"One Universe" RPG thread.

[Keyser Soze]

Dinah let out a laugh at his comment. She felt the exact same way.

She let a worried look cross her face for a second, herself having noticed his odd behavior. One of which was him having her come seperate from him.

"Mr. Luthor, I doubt there is anything you should know about. However there is plenty I should." She stopped realizing her tone.
She smiled.
"I'm sorry. I'm as at a loss as you as to his behavior. He did request I come seperate from him tonight, which seemed odd to me." She smiled.

Tony Stark was hiding something. Lex Luthor wondered what it was.

"Well, enough talk about Tony Stark," Luthor said, "What about you?"

Luthor drew Dinah in a little bit closer as they made a turn. He still had some moves after all.

"Where are you from? What are your plans for the future? Tell me all about Dinah Lance..."

 

[Red]

I hide in the wood surrounding the mansion as guest after guest arrives. I’m never going to manage to get in the front dressed like this, maybe theirs a back door.

I dart between the trees that surround the mansion. The large glass window catches my eye. I crouch down and begin to silently crawl to it. I spot Tony he’s stand alone in the corner as I search the room I catch a glimpse of Reed walking off with some man in a suit. Good Reed’s here too, I can use all the help I can get right now I thought to myself.

I hear voices; two guards turn the corner and head in my direction. I withdraw back into the tresses, as I do my knee snaps on a twig. One of the guards pauses and looks around. He gets closer towards me; I can never smell his bad aftershave.

“Did you hear he that?” he asking the other guard

“Nothing you’re hearing things in your old age” the other answered.

He took one last look around, and caught out with his colleague. That was close, too close. I scramble back to the window and hope I get Tony’s attention.

 

[Electro UK]

Ben starred in confusement as Reed spoke to Clark "I don't get it strech-o. What are ya rambeling on about Superman t'this guy for? I--"

Reed looked over at him with a "don't you get it?" expression on his his. Ben looked at Clark, and suddenly it sprung. "Oh right, I get ya."

 

[Sentry2005]

<Matt Murdock>

It's looking at me.

It's heartbeat is so low. So calm. As if the planet is like living in a easyier climate.

I hear the name Kent.

Outside I hear a russle.

Somethings out there.

Someone.

And they're scarred, confused, and they are looking for someone.

I lift my glass to Kent.

If my suspicions are right, this party is going to be the life of the town...

 

[LibrarianThorne]

"So then, essentially, all I had to do was overpower five armed pirates and I'd get off the island. The men looked like a swarthy bunch, to be honest, big rough and tumble sorts. I could make out AKs and pistols clutched by them, and I thought, 'I've got a bow and some arrows. What in the hell are they going to do to these guys?' Naturally, I decided not to use them. I'd been on the island so long, I had an intimate knowledge of the terrain, so I started making some distractions. A thrown coconut here, a wayward shout there, and they were drawn away from their boat. I hopped on, found that the boat was still running, and took off for civilization. I ran out of gas somewhere in US waters, I couldn't tell you now because I really didn't know then. I send out a beacon, and the Coast Guard eventually came to pick me up after about two days or so. Lucky for me, as the food on the boat had run out the day before they picked me up. And now, I'm back, leading my company, getting used to this new and very changed world we're all living in. Not sure if this is really newsworth or not, but every single crewman on the boat that saved me got, well, let's just say some rather nice Christmas presents. Somewhere around a hundred thousand dollars each."

He'd told her the truth. Mostly, of course. He had overpowered the pirates, kicking and punching his way through them like a madman, using his bow as a staff to club them. Bullets had grazed him, and he had the scars to prove it, but the less said about what an accomplished archer and fighter he was, the better. Green Arrow couldn't do much in Star City if everyone knew he was Olliver Queen, after all. Part of the reason he'd gotten that new mask that hid his eyes.

 

[Watchman]

He sat in the warehouse above everyone else like some sort of demented king. One of his subjects came up to him, "Boss we didn't give them a time limt"

"You don't think I know that we are waititng for somebody."

"Who?"

"A very special guest", Scarecrow looked up just to catch a few bats fly out a window.

 

[Batman]

<Mister Fantastic>

Reed and Clark slowly made their way further and further from Oliver and Lois until they reached a hall with no one else around.

"I found your article on Superman.....extremly interesting to say the least Clark. I find him to be very fascinating...I have never seen anyone in my life, or even heard of anyone that could manage the feats he pulls off. The speed he can travel at...and the other things he can do...I don't even fully suspect him to be human. What do you think Mr. Kent? You and Lois seem to be the only people he somewhat confides in...do you know where he might be from...or the extent of his powers? Scientifically he is an anomaly, and being a scientist myself, I find myself entoxicated by what I cannot understand" Reed said with an underlying tone in his voice

I raise an eyebrow.For the second time,since Richards has approached me.

I can understand if he's fascinated by Superman...It seems alot of people are.But...I can't help but think there's a bigger point to all of this.It's not as if he's interested...more than he is suspicious.And his tone...

I adjust my glasses,and clear my throat.

"Well...He,um...regarding where he's from...He recently revealed to us that he's from another planet.I believe Krypton,is the name of it.But as far as the extent of his powers go,You'd...have to ask the man himself."

Ben starred in confusement as Reed spoke to Clark "I don't get it strech-o. What are ya rambeling on about Superman t'this guy for? I--"

Reed looked over at him with a "don't you get it?" expression on his his. Ben looked at Clark, and suddenly it sprung. "Oh right, I get ya."

I look back and forth between them.There's definatley something they're not telling me.

"Excuse me,but...What?"

 

[twylight]

Tony Stark was hiding something. Lex Luthor wondered what it was.

"Well, enough talk about Tony Stark," Luthor said, "What about you?"

Luthor drew Dinah in a little bit closer as they made a turn. He still had some moves after all.

"Where are you from? What are your plans for the future? Tell me all about Dinah Lance..."

Dinah gave him props, he was very good at manipulating conversations, he was a business man after all. He was a compelling person, she realized she&#8217;d have to be very careful around him.

"I'm Gotham City born and raised. About two years ago I moved to New York, for a change of scenery. However I don't think much has changed. Both cities are very much the same.
As for my future, I should think it's pretty apparent." she wiggled her ring finger.

"However I hate the thought of just being a wife, especially as a useless as most wives of rich men are. I'm hoping to find a job of some sort to pass the time you know, while Tony goes off to trade and barter companies. I might be marrying into this society, but I refuse to become attached to it. No offense.

What about you Mr. Luthor? Are you normally this vehement against all Meta humans? Or just this one, because of his sheer power?"

 

[Watchman]

It was a great morning in Manhatten when Bullseye awoke in his penthouse. Ofcourse he didnt pay for it it was own by Wilson Fisk but you know him as the Kingpin. He picked up his cell phone and dialed the number for Fisk Towers. A woman's voice answered.

"Hello, Fisk Towers how may I help you?" ask the voice

"I would like to speak to Mr. Fisk"

"Who is this?"

"It's Mr. Ben Poindexter"

"Ah Mr. Poindexter we were expecting you. Unfourtainly Mr. Fisk had to attend to other matters but he give me plans on what to do if you call". He was put on hold and had to listen to that song from the movie Beaches for five minutes.

"Bullseye" said another voice

"You are the wind beneath my wings!" Bullseye sang

"Bullseye!", Bullseye stoped singing "Kingpin had to get out of town but once he gets back he's in neigations with some arm dealers. You are there to watch over the shipment and make sure nothing hits the fan, you got that?"

"Yeah I got it.... ya piece crap"

"What...anyway we will call back with further instructions" the man hung up

 

[Keyser Soze]

Dinah gave him props, he was very good at manipulating conversations, he was a business man after all. He was a compelling person, she realized she’d have to be very careful around him.

"I'm Gotham City born and raised. About two years ago I moved to New York, for a change of scenery. However I don't think much has changed. Both cities are very much the same.
As for my future, I should think it's pretty apparent." she wiggled her ring finger.

"However I hate the thought of just being a wife, especially as a useless as most wives of rich men are. I'm hoping to find a job of some sort to pass the time you know, while Tony goes off to trade and barter companies. I might be marrying into this society, but I refuse to become attached to it. No offense.

What about you Mr. Luthor? Are you normally this vehement against all Meta humans? Or just this one, because of his sheer power?"

"Miss Lance, you misunderstood me," laughed Luthor as he twirled Dinah under his arm, "This is not about hating superhumans. This is about the love and respect I hold for the human race."

As Luthor brought Dinah back towards him, he spotted a new arrival. Lois Lane. She was a gutsy girl, Luthor admired her commitment to digging for a story, even if it sometimes was a story about him. And Miss Lane was with a man in glasses - must be the new reporter for the Planet. But something about him looked familiar. He must have asked a question at the press conference. Luthor turned his attention back to Dinah.

"We are a remarkable species, Miss Lance. Look at the great cities all over the world. Your Gotham. My Metropolis. The towering skyscrapers are symbols of humanity's ambition to raise itself beyond its roots. And I think handing over that faith I have in humanity to some flying alien in a cape is...selling the whole race short."

 

[twylight]

"Miss Lance, you misunderstood me," laughed Luthor as he twirled Dinah under his arm, "This is not about hating superhumans. This is about the love and respect I hold for the human race."

As Luthor brought Dinah back towards him, he spotted a new arrival. Lois Lane. She was a gutsy girl, Luthor admired her commitment to digging for a story, even if it sometimes was a story about him. And Miss Lane was with a man in glasses - must be the new reporter for the Planet. But something about him looked familiar. He must have asked a question at the press conference. Luthor turned his attention back to Dinah.

"We are a remarkable species, Miss Lance. Look at the great cities all over the world. Your Gotham. My Metropolis. The towering skyscrapers are symbols of humanity's ambition to raise itself beyond its roots. And I think handing over that faith I have in humanity to some flying alien in a cape is...selling the whole race short."

Dinah followed his glance and recognized the reporter as well Lois Lane. SHe was renowned for her hard hitting questions and intellegent write-ups.

"So you don't disagree with the concept of heroes. You just feel that it would be foolish to place all of our eggs in one basket, so to speak?

Dinah was afraid to admit that she found Luthor much more stimulating intelligence wise than she found Tony.
Tony..she looked over at where he was at. He was still talking to Reed Richards, however he seemed emphatic about something. She kept her eyes on him as Luthor spun her around, for only a split second before focusing back on Luthor.

 

[Sentry2005]

<Tony Stark>

I need to go outside. This room is too hot.

I walk out the back entrance, and the cool air hits my face.

The security guards stand by the entrance. Wouldn't want me getting killed or anything.

It might be better than what's left.

And then I see him

Shaggy, unkempt, but it's him.

"...Bruce?"

 

[Keyser Soze]

Dinah followed his glance and recognized the reporter as well Lois Lane. SHe was renowned for her hard hitting questions and intellegent write-ups.

"So you don't disagree with the concept of heroes. You just feel that it would be foolish to place all of our eggs in one basket, so to speak?

Dinah was afraid to admit that she found Luthor much more stimulating intelligence wise than she found Tony.
Tony..she looked over at where he was at. He was still talking to Reed Richards, however he seemed emphatic about something. She kept her eyes on him as Luthor spun her around, for only a split second before focusing back on Luthor.

"I don't disagree with the concept of heroes," Luthor replied, "But I must admit that I would be somewhat reluctant to entrust any of my...eggs to this so-called "Superman". I wonder why they gave him that name? After all, he's not a man: he's more than that, or less than that, depending on how you look at it. Naming him seems as pointless to me as calling a hurricane Katrina. But that's what he's like, you know, a hurricane. Imagine a force of nature, with a mind of its own. Doesn't that scare you, Miss Lance?"

Luthor paused for a moment. He doubted there was much that could scare a woman like Dinah Lance. She was smart, even smarter than she let on.

"And people say that a being of such power could help humanity? They said the same thing about the atom bomb. And that's exactly what Superman is. A ticking time-bomb, waiting to explode."

 

[Red]

<Tony Stark>

I need to go outside. This room is too hot.

I walk out the back entrance, and the cool air hits my face.

The security guards stand by the entrance. Wouldn't want me getting killed or anything.

It might be better than what's left.

And then I see him

Shaggy, unkempt, but it's him.

"...Bruce?"

<Bruce Banner>

“Tony over here” I whisper, while gesturing my hand for him to come towards the garden. He sneaks past the two guards. I look at how he is dressed then I glance down at myself “How things change old friend” I say jokingly.


Before he can respond with a witty comeback, I get straight to the point. “Tony I’m sorry to bring this on you but I really need some help. I imagine you have heard the rumors of the Hulk creature traveling through America, tearing up everything in it path, well they aren’t rumors that creature is me. “

 

[Sparta*]

I raise an eyebrow.For the second time,since Richards has approached me.

I can understand if he's fascinated by Superman...It seems alot of people are.But...I can't help but think there's a bigger point to all of this.It's not as if he's interested...more than he is suspicious.And his tone...

I adjust my glasses,and clear my throat.

"Well...He,um...regarding where he's from...He recently revealed to us that he's from another planet.I believe Krypton,is the name of it.But as far as the extent of his powers go,You'd...have to ask the man himself."

<Mister Fantastic>

Reed takes a quick glance around the hall to make sure no one can see them.

"I am asking the man himself....." Reed said, pausing for a moment to let it sink in

"Superman.........I suspected you were Clark Kent this morning during the robot attack. You showed up so quickly, and out of know where...but when I saw you walk in here today, I was one hundred percent sure it was you. As a scientist I am most curious about your origins, and the source of you power, but as a man, I can relate to your struggles, and I want you to consider me a friend. You can seek me out at the Baxter Builder whenever you need help of anykind. It can be hard living with an alter ego, and I can understand why you have to do it...but realize that your not alone in your struggles. You don't have to worry about your secret identity...I won't tell a single soul who you are...not even Sue. I want to help you Superman...I also want to learn as much as I can about you...where your from, how you got here, because I find your very existance fascinating" Reed said.

"A word of warning though...it appears we have a common enemy Superman. Mr. Luthor has taken a very fond interest in you, and your powers...I don't know what he is planning, but he is extremly resourceful and caniving...so I know it won't be good. Be extra careful around him...if he found out your secret identity, it would be disasterous...oh, and Clark...thank you for your help this morning...without it my home and countless lives would have surely been destroyed. You truly are selfless Superman, and the planet you hail from must be an honorable one indeed if there are more people like you there" Reed added

 

[Batman]

<Mister Fantastic>

Reed takes a quick glance around the hall to make sure no one can see them.

"I am asking the man himself....." Reed said, pausing for a moment to let it sink in

"Superman.........I suspected you were Clark Kent this morning during the robot attack. You showed up so quickly, and out of know where...but when I saw you walk in here today, I was one hundred percent sure it was you. As a scientist I am most curious about your origins, and the source of you power, but as a man, I can relate to your struggles, and I want you to consider me a friend. You can seek me out at the Baxter Builder whenever you need help of anykind. It can be hard living with an alter ego, and I can understand why you have to do it...but realize that your not alone in your struggles. You don't have to worry about your secret identity...I won't tell a single soul who you are...not even Sue. I want to help you Superman...I also want to learn as much as I can about you...where your from, how you got here, because I find your very existance fascinating" Reed said.

"A word of warning though...it appears we have a common enemy Superman. Mr. Luthor has taken a very fond interest in you, and your powers...I don't know what he is planning, but he is extremly resourceful and caniving...so I know it won't be good. Be extra careful around him...if he found out your secret identity, it would be disasterous...oh, and Clark...thank you for your help this morning...without it my home and countless lives would have surely been destroyed. You truly are selfless Superman, and the planet you hail from must be an honorable one indeed if there are more people like you there" Reed added

<Clark Kent>

I...I don't know what to say.I stand here,dumbstruck by all of this.

Not only has he deduced my greatest secret,but...He's also revealed Luthor's new intrest in me.Though it's something I suspected,I should consider this to be my first official confirmation.

I should try to deny my identity.I should try to do everything in my power to convince this man that I am not Superman.

But...For some reason,I trust him.I don't know why I should...I barely know him.However,I believe him in his efforts to make the world a better place.He too is struggling with the reality that he cannot fit in with the rest of human kind,due to his extraordinary gifts.

It's as if he and I were cut from the same cloth,so to speak.

I also believe him when he says he won't tell anyone.I also believe that,in effect,if I were to let him in,He could prove to be a very valuble ally in my quest to save the world.

Better yet,He might even be able to help me in finding out what really happened to me,when I was sent away from Krypton.For years,I've been wanting answers,and I've only been given so little.But Richards understands the galaxy better than I ever could.

I look back at the rest of the partygoers,before turning back to Reed,and narrowing my eyes,so he can see behind the glasses,without me having to take them off.

"I was happy to help,Doctor..."

I sigh,a little,before continuing.

"I too realise that Luthor is planning something.He's a dangerous man...and a powerful man.More powerful than either you or I,even though he possesses no physical abilities.But he has power over Metropolis...Power that money can buy...And his intelligence is also a great threat to us.However,I'm finding it increasingly difficult to try and figure out a way to prevent him from doing anything,due to the fact that there are laws we,as american citizens,have to abide by."

I look at him.He also seems interested in my origins.But...What can I tell him?

I've basically told everything that I know about them,aside from my years in Smallville,to Lois,who's story should be published in today's edition of the Planet.

But as far as that,I too wonder.

"And as far as my origins go...they are something of a mystery to even myself.From what I can fathom,so far,I am from a planet called Krypton.My actual birth name is Kal-El,and I am the son of Jor-El and Lara.I was sent to Smallville,Kansas years ago,in a rocket ship that was sent from Krypton.But...beyond that,I have no idea.I still ask myself why I was sent,what happened to Krypton,or if there are any more like me."

I frown,a little.

"I'm afraid I may never know."

I'm still trying to figure out if this 'dual identity' idea will work.If Richards figured it out,others are bound to aswell.What if someone found out,and told everyone?My life as a human being would be over,and I would be forced to be Superman for the rest of my life.

I cannot allow that to happen.

"I trust you when you say you won't tell anyone,Doctor.You've done nothing but good in the past,and I don't expect you to betray your reputation in the near future.I feel that you,your team,and I could help the world.And I appreciate you telling me about Luthor.I just wish there was something we could do..."

 

[Sentry2005]

<Bruce Banner>

“Tony over here” I whisper, while gesturing my hand for him to come towards the garden. He sneaks past the two guards. I look at how he is dressed then I glance down at myself “How things change old friend” I say jokingly.


Before he can respond with a witty comeback, I get straight to the point. “Tony I’m sorry to bring this on you but I really need some help. I imagine you have heard the rumors of the Hulk creature traveling through America, tearing up everything in it path, well they aren’t rumors that creature is me. “

<Tony Stark>

"My God..."

I look over my shoulder, to make sure the Guards aren't watching.

"Bruce, how on Earth did this happen?"

I look back again.

If they catch Bruce, they might capture him.

Or worse, wake up the beast...

"How can I help?"

 

[Sentry2005]

<Matt Murdock>

Well that makes sense at least.

Kent is the Superman.

No wonder his heart rate is so low.

Outside.

Stark talking to the man.

Doctor Bruce Banner.

Says he's the...

"Dear God..."

Hulk.

I look around the party.

There have been rumours.

Of a beast. Traveling the country. Destroying everything in its path.

Hulk.

I have to warn them, before it's too late.

I walk over to Bruce...

 

[Red]

<Tony Stark>

"My God..."

I look over my shoulder, to make sure the Guards aren't watching.

"Bruce, how on Earth did this happen?"

I look back again.

"The gamma bomb, it wasn’t ready and I got caught by radiation from the field test. Since then Its been inside me the rage, the power , the Hulk."

If they catch Bruce, they might capture him.

Or worse, wake up the beast...

"How can I help?"

"I just need to somewhere to stay for a while, General Ross and S.H.I.E.L.D are hunting me, they want the Hulk destroyed and that means me too."

 

[Sentry2005]

"The gamma bomb, it wasn&#8217;t ready and I got caught by radiation from the field test. Since then Its been inside me the rage, the power , the Hulk."


"I just need to somewhere to stay for a while, General Ross and S.H.I.E.L.D are hunting me, they want the Hulk destroyed and that means me too."

<Tony Stark>

"Ok, Reed's inside. I can ask Reed and we can work out how to help you, I just need you to stay here Bruce."

I get up to leave, and as I turn a security guard is behind me.

"What's going on here Mr. Sta-"

He see's Bruce.

"WE GOT A CODE ONE!" He yells.

I try to tackle him, but the butt of his rifle crashes into my jaw.

I fall to the ground, unable to do anything myself...

 

[Sparta*]

<Clark Kent>

I...I don't know what to say.I stand here,dumbstruck by all of this.

Not only has he deduced my greatest secret,but...He's also revealed Luthor's new intrest in me.Though it's something I suspected,I should consider this to be my first official confirmation.

I should try to deny my identity.I should try to do everything in my power to convince this man that I am not Superman.

But...For some reason,I trust him.I don't know why I should...I barely know him.However,I believe him in his efforts to make the world a better place.He too is struggling with the reality that he cannot fit in with the rest of human kind,due to his extraordinary gifts.

It's as if he and I were cut from the same cloth,so to speak.

I also believe him when he says he won't tell anyone.I also believe that,in effect,if I were to let him in,He could prove to be a very valuble ally in my quest to save the world.

Better yet,He might even be able to help me in finding out what really happened to me,when I was sent away from Krypton.For years,I've been wanting answers,and I've only been given so little.But Richards understands the galaxy better than I ever could.

I look back at the rest of the partygoers,before turning back to Reed,and narrowing my eyes,so he can see behind the glasses,without me having to take them off.

"I was happy to help, Doctor..."

I sigh,a little,before continuing.

"I too realise that Luthor is planning something.He's a dangerous man...and a powerful man.More powerful than either you or I,even though he possesses no physical abilities.But he has power over Metropolis...Power that money can buy...And his intelligence is also a great threat to us.However,I'm finding it increasingly difficult to try and figure out a way to prevent him from doing anything,due to the fact that there are laws we,as american citizens,have to abide by."

I look at him.He also seems interested in my origins.But...What can I tell him?

I've basically told everything that I know about them,aside from my years in Smallville,to Lois,who's story should be published in today's edition of the Planet.

But as far as that,I too wonder.

"And as far as my origins go...they are something of a mystery to even myself.From what I can fathom,so far,I am from a planet called Krypton.My actual birth name is Kal-El,and I am the son of Jor-El and Lara.I was sent to Smallville,Kansas years ago,in a rocket ship that was sent from Krypton.But...beyond that,I have no idea.I still ask myself why I was sent,what happened to Krypton,or if there are any more like me."

I frown,a little.

"I'm afraid I may never know."

I'm still trying to figure out if this 'dual identity' idea will work.If Richards figured it out,others are bound to aswell.What if someone found out,and told everyone?My life as a human being would be over,and I would be forced to be Superman for the rest of my life.

I cannot allow that to happen.

"I trust you when you say you won't tell anyone,Doctor.You've done nothing but good in the past,and I don't expect you to betray your reputation in the near future.I feel that you,your team,and I could help the world.And I appreciate you telling me about Luthor.I just wish there was something we could do..."

<Mister Fantastic>

"Kal-el? Krypton? This is all most fascinating..." Reed said

"If we work together I know we can find out what happened to Krypton, why you were sent here, and if there are anymore people like you on this earth" Reed said in a determined tone

"I promise to help you in any way I possibly can Kal-el...your story is a sad one, and I desire to give you closure by any means necessary" Reed paused for a moment

"Your right about Lex Luthor...he is very smart...and covers his bases after every move. Legally we can't do anything to confront him, because 'technically' he hasn't done anything unlawful...we will just have to wait...plan our moves wisely...and keep an eye on him until the second he makes a single mistake. Lex is a threat for Metropolis...but there is another threat I wish to talk to you about...a threat that could destroy this whole world as we know it" Reed said

"I have just been informed that there is a dark force out in the depths of space that has been paying close attention to our planet as of late...watching...waiting...and planning an invasion. I'm not one hundred percent sure of this...i'll have to run some tests on some alien technology i've come across, but I trust my source with the utmost confidence" Reed stopped for a moment...he knew this man had great things in store for his future

"I don't know for sure why you were sent to this planet Kal-el, but my scientific intuition tells me you are to be a champion...a savior, and a protector of this planet from all forces that would harm it. You have powers like I have never seen on this earth...you truly are one of a kind, and you are just beginning to fulfill your destiny. When I learn more about this invasion, can I count on you to help stop it? Us, and a handfull of others may be earth's only line of defense against impending doom" Reed said

 

[Batman]

<Mister Fantastic>

"Kal-el? Krypton? This is all most fascinating..." Reed said

"If we work together I know we can find out what happened to Krypton, why you were sent here, and if there are anymore people like you on this earth" Reed said in a determined tone

"I promise to help you in any way I possibly can Kal-el...your story is a sad one, and I desire to give you closure by any means necessary" Reed paused for a moment

"Your right about Lex Luthor...his is very smart...and covers his bases after every move. Legally we can't do anything to confront him, because 'technically' he hasn't done anything unlawful...we will just have to wait...plan our moves wisely...and keep an eye on him until the second he makes a single mistake. Lex is a threat for Metropolis...but there is another threat I wish to talk to you about...a threat that could destroy this whole world as we know it" Reed said

"I have just been informed that there is a dark force out in the depths of space that has been paying close attention to our planet as of late...wathing...waiting...and planning an invasion. I'm not one hundred percent sure of this...i'll have to run some tests on some alien technology i've come across, but I trust my source with the utmost confidence" Reed stopped for a moment...he knew this man had great things in store for his future

"I don't know for sure why you were sent to this planet Kal-el, but my scientific intuition tells me you are to be a champion...a savior, and a protector of this planet from all forces that would harm it. You have powers like I have never seen on this earth...you truly are one of a kind, and you are just beginning to fulfill your destiny. When I learn more about this invasion, can I count on you to help stop it? Us, and a handfull of others may be earth's only line of defense against impending doom" Reed said

My eyes widen.

If what he's saying is true,is it possible that this could be...a cosmic being?

And a threat to the entire world?

I've never faced anything on that scale.The robot in New York was the most powerful foe I've faced yet,and it would pale in comparison to something like this.

As powerful as I am...I don't know if I'd be able to handle something like that.

But...at the same time,this is what I've been preparing for from the first moment I decided to use my powers to help others.I just never saw it,until now.

And with others at my aid...It is possible that,with our combined efforts,that we could vanquish anything that this 'dark force' would have to offer.We could actually save the entire world...

I look back at Richards,when I realise I've been thinking for too long.

"If and when such a threat arises,to try and invade earth...you can count on me to do whatever I need to aid you,and the earth,in any way that I can."

I think about what he says...about being able to bring me closure.

Aside from wanting to fit in...I think that might be what I've most wanted,all of my life.

If he can help me...I'd be forever grateful.

"And thank you,Doctor.I don't know how,but I'm sure with your help,I'll be able to figure out the answers I've been looking for,for all of these years."

 

[MaskedManJRK]

Now that everyone has left me to my own devices, I close my eyes and I start a meditative process. Inhale. Exhale.

I hear everything in the room. I hear Luthor and Miss Lance swapping conversation as they waltz. Stark was talking to Reed about a suit of armor or something, and alien technology.

Stark leaves, one Lois Lane and someone else, Clark-something, enters. Reed and Clark-Something talk and...my God. You're telling me THAT's Superman? Myself, Richards, Murdock, AND Superman? This is just too random to be coincedonce. I sneak a glance to him without breaking my concentration; he looks shorter than I thought he'd be.

I concentrate farther, out of the room. The snapping leaves and blowing winds make most of the chatter, but I hear faint voices. One sounds like Stark. I was about to take it as him in a drunken stupor trying to fornicate a piece of wood when--

"We got a Code One! We--"

A hard THUMP to the ground, as though he was tackled. Something's not right.

I open my eyes and start walking, keeping part of me in the trance, when I see Matt walking towards me. I get to him first and get close enough so that no one will hear.

"You hear something, too?"

 

[SonnyBlack]

[S.H.I.E.L.D Aircraft Carrier (off the coast of New York) 17th Hundred hour, Control room]

Smoking a cigar Nick Fury sits and contemplates the current situation. After his latest outburst Hulk managed to piss off the President enough to want him down for good. It was a touchy situation cause inside I knew Banner was a good person and I’d rather not have his death on my conscience. Nonetheless I knew he’d have to be taken down and fast. Last we knew he was somewhere in the New York region in Banner form which means he wouldn’t be far. Standing from my chair the troops stood in anticipation as they waited for my reply.

“Assemble the Task Force we must stay on high alert until this situation is over with. He must be in Banner form so priority number one is to take him down before he is allowed to morph. Find all info on Banner and Hulk’s dealings in New York, friends, family, associates now. I want the last 20 numbers received by all of them cross-referenced, wiretaps and surveillance. Next contact every available Superhero in the region and patch them through. If things turn bad perhaps they could contain him , take him down, or calm him out of state. If all else fails we must use whatever measures possible to take him down before he could do too much harm.”

“By your command Sir.”

Nick walks to the window and looks out to the sky and sighs

“Not again Bruce.”

 

[LibrarianThorne]

IC: Darkseid

"Lord Darkseid, preparations are near complete. The World Shatterers and Magna Destroyers near completion. All is as you have ordered it, great Darkseid."
"Excellent. Continue with preparations. Earth will fall to the might of the armies of Apokolips. You may leave. Now."

The weeks leading up to the invastion had been chaotic, as they always were. The Parademons in training, the Hunger Dogs and Lowlies preparing the weapons to wage war.

Earth would be conquered, like the thousands of planets before it and the thousands to come. He had told no one, of course, of his ultimate aims. Earth was but the first stepping stone in his conquests. His plans encompassed the universe, and not even the Inheritor would stop him now. The Kree, the Skrull, the Shi'Ar, and finally the blasted Guardians of Oa. For there, upon Oa, was the key. The Anti-Life Equation, or at least a part of it. Guarded by some of the most powerful beings in all this creation. As it lay upon all the capital worlds of the stellar empires. He would conquer them, and the Equation would be his.

Then all peoples of all worlds, everywhere, would know the glory and terror of Darkseid, dread lord of destruction, master of Apokolips and god of evil. He chuckled to himself. Who could stand against him?