The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive (Male Reader Insert)

7.9 Taking Back the Hall

The Crime Syndicate walked through into the converted meeting hall in the Hall of Justice. At the center of the room sat the newly constructed syphoning device mad for Power Ring. In the center of it was placed a chair with metal clamps and straps, almost resembling an electric chair. The chair was surrounded by nodes and wires that led up to the antennae tower placed above the room. 

Power Ring looked at the chair and gulped. It looked uncomfortable and resembled more of a prison rather than a machine for conquest. He held up his hands, having second thoughts about going through with the plan.

Power Ring: Hey, uh, are we sure this thing is safe? I-I mean, I'm all fine with waiting a little longer if we need to make adjustments. In fact, I think I need to get some fresh air and-

Superwoman grabbed Power Ring by the collar and dragged him over to the chair device. She forced him to sit down in it and take his seat. She gave a sickening, wicked smile as she strapped the clamps around his wrists and legs. His right ring arm was placed inside of a special clamp put on a mechanical arm attached to the chair. Superwoman finished up by locking a leather strap around Power Ring's head, keeping him upright and looking forward.

Superwoman: There. Now you be a good little boy and stay put. This will only take a moment. You won't feel a thing... maybe. 

Power Ring looked at her, his jaw open in fear. Superwoman simply gave him a smirk and turned her back to walk away. She passed by Owlman who was standing behind a control panel for the machine. The two gave each other knowing looks and proceeded to continue with their plan. Superwoman made her way over to her husband and pressed a hand against his chest.

Superwoman: Come on, dear. Let's allow you to take your rightful place on the throne.

Ultraman nodded with a smirk. He turned to Owlman.

Ultraman: How long will this take?

Owlman: The ring's energy needs to be stabilized and directed first. Once the full connection is made, you can control it from there. 

Ultraman nodded. He, Superwoman, and Johnny Quick all walked out of the room, allowing Owlman to work. The caped fowl pressed a few keys, starting up the machine. Next to him, sitting with its eyes closed and focusing on the systems, was Grid. 

A hum was heard emanating from the machine following by a metal clang. Power Ring squirmed uncomfortably in his chair. He felt something. The mechanical arm his ring hand was in started to lift up. It forced his hand to lift and point up directly at the sky. It pointed up towards a glass dome above him. The dome was situated directly underneath the large antennae.

Owlman: Alright, Power Ring, focus. You may be of use to us yet. Remember, this is the only reason you are alive. Let the ring do the talking. You just follow along.

Power Ring: I-I... Y-Y-Yes, s-sir. 

Owlman nodded. He pressed a few more keys, preparing the device. Power Ring closed his eyes and focused. He listened to the ring on his finger, its commands booming in his head. The ring began to light up. 

A green beam fired out of the ring. It hit the glass dome and began collecting inside of it. The tower above began to crackle and spark with green bolts of electricity. Power Ring grunted. A tear rolled down his eye, one born out of fear and pain. The ring's energy started to build up high above. 

Ultraman walked into the makeshift thrown room joined by his two colleagues. Johnny rubbed his hands together and cackled with excitement.

Johnny: Oooh-boy! This it it. It's actually happening.