Operation: Paradox
Earth-616 Prime
Hall of Justice
November 21st, 2023
"Thanks for coming on short notice. I wouldn't have made this emergency meeting if I knew the situation wasn't dire." said Sara Lance.
Sara Lance along with The Flash, Supergirl, Superman, Batwoman, Black Lightning and Martian Manhunter all sat around the League roundtable suited up.
"As you all know, The Legends and the TVA have been on cleanup duty after Battleworld dissolved and the timeline restored again. However, I might have messed something up." Sara began.
"Just glad it's not me this time." said Barry.
"Anyways, We went back in time to kill Victor Timeley, a Prime Kang variant in hopes of that branch clipped off. But instead as it turns out, I triggered Kang's failsafe. That failsafe? Kang's Squadron Supreme. An evil version of the Justice League." said Sara.
"I was able to save Sara from their leader. Then she explained the situation to me and gathered us all here." said Superman.
"What dp we know about this Squadron Supreme?" asked J'onn.
"They have their own Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash and one who has Prism powers or something." explained Sara.
"And they're at large?" asked Kara.
"Unfortunately. Which is why we need to be on alert across all our cities in case they try to pick us off one by one." explained Sara.
"And The Avengers?" asked Jefferson.
"I'll contact them from the Waverider to give them the heads up. " said Sara.
"And Spidey?" asked Ryan.
"He's...on a break. Trying to figure things out. Kid deserves it at the very least. But that doesn't change the fact there's plenty more of us out there too. Until then, we need to stay vigilant. Okay? Dismissed." said Sara.
As everyone took their leave, Barry goes over to Sara.
"Hey Sara, I know you said you might have messed something up with the timeline by killing Kang but I checked around myself. There's a lot more that's changed than we realized.
"What do you mean?" asked Sara.
"I mean there's all of a sudden new places that didn't exist before. Maybe you an I can check with Gideon on the Waverider?"
"Sure Barry.
The Waverider,
"Gideon, I need for you to check all alterations to the current timeline. Anomalies, anything." asked Sara.
"Checking. Standby."
"By the way have you checked the news today? Something about a attempted terrorist attack in London under the subway systems." asked Barry killing time.
"I've detected multiple alterations added to the timeline. Locations added to the globe. Verdansk, Kostovia, Urzikstan, Al Mazrah, Las almas, Raccoon City, Rebirth Island. " said Gideon.
"What the hell?" asked Barry.
"Also on October 7th of last month, a Russian Ultranationalist caused an outbreak created the undead with a bioweapon originated from the 1960s and 1980s." explained Gideon.
"Where did these outbreaks happen?" asked Sara.
"Urzikstan and Al Mazrah."
"How did we not know about this?" asked Barry.
"The outbreaks were contained by a Task Force sent by the CIA with The Avengers sent in for cleanup and media control." said Gideon.
"That explains their out of town trip" said Sara.
"Indeed. I would also like to note that the same Russian Ultranationalist was the cause of the London attack Mr. Allen mentioned before. Although this attack would ultimately be thwarted by the CIA Task Force that contained the outbreak, unfortunately one of said members of the Task Force was killed by the Ultranationalist while defusing a bomb." said Gideon.
"If I woulda known I coulda stopped him" said Barry.
"This is all new territory we're learning about Mr. Allen. Including myself." said Gideon.
"What about The Squadron Supreme? What's their status?" asked Sara.
"Currently unknown."
"Alright I'm gonna head off to New York to spread the word. I'll contact Kara and the others to do the same. We'll be on high alert." said Barry speeding off in his usual orange lightning streak trail.
"Gideon plot a course to TVA HQ. There's more to this than meets the eye. We need to know what further damage to the timeline is at stake here." said Sara.
"Right away Captain Lance."
Three weeks later...
CIA Headquarters
Langley, VA
"Thank you two for coming"
Kate Laswell along with Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield follow her to a briefing room with high level clearance.
"We came as soon as we heard. If we woulda known Makarov was in London..." began Chris.
"We still woulda been ten steps behind him." Laswell interjects.
"Why call us now?" asked Jill.
"Because we need people of your skillset on this mission. What we're about to ask of you is national security clearance above my own. An off the books OP."
Kate punches in the number code lock to open the door to what's left of Task Force 141.
"Price, Kyle, LT" said Jill.
"Valentine" said Simon as the rest of the 141 greet their friends.
"Sorry about Soap. We has a brave soldier" said Chris.
"Go on then Laswell. Tell 'em" said Price.
"Tell us what?" asked Jill.
Kate pulls up files and places them on the table.
"We need your help to seize control of a highly classified aircraft that changes the very fabric of time."
"Time travel? You're kidding right?" asked Chris.
"It's a load of bullocks Kate." said Price.
"John I wouldn't be making this play if I didn't believe the risk and consequences."
"Fuck sake Kate".
"The CIA and Washington as a whole have been sending funding to this ship and its crew for years. These individuals defend the very reality we get to live and breathe in. I've got contacts who know one of the ship's crew members who is a member of the Time Bureau. John, we take control of their ship we can find a way to save Sgt. MacTavish in the process. If Makarov finds the ship..."
"All it takes the change the course of history, is the will of a single man" Price said.
"Captain. If Makarov gets that ship, Konni Group will be the ultimate superpower across the planet. World War 3." said Gaz.
"We just scattered his ashes across the highlands of Scotland. You'd think this is what he wanted Sgt.?" asked Price.
"No. But Johnny woulda wanted us to keep fighting and stop Makarov. If this is the first step, I say we take it." said Ghost.
"Valentine, Redfield. You in?" asked Kate.
"We're in. I'll prep Hound Wolf for backup." said Chris.
"Remember this is off the books. We can't make any noise over this." said Kate.
Jill picks up the files and goes through the photos until she stops at one particular one. She recognized one of the crew members as she starts to get memories flooding in.
"Jill? Is something wrong?" asked Kate.
"I know her" she answered.
"Who?" asked Chris.
Jill shows him the photo as he too gets flashbacks of the past.
"It's her. I thought it was just the dream you keep talking about. You weren't exaggerating when you said it felt real."
"Who you two on about?" asked Price.
Jill placed the photo on the table and points to it.
"Her. Her name is Sara Lance. She's the captain."