I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to post. I know. You guys hate me. But I'm back. And I have a very eventful chapter.
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Anyway. Thanks for the reviews. I would've like more though. But nevertheless here is chapter 5! Enjoy!
Smallville, Kansas
Conner's POV
"You are puny. A worthless interpretation of him," the monster snarled, "you deserve death. And it will come. But you are needed first."
Conner unsteadily stood. His arm was completely destroyed and most of his ribs were crushed. His mouth was spilling too much blood, "You're going to regret ever coming here. I'm going to make you pay."
Doomsday chuckled. His eyes glinted evilly," You know nothing Kryptonian. Darkseid will use you. Only then, will I be allowed to kill you."
Conner was scared. His energy was draining away to fast. Doomsday had ruined his shields. Cassie was near the now destroyed house. Watching in horror as Conner attempted to hit Doomsday, but he was simply batted away.
"Cassie. No matter what happens. Please protect Ma and Pa," Conner pleaded.
"It seems you're ready to accept defeat," the monster said. Amusement displayed on his face. Doomsday walked towards Conner.
"Do what you will with me you bustard, but leave them alone," Conner said. Doomsday didn't say anything. He simply grabbed Conner by the neck and hit him on the stomach. One of Doomsdays bones pierce Conner's stomach. Using his free hand, Doomsday opened a boom tube.
A few miles back. Clark was speeding his way towards the destroyed farmhouse. Clark could see Doomsday holding Conner's neck and stepping through the boom tube. He was too late.
Dick's POV
When he saw the destruction, he couldn't help but let his fears overpower him. The fields were crushed and burning. The old farm house was in rubble. He could make out four figures near it.
As Bruce touched down on the field. Everybody ran towards the group. Grief and anger was handsomely displayed on the people's face.
Bruce was the first to break the silence, "What happened?"
Cassie explained how Doomsday had appeared out of nowhere, beaten Conner to near death, and had taken him through a boom tube.
Dick couldn't help but feel this was his fault. If he hadn't left the team, many of these things wouldn't have happened. Just as he was about to speak, Clark received a call from Barry.
"We are all needed at the Watchtower," Clark said, "Ma, Pa, you will come with us."
Watchtower
Bart's POV.
He was nervous. The entire league had been assembled. Waiting for Bart to start talking. He fidgeted with his suit.
"Bart saw something very important on one of our chases," Barry said, " We were chasing an evil speedster when we got separated. Bart found again, but something happened."
Bart cleared his throat and looked around, "I saw Wally," he said. The room all starting talking simultaneously. Artemis was there standing in the back, motioning for Bart to go on.
"When I was chasing the other speedster, he suddenly disappeared. That is, until I notice a little rip in the air. It was a faint orange. Being impulsive, I jumped through it. The moment I did I was running. I was running faster than I had ever attempted," he said, "But as I was running. I hear Wally's voice. He told me he didn't have to time to explain, but he did say that the thing I was in, which looked like an orange vortex, was called the speed force. It is where us speedsters get our powers. He told me to tell you guys to take the speedsters where he disappeared at, and to run the opposite way. He said to push it. And we will reopen the speed force and be able to pull him out."
"That is wonderful information, Bart," Superman said, "But I bring terrible news. Conner has being taken to Apocalypse. For whatever reason, I don't know."
"We have also recovered, Mr. Grayson from an Amazonian prison hold. We were able to bring one more hero. This is Rose Wilson. And if you have noticed the other young man. That is our former Robin. He does by Red Hood now."
Bart gasped along with everybody else. Today had been an eventful day, "So when are going to get a team out to the North Pole to get Wally back."
"It'll be sometime before we can organize a team for that. I'd say about three days. In the meantime I want a group to organize a retrieval party for Conner," Batman said, "Red Hood, come with me. You are all dismissed."
Dick's POV
As soon Bruce dismissed everyone. Dick went directly to Kaldur. He grabbed Rose on the way. She was going to join the team. And Dick was going to rejoin too.
"Kaldur, may I speak with you?" Dick asked.
"Well of course, Mr. Grayson. What would you like?" the hero responded.
"Kaldur, cut the act. Right now I'm Nightwing. And I am requesting a favor," Dick stated, "This is here is Rose. I want her on the team."
Kaldur raised his eyebrows and nodded.
"Also. I will be rejoining. Expect me here in three days. That's all," Dick started to walk away but was stopped by Kaldur.
"Good seeing you, Dick."
"I'm sorry I left. And it was good seeing you again."
Artemis' POV
Artemis was shocked. She still refused to believe what Bart had said was the truth. Could Wally really be alive? No. She couldn't get her hopes up. If they were crushed again, it would be devastating for. Artemis left as soon as they were dismissed. She went to her room to find some piece and quiet. But with her luck, that didn't happen.
As soon as she had closed her door, there were three consecutive knocks on her door. Not wanting to open it, Artemis tried to stay quiet; hoping whoever it was go would away.
There was another knock. Couldn't they just leave her alone? She didn't want to see anyone. She wasn't in the mood.
Conner had been taken. That had really pissed Artemis off. Conner was he best guy friend. They had gotten close; he had trusted her with many secrets. He felt like a younger brother to her. Goofy, silly, and overall really childish most of the time. She had cared for him so much. She was just worried. She couldn't lose him too. Not right after this news about Wally had been revealed.
The only people she thought would be more devastated then her about Conner were M'gann, Barbara, Dick, and Cassie. Oh my goodness. Cassie had been there when he was taken. The girl must be blaming herself.
Another knock interrupted her from her thoughts.
"Come in!" Artemis shouted, giving up on her silence.
The door opened to reveal Barbara standing there. Her face was full emotions. Her eyes full of hurt. Artemis quickly let her in and gave her hug.
No doubt this was about Dick. That asshole had left the moment Wally had died. They hadn't seen him in so long. He had barely kept in touch. Artemis guessed that if he hadn't been kidnapped, she would've never seen him again.
No doubt this was about Jason too. Barbara had loved him so much. She had been so proud of the younger Robin. Barbara, who already had a younger brother, who was practically insane, had taken Jason in. The kid had been a troublemaker. Dick had been very absent in the kid's life. It had been up to Barbara to shape the kid up knowing very well that Bruce was not a great father figure.
She had like Jason. He had been a big flirt, would've given Wally a run for his money if he had been a little older.
"I'm so screwed up right now, Artemis. And I know you are too with all of this. But I just need someone to talk too," the redhead said.
"Just go on honey. Ramble," Artemis responded, "I've got time."
Cassie's POV
After the doctors had checked her, Cassie had shut herself in her room. Refusing to leave. Many heroes had come by, including Superman. But she just wanted to be alone.
She blamed herself for his beating and kidnapping. If she'd helped, maybe Conner would've stood a chance. But even as she thought it, she knew there was no way they were going to defeat Doomsday.
After the fight, they had recovered Krypto. The dog had been injured. His front legs were both broken and he had a few cracked ribs. It had hurt Cassie, how useless she had been. Of course it didn't help that she had feelings for Conner. She was sure he liked her too. But now he was gone. And hopefully they were going to bring him back.
Cassie, tired and hurt, decided to get some sleep. Maybe a little rest after this wild day would help.
Vandals' POV
War World
It had worked. After all this planning they had captured they Kryptonian. They could finally move on with phase two of their plan.
"Do you have the energy collectors?" asked Vandal.
"Everything is ready sir," the servant said.
"Good. Now we wait for them to retrieve the speedster," Vandal smiled coldly, "bring me Granny Goodness. Her and I have much discuss."
Rose's POV
Bludhaven
She wasn't used to people caring for her. So when Dick asked her if she would like to join the team, Rose had been caught of guard. He had coaxed her into saying yes.
She was a bit intimidated. She was used to hanging out with lowlifes and not A list super heroes.
Dick had offered her a place to crash at his apartment in Bludhaven. She had reluctantly said yes. She still didn't trust him. She didn't have good experiences with older guys.
When they arrived at his apartment, she had been expecting a small one-bedroom apartment, but what she found was practically a penthouse. So this guy was rich? Well this had just gotten a whole lot interesting.
"You're room is the farthest one down to your right," he said, "I'll be making dinner and a few minutes and a friend might be joining."
Rose nodded, not used to the hospitality he was giving her. She walked into her new room. It had a king sized bed, a few drawers, a flat screen TV, and an unnecessary closet. Luckily some chick, she thought it might've been Artemis, had given her a few shirts and jeans to wear. She was about to start looking for the bathroom when she noticed the open door.
"You've got to be shitting me," she said as she entered the humongous bathroom.
Bette's POV
When she had gotten a call from Dick. She had been so relieved. When he asked her to come for dinner she had been excited. When he asked her to buy some girl clothes fit for a sixteen year old girl, she had gotten worried.
She climbed up the stairs to his penthouse and knocked on his door.
The door quickly opened revealing Dick in sweatpants, "Oh! You made it. Good. Did you bring the clothes?"
She nodded. Then the smell hit her. He had cooked her favorite. Lasagna with his famous salad.
"Alright. Get washed up. Dinner will be ready in five minutes."
Darkseid's POV
Shortly after the capture form the Kryptonian, he had ordered for Granny Goodness to check up on Vandal. So far everything was going well. All he needed now was the energy the idiotic heroes would be releasing.
Darkseid was more than happy. He was a few days from conquering Earth. He smiled. Oh was this going to be fun.
Jason's POV
Wayne Manor
Boy was he not happy. All he and wanted to do was rescue Dick. The he was going to leave. But nooo. Bruce had to be a literal dick and make him stay. He was sitting in the dining room at Wayne Manor eating Alfred's homemade cookies. Jason knew he didn't belong here but Bruce wanted to know the details of his resurrection.
"Like I said. I remember the Joker blowing me up. And then I was being carried by Talia out a Lazarus pit," he chewed on several cookies at one, "No idea why she wanted me alive. Maybe she wanted to get on your good side?"
"All that matters is that we have you back Master Todd," Alfred said. Happiness was apparent in his eyes.
"Jason. I want you to rejoin the team, "Bruce stated.
Jason pondered this. It was tempting, "No. You already have a 'Robin' in that team."
"Yes, but I would feel better if you were to join," Bruce said.
As much as Jason hates it, joining the team was the best thing for him, "Fine. I will think about it."
Conner's POV
Unknown
When he woke up. He was strap down to a chair. A fancy looking helmet lied directly above him. His body had begun to heal, but it would take some more time for it to completely recover. Bandages covered his entire midsection. His arms had been reset. Overall Conner was feeling terrible. He was scared, hungry, thirsty and very lonely.
The first few hours had been the worst. The feeling of his bones healing had been painful. His jaw had to be re-broken by some goof wearing a dress. He was also under an artificial mini red sun. His powers had drain and his healing had slowed down. His invincibility had dissipated, which meant that now he could feel the pain full force.
Every once in awhile. They would electrocute him briefly just for the hell of it. Conner refused to make a sound. Instead he thought about Cassie.
He knew she probably blamed herself for his current situation. Once he got free, he was going to return to her and ask her out on a date.
Time passed slowly. He couldn't tell if it was morning or night. The room didn't have any windows and the only light source was the miniature sun. There was only one door and it had a big fat chunk of kryptonite embedded in it. SO escape was very unprofitable.
His thoughts wandered to Dick. He wondered if he was still alive. He hoped the rescue mission had gone all right. He loved Dick like an actual brother. He hoped that dope head would finally get together with Barbara. They both had endured many hardships and they deserved each other.
Conner took a brief nap. When he was woken by a big booming sound.
"We have taken necessary data. You will now be taken to the prison cells," a young wolfish looking man said, "Escape is futile and you will be killed instantly if escape is suspected."
"Hey Fido? Why are you so ugly looking?" Conner taunted. He was knocked out immediately.
When he awoke again. He was in a prison cell with another synthetic red sun overhead. He had a cellmate.
"Hi, my name is Conner," he said. He needed an ally.
"Hello. My name is Clark Kent. They call me Superboy-Prime."
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