A/N: Okay last one for a week or so still finishing the next story Fun and Games...or Life's a Bastich. Its funny I got the next 3 stories after that done but not that story. Go figure its how my mind works. Stuck on one story skip it write the next one and come back to it. Enjoy I am currently working on the mid volume finale then a break to work on other stories unles I get inspired then I'll come back to USM. THanks for your Support remember to review afterwards ta ta for now!
~Scratimus
Hammer Fall
Metropolis Central Park, the fallen hero props himself up upon his hammer, Mjölnir, ashe attempts to rise;hisbody collapses broken and weak; normally he would of reverted back to his human host but since his first round with Serpent that was out of the question. Around him he sees senseless destruction, he roars in frustration finally getting to his feet.
Thor's will is unquenchable even in the face of death, his legs give and he drops to a knee. He curses in ancient Norse at his predicament. He prays to Odin for healing, he must defend Midgard no matter the cost. "Father help me! That monster must be stopped!"
"He has returned." Odin states.
"He'll need aid Father!" Thor calls out fighting through the pain.
"You know magic my son." Odin muses.
"I knoweth not healing arts." Thor murmurs but is heard by the All-Father.
"And who's fault is that?" Odin laughs as Thor groans. Amora appears before him and kneels.
"Begone witch!" Thor grunts.
"You want to be healed or not fool." Amora slaps him up side his head.
"Yes for the sake of…" Thor growls.
"Migard blah, blah, blah. You wont owe me a boon this one is for free." Amora then begins an incantation. A circle forms under Thor and consumes him in energy. Slowly Thor is restored 100% he slams his hammer upon the Earth as lightning bursts from it. He raises it high calling back Odin's armor. He grabs Amora and thanks her with a kiss then launches into the night.
She smiles and hears a slight meow. She walks towards it and sees Dante crushed. She is amazed that the little cat is alive before she can cast a healing spell Danny comes and picks up his furry partner. She looks up and is face to face with Ghost Rider.
"So this is your partner?" Amora muses as Danny nods. He roars as Hellfire consumes the cat and restores him. Dante jumps upon Ghost Rider's shoulder and rubs against his master. Ghost Rider's flames turn a calm blue.
"KITTEH!" he seems to growl but is not. Amora looks at Dante and asks to pet him. Dante leaps from Danny to Amora's shoulder. Amora pets him as he rubs against her head.
"Doing anything later?" Ghost Rider asks.
"Dunno, what do you think kitty?" Amora asks Dante who moews meekly. "Well aren't you a good wing cat." Dante purrs in response to Amora. He then leaps back onto Danny who calls his bike.
"Good kitty." Ghost Rider places Dante on his cat bed as another seat extends. "Hop on Enchantress." Ghost Rider looks over his shoulder at Amora. She smiles and hops on; returning to human form Danny pops a wheelie and they drive off into the night.
Superman's battle raged across the state neither one of them giving in. Twice Serpent changed to his grand dragon form and twice Superman brought him back to his normal form. DPN, Daily Planet News channel, as well as various local stations filmed the struggle. Throughout the state people were rising up overcoming their fear. It was there but not as intense.
Metropolis favorite son and the Hero of Minnesota had returned. In LexCorp Tower even Luthor had to admit he was glad Superman returned. However by the same token, he loathed that he failed to eliminate the Man of Steel.
Coming in from the west Thor rocket to meet Serpent and put him away once and for all.
Superman uniform was shredded as Serpent struck him down, his power was hindered with the destruction of Nidhoggbut even without it he was still a force to be reckoned with. Each blow the other received sent shockwaves through the city and state.
They were now in Two Harbors 27 miles northeast of Duluth, MN along Lake Superior. Dawn was rising over the water as Superman uppercuts him into the Great Lake. Serpent panics as he flops around flashing back to when he was sealed. "Got you!" Superman says as he inhales deeply.
With a powerful sub arctic blow Superman seals Cul Borson in an ice block. Before he can grab him Thor fires past him and comes down with a mighty hammer fall. He shatters the imprisonment much to Superman's protest. "YOU IDIOT!" Superman tackles the Norse Deity of Thunder. "WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING!"
"THOU DARE STRIKE THE SON OF ODIN!" Thor breaks free of Superman's grasp. He strikes the Man of Steel with his hammer knocking him back. Superman charges but before Thor can hit him again Superman seems to teleport behind him. In actuality he was just moving faster than Thor could track as he strikes him dead center of his back. Thor turns but Superman disappears and reappears rapidly striking Thor several times quicker than the Thunderer can react.
"What are you!" Thor is silence as Superman hits him with a right cross and blow deep into his solar plexus caving him.
"I will not have any one deity or mortal, human or otherwise plunder my home."
"I sseek not this mortal." Thor grunts.
"You freed him." Superman sees Serpent get his bearings, "NO!" times slows as Superman charges tackling Serpent with a shoulder thrust knocking him off balance. "No!" Superman cries as he uppercuts Serpent with a double hammer fist launching him into orbit. Following Serpent up Superman breaks the sound barrier times seven. "NO!" Superman grabs him and falls back down to Earth in Izuna Drop. Serpent snaps out of it and kicks off Superman nearly ripping Superman's head off with his kick. Serpent flips then comes down slamming both fists into Superman's torso using him as a heat shield as he reenters Earth.
Just as he breaks the cloud line with perfect timing Thor slams Mjölnir into Serpent's side. "CRACK!" The sounds of Serpent's ribs echo through the sky. The Old Deity of Fear is in shock as he coughs up his own blood. Before he can recover "KRACK!" Thor sends his hammer into his other side more ribs break in sickening sounds.
"ITS OVER FOUL VILLIAN!" Thor charges his hammer as Superman charges his heat vision. Thor releases his weapon like a missile as Superman superheats it bright orange and red. The hammer hits its mark in a glorious explosion. Serpent falls to Earth on his knees. He seems to have aged to that of a man in his late 40s early 50s.
He claps his hands as dark energies flow from them. He spread his hands as a evil sword glowing with dark magick extends from his hands. It's a two-handed great sword called Oathkeeper. It has a serratedside and mystic sharpen edge on the other. "You're right. dear nephew it is over." He spins twice and unleashes a purple and green energy blade projectile. The energy blade strikes them both entrapping them both in crushing mystic cage holding them in place.
Serpent charges slashing across in both directions breaking their cage and sending them flying backwards.
"Snapper Carr here for DPN, DBN, and LNN; in case you've missed it which I doubt. Superman is back!" Snapper cuts to a previous video showing Superman rocketing towards New Troy. The video pauses super imposing his "S" shield. "We don't know how he resurrected and quite frankly this reporter does not care!" Snapper cuts to live feed of Two Harbors. "As you can see Superman and the new comer Thor are taking on the one calling himself Serpent."
The live feed shows Superman and Thor charging opposite ends and slamming their fists into Serpent's head and back causing him to flip several times. "BOOM!" Superman and Thor come down on Serpent sending him deep into the earth. The Earth shakes as each blow from these super powers send Serpent deeper into the Earth.
"That's not an earthquake your feeling folks they are really giving this Serpent a pounding." Snapper calls out the window "Give him one for the state Superman!" Snapper Carr cheers the heroes on as the viewers at home do the same.
Serpent launches both of them off himself as a blast from Oathkeeperignites. Serpent now appears as man in his late 70s. His power is dwindling but still remains a threat.
"Enough Cul! The Son of Odin commands it!" Thor spins his hammer calling lightning down upon Serpent sending him to his knees. "Thou hath lost!" Thor bellows sending a second lightning strike.
Serpent raises Oathkeeperabsorbing the strike. He spins his great sword corrupting the lightning and fires it back. "NEVER!" Superman pushes Thor out of the way taking the blast. The Man of Steel shouts in unbearable pain and falls to Earth. Thor catches him and sets him aside.
The Son of Odin turns back to Serpent who has jumped out of the deep crater. Thor charges his hammer leading the way. Lightning and mystic energies explode as Oathkeeper and Mjölnir clash! The dust settles and Serpent's great sword shatters into mystic dust and lyrium from which the blade was forged from. Serpent gives in and takes a knee.
"Its over." Thor growls as Serpent bows his head. Thor walks towards him as energies draw into Serpent. Thor has tunnel vision and is not focusing on what Serpent is doing. "No more dear uncle, you're done." Serpent shoots up his head his eyes a glowing pale green. "NO DON'T!" Serpent floats up spinning as he is consumed in the pale green energy.
Thor spins his hammer tears in his eyes for he knows what's coming. Superman's eyes flutter then open charging white hot he shoots to his feet. Pure white energy consumes the Man of Steel as Thor looks back. "ODIN'S BEARD!"
"This is no longer your world Cul Borson." Superman's voice along with another's calls out. Serpent explodes for he has taken his grand dragon form once more. Superman slowly floats in between Thor and Serpent. Superman claps his hands sending both of them flying opposite directions. Superman disappears and reappears in front of Serpent.
Before Serpent can make a move Superman is crushing his neck preventing him from firing a blast. "You will go back to your tomb Cul Borson!" Superman violently almost effortlessly throws him to the ground. Serpent claws at him but Superman grabs his left front leg and rips it from its socket in a spray of mauve. Superman spins hitting the dragon with his own limb. Serpent cries out as he returns to his normal form with one less arm. In a flash his neck is in Superman's hand his grip tightening. Superman lifts up the old deity and slams him into the ground.
"Stop Superman!" Thor calls to him touching him.
"It has to end here oh Son of Odin." The two voices say coming from Superman.
"Spirit if you do this the one you possess will regret it and shun anything you stand for or who you represent."
"I am the Right Hand." The voices say as Thor backs up.
"Please Right Hand don't end him he is defeated and weaken. For not his sake but that of the one you are in control of." Thor pleads for Superman. "All Father send Balder with the Chains of the Condemned!" No sooner than Thor speaks the words Balder arrives with a great clash.
"He calls out to me even now for Cul's life. But it is not his death he seeks but…" Superman pins him down as Serpent twitches in pain. "Now even now he is starting to gather strength."
Balder and Thor wrap him with chains enchanting them as they go. The chains hit each other linking tight, no lock is needed as they have sealed within themselves. Superman places his hands over Cul's body as mystic energy pulls out his soul. An orb appears in Superman's hand and the soul is entrapped within it. "So long as this orb is whole he will never be."
"NO!" Thor pleads.
"So the Three Realms have spoken." The voice declares.
"Yes my son it's the only way." Odin calls to him.
"I will obey father." Thor bows his head as the one called The Right Hand releases Superman and disappears with the orb. Thor catches the Man of Steel.
"Did we win?" Superman asks breathing hard.
"Yes Superman we did thanks you." Thor smiles helping him up.
"Good I'm tired can you take me up I need to recharge?" Superman goes limp as Thor nods and takes to the skies breaking the clouds. The sun hits Superman as he releases Thor closing his eyes. Superman bathes in the sunlight his various wounds begin to heal leaving only one deep scar across his chest.
Thor quietly smiles as Heimdell sends a portal for him to return. "Welcome back Man of Steel; till we meet again twas an honor." Superman looks behind him just in time to see him leave. He looks up and booms into orbit chasing the sun.
Metropolis sometime later, Superman makes his way back to New Troy. He was going to fulfill his promise and keep his word. As he flies by ticker tape and confetti are thrown into the air. The city and its people give him a hero's welcome. They call out to him and he simply waves as he continues his way. Lights flash as people snap pictures of their favorite son in mid-flight.
"Snapper Carr here folks Superman and his ally Thor have done it they have defeated Serpent!" Snapper switches to a live feed of people parading in the streets celebrating. He then cuts back to Superman flying his face is determined to reach his destination. "Superman can I get a comment?"
"Later I have to fulfill a promise." Superman states.
"Can I quote you?" Snapper Carr tells his pilot to keep on him. Superman takes a sharp bank and goes were the chopper can't. He spots the balcony rising up from beneath it he lands on it.
Timothy spots him from the living room; he is with his best friend from the apartment next door. He calls out to his mom and dad then runs to the balcony door. He cannot open it fast enough; Superman takes a knee as the children run to him. They leap into his arms as Superman falls back feigning being overwhelmed.
"You kept your word!" Timothy smiles hugging his hero tightly.
"Yup and who is this." Superman replies.
"This is my best friend Jacob Pass!" Timothy replies.
"Hello Jake ya'll ready for the ride of a lifetime?" Superman asks to which both of the boys shout yes. Timothy's mom and dad smile as they take off into the air. Outside Snapper Carr wipes the tears in his eyes and keeps filming. Superman takes them on a tour of Metropolis like they have never seen nor would forget.
After an hour Superman brings the boys home both stoked knowing they will be the envy of their school. He tells them one last good bye and flies off. He hits Mach 2 losing Snapper Carr; he was on his way to Star City. He hits the Bluetooth in his ear that he developed to link to his smartphone from virtually anywhere on Earth. He tells it to call Donte. Donte answers almost immediately Superman tells him to stall and asks what hospital to go to.
Star City Memorial, Superman enters an unoccupied room in recovery. Beings from the Realm of Light and various Valkyries from Asgard take positions to assist Superman. Amora arrives in the room and tosses Superman a hospital gown. He puts it on and lays in bed.
Dr. Nelson and Donte make their way to his room guided by both realms. Clark flutters his eyes as they arrive. "Clark!" Dr. Nelson cries as she turns looking away. Donte holds her and tells her to be strong.
"Kitten…" Clark murmurs straining his eyes.
"Clark?" Dr. Nelson looks back at him, "Clark!" She races to his side as Clark slowly opens his eyes.
"Hey kitten…" Clark says and rises as Dr. Nelson tells him to lie back down. "Donte close the door." He states and Donte shuts it immediately. Dr. Nelson is confused. "Kitten don't be mad."
"Clark?" Nelson looks at him in disbelief as he unwraps his bandages revealing no injuries. "What the hell?"
Clark rises from his bed standing tall he removes his contacts. "Honey brace yourself." He rips off his gown.
"NO WAY!" Dr. Nelson's eyes widen as Clark reveals himself to be Superman. He floats towards her as she falls in a chair. She looks at Donte.
"Honey I just found out when you arrived. I had to cover for him." Donte crosses his arms. "I still can't believe it and that bastard told me when we first went to Shabazz!"Donte shakes his head, "I still can't believe it." Superman takes Greer's hand.
"I hope…" Superman is cut off as Dr. Nelson kisses him deeply.
"Shut up Clark and take me home." She says seductively.
"As you wish kitten." Superman smiles.
END.
Epilogue:
Realm of Light, The Mighty One's court, the doors opened wide as the ruler of Asgard walked in. He took a knee paying respect to his host. The Mighty One was on his throne; he really didn't have a form nor was he just a being of pure light but rather something in between. In certain angles celestial armor could be seen for moments at a time but the light emanating from him overtook even the eyes of the supernatural.
On his right side dressed in celestial battle armor stood The Right Hand, his eyes were white orbs of the purest light. On his back four pairs of wings, at his hip was his long sword, in his hand a spear. His armor and dress colors were blue and gold, his helmet white gold.
"Greetings, Odin welcome home to the Realm of Light." The Right Hand spoke his words like thunder. He acted as The Mighty One's voice in all matters. To talk to The Right Hand was to be talking The Mighty One himself.
"Thank you Mighty One, I have come to plead for my son." Odin replied.
"Indeed." The Right Hand nods.
"He was under the influence of Cul and respectfully ask this court to turn him over to me." Odin makes his case passionately.
"His actions were indeed influence by Cul, but his murderous onslaught of the humans was not. He turned a people who were defending themselves into living bombs." The Right Hand points out his voice convicting and absolute.
"And the souls of those departed have, without request, been returned to their respected here after." Odin motions to be handed a scroll by one of his aides that he brought with him. He hands it to The Right Hand who looks at it and nods.
"Indeed they have and on behalf of the Realm of Light it is greatly appreciated. How is Hela?" The Right Hand inquires.
"Enraged at the loss of souls but concerned for her father." Odin replies.
"Expected… but our laws must be followed." The Right Hand motioned for their captive to be brought in. "As for the matter of Loki, The Realm of Light has jurisdiction and has… by all rights… entitled to pass judgment on him." Loki is arrives stripped of his armor and weapons. His head was hung in shame not for his actions but the fact that he got caught.
"I acknowledge your right, but I plea for my son nonetheless and request that The Mighty One turn him over to me and allow me to take care of this matter." Odin looks at The Mighty One for as long as he could.
"Why?" The Right Hand inquires.
"Wouldn't The Mighty One do the same if the tables were turned?" Odin replies.
"Indeed Odin, He would. The Mighty One grants your request Odin but will not turn over your brother's soul orb."
"Cul made his choice long ago when he caused the first Ragnarok. I will make no such boon or request. Only for my son, I humbly thank you Mighty One for your tender mercies." Odin concludes and takes his wayward son home.
Epilogue 2:
Mexico, Delores had been tracking them down for days now. The trail had gone cold for a while, but her connections to other packs had proven fruitful. She left one of her underlings from Happy Harbor in charge of The Lansing.
Delores along several her pack members entered a cantina. In the far back corner against the wall eating chimichangas and tacos del pastor was Deadpool, he was lost in his meal. Delores motioned for her pack members to spread out and wait for her signal. She slowly walked towards Deadpool and sat down.
Deadpool looked up, "Hello good lookin." Delores moved closer and kissed his forehead then moved to sit on his lap. –a gun cocks- "Good bye."
Delores smiled as Deadpool's arms were ripped from their sockets by her pack rogues. Deadpool didn't even see them! Delores changed to her full lycan mode and began to rip Deadpool to ribbons.
Elsewhere near Oaxca, Carlos, Delores' new lycan general lead an assault against Deathstroke. Deep within his Mayan temple inspired hq he was running out of bullets and time. Deathstroke couldn't believe it as he initiated the bases self destruct, werewolves.
Carlos leapt upon Deathstroke as he clawed off armor and mail. Deathstroke had already broken both his swords into Carlos but the general kept at him. Before the sequence was finished Deathstroke managed to kick Carlos back into the hq as he escaped.
As the base exploded Deathstroke laid in his escape cart half dead. The cart entered into a sub with auto-pilot and Deathstroke entered unconsciousness.
END.