We are now in chapter sixteen and we are getting close to the end. Four more chapters to go and then the finale. Will things end happily for everyone? Or will it end like in the game?
You all know what to do and also for those who played the game don't spoil it for everyone. Although, it has been four years. So, by now everyone should know how the game went. Right?
Also thanks guys for the reviews. I appreciate and glad for the support the story is getting. Now then, I don't own anything from Guardians of the Galaxy or the DC Universe. Just my OCs and enjoy the chapter everyone.
Now then, I don't own anything from Guardians of the Galaxy or the DC Universe. Just my OCs and enjoy the chapter everyone.
Chapter XVI
Insurgency HQ (Unknown year)
"This isn't up to debate. You are all going home," said Batman as he argued against the team's decision to stay.
Earlier he called them all in to discuss about what happened and what they are going to do. Aya managed to retrieve what was left of the Kryptonite weapon, but the rock itself was destroyed. Without it their plan on stopping Superman has failed. He also couldn't risk putting the team in any more danger.
So, he decided they would all return home and to take Megan with them so she can be safe. He wants them to also destroy the wormhole that was created so Superman can't find their home. However, not everyone on the team agreed to what Batman is telling them. Many want to stay and fight, especially after what they did to Jason and Luthor.
"It isn't up to you to decide what we will do," said Rachel who argued against Batman. "You asked for our help to fight against the Regime. We aren't going to leave you behind just like that."
"I asked for your help to get me the Kryptonite. It's gone now and there is no point in keeping you all here," Batman argued back not wanting to risk more lives.
"Yeah well you can tell us to go, but we aren't going to do it," said Arthur who didn't want to leave.
"They're right! This is my home, Bruce. I want to stay to free it," said Megan who didn't want to abandon Batman. Not now when he needs their help.
Batman sees he is not getting anywhere with the kids so he turns to Gamora. "Talk to them! Tell them they need to get out of here while they have the chance."
"They aren't children anymore, Batman. I can't tell them much what to do since they are capable of making that decision," said Gamora who agreed with the young team. "Besides. We want to stay and fight as well."
"Why? This isn't your world to fight for," said Batman wondering why they want to stay.
"This might not be our world, but they made it our business when they beat up Jason," said Rocket as he got up from his seat. "That kid is family to us and if they mess with him they mess with us. Plus, we wouldn't mind getting our hands on Superman ourselves and kick his butt."
"I agree," said Drax agreeing to stay and fight. "We will not stand by and let this man super get away with what he did to our family."
"I am Groot," said the older Groot as the younger Groot agreed with him.
Batman knew this argument is not going anywhere despite him wanting to get them away. He knew the longer they stay the more chance Superman will have to find them. If he does and finds out how they got here it will be bad for everyone. Not just this team, but their universe.
"This is my world. My fight. I won't let you all risk your lives for it. Not when you can all live and be safe."
Jason who had been silent since getting into the room got up from his seat and approached Batman with Kara helping him. "Your right. This isn't our world. This wasn't our problem. However, that all changed when you asked us to get involved and we did."
Jason continued to speak wanting to make Batman understand why they want to be here. "You brought us here because you had faith. Faith and hope that we would be able to help you. Help you save your world and free it. I know you lost a lot and probably a lot of those close to you…we all have."
Jason turns to his team, his family, and then to Kara before he continued. "Each one of us lost so much and we wanted to try carrying our burden alone. But, once we came together we were able to help each other and overcome all odds that got on our way. Even against those who would try to break us apart and harm all those we love and value."
Jason placed his hand on Batman's shoulder getting him to face the young man. "Batman…Bruce, don't send us away. Not when you need help more than ever. Let us help you. Let us help lift this burden off your shoulders and fight."
Kara walks over to Batman and placed her hand on his shoulder as well. "Jason is right. Let us help bring hope to this world again. Let us help you stop Superman and do it together. Please, trust us."
Batman turns to both teens and then to their team who all seem to agree with what they said. He looks back down at the table and sighed knowing this was a bad idea.
"You do realize some of you might die, right?" Batman asked.
"Eh what the hell some of us don't got that long a lifespan anyhow," said Rocket who didn't seem to mind the idea of dying.
Gamora walks over to Batman who turns to face her. "If my husband was here he would want us to fight and save this world. For him and my son we will fight alongside you," she said as she extended her hand to him. "So, will you let us fight beside you? Or do we have to do it without your permission and kill a bunch of bad guys?"
Batman looks down at the hand and then looks back at Gamora who he can tell is serious about what she said. He moves his hand up and shook her hand. "I take it you guys got a plan?"
"I hope you all do," the team turns around and see Flash in the room. "Because time is running out."
Fortress of Solitude
Superman returned back when he received word from Hal that Flash has turned on them. He took out Grundy and also saved some soldiers who worked for Luthor from Sinestro. This made him more upset to learn that one of his own has now betrayed him. This only fueled his madness and rage as he contacts Diana to let her know what happened.
"Get your army ready, while I contact Aquaman to get his army to assist us," said Superman knowing Flash is probably on his way to warn the Insurgency.
"I will and are you sure you don't want me to find Flash?" Diana asked who was upset, but was not as upset as Clark.
"No," Superman replied. "Eventually they will try to stop us, but by then it will be too late."
Insurgency HQ
Flash arrived to the headquarters of the Insurgency where he explains briefly how he found them. Thankfully any data on their location was destroyed thanks to Aya who hacked into their systems and deleted any trace of where the Regime could find them. He managed to calm them down before they could try killing him when he told them what Superman is up to. Batman managed to calm everyone and wanted to hear what Flash has for them.
Flash explained that Superman is planning to destroy the cities of Gotham and Metropolis. After the people turned on him and began rebelling he completely lost it. Believes the people became ungrateful to him and that they needed to be punished. So, he decided that he will punish them.
As if he was some sort of God punishing those who defied him. Shazam protested against this and was killed by Superman. No one did anything about it and accepted the loss. Flash saw enough and broke away from the Regime to help Batman.
Apologizing to him for not doing it sooner and for all he did. Even apologized to the team for his role in what happened to Jason and didn't know what Superman did.
"Once he finishes what he has done he plans to come after your universe," said Flash as he finished explaining the last bit of Superman's plan.
"I knew Kal has lost it, but this is just…it's insane," said Kara who couldn't believe her cousin would go this far.
"We have to stop him before he can do this," said Mantis knowing if they do nothing people will die.
"It's going to be a hell of a fight though," said Kilowog who knew fighting Superman's forces will be risky.
"Then I say we stop him," said Jason as his team turns to him.
"You have a plan?" Laura asked.
Jason smiles at her and nods. "Aya, you still hacked into their communications?"
Aya nods in response. "Despite the tower being destroyed I managed to remain hacked into their com-links and listening in on what they are planning."
"So, how does he plan to do this?" Jason asked.
Aya begins listening back on the conversations and turns to the team with what she found. "He will use Diana to go to Themyscira and recruit her Amazonian army to attack Metropolis. While Aquaman who signed the treaty has agreed to use his army to attack Gotham. That's how he is planning to do this."
Jason knew fighting an army like this will be tricky, but his mother walked over to him and placed her hand on his shoulder. "Whatever you're planning we will follow it."
Jason smiled at his mom and how much faith she has in him. "All right. We need to take out both armies. Batman, do you know where this island is at?"
"I do, why?" Batman asked wondering what Jason is up to.
"Okay, so this is the plan. Mom will go with Aunt Nebula, Rachel, and Mantis to stop Diana from leaving with her forces. Meanwhile, Kara and I will deal with Aquaman's army."
"How do you plan to stop Aquaman and his army with just the two of you?" Flash asked as Jason shows him how showing a golden arrow that is in a holster. "With an arrow? Really?"
"Oh trust me. If you thought your speed was fast, wait till you see this in action," said Jason before he turns to the others. "The rest of you will take down Superman's forces. Work together, but don't kill them."
"Aww that's no fun," said Rocket who didn't like this whole 'no killing' rule.
"What about Superman?" Kara asked. "I mean, even if I don't hold back I don't think I will be able to stop him. Unless we use the Kryptonite your mom brought to stop him."
"We could, but we don't have time to build another weapon to use it," said Batman knowing just the stone alone won't be enough.
"What about the inter-dimensional transporter?" Aya suggested. "Why not use it to summon the heroes from the other dimension you and Luthor talked about?"
"Yeah. We can use it to summon them here or better yet summon their Superman," said Jason who knew a better way to stop Superman is with another one.
"One Superman in this world is enough," said Batman who argued against that idea.
"He isn't like this world's Superman," said Megan. "Luthor said so. Don't let your emotion cloud your judgment."
"Megan is right and besides we'll need all the help we can get," said Kara who didn't mind the idea of fighting with a good version of her cousin.
Batman looks down and didn't like the idea of bringing in another Superman into this world. After everything that has happened that was the last thing they needed. However, with how things are right now they might not have much of a choice. The team will most likely try doing this with our without his help.
"Even so I don't have enough energy to use it. I need a power source to help charge it," said Batman pointing out the problem with the plan.
Jason turns to his mom who knew what her son needs. She takes out a sphere and hands it to Batman. "You can use this to power it."
Batman grabs the sphere and opens it to find a glowing blue stone. "What is this?"
"The Space Stone," Gamora replied. "It will help you and your machine."
Later
The team began getting ready as they go over the plan. Flash warned them that it won't be long before the Regime find the base. So, they will need to go distract them. While Batman works with Aya to get the machine ready. Kilowog and Arisia volunteered to stay with them to make sure they are not interrupted.
Arthur is tasked to lead the team to attack the grounded forces with Harleen joining in to help them. Her gang are planning to work on evacuating the people to get them away from the fighting. That way no innocent people will get hurt. Meanwhile, Gamora got her ship ready with Batman sending her the coordinates for her mission.
Jason confronted Rachel before they were going to take off to get her to not hold back. To use her full powers, which includes the Phoenix. Rachel was unsure about using it since she was afraid she might end up hurting someone if she loses control. He tells her she needed to let go of this fear of losing control and to accept the power.
To it to protect those she cares about and stop Wonder Woman from harming innocent people. Rachel promised to try as she left to join Gamora.
In the meantime Kara puts on her black suit with the silver S symbol on the chest. She knew until Batman can get the machine ready she'll need to fight her cousin. This time she couldn't hold back and needed to fight him. The suit thankfully will protect her body, absorb solar energy, and had another purpose in mind.
"You sure about this?" Kara asked as she hands Jason two metal gauntlets gloves.
"Batman said he doesn't have time to weaponized them like he had planned with Luthor," said Jason as he grabs the gloves and begins placing small green rocks in the knuckles. "So, this will have to do."
Jason revealed that he broke down some of the Kryptonite rock to fit into the knuckles of the metal gauntlet gloves. The gloves are already charged to deliver a powerful punch, but with the Kryptonite they will be able to harm Superman. Thanks to the suit that Kara is wearing it won't weaken her or do any harm. Covering her whole body, even her face from the radiation from the rocks.
"Still, I hope you don't mind me using them to beat up your cousin," Jason asked as he lets out a small chuckle. "The young cousin who is now older and taller than you. Making you the youngest."
Kara tried to laugh at the joke, but all she could do is smile. "I don't mind, but I hope you won't have to use them. As long as I don't hold back and I use all the training I learned from you al I think I'll be okay…I hope."
Jason held her hand and smiles softly at her. "You'll be fine. I know you will be able to kick his ass. I've seen you do so many incredible and impossible things. I know you'll stop him and save the day."
Kara nods as she leans in to kiss him before she finishes getting dressed. Jason however didn't leave and decided to try asking her something.
"Kara, there's something I need to ask you. Something I've been wanting to ask, but didn't because I was worried you were going to stay here and not come back with us," said Jason as he held her hands.
Kara noticed this and became curious on where he is going with this. "Um okay, what is it?"
Jason held her hands closes and smiles at her. "Kara, we've been together for five years and since then we have been through a lot together. We've even gone to hell and back for each other when things looked back. No matter what we've always been there for one another and when we admitted our feelings for one another I never wanted to let you go. Since this trip I've been afraid if you would stay or worse something bad would happen to you."
Kara smiled a little with what Jason said and then her smile turned to one of sadness when he was worried about something bad happening to her. "I know. I was afraid I lost you and I wouldn't see you again. I'm glad we're back together and no matter what happens I will always love you. And whatever happens after this as long as I am with you I will be happy."
Jason was happy to hear that as she decided to make next his move. "I'm glad to hear that, because there's one question I've been meaning to ask you," he got down on one knee, moves his hands away from her hands, pulls out a box, and reveals inside a blue diamond. "Kara Zor-El, will you marry me?"
Kara stares at Jason completely shocked and in awe when she saw the ring. Soon small tears began to form in her eyes as she got down on both knees. "Y-yes! Yes I will," she replied wrapping her arms around her.
Jason happily returned the hug and held her close. Happy to hear she said yes and the two will be together. At least he hope they will be. However this turns out at least he knows she said yes and they love each other very much.
Batman watched the whole thing from the door and couldn't help but be happy for the young teenagers. He soon flashback to when Clark proposed to Lois and how the two got married. He just hopes for these two it will turn out differently for them. Without history repeating itself.
Aww how nice. The calm before the storm and we have them proposing. Hopefully things end happily for them. Without anyone dying.
Will they succeed in stopping Superman? Will they stop the Regime from killing millions of lives? How will they stop them? And honestly you all know where this is going right?
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