Uncanny Superman

Chapter 21: Injustice League Unlimited- Part 1

By

The Uncanny R-Man

Disclaimer- All familiar characters belong to DC Comics.

Star City-

Green Arrow warily snuck through the backstreets and alleys of Star City. He had received an anonymous tip-off that something bad was going down. His every nerve told him that the tip-off was obviously a trap, but he couldn't just sit at home and let the bad guys get away with it.

'If I end up running into a trap, Batman's never gonna let me live it down.' Green Arrow muttered to himself. 'But I'll show that overgrown flying rat…'

'Overconfidence'll be the death of you, buddy.'

Green Arrow spun around, his quiver ready, at the sound of the stranger's voice.

'Livewire!' Green Arrow's eyes widened in surprise as he recognised the electrical villainess. 'You're one of the big blue boy scout's rogues. What the hell are you doing here?'

'Oh, nothing much.' Livewire shrugged. 'Just the usual. Pretty much doing some chilling, doing some killing. You know, the usual stuff.'

'Then it ends now!' Green Arrow yelled as he let an arrow fly in Livewire's direction. The arrow froze inches from the villainess's face before turning around and flying back the way it came, hitting the Emerald Archer in the shoulder, making him yell out in pain.

'Oh, did I forget to mention that I'm not alone?' Livewire chuckled. 'Green Arrow, say hello to my little friends!'

Atomic Skull, Scorch, Doctor Polaris, and Mirror Master appeared behind Livewire. Mirror Master had used his mastery of mirrors to make them invisible.

'Surprised t' see us?' Mirror Master grinned. 'What do y' say we give Green Arrow a greeting from the Injustice League, lads and lasses?'

'Thought you'd never ask.' Scorch grinned as she loosed a burst of fire from her hands. 'Mmm, I love the smell of burning superhero in the morning.'

'It doesn't matter how many there is of you, I'm still going to take you down!' Green Arrow hissed as he yanked the arrow from his arm. 'Argh! That hurts like a mother…'

'Ooh. The hero's got a potty mouth.' Atomic Skrull snickered. 'I say we wash his mouth out!'

KRAKOOM!

The fiery-skulled villain backhanded the Emerald Archer, sending him tumbling into nearby garbage cans.

'Bundle!' Livewire crowed as she led the villains in piling onto the poor unfortunate Green Arrow.

POW!

ZZRAKT!

CRUNCH!

FWASH!

Once the villains were sure that Green Arrow had endured enough punishment, they stepped back to admire their handiwork.

'Mmm. Nice work if I do say so myself.' Scorch nodded to herself. 'I especially like the bruising around the eyes. Makes him look like a cute little panda.'

'Our work is done here.' Doctor Polaris told the rest of the assembled evil-doers. 'I think this will make a suitable enough message for the Justice League. Mirror Master, get us out of here.'

'Aye-aye, doc.' Mirror Master nodded as he conjured up another mirror to enable the quintet of villains an exit.

Justice League Watchtower, a little while later-

Black Canary was on monitor duty in the Justice League Watchtower, unaware of that which transpired down below. That was until a message popped up from a hospital in Star City. Hospitals had a direct line to the Watchtower in case any Leaguer was admitted.

'Black Canary, thank God it's you.' The nurse breathed a sigh of relief. 'It's Green Arrow. He's just been admitted into Star City General. He's been severely beaten.'

'What?! Is he okay?' Black Canary gasped in shock.

'I'm afraid it doesn't look good.' The nurse explained. 'He somehow managed to make here to the hospital before fainting from his wounds. He said something about a new Injustice League'

'I'm on my way!' Black Canary announced as she got up from her seat and left the monitor room.

Outside the monitor room, Black Canary happened upon Superman.

'Superman, it's Green Arrow!' Black Canary explained. 'He's in serious trouble. He's in Star City General. He told me that he had an anonymous tip about something going down. The hospital said he took a really bad beating.''

'Then it must have been a trap.' Superman surmised. 'Say no more, Canary. I'll gather some Leaguers to help you investigate.'

Star City General-

Superman had indeed gathered together some of his fellow Justice Leaguers as he had promised. Wonder Woman and the Atom tagged along with the Man of Steel as they went to check up on Green Arrow. Batman had travelled to the crime scene with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Shayera in an attempt to track those responsible for the attack on the Emerald Archer.

The quartet of heroes walked into the hospital where Green Arrow was being held. Needless to say, Black Canary wasn't pleased.

'I'll rip their freaking heads off!' Black Canary seethed. 'Their lives won't be worth living once I've finished with them!'

'We're all upset about the attack Canary, but there's no need to be seeking vengeance.' Superman pointed out. 'That isn't your way.'

'What if it was somebody you loved that was attacked?' Black Canary countered. 'I bet you wouldn't be so calm then.'

'I have to agree with Superman.' Wonder Woman chipped in. 'Vengeance can wait.'

'I can't believe you, Princess!' Canary scoffed. 'After all that business with Bane attacking Batman! You can't seriously tell me that you don't want to tear that Talia woman to pieces.' (1)

'There is always time for vengeance.' Wonder Woman said. 'But not yet. We have more important issues to deal with right now. We need to find those responsible for the attack.'

'You can bet that it's all part of some bigger plan.' The Atom added. 'The nurse said that Green Arrow whispered something about a new Injustice League. The whole attack could just be a lure for an even bigger attack.'

'We'll be ready.' Superman responded. 'We've beaten the Injustice League before, and we'll do it again.'

The foursome headed up to Green Arrow's room, where there was a nurse waiting outside for them. It was the same nurse that had called Black Canary in the first place.

'What's his condition, nurse?' Superman enquired.

'Green Arrow's stable.' The nurse explained. 'He's highly sedated, so he might not be much for conversation right now.'

'I just need some time alone.' Black Canary said.

'It's okay, nurse.' Superman reassured the woman. 'We'll keep watch here in case of any trouble.'

The nurse nodded in understanding as Black Canary went in the room to check up on her lover.

Meanwhile-

While Superman's team checked up on Green Arrow's conditions, Batman's team were on the trail of his attackers.

The Dark Knight knelt on the ground and examined strange marks in the concrete. A red-and-yellow blur sped up beside him, scattering dust all over the crime scene.

'There's no sign of anybody anywhere.' The Flash explained. 'What have you got there, Bats?'

'Nothing now that you've contaminated the crime scene.' Batman glowered at the Scarlet Speedster. 'I can handle this on my own. I don't need any help.'

'You're still not at one hundred percent after that business with Bane.' Green Lantern reminded the Dark Knight as he scanned the surrounding area with his Power Ring. 'You need backup, no matter how well you think you can handle yourself.'

'Okay, I get why the Flash and Green Lantern are here, but why do you need me?' Shayera asked with a bored sigh. 'Searching the area at super speed or scanning it with a Power Ring is fine, but why am I here?'

'Strength in numbers.' The Flash piped up. 'Plus, you don't want to miss out on the fight, do you?'

'Hmm. Point.' Shayera conceded with a smirk. 'I always was fond of a good brawl.'

'My Power Ring hasn't come up with anything.' Green Lantern told the team as he stopped scanning. 'We might as well move on… Aww, hell…'

'John? What's the matter?' Shayera asked concernedly as Green Lantern doubled over, clutching his stomach.

'A little something that I made up myself.' An evil feminine voice chuckled. 'An airborne version of salmonella.'

The foursome of heroes all turned to see a quartet of villains appear. It was Cheshire, Dr Light. Cheetah, and Zoom.

'Surprise!' Cheetah grinned. 'What time is it, Hunter?'

'Time for morrre trrragedyyy!' Zoom answered with an evil grin.

'Time to die, heroes.' Dr Light cackled as he let loose with a blast of light.

ZRAKOOM!

Back at Star City General-

Superman and the others waited patiently while Black Canary spent her time in Green Arrow's hospital room.

KRABOOM!

The whole hospital was shaken by a colossal explosion as something crashed through the wall on the other side of the door. Superman and the others burst through the door to see a giant fist grab Black Canary and drag her out through the hole.

'Giganta!' Wonder Woman glowered as she flew after her teammate.

'I think not, Princess.' Sinestro scowled as he clobbered the Amazing Amazon with a yellow energy mallet.

'Goodbye! We am not here to capture you!' Bizarro grinned as he froze Superman solid with his ice-vision.

FWOOSH!

The Atom was about to miniaturize himself when he was taken down by a bioelectric blast from Queen Bee.

ZZARK!

'The heroezzz are ourzzz.' Queen Bee said. 'They won't be giving uzzz any more trouble.'

'That's what you think, honey!' Black Canary retorted as she let rip with a Canary Cry. 'SCREEEEE!'

Giganta clutched her ears, dropping Canary in the process. Fortunately, Wonder Woman was there to catch her.

'Remember when I said now is not the time for vengeance?' Wonder Woman recalled. 'I have changed my mind!'

TBC…

Next: Injustice League Unlimited- Part 2

Will the Justice League be able to defeat the combine might of the new Injustice League? Tune in next time to find out!

Author's Notes-

(1)- For the business concerning Batman and Bane, check out current chapters of 'Uncanny Batman'.