Welcome back to The Injustice Wars. Last time, after getting some aid from Green Arrow's world, the world hopping machine that brought the dragons back to the Injustice world malfunctioned and caused... well, we don't exactly know entirely, but we did meet some of the figures brought over from this event, and at least one of them should be familiar: Belial Aether, alongside a figure confirmed to be Hellboy and another figure that won't be revealed quite yet, but will be as time goes on. So, with Belial entering the arena, all six factions are just about ready to go. We just need a few more members in each. So how's that going to go? Read on to discover...
(Our scene resumes back in the Enchantress' barn headquarters, where she and Darkblood appear to be working on another arcane ritual)
Darkblood: And you're positive this will work?
Enchantress: This will summon them for certain, but getting them on our side is another story.
Darkblood: Be well aware, if this doesn't work, I will disembowel you. And I really don't want to.
Enchantress: That's... oddly not the worst thing that would've happened to me. You needn't worry though, I won't fail.
(As Enchantress and Darkblood finish their preparations, a computer in the background suddenly turns on, revealing Brother Eye)
Brother Eye: I have located her, my lord.
Darkblood: Excellent, bring her to me.
Brother Eye: At once, sire.
(With that, Brother Eye fires up what looks like a teleporter, bringing in a blue skinned human woman with a white mohawk and what looks like chains around her neck.)
Killer Frost: What the...?
Darkblood: (With a perverted look in his eyes) Very well done, Brother Eye.
Killer Frost: (Still looking around) Okay, whoever did that has some serious explaining to do! Nobody...
(And that's when she looks at Darkblood, and her look shifts from anger and confusion to fear.)
Killer Frost: No way. They were right? He was real?!
Enchantress: I know who you're thinking this is, and surprisingly, you're wrong.
Killer Frost: How the hell can this not be Malefor?
Darkblood: As hard as it is to believe, especially for a veteran of Superman's Regime, Enchantress is correct. I am the New Dark Master, but my more... intimate acquaintances may call me Darkblood.
Killer Frost: (As Darkblood extends a hand towards her) Whoa, whoa, whoa, who said we were "intimate acquaintances"?
Darkblood: (Realizing he's moving too fast, but wishing she was moving at his speed) Of course, how crude of me. Though I figured we would be at least on good terms, since I freed you from your confines.
Killer Frost: I appreciate being broken out of prison, but after the Regime...
Darkblood: I understand entirely. You were broken down, driven to your wits end by Superman and his cronies. And no doubt by now, you're aware of his escape from captivity.
Killer Frost: Yeah, I heard about Superman getting out. What are you, his new recruiter? Because if so, no chance.
Darkblood: (Chuckling) You assume I am a mere stooge of that big blue Boy Scout? Never. My dear, I am something much more powerful than him.
Killer Frost: (Sarcastically) Let me guess, you want me to join your forces.
Darkblood: Join? I wouldn't insult you like that. I want you to lead them.
Killer Frost: If you think I'll just make myself the pawn of another madman, you're out of your mind.
Darkblood: A pawn? My dear, on this chessboard, you are nothing short of a queen.
Killer Frost: (Looking at Enchantress) What about her then?
Darkblood: Who said we were playing with a fair chessboard? But at any rate. Superman used you, abused you. Me? I will do no such thing. (Stroking Killer Frost's face) I offer you vengeance against Superman and everyone who has ever wronged you. I only ask... for your loyalty.
(Something in the vile drake's speech has seemingly wooed Killer Frost, as she takes his arm as he strokes her face, and looks into his eyes with a smile on her face)
Killer Frost: You had me at "vengeance".
Darkblood: Good. Now, to what we were doing. (To Enchantress) Is it ready?
Enchantress: All we need is the dark flame and we'll be able to summon her.
Killer Frost: Summon? Who are you trying to summon?
Darkblood: Someone you probably know well. Perhaps this'll be a nice reunion for you. (To Enchantress) Light it.
(And with that, Enchantress conures a black flame and uses it to light whatever it was she and Darkblood were carving out of the earth. But as the marking fills up, the flames suddenly turn purple in Darkblood's presence. Once the flames fill the sigil, they erupt upwards and turn a blood red as four orange marks resembling eyes appear in it. And suddenly from it steps a female figure, cloaked in black and violet with feathered accents, belying her rather demonic appearance. This figure once stood for justice, but now only stands for the forces of hell)
Raven: Who dares to summon the forces of Trigon?!
Darkblood: (Admiring Raven's physique) I, Darkblood, the New Dark Master.
Raven: You had best keep your eyes where they belong, worm.
Darkblood: (With a slight perverse growl, then under his breath) I do enjoy a female with fire.
Raven: Still, you would not have gone through the trouble of summoning me here unless you had something to offer. So, make your offer.
Darkblood: Very to the point, I like it. I offer a way to hasten your father's return.
Raven: Many have tried, knowingly or not. Especially Superman.
Darkblood: Superman was a means to an end, and quite frankly an ineffective one given how he thought he was doing good the whole time.
Raven: Your point?
Darkblood: (Summoning Dark Aether) I however hold no qualms about such things.
Raven: So then, you seek to serve Trigon?
Darkblood: Trigon has thousands of servants in the Church of Blood. I propose... a partnership.
Raven: A partnership?
Darkblood: The heroes of this world have defeated your father on many occasions, particularly your former comrades in the Titans. And as of now is trapped in the void with that Imp Mxyzptlk. I propose the two of us combine our powers to eventually release Trigon from his confines.
Raven: Why do you say eventually?
Darkblood: He was sealed away with the powers of the Wizard Shazam, via Shazam, and Doctor Fate. Two of the most powerful magics in this world. Even with Shazam dead, the Wizard still has a host in this world in Black Adam. So long as the King of Kahndaq and the Emissary of the Lords of Order still stand, your father will never be free. Even with my great power, this will take quite some time.
(At this point, Raven is still staring inquisitively at her draconian summoner. But after a few minutes, she crosses her arms, not giving anything away)
Darkblood: So, do we have a deal?
Raven: I must consult with Trigon on this matter.
(With that, Raven enters a sort of trance, her eyes glowing gold as two copies of her eyes appear above them. After what feels like an hour, but is probably only 10 or 15 minutes, she returns to normal)
Darkblood: So, what does he say?
Raven: Trigon has considered your offer, and he has agreed to it. On the condition that we take no longer than five years to release him.
Darkblood: Hmm... more time than I was expecting. Tell your father we accept his offer.
Raven: You better have, else I would have terminated you.
Darkblood: Good luck with that.
Raven: And I will be supervising your progress on this matter.
Darkblood: (Growling perversely) I have no issues with that. In fact, it would be very good to get to know you.
(Raven is clearly indifferent to this, but now notices Killer Frost)
Raven: Ah. Caitlyn Snow. It has been... a long time.
Killer Frost: Didn't think I'd see you again, Raven.
Darkblood: I had a feeling you two would be interested to see each other again. Now, I have a feeling this will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
(As this quartet starts plotting and scheming, our scene ends for today)
And that looks like a good spot to wrap up for today. So it looks like the Empire has gained two new members. You may remember from Age of Miracles that these three women: Enchantress, Raven, and Killer Frost; become very important, as the mothers of the group that ultimately restores Darkblood: the Spawns. So now we see the moment Darkblood met his three human brides for the first time. So, with these four now on the loose, what awaits? Tune in next time to find out! Same time... same channel!