章 62: 5.4

Location: Justice League (almost) bunker (temporary base).

Time: Invasion Day + 5 hours.

Superman stood from his seat at the head of the table, to greet me.

"Magnus! Good to have you here. Sit down, your friend as well. We were just about to begin the briefing." Kal El said, getting to the point, before sitting down again.

I nodded and took the side opposite him and no one even questioned this, subtle power-play that it was. Black Lightning at Superman's side also said a quick hello and from the right Captain Marvel waved energetically. Wonder Woman seemed particularly interested in Gunnr, probably because she felt some parallels between them, although her gaze did pause to size me up.

Then I felt a strange sensation and turned towards Martian Manhunter, who must be looking into my memories.

[I know what you're doing. I have anachronous knowledge, so don't be alarmed that I know most, if not all the people here to some degree.] I thought at him.

He looked at me and nodded faintly. {I do indeed have much curiosity concerning this knowledge. However Kal El has given me access to his memories also and thus I know of your unusual beginnings.} He replied mentally. It was like a voice I couldn't hear. {However your potential telepathic talent was obvious and I wished to test it.}

[Later, when the chaos dies down I'd like your aid in training it. But for now we have more important matters.] I thought back.

[I would like to help you in this task. But you are correct, time is fleeting at the moment.] He agreed.

Batman stood up from beside Superman.

"We shall begin. At the current moment we under invasion from a technologically superior enemy, comprised of blue alien humanoids. They have struck the North American continent in several cities, including Canadian Vancouver, perhaps by mistake. Those attacked include Washington DC, New York, Metropolis, Gotham and Central City. Additionally several other cities have come under bombardment from orbital weapons and the lightest class of assault ship they use.

In Europe Paris, France and London, England were attacked.

Several smaller nations in Africa claim to be infiltrated but no reports have made it out other than by word of Flash. India and Pakistan have both been hit hard and China seems to be fighting back fiercely. The USSR is also under significant attack, however they refuse to tell anyone to what extent. Basically every nuclear power is being targeted."

He cleared his throat, before continuing.

"So far we have only one report of the aliens being beaten back..."

Flash interjected. "Two. Paris is free and clear for now."

All eyes at the table turned to me with surprise. "I destroyed many fighters, the large troop ship and Gunnr beside me took down a different class of ship, some kind of Heavy Assault ship armed with some different weapons. We also aided the efforts on the ground."

Batman nodded. "Noted. Please elaborate on the new weapons systems and their effectiveness later. Back to the report: Metropolis is also free and clear. The efforts of Superman and Black Lightning coordinating was sufficient deterrent."

I raised my hand. Batman pointed to me. "Are all of you aware of the Mothership? It was the cause of the eclipse we are currently under. It is sitting out there casting a shadow over us. I observed it by flying into orbit."

"Somewhat, we knew an artificial object was in place to obstruct our sunlight, but it was only speculated to be a ship." Batman replied. "Reaching it will be difficult."

"Really? Superman, Captain Marvel, myself and Gunnr are all space capable I would assume. Are you able to survive in space, Martian Manhunter?" I asked.

Superman seemed surprised. Oh right, forgot to mention it to him.

"I can survive in a vacuum for extended periods by shape-shifting." Manhunter replied.

"That makes a serious strike team between us if it comes to that. I can also carry a few people, if we add some oxygen tanks to my gear." I pointed out. "You only need to hold your breath to travel in space." I whispered under my breath, so Superman could catch it. He slightly nodded his head in reply.

A shame we didn't have a Green Lantern. That would have made things easier. No way these particular alien attackers would cross the Green Lantern Corps. They're obviously not powerful enough.

No Aquaman either? Odd he isn't here.

A thought occurred to me.

"Are any aliens being seen operating over the ocean or seen submerging?" I asked.

Batman looked at me strangely. "Yes. Why?"

"Then we need to help there too, they are attacking Atlantis as well." I pointed out.

"The mythical city?" Batman responded dubiously.

"No it exists. I do not know the people who control it in this age, but my people know of the nations under the waves." Wonder Woman spoke, backing me up.

I nodded. "They would make good allies in this fight, they have significant magical resources. It is how they live down there." And would get Aquaman and his military reserves to back us up. One good turn deserves another.

Batman seemed to accept this. "We will account for them in our planning. Anything else? No? Alright, moving on. We now know the current situation, we will be attempting to remove the enemy by coordinating with the other members at this table and local forces. I am proposing that we split into a number of teams, to better face the opponents. The three members, Superman, Magnus and… Gunnr was it? Will be placed to strategically deny them air superiority as other members deal with the ground forces."

"Together with my Lord Magnus, we are almost untouchable to the current forces. I wish to continue this advantage. I have also sworn to Frigg that I will keep him safe and I cannot do so on the other side of the Earth." Gunnr interjected.

"Two teams then. Those joining with Superman, I would propose Flash, Marvel and Black Lightning. Those with Magnus and Gunnr: Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter and myself. To explain these choices; The four of you are all speedsters to a degree, able to traverse great distances at high speed, while Martian Manhunter is relatively fast, Wonder Woman and particularly myself have a very limited movement speed which Magnus can remove by carrying us to our assigned locations." Batman explained.

Manhunter nodded. "It is a shame we do not have a zeta beam transmitter available, travel would be improved significantly."

"Zeta beam?" Batman asked.

"A form of teleportation device. I have contact with the inventor of the device on Earth. It is how I came to be on this planet." Manhunter explained.

Batman seemed impressed. "We will need safety assurances, but it sounds like a useful system to have for rapid transportation. We will discuss it when time permits."

Captain Marvel raised his hand.

"Yes?" Batman asked.

"Can I just say, it is exciting to be working with you guys! This is great! We're gonna save the world!" Billy blurted out.

"Heck yeah!" Flash agreed. "Are you hyped? I am!"

"Yes. I think we all are. This is the start of something special." Diana added.

"To the forming of the Justice League of America!" Flash added.

I coughed and tilted my head toward Wonder Woman. "We aren't American." Gunnr added her glare to make a point.

"Justice League of Earth then!" Flash hastily amended.

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