Superwoman/Batman:
Public Enemies
(Note: Another update coming at ya. I am moving surprisingly fast with this story I am seriously surprising myself with this. And I'm glad you all are enjoying the tale and thank's for all the questions you asked. I like answering them. So now enjoy. :D
Chapter 3
Wayne Manor, Gotham City
Claire yawns as she picks herself up out of bed scratching her head as her unkempt hair hung. Memories of what happened quickly flooded her mind, but she did not panic knowing she was in a safe place. She looked around seeing she was in a familiar bedroom next to a large window with the curtains drawn letting the sunshine on her. She took a deep breath and let out a relieved sigh feeling her strength return. She was in her underwear and looked at her chest seeing her right upper chest was bandaged. She smiles patting the bandage before removing it showing her flawless skin and no wound.
"Ah, it appears the Yellow sun has sped up your healing Ms. Claire." Alfred said walking in with a tray full of food
"Thanks for patching me up Alfred." Claire says smiling
"Always happy to be of service." Alfred said smiling back as he placed the tray in front of her letting her eat
"The Kryptonite has been disposed of properly, I've informed the Daily Planet of your sick day, and your suit has been repaired and cleaned. The souvenirs of the Gotham City sewers are best left under the streets." Alfred says
"Hm, Bruce is already working on finding Metallo?" Claire asks
"He didn't need to. You should head down to the cave once you are ready." Alfred says making Claire a bit worried
Wearing her Superwoman suit, Claire entered the Batcave flying towards the computer where Bruce sat still in costume and his cowl down. He was looking at the screen showing a news feed of Lex talking.
John Corben might have been more machine than man, but he was still human. A human being who certainly didn't deserve this." Lex says
Claire's eyes as they showed an image of Metallo body in a crater burning and smoldering a husk devoid of life.
"He came to me months ago, seeking a pardon and a fresh start and, mindful of my own history as well as his enormous potential for good I granted him both. In the short time, Mr. Corben had left, he worked hard for this country helping to keep her secure from terrorist threats." Lex said with sympathy Claire knew was fake
"Then, last night, John Corben was murdered. Murdered, our prosecutors believe by a woman who used her own freakish power to settle a personal score in violation of the laws that bind us all. A woman who calls himself Superwoman." Lex says seriously
"Does he honestly think anybody's gonna believe that?" Claire said in pure disbelief
"I met with Superwoman to try to enlist her in the government's effort to stop the meteor. She, of all people, should have been eager to help. But instead, she lost her temper." Lex says as footage was shown of their meeting edited showing Lex extend his hand out in friendship only for Superwoman to grab him and pull him forward
"He was recording the whole thing!" Claire said angrily
"John Corben stepped in to protect me. And this is what Superwoman did to him." Lex says as the footage showed her pushing him to the ground and next her smashing the car onto Metallo Superwoman grinding her teeth through the whole thing
"I know many of you will find it difficult to believe that Superwoman could do this. I shared that skepticism until some of our top scientists reminded me that Superwoman's vulnerability to kryptonite can have a psychological component." Lex continues
"In other words, the radiation from the approaching meteor is affecting Superwoman's mind. She's a danger to us all now. And herself as well. In accordance with that, I am announcing a bounty on her in the amount of one billion dollars. It pains me to do this, but as our planet faces its gravest peril, we cannot afford to be distracted by one man's growing irrationality. I know that all members of the Superhero community will offer their aid in helping their friend. But for those who harbor and or aid her, will face the full force of the United States Justice system. Thank you and good night." Lex says as the feed end
"GROWING IRRATIONALITY?!" Claire yells angrily
"Who does he think-? Affecting my mind really?! For the love of-!" Claire yells in frustration
"CLAIRE! Calm down." Bruce says
"I-I-I know. I'm sorry, it's just-." Claire says
"I know dear." Bruce says taking her hand and looking at her she smiles at him
Just then the computer started to beep a logo being shown on the screen it was a J and L with a star in the center of it.
"It's the league." Bruce says
"Answer it." Claire says looking at the screen
Bruce pressed a button, and the screen flickered until Wonder Woman and The Flash were shown on the screen.
"Please tell us that you didn't try to kill the president." Flash said worriedly
"No." Claire and Bruce said at the same time
"Oh, thank god." Flash said relieved
"Captain Atom already came up, he wants us to let him know if you contact us." Wonder Woman says
"So of course, we're not gonna do that. I feel bad about lying to the guy he's nice." Plastic Man says entering the frame
"What do you want us to do?" Wonder Woman asked
"Nothing Diana, you guys need to focus on the meteor. If you help, we'll be playing right into Lex's hands. He wants to villainize the whole league, if you help me, he'll have a reason to crack down on us." Claire says
"Damn it, I could look into Metallo's murder for you at least give you something to work with." Flash says
"Leave that to us. Like Claire says to focus on the meteor on your end, we'll work this out. And don't contact us, Luthor is watching." Bruce says
"Good Luck Sister." Wonder Woman says before shutting off the transmission
"Do we know where Metallo's body is?" Claire asked
"Luthor moved it quick, lost track of it but I'm going to find it." Bruce says
Claire nods when suddenly a ringing came from her. She searched her body then remembered where it was coming from. She looked to the emblem on her waist pressing it as it opened up and a small crystal popped up.
"This is Superwoman." Claire says using her bold voice putting the crystal in her ear
Someone speaks on the other end, and Claire's eyes widened
"You! Listen now isn't the time to… wait what... really… that's great…. okay, okay just calm down and give me a minute." Claire says surprised but then nervously looks at Bruce
"Hey Bruce, I just got a lead on Metallo's body." Claire says with a smile
"I can't believe you gave her a communicator." Bruce groans
"Bruce she's trying to make a change in her life. And she has a lead on where they took Metallo." Claire says
"And you believe her?" Bruce says in disbelief
"We have been through a lot. She's a little off, but she has a good heart and is a good person." Claire says
"The number of people she has hurt, heck killed-!" Bruce objects
"Weighs heavy on her and she wants to be better. Bruce please, just hear her out." Claire says holding the crystal
Bruce glared at the crystal and then at Claire who was giving him loving eyes. He said nothing as he pulled up his cowl and took the crystal. He inserted it into a slot on the keyboard, and the screen flickered again.
"HELLO SUPERWOMAN!" An excited Harley Quinn screams with glee as pale her face takes up the screen
"Hello, Harley." Superwoman says smiling
"And look at that the Big Bad Bat's here too." Harley says with a smirk looking at Batman as he growls
"So, how's it feels being America's most wanted?" Harley asks
"As me again in a few hours haven't stepped outside." Superwoman says
"Everyone underground is talking about the billion-dollar bounty ya got." Harley says
"You interested?" Superwoman asks with a sly grin
"No, cause I ain't dumb as hell like them. Then again any crook worth something would jump at the chance to beat you up and get paid for it." Harley says
"You know where they took Metallo?" Batman says getting annoyed
"That I do Bats, somebody always sees something. It's just a matter of price here in Gotham. After that bald blowhard opened season on ya, I decided to ask around to see if anyone saw what happened. Found a guy he wasn't there during the fight but was there when they were cleaning up. Says they hauled his carcass into a big metal box and loaded him onto a truck with a STAR Labs logo on it. Then I just had to ask around if anyone saw the trucks, got a few on the streets saw them leave Gotham and one who even heard the driver talking during a stop light. Heard him mention DC." Harley says
"There is a Star Labs in DC." Batman says as he begins to type on the computer
"Thanks, Harley, this was a big help." Superwoman says appreciating
"Hey, anything for a Girl Friend." Harley says smiling
"Hey since I got you now. Any chance I can get my underwear back?" Superwoman asked
"NO, IT'S MINE NOW!" Harley yells defensively before cutting the transmission
"... Why does Harley have your underwear?" Batman asks
"That is between me, Harley, and the women of Thanos-9." Superwoman says with a groan before walking off.
Washington DC, Late at Night
Superwoman flies across the sky, she goes low knowing people would be watching the skies for her. She comes up STAR Labs flying to the roof finding Batman waiting.
"I thought a change in local would help you get better." Batman says as he turns and walks
"Where are we going this time?" Superwoman asks with a smirk
"Venice." Batman says
"You know ever since I married you, making excuses is so much easier." Superwoman says with a small laugh
"The benefits of being rich, people ask fewer questions." Batman says
"Lois is already writing her counter piece to Lex's announcement, and I asked Connie and John to watch the city for me." Superwoman says
"You think she'll listen this time?" Batman asks coming up to a door on the roof
"I hope so." Superwoman groans walking forward towards the door
She knelt down focusing on the knob, she brought two fingers together and then pushed on the knob breaking it off the door. The two entered the darkened lab Bruce immediately going to the computer to hack it. Superwoman stood by and let him until her face scrunched up.
"See something?" Batman asks
"Smell something." Superwoman corrected walking to a room Batman following
"Now even I can smell it." Batman says as they entered what looked like a morgue
Superwoman smells the air walking to the wall and the various slots there zeroing in on one in particular. She opened it revealing a giant metal box, she quickly identified the metal as lead as she picked it up and brought it to a table. Using her strength, she pried the box open the smell of burning metal filling the room and the husk of Metallo revealed.
"They must think I did this with my heat vision." Superwoman said with a hint of sadness feeling remorse for the man turned machine. Despite all they've been through she would never wish this upon him, she wouldn't wish this upon any foe she's faced, not even Luthor
"You couldn't have. Not unless your heat vision is radioactive. It's not, is it?" Batman asked though Superwoman knew it was a joke
"No. This is-." Superwoman says
Suddenly the door swung open and two security bursts in guns ready. But their jaws dropped when they saw who was in the room. Batman's eyes narrow at them as he reaches for his belt, Superwoman grabbed his arm stopping him.
"I would rather not have assaulting security added to my record." Superwoman says as she wraps an arm around his waist and takes off through the ceiling bringing Batman along
They flew over DC at a moderate speed
"Well, now I look even more like a criminal. Lex is gonna love this!" Superwoman says annoyed
"It's done wonders for me." Batman says in her grip
"The radioactivity is a good start, but we'll need more to prove my innocence." Superwoman says
"There's one other possibility." Batman says
However, before he could say a piercing scream filled the air and rang out through Superwoman's ears. She screamed out in pain as she was sent flying dropping Batman as she held her ears. She flew across the sky before crashing into the ground making a crater. She groaned as she tried to pick herself up, only for a white high heel to step on her chest pinning her down. Superwoman looked up to see the Silver Banshee standing over her.
"What-?" Superwoman groaned
"Come on, any crook worth something would jump at the chance to beat you up and get paid for it." Banshee hissed with a grin
"….. funny a friend of mine said the same thing. The difference between you being that she isn't dumb as hell." Superwoman said with a grin
Banshee narrowed her eyes at Superwoman and unleashed another fearsome scream
(Note: Looks like Superwoman and Batman are in a bit of a jam. The next chapter is gonna be filled to the brim with action and I am excited to write it. I hope you all will be excited to read it. Also quick question for all of ya, if Superwoman was a cartoon who would you want to voice her? I personally imagine Nicole Sullivan or Dana Delany doing a softer and kinder voice with that edge for sarcasm. Leave you pick and questions in the comments. :D
Fun Facts:
1) Superwoman and Wonder Woman fill in the best friend role you would get from regular Batman and Superman. They are very closer having a sort of sisterly relationship. And they have that thing where they look kinda similar and could switch costumes without anyone knowing. When Wonder Woman first came on the scene everyone thought she was another Kryptonian and Superwoman's sister.
2) Superwoman is kinda the 4th unofficial member of the Gotham City Sirens with Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn. They worked together to bring down a big bad, it certainly was an awkward situation for all of them but they got by. Superwoman had to ditch her suit for something a little more street for this. I may turn this into a story as well. :D
3)Superwoman is friends with Harley Quinn in this AU. Well kinda Harley still has her criminal background and obsession with the Joker, though this is like what they are doing with her in the modern comics. She left Gotham to get as far away from the Joker as possible and is living in Coney Island. She still technically is a criminal and does crimes, but she's more of a 'Chaotic Neutral' easily wavering from good and evil on her whim. Superwoman see's good in her and gives her the benefit of the doubt, but knows when she's doing something she can't let slide. But they do have some history together, been on a few crazy adventures. The best way I can describe their relationship is that of two College girls one a party animal, the other a straight A student who always get roped into the Party girls shenanigans. How did this friendship even begin, well I'm actually working on a story to explain that. I won't get into it but here's a hint it involves Superman comic 70's parodied by a Harley comic in the 2016. ;)