Chapter 45: Destroying Multiple Location, Boom Tubes.
Diana, the Amazon warrior, stepped forward. "We need to act quickly. If we don't intercept them now, more lives will be lost."
Barry Allen, the Flash, zipped to the center of the room, vibrating with nervous energy. "I can get to one of these locations in seconds, but what about everyone else? Not all of us can fly or run at super speed. If we rely on the Batjet or other vehicles, the damage will already be done by the time we arrive."
Aquaman crossed his arms, his trident gleaming under the Batcave's lights. "Then what's the plan, Batman? Splitting up is the only option, but how do we make sure we're fast enough?"
Before Batman could respond, Ethan stepped forward, his confident voice cutting through the tension. "Don't worry about speed. I've got that covered."
Superman turned to him, raising an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
Ethan gestured toward the Echobox on his wrist, its sleek, silvery surface reflecting the light. "Ever since the Steppenwolf invasion, I've been working on replicating boom tube technology. It took time, but I've perfected it."
"Boom tubes?" Wonder Woman asked, intrigued.
"Interdimensional portals," Ethan explained. "They allow instant travel across vast distances. My AI, Helios, can synchronize with Jaime's Scarab and my Echobox to open multiple channels. We can send each of you directly to the invasion points without delay."
Batman's eyes narrowed, considering the implications. "You're saying you can get us to these locations faster than anything else?"
"Exactly," Ethan replied, already activating the Echobox. "Helios, synchronize with Jaime's Scarab. Feed the coordinates of the attack locations into the system and prepare the boom tubes."
"Understood," Helios replied through the speakers, its tone calm and efficient.
Jaime stepped forward, tapping the Scarab embedded in his spine. "Khaji Da, you ready for this?"
The Scarab's voice resonated in his mind. Synchronization complete. Energy pathways stabilized. We are ready.
The air shimmered as glowing portals began to materialize around the Batcave, their edges pulsating with energy. Each boom tube led to a different location under attack.
Ethan turned to the group. "There's your solution. Each portal leads to one of the targeted sites. Step through, and you'll be exactly where you're needed."
Barry let out a low whistle. "Okay, that's... pretty awesome."
Superman nodded, his expression one of approval. "Good work, Ethan. This gives us a real chance to stop the invasion before it spreads further."
Diana picked up her sword and shield, her face determined. "Let's not waste time. Lives are at stake."
The heroes each approached a boom tube. Batman, ever the strategist, issued final instructions. "Stay in communication. We don't know what we're dealing with yet, but report back as soon as you have intel. Stick to your strengths and protect as many civilians as you can."
Ethan added, "And be careful. These invaders aren't just technologically advanced—they're physically powerful. They'll be tough to take down."
The Flash gave a thumbs-up. "Got it. Let's go save the world!"
One by one, the heroes stepped through their respective portals, disappearing into the glowing energy fields. Ethan lingered for a moment, watching the last of them vanish. Then he turned to Helios.
"Monitor their progress and keep me updated," he said.
"Of course," Helios replied.
As the final portal closed, the Batcave fell silent. The battle for Earth had begun.
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Barry Allen zipped through the streets of
London, a red streak of light against the chaos. The Khurds were everywhere—massive alien warriors smashing through buildings and vehicles as terrified civilians fled. Their strength was terrifying, tearing apart tanks and shrugging off gunfire.
Barry vibrated his molecules, phasing through a collapsing building to rescue a group of trapped civilians. "Everyone, stay calm! I'll get you out of here!" he said, moving so fast his voice sounded like a blur.
Before the Khurds could react, Barry had evacuated dozens of people, depositing them at a safe distance. He turned his attention to the aliens, darting between them with lightning-fast punches, aiming for their weak spots.
But the Khurds adapted quickly, their enhanced durability making them tougher with each strike. Barry grimaced. "These guys are like tanks! Gonna have to step it up."
Using his speed, Barry generated a vortex around a group of Khurds, lifting them into the air and slamming them into each other. For the moment, the tide seemed to turn.
Near the Mediterranean coast, Aquaman stood on the shoreline, his trident glinting under the sun. The Khurds had descended on a seaside military base, their strength ripping through defenses like paper.
Arthur Curry didn't hesitate, summoning a tidal wave that swept several Khurds off their feet. "You're in my domain now," he muttered, diving into the water.
From the depths, he summoned sea creatures—sharks, whales, and giant squids—to attack the invaders. The Khurds fought back, their strength matching even the largest predators, but Arthur was relentless.
Emerging from the water, Aquaman threw his trident with deadly accuracy, pinning a Khurd to a crumbling tower. "You want to mess with Earth? Start with me," he growled, leaping back into the fray.
Paris burned as Wonder Woman arrived through the boom tube. Khurds rampaged through the streets, their strength turning monuments into rubble. Diana's eyes narrowed as she drew her sword and shield.
"Leave these people alone," she commanded, her voice resonating with authority.
The Khurds charged, but Diana met them head-on. Her sword clashed against their durable bodies, sparks flying with each strike. Using her agility and combat prowess, she maneuvered around their attacks, delivering devastating blows to their weak points.
One Khurd lifted a car to throw at a group of civilians. Diana intercepted it, hurling the car aside and lassoing the alien. "You will tell me why you're here," she demanded, but the Khurd only roared in defiance.
In the skies above Russia, the Batjet weaved through enemy fire. Batman's precision was unmatched as he unleashed missiles on the Khurd scout ships.
"Alfred, feed me the schematics of the invaders' ships," he said, his tone calm despite the chaos.
"Uploading now, sir," Alfred replied over the comms.
Batman targeted the ships' weak points, downing several with well-placed shots. On the ground, he deployed automated drones to assist the overwhelmed military forces.
As a Khurd leapt onto the Batjet, tearing at its hull, Batman activated an electrified defense system, shocking the alien off. "I need to get closer to their command ship," he muttered, diving into the fray.
In a storm of lightning, Shazam descended onto the battlefield, his booming voice declaring, "Hey, ugly! Over here!"
The Khurds turned, their attention drawn to the glowing figure. Billy Batson grinned, summoning a bolt of lightning that struck several aliens at once.
The Khurds charged, their strength matching Shazam's. But Billy was relentless, using his powers to slam them into the ground and deflect their attacks.
"Okay, you guys are strong, but I've fought gods. You're just practice," he quipped, delivering a thunderous punch that sent a Khurd flying.
Superman soared over a devastated city in Asia, his heart heavy at the destruction. Below, the Khurds fought against local forces, their strength overwhelming even the most advanced defenses.
Kal-El wasted no time, diving into the fight. He used his heat vision to disable their weapons and his super strength to match their own.
"Leave this planet!" he shouted, his voice echoing over the battlefield.
The Khurds were relentless, but Superman's determination was unshakable. He worked tirelessly, saving civilians and dismantling the enemy's forces.
In Berlin, Jaime Reyes arrived through the boom tube, his Scarab already adapting to the Khurds' energy signatures. "Khaji Da, give me everything you've got," he said.
Acknowledged. Activating full combat mode.
Jaime unleashed a barrage of energy blasts, targeting the Khurds' armor. He used his wings to stay agile, dodging their powerful strikes.
"These guys are tough," he muttered, firing a concentrated beam that finally brought one down. "But not tougher than me."
Cyborg darted between locations, his advanced systems analyzing the Khurds' technology. "They're using a hive-mind network," he reported to Batman. "I can disrupt it, but I need time."
Victor Stone unleashed sonic cannons on the Khurds, his cybernetic strength matching theirs. He worked tirelessly, coordinating with local forces and heroes to push back the invasion.
In Central City, Ethan emerged from his boom tube, his silvery-white suit gleaming in the chaos. He confronted a group of Khurds tearing through the city.
"You picked the wrong planet," he said, his voice calm but firm.
Ethan engaged them with calculated precision, using his enhanced strength to overpower their attacks. He absorbed their energy blasts, redirecting them back with devastating results.