SHATTERED WORLDS | DC (2022)

Year 3: The End of All Things

Resistance/Regime

As the two factions stood facing each other, Batman and John Constantine stepped forward, their determination etched on their faces. Across the battlefield, Wonder Woman and Sinestro also advanced, meeting them in the middle of the field. The tension in the air was thick, as the leaders of each side sized each other up, their eyes locked in a battle of wills.

Behind them, the other members of each team stood back, watching intently as their leaders prepared to engage in a potentially decisive confrontation. Damian, now a member of the regime, eyed his father Batman and the other members of the Bat-family with a mixture of anger and defiance. The Bat-family members returned his gaze, their expressions a mix of disappointment, anger, and a hint of sadness.

Barbara and Selina, however, couldn't help but soften their expressions as they looked at Damian. The young man they had once known and loved was now on the other side of the battlefield, and the sight tugged at their hearts.

Raven exchanged glances with Billy and Flash, a silent understanding passing between them. They were prepared to aid Batman when the battle began, but the uncertainty of where this would lead weighed heavily on their minds.

In the middle of the field, Batman and Wonder Woman stared each other down, their unwavering confidence evident in their expressions.

"Diana," Batman began, his voice cold and unyielding, "we have Superman. Stand down now, and we can end this peacefully."

Wonder Woman scoffed, her eyes narrowing. "You have no idea what you're up against, Bruce. We won't stand down. You have two choices: release Superman now or face the consequences."

John Constantine interjected, his voice laced with sarcasm. "I'd say we're more than prepared to deal with the consequences, love. You, on the other hand, are in for quite a surprise."

Sinestro glared at John, his eyes blazing with anger. "Don't underestimate us, Constantine. We will do whatever it takes to protect our cause."

A tense silence fell over the field as the leaders continued to stare each other down, neither side willing to give an inch.

Finally, Batman broke the silence, his voice firm and resolute. "Very well, Diana. If it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get. Stand down, or face us."

Wonder Woman's expression remained defiant. "We will never stand down, Bruce. We will fight to the end to get Superman back."

With those final words, the leaders retreated to their respective teams, their conversation having led nowhere. The battlefield was now primed for the epic confrontation that would decide the fate of the world.

As they rejoined their allies, the weight of the impending battle bore down on them all. They knew that the fight would be brutal, the stakes impossibly high. Friendships would be tested, alliances shattered, and lives forever changed.

But in this moment, there was no turning back. The time for negotiation and compromise had passed. The battle lines had been drawn, and the only path forward was through the crucible of war.

With a steely resolve, both sides prepared for the clash of titans that lay ahead, each knowing that only one could emerge victorious. And as they readied themselves for the fight of their lives, the fate of the world hung in the balance, the outcome uncertain and the future more precarious than ever.

The tense standoff between the two factions finally reached its breaking point, as the first move was made. Sinestro, his eyes locked on Batman, ordered Flash to sprint past the resistance and search for Superman, intending to free him from his captivity.