03x05 - Away Mission

[bunniefuu]

[Mantis speaking alien language]

[speaking alien language]

[Forager speaking alien language]

[yells]

[Blister grunts]

[hisses]

[Bugs screaming]

[both grunting]

[screams]

[Forager grunts]

[speaking alien language]

[speaking alien language]

[theme music playing]

[Brion grunts]

[sighs] Some people just don't know how to enjoy a summer afternoon.

[speaking foreign language]

[speaking foreign language]

[sighs and speaks in English] I promise, I will bring you home, Brion.

You just need patience.

Where's Grayson?

I've been ready to depart for hours.

[Boomtube opens]

[speaking alien language]

Uh... [clears throat] [Motherbox chimes]

[in English] There, there that's better.

Hail, Earthlings! New Genesphere!

[New Genesphere chirps] [Bear] Wolf!

And Superboy! [grunts]

[grunts] It's good to see you too, Bear.

[laughs]

[Conner] Uh, this is Lucas. And Brion.

And you remember my fiancée, Megan.

She is to be your mate?

A cause for celebration!

If only we had time.

But there is trouble on New Genesis and much to explain.

I can help, if you like.

[Bear, telepathically] Ah, a mental link!

You have made an excellent choice in life-mates.

[Conner, telepathically] I know.

[Bear, telepathically] Dreamer and I--

[clears throat] Well, no. Another time.

For now, there's this.

The Forever People have been investigating reports of v*olence between the land-dwelling Bugs and the New Gods of Supertown.

Tales of betrayal and strange monsters attacking from on high.

But Motherbox detected no monsters.

Only traces of Earth-Human DNA.

Could be kids from the shipment that Boomtubed away from Markovia.

Was it female DNA?

[Bear] No.

But you can see why New Genesis requires your Earthling expertise.

We should go as soon as possible.

I can bring the whole Team along.

Wondrous! Will Wolf join us too?

[snoring]

He'll, uh, sit this one out.

Can you, uh, give us a second?

Take several!

[birds cawing]

[Conner, telepathically] You'll have to go without me.

d*ck and the others are on their way, and I need to stay here with Brion.

[M'gann, telepathically] Conner, I was trying to help you help your friend.

[Conner, telepathically] And you are.

[sighs] So much for together-time.

Conner's needed here.

Hope you're okay with me instead.

As long as I have an Earthling's help, all is well.

Actually, I'm not...

Uh, never mind.

You'll have plenty...

All I'm saying is, there's no sound in space.

The physics on this show are so messed up.

[Traci] Uh, who watches for the physics?

[cell phones ring]

Hello, Megan!

It's Mission-time!

[sighs] I get that, Tim. But why didn't you tell me?

[Static] Awkward.

[cell phone rings]

[Wonder Girl] Tim, I have to go.

Sorry. I can't tell you that.

[Bear] That is a lot of Earthlings!

Motherbox, let's be on our way!

Guess you'll be studying those space physics up close, amigo.

Who uses Boomtubes for the physics?

I can't believe we're boomtubing to another planet!

This is so cool!

[grunts]

Motherbox! Why--

[Motherbox chimes] Magical bad luck?

Sorry! I got excited. Lost control.

Don't blame you. This is so crash!

We are on a mission in space!

Just like the Justice League!

[laughs] You Earthlings are considerably more enthusiastic than Superboy.

[scanner chimes]

My Fortress of Semi-Solitude.

[computer] Recognized. Nightwing, B-Zero-One.

Tigress, B-Zero-Seven.

Pierce-comma-Jefferson, G-Zero-One.

Halo, G-Zero-Three.

Hmm. Didn't know there were G-designations.

There aren't. Not officially.

See, when Jeff resigned from the league, Kaldur had to revoke his access.

And Halo and Brion never had it.

So you hacked the Justice League computer.

I hacked the Justice League computer.

Is this Halo? Is this me?

As much as we know. Which isn't much. Yet.

But I'll run a match-search comparing your Zeta-Tube recognition file to all world databases to help us figure out your true identity.

[scoffs] I thought you were already on this.

I am now. [chuckles]

Right. We're all together. Now what?

[Bear] This is where the Forager Bug said they encountered the monsters.

Can you sense any past Earthling activity?

It doesn't really work like that.

[sighs] It's so moded Robin's not here for the whole detective thing.

He'd pick up on all the clues.

[scoffs] Fewer than you'd think.

Tell me about it. Super-hearing, super-sight, super-oblivious.

Oh, so boys are bad. Got it.

[Mantis growls] att*ck!

Uh, how do you feel about giant bugs?

[Forager] Stop! [grunts] Stop!

Why does Forager protect the enemy?

Forager asked the New God Bear to come.

To help. [Mantis] The hive has no need of New Gods! He seems ticked off. Ticked? Get it?

Bear is likely friend to Orion!

I am friend to Orion.

But the Orion you met was an imposter.

The real Orion is away from New Genesis.

Of course a New God would say that to protect another New God.

Stop that.

You seem broken. I feel the need to fix you.

Excuse me?

Doctor Jace would've liked to have been here today.

Forgive me if I didn't want the mad scientist knowing where I live.

She's not like that. I think she really cares about those two kids.

They both have meta-powers. Why not put them on the Team?

Uh, Meta-powers aren't required for that.

And they're not a free ticket to join, either.

Besides, everyone on the Team wants to be a hero.

I'm not sure Brion or Halo does.

Plus, we don't need another Red Arrow incident.

Can't give Watchtower access to a girl with no memory.

She could be brainwashed. Might let in the bad guys.

Uh, brainwashing isn't required for that.

I kinda, sorta, accidentally led the Joker to Mount Justice when I was their age.

What about Miss Martian? Can't she psychically read Halo?

Not without ripping into her mind.

M'gann doesn't do that anymore.

And a casual telepathic read is too easy to thwart.

So, Halo's a pass. What about Brion?

I know it might sound hypocritical coming from me, but Brion's a walking ball of anger right now, always on the verge of blowing up. [expl*si*n]

It is very impressive.

No, no keep going. Let's see what you can do.

Is this a test?

This is just us, trying to help.

[M'gann, telepathically] I'm linking us all psychically.

When this "Orion" gets here, we can communicate without him knowing.

[Mantis, telepathically] And pay the New God back for New God treachery.

[Bear, telepathically] It wasn't a real New God!

[Static, telepathically] Is that him? And his pet monsters?

[M'gann, telepathically] Meta-humans, not monsters. Wearing control devices.

[Orion] What have you charkin brought for me today?

The hive has collected food for Orion.

Do I look like I eat bug food?

Surely you have something of value.

Hive has battle-gear.

Oh, please.

Your pathetic attempt to mimic New God armor is laughable.

[Bugs murmuring]

[M'gann, telepathically] I'm sensing a psychic wave.

This "Orion" is using telepathy to intentionally fan the flames of the Bugs' anger.

There's something familiar about his mind-touch...

[Wonder Girl, telepathically] What? What is she doing?

[Static, telepathically] No idea.

[M'gann, telepathically] Explain yourself, "Orion."

[Orion, telepathically] We... We can't talk here.

[M'gann, telepathically] Team, stay put.

[Blue Beetle, telepathically] Uh, but the mission? Miss Mar--

[grunts] I think she shut us out.

[d*ck] Okay, that rock's your target.

Remember, it's a precision test.

Hit it, don't obliterate it.

I know.

And please be careful of my trees!

Easy, now. This is about control.

I know.

Visualize where you want it to go.

I know!

[grunts]

[mumbles angrily]

[grunting]

[grunting angrily]

Uh, d*ck? We might want to--

Noted.

[Brion grunts]

[Lucas] My trees...

[Brion breathing heavily]

[screams] Mother of Goat!

Don't look!

Do not be upset. You are nicely shaped.

Your form isn't the part of you that's broken.

Excuse me?

Rest. I'll test my powers now.

Uh, here, kid.

The idea is to switch between your auras to protect yourself.

And if you need to stop at any time, just let me know.

[both grunting]

Whoa, Okay. That's new.

I don't understand.

I cannot seem to make a shield or fly?

What is wrong with me now? Am I broken, too?

[Brion] Excuse me?

You just found a new color.

What does it do?

Well, um, let's try to find out. Carefully.

[grunts]

Halo!

[M'gann] What are you doing?

Why are you even here? [Orion] I was--

[M'gann] And why are you trying to make the Bugs hate the New Gods?

There's-- [M'gann] I can't talk to you when you're wearing this false form. [Orion] M'gann--

[M'gann] Now, little brother!

[Orion sighs]

[M'gann] Explain yourself, M'comm M'orzz!

[Ma'alefa'ak] Don't call me that Green name! I am Ma'alefa'ak!

[M'gann] Stop it. A ma'alefa'ak is a rabid beast.

[Ma'alefa'ak] It's a symbol!

[M'gann] M'comm--

[Ma'alefa'ak] The Greens are a superstitious and cowardly lot.

The ma'alefa'ak scares them.

So let them be scared by me.

You know it's what they call us behind our backs, anyway.

[M'gann] Yes, but--

[Ma'alefa'ak] While you've been off playing hero with Uncle J'onn and your Earthlings, I've been dealing with the Reds and Greens oppressing us on Mars.

[M'gann] This isn't Mars!

[Ma'alefa'ak] I made a deal. If I do a few favors on New Genesis, I'll get help for the White revolution on Mars!

[M'gann] So you're sacrificing the peace of this world for your own?

[Ma'alefa'ak] Our own. And I'm doing the Bugs a favor.

They're like us, oppressed and denied by those above them.

They need to rise up and overthrow these so-called New Gods.

I'm just giving them a little push.

[M'gann] Psychic manipulation is wrong, no matter how good the intentions.

And how do you justify controlling kidnapped Earth meta-teens?

Now you are the oppressor!

[Ma'alefa'ak] The ends justify the means!

Join me. You know our suffering.

[M'gann] No, M'comm.

If you stay on this path, I will stop you.

[Ma'alefa'ak] You can try.

[M'gann grunts]

[groans]

[grunts and groans]

[Wolf whines]

[New Genesphere chirping]

[moans]

She's healing herself. It's like a reflex.

I hope you're all right, um, Violet.

I'm sorry, but I cannot stay.

You take care of yourself.

Don't go.

[d*ck] Wait. We want to help you.

Give you whatever it is you need.

[sighs] I don't know what I need.

Direction. Purpose. A clear goal.

We'll help you find your sister!

For Tara... I will stay.

[growls]

Unhand her, creature! [grunts]

Disobeyed your orders. Sorry-not-sorry.

[M'gann, telepathically] Thank you. Keep the metas busy.

I have my own battle to fight.

[Bear grunts]

[Static] Go, go, go!

Uh, great. The freaky scooters have firepower.

I think I can help.

Uh, you sure?

Zatanna's been teaching me focus.

[grunts]

[grunts] Hey, Handsy, let go!

[Giant groans]

[Wonder Girl grunts]

Yes!

[Blister grunts]

[Forager] What should Bugs do?

Hive cannot trust New Gods or Earthers! Destroy them all!

[Bugs] Yeah!

[Forager groans]

Oh, no you don't! [grunts]

Whoa!

[Blue Beetle grunts]

[Wonder Girl grunts] I got you, Blue.

[device powers up]

[Mantis grunts]

[clicking]

[Ma'alefa'ak] Look at you!

This is how you perceive yourself?

You never fully embraced being a White Martian!

This isn't about me.

It's about you.

You can't win through hate.

[Ma'alefa'ak] Care to bet on that?

[M'gann] Yes.

Please, M'comm.

I'm stronger, but I have no desire to hurt you.

[echoing]

[M'gann] Remember what we meant to each other.

[Ma'alefa'ak] I remember more than you.

[clatters]

How the Greens treated us and how you defended us.

But a w*r isn't won on defense.

[Ma'alefa'ak growls]

It's won by giving rein to our righteous anger.

[M'gann] No.

I've chosen love over anger.

M'comm, there are better ways to change minds, on Earth, on Mars, and here on New Genesis.

[Ma'alefa'ak] Can you... teach me?

[M'gann] It seems I cannot.

[Ma'alefa'ak groans]

It is over.

[Ma'alefa'ak] Is it?

Your love makes you weak, sister.

And easy to hurt. Failsafe Omega. Die.

No... No!

[both groaning]

[gasping]

[Ma'alefa'ak] This is your fault, little Bug.

I see in your mind you brought them here.

If I see you again, I'll crush you like the pest you are.

[Forager grunts] Forager is a race traitor.

Forager has no place in the hive.

This isn't Forager's fault.

Please understand, that was never Orion.

It was a Martian, feeding your hate, trying to start a w*r between the Bugs and the New Gods.

Lies! New Gods want Bugs dead!

No. The Martian was manipulating you psychically.

This Martian is manipulating Mantis psychically!

Hive will not listen to Martians, Earthers, New Gods or traitors!

If hive sees any of you again...

Any of you! Hive will end you.

[Forager clicks]

[hisses and spits]

I'm sorry, friend Forager.

But it is no longer safe for you on New Genesis.

The shape-shifter could return in a new form.

And clearly, you cannot return to your hive.

[Forager sighs] But, he saved my life!

He needs witness protection or something.

You can come with us.

Forager doesn't want to leave Forager's home.

I know. But it's not forever. Just for now.

[Forager clicks]

[Motherbox chimes]

[Forager clicks]

[theme music playing] [snoring]