Chapter 3
Meanwhile on Apokolips...
While all this was transpiring, a figure was secretly watching them with a smile that he was quick to hide, though not quick enough. "You seem to be happy that your world's heroes have joined forces with mine," Darkseid declared, to which Discord forced a chuckle.
"I'm just glad all the pieces are coming together for the plan," the draconequus stated in a half lie. He mentally scolded himself for letting his guard down, for the plan HE had in mind was to STRENGTHEN the power of Equestria's heroes, for he only guided chaos: he DIDN'T create it, unlike…
His thoughts were cut short by a new voice declaring, "Don't get TOO excited: there is ANOTHER threat."
"And WHO might YOU be?" the ruler of Apokolips demanded. Discord himself was shocked at the intruder's appearance: a man with a slightly pale skin tone, scepter in hand, and wearing what looked like royal armor along with a horned helmet.
"I'm the being who's come to warn you of MY world's greatest heroes," the figure deadpanned.
Deciding to play it cool, Discord simply stated, "Explain."
Smirking, the mystery man stated, "And there came a day unlike any other: when earth's mightiest heroes were united against a common threat. On that day, they became the Avengers: the invincible armored Iron Man, Thor, prince of thunder, the master marksman, Hawkeye, Black Widow, super spy extraordinaire, the Hulk, strongest hero there is, and Captain America, the first Avenger."
Musing to himself for a minute, Darkseid declared, "I suppose it would do us no good to have ANOTHER set of heroes chasing our tale. No offence, Discord."
Glaring, the chaos god replied with, "None taken, but perhaps we should ask this potential ally his name before we get in too deep."
Nodding, Darkseid declared, "Tell us how you know so much about these 'Avengers' and I might consider letting you live."
"I know, because Thor is my inferior adopted brother," the man declared, "for you see, I am called Loki."
As Darkseid gave a dark chuckle at this new revelation, Discord thought to himself, "THIS may complicate things a little."
To be continued…