[h2]JUSTICE LEAGUE INCORPORATED[/h2]
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Sunrise in the City of Tomorrow. 

Alexander Luthor stood facing the window, looking out at the brilliant cityscape. Ironically, this was his way of feeling grounded, of reminding him what he was fighting for. Alex couldn't help buy smile as the streets came alive. The sights and sounds, while familiar, always seem to take on a new meaning with each passing day. This was home. This was Metropolis. 

Despite the closeness Alex felt with the city, there was still a feeling of disconnect. Alexander Luthor Jr., son of the multibillionaire Lex Luthor, stood atop his perch in the LuthorCorp tower, lording over the city. Looking [i]down[/i] on Metropolis and it's inhabitants. Separated from the scene by much more than just glass. 

Luthor turned away from the sunrise, instead focusing his attention on those who has just entered his office. 

[color=0072bc]"A new dawn for Metropolis, and a new dawn for the world,"[/color] said Alex. 

"Indeed," replied Superman. "A [i]brighter[/i] dawn."

Alex had stood alongside Superman before, most recently on the day the partnership between LuthorCorp and the Justice League was officially announced. On that day they seemingly stood together as equals, but even as man as powerful as Alexander Luthor couldn't help but feel humbled in the Man of Steel's presence. 

Superman was joined by two others, a man and a woman. Icons in their own right. The woman stepped forward and spoke. 

"When are the new recruits arriving?" asked Wonder Woman, her black hair glistening in the sunlight. Her presence too brought about a sense of humility, accompanied with a mix of other, more primal, feelings. 

[color=0072bc]"Later today,"[/color] came Luthor's reply, [color=0072bc]"I trust that LuthorCorp's training simulations will be up to your standards?"[/color]

"I tested them myself, Luthor. Very impressive."

[color=0072bc]"And I understand one recruit in particular has caught your attention?"[/color]

"You could say that."

Suddenly, the third man spoke up, remaining submerged in the shaded half of Luthor's office. 

"Are you certain we can [i]trust[/i] these so-called heroes?" said Batman. 

[color=0072bc]"I've personally vetted all of the recruits,"[/color] said Alex reassuringly. [color=0072bc]"The dossiers I compiled were--"[/color]

"It's not just the recruits I'm concerned with Luthor."

Alex let out an uneasy laugh, turning away from Batman and looking back out at the Metropolis skyline. Of the three primier Justice League members, the Dark Knight made Luthor feel the most uneasy. By far. An impressive feat given the seemingly god-like power of the others. Alex tried to put his fear aside before responding.

[color=0072bc]"Something tells me you don't trust very easily, Bats..."[/color]

When Luthor turned back, Batman was gone. 

"He doesn't," said Superman.

"I look forward to a full report on your training exercise," said Wonder Woman. "If these new heroes are to one day fight alongside the Justice League, they must prove themselves worthy." 

[color=0072bc]"I do not intend to disappoint you,"[/color] said Luthor with a wink. [color=0072bc]"I wouldn't dream of it."[/color]

"Goodbye Luthor," said Wonder Woman as she stepped out. 

Luthor was left alone with Superman, the man responbile for taking his father down. Alex once again found himself glancing through his window, the sun having nearly risen.

"When will you tell them the truth?" asked Superman.

[color=0072bc]"Superman,"[/color] replied Alex, still gazing at the sun. [color=0072bc]"I haven't even told [i]you[/i] the truth." [/color]