Disclaimer
The characters used in the story are the property of DC Comics and Warner Bros. I used them in my story which is entirely a product of my own imagination.
Note: Gods in Justice League is definitely not my forte. I am not a reader of comics, I love cartoons though, and I base my story on the limited knowledge I gained from the cartoons. I only watched two episodes which featured Darkseid and High Father, and that is as far as my knowledge goes. So, if you feel I have goofed up somewhere, let me know, so that I can correct in the future works.
And FYI, I am not very good in narrating action sequences. I'd wish that I were an artist or animation wiz to bring forward what the characters play in my mind. But I hope you'll be able to understand them and enjoy.
Chapter 10
"2 minutes, and we will be there," GL announced, activating his guard. Everyone was up on their feet, everyone but High Father. He sat there, still, eyes closed, like he was meditating.
"High Father!" Superman called out, "Do you wish to stay in the ship?"
High Father opened his eyes, and for a moment seemed to be lost in a state to trance. Then he looked at Superman, nodded and spoke slowly. "I shall come with you."
"No, High Father!" Orion said, "It's too dangerous for you to be there. Darkseid might want to eliminate you forever."
High Father shook his head. "He doesn't want me, son! He has what he wants, and he'll get…" he stopped abruptly.
Superman and the others squinted at him. "He'll get what?"
"He'll get what he deserves," High Father finished.
"And what does he deserve?" Superman asked.
"Pounding," Flash said agitatedly, slapping his fist against his palm, "Pounding and grilling, that's what he's going to get!"
"He'll get what you deliver him," High Father nodded.
"Is there something you wish to tell us, High Father?" Diana asked.
"Nothing, my child." High Father sighed as he rose, "This is the true test, to us all! It's not just the test of might, it's a test of will power, and a test of faith! Today, the God will bow, and salute the martyr."
In the meantime, the shuttle landed on Apokalips.
"If you are referring to me, High father," Superman began as he turned around along with the others.
"You are fighting for your friend. I am fighting for a cause. So, let's play our part," High Father said abstractedly.
Superman frowned, but did not continue with the argument.
"They have landed," announced the General of the Darkseid's army.
"Take them down!" Kalibak ordered.
"No," Darkseid growled, and then turned to a stunned Kalibak. "I give the orders here!"
The Legue assumed positions watching the Darkseid's army from a distance. But they did not seem to approach.
"What are we waiting for," Hawk Girl said, "Let's crush them into powder."
"Not yet," Superman said discretely, "I want Darkseid, not the pests."