Cadmus Underground Lab
3:16 AM
Alex POV:
"Okay, three teenagers in induced comas: two are half-slightly Kryptonian-Human hybrids, one is currently in a rageful frenzy, and the other is Green Arrow's sidekick minus one arm. Okay...anything missing?" I ask while facepalming myself. I am 100% done with Cadmus's bullshit at this point.
"That's correct, Dark One!" Dubbilex answers telepathicallyally using the title that the genomorphs came out for me..
No matter how much I tell them otherwise
But to a species of telepathics, seeing an all-consuming black void full of psychics screaming on it, it's a pretty calm nickname.
Thanks to their insight, I reorganized my mind, or in this case, my hive mind. Everyone that observes is added to it, incremented to it. I could do the hive mind thing of several consciences existing, but why bother??
So it's just my conscience expanding, similar to that fungus from TLOU, and any more conscience is just adding knowledge, DNA variability, and more RAM to increase my mental and speed processing.
I have absorbed almost 70 people by now, including doctors, soldiers, some dead genomorphs, a dead Atlantean, and that mutated doctor.
I am pretty sure that I am one of the earth's smartest beings, just by mental processing by now.
'Enough of my ramblings, let's focus on the deranged clone for now…' I snap myself from my musings and approach the pod that contains Match.
Superman is more Kryptonian than human clone.
I touch the data pad on the pod and start to analyze…
Dubbilex jumps on my shoulder to read as well. I connect telepathically to the little guy and start to send the information to him to reroute to the genomorph hivemind.
The little guy easily became one of my favorites, while the others were understandably afraid of me. Dubbilex was grateful and was the first to connect telepathically to me and show me the ropes of telepathy.
"The subject cells are in a constant state of uncontrollable necrosis, which in turn makes the subject uncontrollable and irrational. It also allows him to expel all of his abilities, but in turn, the subject possesses an extremely short life span. Hibernation in the pod with solar lamps appears to stop the process but doesn't cure it". I read out loud the doctor's notes on Match.
I then look at his blank face in hibernation.
"He looks around 16, barely even a man, man, and is damned to die because someone decided to play God. The worst part is his mind, only rage and pain ripping through his head," I say while clenching my fist as I read his scrabbled thoughts.
"What are you going to do, Dark One?" Dubbilex asks me telepathically. ly.
I look at him and smirk a little.
"Well... I am basically Biokinesis of the dark side of the Force. I can manipulate and alter A to a molecular level. Normally I do that after I consume something. Let's see if I can do that with consuming!" I say while putting Dubbilex on the ground and looking back at Match.
'Showtime!' I say before turning into a red and black mass and launching myself into the pod, entering any possible open space, and finally coming in contact with Match.
Now I have to integrate with him, not consume, similar to Symbiotes from Marvel, as slowly as I can because while I sure can do it, doing it is a bit more different. t.
I enter through his skin; his face twists in a frown for a moment, but he doesn't wake up.
I enter his bloodstream, then organs, muscle, tissues, and finally his DNA.
Okay, let's see the damages.
His DNA helix would be a magnificent thing if it didn't look like someone ran a bulldozer through it.
Like if someone smashed the Mona Lisa with a hammer
The strands of DNA are being completely unraveled, a systemic instability arising from the mixture of Kryptonian and human DNA.
Oh, I get it now.
The Kryptonian DNA is too solid, too unbreakable to be manipulated and forced to bond with human DNA, at least with this low amount of compatibility, as I know that a Kryptonian can breed with a human.
Little Jon Kent being the proof of it
But this isn't Lois' multiverse constant of having Kryptonian D.' Lane DNA here.
But instead Lex 'Superman Hateboner' Luthor DNA
So instead of trying with another person's DNA, they kept trying to brute force the connection.
Then they achieved the same conclusion that I did about Kryptonian DNA.
So they had the 'brilliant' idea of weakening the DNA, not genetically, as in making the clone weak; they decided to affect the DNA as a whole. le.
By using Kryptonite
Kryptonians are basically amazing energy batteries; they receive solar energy, then store it inside their cells, and basically supercharge them in the process, which grants them powers.
But a not very well-known fact is that they can do that with almost any type of energy, different suns, magic, black holes, and more.
Basically, not fucking limit
But it also can be used against them y including radiation in that, a unique and well-known radiation that is extremely harmful.
Aka Kryptonite
By using Kryptonite on the DNA, it damaged the cells, weakening them as Cadmus wanted, but it left lasting damage to the cells, similar to radiation poisoning, and when they tried to add human DNA, it finally fused but entered a necrosis state.
Basically, Kryptonian cells are committing suicide and taking the humans' ones as well with them.
Cadmus at least learned their mistakes with Superboy, using less of Kryptonian DNA and Human DNA and using Genomorphs DNA as a stabilizing agent to glue them together
Roughly
40% Kryptonian DNA
40% Human
20% Genomorph to glue the two together
Let's see if I can do the same.
I start to interact with with the damaged Kryptonian cells and absorbthe damagedd ones, at least the damagedd parts, learning everything I can about them and ng them. them.
Creating diverse stem cells from biomass to merge with the damaged ones to repair them
Did the same with his human ones, as they really took a beating, and it doesn't hurt to have Lex's DNA when I need to hunt the bastard down.
After a few minutes, centuries of genetic manipulation are over, but Match DNA is now unbalanced as he still has more Kryptonian DNA than human.
Thankfully his cloned sibling is the answer.
I consume a part of his Kryptonian DNA, about 20% of it, leaving him with 40% Kryptonian and 40% human DNA.
Now just add 20% Genomorph DNA, and he'll be stable.
The good of Genomorph DNA is that it is almost supernaturally neutral but amazingly malleable.
So I decided to twerk a little bit. I configured the genomorphs' DNA in two pieces of 10%, each coded to Kryptonian and Human, respectively.
They will still keep the primary function of stabilizing Match, but now also connect and integrate perfectly in time, a perfect bridge between Kryptonian and human, a
Basically turning him into a perfect Kryptonian-human hybrid, which, with proper nurturing, will have access to all the powers he should have.
I even turn his hair blonde just for the kick of it.
Finishing my masterpiece of genetic manipulation, I leave his body carefully and slither out of the pod, reassuming my human form.
"What happened, Dark One? Our Brother Match is no longer in turmoil. Did you cure him?" Dubbilex asks me, with an eager look in his reptilian eyes…
"I did, Dubbilex! Nothing a little bit of genetic manipulation couldn't fix, and it also helped me as well. Check out, I tell him with a smirk before slowly I start to ascend, floating above the ground for a few inches.
'Kryptonian DNA, the most OP shit ever created' I think in amusement as I finish integrating Match DNA into myself.
Normally I would need a lot of sunlight to unlock it, but biomass is as much nurturing as it
For more than I would like to keep fanboying over the fact I have the same powers as Superman, I have to focus now.
'Again, Match is cured, one less thing to worry about. Superboy is relatively okay, ay, I would say. Speedy is missing an arm, which, considering Match's problem, is easy to deal with. Now, a whole race of telepathic slave creatures and dealing with the League and also the Light complicate things,' I say while thinking of a feasible plan.
Ding!
"Got it! Dubbilex, do me a favor, call every genomorph on the installation and tell them to meet us at the elevator to the first level. Also, tell a couple of the big guys to go free any hostages that are locked up, and some of you guys who are the best telepaths should scan the three sleeping beauties here for any type of mind manipulation and remove it. It's time for you guys to be free, and if things work out, you guys may even get your own place to live for free," I tell Dubbilex. I don't even need telepathy to see the little guy's enthusiasm.
I then walk to the central computer of the room and start to compile any information available. Thanks to me eating everyone with even a bit of clearance, it opens everything.
I quickly organize everything in a special folder; thankfully, several hard drives are lying around.
I then take out my trusty old phone from my jacket pocket and dial 911.
"911 What's your emergency?"
"Hi! There's a fire in a building close to me, and I think there are a lot of people trapped inside of it," I tell the operator.
"What do you address, sir?" The operator asks quickly, and I can hear her typing on the keyboard. board.
I tell her the address, then hang up when she asks for my name.
'Well...kickstarting the canon, let's fucking go!
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4:00 AM
Cadmus Surface Facilities
Third Person POV:
"Dark One, the last of the workers have been evacuated by police, and we have detected three presences that have infiltrated the facilities." Dubbilex informs Alex, who nods but keeps his attention on the computer in front of him.
"Andone! Some of Cadmus's dirtiest secrets are being uploaded all over the web. This must be enough of a smokescreen for us to get you guys to safety," Alex says as he finishes typing on it.
"Well, let's go meet a couple of sidekicks," Alex says while walking. Dublipex jumps on his shoulder.
They make their way to the elevator, which is bustling with a lot of genomporphs of different types, some the size of a toddler to ones the size of a small Hulk.
Next to them is a small group of scared people, huddled together, scared but also hopeful at the thought of finally being free, which includes the unconscious Patriot, another clone of Roy Harper.
And three pods being carried by three huge Genomorphs
Then the elevator starts to come down; after a few minutes, the elevator finally lands and its door opens.
"Listen guys let's make sure that no one see us-" The boy wearing a black, Red and Yellow costume stop mid sentence as he see everyone look back at him
"What something got you tongue Boy Wonder?-OH!" A Red haired boy wearing a yellow costume with red glasses sarcastic commentary stops when he see what froze his friend
"Robin, Kid Flash What happen-" A dark skinned boy wearing a black and orange tank top say before getting combat stance with two magical water swords
The other two snap out of their shock and also assume combat position
"Geez! You guys really took your sweet time," Alex says in amusement at seeing the sidekicks.
This makes the three heroes look at him in alarm.
"Now please be a dear and help us out. We've got an entire race of enslaved telepathic beings." Alex motions to the Genomorphs.
"A group of hostages by a bunch of evil scientists" Alex motions to the group of survivors.
Alex then taps one of the pods with his hand.
"Also, three heart attacks in the form of teenagers, so can you guys call for help or at least call your parents because I'm going to need their help?" Alex says with a small smile on his face, enjoying the dumbfounded look on their faces.
Thankfully, Aqualad was the first one to snap out of his shock.
"We will help," he says after a few seconds of analyzing his surroundings and not detecting any lies or any trap.
"Great! All right, guys, people and small Genomorphs first, then the big guys. Move your asses, people; the faster we are, the faster we leave this hellhole." Alex calls out his order, and immediately everyone starts to move.
Little by little, people and Genomorphs start to leave, the sidekicks helping whoever is too hurt to walk.
Aqualad requested backup from the League before also helping.
Robin sneaked around when he thought no one was looking, hacking into a few of the facility computers.
'Huh! Good luck!' Alex thinks with a snort.
"Ready to see the sky, little guy?" Alex asks Dublipex on his shoulders.
"Yes, Dark One! I want to see the stars!" Dubbilex says excitedly,
"Let's not waste any more time!" Alex says and enters the elevator with three Genotrolls, the pods, and the sidekicks alongside him.
"Soooooo, what is inside the pods?" Kid Flash asks, trying to disguise his curiosity.
"Two clones of Superman and a red-haired kid," Alex says casually.
"Haha! That's funny." Kid Flash laughs a bit awkwardly, not believing Alex.
Alex, just look at him and give him a dry look.
After a few minutes the elevator finally reached the ground level.
The door opens, and the group starts to make their way outside, finally leaving the facility and going outside.
A small clearing with a couple of trees around them
They see the other genomorphs and people that had gone first.
"All right, guys, you all can put the pods down now, thanks," Alex tells the GenoTrolls, who nod at him.
"Dubbilex, can Superboy and Match be awakened?" Alex asks his friend telepathically.
"Yes! We have removed any type of mental manipulation and have contacted Match Conscience."
Alex approaches both of Superboy's and Match's pods and punches the release code on them.
The pod immediately opens, releasing an icy smoke from it.
"Wakey wakey! Rise and shine, boys, freedom awaits you asses!" Alex says loudly,
Both of them start to twitch, then both of them open their eyes, and the first thing they see is Alex standing over them with a smirk on his face.
Thankfully, the Genomorph removed any type of mental condition that Cadmus may have implanted, and they also fed both of them information about Alex.
Both of them start to try to stand up, struggling to do it as they never had used their bodies before.
Alex and Dublipex help them stand up. Thankfully, they quickly got their bodies under control and were transfixed by the moon and stars.
Them they start to hear a couple of sonic booms close to them
Looking to the sky, they see a red and blue figure land next to them
'Tyler Hoeclin huh!' Alex thinks while examinating the Man of Steel
Then a space ship lands behind Superman and from it come out Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Flash, Green Arrow and Captain Marvel
All the heroes look at them in surprise and concern. Alex hears Superman gasp as he looks at Match and Superboy.
"Robin, report now!" Batman almost growls out
Robin starts to report everything that he manages to recover from the facility, which corroborates the story given by Alex.
Superman still looks shellshocked, while the twin clones also look at him expectantly.
Following Batman's example, both Flash and Aquaman start asking their sidekicks, while the other heroes start to debate as well the information.
WHISTLE!!
Alex let out a loud whistle to get the attention of everyone.
"Thanks! You guys look like children. Now, Green Lantern, as the active Lantern of Sector 2814, the Genomorphs require your assistance. The Genomorphs are a rational, intelligent species that has been terribly oppressed and enslaved. They require your corps assistance to safeguard and transport them off-planet." Alex read the riot act to the Green Lantern.
Alex then walks to the still closed pod and turns the face towards the heroes.
"Also, you guys have fucked up!" Alex says bluntly, as he wipes the fog out of the glass, showing Roy's comatose body, now with two arms thanks to Alex.
This draw gasps, especially from Green Arrow, who looks ready to attack Alex.
Alex also walks to Patriot's unconscious body and rips off his mask, revealing an older, bearded Roy Harper's face, then shows it to the heroes, who look at him in horror.
"Now they need medical and juridical assistance, and they need Lantern assistance, so get a move on and stop staring at me like a bunch of idiots," Alex says bluntly, pointing at the group of survivors and the Genomorphs, then dropping Patriot on the ground.
The heroes and sidekicks looking at Alex in shock
'Amazing' Alex thinks
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6:45 AM
Hall of Justice
Alex POV:
Not gonna lie... I am fanboying high right now.
While it isn't the watchtower, it's still pretty cool.
After the leaguers found their bearings back, they quickly organized transport and medical assistance for the hostages.
The News was having their fun with the information that I kindly leaked and a story about the government that involves kidnapping, crazy scientists, and secret cabals.
Especially with all the data and info of all those involved with proof of their involvement
Several heads are going to roll, and Cadmus is officially the new favorite word on people's mouths.
Something that no secret government ops should be
After everyone was treated, the Genomorphs and I were transported here.
Meanwhile, the whole time, Batman keeps looking at me. If I didn't know him, I would feel violated.
And the league reunited to discuss "urgent matters."
AKA when they don't know what to fucking do with us.
Which I am currently listening to.
"Where do you think they will send us, Dark One?" Dubbilex asks me, this time speaking, his voice sounding rough with not being used.
"That's several options. You guys have a sliver of Atlantean DNA, which makes you guys able to survive underwater, so Atlantida is an option. You guys are also telepathic, so Mars is also a solid option. If not, maybe we can plead our case to the Guardians and maybe get to a small, cozy planet or at least a similar one," I tell my little friend his options for the future of his race.
What a fucking weird sentence to think.
Swish!
The doors open, stopping our little talk, and Black Canary comes out from the room.
"You two can come in now," she says kindly, to which I nod at her.
We enter the room and see all of the leaguers sitting at a huge table, with the addition of another Lantern sitting with Hal Jordan, Jon Stewart if I am not mistaken.
I can feel Martian trying to probe into my mind; I just swat it away and can't help but smirk at seeing him twitch.
"Any news from the Guardians?" I ask the lanterns before anyone could say anything.
"They are still debating, but they have dispatched a small contingent to evaluate the situation." Hal Jordan seemed a bit surprised at my question.
I nod at him, as is what I was expecting. The Guardians aren't known for being that useful, so anything is already lucrative.
I then face the whole league, some looking at me in concern, others in suspicion (aka Green Arrow), and others analyzing me (Batman).
"What is your name?" Black Canary asks me softly.
"Alex," I tell her while sitting down on a nearby chair.
"Full Name," Batman speaks in a cold tone.
"Don't have one, but if you insist, call Alex Mercer." I tell him, I wonder how he would react if I said Wayne.
Buzz!
Again I feel Martian mental trying to probe me; this time let's set the records straight.
I swat the prob back at him, just more roughly now.
"Ah!" Martian Manhunter gasps, clutching his head.
"Jon!" Wonder Woman exclaims as she holds Martian.
This sends the heroes into a combat stance against me.
Which I only smirk at them and look at the peeping Martian.
"Didn't your mother teach you that reading other people's minds is rude?" I keep a mocking smirk on my face aimed at him.
Manhunter shakes his head to center himself a bit and thanks Wonder Woman.
"I am fine; it was just unexpected psychic feedback. He is a powerful psychic." Manhunter tells the league, who relax a bit but keep a tense posture.
"Who are you? You aren't in any database. What's your objective here?" Batman asks, narrowing his masked eyes at me.
I roll my eyes at his question. Classic Batman, the best paranoid detective to exist, is also my dad to boot.
I take the hard drive out of my pocket and slide it across the table towards him.
"This drive has everything you guys want to know about me and Cadmus instead of playing twenty questions. To help you speed up, look for the file labeled Blacklight; it's my file," I tell him.
Batman narrows his eyes at the drive but grabs it, and from behind him, he takes out a small black computer.
"Damn, that utility belt has everything," I say, trying to lighten the mood.
Which I had to admit that landed flat, at least Dubbilex found it funny.
The silence returns as the heroes and I keep looking at Batman.
I just keep analyzing him. His mask is laced with lead, so I can't see his face, but I can see the rest of his body. He got some bruises and a few bones cracked.
The I hear his breathing hitch. It is almost impossible to see if you don't have enhanced senses; only I and Superman saw it. I see his eyes widen in shock before he looks at me from the computer.
I just wiggle my eyebrows at him and relax back in my chair.
"Well, Mister Wayne... want to share with the rest of the class what you found out?" I say I enjoyed some of the gasps of a few heroes at me name-dropping Batman Identity.
"You...you are my son." Batman says his disbelief.
The nearby heroes look at him in shock before looking at me and then back at him and repeating a few dozen times.
Wow, did I just shock Batman?
Nice
"Hi, Dad... You really should learn how to use a condom," I say, enjoying the drama bomb on the heroes.
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