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Optimus Prime, in his holoform, and Superman sat in a bar, having drinks as they downed one glass each.

“So on your first day of wearing the suit, you pushed away a planet?” Optimus inquired.

“Yup.” Superman nodded, having explained his first time flying with the suit proper, having pushed away Apokolips from the Solar System like it was nothing. Sadly, not the last time he’d have to deal with Darkseid.

Optimus looked impressed before his mood turned reflective.

“Five years… Five years since Michael and his Cabal. So much has happened since then. Our world has only gotten bigger.” Optimus was thoughtful. “To think how much can happen in such a short time. For a cybertonian that is.”

“Five years… five years since we got pulled into this crazy stuff with Lucifer and Michael.” Superman mused.

“And now, Crisis is upon us.” Optimus added grimly.

"What will we do, Optimus?"

"What we always do." Optimus turned to Superman. "We fight."

"I think we will have to prepare the best we can.” Superman said immediately despite the fact they had prepared. For the last 2 and half years since they learned of Crisis, they have prepared as best they could.

"I know, but considering what is coming, I think it would be best if we spend our time with our loved ones.” Optimus told Superman, patting his shoulder. "We do not know what may happen later, so I think we should stay with them."

"You're right, me and Lois should spend all the time together that we can before this starts.” Superman agreed with a nod as he grasped Optimus’ shoulder. "While you should spend your time with Elita then."

"Was planning to do that." Optimus said, leaning back in his chair for a bit. "And the rest of us as well, this is what we must do now. Prepare, and spend time with our loved ones. And not take stress because-"

"If we do that, we will only make it worse for ourselves, so be calm and prepare." Superman said, leaning back in his chair as well. "I guess we should inform the other worlds too. One by one, while starting preparation that the clock is nearly there." He looked at his watch, a gift from his father. It was 10:38 pm, with the day being April 23^rd, 2024.

Exactly two days away from Crisis.

"My thoughts exactly." Steve said as both of them stood up and embraced each other before parting, and nodded at each other with smiles, before turning around and walking off, out of the bar.

Optimus walked over this truck, but not before giving Superman a smile.

“Goodbye, Clark.”

“Goodbye, Optimus.” Superman flew off.

A moment later, he landed on his balcony.

“Hey, Smallville.” Lois greeted him, playing Super Smash Bros on Jonathan’s switch with their son.

She was Bayonetta and he was Megaman.

“Hey, honey.” Superman smiled, kissing her on her head and Jonathan. “So… would you guys be mad if I decided that we should make a little trip to Ma and Pa’s in the morning?”

“Sure.” Jonathan said with a smile. “So long as Aunt Kara and Kon are there.”

“Deal.” Superman smiled, pulling up the phone as he dialed them.

In Wayne Manor, Batman, while working on tonight’s patrol report, watched from the side as Red Hood and Red Robin sparred.

“Damn, you’re slow today, Jace!” Red Robin remarked. “Don’t tell me you’re letting old age finally catch up to you!”

“Can it, Timbers! Not that old.” Red Hood retorted, landing a kick to his stomach, making him stumble back. “And I’m definitely the older one when my pull out method is better than yours!”

The three glares he got from his brother’s girlfriends/baby mamas made him silently regret his words.

Taking advantage of the slight pause, Red Robin performed a sweep with his staff, making Red Hood fall flat on his ass.

“Ow!” Red hood glared at him. “That’s cheating!”

“You’re the one who wanted to play with fire, Little wing.” Nightwing said, ruffling his hair and dodging his hand swatting him away.

Red Hood flipped him the bird as he got up. “You’re an asshole. Both of you.”

“Don’t let Pennyworth hear you speak like that unless you wish to have your mouth washed with soap.” Damian said, now roughly his second eldest brother’s height.

“I’m sure you’d know all about that, Demon brat?” Red Hood remarked, earning a glare from his younger brother.

Cassandra Cain smacked his arm lightly, but he still let out an ‘Ow!’. “Stop teasing him, little brother.”

“It’s hard not to.” Red Hood grumbled.

“I was the same way with my Bruce.” Owlman remarked, putting a hand on his shoulder.

“Seriously, mature Jace.” Barbara said, sarcasm dripping from her voice as Rose sharpened her knife menacingly and Helena looked at her crossbow bolts in interest.

Red Hood gulped. He was so dead… maybe Artemis would have mercy and keep him safe?

Nah, she’d throw him to the wolves

Red Robin shook his head then made his way over to Batman.

The two stayed there in companionable silence, the only sound heard was the others conversing amongst each other and the sounds of the keyboard.

“I’m proud of you, Tim.”

Red Robin blinked, surprised by that.

Batman smiled before taking off his cowl, running a hand over his sweaty, messy hair. “I know I’ve haven’t always been the best father but… you’ve become a better man than I could ever hope to be. Something that any good parent wants. And while you became a father far, far earlier than I would have liked, you’ve done good by your kids. And your girlfriends. I’m proud of you, son.”

Red Robin swallowed the lump in his throat at his words.

“Thanks… dad. Really means a lot.”

Father and son shared a smile.

Green Arrow held his grandniece, flying her around like he would an airplane. He and some of the members of Team Arrow were in Gotham visiting.

“You really are a dad.” Black Canary commented idly, taking a sip of her tea.

Green Arrow gave her a look, holding a smiling toddler. “I’m not.”

“Beloved, Conner is in my arms. You are very much a ‘dad’ as beloved likes to say.” Nyssa Raakto said, holding baby Connor, who squirmed slightly.

“Pretty sure you have the adoption papers for Rose and Joey somewhere in your study.” Deathstroke remarked, not even mad at that. Legally speaking, he was dead and Adeline didn’t care for such matters anymore so… he had full legal right to adopt them.

“He does. Raisa told me about that when she cleaned it up.” Moira Queen revealed, making the Emerald Archer look at his mother in betrayal.

“Mom…” He groaned.

“I’ll sign them!” Jericho said happily via sign language.

Green Arrow sighed. “Thanks, Joey.”

“Still, even if you don’t want to admit you, you’re an excellent father, husband. Leagues above mine, at least.” Nyssa said with a smile.

Green Arrow blinked. “Was that a pun, dear?”

“Perhaps.” The coy smile on her face said it all.

Green Arrow then sighed again. “Okay, yeah, I’m a dad…”

“FINALLY!” Nearly everyone chorused in agreement.

Iron-Man sat on his work bench, looking over the specs of his latest armor, making sure it was perfect. There could be no room for error. He ran a hand down his face, the bags under his eyes quite pronounced.

Despite his exhausted, he heard familiar footsteps enter his lab.

“Not sleeping?”

He turned around, seeing a familiar sight.

“No… and I’m guessing you haven’t either.” Captain America mused.

“I know, I know. I look like roadkill. At least, that’s what some of the others have said.” Iron-Man quipped though it lacked his usual humorous tone.

“Tony?” He put a hand on his shoulder, looking at him in concern.

“I’m… I’m scared.” He admitted after a moment. “Terrified of what will happen. Will we be enough?”

“I know you believe in the future… but I believe in people. And I choose to believe in us. We will, Tony.”

“And if we don’t? If we lose?”

“Then we’ll lose together. But better to go out swinging than to sit and wait for death to come to knocking at our doorstep.”

Iron-Man couldn’t help but smile. “You do always know what to say to make a guy feel better, Cap.”

King Thor flew back to Asgardia, finding Sif waiting for him.

“Have you seen anything yet?”

"Nothing yet", Sif said, looking up at the empty night sky. "Of course that's under the assumption it strikes here first."

"I believe it will first strike weaker Universes, might even be ones we've never come into contact with", King Thor had to say. "But eventually, it will be here."

"And we'll be ready", Sif said, she and King Thor sharing a kiss.

"Yes, we'll be ready."

Spider-Man landed on a rooftop with Black Cat.

“You okay?” He asked, seeing her silence.

“I’m fine, just… anxious, I guess.” Black Cat said after a moment.

Spider-Man nodded in understanding. “I get it. But we’ll be okay.”

“How do you know that?”

“Cause we got the numbers and firepower on our side.” Spider-Man said with a grin underneath his mask. "Now come on. Gwen is making that amazing Tuna Casserole."

Earth-22005

Greek Kratos sat on the throne of Olympus. It felt… odd despite the fact it was his birthright. He never could have foreseen his journey bringing him to this moment.

“How does it feel, brother?” He looked to see Heracles approaching.

“It feels as if it belongs to another.” Greek Kratos admitted.

“Then that is why I belongs to you. The best leaders are usually the ones who do not seek power but instead, have it thrust upon them.” Faye mused, walking into the room with Lysandra.

Greek Kratos remained silent, knowing she had a point.

Earth-42018

Thor watched as Thrud helped Angroboda with her combat prowess in the training area they had created, smiling. His little girl had come such a long way.

Atreus practiced his archery with Calliope, the two siblings having a bit of competition.

“They’ve come a long way.” Lady Sif noted with a pleased smile.

“They have… especially Thrudie.” Thor rumbled. “She’ll be a better ruler than I ever could.”

“Cut yourself some slack. You have done a good job.” Lady Sif pointed out. “Our people are doing well in Vanaheim thanks to you.”

"Despite how many of the Vanir hate me." Thor pointed out in self loathing.

"In spite of that." Lady Sif said pointedly.

Dante walked through the streets, making his way over to his shop. He had just come back from a demon hunting job. Nero was heading back to Fortuna and Vergil was in Edenia.

He entered his shop, seeing Lucia flipping his old coin.

“Well… isn’t this a familiar sight.”

The Artificial demon glanced at him. “You would know, amour (love).”

Dante smiled, giving her a chaste kiss on the lips. “How’d your hunt go?”

“It went well. The demons were low level. Just a few Hell Anteneras, Cainas and Empusas. Nothing serious.” Lucia explained before revealing: “Lady and Trish wanted me to go with them on a shopping trip later today and I said yes.”

“Well, so long as you don’t drop a receipt for it on my doorstep, I’m not gonna complain.” Dante said, sitting on his chair and leaning back.

Lucia gave him a look. “You alright?”

Dante shrugged. “I am, just… the time is almost here.””

“La fin est proche (The end is nigh).” Lucia said.

Dante shook his head. “To think the worst I’d ever face was Mundus and my dear old brother… yet in the last five years, I’ve fought gods, aliens, warlords and had my whole life exposed for everyone to see.”

Lucia rubbed his arm in comfort. She knew how much of a sore subject that was for him, even after all this time.

“But… like always, I’ll make sure those pricks are sent back to hell.”

“We all will.” Lucia smiled. “Now… weren’t we supposed to meet up with Diana on her Earth by now?”

Dante’s eyes widen. “Ah shit…” He was dead.

Earth-2009

Detective landed on a rooftop in Gotham, seeing the city. It was calm… calmer than it’s been in years.

“Quite a sight, eh?” Arkham Knight strode up next to him, now in full Red Hood get up, having ditched the old armor.

“Yes… it’s what I always wanted for Gotham. But seeing it now, it’s… hard to believe.” Detective admitted.

“Just means all the hard work has paid off.” Dick said, striding up next to his free side as Arkham Knight was on the other. “Is that really a bad thing?”

“No… not at all.”

Vergil looked at his childhood book of Poems by William Blake… that he had given his son.

To think he would ever be a father. After all, how could he protect a child when he couldn’t even defend himself and his family when the demons came?

Logically, he knew he was a child and there wasn’t much he could do but still, his demonic pride was very much there.

He hadn’t really cared about the destruction left in his wake as he pursued power. Even when he returned from the Demon world and Nero had (rightfully) torn into him for being, as he put it, ‘a power hungry, borderline sociopathic asshole of epic proportions’, he hadn’t given it much thought.

But seeing how it had affected those he wanted to protect like Dante and especially his son, it gave him pause. Made him reflect.

Even more with calamity approaching.

Vergil may be one of the most powerful and prideful beings on the planet but he was no fool. He couldn’t stop the Crisis on his own. None of them could.

“Hey, you alright?” He turned around, seeing his looking at him, concerned etched into his fears.

“I’m fine, Nero.” Vergil assured him, walking over to him.

“You sure? Cause you looked constipated over there.” He quipped.

The Darkslayer scowled but said nothing.

“Anyways, Kyrie called. Food’s ready and we should get a move on. Cause Nico, Julio, Kyle and Carlo can eat for 12.” The quarter devil remarked.

Vergil smiled. “Thank you, Nero.”

Nero smiled. “No problem.” He went to walk off but a hand stopped him.

“Nero…” Vergil paused, unsure of what to say for a moment.

“Yeah?”

 “I just want you to know that I’m proud of you. You’ve… you’ve done good. Better than I could ever hope, really.” Vergil put his hands on his son’s shoulders. “It’s what any parent wants. For their child to learn from their mistake and be better. That’s what you have become, Nero. And for that, I’m proud of you. Your mother and from what I know of him, Credo, would be proud to.”

Nero swallowed the lump in his throat, trying to will away the tears that threatened to spill.

“Thanks… dad.”

Vergil let a small, barely perceptible smile grace his lips.

Earth 101221

Crusader and Kal were in a restaurant, both in their everyday work clothes rather than their ‘other work’ ones.

“So, how are you and Lois doing, balancing your jobs, being parents and your superheroics?” Crusader asked.

“You’d know a thing or two about that.” Kal quipped, taking a sip of his coffee.

“Well, never had to deal with babies until now.” Crusader retorted with a smile.

“Hectic to say to the least. Make no mistake, I adore Jon and Lara but… Still, it’s been a hell of an adjustment… but I’m happy.” Kal smiled. “Happier than I have been in a long time. Since Dad died.”

“Really glad to hear that, Clark.” Crusader smiled, sincere.

“Now, how has it been you having to adjustment having a kid with your ex?”

Crusader sighed. “Damian’s been… difficult but I can tell he’s a good kid. However, I won’t tolerate his disrespect towards Selina, Alfred, Tim, Dick and Jason.”

Kal nodded. “He’s young. His habits haven’t fully cemented yet. You’ve got time to help him correct. Just need some patience, that’s all.”

“Well, he’s currently spending the weekend with Oliver and Dinah.” Detective revealed, making the kryptonian’s eyes widen in shock.

“No…”

“Yeah.”

“How’s that been going?”

“About how you expect.”

“You’re in timeout!” Arrow shouted before slamming the door shut. He ran a down his face, sighing.

‘Why did you do this to me, Bruce? Tim was right, he is a demon brat.’

Canary gave him a smile, leaning on the entrance of the hallway, arms crossed over her chest.

“Not. One. Word.” Arrow said with a pointed finger. “And we’ll make sure our kids never became snot nosed brats.”

“What are you gonna do? Drop them on some deserted Island when they turn 18 so they can fight drug traffickers?”

“If I have to, yes.”

Canary shook her head at her husband.

“Connor’s asleep, by the way.”

“At least one child can actually behave.”

“He’s a baby.”

“Even worse for the Wayne-Al Ghul turd known as Damian.”

Kal winced. “I feel like I should pass on by after this.”

Crusader shrugged. “He could always consider it practice for Connor gets older.”

“You can be cruel, you know?”

“He deserves it. He got me into trouble when we were in boarding school.”

“What he’d do?”

“He got caught drinking and because I didn’t say anything despite knowing given I was his bunkmate, it gave me a bit of a black mark on my record because he said I helped sneak it in.”

“… On second thought, maybe I’ll leave him to suffer a little bit.”

“Much obliged.” Crusader said before motioning for the waiter to bring the receipt.

“I’ll pay this time.” Kal said, making Crusader raise an eyebrow.

“Really? From the money you technically make from a newspaper I own?”

“… I hate you sometimes, you know that.”

Earth-199999

Odinson landed on the compound, seeing the other Avengers, the X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Defenders gathered around.

“My friends!” he grinned. “Great to see you all!”

“You too, pointbreak.” Tony said with a smile.

“Alright, everyone.” Steve said, earning their attention. “This is the fight of our lives. Loki, Ultron, Thanos, Kang, Chthon… this is nothing compared to that. It’s not a question if we can but that we have to. This is fate of countless lives. Including everyone we love and more. Past, present and future are being threatened. I’d say you could walk away from this but… I’d be giving you false hope. Can’t promise everyone I ride a home but what I can promise is that your stance against the end will be remembered by all who participate.”

“Think we all know what we’re signing up for, Cap.” Clint said what they all thinking. “Otherwise, none of us wouldn’t be here.”

“We follow your lead.” Logan stated.

“Always.” Nat added with a smile.

“When it comes to you, Captain, the question’s never been about jumping. It’s about how you high or where.” Frank Castle said, making everyone nod.

“With you till the end of the line.” Bucky said knowingly.

Steve looked at them, grateful. “Good. We’ve cleared the compound’s bedrooms so you can all get some shut eye. We won’t get any rest once it starts.” He said grimly. 

They all walked off, going to do so.

Nat walked over to him, grabbing his hand. "This is gonna work, Steve." She assured him just like she had when they went to face Thanos to retrieve the Stones.

Steve looked at her. "I know... Cause I don't know what I'll do if it doesn't."

"Like you said, you can't question if we can win. We have to. For the sake of countless lives." Nat pointed out.

Steve smiled at her. "Pretty sure I'm the one who's supposed to assure everyone."

"I'm the one who can help assure you when you need it." Nat remarked, leaning in for a kiss, which he quickly reciprocated.

Earth-1993

Jason Lee Scott and Tommy Oliver sat on a both in Angel Grove’s Community center.

“Man… place hasn’t’ been the same since Ernie passed 17 years ago.” Tommy said quietly.

“Geez, I can’t believe it’s been that many years… time really does fly.” Jason admitted.

Tommy nodded in agreement. His eyes were downcast. “Jason, I’m… I’m really sorry for keeping things a secret. And in general, I know you and I had a rocky relationship for years given Zordon made me leader, superimposing your authority. It was a bad idea and I didn’t exactly enjoy it.”

“Look, man, what’s done is done. I forgive you.” Jason said to him with a sincere smile. “Besides, we’ve got other things to worry about.”

Tommy’s eyes narrowed. “Crisis…”

“It’s almost here. You ready for the big battle?”

“Yeah… one last fight.” Tommy said.

Jason nodded. “One last fight… hopefully the one to end all fights.”

“And we’ll face it like as a team like we did Rita and Zedd. Together as one.”

Jason smiled. “Once a ranger…”

“Always a ranger.” Tommy smiled back.

Universe-197

Anakin landed on the ground, in full Dino Thunder black morph. He got up, getting in a combative stance before attacking. His brachio staff clashed with Saba, training with Obi-Wan, who he himself was in full MMPR white ranger mode.

“You’ve worked on your defense.” His former mentor noted, pleased by that. “Good.”

“Thank you, master.” Anakin said.

They continued their spar and Obi-Wan couldn’t help but note that Anakin seemed… distracted.

“Are you alright?” He asked.

“Fine, just… tired. Nightmares.”

“Of your mother or Padme?” Obi-Wan asked.

“Her, you, Ahsoka, Rex, the kids, Luke and everyone else.” Anakin admitted. “I saw Coruscant’s skies turning blood red as… shadows descended upon us and despite our best efforts, we were soon consumed and then, the rest of the Galaxy followed.”

Obi-Wan swallowed, knowing such dreams were no doubt harrowing for Anakin.

“If such a dream comes true… we will face it, together.” Obi-Wan promised, putting a hand on Anakin’s shoulder.

Anakin nodded, grateful but something still lingered in the back of his mind.

A mechanical breathing that haunted his every waking moment. Valhalla hadn’t helped in that matter despite facing his dark future personified and besting him.

Raiden (MK) landed at the Special forces/NEST base, seeing soldiers running around, getting their weapons ready.

“Glad to see you, Raiden.” Sonya Blade walked over to him with William Lennox in tow.

“And you as well, General. As always, I wish it was under better circumstances.” Raiden (MK) lamented.

“Can’t fix that now. Not with what’s coming.” Lennox stated.

“After that, we can spend as much time lounging around for a month.” Sonya added.

“Indeed. I believe rest will have been quite earned.”

On Cybertron, Optimus looked at the report Ultra Magnus had brought to him.

“Are the Planetary guns ready?”

“Yes. Wheeljack and Perceptor have finished the final diagnostic of them. I’ve ordered a small autobot detachment led by Kup and Hot Rod to protect them.”

“Send in extra. I have a feeling they’ll send heavily attack them.” Optimus ordered.

Ultra Magnus nodded before motioning for Hound and Crosshairs to follow him.

“Silverbolt, what’s you and the Aerial bots status?”

“Ammo packs have been armed to the teeth along with our energon reserves, grenades and healing charges. We’re on standby.”

“Good work, Silverbolt. Prime out.” Optimus said, ending the com line seeing Elita walking over to him. “The others?”

“The Dinobots are itching for a fight. As are the Knights.” Elita informed him.

“They’ll get one soon enough.” Optimus lamented quietly. Whether it be from the Anti-Monitor or Megatron, he really didn’t know.

Elita grabbed him, making their forehelms touch. "It'll be alright.

"We will win... but the cost is what concerns me more than anything." Optimus mused quietly.

"I know."

On one of Cybertron’s moons, Megatron looked at his gathered lieutenants.

“Shockwave, how goes construction of my Omega Supremes?” The Leader of the Decepticons inquired.

“There are nearly done, my liege and will be combat ready soon enough.” Shockwave informed him.

“The time of prophecy is nearly upon us!” Megatron exclaimed, slamming his servo on his throne, startling him, Starscream, Soundwave, Tarn, Barricade and Onslaught.  “We can no longer afford to waste precious time. Tarn, prepare to link up with the interface. Soundwave, make sure it goes smoothly. Barricade, prepare our ground forces for a fight. Onslaught, gather all our combiners, I want Bruticus to lead the charge. Starscream, assemble your seeker armada. Shockwave, accelerate your efforts. Once they are online, prepare the warship to depart.”

“Lord Megatron, what logic is there to this?” Shockwave asked.

“I know Optimus and he will no doubt have a fall-back plan should this world fall. And that fall back plan is the Ark.” Megatron stated. “I want their precious hope to be destroyed in the sea of Anti-Matter that will soon permeate.

Dr. Doom typed on his computer, scanning for unique energy signatures.

“I will find you… for it is the only way to prevent calamity.” He will not utilize the Scarlet Witch for this endeavor. She had already paid the debt to him by helping him free his mother of from Mephisto’s clutches, which was even easier thanks to his imprisonment weakening his barriers and curses that kept her in hell.

And Doom was nothing if not a man of his word.

Norse Kratos was in Valhalla, training some more with Tyr when he felt something.

“You felt it, didn’t you?” Tyr asked.

“Yes.” Norse Kratos looked up, feeling as if the very foundations of Valhalla shook.

“You know what this means?”

“The end of all… has come.”

Anti-Monitor looked at those that stood before him. “Do what you must.”

They scattered, going to prepare the more powerful universes for his arrival.

Chapter Text

"In the beginning there was only one. A single black infinitude. Then the infinitude found release, and, finally, the darkness broke, filling it with life."

In the void, a blinding flash of light broke out and soon, Earths began to appear.

"With the Multiverse. Every existence multiplied by possibility. And spread out before Space and Time in infinite measure. Civilizations rose and fell. And rose again across reality's grasping expanse. Life. A precious gift persevering in the face of every obstacle, until, finally, the Age of Heroes was born."

Superman ripped open his shirt, revealing his suit underneath.

Spider-Man was bitten by a radioactive spider on his field trip.

King Thor, Iron-Man, Hulk, Giant-Man, and Wasp stood over a defeated Graviton.

Wolverine’s claws popped out.

Batman put on the cowl for the first time.

Optimus Prime looked down at the deceased Megatron, grabbing the final remaining piece of the AllSpark.

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers stood together, ready to face down Rita Repulsa’s putties.

Geralt of Rivia hit a cursed creature with an Aard sign.

Po held Tai Lun in the Wooshi Finger hold.

Anakin Skywalker fought Count Dooku on Geonosis.

Dante and Vergil clashed in the Demon world with the Rebellion and the Force edge.

Spider-Man swung through New York.

Green Arrow aimed an arrow at several thugs as Black Canary let out her Canary cry.

Superman and Captain America shook hands as Optimus nodded at the two.

Daredevil knocked out Kingpin in an alley way.

Lucifer Morningstar looked at the gathered heroes.

"Chaos. The constant enemy of life kept at bay by Champions from across the Multiverse..."

Michael Demiurgos looked at the gathered villains.

The descendants of Sparda battled against the prince of darkness, Mundus.

Ra’s al Ghul’s sword clashed with Batman’s in the grounds of Wayne Manor.

Optimus and Megatron’s star sabers clashing, causing a massive wave of energy across three city blocks.

Spider-Man fought Green Goblin.

Green Arrow and Dark Archer had an Archer’s duel against each other.

Daredevil and Kingpin fought in an alleyway as Elektra dodged Bullseye’s attacks.

Superman fought Darkseid alongside Optimus, King Thor and Dante, soon backed by several other heroes.

Vergil clashed with Steppenwolf in Fortuna.

Peacemaker blew the White Dragon’s brains out.

Ultron fought back against several of the heroes.

Gorr the God Butcher traded blows with King Thor, who was assisted by Zeus, Norse Kratos and Beta Ray Bill.

Norse Kratos, Atreus, Freya and Thor fought Odin as Greek Kratos clashed with Ares.

Po fought Kai in the Spirit Realm.

Detective and Arkham Knight fought across the rooftops of Arkham City.

Dr. Doom and King Thor battled against Chthon in the ruins of the Avengers Compound of Earth-199999.

The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy of Earth-19999 battled Kang the Conqueror in the future.

Deathstroke dodged Jackal’s sword swing.

Wolverine and Daken stabbed and slashed at each other, snarling.

Dante fought off the three mind controlled Justice Leagues.

The Suicide Squad barely managing to escape from the three mind-controlled Batmen, Green Arrow and Black Canaries.

The Justice League of Earth-Prime fought against their evil counterparts courtesy of Lex/Brainiac.

Flash defeated Lex-Brainiac.

"…..joining forces to fight on behalf of all Creation. They found each other just in time…"

Baron Helmut Zemo emerged from the shadows.

Shao Kahn forced many Heroes to be his Gladiators.

Everyone in the cell watching Dante and Norse Kratos life unfold.

Lucifer Morningstar meeting Greek Kratos.

Optimus ‘killed’ by Superman, Kal, Dante, Captain America wielding Mjolnir, King Thor, Grimlock, Norse Kratos and Vergil.

Tai Lung and Shen clashing.

Megatron smirking as Anti-Matter consumed a large part of Shao Kahn.

Sindel ending Shao Kahn for good.

"…because now, the entire Multiverse is about to come under attack. There is a malevolent force at work, one driven by a singular goal. The destruction of all there is. I have planned, there are those who say I have schemed, but the time for preparation has passed. The Crisis is now upon us all. Everything dies. You. Me. Everyone on this planet. Our sun, our galaxy and, eventually, the Universe itself, then finally the Multiverse. This is simply how things are. It's inevitable. And I accept it. What I will not tolerate - what I find unacceptable - is the unnatural acceleration of that end. Which is why I did what I did to protect it all, even if I manipulated people... as the untimely end of everything is what we now face."

Uatu the Watcher was once more watching his projections, looking quite grim when Mar-Novu the Monitor appeared behind him.

"Why are you here?" Uatu inquired, as their last meeting had not been a pleasant one for very obvious reasons. Sparda had been more than helpful on that front.

"I thought you'd leave what I did behind, it was just a necessary test", Mar-Novu shrugged, Uatu scoffing mentally while Mar-Novu continued. "Besides, people like us are above those kinds of things or emotions."

"Indeed", Uatu said in a neutral tone, trying not to really do anything to Mar-Novu for now. "Even you can't win all the time, Mar-Novu." That was him being generous because Mar-Novu was really just losing most of the time actually.

"No, I can't", Mar-Novu actually bought it, to Uatu's mental amusement while he then noted one world in Uatu's projections and realized. "And so it begins."

Only, Uatu the Watcher, his tone very grim, with his white eyes looking empty, corrected the Monitor with his very next words. "You are wrong, Monitor...it has already begun."

And the two of them knew that no matter happened, this time the entire Multiverse really was in for a ride, of the horrible kind, and it really was a burning question if they'd survive or not.

“Your time will come.” Uatu spoke as Sparda walked in, gritting his teeth, a low demonic growl escaped his lips

“I know. Patience is something I have mastered in the 2 millennia I spent amongst humanity.” Sparda said. “But… for all that he’s done.”

“I understand.” Uatu said knowingly.

Earth-198

Raiden (MGR) looked at his sword, still in his combat ready Cyborg body and not his civilian one. He hadn’t taken to using it in a while.

Rose was a bit peeved, but John found it awesome how his dad looked like a super powered ninja that was only seen in science fiction films and high budget TV shows.

That made him snort. His life practically was Science Fiction… of the psychological horror variety, that is. With spy espionage, political thriller and history drama thrown in for good measure with the shitstorm that was the Patriots and Big Boss.

‘Times like this… still wish there some of the Patriots that lived. So, I can kill them myself.’

He then heard the door opening, as Rose and John rushed inside, panicked.

“Jack, Boris called. Says he wants everyone at HQ now.” Rose informed him.

Raiden (MGR)’s narrowed, making him on edge.

Some time later…

At Maverick Security, Raiden (MGR), Solid Snake, Jestream Sam, Boris, Kevin, Courtney, Sunny, Otacon, Rose, George, Bladewolf and John all gathered around the computer, seeing some weird readings.

“These are just from the last five minutes.” Kevin showed them all how close it was getting.

“Whatever it is, it’s coming fast.” Courtney said grimly.

Raiden (MGR) and Solid Snake shared a look.

“It’s time, Jack.”

“Yeah… we’re in the eye of the mother of all shit storms.”

“How bad are we talking, Raiden?” Boris asked.

“We can’t do anything stop them. Even with every weapon at our disposal.” Raiden stated grimly, bowing his head. “All we can do is…”

Just as he was about to speak, shadow demons crashed through the window.

Sam reacted quickly, slicing several them apart.

Bladewolf launched several hot knives at them, killing them.

Solid Snake fired his gun. “Everyone, get out of here!”

Boris grabbed his pistol, firing at them as he led the others out.

Raiden slashed at a shadow, cutting it in half. “We aren’t gonna make it.”

“We aren’t but you are.” Snake stated, much to Raiden’s confusion.

“What are you talking about?”

“You’ve still got your youth. You have a family… people who need you.”  Snake put a hand on his shoulder. “Let me buy you guys some time.”

“Snake… I’m not losing you again.” Raiden said firmly.

Snake gave him a look. “You’re a good man, Raiden. Despite it all, despite your past and actions, you’re good. You fight for what you believe in, try to keep others safe, prevent them from going through what you suffered. Never forget who you are underneath all the violence. All the bloodshed. The killing. A husband and father. Not just a good soldier….” He put finger to his chest. “… but a good man. Let us atone for making your life a living hell.”

Raiden looked at him along with Sam and Bladwolf, who fought off the shadow demons.

The cyborg held out his hand. “It’s been an honor.”

Snake shook it, giving him a proud look. “The honor is all mine.”  

The two then did a military salute.

Raiden soon ran off but not before giving them one last glance.

Snake then turned back to them.

“So, any plans, old man?” Sam asked.

“Yeah…” Snake grabbed a rocket launcher from the weapons vault. “Send as many of these bastards as we can straight back to hell.”

“Now we’re talking!” Jetstream Sam exclaimed, sheathing his sword, charging up the attack before releasing it, taking out 2 dozen shadow demons in rapid slashes.

A few moments later, the anti-matter wave swept in, disintegrating all of them, and the rest of the Universe too.

Earth Prime

A breach opened in the Hall of Justice, earning everyone’s attention.

Raiden and what was left of his world came out of it. Boris, Kevin, Courtney, Rose, John, Sunny and Otacon.

“Raiden!” Wonder Woman exclaimed, going to his side, helping him out. He looked at him, seeing he was in shock.

“My world… it’s gone.” Raiden rasped as her eyes widened.

“It’s started.”

Earth-928

Miguel O’Hara, Spider-Man 2099 of Nueva York was swinging as the skies were now red.

“What the shock?”

This Universe was destroyed now as well.

Earth-2005

Johnny Storm of this world, who happened to look like Steve Rogers of Earth-19999, was flying when the skies turned red. "Okay, what the….?"

Then the whole Universe was gone too.

Earth-2003

The Daredevil of this world, sensed the distress everywhere, people screaming and running as the sky seemed to change.

Then this Universe was gone too.

Earth-14

The young Batman of this world looked up at the red skies as people were horrified. "Looks like its going to go down."

With that, this Universe was also gone.

Earth-2019

Arthur Fleck aka Joker was in the police car, being led to the police station, having caused riots all over Gotham. He laughed as the skies turned red.

And that was when this Universe was destroyed.

Earth-712

The Squadron Supreme watched the red skies in horror, Nuke wondering. "What is that?"

Their Universe was also destroyed.

Earth-4290001

The Great Society too looked at the red skies as Zoran said. "The end has come."

And it came, this Universe also destroyed.

Earth-911111

The Superman of this world, who looked like Steve Rogers of Earth 199999, and the Captain America of this world, who looked like Kal-El of Earth-21, looked up at the red skies, their Justice League and Avengers Teams behind them.

"So, you know what to do?" Superman asked Captain America.

"Yes, we fight", Captain America told him. "Avengers, Justice League! Assemble!"

Only, they couldn't assemble as the Universe was destroyed now.

Earth-66

The Batman and Robin of this world watched the red skies as the latter said. "Holy Crimson skies of Death, Batman!"

"Indeed, my dear Robin", Bats told him sadly as they grasped each other's shoulders.

Wonder Woman-66 too watched the red skies, eyes wide in horror. "Seems like we're not making it."

She was right, as this Universe met its end too now.

Earth-89

The Batman and Catwoman of this world looked at the red skies, their Robin near them as he asked. "Can we fight it?"

"I'm afraid not by ourselves", Wayne told him sadly.

"Probably not us", Selina muttered, the red skies expanding now.

This Universe too met its destruction.

Earth-19

Accelerated Man who was Hunter Zolomon's doppelganger, held his family close, seeing the red skies.

"Good luck Cisco", Gypsy muttered, sharing a look with her father Breacher.

And the Universe was then destroyed.

Earth-65

The Spider-Man of this world looked out from his window at the red skies, knowing he wouldn't make it. "It looks like the end has come now."

The Hulk of this Earth who was called David Banner, looked up at the red skies too. "Now what is that?"

And then, this Universe too was gone.

Earth-84

Eddie Brock aka Venom-84 looked up at the red skies as Eddie sighed, realizing they couldn’t fight back. "So, this is it?"

"Seems like it", Venom-84 told Eddie. "Its been a pleasure, Eddie."

"Same here, buddy, same here", Eddie told him.

With that, this Universe also met its end.

Earth-40

Laurie Strode, Allyson and Karen looked up at the red skies as Karen asked. "Now what's that?"

"I don't know, baby", Laurie confessed.

"Looks bad", Allyson sighed.

And then their Universe was destroyed.

Earth-21

Shang Tsung cackled as he absorbed the souls of the entire planet, rejuvenating himself.

His appearance was now youthful and oh, how he had missed it. Best of all, he absorbed the souls from a particularly powerful world.

Especially this Superman and his Justice League.

Speaking off…

Superman, who’s history was similar to Earth Prime in how he dealt with meteor freaks and supervillains since he was 14, glared up at the sorcerer. The rest of his teammates were littered across the ground, bruised, battered such as Martian Manhunter, Superboy, Jay Garrick, Nightwing, and many more and in some cases like Batman, Green Arrow, Superwoman, Aquaman, Black Canary and Red Tornado, dead.

“You won’t win… Not in this or in any lifetime.” Clark Kent stated defiantly, barely managing to stand, costume torn to shreds with various cuts and bruises littering his body. “So long as there are heroes in the multiverse, there will be always someone who will stand against you.” He may not have been able to stop this Crisis like he had the previous one, but he knows that out there in the Multiverse, there will be others fighting like hell to protect their worlds.

So long as just one world still stands, hope burns and with that hope, a chance of victory.

Shang Tsung chuckled. “That… is where you are wrong, Kal-El. For this world will fall like all the others. The others will join them soon. And then, vengeance will be mine.”

He then began absorbing his soul and the rest of the heroes, killing them all and taking their power for himself.

Shang smirked as shadows soon descended upon this world. And there was only thing he could say.

“IT HAS BEGUN!”

At long last, the Crisis of Infinite Earths had begun, and it was already looking bleak for the Multiverse.

Chapter Text

Earth-17

Lord Zedd held this world’s Rita Repulsa by the neck, relishing her struggles as the corpses of the Power Rangers littered across the ground.

“Please, I beg of you! I’m sure-”

“They only thing to be sure of is that you will die, Rita!” Lord Zedd exclaimed, slamming her on the ground hard. He then buried the sharp end of his staff in her stomach, pinning her, blood pooling on the ground. He twisted it, making her cry out in pain. “Your counterpart used a love potion on me to save her sorry hide from my wrath, tricking me into marriage and even siring a son against my will. So, consider this vengeance for what she did to me.”

The staff then glowed, energy coursing through it, making Rita shriek in agony before exploding into hundreds of pieces, blood coating his body.

He relished the wet feeling of it. It had been so long since he had killed someone or even been allowed to be this brutal.

He had been cooped up, neutered and leashed for too long.

Lord Zedd was back, and he was more ruthless than ever.

Earth-2012

The Hood fired arrow after arrow as wave after wave of shadow demons came in. Kent, Knight, Prince, Curry, and a few others were still fighting but it wouldn’t be enough.”

He closed his eyes, realizing this was the end. He then looked at Lance, who let out a Canary cry. “I love you.”

Lance looked at him, seeing the silent acceptance in his eyes.

“I love you too.”

The two pulled each other close, lips meeting in a kiss as their world was consumed in a wave of anti-matter, one thought on their minds.

Their other Earth allies will avenge them.

Earth Prime

Lucifer and Decker were in bed with little Aurora, Decker feeding him milk from a bottle. Lucifer was in awe.

"How can something so beautiful come from me?"

"You are beautiful, Lucifer. You're better than you know."

"I don't feel I deserve you, her, Trixie, any of this, yet I feel like without all of you, there would be nothing left for me."

"Hey, look at me." she gently cupped Lucifer's cheek as she picked up her son, cradling him between her and his father. "You will always have us. No one, not even God can take that away. I wouldn't change anything that happened between us, because it led to this, to us, to Sammy. I love you, Lucifer."

 "I love you, Chloe reached up her little hand to her father's other cheek, it brought the Lightbringer to tears as he smiled down at his little miracle. "And I love you, Aurora. More than I ever thought possible."

A knock on the door, and Lucifer felt his world pulled from under him as he got out of bed and opened the door.

Behind were Zadkieland Maze, waiting. A confused Decker came too, holding Sammy, and asked. "What's going on?"

 "Our time is over, we need to go where we belong", Lucifer told her. "And thankfully, we are allowed to take a few people with us. Trixie, Dr. Linda, Charlie, Ms. Lopez…"

"I don't-" Decker started but was interrupted by Maze hugging her. "I'll miss you." Maze said, then looked at Aurora, stroking her cheek. "Goodbye, little princess." She stepped away and Zadkiel flew her to Hell, while Lucifer took hold of Sammy one last time.

"No. No! We are a family! Family stays together."

"I can't go to Heaven, I'm banished. That one time was an exception, not a revoking. There's only one place for me, and neither you nor Sammy will EVER go to Hell."

"Lucifer…I can't lose you."

"You, Detective Chloe Decker, the mother of my child, the love of my life, are my everything."

Zadkiel returned, and Lucifer kissed Aurora one last time, handing her to Decker as his brother took hold of his nephew and her child.

He grabbed him by his arm, giving him a stern look. “Keep them safe. Please.”

Zadkiel nodded. “You have my word. The gates of the Silver city will not be breached.”

Lucifer accepted it.

They flew up, Lucifer's brilliant white wings flapped as he followed his brother, his eyes never leaving his daughter or his love, who kept on staring back at him, trying and failing to stop crying as she reached out to him. Lucifer reached out his hand, and their fingers grazed each other, which is all that can be done, for Lucifer's wings stopped flapping, and he began to fall into the destruction, Decker only able to weep and hold a crying Aurora while Zadkiel did his best to keep going, even as tears streamed down his eyes, until they ascended beyond the sky, beyond the Multiverse, to the Silver City.

Amenadiel greeted them there, his robes now white to symbolize his status as the Pressence instead of the dark grey, a solemn look in his eyes. “Chloe, I’m sorry.”

Chloe buried her face in chest, sobbing as he held her close, Zadkiel holding his niece, trying to sooth her.

Lucifer arrived in hell, seeing Spawn, Deadpool and Wade awaiting him, feeling hollow.

The two Merc with a Mouths kept their mouths shut, having read the script and feeling sorry for him.

“It’s here.” Spawn said, matter of fact.

Lucifer nodded. “Go. Help the others. They need you. Me, the two Wades as well as Maze will keep things under control with the overflow of souls.”

Spawn opened a portal, going to step into it when he gave one last look towards him. “Good luck.”

Lucifer, despite himself, chuckled. “You’re gonna need it more than I do.”

Superman was packing his bags when he saw an Ankh appear, Dr. Fate hovering out of it.

“Kal-El, the time has come.”

The Man of Steel looked at the Lord of Order.

“Never thought I’d say this but…” He took of his glasses. “It’s time to go to war.”

Batman walked up to see his newest suit, more armored than anything before allowing him to be light enough on his feet.

Still… it may soon be time to bring out the Hellbat. And to bring it to Iron-Man give the plans they had made.

Captain America looked at the screens before him.

“FRIDAY, put out a priority call. Code: White.”

Hermes entered the great halls of Olympus, seeing the other Gods.

“It’s time.”

Zeus and Greek Kratos shared a look

Norse Kratos stepped out of Valhalla, ready for the battle.

Dante grabbed Ebony and Ivory, twirling it hand before holstering them. “Let’s rock, baby.”

Wonder Woman grabbed her sword and shield, strapping them to her back.

Spider-Man put on his mask before swinging out to the streets of New York.

Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo grabbed their weapons as did the Last Ronin before going up top to the rooftops of New York.

Nero put on a Devil Breaker, strapped to the brim with them as Blue Rose was holstered. He then looked at his father, who held Vamato in hand.

In Edenia, Sindel grabbed her Kuan Do, reaching the portal to Earthrealm as Ermac and Jade stood at the ready.

Kuai Liang put on his mask, ice breathing come out.

Hanzo put on his head then his mask, covering the lower half of his face before teleporting away in a blaze of hellfire.

Liu Kang meditated for a moment before opening his eyes.

 “Shit has hit the fan, huh?” Hawkeye asked as nearly every that had been called upon on Earth prime gathered in the Hall of Justice.

“So it seems.” Falcon mused.

“We’re in the eye of the biggest storm imaginable.” Nero stated bluntly.

“And coming from someone who has faced the worst hell has to offer, that’s not far off from the truth.” Dante added with a shrug.

“You have no idea, kid.” He turned, seeing Spawn there.

“Al Simmons… well aren’t you a surprise? Thought you’d be in hell helping Lucifer and his demons deal with the incoming waves of souls?” Dante inquired.

“I was but I’m needed more than down there. He can handle things.” Spawn said, making the Legendary Devil Hunter nodded.

“Everyone.” Superman said, earning the attention on him, Captain America and Optimus Prime. “Thank you all for coming. We don’t have a lot of time so we’ll be brief. Crisis is finally at our doorstep.”

“This is the fight of our lives.” Captain America spoke. “Victory is not a choice, it’s a necessity. The price of freedom is high, always has been… but that’s a price I’m willing to make. And I know I’m not the only one.”

“This cannot and will not be the end. We will stand and fight with all that we have and all that we are.” Optimus earned all attention on him. “Today, we are not Autobots, Avengers, Justice League, Titans, X-Men, Mutants, metahumans, demons or anything else but instead, those who fight for the survival of all life. That is what we fight for! So prepare yourself for the end is nigh but it will not be this day. All of us must stand together if we are to make it out with our lives.”

“Our homes, our families, nothing is safe. Remember, we fight for them, and everyone else who doesn't stand a chance unless we stand together.” Captain America added.

“We all stand as one.” Optimus finished.

Everyone then cheered.

“Primus, you just want to die for the guy. That’s leadership. Or brainwashing or something.” Crosshairs shook his helm.

“No… that’s just Optimus Prime, Captain America and Superman in a three for one special.” Miss Marvel said, her inner fangirl screaming in delight but kept herself composed.

“Go. Stand ready for we do not know when they will attack.” Optimus said to them all.

As everyone went off to get ready, Superman looked at Captain America.

“I know that look.”

“What look?”

“It’s the look that means you have a terrible idea.” Captain America stated. He had been around Iron-Man long enough to recognize those types of looks.

“Give the circumstances, I think terrible ideas are more acceptable.” Superman pointed out.

The WW2 veteran paused before sighing. “Fair point… what’s your idea?”

“Lex.”

“On second thought, maybe terrible ideas aren’t so acceptable.”

“We need all the help we can get, Steve. I don’t like it anymore than you do but given that Zemo’s on his way, we don’t have a choice but to work with people we usually wouldn’t.” Superman said.

“… I hate that you’re right.”

Punisher was filling up his magazine with ammo when John Wick walked in, going to do the same.

“You ready for this shit storm?”

The Baba Yaga paused before grabbing an AR-15 from the weapons rack. The armory had been installed once Red Hood, Vigilante and other gun wielders became more frequent visitors of the Hall of Justice.

“No… never thought I’d be in this kind of mess.”

“Well, you’re in it. Nothing much you can do about it except fight.” Punisher said. “But that’s thing about you and me… we’re not the ones who die. We’re the ones who do the killing.”

“Then let me make it easier.” They turned to see Red Hood enter the armory, putting two cases on a table. He opened it, showing of one of the bullets.

“Titanium tipped hollow points with C4. Fastest, most explosive ammo in the world.” Red Hood smirked underneath his helmet. “Made them myself.”

Punisher grabbed one, looking at it.

He then put it in his mag and fired it at the wall, seeing the major hole it left.

He grinned. “Benefits of having daddy’s big pockets, eh?”

“Yup.” Red Hood replied, popping the ‘p’.

“Tried them on a hunt. They’re pretty effective.” Nero added, walking in with Red Queen strapped to his back, the Devil Breaker ‘Overture’ on his arm as the others were on his person.

“New York will definitely be the one they throw everything they’ve got once they reach ur world.” Black Widow stated, a finger on the map of Manhattan. “Meaning if every other place like Gotham, Washington DC, Wakanda, Coast city, Metropolis and more fall, this is where we make our last stand.”

“Why is it always New York?” Luke Cage couldn’t help but ask.

“Probably cause so many of us operate out of there. Seriously, the city’s kind of crowded.” Leonardo pointed out.

“After this, I’m moving to London. Plenty of blood suckers and not as many capes.” Blade grumbled.

Batman entered the workshop, seeing Iron-Man working over times as Mr. Fantastic typed away at his computer something even he could barely understand.

“What you need, Bats?” Iron-Man turned around, looking at him.

“Remember that idea for the Infinity Buster you told me about?” Batman inquired. “Something that uses the Infinity Stones to power itself up.”

Iron-Man nodded. “Yeah, what about it-”

Batman produced schematics, putting them on the table. “Can you modify this suit to handle it?”

Iron-Man looked at them, rubbing his chin in thought. “I could… certainly. But why?”

“Just do it.” Batman said, walking off, leaving the armored avenger confused.

“Alright, Bats… we’ll play it your way. For now.”

Superman hovered in the air, seeing the prisoners in the courtyard looking at him in shock, wondering why he was here.

But he only had eyes for one person.

“Figured you’d be by.” Lex Luthor said, not looking at him as he read his book. “I’d welcome you to the end of the world but that wouldn’t really be accurate, now, would it?” He looked at the Man of Steel, raising both arms in the air. “So, welcome to the beginning of what it is to come.”

Superman crossed his arms over his chest.

“You know why I’m here.”

“I do…” Lex closed his book, standing up, looking at his best friend turned nemesis at eye level. “Say it.”

He gritted his teeth but spoke.

“I need your help.”

Lex smirked, smug. “Good boy.”

Superman grabbed him by the throat, eyes glowing red. “Let me make something clear. I am in no mood for games, Lex. None of it. Everything is at stake. I’m not asking for help from the monster who has killed hundreds of innocent people and has nearly killed me and my friends over the years. I’m asking help from the man I once considered a friend. Who helped my parents keep the farm. Who was my shoulder to cry on after Alicia was made into a Pariah and killed by Tim Westscott. Tried to help Ryan before he died and made sure my parents wouldn’t pay a single medical bill, trying to make his final days as comfortable as possible.”

Lex’s eyes narrowed. “Damn you for bringing him up.”

“He’d be disgusted with who you’ve become.” Superman stated, letting him go. “Help me and maybe he’ll see that you did have a hero inside of you. Prove Lionel wrong.”

Lex stayed quiet. “Fine… but I’m doing this to save the world, not to help your merry band of freaks.”

“Fine by me.” Superman shrugged before giving him a look. “Don’t make me regret this, Lex.”

Helmut Zemo entered the Hall of Justice.

“Welcome, Zemo.”

He turned to see the Captain America.

“Captain America. Seems I finally get to meet you properly.” Zemo said. “From all the tales I read from grandfather’s journals, he hated you. Truly, truly hated you.”

“Given how many of his plans I foiled, I’m not surprised in the least.” Captain America said.

“Me? I always had respect for you. My grandfather was a mad man who let the power get to his head.” He chuckled. “To think the worst I would have experienced was that mess with Luthor…”

“Well, you’re gonna meet some familiar faces. Some you may get along, others not.” Captain America said

“If what Miss Carter said is true, then I can put aside grudges if they are willing to do the same, Captain.” Zemo replied.

Captain America nodded. He could work with that.

“Then come along.”

Iron-Man walked over to Spider-Man.

“Hey, kid.”

“What is it, shellhead?”

“Given the circumstances, think you might need this despite the fact you’re street level.”

A suit flew towards him and a moment later, the wallcrawler was in a red and gold suit with a large golden spider emblem on his torso, front and back.

“The Iron-Spider suit… been a long time.” Spider-Man noted before looking at Iron-Man. “You’re right. Every little bit helps. But after this, you’re keeping it. For good.”

“Fine by me.” Iron-Man shrugged.

“Why didn’t you keep it though?”

“Figured it would have it’s uses someday. Guessing now is the time.” Iron-Man said.

Spider-Man nodded, accepting the explanation. “Thanks, Tony.”

“Anytime, kid. Consider it an apology for… everything.”

Spider-Man gave him a look. “Civil War was years ago. Frankly, it’s a mess that should stay in the past and be buried.”

Iron_Man nodded. “Your right. Still, guilt is never rational or easy to bear.”

“No, it isn’t.” Spider-Man said, knowing that feeling all too well.

“The League of Assassins are itching for a fight. So are Aquaman, Namor, Thor and T’Challa’s forces. Genosha is standing by.” Mr. Terrific reported to Perceptor, the two as well as Oracle organizing the various heroes.

“I have a feeling a fight will arrive at our doorstep, one way or the other.” The autobot scientist noted grimly. “Optimus will bring a group of Autobots to Earth to helps you all fight but the remaining  Autobot forces are to stay behind, prepared should Earth fall and Cybertron be our final stand.”

“You doing okay?” Superman asked, seeing Raiden (MGR) and the various survivors of his world.

“Not the first time I was forced to leave my home.” The cyborg remarked, recalling how he pulled from Liberia as a child. When he was under Solidus ‘tender’ care, raised as a child soldier.

“I just can’t believe Snake is gone. For good this time.” Otacon said.

“The whole world really.” Sunny added glumly, the young genius curling in on herself.

“I know the feeling.” Superman remarked. “Lost my world, remember?”

“Yeah…” Raiden (MGR) sighed. His fists clenched. “Whatever you need me for, I’m game.”

Superman nodded. “Good. Be ready for a fight.”

“I’m itching for one.” His voice went into a low growl.

“I have a feeling we’re gonna get one soon enough.”

“I believe we should inform the others.” Wonder Woman mused.

“Agreed. Best to make sure everyone is aware and not caught of guard.” Captain America nodded.

A moment later, And in that moment appeared Uatu the Watcher, with King Thor, Dr. Strange, Dr. Fate, and Sparda appearing there as well, making everyone gather around.

"Who are you?" Captain America asked Uatu.

"His name is Uatu, he is from a race of beings known as the Watchers who watch over Universes but cannot interfere." Dr. Strange revealed. 

“An oath that must be broken to directly aid all of you.” Uatu said, with the ones from Earth-198  surprised on seeing a being like this, with power yet also kindness.

"You were making your suit, right?" Dr. Strange turned to Iron-Man, who nodded. The Sorcer Supreme then presented a green gem.

The Time Stone!

“Don't make me regret it." He put it down on the table where the rest of the Stones would soon be.

"I won't." Iron-Man assured as Dr. Strange nodded simply.

"Uatu the Watcher knows about the Crisis, and shall enlighten us about it." Dr. Fate then told all of them. “But first.” An Ankh appeared and from it came Norse Kratos, Atreus, Freya, Freyr, Hildisvini, Thor, Thrud and Angroboda.

“So… it is here.” Norse Kratos noted, seeing everyone gathered around.

“The end of all we know? Yup.” Dante nodded.

"When the Multiverse was formed, it was made up of what we call positive matter." Uatu revealed to everyone present in the room. "But there must always be a counter for everything. So, an anti-matter Universe was also formed at the same time our positive matter Multiverse came into existence."

And then appeared Mar-Novu himself, earning glares from nearly every single one of them.

“You got some pretty big cojones for showing up here.” Dante stated, summon the Devil Sword Dante as Vergil’s hand found itself on Yamato’s hilt, Norse Kratos gripping his axe tightly and everyone else grim.

“Stand down.” Everyone turned, seeing Optimus, in his holoform, entering. “Speak, Novu. For even I cannot hold the sons of Sparda too long.”

“I shall continue where Uatu left off. The culmination of this anti-matter Universe formed a being known as Mobius, the Anti-Monitor. He and I battled for centuries, until I managed to imprison him, sealing him behind a door in an Eternium-encased chamber, on Earth-1 itself."

“Our world… before I went back in time.” Flash noted.

“Yes.” The Monitor nodded. “And worse than the Monitors Kal-El of Earth-21 faced, his world as is their world, Universe-198.” He motioned towards Raiden (MGR) and the other survivors. “As is Universe-1995.”

Everyone stared in shock and horror but none more so than their counterparts.

“No…” Johnny Cage said quietly as Raiden (MK) looked stricken.

“"I am sorry for your loss", Uatu said to the Earth-98 survivors in sympathy before telling the Heroes. "Many more worlds are gone too but those that you know still stand. For now.”

Hanzo clenched his fists. “They will pay. All of them.

Mar-Novu started. "I know this is hard but-"

Uatu suddenly looked down, sensing something, and then looked back up.

"What is it?" King Thor asked him. "What did you see?"

 Uatu looked at them, grave. “Universe-2009 is under attack.”

Batman, Green Arrow, Black Canary, and Spider-Man’s eyes widened in recognition.

“That’s Batman’s grumpy counterpart world.” Spider-Man said, earning a look from the Dark Knight.

“I erected a Tower upon your world, in Gotham City." Mar-Novu revealed as the four of them looked at him. "It can slow down the wave, but now Anti-Monitor's minions will come to battle and finish what he did."

Optimus looked at all of them and gave his order. "Roll out!"

Earth-2009

It was already chaos, because while the Tower had slowed down the wave, it was still spreading bit by bit, and had destroyed a lot of the world already, though National City still stood.

The Shadow Demons of the Anti-Monitor were upon them, as Clark flew into the air, firing his Heat Vision at them with a roar as he took out a group of them.

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Captain America, King Thor, Iron-Man, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Hulk, Hanzo, Dante, Vergil, Bi-Han, Kuai Liang, Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Optimus, Ironhide, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Jazz, Elita, Sideswipe Norse Kratos, Sparda, Geralt, Yennefer, Ciri and more moved through the Tower that the Monitor had erected.

Then they saw an army of Shadow Demons outside as Green Arrow raised his bow, Hawkeye, Arsenal, Speedy, Kate Bishop and Red Arrow doing the same on all sides of him. "Time to show them all."

"This might be the biggest army I've seen." Geralt said grimly. "And its not even all of it."

"Does not matter, we will face it." Yennfer simply said, and all agreed.

As they all sped in, the archers fired special arrows, getting them already as Moon Knight threw his shurikens, taking two of them as Ironhide fired his ion pulse cannons.

Batman, Nightwing, Red Robin and Robin fired specialized batarangs while Spider-Man trapped three of them in his webbing then slamming them on the ground.

Hulk lunged into the air, slamming two of them into a building before then grabbing another, crushing it. He lunged once more, managing to smack three of them in the air.

Geralt of Rivia cut down several shadow demons as Ciri teleported faster than they could react, slicing them and Yennefer hit them with a lightning spell.

Iron-Man fired his repulsors as Nero swung fully exceeded Red Queen, cutting down a large group of shadow demons.

Johnny Cage fired several green energy orbs as Sonya Blade fired from his wrist gauntlets and Black Canary let loose a Canary, taking out a dozen or so.

Clark kept firing his heat vision when lighting struck several others as well heat vision from another source.

King Thor flew next to him as Dante and Vergil (in their devil triggers, allowing them to fly) as well as Thor, Beta Ray Bill and Superman flew in.

“We stand with you.” King Thor assured him.

Clark nodded with a smile. “Thank you.”

Thor roared, hitting several of them with Mjolnir as Beta Ray Bill swung Stormbreaker, taking out even more.

Optimus flew in, firing at several shadow demons with a construct of his ion barrage cannons from his Omega combat armor.

He then switched into a blue axe, slicing down several more.

Down in the city, Detective pulled Arkham Knight onto a rooftop, Tim and Selina helping Dick out, his left knee broken.

“Oracle, how bad is the situation?” Detective said on the comms.

“It’s bad, Bruce. Large parts of the world as just gone. Not communication, no signal, nothing!” That made their eyes widen in horror. “Several members of the JL still haven’t responded, meaning....”

“The Anti-Matter wave more than likely killed them.” Detective said grimly.

It was then more Shadow demons came in before a repulsor blast took them out.

“Hey, bats. Need a hand?” Spider-Man asked.

Detective looked at his armor, curious.

“Since when do you a suit like that?” Tim asked, curiosity piqued.

“A little something from Iron-Man. All hands on deck situation.” Spider-Man shrugged as other heroes came in, taking out shadow demons.

Kuai Liang froze some of them, killing them, while Scarlet Witch wrapped a group in her energy and nothing was left of them, 

Bi-Han buried his sickle in one before Saibot appeared from behind, slicing it in half as he then froze another one solid.

Hanzo threw a ball of hellfire at several of them, burning them alive.

Bumblebee fired his plasma cannon as Ratchet fired his energon SMG.

“Behind you!” Jazz ducked as Sideswipe leapt into the air, cutting down 10 shadow demons.

“Thanks.” Jazz nodded before firing his crescent shield blaster at the incoming wave of shadow demons. 

Loki covered some Shadow Demons with his magic and pressed his fists as all turned to smoke and were gone as Atreus turned into a large bear, mauling several shadow demons.

Norse Kratos threw a Draupnir spear before it exploded as Freya and Freyr cut down several of them.

Black Widow fired her widow’s bite as Ant-Man stomped on several of them and Wasp fired her sting blasts.

Raiden (MGR) cut down several of them with his sword and Raiden (MK) electrocuted over 40 of them in the air, making them disappear into smoke.

Clark then flew in, holding an injured Diana, both looking very grim and shattered.

"What happened?" Iron-Man asked as Dante landed on the ground, looking at them in concern but especially Diana.

"Smallville, Themyscira, Metropolis, they fell already, as did the Hall of Justice and Watchtower just now", Kent said, tears rolling down his cheeks as Danvers' jaw dropped. "Lois, Mom, Bruce's family…."

"My mother, my people..." Diana trailed off. "All gone."

Dante pulled her close. “I’m sorry we couldn’t do more.” He knew how hard losing one’s childhood home and their mother could be.

“We may not be able to save this world and the others, but you’ll be damn sure we’ll avenge them. All of the fallen ones.” Iron-Man vowed, flying in.

Spider-Man then looked to Detective, Dick, Tim, Selina and Arkham Knight. “We head back to the Tower where we make our stand.”

Clark went to Dick, picking him up before flying off, the others following behind him.

Detective then saw Jim Gordon, standing on a rooftop, the Bat signal lit up.

“Jim. We have to go. Now.” Detective said.

Jim sighed. “We’re not gonna make it, are we?”

Detective’s silence was all the answer he needed.

“Just make sure my little girl makes it.” Jim pleaded with him.

Detective nodded. “I swear it.” He turned around, going to fire his grapnel gun when he spared on last glance at the GCPD commissioner. “Goodbye, Jim.”

“Good luck, Bruce.” Jim said.

The Monitor then appeared and said to all of them. "This world has fallen now. All of you must retreat."

Uatu appeared next to him as they pointed at the Heroes, making them disappear back onto Earth Prime

Earth-209

Power Rangers RPM Demo theme plays

“RPM, get in gear!”

A moment later, the RPM Power Rangers were morphed before going into their Zords, combining into the RPM Ultra Zord.

Lord Zedd stood there, staff in his hand.

“Let’s take this creep down.” Scott Truman, RPM Red, said, earning exclamations of agreement.

Lord Zedd then fired an energy blast from his staff, making them the megazord stumble back.

“You fools! I have faced far more fearsome rangers than the likes of you!” Lord Zedd stated. He then rushed towards, them swinging his staff, causing massive damage to the Zord.

“Guys, the Zord can’t take much more of this.” Flynn McAllistair, RPM Blue, informed them.

“Then let’s try and finish this, quick.” Dillion growled.

Scott grabbed the wheel zord. “Road attack.” He put the key card in, activating before throwing it, making it grow then transforming into a smaller zord, hitting Lord Zedd, making take a few steps back.

“Skeet mode.” It then transformed back into a wheel, ready to launch.

“Road attack, burn out!”

It spun towards the prince of evil at max speeds, hitting hard.

“Engage wheel blasters.”

“Combine weapons.”

“FIRE!”

The power of four Megazords combined into hit Lord Zedd with all their might followed up a punch at Mach 10 (Doctor K had made some serious upgrades to the Zords).

However, that punch was stopped by Lord Zedd.

“What!?” The RPM Rangers all echoed.

He chuckled darkly. “As I said, I have faced far more fearsome Rangers. And soon, all of the Power Rangers as well any do gooders will fall!”  He swung his staff, causing massive damage to the Zord.

“Death descends upon you all!” He aimed his staff at them as waves of Shadow Demons soon poured in, starting to heavily damage the Zord.

Doctor K watched in horror, stunned and unable to do anything else.

Colonel Mason Truman watched, horrified at the fact his son was on that Zord, fighting for the world like he had against Venjix and his forces.

Except this time… he wasn’t sure he was gonna make it.

Lord Zedd stood over the down Megazord, holding his staff in the air.

“Fairwell, Power Rangers.” He buried in their chest, causing major sparks and explosions from it and a moment, later, the entire Zord exploded.

Lord Zedd then looked at Corinth. “Everything… you’ve all built. Will fall! And from the ashes of this and countless worlds… we’ll build a better one!”

Earth-2017

The Power Rangers Ninja Steel kept fighting off Shadow demons but soon, they were consumed in a wave of Anti-Matter.

Earth-1520

The Dino Charge Power Rangers charged at the Shadow demons, fighting them off for a bit before their world was soon consumed in a wave of Anti-Matter.

Earth-Prime

All of the Heroes had been transported back here by Mar-Novu and Uatu, as Detective staggered away, grasping a wall for support, Dante still embracing Diana who cried into his chest over her loss. Lucia was next to them, rubbing soothing circles on her back.

Oracle, who had been pulled with the others thanks to a still alive Allen, looked at the Batfamily of Earth-2009. “Where’s my dad?”

“Barbara, I…” Detective trailed off, taking off his cowl, looking at Barbara with a sorrowful look. “I’m sorry.”

A choked sob escaped her throat as Selina held her tight.

“What about Azrael?” Dick asked, holding his foot.

Tim shook his head, his brother cursing up a storm.

“Aflie…” Arkham Knight put a hand to his mouth in horror. Selina pulled him a hug with Oracle, which he accepted it.

“Lois… my son.” Clark bemoaned, hands on his face as Superman put a hand on his shoulder.

“I’m sorry, Clark.” Superman said.

“Iris, the whole city, the world…” Allen shook his head, unsure of what to say, still in shock.

Flash put a hand to his shoulder to keep him grounded.  

“I’m sorry.” Optimus spoke somberly.

"Many were saved." Mar-Novu told them, looking grim. "But many perished as well."

“And this is… this is far from over.” Sparda added, equally grim.

They may have saved many from their world but the remaining heroes had lost much.

For Earth-2009 has fallen!

“The others need to be informed, now.” Captain America stated, going to do so.

Universe-197

Inside the Jedi Temple, Yoda mediated, trying to find balance within the force when he felt a great darkness, making his eyes open.

A moment later, a large portal opened above Coruscant and out of came Lord Zedd, in giant form.

“Behold your Emperor of Evil has arrived. And with it, your destruction!”

And came a multiheaded dragon.

“Bring me the Rangers!” Dai Shi roared, firing an massive energy blast, destroying city blocks worth, killing all the civilians.

“All hands to combat!” Mace Windu ordered on speakers, making every Jedi and Clone in the temple head to the loading docks. 

Anakin watched the monsters arrive then looked at Padme and Ashoka. “Stay here with the kids. Call Luke, now!”

He rushed towards his speeder when he felt woozy.

“Sleep… Skywalker.” An ethereal voice said. One that sounded oddly familiar, but he couldn’t put his finger on where he had heard it.

Even still, he fell to the ground, out cold.

Universe- 42018

Thor entered, seeing Sif.

“What is it?”

“Prepare what remains of the Einherjar and those who can fight. War not choose will soon come at our doorstep.” Thor ordered. “Freya is going to prepare the Vanir and Freyr will travel to Alfheim to gather the Light elves.”

Atreus looked at Durlin and Lunda.

“Worse than Ragnarok, you say this is?” Durlin inquired.

Atreus nodded. “Yes. We’ll evacuate as soon as we get the chance but for now, we’re scrambling to try and save any worlds we can.”

“Then let check on your bow. You’ll need it in tip top condition.” Lunda said, grabbing it.

Atreus, despite the situation, smiled. “Thanks, Lunda.” He then got serious. “Have you guys heard from Sindri?”

“No. He’s popped up here and there to help out with any construction but outside of that, no one has seen him.” Durlin said.

For some reason, that made Atreus on edge.

Universe-197

Anakin’s eyes fluttered open but felt… odd.

He felt heavier… as if took all his strength to even raise his arm. Various needles poked his body and his skin felt… irritated to put it mildly.

A familiar dark cackle was heard, making him even more on edge.

“My weapon of destruction.” He looked to see a cloaked figure stepping out. “The Jedi’s precious Chosen One turned into nothing more than my slave. An attack dog to my bidding until a more worthy apprentice can be found.”

Anakin’s eyes narrowed, clenching his mechanical fists, nothing but hatred for the man he once considered a close friend and almost a father figure.

“Palpatine.”

Darth Sidious cackled. “At last, the Sith have won.”

“Not on my watch!” Anakin went to charge at him but the Sith lord fired force lighting at him, making him cry out in agony, falling to the ground.

“You will learn to obey your master.” Palpatine said, walking around him, his sith eyes in delight at his suffering. “Henceforth, you shall be known as Darth… Vader.”

Anakin’s eyes widened, realizing what this was.

“No…” he shook his head, refusing to believe it just like in Mortis. “No!”

“NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”

All that followed was the sound of mechanical breathing.

Chapter Text

Earth-Prime

On Apokolips, Darkseid looked out, knowing what was coming.

“So begins the end…” He rumbled lowly.

“And you get a front row seat, Darkseid.” He turned around, seeing Reverse Flash nursing a cup of coffee. “Seems the search for the Anti-Life equation is now moot.”

“I have lived through these Crisis before.” Darkseid stated.

“True… but you’ve never had someone like me added to the mix.” Reverse Flash pointed out.

Darkseid’s eyes glowed. “Is that a threat, Eobard Thawne?”

“Merely an observation for your little equation.” He took a sip of his coffee.

“You will no doubt be killed at the end of this.”

“I’m a Living Paradox. I can’t die.” Reverse Flash pointed out. “But even if I could, more than happy to if it meets Barry Allen suffers. Just like you would with Highfather.”

Darkseid’s eyes narrowed.

“Besides, I’m not missing this.”

He looked to see shadow demons descending upon his world.

The anti-matter wave spread across Apokolips while the skies were red already.

The ruler of the Hellish Planet grew to gargantuan proportions to face off against his equally, or rather, even more fearsome opponent.

"I am entropy, I am death, I am the Destroyer, the Dark God, the Darkness, the God of Evil, I am Darkseid!"

However, throughout all of this, the Anti-Monitor was simply silent, not responding to a single title Darkseid had spoken to threaten him.

Darkseid fired his Omega beams at the incoming waves of shadow demons.

He then grabbed a large handful, crushing them into dust in his grasp.

"Is this all you can conjure?" Darkseid boasted, and in that moment, the anti-matter seemed to form the shape of a person.

And then, it appeared.

A bluish being with glowing yellow eyes stood there with blue gauntlets to cover red hands and a silver armor with golden linings across it.

The Anti-Monitor had come!

The other New Gods tried attack him, but the anti-matter wave blew them back, slowly destroying them.

Darkseid struck first, using the Darkness to strike the Anti-Monitor, but to his horror, it was blocked, though Anti-Monitor did very slightly stagger, but that was it.

Then Anti-Monitor struck, and Darkseid was thrown back, rolling upon the ground.

He tried to blow back Anti-Monitor with telekinesis, but Anti-Monitor easily powered through it, and so he warped the whole area, trying to crash it upon Anti-Monitor.

But the anti-matter wave emanated from the Anti-Monitor and Darkseid's reality warp shattered into pieces while being consumed.

Darkseid produced a powerful shockwave that seemed to shake the whole Apokolips and break a lot of stuff, but Anti-Monitor still resisted it.

Seeing no choice, Darkseid finally fired his Omega Beams. "Now you shall perish!"

Anti-Monitor formed a shield with the anti-matter wave which actually absorbed the Omega Beams, now Darkseid looking on in utter horror.

Reverse Flash smirked at that before speeding off, not wanting to get in the radius of this. Still, he had a front row seat to Darkseid’s ass whooping.

"For my anti-matter to consume it all, your pitiful existence must be ended, Uxas." Anti-Monitor pointed at Darkseid, and a wave of anti-matter consumed the Dark New God, making him scream until there was nothing left of him.

And then, the anti-matter wave spread upon Apokolips as well, the Hellish Planet being the next to fall.

Earth-2005, SPD HQ

Doggie Cruger stood despite his suit heavily damaged, using his Shadow Saber to stand.

Surrounding him were the downed zords and Rangers.

He saw Sky still fighting along with J.J. and everyone else that was still left of SPD but he knew it wasn’t enough.

Not when the horde seemed endless, countless lives had been lost already and the sky seemed to be getting redder.

Still, he rallied himself.

If he was going to die with the rest of this world, he would die fighting.

Both as a commander of SPD but more importantly, as a Power Rangers.

Cruger charged at the Shadow demons, cutting several before his world like many others, was consumed.

Earth Prime

“It was a futile attempt to save that world.” Lex said to Superman, blunt. “It was strong, yes but nowhere near the firepower needed and the loss was acceptable.”

“Acceptable!?” Superman glared at him.

“People are going to die, Clark, one way or the other.” Lex pointed out.

“I know that, Lex. Doesn’t mean me and my friends won’t stop trying to save lives.”

“But we should also prepare for when they attack our world.”

Superman knew he had a point but still, that did not mean he would stop fighting.

He walked out, frustrated when he saw Clark starring outside, lost in thought.

He went over to him. “You okay?”

Clark bowed his head. “My parents… Jimmy… Perry… Lois… my son.” He swallowed the lump in his throat. “They’re all gone.”

Superman gave him a sympathetic look, feeling for his counterpart. “I’m sorry, Clark. I wish there was some way to mend your pain but I know I can’t.” He put a hand on his shoulder. “However, you know as well as I they would not want you sitting here, wallowing in your grief.”

Clark, after a moment, nodded, taking a breath. “You’re right.” He stared at him. “Thank you.”

Superman smiled. “Anytime.”

“Still, I don’t like the fact we have Luthor on our side.” Clark admitted after a moment.

“Neither do I but… he was my friend once. My best friend, actually.”

Clark looked surprised, raising an eyebrow. “A version of me and Lex… friends?” He drawled in utter disbelief.

Superman chuckled. “Yeah, so hard to believe now but there was a time he very much was… a simpler time, really. Despite everything, there has to be some shred of goodness in him. I know there is.”

Clark sighed. “My Lex, well… he’s your atypical supervillain. Even became President at one point but luckily, he was exposed by Amanda Waller for nearly letting a Kryptonite meteor strike Earth. Last I checked, he was on Stryker’s Island before well… you know.” He gave him a pointed look. “I hope you’re right about your Lex.”

“So do I.” Superman admitted softly.

Batman entered the room Detective, Dick, Arkham Knight, Tim, Selina and Oracle were in, all of them still stunned of the destruction of Earth-2009.

“I’m sorry for what happened to your world.” The Dark Knight said to them before his gaze landed on Oracle. “Especially your father, Barbara.”

Oracle closed her eyes, trying to stop the tears that threatened to spill. Tim wrapped an arm, pulling her close.

“So… what now?” Detective asked quietly.

“… I don’t know.” Batman admitted after a moment.

“Bullshit.” Arkham Knight growled, glaring at him. “You’re the Goddamn Batman. You always have the answer.”

“Not always. Especially for something like this.” Batman pointed out. “For all my skills and resources, I am just a man, Jason. One who is tired of 20 years of activity but has stayed this long because Gotham and by extension, the world needed me. But once this is over, retirement is on the horizon for me.”

They all blinked at that, stunned.

“You’re… you’re retiring?” Dick asked in shock.

Batman nodded. “Yes… I’d like to get the chance to see my twins grow up. I am wondering who I can pass on the mantle as Dick does not want it and Damian is too young. Which leaves me with Jason and Tim.”

“You already have one of them in mind.” Detective said knowingly.

Batman gave him a look. “Yes.” He admitted after a moment.

“Who?” Tim asked with narrowed eyes.

Batman gave them a tiny smirk. “Wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise.”

Allen shook his head, twitching anxiously as he sat on the chair in the commissary area of the Hall of Justice, no one else around.

“You may want to calm down or you’ll phase right through that chair. Maybe the entire base.” Flash commented it.

“Sorry, it’s just…” Images of the Anti-Matter wave flashed through his mind. How he had barely been able to outrun before he reached Gotham, saving Oracle in the nick of time through sheer tenacity and frankly, a whole lot of luck.

“I get it.” Flash put a hand on his shoulder. “What you saw… I imagine it couldn’t have been easy. But you made it and saved one life. Even just saving one person against the odds we dealt with…  I think that’s something to be proud of. We try to save as many as we can but sometimes we can’t save everybody. Doesn’t you should give up. None of us should. No matter what.”

Allen swallowed the lump in his throat, looking stunned at that. “I’ll… do my best.”

“Your best is good enough.” Flash gave him an assuring smile and despite himself, Allen smiled back.

Universe-197

Dai-Shi roared, firing large blasts of lighting at two Star destroyers than at the Jedi Temple.

Master Xandred, in his giant form, swung his blade, cutting down three Star Destroyers like nothing.

All the while Lord Zedd watched, laughing maniacally, his evil echoing across not just the planet but the entire galaxy as a signal that this was the end for their dimension.

On the ground, Olympius alongside other fellow enemies of the Power Rangers walked the streets as Putties, batlings, Rin Shi, Moogers and more attacked innocents, slaughtering them and any clones in the streets with no mercy.

“Come now, Rangers. Surely you won’t let this poor innocent world suffer.” Olympius mused darkly before cackling madly.

“Stay on task, boy.” Lothor chided him.

“As if you have any right to talk, Lothor.” Mesogog pointed out harshly, making the evil space ninja glare at him.

“Why you-”

“Will you two children start acting like you’re supposed and kill them!?” Mavro snapped at them, utterly done with their crap.

“We have a job to do and that’s to cause mayhem until the Rangers show up so we can all have our revenge.” Trakeena said, in her green form, wanting for the chance to kill the Galaxy Rangers. As much as she hated the Lightspeed Rangers for helping their predecessors end her life, she’d leave them for Olympius given his more personal feelings towards them.

“Yes, Trakeena. I do hope you can do that and not deviate from it.” Olympius said coldly, recalling their little alliance from over 20 years ago, the daughter of Scorpius glaring at the son of Queen Bansheera.

“If Oedipus complex and Daddy issues personified are through with their bickering and possible hate sex, can we get back to killing people and hopefully the rangers as well?” Lothor said, casually grabbing a young man by his throat and snapping his neck.

He had forgotten how satisfying casually murdering could be

Despite the insult, they relented, continuing their assault.

“Status report.” Obi-Wan requested.

“Sir, we’ve at least six Star Destroys with just the two big ones while monsters are overrunning the city. Plo Kloon and his Batallion are on their way to keep them at bay and let the civilians but…” Cody trailed off.

“You have a feeling it won’t be enough.” The Jedi sighed.

Cody, after a moment, nodded with a deep sigh. “Yes. However, Rex informed me that General Skywalker hasn’t reported in yet.”

Obi-Wan raised an eyebrow, feeling a little bit concerned.

Anakin/Darth Vader shook his head. “No! You’re not real. None of this is! You’re dead! I killed you myself.”

Palpatine chuckled darkly. “The dark side is pathway to many abilities some would deem… unnatural, my dear boy.”

Anakin grabbed his lightsaber, igniting it, startled by the crimson red color before getting into a combative stance.

Palpatine used Force Lightning him, making him fall to the ground on his knees. “You serve me now, boy.”

Anakin’s eyes opened, seeing that he was… normal again but something was different.

The scene shifted and the armor Anakin wore was gone, seeing himself in the Chancellor’s office, Mace Windu’s inches away from Palpatine’s.

“You are under arrest, my lord.” The Vapaad master stated before noticing the Jedi Knight, a hand motioning to stay put.

Palpatine noticed him. “Anakin! I told you it would come to this. I was right. The Jedi are taking over.” He said, playing the victim.

“The oppression of the Sith will never return. You have lost.” Mace Windu vowed.

“No! No! You will die!” Force Lightning shot out of the Chancellor’s hands, Mace barely blocking it in time with his Lightsaber, redirecting back at him. “He’s the traitor!”

“He is the traitor!” Mace shot back.

Anakin could feel his self’s confusion, warring within. Who to believe… the man who had been a mentor and father figure to him for all these years… or the Jedi master who had treated him with nothing but suspicion and downright hostility the moment he walked into the temple and only allowed his training in honor of Qui Gon’s final wish?

If only he had known Palpatine’s deceptions… as looking at his memories, this was his future self! What would have happened were it not for the Multiverse war five years ago.

“I have the power to save the one you love! You must choose.”

“Don’t listen to him, Anakin!”

Palpatine then pleaded as his skin became scarred. “Don’t let him kill me. I can’t hold it any longer. I-I-I can’t. I’m weak. I’m too weak. Anakin, help me. Help me!”

The Force lightning stopped, leaving the Dark lord of the Sith scarred and weakened. “I can’t hold on any longer.”

‘Wow, you really played it up.’ Anakin couldn’t but comment. He was good… especially for one who hadn’t seen the real Palpatine.

“I am going to end this once and for all.” Mace Windu promised, ready to end his life.

“You can’t.” The Vapaad master looked at him in surprise and internally, Anakin was stunned by his words. “He must stand trial.”

“He has control of the Senate and the Courts. He is too dangerous to be kept alive.” Mace Windu pointed out.

“I'm too weak. Don't kill me. Please.” Palpatine pleaded, feigning weakness to the best of his ability.

Internally, Anakin tried wrestling for control, wanting to finish the job himself but couldn’t, some force kept him tied, unable to do anything but watch. He could feel the motion of it all and hear the thoughts his ‘dream/future’ self was going through but couldn’t do anything against it.

“It is not the Jedi way . . . he must live.” Anakin pleaded.

“Please don’t.” Palpatine begged for his life.

“I need him!”

Mace Windu began to raise his lightsaber.

“Please don’t!”

“NO!” Anakin activated his lightsaber, cutting Mace Windu’s right hand, his lightsaber falling out of the window, the jedi master crying out in pain.

Palpatine smirked, firing his Force Lightning. “Power! Unlimited power!” He exclaimed before Mace flew off into the Coruscant.

Anakin stumbled back, stunned as both he and his true self echoed.

“What have I done?”

He sat on the chair as Palpatine got up. “You are fulfilling your destin, Anakin. Become my apprentice. Learn to use the dark side of the Force.”

After a moment, Anakin responded. “I will do whatever you ask.” He rasped.

“Good.” Palpatine purred in satisfaction, his voice having a reverb to it.

“Just help me save Padme's life. I can't live without her.”

“To cheat death is a power only one has achieved, but if we work together, I know we can discover the secret.”

Anakin, still in a daze, got to his knees. “I pledge myself… to your teachings.”

Palpatine let a satisfied smile grace his lips. “Good. Good.” He paused, his raspy breathing echoing across the room. “The force is strong with you. A powerful Sith you will become. Henceforth you shall be known as Darth… Vader.” 

‘Father… that bastard!’ Anakin realized, knowing exactly what he was doing. Oh, how he would love nothing more than choke the life out of him!

Anakin bowed his head. “Thank you, my master.”

“Rise.” He beckoned him before walked over to his desk, grabbing a cloak. “Because the Council did not trust you, my young apprentice, I believe you are the only Jedi with no knowledge of this plot. When the Jedi learn what has transpired here, they will kill us, along with all the Senators.”

“I agree. The Jedi's next move will be against the Senate.” Anakin nodded.

“Every single Jedi, including your friend Obi-Wan Kenobi, is now an enemy of the Republic. You understand that, don't you?” Palpatine gave him a pointed look as he put on his hood.

“I understand, master.”

“We must move quickly. The Jedi are relentless; if they are not all destroyed, it will be civil war without end. First, I want you to go to the Jedi Temple. We will catch them off balance. Do what must be done, Lord Vader. Do not hesitate. Show no mercy. Only then will you be strong enough with the dark side to save Padme.”

“What about the other Jedi spread across the galaxy?”

“Their betrayal will be dealt with. After you have killed all the Jedi in the Temple, go to the Mustafar system. Wipe out Viceroy Gunray and the other Separatist leaders. Once more, the Sith will rule the galaxy, and we shall have peace.” A dark smile graced his lips.

‘No… NOOOO!’ Anakin shouted just as he did in Mortis when he had learned his future.

Anakin, no… Darth Vader walked the steps of the Jedi Temple, the 501^st legion right behind him.

‘Oh… oh no!’ he realized in horror, realizing what this was.

Order 66… the sacking of the Temple. ‘Operation: Nightfall’, Luke had heard the Rex of his universe call it.

“Where is Jedi Master Shaak Ti?” He  asked Jedi Gate Master Jurokk.

“She is currently meditating in her chambers.” Jurokk replied, confused at why the clones were marching towards the Temple.

Anakin then activated his lightsaber, killing Jurokk as he ran him through.

He then marched inside, the clone troopers right behind, looking at many of the Jedi Knights and even a few lower leveled masters inside. “Draw your lightsabers so that you may become one with the Force. The Jedi Order’s plot to the overthrow the Chancellor has failed.”

The Jedi stared, confused. Darth Vader then swung his lightsaber, cutting a Jedi Knight as the clones troopers poured in, firing at the Jedi, killing several as they were stunned.

Anakin tried closing his eyes but he was forced to watch.

‘No! The order may be corrupt but many of them haven’t done anything wrong! They’re innocents!’ He shouted.

However, the next scene horrified him to core.

‘Force, please, no…’

Darth Vader entered the Council chambers, seeing several padawans that were hiding coming out.

One young boy with blond hair asked. “Master Skywalker, there’s too many of them. What are we going to do?”

In response, Darth Vader ignited his lightsaber and Anakin… was forced to watch as he slaughtered Younglings.

He fell to his knees, unable to believe this. ‘What have I done?’ He sobbed just as his dream/future self had.

For as evil as what he did to the Tusken Raiders was, that was at least semi-understandable given his grief over losing his mother.

But… this was beyond the pale.

Earth Prime

“How’s work coming along?” Batman asked as he entered the room, seeing Iron-Man hard at work.

“As well as can be.” Iron-Man grumbled. “The Hellbat is a marvel, I’ll admit but the design flaw of being power by one’s life force…” The Armored Avenger shook his head. “Take a dozen arc reactors to power up something that can pack a punch like this.”

“Do it. Send me the bill when this all over.” Batman said.

Iron-Man sighed.

Earth-200245

Orion Pax swung his Star Saber, taking out several Shadow demons before pointing towards the breach.

“Go!” He ordered the humans.

Megatronus flew in, firing his Fusion canon.

The Optimus Prime of this Earth, who had been nicknamed by the kids as ‘Galaxy Convoy’, looked at him then at his counterpart. “Never thought I’d see the day Megatron would truly be on the side of good.” Unicron had been a massive exception and in the end, he had been nothing more than a monster.

Orion Pax gave him a sympathetic look. “I know.”

The Anti-Matter wave got closer despite the Quantum Tower.

Optimus Prime of Earth-200245 bowed his head. “It’s over… my world is finished.” He then looked at Orion Pax. “But yours isn’t. Stop this madness before it consumes everything.”

Orion Pax, after a moment, nodded. “I promise. Till all Are one.”

“Till all are one.” Galaxy Convoy said and in that moment, the two shook hands.

“Prime, let’s go!” Megatronus exclaimed.

Orion Pax gave on last look at Galaxy Convoy before going into the breach, which soon closed behind them.

Galaxy Convoy steeled himself, seeing a figure inside the Anti-Matter wave, optics narrowing at the familiar color scheme.

“Starscream?!” He exclaimed in utter shock.

The Seeker of Universe-2010 cackled maniacally. “Witness end of your world, Optimus Prime!”

“Doesn’t matter the odds, I’ll always stand against evil.”  Galaxy Convoy vowed.

“Big words for such a strong and powerful bot.” Starscream-2010 stated. “Shame this world had such a weak and pathetic Starscream before his resurrection made him superior.”

“That Starscream had honor and integrity, something which you clearly lack. And from what Megatron of Universe-2010 mentioned, seems to be quite common amongst Starscreams.” Galaxy Convoy then lunged at him, the sword of Vector Prime in hand.

Starscream merely chuckled evilly. “Witness oblivion.”

A moment later, this entire Earth as well it’s universe was consumed in a wave of Anti-Matter.

Universe-197

Darth Vader entered the room on Mustafar that housed the Separatist leaders.

“Welcome, Lord Vader. We’ve been expecting you.” Viceroy Nute Gunray greeted him and his voice made both Anakin and Darth Vader’s blood boil in white hot rage.

Well there had been good people on the side of the Seperatists, there had been so many corrupt scumbags that had taken opportunity of the way to commit atrocities and Palpatine had allowed them so long as it suited his agenda.

The Sith Lord closed the doors, trapping them all inside.

He ignited his lightsaber, slaughtering them all and Anakin didn’t even try fighting back against them. As far as he was concerned, they deserved it.

Darth Vader blocked a blaster bolt, killing one of the droids as he entered the meeting that Wat Tambor was in, checking to see who else lived, his eyes glowing the sickly Sith Yellow.

One of them tried to plead for his life, same species as Nute. “Lord Sidious promised us peace. We only want-”

“He meant in pieces.” Darth Vader sneered before cutting him down.

Latveria

Dr. Doom stared at the energy signature on the computer screen.

“Found you…”

Cybertron’s Moon #1

“Lord Megatron.” Shockwave called for his leader, who walked over to him.

“What it is, Shockwave?” Megatron asked.

“I have found a most peculiar energy signature. One that matches one that had been recorded once during the time of the Primes.” Shockwave revealed, stunning the former High Lord protector.

His optics widened. “It cannot be…” He looked at his chief scientist/assassin. “Are you sure it is them?”

“It is.” Shockwave assured him. “I verified a hundred times to make sure my findings were correct.”

Megatron’s optics then narrowed. “Power of this magnitude must never be allowed in the hands of Optimus Prime or any accursed autobot or their organic allies. Starscream!” The Seeker appeared. “I will soon depart with half of our forces. You will lead the assault on Cybertron with the Omega Supremes piloted by Tarn.”

Starscream looked pleased by this. “As you wish, Lord Megatron.” He then sped off, barking order to his seeker armada to prepare for battle.

“Are you sure that is logical, my liege?” Shockwave inquired

“While Starscream’s loyalities are… questionable, he is a powerful combatant and will be able to distract the Autobots while I accomplish my goal. For this power will belong to me!”

Universe-, Anakin’s mind

Anakin stood in front of Padme, glaring angrily at her, force choking her.

‘What am I doing!?’ He internally screamed but he couldn’t do anything, feeling the sheer overwhelming power of the dark side.

“Let her go.” Obi-Wan’s stern voice called out to him and after a moment, he let her go, falling to the floor, unconscious.

Anakin glared at his former master. “You turned her against me!”

“You have done that yourself.” Obi-Wan pointed out.

Anakin took of his robe, pacing back and forth like a wild animal. “You will not take her from me!” He snarled.

“Your anger and your lust for power have already done that.” Obi-Wan shrugged of his robe, the two beginning to circle each other. “You have allowed this Dark Lord to twist your mind until now… now you have become the very thing you swore to destroy.”

“Don’t lecture me, Obi-Wan. I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the Dark side as you do.” He turned his back on the older Jedi, who kneeled on the ground, making sure Padme was alive.

“I have brought peace, freedom, security and justice to my new empire!”

Obi-Wan looked at him in disbelief. “Your new empire?” He echoed.

“Don’t make me kill you.” Anakin said, a silent plea in his voice.

“Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic, to Democracy!”

“If you’re not with me, then you’re my enemy.”

Obi-Wan looked resigned yet determined. “Only a Sith deals in absolutes.”

Despite himself, Anakin internally snorted. ‘Sure… like the Jedi don’t.’

The Jedi Master grabbed his lightsaber from his belt, ready to ignite it at a moment’s notice.

“I will do what I must.”

“You will try.”

The Jedi Master’s lightsaber activated and a split second later, so did Anakin’s, leaping into the air, the two clashing at speeds enhanced by the force as well as years of training and experience in the battlefield.

It changed again.

All that was left him was on a rocky slide, three of his limbs severed, glaring venomously at Obi-Wan, who looked heartbroken.

“You were the chosen one! It said you would destroy the Sith, not join them! Bring balance to the force, not leave it in darkness.” He walked up the cliff, grabbing Anakin’s lightsaber.

Anakin, before he could even begin to stop himself, shouted at the top of his lungs with nothing but venoms hatred: “I HATE YOU!”

Obi-Wan stared at him. “You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you.”

A moment later, the fire from the lava become to consume and all he felt was pure, agonizing pain, his former master looking away, unable to stomach the sight.

The scene changed to him on a medical table, droids all around as if they began to apply his armor.

He felt the utter agony of very injection and skin graft treatment, applying old armor and without little to no anesthetic.

No doubt Palpatine wanting to ‘punish’ him for his failure.

He saw as the put on that helmet, feeling how bothersome it was.

He hated it. With every fiber of his being.

He was made to stand, Palpatine there, his face now deformed.

“Lord Vader. Can your hear me?”

“Yes, master.” The Dark Lord of the Sith looked at him.  “Where is Padme? Is she safe? Is she alright?” Darth Vader asked tentatively, barely suppressing his concern for her.

Palpatine paused, choosing his next words carefully.

“It seems, in your anger, you killed her.”

Anakin was in utter disbelief. Luke had told him what Obi-Wan and Yoda’s force Ghost had told him about Padme’s birth.

It was a lie, just like everything Palpatine had ever done or said.

“I-I couldn’t have. She was alive! I FELT IT!” Darth Vader said, unable to fully begin to comprehend the words.

Padme was dead… the love of his life, the mother of his unborn child no more.

His rage and grief echoed through the Force, crushing some of the medical droids as he broke free from his restraints, walking on his new robotic legs for the very first time.

All the while, Anakin knew Palpatine was smirking at his misery, and it made him wish he was alive to make his death a thousand times more painful.

“NOOOOOOO!”

“Chancelor Organa. We must get you to safety.” Mace Windu said, walking into the office with four clone troopers along with Kit Fisto.

Bail Organa stared at Dai Shi and Master Xandred with pasty look on his face, horrified.

“Chancelor.” Kit shook him gently, making break out of his reverie.

He blinked. “Sorry…”

“Do not be but we must get you to safety. They’re already evacuating the other senators.”

Just then, Rinshi broke in, spears in hand as they fired their lasers.

The two Jedi brandished their lightsabers, getting into combative stances at storm troopers fired their blasters at them.

Plo Kloon landed near them, brandishing his lightsaber, cutting down five Batlings and three putties as his Clone battalion poured in, firing at the weaker enemies.

"Commander Wolfe. Get the civillians out of here."

"Yes sir." Wolfe nodded before doing so along with the rest of 'Wolfpack' as their battalion had been nicknamed.

Just then, Mavro appeared, grabbing the Kel Dor Jedi Master by the throat.

“You think your pathetic attempts were going to do anything? Countless worlds and enemies have fallen before might. Soon, you and the rest of this pathetic will be included in the list of the defeated and forgotten.” Mavro stated, about to crush his windpipe when a laser hit his hand, making him drop the jedi master.

He turned around, seeing five people with blasters in their hand.

Carter Grayson, Chad Lee, Joel Rawlings, Kelsey Winslow and Dana Mitchell.

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue!

The villains stared in shock.

Olympius pushed them out of the way, wondering what was going when his gaze landed upon them, glaring darkly at them.

“You…”

“Missed us?” Joel said with a cocky grin.

“I’m gonna enjoy destroying all five of you then track down Diabolico’s human pet and make him suffer.” Olympius vowed darkly.

“No need.” Ryan Mitchell strode up next to him and a few others appeared next to them. “And it’s not just five.”

“Really thought you we’d leave our fellow rangers to fight you off alone?” Wes Collins said, the other Time Force Rangers at his side along with Dino Thunder.

“You guys ready?” Connor McKnight asked.

“READY!” The Lightspeed, Time Force and Dino Thunder (except Tommy Oliver, who was currently with his old team) echoed.

“Lightspeed, Rescue!”

“Time for Time Force.”

“Dino Thunder, power up!”

Mavro swung his sword, a large slash coming down them, causing smoke to come out.

The Power Rangers emerged, charging at them with weapons in hand.

“Batlings, Putties, Rinshi, get them!” Mavro ordered.

Mesogog roared, lunging at the Dino Thunder rangers, swing his claws then kicking Dino blue in the ribs, making him fly away.

He then grabbed Trent by his arm, twisting it. “How’s your father, white ranger? Anton still as weak and pathetic as always?”

Trent clenched his teeth underneath his helmet. “Don’t talk about my father.” With his free arm, he grabbed his drago blade, slashing at his throat, making the villain stumble back.

“Over here, Mesomess!” He turned around as Connor and Kira fired their blasters at him, making him stumble back.

Wes lunged at Mavro, Chrono sabers in hand as Eric’s Quantum Defender was in it’s saber mode, the emperor fighting both of them with little difficulty. He slashed at them, sparks flying as they flew several feet away.

“Time strike!” He turned around just Jen and Trip slashed at him with their chrono sabers while Luca and Katie fired their chrono blasters.

“Enough!” Mavro swung his sword, delivering massive damage to the Time Force Rangers.

Master Xandred was about to swing his sword at the Jedi Temple when an elongated red shark bit him in the neck.

He pushed him off, slashing at it.

He then glared as the Shark zord returned to its sword state, in the hands of the Samurai Gigazord.

“Rangers. I’ve been expecting you. And I so look forward to ending your miserable lives once and for all.” He pointed his sword at them.

“Not in this or any lifetime, Xandred.” Jayden said, all the Samurai rangers in the cockpit, including his sister, Lauren.

They’d need every bit of symbol power for this fight. Just like the last time the fight Xandred when they were active over a decade ago.

Xandred charged at them, his sword clashing with the Samurai shark zord, causing a massive shock that destroyed three cities block worth of buildings.

They couldn’t focus on the civilians as much as they wanted to. Otherwise, Xandred would slaughter them all and even more would die.

Dai Shi looked expectant as the Jungle Pride Megazord stood there.

“Ah, so the cub has become a true lion.” Dai Shi spat. “And the shifter grew a spine.”

Inside the Megazord, Jarrod flinched as did Camille but they soon glared back at Dai Shi.

“Yes. And we’re here to end you once more.” Jarrod stated.

“This time, for good, master.” Camille spat the final word as if it were a slur.

Casey looked at the others, all of them nodding in agreement.

“Calling on Animals spirits!” They echoed, summoning their animal spirts.

Wolf, Rhino, Bat, Elephant, Shark, Gorilla, Penguin, Antelope, Lion and Chameleon, all of them forming the Jungle Lion Pride stampede.

“Charge!” A massive energy blast of all their combined strength hit them, making the multi headed dragon stumble back from the pain, surprised at the force of it.

Darth Vader held Jedi Knight, Kento Marek in the air with the force, choking him inside his house on the planet Kashyyk.

“I sense someone more powerful than you nearby.” Darth Vader noted, feeling a strong presence in the Force. “Where is your master?”

“The dark side has clouded your mind.” Kento was barely able to speak. “You killed my master years ago.”

“Then now you will share his fate.” It was then, someone pulled his lightsaber with the Force.

A boy, no older than six-seven years old.

“A son.” Darth Vader noted, surprised.

‘Galen…’ Anakin realized.

“Run!” Kento said to his son before Darth Vader ruthlessly snapped his neck, killing him.

‘NO!’ Anakin exclaimed. He had known Kento and his wife, Mallie, both Jedi knights who had fallen in love and secretly gotten married before defecting during the second year of the Clone Wars as she had gotten pregnant.

Anakin and Kento had both shared the truth of their marriage, able to understand each other in ways no one else could and made vows that no matter what, they would never speak of the other breaking a major sanctity of the Jedi code.

Darth Vader watched Galen’s horrified expression, seeing him take a step back as took a step closer to him.

It was them, Imperials came in.

“Lord Vader.” The commanding officer said, standing straight before motioning the clones to kill the boy.

Before they could react, Darth Vader grabbed his lightsaber, cutting them all down.

He then walked over to Galen. “Come with me. More will be here soon.”

He took Galen away, keeping him secluded away in his fleet, known only to him and a very, very select few, training the boy in the ways of the dark side similarly to how Count Dooku had trained Assajj Ventress and for the brief period he had him, Savage Oppress or Palpatine with Maul when he was still Plaguis’ student.

Anakin was utterly done with this situation, feeling nothing but horror at what he had done as Darth Vader got up, feeling Cere Junda’s force grip on him, empowered by the Dark side.

“Yes… strong with the dark side.” Darth Vader ignited his lightsaber, relishing the look of utter hatred in the jedi master, ignoring Cal Kestis’ pleas. “I can feel it inside of her.”

“Cere, Cere!” Cal said. “Hey, listen to me. You still have a choice.”

That managed to get through to her, making her pause for a moment.

Darth Vader swung his lightsaber but she created a force shield.

Just as he was about to breach it, Cal, noticing the broken glass, pulled at it, causing the water to pour in, allowing them to escape and leaving him to focus his efforts on keeping the water from flooding the Inquisitorous.

A slightly older Cere Junda looked at him as he entered the makeshift Jedi Temple/base she, Cal Kestis and their allies had made.

“It’s been a while.” The Jedi master noted. “I was hoping you’d drown on Nur when we blew a hole in your underwater base.”

‘How I wish it so.’ Anakin lamented in his mind.

Darth Vader’s breathing apparatus was heard before he spoke. “It is delusion to think your actions have had any consequence. The Fortress stands. The Inquisotorious continues its work.” He ignited his lightsaber. “And I have come for you.”

Cere, with the force, pulled a lever, lowering their platform they were on.

She then grabbed her lightsaber from her belt. “I’ve been waiting.” She ignited it.

The two began to fight and Cere, while powerful, was nowhere near strong enough to best the Dark Lord of the Sith.

Most Jedi couldn’t even begin to come close to his power, skill and experience.

And to think, the Chosen One was only 32 at this point in time.

He pushed her back with the force, making her fly a few feet away.

Cere got up, grunting as she ignited her lightsaber.

“You have gathered the remnants of the Jedi tradition.” Darth Vader noted before grabbing chunks of it with the Force. “How convenient.” He threw it towards her, forcing her to use force shields to protect herself the two then continued their duel.

After a moment, the two’s blades were in a lock.

“You have grown stronger.”

“No… I’ve only let go of my fear.”

“We shall see.”

Their lightsabers clashed, Cere attempting to overpower him but Darth Vader was too much, pushing her to one of the shelves.

Just as he was about to strike her, she rolled out of the way, gaining some distances then pulled down when one of the burning top shelves on him.

Cere stood straight, looking at the sight, wondering… had she done it? Had she ended the man who had slaughtered so many of her fellow Jedi?

After a moment, thinking it truly was over, the burning shelves were pushed by the force, making her shield herself from any of the burning remains.

Darth Vader stood, several burns to his armor, his mechanical breathing sounding more labored yet still he stood.

Cere charged at him, resuming their battle, giving it all she had.

She managed to force push him towards the books shelves and using the force propel herself, lunged at him.

The two stood there for a moment, Darth Vader holding his lightsaber, currently going through her stomach while hers missed his chest by several inches.

She stumbled away as Darth Vader, leaving.

His work was done. As always.

The scene shifted, holding in the air a much older and weary looking Obi-Wan as fired raged around them.

“Now you will suffer, Obi-Wan.” He sneered before bringing him to the fire, relishing in his cries of pain.

‘No!’ Internally, Anakin tried wrestling for control.

He was done with this Force forsaken nightmare already.

‘There is no escape, boy!’ A voice that sounded an awful like Palpatine echoed in his head which was followed by ringing, making clutching his head in pain.

“Your pain has only just begun.” He said before force pushing him away, the fire dissipating.

Obi-Wan groaned, his right arm heavily burned.

Earth Prime

Norse Kratos stood with Dante, talking about what they saw on Earth-2009 before an Ankh appeared before them.

“Kratos of Sparta. Your aid is required.” Dr. Fate spoke in a grave tone of voice.

“What am I, chopped liver?” Dante quipped but whenever Dr. Fate appeared this way, it usually meant something bad was going to happen.

“Your as well, Dante.”

“What do you require of me?” Norse Kratos inquired.

Dr. Fate said nothing as an Ankh appeared, teleporting them away.

Universe-197

The Power Rangers that were currently on this world groaned, on the ground for a moment before they de morphed, having taken far too much damage.

“At long last.” Lord Zedd stated, walking over them as Olympius, Lothor, Mesogog, Trakeena, Mavro, Dai Shi and Xandred surrounded him. “More meddlesome Rangers dealt with. This truly is one of the greatest days of my life!”

“Think again!” He whirled around, seeing the team that had started it all.

The once teenagers with attitude that were recruited by Zordon over 30 years ago.

“Jason, Trini, Billy, Zack, Kimberly and Tommy.” Zedd acknowledged them. “I was hoping to kill you as you watched your world be destroyed, all of your allies dead by my hands. But I’m more than willing to speed my time table for this occasion.”

“Your rampage ends her, Zedd. Once and for all!”

“How can you… when I have the power of the Morphin Masters to call my own just as you do!”  He slammed his Z-Staff on the ground, causing a light that blinded them all.

After a moment, he stood in a form, more terrifying.

With more spikes, armor and a cape.

This was his form, Master Zedd! His power so great that even the likes of Dark Spector and Lord Drakkon would cower in fear from.

“So, come, Rangers. Let us see who shall rule… and who shall serve!” Lord Zedd said, pointing his staff at them.

“Fine. But your cronies stay out of it.” Jason agreed.

“Very well.” Zedd nodded in agreement, motioning for them to stand down. Besides, he wanted to kill them himself. This group had aggravated his plans for so long as well as Rita Repulsa’s and many fellow villains given their example had been followed for the last 30 years.

To say he hated them would be the understatement of a lifetime.

Jason looked at his team, all of them looking shaken yet determined. “You guys?”

“Ready!” They all replied.

Jason nodded. “It’s morphin time!”

A moment later, there stood the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Zedd noted their new forms, their power radiating of a similar aura to his own. No doubt courtesy of the Morphin Masters but it didn’t matter.

Jason summoned his power Sword, Trini her daggers, Billy his lance, Zack his Axe, Kimberly her bow and Tommy his dragon dagger.

Zedd pointed his staff at them then a power laser blast was shot at them.

Zack got in front, using his axe to deflect it back at him, making Zedd stumble back.

“Hmm… seems you children have learned a thing or two.” He noted.

“More like a lot and we aren’t kids anymore, Zedd.” Tommy stated.

“No… but you’re still no less annoyances.” He slammed his staff on the ground, causing a massive shockwave that made them fly in the air before landing on the ground roughly.

Except Kimberly, who jumped into the air, firing her Bow at rapid speeds.

Zedd blocked them all then just as she came close, slashed at her, making her land on the ground, clutching her side.

The self proclaimed emperor of Evil walked over to her, raising his Z-Staff in the air, going to end her.

“No!” Billy charged at him, stabbing Zedd in the back, part of it coming out of his chest.

Zedd let out a maniacal laugh before elbowing Billy, making him crash into the wall.

He then fired at blast from his Z-staff at the charging Zack and Trini, the two landing on the ground, clutching their sides in pain.

“Man, he’s a lot tougher than I remember.” Trini couldn’t help but note with a groan.

Wes clutched his fist, wanting to help but Jen and Eric’s hands on his shoulder stopped him.

“They need to do this on their own.” Jen said to him and despite himself, Wes relented.

“Now this what I call prime time television!” Lothor said with a cackle.

“As much as it would be to destroy Rangers myself, I must admit seeing them getting the beating of a lifetime is very enjoyable.” Olympius admitted, wondering if this was Diabolico felt as the Titanium Ranger made the Lightspeed Rescue Rangers fall back the first time they fought him.

“Only thing that would make this better is if it were the ones that meddle in my plans but given Tommy Oliver was one of them, I am happy to let things continue as they are for the time being.” Mesogog mused. And he would admit, seeing Tommy along with his original team getting a beating from Zedd was… entertaining, to put it mildly.

Tommy lunged at Zedd with the Dragon dagger, which clashed with his Z-Staff.

He went for a strike underneath but Zedd was quick, blocking it then he spun around, slashing at with his Z-staff, the force behind the attack making him fly off, landing on the ground roughly.

“Anyone else want or have you had enough discicpline for today and the rest of your miserable lives that are soon to end?” Zedd asked sardonically.

“NOT EVEN CLOSE!” He whirled, barely having time to react as Jason brought down his Power Sword on him.

“I’ve always been annoyed by you, Jason. The leader, the unwavering one. Out of all the Rangers, you are most certainly one of the most incorruptible outside of mind control and even that failed. No wonder Zordon chose you to be the leader.” Zedd admitted with a snalr. 

Jason gritted his teeth, steeling himself. “Then allow me to prove him right.” Zedd pushed him off, but the original Red Ranger was unrelenting, managing to land precise strikes on the villain’s body, causing chinks in his armor.

The Red Ranger delivered a kick to him then just as he was going to land a punishing blow, Zedd buried the pointed end of his staff in his stomach, making his eyes widen underneath his helmet.

“Jason!” Trini cried out as they other looked on in shock, taking of their helmets.

Zedd chuckled evilly, removing his staff from his gut, blood coating his Z- staff as the Red ranger's sword fell to the ground before Jason got on his knees. “Feeling a little down, Ranger? Here, let me give you a hand.” He backhanded him, causing part of his visor to shatter, revealing part of his face with some cuts on it, blood trailing down.

He landed near his team, who all rushed to his side, looking at him in concern.

Tommy got up, glaring at Zed, fists clenched.

“Come now, Tommy. You know you have to do to even have a chance to stop me.” Zedd cackled maniacally.

Kimberly looked at her ex boyfriend, knowing what he was thinking. “Don’t do it!”

“It’s not worth it, man!” Zack shook his head. 

“You can’t risk that. Not when we need you the most.” Billy pointed out.

"We'll find some other way to beat Zedd." Trini said as he put Jason’s head on her lap, a hand on his wound as her husband look at the man who had started out as their enemy when he first got his powers but had proven himself a hero a thousand times over.

“Tommy… please.” He groaned, pleading. They couldn't lose him... not now!

"I'm sorry, guys... but this is the only way." Tommy looked at them then did something he hadn’t done in nearly 30 years.

In his hand, was both the Sword of Darkness and the Sword of Power.

Zedd cackled. “I knew you had it in you. Rita’s evil still lingers in you even after all these years, Green Ranger!”

“No! I use these weapons not for evil but for good!” Tommy stated firmly then charged at Zedd, their weapons clashing.

“Still letting out all those ‘kiyahs’? Her, let me try one. Kiyah!” He kicked in the chest, damaging his dragon shield, making land on the ground in pain. “You done, boy?” Zedd asked sardonically.

Tommy, groaning and paining, got up. “Not even close.”

Zedd chuckled. “Good. Because I’ve got one more surprise for you. As you kids have said… it’s Morphin time!”

A blinding light made everyone shield their eyes before it faded, revealing Zedd in a new form.

In a Power Rangers uniform that was all his.

“What do you think, Tommy? Think I could be a ranger like you kids? Though I’d rather be more like the Pyscho Rangers. Speaking of…”

Chains wrapped around the Lightspeed rescue, Time Force, Dino Thunder, Jungle Fury and Samurai teams as evil laughter was heard.

“Hello rangers.” In a puff of a smoke, the Pyscho Rangers appeared.

“Great, more bad guys.” Casey groaned as he and the others realized how outnumbered and outpowered they were.

Anakin wanted so, so badly for this nightmare to be over with, feeling as Darth Vader looked up towards Obi-Wan, seeing hold his lightsaber, the left side of the Sith’s mask with a massive cut on it, revealing what was left of his pale, burnt skin.

“Anakin.” Obi-Wan rasped in horror.

Darth Vader got up. “Anakin is gone. I am what remains.” His voice changed from his old one to the one that came from the suit

Obi-Wan’s were filled with unshed tears, feeling the weight of his actions and guilt. “I’m sorry… I’m sorry, Anakin. For all of it.” For failing to be the mentor, the father he needed. That Qui Gon would have been had Darth Maul not killed him in Naboo.

‘You may have played you part, Obi-Wan but at the end of the day, I made my choice.’ Anakin mused to himself.

“I am not your failure, Obi-Wan.” Darth Vader stated. “You didn’t kill Anakin Skywalker…” What little he could see of his lips curved into a dark smirk. “I did.”

Obi-Wan stared, stunned at the declaration.

“The same way I will destroy you!” Darth Vader snarled.

The Jedi Master looked resigned, turning off his lightsaber. “Then my friend is truly dead.”

Darth Vader limped over to him, wanting to keep fighting despite his injuries.

“Goodbye… Darth.” Obi-Wan walked off, leaving the dark lord of the Sith alone.

“Obi-Wan!” he called out for his master, his voice a mixture of his old voice (his vocal cords partly burnt) along with his new one courtesy of his suit. “OBI-WAN!”

Norse Kratos and Dante stepped out of the Ankh followed by Dr. Fate, seeing Anakin on the ground, Padme and Ashoka trying to wake him up, rushing over to him.

“I found him just like this.” Ashoka revealed to them.

“It doesn’t look like anything’s wrong with him but he won’t wake up!” Padme said, concern lacing her voice.

Dante and Norse Kratos shared a look, sensing something… odd about him.

“You feel it too?”

“Yes…” Norse Kratos’s mouth thinned, grim. “It’s magic. From my homeland.”

“Any idea who it is?” Dante asked.

“Morpheus, the God of Dreams.”

Dante sighed. “Lovely…” He drawled sarcastically.

“Can you wake him up?” Norse Kratos asked Dr. Fate,

He shook his head. “Normally I could but… something or someone is amping Morpheus’ power. If I were to try and sever the connection, Anakin’s mind might very well be last to an endless slumber he will never awaken.”

“What sending someone inside to awaken him?” Dante asked.

“I can do that.” Dr. Fate nodded.

“I will do it.” Norse Kratos said. Seeing their protests, he argued. “I have experiences with Morpheus and been able to resist him before. And as for you Dante, while you most certainly could resist him, you would be better to safeguard them from any potential danger that may arise.”

A large explosion was heard from afar as they looked down, seeing X-Borgs and Moogers crawling the streets, indiscriminately killing innocent civilians as clone troopers and even a few jedi tried fighting back but their numbers were too great.

Dante conceded to his point. “Fair enough.”

Dr. Fate motioned for him to lay on the ground and the Spartan did so, closing his eyes as the Agent of the Lords of order put a hand to his forehead and the other to Anakin’s, a golden aura glowing from the three of them.

Padme and Ashoka held Anakin’s hands as Dante, seeing the approaching battlings, smirked. “Bring it on. I love this! This is what I live for!” He brandished Ebony and Ivory, twirling them before aiming it at them. “I’m absolutely crazy about it!”

He fired at them, engaging them in what was frankly, an extremely one-sided slaughter fest.

As in, coughing baby vs Hydrogen bomb levels of one sided.