When on High, Fall

Marduk was restrained within his cell, as two guards were on duty.

" I have a theory on why: superhero costumes don't have any pockets. "

The other guard turned to look at his friend.

" Go on. "

" It would be impractical. Superhero outfits, more often than not, are destroyed or damaged beyond prepare, whenever a hero fights a villain. "

The other guard was nodding his head.

" So: if a hero were to have pockets on their outfit: his, or her things, within said pockets: would be destroyed or lost, each and every time the hero had to fight a villain. Hence why: superheroes don't have any pockets on their costumes. "

The other guard could not disagree.

That was when Bêl Fate appeared, killing the two guards on the spot, then blasting the doors to his father's cell open.

" About time. " said the now free Marduk.

Guards rushed inside.

The magical barrier created by Bêl Fate blocked all their bullets, as he and his father calmly walked inside the transporting portal.

Amanda Waller sendt out the call:

He is free.

Batman immediately sent out the duress call, and all active Justice League members were assembling.

Superman was the first on the scene.

He looked on as Marduk and Bêl Fate exited the portal.

" This ends here. "

" Indeed. "

Marduk raised his hand.

Superman was confused, but not concerned.

He rushed at Marduk, holding nothing back.

That was when Shargaz, The Seven-Pointed Weapon of Laurel Wood, the Storm of Marduk, twin of Sharur, came crashing down on Superman, creating an earth-shattering BOOM! in the process.

Shargaz flew into Marduk's hand.

" Master, I am corroded for a want of slaughter! "

" Worry not, Shargaz, for you will have your fill. "

" Yes! "

Superman was knocked out, but Wonder Woman had arrived on the scene.

Marduk rushed at her.

Wonder Woman held up her shield to block, that was when Shargaz crushed back her shield and arm.

The rest of the Justice League members tried to put up a fight.

Bêl Fate was about to aid his father.

" Not so fast, dog. "

Bêl Fate turned to face Zatara.

His eyes widened when he saw the individual hovering next to Zatara.

" Sister… "

Marduk inflicted life-threatening injuries upon each and every Justice League member he came in contact with.

He now saw how the heroes were trying to get Superman back on his feet.

" Shargaz. "

" Certainly. "

Shargaz flew from Marduk's hand, landing on Superman's chest.

Superman was held in place; as if Mjölnir had been put on top of him.

Marduk was still dangerous and deadly(the names of his fists), as he made mincemeat of the many heroes who fought him.

Each hero tried, and each hero failed, all of them trying to get Shargaz off Superman.

That was when Wonder Woman stepped in, her broken arm held in place by her lasso.

Wonder Woman wrapped the other end of her lasso around the hilt of Shargaz.

She then used her lasso: compeling Shargaz to obey her.

Wonder Woman whistled at Marduk.

He turned around to get a face full of Shargaz.

Marduk smiled, impressed.

He then held up his hand, but Shargaz did not return.

" Master… " pleaded the destructive weapon, as the Lasso of Truth forced it to obey Wonder Woman.

" My turn. " said Wonder Woman with the voice of Melissanthi Mahut, as she proceeded to play whack-a-mole with Marduk.

(Marduk was the mole, and Wonder Woman had the mallet.)

But.

Despite the many blows.

Marduk still refused to go down.

Wonder Woman betted everything on this next attack(something she had planned with Superman.)

Superman rushed at Marduk from behind, taking him for a ride around the Earth.

Wonder Woman took off the bracelet on her right arm, letting her godly strength flow through her every vein.

Superman, with Marduk in front, came flying towards her.

Wonder Woman punched Marduk square in the jaw, trying wholeheartedly to kill him.

Wonder Woman collapsed, as Marduk and Superman crash-landed behind her.

She was drenched in sweat, utterly exhausted.

Marduk started laughing.

" How is he still alive… " said Wonder Woman, half-heartedly, as Artemis' Arrow flew to her aid.

" The last time I had this much fun: was when I fought Tiamat. "

(Which was really a compliment.)

Superman rushed at him, holding nothing back.

That was when Marduk knocked him out with a single punch.

Batman and Wonder Woman both looked on, stupefied.

Marduk had finally decided to take the gloves off.

Everyone conscious looked on, as Marduk started transforming into the Dragon of Heaven(a form he had gained after having slain Tiamat.)

" What now, little demi-god? " said Dragon-Marduk, as he blocked the sun.

Wonder Woman was speechless, even Batman did not know what to do or say.

" I say: that this ends now. "

Dragon-Marduk looked up to see Zatara holding the Helmet of Fate.

Dragon-Marduk growled, but Zatara was unfazed; he merely, calmly, put on the helmet.

Nabu started laughing.

" Fool. You think that you can command me? "

Zatara smiled.

" Nac I wonk I. "

" What's this?! " said Nabu, frightened, as Zatara took full control over his powers(something Nisaba had enabled, but only for a few minutes.)

Nabu could feel the spell Zatara was about to cast.

" No… "

" Hulba- "

" No! "

" Zizi! "

(Evil be gone)

The spell was cast, and the portal opened up; drawing in Dragon-Marduk with Black-Hole-like-force.

" Ada! " cried out Nabu in anguish, as Dragon-Marduk's grip was loosening.

Father and son made eye-contact.

" Fight, you fool. " were Marduk's last words, as he disappeared.

All was quiet, till Zatara cried out in pain: his whole body convulsing.

" Giovanni! " cried out Batman, as he and everyone else listened on, as Nabu proclaimed:

" You have dared use me. You have dared defile me. " the convulsing became worse; " you damn mor- "

Nisaba appeared through a portal, putting Nabu to sleep.

" Enough, brother. " said Zatanna, wearing Nisaba's Helm of Destinies, the twin to Nabu's Helmet of Fate.

In a far off place.

Marduk fell to his knees.

" Father… "

" Boy. " said Peter Mensah as Enki, as he was staring down at his son.