One Year Later
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Chapter 23: Going Ape Part 2
Bludhaven was a city just across the river from Gotham. Had it not been for the underground tunnel that separated the two cities, one would think that, from afar, Gotham was a massive city with a river that ran through it. However, the local signs said otherwise.
Today, however, both cities would be affected on a scale even the Justice League could not imagine. First reports indicated that a massive green meteor was falling out of the sky. It was really Chemo, the chemical sentinel, and, by being dropped thousands of feet in the air, his body impacted near the center of Bludhaven. The impact left a massive crater and a plume of green smoke. At first, bystanders thought that a nuclear bomb had detonated, and then, the chemical gases began to flow throughout the city.
Every vent, open window, and storm drain within a half-mile of the impact zone was flooded with poisonous gas and corrosive chemicals. Brick buildings and statues began melting slowly, being reduced to pools of liquid. People died from inhaling the poisonous gas, having everything from seizures to respiratory failure.
Chemo itself was spread across the city, and a sickly green poisonous cloud began floating over Bludhaven. Parts of Gotham were also under the gas, and several members of the Justice League, equipped with gas masks and hazardous material outfits, were attempting to find survivors amongst the wreckage. Mr. Terrific had launched his T-Spheres to identify the source of the chemicals, while Martian Manhunter began coordinating searches, using his telepathy to find any survivors in the impact zone.
Bludhaven had been quarantined off, but so was Gotham. The two cities had become totally paralyzed by the gas and chemical attack.
From afar, on the stolen plane, Grodd marveled at the destruction,
"Incredible. It's hard to believe we did that."
Scavenger nodded,
"Yes, Grodd. Even though Fatality is not with us, I feel as though the plan will work. Now, for me and Thinker to do our part."
The simian ape watched as the techno-obsessed elder pulled out a cell-phone like device and called,
"Thinker, it's me. Prepare to take control of the Metal Men."
Thinker said,
"Understood."
Scavenger then made another call as Grodd gave a telepathic order,
Nyola, lead the assault on Gorilla City. Scavenger and I shall meet you there.
Meanwhile…
Fury was shaking his head,
"I don't like this. Those four should have contacted us by now."
Bast nodded,
"I fear as though you may be right. I am attempting to contact any feline in Kasnia, but all of them say the same thing; they have not seen-."
The goddess of felines stopped and seemed to concentrate on one,
"Wait, one of them did see the four of them. She said they were taken hostage by Daken and a man with a red skull."
Fury blinked,
"What? Are you certain?"
War Machine swallowed,
"The Red Skull is here? Did I hear that right?"
The one-eyed leader of the Howling Commandos said,
"This could be a problem."
Deadpool stood up and saluted,
"Major Deadpool, reporting for duty sir!"
Fury looked at the insane mercenary and said,
"Wade, shut up."
Crisis entered the main control room,
"Colonel, what's going on? I just got a call about a possible sighting for Daken."
Fury shook his head,
"This can't be a coincidence. The Red Skull may be here."
Leon blinked in surprise,
"He's here? How is that possible?"
Fury began walking over to a storage locker,
"I don't know, kid. The point is we need to go to Kasnia right now."
The red-eyed powerhouse shook his head,
"But, what about this source? He may know where Daken is and we may never get another chance like this again!"
Fury sighed heavily; this was a very difficult situation for the former head of SHIELD to make. He said,
"Kid, I know you want to find Daken, and I know you don't want this lead to get ruined."
Colonel Fury looked at War Machine,
"We'll head out. Crisis, check this lead. If he's screwing with ya, meet us in Kasnia."
Persiana watched as the others went off in separate directions. Leon looked back at his girlfriend and held her,
"I know you want to come, but I don't want anything to happen to the baby."
Farrah said,
"I'll be fine. I'll do a check on the call. It's the least I could do."
Meanwhile…
Colonel Rajak was sitting in the main strategy room of his palace. He had heard of the prisoners that were taken and looked at Daken,
"And, you're sure the American government did not send them."
The son of Wolverine smirked,
"Course not. I know how badly you want to politicize this, but they're here of their own accord. Sorry."
He then had a lecherous grin,
"Though, I have to admit, the Wonder Woman-lite looked pretty cute. I might introduce myself to her later."
Rajak shook his head, disgusted at the way he drooled after that woman. The military dictator asked,
"Where is the Red Skull?"
The Mohawk-wearing warrior shrugged,
"Beats me. Said he had a project he was looking into."
Rajak growled,
"I already had the nerve gas developed. What is he doing that is more important the plans for the nerve gas?"
Meanwhile…
The Red Skull marveled at the sight,
"Perfect. Vhis vill be our finest hour."
He was presently staring into a room that numerous scientists and surgeons, all loyal to him, of course, put the finishing touches on a something the Red Skull had been seeking for quite some time.
Ever since the Red Skull first came into existence, there had always been a dream for Nazi Germany; a dream to create the ultimate ubermensch, a superman that would epitomize the Nazi empire's strength and utter dedication to what Nazi Germany stood for.
And, it was this time that it would come to fruition.
The creation of the ultimate ubermensch…Captain Nazi.
Next Chapter:
Going Ape continues as the Legion of Doom infiltrates Gorilla City, and the Justice League is spread thin as to contain the violence there and in Bludhaven. Also, Crisis checks out the lead, and Fury leads his remaining Howling Commandos on a rescue mission. Stay tuned, fellow readers; the action is going to heat up!