"Justice must always prevail."
Brainiac 5 stood in darkness, the Helmet of Fate floating before him as Nabu's voice poured from it. "You wish to keep me as your permanent host, Nabu the Wise."
"It is necessary."
"But I have no magic abilities. Why keep me when you could find someone far more capable of using your power?"
"Because you are intelligent far beyond your years, and you have an understanding of life and morality that greatly impresses me. I know your mind, your true character."
"Then you know I can't stay with you."
"Think of what I can do for you," Nabu moved closer, "so long as I am in control, your ancestor cannot use you. My magic can destroy him. Doctor Fate can forever keep Brainiac from completing his plans. I will keep your emotions in line. There is nothing within you I cannot fix."
It was tempting. Way too tempting. Brainy looked around at the darkness. There was no way Brainiac could ever remove Nabu from his conscience if he agreed. It would mean that everyone would remain safe, and he would never have to worry about dealing with his erratic emotions.
"…What would that make me?"
"Doctor Fate."
"No. It'd make me your vessel, and I'm not about to lose what little humanity I have left to you. Sorry, but you need someone else. Someone better."
"I will not lose another host!"
He smirked. "You take control of a host by becoming one with their conscience, yes?"
Nabu fell back as two more Brainy's stepped up beside him, creating triplets. "A singular conscience is one thing," they all spoke in unison, "but let's see you take over three."
"Three consciences?" Nabu considered. "…You are inadequate, Coluan child."
"There will be another Doctor Fate, rest assured," Brainy assured him, "but it isn't going to start with me."
"...Then I release you."
"Brainy," Supergirl sighed with relief as he took the Helmet of Fate off and the gold and blue suit vanished, "for a second I thought we'd lost you."
He handed the helmet over to the White Witch. "He wasn't willing to work with someone so skilled at multitasking. So," he glanced at Dream Girl, "did Timber Wolf and I prove ourselves worthy of patrol responsibilities?"
She smirked. "Fine. If you two can fight off Scavengers, a giant wizard and a talking helmet, I suppose you can roam around a city for a couple hours."
"Which reminds me," Timber Wolf eyed the helmet, "what will you do with it now that Mordru has been dealt with?"
The White Witch and Zyx shared a look of understanding. "I will lock it away until I have chosen an appropriate host. If one does not arrive, I will have a trained apprentice to take over."
Kel-el stared at a smirking Zyx. "…You can't possibly mean him."
"I do."
He moaned as Zyx chuckled. "Don't worry, I take my magic very seriously."
"Yeah, like I take Superman's farm stories seriously."
"Hey!"
"Kara," Supergirl turned as Mrs. Kent called to her, "oh, Kara, you're alright."
"Mom!" Supergirl flew down and hugged her tight. "Why did you jump in front of me?!"
"I couldn't watch you get hurt. I would've jumped in front of both of you, but Clark has grown too tall for his mother." She smiled at Supergirl. "For now, I think it's time for me to head home. As exciting as this has been," Superman flew over as she rubbed his arm, "Kansas is more than enough adventure for this proud parent."
Kel rolled his eyes but flew down next to her. "...Thank you. For, you know...showing up."
She smiled at him. "Same to you, Kel-el."
Inside the Legion Tower Superman walked into the time bubble with Mrs. Kent, and Supergirl watched it vanish. "Bye, mom. See you soon."
"Supergirl, did you see?" Lightning Lad and Cosmic Boy walked over to her as the former proudly grinned. "Ayla is almost as powerful as her big brother."
"Too bad she has little control," Cos retorted, "on the other hand, Pol was able to capture multiple at the same time."
"Ayla has complete control, and at least she doesn't need metal around."
"Pol has the upper hand in battle."
"It always has to be your family that's the best, doesn't it?"
"You make it too easy, Garth!"
The two continued to bicker until Dream Girl coughed into her arm between them. "May I remind you that it was my sister than shot Mordru back to Zerox?"
The boys shifted awkwardly, until Lightning Lad's parents appeared at the end of the hall. Dream Girl looked away, but Lightning Lad held her shoulder. "Come on, let's introduce you. The real you."
Supergirl watched the trio walk back to them. Someone tugged at her cape, and she turned to find Ayla, Pol and Zyx standing behind her, the White Witch next to them with the helmet. "Our brothers are sending us home," Ayla winked, "but we hope to be back to help soon. I think we've made our point."
"…You guys had a point?"
Pol shook his head, smiling. "No, but its great being able to use our powers to fight with the Legion of Superheroes. I only wish we could do more."
"…Maybe not yet, but," Supergirl placed a flight ring in each of their hands, surprising all three, "but patience is key."
"Whoa," they all awed and hid the rings away as Brainy came up to them, "thanks!"
"Hold on," Brainy glanced at Supergirl, "where did you get those? We can't go giving out-mph!"
A STOP sticker popped over his mouth, silencing him. Supergirl and he turned to Zyx, but he shook his head. "Wasn't me."
"It's time to go, Zyx," the White Witch held his shoulder and shot Supergirl a devious smile, "back to Zerox."
"Bye," Zyx waved as they vanished in a flare of light. Pol and Ayla shared a look of surprise.
"You don't think she would…"
They turned to Brainy as Supergirl ripped the sticker off. Then they secretly shared a laugh behind their backs.
ROLL CREDITS
Yeah, and we are done here! Family Day needs to be a real thing with the Legion. Imagine how much fun they can have, playing party games together and forcing Kel-el to talk about his FEELINGS. And so ends Dream Girl's grounding of Brainy and Timber Wolf, just in time for the craziness coming in the next story, "Doomsday", soon to arrive.
Thanks for reading, you guys, and until the next episode!
