Superflash:Collison Course (Volume 2)

Chapter 24: Omega Factor

Barry and Karen were arriving at the J.S.A. headquarters to find the current roster of the team already gathered and watching the attack on Metropolis. Max was there with Dr. Midnight, Green Lantern, The Spectre, Dr. Fate, and Stargirl. Vixen still had yet to arrive as did Huntress and Wildcat. Barry had to hang back as these were all heroes he was unfamiliar with while Karen stepped forward to see what had her friends all so entranced. As soon as she saw the footage playing, all her fears came rushing back.

Power Girl pushed her way through the team to get a closer look at the devastation when an alert sounded about more attacks. Metropolis wasn’t the only city under assault by Parademons. London, Paris, Tokyo, they were all under siege. Dr. Light was fighting to protect her city while the Suicide Squad also got involved to protect the two European cities.  

Green Lantern and Karen had grown close over the years and as such, he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder as she watched the devastation, a tear rolling down her cheek. He more than anyone knew what she was feeling at remembering the loss of Superman, just as he had lost his daughter Jade in the same fight. But this wasn’t the time for grief, there was a battle going on and Metropolis needed heroes. When the final three members of the J.S.A. arrived, Wildcat started issuing assignments.

“Okay, the Suicide Squad is protecting London and Paris on both fronts. I got word from Dr. Light that the Japanese Navy has joined in the battle over Tokyo. Here’s what I need from all of you, Stargirl, Power Girl, Green Lantern, your job is to get the Parademons focused on the three of you. Keep them away from any civilians caught in the war zone. Go.”

Power Girl, Stargirl, and Green Lantern immediately flew off for Metropolis while Wildcat continued directing the team. Ted Grant had long ago retired from active duty but returned after Superman’s disappearance and Batman’s death. Like Green Lantern, he was one of the older members of the J.S.A. and his strategic mind was always needed.

“Dr. Fate, Spectre, you’ve got the magical abilities to stop the invasion. If Parademons are here, you know it won’t be long before Darkseid and his Furies arrive. We need a mystical barrier to keep the city safe for when they do.”

Spectre and Fate flew off for Metropolis leaving Max, Vixen, Huntress and Barry behind with Wildcat. He had the most important job for his colleagues and hadn’t even noticed the red clad figure as he issued the last orders.

“Max, do whatever you can to evacuate the civilians from the battle zone. Huntress, Vixen and I will get them to you. We’ll need…”

“Hey, I can help!”

Barry’s voice interrupted Wildcat’s train of thought as he turned to look at the man who spoke. He made a quick appraisal of the red uniformed man before turning back to Max with a question in his eyes.

“Max, who the hell is this? And why is he in J.S.A. h.q.?”

“Ted…calm down. This is Barry Allen, and on his Earth, also known as the Flash. He’s a speedster like me and he’s just trying to get home. But right now, questions won’t help anything. Two speedsters can evacuate civilians faster than one.”

Wildcat agreed with Max’s reasoning and though reluctantly allowed Barry to help. But he was also going to keep an eye on the mystery man. Max may trust him, but this Barry could be a plant by Darkseid to infiltrate the J.S.A. With discussions ended, the five heroes climbed into the team jet and flew for Metropolis. Barry and Max could have run there, but needed to conserve their powers for the battle ahead.