Chapter 55: A collision of Ego's part 2
Captain Atom struggled along with Shazam to resist the pressure each feeling like it was provided by the other and soon the two launched at each other, "BANG!" they began trading punches.
A mixture of magical and atomic energies collided turning the surroundings into dust and forcing Zatanna to put up another shield that only just survived against the onslaught.
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William floated down from the hole in the roof casually as his aura increased and he seemingly teleported between the two and grabbed them by their heads.
"Do you want to see real lightning?" He focused his weapon's energy, which rested in his system space, as thick green and black lightning coursed through it and manifested in Williams' hands.
He seized both of them and unleashed the lightning; what followed was a series of roars and screams so loud that even Raven could hear it from her cell, "What the hell is that? this pain!" Raven having been stealthily manipulating their emotions felt a surge of pure pain that was so bad she was forced to cut the magical connection.
"BLEGH!" she coughed up blood due to the backlash.
Captain Atom fell to the ground, his body convulsing as thick tendrils of green lightning coursed through him. All he could do was lie there and twitch. Meanwhile, William continued to zap Shazam, who was also struggling with his bolts of lightning. However, the barrier of lightning soon collapsed, and the magical hero was thrown down hard, landing next to Captain Atom.
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The timer stopped at one minute remaining as both other fighters were paralyzed on the ground and unable to put up a resistance, "Zatanna would you be a doll and wrap them in chains until they wake up?" William calmly said as he turned his head to face the lovely sorceress.
"Yes, now that they are unconscious, I can put some extra strength into it," she said. Initially stuttering, she soon found her rhythm and began to puff out her chest proudly as she conjured a series of magical chains into existence.
The chains wrapped around both combatants and hung them from the roof until they woke up, a moment after she hung them from the ceiling a lift opened nearby and Batman wearing the suit he used to fight Superman stepped out.
He immediately noticed the two being hung from the ceiling and sighed in relief that the damage was not too extensive although he couldn't help but grumble when he saw the old bat mobile that was destroyed, "TSSK that was a collector's item at this point, I was holding onto it for Michael Keaton!"
[System Quest Complete - Reward: Ring of Rage - stolen from the soul space of a sorceress who was manipulating the emotions of those in the base and used to enhance her powers over the mind]
The ring floated in midair, radiating an ominous, pulsating red glow that cast jagged shadows across the dark, smoke-filled cavern. Its surface gleamed like polished obsidian, but crimson veins etched into its form pulsed as though alive, channels of pure rage coursing through its design. At its center, the unmistakable emblem of the Red Lantern Corps blazed like a molten brand, its light too fierce to look at directly.
Around the ring, tendrils of fiery red energy writhed and crackled, lashing out like serpents eager to strike. The air itself seemed to ripple under its fury, heavy with a suffocating aura of wrath that clung to the soul. Each pulse of light from the ring sent a tremor through the void, as if the ring itself resented its restraint, demanding a bearer who could match its boundless rage.
The smoky backdrop churned with restless energy, creating the illusion of an endless storm, all centered on this one, malevolent artifact. It wasn't just a ring—it was a weapon, a force of destruction waiting to be unleashed, its power enough to turn a battlefield into a blood-soaked inferno.
A silent promise lingered in the air: Choose me, and I will make your enemies cower before the storm of your fury.
The ring flew of its own accord into the hands of William, and he put it in his pocket for later, "BARK!" Harley Quinn entered the room holding the puppy Ekon wearing a tutu much to the puppy's chagrin and suddenly Zatanna's eyes turned into hearts, and she approached the poor puppy.
"RAWR!" the dog attempted to growl but it only made the two swoon harder, Zatanna waved her hands at the puppy and the tutu turned into a top hat and a suit like hers minus the pants.
The sound of combined swooning began filling the room and even woke up the two hanging from the roof, "What the hell? why are we hung up?" Captain Atom looked around as he said this.
"Shazam!" Billy transformed back into a kid to break free from the chains. He ran over to pet the puppy, saying, "Who's a good boy? Who is the best boy?" Billy stroked the soft fur of the puppy, who was trying to escape Harley and hide in the boy's arms, wearing a look that said, "Save me!"
William walked up and patted Ekon on his head before grabbing him up, "Have they been torturing you?" he asked the puppy who proceeded to howl in affirmation.
Ekon snuggled into William's chest and closed its bright blue eyes.
"When did you get a puppy?" Batman said as he stomped over.
William shook his head and didn't answer.
[Across the ocean on the island of Themyscira]
Wonder Woman's body lies on an altar naked with a deep purple bruise along her neck, the room the altar is in is filled with the light of candelabra and the chanting of Amazonians all praying to the gods above for a miracle.
"RUMBLE!" storm clouds formed en-mass from the surrounding skies and surrounded the island, "CRACKLE!" A thick stream of lightning coursed through the clouds before plummeting to the altar below and colliding with the body of Diana.
"BOOM!" the altar crumbled, and the surrounding Amazonians disintegrated where they kneeled, an explosion of cosmic energy turned the area into a massive crater leaving a single being floating in a standing position, Diana was wreathed in armor made of lightning that conformed to her every curve and in her hand was a spear made of a magical mixture of Orichalcum and Adamantine coursed with the deadliest of lightning.
Inside Diana's head, she heard a voice, "We are prevented from taking direct action by the rules of divinity, take this miracle and mete out your vengeance, after this take your rightful place on Olympus daughter!"
Diana jumps into the sky and flies off into the distance as a demonic roar escapes her lips, "I'LL KILL THEM ALL!" thunder roars and lightning crackles as she passes through the clouds!
It takes her a few hours to arrive at Regime HQ where she sees Flash Interacting with Martian Manhunter outside the massive doors, "Diana?" they were both surprised as they had heard that she had lost her life, "Are you okay? what happened?"
With a fierce and piercing glare, she addresses both of them, her voice thunderous, "BOTH OF YOU INSIDE NOW!" The words echo ominously, punctuated by the explosive crack of lightning illuminating the stormy sky above.
Barry swallows hard, sensing the weight of her fury. "It must be important!" he murmurs, casting a quick glance at the Martian Manhunter, who stands beside him. Understanding the urgency, the green Martian nods solemnly and begins to follow Barry as they retreat indoors.
Diana, resolute and imposing, strides in behind them, her presence commanding as she shuts the door with a firm thud, sealing off the stormy chaos outside. They navigate the dimly lit corridors lined with haunting trophies, relics of once-mighty heroes and menacing villains that now serve as silent witnesses to the legends that thwarted or protected their world.
Finally, they arrive at the throne room, a vast chamber adorned with majestic decor, where Superman reigns as king. The sight of him brings a flicker of surprise that ripples across his features. "DIANA?" he exclaims, his voice tinged with disbelief and relief. In a blur of super speed, he dashes toward her, the air crackling with his urgency. He wraps his powerful arms around her, pulling her close in an embrace that conveys both love and unspoken concern, momentarily quieting the tumult that surrounds them.
"I had thought I had lost you, I'm so thankful you are safe!" Tears began leaking from Superman's eyes as he said this, and he barely noticed the slight singed marks on his skin due to the lightning still coursing through her armor.
Diana waits for him to calm down and collect himself, she explains what happened and what was going to happen after, "I'll be leaving the mortal realm when the task is complete!" those words triggered something in Superman and his eyes turned a deep red.
"Find the exact location of Batman's base immediately and drop Doomsday on their asses, I'M DONE PLAYING WITH THE BATMAN!" he roars into a communication device and crushes it in his hands to punctuate the end of the call!
Superman was holding his head and muttering the name Lois repeatedly.
Black Adam sees this and begins to ask Barry Allen about this Lois person but the second the name leaves his lips, Superman appears in front of him with blood-lusted red eyes, sensing danger Adam begins to mouth the word "SHAZAM!" but before he can finish the word Superman uses his freeze breath to freeze the lungs of Black Adam and preceded to use his heat vision to slowly burn a hole through Adam's eyes and through the back of his head!
"Crash!" Black Adams's corpse fell to the ground below and smashed into a table never to move again, everyone besides Diana is visibly shaken by what just occurred and now a seed of fear of Superman has been planted in their hearts.
"Barry my friend I need you to scout metropolis on foot and see if you can locate his base before cyborg!" His red eyes turned to Barry who immediately nodded and rushed to do his job, "Call in the entirety of the Sinestro Corps as well!" he said as an evil smile formed on his face.
[Back in Batman's base]
Alarms began blaring, forcing everyone available to rush to the main hall. "DUWUDUWUDUWU!" The massive screen displayed a flash zipping through the nearby city at such incredible speed that William could hardly believe his eyes. "He moves from one end of the city to the other before we can even blink. This will be a challenge!"
William's eyes lit up at the thought of the challenge, but he quickly composed himself and set Ekon down. "Go lie down in the bedroom; I'll be back in a bit!" he said, patting the puppy on its head.
Suddenly, Batman's computer began glitching and fell under the control of Cyborg. A portal opened in the sky, and a deafening roar echoed powerfully from inside: "RAAAHHHHHHH!" A massive, gray being adorned with bone spikes and armor plummeted from the sky, crashing into the underground area where the base was located.
"BOOM!" A massive explosion erupted upon impact, causing the first layer of material defenses to collapse inward, which in turn destroyed the second layer. The destruction was halted only by a barrier that Zatanna had set up to protect Batman from magical intrusion.
Enraged that his target was stopped, Doomsday began pummeling the magical barrier repeatedly, creating a series of thunderous crashes: "BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!" The barrier began to crack in several places, and sensing his progress, Doomsday wore a wicked smile as he raised both fists, preparing to deliver a hammer fist to shatter the barrier.
As the looming threat of Doomsday became imminent, an unexpected shimmer burst forth from the barrier, opening just enough to release a powerful beam of green ki. This radiant energy shot out like a comet, striking the monstrous Kryptonian with unyielding force. The impact reverberated through the air, sending Doomsday soaring backward with a deafening whoosh, the sound of his rapid ascent echoing as he pierced through the thin veil of the barrier. Just as swiftly as it had opened, the barrier sealed itself shut once more, leaving only silence in its wake.
Standing resolute atop the remnants of the barrier, William felt the weight of the moment surge through him. His gaze was locked onto the descending figure of Doomsday, whose colossal form loomed larger as it plummeted from the sky. The sense of dread and the thrill of confrontation coursed through his veins as he prepared himself for the battle that lay ahead, knowing that the fate of their world hung in the balance potentially.
William raised his hand and summoned his staff from the system space allowing the verdant lightning to course through his body like an old friend, "EXTEND!" the Thunder-spire began to lengthen abruptly as lightning formed into a spear tip, "Squelch!" the sound of the lightning blade piercing doomsdays flesh was heard and the beast was sent into orbit!
With a tremendous surge of energy, William propelled himself into the air, his form cutting through the atmosphere like a comet. He soared towards Doomsday, who had finally freed himself from the grasp of the lightning spear, floating in mid-air with an almost eerie stillness. Although Doomsday appeared vulnerable at this moment, he was acutely aware of the approaching hero. Suddenly, with a deafening "CLAP!" that reverberated through the skies, Doomsday brought his colossal hands together. The resulting shockwave sent him hurtling forward with incredible velocity, a formidable force aimed directly at William!
Doomsday let out an earth-shattering roar, his guttural voice echoing like thunder as he raised his massive, bone-plated fist. Spikes erupted from his forearm and wrist, jagged and glistening, ready to tear through anything in their path. His glowing red eyes burned with primal fury as he charged forward, each step shaking the ground like an earthquake.
William's expression remained steady, but his instincts screamed for action. Summoning his Will armor, he focused his energy, channeling raw fear into physical form. In an instant, the armor materialized around him—dark, angular, and bristling with razor-sharp spikes that shimmered with an eerie, malevolent energy. The air around him grew colder, saturated with tension.
With a determined battle cry, William clenched his fist, the spikes on his gauntlet glinting dangerously as they crackled with power. He thrust his spiked fist forward, aiming directly for Doomsday, their collision inevitable as the two forces of destruction hurtled toward each other like unstoppable meteors.
"BOOOOOM!"