The six members of the Justice League was staring at the screen in front of them where the news was showing.
"I can't believe they are still after Diana after it was proved that she didn't kill Luthor." Shayera huffed angrily.
"I don't support them but what they are saying is true. We cannot deny that Diana escaped from the prison." Superman said.
"We know why Nightwing helped her escape. We have to tell them." Wally protested.
"And you think they will believe our words? Without any proof? They will think that you all are lying to me." Diana stated the facts.
"I think I can help here." Dick interrupted. At their questioning gaze on him he pulled out a small device from his belt and held it in front of them.
"What is it?" John asked.
"When I helped Diana escape, I left a small camera there to…. You know just in case. I had a feeling that someone will show up and I was right. It was Cheetah, Tsukuri and several of Shiva's men. They were there to assassinate Diana. I have the recording here." Dick revealed with a smile.
Everyone relaxed after Dick's revelation. Superman grabbed Dick's shoulder in appreciation. "You did well, Dick. Bruce would've been proud."
Dick nodded with a sad smile. "I know." His head bowed down at the mention of his surrogate father. But someone placed a hand under his chin and gently lifted his face up. It was Diana. "He is not gone, Dick. I know this in my heart. He is out there helping us from the shadows but now we should help him by taking down the Queen. He will need our help. We need to be strong for him." She said with confidence in her voice. Dick nodded and gave her an appreciative smile.
At that time an alert of incoming video message was heard in the tower. J'onn quickly scanned and opened it for everyone to see.
"Wonder Woman." A female voice was heard. They could see a woman sitting on a chair in a dark room but they couldn't make out her face. "This message is particularly for you. I know who you are, where you came from. I know you better than you think."
"Who are you? What do you want?" Diana asked.
"Relax princess. Tell me first, do you love your sisters? Do you love your mother, queen of the Amazons? I know you do." The screen shifted from the mysterious woman to a missile, ready to be launched. "This missile is created specially, with the help of magic, powerful enough to penetrate the defense of Themyscira and destroy it completely." She paused. Diana clenched her fists in anger but remained silent. "So here is my offer – If you want to save your precious sisters and mother, come to the location I am sending you. Oh! And Diana bring your friends. They will witness your death in my hands."
With that the video feed ended. An erratic silence fell over the Watchtower. No one said any word. It was Diana who recovered first. "We have to go. I have to save my sisters."
"What do you want to do? It is an obvious trap." Superman said.
"Kal, we don't have to time to think. We must go now. There is no time to waste." Diana said.
Shayera placed her hand on Diana's shoulder. "I will back you up, Diana. All of us will be there for you."
"I know." Diana said.
The team started towards the transporter along with Nightwing but a voice stopped them. "Wait! Diana!" It was Donna. "Diana where are you going?" She asked.
"Our home is in danger Donna. I have to stop them from destroying our home." Diana replied, looking at her sister.
"Then I am coming too." Donna thought that Diana was going to protest but her elder sister surprised her by giving a nod.
30 MINUTES LATER
The Justice League arrived at the mentioned location within the time they were given. But they couldn't see anyone around and it was already night time. "I don't see anyone." Superman said. "They have placed lead everywhere, my X-ray vision is not working."
"We must prepare for ambush." John said.
John just finished speaking and a massive blast threw him away. "Star Fire." Shayera said, readying her mace. She immediately took flight and charged the feline villain. But out of nowhere a beam of ice froze her wings and she dropped down on the ground helplessly.
"Killer Frost." Superman said and proceeded to melt the ice on Shayera's wings with his heat vision. But before he could help Shayera, he was crushed by a massive feet. Diana immediately took flight to take down Giganta but she couldn't concentrate because Star Fire was continuously firing on her. Flash was avoiding damage from Cheetah and Shiva. J'onn is kept busy by the Banshee, Rampage and Maxima. Giganta took advantage of Diana's distraction and punched her from behind. Diana rocketed towards the ground and she landed on the ground after destroying a wall.
In the meantime Superman and Green Lantern both has recovered. Superman flew straight upwards and punched Giganta under her chin. With a grunt she fell on the ground. Green Lantern kept on trading blows with Star Fire. All in all the battle continued.
THE MISSILE'S LOCATION
"Get the missile ready for launch and ready your guns. The Queen's order." Tsukuri said to the hired mercenaries.
"Yes mam." They replied in unison. Satisfied, Tsukuri left them with their work.
"Hey, where is Sam?" One of the mercenaries asked.
"I think I saw him near the missile, a few minutes ago." Another one replied.
"What is he doing there? Wait, I will see what he is doing."
The masked mercenary went to the location where the missile was. He found his partner there, typing on the console in front of the missile. "Hey, Sam what are you doing?" The mercenary asked while approaching Sam. But Sam didn't respond. He kept on working with the console. "Hey man! What is your problem?" The mercenary grabbed Sam's shoulder to turn him around instead he received a powerful punch on his face which immediately knocked him out.
Sam placed his hand on his ear to connect to Tsukuri. "The missile is ready, mam."
"Good." Came the reply. "Now ready your special guns and assist the others to take down the Justice League."
"Affirmative." He replied and ended the connection. His gaze fell on his unconscious partner on the floor. He quickly tied him up and hid his body in a dark corner. Satisfied with his work the mercenary removed his mask to reveal a handsome face with dark hair and blue eyes. "I won't let anything happen to you. I am coming, Diana." He whispered to himself before disappearing into the darkness.
Diana blocked a slash attack from Cheetah with her bracers and countered with an uppercut to Cheetah's chin which effectively knocked out the villain. She looked around to see that her friends were doing well against the villains. The Justice League is winning the battle. But the battle is far from over. She needs to find the missile and stop it from launching but she has no idea where the missile is. This is the time she need him the most. But he is not here. Will her belief prove to be a lie?
No. She can't think like that. She needs to remain strong. She decided to scout the area and readied herself to take the flight but she found her path blocked by a female figure standing in the darkness.
"Going somewhere, Princess?" The female voice mocked Diana.
That voice. Diana knew that voice. But she can't remember where and when she heard it. But it sounds very familiar to her. "You have lost. Surrender now." Diana said.
"Not so fast, Princess. The missile is still under my control and with a single push of a button, I can destroy your precious island. There's nothing you can do to stop it." The mysterious figure said. "And I also have another surprise for you and your friends."
Diana greeted her teeth in anger. "What surprise?"
"Release our secret weapon." The mysterious figure commanded.
With her order a crane which was near the sea came alive. It pulled up a massive structure from under the sea and placed it down on the ground. The massive structure was a large chamber. The door hissed and slowly opened. Every member of the Justice League had their gaze fixed on the door of the chamber. A massive figure, more than 8 feet tall stepped outside the chamber.
"Doomsday…" Superman said. A shiver ran down his spine. He can still remember the punishment he took from the monster when he fought it last time.
Diana turned her gaze to the mysterious figure, who still is not showing herself. "Who are you? Why are you doing this?"
Doomsday's eyes roamed the environment around him. Suddenly his eyes fell on a figure, clad in red and blue in front of him. His face immediately twisted into an evil smile seeing his sworn enemy in front of him. "Superman!" Then he attacked.
Diana gaze lingered on the woman in front of him. "You think you can control that monster? Then you're a fool."
"I don't care, Diana." Came the reply. "It is my weapon to destroy the world and shape it back to my liking. And no one can stop me."
Superman blocked the initial attack from Doomsday and countered with a powerful punch but the monster hardly recognized the brunt of the blow it received. With a back hand he send the hero crashing into a solid wall. Shayera struck the monster across the face. The monster tumbled back. J'onn pummelled the monster by forming a giant fist with his ring. J'onn fazed through the monster's body and attacked it from behind. The monster was taking punishment but it showed no signs of slowing down. It punched the ground and sent a massive shockwave scattering the heroes. Donna used her lasso to tie up the monster and Superman rocketed forwards and kept on delivering punch after punch. The monster hands were tied by the unbreakable magic lasso so it couldn't attack back. But this trick didn't work much longer. With its immense strength the monster pulled Donna towards it and head butted her. Donna flew ten feet away before lying as a heap on the ground.
"Donna!" Dick yelled and ran to help her.
In the meantime the monster has already freed himself from the lasso. Superman kept on coming but Doomsday was relentless. Even the combined attacks of the Justice League members couldn't slow down the monster.
"What will it take to slow this bastard?" Shayera mumbled.
"He is unstoppable. But we have to try." Superman said. Then he had an idea. "Shayera give me your mace." He took the magical mace and flew towards the monster. He dodged its blow and countered with a powerful strike of the mace. The blow sent the monster flying into the sky and crashing back violently on the ground. Then it didn't move. Superman went to see. But it was a mistake. The monster took him by surprise and grabbed his neck. Superman tried to deliver a blow with the mace but Doomsday blocked it and kicked him in the stomach sending him back flying.
Superman felt dizzy from the blow he received. He shook his head to clear his vision only to find that three masked mercenaries are pointing their guns at him. From the green glow of their guns he realized that they had Kryptonite bullets. He was too much beaten up to react fast to dodge the bullets but he didn't need to. Something struck the mercenaries' hands causing them to drop their guns and immediately a dark figure landed in front of Superman, shielding him from the mercenaries.
The mercenaries stepped back in fear. "It can't be…. Impossible." They whispered fearfully.
"Batman?" Superman said in surprise. His eyes were wide in disbelief.
IN THE MEANTIME WITH DIANA
"Show yourself and fight me like a warrior." Diana challenged. "Let's end this."
The figure slowly stepped forward into the light. She was well built, had blonde hair and a pair of blue eyes. "It's been a while sister."
Diana's eyes widened with shock. "Aresia?"
NOTE: Sorry for the long wait. I was really busy. Anyways here it is. The story is at its end. There will be two more chapters I think to end the story.
P.S: Everyone who betted that the mysterious Queen was Talia has lost their bet. :P Please review.