Barry Allen

Chapter 11 – Covenant and Purpose

The day after the confrontation with Sinestro, Bruce returns to school and gathers Jess, Barry and Clark. He takes them to Wayne Manor, now rebuilt with the help of his secret technology. There, he reveals the Batcave and proposes that they form a team to protect themselves from the government organization ANGOS, which now has records on all of them. The four young heroes agree that they need to act together and officially become the Justice League X. Bruce equips them with suits made from alien technology from the former Green Lantern's ship. Alfred, now a cyborg, remains connected to the cameras that the group installs around the city to monitor crimes in real time.

📘 Chapter 12 – Bonds, Garb, and Surveillance

Each hero receives their own custom uniform: Jess sports a bright emerald suit with martial elegance; Barry dons a red and gold uniform with pulsating energy circuits; Clark gets a blue suit with a glowing Kryptonian symbol on the chest; and Bruce dons his new tactical heavy armor with alien components. The group will base itself in the Batcave, with Alfred acting as operator and remote support. The group strengthens their bond of trust, while also sharing the threats they face from ANGOS. Urban surveillance begins, marking the beginning of the Justice League X's covert work as the silent defenders of Gotham and the planet.

Half of his body was trapped under a fallen slab. Bruce ran desperately to him, kneeling beside the butler and mentor who had been like a father to him. Tears streamed from his eyes.

“No, Alfred... please don’t...”

Amanda watched, pushing the agents to take the other heroes. Barry tried to approach, but was held back. Everyone looked at Bruce with regret.

“Bruce,” Amanda said in a low, almost gentle voice. “I’m sorry. But you have to come with me.”

Bruce stood up slowly, his face dark, tears still in his eyes. He glared at Amanda with restrained but deadly anger.

“I want you and your agents out of my house. Now.”

“I’m so sorry. I understand your loss, but I can’t do this.”

Amanda maintained her posture, but Bruce turned his back, walking towards a broken structure and muttered:

“Activate mass detonation.”

A countdown began to sound over the mansion's speakers. Agents went on alert. Amanda received an urgent call.

“Director Waller,” the President’s voice said in the earpiece. “We have detected the activation of a nuclear strike protocol from an orbiting satellite. Source: Bruce Wayne.”

Amanda looked at him, horrified.

“Is that you?”

“Yes,” Bruce replied, starring at her. “And if you don’t leave now, Gotham will only be the beginning.”

Amanda called her superiors and explained the situation. The response was quick:

“Retreat. Immediately.”

Amanda nodded reluctantly. The helicopters began to withdraw. The cars carrying the heroes stopped. One by one, the agents began to leave the property.

Bruce knelt down beside Alfred again, holding his hand tightly, determined to save him no matter the cost. For once, Gotham was saved...but at a terrible personal cost.

The countdown has stopped. The satellite was deactivated. The mansion burned in silence.

The Dark Knight was raised, but in his eyes there still burned a spark of hope — Alfred was alive

Chapter 9: The Last Threat

The shockwave from the colossus's explosion echoed across Gotham. Clark staggered from the impact, his hyper-acute senses engaging the sound of the reanimated ANGOS agents' screams as their consciousnesses finally shattered free of Sinestro's hold.

“That’s a done deal,” Clark said, debris brushing his shoulders as he approached the other heroes. He looked at Amanda seriously. “You’re right, Director. With Jess, Barry, and the others, maybe we can make a big difference out there.”

Meanwhile, Batman was already scanning the area with his sensors.

“Any sign of Sinestro breaking free?” Clark asked. “Not at the moment,” Bruce replied. “But we need to be prepared. He’s not going down without a fight.”

Jess and Barry stood together, laughing silently even in the midst of the chaos. Amanda watched them with a mixed expression—wariness and hope.

“Let's focus on containing Sinestro for now. We can discuss our next steps once he's defeated.”

Suddenly, a new wave of yellow energy erupted from where Sinestro lay. Illusions began to distort the surroundings—trees twisted, the sky shimmered, and the heroes found themselves trapped in illusory realities for seconds as Sinestro escaped to his cloaked ship.

Before they could react, the ship took off and disappeared into the starry sky, vanishing into hyperspace. The villain had escaped.

While the heroes were still processing their escape, ANGOS helicopters surrounded Wayne Manor, now in ruins.

Amanda Waller, cold and implacable: “For reasons of national security, all those involved will be questioned.”

The young heroes, exhausted and confused, began to raise their hands in surrender. Batman hesitated. His sensors picked up a faint signal among the rubble. He looked—Alfred.

Half of his body was trapped under a fallen slab. Bruce ran desperately to

Saving without being seen I've saved three people from accidents... without anyone noticing. A child fell down the stairs, a student was about to be run over, a teacher fainted and almost hit his head. No one knows. And I prefer it that way.

Fear of not stopping Sometimes I have nightmares where I run... and I can't stop. The world blurs, people disappear, and I'm left alone with the noise. Going too fast can take you away from everything—even the things you love.

Barry Allen Memoirs – Teenager / Gotham High

1. Lightning in the storm When I was 13, during a freak storm in Central City, I was struck down by lightning while running through a school chemical closet. I survived. But after that... nothing about me was normal.

Everything got slower In the days following the accident, I began to notice: the world around me was...slowing down. My reflections, my thinking, my speed. Everything was racing. It was like living in slow motion—with superpowers.

First time I actually ran I ran for the first time for real when I was 14. I ran 5 blocks in seconds. It was scary. But it was also... liberating. For the first time, I felt like I could go where I wanted—I just didn't know what to do with it yet.

Moving to Gotham I moved to Gotham when I was 15 to study at a better school on a scholarship. I ended up sharing a dorm with three girls and a guy from school. We became a noisy, disorganized, and perfect mini-family.

The chaos of the republic At home, there are piles of dishes, stolen snacks and playlists that change style every minute. But there is also laughter, support, joking and late nights watching series. I run to the supermarket when the food runs out.

First time in the field In my first football practice, I scored three touchdowns in a row without breaking a sweat. I had to fake a stumble to make it look "normal." Ever since then, I've been the star of the team... but with the handbrake on.

Class with Bruce and Clark Bruce is the student who seems to know everything, but says nothing. Clark is the opposite: he seems to know nothing, but carries the world on his shoulders. Me? I'm the one in the middle. I play with everything, but I also observe everything.

Jess calls me “walking energy” Jess keeps telling me I'm impossible to keep up with. I tell her she might need roller skates. She rolls her eyes, but I know she likes having me around. I like to tease her—it keeps me grounded.