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SpartanCommander- Your right about Magneto, the answer is in this chapter. The Red Skull has bigger worries than blood samples. Think about what is happening in the lab. Also think about the color red.(hint, hint)
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Alright sorry for the wait but I had trouble writing this chapter. It looked better in my head than on paper but it still turned out pretty good. Only two more chapters after this.
"Alright is this everybody, remember there is no going back from here." Said Superman in his space suit standing tall inside the Watchtower hanger.
The heroes looked around at each other and nodded their heads. Those who had assembled were Orion, Captain Atom, S.T.R.I.P.E., Stargirl, Waverider, and J'onn. Added to that were several Watchtower personal who had insisted on helping and would be taking the Javelins into the fight.
"We all know the risks Superman. But this is our home and we will defend it with our lives." Captain Atom stated.
"The same goes for us. We may not have special powers but we can't just stand around and do nothing. This has become like a second home to us and we value it to much to see it destroyed." Said one of the technicians.
Superman looked at all those before him and felt true pride. This kind of character was the Justice League's true strength. It was something Cadmus could never understand.
"Good, then lets get ready too kick some butt. Remember, this is a fight for our lives. Don't hold back anything for the enemy. The Justice League has never condoned killing but we have no choice in this scenario. It is either them or us, and I intend to make sure we win. Everybody load up." Superman ordered.
The heroes jogged and flew towards the hanger doors while the regular humans boarded the Javalins. J'onn flew up to Superman with his space suit on and hovered in the air.
"Are you certain this is the right action to take? We will lose a lot of people taking this course of action." J'onn advised.
"What other choice do we have J'onn? They are not going to negotiate with us. Not to mention you didn't seem to mind sending most of the Justice League just to save six in Cadmus 's base." Superman challenged.
"True, that was the only course of action just as the one we take now is." J'onn confirmed.
Superman looked at him strangely.
"Then if you agree with me why did you ask if I was making the right descion?" He asked confused.
"I did it for your sake. I sensed your doubt and wanted to make you see you have made the only logical choice. I thought it better for you to hear it from yourself then me." J'onn answered.
Superman smiled at this and put his hand on J'onn's shoulder.
"Thank you my friend, my mind is clear now. Now let's get out there and protect our home." Superman stated.
J'onn nodded and followed Superman to the hanger doors. Once there they joined the others who were eagerly awaiting the coming confrontation.
"Superman to control room, release the hanger doors. Five seconds after that fire the first volley of weapons. We want to let Cadmus know that they are in for a hell of a fight.
"Mr. Terrific to Superman, preparing to release doors now. Good luck."
"You too."
The hanger doors started to open and the heroes could fill the vaccum of space starting to pull them. But they all maintained their ground and waited for the doors to open completely. After they were open all the way Superman led the wait out followed by Justice League members and javelins operated by the Watchtower workers.
On the lead ship Captain Alverez saw all this and sneered.
"It seems they have made the first move, we will be the ones to make the last." He said confident in his soon to be victory.
"That's not all sir, the Watchtower is firing, bracing for impact." Said the helm officer.
From the giant Watchtower six laser cannons from the port side fired sending streams of red at the space units. They were aided by a dozen missiles sent from the Watchtowers roof heading for areas that would do the most damage. The lasers were first to hit their target as three laser beams attempted to pierce the shield of two of the ships But the shields held as the beams lost power. The shields then seemed to glow and six laser blasts shots back at the laser cannons. The cannons took a direct hit but remained operational. As for the missiles beams of blue streaked through the air hitting nine of the missiles and rendering them powerless. Of the three that got through one hit ship 3 and two hit ship six. The exploded on impact but the shields held and seemed to do no damage.
Alverez saw all this and started to laugh.
"Fools, they have no idea what they are up against. The shields not only defend but also absorb against energy attacks and send it back with double the power. Not to mention the emp pulses make those missiles obsolete. If this is the best they can do then this battle will be over quickly." He said to himself.
Superman saw how ineffective their first attack was as well but it did not stop him. He knew the Watchtower was capable of more. He surged forward with his right fist raised back and smashed into one of the space ships head on. The shield seemed to waiver but did not break. Superman simply released a barrage of blows upon the craft intending to get inside. A gun cannon appeared from underneath and shot him several times. His space suit took severe damage but Superman continued to fight on.
Father and daughter had teamed up on another space ship. S.T.R.I.P.E fired with a wave of missiles and Stargirl slashed down with her power rod trying to break through. The shield bended from the attack but once again would not break. While this was happening another ship had come behind them and fired its proton cannons. Giant balls of orange light headed their way at a tremendous speed. S.T.R.I.P.E. saw it in time and flew out of the way. Stargirl was too intent on her attack and the proton attack crashed into her back. It exploded on impact and sent Stargirl flying. Screaming through the pain she used her momentum and charged forward with her rod in front. She slammed into the space ships shield and her rod actually piecred the shield and hit the surface. Stargirl refused to stop there and kept pressing through.
The other ship saw this and shot several lasers to stop her. But S.T.R.I.P.E. intercepted them with his body and his own shield. He then turned around and used his metal fist to add his own power behind his daughters. It proved too much and the shield collapsed leaving the ship vulnerable.
"Sir, ship 4's shield has been penetrated. Ship 7 is trying to provide assistance but is having trouble getting in range because of the Watchtower attacks." Said the communications officer.
"Ignore the insects, concentrate all fire power on the Watchtower. It is our primary target, the rest can be dealt with later." Alverez commanded.
The order was relayed to the rest of the fleet and they ignored the Justice League and Javilins and concentrated their attacks on the Watchtower.
Orion noticed this and he felt his barely contained rage surface.
"Ignore me will you, I'll show you why I should never be ignored." He said before charging up his Astro-Harness and firing full blast at the nearest ship.
The Astro-Harness's power infused with Orion's rage slammed into the ship with a force of molten lava. The shield attempted to absorb and send the attack back but it was too much power. Add to that Orion hadn't stopped and was still firing while moving forward. Soon Orion's entire body was bathed in energy and he became a living fire ball. A fire ball that rammed into the shield completely destroying the shield. It also created a giant hole in the ship that Orion flew through.
But in his rage even that was not enough. Orion went up and down the halls firing at anyone in his way. Soldiers fired at him relentlessly but they were mowed down in an instant. Fires broke out throughout the ship and well as screams of fear. None had expected to be attacked in such a way. Many ran instead of facing the seemingly unstoppable force of Orion.
Orion then slammed into another door and found himself on the bridge. He decided he had enough using his harness and jumped off with his hands linked. He came down on a surprised solider and bashed his head into his shoulder effectively breaking his neck.
"Somebody stop the son of a bitch!!!" Came the yell from somewhere.
The half dozen soldiers inside broke from their shock and fired. But Orion would not be denied. He ignored the bullets piercing his skin and punched one soldier in the face sending the man flying into the opposite wall. He then took another by the legs and swung him around like a bat taking out another two. The two soldiers remaining had no more stomach for the massacre they were seeing and fled the bridge for their lives.
Disregarding them Orion turned his attention to the bridge and saw three men at the controls. Realizing where he was and what he done he slowly calmed down. He then moaned as he felt the pain he had forced his body to ignore. He felt his healing factor kicking it but knew it would take time to heal. He damned Darksied for the anger inside him and concentrated on what to do next.
"You, its time you put this thing to get use. Target the nearest Cadmus ship and unload the entire arsenal on them. Do it and I just might let you live." Orion ordered.
Three men looked at each other not knowing what to do. They weren't soldiers, they were just pilots.
"NOW!!!" Orion raged.
This time the men didn't hesitate and work the controls to attack their former allies.
But even with one ship on their side the Justice League was still at a disadvantage. Seven space ships were attacking the Watchtower with full force. The other two were occupied as STRIPE a a badly wounded Stargirl infiltrated one exchanging fire with Cadmus's troops. The other ship was preoccupied with Captain Atom draining its power and Waverider hitting it with Quantum blasts. Superman for his part was trying to deflect as much firepower from the Watchtower as possible. The Javlines to were doing their part but the weapons had very little effect.
"Damn, the shields are down to 37 percent. Another few minutes of this and we are done for." Mr. Terrific said looking at his console.
"We could fire all 24 laser cannons sir. That would give them a reason to back off for a while." Said one of the techs.
"Yes, but using that much energy would also deplete our shields much faster. The Watchtower would be breached before the lasers did enough damage. No, instead I want you to release the space mines. This close to us there is no way they will be able to avoid them. Hopefully that will give us some breathing room." Terrific concluded.
"But sir, what about our own people?"
"There is no other choice, they will just have to avoid them as best they can. Not to mention we will program the mines to attack only the Cadmus ships." Mr. Terrific said maintaining his ground.
The tech said nothing else and pushed a few buttons on the console.
Seconds later two small hatches opened on both sides of the Watchtower and dozens of space minds floated out. Following their programming they drifited towards the Cadmus ships and exploded on impact. As Mr. Terrific had predicted the ships were too close and could not avoid the mines in time. Not to mention the mines barley showed up on their sensors.
Aboard the lead ship Captain Alverez felt his ship rock.
"Report, what the hell just hit us!" He demanded.
"Some kind of small explosives sir. Sensors didn't pick them up until they were right on top of us. The shields are holding but lost significant power. Other ships are reporting the same thing. Ship 3 and 7 have lost both their primary proton cannons. Also ship 5 is altering course and firing at the other ships. Reports seem to indicate that the bridge has been taken over. Attempts are being made to take back the bridge."
Alverez saw red at this news.
"This is unacceptable. Tell them they have three minutes to regain control on the ship on we will open fire on it. As for the rest of the fleet I want them to fall back. Once in position I want them to fire the nova bombs. Lets se how the Watchtower shields hold up against the power of a small sun." Alverez ordered.
The pilot nodded but quickly turned his head when his console made a beeping sound.
"Sir, we have several unkwown objects coming in our direction. The computer is identifying them now."
"What is it?" Alverez demanded.
"The computer has identified them as Green Lantern and Hawkgirl. Not too far behind them is a ship that the computer registers as being the Justice."
"Damnit, if the beam had fired we wouldn't have had to deal with the Avengers. Send ship 9 to deal with them. Also let Magneto and Lantern know its time for them to engage the enemy. This battle will go to Cadmus, no matter what it takes." Alverez barked.
"Magneto is already outside sir. He is redirected the mines towards the Watchtower while the fleet falls back to launch the Nova bombs."
"Good, then the Lantern call deal with is counter part and his lover." Alverez smiled.
Magneto indeed had taken center stage inside his magnetic field. He had taken control of the remainder of the mines and sent them on a collision course with the Watchtower. The Watchtower's defenses shot down as many as they could but a few got through and several small explosions rippled across it.
Magneto then turned his attention to the Javelins that were attacking Cadmus's ships.
"Fools, no metal is safe in the grasps of the master of Magnetism." He pronounced.
He raised and open palm and captured one of the Javelins in his magnetic grasp. He then slowly closed his fist causing the Javelin to collapse into itself before it exploded. He took control of two more Javelins and crashed them into each other.
"Insignificant t insects, when will they learn. With the powers I command this battle is finished before it ever started." He mocked.
Suddenly a ball of yellow light slammed into his magnetic field causing him to halt his attack. He looked to the source and saw a being in all yellow with a head that seemed to shine like the brightest star. The man appeared to be surfing on some kind of rainbow of different colors and headed right for him.
"That's enough, I won't allow you to slaughter anymore people. I don't know who you are but I will take you down." Said the man to Magneto.
Magneto sneered at this individual with contempt.
"I am Magneto, the undisputed lord of Magnetism. You should know the name of your superior before he wipes out your pitiful life. And who are you to make such a false claim of being capable to defeat me?"
"They call be Waverider, and I assure you I can back up my claims. You may rule over all that is metal but that will do you no good against me. I don't know why you are with Cadmus and I don't care. I promise I would take you down and I always keep my word.?
At this Magneto laughed at him.
"Big talk, but little action. As you have noticed whatever you threw at me didn't get past my magnetic field. If that is the best you are capable of then this fight will be short in deed." Magneto countered.
"It was a quantum blast, and I am capable of stronger attacks. But as you said, actions speak louder than words."
Waverider then raised both hands over his head and a giant ball of energy started to form. It became larger and larger by the second seeming to have no boundary.
"Fool, as if I would simply wait for your attack." Magneto mocked.
Magneto then flew forward directly at Waverider intending to knock him aside. Waverider didn't give him a chance as he surfed along space at an incredible speed easily avoiding the collision with Magneto. He did all this while still maintaining the ever increasing power of quantum energy.
Magneto changed direction and charged again. Waverider didn't move this time and threw the massive energy forward at the speed of sound. Unlike Waverider Magneto could not evade the attack and it hit him head on. His visage was lost by the smoldering power of quantum energy.
Waverider stayed where he was watching the ball of energy waiting to see if anything came out. He knew it was unlikely but he had to make sure. A he watched something strange starting to happen. The ball of energy seem to change shape and started to shrink upon itself. It kept getting smaller and smaller until finally it stopped. It was then than Waveriders eyes widened in shock at what he was witnessing.
There inside the quantum image was Magneto standing tall with what appeared to be no injuries. His force field that had once been a contrasting red and blue was now a solid yellow. It seemed to Waverider that he had somehow merged his energy with his own. But he could not see how that was possible.
"My dear boy, you truly underestimate what I am capable of. I do not only have the mastery of metal, but over the entire electromagnetic spectrum. All beings and forms of energy are surrounded by a small electromagtic force. The only difference is in the amount gathered around such object. Your Quantum energy for example has the force in waves. Anything that falls between this spectrum is a puppet to my powers. Radiation, electricity, fire, lasers, spacial anomalies such as yours. All fall into the perimeters of the electromagnetic spectrum. Like everything else dealing with electromagnetism I can control and bend them to my will. I can even manipulate their structure to create something entirely new."
"Now do you truly see what you are up against? Your powers are useless against me, as our those of many of your comrades. Surrender and join me in my cause. With your power and abilities you should be ruling these humans, not protecting them. Look at the gratitude they have shown you. This Cadmus started out as mere humans who feared your power simply because they did not posses or control it. They turned their back on you and plotted your destruction despite the good you have done for them. They create soulless clones to imitate you and replace you to be controlled. Are you telling me this is the world you are fighting for? That this is the world you are risking your life for? Such a thing is a waste. Leave this place and join me and my Acolytes. Return with me to my word and take your place as the god you truly are. The only other option is to stay here and die for a species that actively plans your destruction." Magneto finished.
Waverider didn't move for a moment as he digested all that he had just heard. He also couldn't believe that he was being lectured in the middle of a battle. But he knew that he had to respond. This man had proven to be a dangerous enemy and if he could somehow stop him he would try.
"I will not deny that some of what you said is true. But Cadmus and its ideals only make a small percentage of what the rest of the world thinks. Most of then know we are the good guys and would never hurt them. Most of them know that Cadmus is the real threat and not us. It is those I fight for and trust, it's as simple as that." Waverider responded.
"If what you say is true why do you hide behind secret identities? Why do you let Cadmus blackmail you with the knowledge? Simply come out to the people and expose Cadmus for the threat they are. After all, didn't you just say you trust them? So why don't you trust them with the truth." Magneto countered his argument.
To this Waverider said nothing as he didn't have a answer. Or at least an answer he was willingly to admit to. Magneto seemed to read this in his eyes.
"I tell you why, because you don't trust them as much as you would like too. The human species would use the knowledge to hurt and use you, just as Cadmus is now. There are those who would accept you but many would not. The human race is frightened of what is different. The wars of race and religion in the past have proven this over and over again. Beings with inhuman abilities is just another trend. In the future they will make new reasons to hate and fear something. You don't want to see that fear and mistrust in their eyes. So you stay in disguise and pretend your someone else just to be accepted. But all the while knowing that it's a lie, that your a lie. Can't you see, what's the point of protecting people who you can't see you for yourself. Is any of this getting through to you, or am I just wasting my breath?" Magneto asked with a weary voice.
Waverider looked down and said nothing. He looked at the Earth realizing that he could never truly call it home. That he would always have to be someone else to fit in. He knew this but being faced with it so personally was hard to accept. He finally raised his head and looked back at Magneto.
"Whatever I might think it gives you no right to destroy humanity. Powers or not, me and you are not gods. We do not have the power to decide who lives and who dies. Not to mention if you truly believe all that why are you working with Cadmus? They represent all the evil of humanity that you yourself hate." Waverider challenged regaining the strength in his voice.
Magneto shook his head sadly realizing he had not gotten through to him.
"They are simply a means to an end. What better way to destroy an enemy than to use their own weapons against them. I am truly sad that I wasn't able to convince you, but maybe what I said will help convince others." Magneto replied.
"You mean you are going to give that whole speech again to others?" Waverider asked surprised.
Magneto shook his head again.
"There is no need to give the speech again. Billions have already heard it." He replied.
"What!!" Waverider said utterly confused.
"I told you already I could manipulate energy and form it to any way I chose. Well I used your power and the gravitational pull of the planet, moon, and sun and created an electromagnetic antenna that just produced this message to half the Earth and the Watchtower."
"That's impossible."
"As I have already demonstrated there are few things impossible for me. It took a lot of energy but it will be worth it if it inspired others to join my cause. It also helps when I friend of yours taps into Cadmus's networks and provides with the technology to boost the signal. Word will spread and more will head for my cause. The humans will panic but that is all they are good for." Magneto said the last part with distain.
Waverider fought to pick up his jaw.
"You set me up, this entire thing was a set up!!" Waverider yelled trying to comprehend everything that was happening."
"Think of it more as recruiting mission. I meant every word I said to you. But I also knew you were to set in your believes to change your way of thinking. But thanks to you and Cadmus I have accomplished all my goals. The word as been spread and I have obtained data to help in the development in creating and improving mutants. Mystique will have already infiltrated Cadmus's files and DNA samples. All these distractions have given me all the time I needed to save my race. My alliance with Cadmus is now terminated and I will leave you to deal with them." Magneto explained. His force field had now returned to its regular color.
"Just like that, you play everyone and walk away!! The Justice League can't just let you leave and neither will Cadmus. Your ideals are to dangerous to be allowed to come forth. Cadmus will also not accept this betrayal without retribution." Waverider yelled while charging again.
Magneto signed.
"I suppose some retribution must be made toward the Justice League. There is no doubt with my temporary alliance with Cadmus my Acolytes have aided in the death of some of your members and innocents." Magneto said to himself.
He then turned around and saw two dozen nova missiles heading right for the Watchtower. Magneto raised his hands pushing his waves of power forward. Once he had control of them he waved them out in open space where they continued to go until they were lost from sight. I few seconds later a white ball of light shot through the sky blinding all combatants.
"What the hell is that?!!" Captain Atom yelled covering his eyes.
"I don't know but I can't see a thing." Superman yelled through his comm. system covering his eyes as well.
The flash seemed to last for several minutes before finally disappearing. Besides being temporarily blinded no one or machine appeared to be hurt or damaged.
"What the hell just happen?!! How did the missiles change course all of a sudden." Alverez demanded.
"Unknown sir, but the flash has scrambled our systems temporarily. It will take a few minutes to get them back up."
"You mean were vulnerable, get those shields back up now. Then find out who the hell is responsible for this." Alverez yelled with spit flying from hi mouth.
"Considering the world annocement from Magneto I would say the cause is pretty obvious." Said one of the techs putting out a small fire.
"That traitor!!" Alverez raged
"The shields are fine sir, they are powered by the crystals. It's the sensors that are down. The computer can't lock on to any targets for the moment."
"Then do it manually, we must salvage this. With headquarters not responding and the betrayal of Magneto and his group it is no telling how many resources Cadmus has lost. This battle is our best chance to make things right." Alverez said in almost desperation.
"We will do the best we can sir, but it will take time." Came the response.
Alverez clenched his teeth but said nothing more.
Back on ship 5 Orion too was having trouble with the ship he had taken over.
"Hurry the repairs, if you slack off your no good to me and I will gladly end your worthless lives." Orion threaten.
The pilots sweated profusely and quicken their efforts to bring the ships sensors back on line.
Just then a group of Ultimen ran onto the bridge and confronted Orion.
"Justice League scum!!" Yelled Wind Dragon before sending of a wave of freezing wind.
Orion heard the clones yell and that gave him the warning he needed to jump out of the way. Orion rolled to his feet and saw part of the bridge frozen solid.
"Careful you idiots, you'll destroy all the controls with your attacks and the ship won't be of any use to any one." Orion snarled.
"Die." Was Juice's response and electricity shot in his direction.
Orion ducked underneath the blast and shook his head. The clones programming to destroy the Justice League appeared to rule over their common sense. He would have to take them out before they destroyed the bridge.
Orion pressed a few buttons on the remote around his waste and his Astro Harness came to life firing on the Ultimen. Downpour and Longshadow was taken down by laser and plasma blasts before they could even transform. But Shifter had avoided the attack and turned into a giant Condor heading right towards him with its dangerous claws curled. While Juice had him pinned down Wind Dragon used his winds on the Astro Harness freezing it in place effectively knocking it out of the battle.
Orion cursed this and jumped high in the air. The Condor swooped down on him and sank its claws into Orion's shoulders. Orion cringed from the pain and saw the blood ooze from both wounds. He looked down and saw Juice change position and fire at him above. Anticipating this Orion grabbed the Condor's large things and pulled with all his strength. The Condor couldn't handle the pressure and both flipped in mid air. For a short time they changed positions, Orion was on top and the Condor was on the bottom. It was their the electricity connected frying the huge bird alive. Orion felt some of the electricity himself but only a small amount.
Realizing his mistake Juice stopped his attack on his teammate. He saw as shifter started to return to her normal form and fall down with Orion. Orion hit first landing on his feet and catching Shifter in his large arms that continued to bleed from the shoulders. He then picked up Shifter and threw her right at him. Juice dodged to the side and looked behind him to see Shifter crash into the wall and drop to the ground hard. Juice then turned his attention back to Orion only to meet a fist to the face. After that Juice's word spinned and he thought he felt two more punches to the gut and one more to the side of his head before he felt nothing at all.
Orion spared a moment to make sure Juice was out of the fight before he turned his attention to the last Ultimen. It was then a wave of ice encased his body from the neck down making him immobile.
"You shouldn't lose track of your opponents. Mistakes like that can get you killed." Wind Dragon said as he used the cold ice to form a frozen sword in his hand. He slowly walked toward Orion tapping the sword on the floor.
"You'll never win, you realize that. It doesn't matter how many of you test tube babies Cadmus creates. The Justice League will come on top." Orion said trying to break free from the block of ice.
Wind Dragon stopped a few inches from the incased Orion and raised his sword high.
"Your wrong, and for you the war ends now." Wind Dragon said with deadly calm. He then brought the sword down with all his strength.
The sword connected with Orion's head, and broke in half. Wind Dragon's eyes widened in disbelieve and he took a few steps back. Orion used the surprise to double his strength and busted out of the ice with a roar. Wind Dragon looked up from his broken ice sword at this and fumbled on what to do. Orion took the descion away and ran up to him grabbing the hand holding the broken sword. It was a stalemate as he met the others eyes looking for something but not knowing what.
"How…?" Wind Dragon started to ask not knowing what to say.
"The helmet isn't just for hiding my face." Was Orion's simple response.
Orion then turned Wind Dragon's wrist and jabbed the broken ice sword into Wind Dragon's chest. Wind Dragon's mouth dropped and blood started to flow. His legs went limp and he slowly started to fall the ground. Orion followed him bending down while keeping eye contact the entire time. Orion then slowly lowered him to his back.
"I did… I did… what I was made for." Wind Dragon sputtered.
"I know." Was Orion's quiet reply.
"Its… all I know. Don't..wa…want to.. diiii…" Wind Dragon coughed before his eyes closed completely and his breath stilled.
Orion slowly got to his feet and looked at the body sadly. It really wasn't the kids fault. He didn't choose to be created and programmed with nothing but hate. He couldn't over come his DNA. In that way they were similar. He fought Darksied's DNA everyday determined to not become the evil bastard his father was. It was only through High Father and others who befriended him that he was able to become his own person. These clones didn't have that support. Such a thing made him sad, but he knew his resolve would not change. Innocent or not, the clones had to die to save the world.
Back out in space the battle still raged between Cadmus and the Justice League. Both sides were fighting with everything they had and the damage was high to both sides. Ship 5 was neutralized with the battle of the bridge and ship 2 had sustained heavy damage because Captain Atom and drained its shields completely leaving it vulnerable. Ships 4 and six took mild damage as well but continued to fire. The Watchtower's shields were almost depleted and half of its laser cannons had been destroyed. The Justice Leaguers outside were doing what they could but the damage they inflicted just wasn't enough t swing the battle.
While the sky burned Magneto continued his Dialogue with Waverider.
"I believe that is significant retribution. I have given the Justice League a fighting chance. Now if you would excuse me it is time I take my leave. I have followers to gather and a world that must be freed form mutant prosecution." Magneto said turning away.
"Wait, will you truly leave both side to just destroy each other? With your powers you could disable both sides ending this needless blood shed." WaveRider pleaded.
"As I said, this is neither my war nor my world. You will have to figure it out yourself. But my offer to leave and join me still stands. Whether you choose to believe it or not we are like brothers. Gifted with powers beyond normal men." Magneto said.
"You know I can't leave my friends." Waverider stated shaking his head.
"I know, I had to ask. But before I go I will tell you something you might find useful. This war with Cadmus, I think its all just a smoke screen." Magneto said with certainty.
"For what, that makes n sense!!" Waverider yelled outraged.
"I can only tell you what I felt. As I told you I can fell anything in the electromagnetic spectrum. That includes machines as well as computers."
"Yeah." Waverider not knowing where this was going.
"My point is while I was in Cadmus's base I felt something. Not just the normal technology and machines but something else. Something with immense intelligence and power. I could feel it in waves." Magneto continued.
"You're saying Cadmus has some big weapon?"
"No, this was not a weapon. At least not the traditional weapon we usually think of. No, this thing is something used by something else. Whatever I felt using others. It seemed to have an intelligence all its own. I know it sounds crazy, but it actually felt like it was alive." Magneto explained.
Waverider looked at him not knowing what to say.
"The point is I feel that is what truly behind this whole thing. It is using Cadmus like pawns towards its own end. And by what I felt from it, the destruction of the Justcie League and the ruling of Earth is insignificant. It has higher goals, ands will do anything to achieve them. Which is why Cadmus is not a good partner for me and my kind. I refuse to be anyone's puppet." Magneto finished with steel.
Waverider shook his head trying to wrap his head around all these revelations he was having today.
"Why did you tell me all this, why not simply stop this thing yourself? You have the power."
Magneto shook his head and if Waverider and looked closely enough inside the helmet he would have seen a small trace of fear in his eyes.
"What ever being this is it is even beyond me. My mastery would have no effect. Either way it is up to you to use this information as you will." Magneto said turning once again.
Waverider saw him float away and felt he had to say something.
"Thank you." He yelled.
Magneto stopped his accent but did not turn back around.
"I didn't do it for the Justice League." He finally said.
"Then why-
"I did it for Captain America. If you see him tell him a young boy thanks him for the past. He hopes this information lengthens his life. Their our few true heroes in the world. We need to preserve the ones we have to the best of our ability." Magneto said. He then continued his journey and headed for Earth ignoring the violence around him.
That same hero was heading towards that battle with four Avengers with him. Beside Raven and Herold they had also picked dup Cyborg and Spiderman.
"Man, I'm getting some serious power readouts. Looks like the party has already started and its fierce." Cyborg reported reading the Justice's monitor.
"As long at the battle is still going on that's all that matters. Remember team, you have your objectives. Myself, and Herold will try to disable a Cadmus ship and Raven and Spiderman will attempt to disable another. Cyborg, you will go to the Watchtower and help with their systems the best you can. I know it may not seem like we are doing much but every little thing makes a difference." Cap instructed them.
"Don't worry cap, we'll do our part." Spiderman spoke for the rest.
Not to far in front of them Green Lantern and Hawkgirl came face to face with the Lantern.
"This is as far as you go dad." Said the Lantern holding both yellow and green rings high in the air.
"Out of my way you cheap knock off." John Steward sneered to his clone.
"I don't think so. Your precious Justice League is finished. Its time you old guys were put out to pasture. What's the old saying, out with the old in with the new." Lantern said. His green ring created a sword while the yellow ring created a mace.
"Seem's like junior wants to play. We'll I game if you are John." Shayera said raising her mace.
"Fine with me, its time these clones realized nothing beats an original." John said forming an axe. Both sides then converged clashing weapons and lighting up the sky even more.
"This battle is taking far too long. The shields are weak enough to start teleporting our people inside the Watchtower. Once they deactivate the disruptors have the bombers destroy key areas of the ship. Have the Ultimen and soldiers protect them until that time. Cadmus must win this fight, sacrifices have to be made." Alverez ordered all ships.
It was too long after that Cadmus people starting teleporting inside the Watchtower.
"Sir, we have confirmed reports of dozens of individuals teleporting inside the Watchtower." Said on of the techs.
Mr. Terrific looked at the man while ignoring the sparks and small fires around him.
"Great. Patch me through to the Watchtower intercom, I want to talk to the entire ship."
"Already done sir, go ahead."
"This is Mr. Terrific, we are at code red. The enemy has infiltrated the Watchtower. They are armed and extremely dangerous. Most likely targets are key areas in the Watchtower. Stop them at all costs, lethal force has been authorized. I repeat, lethal force is authorized. Show no mercy, because they sure as hell won't." Mr. Terrific finished.
He then looked around at all the people on the bridge. Besides techs the only other person with him was Vixen. He walked up to her.
"The bridge will more than likely be a target for assault. More Justice League members will attempt to get here but they may be delayed. These people are technicians, not fighters. If a battle wages here we will be the only ones to stop them, do you understand?" Mr. Terrific asked her.
Vixen clenched her fists and met his stare.
"I got your back all the way." She said
Mr. Terrific nodded and turned his attention to the bridge doors. He knew a fight was coming, he wouldn't be unprepared.
While the epic battle in space was happening back on Earth Flash was running through the Amazon looking for allies. He had forgotten where the exact location was and he knew that it was invisible to the normal eye. But hopefully they would see him and drop their invisibility shield. It seems he was right because soon he came upon the dome to Gorilla city. What he did not expect to see was the fires and smoke inside.
"My god, what happen?" Flash said to himself.
He then rushed inside the doom and got a closer look. What he saw made his blood run cold. He saw buildings and bridges in rubble. Fires raged against the ground filling the dome with smoke. Even worse were the bodies. Several bodies lay along the ground in ruin. Many were missing body parts such as arms, legs, and even heads. He saw internal organs dripping with blood hanging against walls. Even worst he saw a small gorilla child with its stomach gutted open. It held hands with what he assumed was a parent. Flash had no choice but to bend over and throw up. It was all just too much to handle.
Flash then heard sounds of laser fire and even more explosions. Knowing he had to help these people he took off in the direction. It only took him five seconds to get there. But what he found made him gasp in horror again, the cause of death for the people of Gorilla city was him.
"You can do nothing against me. Stop fighting and I promise I will make it quick like I did for your citizens when I first entered your sacred city." Turbo boasted easily dodging the laser shots from the Gorilla's.
"Damn you monster, you won't get away with it. We won't let you destroy our home and our people." Yelled one of the gorillas on a hover scooter. A dozen other joined him as well as three hover tanks which were firing purple beams of some sorts.
But no matter how many times they fired Turbo used his speed to dodge them all. Even those that came close where repelled by his shield.
"You don't have a choice in the matter. But if you don't believe me then another example of my power should help convince you." Turbo yelled.
With his right arm he slashed down then forward with his gauntlets sending a wave of sonic energy. The near invisible force surged forward and connected with three scooters exploding them on impact. The wave continued moving however and slammed into the base of a building. It crushed the foundations and the building crumbled sending pieces everywhere. The Gorilla fighting force moved as fast as it could but one hover tank couldn't move fast enough and was buried under the wreckage.
"STOP IT!!!" yelled a familiar voice.
Turbo stopped his attack and looked behind him. Once he saw who it was as smile came to his crooked lips.
"I was wondering when you would show up. It seems me and you do really think alike. The Gorilla's technology is superior to humans and they would make a good ally against Cadmus. Which is why I couldn't let it happen." Turbo said.
Flash ran up to his clone and stopped ten feet away. He actually had tears in his eyes.
"That is no excuse, this is a slaughter. Not to mention your suppose to be dead." Flash yelled angrily.
"Stop crying you baby, this is war. As far as being dead Cadmus has many talents. But main point is that I am back and better than ever. I also want revenge on the man responsible for my death. I heard the cannon didn't fire. I'm kind of glad since that means I can kill Captain America myself." Turbo said.
"Killing, death, is that all you can think about? You are suppose to be apart of me. No matter what Cadmus did to my DNA I couldn't change this much. You have to stop this." Flash pleaded.
Turbo shook his head in disgust.
"You are pathetic, with all your power you whine about deaths that mean nothing. You are freaking joke of the Justice League. If you weren't one of the original seven nobody would even pay attention to you. As long as you live I will be looked down upon. Only through your death can I truly receive the praise I truly deserve." Turbo stated.
Flash looked at his clone and frowned. He then wiped away his tears and stood tall with a serious expression on his face.
"You are not me, your just plain evil. There is nothing worth saving. I don't want to but I have to put you down. You are a plague on this world, you must no longer exist." Flash said clenching his fist.
Turbo smiled at this and raised his two gauntlets with the swords.
"Finally, you show your true self. Pity it is for the last time." Turbo said before charging and slashing at Flash's head.
TBC