And Injustice For All 2
Chapter 42: Long Night
Meanwhile, at Gorilla City...
"We have sudden tectonic activity in the Arctic."
"Does Gorilla City have eyes there?" Asked Ra's Al Ghul.
"Of course," said Solovar. "We monitor both poles. That Batman is fighting... General Zod?"
"No."
"I thought you'd be happy, Ra's. The enemy of my enemy...
"In this case, the enemy of the enemy is a Kryptonian purist. He has no care for this world. He would do whatever it takes to create a new Krypton from the ashes of Earth. We can't allow that.
Zod was getting his ass kicked until the machine seized. Zod took this opportunity to blasted it away. Suddenly, Amazo arrived.
"I don't know who you are," said Zod. "I don't require your help. You're not here to aid me, are you? Very well."
Zod tried to punch Amazo but Amazo stopped the attack.
"What?"
Amazo snapped Zod's neck and removed his head clean off, under Batman's shocking eyes. It flew away. Apparently Batman was controlling the robot, the same one that was beating the shit out of Zod.
"Batgirl, Zod is dead."
"Bruce..."
"It wasn't me. Whatever that was, I had my suspicions. I need you to do something while I'm at the hospital."
In the hospital, Batman visited Wildcat's room. Batman pulled a plug from Wildcat's tube which shocked the doctors. Suddenly, Wildcat wakes up.
"I'm sorry, Wildcat."
"Batman?"
"One of your nine lives is gone, but it's to save another. I need to know where Charles is hiding now."
Longyearbyen.
Norway's Svalbard
Archipelago
"An island with three straights months perpetual night," said Wildcat. I don't know how anyone could live here."
"I can see the attraction," Batman replied.
"Of course you can. And I guess it makes sense for a guy who can see in the dark. Hey there, hooty."
An owl flied overhead.
"Charles?"
"He's in the corner."
"Ted," Charles called. "I told you to bring whiskey when you visit. Batman."
"I need your help."
"I thought I made my wishes clear..."
"I don't have time for wherever your head's at. You're the greatest surgeon I've ever known, Charles McNider. You're a doctor. You took an oath. And I need you to save a life. So suit up, Dr. Mid-Nite."
The Fortress of Solitude
"Look, I admit, I'm a good surgeon, but this patient seems to be missing a head. No ones that good." Said Dr. Mid-Nite.
"Is everything ready, Batgirl?" Asked Batman.
"Zod's been in ice the whole time."
Dr. Mid-Nite was prepping g the bed while Harley was putting on surgical gloves. Steel was able to refashion the Kryptonite arrow. A portal opened and Plastic Man was able to bring in Superboy. The Kents couldn't believe it. Superboy suddenly doubled down after clutching his chest and was placed on the gurney. Starfire and Cassie aka Wonder Girl were right here.
"I told you we wouldn't leave you in there," said Wonder Girl.
"Thanks, Cassie. Where's Tim?"
"Tim's tracking down something for me," Batman answered.
"You had your Robin back in a few hours and you already put him back to work?" Superboy asked.
*He offered."
"Of course he would. He would shut up about it."
"He'll be here when you wake up from your procedure. Now Dr. Mid-Nite needs to sedate you."
"Really?" Asked Wonder Girl.
"He needs his strength and he needs hope. The kid already has a broken heart. I'm not telling him his best friend is dead before we try to replace it."
"The cardiopulmonary bypass machine is working perfectly," said Dr. Mid-Nite. "Have you assisted with heart surgery before, Dr. Quinzel?"
"Yes... Once..."
The doctors performed heart surgery. After many hours, Conner Kent has awakened. The Kents were elated.
"Welcome back, son."
