slayers_desire | the kind of future you don't want to have ((future!verse))

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the kind of future you don't want to have ((future!verse))

It was midnight.

The perfect time for Dark Oak to be out hunting. There was no out at this time beside the ones she hunted anyway. They locked up the humans to control the streets. The Kandorians.

But they couldn't control her. She was the best one for the job when it came to an assassination, such as her goal for tonight. To get in and do the job without getting noticed and without leaving any trace of what happened.

One night at a time they attempted to reclaim their world. Tried to work against Zod and his army. And tried to reclaim the lives of thousands of innocent people.

And while she worked for a rebel team, Dark Oak still felt alone. Her heart felt heavy, ever since she and Clark got separated. Zod seemed determined in making Clark hurt... and Dark Oak did what she could to hurt Zod back.

The darkness was there again in her mind. And she had to take a moment to stop... and wait...

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Chloe stares at her. That has caught her attention. She has people's lives to think about, but the temptation of a Legion ring is a big one. And she has to decide if it's strategically worth it to try. "We could all die trying."

"Yes. But if we die trying and succeed, then none of us actually die in the end. We could save all those lives that were lost in the last year."

"We can stop this."

"And if we die trying and fail, Earth is lost." But she's thinking now, running through scenarios and strategies, trying to decide the best route to take.

"We'll only take volunteers. If this is a suicide mission, I won't take anyone who doesn't want to be there."

"I am willing to take that risk. I am here looking for others who want to take that risk too."

Chloe's hand goes to her radio, sending out a summons for the closest personnel. There are only a few underground with her, and they must wait fifteen minutes or so before others arrive, including Oliver. He looks a little surprised to see Dark Oak here, but takes it in stride.

Her people assembled, Chloe turns to face them. "We have a small window of opportunity. Lois Lane has returned, and she has a Legion ring. For those who don't know what that is, it's an artifact from the future that lets the wearer travel through time."

There's a wondering murmur from the crowd. Chloe holds up a hand for silence. "She's been taken to Zod. We have one shot to rescue her. If it succeeds, we can use the Legion ring to undo everything that's happened this past year. But people are probably going to die trying. Anyone who doesn't want to risk it can stay, but we need to move quickly."

Watchtower has taken the leadership role so easily, Dark Oak won't interfere at the moment. There is still a part of her that doesn't want to step on any toes.

"Count me in." Agent Green doesn't hesitate to volunteer. If it's to save Lois, and strike a fatal blow against Zod, he's all for it. And he knows that his skills are invaluable if they're going to have any chance.

A handful of others volunteer as well. Chloe nods, not smiling. "Right. The rest of you hold down the fort. Everyone who's coming, suit up. We leave in five."

While the others get suited up, Dark Oak focuses her voices on the situation. There has to be something they can use to their advantage. Something that will allow them to win today, preventing so many losses later.

As it happens, her voices have an important detail to relay to her. Because right now, Zod's soldiers are coming to get Clark, and take him to Zod. And it's not going to be for another 'talk,' this time.

Today, Clark's time has run out. He's scheduled to be executed.

Dark Oak goes pale. Paler than a vampire should. She looks to Agent Green and Watchtower. Deciding to tell them, even if they might not care.

Mostly because she does. This is big to her.

"Prisoner K is scheduled to be executed today. The soldiers are coming for him."

Chloe pauses, just for a moment. "We can't detour to save him. If he's there when we go for Lois and the Legion ring, we can try. But we can't endanger the mission."

"They are taking him to see Zod." That works for Dark Oak. If she sees a chance, she might take it.

The others are all outfitted in dark clothes now, and have their crossbows and kryptonite arrows. Oliver takes a moment to approach her. "Hey. Do you need any backup weapons before we go?"

Nodding, she asks, "Any Kryptonite weapons would be useful." She has her own assassins knife, but she might need something heavy.

"And I have my magic spells..."

He gets her a spare crossbow, and a lead-lined quiver of kryptonite-headed bolts. "We may need everything you've got. Don't hesitate to take those jerks out, even if one of us is in the way."

"I won't. I trust you won't either." She can take a lot more damage than the others. But pausing at that thought... she smiles.

"I can summon extra allies... to our aid."

"Extra allies?"

"I know two spells. You pick... one that will summon the dead to carry out vengeance against those that killed them. Or one to summon earth elementals to fight on our side."

"Any chance those earth elementals could get made outta kryptonite?"

Dark Oak blinked. Then smiled, another not-quite kind smile. "Of course. They are made of the Stone from which they summoned."

He gives her a wolfish grin as they exit the storm cellar. "Better grab a chunk off the defensive line then."

Dark Oak grabs a chunk of green Kryptonite before she exits the storm cellar. Standing in an area away from the others, she holds out the glowing green stone in her hand. Then concentrates.

They will feel the earth shake. And slowly a dozen Earth elementals come out of the ground. Their skin hard as rock, with spikes like stalagmites, and each one glows with a similar green glow from which they were summoned.

"Come my beasts... lets fight dirty..." One of the creatures bends to pick up their mistress.

"Damn," one of the other volunteers mutters. "She don't play around."

Chloe casts a critical eye over the creatures. "You're providing transportation, I see." Even she has to approve.

"Best way to provide defense to all volunteers." She motions for the other elementals to offer a hand to those who wish to ride too.

It's a very efficient way of travel, and provides defense if they're attacked on the way. Every person in the six-man team chooses to mount up, leaving half of the elementals free to provide an even stronger defense if necessary.

"Once we get to Luthor mansion, we split the team," Chloe says as they make their way towards the Kandorian HQ. "Agent Green, you take Dark Oak and Mouse. You'll be coming through the stained glass windows. I'll take Heron and Blaze through the secret passage, if it hasn't been blocked off."

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