Metropolis - September 14, 05:46 EDT
General Zod: I have a theory. You see, Jor-El could’ve sent his son to New Genesis. He had allies there, but on that world, his boy would have been an orphan, at the mercy of New Gods. So, instead, Jor-El chose this world where his son could be raised in benign anonymity, before rising to become a god among men. But where Kal-El, the Superman, failed to take his place as humanity’s god, where he failed to rule and raise your world to galactic supremacy, I, General Zod, will succeed for you all and a new day will dawn on this world, today, rechristened as New Krypton, rechristened in the blood of your failed saviour. Superboy. Execute Kal-El now.
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North Pole - September 14,09:41 UTC. (Five minutes earlier)
Nightwing: No.
Miss Martian: Dick. … Sorry, sorry. It’s not as bad as it looks. Although, I guess it’s bad enough… You’re hurt.
Nightwing: Ah, it’s nothing. My own illusion. I got slapped by a rogue Kryptonian. Might have killed me, but I rolled with it.
Miss Martian: And cut yourself to fake an injury.
Nightwing: Forehead bleeds look bad, but aren’t. It’s an old pro-wrestling trick.
Miss Martian: Then you slowed your pulse to fake your death.
Nightwing: An old Batman trick.
Miss Martian: But how is it you’re here in the first place?
Nightwing: Kaldur, Artemis, Raquel, Zatanna and I were in a place called the Phantom Zone.
Miss Martian: Searching for Conner. And you followed the Kryptonians’ Boomtube to Superman’s Fortress.
Nightwing: How did you…
Miss Martian: Because we were looking for Conner, too.
Nightwing: Ah, right. But you were attacked by the Emerald Empress and the Eye of Ekron.
Miss Martian: Saturn Girl sent a last-second psychic warning.
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Superman: Get down!
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Miss Martian: Superman and Orion rushed forward to take the brunt of the blast, giving Saturn Girl and I the chance to create the illusion you saw.
Nightwing: Faking your deaths. Our best trick, one we’ve gotten way too good at.
Miss Martian: Orion, Lightning, and Forager were knocked unconscious.
Nightwing: While the rest of you played possum.
Miss Martian: Except for Superman, who stood up to sell the illusion.
Nightwing: Only to be taken down by the ma’al kryptonite I stupidly brought to the zone.
Miss Martian: My brother forced a Motherbox and a horribly abused meta-kid named Danny Chase to open a Boomtube to take them all to Metropolis.
Nightwing: Metropolis? Tigress, Zatanna, and Kaldur just radioed me from there.
Miss Martian: What about Rocket?
Nightwing: … She didn’t make it.
Miss Martian: It just gets worse and worse. But we’ll have to mourn Raquel later. Superman, Danny, and Conner need us.
Kid Flash: I can set the Prince up with medical supplies to tend to the wounded. But Forager’s down for the count.
Miss Martian: As is Bio-Ship. She needs time to hibernate and heal. But we can take the Fortress’s Zeta-Tube to Metropolis.
Nightwing: No-go. The Zods destroyed it.
Miss Martian: Oh… We won’t need it.
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General Zod: Kon-El, do your duty. Prove you are worthy of the Family of Zod.
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General Zod: The Family of Zod…The Family of Zod… The Family of Zod
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Superman: I heard you took a name.
Superboy: Uh, yeah. Conner Kent.
Superman: My secret identity is Clark Kent.
Superboy: I didn't know, I wasn't trying to.
Superman: No. The thing is, I'm glad. Conner Kent. It seems right.
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Clark Kent: Conner, these are my parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent. We're all hoping you'll accept them as your parents, too.
Conner Kent: I... I'd like that.
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Clark Kent: Conner, meet your nephew, Jonathan Samuel Kent.
Conner Kent: Hey, there, Jonny. I think I'm gonna like being your uncle.
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Kon-El: I can't kill him again. He's family.
Lor-Zod: I told you, Father. You must kill them both.
The Emerald Empress: I have to concur.
General Zod: Fine. Stay behind me.
Kid Flash: Yoink!
Lor-Zod: I'll get him.
Tigress: 'Jected!
Aquaman II: And the Trogowog magic is holding, as is yours, Zatanna. Keep at it!
Zatanna: Niatniam Noitativel dna ytilibisivni ruomalg!
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Eastern Seaboard September 14, 06:08 EDT
Miss Martian: Thank you, Baby. I'm so grateful you came when you heard your mother's psychic scream. And I promise you, she'll be okay.
Nightwing: We're on a deadline here. The Zods aren't at full power yet, but once the sun rises, their Kryptonian cells will charge up fast. If we don't put them down before that, the whole world's in trouble. I'm looking at you, M'gann. I know you're afraid of abusing your power, but you're a ball of sunshine hiding a terrifying demi-goddess. When the time comes, you can't hold back.
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Wit Saunders: We're evacuating all of Planet Circle. Keep your heads down.
Metropolis Citizen: Just get me out of here!
Lupé Teresa Leocadio-Escudero: Come on, this way.
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General Zod: The heroes we thought were dead clearly are not. Reopen the portal to the Zone. I must have my army... Do not fear, Faora. This world's yellow sun energy will heal you in no time. Now, report.
Faora: Yes, General. Kru-El, Vor-Kil and Jax-Ur gather your forces. If you maintain this portal, your army will arrive within the hour.
General Zod: Excellent.
Zatanna: Erif nrub dna Mmoc'm elbbub!
The Emerald Empress: Where are these enemies?
Lor-Zod: Here's one.
Kid Flash: Double yoink.
Ma'alefa'ak: I can't see you, sorceress, but I can taste your mind.
Kid Flash: Triple yoink! Ahhhh!!!!!
Tigress: Kid!
General Zod: Finally, you show your loyalty. This one isn't family. Kill him.
Danny Chase: Thanks, Motherbox. I'm okay.
Ma'alefa'ak: No, you're not.
Zatanna: Erif nrub dna Llabeye elbbub!
The Emerald Empress: Such a small fire.
General Zod: Time to die, Son of El.
Nightwing: Better take this one down before he goes all super.
Tigress: Right. Before.
Saturn Girl: Keep 'em busy.
Phantom Girl: Understood.
Chameleon Boy: Good, I wanted a rematch.
Kon-El: General! ... No. Not you.
Miss Martian: Yes. Me.
Kon-El: Stay back. You don't understand. I'm a killer. I'll hurt you.
Miss Martian: It's not true. Believe me. No matter what horrors you've been through, I still recognize your mind touch. And I absolutely know you could never do me any harm. Conner. Let me show you who you are.
Kon-El: ... Hi.
Miss Martian: Hi.
Zatanna: Dleihs! Guys, this Eye is magically out of my league. Especially while Mrs. Evil here tries to laser out my skull. I need to trade dance partners.
Nightwing: All right, listen up. Miss M, run interference. Z, you help Superman. Tigress and I will handle this bruiser. Kaldur, you keep Zod occupied.
Aquaman II: Yes, that is my intent.
The Emerald Empress: You will die for that.
Zatanna: Oreh, laeh flesyht! ... Noihsuc ym...
Kon-El: You used me, manipulated me. But you also saved me. So, I'm giving you one chance to stand down.
Lor-Zod: If he expects a Zod to surrender, he clearly learned nothing from your time together.
General Zod: I should have respected your knowledge and my history with the House of El. So, for the future of New Krypton...
Superman & Kon-El: For the future of Earth...
Miss Martian: Please don't make me. Ahhhhh!!!!
The Emerald Empress: I love this world. It has made me a god.
Miss Martian: You want to be a god? You'll have to go through me.
Saturn Girl: How about picking on someone your own size?
Ma'alefa'ak: You are too late, human. I already control the child's mind. You cannot stop me.
Saturn Girl: Depends on how distracted you are.
Danny Chase: Now, that's what I'm talking about. Kick his evil butt out of my head.
Saturn Girl: I could. Or you could. Okay, you know what you have to do?
Danny Chase: Yes, ma'am, I surely do.
General Zod: Is this how you show your loyalty to Krypton, Kon-El?
Kon-El: It's how I show my loyalty to Earth and the people I love.
Superman: They're good, but not in sync.
Kon-El: Let's go for the combo.
Miss Martian: Stop trying to kill my man!
Danny Chase: One Boomtube to the Phantom Zone coming right up.
Nightwing: West Maneuver?
Tigress: Oh, yeah.
Rocket: Ha ha. Miss me?
Tigress: Rocket?! How?
Rocket: I'll explain later.
Ma'alefa'ak: I will not be cheated of my reward!
Danny Chase: Here's your reward.
Miss Martian: You were glad Conner was dead.
Ma'alefa'ak: No, no, no!
Kon-El: Sorry, General. Should have waited for your troops.
Superman: And you should have learned on Krypton...
Superman & Kon-El: Never mess with the Els.
Ursa Zod: Husband! ... No! Wait. Stop!
Black Canary: What happened? Did the...Superboy? Are you all right?
Kon-El: Fine. Feeling the aster.
Black Canary: So, is it over?
Nightwing: A little bit. Yeah.
Saturn Girl: No.
Phantom Girl: Lor-Zod just stole our last chance to get home to our era.
Saturn Girl: It's worse than that. With Lor on the loose in a Time-Sphere, we're right back where we started.
Chameleon Boy: We won the battle, but not the war.
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Metropolis - September 15, 14:42 EDT
Garfield Logan: *on tv* Thanks for asking, Courtney. I'm still on a leave of absence from both Space Trek and the Outsiders. But my fans have been so supportive. And if being open about my mental health struggles helps even one of them to seek help, it will all have been worth it. And I also want to welcome Superboy back to Earth...
Johnny Kent: What did Gar say about Superboy?
Lois Lane: His hearing gets more super every day.
Clark Kent: Well, son, you remember what we told you about Uncle Conner's death?
Johnny Kent: Uh-huh.
Lois Lane: Well, that was all true, but we made a mistake about Conner.
Clark Kent: He was lost and hurt. But we found him alive.
Johnny Kent: I knew it.
Clark Kent: Well, uh, we didn't. But we've never been so glad to be so wrong. Now, would you like to see Conner again? It wouldn't scare you?
Johnny Kent: No! I mean, yeah, let's see him!
Conner Kent: *On Video Call* Hi, everyone. It's very short notice.
Megan Morse: *On Video Call* But we're determined to get married right away. You know, before anything else could go wrong.
Conner Kent: *On Video Call* Black tie optional. Masks and capes optional. Don't worry. Everyone invited is in the know.
Megan Morse: *On Video Call* Oh, and no gifts. We'd just love to have you there to share our joy.
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Happy Harbor September 16, 16:16 EDT
J.L Computer: Recognized: J'ann-M'orzz A-Five-Five, M'aatt M'orzz A-Five-Six.
M'ree M'orzz: Mom, Dad, welcome to Earth.
J'ann M'orzz: Oh, we're so excited to be here, Em'ree.
M'ree M'orzz: Actually, I've decided to go back to being M'ree M'orzz. That's my name.
J'ann M'orzz: Oh, M'ree.
J.L Computer: Dubbilex E-One-Eight. Kraig E-One-Nine.Guardian E-One-Six. Lian-Nguyen-Harper A-Two-Eight...Brucely C-Zero-Three. Arsenal B-Two-Five.
Black Canary: Listen, I've been thinking about something. I mean, we're all here, together, on a wonderfully happy day. And thank God it turned out all right. But what if it hadn't? Some of you saw what Garfield went through this year, and M'gann, the struggles that Andie, Violet, Vic, and some of the other kids are facing every day. For that matter, the struggles that Cliff and Jay and some of the other adults are facing every day. Well, to put it simply, we need more than the all-purpose room at the Youth Center can provide. We need a place where our people can go to escape the life. For a day, a week, a month. Somewhere safe, somewhere where they can receive treatment... a Sanctuary.
J.L Computer: Looker D-One-Six. Livewire D-One-Four. Mist B-Three-Seven.
Perdita Vladek: Garfield, I am truly glad you're getting help and doing well. And I will always love and care about you. But I've moved on. You need to move on, too.
Black Lightning: You clean up well.
Conner Kent: Especially for a dead guy.
Kaldur'ahm: We cannot leave the Kryptonians, even Zod, in the Phantom Zone forever. All have served their sentences.
Conner Kent: And then some.
Chameleon Boy: I know your hearts are in the right place. But freeing them in the 31st century is what caused this mess in the first place. They were released on Daxam, and a decade later, were conquering my home world, Durla.
Clark Kent: What about Trombus and its red sun? No sentient population, no tech.
Orion: Yes, let them conquer and build their own world.
Raquel Ervin: While the League, the New Gods and the Green Lantern Corps keep watch.
Kaldur'ahm: Then, it is settled. After the wedding, we return to the Phantom Zone.
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The Warworld - September 16, 20:19 UTC
Ultra-Humanite: The heroes won't find a single Kryptonian in the Zone. Klarion was surprisingly cooperative. He seemed to enjoy the hunt. And Apokolips required only one Kryptonian in tribute. Well, one Kryptonian and Darkseid's pet Martian.
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Durla - September 16, 20:21 UTC
Grayven: Darkseid always keeps his word. Though Lor-Zod failed, the Ma'alefa'ak did his part. So, here, a pristine world for the A'ashenn.
Ma'alefa'ak: It will suffice. Does this planet have a name?
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J.L Computer: Orphan B-Three-Six. Oracle B-One-Six. Spoiler B-Two-Eight. Robin D-One-Two.
Orion: But how did you survive?
Raquel Ervin: The Boomtube was collapsing, and I didn't make it out. But somehow, my Force-Bubble protected me and I popped up in Metron's Infinity-Vault where Metron offered Lor-Zod's repaired Time-Sphere as my way home.
Orion: Hmm. I'm surprised Metron was so cooperative.
Raquel Ervin: Surprised me, too. He said it was in gratitude for past service and part of some experiment he was running.
Orion: Yes. That sounds more like Metron. But you knew how to operate this Sphere?
Raquel Ervin: Metron pre-set the coordinates, and brought me to Metropolis right on time. I'm just sorry Lor escaped with it.
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Ma'aleca'andra - March 25, 23:18 UTC - Six months earlier
Lor-Zod: The controls, they're locked. Damnation. Where has this machine... Ah. I know exactly where I am and what I'm being offered. One last opportunity to truly kill Superboy. But I must hurry! ... Wait, no!
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Daxam - September 16, 20:36 UTC
The Emerald Empress: You saved me but at a high cost. Still, the war is not over. I swear I will raise this child to wreak vengeance for the House of Zod.
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J.L Computer: Tempest E-Zero-Three. Wyynde E-One-Five. Aquaman Four-Five.
Chameleon Boy: You know we shouldn't be here. The Timestream ...
Kid Flash: Dude, you really gotta start acclimating to the now... or not.
Phantom Girl: Brainy.
Brainiac 5: Hello, Legionnaires. I've come to fetch you home.
Saturn Girl: I thought we were too far out of our old timeline to ever be rescued.
Brainiac 5: Quite the contrary. I calculate a 99.84 per cent likelihood that the timeline has been substantially restored.
Chameleon Boy: What about the other point-one-six per cent?
Kid Flash: Just don't go there.
Conner Kent: Wait, you're leaving?
Phantom Girl: It is long past time. But give Miss Martian our best, and have a wonderful wedding, a wonderful life.
Conner Kent: But you never told me. Why was I so important?
Saturn Girl: You'll see.
Clark Kent: Don't look at me.
Lucas Carr: All right, everyone, please take your seats. We're ready to begin.
Danny Chase: This is so cool.
Zatanna Zatara: Gniddew cisum!
Marvin White: So, I was the only one who didn't know my friends are all superheroes. And the reason I didn't know was because everyone thought I already knew.
Icicle Jr.: Shhh!!!!
Lucas Carr: Welcome. I think we can all agree that even death can't part these two. Still, before the next supervillain attacks, let's get right to the exchange of vows and rings.
Johnny Kent: I got 'em!
Conner Kent: M'gann, from the moment we met, you have been my whole heart. I didn't know how to love, let alone express that love... until you taught me. With this ring, I promise to love, honour, and cherish you for all eternity.
Megan Morse: Conner, I came to Earth with some pretty messed up notions about what it meant to be in love. But your purity of spirit taught me what true love and commitment really are. With this ring, I promise to love, honour and cherish you for all eternity.
Lucas Carr: And now, by the power vested in me by the State of Rhode Island, the website that ordained me last night, and hopefully with a blessing of love and long life from, uh, C'eridy'all... I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
Lucas Carr: Get ready, everyone, the bride's about to throw the bouquet! And the lucky lady is...
Icicle Jr.: Hah!
Lucas Carr: Icicle Jr. Okay. Did not see that coming. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the newlyweds' first dance as a married couple. So, please clear the dance floor. Or don't. If they want to dance sixteen feet in the air, who are we to say no? ... What was that?
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Apokolips - September 17, 00:00 UTC
Grayven: Lord Darkseid, it is my honour to officially introduce to you, Granny Goodness's two newest recruits. The first, Black Mary, was stripped of her birthright by her brother, her mentor and all her peers. As for the second, she is a Kryptonian, captured by the Light and turned over to Apokolips as tribute. Decades ago, she was sent to the Phantom Zone alone. This is Kara Zor-El, the Supergirl. Together, Kara and Mary represent the next generation of Furies, ready to take the battle to the so-called heroes who betrayed them.
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