Cyclops: (whispering) What the shit.
The atmosphere around them seemed to freeze as Cyclops grappled with the sudden, terrifying reality. Doomsday, having seemingly appeared out of nowhere, stood mere feet away from him, ready to unleash whatever destruction it had in mind.
Cyclops was still in shock, his mind racing as he stared up at Doomsday. Before he could react, he noticed two young children running towards him, excited and oblivious to the danger.
Child 1: (laughing) Hey, it's Cyclops! Can we get an autograph?
Child 2: (grinning) Yeah, please?
Cyclops' heart sank, panic setting in as he tried to warn them.
Cyclops: (shouting) No! Get back! Run!
But it was too late. With horrifying speed, Doomsday's massive foot came down, crushing the two children instantly. Cyclops' scream of despair echoed through the air.
Cyclops: (screaming) NOOO!!!
Fueled by rage and grief, Cyclops unleashed a powerful optic blast directly at Doomsday.
The blast struck the monster with such force that it sent him flying backward straight into a nearby High school.
Inside the school, teachers and students, unaware of the full extent of the danger, initially reacted with curiosity as they saw the hulking figure of Doomsday crash through the walls. Some of them even began taking pictures, not realizing the horror that was about to unfold.
Cyclops: (rushing toward the school) No, no, no! What have I done?
As Cyclops approached the school, his heart pounded with dread. Suddenly, a chorus of terrified screams filled the air. Cyclops arrived just in time to witness the horrifying sight of Doomsday rampaging through the school, brutally massacring students and teachers alike.
Cyclops: (horrified, whispering) No...please, no...
Five terrified students huddled together behind overturned desks and chairs, their faces pale with fear. The distant sounds of chaos and destruction echoed through the hallways, but they clung to hope.
Student 1: (whispering) We're going to be fine... The heroes will come. They always do, right?
Student 2: (nodding) Yeah... Cyclops is out there. He'll stop that monster.
Student 3: (trying to be brave) We just have to stay quiet and wait. They'll save us.
Student 4: (voice trembling) I just want to go home...
Student 5: (whispering fiercely) We'll get out of here. Just stick together.
Suddenly, the heavy door to the classroom shook violently, the sound of metal twisting and wood splintering filling the room. The students froze, their eyes wide with terror as the door was ripped from its hinges. Standing in the doorway, looming like a nightmare, was Doomsday.
The monstrous figure scanned the room, locking onto the terrified students. His breath was ragged, and his glowing red eyes burned with relentless fury. The children's hearts raced, panic setting in as they scrambled to their feet.
Student 1: (screaming) Run! RUN!
They bolted for the door, but Doomsday moved with terrifying speed. In one swift, brutal motion, he lunged forward, his massive arms sweeping through the air. Three of the students, caught in his path, were instantly crushed and torn apart, their screams cut short.
The two remaining students, hearts pounding in their chests, managed to dodge the attack, narrowly avoiding the same fate. They stumbled backward, eyes wide with horror, as they saw the lifeless bodies of their friends.
Student 4: (gasping, tears streaming down) No... no...
Student 5: (shaking, voice barely a whisper) We... we have to get out of here... now...
Doomsday turned his gaze toward them, a low growl rumbling from deep within his chest. The surviving students knew they had only seconds before the monster would strike again.
The two remaining students trembled in the corner of the classroom as Doomsday loomed over them, his massive hand raised to strike. One of the students, barely able to speak, cried out in desperation.
Student 4: (screaming) Help! Somebody, please help us!
Doomsday's hand came down with terrifying force, inches away from crushing them. But just as the students braced for the end, a brilliant red beam of energy blasted through the room, striking Doomsday square in the chest and sending him staggering backward. The shockwave from the blast shattered windows and tore through the classroom, but it was enough to save the students.
Cyclops stood in the doorway, his visor glowing with power as he shouted.
Cyclops: (yelling) Run! Now!
The two students didn't hesitate. They scrambled to their feet and sprinted past Cyclops, tears streaming down their faces, as they bolted for safety.
Cyclops stepped forward, eyes locked on Doomsday, who was already recovering from the attack.
Cyclops gritted his teeth as he pulled out a small device from his suit, desperately trying to activate it to call for backup from the Teen Titans. He knew he couldn't take Doomsday down alone, not with the sheer power the monster possessed.
Cyclops: (muttering to himself) Dang it, I need to use this...
But before he could press the button, a massive hand grabbed his leg, lifting him off the ground. Cyclops looked down in horror as Doomsday roared, the sound deafening and filled with primal fury.
Doomsday: (ROAR!!)
With a violent motion, Doomsday swung Cyclops through the air and slammed him into the ground with bone-shattering force. The impact left a crater in the floor, and before Cyclops could even react, Doomsday lifted him again and slammed him to the opposite side, smashing through desks and debris.
Cyclops: (groaning in pain) Aghhh!
Over and over, Doomsday slammed Cyclops into the ground, left and right, like a ragdoll. The world around Cyclops became a blur of pain and destruction as he struggled to maintain consciousness, knowing that if he didn't find a way to break free, this could be the end.
Doomsday finally threw Cyclops across the room, sending him crashing through a wall and into the adjacent hallway. Cyclops lay there, battered and bruised, struggling to catch his breath.
Outside the elementary school, chaos reigned as the town's residents, many armed with makeshift weapons baseball bats, hunting rifles, and kitchen knives gathered in a desperate attempt to protect their children. The sounds of sirens and shouting filled the air as the SWAT team, clad in their tactical gear, rushed toward the school.
SWAT Commander: (into radio) We're going in! Keep your eyes open and stay sharp!
The SWAT team stormed through the school's entrance, their boots pounding on the floor as they made their way toward the classroom where Doomsday had wreaked havoc. They were met with the horrific sight of destruction broken furniture, overturned desks, and the remains of terrified students.
A SWAT officer, gun drawn, glanced at the scene of carnage.
SWAT Officer 1: (shouting) We need to get those kids out of here! Move!
Meanwhile, civilians who had been armed were also doing their part, trying to maintain order and provide cover for the evacuation of students. Parents and teachers helped guide the frightened children out of the building, their faces pale with fear and concern.
Among the chaos, the SWAT Commander, leading his team, made his way toward the classroom where the battle with Doomsday was taking place.
SWAT Commander: (shouting) Everyone, stay clear! We're taking over from here!
The team set up a defensive perimeter, their weapons trained on the corridor where Cyclops had been battling Doomsday. They exchanged worried glances, fully aware of the magnitude of the threat they were facing.
SWAT Officer 2: (to SWAT Commander) Should we wait for backup or engage?
SWAT Commander: (grimly) We engage. We have to buy time until the reinforcements arrive. Cyclops can't hold this monster off forever.
The SWAT team, ready to storm the classroom, suddenly heard a deafening crash. The wall separating the corridor from the classroom exploded inward, showering debris everywhere. Cyclops, bloody and bruised, was thrown out from the wreckage, struggling to get to his feet. Behind him, Doomsday emerged from the ruined wall, towering and menacing.
SWAT Commander: (shouting) Contact! Engage now!
The SWAT team moved quickly, their weapons raised as they charged into the room. The Commander led the charge, aiming for Doomsday with precision.
But Doomsday, with an almost instinctual ferocity, ignored the SWAT team and charged toward the group of students and civilians who were still in the process of evacuating. The monstrous figure's rampage continued unabated, its focus shifting with terrifying speed.
SWAT Officer 1: (yelling) Stop him! Protect the civilians!
The SWAT officers fired their weapons, their bullets impacting Doomsday's hide with little effect. The beast roared in rage, continuing its assault on the fleeing children and adults.
Amid the chaos, the SWAT Commander, determined to save the civilians, took a bold step forward, drawing Doomsday's attention away from the terrified students. The Commander tried to restrain the beast with a taser, hoping for a miracle.
Doomsday turned with a guttural roar, its rage focused on the Commander. In one swift motion, it grabbed the SWAT Commander, lifting him effortlessly off the ground.
SWAT Officer 2: (screaming) No!
The Commander struggled in the creature's grasp, but Doomsday showed no mercy. With a sickening crunch, it bit down on the Commander's head, blood and gore spilling from the monster's mouth. The SWAT team and civilians looked on in horror as the horrific scene unfolded.
Cyclops, from where he had fallen, managed to rise shakily, his energy nearly spent.
Cyclops: (weakly) Not again...
Cyclops, barely holding on, looked at the devastation around him with a mix of desperation and determination.
Cyclops: (shouting) Enough!
Doomsday, sensing the shift, turned its attention back to Cyclops and charged with a primal roar. With incredible force, Doomsday grabbed Cyclops by the head and slammed him against a nearby school bus, the impact leaving Cyclops gasping and struggling.
But just as Doomsday prepared to deliver a fatal blow, a surge of fiery energy erupted around Cyclops. His body was enveloped in a radiant, blazing aura. Cyclops's eyes glowed with a fierce, otherworldly light as the Phoenix Force possessed him.
Cyclops: (voice transformed) YOU'RE SO DEAD RIGHT NOW!
The Phoenix-empowered Cyclops rose, his aura expanding dramatically. The fiery energy exploded outward in a catastrophic burst, incinerating everything in its path. The sheer force of the Phoenix's power consumed Doomsday, turning the creature into ash. The explosion continued, spreading across the town in a devastating wave of destruction.
The shockwave flattened buildings and obliterated anything caught in its radius. The once bustling town was reduced to a wasteland.
In the aftermath, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), and Atom Smasher arrived at the scene. Their eyes widened in horror as they surveyed the devastation before them. The town had been wiped out, with debris scattered across what was now a barren landscape. The air was thick with the remnants of smoke and ash.
Martian Manhunter: (grimly) This... this is catastrophic.
Green Lantern: (looking around) Where is everyone this is look like not a town but a wasteland?
Green Arrow: (shaking his head) There's nothing left.
Atom Smasher: (concerned) We need to find the boy. There's no sign of him.
Despite their search efforts, Cyclops's body was nowhere to be found. The Phoenix Force's explosion had left nothing but a desolate wasteland, with not a trace of the hero left behind.
Martian Manhunter: (solemnly) The destruction is complete. We must report this to the authorities and begin the process of recovery.
Green Lantern: (nodding) And we need to find out what happened to Cyclops.