Author's Note: Sorry for the freakishly short chapter. I should have added this at the end of the previous one.


Chapter 5 – Greetings, Earthling

Sakura's eyes widened when the object in her hand gently pulled away and split into 100 tiny, slightly curved panels. They were connected by hair-like, bright white filaments. Fascinated by the connections and geometric patterns they made, Sakura sat up in bed. She could do nothing but watch.

The panels joined back together to form another object all together—a box with a lens. It floated to the floor and projected the image of the glowing man. He was tall; 78 inches. He stood in front of her, a slightly translucent hologram. His face was a pale green. Three diodes pulsed with pink on his bald head. "Greetings, Earthling."

Sakura just stared.

"I am Brainiac."

"Find me."

"Yes. That was the message contained in all of my probes. But before I explain my purposes in initiating contact, I must first warn you about the Kryptonian in your midst."

Sakura stared mutely.

Brainiac continued, "Kal-El is going to attack."