The previously empty expanse of space was now being relentlessly torn apart by countless energies. Polaris threw a magnetic punch, her fist grazing past Starfire's cheek. She was about to follow with a whip kick when Cassandra seized her wrist and hurled her sideways. Starfire moved in with the momentum, but fortunately Quicksilver slammed into her from the side. Polaris took the chance to fly up and once again used magnetic field confinement.
"Ha, got you!" Polaris said smugly. But at that moment, two missiles came flying at her, forcing her to dodge. The armored Arkham Knight freed Starfire and Cassandra from the magnetic confinement.
At the same time, Iceman arrived. Countless ice spikes appeared out of thin air and shot toward the enemy. To avoid those sharp spikes, they had no choice but to scatter. But that gave Quicksilver another opportunity. He rammed into them again, and the sound of the Arkham Knight's metal armor deforming was especially grating.
"Oh, damn it." The Arkham Knight cursed and raised his gun to aim, but just as his arm came up, a dark figure kicked him in the wrist. Then a cannon blast struck his chest, forcing him back dozens of meters.
He focused his eyes and saw that it was actually a raccoon holding a gun.
"Hey, don't move, buddy." Another voice came from behind him. The Arkham Knight sneered and decisively turned to fire.
The bullet grazed past Star-Lord's ear, and he ducked in embarrassment. Before he could say anything, Groot the tree-man shouted and swung his fist at the Arkham Knight.
Starfire refused to be outdone. She first kicked Star-Lord away, then drove Groot back with a charging punch. But just then, Gamora arrived in the Guardians of the Galaxy's ship. The glow of the main cannon charging