Thanks to those of you who favorited and reviewed! I really appreciate them. So I'm gonna try to keep this part as short as I can.
Enjoy!
Act II
July 6th 5:17pm
"SP-001."
Her prison number was called and she opened scarlet eyes slowly. The room was just as dark and cold as any other day, a warm draft settling in as the door was wide open for once. Raising her head, she was able to see the red 'S' and the shield it stood in.
The girl's harsh gaze went to that of the legendary superhero.
"Superman..."
A twisted smile covered her lips.
"To what do I owe the pleasure?" The tall man crossed his arms and closed the door behind himself.
"This is the starting day of your freedom."
The sapphire-eyed man began slowly, "When this door opens, we will be taking you from your cell, down to Earth-16, and to a facility. Your rehabilitation and indirect introduction to the rest of the Young Justice will begin there. In two days time, you will personally meet the team and live in Mount Justice."
"Are we clear and are there any questions, SP-001?"
He addressed her once more with that title and she stood up, her gait faltering as she used her legs on her own.
"Why are you...doing this?"
She asked with the usual pause in her words. Superman wasted no time in replying.
"I believe freedom will bring a reformation that was never brought upon yourself. You did wrongs and were arrested by the Justice League. These wrongs can never be righted and the consequences have been placed on you and you alone. But I and other members believe with time and the option to fight for the greater good, that you will soon find your 'light' to put into simple terms." He narrowed his eyes and held out a hand.
"Do you wish to stay here, cold and alone, or do you want this reputable freedom?" The girl stared for a moment, the hand was tense but no hesitation was behind it.
No fear or apprehension.
"Why?"
She asked herself silently, eyes to the metal floor. Superman raised an eyebrow, his pale hand unmoving. She clenched her teeth and looked the older man in the eyes, a raging and confused anger in her own.
"Why aren't you afraid? I have killed people, put their lives in harm's way, robbed banks, stole, and...and..." Her voice trailed off as her voice cracked, unable to go on with her rant.
Tears rolled down her cheeks, only to freeze to her dark skin within seconds.
"I-I don't deserve this..."
She sat on the floor, curled up in a corner with her crimson eyes closed.
"There is no hope for me. You know that, Superman...so why even try? I'll just be the same as always." The prisoner smiled in sadness and scratched at her face to remove the frozen tears.
"It's already over. Why bother...?" She yelped in surprise as she was picked up by her collar, just like days before, and the door was swung open, just like so many years ago, but instead of being in a small struggling mess while being held inside, she was different...so very different.
"Because," Superman began, the light blinding the girl. "I have hope. You can atone and bring about a new life for yourself." He set her on the ground where two other League members were waiting.
"SP-001."
A mechanical voice hit her ears and she tried to blink away the black spots in her eyes that came from the introduction to light after such a long time. Glancing up, she saw the superhero known as Red Tornado before her.
"Please follow me this way." She nodded slowly, black hair over her eyes. Her feet moved sluggishly as they walked down the lonely and bright hallway. A circular tunnel with an odd visual illusion-like design stood at the end.
It was just like the one that she had seen once before.
Is it a dream to see again?
Is it a dream to even be in the light?
Maybe...
Just maybe it is.
The young prisoner tried to cast a glance over her shoulder to her abandoned and empty cell but it was blocked by a dark figure.
Batman glared at her, something new and slightly frightening to her.
"Look ahead."
Those were the last words she heard before she was pushed forward into the tunnel and a blinding azure light covered her vision.
Seconds later, she stumbled onto tile flooring and tripped upon her own feet. Lying on the ground, she closed her eyes.
Everything felt so weird but at the same time, so very comforting.
Is this truly freedom?
On the other hand, a placebo meant to fool?
No...possibly this is...-
"SP-001."
A voice cut through her thoughts instantly and the girl scowled. Despite having freedom, or what it seemed, the girl was soon helped to her feet, shackled on her way to trasnportation by air, and was still called by that now disgusting title.
"Welcome to Earth-16."
Don't really know how this one panned out. Could any of this stuff that's happened so far be Mary-Sueish or am I just confusing/deluding myself?
Anyway, sorry for the length. I wish I could try to make it longer but my ideas cut short, as do the chapters. However, if you like short chapters, that's good...I hope...
Reviews and any criticism appreciated.
Darkness hides only in the light
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