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How could things turn so bad, so quickly? They had a plan and everything. Lure Livewire out, trap her in the very expansive ghostbusters trap… thing, THAT WAS IT. It sounded so easy and simple in theory, but when it came down to putting that plan into action, well it wasn't as easy as it seemed.
Cat Grant, luckily was more than happy to help. She wasn't too fond of the fact that she was to be offered up as bait, but nether-the-less she agreed to do it. That part went smooth enough. The part where Kara (aka Supergirl) had to trap Livewire (formally Leslie Willis) in the specially made container, well that's where things started to take a turn for the worst.
Kara wasn't expecting Livewire to have so much control over her powers so soon. Plus the fact that Supergirl didn't take note of all the electrical outlets around the area that would help Livewire regain her energy so quickly, thus giving the villain the upper hand. So as Supergirl was tied up and suspended in mid-air by an electrical whip connected to Livewire herself, she admitted to herself that maybe she bit off more than she could chew at this point.
Ok. This is bad. Remain calm Kara, think. First I have to get out of this bind that I'm in then activate the trap and hopefully that will absorb Livewire. Kara looked down at the trap that sat right beside her… in pieces and smoking. Oh crap, she destroyed the trap. Ok this is really, really bad now. Just as Kara was starting to have her doubts about how this fight would turn out, a red glow a few meters behind Livewire caught her eye. The red glow was only small at first but then grew into a circular portal of a blood red and black all swirling around hiding what lies beyond the portal. What was happening in front of Kara's eyes confused her to say the least, just as her mind started asking questions a woman stepped out of the portal holding what seemed to be some sort of red lantern with the centre letting off a bright eerie glow of the same colour.
The portal closed behind the mystery woman as her lantern disintegrated from her hand. Now that the glow of the portal was gone Kara could fully see the woman and her clothing. Wearing a tight red and black suit made out of what looks like a thick leather, accompanied by a full length black coat along with boots similar to Kara's only black which matched the woman's black eye mask and long, shiny, black hair styled in an undercut tied back exposing the shaved sides of her head.
The raven haired woman raced over as Livewire brought her free arm back preparing to snap her other electrical whip against Supergirl and caught the whip around her arm, not even blinking an eye, catching Livewire's attention "Who the fuck are you?" she snarled.
"Stop while you can Leslie Willis, before you do something you regret and can't take back." The woman said revealing sharp, pointed teeth "I am Atrocita, the Red Lantern of Earth." She answered her voice made up of multiple female voices of different pitches creating a demonic echo.
Livewire smirked "Red Lantern? What the hell is that?" Atrocita pulled on Livewire's whip breaking the hold she had on Supergirl as she sent Livewire flying through the air, crashing into the side of a nearby dumpster.
"Your downfall." The Red Lantern growled. Kara was still on the ground recovering from Livewire's tight hold she had on her. Atrocita approached her grabbing her by her arm and yanked her to her feet. "You alright?" she asked Supergirl. Taken back by this stranger all Kara could do was nod. "What's Plan B?"
"Ah p-plan B?" Kara stuttered as she heard Livewire get back on her feet.
"Yeah, Plan B." the so called red lantern explained, pointing at the smoking gadget Alex made for Livewires capture. "I'm guessing that, was plan A, so what's plan B?" Atrocita asked expectantly.
"I don't have a plan B, by this stage I usually wing it." Supergirl answered honestly. She was having a hard time finding her handle on the situation, not to mention she found Atrocita incredibly intimidating which didn't help at all.
Atrocita rolled her bright red eyes as she started walking away towards Livewire, as the villain was doing the same. "Ok winging it, it is then." she shrugged.
Livewire and Atrocita were face to face now only a few metres between them. "No one makes a fool out of me. NO ONE!"
The red lantern held up her fist as her red ring started glow bright, and warned her "This is your last chance Leslie Willis. Turn away from this path of rage you're on, it will only lead you to your downfall."
The warning to the young villain going through one ear and out the other "What's with you aliens and not being able to dress yourselves in respectable clothes, like what's with that outfit? Are you trying out for the gymnastics team? And seriously, with the coat, trying to add a touch of emo are we?"
Atrocita sighed "So be it."
The woman in red pointed her fist at Livewire, her ring casting a red light around Livewire as multiple red poles appeared and stood in the ground, surrounding the white haired woman. "Let's see how well you fight without your powers" Atrocita growled.
Thinking she was bluffing Livewire held up her hand as she conjured up a ball of electricity, only to have the power be broken and absorbed by the surrounding poles. Livewire was stunned and confused, whereas Supergirl who had been watching over the whole event figured out Atrocita's plan. All the while whilst keeping a close eye on Cat Grant making sure she was safe and hidden. Lightning rods! That's genius! But how in Rao's name did she just create them like that?
Atrocita pulled two rods at her sides out of the ground, twirling them like an experienced duel swords man would. "What the fuck did you do to my powers?!" Livewire screamed
Running at Atrocita, Leslie threw punch after punch only for the woman in Red and Black to dodge it. "I've had enough of this child's play" Atrocita yelled sweeping one of the rods under Leslie's feet, tripping her, taking advantage of the downed woman Atrocita plunged the two rods into the ground beside Livewire's neck, crossing them over in an "X", trapping Leslie Willis underneath the metal lightning rods. Atrocita crouched next to the trapped villain, looking up to see both Cat and Supergirl approach with caution. "You blame Cat Grant for your anger, convincing yourself that your job was all you had in life, yet you abandon your lover who stood at your side through all these years and a home that even the privileged envy. Foolish Girl. You did the stupid thing by attacking Supergirl on the air, being heard by many whist being employed by the same woman who created the heroes image and fame. You only have yourself to blame Leslie Willis."
With her speech being said Atrocita held her ring to the ground, searching for something unground. Finding what she was after the red lantern slammed her fist through the ground bringing up a broken water pipe, drenching Livewire with water, electricity started sprouting out from all over the girl's body as her powers short circuited, causing her to fall unconscious.
Atrocita dusted her hands off after dropping the dirty pipe "That should make it easier to move her now. Water and electricity never work well together, she'll be out for a while, with no serious harm done." Atrocita explained, giving Supergirl a small smile as she turned and started walking away.
Supergirl super sped in front of Atrocita "Wait! Who… Why… When… WHAT?" maybe I should've had my questions ready before getting her attention. Kara started going red in the face.
Atrocita giggled to Kara's surprise. For someone who looks so intimidating this mysterious woman was surprisingly laid back. "Don't worry I'm on your side. As for my reasons on being here and who or what I am, I might eventually tell you once I know I can trust you. Probably a time when the Queen of all media isn't hiding behind a car, hoping to all that is good in this world that I can't see her." She said pointing to the car across the street from them.
"Oh crap I forgot." Kara cursed hurrying to Cat. "Miss Grant it's safe to come out now."
Cat poked her head out from behind the car. Seeing that it was indeed safe, she slowly and cautiously walked up to Supergirl.
"Thanks for your help Miss Grant."
"You're welcome Supergirl." Cat looked over at Livewire's unconscious body. "What will happen to Leslie now?" a look of guilt clouding over Cat's face.
"Off the record. She will be taken away to a special facility and be put in a special holding cell to help monitor her powers. Don't worry Miss Grant, no harm will come to her. I promise." Kara offered Cat a soft smile, but Cat's guilt remained, placing a gentle hand on Cat's arm Kara tried offering some of her own advice to her mentor. "What's done is done Miss Grant. We can't change our actions from the past but we can learn from them and let them guide us to a better future."
"That's one hell of a philosophy you have there Supergirl." Cat stated
"Yeah, well had to go through hell itself to live it, even to this day I'm learning Miss Grant." The hero laughed "Oh, before I forget as far as Atrocita goes, until we know what we're dealing with can we keep her out of the media?"
"You drive a hard bargain, but I'm sure I can restrain myself." Cat smiled
Kara started walking back towards Atrocita only to realise the red lantern had vanished. Yep, still learning. Alex and Hank are going to love this.