FLASHBACK TO A YEAR AGO
Artemis was confused about what was going on around her.
"Mom… Dad… what is going on?" asked Artemis as the she sees her parents being arrested for seemingly no reason. "Mom! Dad! Don't leave me!" Artemis was lost at what is going on. "What's going on?"
As the couple was led into the car, they stopped, turned around and looked at their captor menacingly. "Let us talk to our girl…" Larry said. The cops shook their heads and was about to lead them into the van.
"You know the only reason that you are not dead right now, is because that the Justice Society is here and we can't do anything, but if we wanted to, we can slit your throat and splatter your body it on the pathway," Paula whispered menacingly, the cop holding them winced then motioned for Artemis who was on verge of tears to come forward and talk to her parents.
"C'mon, girl, don't cry, we will be back, we promise," Paula comforted.
"What is going on?" asked Artemis desperately.
"You'll understand Artemis when the time comes, don't worry about us, we will be back," assured Larry.
"And remember, Mommy and Daddy loves you…"
PRESENT DAY
Cindy and Artemis were following Dragon King down the dimly lit hallway, as Dr. Ito was explaining the plan to both of the girls.
"So, the idea is to draw the Justice Society out into the woods and take them there," said Dr. Ito.
"But, there are 6 of them, aren't there?" asked Artemis curiously, seeing the flaws in this plan.
"Yes, but according to reports, Brainwave Jr. and Wildcat are out of actions…"
"What reports?" asked Artemis.
"You sure have a lot of questions," Cindy interrupted.
"Cynthia… don't interrupt." Cindy stopped talking, intimidated by her father.
"Artemis, I understand you have many questions about the Injustice Society, and I know you want to avenge your parents… listen to me, we need you on this team, to fight injustice, for a better America, so I'm asking you to trust me," emphasized Dr. Ito as they came to a door guarded by two masked guards.
"But, still, it is two up against four, how is this going to work?" asked Artemis.
"With some help," Dr. Ito opened the doors revealing a room, it was Dr. Ito's lab, bigger and more advanced than the last one he had. Artemis looked around in awe.
"Incredible…" Artemis breaths.
"Isn't it?" Cindy said smirking evilly as they followed Dr. Ito. Dr. Ito stopped in front of a tank, inside bearing a monster of some kind.
"What is that?" asked Artemis, partly disgusted by the monster.
"That… is going to fight the Justice Society with you," said Dr. Ito. "Along with a couple of new upgrades that I've acquired from an ally."
Artemis looked around the lab, she never though that she would be here, she never thought that her parents have this life, but she knew about one thing, she wants to avenge her parents and continue their dreams of a better America.
BLUE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
It was after school and Rick, Beth, Courtney, and Cameron were at the hospital, visiting Yolanda and Henry, who was still in coma. The girls huddled around Yolanda, sitting on chairs as the boys were giving them some room. Leaning on the wall behind Courtney and Beth.
"How are you? What did the doctor say?" asked Courtney.
"My legs are healing but it will take a while, months for a full recovery," explained Yolanda.
"Don't worry, Yolanda, we will find out what did this to you…" promised Courtney holding her hands.
"I'm more worried about Henry…" Yolanda looked at the bed beside her, where Henry was laying on.
"He will be fine, Yolanda, don't worry…" Beth reassured Yolanda.
"So, any leads on this red blur?" asked Yolanda, trying to change the subject before she breaks down again.
"Other than the reported sightings, almost nothing," Courtney said. "Although more weird things have been cropping up in the town…"
"Like the weird noises in the woods?" asked Yolanda. "I heard it over the radio," explained Yolanda.
"Yeah… and oh, I forgot to mention, a person, who lost his memories, turned up at the Pit Stop," Courtney suddenly recalled.
"Oh yeah, that weird, his name was… Barry… If I remember correctly," Beth tried to remember.
"Yeah, Barry Allen, Pat said that he turned up, asking about Henry's car and the accident… then Pat got suspicious about him then after a little interrogation, he revealed that he was there the night you crashed, he tried to get help, but halfway through he saw Pat towing Henry's car," Courtney said. "Pat thinks this Barry was another one of the ISA test run zombies and he managed to break free."
"Is it me or the story sounds fishy?" asked Cameron.
"How so?" asked Beth.
"He was at the right place at the right time, guys, it may be coincidence, but don't you think something is not right about this person and his story?" asked Cameron.
"But the ISA has been silent for almost a year, if they chose to strike back, why now?" Yolanda wondered aloud. Then, someone was heard knocking on the door.
"I'll get it," said Rick as he moved to unlock the ward door, he looked through the window to see who was knocking on the door. "It's Pat and… another guy," informed Rick as he opened the door.
"Hey, guys," Pat greeted the teenagers as Barry followed behind him looking around the ward. "Guys, this is Barry Allen, I'm sure Courtney told you about him."
"Hi…" Barry said awkwardly.
"Hello," Beth waved her hand friendly like usual while the others just looked at him with a smile. The room was awkwardly silent.
"So, here is the stuff your cousin, Alex, packed for you, Yolanda," said Pat as he placed the bag down on the table beside Yolanda's bed.
"Uhm… why is he here?" asked Cameron who was still suspecting Barry.
"I brought Barry here with me as I'm bringing him around the town," Pat said.
"Yeah… sure," Courtney said eyeing Barry in a weird way.
"Hi Barry, my name is Beth, the girl on the bed is Yolanda, the blond girl is Courtney," introduced Beth. Barry nodded, smiling at the girl's friendliness.
"I'm Rick, and this is Cameron," introduced Rick as Cameron waved at Barry.
"Nice to meet you all," said Barry trying to find a conversation to talk about, then he remembers, he shouldn't be talking about anything, he needs to keep his cover.
"Pat, a word please…" Cameron motioned Pat to follow him to the far side of the room. Pat followed him, Barry was standing there, puzzled at what to do while the others where back talking to Yolanda about school.
"Pat, why did you really bring him here?" asked Cameron curiously.
"Well… He said he wanted to visit the two person he was trying to save," Pat explained as Barry walks over to Henry's bed.
"Don't you think that he's kinda suspicious?" asked Cameron.
"I know you are concerned Cameron, but at this point, there is no way of knowing without revealing ourselves," Pat whispered.
"Is there anything wrong?" asked Barry noticing Pat and Cameron as Cameron was about to say something.
"Oh, it's nothing Barry, um, how about we leave?" asked Pat.
"Yeah… Sure," said Barry.
"Court, we're leaving, be home for dinner…" said Pat as he and Barry leave the ward.
"Yeah, bye," Courtney said.
"Bye, Pat," the others said as Cameron was still thinking hard.
"I really overstayed my welcome, didn't I?" asked Barry as he and Pat entered Pat's car.
"What makes you think that?" asked Pat.
"Them giving me weird looks?"
"Well, I mean you're a stranger to them so…" said Pat.
"Yeah, I see your point…" Barry mind was thinking about how to find the team of superheroes.
"So, where are we off to now?" asked Barry.
"To find your memories back," answered Pat.
Barry knew that things were about to get more complicated than it needed to be.
BLUE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
"Hey, Artemis, are you all right?" Artemis snapped back to reality after hearing Jesse called her.
"Hey, you okay? You seems to have a lot on your mind," said Jesse concerned for her friend.
"I'm fine, it's just… umm… I…"
"You know if you don't want to tell me, it's find, I just hope that you will find your way through…" said Jesse placing her hand on Artemis's shoulder.
"Thanks, Jesse…" Artemis smiled feeling so warm and peaceful when she's with Jesse.
"Well, ready to take another lap?" asked Jesse.
"Oh, you're on!" Artemis agreed.
Later, Jesse was walking out from school with Artemis, chatting brightly.
"Hey, I actually haven't asked you this question yet, but why did you move here, to Blue Valley?" asked Artemis curiously.
"Well, my father wanted to move here, after my mother died…" said Jesse.
"Oh… I'm so sorry…" Artemis was feeling sympathetic for Jesse.
"Never mind, I've gotten over it… she would have… wanted me to move on…" Jesse said.
"So… what does your father work as?"
"Uhm… he… is a scientist, a quite famous one too," said Jesse.
"Oh, wow… wait, you said your surname was Chambers, right?" asked Artemis. Jesse nodded. "So, you're the daughter of Harrison Chambers?" Artemis was surprised by the revelation.
"Yeah, you got that right," replied Jesse.
"Wow, you're so lucky, wait, so how come you don't have his intellect?" Artemis joked earning a soft push from Jesse.
"Well, I'll say I am more like my mother," explained Jesse.
"I expect your life is interesting with him as your father…" pondered Artemis.
"Well, he had changed a lot after mom's death…"
"I'm sure he will come around soon…" Artemis comforted.
"Yeah… I hope so…"
Artemis phone buzzed, she picked it up, it was a message from Cindy. "Where are you? The show is tonight, don't forget!"
"Well, see you, I got to go… bye Jesse," Artemis waved before hurrying away.
"Bye, Artemis."
As Jesse walked home, she was thinking about Artemis, during the first week here in the new school, she felt something for Artemis unlike any other feelings she had for her other friends. "Gosh, do I have a crush on her? Maybe…" the thought crossed Jesse mind as she thinks of Artemis.
It was evening when Barry and Pat returned to the place of the accident after a long day of tracing back Barry's path.
"So, you're sure you woke up here?" asked Pat looking around the place.
"Yeah, this was the place," Barry technically wasn't lying, he did came out of the breach here.
"Well, Barry after a long day of bringing you around, do you have any trace of memories yet?" asked Pat.
"Nope, nothing," Barry lied.
"That's weird, it worked for Justin…" Pat muttered.
Suddenly, lightnings were seen shooting up from the woods, catching their attention.
"Hey, Barry do you see that?"
"Yeah," Barry couldn't believe his eyes, was there another speedster on this Earth?
"I saw these very same lightning that night… let's go Barry, perhaps we can find something there," Pat said getting into the car.
"Really?" Barry pretended to sound surprised as he got into the car. "Perhaps you are right."
"Only one way to find out," Pat said before stepping on the accelerator, driving towards to source of the upward lightnings.
BLUE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Yolanda was resting on the bed, resting peacefully. Her thoughts still on Henry. Yolanda was seemingly transported back to that lakeside where they revealed their feelings for each other twice. She looked around the lakeside, it was sunset, Henry was beside her watching to sunset together with her.
"The sun may rise and set, but my love for you will never set…" Henry's voice rang in her head. "I promise you that no matter what happens in the future, I will be with you through it all." Yolanda eyes opened involuntarily, expecting to see Henry awake.
"Ugh… I'm so dumb to think that way…" Yolanda shook her head as a nurse entered the ward to give her medicine.
"Oh, you're awake," the nurse said a little surprised.
"Yeah… just woke up…" Yolanda groaned, rubbing her eyes.
"Bad dreams?"
"Yeah… something like that…"
"Whatever you dreamt of, it's definitely better then whatever is going on outside," the nurse said as she pours out her medicine.
"What do you mean?"
"There has been a light show going on downtown, a green-cladded something has been spewing fire all over the place," the nurse informed Yolanda while serving her the medicine.
Yolanda got a bad feeling about the situation and prayed that Courtney and the others will be fine. She felt so terrible as she can't do anything to help them.
WHITMORE-DUGAN'S HOUSE
"So, where did Pat said he was going?" asked Courtney sitting down at the dining table eating dinner with Cameron, Mike and her mother.
"He said he was bringing Barry around to help him recall his memories," Mike said.
"Yeah, I hope they are fine…" Barbara hoped.
Courtney phone rang, she picked it up, it was from Beth.
"Court! You there?" Beth asked frantically.
"Yeah, what happened? Is everything okay?"
"Nothing is fine, Court! You, Cameron and Pat got to get downtown, and quick!"
"What is it?" Cameron asked.
"There is a hooded figure spewing out fire downtown, she is starting fire around the place!"
"Pat is not here, it's just me and Cameron," Courtney informed.
"Great! Rick and I are on our way, please hurry!" Beth said before hanging up.
"Mom…"
"Just go, I'm fine with it, just be safe…" Barbara said. "You two keep each other safe."
"We will!" Cameron and Courtney said as they hurried off to change into their suit.
As Stargirl and Icicle Jr. flew through the skies on the Cosmic Staff. Icicle Jr. was visibly worried.
"Court, don't try anything dangerous okay?" Cameron asked. He was concerned for his girlfriend.
"Don't worry Cam, everything will be fine," Courtney assured him.
Stargirl and Icicle Jr. landed down on the rooftop, observing the situation. The scenario was devastating, the hooded figure was spewing fire down the streets, burning down the police cars while the policemen ran away in fear.
"This is bad," Cameron mutters.
"Yeah... Dr. Mid-Nite, Hourman, where are you at?" asked Courtney over the com.
"Stargirl, we are in position, down the streets... What do we do?" asked Beth.
"When we make a move, you two come out and try to subdue whoever that is."
"When?"
Cameron and Courtney looked at each other knowingly. Cameron shot a stream of ice, riding it down the building,landing behind the hooded figure, blasting ice around and putting out the fires while Courtney landed and shot a blast right at the hooded figure, sending it flying backwards before hitting the ground.
"I guess that's our signal," Rick said as he charge towards the hooded figure who just landed on the ground, trying to hold it down, but the hooded figure was strong and shook him off,knocking him backwards before running away with unbelievable speed.
"Gosh... Is that thing even human?" Beth wondered aloud.
"Stargirl do we go after that thing?" asked Rick.
"Can you track it, Dr. Mid-Nite?" asked Courtney while helping the civilians as Cameron puts out all of the fires.
"Yeah, Chuck can read it's footprint heat signature," Beth answered.
"Then we go after it."
"Shouldn't we tell Pat?" asked Cameron as he looked around the streets.
"I'm sure mom told him already," Courtney said. "All right team, let's go."
WHITMORE-DUGAN'S HOUSE
"Why isn't he picking up?" Barbara phoned Pat worryingly. "Mike, can you get through to him?"
"He isn't replying my texts," Mike said while typing on his phone.
"Gosh... I hope he's okay..."
IN THE WOODS
"I can't believe we've been tracing those lightnings for the past few hours and we found nothing!" Pat complained.
"Hey, you don't really have to go through all this trouble for me," Barry said, starting to feel a little guilty.
"Ugh... My wife is going to be so worried..." Pat checked his phone.
"Pat, there is it again..." Barry informed, pointing to balls of lightning, rising up to the sky.
"That's the 8th time we seen something like that... Oh well... We'd come this far any anyway... Let's go..." Pat said driving towards to source of the lightnings, farther away from Blue Valley.
THE OUTSKIRTS OF BLUE VALLEY
The JSA were scouting the dark woods, tracking down the hooded figure
"You sure they went this way?" asked Cameron.
"I'm positive," Beth replied nodding. "The heat signature readings indicated that someone had walked here not long ago… That's weird, the trail stopped here…"
Then, the sounds of pounding were heard somewhere in the woods, with sounds of low grunting.
"What was that?" Beth asked, frightened by the sounds. Rick grabbed his girlfriend's hand, "Don't be afraid, we will protect you," Rick assured.
"If your protection is enough," a female voice was heard.
The JSA looked around them, trying to figure out where the voice came from.
"Chuck! Where is the voice coming from?" Beth asked frantically as Courtney, Cameron and Rick scanned the trees surrounding them, it does not help that it was dark.
"That voice sounded familiar though," Courtney tried to recall whose voice was it.
"It should be, you star-spangled bitch!" the voice said again, this time a shadow dropped from the trees, landing on the ground.
Courtney directed her staff at the figure, her staff gave out light, revealing the figure. The figure was wearing a green scaly mask over her face. Despite the suit and disguise, Courtney immediately recognized her.
"Cindy?"
"Huh, so you remembered…" the girl said. "Except I don't go by Cindy anymore, I'm Shiv!"
"Enough with the names! What is going on here?" Rick asked impatiently.
"Isn't obvious enough? We are here to fight you," said Shiv maliciously grinning.
"What do you mean by "we"? There is only one of…" Cameron was cut off as an arrow shot passed his head, missing it and hitting the tree behind Shiv.
"I never said I was alone," Shiv said. "Meet Tigress," Shiv introduced as her staff spew flames lighting up the darkness. Tigress was standing on the branches of the tree, aiming her arrow at the JSA. A loud groan was heard again, making Beth jump a little.
"Everyone, calm down," Courtney said to her teammates. "Don't attack them unless they attack us," said Courtney as she aimed the Cosmic Staff at Shiv.
"Cindy, I know that your father is making you do this, Henry told me…" Courtney began to try and talk her archenemy out of attacking them.
"That's where you are wrong Stargirl, I do want this!" she said loudly as she spewed fire from her staff. The JSA tries to avoid the flames.
"What now, Stargirl?" Icicle Jr. asked.
"Icicle! Put out those flames! Hourman, Dr Mid-Nite! Help me keep these two from getting to the town," said Courtney as she dodged another shot from Tigress. Icicle began putting out the fire as Hourman attempted to subdue Tigress by jumping up and tries to grab and hold her down. Tigress immediately jumped down kicking Hourman in the face before landing on the ground as Hourman fell. Hourman got up expecting to defend himself but Tigress did not attack.
"You think fighting us is easy huh?" Cindy laughed coldly. "It's funny to see you all try," Shiv whistled loudly. Heavy footsteps were heard approaching and loud grunts were heard. The team turned around briefly and saw a shadow of a rather large humanoid.
"What do you think about the odds now huh?" Shiv chuckled evilly as the group was surrounded. Stargirl, Hourman, Icicle Jr. and Dr. Mid-Nite looked around them, trying desperately to think of a plan.
"Justice Society, meet Frankenstein," introduced Shiv as her staff lights up the night, letting the JSA get a glimpse at the ugly hulking humanoid, who let out a loud roar, making Courtney and Beth wince in fear.
Shiv chuckles as she, Tigress and Frankenstein surrounds the JSA, not attacking just yet.
"I propose a deal, I will let you go… on one condition that is you keep out of the ISA way," said Shiv.
"Your aims are good, but you all are doing it the bad way, killing 25 million people? Cindy, are you out of your mind? How is that good?" Stargirl reasoned. Icicle Jr., Hourman was shielding Dr. Mid-Nite from the potential attack that might happen.
"Killing 25 million people?" Artemis was puzzled when she heard Stargirl, she never heard Dragon King telling her about that, lowering her crossbow a little.
"A small price to pay for a better America, for the greater good," Shiv answered Courtney.
"I know this isn't you Cindy, you would never…"
"Shut up!" yelled Cindy. "You think you can talk me out of this, you're wrong, very wrong!"
Fire spewed from Cindy's staff right at Stargirl. Icicle Jr. immediately blocked the fire attacks, putting out the flames. The three of the ISA began to charge towards them.
Shiv went for Stargirl while Tigress attacks Dr. Mid-Nite. Icicle Jr. and Hourman was fighting against Frankenstein.
Beth dodged Tigress's attacks before returning some punches, her combat training in the past year was paying off. Tigress shot a couple off arrows at Beth and she managed to dodged them with the help from the goggles showing her the arrows trajectory.
Meanwhile, Shiv was spewing fire ,burning the trees as she tries to get her archenemy to burn while Stargirl was trying to defend herself while trying to get close to Shiv and subdue her.
"Icicle! I really need your help here!" Courtney yelled as she was dodging the flames.
Icicle Jr. and Hourman was attacking Frankenstein, trying to find his weak spot. Hourman was landing hits on it while Icicle Jr. was putting out the flames around them and trying to freeze the monster but his efforts were no use. Frankenstein manages to break the ice and send Hourman flying and crashing into a tree.
"Hourman!" Beth rushed to his side frantically after seemingly knocking Tigress out by landing her fist right in Tigress's face, hoping that he is fine.
" Don't... worry, I'm fine," Rick groaned as he tried to get up.
Then, the sound of a crossbow clicking was heard and the next thing they knew, an arrow hit Rick's shoulder, making him fall down from the pain circulating around his shoulder.
"Stargirl! Hourman is hurt!" Beth informed.
"What!? We got to get out of here... Ah!" A moment of distraction as enough for Shiv to shoot flames at Stargirl, burning her right arm a little. Hearing Courtney yells in pain, Cameron immediately runs over to Courtney to help her.
"Are you alright?" Cameron asked frantically.
"You think you are going to get out of here? No... You are going to stay here until we are done with you..." Shiv chuckles evilly as she, Tigress and Frankenstein surrounds them.
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, FBI HIGH SECURITY HOLDING FACILITY
Dragon King stepped out of the truck, with a few men behind him, standing in front of the gates.
"Identify yourselves!" the guard ordered. "This is a restricted area." The lights shone on Dragon King, revealing himself.
"It's him! One of the ISA, I need back..." the guard was cut off as the power went down.
"Is everything in position?" asked Dragon King over the com.
"Everything is ready," a man answered.
"Very well... Let the show begins," Dragon King ordered.
A loud explosion was heard, then the gates began collapsing.
Meanwhile, inside the cells, the power went down, it was chaos, with guards running around unsure what to do. Jordan smiled and got up, " Finally, " he thought as he slowly began to transform into his ice form as the guards watch in fear, aiming their guns at him.