Episode 10: Battle of Oa


Oa: The Foundry. Hal Jordan, Carol and Martin Jr were watching the forge hard at work, crafting a ring. Martin Jr was shaking with excitement.

Hal:
Okay Martin, you ready to be a Green Lantern?

Martin Jr:
It's been my dream ever since I found your ring.

Hal:
Well, you're going to need a lot of practice with it.

Martin Jr:
I can't wait to get started.

The forge opens, exhaling green steam. A Green Lantern ring presents itself. Martin Jr approaches stretches out his hand but his father pushes him away.

Hal:
Not right away. It's hot.

Carol:
Only Red Lanterns put the ring on right out of the forge. It makes them even more angry.

Martin Jr:
Right. How long does it take to cool?

Hal:
Takes a day to cool down. In the meantime, let's go get something to eat.


Dining Hall- Later. Hal, Carol and Martin Jr are sitting at one of four long tables with their trays. Kilowog sits across from Martin Jr.

Kilowog:
You know, Hal. I think I'm more qualified to train your son.

Hal:
I'm one of the best Green Lanterns.

Kilowog:
Thanks to my training.

Hal:
So I can train Martin Jr since I already know all your methods.

Kilowog:
Do you remember everything?

Hal:
Of course.

Kilowog:
Even being sucked into the Sun?

Martin Jr gulps.

Martin Jr:
What?

Hal:
It's okay, it was a basic exercise.

Carol:
I can't imagine non-basic exercises.

Kilowog:
If he becomes my sparring partner, should I go easy on him?

Carol:
It is recommended.

Martin Jr was poking his food, deep in thought.

Carol:
Are you thinking of a girl, son?

Martin Jr nearly choked.

Martin Jr:
No!

Carol:
I know that look anywhere. You are, aren't you? Is it that girl that came to our house during the Firefly incident?

Martin Jr (Blushing):
No; we only met once. I'm sure she's already forgotten me.

Kilowog:
He's thinking of someone that's for sure.


Brainiac's Spaceship- Meanwhile. Brainiac sat at the control panel, as Zod stood beside him.

Brainiac:
I notice that your henchwoman is missing.

General Zod:
Yes, she's dead. No need to mention it.

Brainiac:
How are the collectibles?

General Zod:
They're doing well. Especially Kandor. I'm surprised it's still alive. I was born there, you know.

Brainiac:
I know!

General Zod:
Kal-El is harmless without yellow sun.

Brainiac:
So are you.

General Zod:
Is that a threat?

Brainiac:
So you want to call off the agreement?

General Zod:
No, forget what I said. We continue as planned. You get rid of Oa and I get Kandor back.


In Kandor, Superman was looking out at Zod.

Superman:
That doesn't sound good.

Power Girl:
If Zod takes Kandor, maybe he'll get us out of there.

Supergirl:
I wouldn't be so optimistic.

Superboy's stomach grumbles.

Superboy:
So hungry.

Raven:
Azarath Metrion Zinthos!

She turns another rock into a piece of tofu.

Superboy:
Couldn't you make meat for a change?

Raven:
Stop grumbling and eat.

Superboy (Sarcastically):
Yes Mom.

Superboy begins eating, as at this point, his hunger outweighs his dislike of tofu.

Superboy:
I hope we get out of here soon because I don't like going vegetarian.

Paine hits him in the back of the head.

Superboy:
Ouch! I miss my super resistance!

Raven:
Paine, that's enough. Just because you disagree with him on that and he's lost his powers, doesn't give you the right to harm him.

Paine:
Sorry, Mom.

Changeling:
Can you transform objects into food other than tofu?

Raven:
Unfortunately, no but it'll keep us from starving.

Changeling:
Right now, all I want is a burrito.

Jaden (Who had taken off his armour so Robin and Huntress can repair it):
What would be better is a burger.

Changeling:
You have as bad taste as your father.

Jaden:
My dad is your best friend.

Nightwing:
Just as Kacey's dad is mine.

Karen:
I wonder what Victor is doing.

Jinx:
Or Wally.


On Earth: Cyborg, the Flash, Arsenal and Tigress were investigating the crater where Metropolis used to stand.

Flash:
Hard to believe there was a town here.

Cyborg looks at his arm.

Cyborg:
I can't speak to Bee. I'm using all the frequencies possible.

Arsenal:
Jade will be furious if she finds out that an alien spaceship has kidnapped our daughter.

Tigress:
I know, she's my sister. So, Flash, how's it going with Jinx?

Flash:
Very good.

Tigress:
Too bad.

Flash:
Why do you say that?

Tigress:
Because if you could leave her, you would come back to me.

Flash:
We have a daughter now, so the chances of that happening are unlikely.

Tigress:
Can we sleep together like the good old days?

Cyborg:
Are you done flirting?

Flash:
Yes.

Cyborg:
Perfect.

He picks up a sample of dirt and analyses it.

Arsenal:
So?

Cyborg:
Judging by this analysis, an extra-terrestrial force took the entire city.

Arsenal and Tigress stared at him; what Cyborg said sounded familiar to them.

Flash:
An extra-terrestrial force took an entire city? Aren't they just wasting their time taking random cities when they could be taking the entire planet instead?

Tigress (Ignoring Flash's question):
Roy and I were just here, when a spaceship unleashed Drones on us. We were with Starfire and several others before Zatanna whisked us away because we ran out of ammo.

Cyborg:
I'm gonna try contact Gotham. (He presses a button on his arm) Huh. No Gotham either.

Flash:
What about the Justice League?

While Cyborg tries to get a connection, Tigress and Arsenal examine a pile of destroyed drones with a familiar green hat with a red star perched on top.

Arsenal:
I think we have a casualty; Red Star.

Tigress:
There are no traces of blood. You are too paranoid.

Arsenal:
He could blow himself up; he took out all these drones, including himself.

Tigress:
Do I really have to remind you of the powers he has? He's blown himself up before!

Flash:
Are you done arguing like an old couple?

Tigress:
Don't laugh about it! My sister is the jealous type.

Cyborg:
I detect that the entire area is irradiated.

Arsenal:
And it's not dangerous so we stay here?

Cyborg:
As long as it doesn't last an hour, no. (His eye spawns a holographic scene, showcasing the battle with the drones. He fast forwards to the moment where Red Star self-destructs. He replays the scene in slow-motion and pauses on the moment before he blew up; the playback shows one of the many drones impaling him through the chest, killing him instantly before he blew up) We'll give him a proper memorial service when all this is over.

Tigress:
I'm telling you he's not dead!

Flash:
We can't do anything more here. Might as well go back to the Watchtower.

Cyborg:
Beam us up Scotty.

The group disappear in a flash.


Brainiac's Spaceship- Meanwhile. In the jar holding Kandor, Green Canary was polishing her bow.

Black Arrow:
How long are you going to do this?

Green Canary:
I don't know. It keeps me busy.

She keeps scrubbing.

Black Arrow:
You're trying to keep your mind off something... or someone.

Green Canary:
It's none of your business. We may be cousins but I don't have to tell you everything.

Black Arrow:
You have a crush on someone.

Green Arrow:
And you?

Black Arrow:
Briefly on Damian.

Green Canary:
Really? So you wouldn't mind if Mar'i stayed on Slade's side.

Black Arrow:
Mar'i and I have known each other since we were babies. I never would've wanted her to be evil.

Green Canary:
Even if she wants the same guy as you?

Black Arrow:
I've moved on, still hunting. I think you've overdone it.

Green Canary looked down at her bow; as she had been focused on Black Arrow, she had over-scrubbed.

Green Canary:
Oops. To answer your question, yes, I have a crush but I doubt it's mutual. We only met once.

Black Arrow:
What did he look like?

Nightstar comes over, interested.

Nightstar:
What are you talking about, girls?

Green Canary:
Nothing.

Nightstar:
Your body language tells a different story; you're blushing, there's sweat running down your forehead and you're avoiding direct eye contact. You like someone.

Green Canary:
Granddaughter of the greatest detective in the world. Alright, yeah, I have a crush on Martin Jordan Jr.

Nightstar squeals.

Green Canary:
But I doubt it's mutual. We only met once.

Superboy:
If I may interrupt girls, do you have any idea where Brainiac is taking us?

Nightstar:
I hope it's not Tamaran. They do not have the necessary armament to fight against him.

Black Arrow:
With your super-hearing, didn't you hear?

Superboy:
What super-hearing?

Black Arrow (Remembering that he was powerless now):
Oh yeah, that's right.

Impulse:
He's headed for Oa.

Green Canary:
That would surprise me. Do you know how many Green Lanterns there are out there?

Superboy:
Hard to say.


Oa- Meanwhile. Jessica Cruz and Medphyll are on a routine patrol flight.

Jessica Cruz:
Nothing to report. Let's return to the surface. I heard Hal and Carol's son is getting his ring today.

Medphyll:
Even though the Guardians agreed, I think he's too young to have that kind of weapon.

Jessica Cruz:
He's pure-hearted, Medphyll. You shouldn't be too concerned. If the Guardians of the Universe think he's ready, he's ready.

Medphyll:
If you say so.


Later, they land at the Dining Hall, where they pass Hal, Carol and Martin Jr on their way to the forge.

Jessica Cruz:
Congratulations, Martin. You are going to be the 1st teenage Green Lantern.

Martin Jr:
Thank you.

An alarm starts going off.

Jessica Cruz:
Someone's trying to attack Oa? Sinestro? Atrocitus?

Kilowog:
We'll find out at the main hall.

Hal:
Sorry son. Your initiation will have to wait. Stay with your mother.

After kissing Carol, he flies off with the other Green Lanterns.

Martin Jr:
That's just great!

Carol puts her gem on, and her normal clothes change into her Star Sapphire costume.

Star Sapphire:
Don't worry. I've got you covered, son.

She picks up her son and they fly off to the forge.


Meeting Hall- Meanwhile. The rest of the Green Lanterns are assembled. The Guardians of the Universe stand at the front of the room on tall seats.

Kilowog:
Please be a false alarm.

Arkkis Chummink:
How would you know the emergency is false, Kilowog?

Kilowog:
It's never happened, but I want today to be an exception.

Hal:
Shush.

Appa Ali Apsa:
Green Lanterns; there is an attack imminent. And I know what you're thinking; no, it's not the other lanterns.

Kilowog:
Eh, must be the manhunters again.

Appa Ali Apsa:
A Coluan spacecraft violated our airspace. We do not know his intentions. Go and see but only attack if he is hostile.

Kilowog:
So not the manhunters.

The Green Lanterns fly off when Hal receives a transmission in his earpiece.

Batman (Voice):
Batman to Green Lantern.

Hal:
What is it, Bats?

Batman (Voice):
The spaceship that just arrived is hostile and contains hostages. Be careful.

Hal:
Tell that to Guy.

Guy Gardner charged straight on at Brainiac's spaceship. Killowog forms a giant green hand to block him.

Kilowog:
Calm down. Have you already forgotten what the Guardians said?

Guy Gardner:
Have you seen what this spaceship looks like ? It was obvious that he is hostile.

Hal joins him.

Hal:
It's true but there are hostages inside. We can't destroy this spaceship.

Guy Gardner:
Who told you that?

Hal:
Batman.

Wonder Woman (Voice):
Not just Bats.

Hal:
Diana. (He constructs as green megaphone) Attention all Green Lanterns, the spaceship is hostile but contains hostages. Be careful.


Brainiac's Spaceship- Meanwhile. Brainiac and Zod watched the Green Lanterns on the screen.

Brainiac:
They've taken the bait. Zod, weaken their defences while the laser charges up.


Zod comes out of the spaceship with a massive swarm of tentacled drones and begins to attack the Green Lanterns. The Green Lanterns create green turrets that fire on the drones.

Guy Gardner:
Zod! I will beat him!

He throws himself at the Kryptonian.

Hal:
Wait, he's dangerous!

Guy Gardner:
I'm so gonna pound your a-

Zod punches him, sending him flying back.

Hal:
I warned you. We need to build Kryptonite.

Kilowog:
On it!

Kilowog made Kryptonite with his ring.

Guy Gardner:
How can we build a rock out of pure energy?! Didn't think that through did ya?!

Kilowog:
He doesn't know that, moron!

Zod, unfazed, simply destroyed the stone.

General Zod:
You think I can be duped by fake kryptonite?!

Hal:
Batman, do you have Kryptonite? Or a magician?

Batman (Voice):
Fate, get rid of Zod.

Doctor Fate teleports in front of Zod.

General Zod:
Oh-oh.

Zod signals fifteen of the drones to target Doctor Fate directly.

Doctor Fate:
Yortsed esoht senord!

Hal:
Guy, destroy those drones!

Guy Gardner:
You're not my boss! I prefer to attack Zod!

Hal:
What a hothead! Reminds me a bit of Jason, Bats.

Doctor Fate:
May I inquire why the guardians chose him?

Kilowog:
They believed that being a Green Lantern could change his attitude

Hal:
They did give him powers. That's the only thing that's changed.

The Invisible Jet appeared, Wonder Woman having turned off its cloaking device. Wonder Woman and Batman could now be seen through the viewport.

Wonder Woman:
Weapons can't be used when the cloaking device is active.

Batman:
Then I'm sneaking in.

He puts on the Space Batsuit and steps outside the jet. Hawk, Fire, and Hawkgirl swoop in to slaughter the drones in their path.

Dove:
Hawk, come back!

Martian Manhunter:
No, we have to get rid of those drones to allow Doctor Fate to face Zod.

Ice, Icon and Blue Devil also destroy drones with the Green Lanterns. Wonder Woman uses her invisible missiles to destroy other drones. Martian Manhunter follows Batman in stealth mode. Guy gets pushed back by Zod again and falls next to Ice.

Guy Gardner:
Hi, are you new around here?

Ice:
We are fighting a war here!

Guy Gardner:
I know but I think you're beautiful, Elsa.

Ice:
Because I have ice powers?

Guy Gardner:
Yeah.

Ice:
Thanks but my name is Tora.

Guy Gardner:
Nice name. Me, it's Guy.

Ice:
I know. You are a Green Lantern.


On the planet's surface, Star Sapphire and Martin Jr finally arrived at the entrance to the underground forge.

Martin Jr:
Mom, I want to help.

Star Sapphire:
You're not ready but you'll get your ring.

Martin Jr reaches out and the newly-forged ring flies up to his finger.

REMAINING ENERGY: 10%

Martin Jr:
Seriously?

Star Sapphire:
It needs to be recharged.

Star Sapphire levitates it in front of her son.

Star Sapphire:
Don't disrespect this ring. All you have to do is recharge it. Follow me.

Martin Jr follows her into the forge, going deeper and deeper underground to the central battery.

Martin Jr:
That's a big lantern.

Star Sapphire:
This lantern is the core of the planet. (She gives him the ring back) Now put it on.

Martin Jr puts the ring back on his finger.

Star Sapphire:
All you have to do is hold it up in front of the central battery and say the words.

Martin Jr:
What words?

Star Sapphire:
It'll come on its own.

Martin Jr extends his arm at the battery which lights up.

Martin Jr:
In brightest day, in darkest night!
No evil shall escape my sight!
Let those who worship evil's might!
Beware my power, Green Lantern's light!

The ring lights up, and Martin Jr's clothes change. When the green glow disappears, he's now in the regulation Green Lantern uniform.

Martin Jr:
Wow.

REMAINING ENERGY 99%

Martin Jr (Admiring his sleeves):
Sweet.

Star Sapphire:
We'll give you a portable battery so you don't have to come back here all the time. Make sure you find a hiding place nearby.

Martin Jr:
Do you also have a portable battery?

Star Sapphire:
Of course. Zamaron is far from Earth. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to assist in the defence. You can begin training.

She kisses her son on the forehead and flies out of the forge. Martin Jr uses his ring to forge a sword.

Martin Jr:
Come on Martin, be a little creative. (He forms an axe) That's what I'm talking about. (He then uses the ring to form a statue of himself) Come on, that's something Guy would do.


Brainiac's Spaceship- Meanwhile. Brainiac was observing the battle as the laser reached 23% charged.

Brainiac:
They are all obsolete. (To the hostages) Watch, my collectibles, as my drones and Zod decimate your guardians.


In Kandor:

Power Girl:
I'm going to slaughter him, the green giant!

Supergirl:
Calm down!


In Metropolis:

Lois:
But where is Superman?


In Gotham:

Zatanna:
Failed again.

Herald:
Sorry, Starfire. I can't make a portal for you to join Nightwing.

Starfire:
Damn you, Brainiac!

Zatanna:
There has to be someone who can help combat the advanced technology.

Blue Beetle:
Who?

The group stared around in thought.

Starfire:
I cannot think.

Oracle:
I tried to hack it but the Wi-Fi does not pass. The only one left is Cyborg.

Zatanna:
There's just one problem; he's not here.

Oracle:
Exactly. He is free to hack since he is outside. I'm sure Batman thought of that.

Blue Beetle:
We have to do everything to save them.

Troia:
We're already protecting Gotham City. I don't see what more can be done.

Herald:
Then we keep watch on Gotham until things can be back to normal.


Outside the spaceship, Zod tears a random Green Lantern's ring finger clean off.

General Zod:
You are too weak!

Hal Jordan builds a baseball bat and swings it at a drone, sending it crashing into another. Star Sapphire appears at his side.

Hal:
Carol, did you leave our son alone?

Star Sapphire:
He'll be fine.

Hal:
If I had left you with him, it's so that you would protect him! He's still a newbie!

Dove:
Save your lovers' quarrel for after, please!

Hal:
If Martin is injured, it will be your fault!

Ice freezes eighteen drones, which shatter.

Guy Gardner:
You iced those things! Why don't we go back to my restaurant and get an ice-cream sundae, extra chill?

Ice:
We'll see after the battle.

Hal:
He's still trying to get into her pants.

Star Sapphire:
At the wrong time, and the wrong place.

Star Sapphire uses pink laser beams to destroy several drones.


Brainiac's Spaceship- Meanwhile. Batman has opened one of the many external vents and is squeezing into the ship. Martian Manhunter follows him in stealth mode.

Martian Manhunter (Thinking):
What's your plan, Bruce?

Batman (Thinking):
Sabotage.

Martian Manhunter (Thinking):
Very well.

Suddenly, the vents close on either side and the exhaust becomes electrified. Batman is hit by the attack but not Martian Manhunter since he phases. The vent opens and Batman is jettisoned back out into space.

Batman:
He spotted me.

Martian Manhunter:
I noticed.

Zod notices Batman's space suit, now fried. He flies over and tears off the helmet. Before Batman dies, Hal forms a green force field that repels Zod.

Hal:
Get him on the Jet.

Doctor Fate and Martian Manhunter fly Batman into the Invisible Jet.

Wonder Woman:
Doctor Fate, why is Zod still conscious?

Doctor Fate:
That Guy kept getting in the way.

Wonder Woman:
Go back out, I'm taking care of Bruce.

Doctor Fate exits the jet.

Martian Manhunter:
I managed to create a telepathic link with Mor'gann. They're fine so far thanks to Raven.

Batman coughs. Wonder Woman places an oxygen mask over him and turns on the ventilator.

Wonder Woman:
Batman is out. What do we do now?


In space, Doctor Fate was trying to get close to Zod again. Zod was close to killing Arkkis Chummink when Fate warped in front of him.

Doctor Fate:
ENOUGH!

General Zod:
Hope fate is on your side, (Punches him in the helmet, leaving a small dent) because you're fated for the afterlife, along with all the Lanterns and this planet.

Doctor Fate easily repairs his helmet.

Doctor Fate:
If I remember correctly, you are vulnerable to Kryptonite.

He forms a yellow portal where green chains wrap around Zod. Zod begins feeling weak. Instantly, a thousand tentacled drones change targets; they lock directly onto Doctor Fate. Hal, Guy and other Green Lanterns destroy the drones by building a massive wall in front of him.

Kilowog (Facing Brainiac):
Face the facts Poozer! Your tactics are redundant!

Brainiac:
You're right. Guess I need to go to drastic measures.

Jessica Cruz:
Let me guess. More drones?

Brainiac:
No, you Inferior!

Guy Gardner:
Who are you calling inferior, tin can?

Ice:
Maybe you shouldn't upset him.

Fire:
I doubt it will make much difference.

From beneath the spaceship, two-hundred humanoid-looking robots flew out, and began flying at the Green Lanterns and Justice League Members. Guy spawns two green machine guns to destroy them, but the bullets only ricocheted and the robots moved forward undeterred. When they got closer, they saw that the robots were taller than them, and their eyes were glowing neon-green.

Guy Gardner:
Okay, I'm sending in the heavy artillery.

He forms a giant robot with the missiles that go with it. The robot fired its missiles at the advancing robots. The explosion clouds from the missiles cleared, and Guy expected to see floating pieces of scrap; but was surprised to see the missiles had no effect on the robots whatsoever.

Guy Gardner:
This is what I get for angering him!

The androids tear the robot Guy spawned to pieces. Blue Devil and Fire shoot an android.

Hal:
We'll have to destroy them from within!

He launches explosive charges into the extremities of the androids. Martian Manhunter passes through an android, deposits an explosive charge in it and comes out just before.

Brainiac witnesses one of the androids being destroyed.

Brainiac:
Oh no you don't.

Another android approaches Manhunter and emits flames from its wrists. Manhunter's cape catches fire and he can no longer fly.

Wonder Woman:
He's countering all our attacks!

Doctor Fate still has Zod bound in Kryptonite chains; one of the androids comes up behind him and punches him in the helmet, sending him flying into the side of the jet. The chains disappear, freeing Zod. Zod charged at Doctor Fate, who is momentarily dazed, and tears his helmet off, and crushes it in-between his hands.

General Zod:
You're nothing without your helmet.

The androids advance on the Green Lanterns, whose attacks were proving useless.

Medphyll:
Fall back to the surface!

Guy Gardner:
Wait, you're retreating?! Cowards!

He charges at the androids, having spawned a green battering ram, but even that has no effect.

Wonder Woman:
We're badly off. We have lost our trump card.

Blue Devil, Ice and Dove load the weakened Martian Manhunter and Doctor Fate's body into the jet, and they and Guy Gardner fly down to the planet's surface.

Star Sapphire:
What do we do now?

Hal:
We're going to have to move. Nothing can be done against him.


Brainiac's Spaceship- Meanwhile. Brainiac and the hostages watch the Green Lanterns flee.

Brainiac:
The androids performed better than I expected.


In Gotham:

Oracle:
It annoys me to be stuck here. With such an army of androids, we could get rid of him.

Starfire:
Batman and Martian Manhunter have been defeated.

Troia:
How are you, Zatanna?

Zatanna:
My father has finally been released from Nabu, but we need Doctor Fate. I do not know how to react.

She slumps down onto the ground and sobs silently. Starfire gives her a hug.

Starfire:
It will be fine. I am sure someone else can put the helmet on. You will not lose your dad again.


In Kandor:

Miss Martian began feeling a pain in her head, as though she were having a migraine.

Mor'gann:
Mom?

Miss Martian:
Bad news. Batman, my Uncle and Doctor Fate are down.

Nightwing:
Doctor Fate too? This is worse than I anticipated.

Raven was trying to hide her tears. Changeling gives her a hug.

Changeling:
I know you hate it but it will do you good.

Raven:
I don't hate hugs anymore, mostly from you. I can't believe he's gone; the reason I came to Earth.

Changeling:
You wanted him to help you against your father?

Raven:
Yes. In the end, I was able to manage on my own thanks to our team and you.

Paine, Murdoc and Lilith came over and embraced their Mom.

Raven:
Thank you.


Oa- Meanwhile. On the surface, the Green Lanterns gathered in the Meeting Hall, recovering from their losses. The Justice League Members were mourning the loss of Doctor Fate; Batman and Martian Manhunter were immobile as though in a coma. Martin Jr arrived.

Martin Jr:
We won, right? (He saw everyone's disheartened faces, and realised) No. Where is Dad?

Star Sapphire:
With the Guardians.


At the Guardians' Headquarters:

Hal:
Oa is doomed. We need to move immediately.

Appa Ali Apsa:
Is that the way of the Green Lanterns? To give up and accept defeat?

Hal:
I suppose not but if you have an idea to destroy these androids or defeat a Kryptonian without Kryptonite or magic, I await your answer, as this technology is unlike any we've ever seen.

Kilowog:
What do we do? Negotiate?

Appa Ali Apsa:
I can't believe it has come to this. But we need all the Lanterns to band together.

Hal:
If the Red Lanterns will listen.

Kilowog:
Unlikely.

Hal turns on a large transmitter in the centre of the floor, and sends a broadcast to the other Lantern worlds; Atrocitus appears in a red hologram.

Atrocitus:
What's the matter, pipsqueaks?

Sinestro appears as a yellow hologram on Atrocitus's right.

Sinestro:
Hello Jordan.

Larfleeze, Saint Walker and Indigo-1 follow, appearing on Atrocitus's left as orange, blue and indigo holograms.

Hal:
Greetings fellow lanterns. Now, I know we had our quarrels in the past, with the betrayals and the wars and all that. But us, the whole universe, are facing a common threat. It's in time like these (Star Sapphire and Martin Jr appear at his side) where we have to put our differences aside to face a common enemy. Carol of the Purple Lanterns here was an enemy of mine for a long time and she tried finding ways to kill me, but you know we're now married and have one of our own. If Carol and I could put our differences aside, every Lantern could to, because if we don't unite, we would all perish.

Saint Walker:
Whatever the threat, you can count on the Blue Lanterns, Hal Jordan.

Larfleeze:
No way. Larfleeze doesn't want to help. He wants to be alone.

Hal:
If Brainiac comes to you, he'll destroy everything you own.

Larfleeze:
Orange Lantern has agreed to make a temporary alliance.

Atrocitus:
I hate you, Hal Jordan but you wouldn't call if it wasn't for a good reason. The Red Lanterns will join the fight.

Sinestro:
Don't count on me, Jordan. Whatever this enemy is, he will never scare me.

He disappears. Hal sighs, disappointed.

Hal:
I'm waiting for you all on Oa. Hurry!

The coloured holograms disappear. Star Sapphire places a hand on her husband's shoulder.

Star Sapphire:
Sinestro can suffer the consequences, for all I care.

Hal:
If we manage to destroy Brainiac, he will suffer no consequences.


In orbit, the Spaceship's laser was now at 60% charge.

Brainiac:
There is no more resistance. Soon, Oa will join my collection.

General Zod:
The primary objective was to destroy Oa, not collect it.

Brainiac:
The knowledge of the Guardians is invaluable. I can't let it be destroyed. But the rest of the planet will be destroyed.

Jaden:
You got that right. (Referring to the Firefly incident when he couldn't find the bombs, but Hal could)

General Zod:
You better give me Kandor once you're done.

Brainiac:
Of course, you'll get it.

He walks over to the jars and peers down into Kandor, looking Superman in the eye.

General Zod:
You're going to die soon, Kal-El. But on the bright side, you'll be reunited with your dear Doctor Fate.

Zatanna (From Gotham):
You will pay for this! I don't know how but you won't get away with it!

Zod turns his head towards the jar holding Gotham, peering down on Zatanna and the group.

General Zod:
I didn't know he had a daughter. I am so sorry for your loss.

Zatanna (Seething in anger at him):
You'll get Kandor Zod, but you'll just be its prisoner.

Suddenly, the ship is rocked by a powerful blast.

Brainiac:
We have company.

Zod turns on the screen: outside, the red lanterns had used their rings to forge an army of giant fists. Brainiac presses the same button to deploy his Androids, but they didn't deploy.

General Zod:
They're still recharging.

Brainiac:
No!

The Blue lanterns used their rings to forge giant chains to hold the ship in place. Zod exits the ship, now armed with a pistol and a rifle. He flies at one of the Blue Lanterns and uses his laser vision to disorient them, before shooting them in the head with his rifle. But one of the orange lanterns managed to latch Zod into a chain.


On the surface, the Green Lanterns looked up to see different colours of the rainbow (Minus yellow) firing at Brainiac's spaceship and Zod.

Hal:
They came.


Brainiac's Spaceship- Meanwhile. Brainiac presses the button for the Androids again, and this time, they're deployed successfully. The Indigo Lanterns of Nok, lead by Indigo-1, form a forcefield around the other lanterns as the Androids advanced towards them. The Androids begin pounding on the forcefields as Atrocitus broke out of the protective barrier and instantly attacked seven of them, searching for a weakness.

Atrocitus:
Any robot that is still alive, I'll force my fist through your optics and use your wires as dental floss!

The Androids only press their attack and surround Atrocitus on all sides.


On the surface, the Green Lanterns were preparing for their counterattack.

Hal:
Green Lanterns, we may have lost the first round, but this time around, we have backup.

Suddenly, a blast rocks the meeting hall. Wonder Woman activates the Invisible Jet's cloak to protect it from raining projectiles. Forty Androids land on the surface, with Zod in tow.

General Zod:
That idiot lantern; I should thank him for my release.

The Blue Lanterns join the Green Lanterns, increasing their powers.

Martin Jr:
Wow, what's going on?

Hal:
Hope gives more power to our rings.

Martin Jr:
Maybe I should have chosen blue then.

Jessica Cruz:
Go ahead.

Martin Jr (Looking at his own ring):
Actually, I'll stick with green.

Hal:
Thank you, Saint Walker. With your blue energy, we will win!

Guy Gardner:
Yeah! I have so much energy that I will destroy Zod before he can even counterattack!

He flies up into orbit with other Blue Lanterns. Fire looks at Ice.

Fire:
What do you think about this guy?

Ice:
He may be a hothead, but I love him.

Fire:
I'll never understand your taste in guys.

Guy felt his heartbeat rise slightly from the comment.

Guy Gardner:
Get out of here, Zod! Are you afraid of me, coward?

General Zod:
I've never been afraid of cocky, arrogant bastards like you!

He raises his rifle and opens fire. Guy forms a shield that blocks the bullets.

Guy Gardner:
A real coward. Fight like a real Kryptonian!

Zod catches up to Guy.

General Zod:
You're going to suffer, human!

Guy Gardner:
Speak for yourself!

General Zod:
I'm not human.

Guy Gardner:
I know...I meant...whatever!

He builds a giant boxing glove and smashes it into Zod, knocking him back.


In orbit, Indigo-1's forcefield protecting the other Lanterns was weakening as the Androids pounded relentlessly on it. Atrocitus launches explosive spears at the androids.

Atrocitus:
You're getting on my nerves, Brainiac! Keep resisting me!


On the surface, the Justice League Members watched newly-empowered the Green Lanterns take flight once again.

Dove:
Should we go help?

Wonder Woman:
This is their battle. And besides, we have a problem.

As the Androids advance on the Jet, Guy throws the giant punches in a flurry, disarming Zod and throwing him further back each time.

Guy Gardner:
So Zoddy, are you having trouble keeping up?

Zod uses super speed to get behind Guy and hit him with laser vision. His attack is still blocked by Guy's shield.

Guy Gardner:
Well, here he is. A real Kryptonian but that won't be enough against Guy Gardner, the most powerful of the Green Lanterns!

Zod, visibly frustrated, charges again at Guy, who formed a giant hand that made a 'stop' gesture.


In orbit, the Green Lanterns and Blue Lanterns re-join the battle just as Indigo-1's shield finally breaks. The Androids turn their attention on the arrivals. Martin Jr gulped.

Martin Jr:
Dad, what am I doing?

Hal:
These supposedly-impenetrable Androids should have a weakness. But with Martian Manhunter out of action, we'll need to find an alternative solution to defeating them.

Martin Jr:
Even with our boosted power, I can't damage those androids.

Hal:
Think outside the box. Remember when we fixed my car?


Flashback begins:
Jordan Residence- Four years ago. Hal and Martin Jr, their clothes and faces coated with grime, were fixing Hal's car; Hal was looking at the engine, and Martin Jr was looking at the undercarriage.

Hal:
Okay Martin, see anything?

Martin Jr:
There's something lodged in here real tight.

Hal:
Okay. Tug on it as hard as you can.

He hands Martin Jr the pliers.

Martin Jr:
Thanks.

He begins tugging on the object again, now with the pliers. He pulls harder, then there's a 'SNAP'.

Martin Jr:
Argh!

He wheels out from the undercarriage, his face splattered with brake fluid and him holding the object in question in his free hand. Hal laughed.

Flashback ends.


In the present, Martin Jr speeds towards one of the Androids and gets behind it. He makes pliers appear with his ring and uses them to get in-between the armour plating. The Android turned its head around, and whacked Martin Jr away. Hal flew in and created a pair of scissors and cut the Android's exposed wiring. The Android shuts down and explodes.

Brainiac:
You're all inferior!

The laser was now at 86% charged.

Brainiac:
I cannot lose. I have calculated this 200 times!

Hal turns towards him.

Hal:
Seems you miscalculated, not taking the other Lanterns' interventions into account. With hope, rage, compassion, love, and even greed, willpower will defeat you!

General Zod (Entering orbit):
No! No! I can not be beaten! Kneel before Zod!

Kilowog:
How's about you kneel before Kilowog?

Kilowog spawns chains from his rings and ties up the general, bounding him so he's forced to kneel.

Guy Gardner:
But I wanted to do it!

Kilowog:
You would've if you hadn't been still on the planet flirting with that icy chick.

Guy Gardner:
Hey! I walloped and even disarmed him! I wasn't flirting then!

Kilowog:
Sure you were.

Hal:
Fellow Lanterns, we're picking a new target; the laser on Brainiac's ship.

Atrocitus:
Allow me!

Larfleeze:
The laser is mine!

He fires a laser beam along with all of the Green Lanterns (except Kilowog), Star Sapphires, Blue Lanterns, Red Lanterns and Indigo Lanterns, merging into a huge rainbow beam. The laser reaches 100% charge; Brainiac fires on Oa, but instead of the laser blowing up the planet, the laser blows up, rocking the spaceship.


In Gotham:

Starfire:
What is going on?

Oracle:
It's an earthquake!

Terra:
Don't look at me!


In Kandor:

Superboy:
Why are we shaking? Is there a tremor?

Mor'gann:
The tremor's coming from outside the ship. The laser had been destroyed.

Nightwing:
Finally some good news. M'gann, create a mental link with Starfire.

Miss Martian:
I'm warning you. Stick to the situation or I'm cutting the connection.

Nightwing:
You have to say that to her.

Miss Martian:
Link connected.

Nightwing:
Starfire, can you hear me?

Starfire:
Nightwing, there is been an earthquake.

Nightwing:
I know, I felt too but that's good news. The shrinking ray has been destroyed.

Starfire:
What good news! I must tell the others. Everyone, the ray has been destroyed.

Everyone cheered, except Pantha and Zatanna.

Pantha:
Great.

Zatanna:
Yeah.


Outside, the Lanterns smiled at their victory. But it didn't last long; the Androids were now more ruthless than ever. Martin Jr continues to take down the Androids with the other Lanterns except Kilowog.

Brainiac:
Impossible!

He jumps into hyperspace, leaving his Androids and Zod behind. One by one, the Androids begin to shut down.

Guy Gardner:
That coward got away!

Hal:
He still has the hostages! We must pursue him! Kilowog, how many Lanterns do you want to hold off Zod?

Kilowog:
He doesn't look to be going anywhere anytime soon.

Guy Gardner:
Do you know where Brainiac went?

Hal:
No.


On the surface, the Justice League Members were struggling with the Forty Androids that had accompanied Zod. Suddenly, their eyes stopped glowing, and they shut down, just as the Lanterns arrived.

Wonder Woman:
What's going on?

Hal:
Brainiac fled, and the Androids no longer have a live signal.

Batman regains consciousness.

Batman:
We have to go after him. I won't let him take my town and my family.

Wonder Woman:
Batman, you're in no condition to fight.

Batman:
I once fought Bane with a broken spine, I can handle Brainiac. I just need the right armour.

Wonder Woman:
You need rest.

Batman:
Funny; that's what Alfred said.

Wonder Woman:
And he's right. You cannot solve every problem on your own; that's why the Bat-Family and Justice League exist.


The Sciencells- Later. The Green Lanterns were locking Zod up in one of the cells.

General Zod:
I'll escape. You can't keep me in here forever!

Kilowog:
You won't.

A red sun shines above Zod. Zod screams in pain.

Guy Gardner:
We have to find Brainiac ! I'm going to tear him down too!

Medphyll:
Patience, Gardner. Even though we have not defeated Brainiac, we still put a major dent in him.

Guy Gardner:
You forget he could fix his shrinking ray. We must attack him now!

Hal:
You don't know what destroyed means, do you?:

Guy Gardner:
Yes, it means broken.

Hal:
Beyond repair.

Atrocitus:
You better know our next move.

Guy Gardner:
Our next move is to go to my restaurant and eat. Chilli fries, my treat.

Atrocitus:
Who put him in charge?

Guy had already flown off.

Kilowog:
Speaking of which, I'm hungry.


New Warriors- Later. The Lanterns were tucking into American-style fast foods. Hal cleared his throat.

Hal:
My fellow Lanterns. I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome a new addition to our corps; my son.

Martin Jr stands up; the Lanterns (save for Atrocitus and Larfleeze) applaud politely.

Atrocitus:
Great, just what we need.

Guy picked up his plate of chilli fries and left the restaurant.

Atrocitus:
Well, my experience has significantly improved.

Kilowog:
Mine has too.


Meanwhile, Ice is sitting on the ramp on the Invisible Jet, mourning the loss of Doctor Fate. Guy appears with the plate of chilli fries.

Guy Gardner (Showing her the plate):
Want some?

Ice:
I would. But you're using it as an excuse to get into my pants.

Guy Gardner:
No, this is genuine.

Ice:
Oh please.

Guy Gardner:
I'm trying to be supportive. No need to act so cold.

Ice:
Oh please.

Guy Gardner:
I'm trying to be supportive. No need to act so cold.

Ice:
Ice pun?

Guy Gardner:
Not intended.

He sits next to her and takes another fry.

Ice:
If you care about me, then leave me alone.

Guy Gardner:
Fine.

He stands up and walks away, leaving the plate of chilli fries. Once he's gone, Ice picks up the plate and helps herself.


Back at 'New Warriors':

Kilowog:
So, about the league, they alright?

Guy Gardner:
They're just processing their loss.

Kilowog:
Right. I meant are they no longer in their jars?

Guy Gardner:
I think they're still in jars. But on the bright side, Brainiac won't be able to collect anymore.

Hal:
We should still save the hostages instead of pretending to celebrate victory.

Atrocitus:
Count me out.

Larfleeze:
So long.

The red and orange lanterns leave.

Hal:
At least there's still Star Sapphire and Blue Lanterns.

Saint Walker:
I have no intention of leaving, Hal Jordan. This Brainiac is still a threat.

Star Sapphire:
And then we have to put the Earth back in one piece.

Hal:
Thank you.

Wonder Woman:
I spotted Brainiac's signal. We just have to follow him.

Ice:
Guy, keep up your stupid party. Me, I'm going to save the world. And Guy? (Shows him the empty plate) Thanks for the chilli fries. They were... delicious, and comforting.

Guy Gardner:
I'm coming ! And the next victory party will be ten times better than this!

One by one, the Lanterns leave the restaurant.


Later, the Justice League are preparing to leave Oa. Martian Manhunter wakes up.

Martian Manhunter:
Did we win?

Wonder Woman:
Halfway. We defeated Zod but Brainiac escaped.

Batman:
Well, not for long.

Wonder Woman:
(To Manhunter) You'll see your niece again. (To Batman) And you'll see your son and daughter again.

Batman:
My sons.

Wonder Woman:
Of course. Dick is still in a jar.

Wonder Woman sits in the cockpit and turns on the engines.

Hawkgirl:
I can't wait to slaughter this robot!

At the window, Ice sees Guy, who waves to her. Ice waves back, before the Jet takes off into orbit.

Wonder Woman:
Does anyone have a real plan this time?

Fire:
We could pretend to be hostages.

Hawk:
That's stupid.

Batman:
We should think of a plan while we're on Brainiac's trail.

Wonder Woman presses a few buttons and switches, and the Invisible Jet activates its cloaking device, before jumping into Hyperspace.

End of 'Battle of Oa'


Cast

Kari Wahlgren: Nightstar/Mar'i Grayson

James Arnold Taylor: Superboy/Jon Kent

Ashley Eckstein: Paine Logan

Damon Wayans Jr: Hornet/Jaden Stone

Lacey Chabert: Black Arrow/Lian Harper

Meagan Smith: Green Canary/Olivia Queen

Jason Marsden: Impulse/Bart Allen

Seth Green: Green Lantern/Martin Jordan Jr

Jack De Sana: Mor'gann Kent

Greg Cipes: Changeling/Garfield Logan

Scott Menville: Nightwing/Dick Grayson

Khary Payton: Cyborg/Victor Stone, Herald/Mal Duncan

Tara Strong: Raven/Rachel Logan, Oracle/Barbara Gordon, Fire

Hynden Walch: Starfire/Kory Grayson

Ashley Johnson: Terra/Tara Markov

Jason Spisak: The Flash/Wally West

Raven Symone: Bumblebee/Karen Stone

Mike Erwin: Arsenal/Roy Harper

Mae Whitman: Troia/Donna Troy

Lauren Tom: Jinx/Jenny West

Diane Delano: Pantha/Rosa Mendez

Danica McKellar: Miss Martian/M'gann Kent

Jake T Austin: Blue Beetle/Jaime Reyes

Stephanie Lemelin: Tigress/Artemis Crock

Kevin Conroy: Batman/Bruce Wayne

Susan Eisenberg: Wonder Woman/Diana Prince

Carl Lumbly: Martian Manhunter

Maria Canals: Hawkgirl

Bruce Greenwood: Doctor Fate/Nabu

Jennifer Hale: Zatanna, Ice

Fred Savage: Hawk

Alyssa Milano: Dove

George Newbern: Superman/Clark Kent

Alison Mack: Power Girl/Karen Starr

Summer Glau: Supergirl/Kara Zor-El

Rebecca Romijn: Lois Kent

Nathan Fillion: Green Lantern/Hal Jordan

Olivia d'Abo: Star Sapphire/Carol Jordan

Michael Madsen: Kilowog

Diane Guerrero: Green Lantern/Jessica Cruz

Dietrich Bader: Green Lantern/Guy Gardner

Dee Bradley Baker: Medphyll, Larfleeze

Clancy Brown: Arkkis Chummink, Appa Ali Apsa

Bruce Thomas: Atrocitus

Victor Garber: Sinestro

Phil Morris: Saint Walker

Giancarlo Esposito: Brainiac

Nolan North: General Zod