Chapter eight is here and hope you are all ready for the New Year. I also hope this year will bring us some good things and we screw over the Republicans for screwing the people. I trust everyone had a good New Year's Eve and 2018 started off well for all of you. I know it did for me.

Last time we saw our heroes coming together and being forced to work with Superman after Batman let him out. Despite protest from the other team members. How will things go with him on the loose? Will they all be able to work together or will things go like in the game?

Well, only one way to find out right? Also, thanks to everyone for the support on the story. I appreciate it and glad you are all liking this. Also thanks to my friend for his help on the story too.

I appreciate it and for all the help you gave me in 2018. I don't own anything from Guardians of the Galaxy or the DC Universe. Just my OCs. Now then enjoy the first chapter and let's see how this goes.

Chapter VIII

Gotham (year 2018)

Batman assembled his team together at the old Insurgency facility to go over the plan to fight against Brainiac. Jason and his team showed up along with Starfire and Cyborg. The others were still out protecting the cities and the citizens. Helping them evacuate and assist the military against Brainiac's forces.

The team didn't assemble in the Watchtower or the Hall of Justice since they knew Brainiac hacked into their facilities. So they needed to find a place where they can go over their plan. One where Brainiac won't be able to see or hear them. They needed to work fast though and work with their new allies…if they can even be called that.

Many of the team were upset with what Batman did and how he decided to let Superman out. Even letting Diana remain with them so she can assist them. Jason stood by Batman's decision, but reassured them if anything happens they will handle it. For now though, they needed to work together.

Superman though was surprised that Batman did this and felt he is up to something. Batman warned him though that if he tries anything he will be taken down. Even tells him they will do things his way. Superman agreed to this and asked for Damian to be released.

However, Batman refused and told him no more of his allies will join them. It will just be him and Diana. If he tries breaking them out then he will be locked up again. Seeing no other choice he decided to agree to this.

Jason is seen sitting by Kara with Cyborg, Catwoman, Harley, Starfire, Flash, Green Lantern, Donna, Arthur, Barbara, & Batman sitting around the table. Aqualad is seen standing with Rachel, Aya, Ivy, Raven, and Megan. They were asked to keep an eye on Superman and Diana who had just arrived. Wearing their uniform as they sat down in the table.

Selina turned to Batman who nods his head to her. She lets out a small sigh knowing they had to start so she began going over what is going on.

"Thanks to Flash's recon, we have locations for every ship in Brainiac's flee…" she said as she motions for Aya to show the map in hologram form. "They're targeting major cities on every continent. Betas are being offloaded on the outskirts. We have to evacuate these cities before attacking the fleet, but we need communications restored first. So before we get started we need Aya and Cyborg to fix Brother Eye."

"Won't be easy since we need to do it directly," said Cyborg as he turns to Jason. "Where's your mom in all of this? I thought she said she's bringing in backup."

"She is, but there's a problem," said Jason as he motions for Aya to show them the problem. A hologram of his mom's ship and where they are at. "Brainiac found out about my mom's arrival so he began jamming our communications with her. I had to have Abigail send one of her suits to get to my mom to let her know what is going on."

"She won't make a move until we can regain communications," said Arthur knowing Gamora will need to get word on what is going on before she engages in a fight with Brainiac. "Otherwise they might accidentally injure civilians in the process."

"There's also more bad news," said Superman as he spoke up next. "Kara informed Batman and me that we have less than 50 hours before Brainiac destroys the Earth."

"Which is why we need to get Brother Eye back online. Without tight coordination we'll lose valuable time," said Batman as he spoke up next. "Catwoman, you will take Harley, Ivy, Cyborg, and Aya to the Batcave to regain control of Brother Eye."

Cyborg sighed knowing working with Ivy and Harley will be a pain. "Would be a lot easier if you didn't put in restrictions on my Mother Box to keep me from going in there. So, how do we get in without running into trouble and wasting more time?"

"The old underground. There's a tunnel entrance under Arkham," said Selina as she has Aya show a map of the tunnels. "We get down there and we'll be able to get to the cave without being seen or detected."

"I'll need a few hours in the solarium at the Fortress of Solitude," said Superman knowing he needs to be back in full strength for his fight with Brainiac before turning to Kara. "Assuming you haven't torn it down."

Kara narrowed her eyes at her cousin. "No, but you'll need me to get in. I had some upgrades be placed in to keep you out if you ever broke out."

"You put security in my home?" Superman asked sounding insulted with what Kara did, but couldn't blame her with what he did before.

Kara got up from her seat and replied back. "It's no longer your home and you can use it but I'm going with you."

"Me too," said Rachel as she stood by Kara along with Megan.

Superman seeing no choice decides to go along with this. "Fair enough."

"I'll go with you too," said Diana wanting to come along.

"No," Superman replied. "I need you to stay with the team to help with the evacuation. Even if we can't coordinate we can still try saving the people."

"And once Brother Eye's online, we mobilize a counter-attack. And remember…" said Batman as he stood up from his seat before turning to Diana and Superman. "Out there, there's no Regime. Not anymore. So we do not kill. Let's go."

The team all begin to leave the table as they go inform the other members of their team what to do. Once they left Superman couldn't help but stare at the table with Batman standing on the other side.

"Why'd you keep it?" Superman asked as he removed the cloak that is over the table revealing the old Justice League table they used to use. With a large crack that was across the table.

Batman though didn't seem surprised. "Hm. Forgot that was there," he said as he began to walk away, until he stopped halfway to the door. "Kara said to keep it around. As a reminder of what the league stood by and what it still stands by with the new generation taking over."

Superman turns to Batman surprised that it was his cousin who suggested this. "The new generation that she claims is helping restore the world."

Batman turns over to Superman and nods. "Things aren't how they used to be, Clark. The people are more united than ever and Kara has given them hope again. Believe that there is good in the world. I know you don't believe that, but maybe once you see how the world is right now you will see it differently."

Batman soon began walking out of the room, while Superman stood looking over the table. He knows Kara before when she visited used to tell him things changed. That they aren't as they used to be. That there is good again and that he needs to believe.

Perhaps once he regains his powers he will take Bruce's advice to have a look around. Perhaps if they are right then he'll see what he will do.

Arkham Asylum

A boom tube opened as Cyborg came out with Aya, Catwoman, Harley, and Ivy walking behind him. The prison remained abandoned after the Regime fell and would be placed under intense care until the city decides what to do with it. Harley's gang no longer use it and have since then disbanded. Although, she did miss spending time with her little gang and the fun they used to have.

For Cyborg though it was a place he didn't like to return to. Not because it was the night he stood by Superman who tried to kill the criminals, but the night his best friend died. It was a night he didn't like remembering and wish they didn't have to come back here. However, for the sake of the world he has to suck it up and get to the tunnels.

"This way," said Selina as she motions for Ivy to get them inside since the doors were bolted shut.

As Ivy gets to work, with Harley trying to help out, Aya noticed Cyborg staring at the nearby facility. She walks over to him and placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Is that where it happened?" Aya asked.

Cyborg nods in response. "My biggest regret…turning my back on my friend and doing nothing after he died."

Aya could tell he was affected by this and moves her hand down to his hand. Grasping it getting his attention.

"I'm sure he would be happy to know you came back from the darkness and you are helping save lives again," said Aya who still believed in him despite him many times doubting himself.

Cyborg smiled softly at her and held her hand back. Until he felt a rock hit his head. "Hey lover boy! We're in!" said Harley as she shows the door is opened.

Aya focused back on the mission as she leads Cyborg inside. Cyborg ignored Harley's remark and follows the women as Selina shows them the way into the tunnels. Cyborg used a flashlight, while Aya used her powers to light their way through the tunnels. The good thing for them is the tunnels appear to be abandoned, but they knew Brainiac's robots would show up soon.

"You guys think we'll find Dinah and Ollie once we get to Brainiac?" Harley asked who is still worried for her friends.

"If he hasn't killed them yet," said Ivy until she noticed she upsets Harley. "I mean, I'm sure he still needs them for something and will keep them alive."

"This is a guy who likes capturing things to further his intellect," said Cyborg who remembered what Kara told him. "So, it is possible he might keep Dinah alive. Ollie though, as long as he keeps his mouth shut he should be fine."

"He should if it means keeping Dinah alive," said Aya knowing their friend is more valuable alive if he has information for Brainiac to use.

"Here we are," said Selina as they arrive to a large brick wall.

Now all that was needed is to find the secret button to help open the door for them. They soon find the two loose walls and pushed them in synch causing the wall to open.

"Ivy, Haley, stay here," Selina ordered. "Make sure no one follows us."

"Just hurry," said Ivy as she uses her vines to slap away a rat. "I would prefer it if these rodents didn't try gnawing at my babies."

As Aya, Cyborg, and Selina walking through the cave they begin to feel suspicious. The cave was quiet, but not this quiet.

"Cyborg…" Aya began until she noticed Cyborg and Selina nod their heads.

"It's too quiet," Selina whispered.

Cyborg begins checking for any signs of hostiles and spots some. "Bogeys. And they're not bat's…" just in time Cyborg activates a shield that protects him and Selina from an attack from Deadshot and Captain Cold.

"Looks like Bane was right about you, Selina," said Captain Cold as he got his ice gun ready. "And Grodd told him he was being paranoid."

"At least he was right about you coming to the cave before your friends took him out," said Deadshot as he begins loading up his ammo.

"I'll take on Cold," said Selina before turning to Cyborg. "Aya can take on Deadshot. You focus on getting Brother Eye back from Brainiac."

"You got this, Aya?" Cyborg asked as he blocks another shot from Deadshot.

"I will be fine, go now," said Aya as she fired at Deadshot causing him to dodge the attack.

She flies off after him as Selina begins dodging Captain Cold's attacks. Cyborg runs towards the control panel and begins trying to get control of Brother Eye back.

"System's still running. Brother Eye needs a clean power source…Something Brainiac can't touch," said Cyborg until he figured out the cave's backup generators. "That should do it. Once I get power back then we get back control."

However, as he goes to work he sees Brainiac sensing his presence and appears on the screen. "Victor Stone. The pinnacle of evolution…but your humanity inhibits your true potential. You must purge it."

"Interesting thought, just one problem…I'm a team player," said Cyborg who refused Brainiac's suggestion. "And humanity? That's my team."

"But you are so capable of so much more," said Brainiac as he fired a beam into Cyborg's chest causing him to scream.

He fell on his knees as he feels something surging through his body. Suddenly something began forming behind him. This thing pushed off of Cyborg and is revealed to be a machine form of himself. No human organics and is completely robotic.

"Grid online," said the Cyborg counterpart. "I am your vast memory and intellect. Liberated from the weakness of flesh and emotion."

"Apparently liberated from my good looks and charm too," said Cyborg as he got up and didn't like this robotic form of himself. "Selina, Aya, I need the backup power from the generators!"

"On it!" Selina shouted as she used her whip to grab Cold's gun.

Captain Cold froze it though, but then noticed the whip began beeping. It was covered in explosive residues as it blows up knocking him away. She runs up at him, wraps her legs around him, and spikes him on his head knocking him out. She pulls out another whip and took off to find the generator.

Aya meanwhile blocked Deadshot's attacks, which didn't pierce through her armor. He continued attacking her, until Aya used her powers to construct duplicates of herself. They all charged at him as he used his weapons to gun them down. Until the real Aya appeared behind him and used her powers to attack the detonator that is in him.

She managed to deactivate it so he can be free of the weapon. Of course, once she did this and he realized he is free she blasted him to knock him out.

"Forgive me, but you are still a hostile and did not want to take any chance you would harm us," said Aya as she flew off to find Cyborg.

"So uh, 'Grid'. This mirror match as weird for you as it is for me?" Cyborg asked as he got into fighting position.

"For years I dwelled as your subconscious within your system. An anomaly I never fathomed an existence outside you. Now, I realize my perfection," said Grid taking the name Cyborg gave him and attacked him.

Grid opened fire with his sonic blast, but Cyborg managed to dodge it and charged at him. He knew the robot's weakness since he was him and goes to target them. However, Grid had the same idea and both foes tried hitting their weak spots. But each time they are countered.

Grid kept on the attack and even transformed his hand into a blade. As he moves to slash him, but Cyborg dodged it making a shield. He forms a sword with his other hand and attacks. Both blades colliding with one another as both seem evenly matched.

Cyborg pushed him back and tried to use his sonic blast at him. However, his counterpart did the same thing knocking them both back.

"I'm wasting too much time fighting you tin-man," said Cyborg knowing he needs to end this soon.

"Why fight when you can surrender?" Grid asked. "This fight is pointless since in the end no one will ever trust you again for what you did."

"Not true," said Cyborg as the two began circling around. "The Titans are trusting me again, Batman is trusting me again, Aya trusts me."

"Ah yes, Aya. The machine that is somehow alive and can feel emotions. I am sure my master would be interested in studying her once I have dispose of you," said Grid as he fires at Cyborg who dodged the attack. "Not that you care though. You used her like Superman used you. Made you feel more machine than alive. You didn't even care what happened to your friends."

"Liar!" Cyborg shouted as he fired back, but Grid dodged the attack and fired at him.

Getting a direct hit as Cyborg is knocked into the railing. "You never even asked what happened to them and that is why they don't care about you. You are a traitor, a murder, and soulless," said Grid as he stood in front of Cyborg. "You are no hero and you have given up trying to be one."

Cyborg looks up at him and couldn't help but listen to what he is saying. He has betrayed his friends, the people, and all those who loved him. He turned his back on them and they probably are waiting to put him down if he tries anything. Despite everything he tries to do maybe he isn't a hero anymore, but a soulless machine.

Grid goes to finish off Cyborg until Aya punched her arm through his chest, surprising Cyborg who didn't see Aya behind him.

"He is not soulless," said Aya as her body began to glow. "He is a good man, he is loyal, he is there for his friends, and will never give up. He made mistakes, but we all have. He is now making up for them to be the man he once was. Something a soulless machine like yourself will never understand."

Cyborg sees Aya defend him and remind him of who he is. The one who fought alongside his friends, the one who inspired children who have lost their limbs to never give up, and the hero that helped saved lives instead of taking them. He balled his fist and gives the robot a swift uppercut taking his head off. The head rolls on the ground before Aya and Cyborg blasted it to bits.

"Been a long time since I said this, but I'm going to say it…Booyah!" said Cyborg before turning to Aya. "Thanks,"

They see Selina making her way towards them and ignored the robot that was on the ground. "Backup power's on!"

"Let's get this party started," said Cyborg as he begins hacking into the system as he begins trying to regain control of the system. Brainiac though refuse to allow this.

"No human—not even you—can gain control of my neural network," said Brainiac who seemed confident Cyborg won't succeed.

"Not trying to…just teaching Brother Eye to ignore you," said Cyborg as he continues trying to fight against Brainiac. "And I'm not alone."

Aya placed her hand on Cyborg's and begins hacking into the systems too. Together they are able to breach through Brainiac's control and are retaking back Brother Eye.

"This minor success—will-not—save you-," soon Brainiac was gone and Brother Eye has been regained.

"Welcome back," said Selina glad to see it worked.

"Thank you, Ms. Kyle," Brother Eye replied.

"Brother Eye, bring geo-sync coms online," Aya ordered wanting to contact the others more properly now as Brother Eye is able to sync with the others.

"Batman, the com-links are yours," said Cyborg as Selina goes to let Ivy and Harley the good news.

Once she was gone Aya leans up and kisses Cyborg on the cheek. "Good work, you did it."

Cyborg smiled at her and held her hand. "No, we did it…thank you for not giving up on me."

Aya nods as she held his hand back. "Your welcome. Now, let us get to work."

Cyborg nods as he begins working on communicating with the others.

Meanwhile

Outside of the cities in an abandoned gas station there were no signs of life. The people who owned the gas station abandoned it during the Superman Regime when a family member of theirs was killed for robbery. They left to go into the country to be away from everything and left their business behind.

Suddenly a gust of wind is seen blowing through the facility as sparks of electricity is seen scattering inside. A loud booming sound soon comes next as a purple light engulfed the building. The light soon dies down and darkness came back to the facility. However, inside the items that were left behind have scattered away.

As a green skinned figure with blonde hair appeared in the middle of the room surrounded by small flames that have scorched the ground beneath him. He gets up and opens his eyes revealing them to be green as he makes his way out of the facility.

That's the end of the chapter and yeah not as long as the last one. Wanted to avoid making this way too long, but not too short either. Just wanted to keep it just right. Also, yeah if you played the game then you know who this green skinned figure is.

Who is it? What will happen with the other team when they fight Brainiac? Can they all work together? Or will things go badly?

Check out the next chapter to find out and thanks to my friend for his help on the chapter. Also thanks to all of you guys for the support as well. I appreciate it so much and glad many are enjoying the series. If you all like the chapter then please leave some reviews.

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