Donna could not believe her eyes,her friend of almost six years was alive and well,however Donna noticed that the other teen titans were not there."Where is the rest of team"Donna said as she sadly knew the looked at her with tears in his eyes as he barely got out the answer"It all started when we were sent on a mission by green lantern to go to this remote outpost near San Diego,when we arrived,there were several of supermans soldiers and metas."Donna saw dick stop to take it all in then he spoke again.
"We tried the best we could Donna,we even managed to take out a few, but they had this new weapon of some sort and one by one i saw the team soon i found out that Superman's new policy was take no prisoners unless they had useful information!"Dick said with anger as he then continued"Those bastards killed them Donna,like animals to the slaughter house"Dick seeth as he looked into the watery eyes of Donna who just stood in shock at the revelation.
Donna pulled in Dick as they embraced for what seemed like hours."Come on, lets get you inside before you attract attention"Donna said emphatically as she lead Nightwing inside the hotel room."What in hades is going on" a Sleeping Artemis said as she looked to see the hero known to her as Nightwing and Donna just entering the Hotel room."Artemis this is Dick grayson but you know him as Nightwing"Donna said as she sat down across from dick.
Suddenly Donna noticed Tarnoc standing in the corner of the hotel room with his bright orange eyes staring outside the hotel window."Oh Tarnoc how terrible of me,Dick these is Tarnoc he is kind of alien if you would call him that"Donna said as she smiled at Tarnoc who motioned his head towards her was shocked as he saw Tarnoc"When Donna said alien i thought he would look like Martian ManHunter or his niece,But this guy looks almost human except for those glowing orange eyes"DIck thought as he asked Donna a question.
"So whats his story"dick said as he motioned towards suddenly had to think of a way to not sound delleries when telling Tarnocs story."Well i meet him when Artemis was on the verge of murdering me on Themyscira"Donna said as she glared Towards Artemis" I was doing a mission for our queen!" Artemis said angrily as she put her hands on her then rolled her eyes as she continued "As i was saying I was on the verge of Death before a large meteor crashed nearby,Suddenly Tarnoc appeared and,well to say in short reduced a squad of amazons into smoldering ash"Donna said as Dick looked at Donna with large eyes.
"Impossible, even Wonderwoman would have trouble fighting off that many amazons at one time"Dick said as he gazed over shook her head as Artemis continued"You see,thats the thing he did not really fight my squad per say, before he fought two axes with a red aura appeared in his only took one touch of those blades to turn them into ash"Atremiss said as she remebered that horrbile jaw dropped as he wondered how powerfull this being was."So how come he did not kill you guys?"Dick asked as he saw the face of Donna turn red and the face of Artemis turn in Disgust.
"As i have said before,the female who I now know as Artemis showed no fear when her comrades were reduced to ash and the female i know as Donna was for to gravely injured to fight therefore it posed no threat however"Tarnoc stopped then looked towards the group" My artificial intelligence said that i was morally right to save them for reproduction".Suddenly Artemis walked towards Tarnoc and drove her finger into his chest."And that is why i call you a pig and a pervert!"Artemis yelled as walked into the kitchen while see the chuckling form of Donna."As you can see we are still working out our differences"Donna announced positively as she smiled at Dick."Well look on the bright side Artemis, at Least you were saved because of your reproductive value"Dick laughed as a plate flew from the kitchen narrowly missing his head.
"Be careful where you tread young one!"Artemis yelled from the dick clamed down for his luaghing he had the feeling that Donna did not tell the rest of Tarnocs Story."I cant help but feel you left out some parts of that story"Dick said as he locked eyes with Donna."Well im not really in a postictian to tell you,but if you want to tell to know why dont you ask Tarnoc?"Donna said as Tarnoc continued to stare outside of the some reason Nightwing knew that Tarnoc was not much of a talker,so it would be like pulling teeth to get answers from him."Tell me what has happened in the past few months since i had left for Themyscira ?"Donna asked as she was afraid of the answer she would sighed as prepared to tell Donna how these whole nightmare started.
"From what i was told by Bruce,this whole thing was started by the on a mission to disarm a Bomb implanted on the submarine the justice league fought through the forces of joker while superman went into the submarine to disarm the joker had laced the whole room with kryptonite making Superman think that Doomsday was his wife lois lane who was kidnapped and put into the that a titanic battle would ensue Superman had flown what he thought as Doomsday into space but when the effect of the Kryptonite wore off Clark found out that it was actually his wife that he launched into on earth the justice league had captured joker to find out that he had set off a nuke in Metropolis killing thousands" Dick said sadly as he gave Donna sometime to take it all in.
Donna had tears falling from her eyes as she heard Dick speak again."To say that it destroyed superman was a after capturing the joker Batman then found out that the only reason why the Joker had did all of these heinous acts was to say that it was "To easy to get into supermans head,it was like taking candy away from a baby".DIck sighed in his seat as he finished the story."To make a long story short Donna,superman killed the joker right in the interrogation you see i could understand that, the man had just killed your family and thousands in what i cannot understand is why the world takeover, why threaten and kill people for one act that happened to Kill your own clone that was like a little brother for godsake and murder teenagers!".Dick seethed as he punched a hole into the table startling Donna.
"I know that you loved your sister Donna but she has to go down for what she has done,I know you saw that video that i sent you,She murdered those soldiers like they were just animals!'DIck said suddenly stood up in anger"And you don't think that I know that Dick ?You think i like to see my dear sister doing these horrible acts to mankind!"Donna yelled."I'm not saying that Donna,all im saying is that you must be the one to fight her and i question you on whether or not you can finish her off when the time comes"DIck said as he gazed at Donna.
"Do you think that i would let Donna fight Diana on her own? Yes i was blinded in admiration for the princess, however now that i have seen what she has done to this world. Mankind or not she has to be stopped and we will fight her to our last breath"Artemis said proudly as she sat beside Donna.
Dick had a smile on his face as he took in what the two woman just said."You have come a long way Donna,im proud of you"Dick said as he looked towards a Tarnoc."Well what about you Tarnoc i know you have great power and you can help us in the fight for our world so are you in or not'Dick asked as Tarnoc eyes motioned to the group." Your oceans shall run red with your eminess blood,You will have your victory that I promise that , however I cannot promise that i can stop my rampage once my mystic powers fully awaken"Tarnoc said coldly as a chill ran through the rest of his comrades spine. Suddenly donna walked to Tarnoc and embraced him"You are not like your old self,you have changed i can feel it,you are not a monster 'Donna said sternly as her ocean blue eyes locked with his glowing orange eyes.
The room felt awkward as Dick moved towards the hotel patio "Well i'll be leaving but here take this gps device ,since that asshole superman told the world bruce's identity we have gone us around four in the afternoon tomorrow"dick smiled as he headed the device to Donna who still was attached to Tarnocs form."Alright good luck DIck and stay safe out there"Donna said as she saw Artemis nod her head towards could still feel the warmth of Donna as he felt a strange warming feeling in his chest which was odd to Tarnoc because he had never had this type of feeling for it was always a cold dark feeling centered in his chest."my old self"Tarnoc said as the words escaped his mouth which caught the attention of Donna who still had her arms around Tarnoc.
"Oh im sorry"Donna said shyly as she removed her arms from around Tarnocs felt the cold dark feeling rush back into his chest as he moved his hand to grip his chest, which caught the attention of both Donna and Artemis."Is there something in your chest that is bothering you?"Donna asked as she saw Tarnoc remove his hand from his chest."I am well"Tarnoc spoke as he sat back down on the couch."Well i'm going back to bed, it look like we have a long day ahead of us good night Tarnoc"Donna said as she moved towards her bed."That sounds like a good idea"Artemis yawned as she also laid down on the bed.
_Flashback-
Tarnocs memories flooded his mind as he sat on the couch of the dark hotel room.
Tarnoc landed on the green lantern planet of Oa as he was escorted by his home planet's soldiers."Tell me why must I go this trivial trail?Tarnoc asked on of his guards as he flew towards the guardians citadel."the female Soldier looked shocked as this was the first time she has heard Tarnoc speak,it was known throughout the forces of the Yosharas that Tarnoc almost never spoke unless it was necessary"Well sir because of you destroyed the planet Zar 5 without our leaders permission and not giving planets inhabitants enough time to escape so that caused a big political storm "the female soldiers said nervously.
Tarnoc looked at the female soldier to his left and said "Ah yes i now remember".Suddenly a soldier to Tarnocs left appeared to his right and announced that they were three minutes away from the Guardians noded then continued his flight ,shortly after Tarnoc and his squad of Soldiers landed in the center of the Guardians court as he saw green lanterns of different species look at him with fear or disgust while some yelled profanities in their home a short humanoid man with grey hair stood up and spoke."Calm down lanterns show a bit of resolve,now we the guardians have charged a Tarnoc of planet 588 of the mass destruction of five planets and the mass extermination of planets inhabitants of Zar 5, who do you plea?"
Tarnoc just stared at the Guardian's as he shrugged his shoulders and spoke through his visor"I do not have any justification for my actions, however i felt compelled to ease my boredom"Tarnoc said as he heard the gasp of several lanterns including the Guardans. A guardian to Tarnocs left then stood up from her seat to speak."So your reason for Destroying planet Zar 5 is of boredom" The guardian spoke as a chill ran through the spins of many lanterns and Guardians then gazed up at the Guardian as he spoke again
"That is correct".The guardians could only look with fear is disgust at what Tarnoc as they all gathered and whispered to each other.
The head Guardan out of the group floated forward then spoke to Tarnoc" We the guardians have concluded that your sentence shall be exile from this universe we will send you into another dimension with no life forms, lanterns arrest him".Tarnoc turned around to see his soldiers gearing up for battle as he then got in front of them and spoke"No need to ready your weapons this insects will be exterminated"Tarnoc said coldly as four large aliens appeared in front of him,only to be reduced to ash. The guardians could not believe what they just saw ,four of one of their most powerful lanterns were killed in an instant almost of if they were nothing.
Suddenly all of the lanterns in the area converged into the citadel ready for battle,however one of the guardians stood up and spoke to them"Back away you fools if this being just reduced four of our most powerful lanterns to ash what do you think you can do , we guardans shall handles this monster and his" the head guardian did not get to finish his sentence as his form burst into smoldering then flew towards the other guardians and spoke.
" if you value the lives of your green lanterns and yourselfs i suggest you let my soldiers and I leave this pitiful planet"Tarnoc said coldly as he heard one of the female guardians speak "Go,you monster, but we will make you pay for your crimes one way or another!".Tarnoc turned then spoke to her as he and soldiers started to fly away and said "you are nothing but ash under my feet you weak life form"Tarnoc said emotionless as he flew away.
-Flashback end -
"Tarnoc are you there?"Donna asked as Tarnoc was pulled from his thoughts as he suddenly noticed that it was morning then sat beside him on the couch and spoke"Did you just sit on this couch for the rest of the night? "Donna said sarcastically as she chuckled to herself "Even super powered beings like yourself need some food,come on Artemis and I are going out for breakfast do you want to come?"Donna asked as smiled at Tarnoc hoping he would come along."What is this breakfast?"Tarnoc question as he saw Donna face light up with excitement"It is only the most wonderful thing in world come on."Donna said with excitement as she pulled Tarnoc by the hand to the door.
Donna Artemis and Tarnoc was walking to a local restaurant when Donna heard a familiar voice from behind them "Thank Hera, I am so glad to see you Donna " Diana said as she landed behind them followed by seven other metas.
Donna felt fear and anger in her as she turned around to see her sisters and meta of all kinds standing behind them, all of the meta wonder a red and black uniform and had a superman emblem on the left side of their arm. Diana's custom remind the same except for a small Superman emblem in the place where once her golden eagle adored."What are you doing here sister"Donna said angrily as she closed her fist prepared for a fight"Donna take this Artemis said as she pulled a Amazonan sword from the large back back she was carrying"Thanks" Donna said as she and Artemis readied themselves.
Diana could only look in shock as she saw her little sister and her friend Artemis raise their swords at her."What are you two doing i am here to take Donna home and give Artemiss a place in Superman's i found out that you and Artemis escape i could not wait to see you Donna, I thought you had died along with mother in that terrible earthquake"Wonder woman said as she noticed the bright orange eyes of Tarnoc glow brighter with every second."And if your friend over there wants to I'm sure we could find a place for him in my husband's army said as she hoped her sister and her comrades would agree to the terms.
"I shall not go anywhere with you Diana ,you have caused so much destruction to mans world and killed so many, that i now know that you are no longer the sister i loved with all my heart!"Donna said angrily as tears fell from her eye while her hands gripped the sword tighter
"I must admit you had me fooled along with the other amazons, I had no idea that you have murdered innocents in the name of that man you call your that talk about bringing forth a new future for the amazons on mans world was just a lie!"Artemis yelled
"I guess that since you don't want to go peacefully like i had hoped we will force you!"Wonderwoman yelled as she and her squad of metas attacked Donna and her a large burst of air and flames came forth and pushed wonder Woman and her metas back as they looked to see Tarnoc in his ghost red and black battle slowly walked in front of his comrades as he addressed the group of attackers"As far as i can see none of you look like this "Superman" therefore this is not the time nor place for this battle, if you do not leave now i will slowly burn away the flesh and bone of your said in a ghostly tone as he awaited the answer from woman had a smirk on her face as she spoke"This is nothing but a trick, kill him but do not harm Donna, oh yes you can kill Artemis if it is your wish" wonder woman said as her group of metas ran at Tarnoc.
Screams of agony and bursting of flames could be heard as one by one Wonder woman's allies were reduced to ash,she could only look in astonishment as Tarnocs power for his power was akin or more powerful than that of the new gods ."I will not kill you,for that is the responsibility of Donna and Artemis however if you press on with this act of aggression i cannot promise that i will stay my hand if you pose a threat to my comrades"Tarnoc spoke in a ghastly tone.
Donna and Artemis was shocked at this act of power by their friend he seemed to bent on their protection,while at the same time threatening to destroy anything and everything that could cause harm to them."I shall do as you say however next time don't be to sure you can destroy my husband just as easily"Diana said as she turned to fly let out of sigh as she walked to Tarnoc"Well that was fun" Donna said as she now noticed that Tarnocs armor was replaced by his street clothes and his eyes reverted by to there slightly orange taint."will you two hurry up, i hunger for what mans world calls pancakes"Artemis yelled as she walked in the restaurant "Were coming!"Donna smiled as she pulled Tarnoc by the hand into the restaurant.
Authors notes
Well that's it for now guys but ill be writing more chapters weekly, and review guys i need to know what you guys may want me to add to the story or show a little criticism if you want to i don't mind.
