Chapter 144:

Chapter 144:

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[David Lance POV]

The days passed without any events or signs of any coming. The timeframe Batman had given me to learn about the plan being a clear exaggeration or not, better to be prepared before something happens way before it happens than to not be prepared at all.

By now, I had fully memorized every step of the plan, even the parts I didn't have to play or help with.

But I had done all that days ago.

Right now, I was training.

To better increase my odds against Superman. I had to take 5-U-93-R in order to level the playing field to acceptable terms. However, I was still inexperienced when it came to using the power boost these pills brought.

I needed to feel fully comfortable with said power boost in order to use the power efficiently. And to do that, I was training.

Besides that, I was thinking of a way to deal with Superman's flight ability. Because even if the 5-U-93-R pill leveled the field from a purely physical point of view, it would do nothing if Superman decided to make the fight an airborne one.

Then again, if everything played out well, just like Batman was planning, there would be no need to make countermeasures for his flying ability. Be that as it may, I was a fierce believer in the saying that says that no plan ever survives contact with the enemy.

It is how one reacts to the unexpected that decides if one succeeds.

"Black Bolt," Batman's voice snapped me out of my train of thought.

Wiping the sweat off my forehead, I turned around to face the Dark Knight, giving him a nod to continue with whatever he wanted to say.

"How's the training going?" Batman asked, looking around the area I was using for training.

~Good enough,~ I replied. So far, I had gotten used to the boost of strength the pill gave, but I was still struggling with the massive increase in speed, both physically and mentally. Though, to be fair, the mental part was coming along well all things considered, maybe because those things usually come naturally. ~I'm still adapting to the increase in speed, so I've been running all day, basically.~

"Good," Batman nodded before falling into silence, his body tensing a bit in lingering pain from the wound Superman had left on his back the last time they faced each other.

However, before I could take more than two steps, Harley stopped me.

"You could do that, very fun and all, or I could make you some company," Harley said with a wink.

I considered her offer for a few seconds. Even after all the training I put myself through; surviving was still not a guarantee. I might as well enjoy what could be my last moments while having some fun.

~Alright then, Harley Quinn,~I replied with a nod before leading the way to my room. Harley happily bouncing and skipping behind me.

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[A few hours later.]

A few hours of fun later, the time had finally come, well, not only the time had come... but enough about jokes. Having done what we all set out to do after Batman summoned us early in the morning, we all gathered in the main room of the base, fully equipped and ready for battle.

Batman walked up to the center of the room; his eyes scanned over everyone before he started to speak. "This is it. The final battle against Superman. We all know what's at stake here. We can't fail."

I cracked my neck from side to side.

"I have no doubt that each and every one of you will give it your all out there," Batman continued, giving everyone a look. "Now let's go stop the Regime, once and for all."

With that said, Batman led the way out of the base, with all of us following close behind. As we exited the base, breaking into groups as per the plan, as I walked onto the surface, I couldn't help but notice how the sky was darker than usual, almost as if it was preparing for a storm.

"Are you ready for this?" Dinah asked as we walked away from the others to reach our method of transportation.

I looked at her and, with a heavy heart, nodded.

"Well, one of us had to because I'm not," Dinah said with a nervous laugh before she opened the door to the vehicle, a truck. Once we were both in and buckled, Dinah started the car. "I guess that's part of being a mom, maybe."

I nodded. ~I heard someone say that the moment you have a kid, your life is no longer yours. It belongs to someone else as well.~

Dinah chuckled. "Oh, ain't that the truth."

With nothing more to say, Dinah started driving. The drive was a silent one. Not much to talk about when you are about to risk it all, literally. In our own way, we both knew that this could be the last time we saw each other alive, and that made the situation all the more bittersweet.

I would ensure she survived.

The destiny of this world didn't have the right to leave Connor alone in this accursed world.

Sister or not, I vow to ensure her return. nove(l)bi(n.)com