Viktor arrived in his room and after a security sweep and setting up some traps he went to enjoy a shower with actual warm water and quickly followed by a soak in his personal hot spring. Ras maybe a semi immortal asshole with nihilistic tendencies but he had a great ability when it came to interior design.
After a nice long soak he dressed himself in some comfy black linen pants and sat on his bed and meditated. In his previous life he thought meditation was a bunch of malarkey propagated by hippies but during his past 6 years he had come to enjoy his meditation time. He would center himself and plan out his course of action. He had asked Cortana to help him keep up with his goals. He first has to finish his outstanding quests from Rob.
Although he no longer had a system, he was promised SP and resources by the Creator for side missons and she had categorized Robs main quest and some of his subquests as side missions. He really needed the SP because he really wanted an ability and skill that would help him immensely in his short and long term goals. He spent the night meditating and laying his plans before he left the DC world. He needed to finish his training with the League. His body and mind had both been strengthened and honed and he knew that if he was going to the clusterfuck that is the MCU he would need to be strong. He had no allies beside Cortana.
He wasnt going to take side in that mess, Heroes and villains are ridiculous extremes who do things too openly for his tastes. He would be the hidden blade. He was gonna take care of a lot of problems from the shadows and he figured messing with Fury and Hydra would be fun. He always liked stealth based games growing up and becoming a Ranger was a nice outlet since they thrived on stealth, his new assasin training only enhanced his feelings on the issues. To do all that he wanted, he needed to prepare. He didnt know what the next 2 world's are, but he is building a solid foundation now to not only survive but thrive in any universe.
To do this he was glad that the Creator had overhauled his gifts. After his conversation with her, he had Cortana run diagnostic scans on him and his abilities. Cortana was such a Godsend or should he say Goddess sent gift. She was an A.I. attached to his soul. Turns out she doesn't need tech to operate but she can certainly still affect it. She had discovered that his adaptive body worked in synergy with his Devour and Gamer's Mind abilities.
His Devour ability would take anything he devoured and would only take the best skills, physical attributes and abilities from any organic tissues be they, people, animals, viral, bacterial or what ever. He would take their abilities and if it was a sentient being, only the best abilities and skills would be taken in by him. He would take the best physical attributes and his mind would take in the knowledge for skills and abilities. He was protected from anything sentient enough to try and take over his body due to his Gamer's Mind so he was in no danger of losing himself to any outside entities.
The best part is, the more he Devoured the more he would improve himself both physically and mentally with knowledge such as skills and information on how to use any new abilities. His body would also fuse and strenghten any new abilities that might overlap. For example, if he Devoured something with great eyesight, something with the ability to see things with night vision and something that saw heat signatures his body would automatically fuse all those abilities until he could see things from far way at night and could detect heat signatures.
Cortana also let him know that his Devour, Gamer's mind(GM for short) and his adaptibility were all connected to his soul. So if he was reincarnated into different body in the next world his new body would then change to his previous body's peak. She also stated that she along with his other abilities would get stronger and possibly evolve the stronger his soul became. He just needed to find away to do that.
He had initially been disgusted about the idea of eating other people but Cortana had clarified that when the ability is used, they would be converted to a type of mist and he would suck that in so he wouldn't actually eat anyone. He attempted it on a cat he found in the Nest and it had been an unusual sight to see a cat become grey mist and get sucked in. He could devour things the traditional way but the mist conversion was better for his own piece of mind. Granted he couldn't just go and devour people because their was a natural resistance to the effect, so he had to either incapacitate or kill his prey which led to his list.
He had Cortana hack into the internet trough one of the Leagues computer's which was hidden somewhere in the base. She had easily gotten passed all security and now the Leagues resources were just a command away from being solely his. They had their fingers in every industry. Cortana stated that if she consilidated all the funds it would be somewhere in the trillions. He held off for when the time was right. She had then used the League's database along with hacking every database in the world and had found the individuals he had been looking for, along with some items, he would soon buy and then have transported to some hidden locations so he could pick them up and sell them to the Creator for SP for his own shopping.
His list consisted of quite a few Metahumans. They were mostly villains, so he wouldnt tip off the Justice League, before he was ready. Luckily for him most of his targets were grouped together thanks to Amanda Waller and her Task Force X project. Bane, Ms. Clay, and Croc were in a little prison in the bayou called Bell Reve. He was happy about the news but he knew that this could change because he needed to finish his training to be able to leave. One of his targets was in Gotham City. He had yet to be of any use because he had yet to gain his powers but that could change in the next 2 years. His Last target was yet to even be born, he figured if the timeline was true then he would have an opportunity in the near future. He hopes all this worked out because in this universe everything was shifting. It was the DCAU so all cartoon shows and movies were at play here. Cortana would keep tracking his prey, but for now he had to get ready for his first day as Ras' training dummy because he knew it was gonna be a shity couple of years.
A few minutes later he was back in the uniform and presented himself in the private training hall of Ras Al Ghul. Ras stoicly stood waiting for him. He then gestured for him to remove his head wraps and to get ready for a spar. Viktor did and got into a stance. Ras nodded then charged Viktor. Viktor decided to clash head on. Viktor would come to regret that decision specially after seeing Ras' manic smile. Thus began the absolute harshest 2 years of training he had ever endured.
--- 2 AND HALF YEARS LATER---
Ras stood in the colleseum and looked at the two fighters one was a tall figure standing at 6'3", obviously male from the broad shoulders and muscular body. His head wrapped and a hood covering that. The only things that were easily seen were the assassin's eyes. They looked cold, calculating and ruthless. The other was his daughter. She had unofficially challenged Viktor or as the grunts called him Mawt, a few times already. Viktor found it annoying since the guards heard Ras refer to him by that name and they spread it around and Talia was constantly trying to kick his ass. Everyone knew that he was being groomed for the position of heir, but they also knew that Talia wouldn't relinquish that spot without a fight. What truly irked Talia is that Viktor didnt even want the position but her father basically forced him. They finally made a deal. He agreed to fight Talia for the position of heir if, after his victory he would be given 1 year away to hunt down some people and travel the world. Ras reluctantly agreed. Ras looked at the two then spoke, "Fighters ready?" Both nodded without looking away from each other. "Begin!"
Talia didnt say anything as she made the first attack. It was a combination of fast strikes and kicks. Viktor easily dodged the rush. He parried most strikes. He was able to parry or dodge most of the flurry of punches and kicks but at the last second Talia redirected her kick and Viktor decided to just take it so he could take advantage of her now unstable footing.
He received a strong kick to his floating ribs, on any other opponent that would have been effective strike and give her enough time to stabilize her footing but Viktor was no normal opponent. His pain tolerance was absurdly high and his muscles and bones were quite dense. He took the kick to the ribs and cocked his fist back and sent out a right hook towards her temple.
Talia was surprised by his actions and was unprepared for the right hook. She barely had enough time to pull her head back and use her left arm to block the left side of her face. She was surprised by the impact and pain. Her forearm had broken. Viktor saw her grimace in pain and hesitate in her defense, he got closer and tried to grab her.
Talia was shocked by the blow she received and and froze in pain just long enough for Viktor to try and go for a grapple. She saw his hands flash towards her now broken forearm but she was able to pull her arm back as she took a step back.
Viktor saw her pull herself away and take a step backwards which is what he had wanted all along she stepped back his right leg came forward he then used his right leg as a pivot point and let off a quick kick to her now unguarded right knee. He kicked her in the outside of the knee which caused her to scream and for it to twist inwards, she soon fell on it. Viktor saw her put her hands down to catch herself and went in for the final strike another right hook to her temple. He was just about to connect when Ras yelled out, "Enough!" Viktor stopped his punch mere centimeters from her temple. He then pulled his fist back and straightened himself out and stared at Ras.
Talia was on one knee in pain and trying to scramble out of Viktor's reach and when she saw saw his hook coming for her temple she realized that with his strength, if it connected, it would kill her. She then pulled out out one of her hidden daggers and accepted she had lost the match unarmed, but she would not give him the satisfaction of enjoying his win so she aimed her dagger thrust at the small opening he had left and just before she could connect she heard her father stop the match.
Ras then spoke again as he walked to the two fighters, "It is clear who the victor is, La Yamat wins. As we agreed my young friend, I name you my heir." All the assassin's who had been watching were in awe at display they had witnessed. It was not a fancy or long battle but brutal and efficient just as they had all been taught.
Ras glanced down at his daughter and saw her try to hide the blade in her hand. They both knew she tried to win by dishonorable means and that she would be punished. He then looked back at the young man who had been found at his doorstep. He had come a long way from the scrawny 10 year old to the now dangerous and calculating young man that stood before him. "You have come a long way my young friend, you have experienced tragedy, and have been tempered and reforged by my brothers in the Nest then have been finely honed by my personal teachings. You make me, and your fellow brethren proud. Now kneel."
Viktor did not like Ras Al Ghul nor did he like the idea of kneeling for anyone but he would bide his time. Ras saw the defiance shine in Viktor's eyes for just a moment then saw the cold and hardened look retuned before kneeling before him. He may have grown but he still saw parts of the defiant little boy and was amused by it. Truly the boy reminded him, of himself. His lips quirked up for amount as amusement shined in his eyes before he made his declaration. "You were a broken and angry little boy when you came to us, but know you have grown into something else entirely, you're family may have passed on, but know that I, name you my son. Rise my son, my heir, Mawt Warith Al Ghul! The Undying one, heir to the demon!" As soon as Ras had made his declaration and Viktor had risen, the other League members all kneeled before their new heir.
Viktor looked around and nodded as servants came to now help him with his new robe. It was one similar to Ras' except instead of green it was black with golden dragons. Viktor looked at Ras and spoke for the first time. "Does our agreement still stand?"
Ras smiled in amusement, "Yes my son, go forth and wreak your vengeance. The power of the League of Assasins supports you wholeheartedly. Now, as your first duty as my heir you must decide what to do with your opponent. I will advise you that to leave an enemy alive is folly, I give you this piece of wisdom as it is something I learned the hard way." Talia having heard Ras give his advise felt a pang in her heart. Her father had just told some stranger to kill her.
Viktor knew that it was a test and that Ras really didnt want his daughter to die but he would abide his decision. Unfortunately for Ras he had prepared for this. "I have seen how the League operates and I find it lacking in some aspects. We help our enemies by weakening ourselves willingly by following some traditions, as Warith Al Ghul I will strive to strenghten us. We must change along with the times. Traditions are the cornerstone of our order but some must change. With that in mind it would be a huge mistake to end the line of the grandmaster. I suggest a compromise, if Talia accepts this loss and vows to continue to follow our order I will spare her life in exchange she is to be my wife. With My strength and her bloodline and experience we strengthen our order create a legacy that shall prove to the world that we are power incarnate."
Ras took in his new heir's declaration. He gave his new heir a small smile. "I made the correct choice, with you. You have wisdom beyond your years my son. What say you Talia? Will you choose to accept this loss, continue to follow our order and agree to be La yamat's betrothed or do you choose death?"
Talia was still kneeling while she heard her father and La Yamat speak. She was suspicious of the offer but after thinking about it she realized the young boy had been smitten by her. She now saw a way to become the leader of the League, all thanks to the hormones of a teenager. She would never truly love him, her heart belong to another, her beloved detective. She would bide her time and seduce this boy and take the leadership of the League from him. She inwardly sneered at how truly weak men are. She put her right fist over her heart and replied, "I, Talia Al Ghul, accept my defeat at the hands of La Yamat, and will continue to serve the League and accept his proposal for marriage."
Viktor gave her a small 'genuine' smile, and then waived to a few of the Servants nearby, "Lead us to the healers, I do not wish for her to suffer needlessly." He then bent down and picked her up in the classic princess carry and nodded to Ras. Ras nodded back and watched as his new heir carried his daughter to be healed. For the first time in a long time, he felt satisfaction and unburdened by the worries of the future of the League. He walked to his study sat down and opened a a secret compartment which hid a button. He pressed it and the wall behind his desk slid open to a stairway that led to his secure comm room. He sat at his desk reached into a drawer and pulled out a glass and ancient bottle of wine. He poured himself a glass, then pressed the button to connect to his co-conspirators in The Light. He could now give his newest endeavor his full attention.
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As Viktor carried Talia to the healers, he looked down and gave her a gentle smile. She couldnt looked up at him and blushed lightly before looking away. While they both played the parts of the flirty couple, both schemed. Talia was smug in the fact that she would seduce her prey into submission. Viktor was having a converstion with Cortana.
"And the Oscar goes to... Viktor. You kinda layed it on a little thick there, Chief. Do you maybe have true feelings for her?" She asked teasingly.
"Cortana, you and I both know that I don't. She has an angelic face and a body built for sin but other than some great sex, nothing else will come from this. We just have to play the part of lovestruck teen and goad her into complacency. She will try to to take advantage of the situation and seduce me into dropping my guard, then kill me. Ras will die when we return from our hunt. I still havent decided her fate yet, but I will before we leave this place. Is my Cortana, jealous? So how go our preparations?"
"NO! I'm not jealous of that tramp. I just think you could do so much better. Well, now that we have completed the side misson, The Creator has awarded us the SP and we will be able to purchase the ability and skill you wanted. I have to say, that although they were quite expensive they will certainly pay for themselves in the long run. I was also able to procure us the items requested with the money we siphoned from the League, They are waiting for us in the Louisiana Safehouse. I was also able to verify that Cadmus has target Galatea and has her training in a Cadmus facility in Missouri. Targets, Killer Croc, Bane, Ms. Clay and The creeper are currently in Gotham. Target Deadshot is still in Belle Reve prison but it seems Amanda Waller will soon send out Task Force X on a mission."
"Excellent work, please keep tracking targets get the Montana Safe prepared for my arrival. We will purchase the new abilities and skills and train them to profeciency there, then start our hunt."
Viktor had arrived at the healers wing, he waited patiently for them to patch Talia up before he was let into the room. He had to set his new part of his plan up before he left Nanda Parbat. He saw her sitting up in her Hospital bed her arm and leg were wrapped up but not in a cast. Talia gave him a very seductive stare as he now stood at her bedside. "I apologize for hurting you, to be honest you were set up for failure. From your reactions from our fight, it seems Your father failed to mention that I'm Metahuman. I have peak human strength and durability. A very high pain tolerance and a healing factor. You were destined to lose. That being said I dont feel like it was very fair so in 1 year we will meet again in the battlefield, that should give you plenty of time to prepare for the rematch. I've told you of all my abilities,(the ones he's shown in the League) If you win I will step down as heir and serve as a loyal soldier in your forces. If I win, we try courting and hopefully come to care for one another. I do not wish to force you into marriage and to expect you to love me so soon after our battle is foolish. So I will give you plenty of time to prepare and be able to come up with counters to my abilities."
Talia had remained quiet and watched the young man throughout his declaration. She was having a mixture of emotions, first angry for having the information on his abilities witheld, then suspicious at the reason why he would tell her of his abilities then delighted at his explanation as to why he was giving her such vital information. She was now assured that seducing him would be easier than ever. She stayed quiet long enough to see him squirm a little. "Why do all this?" she asked.
He shrugged then sighed, "I dont have anywhere else to go, if I'm to be here then I want someone who will be at my side. I don't want a submissive wife who will just look pretty and give me babies. I want a true partner. Someone to share the rest of my life with and if your father is any indication it will tend to be a long one. I obviously don't have any experience with the fairer sex other than seduction and counter seduction training but I do remember my parents and how truly in love they were and how they supported each other. I don't know if they will be proud of what I have become, but I at least want them to be proud of the husband and in the future, father, I DO become. For that I need a partner in every sense of the word."
Talia gave him a small smile, "I see, you wish to honor them despite the path you have taken. Why in a year?" she asked now that her curiosity had been piqued.
"I leave on my hunt in 3 days and will spend the following year annihilating the people who took my parents from me. Enough about somber topics, why are you not in a cast I know for a fact you have a few broken bones and torn ligaments." Viktor changed the topic.
Talia was inwardly pleased at how easy this idiot boy was making things for her. "My injuries are serious enough that i will need to utilize the pit to heal them. Surgery was not an option, it seems you are quite ruthless to your enemies including you dearly betrothed." She stated with a cheeky grin.
Viktor rolled his eyes. "Yes, poor fragile Talia. one of, if not, the deadliest woman on the planet." he replied in deadpan. "I must prepare for my journey but I just wanted to say my piece before I left so that our relationship doesn't get started off on a sour note. I wish you a speedy recovery." He then gave her a smile and turned around and left.
---2 DAYS LATER---
Viktor had prepared his equipment and was packed and ready to go. The League used its vast resources to get him a few fake identities, equipment, money and contacts in Thailand where he had 'tracked' the human Slavery ring responsible for his parent's murder.
He had spoken with Ras and stated that he would contact the League if he needed outside help but that he wanted to do this on his own and that the League had more important things to do than to drop everything for The Heir's personal vendetta.
--- 1 HOUR EARLIER---
Ras looked into his eyes then patted him on the shoulder, "You make me proud. Even though the task would be infinitely easier for you, you do not wish to compromise our good works for your personal vengeance. Remember, in one year's time you will marry my daughter and then you really will be my son. Stay safe, my son. I know that this trip will further bring that greatness out of you. Go and prepare, do you not wish to say goodbye to your betrothed?" he asked teasingly.
"I do not wish to be distracted from my mission, I will take my vengeance and when I have finally buried the last pieces of my previous life and attain a measure of peace then I will give my future wife all the attention and appreciation she rightly deserves."
Ras gave him a satisfied nod and patted him on the shoulder one last time. Viktor soon walked out of the study. Once alone Ras spoke, does that set your troubled heart at ease my daughter? You may still have the detective in your heart now, but who is to say if fate hasn't put a better match in your path?" He soon walked out of the study.
Talia stepped out of a darkened corner of the room. She grit her teeth in anger. Did her father think she was a little girl who would fall for whatever man, gave her the most attention. No! There is no one for her other than her beloved but for her to be with him freely she must first remove her biggest obstacle, this boy. She then smirked, she would seduce that idiot boy and what better way to get him to drop his guard than giving him a taste of what will never truly be his. She then sashayed out of the study towards Viktor's room.
---PRESENT---
Viktor and Cortana had just finished finalizing plans for their immediate future and he was now heading to get a nice shower and then to relax in his personal hot spring for one last time. He undressed and cleaned himself in the shower. He then stepped out and picked up a folded towel to use as a pillow while he soaked. He had sat down and closed his eyes and started to relax when his honed senses alerted him to someone else entering the room.
"If you wished to speak, I'm sure you could have waited until I finished my soak." He then opened his eyes and looked to a darkened corner of the Hot springs where he saw Talia step out of the shadows and when she stepped into the light he saw she was wearing nothing but the candle light. He took in a breath.
She is an absolutely beautiful woman. She is 5'8" absolutely fit. Long raven hair. Beautiful face and mesmerizing emerald eyes clear, flawless amber skin. Big full and perky breasts, toned flat stomach. Wonderful hips and thighs and a very perky ass that would give J.Lo a run for her money. Lastly long athletic and flawless legs. Viktor drank in the beautiful and provocative image as she slowly sashayed into the water until she was in front of Viktor. Before he could speak she silenced him with a finger on his lips. "If we are to fight again in a year, I don't wish there to be any lingering questions," She stated in her silky voice.
She sat on his lap and kissed him. Viktor knew what she was doing but he sure as hell didnt care. He may physically be 18 in this world, but mentally and spiritually he was a 48 year old Army vet and the last time he got laid was before his last deployment. He had spent the better part of a decade without, he was sure that if he cockblocked himself now the blue balls would kill him. He kissed her deeply and they had another battle with their tongues while he squeezed and massaged places he knew she liked if the moans were any indication. They soon broke their kiss and he growled like a beast and picked her up suddenly, which caused her to yelp in surprise. He then threw her on his bed, pinned her arms above her head and stared into her eyes.
Talia was somewhat surprised by Viktor. He was a cute little boy when he arrived but now that she saw him more closely he had grown to a handsome man. He was now 6'3" and well muscled. He was slightly broader around the shoulders and chest and his body seem to naturally taper down to a 32" waist. He was slightly more muscled than the last time she really saw him when he wa 16. He was not bulky but he wasnt slim either. He still had the buzzcut and 5 o'clock shadow and those hazel eyes which were a mixture of emerald and topaz.(if you want an idea of what he looks like think Shadow Moon from American Gods except with hazel eyes) She was completely taken by surprised at how well he kissed and how experienced his squeezing and caresses were. When they broke the kiss, He growled like a lion and picked her up and threw her on the bed. He got on top of her and pinned her hands above her head with one of his and looked into her eyes with lust. He then slowly inched his head towards her until she could feel his lips on her ear lobe and his breathe tickling her neck. She then heard him declare something in his guttural lust filled voice that sent a shiver down her spine.
Viktor was going to put his almost super human endurance to the test this night he then leaned into her neck and almost nibbled on her ear but with the last of his control he whispered, "I will not leave Nanda Parbat until you are unable to stand."
--- THE FOLLOWING DAY, NOON---
Viktor had just finshed his shower and was getting dressed when the blanket pile on his bed started to move. He watched in amusement and dare he say it, smugness. He saw the pile finally part and messy raven locks appeared before the disheveled and tired looking Talia Al Ghul sat up glaring at him. Viktor smirked which caused her eyes to widen because it was the first time she had seen that facial expression on him. She then continued her glare because he was being entirely too smug.
"No need to be so upset, love. I told you what I was going to do, you are the one who said that it couldnt be done. You should know by now, that once I set my eyes on a goal I dont stop until i achieve it."
Viktor continued to smirk at a grumpy Talia because some time before dawn She tried to get up and leave his room. She didn't need everyone to know what they had done. Unfortunately for her, she fell on her ass when her legs gave in which caused Viktor to laugh at her expense and when she tried to retaliate by punching him in the chest he was again mesmerized by her wonderful breasts, he quickly wrapped her up in his arms and he started to tease her until she was ready for another round which led to a few more rounds but in the end, she lost.
Talia was upset, she was grumpy because she lost the battle the previous night and she guessed this morning too. He was entirely too smug.
Viktor now dressed stalked back to Talia. She was wary at his approach. "Don't worry, I will not make a feast of you anymore. I just wanted to say goodbye and I look forward to our reunion." He kissed her lips softly and when she was about to reply he tweaked and pulled her nipple. She yelped then glared and let off a soft moan. Which caused an even bigger smug smile to appear on Viktors face.
"You lost yet again, love." He then quickly made his way out of the room as soon as he saw Talia reach for a dagger."
As he left Nanda Parbat, Viktor had a predatory smile on his face. He had just graduated from virginity and was now going on a fun little hunting trip.