Justice Lord's Verse

In Washington DC, the White house was currently being invaded by the Justice Lords. The president, Lex Luthor, made some incredibly poor decisions and the US is now in conflict with another country. The League members who were taking part in the arrest were Superman, Batman, and Wonderwoman, who were there for another reason; their teammate, Flash, was killed by Luthor and now wanted to bring him to Justice and avenge their fallen teammate. Batman and Wonderwoman are currently clearing out the secret services while Superman continues to the presidential office. Superman pulls ahead and enters the presidential office to see Luthor, who was muttering some things to himself.

"It would have been perfect, but no they did not like it," muttered Luthor as he cleared some papers from his desk. Superman approaches the half-mad Luthor.

"Luthor it's over, the people want you out of office," ordered Superman as he walked a bit closer to the man.

"The People! I showed them a perfect world where there would be order and justice. A world which I would be in charge and nobody would have to worry about anything because I would take care of them. If they do not want a perfect society, then I will give them chaos," threatened Luthor while flipping open a lid with a red button underneath.

"Take one more step and I send a nuclear missile right to North Korea." That statement effectively stopped Superman in his tracks, as he knew that he couldn't do anything without killing Luthor to prevent a nuclear war.

"Luthor there is no point, it's over." ordered Superman as he stood where he was, but Luthor had other ideas.

"Oh, and how do you propose you will stop me?" taunted Luthor who knew that Superman couldn't do anything to stop him without using lethal force.

"You can't can you, I just have to move my finger an inch and the war begins, but you know what's really interesting? Is that in all my past plans, alliances, and campaigns, the biggest asset was not Grundy or Humanite; it was you."

"What are you talking about?" asked Superman not fully understanding the logic behind Luthor's statement.

"Don't be so naive Superman, you know exactly what I am talking about. You love being the hero, always saving the day, woman swooning at your feet, men wishing they were you, and at the end of the day, even if you do miraculously stop and have me arrested. I'll just beat it like I always have. I will be put away for a few weeks but I will get out and we'll start this whole charade again. That makes you my greatest accomplice," clarified Luthor, getting Superman to look away and realize that he was right.

"You're right," confessed Superman as he did enjoy being a hero, "I do enjoy being a hero." Earning a smirk from Luthor, but the smirk disappeared in a flash with Superman's next sentence.

"But if being a hero will always lead to this, then it is time to change." Stated Superman as he turned to glare at Luthor, his eyes glowing.

Outside the office

Wonderwoman and Batman had just finished defeating the secret services and were heading to the office's main doors.

"You done?" asked Batman as he approached Wonder Woman.

"Just about. Now onto-" began Diana as she suddenly stopped and caught a scent of something. Batman also picked up on the smell...it was a burning scent. Looking over at the door, the two burst into see Superman looking out the office window and a trail of smoke from the office chair to a burned corpse that was Luthor. Wonder Woman just stood there shocked as to what she was seeing. Batman, however, remained monotone.

"It was bound to happen," argued Batman as he looked at the burned form. The two then turned to Superman who was still looking out the window.

"Are you alright?" asked Diana as she looked at Superman. He then turned around, an unnerving smile crossed his lips.

"I feel great." stated Superman as he looked back at the two, gaining a worried look from Diana.

Two years later...

In the last two years, since the day Luthor was killed by Superman, the Earth that once existed has changed dramatically. Superman and his remaining team have become the effective rulers of Earth; acting as Judge, Jury, and Executioner at times. Each hero has joined Superman as that Flash's death had affected them all and that they did not want to see another one of their own die. So in order to change that, they essentially took over the entire planet: taking down governments and putting in their own militia as to ensure that no rebellion would occur. The new order also includes the repeal of the freedom of speech, making things get very difficult for the people to express themselves. Hawkgirl and Green Lantern are currently on patrol in Metropolis and are overseeing the militia enforce their laws.

"Things seem to be going well." commented Hawkgirl as she watched the order continue.

"It does, but I wish things would get interesting once in awhile." commented Lantern as he to watched the militia.

"And here I thought things were pretty interesting with me." playfully mocked Hawkgirl as she looked over at Lantern, who returned with a sort of smirk. Their moment was broken up when some college students began a protest about wanting the right to vote and the right to the freedom of speech.

"Well, duty calls." She and Lantern flew down to break up the protest, which effectively stopped when the young men and women saw the two Justice Lords come down.

"It seems that everything is as it should; in order. But do we really need to use this much power to ensure peace?" questioned Hawkgirl as she began to wonder if what they were doing was the right thing.

"We need to remain alert, in case something does happen. No rest for the vigilant I suppose." explained Lantern as he looked around to see the crowds disperse and the militia taking control again. However, things were not as great as it may seem. For one, Lois Lane is not a large fan of the martial laws and how they restrict a lot of their freedom. She expresses herself when she is dining with Superman who has become a sort of tyrant.

"I don't suppose you have any more plans for your people?" questioned Lois as she looked at Superman, slightly resentful for what he has become.

"If so then you are becoming the things you fought against two years ago, you're becoming Luthor." stated Lois as she voices her dislike of the lord's fascist rule.

"Lois, you don't understand. You can't see the big picture." argues Superman as he tries to explain the point to the lord's rule. Before he could continue any further, a message comes in through his comm.

"Superman, I require you in the Batcave. There is something you need to see." stated Batman before cutting the comm. Superman groans as he gets up and grabs his now white cape. He heads to the door of Lois' apartment and exits where two guards are stationed. Lois goes over to close the door. One of the guards begins to list the laws and purposes but Lois interrupts him.

"Yeah, I've heard it all before." stated Lois and shuts the door in the guard's faces.

Batcave...

In the Batcave, the other Justice Lords have gathered to find out what Batman wanted to show them all. He pulls up a video of a battle between what appears to be them and Luthor.

"So what are we looking at? I do not recall that battle." asked Superman as he watched the ongoing fight.

"What you are seeing is video from an alternate dimension: one where Luthor is still alive and our counterparts are called the Justice 'League'," said Batman as he brought a video on each hero, oddly the Ghost Rider was not seen. But what stood out to them was that Flash was still alive and that the League was not the same power council they were. The League was still acting as the passive, law-enforcing group that the Lords had once been.

"In their world, it appears that they have not done what we have and secured peace."

"So then we bring our methods to their world." added Superman as he looked over at Batman who nodded and brought up a dimensional transporter to get them to the world of the Justice League.

"J'onn, you should go and explain to them that we require their assistance in a matter of peace. Convince them to come and we shall be waiting to cross over when they are here." J'onn nods and goes to Batman who has opened a portal for the Martian to enter the Justice League-verse.

Justice League-verse...

Luthor had just been defeated by the League and was being taken into custody.

"That went well." quipped Flash as he saw Luthor being taken away in a police van. Some of the League members agreed that the battle was well fought. As they were talking, J'onn sensed something a turned to the source. To his surprise, and the Leagues, they saw another J'onn. To say they were surprised would be putting it mildly, but when the parallel J'onn began to explain to them why he is here and why he came to them for their assistance. They understood his reasoning and agreed to come to his dimension to assist. Before they entered the portal, Flash quickly remembered something or someone.

"Wait! We forgetting Sean. He is doing something in LA, remember?" said Flash as he remembered their most dangerous member. Superman nodded as Sean did slip his mind, so he activated his comm. to communicate with Sean from Metropolis where their battle took place.

"Sean? Do you hear me?" asked Superman as he communicated with Sean.

"Loud and clear Superman. What do you need? I'm a little busy at the moment." responded Sean over several noises in the background.

"What's that noise?" asked Superman as he heard the noise, even without the comm. on.

"Performing an exorcism," This somewhat surprised a few of his teammates as well as the parallel J'onn.

"Hunting demons, you're going to have to do an exorcism at least once or twice. Anyway, what do you need?"

"When we defeated Lex and sent him off to Ryker's, a parallel dimensional version of J'onn approached us and asked us for help in his dimension. We are going to go with him and try to help in whatever way we can, we could use your help Sean." explained Superman, as he held the comm. open for a response.

"As much as I love going to a new dimension, I think it would be a good idea that at least one league member remain behind and make sure everything is alright here. Can't be too careful, even if you can come back whenever you feel like it." declined Sean, following his last sentence, there was an ungodly roar and a sickening crunch noise.

"Also, what I'm doing may take a while, like an hour or so."

"Okay, just be safe Sean. You have a Javelin to get back to the tower

"Yep, when I finish here I'll head to the tower. Sean ou-Hey, HEY, HEY! WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING?! I'M NOT DONE WITH YOU!" With that, Sean's comm. ended and the line was full of static, Superman, however, could hear what happened after the line ended. He turned to the rest of the League and the parallel who stood there slightly worried as to what happened to Sean.

"Sean is fine, it's that demon I'm worried about." confessed Superman as he then turned to J'onn waiting for him to lead the way.

"Now, how about some transport to your dimension." Behind J'onn opened a portal leading to the Justice Lord's universe. The parallel J'onn taking lead and leading the Justice League to his dimension and unknowingly, to their betrayal.

one hour later...

Sean's POV

Finishing up in LA, I left the apartment of the victim that was formerly possessed by the demon I just took care of. The victim was actually a twelve-year-old boy who was actually pretty nice. His parents were very grateful for helping their son. They offered to pay me for my services, but I declined. Telling them that helping out was payment enough. They insisted but I said that I would feel better if they kept the money. I left the apartment building that was their home and began to head for a nearby park where I had left the Javelin in as I could not really leave it in the street. I walked down the street to the park, passing by some people every now and again.

I continued down the street to the park till I arrived at its edge and entered the green landscape. I walked through the park, occasionally looking up at the night sky and just thinking about some recent decisions; getting my sister involved in my double life, my new growing relationship with Barbara, and what the League might think of it. I pushed those thoughts away, at least for the moment and continued on to the jet.

Walking around the bend of a pathway, I saw the Javelin where I had left it when I first arrived. A few people had gathered to look at the impressive machine, so preserve my id. I put on my sunglasses, despite it incredibly dark out, I walked up to the jet and pressed a few keys to let myself in. Once inside, I walked over to pilot's seat and began pre-flight checks, sending out a small warning to the crowd to back up as to avoid getting injured. The crowd obeyed and dispersed when the engines began to gain power, allowing the aircraft to lift off the ground. I switched from hover mode to the high propulsion and took off to the watchtower. The Rider gave me some pointers on how the Javelin works so learning to pilot it was no real problem.

Exiting Earth's atmosphere and began my approach to the tower, I felt the Rider become agitated like there was a criminal presence in the tower. I clenched my knuckles as there is always the possibility that the tower could be broken into. I slowed down once I got close to the hangar doors and pressed a key to open the two bulkheads. Piloting inside, I landed the Jet in its usual spot and left the Javelin, as soon as the hangar doors were closed. I left for the main command center where I would most likely need to be to monitor any emergencies. I walked to the elevator and began to ascend to the correct level. Once the elevator stopped, I took a few steps out before holding my head as the Rider was now pretty tense and on edge.

"What is it now?" I complained as I rubbed temples to try and ease the pain. I walked into the control room, only to be greeted by the league, or rather I thought is my league. The heroes present were wearing different costumes than the league I was familiar with and all had turned to look at me.

"Uhhhh?" was all I said as I was hit by an unknown force, sending me flying into a console. I slammed into the machine and fell to the ground. I looked up to see a Hawkgirl holding her mace, which had a little blood on it.

"So you're the other hero from this dimension." inquired the Superman look alike.

"What can you do?" I stood up ready to just show him my abilities. Superman threw a punch, but I merely caught the fist in my right hand.

"You sure you want to know?" I growled as I felt the burn of the Rider's hellfire begin to increase. That's when Wonder Woman came flying over and punched me in the left sending me sliding a little. I readied myself and slipped out my chain. I may be outnumbered, but I'm not going down without a fight. I ignited my chain and swung it at Hawkgirl, who flew out of the way of the chain. I then whipped the chain around and slashed Superman across the chest, leaving a good cut in his suit and skin. I yanked my chain back and swung around to whip it at Green Lantern who fired a blast at me. I deflected it and swung at his legs, catching his left leg. I yanked him down, my eyes beginning to glow amber again. Green Lantern tried to fly off but I kept pulling him down.

"COME HERE!" I growled my voice mixed with the Rider. Once he was close enough, I swung the chain around and sent him into Hawkgirl. I then saw J'onn phase through the floor and charge me. I countered by ramming my shoulder into him and flipping him over when I stood up straight. I whipped my chain around and swung it around Wonderwoman's neck and yanked her towards me. While she flew to me, I swung a hard left into her jaw causing her to flip when we connected. I was about to attack again but a hard blow to my back sent me through the floor and into the hangar. I flew down to the ground and landed on several crates. I crushed a few but the crates mainly cushioned the impact.

"You can't beat us all." stated Superman as he and the other fake Leaguers followed him down to hover above me. I stood up and glared at the fakes.

"I know, which is why I'm not the one you're going to be fighting." I growled, earning a confused look from a few members while Hawkgirl just snorted.

"And who is going to fight us?" demanded Hawkgirl as she looked down at me. I jerked my head to the side, smoke beginning to form around my head. I looked back up at the League, my sunglasses melted off and my eyes glowing a bright amber.

"I AM." snarled the Rider, my flesh burned away and my skull was bathed in hellfire. I could see that the League had never dealt with something like the Rider so I used that to my advantage. I took a deep breath and shot a huge stream of fire at the fakes. They all dodged the fire, while Green Lantern created a shield. The shield held for a second before shattering and sending Lantern to the ground. He groaned as he sat up. I turned my attention to the Javelin I had arrived in and walked over to enter it. Once inside I grabbed the controls and began to concentrate. I roared as I felt the hellfire be infused in the Javelin, the roar of the Rider being applified through the Javelin. The normal white paint was turn black and began to bubble loudly. This bubbling was soon followed by the groaning of metal as it was forcibly alerted The wings of the javelin began to contort themselves to more like wings of a dragon, the wings became bathed in flames. The body of the Javelin shifted and the roof of the cockpit broke apart and the nose began to shift into that of a dragon, two large horns sprouting for the back of the head. The landing shifted and became for legs, three claws on the paws of the dragon. The end of the Javelin became elongated and formed a large spiked tail that swept across the floor of the hangar. The controls I had been previously holding shifted into reins as I had taken control. The Javelin had shifted into a large dragon and swung it's head around to look down at the fake leaguers.

"YOU'RE GOING DOWN." snarled the Rider and snapped the reins. The dragon roared and shot a stream of fire at the imposters.