73 First Confrontation

Various cities stood there and watched as they. sentinels took off. Only a few people on the planet even knew how these machines were made, but it didn't affect the depressive feel of thousands of them taking off all at once. The sky turned grey as the war was launched.

Every Sentinel is equipped with about 3 iron men worth of energy, solar recharging capabilities, mixed in with some of Stern's genius remaking some of the U.S. military's old research into light engines back in the 90s, they managed to create unmanned war machines that could reach the moon in under 8 hours. Of course that's mainly due to the effect of no gravity in space.

Ironically due to time differences between planets both sides that set off would actually meet around the Moon. Maybe accidentally or maybe tactically both sides kept the war off planet and the Moon became a natural battle ground.

The Lantern Corps would be the first to come into contact with the Sentinels. There were mainly three ships carrying armies of the united Martian Planet. Logan kept his nerves tight knowing Natasha's task.

'Logan there's something behind this that isn't right. Whatever gave them confidence to hit us hard must be a big gun. Your Lantern Corps has two tasks and that's to clear out and secure a landing zone and release everything you have in destroying buckets of bolts.'

His mind cleared up as his battle honed senses started flaring. That feeling... that's the feeling of war. As soon as Logan and his Corps came to the surface of the moon they were met with an instant 'welcoming'. Logan's eyes dilated as hundreds of Sentinels started popping up from under the moons surface.

'When?'

"LANTERNS, GIVE ME A GOOD CLEANING, DONT LET THE ARMIES HAVE TO WAIT TO LAND. CLEAN UP THESE TRASH AND GET PREPARED FOR THE INCOMING."

With a savage roar Logan didn't hesitate to fly into the armada, twin white lights formed on each hand forming claws that immediately ripped through a line of Sentinels. The bots reacted immediately as their skin started shifting before becoming more compact, and turned silver as one took the initiative to charge at Logan managing to catch his claws.

The other lanterns immediately started wreaking Havoc in various ways. Most corpsmen choose to use the rings to supplement their original powers. Such as colossus who chose to create a giant hammer for him to swing around, or nightcrawler who chose a tail blade since his tail is his strongest organ.

Above the planet in the Main ship, Damien watched as the metahumans clashed with the robots, and every now and again suffered a injury or casualty from carelessness. His finger tapped the chair thinking in his head.

Damien P.O.V.

'What am I missing? Or am I simply over thinking things.'

BEEP BEEP

Looking down I saw the communication tablet light up with the various ship commanders and kings on the screen.

"We have to hurry up and clear some space." Lionel urged.

"Indeed its not conductive for us to stay here since not everyone is trained in three dimensional fighting" T'Challa added.

"Indeed. We have to hurry up and clear out the hidden surprises they left us, before their main force arrives. Especially whatever Trump carp they're betting on," turning my head I ask Nat "Call Warhead."

With a nod of her head she put her hand to her earpiece and spoke a few words. "Nightcrawler bring Warhead to the main ship."

"Whats the plan?" Kara asked wondering how to settle all this scrap.

"The plan is to let warhead find her limit and clear our way. Send her to blast away and then have half the Lantern cover the landing since our other friends are already on the way" Turning my head to the girl who had popped into the room a few seconds ago I ask "any questions?"

"No, comment. If I go NegaSonic I won't be battle ready for a while. Are you sure you want me to do it now?"

"Ellie," I begin, instead of answering her I give her my most devilish voice, "Have you ever used NegaSonic to its utmost ability?"

Ellie couldn't help being moved. As someone with a super destructive power, even at Xaviers she could rarely cut loose.

"Think about it Ellie, no cities, no human enemies, when else can you.."

"Alright Alright I got it. Hurry up and charge me already. You're talking so big if I can't leave a crater worth naming after me then I'll show you NegaSonic."

She tried being fierce and intimidating but ever since hearing Amara 'accidentally' leak that Ellie preferred little spoon, she lost the last bit of fierce any of us had for her.

A devilish grin made its way across my face as my plan was successful. My magic was meh at best right now, and that's only due to my sister and Selene taking the time to teach me a few tricks. If I were to clear this area using magic, it would result in a minimum of three times the magic to do what Ellie is about to do.

I gather Mana on my fingertips as I glowed a darker shade of violet ever growing closer to purple. Placing a finger on her forehead everyone watched as the magic flowed into her and her body started glowing, but this time it was far from enough.

Pov end .

Logan was panting, he'd slash through at least 50 of these things but they keep coming. The only compensation being the lanterns are starting to fight like actual fighters instead of children with powerful toys.

'Logan you and your men clear up some space and catch your breathe.'

With a quick breath, he ordered his troops to retreat and start prepping themselves for the next round. The Sentinels wanted to step forward but then Bobby maxed out his ring to create a giant ice dome around the area trapping the Sentinels for a few seconds.

Just as they were about to fire back at the ice a loud sound rang through the battlefield as a voice shouted "NEGASONIC!"

As Ellie made contact with the frozen ground a white light bloomed in everyone's eye and even on the Earth, those who could see the moon also noticed it glow bright purple for a second.

The moon Sentinels were destroyed by either the explosion, Shockwave, or debris sent flying. The original vanguard was obliterated leaving only a computer analysis on what happened to be sent back to Earth. During the chaos, Blackagar took the opportunity to drop a circular device on the moons surface. Upon landing the device created a small artificial atmosphere.

The three flag ships took the initiative to land as their armies cheered up.

Damien looked at the comms and started speaking "Men, our scouts have already noticed Sentinels escorting a ship towards this side. From now on we are at full alert. Treat the wounded and prepare yourselves. The real war begins now."

"Essex it seems as if the trap we prepared in advance didn't last long. Well it's a pity."

"Grrr, enough yapping already Sterns. Tell me Magic Man can you get us there?"

"Easily enough," the robed man spoke in a dark voice.

"If you mess up,"

"I wont."

"Hmph says some guy who looks like a ghost."

The dark mage didn't say much instead just giving Ross a bad look.

'Worry not about him just focus on your task.'

'I understand, I will definitely capture that magic body for you to ascend into our plane and bring your great darkness.'

'As long as you know it.'

'For your will, Lord Dormammu."