DC Universe- 2100

"His imperative is to protect me? Not that I need it or anything, but...why is that a problem?"

"I don't know what it'll do in order to fullfill the imperative, Lorie. 21 was scheduled for dismantling because I tried to recreate what you did with 12."

"You tried to...what? Derek, 12 was an accident. The fact that HE hasn't tried to kill us is just plain dumb luck."

Derek pauses. "Sorry. I just wanted to make sure that it couldn't be easily done a second time. Somehow it communicated to 12 and convinced him to activate 21.", he tells her. "There is a safety switch, though, but it seems 21 deactivated it. It can't remove the failsafe however, since it is built into his main processor. Removing it would instantly power down it's ever function."

"Fine. Keep me posted," Lorie says. "We're about ready to leave, here."

"I hope you had a good time at the beach. Don't worry about this, Lorie. I tried to but couldn't recreate your brilliance."

Lorie blinks. "Oh, quit trying to butter me up," she says. "But yes, I am brilliant, aren't I? I'll be back in a bit."

The Wayne Enterprises cargo ship was pulling into the harbor in Gotham City where Servo and hi men were waiting for it.

"I won't be here when you guys return. I have a ship to meet.", Batman says and fits his glove on before boarding the wing. He looks at 12. "You. Find a way to locate 21.", he says before heading off to the harbor.

Talon sat watching the ship pull in.

The cargo ship docked and workers began to load the ship up with all of the Wayne Enterprises cargo to be shipped out to sea.

Servo and his men managed to sneak aboard the vessel disguised as workers.

Talon looked for Servo waiting for Batman

The ship continued to be loaded, Servo and his men on board acting as crew members.

(The plan is for the ship to head out, then Servo and his men hijack the ship while at sea.)

"Seems like your ship is overstaffed.", Batman says to Talon.

"I ordered extra security in case Servo tried something" Talon said "but I believe you're right."

"I'm gonna go civilian and get myself onboard if that's okay with you."

The ship's horn blared as it began to slowly launch back out to sea.

"Better hurry" Talon said

Derek emerges from the alley and gets onboard without anyone noticing.

Talon slipped away trusting Derek to take care of his ship. He headed out to a warehouse he knew Servo had been using.

Elizabeth came up behind Derek.

Derek glances back at Elizabeth. "Where have you been?"

"Around." Elizabeth said. "Holding down the fort."

"I suppose you've been watching me and Talon."

"No, I was already on the ship when you two got here." Elizabeth said. "Glad you two showed up though."