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The Watchtower, an awe-inspiring space station that served as the Justice League's base of operations, orbited silently above the Earth. Its massive structure glead in the cosmic backdrop, an emblem of strength and unity. The exterior of the Watchtower was adorned with the iconic emblem of the League, a beacon for hope and justice.
Inside, on one of the top floors, Superman gently laid his beloved Lois on the spacious bed of his private room. He had brought her to the Watchtower, not as a hero, but as a husband and soon-to-be father. The need to protect her and their unborn child had beco his paramount concern. He gazed at her with affection, the weight of responsibility heavy on his broad shoulders.
As he ensured Lois was comfortable and safe, Batman stood stoically in the doorway, his scowl more pronounced than ever. The tension between the two iconic figures was palpable, a reflection of the current divide among the Justice League.
anwhile, in the cafeteria, Peter and Tony sat at a table, savoring their burgers. Batman managed to separate them from Superman, hoping to talk so sense into him before the League eting started.
Superman, without turning away from Lois, softly inquired, "Did you call everyone?"
Batman replied curtly, "Yes, I called for a full-scale League eting."
Clark nodded, "And will Flash be joining us? Or is he too busy hiding the Joker from ?"
Bruce shook his head. "No, and he's not hiding the Joker from you. I know you won't kill him, you're better than that. You may be contemplating his death, but you haven't co to a decision yet." He said, and he wasn't wrong. "I'm hiding him from Diana and our guests. Diana's attitude is troubling but our guests are another story entirely. We can't let them corrupt and destroy everything that we've built..."
Clark's eyes remained fixed on Lois, their love a source of solace and concern. He acknowledged Bruce's point with a nod. "I understand that you're opposed to killing, but you should at least keep an open mind. Because what we're doing now isn't working, you have to see that, right? I didn't truly notice it until today…"
Bruce's resolve hardened. "It may not be perfect, but the way we do things is the right way."
Clarke shook his head. "And that's where we disagree. Hopefully, having more voices might help us reach so sort of understanding."
Bruce couldn't argue with that, but he also couldn't shake his fundantal beliefs. He finally spoke his mind, "I'll be honest, Clark. I'm conflicted about all of this. I've always followed a strict code against killing, and I know it's a slippery slope, but so is murdering every criminal that p*sses us off. We aren't gods, nor are we the governnt. We can't just go around acting like Judge, Jury, and executioner."
Clark nodded, his mind racing with all sorts of ideas. "You're right, we aren't gods… But we could easily be the governnt if we wanted to. It would take less than a day for to take over this entire planet, and less than an hour if I had the Leagues backing."
Bruce's eyes go wide in shock. "You can't be serious…"
Clark, still focused on Lois, took a deep breath before turning to Bruce. "You know, Bruce, I don't bla you for not killing the Joker. I know you're just a man trying to do your best in an impossible world, like and every other League mber. But I do bla the system, the governnt. Our guests were right when they said the Joker should have been sentenced to death by now. After all, how many thousands of people has he killed?"
Bruce but clenched his fists and answered. "79,698…" he kept count of every single murder.
Clark froze for a mont, not realizing that it was actually that much. "And that's all that's been linked to him. I wonder how many murders we don't know about…" The room went quiet for a mont. "Bruce, I think I'm starting to realize just how corrupt and ineffective our justice system is."
Batman's shoulders slumped as he let out a tired sigh. "Yes, but that doesn't an we have to-" He began to argue, but just then, Wonder Woman appeared behind him at the end of the hall, her presence commanding attention.
"The League mbers have arrived and are waiting for us to start the eting," she inford them.
Clark nodded, his talk with Bruce only seed to strengthen his resolve. "Bruce, Diana, go ahead of ," he instructed. "I'll pick up our guests from the cafeteria..."
"I don't think non-league mbers should be-" Bruce tried to protest, but Diana firmly took his arm, guiding him away, leaving Clark to prepare for the difficult discussions that awaited.
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In the eting room in the Watchtower, every chair was occupied by mbers of the Justice League. The room buzzed with anticipation and curiosity as they waited for Superman to arrive, accompanied by the unfamiliar faces of Peter and Tony.
When the trio entered, it was evident that everyone was curious about the newcors, their identities shrouded in mystery. Superman led Peter and Tony to empty seats and offered them a respectful nod before taking his own place. He motioned to Batman, indicating that it was ti to provide a briefing.
Shazam couldn't contain his curiosity and blurted out, "Where's Flash?"
Batman assured the group, "We'll get to that, but there are more pressing matters to discuss." He proceeded to explain the recent events, the Joker's sinister plan to deceive Superman into committing an unthinkable act, and his plot to destroy tropolis.
As the story unfolded, the League mbers listened in rapt attention. Batman continued, begrudgingly emphasizing how Peter and Tony had thwarted the Joker's sche. The new guests earned nods of respect and acknowledgnt from the gathered heroes.
Green Arrow raised an eyebrow and inquired, "So, did you call us here just to give us a mission report? Sounds like a waste of ti..."
"No." Superman interjected, silencing the room. "Today's events have opened my eyes to a bigger problem, a problem I want to discuss with the League. I need your perspectives."
Aquaman questioned, "What problem are you referring to?"
Wonder Woman, her voice resolute, declared, "The problem is criminals like the Joker. No matter how many tis we arrest him, he escapes, repeats his cris, and innocent people pay the price, often with their lives or the lives of their loved ones."
Tension filled the room as her words hung heavily in the air. Shazam posed the inevitable question, "What are we supposed to do about it? Isn't our job to catch the criminals and let the governnt handle the rest?"
Superman affird Shazam's point and then added, "Yes, but I want to change that. The way we operate needs to change before more people get hurt or, worse, killed because of our negligence and leniency."
Black Adam spoke up, his voice a mix of interest and curiosity, "Do you an what I think you an, Superman? Are you suggesting we kill people?"
Superman paused for a mont, his gaze unwavering, before nodding. "If it's necessary, yes. If killing people like the Joker, who have killed over 70 thousand innocent people, will stop others from sharing the sa fate, then yes."
The room erupted into a debate, with so heroes supporting Superman's stance and others vehently opposing it.
Seeing an opportunity, Peter pulled out his phone and connected to a large screen in the room, projecting images of atrocities occurring across the globe, from war cris to small-scale holocausts and prison camps. The League mbers watched in grim silence, their faces reflecting a mixture of distress and helplessness.
Batman scowled and inquired, "How did you manage to hack into our systems?"
Peter, with a smirk, admitted, "It was fairly easy. After all, your tech is about 20 or 30 years behind ours."
Tony added, "Don't be too hard on yourselves. We're arguably the best hackers you'll ever et. There's no system we can't break into."
Turning back to the League, Peter began to explain, "You see, these atrocities can easily be prevented, but they're hindered by the League's self-imposed limitations. What's stopping you from putting an end to war on this planet? If no one has weapons, then how can they fight? And even then, if they keep fighting with their bare hands, then simply arrest them or scare them into peace."
Tony chid in, adding, "Where we're from, we faced similar issues. However, once we ford the Avengers, all wars ca to an end. All countries knew the Avengers would hold them accountable for their actions, so everyone beca much more open to peaceful outcos."
Peter's gaze swept across the room, and he confessed, "I have to be honest and say that this won't solve everything. Even our world still has problems, but it's far less severe than the world I see before now."
Superman regained the spotlight, his tone earnest, "Why must we let these atrocities pass? Why can't we help? Why can't we at least try to save everyone? Why are we holding back when we could assist so many people? And most of all, why do people like the Joker deserve to live?"
Just as the impact of his words resonated troughs the room, the screen suddenly changed and displayed a groggy-looking Flash through a video call, his suit was torn and he seed to be bleeding from his head.
With a grim expression, Flash delivered the unsettling news to the League, "The Joker escaped!"
Peter couldn't help but shake his head in exasperation, "And the cycle continues."
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