The New Justice League: The Revenge of Amanda Waller

Chapter 2: Heroes vs. Villains

The metahumans attacking Fawcett City were known as Fire and Ice, their real names still a secret even to Batman. Apart from the fact that they were sisters thert wasn't much else Batman knew about them. They had made a few appearances but never twice in the same place, leading him to suspect that they were working for someone as most people stayed in one place, typically their hometown or where they currently lived. Another unusual thing about them was the fact they went out of their way to avoid hurting innocent bystanders. The sole exception had occurred in Greenland but he had been wanted for three counts of sexual assault and he had still been breathing.

Fire was laughing as she set a building on fire, effectively melting the ice her sister had encased t he building in. Ice, on the hand, was far more withdrawn, her expression neutral as she iced the roads, causing multiple car crashes.

"This is going to be fun," Flash sighed as he skidded to a stop beside Batman. "It figures something like this would happen while Hal is in space and," he stopped abruptly and looked around. "Where's J'onn and Diana?" he demanded.

"Diana is dealing with some human traffickers in Iraq," Batman answered, "and J'onn's hiding nearby. I asked him to see if he could probe their minds and find out who they're working for."

"Joy," Flash deadpanned. "Oh well, at least I'm used to fighting Cold and Heatwave so this shouldn't be that difficult." He then sped off to start rescue operations while Batman went on the offensive, pulling out batarangs and some experimental tech he had been working on that was designed to block a meta's powers and prevent them from using them. Most metas, Batman had learned, relied solely on their powers and were unable to defend themselves without them.


"Seriously-I just got here and you're already out?" Shazam crossed his arms and scowled petulantly at Superman. The Kryptonian gave no sign that he heard and continued to lie on the ground, the only sign that he was still alive was by the way he spasmed in pain as Metallo put more pressure on his chest.

"Ah, another hero. How delightful," Metallo grinned.

"You won't find me so difficult to defeat I'm afraid," Shazam informed him.

While he couldn't access his regular powers in this form Shazam could still use his magic to make sure that Superman wasn't going to die. He had two broken ribs and numerous cuts and bruises and a nasty concussion but nothing too serious.

"Who's with you?" Shazam asked. He could feel a magic signature nearby but he had no clue who it was. He hadn't been around very many wizards but he could tell that it wasn't an Amazon as both Donna and Diana gave off very similar magical signatures.

"I must say-I'm surprised that you were even able to sense me. My name is Felix Faust and I'm pleased to make your acquaintance." The sorcerer looked rather old-fashioned in his blue robes and headdress complete with sandals.

"Magic and Kryptonite don't have the same effect on me," Shazam warned them. Defeating these two should be an easy enough task and then he could get Clark back to the Watchtower for medical treatment.

"We were warned of that so we brought some insurance with us to ensure your surrender." With a wave of his hand Felix produced another piece of green Kryptonite but this one was also covered with magic. Shazam's eyes narrowed as the implications sunk in. If the Kryptonite didn't kill Superman the n the magic would.

"What do you want me to do?" he asked in resignation.

"Return to your human form," Metallo grinned.

Shazam's eyes widened in shock, "How-Waller."

"She really wants you back," Faust sighed. "In fact, if we don't bring you back to her we'll get killed. There's only so much my magic can do against a bomb in my neck."

Shazam really, really didn't want to do this but...they were depending on him. Clark…even Metallo and Faust-their lives depended on him plus however many others Amanda Waller had threatened in her quest for vengeance. He took a deep breath and shouted, "Shazam!"

"That's some magic," Metallo gaped at the boy now standing in front of them.

"Indeed," Faust mused. "Sleep!"

Almost immediately Billy fell to the ground and was soon snoring.

"Can I kill Superman now?" Metallo asked eagerly.

"Our orders were to retrieve the boy and nothing else," Faust said firmly. "And unless you want to have your head blown off I suggest that you obey her."

"Fine," Metallo muttered petulantly as he kicked Superman in the ribs.


Lex Luthor was on the phone with Ted Kord, a powerful CEO in his own right that moonlighted as a superhero. Despite the costume Lex genuinely liked and respected the other man-a rarity in and of itself. They were discussing their shared dislike of gold digging socialites when the door flew open and Mercy ran in, her face pale.

"Waller's kidnapped Billy!"

"I'm going to have to call you back," Lex said before hanging up, not even waiting for Ted's reply knowing that the other man wouldn't take any offense. He then turned his attention back to Mercy. "Waller did what?"


A/N: I apologize for the lateness of this chapter but I've been busy studying for my CDL and working non-stop. The next chapter should be posted in a week or so. Please read and review!