Chapter 165: [164] : An Unexpected Turn of Events
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"You never mentioned crossing timelines would cause such a commotion!"
Roger shouted at Cyborg as he realized numerous Apokolips fleets were heading their way.
"Well, now you know!"
Cyborg yelled back, quickly signaling The Flash to start running.
Traveling back in time wasn't as simple as it looked for this version of The Flash. Unlike in the TV series or comics, where Barry Allen casually zipped through time creating paradoxes, the movie version required significant assistance.
This included the specialized armor The Flash was wearing, the time travel formula Cyborg had devised, and the enormous electrical energy and incredible speed necessary for the process.
All these factors combined created a cacophony during the initial stages of the attempt—deafening noise, massive arcs of electricity, and an immense surge of energy originating from the Batcave. It was anything but discreet.
As The Flash began his run, it was Roger's job to deal with the incoming Apokolips fleets—and potentially Doomsday himself.
There was no time to argue with Cyborg about not warning him earlier. Roger burst out of the Batcave's shattered opening, using his presence to draw the fleet's attention away from the cave.
Fortunately, Batman and others were creating chaos elsewhere, keeping Darkseid preoccupied and preventing him from intervening directly.
But even without Darkseid himself, handling the forces of Apokolips alone was no easy feat. Roger's only hope was for The Flash to finish quickly.
"Alright... let's clear the field."
As the hordes of Parademons approached, Roger took a deep breath. The next moment, he unleashed his frost breath, creating a massive tornado that stretched from the ground to the sky, freezing and sweeping away the swarm.
This was a new ability Roger had developed after his many traversals or perhaps a power he had gained during his dimensional travels.
By incorporating his frost breath into a massive windstorm, Roger could wipe out swarms of weaker enemies.
Initially, he hesitated to use this ability underwater, fearing it might freeze the ocean or harm Mera. But now, with no allies around and only enemies to face, Roger let loose without restraint.
The ice-laden tornado wreaked havoc, obliterating countless Parademons. Roger single-handedly held back the incoming swarm with his newfound might.
After countless journeys, Roger's strength had far surpassed his initial limits. His power was now comparable to Superman's, though he was far from invincible.
Roger's super senses locked onto a massive figure in the distance—Doomsday.
The very scenario he had feared was now a reality. Darkseid had resurrected Doomsday. While this Doomsday was technically a replica rather than the iconic version, it was still powerful enough to rival, if not surpass, Superman.
"So they threw a wildcard at me…"
Watching the colossal figure rapidly approach, Roger grew more serious.
The Kryptonite ring Cyborg had created was securely on Roger's right hand, but he wasn't confident about how effective it would be against Doomsday. From its sheer size, Doomsday was at least twice as large as Superman, and Kryptonite's effect might be limited.
Roger braced himself for what promised to be one of the toughest battles of his life—more challenging than his encounters with Ultron or Superman.
However, just as he prepared for the confrontation, the green gem embedded in his suit—the Time Stone—suddenly began to glow faintly.
The Time Stone, which shouldn't have been functional in this world, appeared to have linked itself to something in the Batcave.
"What's going on…"
Roger muttered, his attention briefly diverted to the activity in the cave.
Inside, The Flash was reaching the necessary velocity. Blue lightning crackled through the cavern, creating a ring of energy that illuminated the space. Strangely, the Time Stone on Roger's suit seemed to connect with The Flash, siphoning energy from him.
"Hey, that's a bit much, don't you think?"
Roger sarcastically addressed the stone, even though he knew it had no consciousness.
The Time Stone continued to absorb energy, linking it to the Space Stone, which Roger also possessed. Simultaneously, Roger felt a familiar sensation—the onset of a space-time portal opening.
Realization hit him.
The Flash's attempt to travel back in time must have triggered some unique conditions, creating a link between them. As a result, Roger might inadvertently get pulled into the time travel process.
"Are you kidding me?! Wait, Doomsday!"
Roger wasn't entirely opposed to being dragged into a time jump—after all, he was accustomed to such events. But Doomsday was speeding toward him, and in mere seconds, it would collide with him.
Initially, Roger had acted as a decoy to draw Apokolips' forces away from The Flash and Cyborg. Unfortunately, he'd done his job too well, becoming Doomsday's primary target.
Roger cursed his luck. If Doomsday reached him at the exact moment he entered the time portal, it could spell disaster.
"Damn it! I jinxed myself!"
As if on cue, Doomsday reached Roger just as the time portal consumed him, grabbing Roger by the suit's collar. In an instant, Roger, Doomsday, and The Flash disappeared together.
In the now-silent Batcave, Cyborg stared at the empty space, dumbfounded.
By all accounts, their mission was a success. But had The Flash just accidentally sent Doomsday into the past?
"…We're screwed."
Cyborg's face turned ashen as the realization hit him.
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Earth, Gotham City's Skies.
Roger and Doomsday reappeared simultaneously above Gotham.
Immediately, Roger heard the distant sounds of car engines and urban chaos below. Without pausing to think, he grabbed Doomsday's arm and bolted toward outer space. No matter how much Doomsday struggled, Roger refused to let go.
The worst-case scenario had come true.
Doomsday had followed Roger into the past. Though Roger wasn't sure what point in time they had arrived at, it didn't matter. He couldn't allow Doomsday to land in the middle of the city.
If Doomsday were to fall into Gotham, even if Roger managed to defeat it, the city would be reduced to rubble.
Thankfully, the Kryptonite ring on Roger's hand was weakening Doomsday. Despite being caught off guard initially, Roger managed to overpower it and drag the behemoth out of the atmosphere.
Flying at his fastest speed ever, Roger pulled Doomsday upward. Within moments, they were in the planet's upper atmosphere, nearing outer space.
But the battle was far from over. Doomsday's adaptive abilities quickly kicked in.
"ROAR!!!"
With a deafening scream, Doomsday unleashed a sonic blast that momentarily disoriented Roger.
Taking advantage of the moment, Doomsday broke free and kicked Roger square in the chest, sending him hurtling backward.
Its eyes glowing with murderous intent, Doomsday immediately pursued Roger, its sole purpose being to annihilate anything in sight.
Roger quickly regained his composure. While he could take Doomsday's attacks, he was more concerned about what the creature might evolve into.
Doomsday's unique ability to adapt and evolve posed a terrifying challenge. It had previously used a nuclear explosion to grow stronger in the movies, becoming even more formidable than Superman. If given enough time, it might evolve to resist Kryptonite entirely.
Roger couldn't let that happen.
With renewed determination, he hurtled toward Doomsday, intending to subdue it before it could adapt further.
Grabbing Doomsday's sharp spikes, Roger pressed the Kryptonite ring against its flesh, forcing the radioactive crystal deep into the monster's body.
Doomsday roared in silent fury as it thrashed against Roger's grip. Despite its immense strength, Roger clung to the creature like an unyielding shadow.
In the vast emptiness of space, the two titans clashed, their battle carrying them ever further from Earth.
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