The Bottom-Tiers

Episode 55 of Nightwing & Batgirl.
== Plot ==
The episode picks up from the end of Most Wanted. The Intergang are in the middle of a transaction with Nyssa al Ghul (Ra's al Ghul's daughter, also known as Nyssa Raatko). Now, Nyssa explained to the Intergang his latest scheme. The island where they landed was actually the League of Shadows' new secret base. They are planning to export venom through several big cities and he assigned the Intergang to ensure safe shipment of the venom serums. "Now we're talking", Bruno Mannheim said. The Intergang willingly agreed to be part of the venom export scheme. 
"The operations start at 3 AM tomorrow.", Nyssa al Ghul's last reminder.
The next day, on the Watchtower, Mr. Terrific and Martian Manhunter a trouble at the on their computer's monitors. 
"There's troubles at Metropolis. The Extremists are on the loose. We need our second stringers to get into action.", Martian Manhunter alerted everyone. 
"Oh, here we go.", Booster Gold excitingly told Skeets. Now, Martian Manhunter made a roll call of the heroes to be deployed into action. He called on Supergirl, Green Arrow, Blue Beetle, Red Tornado, Elongated Man, Black Canary, Huntress, Zatanna, Shazam, Hawkman, Vixen, Fire, Ice, Stargirl, Steel, Black Lightning, Dr. Light, Captain Atom, and the Atom. The mentioned heroes were now deployed to Metropolis. 
"Aw, man! How come I'm not called?", Booster Gold complained. 
"Hey, don't feel so bad. Barb and I weren't deployed too.", Nightwing cheered him up. 
"Yeah, but you've always been on duty. Even going side-by-side with the big seven. You might deserve this rest after all. Me, I haven't even taken part in huge missions.", Booster Gold replied.
"Nightwing's right. You just chill first. Who knows, your time will come sooner than expected?", Skeets, Booster Gold's sidekick told him.
"Alright", Booster Gold agreed. 
The scene moves to Metropolis, where the second stringer Leaguers battled the Extremists and their army. "Who are you people? We want the Superman!", Lord Havok, one of the extremists said.
"Sorry, he's out of service today", Supergirl answered, as she charged at Havok and punched him, sending him away flying. The battle continued. 
Back at the Watchtower, the League found another trouble. This time, something bigger. They found criminal operations at a remote island. They were even more surprised to find out that the League of Shadows have returned to its operations. They found out their latest scheme was to make several large venom exports through several cities. The League's core members are puzzled on how they will be able to stop them. They decided to split up locations.
"Look, another problem detected", Skeets said, as he saw the Watchtower's monitor. 
"Yes, an alpha level threat. Of course the big boss belongs to the big 7", Booster Gold murmured. 
"Could you please stop complaining for a second?", Batgirl asked him.
"Yeah. Just you wait. Your time will probably come sooner", Nightwing added.
"Alright.", Booster Gold said, folding his arms. Zatanna suddenly called him, and he was surprised.
"Zatanna? What are you doing calling me in the middle of your mission?", Booster Gold asked.
"Calm down, we got this.", Zatanna answered as she used her magic to transform some of the Extremist's army into animals.
"Still, you shouldn't have bothered calling me.", Booster replied. 
"I just want us to, maybe go out after I'm done with this mission?", Zatanna asked.
"Hmm, alright. I'll make time. Now be careful there and get the job done.", Booster told Zatanna.
"I'm sure you have lots of time sitting there.", Zatanna teased him.
"Not funny", he replied.
"Oh, I'm just kidding. By the way, thanks. You too be careful. I love you", Zatanna said.
"Love you too", Booster Gold replied, as the call dropped. 
Nightwing overheard the call and elbowed Booster Gold's arm, saying "Told you. It's definitely your time". Booster Gold smiled.
Now, the scene moves to the seven core Justice Leaguers moving to the teleporter. Mr. Terrific stayed in front of the monitor to send the main Leaguers the coordinates of the venom shipments. Back at the League of Shadows' new base, Nyssa al Ghul told the Intergang, through a communicator, "Divide and conquer."
There are seven shipments spread throughout several cities: Metropolis, Gotham, Gateway City, Central City, Coast City, Starling City(home of the Green Arrow), and Philadelphia, with specific Intergang members assigned to each ship. Before heading to the docks, Batman went to the Batcave and consulted Talia al Ghul first. 
He asked her, "Talia, do you have any information about the League of Shadows' current operations?" 
"Why? Do you?", Talia returned the question. 
"Yes. Just this recently. The League of Shadows are active and currently exporting venom to several cities. And you know who the mastermind is?", Batman said. 
"Who?", Talia asked. 
"It's your sister, Nyssa.", Batman said. 
"What? That's impossible. How could she mastermind such ridiculous operation?", Talia replied.
"I don't know. We need to investigate on this", Batman answered. 
"But our city is one of their targets for venom importation. Who's gonna take on them?", Alfred asked. 
Jason Todd/Robin suddenly joined the conversation and said, "I can". 
Batman suddenly said, "No! I already sent a distress signal to Aquaman. He'll be there in a few minutes. I can't let you join. It's too risk--", as Talia interrupted him saying, "Yes you may go, child. Aquaman needs back up". 
"What? Are you out of your mind? This is an alpha level threat!", Batman told Talia. 
"You dragged him to our world. The world of crimefighting. It makes no sense to hold him back", Talia replied. 
"But", Batman uttered. Talia raised an eyebrow. 
Batman finally agreed and told Robin, "Alright. Just be extra careful. If anything bad happens to you, it's on your mother." 
"Sweet! No worries. I'll be fine.", Robin said as he went to hug his mother Talia. 
Now, he wore his rocket suit and rode his big bike and proceeded to the docks of Gotham Harbor. Batman told Talia to suit up. Then, they rode the Batplane and headed to the League of Shadows' new base. Meanwhile the other heroes now went to their cities: Superman to Metropolis, Wonder Woman to Gateway City, Flash to Central City, Green Lantern to Coast City, Martian Manhunter to Starling City, and Hawkgirl to Philadelphia. 
Flash was running around the venom export ship at Central City's docks then took down every thug he saw on the ship. When he went back to the main deck, while running, he slipped on some large marbles, which opened to reveal chloroform gas. Flash fainted with the smell of the gas, then The Key and Ventriloquist showed up and carried him to a storage room. 
Green Lantern reached Coast City docks. He took down all the men on the venom cargo ship he found. He called on S.T.A.R. Labs to send backup to retrieve the venom but he was knocked down from by metal plates from behind by Doctor Polaris. 
Hawkgirl reached Philadelphia docks and immediately found the ship containing venom exports. She landed there then took down the crewmen on there. But later, Aku Kwesi came and battled her. She was no match for Aku Kwesi's advanced Apokolips weapons and was later knocked down. 
While Martian Manhunter reached Starling City docks where he battled and took down the men on the ship with ease, but fell to the combined force of Johnny Denetto and Hellgrammite. He was tied upside-down on a log, with fire below him. He screamed in agony as his strength was being taken away by exposure to fire. 
Wonder Woman landed at Gateway City docks, and found the venom export ship. She took down the men on the ship and warned them to cancel their shipment. But she was surprised to see Whisper A'daire and Morgan Edge. Whisper A'daire took on her first. Whisper was too fast for Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman was later knocked down and struck down by Morgan Edge's Apokolips laser cannon. 
Superman came charging down the ship containing venom exports. He took down the thugs in that ship. He was about to stop the operation then Bruno Mannheim and Toyman suddenly showed up shot several Kryptonite bullets at him, which weakened him severely. He's lost a great amount of his strength due to that. Now, Mannheim and Toyman took him captive. 
Aquaman and Jason Todd got to the ship at Gotham docks. Aquaman was surprised to see him. Jason told him he was allowed by Batman to battle. Now, they took down the men on the ship with ease. Then, Tobias Whale and Magpie, with their Apokolips laser cannons, attacked the two. But the two were able to evade the cannon blasts. They knocked the weapons out of their hands, then they where able to defeat the two in combat. They contacted the other League members but no one responded. "Oh no. This can't be! They were defeated", Jason said.
Batman and Talia reached the new League of Shadows base. They took the guards outside the base quickly. After that they entered the base. When they entered, an alarm rang which alerted security breach. Now, League of Shadows ninjas showed up and attacked the two. They took down everyone who they came across. Then, Ubu and Lady Shiva showed up and gave them a good fight. But, the two was still able to take them down. "Ruining my plan, I see", Bane said, as he showed up to the two.
"I knew it from the beginning! It was you! You conspired with the Intergang with your venom exportation scheme", Batman said.
"You even used my sister to join your scheme! My sister wouldn't even think about being part of such agenda! What did you do to her?", Talia asked Bane.
"You two are very clever. But patience, my mistress. Soon you'll find answers.", Bane responded.
Talia was enraged and attacked and knocked Bane down. "Now this is getting interesting", Bane said, as he rose up. 
Now, he fought back. Batman now joined the battle. But Bane was too strong for both of them. Later, the two were knocked down. Jason tried contacting Batman, but they weren't responding as well. Aquaman now contacted the Watchtower's main computer, and Mr. Terrific answered. Aquaman said no one from the seven League members was picking up. He said the secondary Leaguers are still busy battling the Extremists. Aquaman told him to just send out whoever are available. Mr. Terrific did so. Now, he made an announcement to everyone in the Watchtower. 
"Everyone, the League are down and they need back up. Other ones are still busy battling the Extremists. It's your turn now. Please take this seriously. Once I call your names, report immediately.", he said. 
"This is it, Skeets! Time to shine, baby!", Booster Gold told Skeets. 
"Hey there tough boy, don't get too carried away. The whole League is at stake for this mission.", Vigilante said. 
"Of course, I know that. And I'm not a boy!", Booster Gold replied.
Nightwing, Batgirl, Booster Gold, Hawk, Dove, Wildcat, B'wana Beast, Gypsy, Vibe, Firestorm, Atom-Smasher, Shining Knight and Winged Victory, Vigilante, Rocket Red, and S.T.R.I.P.E. were all called. They went to the teleporter in groups. Gypsy and Vibe to Coast City, Wildcat and B'wana Beast to Philadelphia, Shining Knight with Winged Victory and Vigilante to Gateway City, Firestorm and Atom-Smasher to Central City, Rocket Red and S.T.R.I.P.E. to Starling City. 
Booster Gold looked at Hawk and Dove and said, "Today is the day we make a name for ourselves, buds". 
"Oh man, this has to be the worst!", Hawk said, annoyed. 
"Don't worry. You'll be alright. He's a good team player", Nightwing told Hawk and Dove. 
Booster Gold thanked Nightwing as Mr. Terrific now transported him, Hawk, and Dove to Metropolis. Lastly, Nightwing and Batgirl was transported to the new League of Shadows base. The core Leaguers regained consciousness when Aquaman tried contacting them again. 
"Aquaman to Justice League. Help has arrived", he told them. 
"You really good, Arthur", Wonder Woman replied. 
Right when Booster Gold, Hawk, and Dove were teleported at the venom ship at Metropolis docks, they immediately went to the cabin, and found Superman captive and tortured by Mannheim and Toyman. 
"My backup are just in time", Superman said. The three distracted the villains. 
"Hey ugly! Why don't you pick on someone your own size?", Booster Gold said, shooting energy blasts at Mannheim and Toyman. The two fell down, and rose up again. 
"Seriously, Superman? This is your back up? These are bottom-tier Leaguers! I expected more of a challenge! Where's your cousin?", Mannheim told Superman.
"These are punching bags", Toyman added.
"We're not just bottom-tiers! We're more than that", Booster Gold replied as he led the charge and he, Hawk, and Dove attacked and knocked them down.
Meanwhile on the other side of Metropolis, the second unit of Justice League have defeated the Extremists and are now teleported back to Watchtower. They wondered why there were few of them at the tower. Mr. Terrific congratulated them for defeating the Extremists and told them the others are sent to rescue the core Leaguers. They watched the battles of the others from the Watchtower's monitors. "Beautiful", Green Arrow marveled at the fight scenes. 
The third unit Leaguers have now been able to free Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian, and Hawkgirl from captivity. Now, they battled the Intergang villains. Meanwhile, in Bane's room at the League of Shadows base, Batman and Talia are strapped on the walls. 
"As expected, Batman and my beloved sister. You'll come here to try disrupt our operations. Too bad you weren't to strong enough to handle my right hand.", Nyssa al Ghul said. 
"So, it's actually you, who's the mastermind of this whole venom exportation scheme?", Batman asked.
"Yes, I am. And it took the help of Intergang for me to launch this expedition. They found themselves stranded on an island. So I gave them a deal. They help me, I'll help them get back to their evil ways. And they agreed. Simple as that", Nyssa answered.
"Still, I'm not convinced. I know you in your right mind wouldn't be able to put together such a scheme.", Talia said.
"That's where you're wrong, sister", Nyssa replied.
"Sister, I know you're in there. You're being controlled by Bane. Snap out of it!", Talia told her. 
"Don't listen to her. No mercy!", Bane told Nyssa, handing her a dagger, to kill Batman and Talia. Nyssa was about to approach them, when suddenly, a Birdarang severed the venom supply tubes attached on Bane's necks. He groaned in pain. Nyssa paused. It was Nightwing and Batgirl. They threw more Batarangs and Birdarangs at Bane, until he was knocked down and not anymore able to get up. They also accidentally hit the mind control brace that Bane attached at the back of her neck. 
"Nyssa. Are you alright? Why are you holding a knife?", Batgirl asked. Nyssa came to her senses and dropped the knife. She said she can't remember. 
"Now let us free here and we'll tell you what happened, my sister.", Talia asked. 
Nightwing, Batgirl, and Nyssa did so. Now, Talia told Nyssa and was shocked that she was almost about to kill Talia and Batman while mind-controlled. Bane cannot stand up, so he commanded his ninja men to attack, but the heroes and Nyssa took them out easily. The five now brought Bane outside and to the Batplane. Nyssa thanked Nightwing and Batgirl for saving her, and apologized to Batman and Talia as well. The two told her no need for her too be sorry and it wasn't her fault. Meanwhile, the League have defeated the Intergang members as well. Now, Mr. Terrific called S.T.A.R. Labs men to now retrieve the illegal venom exports from the cities involved. The scene now moves to the Watchtower, where the third-stringers and the core Leaguers have returned, as well as Aquaman, Robin, Talia, Nightwing, and Batgirl. The other Leaguers cheered for their return. 
Superman thanked all of Justice League who took part in the action, "I thank all of Justice League, who took part in the action today. Everyone did their part. Thanks especially to the third unit of the League, for coming through when we need you the most. Don't you ever feel like you are just bottom-tiers. You are all more than that. Each and every one of you are of equal significance as us, the founding members. As a whole, you all never cease to impress us." He also praised Booster Gold for leading the third stringers well and said he did not expect that he's capable of that. 
He told Booster Gold, "You don't have to try hard to earn our respect. We've always had high hopes for all you from the beginning. You all had your moments tonight. Most of all, we are able to stop the villains' plans behind the scenes", he told everyone. 
Now, everyone in the League cheered. Booster Gold went back to the crowd, to Zatanna. 
"I always knew you were special", Zatanna told him, as they held each other's hands and kissed. The other couples held hands. 
Batman asked Jason, "Are you okay, son?". 
"Shouldn't I be asking you that? Are you okay mom and dad?", Jason returned the question to him and Talia. 
The two smirked at him, then Talia answered, "Of course, son. We were alright. Almost went on the brink of our deaths." 
"What?", Jason said, looking shocked. 
"It's a long story, son. By the way, we heard you and Aquaman took out members of the Intergang at Gotham Docks. I'm so proud of you", Talia replied. 
"Thanks, mom and dad", Jason replied. 
Wonder Woman went near Talia and asked her, "So Talia, aren't you going to avail a Justice League membership card?". 
"I like your offer, but no thanks. Jason and I are better off at the cave. Plus, we have our responsibilities in Gotham", Talia answered. 
"Very well, then", Wonder Woman said, respecting her decision. 
The episode ends with Nyssa Raatko taking charge of the League of Shadows once again. 
"My fellow members of the League, I am deeply sorry for everything that happened. It wasn't me in my conscious mind who led you to the venom export scheme. I was under the control of Bane. We all were. Now, I am back in charge of the League of Shadows. With that being said, let's not commit acts that would pose a threat to the world, and to the Justice League ever again", Nyssa said.
"All hail, Nyssa!", all the League of Shadows members cheered, several times.
== Characters: ==
=== Bat-family: ===
* Alfred
* Talia
* Jason Todd(Robin)
* Nightwing
* Batgirl
=== Justice League: ===
=== Founding Members: ===
* Superman
* Batman
* Wonder Woman
* Flash
* Green Lantern
* Hawkgirl
* Martian Manhunter
==== Mid-Tiers: ====
* Mr. Terrific
* Aquaman
* Supergirl
* Green Arrow
* Blue Beetle
* Red Tornado
* Elongated Man
* Black Canary
* Huntress
* Zatanna
* Shazam
* Hawkman
* Black Lightning
* Dr. Light
* Vixen
* Fire
* Ice
* Stargirl
* Steel
* Captain Atom
* The Atom
==== The Bottom-Tiers: ====
* Booster Gold
* Hawk
* Dove
* Wildcat
* B'wana Beast
* Gypsy
* Vibe
* Firestorm
* Atom-Smasher
* Shining Knight and Winged Victory
* Vigilante
* Rocket Red
* S.T.R.I.P.E.
==== Other: ====
* police
* S.T.A.R. Labs men
=== Villains: ===
=== League of Shadows: ===
* guards
* ninjas
* Nyssa Raatko (al Ghul)-the new leader of League of Shadows
* Bane-mind-controlled Nyssa al Ghul into plotting a scheme of venom exportation throughout U.S.
* Lady Shiva-the most skilled fighter of the LoS.
* Ubu-a skilled martial artist and muscular member of League of Shadows.
=== Intergang: ===
* Whisper A'daire-assassin with snake-like appearance.
* Morgan Edge-a corrupt businessman and member of Intergang.
* Bruno Mannheim-a large mob boss in Metropolis.
* Doctor Polaris-has ability to control metal.
* Toyman-a criminal who designs deadly toy weapons.
* The Key-a genius villain who unlocked his brain's full potential through a chemical he formulated.
* Ventriloquist-a criminal with the ability to control puppets.
* Johnny Denetto-a crime boss working for Tobias Whale.
* Aku Kwesi-an enemy to the Vixen; a gang leader with super speed powers and sharp claws.
* Hellgrammite-an insectoid being with superhuman strength and agility.
* Magpie-a minor jewel thief.
* Tobias Whale-another crime lord.
==== Extremists: ====
an intergalactic gang of supervillains
* Lord Havok-a genius super-villain bent on conquest
* Dr. Diehard-a supervillain with magnetic abilities.
* Dreamslayer-a villain with magical powers.
* Gorgon-a genius supervillain equipped with 6 cybernetic arms.
* Tracer-has superhuman strength, speed, agility, enhanced senses and anima mimicry powers.