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Posted by Vixen
on 12/19/2008, 12:13 pm
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It was all falling apart; Zatanna had only managed to heal my wounds with the help of my natural ability. The rest of the heavy support was fighting Mark Tracey along with the rest of the Sinestro Corp members out on the streets. But from what I could hear amidst my own fight, they where taking heavy hits.
My speed and agility had taken Grodd and Mr Mind by surprise, my attacks had meant that Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm had been freed from their mental thrall and had allowed them to help take down Stegron and the Human Fly.
But taking my eyes off of the prize, even for a second had meant that a punch by Grodd had knocked me down and out, a full two minutes had passed and by the time I had awoken, the Baxter building was empty, except for the company of two of the Fantastic Four. Whatever was so precious that Grodd and Mind had been willing to risk everything to get their hands on it, well they had succeeded in walking away with it in hand.
Minutes later and the speed of the cheetah takes me outside, a few blocks later pass by and I find myself standing outside of what used to be S.T.A.R labs Tech Division.
“Flash what the hell happened” I shout towards the nearest friend still on their feet, but around me fallen heroes, the best we have are scattered around like injured dogs.
That’s when I notice Wally is in trouble, he’s stationary like a frozen statue, only he’s moving so fast that I can barely see him. Worse still, I have no idea how to help him. Wonder Woman, Superman all out cold. I race on counting the bodies as I go, Marvel, Red Tornado, and Red Arrow. As I enter the building I call upon the lion, its senses and strength bolster my courage as I prepare to take on what ever did this to the worlds greatest heroes, yet as the doors open I find nothing but more destruction.
“Vixen” the voice enters my head and for a second I believe I am going to be attacked, but as J’onn re-says my name in an attempt to get a response I take comfort in the sound of his voice.
“I’m here J’onn, what the hell happened”
“They attacked on every front, I do not believe this was all one major plan, but the attacks meant we diluted our reserves. Batman, Nightwing and Canary where trapped in Gotham preventing an attack by the Monster Society at Wayne Industries”
“Where they successful?”
“I believe so”
“Well Grodd and Mr Mind along With Stegron and the Human Fly attacked the Baxter Building, we held our own and I believed I had taken them out, but Grodd got a lucky punch and when I come to they where gone and had taken some device from Reeds lab”
“Are you able to give me a progress report on what is happening at S.T.A.R labs?”
“You mean you don’t already know?”
“Our computer systems have been down whilst upgrading the defence grid and I lost telepathic contact with most of the league twenty minutes ago”
“Twenty minutes! J’onn by the time I arrived everyone was taken out; Wally seems to be trapped in some type of hyper speed. He’s physically Vibrating on the spot and I can’t help him. The labs are torn apart and all signs of the Sinestro Corp members are gone, the Manhunters with them”
“Did they take anything?”
“I don’t know”
“Ok I need you to go back to Wally, Perhaps I will be able to aid him telepathically, teleport pads are reactive, I will send down Zatanna and Hawkgirl, she seems to be up and fighting again”
“What about John? We could use his ring if the yellow dudes turn up again”
“He was taken from the watchtower by Guy Gardner almost an hour ago. The Guardians have need of him”
“Ok, I’m on my way back to Wally, oh and J’onn, theirs no sign of that Mark Tracey either”
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Oa the centre of the universe
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“What the hell are we both doing here Guy? Mark Tracey is still on the lose with his ring and I’ve never seen anyone tap in to that much raw power. If Sinestro and his men have him, hell he could well be the next host for Parallax and could come tare this place apart”
“You don’t understand John, but you will I promise you”
“But Sine…”
“Non of that matters, not anymore”
Their green personal auras drop as they touch down inside the large structure that homes the Guardians, as they enter the room John can do nothing but face the hundreds of faces that greet him. Most of the core sits somewhere within the large coliseum type structure, all eyes transfixed upon the few blue skinned Guardians, that seem to hover with a inner power.
John is gently ushered by his friend Guy Gardner, before listening intently to what is being said.
“The Galaxy is in turmoil and after much deliberation, taking into account everything we as a people have bared witness to, we have come to a single conclusion. Earth is corrupt. It was earth that created the multiverse, aliens and all interstellar life seems mystically drawn to this insignificant blue orb”
“Now hold on here just a minute, several of your chosen champions come from this planet your criticising” Hal Jordan’s presence illuminates the entire room, people burst in to whispered conversation by his very presence, but all goes hush as he speaks once more in earth’s defence. “Now I’m not saying earth is perfect, but you cant just blame us for everything that’s wrong in the universe”
The Guardians face screws up, almost giving the impression of anger, assuming he was capable of any feeling at all. “Actually that is precisely what I am referring to. We believe that earth has become a nexus, becoming the galaxies polar opposite. The proverbial ying to yang, tipping the scales of universal order by implementing events that cause chaos and in doing so bringing about destruction. As a universal law enforcement we can no longer allow such workings to be tolerated”
“This is stupid” John’s voice is almost lost in the crowd.
“John the blue guys are never wrong”
“That’s bull and you know it Guy”
Taking to the skies in an emerald aura, John finds himself standing beside his fellow champion Jordan. “This is ridiculous, just what would you have us do, police earth and let the rest of the galaxy go to ruin, ok so earth seems to find its way in to the heart of many scuffles, but the same could be said for Oa, hell it was you guys that created the Manhunters and Gave Sinestro access to his ring and power”
“ENOUGH” the smallest of the guardians voice is like that of thunder, echoing with pure raw power, “I will not tolerate such conduct from the core, we are well aware that Earth is your home planet. But we stand by our decision and will now lay down a new decree that effective immediately all Corp members must enforce or surrender their rings”
No sooner has he finished than does a large image of earth become projected along with several other images.
“Dear god” Johns voice is weak at the sight to which his eyes try and take in.
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Antimatter universe: Sinestro Corp base:
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“That’s enough of the basics, you manipulate your ring well for someone of such inexperience”
“Is that some form of insult” Tracey’s ring sparks with uncontrolled fear.
“Control yourself human, or perhaps Sinestro will not involve you in his future plan”
“And just what plan would that be?”
“Why to rule the universe of course” the third voice speaks almost from nowhere, as Sinestros face projects itself from Marks ring, he falls to the ground clawing backwards with his hands in a vain attempt as to escape what his eyes see.
“Who… who are you”
“I am your new master boy and we have much to discuss”
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Earth: New York: S.T.A.R Labs
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Appearing in a beam of light, the figure that is Vixen along with Red Tornado and Hawk Girl become solid once more, having transported to the source of an internal alarm.
“Vixen can you see anything”
“Nothing J’onn, all seems normal from out here. Just a broken building”
“Proceed with caution, orbital scans show a major power surge at your location and thermal imaging are off the charts”
“Understood, Tornado, Hawk Girl where going in”
No sooner do they attempt to approach the main building as the already broken foyer doors erupt, stepping out a robot of recognisable design steps forward.
“No one escapes the Manhunters”
Its words are solid as it raises a hand; projectile fire explodes from its fingertips. Hawk Girl screams as several pieces of shrapnel pierce her wings. Tornado sets up a wall of wind. As hurricane strong gales blast like a tempest against the robots body, suddenly it disappears in a pool of liquid.
“What the hell, J’onn we have a problem. We need back up now”
“What’s happening Mari?”
“A Manhunter stayed behind and from what I can see absorbed nanotech into its programming, we cant hurt it. We need help nowwaaRRRGGHHHHH”
Vixen screams as cold metal wraps around her leg like a second skin before becoming solid, crushing her leg as it does so.
To Be Continued…
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