Powerless - A My Hero Academia/ DC Crossover

Chapter 72 - The Female Furies

As the battle raged below, another Boom Tube erupted open high up into the Earth's stratosphere. From the center of the tube, a giant warship sauntered out of the tube and across the sky. The warship was larger than a thousand aircraft carriers, armed to the teeth with strange weaponry that would be unfamiliar to even the most experienced Earth weapons expert. Inside the warship stood the imposing and tyrannical Darkseid, surrounded by dozens Hunger Dog workers (which occupied among the lowest citizens on Apokolips, little more than slave labor), Parademons, and a small group of his most trusted Elite Lieutenants.

"The humans continue to resist," said Dasaad. "But they will soon yield to your power, Darkseid."

"It is a miracle they have lasted this long," said a tall man, with fiery red hair, wearing a white tunic and read cape. He was known as Glorious Godfrey, one of Darkseid's Elite. Godfrey was less of a combatant, contrasting many of his cohorts greatly. But he rose through the ranks of Darskeid's most feared warriors for his superior intelligence. He was a master manipulator and was able to bend even the strongest minds to his master's will with enough motivation.

"Have we word from our Generals on the surface?" Asked Darkseid.

"Steppenwolf has engaged one of their warriors," Desaad answered. "The continent he occupies has a large concentration of high-level warriors. The foe he quarrels with is currently known as the best warrior they have to offer."

"Then this pitiful planet will surely fall this day," said Kalibak, Darksied's son and Scourge of Apokolips. While not as powerful as Darksied, Kalibak was every bit as heartless and cruel. He was fiercely loyal to his father, often acting as his second-in-command and would carry out any order given by Darkseid to the fullest extent of his wrath. A monstrosity in both form and function, he was a force to be reckoned with.

"But there are so many talented young children on this planet," said an old, portly woman with sheet-white hair, speaking in a deep voice that did not fit her face. Though she looked kind and spoke with a gentle tone, Grannie Goodness was one of the most ruthless and cruel inhabitants of Apokolips. She oversaw the preparation of young children who showed great potential to serve Darkseid in the future. She would raise them in her "Orphanages", which were little more than dungeons where children would be tortured and brainwashed into becoming servants for their Despot God. "Should Grannie find some of the little poppets to bring home to you, Lord Darkseid?"

"The computer is detecting a very high concentration of power near a large schoolhouse," said Desaad, bringing up a building with four towers, connecting to each other with small walkways, where a giant battle commenced in the courtyard. "The inhabitants there, many of them children, have been able to resist the first wave of Parademons."

"Very well," said Darksied, turning to Grannie Goodness. "Find strong warriors to fill your orphanages."

"Oh, goodie!" Said Grannie Goodness, elated. She quickly excused herself before placing a call from her communicator attached to her wrist. "Bernadeth," she said, once the call was answered. "Prepare your sisters, we will be heading to the Earth, there are many wonderful children who would love to play with you!"

Back at the UA courtyard, things were looking very grim. The endless swarm of Parademons continued to barrage the school defenses, while the students, teachers, and local heroes continued to hold the line. Izuku had never been more frightened in his life. He was used to fighting against impossible odds, but this was on another level entirely. Compared to facing the Hero Killer, All For One, the Joker, this was, by far, the most terrifying situation he has ever been in. But he continued despite his fear, and for every Parademon destroyed, the world was that much safer. He would stop at nothing to protect his friends, his family, and the people of the world, even from Darksied himself.