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Summary: Superman has disarmed the world's nuclear warheads. And in doing so, he has unintentionally left the world open for invasion … from its red sister planet. Now the world heroes are gearing up for combat. From a WWII veteran to a thunder god from another world, to a billionaire playboy in a power suit to hulking behemoth, the must now assemble to save the world.
Outskirt of Metropolis
At a satellite communication facility, owned by Stark Enterprise, a certain Dark Knight was inviting himself in. Batman made his way into the facility and spied on four scientists from on top of the ceiling.
"Remember, BBQ at my place, Saturday night." One of the workers said. "Venus is rising early and you know what that means."
"I'm there."
"Sounds great."
"See you then."
His coworkers replied. "You guys are animals," The skinny scientist replied and bid them good night before exiting the door. Shortly after he left, the three remaining scientists began speaking in a languish unfamiliar to Batman. More surprisingly, they displayed unnatural strength when one of them lifted a heavy equipment at the wall. And another ripped through the wall like it was sand. Behind the wall was some sort of alien equipment. The three scientists made it to the top of the roof disk. They place the device on the disk and it liquefies, sinking into the disk.
"I doubt that modification's legal," Batman said, catching their attention. He subdues two of them with his bola and knocks them to the floor, going after the one at the disk. "Should've stuck to your desk jobs." He said and begins battling her, but she shows very great combat skills and strength for an overweight woman. She manages to land a few good hits before tossing Batman away. He lands on both feet, despite the hits he took. The other two scientists slipped out of the bolas, as if they were liquid themselves. Batman engages all three of them, throwing a Batarang at one of them, but it bounced of like it was nothing. Things go south for Batman but then …
"Need a hand?" Superman said, suddenly appearing.
"Thanks, but I can handle it." Batman replied.
"They don't look so tough," Superman said, looking unimpressed.
The scientists said something in that alien languish from before and retreats. They are cut off however by the arrival of a red and yellow color themed robot. More specifically, a mecha suit. "Leaving so soon?" Iron-Man asked, after doing a super hero landing. "Party's just getting started."
"Mr. Stark," Superman greeted.
"Supes, please. It's Ironman when I'm in the suit." Tony said. "So, these guys are the ones who have been messing with my facilities? Big mistake." He said as he approached them.
"Stark, be careful." Batman warned. "They're-"
Before Batman could finish what he was gonna say, one of the scientists punched Ironman square across the face, sending him flying. He managed to balance himself in the air and said, "Fine. Tango it is!" He said and shot his repulsor rays from the palms of his armored gloves. The three dodged the rays, so Stark hit the course way, causing it to go unstable.
"Stark! You fool! You'll destroy the satellite disk!" Batman spat, as the commotion Iron-Man was causing nearly threw him of balance.
"Time to end this," Superman said and flew in to finish the job. However, just then, he was struck with a mental attack that caused him to rive in pain, and see strange mental images. He fell and Batman caught him.
"Supe? What's wrong?" Iron-Man asked.
This distraction was enough for the scientists to pull a remote and activate the device they had planted in the disk. There was an explosion. The three scientists jumped of the facility, Iron-Man was flung away by the explosion and Batman grabbed Superman, jumped of the building and used his wire to swing the two of them down. The explosion however made them both fly into the air.
"Wow, there." Iron-Man said, grabbing the two and flew away to safety, away from the exploding facility. He landed safely on the ground, putting down his two companions. They both saw the scientist having somehow survived the fall, as they were in an inhumane position, from which they twisted themselves back to normal. "That … is just fucking creepy." Tony commented. The strange creature retreated into the forest. "We're just letting them leave?" Iron-Man asked.
"For now," Batman replied.
They both heard Superman groan as he was coming to it. "Easy there, Big Blue." Tony said as he opened the face of his helmet, revealing his real face.
"What happened?" Superman wondered as he was standing back up.
"I was gonna ask you that," Tony retorted.
"I don't know. I saw some strange images. It was so intense and then I passed out." Superman replied.
"Something knocked you out? Now that's scary." Tony commented.
"What's going on here?" Superman asked.
"Over the past few months, I've discovered breaches in our global deep space monitoring networks." Batman replied.
"Same," Tony said. "Stark Enterprise has been hit hard by this. So have Wayne Tech, Lexcorp and Oscorp. You guys don't suppose a certain grey scaled freak is planning another invasion, do ya?"
"That would violate his agreement with High Father. I doubt he's that reckless and stupid." Batman replied. "Whoever these people are, they obviously don't wanna leave any evidence behind."
"Welp, if you're investigating this matter, count me in." Tony said, crossing his arms. "These guys are messing with my company. That is something hard for me to drop." He said but then his arm began beeping. "Excuse me," He said and answered the call. "Yes, Pepper."
"Tony, I hope I'm not interrupting anything important. But you should know that the Hulk has been spotted. He's engaged the military out in the Nevada desert near Las Vegas." The red head on screen said.
"Terrific," Tony replied with a groan.
"Stark, let me deal with the Hulk." Superman said. "I think I have a better shot than you do."
"Is that Superman with you?" Pepper asked in awe.
"Sure is. And he's being a real bro right now." Tony replied.
"I'd like to stay and help…" Superman told Batman.
"You do your job and I will do mine," Batman replied.
"Charming as always," Tony commented, dryly.
"Here," Superman said handing over a watch of some sort to Batman. "It's a signal watch. Call if you need any more help." He said and turned to Tony. "I can give you one as well."
"No need," Tony said and used his other hand to scan the watch in Batman's hand. "I've copied the design of it along with the signal. It is downloaded in my mainframe."
"Alright then. Take care you two." Superman said and flew off.
"Guess it's down to us then," Tony said to Batman.
"Actually, Tony…" Pepper intervened. "… you should probably head back. More specifically, to the North Pole. One of our subs found something you have got to see for yourself to believe." She told Tony, making him raise an eyebrow.
Nevada Desert
"RRAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!" A hulky green monster roars echoed in the Nevada Desert. This was the cause of the infamous Hulk. He is in actuality a misfortunate man, named Dr. Bruce Banner. A good hearted scientist who was the victim of exposed gamma radiation, which he survived and now, upon becoming angry, he turns into the Hulk. A being of limitless strength. It is limitless as the angrier he gets the stronger he gets. And the Hulk's anger is limitless. This in turn has made him a monster in the eyes of the public. And a target by the US military.
"Keep firing! SHOOT!" The general leading the attack shouted. This man is General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross. A man of average height, grey hair and a mustache. He is the Hulk's most hated enemy.
"ROSS!" Hulk roared in fury, before getting hit by missiles. After the explosion, Hulk came out of the smoke, seemingly unharmed. "I warned you about coming after Hulk! But you came anyways!"
"I will keep coming after you until either one of us are dead!" Ross spat.
"Well, that's too bad … for YOU!" Hulk cried out jumped into the air, only to be struck by one of the cannons of a tank, knocking him to the ground.
"Keep firing until either he's down or until you run out of ammunitions!" Ross ordered.
Hulk went in for another attack, but then get's punched in side of his face by the timely arrival of the Man of Steel. Hulk was sent flying a few hundred yards into a mountain.
"You looked like you needed a hand, general." Superman said.
"This is military business, Superman! Stay out of it!" Ross spat, ungratefully.
"You're welcome," Superman said, dryly. They heard the Hulk roar and Superman turned his attention back to the Jade Giant. "Stay back, general. Let me deal with the Hulk." He said.
"Don't you order me around, boy! The Hulk is mine!" Ross spat.
Superman looked around at all the destroyed Hulk Buster vehicles and replied, "Because you looked like you had everything under control." He said, sarcastically. "You do what you have to. In the meantime, humor me." He said and flew at the Hulk.
Hulk lifted a large chunk of the mountain and tossed it at Superman. The Man of Steel just flew right through it, shattering it in half. He tackled Hulk and started pushing him back. The Hulk punched Superman, repeatedly on the back as he was being pushed back. Superman pushed Hulk through rubble, until Hulk turned him around and held him in a full nelson. Superman jerked forward, pulling Hulk with him and off from him and onto the ground. Superman tried punching him, but Hulk moved out of the way, so Superman only hit the ground. Superman tried punching Hulk again, but the behemoth grabbed his fist and twisted it, causing Superman to wince. Hulk punched him several times before kicking him, sending him flying. Hulk rushed Superman and tried landing another punch, but the Man of Steel dodged it and uppercut the Hulk before landing a blow to the nose.
"I suggest you stand down," Superman told him.
"I suggest you FUCK OF!" Hulk spat before throwing an uppercut at Superman, sending him into the air.
"I don't want to fight you Hulk. Please, let's talk this out." Superman said, trying to reason with him.
"I wouldn't wanna fight me either," Hulk retorted and leaped into the air after Superman, but the Kryptonian grabbed his arm, spun around and tossed him to the ground, causing a dust cloud and making a crater.
"Don't make me hurt you, Hulk." Superman told him, levitating back to the ground. Only to get sucker punched.
As the two waged on, Ross decided to ignore Superman's request. "Prepare the Binary-Missile." He ordered.
"What?" The soldier at the control panel said in shock. "But sir … Superman will be caught in explosion."
"That is a direct order from your commanding officer. No fire!" Ross spat.
Without much choice, the soldier complied and aimed a large missile at the battleground and launched. Superman punched Hulk into a pile of ruble and then noticed the missile coming at them.
"Ross, you fool." Superman hissed and flew to intercept the missile. He tried averting it into the sky but then it exploded. And it was a large explosion, knocking Superman away. The shockwave from the explosion shocked the ground and nearly flipped over the military vehicles. There were choppers in the air that had trouble staying in balance because of the wave. One chopper hit a cliff side, causing it to crash.
Hulk came out of the rubble and saw his chance to escape. Superman was knocked out and the Hulk Buster Units were having the wind knocked out of them. But that one chopper crashing made him hesitant. The pilots on the chopper were about to hit the ground. They shut their eyes, expecting death. But then all of a sudden, they stopped descending and it wasn't the ground they had hit. The Hulk had caught them and carefully put them down.
Superman had recovered and saw the whole thing. "What the …?" He said in confusion.
After Hulk had put the chopper down, he was suddenly electrocuted by a pair of cannons from Hulk Buster Tanks. It was enough to knock him out. However, they didn't stop even though he was down.
"Sir, the Hulk is down. Shouldn't we cease fire?" The soldier asked the general, but Ross had a cold look on his face, as he eyed his most hated enemy.
"Keep firing until you run out of energy," He ordered.
"Stop that!" Superman spat as he flew down and ripped one cannon apart like cardboard and used heat vision to destroy the other. "He's down. It's over."
Ross came out form his command shuttle, looking furious. "Interfering with military business, destruction of government property. I should have you arrested." He told Superman.
"Take your best shot, general." Superman dared him as the two have a stare of. It lasted for a good while, and the tension in the air was unbearable for the soldiers.
"We'll be taking that monster to the Cube now, if you don't have anything else to do here then leave." Ross told Superman, breaking the ice.
"Whatever," Superman retorted and walked past Ross. "One more thing, general." He said, turning around. "From what my point of view, the Hulk is not the monster here." He said, giving the general a disgusted look.
"A freak like you would think that, wouldn't you?" Ross replied with venom in his voice. Without another word, superman flew off into the sky. Ross turned his attention back to the Hulk, whom had turned back to Bruce Banner. A skinny pale man with brown messy hair. He looked kind of like a drug addict. "Now, let's burry you in the deepest hole we can find." Ross hissed.
North Pole
Tony Stark had gotten out of his Iron-Man suit and was walking through the hallway of a Stark Industry facility at the North Pole. Next to him was Pepper.
"Are you sure it's really him?" Tony asked.
"Positive," Pepper replied. "And unless our equipment is playing tricks on us, he's alive."
"How's that possible?" Tony wondered.
"We don't know. But my guess is the Super Soldier Serum may have had something to do with it." Pepper replied as they entered a room where several doctors were at a table, with a machine that was heating up something frozen. A man. Tony stood at the side of the table, looking down on the unconscious person. He was a wearing an American Flagg themed suit.
"Captain America," He said in awe. "Here he is. In the flesh. You were right, pepper. I had to see it to believe it."
"Mr. Stark," One of the doctors spoke. "He's coming to it."
"Good," Tony said and leaned over. "Cap?" He said, gently. "Captain America? Steve?"
"Be careful sir. His tissues could be fragile." The doctor advised Tony.
"BUCKY!" Captain America suddenly cried out, as he woke up with a start. He grabbed Tony by his tie and tossed him across the room, hitting a desk full of medical equipment. Cap jumped of the table and looked around him, defensively. "Where am I? Who are you people?" He demanded.
"Take it easy, captain." Pepper said, arms raised. "You're safe."
"Stay back. I don't wanna strike a woman." Captain America warned her.
"Do that," Tony said as he rose up, "and I'll have to put you back on ice."
"Stark?" Captain America said in confusion.
"Close enough," Tony said, straightening his uniform. "You must be mistaking me for my father. But I'm not Howard Stark." He said, further confusing the good cap.
"You're … Howard Stark's son?" Cap asked, receiving a nod from Tony. "How's that possible?" He asked, completely confused.
"Ah, yes. Well, see … how do I explain this?" Tony wondered and then simply said. "Welcome to the future, Captain Steve Rogers. Spoiler alert, we won the war, thanks to you."
UN Building New York City
(A.N. I am aware that the UN Building is located in Metropolis in the DC Universe. But that honestly makes no sense to me)
At the UN Building, there was an angry mob just outside, protesting the mass production of nuclear warheads. "They stockpile enough nuclear warheads to destroy the entire planet!" The lead protester spoke into his megaphone. "And yet they continue to build more! We demand that they stop this madness!" The entire crowed cheered in agreement and chanted their disapproval of nuclear warheads.
Inside the UN Building, representatives and military officials from all over the globe were discussing the matter.
"Weapons of mass destruction?" The representative from Japan spoke up. "My people believe that the way to a lasting peace can only be achieved by eliminating them."
"Nonsense!" A black man spoke up. He was a strange looking individual. As in he had an eye patch on his left eye. "Those weapons are our only defense against aggression."
"Does Director Fury speak on behalf of the entire United States?" A man with a metallic face, dressed in a green coat and hood, asked. On his desk was a label that said Latveria
"No, he does not, Lord Doom." An African woman spoke, with the label Bialya on her desk. "And he would do well to remember his place." She said, eyeing the director, who glared back at her.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Fury spoke, keeping his cool. "Your highness," He said to the woman who just threatened him. "I know where my position lies. And as director of SHIELD, my position is to ensure the security of this world."
"A security network many of us don't recognize," The queen of Bialya retorted.
"My point is, as head of SHIELD, I feel I should voice my concern that disarming our warheads-"
"Director Fury," A man spoke up at the podium down bellow. A man of average height and brown hair. "With all due respect, you do not speak for our government."
Fury spoke up again. "But Senator Carter, only a fool would-"
"Director Fury," The man named Carter once again interrupted him, "when I was an astronaut on Mars, I survived an experience which profoundly changed my life. Looking at Earth from that distance, I saw for the first time how small and fragile our planet really is. Its fate is in our hands. Ladies and gentlemen that is a responsibility we cannot take lightly. Therefore today, I propose a bold new solution for peace. One that would use a force more powerful than any before. A force dedicated to the good of all mankind. A force known to all as Superman."
Upon finishing his sentence, the guards on top of the staircase opened the doors and Superman entered the room. There were silent talks among the people in the room, as Superman walked down the stair, walked up to the podium and shakes Senator Carter's hand.
"Putting the fate of the planet in the hands of a creature not of this world?" Doom spoke up. "Absolutely preposterous. If we can't defend our own planet with our own might, we might as well forfeit everything in our civilization."
"Lord Doom …" Superman spoke, but was interrupted by Bialya's queen.
"There's also the fact that Superman was brainwashed by Darkseid two years ago." She pointed out. "If such a powerful being can be so easily turned, why should we trust him?"
"I hate to agree with you two," Fury said. "But with all due respect senator, we can't entrust the security of the world to one man."
"Ladies and gentlemen," Superman spoke up, keeping his cool. "I understand your feelings. And when Senator Carter approached me, I was reluctant to get involved. But after meeting with him and his advisors, I became convinced that I could make a difference. I have fought hard over the years to earn your trust. And I solemnly swear to all of you, that I will continue to uphold the ideals of truth and justice. Not just for America, but for the entire world."
This earned loud round of applause from most the delicates. With the exception of Doom, Fury and Bialya's queen.
Doom rose from his seat and spoke, "I have had enough of this nonsense. Latveria does not require nor need your assistance. It has Doom. It needs nothing more." With that said, Doom left his seat and went up the stairs to head home.
"What a sourpuss," One of the senators said. He was an elderly man with white hair and a mustache and wore shades. On his name tag, it read Senator Lee.
After the summit was over, everyone was conversing in the large dining hall. Several delicates thanked Superman for his involvement in this whole matter. The Man of Steel looked around him and locked eyes with Nick Fury, who was looking coldly at him. Never the less, Superman approached Fury.
"Director Fury…" Superman spoke. "I understand why you are skeptical. I really do. But I hope I can earn your trust."
"Trust is hardly an issue here," Fury said, which only confused Superman.
"Right … well, I actually wanted to talk to you about the Hulk." Superman said but was interrupted.
"Ah, yes. You helped General Ross finally bring that monster back to its cage." Fury interrupted. "I guess I should thank you for that."
"I was actually wondering … SHIELD is in charge of the Cube, right?" Superman wondered.
"Yes. We built the place." Fury replied.
"And the Hulk, or rather, Dr. Banner is being held there right now, correct?" Superman asked.
"Yes he is." Fury replied.
"Then I was wondering, would it be possible if you could arrange for me to meet with him." Superman asked.
"Why?" Fury asked, raising an eyebrow.
"I need to ask the doctor something," Superman replied.
Fury wanted to ask some more questions but decided not to. "That's highly against regulations. But who am I to say no to our world's protector?" He said dryly. He then silently added, "Even though that protector is just a farm boy from Kansas." Superman looked mortified by this revelation. Satisfied by his horrific expression, Fury.
Six months later
"Good evening. This is Snapper Car reporting." Said news anchor spoke on the Metropolis news. "The Hulk's escape from the Cube has left the country at a state of fear. We've tried asking General Ross, one of the men responsible for the Hulk's capture, about the hunt for the monster. But he has yet to make a statement." He says as images of a partially destroyed cube shaped facility is shown, as well as images of a very annoyed looking General Ross pushes away news reporters. "This leaves the public's view of the Hulk Buster Unit in question. Aside from that, Senator J. Allen Carter's disarmament plan has been on full effect. While Superman has been working around the clock to disarm countless deadly warheads …" He says, while images of Superman disarming nukes are shown on screen. "… public support for the plan has swelled."
"Superman rocks!" People shouted in wild support of the program.
"Still, some remain skeptical." Snapper pointed out as the image cuts to Central City, with Snapper interviewing The Flash.
"Hey, the big guy's heart is in the right place. But give me a break. I'm the fastest man alive." Flash said as he disappeared and reappeared behind Snapper, poking his should. Then disappeared before Snapper could turn around and was back in the same place as before. "And even I can't be at five places at once." Flash finished.
It then cuts to Wonder Woman and Hawkgirl. "Superman is indeed powerful. But there's a limit to what even the strongest of us can do."
It then cuts back to Snapper Car, "Even Captain America, who recently returned to the world, seems to have his doubts."
Cut to NY, Steve Rogers is talking to the press, with Tony standing in the background, dressed in his finest suit. "I was frozen before bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But after I found out about it, my feelings towards warheads have been less than positive. I strongly agree with the dismantle of nukes. However, I strongly doubt Superman alone could take on the task of being this world's protector, all by himself. It is quite arrogant for one man to believe he alone is enough for that responsibility."
"Still, with the emergence of all these heroes, new and old, all of us can rest easier, knowing that Superman is watching over us." Snapper Car finished.
At his apartment, Superman, now Clark Kent, turned his TV of, smiling with satisfaction. He went to bed, with a sense of peacefulness, knowing how much difference he's made in the world. But then …
"AAAH!" Clark cries out in pain, receiving the same images he got six months ago.
Meanwhile at the Legion of Doom (AN: I'm sorry. I just couldn't resist)
Meanwhile, at a shut down Star Labs facility in Metropolis, Batman was lurking about. He found a device on one of the desks which resemble the tech he saw back at the satellite communication facility six months ago. He then heard something. He went over and saw the same people from the facility from before exiting a room. Batman waited for them to leave before entering the same room. Inside he found what looked like cocoons. Inside those cocoons were … the scientists?
Batman used a Batarang to cut open the cocoon and release one of them. He found that the man inside was still alive, judging by the grunting. He then heard growling.
A.N. You know what? Things will go like they did in the cartoon from here on. So I'm just gonna skip to the part when the meteors lands on Earth as the invasion begins. Things in Metropolis will play out exactly like they did in the cannon. From here on I will show what goes down elsewhere with the other heroes.
New York City
At the Big Apple, a similar meteorite had crashed in Central Park. And like in Metropolis, firemen, paramedic and policemen were already at the site, tending to anyone wounded and putting out fires. Captain America and Iron-Man also arrived at the scene, with Cap riding on a black 1943 Harley-Davidson FL.
"Is this a regular thing that happens these days?" Captain America asked, removing his helmet.
"Things falling from the sky? Pretty much." Iron-Man replied, jokingly. "Jarvis, analyze it." He told his AI.
"Life signs detected. Though, nothing of earthly origin." Jarvis replied.
"Cap, there's something alive in there." Iron-Man told him.
"Why am I not surprised?" Cap replied, dryly. "Can we expect the Titans helping us out on this?"
"No. They're of planet. Said they were going to something called the Citadel." Iron-Man replied.
"Super powered teenagers going out in outer space? What has this world come to?" Cap wondered as he got of his bike.
Suddenly, steam came out of the meteor. Everyone was on alert. A sickening sound could be heard coming from inside the giant rock, followed by moans. Suddenly, a giant white claw like thing burst out of the meteor and smashed a fire truck. Then two more came out of it.
"Tony?" Cap said.
"I have no idea what's happening right now," Iron-Man replied.
Just then, whatever was in there came bursting out of the meteor. It was colored white and red, and was gigantic with its elongated legs, standing at about 20 storages tall. Its head was deformed in appearance, with a giant red eye in the center. The eye started glowing bright red, and then shot a laser of some sort into a building, causing damage.
"Let's take it down!" Cap said and attacked.
"Sure. No problem." Iron-Man said, dryly.
Meanwhile, somewhere else in New York, a couple was watching the battle being broadcast live. The man was a tall handsome looking one with light brown hair and blue eyes. The woman was a brunette, also with blue eyes.
"I gotta go," The woman said as she rose from the couch.
"What?" The man said in surprise. "Janet, no" He said as he followed her. "I won't allow it."
"Don't argue with me, Hank." The woman named Janet told him. "You know it won't do any good." She said as she opened a hidden compartment inside their closet. There were two costumes. One was red, with a weird looking helmet on top. The other was a black and yellow dress.
"Janet, I forbid it!" Hank told her.
"You'll have to tie me up if you're gonna stop me," Janet told her husband. "Hank, I get that you still have … issues when it comes to the superhero business. But peoples' lives are at risk here. I'm not gonna stay safe at home when I have the power to help." She told him. Hank was about to say something else, but she told him, "Don't say another word. I'm going."
"I was gonna say, what about Hope?" Hank told her.
"All the more reason I should go," Janet replied. "I have the power to make the world a better place for her."
"She doesn't need a hero. She needs her mother." Hank pointed out.
Janet paused for a few moments, looking distraught. Then she said, "Look after our girl while I'm out." And she turned her attention back to the suit, while Hank only looked disappointed.
Midway City
At the Themyscira Embassy, two women were gearing up for battle. Wonder Woman strapped her lasso onto her belt while her partner took her helmet from the nightstand.
"Ready to go?" Diana asked Hawkgirl after the red head put on her helmet.
"What do people of this world say? I was born ready." Hawkgirl replied, with her mace raised high.
Outside the in the streets of Midway City, the strange looking creatures were also wrecking havoc. There were three of them now. The military had been called in, but they were proven less than a match, as their tanks and fighters were blown to bits. Luckily, Wonder Woman and Hawkgirl arrived on the scene.
Hawkgirl whacked the leg on one of them, making it lose balance and hit the ground. Wonder Woman flew up to the head of another and uppercut it, making it stagger back a little. It then tried firing its laser at her, but she dodged. She used her lasso to tie around one leg. Then she flew high up and pulled the leg, making it tip over. Hawkgirl was not far behind in whacking its head.
Somewhere near the Canadian border, in a cabin the wood, one familiar individual was in hiding, watching the news. It was Bruce Banner. He zapped through the channels, each one showing the same thing. He watched as heroes on the news were also taking on these invaders and how the military were useless in doing anything. He especially looked concerned when he saw that even Superman couldn't stop these invaders. This had him think back to six months ago, when the Man of Steel visited him back at the Cube.
Flashback
The Cube, a facility out in the Nevada desert, designed specifically for criminals with radioactive powers. The Cube was had been filled up with pretty much every radioactive super powered villain. But the one everyone was talking about at the moment was the new comer. Bruce Banner. The skinny scientist was restrained to some pretty thick chains, which looked quite comical, considering his appearance.
A familiar face entered his cell. One of the men responsible for his capture. As promised, Fury did arrange for Superman to meet with the good doctor. As the two locked eyes, Banner jokingly said, "Let me guess. You'd thought I'd be taller."
"Funny," Superman replied. He put his hands behind his back and said, "Tell me doctor. The Hulk, he's a monster, right? That's what everyone says. The Hulk Buster Unit and Shield, they've been hunting him for years. He's caused untold destruction … and yet he saved those Shield agents. I saw the whole thing. He had a way out. He could've escaped. But he didn't take that opportunity. Why?"
"You're Superman, aren't you? You're the world's greatest hero, right?" Bruce retorted.
"I wouldn't exactly call me that," Superman replied in all modesty.
"Look around you!" Bruce told him. "The question you should be asking is what the Hulk Buster Unit and Shield wants with the Hulk. Look at all the monsters they've got locked up in here. Do you really think the Cube is a jail? And now they have samples of my blood. The Hulk's blood. They don't want to cure me. They want to make of me." He told Superman with a bitter expression.
Superman was silent for a while before giving his reply. "In any case, the creature I fought back out in the desert was not a monster. I'm gonna do everything I can to get you released from this place."
Bruce snorted, "Good luck with that." He said, looking away. "The legal system means nothing to these people."
Superman didn't say another word as he turned around to leave.
Flashback ends
Bruce rose from the couch and went to the bathroom. He stared intently into the mirror and said, "I know you're there, big guy. We need to talk. Show yourself!" He hissed. Moments later, his reflection shifted into the Hulk, who glared at the scientist.
"What do you want?" He growled.
"You know what I want." Bruce told the behemoth. "They need help. The world is in serious danger. The heroes cannot stop this invasion on their own. You can help them."
"And what has those so called heroes ever done for us?" Hulk spat. "Hunted us down and locked us up. What do we owe them?" He asked with disgust.
"If you fight for them, become a force for justice, you will show them and the rest of the world that you aren't a monster. Do that, and they are sure to accept you. But it's all up to you." Bruce replied.
Hulk kept glaring at the good doctor for a good few seconds, before giving his reply. "If I do this, you have to do something for me."
"Name it," Banner replied.
"I stay as Hulk. Not Banner."
Asgard
In the mythological land of Asgard, a large muscular blonde man stood over the rainbow colored Bifrost Bridge, looking down at the worlds bellow. Thor, the god of thunder, was also aware of the dangers humanity was facing right now.
"This is a rare sight," A skinny man dressed in green, said as he approached the thunder god. This man is Loki. Thor's adopted brother. "Seeing you in deep thought, big brother. What has you of all people contemplating like this?"
"I fear … humanity might be facing its greatest threat yet, little brother." Thor replied.
"Then humanity will just have to face it alone," Another man said. Thor and Loki turned around and saw a towering elder man with great big beard and one eye, approach.
"Father," Thor said, with little emotion. Loki bowed lightly, as he moved out of Odin's way. "How can you say such things?" Thor asked, incredulously.
"Whatever happened in the mortal world is none of our concerns," Odin hissed. "You are needed here. The Odin Sleep draws nearer. Asgard will not have my powers to protect it."
"Asgard has Balder, Sif and Loki to defend it." Thor insisted. "Humanity …"
"Humanity has plenty of strong warriors to defend it," Odin interjected. "You should show some more faith, son." Thor was about to say something else, but once again, Odin interrupted him. "Not another word. We will not have this discussion again." He told his first born, and turned to leave.
"Father," Thor hissed. "Why can't you understand?"
"Ever the champion of the defenseless you are, dear brother." Loki said as he walked over to stand next to Thor. "You want to become a champion of mankind that much? Then go." He encouraged. "You're right about us being able to defend Asgard without you. Our enemies may think it'll be easier to take Asgard without both you and our beloved father. We'll make them regret that assumption. Make no mistake about that." He said, looking enthusiastic.
Thor couldn't help but chuckle. "You excited for battle? I think I may be rubbing off on you."
"By Odin," Loki said in mock shock. "I don't think Asgard could handle two of you. However will it survive?" He said, jokingly and the two shared a brotherly laugh together. "In all seriousness, if you feel like going, then go. Like you said, humanity may be facing its greatest threat yet. Besides, how often have you done what father says?" He asked and Thor was once again in deep thought.
New York
Cap and Iron-Man were having a hard time dealing with the invaders. And now there were three of them.
"Could it get any worse? You just had to open your mouth." Iron-Man told Cap.
"Let's just get these bastards," Steve told his friend.
"Need a hand?" Janet said as she appeared in the size of an insect, but with insect wings, making her look like a pixie. Janet flew towards the giant creature and shot yellow beams at it.
"Wasp?" Iron-Man said in disbelief.
"You know her?" Captain America asked.
"Wife to an old friend," Iron-Man replied before flying into the air. As he was shooting his blasters on the three legged things, he started conversating with Wasp. "Is Hank on his way?" He asked.
"Hank is still … not himself." Wasp replied.
"That's a bummer," Iron-Man retorted, as he dodged one of the creature's legs. "We could sure use some more help."
"And I don't qualify?" Wasp asked in mock hurt.
The three legged creature fired on them, but they dodged every blast. It then targeted Captain America. It figured he was the most defenseless one as he just stood there. It then fired on him.
"Steve!" Iron-Man cried out. Captain America rose his shield and deflected it. Not just that. The laser flew back on the creature and blasted it in the eye, blowing it up. A moaning sound was heard when it fell, followed by a booming sound as it struck a building. Iron-Man and Wasp looked at Cap, who rushed into action to take on the other two.
"Get your heads back into the game!" He told the two. "Fight's not over."
"That still only count as one, you know?" Iron-Man told him.
Midway City
Back on Earth, both Hawkgirl and Diana had successfully managed to take down all three of the giant creatures.
"Well, that's that." Hawkgirl said after smashing open the head of the third one. "That wasn't so hard." She commented.
"I got a feeling this isn't over yet," Diana told her companion.
"Wonder Woman!" An Air Force pilot cried out, who had ejected from his plan after it was shot by one of the creatures.
"What is it?" Wonder Woman asked as she and Hawkgirl flew down to him.
"You should get going. There's report of similar creatures appearing all over the world." The pilot told them.
"Terrific," hawkgirl said, dryly.
"Which city under attack is nearest to us?"
"According to the news, New York City." The pilot replied.
"Then let's go." Hawkgirl said as she flew off.
"Always eager for a fight," Wonder Woman said, shaking her head, and was close behind her companion.
Suddenly, a soldier rushed over to the pilot. "Captain Jordan," The youngster said, handing over a telephone. "Director Fury is on the phone."
"Spectacular," Jordan said, sarcastically. "Yes sir?"
"You made it," Fury said, with an emotionless tone. "When I saw your jet get shot down…"
"Never realized you cared," Jordan interrupted.
"…it broke my heart to see such an expensive plane go to waste," Fury told him. "How fast can you get back in the air, Captain?"
"How fast can you get me a new plane?" Jordan asked.
Outskirts of Metropolis
Batman had followed Superman after the Man of Steel left the battle so suddenly, to a military instillation. From the looks of it, Superman had been confronting the military. Many tanks and other vehicles were decimated. But no bodies. Meaning he hasn't completely lost it. Or so Batman hopes. He landed close by the entrance to the facility, which had been built into the mountain, and entered.
Inside he found more of those strange cocoons, filled with people, much to his shock. He heard a familiar voice, grunting, followed by the sound of punching and metal bending. He found Superman, trying to break through a large metal door. He threw a Batarang at the door, getting Superman's attention, and cried out.
"Hold it, Superman! Destroying government property is not your style. What's going on here?"
"See for yourself," Superman replied and then ripped the giant metal door of and tossed it aside.
The two stepped inside, walking down a hallway filled with computers and monitors along the wall. They came upon another, much smaller door. Superman broke it down with ease. Once they entered they found a strange looking creature, restrained at the end of the room. It was a green skinny looking alien of some sort.
"What is it?" Batman asked.
"Mankind's only hope," Superman replied and pulled two pair of leavers, which released the creature. It dropped on its knees but Superman caught him. "He's been trying to reach out to me telepathically. But that stasis field interfered. When his message finally broke through I came to rescue him."
"What's he doing here?" Batman asked, as he walked up to them.
"The invasion," Batman suddenly heard in his mind, coming from the being before him. It freaked him out. Something that is very hard to do. "I came to warn you, but I was captured." The alien said as Superman helped him to stand up. "But I was imprisoned here. They wouldn't listen."
"Big surprise," Batman said, sarcastically.
"I sense you do not trust me," The being said. "Perhaps this would help," He said and suddenly, he changed appearance, showing he was a shape shifter on top of being a telepath. He took on a more human appearance, with a blue cape, shorts, boots and red straps across his chest. "I am J'onn J'onzz," He said, holding out his hand to shake Batman's. The Dark Knight however did not return the gesture.
"Don't take it personal, J'onn. He doesn't trust anyone." Superman said on behalf of Batman.
"A wise policy," J'onn said.
After they exited the building, Superman said, "We'll need to contact the joint chief, right away."
However, all of a sudden, spotlights were flashed before them, followed by a gruff voice, telling them, "Stop right there, Superman." Before them were several dozen US soldiers. "You're trespassing on a restricted area." The commander told them. "Our orders are to keep that freak here."
"Wait!" Superman cried out, and stood in front of J'onn. "I'll vouch for him. You must let us go." He pleaded.
"I don't think so," The army commander said, giving the Man of Steel a glare.
"But the world's security may be at stake," Superman told him.
"That's why he'll never leave here alive," The commander hissed and all of a sudden, he and his soldiers transformed. They had taken the shape of white gooie looking creatures, much to the horror of the trio.
Trivia
-About Wonder Woman and Hawkgirl being partners, a friend of mine pointed out that in the Superman TV series, she was mentioned at some point. Yet in JL, they retcon that and threw in Hawkgirl as the more known hero. So I've decided to retcon that and make it so that Diana already left the island and at some point become partner with Hawkgirl. This will be further exploited on in the future.
-Yes. That was a Stan Lee cameo at the World Assembly. This crossover will have plenty of Stan Lee cameos. It is my way of honoring the greatest comic book writer of all times. May he rest in peace.
-that was indeed Hal Jordan WW and Hawkgirl spoke to. You can expect to see him some more in the future.
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