Delivery service, or when an eldritch being gives us a multiversal TV
Beautiful.
Those were the thoughts of the one named Kal El, as he gazed down at the blue and green pearl that he called home. While it wasn't his birth planet, it was his home. He had grown there, made enemies, friends, found family and love. It was part of the reason as to why he had taken the mantle, of helping people, of being the one who hoped to inspire the dream of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow. That anyone, no matter where they came from, could be good and help the world, and become a Superman.
"Superman, there seems to be an anomaly coming to the Watchtower, can you respond?" came the voice from his communicator, making him turn back to the giant space station that orbited Earth.
"Loud and clear, Mr. Terrific" responded Clark Kent, flying closer to the Watchtower, getting ready for trouble "What do we got?"
"We don't know" came the voice from Curtis Holt, also known as Mr. Terrific, one of the smartest men in the world, and valuable member and mission controler of the Justice League "It doesn't have the same signature from NeoGenesian, Apokoliptan, or Brainiac technology. It also isn't Lantern related, nor from any of the species who have come in contact with Earth in our time. This is uncharted territory"
"Then let's meet this unknown, who knows, it could be friendly tourists" joked Clark, using his supervision to gaze at the closing light which was approaching the station"
"Even so, I'm sending Martian Manhunter and Lantern Beta to accompany you" said Terrific, and Clark turned to see the green forms of his friends approaching his position "though it would be nice if you were right"
"Let's pray for it" answered Clark, watching the bright light come closer to Earth's range.
"MM, can you identify whatever that is? Is it alive or just a meteor/plasma bolt coming to destroy Earth?" asked John Stewart, summoning a green bazooka of hard light, ready to use it if necessary.
"No, it's alive but.... I have never felt someone like him before" J'onn said, sounding breathless for the last part.
"No matter, he's here" Clark remarked, watching the luminous glow slow down before them, and slowly evaporate to reveal a... human?
If not, it was incredibly human-like. It was a tall, blonde white-skinned male, clad in a three piece white suit. He was even handsome, incredibly so. But they needed to know who "he" was.
"Hello there, names Superman" Clark started, coming closer to give the hand to the unknown "Can you understand me?"
"Sure can Superman" answered the mysterious person, shaking his hand and offering his other to his allies "Also a pleasure to meet you two, and soon the rest of your League. The names Gabe"
"Wow there, then we need a little more, Gabe" remarked John, quickly getting in front of the direction of the Watchtower "we can't just...
"Oh hey you have done a Nice, mean and in-between with the three of you" cut Gabe, looking at the three heroes "and don't worry sailor, I solemny swear that I'm up to all good, besides, you may want to hear my informaton about the end of the world. Like usual, but this time is bigger. Multiverse size big"
"... please, Gabe, accompany us so we may talk in a more secure location" asked J'onn, while John grumbled about another goddamned multiversal crisis. Clark, meanwhile, gazed at Gabe, feeling that he was not human, but... he didn't know what he was. Or even if he was a "he"
Justice League Watchtower - Common/Leisure Room
The headquarters for the premier superhero team of the world was abuzz, not to the level of full panic, but when they had heard that the new guy, Gabe, had mentioned a multiversal crisis, they quickly assembled to hear him, even if some were ready to spring up if it turned out this Gabe was actually malicious. Which, even if he was, would mean that he had nerves of steel, because he was looking straight into the eyes of the one and only Batman.
"You mentioned a multiversal crisis, but before that, who are you, why should we trust you, and where did you get that coffee cup?" asked Batman, in his full grave voice and intimidating stare, but Gabe didn't flinch nor backtrack, only sipping his cup.
"Well, Flash gave it to me when I asked, thanks by the way" this made Batman direct his glare to the Scarlet Speedster, who was looking sideways and whistlng a little tune. John, on the other hand, facepalmed, knowing he should have expected his teammate's niceness "and about the other things, well, I told you my name is Gabe, but you all may know me from my full name"
With that, Gabe stood up, making the leaguers get tense, only for that to suddenly vanish when, from Gabe's back, two giant, pearly white wings emerged.
"I am Gabriel, archangel of God, herald of vissions, messenger of the divine word, and a pretty swell guy who happens to be very good at Swing"
Silence. I mean, what could you say when a friggin' Angel showed up at your work?
"Wait, angels play golf?" Except that. Yep, the tension was broken by Booster Gold asking that question. I can forgive the facepalms.
"He means music, Booster" explained Black Lightning, receiving an 'oh' from the time traveling hero.
"How do we know you are telling the truth? For all we know, you could be an impostor?" cut Batman, quickly pushing aside the surprise.
"I mean, you guys are welcome to investigate, do any test... but you can also just ask your magical partners, hey there Nabu" Gabriel greeted the strongest sorcerer of the world.
"He speaks the truth" said the Lord of Order "That man is, indeed, the Archangel Gabriel, which besets me of fear because Archangels are not supposed to come interact with Earth" added at the end, throwing an accusing gaze at the nonchalant angel.
"Bah, that's something we agreed to do so that the little gods don't throw hissy fits -couch- Zeus -cough-" explained Gabriel, still sipping his coffee cup, while those accustomed to dealing with the gods, like Diana, groaned at the reason "this time, though, we have been given the go ahead to truly act in the open, mainly cause this crisis truly threatens the entire Omniverse"
"Yes, you said that, but what do you mean when you are going to 'help us' " cut Batman "in previous crisis, we have already fought threats thanks to the efforts of every hero (and some villains) available, do you mean that without 'your' help we all will die?"
"Weeellll.... yes" stated Gabriel "look, here's the thing. This crisis is far, far bigger than the ones you have faced, because it is going to affect things in an Omniversal scale. That means that it is going to cover more ground than just your multiverse"
"Wow there, Sunshine boy, slow down a little" Hawkgirl approached the man, who smiled a bit more at seeing her "what's this about 'Omniversal scale' and 'our multiverse'?"
"Oh right, you don't remember your first life, remind me to re-introduce your life later, Shrra" -"What?"- "Ok, everyone gather round, it's time for a class on Space Mechanics"
"Please proceed, Teacher" asked The Question, sitting on a chair that he had grabbed, startling the other Leaguers, who nevertheless also got near the angel, who had created what looked to be specs of light resembling the universe.
"Very well. First, you have your Earth/Universe (signaling a single spark), this universe has, in consequence, multiple paralell universes who can either ressemble or differ from it (now the spark was forming a large line with other lights), like Injustice, the DCAU, the Dark Multiverse... But there are other universes, who are truly, compeltely different from yours. This universes can be considered adjacent, perpendicular, secant, whatever you want to call them. The thing is, though, they are completely different, or let's call them, new"
With that, now the room was filled with multiple images, all of them filled with... heroes.
A group of six heroes standing in circular formation, while an alien army surrounded them.
A plumber jumping around while fighting anthropomorphic turtles, one being bigger along with having horns, shell-spikes and breathing fire.
A boy with a... key? fighting what looked like shadow monsters.
"The Omniverse is full of heroes, no matter who they are, where they came from, or why they do it. They all, are heroes"
"Incredible" murmured Diana, watching the many new people who fought for justice "so, Gabe... how is this going to work?"
"Oh, you guys are going to watch movies and Tv series about them"
"...What?"
"See, here's the thing. There's this little thing that happens when two heroes meet each other, that being, fighting for some stupid reason. Also, if we brought you over, or brought them over, it would make the baddies take notice of it. So the solution is simple, you see them in TV, you learn about them, you get new ideas for powers and things... honestly, a win-win idea!"
"Wait wait wait"interrupted Shazam, removing attention from the glitching images "are we going to spend all the time watching Tv, because we kind of have obligations to do"
"Shazam is right" added Aquaman "as much as I would like to learn about these new heroes, I would find it difficult to do so along with reigning Atlantis and helping with stopping crime"
"Ohh don't you worry about that" said Gabriel, taking out a white sphere along with what looked like a very big hourglass "so here are the things, this sphere is the IHeaven-Omega, this one will allow you to watch the multiverse, just let it connect to whatever places you want it to show the viewings. And this little hourglass is an invention of my brother Zadk, this will allow you to slow down time to about 0.0000...000001 of time, and before you Flashes worry, this won't break the fabric of reality, not gonna pull another Flashpoint. So, now that everything's explained, I bid you adieu my good heroes, I will send someone to announce when the crisis comes!"
"Wait!" the heroes were however late to stop Gabriel from disappearing in a flash of light.
"...So... are we doing this?" asked Hal, making everybody turn to "The Seven", the ones who were considered the leaders of the League, who were having their speachless conversation.
"...Let's make sure everything is safe first and advice the others who would be better at their other bases" "Oooh, and preparing for movie night!" "... and preparing for the viewings, as SHAZAM said"
With that, the heroes went to act, now with this new mission?, advising other heroes and investigating the objects of power.
One day later
"Is everybody ready?" asked Superman, sitting on a rather comfy cushion in the newly established 'Viewing Room' of the Watchtower.
"We hear you Superman, Titans ready" answered Nightwing from Titans Tower.
"Same here, Young Justice is ready" responder Kaldur'ahm, from the inside of Mount Justice.
At hearing the numerous nods and confirmations, he gave the words: "Hit it".