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Tim turned to the huddle of supers and allies, “When the battle begins I want supers in the air, I want Superman covering the back right flanks, Super Woman the left back flanks, Both Superboys will focus on the center back, only Kon will be moving inwards if needed. We don’t know if they use magic or not, and I’m not willing to risk some of our strongest fighters. They’re will likely be an attack from all sides, I don’t want any of you touching ground unless needed, use your other abilities to take them out from above.”
Clark looked to Bruce, who simply kept looking at his son. Clark nodded at Tim. Kara nodded immediately and Jon following. Kate was with Tim, so was Kara. Damian was with Tim, so was Jon.
“Keep Krypto and Streaky close, I don’t want them to get to deep in the fights. Make sure they have collars on with the voice recorders so we can use them to rely messages as needed,” He ordered, looking at Kara who held Streaky the cat and Jon who stood next to Krypto
Tim looked back to the league, “I want Green Lanterns in the sky for this fight. Everyone else will be fighting on the ground. They are not bringing war to us. We are bringing war to them. They’ll fight on our home turf so we have the advantage.”
Tim motioned towards the war plans that were spread out on the huge tables along with detailed maps of the huge desert, that had been in Batman’s contingency for a battle of needed, that they would be directing the battle in.
“I’ve already sent notice to the surrounding cities to evacuate,” He says, “ I want speedsters, excluding Wally and Bart, to focus on the edges of the desert and fight. No one gets in. No one gets out. Stick near to the cities, and before the fight make sure you find food stands and water bottles. We don’t need speedsters dropping mid battle.”
The speedsters who did not come with Red Robin nodded in understanding.
“Don’t get thinking you will be just patrolling. We know they’ll be coming from the sky, but we don’t know their plan of attack, or if they have teleporting devices. But the odds of them attacking from the side is very possible, so be ready to fight,” Red Robin said in a lieu of a warning
“Archers and lanterns ,” Tim said, “You will be fighting behind the front lines and lanterns in the sky. Archers on top of a lantern construct to give them a high stance. We want to take out as many aliens as we can before they get to us. Lanterns will be rotating in an out of attacking from the sky and holding the construct.”
The lanterns and archers each nodded at their orders.
“Hal,” Tim said, “I want you and Stewart to be in the field the most. Hal, focus on their ships. Most alien armies follow similar ship patterns as we do. Stewart, I want you to use your sniper skills to the max. I’m counting on you two to make sure the ships are empty and notify us if anymore are coming.”
Hal and John locked eyes in understanding. They would need to be ready for full battle mode.
“I want all the lanterns to provide arrows for the archers the second they need it,” Red Robin demanded, “ Mr. Scott?”
Alan Scott nodded for him to continue.
“I want you out of battle the most, I need you to guard the Lanterns. So that everyone can recharge their rings.”
Everyone who didn’t know if they could trust Red Robin as leading the league, did now as Alan Scott nodded and accepted his orders.
“The front lines have agreed to be taken on my men from the League of Assassins,” Tim said motioning towards the huddle of at least seventy assassins, “Pru will relay any information that is needed from our frontlines, including what weapons they use and how they use them. If Pru can’t get to you, another assassin will deliver information and any orders directly from me and me alone.”
A bald pale woman with a broken nose stood in the front with arms crossed and nodded in greeting.
Tim continued, “ I will issue you each a code word that only I will know. If an assassin approaches you in battle with information from me, and you suspect shapeshifters, ask for the code and they will repeat the code I gave them. Don’t worry about mind reading, they’ve been trained to redirect and resist their minds against such forces.”
Everyone hummed or nodded in understanding.
Tim’s fingers trailed over the detailed maps and pointed at a certain spot, looking up at the titans, Nightwing standing proudly with them, “I want original Titans right here, behind the front lines. If they manage to get past my men, the archers and lanterns, and they most likely will, I want you guys to be first line of hand to hand fighting.”
He nodded towards Roy, who stood in between the titans and the Outlaws, a bridge between both teams.
“I want you in a tower as well. But I want you to focus on your other weapons too. Don’t be afraid to pull out guns or grenades,” Tim said before looking at the Red Hood, “The Outlaws will be behind the titans. You will be sent in the minute that an alien gets past the Titans, and the rest of the forces. As soon as one gets by, the rest will follow in pattern, once they see that it can be done.”
Artemis shook her head in agreement and Bizarro shook his head no which everyone knew meant yes. Jason did a head jut, which was the closest thing to respect towards Red Robin as he would get.
“Mr. Terrific,” Tim said, “I need you, and the Hawk heroes in the sky covering the right and left sides from air attacks. I won’t be surprised if they have either flying contraptions and people in the sky. Your jobs will be to disarm and get rid of those the lanterns finish off, or miss.”
Tim points at the large battle plan.
“The sky attacks formations are as followed, Lanterns in the front, Hal and Stewart in the middle, Supers in the back, Hawks and Mr. Terrific on the sides,” He says, “Everyone needs to remember that. If you need backup, call from the air, catch your enemy off guard. Make sure you call from your nearest air support.”
The heroes and vigilantes all nodded in understanding.
He circles a spot in with his fingers, the area without any heroes, the area in the middle.
“Behind the Outlaws,” He says, “Blue Bird, Catwoman, Flamebird and Batwoman will be the next line of defense.”
The vigilantes he named that stood behind him, straightened their backs, hands on their weapons.
“My team and I will be behind them,” He said motioning to the main inner circle, “Behind me and my team, there are three sections. Directly behind us, will be Robin and Signal. If you see a bright shining abnormal light aimed directly at you flashing, it’s likely a coded message from Signal. Lanterns, Supers, and archers in your towers if you see that, thats the signal to get Arrowheart and Green Arrow to the back flanks for an attack. Guy?”
Guy Gardner perked up, he hadn’t got his orders yet.
“If you see the light flashings, I need you to get them to the back as fast as you can.”
Guy nodded, “Flashy light. Get Ollie and Arrowheart to the back and in tower constructs. Got it.”
“To the right back of my team, will be Birds of Prey, along with Aquaman and his royal guard. There’s a well of water not to far from the battle field, the water runs all the way underground. Arthur, I need you to use the water as much as you can. Brace any of our heroes in the sky who are falling. Use the water to disengange their tech.”
Arthur, flanked by his soldiers, nodded.
“To the left of my team, will be Black Bat, Spoiler, and Wonder Woman,” He said pointing at the map again, “I don’t have as many flyers in this section because I trust you all to adjust and bring them down.”
Diana, without hesitating, nodded. If her pupil Cassie trusted Red Robin so strongly, then so would she. He was a warrior. And if Diana respected anyone, it was one who thought of a battle with a mind as sharp as their weapons.
“Hal? Update.”
Hal paused, listening to the chatter on the coms.
“Nothing yet. But my people at the sector base, think it’s going to be soon. We won’t have much longer before they enter our sector. Which will still give us only a few hours if that before they reach Earth.”
Tim hummed, eyes staring at the maps and battle plans behind his domino mask.
“If anyone here doesn’t want to kill, and or suspects coerced alien soldiers, I’ve contacted a few of my connections at the DEO and ARGUS, they’re setting up a containment prison, about two miles from our battle positions,” He points to a dot he drew on a map
“Speedsters. Another job for you. If someone in your area of fighting, has an alien for containment, its your job to get them in the cell and back to the battle.”
Barry and his group nodded in understanding. They were used to things like that in battle.
“If any of you are wondering if we all will be enough to stop it...” Tim laughed, voice echoing in the crowded and silent rom, “I have a few contacts who have already been briefed but aren’t at this meeting. They’re... a bit on the unpredictable side. Just let them do their thing, and all of you focus on your positions and fucking winning this shit.”
There was a few cheers, and slight clapping. Everyone ready to fight. Hands itching to punch. Guns ready to fire. Arrows ready to fly. Lanterns ready to be ignited.
Red Robin, turning serious once again, the room quieting as placed his hands on the table, meeting all of their eyes.
“I am warning you all now, this plan is strong and steady. I need to make sure you all understand, while we are assuming that they will attack head on, I am under no assumption that only the front groups will be fighting. This will be messy. Fast. And bloody. I doubt they won’t attack from all sides. As long as you stick our formations, and call on your fellow warriors. This plan will work.”
Everyone nodded. Faith and hope sparking in their chests. They could win this. They would win this. Earth was their home. It was theirs to protect.
Bruce, who honestly was still out of it, smiled proudly at his son. This was what Tim was trained for. He was made to lead. Janet had known it, all those years ago at the first gala Bruce met tiny Tim at. Jack knew it when he held the gun at Bruce, making Tim quit Robin. All of the villains Tim and his team faced, knew it too.
Timothy Jackson Drake was born for great things.
Bruce always knew he would be leading the Justice League one day. He totally called it.