When You're Given a Little Robin

Chapter 37: Justice Dads go to War Part 3

Chapter 37: Justice Dads go to War Part 3

Bruce gripped the steering of the Batwing tightly, anxious about the battle with Darkseid and about returning to his little boy. At that moment Batman and the other team members were about ten miles out from the galactic tyrants base. Their team consisted of the original seven as well as Zatara, Green Arrow, and Green Lantern. They were the smallest team, but by far the most powerful in comparison.

Batman had those who couldn't fly in the back seats, but you wouldn't know it with how quiet they all were. Whether it was nerves about the upcoming battle or thoughts of poor little protégés desperate for their fathers to return, no one could utter a word. That was until Wonder Woman's voice came on the speaker system.

"This is Wonder Woman to Batman. What's the current arrival time appearing to be?"

"At our current speed we will be docking the ship in about five minutes."

"Any sign of enemy forces or other defensive measures that could impede us?"

"So far my radar is showing nothing. Superman, are you sensing anything?" Batman then asked knowing his senses could be a little more trusted in a situation like this.

"I don't see anything so far, but my ears are picking up some weird buzzing noises. This might indicate some sort of cloaking or camouflage, so keep your eyes open and senses alert." Superman responded with great focus, well aware of the danger they were walking into.

"Are we sure we don't want some sort of cover? I could easily cast a cloaking spell on us." Zatara suggested from his seat in the Batwing.

"No, save up your energy, we're going to need every last drop of it to pull this off." Batman answered quickly.

"But wouldn't a sneak attack be more effective? I think it's...." Green Arrow started to argue till J'onn's voice was suddenly in their heads.

"I see Darkseid's ship up ahead. Perhaps one kilometer in distance."

"Thank you for the update Manhunter, I'll set the Batwing for docking speed and…" Batman started to reply before the Batwing shook violently as if someone ran into them.

"Batman you've got a horde of Parademons on your rear, you need to take evasive action!" Superman called out over the speaker.

"I'm working on that Boy Scout!" Batman growled as he immediately began to spin the Batwing around in a crazy fashion to dodge the parademons coming at him, now from all sides.

The heroes outside weren't in any better condition. Wonder Woman was using her lasso to swing the creatures out of her way while also using her brackets to deflect the blasts from their plasma guns. Superman was using his laser vision to assist Batman by taking out the Parademons chasing him while also trying to dodge them himself. Zatara was casting defensive spells every which way to neutralize Darkseid's minions as well as defend his comrades.

It was an absolute mess of a fight and it was clear that Darkseid was just trying to distract and exhaust them. They needed a way out and fast, but how? As the pressure of dodging the parademons and hiding his team pounded Bruce's brain, an idea finally came to.

"Everyone, make your way to the designated docking bay, don't worry about the Parademons, we'll let Darkseid's defenses deal with them." Batman commanded as he changed his course.

The Batwing bulleted through the skies with Parademons only feet away from the back engines. Then flying heroes were in no better state, with Wonder Woman even using her lasso to keep Zatara close as his flying was not built for speed. Soon enough the League Members were within a mile of Darkseid's base and just as Batman predicted the ships defenses came on. Now they were being rained on by blasts of energy determined to knock them out of the sky. However, thanks to Batman's excellent pilot skills and the nimbleness of the solo flyers they managed to dodge the barrage of gunfire and simultaneously let it take out their chasers. When all seemed clear the group flew into the landing dock like a bat out of hell taking temporary refuge from Darkseid's attacks.