Chapter 9 Vengeance
It's been a couple weeks since General Lane knew Sean was alive and what Luthor did all those years ago. Since then the Justice League had the Support of the Unites states army for the more concerning criminals under Lane's command.
Since then Sean has been sending probes to the farthest corners of the galaxy to find the remaining Infinity stones. So far none have turned up.
Right now Sean was training with Katma on how to properly handle the stones using the Reality stone to make various objects.
"Very impressive." Katma said seeing he could handle the stones properly when anyone who's ever had even just one always struggled.
"This is easy for someone like me. I always studied the stones from legends." Sean said before taking the glove off.
"He's not wrong on that." Lane said walking in with a file. "Even as a kid he was real interested in the legends and studied them none stop." Lane said handing him a file.
"Whats this?" Sean asked.
"Late last night someone broke into the cell where Luthor was at." Lane said making him frown. "He didn't escape but someone roughed him up." Lane said as Sean saw a photo of Luthor's bruised face.
"Someone clearly has a grudge against him." Katma said.
"Then why didn't they kill him?" Lane asked.
"He may lied about something and his attacker bought it...Or he could have been looking for information. Anyone get a good look at this guy?" Sean asked.
"What kind of information?" Lane asked.
"Thats what we're gonna find out." Sean said.
Later
"Oh well isn't this just a surprise." Luthor said sarcastically seeing Ghost along with Batman and Superman.
"Last night you were attacked by someone. I want to know why and who." Ghost said.
"I didn't think you cared." Lex said.
"I don't. But clearly your attacker was here to kill you and you lied your way out...Or he was here to get information." Ghost said.
"The last part actually. He wanted to know about you actually. Said you took everything from him and he wants payback and asked me for information. I wonder what you did to piss him off." Lex grinned before the cell shrank on him due to the reality stone making him groan in discomfort. "Very funny." Lex said not amused making him grin behind his mask.
"It is indeed. Did you get a good look at him?" Ghost asked unshrinking his cell.
"No. It was dark...All I saw was a pair of large white eyes that wasn't human." Lex said.
"So we're dealing with another alien." Batman said.
"Which only proves why none should be allowed on Earth." Lex said grinning at Superman who frowned before a brick fell on Luthor's head. "OW!" Lex yelled as Ghost chuckled since it was his doing before they left. "You know I could always blow the whistle on who you are." Lex said making them stop. "Give out your identity so everyone will find out." Lex grinned making Ghost laugh which confused him.
"You do that and everyone is gonna connect the dots on what you did. You'll get the death sentence for sure and even you're not that stupid. I got no problem with people knowing who I am since I got nothing to hide. You on the other hand...You have more to lose if you tell." Sean said making him glare seeing he was right before they left again.
Later
"I almost though you would want him dead for everything he's done." Superman said to Sean as they were on the WatchTower.
"Oh believe me I do. But Death would be a release for him not a punishment. When I have the remaining three stones I will put him in a place far worse then death." Sean said.
"YO! I think I got something." Caretaker said getting their attention. "Most of the security footage was destroyed last night but I think I know who we're looking for." Caretaker said showing a photo of a 13 year old boy with Tan skin brown hair and blue eyes. He had blue jeans with black combat boots and a tan trench coat with a grey hood on.
"Facial recognition?" Sean asked.
"Uh no nothing on that. No records or ID on this kid but he's definitely the one we're looking for. Probably another Damn Metahuman again." Caretaker said.
"Or something else." Superman said before an alert came up from Star Labs.
"What is it?" Sean asked.
"We think we might have found something. Theres a Meteor fragment in Metropolis that had something inside. Some kind of Black substance." Cisco said.
"Luthor said he couldn't see anything. Maybe this stuff and this kid are connected." Sean said.
"What kid?" Cisco asked.
"We have reason to believe a 13 year old may have attacked Luthor last night. Lex said he was looking for me. I think Lex did something to him and pinned it on me." Sean said.
"Well, whatever this stuff is I won't know more until I study it." Cisco said.
"Ok lets have a look here." Caretaker said looking at various reports. "Here. Theres been small reports of some black creature with white eyes attacking criminals in Metropolis for a couple weeks then moved on to other states. Latest was in Central City." Caretaker said.
"Do any of these criminals have connections?" Sean asked.
"Uh lets see." Caretaker said looking through the files. "Yup...They all worked for Luthor. Remember that project Luthor did using the Soul stone? They were all involved in it." Caretaker said making him frown.
"What exactly did he do with it?" Superman asked.
"He used the Soul stone to kill small towns full of old houses that were outside Metropolis at the time to clear more land for him to expand. I tried to stop him by telling my father but you know what happened. Hence why I have special plans for Luthor when I have all six stones." Sean said.
Meanwhile
"What is this stuff anyway?" Caitlin asked looking at the black substance.
"I'm not sure. The meteorite it came in arrived at least a month or two ago." Cisco said before it started moving which shocked him.
"Whoa!" Cisco said in surprise before sealing it up. "It's alive?" Cisco asked in shock.
"Very interesting." Wells said inspecting it.
"What is this thing?" Cisco asked.
"If I had to guess I think this is a parasite that probably needs a host in order to survive." Wells said.
"If it needs a host why has no one come forward about this?" Caitlin asked.
"Possibly it could be controlling said host." Wells said.
"Wait...Why did it come to life so suddenly?" Cisco asked in alarm.
"Thats a good question." Wells said.
"Maybe because..." Caitlin tried to say.
"Because of me!"
Suddenly all three were knocked out.
Meanwhile
"I've been going over all the incident reports surrounding those who were connected to the soul stone incident. All of them were killed in the most gruesome ways possible." Caretaker said.
"How exactly?" Batman asked.
"Uh torn off limbs. Organs torn out by hand. Mutilation and heads were ripped off and never found like they were taken as trophies." Caretaker said.
"If this kid is connected to the incident he's clearly looking for payback and has the means to do it...My way." Sean said.
"You make it sound like thats a Bad thing." Superman said.
"I don't kill people like this if they don't pose an actual danger physically like Joker or the other high level criminals in Gotham or the rest of the world. People like this are safer behind a proper prison thats being guarded by trustworthy people." Sean said.
"Agreed." Batman said.
"I don't know. Sounds to me like they got what they deserve." Caretaker said.
"I didn't say they didn't. I just think this kid is lashing out without restraint. Difference between when I started I was targeting those who were actually a danger to everyone. These people are techs not fighters." Sean said.
"So why is he going after you?" Superman asked.
"Luthor probably lied about something as per usual to save his skin he did the same to Metalo remember?" Sean said making him nod.
"But Luthor was the one who used the stone so why didn't he kill him?" Superman asked.
"Like I said he wormed his way out as usual since he's done so countless times." Sean said before an alert came up. "What is it?" Sean asked.
"I can't reach Star Labs in Central City and I'm too far away." Flash said.
"I'll check it out in a few minutes." Sean said.
Meanwhile
Cisco woke up with a groan as he, Caitlin and Wells were tied up in their chairs.
"What the hell?" Cisco asked looking around.
"Finally awake I see."
Cisco looked and saw the kid who the others were looking for glaring at them as he sat down.
"Who are you?" Cisco asked.
"Turok. Now...You are gonna answer all my questions starting with the most important one...Wheres Ghost?" Turok said.
"Um...Ghost? I don't know a Metehuman named Ghost." Cisco said awkwardly before getting punched in the face hard. "UGH! OW!" Cisco yelled in pain.
"Lie to me again and see what happens." Turok said.
"Sheesh. Why are you even looking for him? What did he kill your parents who were criminals or something?" Cisco asked.
"Ok thats racist. You think thats funny because I'm Native American?" Turok asked.
"Ok A I was not being racist and I hate Racism. Second of all no I don't thats funny cause I wasn't trying to be. Third why the hell are you going after him when he's trying to take criminals down permanently." Cisco said.
"He's no hero. He took everything from me. Shortly after I was born Luthor's men destroyed my entire home for profit. And it all started with him because of his knowledge of the stones." Turok said. "I was raised by my mother after my father was killed and she took me away from my home and raised me in the slums of Gotham for 13 years and died of cancer. She told me the truth...I was alone after that until...I met someone who understood my pain and promised to help me get justice." Turok said.
"I'm sorry about what happened...Really I am." Cisco said as the others woke up.
"Who the hell is this?" Wells asked.
"This is the last time I'm asking. Wheres Ghost?" Turok asked.
"Piss off." Wells asked before Turok morphed into some giant black creature with Large white eyes.
"WHERE IS HE!"
"AHHHH!" Caitlin screamed in fright.
"OH GOD!" Cisco yelled.
"WHERES GHOST!"
"That is the ugliest looking thing I have ever seen!" Cisco said making him roar before Turok appeared again.
"THAT...Was Venom. And you really don't wanna piss him off. Now...Wheres Ghost?" Turok asked. (Venom 2018)
"Behind you." Ghost said making him turn before growling as Venom took over. "So your what was inside that rock. Impressive. Still...You got the whole thing wrong...I didn't have anything to do with what happened to your home." Ghost said.
"Liar!" Venom yelled before charging at him before they crashed through a wall.
"Oh this is not gonna end well.
Ghost and Venom ended up outside before Ghost used the Reality stone to make the ground hold Venom who broke free before he threw a spear like rock at him in the shoulder making him growl as he pulled it out before Venom delivered an uppercut sending him in the air before Superman caught him.
"Need a hand?" Superman asked.
"Let me handle this." Ghost said before he dropped him and used the Reality stone to create a wave of fire around Venom making him roar before jumping at him forcing them farther into the city.
Both landed inside a church before a bell was hit making it ring before Venom roared in pain as he started to unbind from Turok.
"Huh. High vibration frequency." Ghost said before creating more bells and hitting them making him and Turok seperate before Ghost created a sphere around both of them.
"Now...Lets talk like civilized people." Sean said.
Later
Turok and Venom were in seperate cells in Star Labs.
"His name is Turok Stone. He was a victim of what Luthor did 13 years ago." Sean said.
"Why did he go after you?" Lane asked.
"Guess. Lex must have lied to him saying I was responsible and my idea. Time to clear the air." Sean said walking inside.
"What do you want now?" Turok asked.
"To clear things up. I didn't kill your town and family." Sean said.
"Thats not what Lex said. Tried to stop you." Turok said.
"No...I tried to stop him. I was five when it happened." Sean said making him face him. "Lex neglected to mention that didn't he? He's a murderer and lair to everyone. I will admit I knew a lot about the Infinity stones...I was obsessed for a better term with them as a kid. Knew the legends of what Thanos did and that he scattered them accross the galaxy and that three were on Earth." Sean said holding his gauntlet up. "Reality, Time and Soul." Sean said.
"So why did you help him then?" Turok asked.
"I didn't...At least not the way he clearly told you. His company and the Military had a contract and it involved the Soul stone. I knew more about it then anyone. The information I gave him however...Was not used in the way I was expecting. He was gonna use it to kill your home and did. I tried to stop it...But he killed my entire family as punishment." Sean said shocking him. "I spent 13 years inside a prison where the so called criminals raised me taught me everything. I intent to make Luthor Suffer a fate worse then Death. But I need all six stones for that." Sean said.
"So what happens to me?" Turok asked.
"Well, That depends on you. You could stay in here for a while...Or...You could make a difference by joining us and putting down those who harm others for selfish or cruel reasons." Sean said.
"I can't do anything. It's Venom that does all the work." Turok said.
"How did you two meet?" Sean asked.
"I was in Metropolis after running away from Child Services since they stuck me in a shitty home with a man who was more interested in money then doing his job. Then Venom crashed down and bonded with me. Agreed to help me get payback on those who took everything from me. He's my friend." Turok said making him smile.
"Thats the one thing we always need in life. Someone who understands us." Sean said opening his cell. "Try to keep him under control though." Sean said as he left.
Turok opened Venom's cell before he jumped on him and bonded with him again before appearing on his shoulder.
"What was that about?" Venom asked.
"Long story but apparently Lex lied to us...Like everyone else." Turok said.
"I told you something was off about him." Venom said as they walked out before seeing everyone else.
"Ok before we put you in there are rules to this partnership." Lane said.
"Such as?" Turok asked.
"The deal between us and the Army is that we help them out every now and then on national issues like terrorists and traitors. People like you and me kill those who are too dangerous if we have to. But if they hold valuable information we bring them back for interrogation." Sean said.
"We can live with that." Turok said.
"Good. And of course you'll be given free reign when it comes to taking out powered criminals like those from Metropolis and Central City if you have to. We do try to turn some of them around to help out and make amends but the more dangerous ones is your call." Lane said.
Meanwhile
"I should expect that brat to finish him off by now. Then when I get out I'll have three stones." Lex said grinning.
"Think again." Ghost said behind him making him gasp in shock. "You lied to that kid. Saved your own skin by pinning it on me despite the fact is I tried to stop you. Now he knows the Truth. And believe me...I may not be able to keep him at bay." Ghost said.
"Just kill me and get it over with." Lex said.
"Oh no. I have something far worse in mind. Once I have all six stones you will receive a fate worse then death." Ghost said.
"What does that mean?" Lex asked not happy before Ghost vanished. "WHAT DOES THAT MEAN! KRUGER!" Lex yelled out.
Authors Note: Holy shit I am so sorry for the long wait but I just got sidetracked mostly by updating Rider of the League since its even more popular then this. Anyway Next Chapter will be the one where Aresia tries to kill all men. There will be a lemon there so be prepared. Read, Review, Fav and Follow. REVIEW MY LOYAL AND LONG WAITING FANS! See ya!
