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Chapter 20: Beware My Power…
Celebrating Two Years of Success on "Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound" and the entire Ahsoka Saga Stories as a whole…
Do not let victory blind you.
The Shadow Collective Spreads! With the increase of forces of Darth Maul's army both in the Expanded Universe and on Earth, the Republic and the Separatists band together to try and put an end to them. After losing the Rylith Crystal in a battle on Earth, Darth Maul uses it to power his Warship of Mass Destruction, the RUINATION! Taking his battle to Earth following Shei'Ten Kar Ruler Jessica Cruz becoming the new Green Lantern, Earth now gets ready for the imminent arrival of the greater evil.
"Battle stations, everyone!" Ahsoka called out at Mount Justice as Clone Troopers ran to their fighters. "It's only a matter of time before Maul and the Ruination get here! We have to be ready for anything!"
Metamorpho appeared out of several Fighters while Cyborg disconnected his hand from another.
"Flyby, Kazuraba, the upgrades are complete!" Cyborg called out.
"You ships should be going faster than before," Metamorpho called out. "Get a move on!"
Sapphire Stagg ran over as several more Clone Troopers ran to their fighters. "Latest Tech from Stagg Industries has been implemented," she reported as she wiped some dirt from her face. "Let's go! Go! Go!"
Ahsoka ran over to Anakin and Mace Windu as they watched several Star Cruisers land down. Their landing docks opened, allowing more Clone Troopers to run in and board more Fighters.
"How are Miss Martian and the rest of the Young Justice coming along?" Anakin asked.
"M'gann is in the Bioship over Happy Harbor, and the Young Justice is getting everyone to safety," Ahsoka reported. "Stingray and DeltaRay called in for Military Reinforcements. We should have enough forces to take on the Shadow Collective, the Legion of Doom and the Ruination once we get the support of the Blue Angels as well."
"To think Darth Maul could bring the Ruination, the Warship that has given us so much trouble, is unimaginable," Mace Windu said. "I only hope that Earth can survive the attack."
"The rest of the Allied Forces will be ready to fight," Ahsoka said. "Plus, we've been working on something ever since the news of the Ruination and its strength spread everywhere. We'll be ready," she said with reassurance before closing her eyes so that she could access the Psychic Link. "M'gann, how are things downtown?"
Miss Martian flew the Martian Bioship over Happy Harbor. Inside of it with her were Saw, Jaybo, Paula and Lux.
"So far, so good," Ahsoka replied as Kid Flash and Artemis helped everyone get to safe shelters. "All civilians are being directed to bomb shelters in the event of the Shadow Collective sending down a ground team or if the RUINATION tries to fire on here or any other city."
"And we've got the rest of the Neo Young Justice helping out with those very cities," Aqualad added on as he formed a water barrier around some homes near the harbor. "Still, we need to be ready when Maul arrives."
"I've still got the plans of the RUINATION that Rae and I grabbed back on Ganthel," Robin added on. "We've pretty got all the advantage over that Battle Loser we need."
"Don't get cocky," Superboy said as he brought several pets back to their owners. "I don't like it when something like this happens."
"Connor's right," Rocket said as she and Zatanna helped more civilians get to safety. "Our overconfidence could be our downfall."
"We need to take every precaution necessary, Rob," Zatanna added on. "That's why Rocket and I are working on a large-scale version of the shield we made against Lady Shiva's Earth Faction."
"We've got the last of the civilians in safe shelters," Kid Flash reported through the Psychic Link as Artemis rode up next to him. "How soon until Admiral Dodonna gets here?"
"Hopefully, not too long," Ahsoka replied before walking over to the terminal, where Nomad, Jessica, Katooni and Barriss were waiting for her. "We should be getting reinforcements soon. It won't be long."
"Urbossa has already taken control of the Masterpiece and is heading here for help," Jessica said. "I haven't heard anything from the rest of the Green Lantern Corps, but I'm sure they're already on their way."
"And what about the defense system?" Ahsoka asked. "That all ready?"
"It's all set up," Nomad reported. "Every base in the World is equipped with the systems."
"And I've just received word from Admiral Dodonna," Barriss added on. "They've just made it through."
"If they're here, then the Ruination can't be too far behind," Katooni noted. She turned her attention to Ahsoka. "Sonia's Overlord Fighter has the speed and firepower capabilities to help us. We may have it in storage aboard the Equinox, but now, we need to put it to good use. And since Anakin will be leading the aerial attack, you need to use the Phoenix Riser."
"Me? With Sonia's Phoenix Riser?" Ahsoka asked.
"Makes sense," Barriss said. "With Master Windu on the ground to lead a counterattack against any ground forces, you'd be the best candidate to lead Sky Squadron. The Phoenix Riser is the logical choice."
Ahsoka nodded. "Very true," she admitted. She suddenly heard the engines of the Equinox whir from outside. "We've got our Fighters now."
Meanwhile, at Mt. Kilimanjaro, the new figure was walking towards the lava of the dormant volcano. She kept her weapons on her back before water started to rise up above her. She grinned under her mouth plate before spreading her arms out, causing the waters to spiral around her. She closed her eyes as she started to incant before looking up and opening them, now pitch black.
"Mitte me ducere ad Astra aquis utramque neraggans omnemious principaturio!"
The waters dropped around the figure, turning from water into deuterium. As soon as it made impact with the lava, it started to rise. She laughed as she was lifted off of the ground and into the air, rapidly making her way all the way into Space.
Back at Mount Justice, Ahsoka, Anakin, Mace Windu, Barriss, Katooni, Nomad, Jessica and Batman stood ready outside the Hangar Doors. They all looked up as the Equinox started to land. The Jedi all looked to each other before leading the rest of their friends and allies towards the Equinox once it touched the ground.
The Equinox opened up, revealing Captain Rex with Fives, Echo, Commander Cody and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
"Master," Anakin said. "It's a pleasure to have you back here again."
"So a pleasure it is to be back on Earth," Obi-Wan replied as he looked around. "I never did quite get to have much of a tour of Earth the last time I was here."
"We won't be doing much sight-seeing, Obi-Wan," Mace Windu said. "With the Ruination back, we need to put all our efforts into stopping Darth Maul and his Legion of Doom."
"I look forward to helping you out then."
Everyone turned around to see Padmé, accompanied by her Naboo Guards and Captain Typho, walk out. Padmé was now wearing robes in the colors of her standard Senatorial Robes and patterned after Jedi Robes, with the same robe from her previous Ship that Jar-Jar once wore. C-3PO walked out right behind her.
"Padmé…" Ahsoka said in surprise.
"Chancellor Amidala?" Anakin asked. "What are you doing here? Earth is the last place you want to be at with the Shadow Collective on the prowl."
"I know. That's why I want to be here with you when we take them all down," Padmé replied before seeing Jessica Cruz. "Monika Cruzsek, I don't believe we've met," she said as she walked towards the young ruler of Shei'Ten Kar. "I am honored to meet you, as both a representative of Naboo and the Republic itself."
"The honor is mine," Jessica replied. "And… it's just 'Jessica Cruz' from now," she added with a blush before noticing what she was doing. "I'm blushing, aren't I?"
"Your sexuality doesn't bother me," Padmé said. "Diversity is very welcome in the Republic."
Jessica blushed even more before turning to Anakin and Ahsoka. "You never told me the Chancellor/Senator of Naboo would be so hot." She whispered.
"Do not kiss her!" Anakin whispered back sternly, causing Ahsoka to giggle.
"My boys are all ready to take on the Shadow Collective when they arrive," Captain Rex reported to Ahsoka and Anakin. "They're gonna regret bringing the Ruination back online."
All of a sudden, all around the world, everyone heard the sky boom. They all looked up, seeing the very visible and shadow-casting Ruination.
"Don't go after the monuments, please…" Nomad whispered softly.
"I hope you're ready now," Batman said. "That big ship is here."
Meanwhile, the Ruination came out of Hyperspace. Darth Maul surveyed the Planet on the Bridge before looking to a hologram of Lady Shiva.
"Lady Shiva, I have arrived." Darth Maul said.
"My Master," Lady Shiva said as she knelt down. "I live to serve you."
"What progress have you made in regaining our forces?" Darth Maul asked.
"There seems to be a problem with that," Lady Shiva said. "Our additional forces, Blackfire, Nitrus, Steadfast, they are being held aboard the Justice League's orbital station known as the Watchtower," she reported. "While it is known from OceanMaster that Vandal Savage successfully infiltrated the Watchtower one year ago, it seems their defenses have been strengthened. We need a new plan to get in."
"Find a way to get in their and get our forces back," Darth Maul said sternly. "We shall need them for our plans ahead."
"I will do what I—"
Before Lady Shiva could continue, a muffled boom went off, getting everyone's attention.
"What was that?" Lady Shiva asked.
Darth Maul turned to Rook Kast. "Have our shields been compromised?" he asked.
"They are still intact," Rook Kast replied. "Something must have passed through the shields without damaging them."
"And where did this happen?" Darth Maul asked.
"The Hangar Bay," Gar Saxon replied as he entered the Bridge. "I've sent several troops to investigate, with the rest of the Legion."
"Let us see this intruder for ourselves." Darth Maul said as he and the flying holo-transmitter broadcasting Lady Shiva made their way towards the Hangar Bay.
In the Hangar Bay, the new female figure was walking away from the hole she just made. She let some water swirl behind her before snapping her fingers, causing them to go back and seal up the hole. She walked forward, not stopping even as OceanMaster, General Zod, Kinetica and Felix Faust led several Death Watch Devils to see what was happening. She grinned as she noticed Darth Maul, Gar Saxon and the hologram of Lady Shiva enter the room, the Sith Lord with his lightsaber drawn.
"Darth Maul, I presume?" the new female asked as she placed her weapons onto her back. "It is an honor to finally meet you."
"Who are you, and why are you here?" Darth Maul asked before aiming his lightsaber at the female teen. "Give me a reason not to butcher you where you stand."
"Hila's the name, but you can call me Siren," the female said before turning to OceanMaster. Her sinister demeanor dropped. "Orm…" she said sternly as her mouth plate lowered.
"Hello, Hila." OceanMaster replied.
"So, you are an Atlantean," Darth Maul mused. "Tell me, Hila, what makes you think your skills can be of use to me?"
"Please, I launched myself onto this Ship the moment you arrived from a volcano," Siren said. "Must I say anything else about my abilities?"
"You will if you want to live." Lady Shiva spat.
Siren chuckled. "Don't tell me you're not even the least bit curious about how I turned a volcano into a rocket." She spat.
"Enlighten me." Darth Maul said.
Siren smirked and let some of her water hover over her hand. "See, I have a… unique ability with my kind of water," she started to explain. She took out her Trident and used it to pick up some broken metal. She let some of her water float over and meld the metal into a chalice before placing more water into it, which was immediately turned into wine. "I can manipulate its substance to my will. Whatever I want, whenever I want it…" she started out before taking a long sip of her wine. As soon as she was done, more water refilled and turned into more before handing it to Darth Maul. "And since the imagination is limitless, so can my powers," she went on. She smiled as Darth Maul just looked on. "Do you want it or not?" she asked. "I mean, if you're a Red Bull guy, I could literally make it—"
"And your combat skills?" Darth Maul interrupted, taking the glass of wine.
Siren noticed a Death Watch Devil advance on her. She smirked before reaching for both of her weapons. She backflipped, and with a few swift strokes, the Death Watch Devil slumped over lifelessly.
"Trained by the best in Atlantis," Siren said before she aimed her Ikakalaka Sword at OceanMaster. "Orm here may have experience with the ORDER and the Light to be a valuable asset to you, but with my abilities, we can accomplish great things," she proclaimed before smirking. "Besides… I am also a skilled strategist. I shall serve you in taking back your forces being held prisoner within the Watchtower."
"If those words were meant to make me bring you into our ranks without a second thought, you are mistaken," Darth Maul said. "However… your skills are… exceptional," he remarked. "Welcome to the Legion of Doom."
"I look forward to exceeding your expectations." Siren said with a respectful bow.
"Very good," Lady Shiva said as Darth Maul turned to her. "Now… how about we make the Shadow Collective and the strength of the RUINATION known to Earth?"
"Excellent Idea," Darth Maul said. "Gather your portion of the Legion," he ordered. "We broadcast to Earth in ten minutes."
Back at Mount Justice, as Halo was arriving with Karen and Mal, Ahsoka was talking with Mister Terrific through the holo-transmitter.
"Do you have the maps I asked for?" Ahsoka asked.
"Every ocean map is now in our databases," Mister Terrific said. "I don't know what you're planning, Ahsoka, but let's hope it can help us."
"With the Ruination over Earth? We're going to need all the help we can get," Ahsoka said. She signed off and walked over to the Hangar Bay, where Sonia's Overlord Fighter, the Phoenix Riser, was being prepped. She sighed and pressed her hand against the golden Phoenix emblem. "We have to live through this…" she said to herself. "We'll carry your legacy forever, Sonia."
"If it's any consolation, when I heard about Sonia's sacrifice, I always wanted to be like her," Jessica said as she walked over. "She'd be proud of you taking her Fighter into battle in her honor."
"Thanks," Ahsoka said. "That helps a lot."
All of a sudden, a booming noise was heard. Everyone looked to each other before running out, seeing the Ruination hovering in front of the sun. It stopped just a few meters below the clouds.
"What are they up to now?" Superman asked as Connor and Kara looked to each other with concern.
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine looked up to the sky with the Everyman while the Light, all gathered in Mongolia, watched as well.
All around the world, large holographic screens started to manifest. Darth Maul appeared with his lightsaber activated before the rest of the Legion of Doom and his Shadow Collective Forces appeared with him.
"People of Earth… you know me only in legends. You know of Darth Sidious," Darth Maul started out as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine narrowed his eyes angrily. "His name is a whisper in the dark, but mine… Darth Maul… is a howl to the Gods! A name that will send down fiery destruction onto Earth!"
"Course of action?" the French Governor asked Secretary General Tseng Dangun.
"I'm not afraid of these terrorists." Queen Perdita remarked.
"This Planet is now property of the Shadow Collective and the Sith! If you are as smart as rumors say you are, you WILL not defy us!" Darth Maul exclaimed.
"Patch me through," Tseng Dangun ordered. Within minutes, he had a one-way connection with Darth Maul. "Darth Maul, I am Tseng Dangun," he said as Darth Maul listened. "We have faced threats to Earth and have not backed down before. What ultimatum do you strike that will make the people of Earth think otherwise?"
"My warship, the Ruination, is second to none in weapons of mass destruction," Darth Maul replied worldwide. "Allow me to show you its power," he said before aiming his lightsaber into the air. "Fusion Cannons, fire!"
The Fusion Cannons of the Ruination charged up within seconds, surprising the Young Justice.
"It took six times as long last time!" Robin exclaimed.
"I've got a bad feeling about this." Serra said.
The Fusion Cannons fired, its black glow causing people worldwide to jump in surprise. The blast hit seven Trump Towers, destroyed dozens of cities within England, blazed the faces on Mount Rushmore, blew several Pyramids down in Egypt, scorched the plains of Bialya and Vlatava, decimated skyscrapers in both North and South Rhelasia, leveled the Capital City of Bian and Hefei, and destroyed a safe bunker in China.
Every representative at the United Nations looked on in surprise before turning back to Darth Maul and his Shadow Collective.
"That was only a fraction of the power of the Fusion Cannons!" Darth Maul roared, scaring many people. "Decide your position in the War wisely… or pay the consequences." He finished up before ending the transmissions, his lightsaber deactivating with the message.
At Mount Justice, Ahsoka walked back to the console, with the rest of the Young Justice, Anakin, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan, Jessica, the Crusaders and Nomad following behind her.
"How soon can we get response teams to the attacked sites?" Ahsoka asked.
"I am getting word from members of the Neo Young Justice across the World of their affected areas," Batgirl said as she put her phone down. "That Battleship needs to go down fast!"
"I agree," Batman said. "Knowing Darth Maul has that kind of strength will send everyone into a panic."
"Shut up, everyone," Ahsoka said, spreading her arms out. "I need to focus," she added on. She walked up to the console and pressed it. "All available Republic Star Cruisers, this is Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano," she said, reaching out to various Ships within the Republic fleet. "Darth Maul and the Ruination are here on Earth, and we need backup. Separatist reinforcements will be here, but I have a way for you to get here without the use of the Vortex," she added on as she brought up the map that Mister Terrific got her. "Head to these coordinates. Two ships at a time, all into the oceans of Takodana, Kashyyyk, Naboo, Mon Cala, Scarif and Kamino. Prepare your fighters for battle. We're taking the Warship down." She ordered before signing off.
"You're planning to use the Portals in the Oceans as a way to gain the element of surprise against Darth Maul, aren't you?" Mace Windu asked.
"Lady Shiva had no idea about the Portals at first, so there's a small chance she never told Darth Maul about it," Ahsoka replied. "We'll have a surprise fleet ready to take on the Shadow Collective and the Ruination, but the secret of the portals has to stay a secret with us and only us."
"Agreed," Anakin said. "If the Senate got word of this, they could try to exploit this for their own uses."
"Let us still be careful about how we use these," Obi-Wan said cautiously. "And until the Fleet gets here, we must try and take on the Ruination with what Forces we already have."
"I'm ready to take the Phoenix Riser with Anakin into battle." Ahsoka said.
"I'm going up with you two." Padmé added on as she walked towards the Main Room.
"Out of the question!" Anakin protested. "If you are shot down in the fight, you will be taken hostage again. And since you're a Jedi, I can't risk that."
"He's right," Ahsoka said. "You can help with countering the ground assault, but nothing more."
"Okay," Padmé agreed with a nod. She took out her lightsaber and spun it around. "But if the Earth is going to be subject to an assault from Darth Maul, we'd better be prepared for anything."
"Taking down the Ruination is our main concern," Ahsoka said. "Take that down, we send Maul running again."
"That reminds me," Robin said. "Sapphire said there was something she wanted to show us for this battle."
"Trust me, it will help," Sapphire said, walking in. "Ever since the last invasion of Earth, and ever since Blackfire attacked Jump City, I've been working on a side project."
"What have you got?" Ahsoka asked.
Sapphire brought everyone to a secret room within the Hangar Bay of Mount Justice. Inside of it was a red and white Starfighter with a golden cockpit at the front. There were also some blue details around the Ship, with large blasters mounted at the sides, hanging above the ground.
"I present to you the first in the line of Earth-made Starfighters," Sapphire introduced to everyone. "Equipped with Cannons secured during the first battle of Earth, and reinforced with electrum and a carapace of hardened Xenothium, this Fighter is one of the many being made by my company, with some assistance from STAR Labs and the Republic Science Division here on Earth, of course."
"Whoa!" Ahsoka exclaimed as she investigated the Starfighter. "When did you make this?"
"Circa Battle of Lothal, sometime around two weeks after Giganta attacked Happy Harbor," Sapphire responded. "I heard what happened, and since the United Forces were formed during the Battle of Lothal, I call this the LothHawk," she continued to explain. "Just to add it's the only one that was made in the line of production."
"Impressive," Anakin mused as he felt the exterior of the LothHawk. He turned back to Sapphire. "How soon can we get this into the air with R2?"
"Fifteen minutes," Cyborg replied. "Give me and Chloe the right amount of time, and you can consider it done."
"You've got the LothHawk, I take the Phoenix Riser," Ahsoka said before looking to Katooni. "As for you, you'll be taking my Jedi Starfighter."
"I get to pilot an actual Jedi Starfighter?!" Katooni exclaimed. She was about to cheer until she remembered she was in the presence of Mace Windu. "Thank you, Master," she said. "I promise that I will make you proud of me, Master."
"You know you always make me proud, Katooni," Ahsoka said. "I know you won't let me down," she said before looking to EmJay. "EmJay, I need you to help lead the Ground Forces when the Shadow Collective starts their ground assault," she said. "If we can divide his ground troops from the Ruination, he won't be able to call his troops back when it goes down again."
"You can count on me." EmJay said with a nod.
"Good," Anakin said. "Young Justice, you're in charge of the 501st in our absence," he told the Young Justice. "Miss Martian, you and the Bioship stay with them. We can't have all our forces in the air."
"Sure." Robin replied.
"Understood." Miss Martian complied.
"Okay," Ahsoka said. "Everyone, get ready!" she called out. "The moment Maul strikes with the Ruination again, we strike back."
Back on the Ruination, Darth Maul, Siren, OceanMaster, General Zod, Felix Faust and Kinetica, with Gar Saxon, N-K Necrosis, C-3PX and Komari Vosa, were waiting in the Hangar Bay as the Byakko flew in. Darth Maul and his Forces stood ready as Lady Shiva, Harley Quinn, Malcolm Merlyn, Ma'alefa'ak and the Reverse-Flash came out, with Tiber Saxon and the rest of the Earth faction of the Legion of Doom.
"Lady Shiva," Darth Maul said as his Apprentice walked towards him before kneeling down. "Welcome back."
"Your demonstration of the Ruination's power has proven to be quite devastating on Earth," Lady Shiva said. "No one will dare defy your strength now, my Master."
"Quite the contrary, I expect the opposite," Darth Maul said. "Earth is under protection of the Allied Forces, and without a doubt, they will be mounting a counterattack against us."
"They will be expecting us to send forces to take care of them," N-K Necrosis deducted. "We must prepare the Fusion Cannon for another strike to wipe them out!"
"Would everyone take a deep breath of this putrid air and calm down?" Siren asked. "There's a reason I decided to join you, you know, so let me do the strategizing."
Darth Maul turned his head. "Very well," he said. "What did you have in mind?"
"This," Siren said. She used her water to create a map of the Earth, complete with all the satellites orbiting around it. "As you know, the rest of your forces, Blackfire, Livewire, Cheetah, Magpie, Silver Banshee, Chemo, the works, are being held in the Justice League's headquarters, the Watchtower," she explained. "Unknown to the public, cloaked by technology courtesy of Dr. Adam Strange, but vulnerable to anything that has the right equipment to bypass all its systems. To get there and free everyone, to even the odds, we need to get them all distracted," she went on. "That's where our strike teams come into play."
"We'd be doing just as they plan." Darth Maul remarked.
"Yeah, but I'm seeing this go somewhere good," Lady Shiva noted. "With our air and ground forces to keep the Allied Forces occupied, they won't be focusing on smaller attacks."
"Our fighters and troops are the Trojan Horse," Siren said with a grin on her face. "We're the soldiers hiding right under their noses."
Back in Happy Harbor, the Young Justice, with Mace Windu, Obi-Wan, Padmé, Captain Rex, Fives, Echo, Commander Cody and the 501st Legion and 212th Clone Battalion were waiting for the ground attack to commence. Ahsoka watched over them from Mount Justice before making her way to the Phoenix Riser.
Anakin walked over and looked to Ahsoka. He calmly walked over and placed his hand on her shoulder.
"Everything will be alright, Ahsoka," Anakin said with reassurance. "You've led them this far, after all."
Ahsoka turned to Anakin and sighed. "I hope so," she replied. "Putting Earth in the middle of the War is sure to put some weight on their shoulders. Are they really up to this?"
"You've led them," Anakin said. "You should already know."
Ahsoka nodded. "Okay," she said. "Let's get moving. We've got to take down the Ruination before Maul fires the Fusion Cannon again."
"We're all ready," Katooni said as she walked over. "Just give us the word, and we'll fly."
Ahsoka nodded once again. "Let's get going." She said, hopping into the seat of the Phoenix Riser.
Anakin got into his seat in the LothHawk while Katooni situated herself in Ahsoka's Jedi Starfighter. The rest of the Clone Pilots got into their ARC Fighters and Y-Wings while Supergirl and Starfire got themselves ready. The two nodded before flying up.
"Mister Terrific, how are we looking with the Cruisers?" Anakin asked. "We'll need that extra firepower!"
"They're already diving," Mister Terrific reported as he watched monitors overseeing the Republic Cruisers entering the oceans on several Planets. "I've let all coast guards to clear the oceans."
"Good," Ahsoka said. "Everyone ready?"
"Gold Squadron is ready." Contrail replied.
"Green Squadron, Checking In." Flyby reported.
"Supergirl and Starfire, standing by." Supergirl reported.
"R7 and I are all set!" Katooni called out.
"LothHawk, ready to fly." Anakin said.
"Red Tornado… open the Hangar Bay doors." Ahsoka ordered.
"Acknowledged." Red Tornado complied. His eyes glowed for a minute before the Hangar Bay Doors opened.
"Let's fly!" Ahsoka called out, flying the Phoenix Riser out of the Hangar Bay. Anakin in the LothHawk followed after her, followed by Katooni. Starfire, Supergirl and the ARC Troopers flew on after them.
On the ground, everyone watched as Ahsoka led the Fighters towards the Ruination. Several Military Fighters followed them before being joined by Vulture Droids and Droid Tri-Fighters.
"Okay, listen up!" EmJay called out as Robyn, V, Shado, Vigilante and Argent got their weapons ready. "The minute the Ruination deploys its fighters, the streets will be crawling with Death Watch Devils. All teams across the World have to be ready!"
"We're set in Japan!" Katana called out as she and Hiro readied their weapons, with several Clone Troopers, Naare, Novastar and Halo.
"Ready in Zambezi!" Mari called out as she, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Saga, Rocket II, and Kole stood ready with their own Clone Troopers.
"All set in Switzerland." Snow said as she and Ice smiled at each other. Red Star, Taiga, Jinx and SunBlade powered themselves up with several Snow Troopers arming themselves.
"Central City is covered!" Ravager called out before Jesse Quick, Metamorpho, Terra, Hawk and Dove, Firestorm and Batgirl rallied together some Clone Troopers and Military Soldiers.
"Same goes for England." Constantine called in before Chas, Raven, Shining Knight, Vibe, and the Natural joined them with Clone Troopers and several forces from Scotland Yard.
"The Jedi Guard for Paris is set," Quinlan Vos said as he walked up alongside Master Bultar Swan. Green Fire and Blue Devil also joined them with several Clone Troopers. "The Chancellor is a potential target, so we're not taking any chances."
"Ready whenever you are." Stargirl said as she spun her staff around. DeltaRay, Stingray and Kid Devil walked up alongside her with more Clone Troopers.
"We're all set," Miss Martian said as she readied the Bioship. "Give the word, Ahsoka."
"Got it," Ahsoka said as she continued to lead her forces towards the Ruination. As she did, she started to bring up Admiral Yularen and the rest of the Fleet Cruisers she contacted earlier. "All Republic Cruisers, keep your Bay Doors closed until you come out on the surface," she ordered. "Once you get through, deploy your Fighters. Radio in once you arrive."
"Get ready!" Starfire called in. "We're within range of the Ruination."
Darth Maul noticed what was happening through a holo-transmitter. He narrowed his eyes and chuckled a little.
"Send out our Fighters."
With the order given, the Hangar Bay Doors of the Ruination opened up. Several Mandalorian Fighters flew out, as well as new black and red fighters that flew at rapid speed.
"This is where the fun begins," Anakin said before pressing several buttons. "R2, show them what we've got!" He called out. "Everyone else, take out those fighters and go straight for the bridge!"
"Belay that order," Katooni called out. "We need a squad to get in to deactivate the shields, something we don't have this time!"
"Skyguy, take care of that!" Ahsoka ordered. "Serra, time to act!"
"What?" Supergirl asked. She turned around to see Serra flying up in the Eternal Saber. "No offense, Ahsoka, but how long has Serra been tailgating us?"
"Long enough," Serra replied. "Plus, Ahsoka anticipated that you would need someone to take down the shields. In the event that someone was listening, I kept radio silence."
"We've got our plan," Ahsoka said. "Anakin, take out the shields. The rest of us will take on the fighters and cover him."
"Got it!" Lady Blackhawk said before pressing her controls. "All Blackhawks and Blue Angels, on me!"
"Gold Squadron, with me!" Serra called out.
"Green Squadron, converge on me and Katooni!" Ahsoka called out. "Let's light 'em up!"
The Death Watch Devils started to open fire on the Allied Forces, who fired back almost immediately upon the first shot. Several Vulture Droids chased two Mandalorian Fighters while Anakin made a straight line for the Hangar Bay, the doors still open.
"Come on, R7!" Katooni exclaimed. "Give it all we got!"
R7 beeped before letting out an array of weapons. They all fired on as many Death Watch Fighters as they could before seven Dropships passed her. She gasped before more started to follow.
"Ahsoka, I got some, but Maul's deploying his ground forces!" Katooni called out to Ahsoka over the Comms System. "We need to take out as many as we can before our friends on Earth get overwhelmed!"
"I see them!" Ahsoka called out. "Okay, let's see what Sonia's old fighter has in store for us."
Ahsoka veered the Phoenix Riser towards some of the Mandalorian Fighters, firing down on them with rapid-fire blasts. The Mandalorian Fighters went up in flames before she started to fly faster towards the Dropships. She launched two torpedoes at them, but a Mandalorian Fighter, gunned down by a Blue Angel, was sent towards one of them. Ahsoka gasped as the torpedo hit the downed Mandalorian Fighter before the other torpedo hit two Mandalorian Dropships.
"Up there!" Sarah called out from the ground as James and Henri ran to her side.
The Young Justice looked up to see some falling debris from the fallen Ships plummeting towards Earth, followed by several streaks that went to different areas of the Planet.
"Ahsoka, how are things looking up there?" Rocket asked.
"Six Dropships just got past!" Ahsoka called out as she flew after several Rapid-fire Shadow Collective Fighters. "Everyone, get ready for the attack!"
"Jessica! Starfire! Cover me!" Anakin called out. "I'm going in!"
"Got it!" Jessica called out. She fired on two Death Watch Rapid-fire Starfighters before she and Starfire flew towards the LothHawk. "Let's go, Kori!"
More Fighters flew out of the Hangar Bay of the Ruination and made their way towards the collection of Fighters. Katooni noticed them and flew at them, firing at the Fighters before Serra started to strafe down seven more with the Eternal Saber. Both Jedi continued to fire before Supergirl used her Heat Vision to take down another.
"Get ready!" Katie called out as the first Dropship made its way to Happy Harbor.
The Dropship deployed several Death Watch Devils, as well as several Mandalorian Tanks. The Clone Troopers charged forward while Miss Martian flew the Bioship forward.
"To battle!" Miss Martian called out.
"Attack!" EmJay yelled as she, Obi-Wan and Mace Windu activated their lightsabers while Barriss took to the air.
Connor leapt down and scattered several Death Watch Devils, allowing Barriss to cut them from the air. Katie slid over and fired ice at them before EmJay slashed away at a Death Watch Devil. Artemis started to shoot at some more Death Watch Devils with the small firearms in her bow blades before allowing Robin to toss his birdarangs forth, sending several Shadow Troopers back.
Mace Windu spun his lightsaber around and deflected several blasts sent at him before Master Obi-Wan Kenobi sent forth a Force-Push, sending back several Death Watch Devils. Lux and Saw fired at twelve more Death Watch Devils behind them before Miss Martian piloted the Martian Bioship to take on the Dropship, now heading towards Sarah, James and Henri.
"Take cover!" James called out as he, Sarah and Henri ran from the Dropship.
"I have you now!" Miss Martian called out as she fired on the Dropship, only for several Death Watch Fighters flew down. "Don't you take holidays?!" she exclaimed before flying after them, lasers firing around.
In Japan, another Dropship deployed its troops, letting out Death Watch Devils and Shadow Troopers. The Shadow Troopers activated their lightsabers, prompting Katana and Hiro to activate their own weapons and lead the charge against the Shadow Collective Forces.
Novastar flew down and sent fire at several Death Watch Devils before taking out her sword and slashing at two Shadow Troopers. As she landed, Naare tossed two lightsabers at some more Death Watch Devils before two Clone Troopers shot down at seven Shadow Troopers.
Ice and Snow both sent icy blasts towards several Death Watch Devils in Switzerland before letting Red Star melt them away. Taiga ran and impaled two Shadow Collective Troopers with his Chrome Claws before Jinx sent several hexes at them. More Clone Troopers ran in and fired on the Shadow Collective Forces while SunBlade led some flying Death Watch Devils into the air before blasting away at them.
Kid Flash raced around, taking out as many Death Watch Devils as he could while Aqualad used the water from the lake to wipe more away. Zatanna ran at some Shadow Troopers and slashed their weapons apart before Rocket trapped seventeen within one of her bubbles. The Troopers fired at her, but she spread her arms out, causing the energy built up from their attacks to disperse and blow them away.
John Constantine backed away from two Death Watch Devils in England before sending a blast of magic fire at them. As he backed away, Chas Kramer used his blasters to send away more of the Death Watch Devils while several Scotland Yard and British Army Soldiers engaged in a firefight with a squadron of Death Watch Devils.
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" Raven called out, using a large magic raven manifestation to blow away several Shadow Troopers.
Vibe sent forth a sonic Force Blast at several more Death Watch Devils before Shining Knight charged in and slashed away at the ones already in the air. Cisco unsheathed his lightsaber and slashed two Shadow Troopers with a Reverse Shien Grip before letting more of the Clone Troopers and British Soldiers fire on them.
The Natural glided towards more Death Watch Devils on his shield before using his fire sword to take out several Shadow Troopers. As he approached the Death Watch Devils firing at him, he leapt up and spun his shield at them, knocking them all to the side before landing on the ground again, where he stabbed his sword into the ground and scattered more enemy troops.
Ravager led several Military Troops and Clone Troopers against Death Watch Devils in the air before Batgirl tossed a batarang at one of them. She leapt up and kicked him away before taking the jetpack. She flew towards the ground to take out more of the Shadow Troopers before Jesse Quick charged and tossed lightning at the Death Watch Devils. As soon as they were thrown back and electrocuted, Firestorm flew in and scorched them before Hawk and Dove flew by, taking out more of them. The two looked to each other and nodded before continuing on with the fight.
"Take this!" Terra called out, stomping her foot into the ground. Several rock pillars rose from the ground as Metamorpho ran in and slammed them away using a hammer on his arm. Terra leapt up and kicked at more of them before tossing large stones at the Dropships overhead.
Mari let out a roar as she charged towards several Death Watch Devils. Using the power of a tiger, she lashed out at each of them before switching to a snake and moving quickly out of the way of more blasts. Before she could get shot from behind, Kole tossed several energy blasts forward, creating reflective crystals that sent their blasts right back at them.
"You okay?" Kole asked.
"Never better!" Vixen replied.
Saga activated the energy blade on his rapier and parried back seven Shadow Troopers before Darnice flew in, forming energy orbs and sending them towards more Death Watch Devils on the ground. As soon as they made impact, the Death Watch Devils were sent back in an explosion, right before Cyborg blasted away at several more, both cannons armed. He looked to the side as three Death Watch Devils fired at him, prompting him to perform a barrel roll and blast back at them before sending a sonic blast into the air, where Beast Boy destroyed a Dropship just as Cyborg blasted down the other.
In Paris, Quinlan Vos was deflecting blaster fire from a series of Death Watch Devils before Green Fire flew in and flamed them all. The Death Watch Devils screamed as Bultar Swan engaged in hand to hand combat with three Shadow Troopers. As she backed away, she used the Force to call one of their lightsabers into her hand before attacking them with Soresu.
Blue Devil slashed away at more Shadow Troopers before several Clone Troopers opened fire on the Devils. Blue Devil smiled at them before several Droid Ships flew by, dropping Battle Droids to assist in the fight.
"Thanks for coming!" Blue Devil called out. "These wannabe Devils just don't know when to quit!"
"Let's show them just what the Allied Forces can do!" a Battle Droid called out.
"Roger, roger." Another Battle Droid said before he and several other Battle Droids opened fire on the Death Watch Devils.
Back in Happy Harbor, Katie was slashing away at the Death Watch Devils with her ice blade before Shado sent several arrows at more Troopers. V tossed two daggers at some Death Watch Commandos before taking them out with his main Vibro-Blade. Argent flew into the air and chased after several Mandalorian Fighters on Miss Martian's tale, taking them out, before Vigilante fired away at some more as he ejected himself from Barriss's arms. Firing down, the Death Watch Devils waiting for him were all wiped out.
Padmé was using her blaster to take down more of the Death Watch Devils before using her lightsaber to fend off against two Shadow Troopers. She held against their attacks before sending a Force-Push towards them, sending them flying backwards. She spun around and shot at more of the Death Watch Devils before running towards the Shadow Troopers with her lightsaber held in a reverse-grip. As she charged forward, she slashed lightly at the chests of the Shadow Troopers before her. She turned around and thrust her lightsaber down, causing them all to fall.
Barriss flew down and slashed away at more Shadow Troopers before several Death Watch Devils flew after her. She tossed her lightsaber at one of them before Robyn's Birdarang Axe was tossed at the other. Kalifa looked to Barriss and nodded with a smile, in which she nodded back, before the two caught their weapons and continued with the battle.
"How are we looking up there, guys?!" Miss Martian called out as she gunned down two Mandalorian Fighters. "It's starting to get cramped down here!"
"There are a lot more Fighters than we anticipated!" Jessica called out as she slashed down a Mandalorian Fighter. "Getting Anakin inside just got harder!"
On the ground, Urbossa clashed blades with a Shadow Trooper before a Death Watch Devil fired at her. She held out her shield and sent the blast right back at him, killing him on sight, before snapping her finger, striking two Death Watch Devils down behind her with lightning.
Mipha hurled out of the water and knocked away three Mandalorian Fighters before stabbing seven Shadow Troopers with her Trident. As she leapt down, Aqualad slashed at more about to attack her with his Water-Bearers in Sword Mode. As he did, Revali flew in the air and fired down several explosive plasma arrows, taking out more of the Shadow Collective Forces.
Daruk used his claymore to slash away and slam more of the Death Watch Devils with Connor before several of them started to pile up on top of him. Connor used his Heat Vision to send away more before Daruk activated his shield, sending tem Death Watch Devils flying. As soon as he was uncovered, he tossed his claymore forward, taking out more of the Death Watch Devils, before punching away fifteen Shadow Troopers all at once.
"Get me in closer!" Anakin called out. "We've got to get those shields down!"
"A bit tight here!" Starfire called out as she and Jessica looked to each other before Flyby and Contrail started to help out.
"Gonna have to make it close, General Skywalker!" Contrail called out. "The Bay Door Shields look like they're going to close on us any second."
"Anakin, try the second function of the LothHawk," Chloe said through the Comms System. "Sapphire and I added in a little something special to get into tight places."
"Got it!" Anakin called out. "Sending the code to R2!"
At that moment, the wings of the LothHawk folded, making the new Starfighter slightly slimmer. It started to fire faster as well, taking out more Death Watch Starfighters and Rapid-fire Fighters as Anakin approached the Hangar Bay.
"That's more like it!" Jessica called out. "General Skywalker, I'm heading in with you," she announced. "You'll need extra firepower inside of the Ruination."
"Follow my lead, Jessica!" Anakin called out, lunging forth the LothHawk into the Hangar Bay.
"Don't worry, Jess!" Supergirl called out, flying towards the convoy. "I've got you filled in!"
"Wish us luck!" Jessica yelled before she and Anakin raced into the Hangar Bay.
Several Death Watch Devils watched Anakin and Jessica make their way in. Jessica spun around her Royal Saber and slashed away at three of the Troops before Anakin started to fire at the rest. She used her Green Lantern Energy to fire down at more before slamming the Devils away with a hammer.
"Setting into rover mode!" Anakin called out, pressing another button.
Wheels appeared on the bottom of the LothHawk, allowing him to move around the Hangar Bay.
"Scanning for the Shield Generator!" Jessica called out, using her Ring to scan around. As she was, a green energy field emitted around her before she locked onto a hall. "They've changed it since the Battle of Lothal. It's this way, and highly guarded."
"Let's take it down before…" Anakin started out until he noticed something on his scanner. "That can't be right."
"Master?" Ahsoka asked. "What's going on?"
"R2 just did a scan of the entire Ship," Anakin said. "We were hoping to take out Maul after the Shields were down… but he's not here."
"How can that be?" Katooni asked. "He could either be on Earth or on the Ruination to command his troops and Ship."
"And he's not here," Nomad said on the ground. "Unless…"
"Skyguy!" Ahsoka called out. "Do you see the Byakko or the Scimitar anywhere in the Hangar?"
Anakin and Jessica looked around. Several large Ships were either damaged or completely destroyed. However, several spots reserved for special Ships were left empty.
"Maul, the Scimitar and the Byakko are missing," Jessica said. "But here could he have…?"
"Who else is in the Shadow Collective that could be of value to Maul?" Quinlan Vos asked. "Livewire, Cheetah, Galatea, Chemo, Vordigan, Silver Banshee, Magpie…" he started to list off.
"Blackfire…" Starfire finished up as she turned around. Her eyes widened with surprise. "Guys, we've got a problem!"
At the Watchtower, Batman and Mister Terrific watched each battle go on down on Earth. Black Canary, Aquaman, Icon, Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman all walked over to join them and the rest of the League on standby until they were needed.
"How is everything looking?" Black Canary asked.
"So far, so good," Mister Terrific said. "Everyone is holding off against the Shadow Collective and minimizing the damage. If we keep this up, we'll be able to take—"
Before Mister Terrific could go on, a rumbling sound was heard.
"What was that?" Wonder Woman asked.
Superman narrowed his eyes before he was suddenly impaled in the right shoulder with a crimson arrow. Everyone looked to him and gasped before a whistle was heard, getting the arrow to fly away.
Everyone turned around to see the arrow destroy part of the wall before a red lightsaber blade impaled the door. Red Arrow and Green Arrow readied themselves before the door flung off, being thrown right into Plastic Man, knocking him out unconscious. Darth Maul grinned as he walked through, leaving a trail of smoke and fire behind him.
"Maul!" Mister Terrific exclaimed. He was about to shoot him with his gun until Lady Shiva threw him back.
"What are you doing here?" Batman asked.
"Last time I checked, the battle was down there." Superman mused while trying to brush off the arrow he was attacked with.
"Well, the party's here now," Harley Quinn quipped as she placed her bat behind her head. "Change of address."
"Harley…" Batman snarled.
"Don't forget about us." Chemo said as he, Vordigan, Magpie and Silver Banshee flew in.
"I was bored in the cell," Blackfire added as she flew in, tossing aside a now dead Admiral Wurtz. She grinned as she unsheathed her sword. "I just had to see what was going down.
Black Canary gasped before Livewire, Cheetah and Galatea followed in after Blackfire. Before long, all of the Legion of Doom, with Komari Vosa and Lady Shiva, were standing before them.
"And who's to say we can never invite ourselves?" Malcolm Merlyn said as he brandished his arrow. "You know, for a secret base, you seem to lack security around here."
"You've been so focused on defending Earth that you forgot about yourselves," Kinetica spat. "It's almost sad that you're so pathetic."
"Bats, what's the plan here?" the Flash asked as Green Arrow reached for an arrow in his quiver, just as Malcolm Merlyn was doing the same thing.
"Think you have a chance?" OceanMaster asked.
Siren stepped in, her mouth plate over her mouth and her weapons drawn while her waters circled around her.
"Think again, Orin." Hila taunted.
"Hello, Hila." Aquaman said as he took out his trident.
"I'm ready to deliver a beating… Kryptonian Style!" General Zod exclaimed sadistically as he and Superman narrowed their eyes at each other dangerously.
"This is almost too good!" Felix Faust exclaimed as he stared down Doctor Fate.
"Surrender now," Darth Maul ordered as he aimed his lightsaber forward. "You don't have a choice."
"Yes. I. Do!" Batman exclaimed, tossing thirty batarangs forward all at once.
The entire Legion of Doom watched as the batarangs impacted, creating explosions that knocked them back.
"I think we could really use that plan right now!" Wonder Woman exclaimed.
"Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Hawkgirl, take care of Vosa and Shiva!" Batman ordered. "Red Tornado, get Mister Terrific and Plasticman to safety! Black Canary, get code 193 online and get the Young Justice and Troops in here! Flash, Superman, Aquaman, J'onn, Icon, Green Arrow, Fate, help me hold them off!" he went on before several Blackbolts were sent in his direction. He spun out of the way to see Blackfire, Deathbolt, Livewire and Silver Banshee advancing on them, with Komari Vosa spinning her lightsabers around. "And keep them busy!" he ordered the rest of the League.
Darth Maul growled and lunged at Batman with Vaapad. Batman narrowed his eyes and backed away while tossing several batarangs at Harley, who slammed them away with her hammer. He continued to evade their attacks before Aquaman sent forth a blast of water towards OceanMaster and Siren.
"Not so fast!" Siren called out, freezing the waters in place. OceanMaster charged forth and slashed at Aquaman with his trident, to which he struck back with his own. Siren ran in, only to find Wild Cat, Hawkgirl and HawkMan all waiting for her. She grinned and twirled around her Ikakalaka before slashing away at them.
Flash raced through the Watchtower, battling the Reverse-Flash as he did. The two sent punches at each other while mid-speed before ending up in the garden. Thawne charged up his hand with lightning from the Speed Force and sent his fist towards Barry Allen, who phased himself to avoid getting hit. When the time was right, he sent forth a punch of his own before racing around. Thawne growled and raced around as well.
"Don't think you can outrun me, Flash!" the Reverse-Flash called out.
"Don't think that won't stop me, Zoom!" Flash quipped before sending forth his lightning.
The Reverse-Flash stopped racing and sent forth his own lightning. However, before Barry could get hit, he flipped into the air and tossed Thawne's lightning back, sending the evil speedster sliding back. He regained himself and dashed forward, disappearing.
Barry gasped and looked around before Thawne reappeared in front of him, his fist in front of his chest. With a single punch, the Flash was thrown across the room, where Silver Banshee was taking on more of the League.
Silver Banshee sent forth a sonic scream, temporarily stunning B'wana Beast, Steel and Gypsy. Black Canary ran forward and used her own Canary Cry to send Silver Banshee back before Black Lightning flew back, avoiding a blast from Livewire. The two flew at each other, this time Black Lightning sending forth a lightning blast to send Livewire flying away. He grinned before the two tackled each other, lightning spreading all around.
Elongated Man stretched away, avoiding attacks from Cheetah. He stretched his way back down and knocked her back, right before flinging his arm at her.
"Expected to hit me?" Cheetah taunted.
"Not me…" Ralph Dibny said with a smirk. "The small person."
Cheetah looked at Ralph with confusion before Ray Palmer grew, punching her away. She was knocked back in surprise before Blackfire flew in, firing down on the two.
"Seemed like a good idea in my head!" Ray exclaimed as he flew back.
"Try me!" Doctor Light exclaimed, firing down at Blackfire. She grinned as Blackfire was sent back before Galatea flew up and punched her.
"Sucker." Galatea taunted.
Steel got back up and slammed Galatea in the back with his hammer. Galatea growled and charged at him while Doctor Light and Blackfire fired at each other once more.
Red Arrow leapt out of the way of Vordigan's several explosive arrows before sending back his own. As he did, Green Arrow backed away from Malcolm Merlyn, using his own arrows to counter the Dark Archer's. Both archers of the Legion of Doom strafed each other down before Oliver and Roy dodged to the side to avoid explosive arrows sent by Merlyn and Vordigan.
"You look tired, Ollie," Malcolm Merlyn spat as Green Arrow panted. "You want to take a break, get some water?"
"Don't let these guys get to you, Oliver." Red Arrow said as he readied his arrows again.
"Okay, I'm not used to fighting on these terms," Green Arrow mused. "Has being aligned with Maul really made Merlyn and Vordigan this strong?"
"Their strength is growing, just as the rest of the Young Justice has since they went to the Expanded Universe," Red Arrow replied back. "Everything that has happened has made us and our enemies unpredictable."
"Like this." Malcolm Merlyn spat before letting out a whistle. Instead of his usual one arrow, several controlled arrows flew out of the quiver. He grinned before sending them all at Green Arrow and Red Arrow, causing them to run for cover.
"Such fun." Vordigan mused before he sent more explosive arrows around. Each one destroyed a part of the Watchtower, knocking the archers off-balance.
"Red Arrow! Quantum Arrows, now!" Oliver called out as he took out his Quantum Arrow.
"I thought you'd never ask!" Red Arrow agreed before the two fired their Quantum Arrows.
Malcolm Merlyn and Vordigan both sent their own explosive arrows back. As soon as each arrow collided, an explosion went off that sent everyone flying backwards.
Martian Manhunter formed a spearhead from his arm and slashed at Ma'alefa'ak, only for him to grab his arm with his mechanical hand. The evil Martian chuckled before forming his blade and slashing his brother away. Martian Manhunter yelled as he was sent back. He flew up and sent down Martian Vision towards Ma'alefa'ak, only for him to fly up and use his blade to deflect the blast to the side. J'onn ceased his attack and flew right at Martian Starkiller, the two punching and sending a wave throughout the Watchtower.
As the wave spread out, Superman flew through and punched away at General Zod. Zod took on the full blow of each attack before he started to punch back at the Last Son of Krypton. Superman held his arms in front of him to defend himself before sending a punch towards Zod's jaw.
General Zod groaned as he wiped some blood from his mouth. "Not holding back this time, I see, Kal-El," he mused before punching Superman to the floor. "Well, neither am I."
With that, General Zod sent forth a blast of his Heat Vision. Superman narrowed his eyes and sent back his own blast as he flew back up into the air.
Doctor Fate flew back as Felix Faust fired a dark magic spell at him. The two continued to exchange blasts until Faust eventually created two magic circles that trapped the Lord of Order in place.
"I may have been weak when we last fought, Nabu, but I have been granted power that ensures your defeat!" Felix Faust exclaimed before summoning several swords and sending them in Doctor Fate's direction.
"Cease this madness!" Doctor Fate ordered, blasting the swords away. He broke free and fired a spell in the shape of his emblem, sending Felix Faust back.
"How about 'no!'?" Felix Faust spat back, stopping the blast dead in its tracks. He fired a blast of his own, emitting Green Dathomir Ichor, and sent Doctor Fate to the ground. "Pathetic," he remarked as he lit up his hands to once again attack the Lord of Order. "Even with Zatara's body, you can't put up a decent fight."
"That was just the beginning, Faust!" Doctor Fate yelled before flying back at Felix Faust.
Icon flew out of range as Kinetica flew after him, firing at him with every chance she got. He eventually stopped flying and turned around, sending forth a massive blast that separated Bina and Apurna from each other. The Churney twins looked to each other and nodded before Icon landed, now advancing towards them.
"You're going away for a long time, girls." Icon spat.
"Don't kid yourself!" Apurna spat as she held out her hand, sending forth a blast of her own Kinetica Power.
"Whoa!" Icon exclaimed. He flew up, only for Bina to fly right at him and punch him to the ground.
"Surprised?" Bina asked. "If you thought separating me from my Sister would dampen our powers, you were wrong!" she exclaimed before sending forth another blast.
"Doesn't mean we're lonely and alone anymore." Apurna spat before she joined in on ganging up on Icon.
Icon sent a blast back at the Churney Sisters, but they continued to blast at him until they eventually joined back together again and fired at him, just as they were before.
Icon got back up and flew at Kinetica, blasting energy at each other. Both of their beams collided with each other while the Flash was sent crashing through a wall. The Reverse-Flash followed after him before the two engaged in a speed fight once again.
The members of the Doom Patrol charged in at Siren as Aquaman and OceanMaster locked tridents with each other. Siren looked around and chuckled behind her mouth plate.
"Oh dear, I'm surrounded," Siren said as Clone Troopers arrived as well. "But I'm not helpless!"
"Get her!" a Clone Trooper exclaimed, running in to slam his blaster onto Siren.
Siren held her trident out to the Clone Trooper, causing him to stop as the tip of the blade touched his chest. All of a sudden, the blade impaled him in the chest, revealing it to also be a sword. Siren chuckled and launched forward, catching her sword, before deflecting blasts from Roboman and the Clone Troopers. She spun around and took them all down before kicking Roboman away.
"Not so fast!" Elastigirl called out, wrapping her arms around Siren.
"Freeze!" Siren exclaimed, letting some of her water touch Elastigirl's arms. She suddenly felt her arms go solid before breaking off. As soon as the evil Atlantean female was freed, she sent torrents of water at her before kicking away the Negative Man. Mento shot at her, but she absorbed the blasts within her water before firing her blast back at him, sending him crashing to the ground.
Hawkgirl flew back from Komari Vosa as she slashed at her with her twin lightsabers. The evil first apprentice of Count Dooku chuckled and slashed at her with Vaapad, causing her to raise her mace up in defense. She spun it around and slashed at her more before the two locked blades. Komari forces their weapons down and kicked her away just as Lady Shiva hovered away from Wonder Woman with one of her Double-Bladed Spinning Lightsabers.
Wonder Woman sent her Lasso of Truth at Lady Shiva, her Shield attached to the end of it, but Lady Shiva used her Shadow Saber to knock it to the side. She advanced on her before using both her silver and red blades to force the Amazonian Princess back. Wonder Woman gasped and used her sword to fend off against Lady Shiva, but she spun around her red lightsaber. Diana looked to it and held her sword up, attempting to evade every strike until she was forced back.
"Stay back!" Captain Marvel exclaimed, charging at Lady Shiva with a lightning fist.
"Nice," Lady Shiva said as she took notice. She lit up her own hand with Sith Lightning. "I've got one too!"
As soon as Captain Marvel landed his punch, Lady Shiva did the same, sending him back with the excess lightning she gained.
Billy groaned as he got up. He turned around and sent a blast of lightning towards Harley, just as she was about to slam Batman away with her hammer.
"Do you really think you have what it takes to defeat me?" Darth Maul asked as he advanced on the Dark Knight.
"There's a first time for everything." Batman remarked before tossing several batarangs at Darth Maul.
Darth Maul slashed through each of the batarangs before Batman tossed several electric batarangs at him. Maul groaned before his lightsaber dropped. He turned back to Batman as he sent a punch towards him. Maul took on the blow before punching back. He spun and kicked him away, the use of his mechanical legs sending him back a great distance. Batman took out several smoke pellets and tossed them at Darth Maul, only for him to use the Force to send them back at him. Batman's eyes widened as he was engulfed in smoke. He cleared it away easily, but Maul regained his lightsaber, slashing off a part of his cape.
Batman backed away and sent more electric batarangs at Maul. However, he was more prepared this time, and slashed them apart easily, before tossing his lightsaber. It cut off some of the ears on Batman's cowl, just as Superman was sent tumbling back through a wall, with Deathbolt and General Zod firing down on him.
Batman panted and looked around. He saw Flash and the Reverse-Flash throwing lightning at each other and Wonder Woman getting pushed back by Lady Shiva, now using both of her red Double-Bladed Spinning Lightsabers. He turned around after hearing Captain Marvel groan, and saw that he was getting slammed back by Harley Quinn using her hammer.
"Had enough, Batman?" Darth Maul asked.
The Dark Knight got back up and took out a batarang blade. He ran forward and slashed at Darth Maul with it, the two clashing blades. Darth Maul chuckled before kicking Batman in the knee. Batman groaned and continued to fend him off before using another batarang to send him off-balance. Darth Maul growled and regained himself before slashing at Batman even more. The two continued to clash before the Dark Knight was forced onto his back, his utility belt falling off. Before he could regain it, Maul slashed it apart and brought his lightsaber down on him. Batman spun out of the way and stabbed his blade forward, only for Maul to grab it and use both of his swords to slash him across the chest. Batman groaned weakly and fell to his knees.
"Quite a fight you put up," Darth Maul mused, tossing the blade near Batman, just as the rest of the League fell. He looked up and walked away, only for Batman to run at him. Maul turned around and gasped before slashing at him. This time, Batman roared and slashed at him, managing to knock Darth Maul off-balance for a moment as he slashed away at him. He eventually slashed at his cheek and leapt into the air. He was about to finish his assault, but a blast from Deathbolt quickly knocked him down. "But not enough," Maul remarked afterwards before looking to the rest of the Legion of Doom, Blackfire now with a scorched eye and Komari Vosa's shoulder burnt. "Release all the prisoners!" he ordered. "I don't care if they're with the ORDER or the Light! They're all coming with us!"
"No problem!" Lady Shiva yelled. She leapt up and turned into her stealth copter form, flying along the cell ways and destroying each of the controls.
Every prisoner that the League had gathered were soon freed. As they made their way out, Red Arrow tried to shoot, only to drop weakly.
The Chief walked out, and was about to join Maul until he heard a whirring. He turned to the side and screamed as a set of spinning red blades came at him. As soon as they reached him, he fell silent.
Lady Shiva grinned as she caught her lightsabers. "One less doom to worry about." She remarked as she walked to the Byakko. As she did, she kicked aside both halves of Chief's body into space.
"No…" Black Canary said with disbelief and shock.
"I can't believe this." Captain Marvel said.
"So that's it?" Wonder Woman asked as she limped over. "We're letting them go."
"We don't have a choice," the Flash said as he leaned against a wall, part of his suit now torn. "They've overpowered us."
"Don't make this mistake again." Komari Vosa warned before walking out.
Batman looked up as Darth Maul and Siren rounded them into both the Scimitar and the Byakko. He limped over towards the controls and pressed a button.
"All forces… Maul freed the prisoners," Batman said weakly. "The Watchtower… is down."
Ahsoka's eyes widened. "Everyone, get ready for extra threats!" she called out. "This fight just got a lot harder!"
Darth Maul and the Legion of Doom flew down to the surface. As they were, Maul stared down Ahsoka. Ahsoka noticed him and narrowed her eyes back at him.
"Now… we strike."
"Ahsoka, what's the plan?" Miss Martian asked from Earth as she noticed more Fighters approaching. "I have a bad feeling that we're about to get more than we bargained for."
"Hold tight," Ahsoka said. "We're coming."
"Anakin, how are those shields coming along?" Serra asked as she and Katooni noticed more Fighters being deployed from out of nowhere. "Maul deployed every one of his air forces! We need that shield down now!"
"We're still trying to find it!" Anakin called out as Jessica flew after him through the halls. "Now that we know what Maul was really up to, we need a new plan!"
Suddenly, more Death Watch Devils appeared, prompting Jessica to aim her Royal Saber at them.
"General Skywalker, General Tano," Admiral Yularen's voice said over the Comms System. "Do you require assistance?"
"Admiral!" Anakin exclaimed. "Great to hear your voice!"
"I take it you didn't find the journey to Earth easy?" Ahsoka asked.
"I don't know how you did it, but when we went through the oceans on Mon Cala, we ended up on Earth," Admiral Yularen said. "Five other Admirals are with us, having just got here."
"What are your orders?" Admiral Kilian asked.
"Emerge from the seas," Ahsoka ordered. "And deploy all Fighters."
Meanwhile, as the Scimitar and the Byakko made their way down to Earth, Siren walked up to Darth Maul.
"See what we can accomplish?" Siren asked. "Make them focus on the big fight, and they'll fail to see what the real plan is."
"You have performed excellently, Siren," Darth Maul said. "Perhaps there is a place for you within the Legion of Doom after all."
"I will forever live to serve you." Siren said with a courteous bow.
From the Oceans of Earth, the Republic Cruisers launched up. Everyone looked around, knowing that their troubles were just beginning.
"Everyone… get ready."
Author's Note: Well, everyone, did you like my two-year anniversary Chapter for my Stories? I've put a lot of thought and effort into this, so I hope you enjoyed it. The next part will be coming out on Thanksgiving. Please be sure to review, review, and if you can, Private Message me for anything on the Story. After all, I'm always keen to hear from you. For now, this is SuperHeroTimeFan signing off. Happy Halloween, everyone! See you soon!