Deck of Cards Series: Love is A Deck Of Cards

The Return

In the bio ship a team was sent out to investigate the Kroloteans on Malina Island. Suspicious activity was happening and the heroes were determined to find out what it was and put a stop to it.

"Remember this is primarily a recon mission. We want to discover all we can about the Kroloteans invasion strategy before we shut them down and deliver them to the Green Lantern Corps." Batman said.

"Approaching drop zone beta," Nightwing called out.

Lagoon Boy and Aquaman dropped from the bioship, diving into the water.

The bioship then left for the next drop-off, arriving at a small island.

"Drop zone gamma." The rest of the team got off as they took down the guards. They snuck into the Kroloteans base as they split up for surveillance. Afterwards they headed inside quietly.

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From inside the base, a laser beam from a man wearing a similar suit to Black Manta fired at the water. It was where Lagoon Boy and Aquaman were hiding.

Elsewhere one of the soldiers spotted Robin. The soldiers then fired at him. Batman knocked out the soldiers that aimed at Robin as he took out three more incoming soldiers with the arrival of Batgirl and Nightwing.

Everyone's position had been revealed as the team stuck out to fight.

The battle began as Aquaman and Lagoon jumped out of the water and sucker-punched the footmen firing at the water.

One of the small aliens ordered for the other Kroloteans to send the mechs to deal with the heroes.

Fighting ensued as everyone fought off the enemy's all while being watched by a hidden figure in the shadows. Their eyes gleaming blood-red. The hidden figure watched with boredom as they observed the heroes with interest.

The mysterious figure witnessed Aquaman engage in a fight with a look-alike Black Mantas. The look-alike Black Mantas was able to fire a laser beam at Aquaman as it knocked him back and onto the ground.

Then the shadow of a figure watched as the enemy fell back in retreat.

A hole was suddenly blown through the wall as Superman and Superboy entered followed by Wonder Woman and her protege Wonder Girl, as they joined the fight.

It was an interesting fight to watch. Superboy and Superman were working together side by side as they took down the Kroloteans mechs.

On the other hand, the other duo, Wonder Woman, and Wonder Girl, were a bit more disappointing. The figure took notice of the girl's overwhelming excitement and getting distracted.

Turning their eyes away from the four new arrivals the figure turned back to focus on Aquaman and the look-alike Black Mantas.

Aquaman was able to land a hit on the look-alike Black Mantas as his helmet flew off.

The figure's eyes widened in surprise at who was under the mask.

'Kaldur.'

It seemed the person was not the only one surprised by the looks of Aquaman and Lagoon's faces.

"I had not believed Nightwing until this moment," Aquaman said, astounded by the betrayal of his former protege.

"You did not want to believe!" Kaldur yelled back, anger laced in his voice.

"None of us wanted to believe this!" Superboy shouted as he walked up to Kaldur. "How could you betray us?"

"You dare question me? After all of you let Tula die!" Kaldur pulled out his two water bearers, as they formed into swords.