Chapter 67: 67 - Departure
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
(Mathew 6 : 6)
*****
Zion calmly sipped on the green tea,
Martha had given him since he would be waiting for the dinner to be ready. Zion sat in silence, waiting for the guests to arrive. Zion drank the last bit and placed the cup on the side table. Zion let out an appreciative sigh, the tea was good.
"You haven't left?" Kara asked as she walked down.
Kara was out of her costume and in her home mode. She wore a oversize t-shirt with 'I love metropolis' and a tenim shorts. She looked like any normal girl from a city as she looked at Zion with her questioning gaze.
Zion scanned here from head to toe, "Suits you."
Kara lifted her brow, questioning his answer. She wanted to know why the guy who runs the world is sitting here. Kara saw Zion lift his hand with three fingers pointing, and began to fold it one by one.
One,
Two,
Three,
*Ring ring*
Kara snapped her head toward the door, her gaze penetrating the wooden door and gazing directly at the person. She met Superman's gaze which was also looking straight at her. Superman gave and nod and opened the door.
"Who is it, honey?" Martha voice came from the kitchen.
"Its Kal-El," Kara answered, and heard the surprised sound of Martha.
Kara turned to Zion, her eyes sharp. Zion just smiled. Kara then turned to Superman who let himself in, followed by Green Lantern. GL scanned the simple house as he followed Superman. He didn't know why Superman had brought him here.
Kilowog waited outside, watching in case of an ambush.
"Kara," Superman greeted.
"Clark," Martha came out of the kitchen.
"Mom," Superman gave a soft smile.
"You surprised me," Martha check Superman for any injuries.
She always made sure her boy was okay, even though he was indestructible.
"I am fine, Mom," Clark answered, "I came to meet Zion."
Superman turned his gaze to the young man sitting at the couch of his house as if he didn't own the world. Zion just shrugged at his gaze and got up.
"It seems like work had caught up to me," Zion spoke, "Forgive me for not staying to dine."
"Its fine," Martha answered, "You can always come later."
"Then allow me to leave," Zion was being very respectful.
He nodded to Superman and Kara before walking towards GL and gestured hims to follow. Zion and GL walked out of the house.
"I am sorry, Mom," Clark apologized.
Martha caressed his cheek, "Its fine, I don't mind. And I have Kara to protect me." Martha smiled.
Superman turned to Kara, "Keep her safe."
Kara gave a nod and Superman followed out.
Zion and Hal were standing on the porch, looking at the fields that covered the whole place, clear night sky that was filled with stars. Zion looked straight into the vast space, but Hal was a bit tense. His body remembered the punch very well. His reing was pulsing with power to react to any threats.
"Zion, why do the lanterns want you?" Superman asked.
Zion shrugged.
"You species is considered a threat to the universe," Kilowog answered. "The guardians demand your presence."
"Are you sure that you are here for me?" Zion asked.
"You are Noiz," Hal pointed.
"Am I?" ㄟ( ▔, ▔ )ㄏ
"..."
"Why don't you ask your little ring?" Zion suggested. "Just in case you are trying to arrest an innocent person."
Zion, Hal, and Superman turned to his ring. Hal lifted his hand and pointed the ring at Zion and spoke his command, "Identify target."
A beam of light extended and Zion from up to down before it retracted back.
[ Name: Unkown ]
[ Species: Kryptonian ]
[ Gender : Male ]
[ Bone age: 26 ]
"Match with target Inferno," Hal commanded.
[ Target not matched ]
"See," Zion pointed, "You clearly got the wrong guy."
Hal thought about it and turned to Superman, "It was him we fought together, or are you lying to protect the other one."
Superman sighed. He was caught between a rock and a hard place. He didn't want to oppose the Green Lanterns or reveal Zion's ability as it was his secret. He contemplated what to do when a voice answered from the behind.
"He can shape shift, even his genetics," Kara answered from the door.
Zion turned to Kara with a betrayed looks, "Really? I am your employer. Hove some work ethics mate."
"Don't care. Suffer," Kara commented before she went in,
Zion now turned to the two Green Lanterns boring holes in him with their gaze. Kilowog's ring flashed as he got ready to fight. Hal also fully activated his ring lifting himself from the ground.
"Under the orders of the guardian, you are under arrest," Hal spoke.
"Did they say to arrest me?" Zion tilted his head, his eyes glowing red.
Kilowog and Hal got ready to meet aggression when Superman cut in. "Zion, leave with them without causing trouble. I don't want the place to be destroyed."
"Okay," Zion dropped the act, "Let's leave the people alone and be on our way. meet you at Mars."
Zion glitched out.
"Damn him," Hal shouted as Zion vanished before his eyes. "He ran away, again."
Superman sighed, "Don't worry, he will come with you. But now, I hope you take your duty somewhere else."
Hal nodded and floated up. "You secret is safe with me, Superman," Hal stated one last time before he flew up.
The two lanterns turned into streaks of light in the sky, vanishing from his sight in a moment.
"Its going to be hell," Kara commented from behind.
Superman turned to Kara, his face displaying his question.
"He knew they were coming," Kara commented, "Last time he planned something, he took over the planet."
Superman didn't need more word. He understood. Zion was planning something and the Lantern would give him exactly what he wanted. And they wouldn't even see it coming.
...
*****
Zion glitched into the control room.
The white crystal room bright with blue light from the holograms. They displayed almost everything that was happening on both the planets. Zai was on constant watch for any threats that might lift its head.
"How is the situation? Zion asked,
["See for yourself"]
One of the holograms changed, showing the image of what was happening. He saw Senstro and boodika flying hazardously as two condensed beam chased after them. They constructed many object to halt its advance, yet it moved uninterrupted. The beam punctured holes through their constructs as it chased them relentlessly.
The Lanterns tried to hit emitter, but the shield stopped any attack.
The beam was something similar to Darksied's omega beam. He created it just to spite some people. Let them deal with a never stopping beam of destruction that would follow them for eternity. Of course, they could give it another target, but it was a consciously controlled beam.
Zion turned from the hologram and pressed the side of the wall,
The wall sunk in, revealing a new suit embroidered with symbols of language forgotten. The whole suit came with a long overcoat, a bit special. This one was prepared for special occasions, such as meeting the Guardians of the Universe.
This new suit was the peak of his, now available, technology. The suit increase his base strength by ten, added with kinetic technology, a solar generator and a small lightning from beyond. The suit could also tank Superman's full force punch. The suit would protect him if he were to fight the whole Lantern corp in their home planet.
Only Mobo would give him trouble, but he was sure that he could annihilate a planet.
He was not going as a human, Solaris would be the one to visit them. He was not a fool, being a human would leave him open and going as Inferno would put them on edge. They just need to treat him like sentient creature, not a threat. At least until he got what he wanted.
Changing into the suit, he couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed at the situation. He hadn't had the time to finish his work in Earth.
With Gotham being the first city to come under his rule, he need to increase the speed at which it developed. The faster he gained control over the city, the faster he could move on with his expansion. He need to take over the whole country first before moving way to the other.
He need the whole world united, they were divided, easily felled. They relied too much on their heroes. The corrupt ruled for too long, but not on his watch. This planet would stand together to fight any threat, they would be stronger than ever.
Oans would help him achieve just that,
With their Bio-matrix data collected, he could access the emotional spectrum. Their knowledge and power would become his and he would put it to better use.
He need to make more plans on how to deal with the other idiots that will be targeting him. His only worry was the buzz head. He was strong, strong enough to defeat Darkseid. His fight with Darkseid was won, but this one would be harder.
Things were moving faster, way faster.
["The others have arrived."] Zai stated.
Hal and Kilowog appeared above the crystal city, watching as senestro and Boodika zigzagged across the sky, running from the lazer beam that chased them relentlessly.
Zion breathed out and stretched his neck and shook his muscles.
"Times up," Zion muttered as the wall opened.
Zion walked to the opening and floated towards the Lanterns. The lazer stopped chasing them, allowing them to regain their bearings. The Lanterns floated still and looked confused that the lazer that were chasing them have stopped.
"Shall we depart then?" Solaris asked.
The Lanterns turned to him, while Boodika charged her ring to strike him. Senestro lifted his hand to stop her. He understood why the Guardians sent them to get this man. He was dangerous, he could tell from the way he carried himself.
He had not met him before, but the one before him was confident without the slightest of doubt.
"Let us leave," Senestro constructed a Spaceship, encasing them all in to. "I hope you will not retaliate."
Zion shrugged as he walked to the seat and put on the seat belt. Senestro watched him before he accelerated the ship, The ship turned into a beam of light as it traveled towards the center of the universe, to Oa.
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