Chapter 117 The Return
"We regret to say our search for the Regime in the universe has had zero results." The Green Lantern leader said on the screen at the watchtower.
"Nothing? Not even a hint as to where they might be?" Tom asked.
"Respectfully General we believe our worst fears may be true. They may be in another universe." The Leader said.
"Damnit." Lane said rubbing his temples. "If thats true they could be anywhere. And we still don't know what the hell they're up to." Lane said.
"Would it not be more simple to track their energy signature across the multiverse?" J'onn Jones asked.
"We thought of that but no. With so many universes out there the exact energy signatures would be impossible to locate." Wells said before an alert came from Oa.
"Now what?" Lane asked as the screens showed something heading straight for Oa.
"Theres an unidentified object approaching Oa at a rather astonishing speed." The Leader said.
"We're on it." Hal Jordan said as he and his fellow Green Lanterns flew above the planet to stop whatever it was before they created a shield to stop it.
"Nothing is gonna get past this baby." Kyle Rayner said before the object went through them like it was nothing.
"Activate planet defenses. Magnify image." The Leader said having the sceen zoom in on the object.
However shockingly it turned out to be AMAZO.
"AMAZO?" Russo said surprised before he went right through the planet and it vanished.
"That didn't just happen. Tell me that didn't just happen?" Lantern asked.
"Oh it definitely did. He's even more powerful than last time." Rhodes said.
"We got a bigger problem." Wells said showing the chart of the galaxy and AMAZO's heading. "AMAZO is heading right for us." Wells said.
Soon enough a large number of heroes were gathered that were not on missions right now.
"We'll set up three layers of defense. One on the ground, One in the air and one in space." Tom said.
"Thats where I'm going. I want to hammer that thing before it gets anywhere near here." Lantern said.
"What about Sean? Shouldn't he be leading the charge?" Wonder Woman asked.
"He's on a mission on Ryloth. Apparently Senator Taa no longer seeing his position benefiting himself tried to negotiate with former members of the Regime to take power from Chancellor Organa." J'onn said.
"Fucking figures." Punisher said.
"Move out." Lane said getting those like Orion, Doctor Light, Thor, Captain Planet and a few others to head into space. In the Air would be Iron Man, War Machine, Super Girl, Fire, Red Tornado, Rocket Red and Silver Surfer. On the ground would be Wonder Woman, Captain America, Punisher, Russo, Luke Cage, Steel, Ice and Daredevil.
Superman was about to go in space when he stopped.
"What is it?" Lane asked.
"Sean told him to look to the stars see what life has to offer. Why is he coming back now?" Superman asked.
"I have a pretty good idea." Tom said crossing his arms.
Meanwhile
At Luthor's home he was being interviewed by Saroya.
"Your new book, "Into the Light" certainly projects the image of a man who's reformed. But many people are skeptical, Mr. Luthor, For good reason." Saroya said.
"I understand their skepticism, Saroya but the fact is I'm not the man I was before." Luthor said opening his suit showing the Vest Travis made 6 years ago to keep his cancer contained. "This device may prevent my spread of Kryptonite cancer for another 30 years or less. However fate plays her hand I want my remaining time to have meaning to make a positive difference in the world." Luthor said.
"So you're a new man. No grudges, no vendettas, even against the Legion or more specifically Kruger?" Soroya asked making him chuckle.
"Hardly. In the last two years I finally understand why Sean does what he does. He protects people not because he has to but because he wants to. He wants to make the world no the universe a better place for the younger generation so they don't have to go through the hardships many have the misfortune of having." Luthor said before suddenly Super Girl and Steel came down and snatched him up.
"Sorry about this but your life is in danger...Again." Super Girl said since he still had enemies who wanted revenge for some of the things Luthor has done.
"Oh great who is it now?" Luthor asked.
"AMAZO." Steel said making him widen his eyes.
"Uh I don't suppose he's planet side is he?" Lex asked referring to Sean.
"Uh no. Remember Senator Taa? Turns out he tried to make a deal with former Regime members to take out Organa. Seeing this was a serious situation he was needed elsewhere." Super Girl said making him sigh.
"Why am I not surprised. I have another location that should protect me from the Android." Lex said.
Soon enough they arrived at a barber shop.
"Seriously? This is the dumbest place for a secret hideout." Super Girl said.
"As dumb as your cousin's secret identity only having glasses?" Lex said amused. (HAHAHAHA!)
"Oh." Super Girl said before before they went inside.
"So after you get your nose hairs trimmed then what?" Steel asked.
"Watch." Lex said as the shop owned pressed a button and a pod encased Luthor and went under.
"HEY!" Super girl yelled as they went after him.
Luthor arrived at his destination before running into a room before five doors closed behind him. In the room was a large cannon before he got on.
"You seem afraid Lex."
"Huh?" Lex said looking around before it hit him. "Palmer." Lex said before Ray Palmer in his atom suit grew to human size. "You came with them no doubt." Lex said. (Don't forget his current suit is from Legends of Tomorrow. I lover everything about that show and everything else involving Arrowverse)
"You sound disappointed." Ray said.
"One of the most powerful beings in the universe is after me and Sean isn't available because of that power hungry pig of a tail head had to cause trouble. Not to mention most of the Legion right now are looking for any clues as to where the Regime is." Luthor said.
"Come on, Lex. Power isn't everything. Besides I'm one of the top experts in nano technology." Ray said.
"Yes, yes. I am well aware of who's on top of certain fields in the Legion." Lex said.
"The very same technology Ivo used to create the Android." Ray said making him face him. "Which means I'm just the man for the job." Ray said grinning.
"And just how are you gonna find a chink in the Android's armor? The Legion confiscated the blue prints 3 years ago." Lex said before they appeared in Ray's hand.
"Not anymore." Ray said handing them to him making him grin.
Meanwhile
Above the planet some of the strongest heroes waited for AMAZO to arrive.
"You cannot keep me from my goal." AMAZO said through telepathy.
"Why have you come back?" Superman asked.
"Why ask questions when you already know the answer." AMAZO said.
"Luthor." Superman said.
"Of course." AMAZO said as he appeared heading for the planet.
"We're not gonna hand him over. He's one of us now." Superman said.
"Is he now? I suppose he must have done something to earn your trust." AMAZO said still heading for them.
"Turn back now." Superman said.
"I have evolved far beyond what I was when we last met. Only a small few could stop me now. And unfortunately for you he's not here." AMAZO said heading right at them.
Meanwhile
Lex and Ray continued to work on the cannon to stop AMAZO.
"The android, Why does he hate you so much?" Ray asked.
"Before I was given my pardon I took advantage of his naivety. He's not naive anymore. And I've long since stopped taking advantage of people since Joining the Legion." Lex said.
"Lets hope you'll be more convincing if you have to tell him that." Ray said before the screen lit up showing Tom and Lane.
"Bad news?" Lex asked fearing the worst.
Above the planet the heroes who were in space floated after battling the Android who still went to Earth to find Luthor.
"Where are you?" AMAZO asked sensing for Luthor before he found him and headed right for him.
"He's on his way towards you." Lane said.
"Not for long." Super Girl said charging right at him.
The others watched from a distance before a loud boom was heard.
Then they saw Super Girl falling right into the ocean out cold.
"Ok that didn't work." War Machine said as he and Iron Man blasted everything they had at him.
"Did you not learn from our last encounter. Your actions have no effect on me." AMAZO said before blasting them making them retreat.
Silver Surfer went on the attack next and seemed his powers had some effect on me. However that quickly changed when he blasted him off his board making him fall down.
Fire engulfed him in green flames but had no effect on him before he grabbed her by the neck.
"Your actions are admirable but annoying." AMAZO said throwing her away before Red Tornado got her just as Iron man came in and grabbed her before AMAZO fired lasers from his eyes slicing Red Tornado in half before he blew up. Thankfully his memory would just be transferred to another body.
Arriving on the ground he was confronted by the rest of the heroes.
"When will you learn?" AMAZO asked before blasting them all and down for the count before he went to confront Luthor.
Luthor and Ray quickly worked faster to get the cannon ready but suddenly it just melted away.
"NO!" Lex yelled before AMAZO melted the doors before walking into the room.
Above the planet
The heroes who fought AMAZO in space continued to float till suddenly a bright green light was seen. Superman looked seeing the Other Green Lanterns.
"Your alive." Stewart said.
"Which is more than we can say for Oa." Kyle said.
"Whats the plan?" Stewart asked.
"We're gonna use what power is left in our rings on the Android." Kyle said.
"A blast like that could destroy half a planet." Stewart said.
"Half a planet is better than none." Kyle said before a silver blur flew past them.
"What was that?" Hal asked.
Meanwhile
"You lied to me Lex. Used me. Manipulated me. To serve your own despicable ends." AMAZO said.
"In the past yes."
AMAZO turned around seeing Sean in his armor.
"But those days are long since over. The Last two years Lex has done everything in his power to make amends for his actions." Sean said before Doctor Fate was in front of the door.
The Other lanterns arrived.
"Whats he waiting for?" Kyle asked about to blast the Android.
"No. Do not interfere. Allow him to do what he does best." Fate said.
"And that would be?" Katma asked.
"Use words alone to solve this." Fate said.
"Forget it." Kyle said charging in about to blast the Android.
"Stand down now!" Sean yelled.
"I don't take orders from you!" Kyle yelled about to blast AMAZO but Sean grabbed his hands and held them above his head slamming him into a wall and stabbed a knife into them. "AHHHHH!" Kyle yelled in pain while the others looked on in shock.
"When I give you an order you will obey. Especially when I know how to solve a problem without Violence." Sean said facing AMAZO. "Why are you really here? I sense no real hostility from you. Just confusion." Sean said.
"Both you and Lex have what many people in the Universe desire. Wealth, Power. And you have both along with Followers, Unity and you lead the universe and others. And both of you gain more. What are your goals? What is your ultimate purpose?" AMAZO asked.
"Ah so thats what this is about. You want to know what is yours." Sean said before his helmet went into his suit. "To be blunt I never really wanted any of that. I just get it through hard work. I lead the Legion because I have to. To give a better future to the universe." Sean said.
"But why do it? Why do it all knowing in decades you will fade away like many others? Why does anyone?" AMAZO asked.
"Hmm. We live to enjoy our lives and to live to the fullest. Every minute is precious to all. We live to see where our lives are going. What our legacies will be. What we leave behind. For me my legacy is the Legion. And eventually the evolutionary process for the Human race and other species will be complete. And you my friend will see it all. I consider that a gift. As for your purpose. You can decide what that is." Sean said.
"I see." Amazo said before his eyes glowed for a second.
"Wait what did you just do?" Stewart asked.
"I moved Oa back where it belongs. I moved it to another dimension as it was in my way." AMAZO said getting sighs of relief from the other Lanterns.
"I can help you on your Journey and your search for meaning." Fate said to AMAZO.
"Why?" AMAZO asked.
"Thats my purpose." Fate said.
"Very well." AMAZO said before they vanished.
"That went well." Lex said.
"You're a coward you know that!" Kyle yelled as Hal Pulled the knife out of his hands.
"Oh? And how is that? I solved the situation peacefully. There was no need for pointless violence. AMAZO is not like our worst enemies." Sean said.
"You could have torn him to pieces! But instead you let him go!" Kyle yelled.
"I let him go without a fight for two reasons. One there was real need to fight. Two when people of our level fight one another the results can be...Deadly or worse fatal for those caught in the crossfire. And besides AMAZO can be a valuable ally to us in the future against Thanos and the Regime." Sean said making him frown before walking away.
"Don't let him fool you. He's listening but he's stuck in his ways." Katma said grabbing his hand.
"Aren't we all. He'll come around." Sean said.
Later
"The planet Jedha? I'm unfamiliar with that system. Whats so important about it?" Sean asked Tarkin in Hologram form. Recently the Regime struck again on a remote planet called Jedha.
"It used to be a Jedi Temple location during the days of the Old Republic. But it was abandoned after the end of the war against the Sith. However it does still hold something concerning. Kyber crystals. And according the intel from the Primary Jedi Temple this planet had a large number of larger crystals." Tarkin said.
"Meaning their unstable since smaller crystals are easier to handle." Sean said.
"Indeed. And according to our search several of these crystals have been taken away. It's possible the Regime need them for something important." Tarkin said.
"More than Likely." Sean said before his transmission ended. Sighing Sean rested in his chair before a pair of hands rubbed his shoulders making him look up seeing his latest Lover Nyssa.
"You seem extremely troubled." Nyssa said.
"Theres the understatement of the century. I miss the days when Freddy was leading the Regime. Nowhere near as coordinated or organized. Whatever Vilgax and Frax are up to I know its gonna be a pain to deal with." Sean said.
Meanwhile
"Ah excellent" Frax said looking at the large Kyber Crystals.
"Why do you require these crystals?" Vilgax asked.
"Regretfully my little project requires more power than originally calculated. But with these crystals that solves the problem. Plus it also provides a power boost to my project." Frax said.
"How much longer till this project is complete. The Legion has already figured out we are no longer in the primary universe. It won't be long till they find us." Vilgax said impatient.
"Patience is a virtue Vilgax. I have to make sure there are no errors in this or it will comeback to bite us. Besides once we're finished the Legion will be trembling before us." Frax said.
Authors Note: Oh boy. What is Frax up to? And why does he need the Kyber Crystals. What is he building? You'll all find out soon enough. Anyway Next Chapter does not involve Booster Gold. I hate that guy and his episode sucked. Next Chapter involves the Ultimen as well as a teaser for what happened to Turok's family almost 12 years ago. Now Read, Review, Fav and Follow. REVIEW MY LOYAL FANS! See ya. Oh and Uh I'm just gonna say this now I'm not gonna do the Once and Future Things episodes since I have something far more interesting in mind. HEHEHEHEHE!
