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Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: “Rated M for Mockery”

The League wanted peace. Elias brought a podcast of pain.

Scene 1: Watchtower Cafeteria – Day 24

Elias bursts in, wearing a t-shirt that says:

"NERFED BUT NOT MUTE"

He's dragging a whiteboard.

Elias:

"Alright everyone! Welcome to the first official roast of the Justice League—sponsored by my boredom, my broken suppression collar, and Flash's browser history."

Flash (choking on cereal): "Dude—!"

Elias (writing on board):

"Top 10 Reasons the Justice League Wouldn't Last a Day in the MCU"

#10: Batman vs Iron Man

Elias:

"Two billionaires. One uses his money to punch crime. The other? Builds time machines and has a kid with a talking robot."

"Meanwhile, Bruce here still can't fund Gotham therapy."

Batman's eye twitches.

Elias (offhand):

"Also, Tony Stark would absolutely out-snark you in a TED Talk."

#9: Wonder Woman vs Captain Marvel

Elias (mock serious):

"Both powerful women. Both immortal vibes. But only one can fly through spaceships like they're made of paper."

"Diana still needs a plane... that's invisible. Like her internet presence."

Diana: "You're testing me."

Elias:

"Please do. I'd love to be strangled by 3,000-year-old judgment."

#8: Flash vs Quicksilver

Elias (grinning):

"Barry moves fast. But Pietro died faster."

Flash: "Too soon!"

Elias:

"Tell that to your writers—your character arc hasn't moved in six seasons."

#7: Martian Manhunter vs Vision

Elias:

"Both are aliens who talk like Shakespeare failed social studies. One died for love. The other hides in walls and judges people."

"Seriously, J'onn. You've been in the ceiling like a haunted Roomba."

#6: Aquaman vs Namor

Elias:

"One rides sharks. The other wears wings on his ankles. Let's just admit they both look like background dancers for Jason Momoa's failed rock band."

Aquaman (growling): "You want a trident where?"

Elias:

"Please. That thing's just Poseidon's toothpick. Chill."

Scene 2: Elias Builds a "Museum of Heroic Hypocrisy"

He creates a League Museum in a hologram room — full of displays that parody the heroes.

• Batman Exhibit: "Parental Trauma: The Collection"

• Superman Exhibit: "Cape & Privilege: A God's Guide to Sadness"

• Wonder Woman Exhibit: "Diplomacy with a Side of Beheading"

• Flash Exhibit: "Speed Dating, Literally"

• Aquaman Exhibit: "Moist and Angry – The Memoir"

Elias (in tour guide voice):

"Over here we have the 'I swear I'm not a god' section. Please bow respectfully and ignore their contradictions."

Scene 3: Private Moment – Diana Tries to Confront Him

Wonder Woman: "Why do you push so hard?"

Elias (pauses, unusually serious):

"Because all of you pretend you're above breaking.

Above humor. Above being mocked.

But you're not."

He leans closer.

Elias:

"If a few jokes crack your egos…

how the hell are you supposed to face gods that want to break your souls?"

Scene 4: Elias vs Superman – Again

Clark walks into the lounge.

Elias is doing impersonations using sock puppets.

Elias (holding two socks):

"Hi, I'm Superman! I'm perfect, moral, and my only weakness is rocks and emotions!"

Clark: "Enough."

Elias:

"Why? Truth, justice, and the Kryptonian way not strong enough to handle puppets?"

Clark grabs him by the collar.

Elias (grinning):

"Oooo. Big blue's finally mad. That mean you'll write me a speech or throw me through another moon?"

Clark (gritting teeth): "Why do you act like this?"

Elias (serious again):

"Because it's fun...

and because when I stop joking—someone dies."

Clark slowly lets go. That lands harder than a punch.

Scene 5: Elias Alone Again – Reviewing System

He pulls up his system.

[Suppression Ends in: 6 Days]

[Mockery Multiplier: 120%]

[Ego Break Probability: Batman - 47%, Flash - 76%, Aquaman - 91%]

He laughs softly.

Elias (to himself):

"Deadpool got regeneration. I got retaliation.

He breaks the fourth wall...

I break the team."

Final Moment: Elias Looks at Earth

A quiet moment, again.

He whispers:

"Soon. No more jokes. No more leash."

Then grins.

"Until then…

I'm gonna make the gods cry."

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