Beep! Beep Beep!
Artemis wakes up her eyes barely open.
"Morning Arty" Artemis forces to open her eyes to see Wally standing at the end of her bed.
"I guess we need to work on the case?" Artemis yawns. Wally throws her her costume.
"First Robin needs to see us" he begins to walk out.
Artemis appeared in her archer costume and joined the boys in a room like a science lab.
"So I tested mais on Sophie. Bruising on her lungs and throat suggest mechanical asphyxiation. Your death-by-mask theory certainly looks solid." Robin explains. Suddenly, there's an excited squeal from the other side of the room. They see Zatanna seated in front of a row of computers.
"Guys I've got something!" she points to one of her monitors, where several complex imagens have been overlaid for comparison.
"I ran a chemical analysis on the plaster in the masks and found trace iron impurities in the quartz"
"Uh okay, so?" Wally asked suddenly confused.
"So this particular composition indicates that the plaster was imported from Southern Europe. Tuscany, I think. So I've been looking and looking and I found that there's only one business in Gotham that imports its plaster directly from Southern Europe! Its called Italia Imports and Exports, its located in these coordinates" she hands them a paper. "And get this... According to their website, they also deal in exotic masks." The three heroes lean over to the the monitor.
"Nice!" Robin says. Wally turns to Artemis.
"Lets roll" Wally piggybacks Artemis to the coordinates. Later they stand before a shabby building.
"I prefer buying my creepy death masks online. Lets go in." Wally replies. The teens step into the building. The shelves are lined with exotic masks. A carved wooden face with a straw mane stares down at them with blank eyes.
"Well that's creepy" Artemis says in a low voice.
"Its meant to be" A tall lanky man strides over.
"And you are?"
"My names Lance Boggs. Tell me miss, do you like exotic masks? If so, you've come to the right place"
"Actually were here for a crime" Artemis says.
"Regards to the Maskmaker killings?" Mr.Boggs's shifty eyes the rear exit.
"Yes. Were here because the Maskmaker is using plaster acquired from your business to murder innocent women." Wally says sternly. "We need to take a look at your records" Mr.Boggs rolls his eyes.
"Like I am going to show them to some teenagers"
"Whats that supposed to mean?!" Wally seems pretty annoyed.
"You figure it with your brain" Mr.Boggs spits back. "Idiot" he whispers.
"What did you say?" Wally steps towards Mr.Boggs.
"A moment please. Excuse us" Artemis pushes Wally outside.
"What?"
"Keep with your attitude will just make him cover up even more. Stay out here. He obviously wont talk with you in there"
"And what are you going to do?" Wally crosses his arms.
"Wait and see" she enters the building while Wally listens through the window. Lance Boggs steps up behind Artemis, holding a box cutter.
"You again."
"I just want to apologize for my partner. He can be a little uncouth"
Uncouth. Boorish. Impertinent. He sickens me." Boggs steps closer. The box cutter glints.
"Please, my dear. Allow me to show you something" he slices open a nearby box to reveal three masks.
"Wow their very impressive" Artemis says.
"Really? Any particular?" Boggs asks. Artemis sees a black demon mask with horns and an evil grin, a white plaster mask of a women's face and a wooden mask with a human figure on top.
"Yes I like the female mask"
"Oh the L'Inconnue de la Seine? Good choice. Its a favorito of mine as well. The man who created the original, was taken por the beauty of a drowned girl that he preserved the image of her face in the plaster."
"Sounds a bit like the Maskmaker's case doesn't it?" Artemis asks.
"Your right! Only in Sophie's case, the mask was made first, and then her body was dumped overboard."
"Did you just say 'Sophie'?" Artemis asked. Boggs raised an eyebrow.
"Well yes, the third the victim...is there something wrong?"
"We deliberately kept Sophie's name out of the press." Artemis suspiciously glared at him.
"Oh, heh, I'm sure I've read it somewhere...Because I...I..." Boggs turns to run, but instead bumps into KF. Wally slams Boggs against a shelf. Masks fall down lifelessly on the floor.
"Lance Boggs, you are under arrest for the murder of Sophie Mills, Chanelle Pomeroy..." He takes out a pair of hand cuffs.
"No! Wait! Wait! I'm not the Maskmaker! I've just been talking to him!" Wally backs away.
"What...?!"
"Please allow me to explain. Follow me." Boggs leads the teens into the back and opens up a laptop. "This morning, I received an instant message from an individual claiming to be the Maskmaker. He offered to sell me an 'Original work'." Wally scans the chat log.
"Here it is. Whoever this is, he listed all three victims por name. Nobody but the police should know that info."
"So this really could be our guy?" Artemis asks.
"Yeah. Could be. Boggs, does this person emailing you have any idea what you look like?" Wally waits for a reply.
"I...I don't think so. Please, you have to believe me. I never would've made the purchase."
"That's too bad, because your about to." Wally begins to write a reply.
"Wait. You're actually going to try buy the mask?" Artemis asks with a confused reaction.
"Exactly. por the time the Maskmaker comes to deliver the merchandise, we'll be there to take him down. You got a problem with that?"
"No I just think you should negotiate the price."
"Your really think we should be bargaining with him?" Wally asks Artemis.
"Hey your pretending to be Lance Boggs, remember? He also may amor masks, but he's also a shrewd businessman. He'd try for the best deal he can get."
"Shes right. I always lowball my opening bid." Boggs says. Wally puts his hand on his shoulder and lays his arm on his chest.
"Yeah okay that kinda makes sense to me. Good thinking" Wally cuts the offer por half and then presses 'send'. "Now lets see what happens next." An instant message pops up. It shows an address in the Portola.
"Hey it worked!" Artemis smiles and cheers.
"Yeah but hes only given us fifteen minutos to get there. We better get moving. But first lets get a bite to eat. I'm starving!" Wally piggy backs Artemis out of the building with a vast of wind behind them.
To Be Continued...
Artemis wakes up her eyes barely open.
"Morning Arty" Artemis forces to open her eyes to see Wally standing at the end of her bed.
"I guess we need to work on the case?" Artemis yawns. Wally throws her her costume.
"First Robin needs to see us" he begins to walk out.
Artemis appeared in her archer costume and joined the boys in a room like a science lab.
"So I tested mais on Sophie. Bruising on her lungs and throat suggest mechanical asphyxiation. Your death-by-mask theory certainly looks solid." Robin explains. Suddenly, there's an excited squeal from the other side of the room. They see Zatanna seated in front of a row of computers.
"Guys I've got something!" she points to one of her monitors, where several complex imagens have been overlaid for comparison.
"I ran a chemical analysis on the plaster in the masks and found trace iron impurities in the quartz"
"Uh okay, so?" Wally asked suddenly confused.
"So this particular composition indicates that the plaster was imported from Southern Europe. Tuscany, I think. So I've been looking and looking and I found that there's only one business in Gotham that imports its plaster directly from Southern Europe! Its called Italia Imports and Exports, its located in these coordinates" she hands them a paper. "And get this... According to their website, they also deal in exotic masks." The three heroes lean over to the the monitor.
"Nice!" Robin says. Wally turns to Artemis.
"Lets roll" Wally piggybacks Artemis to the coordinates. Later they stand before a shabby building.
"I prefer buying my creepy death masks online. Lets go in." Wally replies. The teens step into the building. The shelves are lined with exotic masks. A carved wooden face with a straw mane stares down at them with blank eyes.
"Well that's creepy" Artemis says in a low voice.
"Its meant to be" A tall lanky man strides over.
"And you are?"
"My names Lance Boggs. Tell me miss, do you like exotic masks? If so, you've come to the right place"
"Actually were here for a crime" Artemis says.
"Regards to the Maskmaker killings?" Mr.Boggs's shifty eyes the rear exit.
"Yes. Were here because the Maskmaker is using plaster acquired from your business to murder innocent women." Wally says sternly. "We need to take a look at your records" Mr.Boggs rolls his eyes.
"Like I am going to show them to some teenagers"
"Whats that supposed to mean?!" Wally seems pretty annoyed.
"You figure it with your brain" Mr.Boggs spits back. "Idiot" he whispers.
"What did you say?" Wally steps towards Mr.Boggs.
"A moment please. Excuse us" Artemis pushes Wally outside.
"What?"
"Keep with your attitude will just make him cover up even more. Stay out here. He obviously wont talk with you in there"
"And what are you going to do?" Wally crosses his arms.
"Wait and see" she enters the building while Wally listens through the window. Lance Boggs steps up behind Artemis, holding a box cutter.
"You again."
"I just want to apologize for my partner. He can be a little uncouth"
Uncouth. Boorish. Impertinent. He sickens me." Boggs steps closer. The box cutter glints.
"Please, my dear. Allow me to show you something" he slices open a nearby box to reveal three masks.
"Wow their very impressive" Artemis says.
"Really? Any particular?" Boggs asks. Artemis sees a black demon mask with horns and an evil grin, a white plaster mask of a women's face and a wooden mask with a human figure on top.
"Yes I like the female mask"
"Oh the L'Inconnue de la Seine? Good choice. Its a favorito of mine as well. The man who created the original, was taken por the beauty of a drowned girl that he preserved the image of her face in the plaster."
"Sounds a bit like the Maskmaker's case doesn't it?" Artemis asks.
"Your right! Only in Sophie's case, the mask was made first, and then her body was dumped overboard."
"Did you just say 'Sophie'?" Artemis asked. Boggs raised an eyebrow.
"Well yes, the third the victim...is there something wrong?"
"We deliberately kept Sophie's name out of the press." Artemis suspiciously glared at him.
"Oh, heh, I'm sure I've read it somewhere...Because I...I..." Boggs turns to run, but instead bumps into KF. Wally slams Boggs against a shelf. Masks fall down lifelessly on the floor.
"Lance Boggs, you are under arrest for the murder of Sophie Mills, Chanelle Pomeroy..." He takes out a pair of hand cuffs.
"No! Wait! Wait! I'm not the Maskmaker! I've just been talking to him!" Wally backs away.
"What...?!"
"Please allow me to explain. Follow me." Boggs leads the teens into the back and opens up a laptop. "This morning, I received an instant message from an individual claiming to be the Maskmaker. He offered to sell me an 'Original work'." Wally scans the chat log.
"Here it is. Whoever this is, he listed all three victims por name. Nobody but the police should know that info."
"So this really could be our guy?" Artemis asks.
"Yeah. Could be. Boggs, does this person emailing you have any idea what you look like?" Wally waits for a reply.
"I...I don't think so. Please, you have to believe me. I never would've made the purchase."
"That's too bad, because your about to." Wally begins to write a reply.
"Wait. You're actually going to try buy the mask?" Artemis asks with a confused reaction.
"Exactly. por the time the Maskmaker comes to deliver the merchandise, we'll be there to take him down. You got a problem with that?"
"No I just think you should negotiate the price."
"Your really think we should be bargaining with him?" Wally asks Artemis.
"Hey your pretending to be Lance Boggs, remember? He also may amor masks, but he's also a shrewd businessman. He'd try for the best deal he can get."
"Shes right. I always lowball my opening bid." Boggs says. Wally puts his hand on his shoulder and lays his arm on his chest.
"Yeah okay that kinda makes sense to me. Good thinking" Wally cuts the offer por half and then presses 'send'. "Now lets see what happens next." An instant message pops up. It shows an address in the Portola.
"Hey it worked!" Artemis smiles and cheers.
"Yeah but hes only given us fifteen minutos to get there. We better get moving. But first lets get a bite to eat. I'm starving!" Wally piggy backs Artemis out of the building with a vast of wind behind them.
To Be Continued...
Name: Dallas Union "Dally"
Alias: Seraphs
Occupation: Villain, sidekick to Riddler
Age: 16
Looks; 6'4 white hair, purple eyes, 105 pounds, muscular, white wings with black spots, and a scar that covers his right eye.
Personality: Smart Alec, show off, hates human life (also a major hate for Fang) loves to kill, doesn't believe in segundo chances.
Weapons: Carries two swords
Powers: Flight (wings) psychic (uses this ability to win in fights)
Past: Created in the School as a weapon to destroy all human life, Dallas set out to fulfill his destiny, killing anyone in his way. Battling Fang several times and loosing Dallas is out for Fangs blood, coming back faster and stronger. And he's ready to end Fang once and for all.
Alias: Seraphs
Occupation: Villain, sidekick to Riddler
Age: 16
Looks; 6'4 white hair, purple eyes, 105 pounds, muscular, white wings with black spots, and a scar that covers his right eye.
Personality: Smart Alec, show off, hates human life (also a major hate for Fang) loves to kill, doesn't believe in segundo chances.
Weapons: Carries two swords
Powers: Flight (wings) psychic (uses this ability to win in fights)
Past: Created in the School as a weapon to destroy all human life, Dallas set out to fulfill his destiny, killing anyone in his way. Battling Fang several times and loosing Dallas is out for Fangs blood, coming back faster and stronger. And he's ready to end Fang once and for all.
A little head stron,
I was bitter,
I always wondered what was wrong with me,
Chorus:
It will always be like this forever.
Forever and ever with-a no lover,
I guess we could say i just wasnt made to love!
Forever an' ever,
I just wasnt made to love!
(end of chorus)
I never fell in love,
Just crushes along the years,
I aint scared of much,
But i gues amor is something i'm scared of,I fear!
Everybodys asked if i've ever been in love,
Buts amor just wasnt meant for me.
Can't you tell,
WHy dont you see?
Chorus
Everbody tells me i'm lying,
Bu I know the truth,
I dont need no slueth to tell me,
Why doesnt anyone believe?
Chorus
amor want meant for me!
Chorus
I was bitter,
I always wondered what was wrong with me,
Chorus:
It will always be like this forever.
Forever and ever with-a no lover,
I guess we could say i just wasnt made to love!
Forever an' ever,
I just wasnt made to love!
(end of chorus)
I never fell in love,
Just crushes along the years,
I aint scared of much,
But i gues amor is something i'm scared of,I fear!
Everybodys asked if i've ever been in love,
Buts amor just wasnt meant for me.
Can't you tell,
WHy dont you see?
Chorus
Everbody tells me i'm lying,
Bu I know the truth,
I dont need no slueth to tell me,
Why doesnt anyone believe?
Chorus
amor want meant for me!
Chorus
This is the song i chose for someones playlist. hope you like!
You sat me down on a rock hard chair,
You told me i'd never leave,
But i didnt care!
You're the good guy,
And i aint,
Its time to say good bye, this aint our fate.
You fight for the good,
But i dont, i dont.
I'm not sure it you amor me,
Or i it just this good guy,
Bad girl chemistry?
You're the hero i'm suppose to hate,
But we dont play por the rules,
You took me on a date,
ANd when you got home, your freinds were like,
"You aint welcome back, Go get a life!"
Guess i have to say i'm sorry,
I didnt mean to casue ya trouble baby.
I'm not sure if you amor me,
Or is it this good guy,
Bad girl chemistry?
Music
I'm the villain babe,
You're suppose to stop me from coming,
Or have a luck save.
I've got a hook,
And i'm pretty sure you know,
Its got something to do with your looks.
I'm not sure if you amor me,
Or is it this good guy,
Bad girl chemistry?
You sat me down on a rock hard chair,
You told me i'd never leave,
But i didnt care!
You're the good guy,
And i aint,
Its time to say good bye, this aint our fate.
You fight for the good,
But i dont, i dont.
I'm not sure it you amor me,
Or i it just this good guy,
Bad girl chemistry?
You're the hero i'm suppose to hate,
But we dont play por the rules,
You took me on a date,
ANd when you got home, your freinds were like,
"You aint welcome back, Go get a life!"
Guess i have to say i'm sorry,
I didnt mean to casue ya trouble baby.
I'm not sure if you amor me,
Or is it this good guy,
Bad girl chemistry?
Music
I'm the villain babe,
You're suppose to stop me from coming,
Or have a luck save.
I've got a hook,
And i'm pretty sure you know,
Its got something to do with your looks.
I'm not sure if you amor me,
Or is it this good guy,
Bad girl chemistry?