fill you in when you're better," he finally said after releasing her.

"No you'll fill me in as soon as you get back, understood?" Diana sternly replied.

Flashing her with his trademark smirk, Bruce stroked Diana's face. "Of course Princess." Standing back up and pulling his cowl over his face, he walked over to the teleporters. "When you're ready J'onn," he said, not taking his eyes off Diana.

Waiting till Bruce was gone, Diana stood up and raced to the nearest ledge and vomited her guts out. After what seemed an eternity, she finally wiped her mouth and turned around, only to be startled by Alfred. He had a concerned look on his face.