Prologue

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(Xander Arc-Kent is seen in Metropolis as he is at the top of a building by himself with a saddened expression as his narrative voice is heard.)

Xander: Alright, so... how do I say? Right. I was born into Metropolis at Earth-50 where the Justice League killed Lex Luthor after the latter murdered The Flash. My life was never any good ever since I was born as the Justice League already became the Justice Lords.

(Xander remembers the beatings he received from his parents, his siblings and the Justice Lords, except for Batman.)

Xander: My parents Superman and Wonder Woman simply hated me and became completely abusive towards me. Same could be said about my cousins Jaune, Sapphron and the other Arc Siblings. When I enrolled at Beacon Academy, I thought my life could change for better... but I was wrong.

(Xander has another flashback that shows him being beaten by Teams CRDL, RWBY and JNPR.)

Xander: I was beaten by Team CRDL, Team RWBY and Team JNPR everyday. I was also neglected by the staff and the headmaster himself. Port and Oobleck always gave me detention for being late and lots of homework. Glynda, Hawkgirl, Green Lanter and Martian Manhunter would always beat me and treat me like trash.

(Xander then remembers that he was always tended by Batman, even though he was a member of the Justice Lords himself.)

Xander: Luckily Batman would always care about me, and he would use his contingency plans against them to stop them from beating me. But one day, everyone decided to make a decision that will change my life.

(Back to present day, Xander decided to leave the building as he picks the elevator, and gets inside. Once he leaves the elevator, he is suddenly met by his stepparents.)

Superman: (glares) We need to talk

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Superman: (glares) We need to talk.

Xander: I have nothing to talk with you

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Xander: I have nothing to talk with you.

Wonder Woman: (stern) Show some respect, brat!

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Wonder Woman: (stern) Show some respect, brat!

Superman: You clearly don't understand your position, do you? (glares) I don't need you anymore. None of us do.

Xander: Tch, why am I not surprised. You're all so focused in stripping everyone from their freedom.

(Wonder Woman angrily grabs Xander's neck.)

Wonder Woman: You disrespected us for the last time!

(She takes him to the Batcave, knowing that Batman isn't there. Superman then opens the portal as Ozpin, Nicholas, Juniper and Ironwood come in.)

Superman: Shouldn't you be taking care of Beacon and Atlas.

Ozpin: We couldn't afford to miss the opportunity to witness the moment we get rid of the nuisance.

Nicholas: Yeah, he's nothing but a disgrace anyway.

Juniper: We already kicked him out of the Arc Clan.

Ozpin: Besides expelling him from Beacon.

Superman: Good. (to Wonder Woman) You know what to do!

(Wonder Woman approaches the portal, and prepares to throw Xander in there.)

Wonder Woman: See you never!

(He throws Xander into the portal, and Superman closes it.)

Juniper: We finally got rid of him for good.

Superman: We gotta get outta here now. It's just a matter of time before Batman finds out we "visited" his cave.

(At Another World, a portal opens up, and Xander is thrown out of it as he struggles to get up.)

????: I can't believe they did this to you.

(Xander manages to get up, and sees the spirit of The Flash (Wally West).)

Xander: Wally?

The Flash: That's quite unfortunate you had to live an unfair life, especially the abuse and neglect from those who used to be my friends before my death

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The Flash: That's quite unfortunate you had to live an unfair life, especially the abuse and neglect from those who used to be my friends before my death...

Xander: You knew it all along?

The Flash: Yeah, and I must say... I'm totally disappointed with them all, except for Batman. But you can live a better life... in this world.

Xander: How?

(The Flash's spirit then approaches him and then a light emerges from his hand as it touches Xander's chest.)

The Flash: I'll give you my Speed Force.

Xander: Really?

The Flash: You shall become the next Scarlet Speedster, the next Flash.

Xander: Thanks, Wally. If you were still alive, you'd be the best uncle.

The Flash: You're welcome, Xander.

(The Flash transfers his Speed Force to Xander, and after the transfer is completed, a shockwave happens as Xander starts vibrating.)

Xander: Wally... I won't let you down... I will become...

(As the screen fades to black, Xander speaks up.)

Xander: The Scarlet Speedster!

(End of Prologue)

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