Our Darkest Hour
Disclaimer: All familiar characters belong to Marvel or DC. I own Farrah/Persiana, Bast, Eve Willows, and Leon/Crisis.
Chapter 5: An Unlikely Occurrence
The Black Lantern Corps had already begun assembling in various locations throughout the world. The Justice League had never seen anything like this.
For example, in France, the two sisters that were once the living heroines Crimson Fox, were now two fox-like zombies stalking and savagely ripping into people, consuming their hearts and making them Black Lanterns.
In Egypt, Bast, as well as all of the former living Cheetahs, were running amok in the downtown Cairo area. People were panicking, and some even said that this was the apocalypse come true, that the dead shall rise.
In Washington DC, once honored soldiers thought dead were now returning to life, as twisted, perverse creatures of undeath.
Barry Allen, the hero known as the Flash, was running around Central City, attempting to bottleneck and contain a recent uprising of Black Lanterns that had just emerged from a graveyard. The Fastest Man Alive picked up some steel wire and ran around the group of zombies fast enough to corral them together and tie them up. The scientist dusted his hands and shrugged,
"That takes care of that. Now to-."
"Flash!"
The haunting voice made Barry turn and he was stunned at what he saw. He saw Solovar, a once great ally and friend, now transformed into a member of the Black Lantern Corps. Alongside his zombie were several Gorilla City troops.
Rage built up within Flash, and Solovar picked up on it. The undead gorilla monarch said,
"I see the rage in your heart, Flash. Let me feast upon it."
Flash clenched his fist and began spinning his arms, directing a cyclone at the undead army in his presence. The resulting red gust scattered them, but one was on its feet and made a desperate lunge at Flash.
But, as he did, a sudden blue beam of light shot form out of nowhere. Flash caught a glimpse of it as it turned the undead gorilla warrior to a frozen statue of itself. Because it was in mid-air, the frozen gorilla shattered upon impact with the pavement.
Len Snart, the rogue Captain Cold, had fired the shot. He looked at Flash and said,
"Don't take this personally, Flash. This is about life and death, and no one's going to kill you but me."
He then fired his ice blaster at another gorilla warrior, encasing him in ice. Flash looked a little confused at the moment. He had heard stories about how Captain Cold was ruthless and without mercy, but, this was more than just that. Though he was relieved that he and Cold were on the same page, in terms of this battle anyway, it would not be so when it this was over. Flash took this opportunity to radio in,
"Justice League, it's Flash. The situation in Central City is…"
He then noticed more of his Rogues engaging in the fight against the Black Lantern Corps. Mirror Master, The Top, Trickster, and even Captain Boomerang were getting in on the action, trying desperately to stop this maddening wave of undead lanterns.
A voice broke his astonishment,
"It's Superman, Flash. What's happening in Central City?"
Flash shook his head,
"It's under control."
Though, he did not actually believe that it was. The scientist then continued,
"Is it this bad everywhere?"
Wonder Woman cut in,
"It's Wonder Woman. It's bad here in Gotham. And, from what I'm hearing in Watchtower is accurate, it's bad all over the world. We need a new plan of attack."
"Perhaps I can be of assistance."
As Flash turned, he was a little surprised at what he saw.
A purple skinned alien, wearing a yellow ring, and wearing the familiar Sinetro Corps costume, was hovering a haunting yellow aura. It was indeed Sinestro, and he looked a little less than please.
Barry looked at him,
"And, why would you want to help us? I know about you."
Sinestro smugly remarked,
"Because this is bigger than you or I, human. These beings are not just members of another Corps; they are the undeath that lurks throughout this universe. Face it, human; neither one of us can face this foe alone. I have information that may be of help to you and the League."
Flash looked back at him,
"And, why should I even listen to what you have to say? For that matter, why should the League?"
Sinestro responded,
"Are you truly willing to risk the living souls on this planet for such a small price to pay for this information?"
The forensic scientist wanted to refuse. He knew should not have been going along with this, but he had no choice. Barry finally gave in,
"All right. I'll agree to it."
Meanwhile…
In the depths of space, Saint Walker, a member of the Blue Lantern Corps, was busy meditating on an asteroid when his eyes opened. Though he could not directly see it, he knew what was happening,
"Death is coming."
He stood up and began flying through the depths of space. The alien said,
"The others must be rounded up to face this new threat. I know that, if I can unite all seven Corps, then all will be well."
Next Chapter:
When Sinestro is brought to the tower, the League has serious concerns, and when Troia and Persiana appear, so does trouble! Stay tuned, fellow readers!