Today, at the Avengers Headquarters in the Marvel Universe.
The representative of the DC Universe – Batman, and the representative of the Marvel Universe – Iron Man, held a friendly meeting.
The two sides had a cordial and pleasant conversation that lasted several minutes.
During the meeting, both parties reached a consensus regarding the issue of the underground forces in the DC Universe.
Marvel, on behalf of Iron Man, declared: To promote heroism, our generation has a duty!
Against the raging underground forces of the DC Universe – Darkseid's faction.
We will provide you with manpower support!
For the extremists led by Steppenwolf, Marvel will send elite warriors!
Crush them!
Eradicate them completely!
Ahem, ahem…
To sum it up in one sentence, Tony agreed to Batman's request for help.
The End.
"Since there's already a better way to resolve the collision crisis, there's no need for us to be enemies."
"To be honest, in our world, you're quite famous."
"Especially you, Bruce."
"The name of the first Batman in the United States is well-known to us."
After the negotiations, Tony Stark's nerves, which had been tense until then, finally relaxed.
He even felt like joking around.
You know, until recently, he'd been worrying day and night about this so-called collision crisis.
Either you destroy one universe or your own universe gets destroyed!
Both scenarios mean unimaginable pain and suffering!
And now…
There was finally a solution that satisfied both sides.
Tony Stark's face stretched into a smile for the first time in a long while.
"Wait, what do you mean, the first Batman?"
Batman, who wasn't too familiar with the Marvel Universe, clearly didn't understand Tony's expression.
The first Batman in American service?
Were there other versions of Batman?
Asian Batman?
European Batman?
"Oh, that's a long story."
Tony Stark didn't explain much.
With a grin, he turned to look at the real First Batman.
And then!
His smile froze instantly!
So that's why the DC Universe was represented only by Batman!
Turns out, you took Wonder Woman aside and started whispering something to her!
...
On the other side of the conference room.
Wonder Woman had a smile in her eyes.
She quietly observed the young man in front of her as he boasted and tried to act cool.
Diana was no longer the naïve girl who had just left Paradise Island.
Ever since World War II…
Diana had lived among humans for hundreds of years.
Of course she knew what the man before her was trying to do.
But she didn't expose him.
On the contrary.
She found it amusing.
Although his flirting technique was a bit clumsy, at least he had the courage to try.
Unlike many men who, despite having feelings, can't even say a word when standing before someone they like.
Such cowardly men.
To an Amazon who loves and hates openly, they are the most contemptible of all.
"The Lasso of Truth isn't needed. I believe everything you say."
Diana shook her head, smiling with her eyes.
From her expression, it was clear she was enjoying her conversation with Aron.
If the DC Universe weren't on the brink of destruction,
Diana would've gladly continued talking much longer.
However, this scene was nearly unbearable for Tony Stark.
His jaw almost trembled with anger.
Why?
Aren't you a huge Batman fan?
Then why, when your idol shows up, do you choose to flirt with Wonder Woman instead!?
Aron: Because I'm not stupid! An idol is an idol, but I can handle Gal Gadot's weight!
"Tony?"
"Huh?"
Just as Tony Stark was about to grind his own teeth from rage, Batman interrupted him.
"There's one more thing, it's about Flash and Aquaman, whom you've captured…"
"Ah, right, right, if you hadn't mentioned it, I'd have forgotten!"
Since the truce was already reached and an agreement made,
releasing the prisoners was indeed the logical next step.
"Wait a moment, I'll make the call right now."
Tony immediately contacted Attilan, the base on the far side of the Moon.
And then…
He got an unexpected reply:
First, there had been minor issues with Aquaman's mental state.
Second, Flash had escaped.
"Well, Bruce, if you're in a hurry, maybe… it's best if you head back first?"
Tony smiled awkwardly.
At the same time, he quickly ordered Jarvis to spread the message.
Everyone!
Find Flash as soon as possible!
Remember! Do not engage, we have a truce with DC!
...
In the meantime.
Just as Tony was sending the urgent notice, Flash and Quicksilver were fighting each other on an island in the Pacific Ocean.
They had split apart at the very first clash!
They turned into two lightning streaks, red and blue, racing across the ocean's surface!
Within seconds, they had reached a coastal country in Asia.
After a few short exchanges, they made it to Europe, then America, then Africa.
The two had circled the entire Earth.
Their speed inseparable.
"Please, can you let me go? I really don't want to fight you."
Flash said while running.
This amount of Speed Force energy in the Marvel Universe wasn't enough for him to shake off Quicksilver.
And as time went on, Flash was getting hungrier and hungrier.
Speedsters' metabolism is many times faster than that of normal humans.
So they're much hungrier, too.
"But I want to fight you!"
Quicksilver, whose heart was burning with passion, clearly had no intention of letting his opponent go.
But, to be fair, he wasn't using magic, he was relying solely on his speed to compete.
Speaking of which…
Quicksilver had a moment of regret.
"If I'd known, I would've spent less time studying magic and more on developing my speed."
His extreme speed hadn't been fully developed since his awakening.
Because portals were just so convenient!
And so, the two of them —
From south to north of the planet!
The surrounding scenery vanished behind them like blurred images on a slideshow.
Ordinary people couldn't even see the fight between the two.
After another lap around the Earth,
Flash couldn't endure his hunger any longer.
"Wait a second, can we grab something to eat first?"
Near the Great Wall of China, Flash suddenly stopped.
Quicksilver was also exhausted.
"All right."
"We'll fight after eating."
"I know a noodle place nearby, it's great, want some?"
Quicksilver asked, panting.
"No, I'll grab a burrito in Mexico. Want me to bring you one?"
"Sure, just make it less spicy."
Quicksilver nodded.
Then he saw Flash turn into a streak of red lightning and vanish.
Two seconds after his disappearance,
Quicksilver slapped himself on the thigh.
"I've been tricked!"