Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my OC Ryn and any alterations to the storyline her presence creates to various readers amusement everywhere across the globe.

I Am Ryn Chapter 5

Batman's plane was severely damaged in the firefight so Superman reattaches the wing to the rest of the aircraft with heat vision. Once that was complete Superman rejoins the others so J'onn won't have to repeat himself more than necessary.

J'onn has quite the tale to tell. There is much for him to share in so little time.

"So, J'onn J'onzz. You came from Mars to warn us," inquired Diana.

Nodding, J'onn said "Yes."

Leaning towards Green Lantern, speaking behind his hand trying to be discreet, Flash said "This is just too weird."

"I've seen stranger things," said Green Lantern, stoic.

Eyeing Venom with a light grimace, Flash said "Stranger than that."

Venom didn't appreciate the offhanded and offensive comment.

Venom immediately got right in Flash's face, releasing a low hiss and baring his fangs.

Eyes wide in fear Flash gulped, taking a nervous step backwards.

"Easy now, Venom," said Ryn, sternly, although she was secretly laughing inside at Flash's discomfort.

This garnered Venom peculiar looks, but no one questions them about this other newbie amongst their number just yet.

"We first encountered them about a thousand of your earth years ago. It was a golden age. Our Martian civilization was at the height of its peace and prosperity. And then they arrived. Where they came from no one knew, but they were determined to make our planet their own. We Martians were a peaceful people and the taking of any life was abhorrent to us. But we quickly learned the ways of war. For centuries the battles raged on. Every trace of our once great civilization was obliterated. We fought valiantly, but the Invaders were parasites who fed on our psychic energy. They even absorbed our shape-shifting abilities. As we grew weaker they grew stronger. Finally a small group of Martian survivors planned one final desperate attack. Inside their underground stronghold we unleashed a powerful nerve gas that paralyzed them. The attack was successful, but the cost was dear. I was the only survivor. The last of my kind. I sealed up their citadel to keep them in a constant state of suspended animation. For over 500 hundred years I stood guard over them. But then while I was in a hibernation cycle astronauts from Earth unsealed the stronghold and accidentally revived the Invaders," informed J'onn, recounting his long history with the Parasitic Invaders from beginning to end.

The effort was obviously hard for him, but he nobly pushed on.

Incredulously, Flash said "Hang on. Those astronauts never mentioned anything about finding life on Mars."

Scoffing contemptuously, Green Lantern huffed "Some pencil pusher in Washington probably decided it should be classified information."

Typical.

"With all the Martians gone the Invaders had nothing left to feed upon. So they set their sights to Earth. I narrowly escaped and came here to warn of the coming danger. While I was being held against my will the Invaders sent advanced agents to disable Earth's defenses," said J'onn.

Finally understanding the incident that occurred at one of his facilities, Batman said "That's why they sabotaged the deep space monitoring network. So we couldn't detect their activity's."

"We've got to stop them before it's too late," stated Green Lantern, eyes glowing with the rings power.

"It may already be too late," said J'onn, gravely.

Right on cue thunder booms in the night sky as dark foreboding clouds seem to rapidly rise.

"What was that," said Diana.

"It's begun," said J'onn, knowingly.

"What are they doing," said Hawkgirl.

"The Invaders are nocturnal. They want to block out the sun so they can live in perpetual darkness," said J'onn, elaborating.

That's fine by Venom. He's does his best work in the dark. Much to his dismay this isn't up for a vote.

"Friends of yours," said Flash, sarcastically, speaking to Batman.

"It's no joke," said Batman, seriously.

"What's the big problem? Can't you just whip up another batch of that nerve gas," said Flash, shrugging.

Shaking his head, J'onn said "Unfortunately, no. The gas can only be made from a rare Martian plant. I brought a sample with me, but it was destroyed when I was captured.

"Uh…what's plan B," said Flash, bleakly.

Hands on her hips decidedly, Diana said "We'll have to take out those factory's."

"Lady, this is no job for amateurs," said Green Lantern, a tad disrespectful.

Venom growls when Green Lantern glances at him as he said this.

Offended, Diana said "We Amazons are warriors born. Want to test me?"

"That makes two of us," said Venom, forming a blade from her arm.

Stepping in before things get out too out of hand, ever the mediator, Superman said "Let's not fight among ourselves. John, we're gonna need all the help we can get."

Scoffing, Green Lantern said "Fine. Sorry…Your Highness." He then decides to take his frustration out on Venom instead. "What about you? What's your story? Your obviously not from our world either."

"Yeah, I'd like to know that, too," said Flash.

"As would I," said Batman, eyes narrowing suspiciously.

Venom's posture stiffens a low growl building in his throat.

Staying his hand, exuding caution, Ryn said "Venom, it's time. This is the chance we've been waiting for. You told me you wanted revenge on those Parasites and now here's your opportunity. Don't blow it."

With the pressure from Ryn he calms down.

"My story is similar to J'onn's, but different at the same time. My world wasn't invaded. When the Parasitic Invaders came to my world they hadn't seen anything like us before. They had no idea whether or not their assault would deem successful. So they acquired a sample to imprison on their vessels for various tests. For so long I endured their tortures. When they came to this planet I saw my chance to escape and I took it. I've been in hiding ever since," explained Venom.

"Hold on, if you've been free this whole time then why didn't you think to warn the government? I mean for J'onn it's understandable because he was locked away, but you were completely free," said Flash, flabbergasted.

Snarling at Flash, Venom said "If I had done so then my presence would've tipped off their agents and I would've been apprehended again. So I didn't act, but now that they have revealed themselves there is no longer a need for me to hide."

Rolling his eyes, Flash said "Yeah, that's your excuse."

Slowly walking over to Flash, leaning over him, Venom said "It would be wise for you not to irritate me."

Crossing his arms defiantly as the rest of them watch on, Flash said "And why is that?"

Hissing, licking his fangs with his long and serpentine tongue, Venom said "Eyes, lungs, pancreas. So many snakes. So delicious to taste."

Eyes wide in fear Flash gulped.

"Clear," hissed Venom,

The speedster better stay clear of Venom.

Inwardly Venom slaps a hand over her eyes.

Wow, that's a good way to make a first impression.

Authors Note:

September 11th has come and gone once again. I was very young when it happened. Don't know about all of you, but I certainly was really scared. One minute I was at elementary school in class and the next my parents are pulling me out, taking my little sister and I home. That's when we learned the truth. The Twin Towers we'd see all the time whenever we traveled outside the city limits on road trips would no longer be there. We were stunned when we'd seen them destroyed on TV. Those trips were never the same again just like the lives of millions. In honor for the people that fell that day and to those still struggling to survive from the aftermath I suggest a moment of respective silence. I think we all can use that.

Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D

I've been meaning to get back to this one for a while and only now I've managed to find time and inspiration for it. I'm very satisfied and happy about it.

By the way which of the three groups should Venom and Ryn go along with? I already have a pretty good idea, but I genuinely would like to hear your opinions.

Big time heads up! Article 13 is on the move again. Our freedom of speech is seriously on the line. Find a legitimate petition that is fighting this decision and sign onto it. Every signature counts to keep what we love alive.

I recently put up some other works I've put out at titled Secret Of Bristol Cove, Predators Redemption, A Revolutionary Romance, Fantine Tezla: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Magic And the Brave Little Toaster 1, Lavinia: Princess Of Edelweiss, and Nuala: The White Lioness. I highly recommend them. ;D

I have other grand news! I'm going to New York Comic Con! Ah! I've been dying to go for years and now I have the opportunity. The Jokers from Impractical Jokers are going to be there along with Tom Hiddleston and so many others. This is an opportunity of a lifetime so I'm not going to waste a single second of it. So wish me luck, my friends! ;D