Rex Angeli's wings unfurled, and he picked up Ghost King, who took his hood and dropped it over his eyes. Rex flew up into the light of the lightbulb hanging from the ceiling and disappeared in a flash.

They two came out in front of the run down park, where Poison Ivy was waiting.

The park, which had been covered in concrete and trash, was now green and full of vegetation.

Poison Ivy fell out of an unusually tall tree, landing on a bed of flowers.

"Well, well, well. I heard from Catty that there were a new set of heroes in town. Seems she was right"

"Yeah. She would be right" responded Rex.

She motioned towards the tree, which shifted to reveal Dick's unmasked face.

"Turns out, its pretty easy to capture the Bats if you have an important hostage. This is Richard Grayson, who also goes by Dick. Taken from the streets as he took a little stroll through the park."

She motioned again and Batman and Red Hood fell from the sky, wrapped in vines from their ankles to their neck.

"I'm more then happy to let them go. As long as you fight me."

Ghost King's hand shot to his side, but Rex Angeli looked at him in the eyes.

"No."

"Yes".

"Ghostie no."

"Ghost yes".

Rex sighed. "Fine. Ghostie yes."

A malicious smile appeared on Ghost King's face, as he whipped his sword out.

Rex Angeli launched himself into the air, hovering while ready to rescue his Ghost.

"Where are you going?" Ivy asked.

"To watch."

"I never said anything 'bout anyone watching. I'll take both of you."

"Are you sure?" Rex questioned.

"Absolutely."

Rex landed, unhooking his staff from his back.

"First to blood?" Ghost asked.

"Sounds good."

Ghost dug his feet into the floor, sword in hand.

Rex held his staff in hand, ready to slam it against the ground.

Ivy held flowers, ones emoting pollens of all colors.

"Ready."

"Set."

"GO."

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Word Count: 329

Published: 3/5/2020

I AM SO TIRED.