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Savior Of The Seven Kingdoms Chapter 13
The fruits of their labor are about to bloom.
Thanks to Victor's careful monitoring on the expected energy spikes the Mother Boxes would give off combined he is able to successfully pinpoint their location out of every single place on this very planet without much effort.
Ariel pretty much confirms this with her own findings. Turns out a huge population of aquatic wildlife has left that area in a big hurry from the massive vibrations from energy currents in that direction and carried to her through communication with other sea creatures.
No animals want to be anywhere near this location and while that's good for the team it's an incredibly bad sign for everyone else on the planet.
Needing her own confirmation, Diana said "Is Steppenwolf there?"
"Just a minute," said Victor, speaking in a distorted mechanical voice from where he's reading off a geographical map he's manifested in the air in front of him. He then corrects and returns his voice to normal. "Sorry. It's Pozharnov in northern Russia."
"The nuclear plant," said Bruce, emerging where he put his costume back on once he heard the news. "Had a meltdown 30 years ago."
Shaking his head, Barry said "Uh-huh. There have been some attempts to resettle nearby. But it looks like really rough sledding. Who picks this place to put down roots?"
Not many people would.
"People that have been kicked out of everywhere else," said Ariel, softly. "Neither Victor nor Barry are wrong. All aquatic wildlife even close in proximity to that location have scattered and gone into deep ground at the depths of the ocean to escape whatever Steppenwolf is about to do in Russia. That's the place we have to be."
"The Earth starts changing it will hit them first," said Victor, gravely.
"How long have we got," said Bruce.
"A few hours at best," said Victor.
But even that might not be enough.
There's no time to waste with totally none to spare.
"Transport won't fly that fast," said Bruce.
His jet is one of the fastest on the planet, but even his tech has its limitations.
Smirking, Victor said "It will for me."
All Victor is required to do is link his systems with the transports own mechanical and navigation systems. Within only a mere handful of minutes he has the transport up and running exactly at the speed they need to get there on time.
As the everyone suits up for the battle to come Alfred brings the transport to the surface where it hovers over the lake awaiting them to board. All of them then ride the lift where part of the lake opens to where they are now directly underneath the aircraft.
Alfred sees them off in order to man surveillance over the infected area and keep them informed on stuff going on there that none of them can see.
Bruce puts the control mainframe for the transport on autopilot so the team can converse in the cargo bay on their strategy.
"The unity brings all three boxes together in perfect sync. Its power builds until it can't be contained. But if I can cause a delay between each box, even for a nanosecond, its energy will cascade, form a loop," said Victor.
Nodding in understanding, Bruce said "They'll feed on each other."
"And that's it? We just pull them apart," said Barry. "No fuss. No muss."
"Separating the boxes is still going to cause a massive surge. I'll have to be there. But you guys should think about getting clear," warned Victor.
"We're with you till it's done," declared Diana.
Everyone else is in agreement.
They won't be arriving in Russia for a little while yet so the team is taking this time to ready themselves.
Ariel secludes herself in a corner thinking things over. She glimpses Diana's magical lasso of truth on her belt and recalls what it stands for.
Once more Ariel calls her father in order to have some final words with him just like she did in the event Superman had slaughtered them when instead he didn't. It shook Ariel greatly when the call immediately went to voicemail so it appears whatever she had to say would be over the phone. Ariel was having a hard time with this. She doesn't really know what to say other than the same stuff she did last time, but now with a bit more. Her father deserved that much.
Clearing her throat, blinking away tears in her eyes, Ariel said "Dad, listen….Honestly I'm just gonna tell it to you straight. I think we're all gonna be dead way before we can separate Steppenwolf from the Mother Boxes. And you know what? I don't mind. It's an honorable end. We're still going to do our best to stop Steppenwolf down. Superman is a no show making it highly unlikely that me or anyone of us will make it out of this confrontation alive. Don't get me wrong. All of the people I'll be fighting with have their own strength, but, also, weaknesses. Weaknesses that can get us killed in the next hour or so. I do have one regret. I know I've yet to achieve the greatness you and Vulko intended for me. What you wanted me to live up to. And despite what you've said about always being proud of me I know there are times I've disappointed you even when you told me I haven't. I've never really embraced the land or the sea. Anyway what I'm trying so hard to say is…You were right, Dad. I've been a loner a majority of my life and I've pushed a lot of people away until I began opening myself up to people and other communities who could use my help, but still in secret. There are so many other things I still want to do with my life. I don't want to die. I'm way too young. I'm not ready even though it may happen today. I'm scared. I'm scared as hell. But I'm gonna try really hard to come back to you. Just like mom said before she left us. When this is over and if I'm still alive I'll meet you at the edge of the dock at sunrise. I love you. I love you so much."
Ariel disconnects the call.
Ariel exhales shakily bending over and puts a hand over her eyes as she struggles to keep it together.
A gentle hand on her shoulder causes Ariel to snap her head upwards to find Diana standing over her with a sympathetic, comforting, and warm expression on her face.
Turns out that while Ariel had been so engrossed in the message she failed to pay attention to those around her. Since she'd been distracted the others had unintentionally eavesdropped on her phone call, listening in on the entire thing.
Rubbing Ariel's shoulder reassuringly in a gentle manner, Ariel said "I think that was beautiful."
Not used to any of this from those she barely knows Ariel gets up and walks toward the back end of the transport to get ready.
Passing by Barry she only has one thing to say before he even thinks of running his freaking mouth off.
"You say one word about this and you'll meet every piranha I know. And just trust me when I say that just like pigs they'll leave nothing of you behind," said Ariel, threateningly.
This is something Barry never wants to find out.
Gulping fearfully, Barry said "I honestly didn't hear any of that."
The ship then rumbles and sways as heavy turbulence is intercepted at the transport descends.
They have arrived in Russia.
Authors Note:
Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D
For future reference should Savior Of The Seven Kingdoms have the rest of the Aquaman movie split off into a sequel to this one or keep it as one story?
I recently put up some other works I've put out at titled Secret Of Bristol Cove, The Presidents Wife, Predators Redemption, A Revolutionary Romance, Fantine Tezla: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Magic And the Brave Little Toaster 1, Lavinia: Princess Of Edelweiss, Rorschach's Legend, Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, The 8th Loser, Naomi Poldark: Mistress Of Nampara, Serenity: End Guardian To The Moors, Dido Cruger: Power Rangers SPD, and Nuala: The White Lioness. I highly recommend them. ;D
By the way Rorschach's Legend, the Vinsmoke Bride, The Presidents Bride, Mandalorian: The 2nd Foundling, Eira Byrnison, and Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender are the newest additions to my profile. If you're a fan of the Golden Compass and Watchmen which are the new series on HBO then you will love these. Then if you haven't saw them yet then I recommend that you check it out. Since there are still just recently uploaded I really would enjoy hearing other peoples thoughts on the subject matter so far. So feel free to do so if you have the time.
I have other grand news! I was a patron at New York Comic Con! Ah! I'd been dying to go for years and now I had the opportunity. The Jokers from Impractical Jokers have been here along with Tom Hiddleston and so many others. Over those few days I actually got my picture taken with a couple of other actors/actresses and some really great panels. It really is so exciting there. This is an opportunity of a lifetime so there's no way in hell that I was going to waste a single second of it. No one ever should with something like this. Ever! ;D
For future preferences I highly recommend that you all keep an eye out for when tickets for New York Comic Con are available for purchase again for next year. This is a huge event and you should jump on it whenever you have the chance.