18 15 World of Lies
[A/N* How do we feel about Patreon gang?
Because from the way I'm writing I feel like I could really start producing a chapter a day
The writing reversal technique is coming inside of me
Also since I was told there wasn't enough glazing for my radiating, glaze worthy, sexy, white haired, pure, innocent, dazzling, glimmering, slightly racist, definitely racist, beautiful, shimmering, beguiling, handsome, charismatic, gigantic, magnificent, marvellous, seductive, fabulous, NOT DEAD, charming, hilarious, ALIVE, majestic, adorable, succulent, glorious, honoured, blessed, breath-taking, phenomenal, arrogant, deserving, inspiring, brilliant, kind hearted, amiable, humorous, delightful to be around, open hearted, gentle, courageous, pleasant, perfect king Satoru Gojo
..so I had to rewind and do it again*]
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"This Justice League HQ??" I asked simply to satisfy my curiosity that had already been satiated, 'Feels a little weird knowing I'm in outer space since I'm an Earth baby but I'll probably adapt - hehe adapt
Members of Justice League filled my vision, their grandeur of heroism encapsulated all that was good and righteous, the members of every fanboy's wet dream sat before me, 'If it was any other day I would be in mild awe but right now but right now I'm the one being interrogated along with the artificial
We sat across and beside each other on an elongated table that was shaped like a 'U' with me at the opening, spinning around innocently on the chair I sat in without a care in the world
"Yep. Welcome to the big leagues Kid, "A man fully clothed in a sleek metallic scarlet spoke - obviously being a certain red head's mentor, "...if only we could welcome you on better circumstances
"Indeed," Wonder Woman spoke firmly with solemnity in her voice
I scanned the room once more as the room divulged into a less than comforting quiet, 'Well other than the sound of me spinning but you get the point - they know me so well to have this stationed just for little ol me'
However the bubble I had trapped myself in broke as holograms illuminated the room illustrating a mind reading as well as Batman's voice ripping through the air
"Martian Manhunter is doing an psycho-analysis of 'Speedy's' mind as we speak. He'll be providing live time provisions of information directly to us. From what's he's discovered so far, your claims seem to be correct Satoru," Batman narrated, a live recording of a green bald headed figure doing yoga in the air played - which to someone on the outside wouldn't look impressive more so bizarre but everyone in the room knew of the details
'That's one baldy added to my list,' I nodded after I halted my spinning escapade to watch the strange program Batman had put on in front of me
A unanimous gasp was heard from the leaguers knowing the idea of this organisation of heroes being compromised had come to fruition. Dread permeated through the room, questions plagued each member's mind to what extent had they been compromised? How much more did our enemies know? What of the other leaguers - can they be trusted?
And finally how far were these villains in shadows willing to go to achieve their goals?
"...What were the findings?" Green Arrow spoke up, his head lay buried in his hands however his distraught voice still remained audible to the other members
"Traces of psychic and mental tampering. Powerful tampering at that. A keyword was also brought to our attention - 'Broken Arrow'. We believe this to be a trigger word that once spoken shuts Speedy's conscious mind, allowing those who are puppeteering from behind the scenes to extract the information Speedy has acquired" finishing the report, Batman displayed even more findings on the clone's DNA structure - being almost 100% genetically similar to the originals with comparisons being made it was hard to find any difference between the two
...To the overwhelming shock of fellow leaguers
"To think our enemies could reach this level of bioengineering - it's almost godly!" The Atom cried out in barely disguised awe which received an eye raise from the daughter of Greek Gods, WW, "cough almost... however this level is simply unbelievable! They've managed to completely replicate Speedy's genetic structure and create a clone of him that just blurs the line between imperfect and perfection! It's something that's too great to even exist!"
If all members weren't shocked before, they were now for sure at The Atom's revelation on how great an achievement this was in modern biological replication. A marvel in the realm of science that typically shouldn't even be possible but there was a key ingredient to the Krabby Patty cloning formula that made it all possible.. something that even the smartest members of the League were dumbfounded by
...But those of the supernatural element were beginning to catch onto
"..So let me get this straight. If these villains hiding in the backdrop, are capable of cloning heroes under our noses who's to say any of the members in this room are even the originals?" Arrow lifted his head to gaze upon each member and with burning eyes he bore into me especially
"I've had Satoru observe each and every one of your souls when tied to the lasso," Wonder Woman cut in to answer, "Excluding those who are not present in this meeting due to circumstances, he has determined none of you are clones-"
"Well what if he's a spy or a clone himself!" Arrow raised his hand in objection bringing the momentary relief that was brought about by Wonder Woman's words to a halt as eyes turned towards me
I could see Batman getting ready to speak but I spoke before he could as I crossed my legs for the power stance, "Don't be mistaken. I'm 100% pure me. There's no way in hell anyone would be able to clone such perfection~ I'm one of a kind" I waved my hand in front of face as I leaned in with a smile that spoke volumes of my confidence.
But before anyone could interrupt I began again, "Besides that isn't even a possibility they got good old Manhunter to mind rape me and guess - what I'm squeaking clean~"
My vulgar words made a few members cough in shock as Flash and Lantern chuckled a little at my phrasing
"But-!" Arrow tried to continue but today was the day of interruptions so I continued the streak
"-But nothing! Mann feeling guilty about this whole incident is one thing..," I allowed my cursed energy to spill out slightly like a leaky faucet but it set the mood perfectly as I lowered my glasses for a little dramatics ,"But trying to pressure me for your own failure to recognise your partner was a clone is another.
You're not mad at me, you're mad at yourself. Just a hollow well of self loathing who was too weak and too blind to realise he wasn't even your real par-!"
"Satoru! You've gone too far!" Canary shouted, banging her hand on the table directing attention but what was said was said there was no undoing the spoken
Anger oozed from Arrows body as he stood up, reaching a breaking point he drew an arrow but was forcefully stopped by Superman
"Arrow! Now is not the time," he firmly said his sternness alone was enough to resonate with the room itself before he directed his state towards the innocent mr, "And Satoru, you've crossed the line with your words"
It seemed the sentiment of Supermand words were shared with the rest of the leaguers as they each gave varying degrees of agreement
'Whatever. Who cares if I crossed a line? Why should I care about others? Is there even a line that I,Satoru Gojo, can't cross?All that matters in this world is my fulfilment after al- Stop it!' I slapped myself internally for the creeping thoughts of egocentrism
I nodded my head in acknowledgment before closing my eyes and crossing my arms, watching even beyond the cages of my eyelids as Arrow trembled like a wounded soldier before shrinking down into his chair - defeated, utterly defeated by the cruelties of the truth and this world
"…Has there been information salvaged which may point us to where the original is?" Wonder Woman asked with a glimmer of hope still residing in her voice
"None as of yet ," Batman spoke as if he tred on on sharpened blades that could pierce even the greatest of shields,"….There is one thing that seems almost uncanny and strange to me," He started displaying holographic information of Speedys genetic information when compared to the clones
"It seems like an aspect of Speedy is forcefully the body to imitate the original's and while it doesn't look to be outwardly harming his body our scanners have picked up large energy signatures coming from him," Batman looked around the room before landing on Zatara, a homo magus, "Zatara?"
"So you've noticed it as well Batman," he spoke with the refined wisdom of countless fought battles and countless learned spells at the tip of his tongue, "Yes, the energy signature matches that of magic. What type, I do not know of it differs from the commonly used spells that I use"
'Should I tell them? Sharing is caring after all..but a child won't learn if they're told immediately,' I contemplated before opening up my mourh to speak, "When I looked into Speedys soul…"
I began as all eyes were directed towards me waiting for me to speak
"I noticed something that could be what you've discovered," I stopped slouching and got into my 'locking in' position, "It was something dreadful, with no end goal but just to bring destruction…something chaotic and volatile. This may be it"
At my words, the blow of revelation struck Zatara as his eyes widened and sweat protruded from his forehead, "No..it can't be"
"What can it not be? Speak magician" Aquaman questioned, taking Zataras reaction to be that of utmost concern
"A Chaos Lord!" His words caused confusion amongst the leaders, "The Witch Boy Klarion has returned and is on the side of our enemies!"
"Slow down Z, first of all what the hell is a Chaos Lor-" Flash started but I failed to listen as the greatest fluctuation of negativity washed over me
My skin prickled as all my heads stood on end, a sticky liquid clammed to the top of my forehead, 'Is this sweat?!'
For the first time since my transmigration I felt true fear in its purest forms
I stood up from my seat before I could even think, the same with a few other members who were sensitive to the disturbance
"What room is the clone?" I asked, staring down Batman and as if knowing something had gone wrong he answered instantly
"2 levels below." Without giving anytime for orientation checks, i warped space and teleported to where the flow of calamity felt strongest and I came across a scene of utter horror
Scarlet stained the walls in putrid fashion as a Martian writhed in agony and Hawkman was pinned against the wall by obsidian spike that severed him and his arm completely with no hope of reattachment
And finally my gaze fell upon, the clone of Speedy who looked and felt eerily different. Mangled horn grew from the side his head as his body grew monstrous by the second. An aura imbued with he sins of mankind and its malevolence shrouded his figure before he spoke in eldritch voice that mimicked that of a child's
"Its always you Gojo brats that spoil the game!" It whined incessantly, sending shivers down my spine
'Is this...Klarion?' I reinforced every single limb and orifice with negative energy, bringing me up to a level of strength- no surpassing the level of strength of Shinjuku Gojo, 'There's no time for holding back'
The subconscious barriers of strength that I restricted myself to were gone, 'This uneasiness I feel.. as if not even Infinity can protect me, "Who the hell are you?"
We locked eyes, our gazes each violating in itself that I felt even my own soul under intense scrutinization
"You don't need to know after all you're dying today," It laughed as the air grew thin but just as soon as I was about to attack, blood splurged from the Speedy's body and bulges painted the body of the clone, "Ahhhh no fairrrr! This body is too weak to hold me NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO I WANT TO KILL YOU!"
Like a parasite in a child's body, it complained akin to a child that was denied a treat that they believed to be theirs and theirs alone
....It was frightening to say the least
"WATCH YOURSELF GOJO BRAT I'LL KILL YOU NEXT TIME AND FEED YOU TO TIKI!" The grotesqueness of it's voices felt like nails against a chalk board and just as quickly as he appeared in the vessel. He was gone before my eyes leaving a red haired individual who contorted in anguish
An explosion of blood echoed the screams of the innocent - a clone who never wanted to be made, a clone manipulated and tricked by the forces of fate
Speedy's body compressed until finally he splatted across the entire room raining the essence that brought life along with organs and intestines that draped across the interior
My vision dyed red and the the flawless white of my head turned red
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[A/N Dark chapter
Sorry but Speedy needed to die for plot progression and character traum- development so here we are
While I do feel he does get good progression for his character and so on, but we don't need that. We need gore and blood and death before characters can be fleshed out
I honestly feel like Gege is infecting writing especially for the later chapters
Oh! One more thing if you wanna support me even further 🥺 * https://ko-fi.com/honouredwriter* ]
