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I don't own any of the characters I used in this story. They are the property of DC Comics and Warner Bros. However, the story is entirely a product of my own imagination

Chap 6

I think the best we can do is wait till the fog subsides

An incoming communication disrupted the silence.

"Do I have this on broadcast?" Batman's voice.

"Batman! Where are you? " Superman enquired.

"There is a thick fog up here" Flash shouted.

"I am aware of your situation. Are Orion and High Father with you?"

"Yes, we are, Batman!" Orion answered.

"Good! Now carefully follow my instructions. Read them carefully, as I donot have the time to repeat. Are you near the High Father's palace?"

"Yes we are." Superman answered.

Batman - "Are you facing the palace?"

Superman - "I am, for sure! I don't know about the others!"

Batman - "Then you will lead the way. Walk forward, one step at a time, till you hit a flagpost."

Superman - "But the palace has exploded. I don't think we can - "

"The flag post is still there! Just do as I say!" Batman growled.

Superman took the steps forward and the others aligned themselves in his direction in a ripple.

"Batman! I think I have hit the flag post you're talking about!" Flash uttered.

Batman -"Ok! Now you lead Flash! If there is anyone to your right, shift them carefully to your right so that you don't break the chain. And then, everyone! Turn 90 degrees to your right. Flash! Take one step at a time, till you hit a hill. And then, move away from it to your left, horizontally, and take half step at a time, till you suspect the terrain is over."

Flash followed the instructions. The others made sure they did not lose the contact with their partners by putting their arms as tightly as possible around their waist from the back.

"Hey Batz! I think I sense a deep valley in front of me!" Flash remarked.

Batman - "That is not a valley, Flash, it's merely a pit. Now negotiate the pit by slowly sitting down and touching your legs to the bottom of it. Don't try fancy moves. Once everyone is safely in it, walk forward three steps, and you should hit the other side of it."

"Done!" Flash reported.

Batman - "Now Superman! Carefully raise up and move forward by 10 feet. Make sure not to break the chain!"

Superman did so.

Batman: Now, everyone, form a horizontal chain and the person who doesnot have a left partner, report.

"Orion - I don't have a left partner." Orion reported.

Batman - Ok Orion! Raise your left hand and reach out as far as you can. Now take one step at a time until you hit the wing of a plane. But please don't break it!"

"Oh, the Javelin!" Orion remarked as he moved forward.

"Yes! I've found it!" Orion declared. The others breathed out in relief.

Batman - Now everyone, make a vertical line as you did before. Orion, reach for the door and open it, gently! Step inside and seat yourself.

"I cannot see the inside of the plane!" Orion exclaimed.

"Precisely Orion!" Batman snarled, "But there are seats right next to the door. It won't hurt even if you find yourself on the floor of the Javelin. Just get into it."

"Sorry, Batman!" Orion apologised. Batman did not answer.

Everyone followed him one-by-one into the plane.

Batman: Is everyone safely inside? Confirm your status.

Orion – High Father – Diana – Jonn – Hawk Girl – GL – Flash – Superman

Batman: And Batman.
I am closing the door. (the door closed shut) We will get rid of the fog once we are out of this atmosphere. Till then, have patience and make sure you do not crush each other.

The Javelin started off. Everyone breathed out in relief and laughed at their experience. The fog began to clear off.

"You scared us out of life Batman! Where were you all the time - " Superman turned to the pilot seat, and to his horror found it empty The Javelin was on auto pilot.

...

On the other side ...

"Thank you," Batman muttered and closed his eyes, "Go ahead!"