This is no easy incident Mr. Richards what your Teammate has committed," Wonder Woman said as she sat in the living area of the Baxter Building and received Susan's tea. "Do you know what that meant? Parts of the plans have already appeared on the Internet! No critical areas like the prison wing or the defense systems yet, but an exact description of J´onns Room and trust me. Ge didn't find it funny!
"I understand your anger princess. However, I think it's highly unlikely that it was his fault," Reed said and just wanted to talk further as Flash interrupted him.
"With all due respect to your abilities as a scientist. But they found a disk with Watchtower's plans in the possession of a whore HE was making out with. How much more proof do they need?"
"That doesn't mean she got it from my brother," Susan immediately spoke to him. "My brother would never do such a thing!
"It was a data carrier with his goddamn name on it! And as camouflage he had written porn on it" Wonder Woman said now calmly. "It's pretty unlikely that anyone would use one of your USB sticks and write Johnny's name on it, right?"
"I admit the facts speak against him but we've seen stranger things."
" WHAT?! REED?! Facts? I don't think I hear right! And you shut the fuck up or I'll blow you out of this house before you can say Hera!" Susan roared furiously and Reed had trouble calming her down.
"My lady and my gentleman... I assure them that I will examine everything carefully. Right now Johnny's in one of our high-security cells right now, and it's HIS wish."
"Yes and what has he said so far... about that" asked Flash. While the outburst of rage had hardly made Diana smile, it was different with him. To see such an angel so angry was terrifying.
"He admits that he had the USB stick with him. But he swears that it was really just his collection of movies to get his counterpart in the mood."
"Do you hear it? Someone is trying to trick my little brother," Susan hissed. "I expect an apology!
Wonder Woman slowly got up and smiled as friendly as she could. "Mrs. Storm-Richards. The reason the league trusts you is the only thing keeping us from taking this building apart. And maybe he was set up... maybe he wanted to brag to this woman and didn't consider what the consequences would be."
"Do you underline my brother now that he's an idiot?" she shouted at 180 but Wonder Woman looked at her calmly and calmly and just said.
"Yes."
This direct simple answer took Susan a little wind out of the sails and finally she stammered.
"May be! But only I can call him that! You can' t! Only i am allowed to say that to him! Because he is my little Baby Brother! My brother would never betray you! He would never betray US and he wouldn't betray ME at all!"
"I understand your feelings Miss Storm-Richards. But I stick to my opinion. As long as there is no evidence to exonerate him the league expects a close investigation. You and SHIELD are the only sources who have all the records of our headquarters. And before yelling again. Batman's just taking Fury apart or would you prefer he was here right now?"
"No." Said Susan meekly and was basically still happy that Diana had been sent. She was right somewhere. But she couldn't and wouldn't believe that Johnny could have acted so stupid. "And now forgive me. I need to talk to my stupid brother." She said and stormed out of the room.
"Wow. I don't want to be in his skin now! She frightens me more than Batman. Sure they're not related," Flash asked and Reed smiled.
"For sure. My wife has no common roots with the man behind the mask." He smiled superiorly and saw himself forced to remind the league who they had just threatened so blatantly.
Wonder Woman nodded and understood the hint. Of course Reed knew who Batman really was. It would be a miracle if the smartest person in the world had no idea who he was.
"Mr. Richards. The League is happy to provide you with any resources you want, but I don't think you can..."
"Cyborg would be a help." He said calmly and leaned back in the armchair. "I don't need his help, but he would be a witness and if one of your group's counsellors was with you on the investigation, you'd feel better. Isn't that right?"
" Once again you prove your brilliance. But I have to warn you." Laughed Flash and grinned as he saw the stunned face Reed was making now. "He is her biggest fan. A total Reed Groupie! Even has a poster of you in his linen closet!"
"Oh." Reed just replied and Diana hit Flash on the head that he almost somersaulted.
"Don't listen to him. He is our Johnny! I will inform Cyborg immediately and make sure that he is released from all duties. I hope this unfavorable situation clears up quickly".
Then they both left the estate and he went to his wife who was about to give Johnny the lecture of his life. But this time Johnny seemed to know for a fact that he had messed up. A rare experience. Insight was not his strong point. After asking him about every detail, they stood outside the room and consulted with Ben, who also couldn't believe that Johnny had done anything like this.
"Good. We split up. Sorry you'll miss the match Ben but I want you to check out Johnny's car. All cars. I want you to turn his room upside down. Susan. You find out everything there is to know about this woman who was with Johnny. I take care of the analysis of the data carrier. The league left him for us to investigate. That means they still trust us. This trust is good because it means they don't believe Johnny's guilt themselves."
"He didn't do it Reed! For that I put my hand in the fire! Never!" she said for sure and he nodded.
"Not voluntarily. But there is at least a small chance that he became a victim of manipulation. And it is our task to find out and prove that clearly? Everyone has his tasks. Let's go," he said and meandered towards the lab while Ben went to the garage.
Susan, on the other hand, went to her office and activated Herbie's privacy system. She wanted to be undisturbed. As she started up her computer, she saw a mail from V.S. and opened it. Only this one mail then she would immediately start searching.
She had to act fast this one time and refused to undress. Surely her master would forgive her for that.
"Master! As planned Johnny was caught with the data carrier. I don't have much time. What are the orders?
"Who will the league send?"
"I don't know that master. Susan was too angry and stormed out of the room. But I think it's cyborg as my husband described it."
"I would have expected Batman but well. He's busy right now. In 29 hours I will have a virus ready. You have to infect him with this virus. I expect an exact scan of his systems. This will make it easier for me to create the virus. As soon as he arrives I want Susan to take care of it. Who will do Johnny's medical exam?"
"That'll make Susan master." She said and even in this hurry she could hardly pull herself together. The sound of his voice made her so incredibly horny.
"Very good. I'll think about something for that. That would be it for now.
Susan blinked and read the mail through. Already again one of these ridiculous admirers.
"Off into the trash with it! I do not need such a crap right now! Herbie! Mozart please! I have to relax" she smiled and immediately started to work.
After an hour she activated the Komlink to Reed and sighed.
"Reed. We have a problem. The lady's name is Juzine Latorga... and she works for Stark Tech."
"Oh man." She still heard from the line. That wasn't a good sign after the last incident with Stark. Everyone knew exactly how often Stark had tried to learn about the Watchtower.