3rd Person POV:

Moments before the power outage, Nightwing and Rocket successfully dealt with the hostage takers and freed the captive students.

The two were running through the halls, looking for (Y/n) and Zatanna. They hoped to find their friends and worry about Ivan later, however they wouldn't have the luxury of finding either. Gunshots rang out from the courtyard. Rocket and Nightwing rushed to the window and carefully looked down to see three large trucks with dead sepratist soldiers scattered throughout the courtyard.

Rocket: "What happened? T-there was barely any gunfire."

Nightwing was the first to notice a Hunter walking out of the building opposite to them. He quickly grabbed Rocket and pulled her away from the window.

Nightwing: "Listen! When I went with Wally and (Y/n) to rescue Zatanna, (Y/n) almost lost it and used a bunch of what I think are mercenaries to raid Savage's facility. One of them is down there now. They're just as skilled as (Y/n) and way more violent than him."

Rocket: "What?!"

Nightwing: "I don't know. I think there's more to it than that but for now just stay out of sight. We've got to find (Y/n) and Zatanna."

Rocket: "Found them."

Rocket pointed back to the courtyard where the two saw an unconscious Zatanna and (Y/n) being thrown into one of the trucks with their hands and feet tied.

Surrounding the trucks were seven hunters and Ivan. Who was also being loaded into one of the trucks, though he seemed to be cooperating with the Hunters.

Nightwing: "See the one with the bloody handprint on his mask. That's Crimson, the leader."

Rocket: "Right so I take it we can use our powers now... or I can at least, cause you know, you don't have any."

Nightwing: "Thanks for reminding me. We'll need to be fast. These guys are incredibly skilled. Stay out of sight, I'll signal when I am ready for you to attack."

In the truck commandeered by the Hunters, (Y/n) was the first to wake up.

His eyes drifted to Zatanna's unconscious, tear stained face. She seemed to be slightly shaking in whatever dream she was experiencing. (Y/n) reached out and pulled her up against his chest so that her head wasn't resting on the floor.

(Y/n) turned his gaze to Crimson who entered the back bed of the truck and closed the flap of the encompassing tarp behind him.

Crimson: "How cute. I'm surprised she survived the bullet. Your armour's better than I thought."

(Y/n): "What the fuck are you doing here?"

Crimson: "It's simple really. I'm acquiring power. As a scertian agent once said... The only things that matter now are power and control. You, your way is done, but me. I'm just getting started."

(Y/n): "I killed the last guy who said that. You sure you want to follow in his footsteps?"

Crimson: "It's a shame you couldn't save Kelso. Dr. Kandel says she was like an older sister to you."

(Y/n): "You stay the fuck away from Kandel!"

Crimson: "I'll let you in on a little secret. You won't be able to keep any of them safe."

Zatanna gasped as she woke up. She tried to sit up but (Y/n) held her down. Crimson laughed as (Y/n) held Zatanna and tried to comfort her as she held back her cries of pain.

After Crimson punched her wound several times it had begun to bleed again.

Crimson: "No spells... I have hostages in the other trucks and if you try anything they'll all die."

(Y/n) and Zatanna glared up in defiance but said nothing. They knew they were beaten and any attempt at defiance would only end with innocent people dying.

Crimson: "Good. I'll see you soon."

Crimson left and jumped out the back of the truck. The second he was gone two other Hunters climbed into the back and the truck started to move.

The two Hunters sat across from each other. (Y/n) and Zatanna lay on the ground between them, tied up and seemingly helpless.

Zatanna: "Eerf su."

The ropes loosened off and floated to the top of the tarp. (Y/n) and Zatanna sprung into action. They each tackled a Hunter and the brutally desperate fight began.

(Y/n) knew he would have to be fast. Zatanna's injury meant that she wouldn't be able to fight for long.

Back with Nightwing and Rocket, the newest Justice League member was carrying her former teammate as they flew after the trucks. Nightwing wasn't able to get into a position to attack before the trucks began to leave so they were forced to follow them.

Unfortunately for the heroes, the three trucks split up, each taking a different route.

Rocket: "Now what?! We can't lose them!"

Nightwing: "Take the one on the right!"

Rocket flew down as fast as she could and the two broke through the trap roof over the back of the old Soviet army surplus. When they landed in the truck bed they were surrounded by students from the university. A single Hunter rushed towards Nightwing with his axe ready to strike, growling the entire way.

Nightwing threw a small knife he'd taken off a soldier and it lodged in Hunter's shoulder. Rocket then trapped him in a bubble and launched him into the sky.

Rocket: "You cut the ropes I'll deal with the driver!"

Rocket launched out through the tarp acting as a roof and quickly knocked the driver out of the truck. Nightwing cut the ropes holding the hostages and they all jumped out the back the second the truck stopped.

Rocket grabbed Nightwing and they flew off towards the closest truck while the hostages ran towards the city.

They came to a crossroads with both passes leading into an industrial sector of the city.

Rocket: "Which way!"

Nightwing: "I-I don't know. They might not even be in this truck."

(Y/n): "Well, we were."

Nightwing and Rocket spun around to see (Y/n) and Zatanna limping towards them from the side of the road. Zatanna has her arm around (Y/n)'s neck and is using him to stabilize herself.

Rocket: "You escaped?!"

(Y/n): "Why so surprised?"

Zatanna: "We're professionals."

A massive smile formed on (Y/n)'s face and he gently kissed Zatanna's cheek. Zatanna blushed hard and Rocket laughed.

(Y/n): "Let's get out of here before Crimson realizes that we escaped."

Wonder Girl: "We can help with that."

The four looked up to see Wonder Girl and Beast Boy flying down to them. Beast Boy transformed from a hawk to himself and landed in the center of the group while Wonder Girl gently touched down on the outskirts.

Beast Boy: "We got here as fast as we could."

The bio-ship appeared above them and slowly descended to the point where the group could climb aboard. (Y/n) helped Zatanna up the ramp and the two limped over to a bench in the cargo hold.

(Y/n) laid Zatanna down on the bench and grabbed a medical kit from the small storage unit on the ship.

With the help of Wonder Girl, (Y/n) changed Zatanna's bandages and she promptly fell asleep on the bench shortly after.

Wonder Girl: "You two look terrible. What happened?"

(Y/n): "Unforeseen problems. A lot of unforeseen problems."

(Y/n) and Wonder Girl let Zatanna rest and went back to the main area in the bio-ship with everyone else.

Rocket: "So jokes aside, how did you get out?"

(Y/n): "I'm a Division agent skilled in every form of combat..... We knocked the two guards out and jumped out the back of the truck."

Nightwing: "There it is."

(Y/n): "Oh fuck off."

The group of heroes started laughing as (Y/n) scratched his head in embarrassment. They did their best to laugh and joke all the way home.

*Small Time Skip*

Luckily Zatanna's injuries weren't anything severe and after a few days she was left with nothing but minor cuts. The two spent the past days at their home, cleaning up all the dust from their extended absence and (Y/n) caught up on Division work whenever he had the time.

The two are now walking into a meeting on the Watchtower with the Justice League. Nightwing is also present as he is the leader of the team. Zatanna took her normal spot beside Rocket and (Y/n) decided to sit in one of the many empty chairs of the Leaguers who are off in space. The action caused everyone to look at (Y/n) who simply smiled and leaned back in his chair.

Captain Atom: "What are you doing?"

(Y/n): "Sitting down."

Captain Atom: "The chairs are for League members during these meetings."

(Y/n): "Well I think we have a few empties. Not to mention I agreed to work with the League, not for it. So I think it's about time I got my own chair."

Before the petty argument could continue between the agent and chairmen of the Justice League, ISAC cut off Captain Atom.

ISAC: "Priority transmission received."

(Y/n) immediately sat up and played the message.

ISAC: "From JTF Force H. Jackpot. Repeat, jackpot. From Project Mockingbird command. All forces merge on H."

(Y/n) jumped out of the chair and broke into a sprint towards the Zeta tubes. He suddenly stopped and turned to the stunned Justice League.

(Y/n): "I'll call you in three hours! Get the team and be ready!"

(Y/n) left the room and teleported away through the zeta tube.

Green Arrow: "What was that?!"

Zatanna: "I-I don't know..."

Nightwing: "I'll gather the team. Everyone else, gear up."

Black Canary: "Usually we know what we're gearing up for..."

*Small Time Skip*

(Y/n) arrived on the deck of Halsey's flagship, the USS Enterprise. The massive aircraft carrier is the lead ship in the largest naval task force ever assembled.

The agent rushed to the bridge. The code 'jackpot' could mean only one thing. They found the Reach's hidden fleet.

(Y/n): "Halsey!"

Halsey: "Here!"

(Y/n) moved next to Halsey who was overlooking a holographic display of the fleet. The massive amount of ships were all spread out for miles, encircling and protecting the carrier.

(Y/n): "Force H signaled a jackpot?"

Halsey: "20 hours ago. It's taken me that long to get every JTF ship in the pacific assembled. The bulk of the United States Navy is on standby, the HMS Flying Fish was scouting the Marianas Trench when they found the motherload."

Halsey displayed a holographic image of a massive Reach fleet of warships travelling back and forth in the trench.

(Y/n): "Holy shit... there's so many."

Halsey: "Sonar counted anywhere between 350 and 400. But those are just the ones we can see. There could be more anywhere else in the world or elsewhere in the trench."

(Y/n): "We can't worry about that right now. We will deal a massive blow to the Reach and then we'll get reinforced by the world's militaries."

Halsey: "What do you want to do sir?"

(Y/n): "How long until the rest of the ships reach us?"

Halsey: "The rest of the fleet is about 12 hours away."

(Y/n): "Then we force them into a decisive battle here and now. We can't afford to let them accomplish whatever it is they're planning.... This may be our best chance to stop their invasion."

Halsey: "You know what you're about to do right?"

(Y/n): "Yes. Sound general quarters and find a way to force those ships to the surface."

Halsey: "Copy that sir."

(Y/n) looked over plans with the senior crew and watched as the plan of attack was sent out to every ship in the fleet.

After the signal went out the tension on the ship rose dramatically. All of the sudden they were sailing into what was to be the largest naval battle in history.

(Y/n) connected ISAC to his phone and used the satellite relay to call Zatanna before the battle started. He stepped out onto a small catwalk that stretched around the conning tower and called Zatanna.

Back on the Watchtower the Justice League and team have now fully assembled. The moments of scrambling over as they were now fully prepared for whatever crisis (Y/n) was about to call them into. There was only one problem, it was 40 minutes past when he was supposed to call.

Nightwing was scanning all possible feeds of information for any clue as to where (Y/n) could be. So far he hasn't found anything.

Zatanna jumped as her phone rang and everyone turned their attention to her. She was briefly flustered for a moment before answering and let out a massive sigh of relief when (Y/n)'s voice crackled through over the sound of sirens blaring.

Zatanna: "Hello? (Y/n)? Where are you? What's all that noise?"

(Y/n): "Zee! I'm sending coordinates. Listen, no matter what happens... remember I love you. I love you so much."

Zatanna: "(Y/n)! Please tell me what's going on!"

(Y/n): "Zee, I can't explain everything, there isn't enough time. But it's war, we've found the Reach and are trying to end this. Just say it back please."

Zatanna was holding back tears as the connection became sparsely static. The sound of jet engines and sirens overtook the sound of (Y/n)'s voice.

Zatanna: "I love you so much. Please stay safe."

The connection was cut off and Zatanna wasn't sure if (Y/n) heard her say it back.

Rocket: "Zatanna... are you ok?"

Zatanna: "I... no I'm not. We need to help him. I don't know what he's done but he said they found the Reach and are trying to end this."

Nightwing was the only one in the room that realized what that meant. He immediately began locating the coordinates (Y/n) sent and located them.

Nightwing: "Oh no..."

Zatanna: "What?! DICK PLEASE! I need to know what's going on!"

Nightwing: "(Y/n) and I discussed something a while ago. The possibility of a hidden Reach invasion fleet. I think he's found it and is trying to destroy it before they can complete their invasion."

The rest of the League and team were shocked as they realized what that meant. (Y/n) was about to start a war. In the back of the group, Impulse was in the middle of a panic attack. He knew what was coming and was debating on whether or not to stop it, how to stop it and if it would crash the time stream.

Captain Atom: "Where are we going?"

Nightwing: "The Pacific Ocean, specifically the Marianas Trench. Let's go, everyone to the bio-ship!"

Back with the JTF fleet. (Y/n) and Halsey are watching as every fighter aircraft takes off from the fleet's carriers. The three carriers in total, were spread out in the center of the fleet's formation. (Y/n) was amazed at the sheer size of the fleet, and this wasn't even all of it. Sure he's seen most of the ship in port and seen files detailing the exact size and capabilities of the various ships, but seeing them all out here and about to attack a massive alien force, it was something else.

(Y/n)'s marveling was interrupted by the door opening behind him. He turned to see an officer from the bridge salute him. He quickly returned the gesture and the crewman spoke.

Officer: "Sir, the agents are waiting."

(Y/n): "Alright, take me to them."

The officer led (Y/n) through the ship to one of the ship's weapon lockers. Inside the small group of 20 agents were assembled and waiting for him. Despite all of the JTF falling under the banner of the Division there were very few agents in the massive military. The population of agents made up around 20% of the JTF when fully activated, however the president hadn't fully activated the Division so their true numbers put them just under 8% of all JTF personnel.

The small group of 20 agents were all that the massive fleet had, and their role would be crucial in the coming battle.

As (Y/n) entered the room two of the agents lifted up a large case and opened it. Inside there are several grenade-like objects. However these grenades have a vial of modified Eclipse gas attached to them. (Y/n) moved to the front of the room with the case at his side.

(Y/n): "Listen up. Everyone here knows what this gas is capable of. We've been trained to properly dispose of it, but today it's our best chance at learning what the Reach have planned. You will board a Reach ship and capture it, using this gas should enable you to eliminate every crew member on a Reach ship, allowing you to take it with minimal resistance. I know some of you may be hesitant to do this. Let me reassure you, the Reach are here to conquer our world. They wish to experiment on our children and turn them into weapons. They will enslave everyone and destroy everything we love. This is our only option, the gas should render everyone exposed to it unconscious for an hour. Nobel will lead this operation, good luck."

(Y/n) got changed into his combat gear and grabbed a M416 from the ships armoury. After stuffing as many magazines into his plate carrier as he possibly could he went back to the bridge.

(Y/n): "Halsey, everything's ready. Give the sub the order to attack."

Several thousand miles away the Reach ambassador is walking into a dressing room. In a few minutes he will be going on the GBS talk show hosted by G. Gordon Godfrey. As he rested in the dressing room his moment of peace was interrupted by a transmission from the head scientist of the Reach expedition.

Scientist: "Ambassador, we have an issue. A fleet of meat warships are approaching our hidden fleet."

Ambassador: "Has the fleet been detected?"

Scientist: "Unknown sir. But they have slowed their speed and our spies report other ships of the same flag are moving towards them at high speeds."

Ambassador: "Which nation do these warships belong to?"

Scientist: "Most belong to the United States, however they are under the banner of the Joint Task Force. Which is-"

Ambassador: "The Division. That fool Vanguard thinks he can stop us. Order our ships to jam the long range transmissions of (Y/n)'s warships, then destroy them."

Scientist: "But Ambassador, if we provoke a conflict we could-"

Ambassador: "Enough! Black wants to destroy the Division before the main conflict begins, this is his chance to deal a critical blow. With (Y/n) and the bulk of his forces dead it won't be hard to spin the story to us acting in self defence."

The bio-ship was cramped with everyone in it but Zatanna couldn't care less. She had been the first to get ready and into the bio-ship as she already had her magicians outfit on; she simply had to whisper a spell and make something appear. That something was her shattered pocket watch that they had yet to fix.

Zatanna held the watch in a tight grip to the point where the shattered glass of the watch's face threatened to cut her hand. She didn't care. She was constantly scanning the horizon for any sign of anything. The blue water and the rising sun were all she could see. After an hour of standing and looking she sighed in defeat and slumped down in her chair.

Batgirl: "We have several aircraft on our port side."

Zatanna jumped back up and turned her attention to the monitor which displayed a close up view of the aircraft.

Nightwing: "Those are F-35's and their markings show that they're JTF. We'll follow them right to (Y/n)."

Nightwing changed the bio-ships course to follow the jets but remained camouflaged. They all watched intensely and before long they could see large columns of smoke in the distance.

Wonder Girl: "What... what is that?"

Captain Atom: "War."

As they got closer they were greeted by a bright flash and the sight of a Reach warship crashing into the ocean while on fire. The sky was filled with squadrons of F-35's and Reach fighters battling around the Reach ships. The JTF fleet was launching every aircraft they had and several ships were on fire.

The Reach fleet had overtaken the JTF and cut a path right to the aircraft carrier in the center which was on fire and its flight deck littered with destroyed aircraft.

Several smaller Reach transports had deployed a boarding party onto the deck of the aircraft carrier and were locked in combat with the JTF personnel on the carrier.

Zatanna: "Start there! That aircraft carrier is the flag ship!"

Nightwing: "There's nowhere to land! The entire deck is a battlefield!"

Captain Atom: "Open the back hatch. Those of us that can fly will head down and clear an area for you to land."

Zatanna rushed to the back of the bio-ship and threw herself out the back while yelling "Etativel!" As she and several others flew down to the carrier they watched a Reach ship decimate a destroyer before being hit by a cruise missile from another. There was another Reach ship that wasn't attacking or being attacked. It was surrounded by helicopters and was much higher in the air than the rest of the Reach forces. The heroes paid no attention to it and focused on surviving.

Zatanna landed beside Rocket and Wonder Girl. Captain Atom and Captain Marvel were already busy lifting debris off an injured crewman. The three girls were suddenly thrown into a partially destroyed aircraft as a Reach star fighter crashed into the deck in a fiery explosion. The explosion and fireball set off additional alarms on the ship. The anti aircraft systems on the ship were completely overwhelmed and relied on those of the other ships to help.

Zatanna's head was spinning as she forced herself to her feet. Everything around her seemed to be on fire and it was hard to breathe, she swore she was swallowed up by the smoke. She stumbled forward and was caught by Superboy who had jumped down with them moments ago.

Superboy: "Zatanna?!"

Zatanna: "I-I'm good. I just need a minute."

The two helped Rocket up, Wonder Girl flew into the air and smashed a Reach starfighter. By now the JTF fleet has changed formations and has started limping away from the battle, their largest warships in flames. The Reach weren't faring much better but they had the advantage of their high tech shields which enabled them to bear the massive initial attack from the JTF with minimal losses. As the battle dragged on the combined aircraft from the JTF and supporting anti aircraft fire from the ships below managed to destroy large groups of Reach warships.

The JTF had brought the battle to a bloody stalemate, but the fight was far from over and both sides had suffered heavy losses.

Zatanna was taken back by the scale of the battle. She didn't know where to start or what to do. Should she help the injured or lead an attack on a Reach ship? She knew that (Y/n) would be on the frontlines fighting with his agents, but the battle didn't have a clear frontline. He could be on any one of the warships or even on one of the helicopters she saw earlier.

Zatanna was ripped out of her thoughts by an incredibly loud thump. She quickly spun around to see a large jagged piece of metal sticking into the plane behind her. The shrapnel had missed her body by mere inches and travelled faster than she could see.

Captain Atom spoke through her earpiece and she crouched down next to Superboy and an injured Rocket.

Captain Atom: "Hey! Listen up! Shrapnel is flying everywhere so stay down. Help in any way you can but remember that this is a warzone. Stick together and help each other and you'll be alright!"

(Y/n) was currently fighting his way through the hangar deck. Positioned directly below the main flight deck, the hangar housed all the aircraft and let the crew work on them with shelter from the elements above.

The Reach forces landed on the flight deck and quickly overwhelmed the crew and disabled the forward anti-air defences. By the time (Y/n) was able to mobilize the marine security forces of the ship, the Reach had already pushed into the hangar.

Unbeknownst to the League and Team, they just landed in the middle of the Reach's controlled section of the ship. Fortunately for them, both the Reach, JTF and the Division have no idea they're aboard the Enterprise.

The small adhawk strike team (Y/n) formed now consisted of what few marines he had left, mechanics from the hangar and communications crewmen from the ships main communication relay that was overrun a few moments ago.

(Y/n) managed to stabilize the front and blunt the Reach's advance into his ship. He and his men are rapidly preparing a counter attack while ISAC turrets and drones hold the line.

Mechanic: "Sir, if they force us back any further they'll be able to cut the ship's steering through the floor!"

(Y/n): "They won't get any further! Sargent, get those grenades ready! Once we toss them you and your men provide cover while I lead the rest up the right side."

The soldiers got themselves ready for the attack while (Y/n) loaded his rifle and moved to the edge of the destroyed F-18 they were using as cover.

Marine: "Ready sir!"

(Y/n): "Alright. Boys, let's take back our boat."

(Y/n) waited until he heard the explosion of the grenades and then ran around the front of the fighter. The small strike freak followed and the group swiftly moved through the hangar. While moving at a steady pace, (Y/n) led the formation and the group shot any Reach soldier they came across.

(Y/n) recalled the ISAC drones and they formed up above his small strike group as they huddled against another aircraft that was blown up during the fight.

When everyone was ready (Y/n) pulled the scarf he wore up over his nose and fixed his tinted goggles to his helmet, the rest of the soldiers did the same. The smoke coming from the end of the hangar they were entering was thick and made it almost impossible to breathe. The temperature had been steadily rising after the Reach detonated a tank storing jet fuel.

The strike team moved out and stuck as close as they could to the wall. It not only helped them keep their bearings but also ensured that they wouldn't be flanked.

(Y/n) emerged through a wall of smoke and found the majority of the Reach force on that level. They were sheltering behind a transport aircraft and had a few soldiers positioned on top firing down at the F-18 he and his men were hiding behind moments ago. He leveled his rifle at the Reach and waited until his team and the ISAC drones were in position beside him and then they opened fire. Slaughtering the alien invaders to the last man.

The agent tapped his watch and sent a signal to the drones to fan out and search for any other Reach soldiers on this level. He went to the communications center with the few technicians that escaped and joined his adhawk group.

Sailor: "Sir most of this equipment is fried. It's completely useless."

(Y/n): "Get up to Halsey and tell him about this. Then tell him I want to retreat and head towards the nearest reinforcement fleet, whether it is the U.S Navy or Japanese Defence Force I don't care. We're in desperate need of reinforcements."

Sailor: "Aye aye sir!"

(Y/n): "Scrape together what ammunition you can and get ready to take the flight deck!"

On the flight deck, the League and Team have now figured out that the burning wreck that is the flight deck is completely controlled by the Reach. The League has formed a small defensive circle around their injured members and a few crew members they've saved.

Green Arrow was hit in the gut by a Reach laser and Black Canary in the shoulder. Rocket laid beside them while Batgirl and Robin struggled to fend off Reach soldiers that breached their perimeter. Nightwing was fighting beside Superboy with Wonder Girl doing her best to deflect shots aimed at the injured.

Impulse was rushing back to the circle with Beast Boy slung over his shoulder. He dropped Beast Boy beside several other injured heroes, Rocket, Arsenal, Bumblebee, Guardian and the Atom.

Impulse stopped and looked around, he had to find (Y/n). Find him before it happens. Today was a day he was hoping to avoid. Hoped he prevented it from even happening when he saved Flash, but now, now he knew nothing could stop what was about to happen and it was all his fault for failing to stop it.

Impulse knew he couldn't let it happen. He needed to find (Y/n), to warn him. Today, today will be remembered as the Fall of the Division.

Impulse took off towards the conning tower, only for an explosion to send him crashing into it and he fell to the deck, completely unconscious.

Captain Atom and Captain Marvel were doing the brunt of the fighting on one half of the circle with Zatanna moving beside Superboy and Nightwing to hold the other. Green Arrow and Black Canary fired their respective attacks back into the clouds of smoke whenever the opportunity presented itself. The hero's were all covered in dust and struggled to breathe through the smoke of the burning jets.

Blue Beetle was nowhere to be seen.

Zatanna ducked down behind a slab of steel sticking up from the flight deck. Batgirl moved beside her and grabbed hold of the magician before she could join the battle again.

Batgirl: "Just wait a minute! You're no good to us if you can't see."

Zatanna: "What?"

Batgirl didn't answer. Instead she took a cloth and gently wiped the blood and dust off Zatanna's forehead before wrapping a single bandage around it and making sure to lift the magician's hair out of the way as she wrapped.

Batgirl: "If it starts bleeding again, come find me and I'll help you change it."

Zatanna: "You sound like..."

Batgirl: "I know. Let's finish this and find him."

Zatanna and Batgirl jumped back into the battle. Zatanna used every spell she could think of to protect her friends and deal blows to the enemy that they could barely see. Batgirl wasn't faring any better. She could only throw projectiles towards the origin of lasers that shot through the smoke.

At the bow of the carrier a small Reach troop carrier landed and unloaded several squadrons of troops to bluster the already massive boarding party. As the ramp dropped from the Reach vessel, Black Beetle stepped out and onto the deck of the now listing ship.

Black Beetle: "Ah meat. So proud of your militaries yet they break so easily."

Black Beetle slowly moved through the wreckage of various aircraft, using his sonic blaster he shot every piece of debris clear and continued his slow walk towards the heroes. Once he got in sight of what remained of the Justice League and Team he let out an amused laugh that drew the attention of everyone and caused the Reach soldiers to stop their attack.

Black Beetle: "Please don't surrender. I've been looking forward to this fight."

Captain Atom didn't answer. He knew that the League and Team were in no position to fight. He, Captain Marvel and Black Lightning were the only ones in the League without some form of injury. On the Team's end, everyone was down but Nightwing, Superboy, Batgirl and Wonder Girl.

The Reach forces massed behind Black Beetle who raised his arm and the soldiers aimed their weapons at the heroes.

Zatanna: "Dleihs su!"

A wall of white magic stopped the onslaught of lasers the soldiers unleashed. Superboy and Batgirl looked back and saw Zatanna floating a few feet off the ground. Her eyes were glowing white and she had an aura of white magic surrounding her body.

Batgirl: "Zatanna?!"

Zatanna: "Gninthgil ekirts ruo seimene!"

Several lighting strikes shot down from the sky and struck the Reach's position. The blast shot soldiers in every direction and knocked Black Beetle down. After the soldiers were scattered Black Beetle got up and tried to rush the magical shield protecting the heroes. Every lighting blast was now focused on Black Beetle who was struggling to stay on his feet.

Zatanna had the upper hand in the fight and with the whisper of another spell a godly amount of magical energy focused in her hand. She was about to launch it when a Reach starfighter swooped down from the air battle above and fired several lasers at Zatanna. The closest impacted the ground a few feet away and the resulting explosion knocked Superboy and Batgirl down while Zatanna flew through the air and crashed into the flight deck.

Zatanna screamed in pain as her body landed on the concrete and metal deck. Her right leg bore the brunt of her body weight when she landed and pain surged throughout it.

Black Beetle picked himself up and surveyed the carnage before him. The League and Team were all spread out in a small area around the crater left by the laser strike.

The Reach warrior laughed as he converted his arms into swords much like Blue Beetles and started walking towards the scattered heroes. The Reach soldiers that weren't knocked unconscious or killed by the blasts of lightning started to pick themselves up and grab their weapons.

Black Beetle laughed at the heroes as those that weren't seriously injured tried to help the others that were.

Green Arrow forced himself to his feet even though Black Canary tried to hold him back and he limped forward. Black Canary struggled to get up, a task that wasn't helped by the sudden increase in wind as the dark clouds of a forming storm covered the battle.

The archer moved up to face Black Beetle and defend Black Canary while she helped Zatanna.

Black Beetle: "You are the best the meat has to offer? This is pathetic."

Green Arrow shot at Black Beetle and the arrow simply bounced off his chest and flew into the ocean.

Green Arrow: "Hurry up, pretty bird!"

Black Canary: "Ollie it's bad! She can't move! I-I think her leg is broken!"

The Reach soldiers formed up behind Black Beetle and aimed their weapons at the helpless heroes. The Reach warrior formed two plasma cannons on his arms and smiled.

Black Beetle: "Time to die."

Green Arrow sighed and definitely aimed an arrow at Black Beetle.

Green Arrow: "Pretty bird, I love you."

Green Arrow was expecting to get shot any minute, for the wave of lasers to overtake him and bring about a painful death, but it never happened. An anti-tank missile slammed into the ground at Black Beetle's feet. The explosion launched the Warrior back into his soldiers and stunned the Reach soldiers that didn't fall over. Green Arrow spun around to see a marine with a now empty rocket launcher. The marine did a small casual salute as more marines rushed past him with their rifles at the ready.

(Y/n): "And here I thought you guys were coming to rescue me."

Green Arrow and Black Canary looked up and saw (Y/n), casually holding his weapon on his shoulder, looking at his ISAC watch and standing atop a wrecked F-35.

The marines opened fire and started cutting down the Reach soldiers before they could react. (Y/n) was quick to join in the shooting. ISAC drones appeared behind him and quickly joined in the slaughter of Black Beetles forces.

The Reach Warrior growled as he stared down the lead agent who simply smiled back at the alien.

Black Beetle: "Vanguard."

(Y/n): "Jackass."

Black Beetle jumped up and was met with another anti-tank rocket to the chests. As he fell back (Y/n) stopped shooting and clicked a few buttons on his watch. The warrior jumped up and flew into the air, dodging the next oncoming rocket.

Black Beetle: "You can't kill me with those!"

(Y/n): "We weren't trying too. We were trying to get you in the air."

ISAC: "Ares online and standing by."

(Y/n): "Open fire."

The ship's automated defence system, code named Ares, turned its guns on Black Beetle and fired. The hail of bullets from the auto cannon slammed into Black Beetle and he was sent flying into the sea.

(Y/n): "Get me Halsey and find out where our reinforcements are!"

Marine: "Sir, the aircraft of the Japanese Defence Force are three minutes out."

(Y/n): "Good. Tell Halsey to signal the Hornet and tell her that she's the flag ship now."

(Y/n)'s eyes drifted back to the League and Team which were now being aided by a few marines from his strike group. The medical staff were all busy below decks and (Y/n) wasn't sure how many of them were left after the ship sustained several heavy blows. His heart sank when he saw almost all of his friends injured to some extent.

His eyes eventually drifted to Black Canary and Green Arrow. His former trainer when he was with the team was hunched over a body, as if she was prepared to shield the person from the attack they thought was coming.

As Canary leaned back (Y/n)'s heart shattered. Zatanna was laying on the ground and (Y/n) wasted no time sprinting over to her. Her magician outfit was covered in small cuts and dust. Her tear stained face had streaks of dry blood running down from a bandage wrapped around her head. Black Canary was gently holding Zatanna's right leg, keeping it still while she cried in pain.

(Y/n): "Oh god, Zee!"

Black Canary: "S-she hit the ground hard after an explosion. I think it's broken."

Zatanna: "(Y-Y/n)..."

(Y/n): "I'm here Zee, I'm here."

(Y/n) sat down beside Zatanna and propped her head up on his leg. He took his eyes off her for a moment to desperately scan for a medic, he only saw carnage and burning wrecks.

(Y/n): "Coreman! Medic! I need a medic!"

Zatanna brought her hand up to (Y/n)'s face and gently caressed his cheek. His gaze shifted down to her as his threshold of tears finally broke. The tears trickled down his face and Zatanna forced a weak smile out.

Zatanna: "I'm going to be alright."

(Y/n): "You better be."

Zatanna: "I don't know if you heard me before, but I-"

Everyone's attention was shifted to the side of the ship as a sudden explosion rang out and Black Beetle flew up from the water.

Black Beetle: "I've had my fill with you meat. Do not expect to survive."

(Y/n) gently pushed Zatanna into Black Canary's arms and grabbed his rifle. He calmly walked towards the edge of the ship where Blacl Beetle had just landed.

(Y/n): "Surrender. You're outnumbered and out of your league."

Black Beetle: "You think you can beat me! Or do you think your pitiful army stands a chance against us? Even with your reinforcements, which I have allowed to enter the battle, you stand no chance against us."

Black Beetles suddenly froze with fear and all the confidence he had moments ago slipped away in the blink of an eye. (Y/n) simply smiled as he took off his helmet and scarf, the fight was already over.

(Y/n): "I assume your Ambassador told you about Nobel squad, or did he think they were simple foot soldiers when they stopped him from arresting me?"

Black Beetle: "How did you-"

(Y/n): "Disable your shields? It was simple, the Intelligence System Analytic Computer is a pathway to many abilities, some may consider to be unnatural."

(Y/n) let out an amused laugh as JTF and JDF jets soared overhead, launching missiles at the Reach warships, missiles that went right through their shields and slammed into them. The Reach ships all started crashing into the ocean with a few trying to flee into the atmosphere, but they were no match for the speed of the jets. They couldn't get away.

(Y/n): "I knew a guy like you would be itching for a fight, so I gave you one. One you couldn't ignore. All while my agents boarded a Reach ship and took control of it. It simply took ISAC an hour to learn everything about your technology and send a virus to your Reach ships, a virus that sabotaged all weapons and shields. Allowing my pilots to participate in a turkey shoot."

Black Beetle: "This isn't over."

(Y/n): "Maybe not, but I think it is. You have no army and now every time we fight it will be a fair fight from start to finish, because I will disable every advantage you have."

Another Reach ship splashed into the ocean.

(Y/n): "Face it. You lost."

Black Beetle suddenly charged at (Y/n) with both his arms converted into swords and rockets boosting him the entire way. (Y/n) reacted swiftly by deploying his ballistic shield. He didn't bother pulling out any other weapon, it would be useless against Black Beetles armour.

Beetle slashed his swords against (Y/n)'s shield and the agent's body went flying back. He was quick to recover and raised his shield again and got into a proper stance to block Black Beetle's attack. (Y/n) was being pushed back by Black Beetle's overwhelming strength, his shield was beginning to break under the strain of constantly being slashed by the alien warrior. (Y/n)'s defence was untenable at this point, Black Beetle was too strong for him. As (Y/n) backed up his foot tripped over a large piece of debris and Black Beetle took the opportunity to slash his shield away.

Impulse woke up and crawled up from under the small pile of rubble that accumulated on top of him. He noticed the League and Team scrambling to get up and help (Y/n) who was at the bow of the ship and on his back with Black Beetle standing overtop of him. Black Beetle raised his arm and was ready to kill the agent.

Impulse: "NO!"

Impulse used what strength he had left and sprinted at Black Beetle. With his speed he might have gotten there in time but the yell he let out moments before crushed the element of surprise which would've aided him. Black Beetle was ready as a result and turned his cannon towards Impulse and fired.

The blast was about to impact Impulse who lost traction trying to turn. Before it could kill the speedster it was blocked by a golden wall of magic.

Dr. Fate: "This fight is over."

Black Beetle turned to face the Lord of Order. He knew he was no match for the god. The warrior turned and looked at the few Reach ships that slipped past the JTF and watched as they flew up into space.

Black Beetle: "It may be, but you haven't won."

Black Beetle flew off towards what was left of the Reach fleet. (Y/n) let out a massive sigh of relief and accepted Dr. Fate's outstretched hand. He let out an amused chuckle as the god helped him to his feet.

(Y/n): "What's up doc?"

Dr. Fate: "Destiny has shifted. Your fate now lies elsewhere."

(Y/n): "Now?"

Dr. Fate: "You were fated to die today, at the hands of Black Beetle. Something has happened, the fate of someone close to you has suddenly and deliberately been altered, for better or worse. That change has affected your destiny."

Before (Y/n) could ask any more questions the Lord of Order disappeared in a bright flash of golden light. (Y/n) was left completely star struck at the bow of the ship. The League and Team emerged from the rubble on the flight deck and (Y/n) started limping back to them with a cocky smile on his face.

(Y/n): "I'm going to pretend like I understood that... Is everyone okay?"

Black Canary: "You... you were supposed to die?"

(Y/n): "Yeah I got that part, but I've cheated death before... apparently."

Nightwing: "You're way too casual about this."

(Y/n): "Trust me I'm panicking on the inside."

(Y/n) rushed to Zatanna's side as fast as he could. She was standing on her own but leaning on a piece of debris for support. The agent grabbed the magician and gently picked her up bridal style so she wouldn't have to put any pressure on her injured leg.

Zatanna: "I-I heard what Fate said."

(Y/n): "Shh. We can talk about that later. You're a mess, let's get you to a doctor."

Zatanna faded back into unconsciousness after she snuggled into (Y/n)'s chest and gently gripped his vest. Despite her injuries and being on a heavily damaged ship, she felt like she was in the safest place in the world.

The League and Team loaded up the seriously injured members onto the bio-ship and sent them home. While Captain Atom, Captain Marvel and Aquaman stayed behind to help the JTF fleet limp to safety in Pearl Harbour.

Blue Beetle casually arrived and rejoined the Team without anyone noticing his absence.

Halsey ordered (Y/n) to go with Zatanna on the bio-ship, much to (Y/n)'s displeasure. He didn't want to leave the fleet but recognized there was nothing he could do at this time. The fleet was safe in Halsey's hands and whether (Y/n) knew it or not, his job was about to get extremely complicated.