I DON'T OWN JL. I OWN MY MADE UP CHARACTERS CUZ I MADE THEM UP!

Most of Clerig's forces waited outside with the rest of the League. Superman was still having a hard time figuring out the ranking system of the Aldrians. Apparently there were two types of Lords; one who was like a king and one who was like a general. The Lords meet in a hushed circle, discussing strategies before breaking off to lead their platoons. Superman and the others had went with the biggest platoon, who were waiting in a circle, reciting a small prayer,

" Holjat, our savior, hear us please,

As we go to fight our enemies

Myusa hear this for our sake

May they fall in our wake

If we fail, protect our families

As we fade and once again rejoin the trees."

Hawkgirl moved through the troops, awkwardly ignoring the stare and whispers. Flash was inside the caste with Clerig and the thirty other fighters who would stay to defend the home front. The head Lord moved in front of the fighters and shouted,

" MOVE OUT!" With practiced ease the troops began the trek into the forest. Several miles in, they encountered the advancing Talksh army. The League joined in the fighting while also keeping an eye out for Darksied.

" There!" Wonder Woman pointed over the heads of the fighting warriors to the tall shadowy figure advancing upon them. Superman broke away from the soldiers he was fighting,

" I got him." He launched himself at Darksied, his fist curled back for the blow. He swung it with his full force, emitting a cry of surprise when his fist slid through Darksied's head.

" Superman! He's a fake!" Batman yelled, pointing to the small metal box that was projecting the image.

" If he's a fake…then where's the real Darksied?" Several miles away a blast ripped through the walls of Clerig's castle.

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Flash zoomed around, scooping up children and injured Aldrians away from the falling pieces of stone and rock.

" Lord Clerig! We are under attack!" The thirty soldiers who were left began running about, shouting orders,

" My Lord, we need to evacuate!"

" We do not have enough warriors to engage them!"

" What about the Earthling?"

" Take the women and children. Get them out of here."

" Here, give her to me." A pretty young nurse took the crying child from Flash's arms, running towards the other women who were being led out of the castle. Flash looked around and found Clerig and the fighters walking outside,

" We will fight to our last." Clerig said to his warriors, drawing his sword and standing boldly in front of them.

" Brave words. I have never heard a dead man speak like that." A voice responded.

" What? I am not—" Red beams shot out from the forest, striking Clerig in the heart, killing him instantly. Flash and the other warriors took a step back in shock. Talksh fighters emerged from the trees, charging at them, while the remainder of Clerig's force ran for them, determined to seek revenge for their leader's death. Flash, however, did not charge with them. He stood back, his eyes searching for whoever shoot the beams. He jumped into the air and ran away from the ground he had been standing on, watching smoke rise up from it in horror.

" You are fast. I will enjoy tearing off your legs." Darksied announced, walking out of the forest. Flash grinned,

" Gotta catch me first." He ran for Darksied, side stepping a laser and bringing a fist into his kidney at least twenty times before being forced back,

" Foolish child."

" Damn it! I am not a child!" He ran in a circle, landing blows and using his gusts to lift and toss Darksied away. AS he fell, Darksied kicked out with a foot, catching Flash in the chest. He tumbled backwards, clutching his ribs,

" You're almost as fast as Supes." A gust of wind and Darksied was standing in front of him,

" No, I am faster." He threw a punch, which Flash easily dodged,

" Trust me, Darksied, you're not."

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Batman tossed another unfortunate soldier over his head and glanced around,

" Superman! Take Hawkgirl and get back to the castle! We'll handle the rest!" Superman nodded and Hawgirl flew up to join him,

" Let's go."

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Darksied moved back, wiping blood from his eye and panting hard,

" You give up yet?" Flash asked, leaning against a remain of a wall,

" I will not lose to the likes of you." Near him a soldier stumbled back from the fighting. Darksied grinned and grabbed him by the neck,

" You really enjoy your human shields, huh?" Flash joked half-heartedly. Darksied held tight to the struggling human, who was gurgling unhappily in his hands.

" Forfeit your life for his." The smile died on Flash's lips,

" That's not fair." Another soldier was hurled back and Darksied moved, before Flash could and placed a foot on his chest,

" Perhaps I don't like to play fair. Now give me your answer."

" I c—" A sharp crack cut Flash off and Darksied threw the corpse away from him with a relish. He smiled and began increasing the pressure on his other victim's chest,

" STOP!" Flash ran for Darksied, pushing him away from the human, " Get out of here!" He yelled at the soldier, pulling him up and shoving him away, " Go! Get everyone out of here!" The man nodded and ran off, shouting things in a language Flash couldn't understand but his companions did and so the clearing was empty, save for Darksied and Flash.

Darksied glared at Flash, " I guarantee you, that will not work again."

" News flash, Darksied. I'm not even using my full speed. I don't need it to beat you." He knew that was a lie, the only reason he wasn't using his full speed was because he couldn't. He was still feeling sick and running around in circles hadn't helped much.

" You're as good at lying as Kal-El is."

" Yeah…hey!…what?"

" The world will miss your intellect." He fired Omega beams, which struck Flash in the ankle, sending him to the ground,

" Like I never heard that before!" He hissed through clenched teeth. He pushed himself up but not before Darksied managed to get a hand on his shoulder. Darksied punched Flash in the stomach, forcing blood out of the younger man's mouth. He then placed his hands around Flash's throat, squeezing it slowly,

" I should have made sure you were dead before. I will correct that mistake. Kal-El cannot save you now." Flash kicked out wildly as his air supply was cut off. Darksied's face began to blur and grow darker.

" Darksied! Don't!" Superman flew into the clearing, Hawkgirl following him closely. Darksied did not release Flash until he was forced to block Superman's attack. He flung the body upwards and started to fight with the Man of Steel. Hawkgirl dove and caught Flash, landing on the ground, she laid him flat and began the same actions she had done to John many months earlier.

" Flash! Breathe!" Superman continued to fight with Darksied, somewhat distracted by Hawkgirl and Flash,

" You are too late Kal-El. He is dead and soon, you will be too."

A/N: I'VE MISSED MY CLIFFIES. SIGH…