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Chapter 13
Meanwhile, in the secret (well, it's supposed to be anyway) lair of Loki and Vandel Savage…
"Was it necessary to take prisoners?" Savage had asked the Norse God as he eyed Spiderman hanging from his shackles against the stone wall.
"He was going to reveal my plans far too soon. Patience, Savage. All is going according to plan…" Loki watched as Kid Flash struggled against his own shackles and the electrical shocks he received whenever he pulled too hard. "He's tiring himself out."
"I thought you said no one had ever gotten free of your control?" Savage questioned him.
"He's resistant to my control. Nothing more. He will be able to open the portal soon." Such confidence from the Trickster God but even he had never seen such resistance before.
"Not if he's too tired." Vandel eyed the person in the red and blue spider costume. "So has Green Goblin gotten the final piece of equipment?"
"Almost. He should be back shortly…"
"And the machine?"
"All ready except for the last piece. All thanks to you…" Loki grinned, and he was looking forward to getting his reward.
Vandel had the same notion…
Meanwhile, flying at a high rate of speed, was a black and gray armor. It was checking its arm scanner from time to time to verify the location he was heading. "Pepper, are you sure this is where Tony is?"
"I just talked to him, James. He's there. Just make sure you tell him about Spiderman and Black Panther. "
"I think the Wakunda King went after Loki. And Tony's with the Justice League? Why?" he asked.
"I don't question his motives, you know that. But the rest of the team is there too," Pepper told him over the line. "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Yeah. It's Hank's and Janet's son. I can't just sit around and not try to help. Besides, I owe Loki one." James Rhodes took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Being in the armor was getting to him, but he would not let his former teammates down. Walking away from the War Machine armor was the easiest part of his decision years ago. Leaving the team wasn't. But that wasn't going to stop the man for trying to save the first son of the Avengers. He just hoped that Tony didn't get any ideas about him staying or rejoining the team.
Up on the skyline of Gotham a lone dark figure ran and jumped across the rooftops. If one was to catch a glimpsed of the figure they would say that it looked like a panther, which in some ways it was. The figure was none other than Black Panther, King of Wakunda and member of the Avengers.
The darkly clad king was on a hunt and was determined to find his prey. He was on the hunt for Loki who had taken someone very close to the King. Loki had taken his god nephew and placed him under some sort of mind control. Something like that was unforgivable especially when it came to a child and not just any child. A child that he had helped bring into this world 16 years ago.
T'Challa remembered when his friend Janet had gone into premature labor due to an attack on the Avenger Mansion. It was just him and her and she didn't dare fight, which meant that he had to deal with the intruders alone. By the luck of the Gods he was there and knew how to deliver a baby thanks to the maids that helped raise him by showing him the way of life and how a life begins and comes into this world. Loki would pay for what he has done to his nephew; T'Challa would make sure of it.
Panther ran across the rooftops until he came across something that didn't look right. It was the Wayne Tech Building and Panther could see several figures on the top of the roof that didn't look like they belonged to the company. One off the men had a suit on and scars across his face while that other one had the very noticeable horned helmet.
Panther knew that one was Loki but he was unaware of who the other man was. Maybe a new villain that Loki had joined forces with. Either way, Panther knew that he needed to report back to Iron Man about his findings. Just as he was about to leave he felt that someone was behind him. Panther cursed himself for allowing someone to sneak up behind him.
Just as he was about to turn and face that person, Panther felt something sharp jab into his back, causing him to feel very sleepy. As Black Panther turned around to see who it was that injected him with whatever it was, he saw a man with a green mask that reminded him of the Green Goblin that was around New York City when Spiderman went missing.
"So much for the Black Panther." Green Goblin laughed out as he watched the cat like hero fall to the ground. He picked up Panther and threw him over his shoulder. He then flew off to where Loki told him to meet.
Iron Man was pacing as things slowly got back to normal. Some of the heroes were still out because well, if you go up against the Hulk, being out cold is a good day. He didn't like the waiting. He wanted to go after Loki himself-now.
Captain America knew what Tony was thinking-he was thinking the same thing. The two had their differences but when it came to saving the world, they worked well together. He wanted Loki as well.
Thor checked his hammer over for the smallest of nicks, deep in thought. His brother was a very burden now. His schemes were becoming more dangerous than the previous one. He was becoming a danger to all that lived. The Thunder God was worried as to where his thoughts would take him in regards to his brother. He may have to allow his brother to be sentenced to death for his continued crimes against all life. For him to contemplate such action had him questioning whether or not he believed that his brother's soul was truly lost to redemption.
While all of this was going on, In the Bioship that streaked across the darkening skies, Miss Martian flew the ship almost to its limit. She wanted them to find Loki and Savage and save Wally. Her, Superboy, Aqualad and Artemis were all eager to get in their hits. Wally was part of their team, their family. Robin was trying to keep the adults off of their radar as the team knew that they would not be in the fight nearly as much as they would like.
"Wait. What's that by Wayne Tech?" Artemis asked, breaking the quiet that had swallowed them before then.
Aqualad checked it out himself on the screen. "It's them."
"Call it in?" Conner asked, but he really hoped not.
"No. We will handle this." Aqualad stood up. "Miss Martian, land the ship. Put it in camouflage mode. Have it wait for your command for pick up, if we needed." He looked over at his small team. "This will be a dangerous mission for us all. We must destroy any chance they have of opening this portal and rescue Kid Flash. If things get too…if things do not go to plan, retreat. Whether or not we have our missing teammate."
Superboy stood up, cracking his knuckles. "Good. I'm ready to do damage."
Artemis stood up as well, her bow ready to go. She had many extra arrows with her this time around. She didn't know what effect they would have on a Norse God, but she was willing to try. She had to get Wally back. There was no other option.
That was when the Bioship lurched forward, throwing everyone to the floor.
"M'gann!" cried Conner getting back up.
"A bomb was thrown at the Bioship. We'll have to land her now." Miss Martian mentally piloted to ship to the closest rooftop, which was just to the left of Wayne Tech.
Green Goblin laughed as he threw another bomb at the landing ship, which made it shift off course and fall short of the building. "Come on out, Heroes! I've got a new bomb I want to try out!"
"Miss Martian, land on the street. We will deal with this one," Aqualad tried to remain calm as he said the order.
"I think…I think that's Green Goblin!" cried Artemis as the ship maneuvered to land and she caught a glimpse of the attacker.
"Green Goblin? Doesn't he throw bombs?" Superboy asked.
"Isn't he one of Spiderman's villains?" Aqualad asked.
"I think so," Artemis answered. "So why is he here?"
"Let's go out there and ask him," Conner said sarcastically.
The Bioship landed on the street in front of Wayne Tech.
The Green Goblin was waiting for them.
"Hey, there's a proximity alert," Robin announced as he entered the hanger bay area where the rest of the Avengers were, except Wasp and Ant-Man, who were having a meeting with Batman and Flash. "Any idea as to who it is?"
"Loki," Captain American hoped.
"I do not think my brother would resort to being captured again," Thor interjected.
"You never know," Hawkeye reminded them.
"Open the hanger door Robin, please." Iron Man was pulling his face mask down, ready to attack first. Black Widow was right there next to him, her guns ready.
Robin hit the red button on the side and then joined the pair, readying himself in case it was Loki.
As the hanger door opened, a figure flew in. One in black and gray armor.
"Who the hell is that!?" cried Robin. The armor looked a lot like Iron Man's.
"It can't be…" Tony was speechless.
So were the other Avengers as the armor landed and the helmet came off not even 3 seconds later.
It was Rhodey. James Rhodes.
"Oh my…" Steve couldn't finish his sentence. The stunned silence was telling. He never thought that he's see the War Machine armor again, let alone James.
"Rhodey?" asked Tony at last. "How-?"
"Pepper. I heard what happened to Janet's and Hank's son. I thought you could use some help."
"It is good to see you, old friend." Steven went to James and grasped his upper arm in a show of respect. "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"I have a score to settle with Loki. No offense, Thor." He nodded at the Thunder God.
"None taken. Your courage knows no limits."
"Okay, hey, what is going on here!? I thought War Machine retired?" Robin asked, wanting an answer.
"I did, kid," James told him.
"I'm not a kid," Robin retorted.
"No. You're the Boy Wonder, Batman's partner. I only wish I was half as brave as you."
"I don't…"
"It's…personal. The reason he left," Natasha offered, in hopes of starving off any more questions "Are you ready to get up to speed?" she asked James.
"Well, by the looks of this place, I say Hulk was here," James joked.
"And still is," Clint told James.
"I wanted to let you know that Spiderman is MIA. Even SHIELD can't find him."
"Wait- Spiderman is part of the Avengers!?" cried Robin.
"Yes he is. Along with other heroes," Thor admitted.
"How long?" Tony asked.
"From when Hulk was rampaging New York," James answered. "Not only that, Black Panther went off-line an hour or so ago. Pepper can't find him."
"Great! Just great!"
"As if things couldn't get any worse!" cried Robin. Then his computer gauntlet beeped. "Um, it just did. The Bioship went down. I lost the signal."
Meanwhile Hank, Janet, Flash and Batman were in the deeper part of the Cave where they could talk without anyone hearing them so they didn't know about War Machine arriving.
Hank knew that Batman was one of the most feared Heroes on the Justice League and could make your life miserable if he wanted. The Scientist just couldn't believe that the Dark Knight was really Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne and Batman's persona's were just so different. Bruce Wayne was a playboy Billionaire very much like Tony used to me before he and Pepper got together and Batman was cold and not to say ruthless with his enemies but Batman did strike fear into their hearts.
"Why are we down here? We need to find Wally." Janet asked as her maternal instinct shot up. Her son was in danger and yet Batman wasn't showing any emotions nor concern about Wally.
"We need to talk." Batman replied in his gruff voice. The Dark Knight would be lying if he said that he wasn't scared for his godson who was really one of the most innocent people he had ever come across in his life. Wally should be getting to know his birth parents not forced to being under the control of a insane madman (Batman didn't believe in gods).
"Talk about what?! While were busy talking my son and your godson is in danger!" Janet yelled gasping as she let slip that she knew who Batman really was.
Batman glared at the bug themed hero with a calculating eye. How did she know that Wally was his godson?
Flash decided to intervene before things got really bad. "They know about who we are Bats. They followed me last night and saw me take off my cowl and once they realized who I was it was only a matter time that they would figure out who you were."
"Look Batman, we are not in the business of telling who we are outside of the mask. The important thing is that we find a 16 year old boy that means the world to us." Hank told the Dark Knight as he offered his hand out to Batman not sure if he was going to take it.
Batman looked at the Biochemist seeing the love that he had for his son. It was the same look Alfred had when he talked about Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson. Batman knew from just that look he could trust Hank and Janet Pym with is secret identity. So reaching one had up to remove his cowl so that Hank would be shaking hands with Bruce Wayne and not Batman.
"I agree. Wally is more important than our secret identities. But I must warn you that if you do reveal who I am under the mask I will make your life miserable." Batman warned but knew that something like that would never happen.
Hank and Janet nodded their heads. They would keep all of the Justice League's secret identities a secret.
"Batman, you need to get up here now. We have a problem. A big one at that." Robin's voice cackled over the wrist communicator.
"On our way."
When the four heroes arrived at he main room of the Cave they were shocked to see a suit of armor that looked very much like Iron Man's suit only this was gray and black.
"Rhodey, what on Earth are you doing here?" Janet ask as she walked over to where James was at and hugged him well the best she could since he was in a suit of armor.
"Things just got worse Batman. Spiderman and Black Panther are missing and the Bioship just went missing as well." Robin told his mentor.
"It seems that Loki has been planning this for some time as this is not just a spur of the moment plan. Spiderman has been missing since Hulk's attack on New York City when Loki disguised himself as Thor and tricked Hulk into going on a rampage. Now Black Panther who I know went after Loki in an attempt to free Kid Flash." Tony told the four heroes who had been missing.
"Where was the last known location of the Bioship?" Batman asked Robin.
"Gotham. Right around Wayne Tech." Robin replied as he pinpointed the location of the Bioship. "M'gann sent me a message saying that they had been attacked by Green Goblin."
"That is one of Spiderman's main villains. He must be working for Loki who is still upset about not being able to kill Spiderman when Loki turned him into a pig and sent Norse Hunters after him." Thor pointed out.
Everyone looked at Thor like he was crazy or something.
"It is a long story and it really did happen a while ago." Janet said.
"Never mind. We now know that Loki had Kid Flash, Black Panther, Spiderman and quite possibly Young Justice. We need to get to Gotham now and stop Loki and Vandal Savage from opening the portal." Flash pointed out.
"I'll get Fury to contact Miss Marvel who can help us. Is there anyone you need to contact?" Tony asked as he reached for his his phone.
"Dr. Fate and Zatanna who are training." Batman replied noticing Thor slightly flinch at the name of the Magicians.
"Doesn't do to well with those of the magical world." Steve said.
"But do not worry my friends I will not harm your magical friends as they are heroes and not villains." Thor pointed out.
"All right, let's get suited up and take Loki down for good." Steve said knowing what he and the other Avengers may have to do. Loki may be a god but he could still be killed by another god and judging by the way Thor was acting Steve knew that Loki would be come out of the battle alive.
Next chapter is Battle Royal as the Avengers, the Justice League and Young Justice work to save their friends and family from Loki's wrath.
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