Brainiac guided his main, new and improved skull ship down beside the moon, overlooking Earth as he sat upon his throne. He had soldiers on either side of him as the screen opened up to an image of the Legion tower, where legionnaires were flying in and out of the gaps in the walls all along its sides. "Just as it began, so now shall it end."

He pressed a button on the throne as he stood and put his arms behind his back. "I am now connected to every soldier," he spoke to no one in particular, "prepare to take preprogrammed arrangements around the ship."

Another screen popped up to the face of a Scavenger. "We've collected all of Alexis Luthor's illegal weaponry and are now gathering into our formation around New Metropolis with the robots. Awaiting your signal."

"Do not fail me this time."

"Understood."

"And you, Doomsday," he turned as the clone entered the main control room in kryptonite armour, "you know what you must do."

"…Yes," it replied in a deep voice, "Master Brainiac 6. I will collect your ancestor and bring him to the ship for…technological metamorphosis."

"Your speech has improved with my advancements to your genetic and physical structure. Go now, before they can retaliate."

Doomsday left the room as he turned back to the screens, robot soldiers moving all around him to their designated locations.

"…The Collector of Worlds…once again I may uphold such a title. And no group of heroes shall stand in my way."


MIND OVER MATTER PART 1

"Alright, Legion, it's time for an inspirational speech!" Supergirl stood on headquarters' entrance stairs, the entire Legion of Superheroes standing before her and listening intently as she placed her hands on her hips and smiled.

"Uh, question?" Shadow Lass raised her hand in the middle of the group. "Since when do you think we have any time for your speeches, oh great leader?"

"Have none of you ever seen the oldies?"

Bouncing Boy and Chameleon Boy nodded. "Exactly," she said, "and in those oldies, inspirational speeches always motivate the protagonists to succeed in the climactic battle!"

Kel-el sighed as he stood between Superman and Mon-el. "There have to be faster ways to get up…pumped up for this fight."

"Let Kara be. She hasn't had much time as leader to get ready for this, but I think she's done well."

"I agree with Kal. The occasional inspirational speech can do a lot more than you'd think it would."

"…You're all crazy."

Triplicate Girl giggled. "You don't have inspirational speeches in the forty-first century, Kel?"

"Of course not."

"Huh. Of course not."

"Yes, Brainiac has gotten the better of us, and yes," Supergirl continued, "C.O.M.P.U.T.O did wreck…most of New Metropolis. But this is our city, and we won't stand by and watch evil corrupt it! The Legion was created to protect the innocent and to aid our fellow legionnaires in times of peril, and for these reasons we will fight together for a cause greater than game or glory – we are fighting for justice!"

"Love live the Legion," the entire grouped called out with their rings held high. Supergirl grinned at them all. She couldn't tell them that she didn't have any sort of plan, since it'd bring their spirits back down. Whatever happened would have to be handled, and everything was being led by her. She needed time to think. Not that she thought they had any time left. Brainiac was to arrive soon, and he wasn't going to let up until every planet in the universe was his.

"It's time for preparations," she told them, "we're splitting into groups to cover more ground before Brainiac can reach us. Group leaders, meet in the entrance in five."

They dispersed as she flew over to Mon-el. "And now to keep my promise to you, Mon-el. Brainy may have been the one to make you the cure, but it's my job to integrate you into the Legion and this world. So," she shook his hand, "welcome to the future!"

"Thanks. So, how exactly does this integration work?"

She grinned. "By making you one of the group leaders."

"Oh…what?!"


"Uh," Mon-el looked at the different legionnaires in the entrance of the Legion tower, "I really don't think I belong here."

"On the contrary," Brainy said as he and Supergirl stood in front of the small group, "you're the only one who can lead one of our vital teams."

"…I am?"

He nodded as Supergirl clapped for attention. "Okay, people, it's time for a rollcall. Mon-el, you and Phantom Girl are leading a lookout group. If Brainiac opened a portal into the Phantom Zone once, he can do it again, so I need you guys to keep them from running rampant."

Phantom Girl nudged Mon-el's arm. "You lead and I kick. Easy."

"Easy," he sighed, "right."

"Kel-el, you and Lightning Lad are on lookout for Doomsday. There's a good chance Brainiac's upgraded him, so you're to bring him down at the first sighting."

Lightning Lad's scar gleamed as Kel-el smirked. "He's going to wish he'd stayed in the Phantom Zone when we're through with him."

"Dawnstar, you and Timber Wolf are our trackers in search of stray soldiers."

Timber Wolf bared his teeth at Dawnstar in a smile. "All this time fighting them has given me more than enough of a scent."

Supergirl looked to the remaining group leaders. "Bouncy, you and Triplicate Girl take your team and the cruiser over New Metropolis, giving us a bird's eye view. Colossal Boy, you and Kinetix are keeping watch here at headquarters. Now split!"

As the group dispersed Kinetix flew over to them. "What about you two? Where are you leading?"

"Brainiac won't be coming out of his ship during the onslaught," Brainy explained, "so we'll need to go inside to find him."

"Are you sure you should face him, Brainy? I mean, what if he…or you…"

Supergirl put a hand on her shoulder. "He won't be alone. I have minor divisions as backup. Just think of it as…a secret mission."

"And your secret to success will be…?"

Wow. Just...wow. I can't actually believe I've made an entire third season for the Legion of Superheroes. To be honest I thought I'd only be making an episode or two, but thanks to you guys out there wanting more, it really went all the way! So get ready for a hectic season finale as Brainiac faces off against the entire, and I mean entire, Legion!

Until the next chapter!