Prologue
"So it is settled then" asked the strange being that stood before the
Quintessence. The most powerful beings in their particular reality stared
at the three-headed spirit with masked expressions as it continued, "The
greatest champions from similar time-place coordinates will travel into our
reality to resolve the situation on my earth."
"Yes" spoke the being known only as the Phantom Stranger. "The
champions of our earth will come to your aid to resolve meet the challenges
presented there. But we cannot guarantee success.they shall have only
their gifts to sustain them. Once they leave our reality, the plane of
existence we influence, they shall be without our aid."
"Understood," spoke the Living Tribunal. "When can they be
expected?"
"Soon."
Chapter 1 Wally West walked into the Watchtower, which was a bit unusual for him. You see, Wally West was the Flash.and he was the fastest man on earth. For him to do anything slowly was rare. But one maintained a sense of decorum before Justice League meetings.or face the consequences. "Hey, look who is here," spoke a man clad in green and black. "For the fastest man on earth, you sure are late to a lot of meetings."
"Mirror Master was causing some minor trouble," replied the Flash. "And besides Kyle," the Flash said staring pointedly at Green Lantern, "last week you were a half hour late because of a deadline." Before Kyle could respond a gravelly voice from the shadows spoke; "Enough. Some of us have work to do. Let's get on with the meeting." Kyle and Wally promptly took their seats.when the Batman said something, it was generally in the best interests of all involved to pay attention. All members took their seats, as a tall, dark haired man, clad in red, yellow and blue remained standing at the head of the table. The World's Mightiest Mortal cleared his throat. "I now call this weekly meeting of the Justice League to order. Roll call. Superman, Chairman, present." "Wonder Woman, present." "Flash, present." "Green Lantern, present" "Aquaman, present." "Martian Manhunter, present." "Batman, present." The Man of Steel continued by asking for absences; Oracle was busy with Birds of Prey business and Plastic Man was still recovering from the Obsidian Case. Before Superman could commence with the meeting, a weird sense of power thrummed in the room, as the heroes tensed. Years of experience with the bizarre and supernatural knew that whatever was happening would not be good. With a depressingly lack of bright lights or loud popping sounds, the Justice League winked out of existence.
Chapter 2 The Justice League returned to existence on a large plain faced, surrounded by five large dominating figures. "Oh god," mumbled Green Lantern, "Not another Wonder World."
Diana of Themiscyra, looked at the towering figures and replied to her Emerald teammate, "Poor choice of words Kyle. While I do not recognize all of the figures, I know one.it is that of Zeus, high god of Olympus." The rest of her teammates paused to look around. Green Lantern gasped upon seeing Ganthet, an Oan, who was a member of the race that created the Green Lantern core. Superman recognized Shazam, who had granted powers to the power Captain Marvel clan. Next to him was the deceased former ruler of New Genesis. However, there was one man none of them recognized dressed in a dark fedora and cloak. And while none recognized him, he looked faintly familiar to them all. It was he that spoke to them: "Behold, great champions of Earth, the Quintessence, we who stand guard and watch over the plane of reality you are apart of. You recognize some of us, no doubt, from our time within the fabric of reality. "You have been chosen for a great quest, that will take you outside of your own plane of existence to another earth. While many of you have been in different dimensions.in regions both physical and metaphysical, only once before have you traveled to where we will send you.though you have no recollection of it. "But first a brief summary.there exist two brothers, and these brothers are realities.their bodies are composed of universes, timelines, alternate existences, and anti-matter equivalents stemming from a similar basis. You champions inhabit one such brother. "However there is another brother. It to is built of universes and existences, with their own sets of heroes and villain, good and evil. However both brothers have one thing in common; the existence of a planet Earth in all of the universes that compose them. And these Earths are vital to the welfare of the brothers and maintaining balance. "However, in one existence, in one Earth, a situation of catastrophic proportions has occurred. The most powerful villains of that earth have united, along with their armies, and have subjugated all of that earth's heroes and people. If allowed to continue, that earth will fall to evil, which could lead to the eventual collapse, ultimately, of the reality that is a brother to ours. Normally, this would not be the cause of concern, except the method with which this was accomplished is unknown to the guardians of the timelines of that particular universe. "You have been chosen to liberate that Earth, and determine how it fell in the first place." And with that the Phantom Stranger fell quiet. A hush fell over the Justice League as the contemplated what had been told them. It was Batman, not surprisingly, who spoke first. "Why go to all these lengths to save this 'brother'? Why is it in your interest to do so? And if you wish to protect this earth, why don't you intervene? You seem to have means to do it?"
It was the Phantom Stranger who answered: "We fear that if that 'brother' were to fall, it could have adverse effects on the 'brother' in which we reside. We must defend our own existence. However, the Quintessence is powerless to intervene in the other brother. All we can do is send champions from our existence to theirs, and even this is taxing. Will you help this Earth?" After a moment of silence, Superman spoke to the collection of deities. "It sounds that the odds of this being a success are slim.we are going in without information of the forces, the Earth is already in their possession, and all possibly allies we could have are trapped. What hope do we have.we are only seven people?" "You are not just seven people Kal-El," spoke the Phantom Stranger. "You are the seven greatest heroes of your Earth, who have been through similar situations. The Apellexian invasion, multiple assaults by Apokolips, all have demonstrated you capabilities with global catastrophes. And you will not be alone. You will have guides, heroes in their own right, who will help you free their comrades. This can be done.it must be done." The League looked at each other and contemplated their situation. Finally, Superman looked at Batman, for guidance. Batman was the strategist of the group.if something was infeasible he would say so. "The situation is very difficult," began Batman, as he formed a fist with his hand. "The numbers are against us, and we do not know what we will be facing in terms of capabilities. However, it is not impossible and it must be done. I say we go." "As do I," said Diana, as the others nodded assent. "As Batman said, we have no choice." Superman looked to his teammates who nodded their assent and then turned to the Quintessence: "Our decision is made. We will go. But how will we find our 'guides." "Do not worry Superman," said the Phantom Stranger, they will meet you when you arrive. Good luck." And for the second time in a very long day, the Justice League faded out of existence.
Chapter 1 Wally West walked into the Watchtower, which was a bit unusual for him. You see, Wally West was the Flash.and he was the fastest man on earth. For him to do anything slowly was rare. But one maintained a sense of decorum before Justice League meetings.or face the consequences. "Hey, look who is here," spoke a man clad in green and black. "For the fastest man on earth, you sure are late to a lot of meetings."
"Mirror Master was causing some minor trouble," replied the Flash. "And besides Kyle," the Flash said staring pointedly at Green Lantern, "last week you were a half hour late because of a deadline." Before Kyle could respond a gravelly voice from the shadows spoke; "Enough. Some of us have work to do. Let's get on with the meeting." Kyle and Wally promptly took their seats.when the Batman said something, it was generally in the best interests of all involved to pay attention. All members took their seats, as a tall, dark haired man, clad in red, yellow and blue remained standing at the head of the table. The World's Mightiest Mortal cleared his throat. "I now call this weekly meeting of the Justice League to order. Roll call. Superman, Chairman, present." "Wonder Woman, present." "Flash, present." "Green Lantern, present" "Aquaman, present." "Martian Manhunter, present." "Batman, present." The Man of Steel continued by asking for absences; Oracle was busy with Birds of Prey business and Plastic Man was still recovering from the Obsidian Case. Before Superman could commence with the meeting, a weird sense of power thrummed in the room, as the heroes tensed. Years of experience with the bizarre and supernatural knew that whatever was happening would not be good. With a depressingly lack of bright lights or loud popping sounds, the Justice League winked out of existence.
Chapter 2 The Justice League returned to existence on a large plain faced, surrounded by five large dominating figures. "Oh god," mumbled Green Lantern, "Not another Wonder World."
Diana of Themiscyra, looked at the towering figures and replied to her Emerald teammate, "Poor choice of words Kyle. While I do not recognize all of the figures, I know one.it is that of Zeus, high god of Olympus." The rest of her teammates paused to look around. Green Lantern gasped upon seeing Ganthet, an Oan, who was a member of the race that created the Green Lantern core. Superman recognized Shazam, who had granted powers to the power Captain Marvel clan. Next to him was the deceased former ruler of New Genesis. However, there was one man none of them recognized dressed in a dark fedora and cloak. And while none recognized him, he looked faintly familiar to them all. It was he that spoke to them: "Behold, great champions of Earth, the Quintessence, we who stand guard and watch over the plane of reality you are apart of. You recognize some of us, no doubt, from our time within the fabric of reality. "You have been chosen for a great quest, that will take you outside of your own plane of existence to another earth. While many of you have been in different dimensions.in regions both physical and metaphysical, only once before have you traveled to where we will send you.though you have no recollection of it. "But first a brief summary.there exist two brothers, and these brothers are realities.their bodies are composed of universes, timelines, alternate existences, and anti-matter equivalents stemming from a similar basis. You champions inhabit one such brother. "However there is another brother. It to is built of universes and existences, with their own sets of heroes and villain, good and evil. However both brothers have one thing in common; the existence of a planet Earth in all of the universes that compose them. And these Earths are vital to the welfare of the brothers and maintaining balance. "However, in one existence, in one Earth, a situation of catastrophic proportions has occurred. The most powerful villains of that earth have united, along with their armies, and have subjugated all of that earth's heroes and people. If allowed to continue, that earth will fall to evil, which could lead to the eventual collapse, ultimately, of the reality that is a brother to ours. Normally, this would not be the cause of concern, except the method with which this was accomplished is unknown to the guardians of the timelines of that particular universe. "You have been chosen to liberate that Earth, and determine how it fell in the first place." And with that the Phantom Stranger fell quiet. A hush fell over the Justice League as the contemplated what had been told them. It was Batman, not surprisingly, who spoke first. "Why go to all these lengths to save this 'brother'? Why is it in your interest to do so? And if you wish to protect this earth, why don't you intervene? You seem to have means to do it?"
It was the Phantom Stranger who answered: "We fear that if that 'brother' were to fall, it could have adverse effects on the 'brother' in which we reside. We must defend our own existence. However, the Quintessence is powerless to intervene in the other brother. All we can do is send champions from our existence to theirs, and even this is taxing. Will you help this Earth?" After a moment of silence, Superman spoke to the collection of deities. "It sounds that the odds of this being a success are slim.we are going in without information of the forces, the Earth is already in their possession, and all possibly allies we could have are trapped. What hope do we have.we are only seven people?" "You are not just seven people Kal-El," spoke the Phantom Stranger. "You are the seven greatest heroes of your Earth, who have been through similar situations. The Apellexian invasion, multiple assaults by Apokolips, all have demonstrated you capabilities with global catastrophes. And you will not be alone. You will have guides, heroes in their own right, who will help you free their comrades. This can be done.it must be done." The League looked at each other and contemplated their situation. Finally, Superman looked at Batman, for guidance. Batman was the strategist of the group.if something was infeasible he would say so. "The situation is very difficult," began Batman, as he formed a fist with his hand. "The numbers are against us, and we do not know what we will be facing in terms of capabilities. However, it is not impossible and it must be done. I say we go." "As do I," said Diana, as the others nodded assent. "As Batman said, we have no choice." Superman looked to his teammates who nodded their assent and then turned to the Quintessence: "Our decision is made. We will go. But how will we find our 'guides." "Do not worry Superman," said the Phantom Stranger, they will meet you when you arrive. Good luck." And for the second time in a very long day, the Justice League faded out of existence.