In a dazzling burst of blue light, Kara and Dr. Manhattan suddenly appeared in the heart of the Metropolis, leaving behind Silk Spectre and Nite Owl in the Antarctic base.
Nite Owl had flown his plane, so there was no concern about their transportation. Incidentally, when Rorschach had been investigating the death of the Comedian, he sought out Nite Owl, but a few curt words had sent him away. Later, Silk Spectre joined Nite Owl, and the two left together, soaring off in his plane to fight for justice.
But now wasn't the time to dwell on such details.
When Kara landed, she stumbled slightly, unsteady on her feet. Frustrated, she immediately levitated into the air, escaping the pull of gravity. Angrily, she turned toward the glowing figure of Dr. Manhattan and shouted, "Damn it! I told you not to use your method to transport me! I can fly and teleport on my own, okay?"
Kara had underestimated Dr. Manhattan's efficiency. She hadn't expected him to move the entire universe so swiftly, relocating them from the Antarctic base to Metropolis.
As Kara hovered in the air, she looked around in dismay. The once-thriving city lay in ruins. The devastating shockwaves from one of the quantum devices had left the area a wasteland. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and countless lives were lost in an instant.
Emergency responders swarmed the streets, desperately aiding the injured, but it was unclear how many could be saved. Many hadn't even left remains; they had been obliterated into molecular particles by the device—more destructive than any nuclear bomb.
Kara's sudden arrival in the sky caught everyone's attention. The sight of her, floating above them alongside the infamous Dr. Manhattan, sparked fear and confusion. His presence had already made him a global pariah, seen as an existential threat to humanity.
But Kara didn't appear to intimidate. Instead, she raised her hand, summoning the emerald glow of willpower intertwined with the sapphire radiance of hope. She used her combined power to project her voice and image across the globe, creating massive holographic screens visible to everyone.
Hovering mid-air, her figure appeared clearly before billions of people.
"My name is Kara Zor-El," she began, her voice calm yet commanding. "You might know me as Supergirl, but for the sake of clarity and impact, let's go with something simpler: the Guardian of Hope."
Her tone was light, almost playful, but her actions were anything but. The sheer scale of her broadcast had the world captivated.
Kara gestured toward Rorschach, who floated beside her, holding a weathered notebook.
"Rorschach," she said, turning to him, "this is your journal. Share its truth with the world."
Handing the journal over, Kara didn't wait for a response. She turned back toward the audience and continued.
"Moments ago, our world faced devastation. Some of you might be blaming Dr. Manhattan, but let me assure you, that's not the case. If Dr. Manhattan truly wanted to attack humanity, the scale would be unimaginable. He has the power to dismantle and rebuild entire planets, even create life itself."
Her voice was unwavering as she defended Dr. Manhattan, ensuring the public understood his capabilities and intentions.
Dr. Manhattan, standing nearby, remained expressionless.
Kara pressed on. "The devices that caused this destruction were the work of Adrian Veidt, also known as Ozymandias. His company, Pyramid Industries, has been responsible for countless atrocities behind the scenes. He orchestrated these attacks to frame Dr. Manhattan and further his twisted vision of peace through fear."
As her words spread, the truth began to resonate with the public. Anger and outrage toward Veidt mounted, while relief spread at the realization that Dr. Manhattan wasn't humanity's enemy.
Without missing a beat, Kara and Dr. Manhattan acted. Together, they began to reverse the damage.
Dr. Manhattan multiplied himself into countless avatars, each restoring different parts of the world. Entire cities were repaired, lives lost in the chaos were resurrected, and the destruction wrought by the quantum devices was undone.
Kara, focusing on Metropolis, channeled her willpower to rewind time in the affected areas. Buildings reconstructed themselves, and the injured healed in moments. For Kara, this was her first time controlling such immense power, and she stumbled initially. But with subtle guidance from Dr. Manhattan, she succeeded.
When their work was complete, Dr. Manhattan retrieved the remaining quantum devices used by Ozymandias, dismantling them with ease.
Kara, now glowing with an aura of power and purpose, addressed the world once more.
"Don't get too comfortable just yet," she said, her tone firm. "The tragedy that occurred today was orchestrated by one man, but the danger doesn't end here."
A pause hung in the air as billions held their breath.
Kara continued, "To ensure the safety of this planet, I will personally ensure that those who have the power to unleash such destruction are held accountable. This includes anyone capable of triggering nuclear war. Effective immediately, I will eliminate the first wave of those who pose a threat. Consider this a warning. You have one day to reconsider your actions."
Her words sent shockwaves across the globe. While her intentions were rooted in protecting humanity, the weight of her ultimatum left no room for doubt: Kara Zor-El was not to be trifled with.
In the silence that followed, the screens flickered out, leaving the world to grapple with the arrival of a new guardian—one who would stop at nothing to preserve peace, even if it meant becoming a threat herself.
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