At 12:30 am ... In the living room ... Erik Lehnsherr was trying in vain to distract himself while watching the movie "V for Vendetta" on Netflix, not that the film was boring or uninteresting, on the contrary, the film by coincidence he practically talked about his life, since he was an "ordinary" but happy guy, until he was abused by his oppressors for his differential until he carried his "scars" that, unlike the film that were visible in the protagonist, in Erik Lehnsherr they were in your soul, your mind.
-I never thought in my miserable existence that an art would make my miserable life so explicit. - Said Phantom looking piously at the movie.
-Compared to this deformed guy in the film, I feel relatively "lucky". - Zelena said not knowing if she felt relieved by her victories or anxious for what was to come.
-Were you there? I hadn't even noticed. - said Erik L. without expression due to his intense thoughts.
-I know what you're thinking about. Without wanting to intrude as my sister says, but already intruding: you will not be able to win with your bitter self-pity. - said Zelena sitting next to him and touching his arm.
-It's not that easy, I've tried everything and since I was born I've only been losing! Losing my parents, my wife, my daughter, my mutant brothers, my friends, my dignity ... Everything! You don't know how it is. - said Erik L. in a melancholy tone.
-I understand your pain. Years ago I was also in that same melancholic spirit as you ... Feeling alone because my birth mother abandoned me and when we were reconciled, she died. My adoptive father punished me every day for being "different", a man who claimed to love me tried to kill my sister and deceived me. Besides, I almost lost my daughter recently. - Zelena said, almost thrilled with joy.
-My mother has always hated me since I was born and to make matters worse, the world has never been good for me either. I also for a moment thought about giving up ... But today I realized that I don't want to give that taste to those who hate me. - Phantom said wistfully.
-And how did they overcome? - said Erik L. slightly motivated.
- Fighting for what is rightfully ours. Because life will never make it easier for us. And if we don't fight for ourselves, nobody will. Think about it before playing the melancholy self-destructive. - Zelena said looking steadily at him.
- Of all the eccentrics I've met, it's the thickest. - said Erik L. - Nobody ever spoke to me like that.
-You weren't even the first and will never be the last person to say that. - said Zelena with a feeling of "screw it".
-But by far it was the best and most sincere advice I have ever received in my entire life. - said Erik L. giving a light laugh of motivation.
-I am "bad and the bad always wins". - Zelena said with a laugh. –Where are you going?
-I'm going to get ready, let the others know so we can defeat this narcissistic idiot! - said Erik L. going directly to his guest room.
-That's what I was talking about! And that works for you too ... - said Zelena pointing to the Phantom.
-I already understood everything, miss. Now let's get down to business. - Said Phantom giving a proud laugh.
-That's right. - Zelena said smiling.
Meanwhile ... In the mansion's dining room ... There were Darth Vader, Loki and Rumple as usual, drinking coffee to replenish the energy lost in the failed battle and plotting attack strategies against the enemy.
- Didn't you say you were a jedi? Why don't you use your power of strength against him? Said Rumple.
-You don't happen to know that I already tried? Do you think I'm a fool? I tried everything that was within my reach, but it seems that the more I tried, the more I felt weak before him. - Darth said slightly tense.
- It must be a power of absorption, I suppose. - Rumple said reflective.
-If this is the first one we will have to defeat, I think I will be dead by the last. - Darth said pessimistically.
-Speaking like that, it doesn't seem like he was the "commander of a galactic troop". Who are you? This is no time for pessimism, we are on a mission! - said Rumple incredulous by his colleague's "emo" spirit.
-You're right. After all, I have strength in my body. I was foolish for lack of faith. Said Darth, trying to regain his confidence.
-I understand you, Mr. Skywalker, I too, in almost two centuries of existence, went through bad ways, but giving up was never my forte. I cannot give up knowing that I have many goals to fulfill. Said Rumple, trying to comfort him.
-I know I'm not very good with that, but ... Thank you. Said Darth, slightly relieved.
-I am the lord of darkness and I lived with several people. I know how to recognize a desperate soul. - Rumple said feeling powerful.
-As for you ... Son of Odin? - Darth said curiously.
-What? - Loki said, devoted.
-So you are so obsessed with these matters of war and enemies, acting so indifferently in our strategy conversation? - Darth said strangely.
-That's right. - said Loki trying to stay focused. -What did you just say, gentlemen?
-What happened outside when you left here hours ago that left you so distracted? - Darth said suspiciously.
- Apparently, he is one of those who talks more than he does. - said Rumple with an expression of "no patience for these things".
-What did you say? - Loki said slightly angry and approaching Rumple.
-It would be good to use this fury with enemies when you need to, Asgardian. Said Rumple impatiently.
It didn't take long before Regina and Zelena appeared in the dining room with expressions a little anxious to warn about Erik Lehnsherr's sudden disposition.
- Have you had breakfast yet? - Zelena said rhetorically. –Of course it is. I'm glad. Erik Lehnsherr just decided that it's time for the battle and defeat that irritant once and for all.
-At last! - said Darth, Rumple and Loki.
- Even he said that the sooner the better. So it would be good to start with what matters. Said Regina.
-For a lady who was almost seriously injured, she is in a good mood. - Darth said surprised.
-She was trained by me. What were you waiting for? - Rumple said slightly convinced.
- It wasn't that bad. - Regina said willingly and slightly flushed.
-She's right. It is not time to worry about these things, we will prepare as soon as possible for the fight. - said Loki "indifferently" and leaving the dining room accompanied by Rumple and Darth.
-OK then. - said Regina not knowing how she reacted to what he just said.
-It's strange. - Zelena said suspiciously.
-Weird how? - said Regina trying to disguise.
-I'm your sister, I know when it looks like you're trying to hide something. - said Zelena with an expression of "pretend I believe".
-I promise to tell you later. Now let's get down to business. Said Regina.
-You're right. But then you'll tell me everything! - Zelena said giving a curious laugh.
Meanwhile ... In the training room ... There were Harley Quinn, Freya and Morgana training intensively to defeat that enemy, more motivated and willing than ever. Harley Quinn chose the "target shooting" part to better train his shots and only exercised his somersaults three times, as he wanted to leave his energy to defeat Sebastian Shaw. Freya and Morgana on the other hand, chose to train by magic to exercise their powers, which unlike the training of hours ago, their powers were more strengthened than ever. But, after a few minutes, they decided to take a break to rest and save the best for last.
-I hope we didn't fail this time, nor that I die once and for all. But I want to be sure that I almost came close to defeating him. - said Freya concentrated.
-With the fury that I am, I will not rest until I bleed, I hate him. - Morgana said slightly angry.
-I understand. I got a pity from Erik Lehnsherr, it looks like it was me. - Said Harley Quinn worried.
-It's really horrible to have suffered for just being you. I identify in a way with him. Morgana said with a sense of identification.
-I understand your pain, it's horrible to lose the one you love. - Freya said sadly.
-Then let's end that idiot. Do it for our people! - Said Harley Quinn lightly motivated.
-Yes! - Freya and Morgana said equally motivated.
Moved by hope and the fire of justice, the three smiled and soon after they found Regina and Zelena who came to break the news to meet in the garage.
-They are ready? Said Regina.
-Absolutely. –The three said.
-Great. Well decided people! - said Zelena.
At 1 o'clock in the morning ... After eating a small snack or coffee to gain more energy and get together to outline combat strategies, everyone gathered in the garage and soon after they split up again between the two cars. In one of them were: Freya, Harley Quinn, Morgana, Fantasma and Darth Vader at the wheel; on the other were: Zelena at the wheel, Regina, Loki, Magneto and Rumple.
-Prepared? - said Zelena.
-Despite being a terrible driver, let's try. Said Regina.
-I went to school and got it. - Zelena said smiling.
-Novelty. Finally he became responsible. - Regina said surprised.
-Thank you, little sister. - Zelena said squeezing Regina's cheek. -Did you put your belts on?
-Yes. - said the others.
-And, Erik ... Ready for your battle? - Zelena said rhetorically.
-Yes, and it will have to be to win! - said Erik Lehnsherr with more energy and motivation than ever.
-So let's go! Operation "V for victorious". - said Zelena.
- "V for Victorious"? - they all said with doubt.
-Is it like you and my nephew always do? Create strange mission names? - said Zelena.
-Got it. Said Regina.
-"V for Victorious" Operation. - said Erik Lehnsherr aloud the thought that all memories of his tragic life came to mind: from the moment his parents were killed by Nazis, his wife killed for defending him, his mutant daughter killed unjustly, all injustices committed against him and his "brothers" for being mutants, all the abuses he suffered at the hands of Sebastian Shaw, who suffers in his life and who will still suffer. However, unlike other times, this time there was a strong feeling of hope, of empowerment.
At 1:30 am ... On the walk of fame ... Everyone was, mainly Magneto, armed and walking attentively towards the middle of the walk of fame where Sebastian Shaw was turning with a smug and sadistic smile to start a supposed fight.
-You are more persistent than you look. I admire that about you. - Sebastian Shaw said with a surprised and mocking laugh.
-I don't care about what you can do with me anymore. - Magneto said with a mixture of fear, but persistence.
-Pen that is useless! Still don't understand? I am still the most powerful, you can never stop me! - Sebastian Shaw said using his power to suck his energy.
-I won't give up! - Magneto said getting a little weak, but still psychologically strong.
-You are nothing but a failed mutant who fights for useless justice. It will never happen! They hate you, it will all be in vain! - Said Sebastian Shaw taking even more of his energy.
-Only we are not going to let that happen! - Said Harley Quinn angry and screaming.
When he turned to the side, he came across Harley Quinn, Phantom, Freya and Morgana who were armed, each in his own way.
-Even if everyone has some power together, they can never stop me. - Sebastian Shaw said mockingly.
-But we are in greater numbers. And I learned from my apprentices that unity makes the difference. Said Rumple.
On the other side were: Rumple, Regina, Zelena, Darth Vader and Loki also armed, trying to surround him as much as possible to stop him.
-Fortunately they are in the wrong place! - Said Sebastian Shaw catching them off guard trying to suck the energy of the five, however, he was caught off guard by the ice of Freya, the gunshots of the Harley Quinn, the magic of Morgana and the punjab rope of Phantom.
-No one messes with one of ours! - Said angry Harley Quinn.
-What is it? - Said Sebastian Shaw slightly scared to be slowly weakening.
Taking advantage of the enemy's temporary weakness, the other five used what they had to weaken him even more: Regina, Zelena and Rumple joined hands to "increase" the magic that was in them three, thus forming an even greater magic; Loki used his power to multiply in several clones to distract and slap him and Darth Vader used his power of strength to throw him away.
With a fear he had never felt in his life of losing, Sebastian Shaw tried to defend himself as he could, trying to suck the powers and use them in each one, knocking down some, being attacked by others and so on, because they were all resistant. Until everyone got tired and weakened again, including him.
-Don't you understand? I am more powerful than any mutant or enhancer that has ever been seen in this place. They can never stop me. - Sebastian Shaw said arrogantly, even if considerably weakened.
-But I can. - said Magneto getting up with the strength of a metal to end his problem once and for all.
-Really? - Sebastian Shaw said trying to suck his powers again. -What makes you think the other way around? You freak!
-He ... - said Regina thinking of helping him.
- Wait and see. - Zelena said interrupting.
-Because there are ideas under this skin, and ideas are proof of any existing power! - said Magneto using all his power to stop the opponent who despite having caused his downfall and having relatively greater power than his own, Erik Lehnsherr had something bigger, his emotional strength to overcome not only him, but what he would come later if he won, and, above all, he had ideals that surpass any barrier, any adversity, "ideas".
Followed by Magneto, everyone else surrounded him again using all his powers (and ideals) mixed to stop him, who seemed to be weakened with each strengthened union.
Magneto, even a little weak with wear and tear, used the rest of his strength to destroy Sebastian Shaw's "heart" (which was actually a jewel of the apocalypse), which gradually became more worn out and weaker, until he fell into the floor and the jewel was finally destroyed.
-As my mutant friends say, "mutant with pride". Said Magneto, tearing up a tear of emotion and victory.
Moved and in a way, slightly happy for the victory of the colleague, everyone approached Magneto in some way, each in his own way.
- He's a strong warrior. - said Darth Vader shaking hands.
-The true warrior, is one who overcomes himself every day. - Rumple said giving a formal but sincere handshake.
-You gave me hope, thank you. - Morgana said emotionally.
Magneto was so excited, he didn't know how to respond to such a compliment.
-You have ideals and that makes you stronger. - Freya said emotionally too.
-I knew I could do it. "Lehnsherr Triumphant". - Said Phantom dropping an identification tear.
-Has an enviable emotional strength. - Said Harley Quinn crying too.
-You are a hero, Mr Lehnsherr or Magneto, whatever you want to call yourself. Congratulations! - Regina said giving a warm handshake as she let out a tear of emotion.
-Yeah ... I ... - said Loki receiving a disapproving look from everyone for his pride of superiority. -I was jealous. But, don't be convinced. - swallowed his pride and confessed.
-Come from you, it seems to be a very sincere compliment. Said Regina.
-What? - said Loki putting his hands on his waist for being challenged.
- "Operation V of victorious" completed successfully? - Zelena said approaching Magneto.
-Thanks. Said Magneto gratefully.
-For what? - Zelena said with doubts.
-For having given me the strength to win this battle. Said Magneto.
-I did not do it. You yourself did it, because as I learned from my family that self-acceptance is one of the strongest things that exists. Congratulations! - Zelena said slightly moved.
-Thanks. - Magneto said with a slight sigh of joy and vibration. –V for Victorious Operation successfully completed.