5 Days

5 days to the engagement of the Flood

Stewart brought Hal and Guy to the watchtower. The two looked around in wonder.

"Now this is something I didn't expect to see. Who did you say was on this Justice League?" Hal asked Stewart.

"Martian Manhunter, Hawkgirl, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, Batman and I. We fought the the remnants of the Kryptonians who freed themselves from the the Phantom zone. They nearly took over the planet if we had not worked together to stop them. It was a hard battle." Stewart said.

"Zod huh? I remember someone spoke of him before. If they escaped you are lucky to have survived. They were known to decimate worlds. They were known to stop only when they were faced with a quarter of the Lantern core. If you defeated the Zod then those worlds are likely to have been freed from their shadow. You have done something that even the core couldn't. You guys are the real deal." Hal said as he looked at Stewart with approval.

Guy looked on in wonder after he heard this.

Stewart rubbed his head as he walked to the council room. "Thanks." They reached the council room in the room Superman, Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Flash and Martian Manhunter sat looking at the three entering.

"How was your meeting with the council? " Wonder Woman asked.

"I have the support of the elders. They are sending a quarter of the Lantern corps in the galaxy to this fight. They are pulling in what favors they can. They will meet us at the world." Stewart said as he gave his report. "They are forming a blockade of energy to keep everything in place. Also they are trying to keep the movements on the down low as to not attract unwanted attention. So they may begin from farther out than originally planned."

"Understood. Sounds like we will gain a safety net to keep the Flood in place. Let's begin with introductions and the initiation." Superman said as he stood along with the rest of the Justice League.

The new members appeared shortly after and were introduced to the recently returned Green Lantern's of Earth. It was interesting to see when Batman appeared and put Hal in his place. The rest of the Justice League laughed as Hal recovered his pickpocketed ring.

Batman walked with Superman towards the teleporter. "I went to check on Broly."

"Alright. Jor-El has been watching over him with all the equipment he has. But it seems Broly has been deep in a coma since the transformation. The Fortress has been watching and found his body has been slowly fixing itself. The frayed DNA is fusing together without trouble. His body is becoming stronger and denser. He is not sure exactly what is happening, but a black liquid is being pushed out of his body. I was told it is the toxins and impurities that the DNA fusion is leaving behind. His body is growing at a faster pace than a normal child but slower than after the transformation. If this continues then there is likely Broly will reach the size of a seven or eight year old by the time we come back." Superman said as he explained all he had learned.

Batman looked out of the hardened glass window. "We will have to raise him as if he was a baby when he awakens. Could you ask the Fortress to do so? I don't want to leave things without at least one solution."

"Will do. I am honestly…sad that I won't be able to raise him like a normal child. Don't look at me like that. I already decided that I would raise him like my own child. It is just hard for so much to pass while we are away. I just hope he stays safe as he deals with the excess energy." Superman said as he thought on the child who had Kryptonian DNA. His first, well second, known member of his species.

Superman had actually spent most of the previous day watching Broly sleep. He has been injected with the nutrient paste that Jor-El had created to feed his growing body. To help Broly deal with his growth Jor-El put Broly back into a liquid filled chamber full of nutrients.

Superman looked at the set up with a pinched face. "Is there any other way to help him without placing him in this chamber?" Superman asked his father's echo.

"No, due to his unknown state he is growing at a speed unlike normal humans or even Kryptonians. If he is not placed in this chamber, he will not get enough nutrients to deal with the growth." Jor-El said. Broly was floating in a greenish blue liquid that filled the tank. A breathing mask was placed over his mouth and nose. Similar hose was sent down his throat into his stomach, where the nutrients that Batman brought were sent.

"I just don't want him to awaken like he did in the CADMUS base. I don't want him to think we are the same as those crazy scientists." Superman said as he looked at Broly.

"I understand your thoughts, but we will just have to care for him when he awakens. When that is done you will be able to show him that is the case." Jor-El said as he looked upon his son.

"I know. It just worries me." Superman said as he sighed. "I must go. I will see you later father."

"Goodbye son." Jor-El said. He turned back to the baby and the small amounts of black liquid that was being squeezed out of his pores and orifices. "I hope everything goes as well as I said."

Superman returned to the present as he heard one of the new members of the League walk up behind him and Batman. Turning slightly Superman saw Aquaman on his way to the two.

After a few seconds Arthur met them and without any lead up asked what he had been meaning to ask since he got picked up by the transporter. "Where did you send the child that transforms?"

Batman and Superman were surprised at Arthur's knowledge of Broly.

"I know you took him away after your battle with him a few days ago. I want to know what you are doing with the child and where he came from. He seems to be a dangerous threat if not handled properly. I want to know what you are doing to make sure he is not a threat in the future." Arthur asked the two with no hesitation.

Superman looked at Batman who began speaking. "It seems we have to be even more vigilant on keeping our battles unobservable by outside sources. I can think of three other people or companies that could have the same results as your people Aquaman." Batman turned to Superman and said, "And one of them is Lex Luthor."

Superman went rigid at the naming of his human counterpart that wished for nothing more than to "putting Superman in his place" as Lex calls it. To make Superman equal to humans, just before he makes himself a "higher life-form" as Lex wishes.

Superman turned to look out of the window of the watchtower. Using his visual powers he focused his gaze upon the Metropolis and zoomed in on Lex Corp using his X-ray vision he saw Lex working at his desk plans for company mergers and buyouts laid out on his desk.

Superman didn't find anything incriminating about Lex but he did find a few places that were covered in lead keeping his vision from penetrating the hidden rooms and secret compartments.

Superman grabbed the railing as he slumped slightly as he imagined all of the ways that Lex would make his life a living nightmare as he tries to grab Broly. The very thought made Superman angry. The railing squealed as it was crushed in his grip.

Batman stepped forward and placed a hand on Superman's shoulder. "Calm down Superman. He doesn't know much if what Aquaman explained is true. Only the tail end of the fight was caught on camera. This means Lex only knows about Broly and his transformation but not his origins or his current location. We can keep him safe."

"I hope you are right. Lex is one of the most dangerous people on the planet." Superman said as he released the crushed railing. Looking down he turned to Batman and said, "Sorry about that."

"We have bots to fix that." Batman said as he turned to Aquaman who had been watching the two waiting.

"The child is the result of a combination of multiple DNA types. He was a weapon created by CADMUS in hopes of confronting the Justice League should we get out of hand, and the rising threat of humans with meta abilities." Batman explained to Aquaman. "He is now currently being held in one of our secret sites where he is being cared for as his body handles the cascade of the DNA splicing."

Aquaman looked at the tow before he spoke up, "I request that my scientists be allowed access to the child so that we are prepared for any future cloning events in the future. It has been brought to my attention that with the new technology being created daily on the surface world will lead to new threats being brought to the fore. We want to know what to look for in the future so that we will not be caught with our pants down."

Batman and Superman both wanted to react badly at the first sentences but they calmed down at the rest of Aquaman's statement. The looked at one another before Batman responded, "I agree with your thoughts on preparing for the future. It would be a good idea. But not at this time. We are not sure how the child is doing and do not want to chance harming his transformation. If you are willing to wait we will allow the Atlantean scientists to meet with him once he had finished combining his DNA. At that time we will bring him to your home as we visit to acclimate to your underwater world. Does this sound reasonable?"

Aquaman looked at the two before he nodded his head. "This sounds reasonable. I just fear we will not be able to keep up with all the threats that will be coming for him once they realize how close he is to the Justice League members."

The two nodded in agreement with Aquaman as he turned away heading back to the teleport station.

***

Within Broly's Mind

I finished getting all of the meridians open and cycling. "Gah, this stuff sucks! I want to do something other than sit down and cycle. If I don't start moving my body I will be frozen!"

I stood up. I had been here for 15 days. The first 15 I had been walking through all my nightmares throughout my life. It seems the nightmares covered all the cabins and rooms through the whole of the rest of the ship. I seem to have finished clearing out the area surrounding the hangar bay. This included the engineering sections opening up the fusion reactors and thrusters of the ship. I am now working my way toward the front of the ship where the worst nightmare sat in the bridge of the ship.

It will take a while to get to them but slow and steady.

I heard chuckles off from the side of the armory where the supercomputer of the ship was located. Valkyry, who had been working around organizing all the information from the old world I would need in the future to help with my plans. "You know you were the one who decided you needed to manipulate your meridians first before you continued to face of the rest of your nightmares. And your speed is unlike any of the main characters in your stories. With the suggestions from all the stories I have collected from all the books from our previous world helped you save what I have calculated to be nearly two decades of work. Plus with all of your work you have a stronger mind to face off with the psychics, which you told me was your most feared enemy of this verse."

I sighed as I knew that she was right. I shivered when I thought of all the danger and horror that psychics brought to bear. "Glugh, I hope to never face off against a psychic they are some of the most dangerous enemies you can face in this world. They can turn you against your friends and ruin your trust in one another. They are the worst but some of them are just lost children shown too much about the world that is normally hidden in humanities mind."

"That is true. Hopefully with your plans, Ace can be saved from CADMUS. Once you do, she will be your greatest form of assistance in your plans for the future." Valkyry said.

"True, she was said to be the strongest psychic on the planet even stronger than Martian Manhunter and Miss Martian. Once I am done with my training here I am going to find her and free her." I stopped as I remembered what Valkyry had said before. "Didn't you say that I would receive a boon after defeating all my nightmares?"

"Yes I did. If you are able to overcome your nightmares, in whatever way you choose, your mind will be freed of its shackles allowing you to utilize more mental strength. Your mind will think faster, make more connections easier. Giving you an overall stronger mind. It will also grow your soul allowing you to deal with more dangerous beings in this universe." Valkyry said as she looked at me.

"Alright! Now I need to go deal with more of the nightmares." I rushed off towards the open end of the ship. I had been told earlier by Valkyry that the open space was where my nightmares were stored. From front to back the nightmares got worse until my worst nightmare hidden in the very back of my mind-space, the bridge of the ship. I looked at the nightmares of my past and could only grin at the challenge. I was a part of a new world where abilities and magic were present. My nightmare stood no chance.

I smiled as I went to face more of my fears.

***

Thanagarian colony world.

The Thanagarian leadership was starting to become worried after they lost contact with the newest platoon of Thanagarian warriors disappeared with no response from the island nation they had landed upon. Now a fleet of ships was being sent to aid in intelligence gathering.

They were given leave to use everything in their arsenal to accomplish their mission. A new platoon was sent down in a shuttle. The warriors all had armor and their iconic maces along with blasters. They jumped from the shuttle and flew in wide circles around the city beneath them.

The emptiness of the city played on all the warriors fears. They kept a wide circling pattern to keep each other in sight and keep up contact.

After a few hours the platoon was sent down to examine the empty city. The vehicles were on their sides weapon holes evident all over the city. They kept within each others sight as they moved towards one of the tallest buildings.

As they moved the platoon became freaked as they saw movement all around them. They called for the shuttle for visuals. The shuttle was over top of the platoon and they were able to see the small movements but not able to recognize the shadows.

The admiral saw this and told the group to push forward. The platoon followed orders as they went forward to the building and prepared for any confrontation. Two of the platoon stepped forward and set charges to blow the doors.

Just as they were about the blow the door all hell broke loose. The doors of the surrounding buildings exploded, the sewer openings flew through the air, and monsters fell from the tops of the buildings.

The platoon began their futile battle. All pulled out their blasters and tried to gain elevation.

Waves upon waves of the monsters fell but more continued to pour out.

The platoon that had gained air began to escape the encirclement. As they did they were set upon by the monsters that fell from the tops of the buildings. The shuttle did what it could to eliminate the mutations that appeared. A wide swath of the ground and buildings were wiped out by the unceasing fire from the shuttle. The platoon was fighting hand to hand at this point.

The monsters were of equal strength to the platoon even though their forms were of the mutated civilians of this world.

The platoon was being eaten alive even as they tried to escape the enemies.

By the end only five out of the 100 soldiers were able to escape the attack. Landing on the shuttle they flew off to the fleet.

As they were getting within range of the fleet, the shuttle and the five warriors were blown into dust.

The leadership looked on in horror as the mutation erupted all over the city like a kicked ant colony.

They leaders looked at one another as the prepared for more violent answer to the enemy.