Chapter eleven has arrived folks and hope you all like the last chapter. Bringing in Miss Martian and having her be part of the story. Now then, I was tempted to bring in J'onn. However, I wanted to also bring in Miss Martian too and yes I know about the White Martians in the Injustice comics.
Will things be differently though? Will we also see Arthur get involved more in the fights? Will we see the others in combat too? And how will this be different from the game?
Again, keep on reading to find out guys. Also, thanks again for the reviews and the support. Also thanks to my friend theXman99 for his help. I appreciate it dude and glad we talked about the story.
Now then, I don't own anything from Guardians of the Galaxy or the DC Universe. Just my OCs and enjoy the chapter everyone.
Chapter XI
Gotham (Unknown year)
Rachel, Laura, and Groot followed Harleen to a rally where they see a lot of people all wearing grey hoodies. All wearing white masks with happy smiles on them. Harleen explained to the trio that they are what is called the 'Joker clan.' They are a group that works with the Batman to help fight against the Regime.
The hideout they live in turns out used to be an asylum where the criminals were locked up at until Superman came in. Harleen explained to the trio how she is planning to rally the clan up. To be ready to fight Superman and his Regime. By using these special pills that was made by the Regime to boost up his army's strength.
Enhanced their strength and durability so they can fight against enemies of the Regime. Even make them invulnerable to being shot. She even gives the trio some so they can be ready for a fight when it happens. In the instant they swallowed the pills all three of the team felt their strength increase.
"I am Groot," said Groot who was much stronger than he was before.
"You got that right, Tree Beard," said Harleen who guessed what Groot said. "Anyways, you kids should stay here till I finish my little rally, okay?"
"Wait, Harleen. Mind if we ask you a few questions?" Rachel asked wanting to know a little more about what is going on.
"All right, but make it quick," said Harleen as she motions for one of the men to take the case with the pills and put them on stage to pass around. "So, what do you want to know, little Red?"
Rachel turns to Laura who nods in response to her. "We heard the Joker wasn't alone when he helped cause Superman to kill his wife and unborn child. We were wondering…did you have a hand in it?"
Harleen's expression changed to one of that appeared to have some regrets. "I admit my mind wasn't exactly in the right mind back then. Hell, even now I don't know if it's still the same or not. However, back then I was willing to do anything for him. Even things that looking back at it are things I regret."
Rachel could tell Harleen was telling the truth and doesn't seem to be lying to them. She even used her powers to read her mind and even see some of those things she has done. So many terrible things that makes her wonder why Batman would even have her around. However, she could see the things the Joker did to her and even the abuse she underwent.
Before his death came, how she was saved by someone named Green Arrow, and how she has changed. Despite still being a little nutty.
"I guess I owe it to some friends I had who aren't here anymore thanks to Superman," said Harleen as she grabs her gun and puts it in her holster.
"But you were the reason he ended up doing those things right?" Laura asked who didn't know what Rachel saw.
"I know that, but the way I see it he had a choice to stop himself from going any further. Something he didn't do, even at the cost of his friends," said Harleen as her grip on her weapon tightened. "Especially his friends who tried to stop him…but anyways, that's why I joined Batman. To fight for them and stop Superman from hurting anymore people."
"I'm Groot," Groot asked, which Laura understood and translated for Harleen.
"He asked how you plan to do that. I doubt these pills will be enough to stop Superman or his Regime," said Laura who added that last sentence herself.
"Batman said he has a plan and he will tell us about it later. Right now though," she grabs her bat and swings it. "I am off to talk to the others and let them know of the plan."
Harleen took off to get on stage, while Rachel turns to the others. "I know you two don't trust her, but I actually believe her."
Laura turns to Rachel and figured what she did. "What did you see?"
Rachel turns to where Harleen went and sighed. "The things she has done, but also the good she has done too. The suffering, the pain, the abuse, and a glimmer of hope that she wants to be better than she was before."
"You really believe that?" Laura asked who wasn't convinced.
Rachel smiled at her friend. "You didn't seem to say the same thing with Logan, right?"
Laura turns to Rachel and didn't like how she is bringing up Logan to compare him with Harleen. She knows of the things he did, but also knows he did a lot of good. How he even cared for those he loves. With her it took a while, but he did show how much he cared for her.
"But he didn't help kill a wife, unborn child, and millions of lives," Laura replied who felt there was a big difference.
"That is true, but Harleen I can tell wants to change," said Rachel who wanted to believe in the good that is in the crazy woman. "I say we give her a chance and see what we can do to help her…before we meet up with the others."
"I am Groot," said Groot who agreed with Rachel.
Laura sighed in annoyance. "Fine, but I won't like it."
Rachel giggles softly before petting her head. "I know you won't. Now come on, let's go see the rally."
The trio go out near the stage where they see Harleen talking to her clan. They stood by in silence and listened to her speak.
"Good work everyone getting this place up and running!" said Harleen getting the crowd to cheer. "This place has never looked better, which is saying something cause this place was once a disgusting dumb."
The crowd cheered and even laughed. Laura looks around and began sniffing the area to find it still looks bad. Even has a horrible smell to it. Groot though didn't seem to mind the place. Then again nothing like this would be enough to bother him.
Rachel however had to agree with Laura about how the place looks. She tapped on a nearby statue and saw a centipede crawl over causing her to jump a little.
"I would hate to see what this place was like back then," Rachel whispered to Laura who is covering her nose.
"No hay manera de que fuera tan malo como lo es ahora," said Laura as they listened on to the speech.
"Now, on to business. As you all know we have done a good job being a thorn on the Regime's side. Disturbing the peace, destruction of Regime properties including their labs, and even robbing from them. But, in the process it hasn't slowed down Superman's power and he still has a lot of support behind him," Harleen explained knowing the work they have done is not enough. "That's when I thought why not think bigger? Why not do more to help stop Superman?"
The crowd look on confused and also curious on what their boss is up to as she walks from behind the podium holding up a pill.
"As you know Superman has been making a pill to give to his thugs to make them a lot stronger and not get by anything. Say for example I end up getting hit with a bus. I should be dead, right? Wrong!"
She throws the pill up and swallows it as it lands in her mouth. "Now, thanks to the pill I can take a hit from a bus without feeling a thing. Hell, I can even lift up that same bus and toss it right back at the one who tossed it at me."
The crowd cheered on for Harleen liking where she is going with this. Rachel though felt like Harleen was acting like one of those salesmen that go door-to-door selling merchandise. However, this type of merchandise actually works and isn't a fake. Although, she wonders if giving her crew this type of power is a good idea.
Harleen motions for her team to get closer as she continues explaining. "Batman says he has a plan to help stop the Regime, but we all know he'll need our help. So, I say we take these pills, we fight Superman, and we help take him down. End his reign and free our world. Take it back from that whiny little boy scout and his little ass-kissing club!"
The crowd cheered louder and applaud Harleen's idea. Well, not everyone. Rachel, Laura, and Groot were not sure about this idea. The idea of having an army of super powerful soldiers is not bad, but a fight like this they doubt would end the fight. Not without a plan to do it without people dying.
As Harleen passes out the pills to the soldiers Laura removed her hands from her nose when she heard something. She soon began trying to sniff out what it was, but the smell in this room made it difficult to point it out. Rachel though didn't need to sniff things out to know something is wrong. She rushes to Harleen and tackles her down as an explosion erupted behind her.
Regime soldiers soon appeared and began attacking the Joker Clan who fought back. Rachel helps Harleen up and sees a soldier aiming his gun at her.
"Look out!" Rachel took the shot from the gun, but found she wasn't hurt. "Whoa, the pill works."
Harleen took out her gun and shot the soldier. "Yeah it does! Now let's kick some butt!"
Rachel nods as she began joining in on the fight. Suddenly a woman with large bird wings and wearing armor flew in to grab Rachel. However, Laura runs up and tackles the woman down. The woman releases Rachel who stops mid-way to the ground.
She began to levitate and turns to the men who opened fire at her. A red armored mask man walks in with two staffs and goes to attack her when Groot got in the way.
He began to grow taller as branches began appearing from his back. "I am GROOT!" he shouted as he attacks the red armored man.
Laura meanwhile is thrown off the woman and lands on the ground. The woman flies down and takes out her mace. "You must be the girl with the metal claws that Sinestro warned me about. Funny, you don't look as dangerous as he said you were."
She flies at her and swings her weapon, but Laura's claws extended from her knuckles and blocks the attack. The woman sees the claws and is surprised by this as she backs away when her attack didn't work.
"Okay, I guess you are a little dangerous. At least for a child," said the woman as she flies at Laura again and swings her weapon once more.
Laura's new speed and agility allowed her to easily dodge the attacks. Even block them with her claws, which also seems to have become much stronger than before. She moves in to attack her, but the bird woman was able to dodge her lethal attacks. She blocks her last attack and headbutts her.
However, when she did this it left a dent on her helmet. Laura drives her knee into her gut and grabs her arm to toss her over. She jumps up and tries stabbing her. However, the woman rolled out of the way, swings her wings at her causing Laura to back away, but this allowed her to hide her mace as she reveals it.
Hitting her right in the face. The attack knocked Laura down as she struggled to get up. She goes to finish her off, but Laura catches the attack and shows she is all right. The woman throws a punch at her, but Laura catches it.
Laura then tries to swing one leg over to hit her side, but the bird woman uses her arm to catch it before she can hit her. She then tries to fly her off the ground, until Laura revealed her surprise. A blade appeared from her boot stabbing the woman in the side. She releases Laura who jumps down and leaps up to the woman's back.
Driving both her claws into her back causing the woman to scream out in pain. Harleen grabs a rocket launcher and fires it hitting the woman in the chest. Laura jumped out of the way in time as the blast knocked the bird woman down. Laura approached her and found her unconscious.
Harleen joins her and sees the claws. "Metal claws from the knuckles and now feet…that is awesome. You are pretty cool, kid."
Laura never heard anyone compliment her like that before. It was nice, but she knew the fighting isn't done. "Let's go take care of the others."
Back with Groot he continues attacking the armored man who tried using his staffs against him. However, they proved to be unaffected against him. He throws explosive projectiles at him, but Groot reveals to be all right. Normally this wouldn't be a problem or him since he can regrow any part of him, but thanks to the pills that doesn't seem to be a problem.
"What the hell are you?" the armored man asked as his men came to his aid and opened fire at Groot.
He turns his attention to the woman who is using her powers of telekinesis on the soldiers. He goes to attack her from behind, when Laura tackles him down. The armored man kicks her off of him and gets into a fighting stance as Harleen shoots at him. The armored man dodged the shots and throws one of his staffs at her gun knocking it out of her hand.
"Harley Quinn, I've been looking forward to finding you and bringing you to Superman," said the armored man.
"Well, if it isn't little Damian. How does it feel to wear the same costume of the man who you killed?" Harleen asked revealing the boy to be Damian Wayne.
"We both know that night was your fault for releasing those criminals and causing that chaos to happen," said Damian as he took out another staff.
"I'm not the one who directly killed him and I'm not the one throwing a tantrum cause daddy doesn't love me," said Harleen as she took out her baseball bat.
"Superman is more of a father to me than Batman," said Damian as he charge at Harleen, but Laura gets in the way blocking his attacks. "Move it or I'll kill you too!"
Laura head-butts him causing him to stagger back and drives her boot to his chest knocking him back. "I don't like whiny little brats, especially those who have daddy issues."
"I said shut up!" Damian charges at her, but Groot grabbed him and began tossing him up and down.
Slamming him against the ground and ceiling before tossing him through a pillar and knocks him out. "I am Groot!"
"Whoa, don't mess with Tree Beard," said Harleen impressed with what just happened.
Laura turns to Groot and smiled. "Gracias," she said as the Regime soldiers are soon beginning to retreat when Batman arrived with Kara and Jason.
The bird woman picks up Damian and the two fly away as their soldiers are left behind to be rounded up by Batman's team. Once they were captured they are tied up and taken somewhere to be locked up. All while Harleen has her gang check on the wounded and help get them some medical care. Jason and Kara join up with their friends happy to see them.
Laura walks up to Jason and gives him a hug. "Glad to see you too, squirt," he said before Laura broke the hug and punches him in the arm. "Now I'm not happy to see you."
Rachel giggled as she gave Kara a hug. "Good to see you guys are okay. And I see you met a friend."
Kara nods before seeing Harleen. "Looks like you did too. Just glad she send that signal to call us."
"Speaking of which you can turn that off now," said Batman as he points to the device that gave out the signal to call them.
Harleen turns it off and puts it away. "Thanks for showin' up so fast, Bats and I see you brought their friends."
Batman nods before turning to the three teammates of Jason. "Thanks for assisting Harleen…" he then noticed some dead bodies nearby. "Without having to kill anyone."
"Sorry, Batman," Jason apologized for his team killing some of the Regime soldiers. "Our policy is a little different than yours. From here on out though we will play by your rules."
"Good to know," said Batman who didn't appreciate Jason's team killing people. "The last members of your team will be here soon. Once they do we can begin our mission."
"Ooh, I love a good mission," said Harleen who liked the idea of getting some action in.
"Negative. You and your Clan lay low. You're a target now," said Batman as he notices the box of the pills spilled out near the stage. "If you plan to give that to your team, make sure to give it to those who won't cause any trouble."
Harleen nods before she takes her leave, but not without saying bye to Laura and the others. Once she left Rachel turns to Batman.
"Um hi. We were wondering. What is this mission you are talking about?"
"Not here," Batman replied. "More of them will be here soon. I'll explain everything when we get back."
Batman begins leading the team out of Arkham, while Rachel turns to Jason. "Do you know what he is talking about?"
"Let's just say he needs us for a mission of upmost importance and we can accept if we choose too," Jason replied as he follows Batman.
Rachel lets out a small sigh. "I guess this means we're staying?"
Kara nods. "Pretty much."
Insurgency HQ
The team returned to the hideout of the Insurgence where Batman welcomed them. They waited until Arthur and Aya arrived with a new friend. It turns out the girl was a Martian that came from Mars. It surprised some of the team that Martians existed on the planet and how some still live on the planet.
Megan explained how long ago her uncle came to Earth to join Batman and Superman to form the Justice League. A team of heroes that help protect and save the world from criminals. However, five years ago the Joker tricked Superman to kill his wife, unborn child, and his city, which resulted in him becoming corrupted.
Many heroes joined Superman believing in his method or taking criminals down or out of fear. Megan's uncle J'onn J'onzz remained loyal to Batman and acted as his spy. She met her uncle when she arrived and he looked out for her and even had her help him gather information for Batman. However, her uncle's cover was blown and was killed by Superman.
She wanted revenge, but Batman stopped her and convinced her to help him continue where her uncle left off. So she can help stop Superman and avenge her uncle the right way. So, she went undercover as the Atlantean Royal Archivist to help keep an eye on Atlantis to make sure Aquaman didn't turn. The former archivist knew who she was, but kept her identity a secret since he feared his people would be forced to serve Superman one day.
"Ever since then she has been helping us gather information about what Aquaman had planned when I heard Superman wanted control of the kingdom," Batman finished explaining to the team.
"In which he almost did," said Arthur who was still upset with what Aquaman was willing to do.
"Until you got involved," said Megan as she stood behind Batman. "I wasn't supposed to get involved, but when I detected your presence nearby I knew I had to do something."
"Even though I told you not to reveal yourself. It was unavoidable that Aquaman would join Superman, but keeping you hidden was more important," said Batman who didn't approve of Megan getting involved.
"I know and I know you told me just to bring them to you, but I guess I was...I wasn't thinking," said Megan as she lowered her head from the scolding.
Arthur however spoke up for her. "Hey, I'm glad she did bring me to the city. I didn't want to sit around doing nothing while this guy sold out his kingdom to be Superman's pet."
Megan looks up at Arthur and smiled at him. Glad he stood up for her.
Jason cleared his throat and spoke up next. "Anyways. Besides bringing us all together you said you wanted to speak to us, right? Well, we're all here. So, what do you want from us?"
"I need your help," said Batman as he began explaining. "For years I've been fighting against Superman and his Regime with close allies to try overthrowing him. However, during the years many of the Insurgency have either been killed, captured, or went into hiding. I'm one of the few left that is willing to continue on with the fight."
"Not the only one," said an older man wearing a business suit and has no hair.
"Who are you?" Rachel asked as the man joins the team.
"My name is Lex Luthor. I run a business company that helps supplies Superman and the Regime," the team stare at Luthor looking confused. "Don't worry. I never believed in what Superman has been doing. I've been his friend since he first came to Metropolis. Back when he was a hero and the people looked up to him."
"Before Lois and the baby," said Kara recalling what happened after that from Kal's parents.
Luthor nods before he sits down. "By the way. You can take the jacket off. We both know who you are."
Kara stares at Luthor surprised and then turns to her friends who had the same look as her. She turns back to Batman and Luthor before she removes the jacket revealing the S symbol.
"Good thing you came to see Superman's parents. Otherwise we would have to deal with another Kryptonian to fight against," said Luthor who didn't seem fazed by seeing the symbol. "Anyways, I've been funding the Insurgency."
"Luthor's involvement is a secret. People critical of Superman disappear. Government officials, activists, reporters, you get the idea," said Batman seeing the team can figure out the rest. "How many of you have heard of parallel universes?"
Aya raised her hand being the first to answer. "A universe theorized as existing alongside another, although undetectable. It is also considered to be similar to the other, but with some differences."
"Very good. Well, for some time we've been monitoring other alternate universes that are similar to this one, but like you said with some differences," Luthor continued explaining for Batman. "For example. The one we've been monitoring has one where Superman never turned evil. His wife is not pregnant, the Joker didn't kill them, and the bomb never went off. In short a universe where none of what happened here happened."
Kara paid close attention to what Luthor said and couldn't believe it. There is another universe where none of this happened. Her cousin isn't evil, he is good, and none of the bad things he has done has happened. It was too good to be true.
"We've been monitoring this universe for a reason. To bring in four individuals from it to help me retrieve a weapon to use to take Superman down," Batman finished explaining as he presses a button on the table to show a hologram of the item he needs. "It's called Kryptonite. A radioactive rock that came from the planet Krypton, which is harmful to all Kryptonian."
"That sounds like the rock that hit Kara's ship," said Laura recalling what the others told her.
Years ago when Kara's ship was found there was a piece of large rock that was embedment on the side of it. It didn't seem much at first, until radiation was detected from it. Kara tried to remove it, but when she approached it she felt weakened. It was later revealed it was harmful to her long exposures could result in her death.
"You have a piece of Kryptonite? Where?" Luthor asked.
"Back home…on my mom's ship," Jason replied. "My mom kept it around after discovering Kara's powers and because one time she was controlled by a bad guy we fought. So, just in case she keeps it around to neutralize her."
"Hold on a second though. You want to use the rock you have to kill Superman?" Arthur asked wondering if that's what Superman is up to.
"I didn't say 'kill'. It'll incapacitate him. Nothing more," Batman replied explaining his intention. "The weapon's in the Batcave. I need the DNA of the four individuals who I need to bring to unlock it."
"However, the machine we are working on is not yet ready," Luthor replied. "It still needs more work, but we don't have much time. We suspect it won't be long before Superman finds you all. So, we are hoping to try something else. Megan?"
Luthor turns to Megan who realized it was her turn to explain her part in the plan they have for her. "Oh right. Well, you see I have the ability to shapeshift into anything and anyone," she proved this as she shapeshifts into Kara.
The team looked impressed. "I am Groot," said Groot who could see the resemblance.
"Not bad," said Jason admiring the look, until he got elbowed by Kara. "Ow! What?"
Megan giggled as she turns back to normal. "Luthor managed to get the DNA and fingerprints of the four heroes. With them I will be able to help Batman get the weapon he needs."
"Sounds like you have everything, but I still don't get why you need us," said Rachel who didn't see the point in their involvement.
"The Batcave is heavily guarded and our numbers are small. That is why I need your assistance to retrieve it," Batman explained once more. "I know this is a lot to ask, especially how you are not from here. I also know I would be putting your lives at risk, but we are running out of options. We need your help to stop Superman and his Regime. If you say no, we will understand, and help you get off this planet without being detected."
Jason turns to his team who were all looking to him wondering what he wants to do. He lets out a small sigh and knew what he had to do. "Give us some time alone to think about this, please."
Batman nods as he motions for Megan and Luthor to leave with him to let the team discuss this alone. As they closed the door behind him Batman ordered Megan to get her ship ready so they can get things going.
Once she left Luthor began speaking to Batman. "You sure you want to do this? I mean, they are young and haven't been through what we have."
"They defeated Sinestro and Hal. They then defeated Hawgirl and Damian. Not to mention they defeated Aquaman, Shazam, and Flash all in one night," said Batman as he turns to Luthor. "I think you're underestimating them. I can tell this team has been through a lot and are capable of so much more. However, I'm not forcing them to do this. It's their choice and if they say no…we will go with our original plan."
"And if Superman finds out about his cousin?" Luthor asked concerned what will happen. "I know you told me when you met her you don't believe she will turn but…"
"I know," Batman replied recalling their earlier conversation. "But I don't believe she will turn. Not because she is still young, but because her team believes in her."
Luthor lets out a small sigh and turns back to the door. "I hope your right…anyways. I have to go. I have a meeting with someone who I hope is finally ready to join."
"Just remind him, no killing," said Batman as he began walking away.
"I will tell him," said Luthor as he walked in the opposite direction.
Watchtower
Superman listened in carefully to the report that Damian left for him before checking on Hawkgirl who is still recovering from her injuries. Even getting information from Flash about what happened in Atlantis. How a boy with a magical sword and a green lantern appeared attacking them. Even destroying the treaty that was for Aquaman to sign.
He managed to make a copy, but needed to deal with this problem first, especially when he was told that J'onn J'onzz was alive. He knew that was not possible, especially how he made sure he was taken care of. However, Flash told him how a green skinned monster appeared from the ground and phased the intruders out of the palace. If that wasn't J'onn himself then it was another Martian, which he doubts.
All of this was making Superman upset, especially how he was told the young visitors were with Batman when he arrived to stop his soldiers. He is now convinced Batman somehow got himself a new young team to help fight him. It didn't seem like Batman to make a new team again after last time, especially ones so young to risk their lives. But then again, perhaps he has become desperate.
If he has then that will make him more dangerous, but perhaps reckless. He sees Wonder Woman walking into the room with Black Adam.
"Adam, thanks for coming. Did Diana tell you the problem?"
Black Adam nods in response. "I hear a group of children have been causing trouble. Very embarrassing of your team to lose so easily to these children."
"Watch yourself, Adam," Diana warned him. "These children got lucky, but we will now deal with them and do what we must to end this before it gets out of control."
"That is why I brought you here. Bring them to me Adam, alive," said Superman wanting to know more about these kids and if there are others out there. "If you also find Batman…bring him as well."
"Dead or alive?" Adam asked.
"Alive," said Superman as he turns his attention to the screen. "I plan to end him myself."
That's the end folks. Yep, now we have everyone getting their own chance at fighting members of the Regime. Even have Laura against Hawkgirl. Hope everyone liked the fight and will like what happens next. Even see what will happen when they fight the other stronger members of the Regime.
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