Welcome back to The Injustice Wars. Last time, the Regime caught wind of Punk being active, but then received word that Atlantis is under attack by Darkblood. Just as they got the news, Superman seemingly put together who Darkblood was. Meanwhile, Blaze reveals her team for the mission, including Dragnarok's parents, Spyro and Cynder. The idea there being the two of them in addition to Blaze may be able to bring Dragnarok back out of Darkblood as they traverse the ruins of Atlantis. So, what awaits in the palace? Read on to discover...

(The scene opens in Aquaman's throne room, where a legion of Atlantean Guards stands at the door, as the sound of their comrades being decimated by the enemy outside. Behind them, stands Aquaman, giving orders)

Aquaman: Hold the door, men!

(But the door isn't held for long, as despite the literal legion of Guards holding the door, it's blown open almost instantly, and there stands the perpetrators of this massacre under the sea. Darkblood, now wearing his famous skull mask, and the corrupted Doctor Fate. The two of them push aside the bodies of the dead and make their way to Aquaman)

Darkblood: Well, well, well. If it isn't Arthur Curry. It's been too long.

Aquaman: I've only met you recently.

Darkblood: I'm wearing a different face since the last time we met, but I'm still the same.

Aquaman: Enough with the riddles! Who do you think you are?

Darkblood: You seriously don't recognize me? (Remembers the mask) Ah, of course. The mask. You like it? It's a little thing I put together for this. Perfect for a dramatic reveal. And now, I guess it's time for that function. Now it's about time you remembered who I am.

(With that, Darkblood removes the mask, revealing his full face. But the eyes are different, they're not Malefor-like this time. And Aquaman recognizes them just as Darkblood turns them back to his normal ones)

Aquaman: It can't be.

Darkblood: Oh, but it is. It's exactly who you think.

Aquaman: Dragnarok.

Darkblood: And that's about where the similarities stop. I'm not the same dragon you murdered all those years ago. I'm everything he was, but better. I'm stronger than him, faster than him, smarter than him...

Aquaman: But you're evil. I've heard it all before.

Darkblood: Takes evil to know evil I guess.

Aquaman: (Sees who's with him) What have you done to Fate?!

Darkblood: Oh, Kent here? Nothing special. Nothing too different from what Superman and Wonder Woman did to many people in this world.

Aquaman: You're mad.

Darkblood: Takes one to know one.

Aquaman: Enough of this rabble! If you've come for revenge, then fight me till one of us is dead!

Darkblood: Oh, you're going to regret those words. (To Doctor Fate) Go keep any intruders out of here. This one is mine

(Doctor Fate heeds Darkblood's orders and leaves the room, leaving Darkblood and Aquaman alone)

Darkblood: Now then. Have at you.

(And with that, the two rush at each other, prepared to battle. But we don't see it. Instead, we transition to the outside of the palace, where Blaze and company have arrived and immediately start rushing towards the palace.)

Blaze: If I know Darkblood like I think I do, he's probably already inside.

Green Arrow: So we don't have long before Aquaman dies is what you're saying.

Blaze: Pretty much.

(But just as the group is about to make progress, the corrupted Doctor Fate emerges, blocking their path.)

Flash: And they just put up the ultimate roadblock.

(Doctor Fate just hovers there, ominously, as the team tries to figure out what to do)

Spyro: So, how're we supposed to get past him?

Blaze: I... honestly have no idea.

Batman: We'll take him. You take Belial, Spyro and Cynder and go after Darkblood. There's a back entrance to the throne room 10 klicks south of here.

Cynder: Bruce are you crazy?

Green Arrow: Yeah, I'm with her. There's no way the three of us can take Doctor Fate down, no matter how many Nth Metal gadgets we carry around!

Belial Aether: Yeah, Doctor Fate is kind of in my wheelhouse! Why am I being send away?

Batman: (Under his breath) I know, we're acting as a diversion. If Blaze's plan works and they can pull Dragnarok out of Darkblood, he should be able to turn the tide against Fate. And something tells me they'll need him to keep Aquaman from doing something dumb.

Flash: This is suicide and you know it, Bruce.

Blaze: I'm with them on this one.

Batman: Blaze, you're just going to have to trust me.

Blaze: Like you make that an easy proposition!

Spyro: Blaze, we really don't have time to argue. It's the only plan we've got.

Blaze: (Hesitates for a moment, then with a sigh) Alright. But if things go south, you call me and we'll be here. No exceptions.

Batman: (With his fingers secretly crossed) You have my word.

Cynder: Alright then. Let's go get our son back.

(And with that, the dragons and Belial take off, leaving Batman, Flash, and Green Arrow to fight Doctor Fate)

Green Arrow: Dinah is going to kill me when she finds out what's happening here.

Flash: That's assuming Kent doesn't kill us first.

Batman: (Flaring his cape as a sign of dominance) Let's do this.

(And just as this battle is about to begin, our scene ends for today)

And that looks like a good spot to end for now. A lot of setups here, but I swear they will pay off as the story goes on. I just need to get there. So, what secret is Batman hiding now? Will Blaze and Dragnarok's parents be able to pull the noble dragon out of Darkblood? Or is everybody going to die in Atlantis? Tune in next time as we start finding out! Same time... same channel!