justice league · dc comics · godlike power · multidimensional · superhero · protective · tactical genius · cosmic horror · divine aura · ensemble cast
Sound died in the throat of the woods. Slivers of moonlight fought through the dense roof of leaves, painting the ground with jagged, moving shadows. The air carried the scent of wet soil and something far more primeval—a presence that raised the skin on Batman’s arms. He drifted forward, a specter in black, his cape whispering over the forest floor as his eyes cataloged every threat. Wonder Woman’s lasso caught the faint light, her hold firm and ready. Flash quivered, a live wire of contained speed, his characteristic smile subdued by the gravity of their quest. Above, Superman hung motionless, his crimson cape a vivid slash against the starless dark. The emerald light from Green Lantern’s ring painted the twisted roots in sickly hues. Green Arrow kept an arrow on the string, eve…