"For certain individuals that desire to have a small life or live like any other person who desires to have control over their own activity. Sledge only cared about making money and chasing people, aliens and even monsters that had a price that would set him for life. Though due to the recent change of him being stuck on Earth and being a bodyguard to a teenager that could one day destroy an entire city, he's found it rather peaceful than his usual bounty hunting days. However, there is a price to his stay on earth which involves looking for any of his escaped bounties and doing small assignments whenever Mark was handling his own business. Such as being Cecil's personal muscle when it comes to handling things that neither the agency nor the Guardians of the Globe could handle. Today's small job? Was investigating a mysterious masked man assaulting several criminals and putting them in urgent care. While he didn't care about the costumed humans attacking one another since it was an ordinary thing, though what caught Sledge's attention was it possibly be someone that he and the director thought was deceased. Darkwing."


Morning-Midnight City

Going off on his own to handle the matter, Sledge was on the outside of what looked like an ordinary city. The one thing that stood out was a large sphere like space surrounding the small city in night time. Which was odd since right now it was the morning around it which made Sledge confused how one side was the daytime and the city being night time. The bounty hunter was contemplating on this moment as he moved back in forth being on both sides since it defied the laws of physics, but mostly how fun it was being on the bright side and dark side at the same time.

"If you read the mission briefing I sent you. The city was cursed by the Midnight Magician, literally became a no man's land for anyone who walked out onto the streets. That was before Darkwing revealed himself and made it safe."

Cecil interrupting Sledge's moment as the hunter got back on track and decided to investigate the city. Walking down the street where he could almost hear nothing but the wind blowing, Sledge noticed a disturbing sight which was several skeletons hanged up on walls. Signs written in blood saying 'Darkwing watches' on the buildings.

"If this is what people consider safe then they should visit Onyx. That planet is a wasteland and still you can have a drink without getting stabbed in the back."

He commented on the feeling he was getting since Sledge could already tell he was ready to be jumped by anything that was lurking in the shadows. Watching his sights and prepared for whatever would take the chance and attack him. Yet nothing happened, he was alone in the street and saw no one around to notice him since he was a heavily armored alien with green reptile skin.

"Now we don't know if this is some copycat or possibly someone that took over Darkwing's mantle. Just find them and bring them in, the last thing Immortal wants to hear is someone disgracing his friend's memory."

Hearing Cecil's voice on if Immortal caught wind of this, he'd want to know why he wasn't brought in to handle this matter. Sledge decided to take it to the rooftop as he starts his jet back and shoots up into the sky to get the advantage where he could see where the copycat could be at. Continuing to search for the vigilante, Sledge wanted to speak with the director about something important.

"Has there been any reports on Omni man around the planet."

Sledge going for a direct question that old man would have trouble answering since it's been a while since either he or anyone from the EDA had gotten news on his presence. There was no response to the question due to how it caught Cecil off by surprise for Sledge to ask that question, especially how he was the only one that stood with Mark against his father's true nature and prepared to destroy everything around him.

"No. Importantly that it shouldn't concern you since your responsibility is keeping an eye on Mark."

Reminding him about his task of monitoring the hybrid's activity if there was a chance that he could turn and end up like Omni man. Hearing the last part made Sledge stop and land on one of the rooftops when he thought of the potential of him having to fight the kid if that day would come.

"If your implying I'm going be the one to harm that kid. Then screw off, because I saw the pain in him when stood up against Omni man. Especially when I watch his own dad beat him to a pulp, despite him inches away from death. The kid has more balls than me, and I've seen my fair share of assholes. Just tell me if your people see a red cape in the sky. Because if anyone's going handle him, it's me."

Making his statement to the director of being the one to handle Invincible due to him able to withstand the attacks that he was given by Omni man. Which made him possibly one of the only beings on the planet to challenge him to a fight. Before receiving a response about either a sighting of Omni man or him handling Mark, there was a scuffle happening across him as Sledge hanged up on him as he flew over to check out what was happening. Taking the stealth approach, Sledge saw possibly one of the copycat's victims calling out for help and running away in pain.

"Why are you asking for help?"

A voice called out from the shadows as the man looked around panicking at the person hunting him. Looking around scared and seeing a dead body by his side which was one of the people that was chased down by the mysterious figure. The man suddenly felt a shadow coming from behind and throwing him against the wall. The surprise attacker was Darkwing, only a young adult version of the deceased hero who looked unhinged and showing no remorse for what he's been doing towards the criminals in the city.

"I'm the one who's helping. Helping make sure scum like you never hurt another innocent person again."

The copycat stated as he pulled out from his pocket a set of brass knuckles which had been stained in blood. Readying his fist to deliver a killing blow, the Darkwing copycat was kicked in the face by Sledge as he was able to stop him from brutally harming the human.

"Now I'm fan of a good fashion beat down, but you've been doing it wearing a mask of someone who protected the people. Especially killing them while wearing the mask of a hero."

Sledge commenting on what the copycat was doing since Darkwing, who was aggressive towards the criminal element didn't kill anyone. Taking a moment to recognize the armored alien, he took a moment to control himself since he was the same alien that attacked Darkwing at the White house.

"My name was Night boy, his assistant. I'm carrying on his memory by ridding the scum that took the advantage of his death. I'm the new Darkwing."

Explaining himself to Sledge as the bounty hunter could see in his eyes that he's been at this for numerous weeks. While he didn't mind knocking out someone who got him annoyed, he seemed just around Mark's age and might have not slept in days.

"The kid's lost it. Bring him in, just don't hurt him."

Cecil instructed Sledge on what to do in the matter since the hunter could already tell how to approach the situation. Resisting to take out his blaster and stun him, he decided to try and talk to him since the last thing he needed was remembering how he was the first masked humans he faced against.

"Look. Despite you doing God knows what here, maybe you need to come with me. Because with the skeletons you hung up here? Makes me think of acting like my old self and drag you out of here."

Offering to take him to the agency where he can get help and not harm him at the same time. The response from the new Darkwing was back flipping away from Sledge and throwing several pellets at him which exploded on impact. It blinded Sledge long enough to give Darkwing the advantage to stay hidden due to him going up against a large opponent. Having lost his eyesight, Sledge moved back unsure of when the next attack would happen.

"Don't think your being a hero here. I've already kept an eye on you and that gang of yours hunting those other creatures running around the city. They belong to you, your the one that's responsible for half of their crimes. Especially how I had to take care of it here in my own city!"

He shouted towards Sledge as the bounty hunter felt something hitting his feet as he was able to regain his sight. Staring at what was thrown at him was a large metal claw with the words 'Scrap Maker' on it. Sledge realized it belonging to Scrapper, his first bounty and the first he caught with Poisandra when they began dating. Gripping his fist at one of his own was snuffed out by someone without powers, he was ready to start shooting. That was until Darkwing came out of nowhere punching him in the face, it surprised Sledge at how he felt the impact.

"This suit was designed to handle people with enhanced strength. But I think you should be worried about what I can do unlike my predecessor."

Warning Sledge about what he could do as it made the bounty hunter lose control and charge right towards Darkwing. Only to fall into what was another plane of existence that was in complete darkness, Sledge was floating in emptiness as he tried to figure out where Darkwing was.

"Welcome to the Shadow verse. There are dark things in this place, hungry things that I've been feeding to help clean the city. Especially those aliens that have been appearing out of nowhere."

Darkwing's voice echoed across the space as Sledge heard what sounded like growling all around him. He pulls out his blaster and begins firing off several shots around to try and scare off whatever was with him, yet he didn't hit anything but hear Darkwing's laughter as it seemed pointless to try and fight whatever was here with him here.

"Hope you'll get used to it. Because it won't be long until Invincible is here to pay for what his father's done and save the world before he kills anyone."

He continued to speak about how Mark could end up like his father and start acting like a Viltrumite. Believing that Darkwing had the hunter at a disadvantage and preparing to leave, Sledge begins to laugh in an insulting tone at what he said since he didn't know the kid. Especially bringing up about him saving the world and taking care of the aliens that came with Sledge.

"Save the world? From what I've seen your doing what I used to do back when I was in space. Only I was doing a job, what you're doing is killing low lives out of fear and desperation. Thinking that it'll help you prepare to fight the kid, or better yet Omni man who'd stomp the shit out of you. You're basically a killer like me."

Sledge spoke out to try and bait him since he had the advantage of getting Darkwing agitated to the point where he'd expose himself. The hunter waited patiently while ignoring the growling getting louder towards him, without turning his head he suddenly felt the masked man's presence coming right from behind him.

"I'm not a killer! I'm the hero protecting the world from monsters like you!"

Darkwing cried out as it gave Sledge the change to grab him by the shoulder as he kept him from escaping. Beginning to panic at how Sledge had a grip on him, Darkwing started throwing several punches at his face trying to break free. The red eyed alien couldn't help but feel sorry for what the human was thinking about, whether it was him failing to take him out or if he was afraid of what Sledge would do to him.

"If I was you. I'd be careful on using that word around folks like me and Invincible, because there are lot more in space than here on Earth. And you have no idea, what they are capable of. Including me."

Sledge spoke in a threatening tone of there being threatening things than himself and Invincible who didn't act like Omni man and try to destroy humanity together. Unable to process the words as well the lingering shadows that were coming closer to them, Darkwing opens a portal allowing the two to escape back into Midnight City. Pushing the masked man to the floor for stranding him into a void of darkness, he turns around to contact Cecil and inform him about the situation.

"He's taken care of. A bit paranoid but not dead, just needs somewhere to knock out for the rest of the month."

Relaying the message to Cecil as he didn't hear Darkwing getting back up and pulling out a metal cable from his belt readying himself to choke Sledge. The opportunity was cut short by a sudden knock upside the head by someone on behind him, the bounty hunter heard the thump sound as it came from Poisandra. Who was in her uniform and had a disapproval look on her face for him doing this mission on his own.

"You told me you'd be back in an hour. You've been gone for about half of the day."

She spoke as it seemed that the shadow verse made time move fast for Sledge as he looked at his watch seeing that it was the afternoon. Groaning at how she was right about not handling this quicker, he could tell there was more than just staying out late. Deciding to shut off his communicator to Cecil, Sledge gave his girlfriend his full attention as Poisandra could tell he was going listen to her.

"I'm sorry. It's just that lately you been going on more missions for that dumb agency, and I've been getting a bad feeling which is strange since I'm not the one to get scared."

Expressing what sounded like fear as it might have been due to the recent arrival of the female Mauler that he and Mark brought back to the base after learning she came from another world. Sledge could understand the fear since the idea of alternate versions of people they hate could come out of nowhere and attack them. He walked over to hug Poisandra to ensure her to not think about that idea happening.

"Poisy. You know I won't let anyone or anything harm you, especially Cecil if he tried to turn on us."

Promising her that nothing bad would happen to her while he was around and would handle whatever problem would come there way. While he didn't show his protective side that much to anyone but to her, Poisandra smiled in a gleeful manner and hugged him in hearing how sweet he was being to her. While for Sledge kept silent since he shared the feeling of them getting over their heads in fights that could be too much for them. If he could get surprised by a human that has the ability to send him into another realm, then he'd have to act serious and make sure to handle the bounties that could be running around and keep Mark out of harm's way to stay out of prison.


Night time-Upstate University

Having dealt with the almost return of Doc Seismic and chance to move his belongings to the university with his friend William. Mark had finally caught the chance to take a breather and think about other things than being a hero, such as going to classes and spending time with Eve since she's now helping out the community. Meaning he could have the chance to stop by and help out from time to time. Feeling totally at peace in bed and not worrying about anything, he barely noticed the lights turning on Willaim's side of the room.

"Did you and Eve have sex yet?"

He asked Mark which made his eyes open wide at the question since it was a personal one. More or less that it was the last thing he wanted to think about since they've been dating for a while. Turning over to see his friend looking curious about his relationship with Eve, he was excited to know if they messed around yet.

"What? No. The only thing we've done is kissing, and that my mom had to bring up about not having sex at college which was embarrassing enough."

Responding to William due to that while he could tell he and she was affectionate for each other. It was a serious move that would either go both ways, especially how her Ex-boyfriend had sex with a friend of hers that couple duplicate herself. William chuckled at it being troublesome since he's already did it before, but that was until his boyfriend became a cyborg by that psychotic scientist.

"Well know that it's important to do it before anything else. Because it can always be too late before you make the first move."

William offered advice on spending much time with her since he learned about his identity of being Invincible. That his life would be challenged by everyone who thinks he might end up like Omni man and hope that eventually he makes sure he spends enough time with Even before anything happens. The half Viltrumite boy didn't respond to it since that would have to happen eventually when the time comes when he'd have to take the relationship to the next level.

"Well speaking of moves. Cecil told me about Rick's progression in removing his cybernetics, in about couple of weeks you'll be able to see him again. Maybe go by the river and spend 'quality' time together."

He brought up how the healing of Will's boyfriend was going which caught him off guard. Especially if he could spend time with him from how they first met, it resulted in him throwing a pillow at Mark since he knew he was teasing him. Suddenly there was a knock at the door which caught the two by surprise as they didn't know who it could be at this time. Taking a chance to see who it was, Will walked over to the door and opened it as the stranger at the entrance left him speechless as well to close the door slowly before walking over to cover himself in his own blanket.

"There's a dog outside of our room."

Will responded calmly as Mark got confused by what was outside as he walked over to open the door as his mind was wandering at the questions coming into his head. One that involved the dog being a humanoid looking person wearing clothes and a cape, the second part was that he recognized the canine from the poster he had hung up in the room.

"Mark Grayson. My name is Seance Dog, and I've come to you in matter of grave urgency."

The dog introducing himself in a proud tone as Mark responded by grabbing him by the collar and flying outside through the window quickly before anyone noticed. Right outside of the building and throwing him in the air, Mark saw how the dog floating as well having the same abilities as the comic book dog.

"You can't be Seance Dog. He's a comic book character and not real!"

Responding to the situation that was happening since he grew up reading the comic book and knew he wasn't real. He even asked his dad if he knew any superheroes that could bring him to life to have actual adventures with him, only to be answered with it not being possible.

"In your universe yes. But there are a variety of worlds where individuals like us exist, and I've come to see your help. Allow me to explain."

Seance Dog stating since Mark might have believed him since he fought a multitude of Mauler clones when he and Sledge tried to stop that machine a month ago. Watching the anthromorphic dog perform magic in front of him, it was snuffed out by someone colliding into him. Recognizing the smoke and sound of a jet back being used was Sledge as he grabbed the dog and hurled him into the forest. Following after the bounty hunter to see what he might have done; Mark saw Sledge throwing Seance Dog into a crater as well holding what looked like fur in his hand.

"Variety of world's my ass. He's a skin wearer, there certain markets in the galaxy where aliens sell skins to make anyone into another person. That's how most of my bounties tried to escape capture."

He explained to Mark and showing him the fake fur as the two looked over at Seance dog and saw his true face. He was a bug faced alien with blue skin and orange eyes who looked scared at the how the bounty hunter didn't appear the talkative type like Mark was. Pulling out his blaster and ready to shoot the incest, Mark stopped him so he could hear his reason for lying to him.

"The truth. Now."

Mark spoke in a serious tone since he wasn't the type to be lied to and not forgiving since what happened with his dad. With the alien's cover blown he removed his disguise to show his insect self since he thought it was the best way to talk to him.

"My real name is Nuolzot. I come from the planet Thraxa who've heard stories of the one called Invincible, especially those of the bounty hunters that are under his command. My people sent me to request for your aid to stop a meteor shower from destroying our planet."

Reintroducing himself and brought up how Mark had already made news in outer space and being in charge of Sledge. The last part made the hunter itching to shoot him since he was the one in charge of his crew, but the boy stopped him since it would be wrong to shoot him since he came here for help.

"Look Nuolzot. I just got to college and barely start any classes; I can't just leave the planet again and fight aliens again."

Explaining his case to the insect of what was happening to him as it sounded like he was denying his request. Sledge could agree since it wasn't his problem, especially that he could find Allen and the coalition of planets if he needed help in protecting his home. Just before Nuolzot could plead to him again, they heard several twigs snapping behind them which made Sledge aim his blaster at whoever was sneaking up on them. Luckily it was William who was able to catch up with them and overheard the conversation.

"Are you kidding Mark? This guy came all the way from outer space for your help, and you say your too busy? You realize you have Wrench who can help out since he's attending as well."

Will stated that it wasn't fair for him to turn Nuolzot down have him go back home and have his people get killed by a meteor shower. It was difficult to help him since he's trying to balance his normal life and superhero life from over topping one another.

"Why do you care so much?"

Mark asked Will about why he wanted Mark to help the alien despite him lying about who he was. Sledge himself was curious about Will's intention since there was nothing out of him to gain from him helping Nuolzot's people.

"Because you wanted to be different from your dad. And this is how you start, by showing others how despite what you are. Will show them who you really are."

Reminding him about what Mark when he was told about his true heritage and given the choice to join him on overtaking Earth. Turning over to see Nuolzot staying quiet but looking scared of being denied any help from him, reminded Mark on how the people acted when he fought Omni-man across Chicago. Turning over to Sledge to see if he'd contact Cecil about this trip to Thraxa was already answered with him taking out his comm connected to the EDA and crushes it.

"He'll figure out already when you tell him. I don't want him telling me to stop you."

Expressed an interest on coming with him into space and for Mark to tell the director of going back into space. With that having been said and leaning onto accepting Nuolzot's plead in helping out, Mark caved in and agreed on joining him to stop the meteor shower from killing his people. It was going take a while to explain his mother and Eve about the trip he was taking, but hopefully they'd understand why he would be doing it.

Later-Outer Space

It took a while to say his goodbyes to his loved ones and explaining to Cecil about doing this for himself. But Mark eventually was able to grab his uniform and Sledge to join him on going with Nuolzot in his ship to travel to Thraxa. Luckily the alien had a ship that was able to take them there without any issues due to how advanced it was than the ship they used when Allen asked for their aid to handle Battle Beast.

"Listen Nuolzot. When we arrive on your world, it's Invincible. That's my name, not Mark Grayson. Have to keep a low profile. Him? I don't know since he's pissed off a lot of people."

He explained the situation to the alien as well bringing up Sledge's history in going planet to planet causing trouble to hunt down bounties. Sledge merely muttered at the response since he was right on messing with people. While the trip would take a while for them to arrive on Thraxa, Sledge decided to bring up an important subject to Invincible since he was in his uniform.

"Remember what he said about variety of worlds? He wasn't far from it. Curio has been talking with the Mauler woman and spoke about coming from an alternate Earth. Apparently, she likes the kid since he's dumb. Kinda scary since even though the bug lied it is true."

Sledge explained that the mauler clone was from an alternate Earth made Mark chuckle since that the one thing he wanted to learn about was alternate earths. While the two remain silent for the trip to Thraxa, they felt a sudden bump in the ship as they had arrived near the atmosphere of his planet. There they saw several meteors floating around the surface not crashing down to the planet and destroying the surface.

"Sorry for the rough flying. While they haven't fallen from orbit, they still pose a threat for our ships due to how close they get to them whenever we fly off our world."

Nuolzot explained why they had a rock bump into their ship as he was able to make it through the atmosphere and fly right towards where his city was located. Descending onto a landing pad and shutting off the ship, he walked in front of the passengers and opened the door to show them his home.

"Invincible. Sledge, welcome to Thraxa."

Announcing their arrival as the two show a beautiful sight of his city with it looking similar back on Earth, only it smelled clean and perfect. They walked out of the ship to notice several of Nuolzot's people gazing at them in fascination of how they looked and appeared. Especially the children who rushed over to greet Sledge as they were curious about his armor.

"Looks like someone is popular."

Invincible teasing Sledge on how the kids weren't afraid him while he was getting waves from the others who found the half Viltrumite attractive. With how they were receiving a warm welcome, Nuolzot guided them to the leader that sent him to retrieve the two. Having followed him a large palace where there was trees by the side and a staircase in front of them, the two waited as they saw their escort going first to announce their arrival.

"Your majesty. May I present, Invincible of Earth. And his bodyguard, Sledge!"

Announcing their arrival as Mark could tell that he wanted to make a good impression as he lowers his head to their king. Sledge, scuffed at being called a bodyguard and decided to look at who their leader was. When he heard several footsteps coming out of the building, Sledge's eyes widen at their king as he was scared at who was in charge of Thraxa.

"Hello son."

A voice spoke out to Mark which caught him off by surprise as he rose his head up to a seeing none other than his father. While he was wearing different clothing and wearing a red cape, it was still him. He didn't look like he had changed but only showed a calm look on his face as well an open hand towards Mark.

"Dad?"

Asking out of confusion and fear of how it was impossible of seeing him here of all places. Sledge himself was standing there unsure if this was a lie to bring Mark here or if Nolan was holding the race hostage. The moment fell silent at how the three didn't say anything due to how any of them could say anything, only for what would happen next was an explanation for this surprising reveal.