Chapter 5: Flashpoint

Waverider

On board the Time Travelling ship, Rip walks along the deck, explaining to the group,"Right. Glad to see you all well rested. Gideon just reported to have found some members of the Justice League trapped in an alternate timeline different from ours."

"Just how different is that timeline from our own?" Green Lantern questions, prompting Rip to turn his head up, asking his AI,"Gideon?"

Upon hearing her name, a loud mechanical female voice echoes throughout the ship, explaining to him,"The next timeline is a timeline where you did not become Green Lantern Mr. Jordon."" Wait what? Then who was the Lantern there?" As if on cue, the computer screen flashes out a picture of a red skinned alien cladded in a Green Lantern uniform, causing Green Lantern's jaw to drop.

"No...no way...Abin Surr was the Lantern of Earth?"

Confused, Leina questions out,"Who's Abin Surr?"" A former Lantern who gave me this ring," Green Lantern explains,"In my world, I found him dying next to an alien ship and pulled him out. Though I wasn't able to save his life, he gave me this ring."

Power Girl then questions Gideon,"Are there any other changes in that timeline?"

"Yes. In that timeline, neither you nor Supergirl even exists in that timeline." Gideon answers, much to both Supergirl's and Power Girl's dismay," Great. Thanks for the reassurance Gideon."

Gideon then continues to explain,"And in this timeline, both Wonder Woman and Aquaman had declared an all out war on each other, spreading their battle all across the planet. As the two of them fought, Cyborg and Lex Luthor are forced to the corner, attempting to take down the two but to no avail. I would suggest caution once you enter that timeline."

Rip then places his hand on the ship's controls and he questions the group,"Well?"

"If there's a high chance our friends are there, then maybe we should take it."Green Lantern suggests. However, his statement was immediately interjected by Lobo,"Aye, don't be a fool. You heard what the robot lady said, it ain't safe there."

Green Lantern raises an eyebrow,"Since when are you ever concern about safety?"

"I kinda agree with Green Lantern," Leina interjects,"As far as I know, our friends could possibly be in many timelines, especially since we found Nowa and a few of them back with that Lucifer fellow."

Leina then turns to Rip and she questions,"So Rip, maybe we can make stop in that timeline. I mean my sisters could be trapped there."

Upon hearing that, Rip nods," Alright. Gideon. Set a course to Metropolis.""Right away Captain."

The Waverider began accelerating forward, disappearing into the time stream.

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Atlantic Ocean, Flashpoint

Sitting up on a giant crustacean, Aquaman turns to a dark claddes figure behind him,"What's the status of our forces brother?" Ocean Master raises up his head, answering,"Our forces has forced the remaining Amazons to scatter but many have lost their lives in the process."

"Then we must honor our people by killing those Amazonian scum!" Aquaman roars out.

Ocean Master's mouth twists into a smirk and he said to his brother with a reassuring tone,"Don't worry brother, we will avenge Queen Mera by making those Amazonians scum suffer."

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Metropolis

In the dark bleek city of Metropolis, the Waverider lowers itself onto the ground, landing feet first onto the central of the city.

The door slides open, prompting Supergirl, Green Lantern, Leina, Lobo, Power Girl and Rip to exit.

Rip turns to face the group, giving them a set of instructions,"Alright. Everyone listen up. Things around here works very differently from our timeline so whatever you do, do not confuse any of the people here with the real ones."

"How would we know which one is our real friends?" Power Girl questions only for Rip to answer,"I don't know. Just find them and bring them back on the Waverider."

With that, the group immediately disperses, travelling into the bleak unknown of the city.

Green Lantern and Leina runs into a nearby building, hiding just as a couple of Amazonian warriors walks past them.

Green Lantern peers out, watching the Amazonians leave. He sighs out, expressing his relief to Leina," Whew! That was a close one."" Tell me about it."

Upon hearing the voice, Green Lantern and Leina turns around, pointing their weapons at two figures.

Leina furrows her eye brows and she asks one of the figures," Captain Cold?"

" The names ain't Captain sweetheart. Call me Citizen Cold." Citizen Cold steps out, putting out a hand.

Leina took the hand, shaking it as Green Lantern questions him," Why are you here Snart?"

" Ever since Aquaman and Wonder Woman has being going out at it, a few of us were forced into hiding. Me and Harkness are here along with the Shazam kids."

" Hold on. Shazam kids?" Green Lantern raises an eyebrow. Citizen Cold nods and he ushers the two," Follow me."

Both Green Lantern and Leina follows suit just as Citizen Cold pulls out a metal plating, revealing a small hidden room.

Sitting around the room is a tall man with short orange hair and six children of different height, race and gender.

Green Lantern stares at the boy and he widens his eyes in shock," Billy? Is that you?" Confused, Billy questions," Yeah. How do you know my name mister?"

" Let's just say, I know another you from another timeline." Green Lantern explains, only to receive a few confused looks from the other children.

Citizen Cold looks back before ushering the group urgently," Quick! Let's move!"

Leina looks back before spriniting forward, ushering the children as Citizen Cold leads the group towards a nearby exit.

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Wayne Manor

Both Power Girl and Lobo halts in front of a large manor and Lobo raises an eyebrow," What th' hell are we doin' here?"" This is Batman's home," Power Girl explains," Hopefully, we can somehow convince an alternate him to help us."

" Convince him? How does that bat suited freak even help ya? He ain't got no superpowers." Power Girl explains," He may not have superpowers but he's really smart." Power Girl pushes the door open before ushering Lobo in.

" After you."

Lobo grumbles in annoyance as he pulls out a blaster, stepping into the mansion's main foyer.

The entire structure of the building's interior is completely coated in dust with rats scurrying across the floor. Lobo spat his cigar on the carpet and he grumbles," Mansion my ass. This place's a dump!"

Power Girl scans the entire mansion before pointing at an old Grandfather Clock, stating," Over there. The clock."

Lobo follows behind Power Girl just as the Woman of Steel touches the clock, instantly activating it.

The clock slides across, revealing a large doorway, causing Lobo to mutter," Well I'll be."" Come on. We better find Batman." Lobo jumps down, following after Power Girl as she swoops into the depths of the Batcave.

Power Girl and Lobo lands footfirst onto the floor of the dark and massive cavern, only to be greeted by a couple of Batarangs flying towards them. The projectiles bounces off Power Girl's skin, only for the Kryptonian to call out," Come on out Bruce, I know you are here!"

However, to Power Girl's surprise, her call was immediately answered by a rather deep voice," Bruce?"

Almost immediately, a large looming caped figure swoops down from the air, landing right in front of both Power Girl and Lobo, causing the two to widen their eyes in shock. Though the newcomer is dressed like the Batman they knew, what caught their eyes is the distinctive red pigment in the Bat symbol and the crimson red eyelids of the Caped Crusader.

The figure growls at Power Girl," Lies. You tell lies. My son is dead." Upon hearing Batman's sentence, Lobo lifts up an eyebrow," What? Son?" Power Girl narrows her eyes, her X-ray vision scanning Batman's body entirely before she speaks out," Holy shit. You're not the Batman I knew from my world."

Lobo then points a blaster at Batman and he growls," If she says you're not Batman, then who're ye?!" Batman narrows his eyes as he grabs onto his cowl, lifting it up.

Power Girl felt her jaws drop, her eyes staring at a square-jawed and wrinkly face in front of her.

Batman answers Lobo's question," My name is Thomas Wayne." Upon hearing the name, everything suddenly dawns on Power Girl." Hold on. Thomas? Aren't you Bruce's dad?"" How do you even know who Bruce is? My son was killed years ago!" Batman questions out angrily.

Power Girl explains," Look. It may be a little hard to believe mister, but I come from another timeline and in that timeline, Bruce is my Batman and his parents were killed years ago."

Upon hearing Power Girl's explanation, Batman lowers his head and he speaks out," Sadly, things don't really work here the same way as your time does. When my son died, Martha went insane and she tried to kill me, many times. I have to put a bullet in her head just to stop her."

Power Girl sighs out and she offers," Look. Things may look bad for you but if you are willing to help us, maybe you can help make sure no one else has to go through what you went through." Batman looks up just as Power Girl proposes," So what do you say Bats? Wanna help us get our friends back?" 

Batman sighs and he reluctantly nods." Fine." 

Right at that moment, both Power Girl and Lobo heard a voice calling out from behind," Thomas? What's going on?"" Alleyne?" Upon hearing the name, Lobo widens his eyes in shock," Hold up? Alleyne?"

Both Power Girl and Lobo spun around, staring at a rather tall Elfen woman stepping into the Batcave, questioning Batman innocently," Thomas? Who are they?" Lobo points a finger at Alleyne and he exclaims out," Hold up! Aren't you that elf-earred woman I saw back at the Justice Dweeb house?"

Upon laying eyes on Lobo, Alleyne felt her eyes widen in recognition," Now that you mention it, I remembered seeing you back there!" Power Girl immediately activates her comn and she reports to Supergirl," Supergirl, Power Girl here. Me and Lobo just found Alleyne, we're heading over right now."

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Metropolis

Supergirl and Rip dashes across the empty streets, hiding behind a boulder just as several Atlantean soldiers walks past them.

Supergirl turns to Rip and she said," Alright. Power Girl just found Alleyne. Now we just need to find the rest of our friends." Rip looks up and he points out," Yeah. About that..."

Supergirl shifts her head up, finding herself staring right into the eyes of a rather angry Wonder Woman." Diana!" Supergirl calls out, only to receive a suspicious scrowl from the Amazonian warrior.

" Who are you? How do you know my name?!" Wonder Woman questions out. 

Supergirl puts up her hands, trying to reason with the Amazonian Princess," Whoa whoa. Slow down. Please. I just want to talk." However, instead of complying, Wonder Woman flies upwards, declaring out to Supergirl," Lies! You and that sea dweller will pay for your treachery!"

Rip looks up, shouting to Supergirl," Supergirl come on! We need to go now!"" You go Rip," Supergirl insists," I'll hold her off."" No! We need to stay together!"" Captain Hunter please!" Supergirl pleads, raising her hands just as Wonder Woman slams down onto her," Our friends need you."

Rip stares at Supergirl momentarily before nodding reluctantly, sprinting across the barren city just as Supergirl throws a punch, sending Wonder Woman flying back.

Supergirl flies up into the air, exchanging blows with a now enraged Wonder Woman. As the two are locked in battle, a Trident suddenly struck right in front of Rip, causing the Time Master to freeze in his tracks.

" Bollocks!" Rip curses out to himself, fleeing just as Aquaman's voice booms out," Stop right there!" Rip turns around, pulling out his pistol and opening fire at the persuing Atlantians.

Ocean Master jumps over his older brother, declaring out," Allow me brother! I'll take down that mortal!" However, right as Ocean Master closes in onto him, a loud grinding sound echoes across the air followed by a loud," Yeehaw!" Ocean Master looks up, feeling the weight of the speeder crashing right into his body.

Lobo looks down at Ocean Master, screaming out," So yer the one who's sent to kill us huh?!" Ocean Master pushes himself up, sneering at Cyzernian," Indeed. I'm going to finish off what Vandal Savage failed to do!" 

Ocean Master swings his trident across Lobo, striking him across the face. Lobo pulls out his blaster, opening fire at the Atlantian.

As the two are locked in battle, Alleyne, Batman and Power Girl snuck past the two, only to bump into Leina.

Just as Alleyne and Leina lay eyes into each other, the two felt their jaws drop," Alleyne?"" Leina." Leina wraps her arms around Alleyne tightly and she cries out in joy," Alleyne! It's so good to see you!"

Alleyne pulls herself away from Leina momentarily, looking back before questioning her," What are you doing here? Are you trapped here as well?"" Not really, we were just finding you. Have you seen the others?" Alleyne shook her head," Aside from the rumours of Ocean Master keeping some of our friends in some dungeon, I haven't seen anyone."

Right at that moment, Citizen Cold rushes out, saying to the two," Heads up ladies, we've got a swarm of Atlantians and Amazons coming for us!" Leina draws her sword, raising up her shield just as an Amazonian warrior rushes forward.

At the same time, Billy turns towards his foster siblings, urging the group," Come on! Mr. Snart could use our help!" However, before anyone of them could move, right at that moment, something crashes right in front of them, startling the children.

Darla questions," What's that?" As the dust clears, Supergirl pushes herself up, looking up just as Wonder Woman stares down at her," Give up girl."" Diana, please." Supergirl begged," You don't have to do this."" I'm sorry." Wonder Woman apologizes, drawing her sword before stepping up towards Supergirl.

But just as she raises her blade, the sight of six small figures caught her eyes. Billy, Mary, Freddie, Eugene, Darla and Pedro steps in front of Supergirl, facing Wonder Woman with a look of defiance.

Wonder Woman lowers her blades, watching as the six children screams out in unison," SHAZAM!!!" A flash of lightning follows by a crack of thunder booms across the sky, striking right onto the six children.

As the dust clears, Wonder Woman narrows her eyes, finding a tall muscular figure cladded in red standing within the smoke, a massive scar riddled across his face.

The children has fused into Captain Thunder!

Wonder Woman points her sword at the caped figure, growling at him menacingly, " Captain Thunder. I'm happy to see that a real man is here to watch the end of man's world!"

Both Wonder Woman and Captain Thunder lunges across the air, exchanging blows just as Supergirl pushes herself up. The Girl of Steel launches herself up into the air, throwing a punch square into Wonder Woman's face.

At the same time, Captain Thunder swoops down, grabbing onto Wonder Woman before throwing her into a nearby building. As debris came crashing down, Lobo lets out a loud scream just as he was sent crashing headfirst into a wall.

Ocean Master steps towards the bounty hunter, smugly gloating the downed czynian," I almost pity you Lobo. Trying to stop my brother for what? A few pety coins?" Angered, Lobo whips out his blaster, opening fire right into Ocean Master's chest, causing the Atlantian to scream out in agony.

" Orm!" Aquaman screams out, rushing forward to aid his fallen brother. As Lobo opens fire at him, Aquaman swerves his head to the side, dodging the barrage of blaster fire before throwing his trident across, striking it right into Lobo.

Aquaman pulls his Trident out of Lobo's chest, growling at the mercenary menacingly," You're going to pay for this!" However, right at that moment, Green Lantern swoops down, declaring out at him," Not today!" Green Lantern swung his bat construct across, sending Aquaman flying with a single strike.

Green Lantern turns to face Lobo, offering him a hand before asking him," You okay?"" Never better." Lobo slaps Green Lantern's hand aside before pushing himself up, questioning him," By th'way, where have ya been?"

" Rescuing our friends." Green Lantern points a thumb back, directing Lobo towards a group of costumed figures approaching the pair.

Upon laying eyes on the figures, Supergirl felt her face brighten, flying down to greet the rest of the Justice League members.

Flash races forward, giving the Girl of Steel a salute," Sup Kara."" Barry!" Supergirl wraps her arms around the scarlet speedster, expressing her feelings of relief," I thought I would never see you!" Rip steps past both Dreamer and Static Shock, urging Supergirl," I hate to break up your little reunion Supergirl, but we better get everyone back on the Waverider now."

" Got it. We'll buy you some time." Green Lantern nods, pointing his ring at several Amazonian warriors before launching a powerful blast of green energy from the tip of his ring, sending the Amazonians scattering.

Realizing what is happening, Ocean Master screams out in anger," No! You're not getting away!" Both Power Girl and Supergirl's eyes brightens in red crimson light before unleashing a powerful blast of heat vision from their eyes, striking the Atlantian square in the chest.

" ARGHHHHHHH!!!" Ocean Master screams out in agony, feeling the scorching blast of heat tearing through his chest before dropping down onto the floor. At the same time, a loud explosion could be heard, causing both Supergirl and Power Girl to jump.

The two Kryptonians turns, watching just as Wonder Woman stood over the injured Captain Thunder, wrapping her Golden Lasso of Truth around the Titan's neck. As the lasso glows, Wonder Woman sternly questions Captain Thunder," How do you activate this enchantment?" Unable to resist the effects of the lasso, Captain Thunder grunts out in agony as he found himself blurting out," Th...the word! I...must say...the word!"

" What is the word?"

Unable to resist the enchantment, Captain Thunder blurts out his answer," Shazam!"

The scream was immediately followed by a crack of thunder, reducing Captain Thunder back into the six children.

" No..." Supergirl could only watch in horror just as Wonder Woman picks up Billy Batson from the collar of his shirt.

The Amazonian princess pulls out her sword and she shoves it right through Billy's chest, instantly killing the boy.

Just as Wonder Woman tosses Billy's body aside, Supergirl grits her teeth in anger, lunging across the air before throwing a massive barrage of punches right onto Wonder Woman.

" ARGGHHHH!!!" As Wonder Woman screams out in agony, Supergirl grabs her by the leg before swinging her across, slamming her right into Aquaman.

With both Aquaman and Wonder Woman down, Batman steps towards Supergirl, urging the Kryptonian," Listen. Get onto that ship now."" But I've got to stop them. I can't just let them kill anyone else." Supergirl protests.

Batman places both his hands onto Supergirl's shoulder, saying to her," Listen to me. I used to believe by killing criminals, I can prevent anyone else from suffering the same fate as Bruce. But after I met Alleyne and saw you helping us, I finally realized that taking those two down is not to enact revenge, but to prevent wars."

Supergirl looks just as Batman pulls out his cowl, revealing the aged face of Thomas," Please go. Help my son. Get the others to safety. We will hold them off for as long as you need."

Supergirl reluctantly nods her head, flying up into the air before heading back to the Waverider.

Green Lantern smiles just as Supergirl lands feet first onto the ship's hangar, welcoming her back," Took ya long enough. C'mon. Let's blow this joint."

Supergirl solemnly steps back just as the Waverider's door closes, the ship's engines roar just as it takes off into the air.

Batman and Citizen Cold watches the Waverider disappear before the two faces each other.

A hopeful smile spreads across their grim faces for the first time just as a bright light shines across the city, followed by a massive explosion.














Metropolis, present timeline

The Waverider lowers itself onto the ground, it's engines deactivating just as Nowa jumps out of the Headquarter's window.

The door slides open and Alleyne steps out of the ship, only to be greeted by a now tearful Nowa.

" Captain!"" Nowa!" Alleyne embraces Nowa just as the Elfen girl wraps her arms around her mentor, sobbing.

Flash looks around and he questions Hawkman," So, still no signs of the others huh?"" No. But while we're here, we figured out that Cyborg Superman's scheme."" Scheme?" Hawkgirk nods," A quarter of the city has been converted into metal, with a large number of the city's inhabitants being forced to rebuild Metropolis into the Cyborg's favour."

" And even worst news, Sinestro has his Yellow Lanterns scouting the entire planet, cutting away all forms of communication and preventing anyone from making contact with anyone from Outer Space." Hawkgirl adds.

Supergirl flies down from the Waverider, stating," Then you guys better move to National City to regroup. While me and Rip search for our friends, I need you to gather as many people as you can to help us."

Flash nods in understand before disappearing in a streak of lightning.

Supergirl turns to face the Waverider, walking back just as Green Lantern reports," Still not able to contact Ganthet and the other Lanterns. Sinestro really thought this through."

Supergirl said to him," Then we better keep looking. Our friends are still out there and we need all the help we can get to restore Metropolis."

Supergirl steps into the ship's hangar and she questions," Rip? Where are we going next?" However, Supergirl's question was only answered with silence.

Green Lantern looks around, expressing out his feelings of confusion," That's odd. Where is he?"

Just then, Supergirl felt her foot struck onto something, immediately causing her to look down. What she saw causes her to gasp out in shock.

Lying below her is Power Girl, completely unconscious." Power Girl!" Supergirl exclaims out, dropping down onto her knees.

At the exact moment, Supergirl looks to the side, finding herself laying eyes on an unconscious Rip.

Supergirl stood back, her head swerving back and forth in fear." Gideon? What's happening?" Supergirl walks towards the ship's hangar, listening just as the AI's voice reports out urgently," There's an intruder onbroad this ship Miss Danvers."

" An intruder?" Just then, Supergirl heard a loud cry from the hallway, causing her blood to run cold." Hal."

Supergirl races across the ship, turning to the corner before halting right in her tracks, her stomach churns out in intimidation.

Standing over the unconscious Leina, Lobo and Green Lantern, Reverse Flash smirks at Supergirl, greeting her with a hint of malice in his voice," Hello Supergirl."

" What do you want Thawne?!" Supergirl questions. Reverse Flash crouches down, smirking just as he answers her question," Oh. Just to here to stop you from messing with my plans."

Supergirl could barely react just as Reverse Flash sprints across her, causing everything to turn black.

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