Hey, everybody. Back with another chapter.
Oh, and I just realized I've forgotten Jax and Stein so far (they're still on the Waverider at this point). So, they will be in this chapter.
So, this chapter is going to be a little bit longer. Hope you like it.
Chapter 4- Back to the Old West
The Waverider emerges from the time stream and flies down towards a large meadow where it sets down.
As the ship sets down, Hellstrom leans forward after unstrapping himself and says, "Oh. Feeling a little nauseous."
"Don't worry. It'll pass soon enough," Nate says.
"Alright. What do we do now?" Zari asks.
"Alright. Loki, Ray, Daimon, Jax, Stein, Mick, and Zari. You're coming with me, and we're gonna scout out the area and figure out if Satana's been spotted. Nora, Mona and Charlie, you stay on the ship," Nate says. Everybody nods, and the chosen team follows Nate to the fabrication room.
"Do I really have to wear this ridiculous outfit?" Loki asks as the rest of the team, including Hellstrom, starts donning Old West style clothing.
"Sorry, Loki. We need to blend in," Nate says.
Loki sighs. Then, green light runs along his body, and a moment later, Loki is wearing set of black trousers, a black flannel shirt, a black duster, and a black cowboy hat.
Loki looks at himself in the mirror. "Hmm. Not quite as ridiculous as I thought, though not the most comfortable," he says.
"You look fine, Loki," Ray says.
Loki rolls his eyes. He then accepts a revolver from Jax, sliding it into his holster.
Pretty soon, the rest of the team is dressed, and the team makes their off the ship. Going off a map provided by Gideon, they start making their way to the nearest town, which just happens to be Salvation.
As the team enters the town, they look around and see that the town seems to be in rather good spirits.
"Well. This place looks even better than the last two times we visited," Ray says.
"Why don't we head for the saloon? If we're gonna find anybody who can give us any information on Satana, we're gonna find them there," Nate says.
"Good. I needed a drink," Mick says as he walks ahead of the rest of the team, heading straight for the saloon.
The rest of the team follows Mick into the saloon. Loki looks at the bar, where Mick is already sitting, and says, "I feel like a drink too." He makes his way over to the bar, with Hellstrom choosing to follow.
"What can I get ya?" the bartender asks.
"Something strong," Loki says. The bartender nods before handing him a shot glass. Loki downs it, and nods approvingly.
"I like it. Another!" Loki says, throwing the shot glass down.
The bartender glares at him. "You're paying for that," he says.
Loki just looks at him for a moment. Then, Hellstrom tosses the bartender a coin. He then looks at Loki and says, "This ain't Asgard, Loki." Loki rolls his eyes in response.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team is asking around, asking if anyone has seen a woman matching Satana's description. So far, nobody has given them anything.
"I'm starting to wonder if any of these people have seen her," Ray says to Nate.
"Seen who?" a familiar voice asks.
Ray and Nate both grin as they turn around and see Jonah Hex standing behind them.
"Well. Jonah Hex. How nice to see you again," Nate says as he extends his hand, which Hex takes.
"Well. When you all show up, it usually means something bad's goin' down," Hex says.
"I guess you could say that. Why don't you come back with us to the ship?" Nate says.
(The Waverider)
"So, who is this guy?" Hellstrom asks.
"Jonah Hex, sheriff of Salvation. We've met him several times on trips to the Old West," Ray says.
"Looks like you've made a couple changes to your team since I last saw you guys," Hex says.
"You could say that. We've been through a lot since we last saw you," Nate responds.
"So, what are you all doing back in my town? You better not be planning on causing any trouble," Hex says.
"We're not the ones here to cause trouble. My sister, a witch, has travelled to this era. We're trying to bring her in," Hellstrom explains.
"Gideon, bring up an image of Satana," Nate says.
"Right away, Captain," Gideon responds before pulling up an image of Satana from their encounter with her in Salem on the main console.
Hex walks up to the console with the rest of the team. He looks down at the image, then says, "This who you're looking for?"
"Yeah. Have you seen her?" Nate asks.
"I think so. Saw a lady just outside town the other day, and she looked like this picture," Hex explains.
"You think you could take us to where you saw her, Hex?'' Ray asks.
"Yeah. If this lady is that dangerous, I want her out of my town and my time," Hex says.
"Thanks, Hex," Nate says. He then turns around and says, "Everybody suit up. Charlie and Mona, you'll stay here to guard the ship. Everyone else is coming."
Everyone nods, then head off to prepare for the expected fight.
(45 minutes later)
"How much further, Hex?" Nate asks, now wearing his suit.
"Not much further," Hex responds. He then turns towards them and asks, "Hey, you got anything for me? Nothing beats a good revolver, but I get the feeling something like that ain't gonna do much against this witch."
Nate grins. "Yeah. Almost forgot," he says before handing Hex one of Rip's old laser revolvers still on the ship.
Suddenly, Hellstrom stops short, looking around, as the flames on his body start burning more fiercely. Everyone notices Hellstrom's reaction, and look at him. "Daimon, what's wrong?" Nora asks.
"We're not alone. My sister is close," Daimon responds.
Everyone looks around, trying to spot Satana. Nate steels up, Loki draws his daggers, and Mick readies his heat gun.
For a few moments, there is nothing but quiet. Then, Daimon lunges forward and tackles Mick to the ground, narrowly saving him from a stream of sorcerous fire aimed right at him.
Hellstrom jumps back to his feet, and looks in the direction that the fire came from. A moment later, Satana floats out of the trees, her hands filled with soulfire.
"Well, brother. You are good. I didn't expect you to find me so quickly," Satana says arrogantly.
"I will always find you, sister. Your plan will never succeed," Hellstrom says firmly.
Satana laughs. "Your bravado is impressive, brother. Let's see if you can back it up," she says. Then, she thrusts both her hands forward and unleashes a powerful stream of soulfire at Hellstrom. Hellstrom responds with a stream of soulfire from his trident.
The two streams struggle against each other for several tense moments. Then, there's a large explosion at the spot where they met, knocking everyone in the clearing backwards.
Ray shrinks down and flies towards Satana as Mick unleashes a blast from his heat gun. Satana flies up to avoid Mick's attack, but finds herself being blasted by Ray. She flies backwards, but rights herself quickly. She sends another stream of soulfire right at Ray, but Ray dodges it.
Nate rushes forward to attack her. However, Satana easily dodges his punch. Then, her eyes start to glow as she looks right at Nate. Nate looks at her, and locks eyes with her. Instantly, he feels drowsy, and almost like his mind is turning to mush. After a few moments, he collapses to his hands and knees, somewhat catatonic.
Trying to protect their leader, Zari uses her totem to unleash a powerful wind at Satana, knocking her away from Nate. Nora then rushes forward, using her magic to send Satana crashing through a tree.
Satana easily recovers from the blow and flies forwards to attack Nora. However, she gets caught in the stomach by a laser bolt from Hex. Angered, she tries to attack Hex with soulfire, only to find 8 Jonah Hexes now in her view. Looking around, she sees every member of the Legends has multiple copies.
Satana fixes her eyes on Loki, the only Legend who doesn't yet have a double. He just smirks and shrugs a bit before throwing a glowing dagger at her. Satana tries to block it with a sorcerous shield, but the dagger, enchanted by Loki, pierces right through it and slices across her arm.
Satana growls in pain. But, before she can strike back, all the Nate copies jump forward, before the real one punches her in the face. Then, Ray grows to giant size and smashes his hand down on Satana. He holds his hand there for a moment before lifting it, revealing Satana lying on the ground, battered and barely conscious from the blow.
Everyone walks up to her. Nate grins as he says, "Well, guys. Looks like another win for us."
And, I'll end there.
So, obviously, it's not over. I already told you this story was going to be eight chapters long. I hold to that. So, I think it's clear that this fight isn't over.
Sorry to anybody hoping Hex would have a bigger role. But, against someone like Satana, he can't do much. I just wanted to use at least once, even if only for one chapter.
Next chapter will be up soon. Until then, leave a review, and stay tuned!