Steven's DC Universe:
Dawn of the Trinity
(Note: Sorry for the long wait everyone me and my partner dealing with stuff IRL. But things have calmed down and hopefully we'll have more chapters coming along for the summer. Anyway for this chapter we have another Important Character Introduction. Hope you all enjoy. ;)
Chapter 3
The Pentagon, Washington DC
"Ok, where is she?" a man asked as he makes his way down a hallway
"The hangar, Colonel Trevor." A soldier replied
"She just came in saying she needed something more challenging and just went at it. She hasn't broken anything yet but…" another added nervously
"Ok, ok. I'll handle this." The colonel says as he walks through a set of double doors into the hangar
He stepped into the hangar, which was filled with a variety of helicopters. But his eyes were drawn to the center of the complex where some men and women in uniform were standing and looking in awe at something. That thing is a woman who seemed to be in her late twenties who was doing a squat lift with an Apache helicopter. The woman had long flowing black hair and flawless skin. Her body was like a marble statue with curves and muscle showing power and beauty. She wore a yellow sports bra and blue bike shorts that hugged her and showed off her figure. She breathed in slowly as she squatted down and then stood up. She was lifting the massive craft over her head with little effort.
"She's already on 120!" One of the soldiers said
"I heard she was strong, but this is crazy!" Another said
"You sure she ain't from where Superman is?" Another asks
The woman had just done another squat lifting the helicopter until her blue eyes went to the colonel and a smile grew on her face.
"STEVE!" the woman says happily to the colonel still lifting the helicopter
"Diana, what are you doing here?" Steve asks with narrowed eyes
"The weights in the gym did not provide the needed challenge, so I decided to use one of your massive flying machines. And I have to say it is…... adequate." Diana says with a shrug still lifting the helicopter
"Diana, you-!" Steve says pinching the bridge of his nose
"I know, Steve. I am supposed to stay inside. But as you can clearly see, I have not left the building." Diana stated matter of fact with a confident grin
"Diana... put the helicopter down please," Steve says with a groan
Diana shrugs following the command as she squats down, still holding the helicopter over her head. She then went onto her back and slowly lowered it back to the ground, gently with a creak. Diana then rolled out from under the helicopter and jumped up to her feet with a smile.
"That was the coolest thing I've ever seen." A soldier says amazed
"Everyone leaves now!" Steve shouted with an eye twitch
The soldiers saluted and made their way out of the hangar. They were leaving Steve and Diana alone. Steve was looking at Diana like a disappointed parent.
"Your mad, aren't you?" Diana asks with a slight frown
"I'm not mad, just…... Diana, I know you're getting anxious in here. But you gotta be patient." Steve says calmly
"I've been patient for months, Steve! And I've been cooped up in this building for just as long!" Diana says annoyed
"Just last week you broke up that hostage situation." Steve says
"And you pulled me out once it was done. I didn't even get a chance to talk to the people I helped." Diana says
"Diana, we can't have people learning about you just yet." Steve reasons
"Why? I helped them. Why is helping people bad?" Diana asks
"Helping people isn't bad; it's just…. the world isn't ready yet. A lot of stuff happened in these last few months, and people are still trying to adjust." Steve says
"You mean when the crystal gems saved that city?" Diana asked with a raised eyebrow
"Yes…. Listen, an alien came down from the sky and shrunk a beach town. That, the gems, and Superman are a lot to take in at once. And I think that throwing you into the mix is not the wisest decision at the moment." Steve says
"But I'm here to help man's world and save you from the evils of Ares. The Crystal Gems could help me find him and defeat him!" Diana says confidently
"Still going on about, huh? Diana, you mean well and you're a good person. But people sometimes can be a little… thickheaded. They see something different and their first instinct, even if it's potentially good, is to reject it. The world has just changed drastically, and people need time to adjust. I don't want you on the wrong end of an angry mob." Steve says concerned
"That doesn't make any sense. Why would people reject something good?" Diana asks
"They aren't rejecting the good, they just…... listen it's complicated." Steve says with a groan
"You have been saying that a lot since I came here." Diana says
"I know. Just trust me, ok. I promise you that you will have your time and people will see you for the wonder that you are." Steve says with a smile that made Diana blush
"I do trust you, Steve. Do you think your leaders would at least let me be able to leave this place and see the world I am meant to help when I'm not on a mission?" Diana asks
"Still talking it over with them, but I think I'm making some headway. But for now, what do you say to dinner and a movie?" Steve says with a kind smile
"Are you going to make those little breaded biscuits with the cheese and meat in them?" Diana asks with a hint of excitement
"You really like those pizza rolls, huh? Yeah, I'll be sure to get a few bags." Steve says with a laugh as the two began to leave the hangar
"What strange projection will you show me this time, Steve? The last one you showed me, Gladiator, was amusing if a little historically inaccurate." Diana says with a smile
"This is a good one. It's about a lone brave soul fighting for freedom through his own unique way. A little gem called Footloose." Steve says as the two exits
Metropolis, The Daily Planet
"... And bodies are still being found after the most recent terrorist attack from General Slaycroft, who released this video after the bomb went off." a reporter said on the TV
"These fools rejected my offer to join my cause and side with the weak Government. The deaths and injured are on their heads for not seeing the truth. Our country had become weak under their guidance, torn about by foreigners. Our once proud people a mere shell of what they once were. Only under my rule and the word of Teth will return us to greatness. Listen to me, my people. Join us. Reject the weak Government and throw out the foreigners. Once you have, we can begin purifying the lands. And those who don't will be the ones who will be purified." A shadowy figure said from a grainy video
"This is the third attack the general, and his radicals have made this month. Attempts to find him have been fruitless. And whether it's due to agreeing with him, desperation, or fear, he is gaining more troops and traction. We will continue to cover this story as it develops." The reporter says
"Dear god, that guy a scumbag!" Jimmy says annoyed as he and Clark sat at a table in the break room
"Those poor people." Clark said disappointingly
"I know, right! That guy is crossing off all the evil dictator boxes! Killing innocents, instilling fear, 'Purifying'! I swear I hope they nail this guy!" Jimmy says pointing at the TV
"I say we send in the troops and flush the rat out of whatever hole he's hiding in!" Steve Lombard says standing at the counter donut in hand
"You know that it's not that simple right?" Ron troupe says
"What's not simple? We send in a few dozen black ops guys and find him, fill the caves with napalm and burn the bastard." Steve says
"I am constantly surprised by your simple mind, Lombard. We just can't funnel troops into a foreign country against their wishes and start blowing things up in hopes of getting him." Ron says
"Yeah, Mr. Troupe is right. Innocents might get hurt in the crossfire. Slaycroft has shown his capacity for cruelty. What if he hides in a village and uses the citizens as human shields?" Clark responds
"What about Superman? I bet he could find the general and turn him into the Government!" Jimmy says enthusiastically
"Um…." Clark says nervously
"Yeah! Superman can find that guy easy!" Steve says joining in
"I don't think…." Clark says nervously
"Yeah, Yeah! Superman would fly in use his X-ray to find the douchebag and ZAM-BAM-POW! The day is saved like always. No people are getting hurt at all, except for the general that is." Jimmy says standing up jabbing at the air
"Heh, yeah. Um, guys... I re-really don't think that Superman should do that." Clark says nervously
"WHAT?! WHY?! I'd be so easy, and everyone knows he's the good guy. He saved the world." Jimmy says
"Not everyone, James." Perry says entering the room getting everyone's attention
"Now we all know that Superman's on the up and up, but a lot of people in the country are still suspicious of Big Blue. And it's worse for other countries. Many think that the whole Brainiac thing was a ruse by the US Government and think that Superman is some experimental Super Soldier or something." Perry says sitting down
"That's dumb! Why would they think that?" Jimmy asks
"Listen, James, the world is a complex place. Every country watching each other scared that one wrong move is going to start WW3. First, they were just worried about nukes. But Superman and the gems changed things. A whole new factor is thrown onto the world stage, and they don't know where it fits in the status quo." Perry says
"All the other countries know is that Superman came from America, and this is American. And the fact he can fly around like a fighter jet and shoot lasers from his eyes ain't helping things either." Perry continues
"Mr. White is right. If Superman goes into another country, it may be viewed as an American intervention or even worse an attack. The politics behind it would be dangerous." Clark joins in
"But he's one of the good guys." Jimmy says disappointed
"And even if he did just fly in and get the general, it won't be over like that. This guy gathered a bunch of radicals to back him. They follow his every word religiously. Even if he's put behind bars, they'll still be active or might even go crazier than usual doing god knows what. This ain't something that can be solved by brute force, kid." Perry says
"How can it be solved?" Jimmy asks curiously
"The only way to deal with guys like this is to expose him. Show all his followers that he isn't what he says he is and is full of shit. That's how ya do it." Perry says
"That is very wise chief." Clark says smiling
"Eh, you've been in the game long enough you pick up some things." Perry says leaning in his chair
"Perry's right you can't solve all the world's problems with force." Ron says drinking his coffee
"Hm... it does seem really complicated." Jimmy groans
Just then, a girl Jimmy's age entered the room wearing a pink shirt, yellow jacket, green skirt, and dress shoes. She had short brown hair held by a clip and glasses that rivaled Clark's in size
"Oh! Mr. White!" the girl says
"Yes, Jenny, what is it?" Perry asks
"Well I passed by your office and Julian was in there and your phone was ringing. So, he saw me…. Well... he saw Ms. Grant first and told her to get you. But then she told me to do it instead and…." The girl said nervously and in a rushed tone
"The point, Jenny!" Perry says
"Lois is on the line she wants to talk to you." Jenny says
Perry groans and gets up to go to his office walking past Jenny
"Where has Lane been? She didn't show up at all today. She usually stops by her desk before vanishing." Steve says
"If I know Lois, she's probably looking for trouble and a story. She's been pretty quiet about her newest exploit so it must be big." Ron says
"Yeah…. That's Lois." Clark says. Slightly worried for his friend
"H-hey, Jenny." Jimmy says with a nervous smirk
"Oh, Hi Mr. Olsen." Jenny says
"Oh please, Mr. Olsen is my dad. Call me, Jimmy." Jimmy says with a smile
"Yeah. You're both in high school." Ron quips
"Hehehe…... So, J-Jenny I was wondering if…. When you have the time, and I can make time on my busy schedule, maybe…." Jimmy says nervously in parts
"YO, JENNY! HELP ME WITH THE PRINTER!"
"COMING! I gotta go Jimmy." Jenny says before running off
"WAIT I-I thought we could hang out after work. You seem really nice, and we have the same chemistry class. And I really have nothing going on outside of work and school." Jimmy groans in defeat sinking in his chair looking at the doorway Jenny was once at
"Asking out that doorway again, Olsen?" Steve asks with a smirk
"Screw you, dude!" Jimmy says
"Jimmy, just talk to her." Clark encourages as Jimmy grumbles on the table
Clark wants to help his friend, but his curiosity and worry got the better of him. He left the break room to go back to his desk and began working on his computer. Or it looked like with he was working as he began to focus on Perry's office and the conversation taking place there.
"Ok, Lois, where are you?" Perry asks pacing in his office
Clark focused his hearing on the phone
"On the corner of Fleischer 32nd street." Lois said on the other end
As soon as Clark heard that his head darted in other direction and using his enhanced vision, he looked across the city to the street, Lois said she was at. And indeed, she was there at a payphone wearing a wig, trench coat, and sunglasses. A disguise she was undercover, but the real question is for what. Clark didn't like to pry, but he felt that Lois was getting into something dangerous…... Well more dangerous than usual. So, Clark began to focus on both sides of the conversation.
"Is this the thing you've been chasing after?" Perry asked
"Yes, it is Perry. I know for certain this is the lead I needed. Once I get my hands on that shipping record. We'll be good to go!" Lois says
"Lois doesn't get hasty. Are you sure this guy is reliable?" Perry asks
"Nope. But he's scared and desperate which means he can't afford to lie now. Remember your promise, Perry. If I am able to do this, then you'll let me go." Lois says
"I know what I promised, just…. be careful, ok?" Perry said concerned
"I always am. Gotta go." Lois says as she hung up
Clark heard Perry groan in worry and had every right to be. Clark was worried too. Lois was meeting someone with valuable information for something. She said he was scared and desperate, which means he may be dangerous. He knew Lois was capable, but she still may need someone watching her back. Clark got up from his desk and went to the roof, shedding his mild-mannered clothes and took off into the sky as Superman. He flew towards Lois's location, wanting to watch from a distance. But as he flew, he heard something.
"BREAKING NEWS. WE ARE JUST RECEIVING WORD OF THIS…."
It sounded like the Metropolis news. Superman found himself stopping in mid-air. He floated before a window, looking in at a TV and saw the report.
"We are still getting information. But as it stands now, five satellites have suddenly lost power and are entering Earth's atmosphere." the reporter says. Superman's eyes widened at hearing the report
"All we know is that all these satellites are the property of the US Three are decommissioned, one is of unknown use, but the last one is a STAR Lab's satellite that contains two astronauts." The reporter continues. Jimmy sees the report from the break room swallowing hard
"At the moment they lost power all five satellites were floating over the US, and it appears now that they are going to crash into the country. Where is unknown, but the damage done if they land in a populated area will be catastrophic." The reporter says. Steven is sitting at his bed looking on worried as the gems sat behind him
"How bad is this going to be?" Pearl asks
"One will land far in the middle of the Atlantic, one will land in a field in Oklahoma, one will hit a house in Connecticut killing a child, another will hit a car driving down the road in Montana killing the elderly couple inside, and the other will land in a park in New Jersey killing many more." Garnet says grimly Steven's eyes widened and he began to sweat in worry
"This will happen…. unless someone stops it's," Garnet says a small smile on her lips
"Wait a minute. We are just receiving a report. Apparently, one of the decommissioned satellites is going away from Earth's atmosphere and is now back in safe orbiting space. How is this-?" The reporter says amazed
A smile grows on Steven's face, "Superman!"
Superman pushed the Satellite to a distance he believed where it wouldn't float back to Earth. Satisfied he looks back and sees the other four careening towards Earth, and all were separated by a good distance from each other. With his X-ray, he saw which one had people and were in active use. He wanted to save the people first, but the two decommissioned ones were about to break through the atmosphere. Superman flew towards the closet one and grabbed onto it and began to pull it back with all he had. As he did, the other decommissioned Satellite flew past them and began to catch fire as it broke through the atmosphere. He knew that he wouldn't be able to catch that one in time, but he scanned it one more time.
"A cable satellite, and an old one at that. It'll be an inconvenience to the few still connected, but it's better than the alternative." Superman thought as he powered up his heat vision and fired it at the Satellite
With that blast, the Satellite exploded into tiny bits of metal and wire before all the debris burned up in the atmosphere. Superman then got a better grip on the Satellite he had and summoned up his strength. With a mighty grunt, he threw the Satellite back into space out of Earth's orbit. Superman smiled pleased for a bit, but then focused on the last two satellites. Both were the biggest of the bunch, both would cause some severe damage if they hit a populated area, but only one had people in it. As Superman thought Lola spoke through a device in his suit.
"Kal-El! I managed to do some quick calculations and figured out that the unmanned Satellite will land in the Atlantic away from any civilization." Lola speaks
With that, Superman zoomed towards the STAR Labs Satellite. He could hear the racing heartbeats of the two astronauts, hear their panicked screams.
"WE'RE GONNA DIE!"
"You are not going to die!" Superman thought determined as he got in front of the Satellite and caught it
Superman let out a grunt as he began to try and push the Satellite back into space, but he clearly didn't have enough time. They were about to break through the atmosphere, and he knew that the Astronauts would not survive the intense heat that would build up once they begin re-entry. So, with some Quick-thinking Superman fires his heat vision as they fell. The blast was severe enough to start the entry early making a shield for them from the heat. Now with that dealt with Superman began to try and slow the Satellite down. They rushed past the clouds as they descended, Superman happy there were no planes in the path and that the birds were smart enough to get out of the way. As he pushed the ship began to slow, he heard the astronauts confused chatter as they noticed it.
As he pushed, he looked down to see where he was landing, and right below him was a baseball field filled with children playing without a care in the world.
"MOVE NOW!" Superman yelled with the full force of his voice sure to be heard a few towns over
This got the children's' attention, and they looked up to see the giant mass coming at them. Superman began to slow the Satellite more. Sure, to give the kids the time to scatter. He could feel the satellite shutter and shake as gravity pulled on it. He grunts managing to slow it down to a crawl. Some pieces and fragments of the Satellite fell off crashing onto the field. Superman's feet touched the ground as it cracked beneath him, the ship giving one last shudder before stopping. The kids were looking on in awe as they watched this man hold up the massive structure over his head.
"Huff-huff-hey there-s-pant-sorry for interrupting your game-do you-huff-do mind if I put this down here?" Superman said breathing heavily as he held up the Satellite getting dumb nods from the kids as some took pictures with their phones
Superman placed the Satellite down as carefully as possible on the ground, before going to the hatch and tearing it off its hinges. One of the astronauts immediately tumbled out drunkenly shaken from the re-entry and the experience as a whole. He fell onto the grass and pull off his helmet vomiting on the ground.
"OH-geez. Sir, are you alright? Could one of you call up an ambulance please?" Superman said trying to console the astronauts and talking to the children
Just then Superman's eyes widened as he hears something and immediately took off away from the crash site and back towards Metropolis
Metropolis, 5 minutes earlier
Lois walked through the dirty streets of the Suicide Slums. A sight she was very familiar with. Making sure no one caught sight of her, she headed deep into the ally way. Her nostrils hit with a stench she was way too familiar with.
"Dear God. I can't believe this place still reeks of piss." Lois muttered as she clutched at her nose.
"Hey…" A small whisper called out to her. Lois turned to see a man covered head to toe in winter clothing. His body buried in a thick winter jacket as his face was hidden by a snow hat and glasses.
"Bit unconventional for a disguise, don't you think?" Lois dryly asked the stranger who she assumed was her contact.
"I needed an outfit that covered myself so no one would recognize me." He angrily whispered at her. As Lois began to walk towards him, the man stuck his leg back a bit. "Hold it...before I tell you anything, how do I know you can protect me? Can they get me out of the state?"
"I have connections." Lois simply said.
"Who? Government? Army?" His voice cracked a bit, getting a bit paranoid.
"Someone higher. That's all I'll say." Lois smirked a bit. The informant took several deep breaths, trying to calm himself before he finally spoke.
"Ok...my role in all this is I pass information from our buyer's...errand boy. I don't know who's putting together all these purchases. Just about everyone has a guy to pass on the news.""And what exactly are they purchasing?" Lois inquired as she pulled out a small notebook and pen. "Firearms? Bombs? Fighter vehicles?" Before responding, the guy cautiously looked around."All of the above…. they got a bunch of weapons I never even heard of. They looked all slick and high tech. I didn't see a lot of it. They were in a bunch of cases or crates that I think we're made out of lead. Oh! One thing I saw looked like some kind of minigun, but it was all pink and looked like some flower." He started to sweat a bit. A mixture of his fear and the heat he felt in his outfit. "I got no idea where they're finding this thing, but I heard that alien attack a few months back gave them several options. I heard they've picked up stuff from around the world. After that, the big pickup spots being here in Metropolis and that place in Delmarva."
As Lois flipped to the next page in her notebook, her eyes widened. "What else do you know?..." There was a slight pause as the man stared at her. "Hey! If Slaycroft is getting weapons from Brainiac's attack in Beach City, you have to tell me how they got a hold of them!"
"Y-you're just a reporter…" He mumbled. Lois looked down at her notebook. Gasping when she noticed her flipped page appeared translucent in the light. Showing off the Daily Planet logo in the bottom left corner of it. "S-some two-bit reporter is gonna protect me from them?!" He pulled out a hand pistol.
"T-take it easy… I have connections…. Don't do anything you're gonna regret. You ain't a killer" She dropped her notebook and pen as she held her hands up trying to calm the man down
"Connections with who?! Dear Abby?!" He angrily shouted at her. "I... I didn't want to do this! But if they find out I blabbed to a reporter, I'm dead!" A gunshot rang throughout the alleyway. Lois' eyes were closed as he anticipated the sharp sting of a bullet wound. But it never came. As she opened her eyes, her view would be overtaken by a crimson red cape.
"Sir, I think you need to calm down." Superman says as he slowly takes the gun away from the shivering man
"T-the bullet just-!" He stammers
"Yeah, they do that with me." Superman says with a smile
"I-I-I didn't mean to…." The man said terrified
"Hey, hey, hey, I know you didn't. Your scared and I'm sorry for deceiving you. But I was telling the truth when I said I could help you." Lois said calmly walking towards the frightened man
"Y-you were?" He asks
"Yes. We all know that whoever is supplying weapons to that monster Slaycroft needs to be stopped. And if it's who I think it is, he's going down hard!" Lois says
"But w-what about..." the man asks
"I do have connections. You're looking at probably the biggest one right now." Lois says as she pats Superman's back
"Sir, I promise no harm will come to you. If you know the Daily Planet, you know Lois Lane is the most reputable and honest reporter our city has." Superman says
"Yeah, I can help you, but you need to help me. What do you know?" Lois asks as the man calms down and nods
Later that Day
Clark sat at his desk as he typed away at his Laptop for the latest story that will be on the front-page tomorrow "SUPERMAN DIVERT'S DISASTER AFTER STOPPING FOUR SATELLITES FROM CRASHING TO EARTH!". He managed to finish the story just before worked finished, though he thought about staying a little longer to keep up appearances. Clark smiled as he looked at the screen, typing more words as Lois walked by.
"Ready to close down for the night, Lois?" Clark asks with a smirk
"Not yet, still got some stuff I need to handle." Lois says as she checks some files
"Writing about your latest encounter with Superman?" Clark asks with a smile
"What? Like the dozens of other times, we've crossed paths? Not this time Smallville. I have plans for something a little… bigger." Lois says with a smile
"How big?" Clark asks
"You'll see in time Kent. Also, you gotta change that Byline." Lois says pointing to the screen
"What's wrong with it?" Clark asked confused
"Superman stopped all five satellites, not 4." Lois says
"Wait-What…. That's not…..." Clark says confused
"Yeah, my sources tell me that a satellite that was going to end up in Russian waters until it made a sudden turn towards Hawaii landing in US waters. Can't for the life of me see why'd he'd do that. Maybe there was a school of fish in the way." Lois says with a giggle as she leaves Clark, who was staring at the screen of his laptop.
"...Maybe…" Clark says as he looks at the FOUR and changes it into a FIVE
The Pentagon
"Sorry, Sorry, I'm late!" Steve Trevor says as he runs into a room filled with people sitting around a large table
"Trouble with your Lady friend Colonel Trevor?" A woman asks
"She isn't my Girlfriend!" Trevor shouts defensively
"She didn't say, Girlfriend." A man says making Steve Stammer
"ENOUGH! May we please begin this meeting?" An older man says
"Wasn't there another person who was going to attend?" The female asked
"He'll be speaking with us from his office on video chat." the older man says
"Is General Lane not attending?" Steve asks
"No, he won't." Another man says
"Ehm, the old soldier would probably be bored. We're just talking about some satellite retrieval, probably not enough action for him since what happened months ago." Steve says as he sits down
"He's busy with an important asset. And now we need to start talking about this Satellite." the older man says
"The Satellite potentially could've been a breach in national security with its connection to the CIA. Luckily it's now in our waters close to Hawaii. We have reason to believe that the Russians were getting ready to extract it while they still believed it was going to end up in their waters." the woman said
"Oh man, I would love to see the look on the poor guy's face who was tracking it's decent only to see it take a 45 in the opposite direction." Steve said with a laugh
"We've already sent ships to survey the area to make sure nobody tries anything with the satellite." the other man says
"I guess it was going to fall on a boat or something. Why else would big blue intervene? Luckily it played out well for us. Gonna be a bitch to explain that Superman's actions were his own and not of the Government." Steve says
"Colonel Trevor it… um, it wasn't Superman who did that." the man said
"What are you talking about, of course, it is, who else could've done that? Diana can't fly…... I think." Steve says
"He's right colonel. It wasn't Superman, it was our newest asset." the older man says confusing Steve
"We just received a notification. He's ready for the video call." Another woman says
"Great. Put him on. He'll explain it better than I can, Colonel Trevor." the older man says as a screen lowers in front of the table for everyone to see and with a click, it turned on
"Good evening gentleman." the smooth voice of Lex Luthor says as he appeared on the screen
"LEX LUTHOR! We're still working with him?!" Steve says shocked
"Mr. Luthor has been an invaluable asset to the US Government." the older man says
"Isn't he the guy who unleashed an army of Halo-soldiers in a populated city?" Steve asks
"They weren't soldiers. They were made for construction. And they were hacked by the alien, which my team of specialists was able to stop before any serious damage could be done." Lex says
"Yeah. Listen, man, I know you were developing weapons for the military, because I'm a part of the military. I was brought up to speed when I came back, and I know about your actions regarding the Universe kid. That and with what happened with Metropolis, we had to distance ourselves from you." Steve says pointing at the screen
"Publicly, Colonel Trevor. Doesn't mean we can still deal under the table." Lex says with a confident smirk
"You cannot be serious!" Steve says looking to the others
"As I said, he is an asset. Though one still in probation due to the previous actions." the older man says
"A sentence which I understand and will work with, sirs and madams. Though I hope that this little demonstration may convince you to shorten the time frame of that." Lex says
"It's a step in the right direction, but we will need to see and discuss more." the female says
"WAIT! The Satellite was you?!" Steve says
"Not me personally, but the actions of what I am sure to be America's greatest hero." Lex says
"What are you talking about?" Steve asks with narrowed eyes
"Before the Brainiac situation Lex was developing something, and we gave him the ok to let her loose to divert the satellite." the man says
"Her? Develop? What are you talking about?" Steve says
"I'm talking about HOPE, Colonel Trevor. A genetic Supersoldier, made from the Alien tech the US has gathered over the years." Lex says
"Wait, a Supersoldier? With the Gem Tech! How is that possible?!" Steve asks
"It's all very complicated with the genetics and reworking alien tech. I don't want to bore you." Lex says
"Yes, well, she had certainly shown herself to be capable. As you predicted she is getting stronger." the female says
"Yes, and she is already developing new powers. Much faster than I expected." Lex says
"I'm sorry but why are we making Super soldiers?" Steve asks
"Why else, Colonel Trevor? To make sure America is prepared for the coming status change." Lex says
"Excuse you?" Steve asks
"The world…. Is changing. The aliens saw to that six months ago. Not only that but even now reports of supposed beings with extraordinary powers have started cropping up across the US We need to be prepared in case any of them prove to be threats to the public or stability of the Government." Lex says
"You're talking about Superman and the Crystal Gems? They haven't shown any inkling of being hostile to anyone. Heck, they saved the world from what I heard. Besides if they do go hostile, we can have Diana try to subdue them." Steve says
"Your Girlfriend, Colonel Trevor, is one of them. An uncontrollable, unseen factor. We don't know where her allegiance lies or how her abilities work. For all, we know she could be radioactive. And she refuses to tell us more about her home Themyscira and what her people are capable of." Lex says
"Diana isn't radioactive, and the Amazons aren't interested in attacking the US or any other country! They just want to be left alone!" Steve says defensively
"For now, Colonel." Lex says
"This isn't about protection; this is about control! You just want a Superman that you can boss around and turn into a soldier!" Steve says as he looks to the others
"And is there something wrong with that?" the older man says
"Sir, I am all for being prepared. But I do not believe we need to go straight to Mad Science. As of now, they aren't hostile, and maybe if we approach them peacefully, we can talk more about the current situation. They are sure to be as confused as what to do as we are. Heck if there's more out there, maybe we can recruit them. I'm saying I think this course of action is a little too extreme way early in the game." Steve says
"In the face of such power, extreme actions are needed. You've seen what the aliens were capable of during the attack on Metropolis and the city in Delmarva. We need to be prepared for the next Brainiac." Lex says
"We do…... But I don't trust you, Luthor!" Steve says glaring at the smiling Lex
"COLONEL TREVOR!" The older man says shocked
"Please, please, sir. His distrust is understandable, but I hope to gain it. Perhaps meeting her in person would help." Lex says as the door suddenly opens
"What?" Steve says as the sound of combat boots against the ground filled the room, and a silhouette made her way in
"Steve Trevor, I would like you to meet Hope." Lex says as the shadowy figure smiles Steve looking at her wide eyed
"... no…. WAY!" Steve says shocked
(Note: And there goes the introduction of Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor, these two will play important roles in the story as it progresses. Also threw out a few peaks at the greater threats and mysteries to be presented in the story. More will be revealed and you all will learn the plot soon enough. Me and Jad are proud of this and have big plans.
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Till next time everyone! :)