Bab 58: Chapter 58 (edited)
After the intense events in Gotham City, Alfred drove Kara back using one of Bruce Wayne's private jets.
Kara had speculated if this jet was one of Batman's modified vehicles, but it seemed unlikely. It was simply a small private plane, brought into service after Wayne Manor had burned down. Bruce had decided to call on Kara for assistance, and Alfred quickly mobilized it.
The aircraft, a compact helicopter designed for vertical takeoffs and landings, was well-suited to land directly on the estate. However, Alfred seemed insistent on one thing before Kara departed: he wanted her to freshen up. After fighting all night, he suggested a bath to help her feel less worn.
Kara, a bit exasperated, wondered if Alfred was deliberately pushing her into the role of the Wayne family matriarch. She shook her head at the notion, thinking, No way. Not happening.
The idea was even more absurd given the circumstances. She didn't have a change of clothes, let alone a swimsuit, and the only available option at Wayne Manor was the pool hidden behind the Batcave. Kara's skepticism grew as she pondered Alfred's intentions. The old butler seemed determined to see Bruce settle down and start a family, likely driven by his paternal affection for the man he had raised.
Eventually, Alfred dropped Kara off at her family's farm. To her surprise, her parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent, along with her younger brother Clark, had stayed up all night waiting for her safe return. As Kara stepped into the living room, she noticed the family huddled around the TV, watching a live report on Gotham City's recent chaos.
The reporters had been covering the events non-stop, albeit from a safe distance, unwilling to venture into the city's toxic fog. The broadcast even featured a blurry image of Kara, with the caption:
"Gotham's Mysterious Oracle: Who Is She? What's Her Connection to Batman?"
Her family turned to her with curious expressions. Kara shrugged and admitted, "Yeah, that's me."
Martha and Jonathan exchanged glances, their faces a mix of surprise and amusement. Clark smirked, clearly intrigued by his sister's newfound notoriety.
"Wait," Martha said, her tone turning mischievous. "Who is this Batman? Is he…your boyfriend?"
Kara almost choked. "What? No!" she exclaimed, horrified at the suggestion.
But her family wasn't convinced. Their hopeful expressions made Kara realize they might actually be rooting for this wild idea. Feeling cornered, she escaped to the yard, pulling out her phone to call Perry White, her editor at the Daily Planet.
Despite having ignored his calls earlier, Perry answered immediately. "Finally decided to stop being a recluse, Kent? Are you ready to come back to work? Gotham's making headlines!"
Kara gritted her teeth. "Nope. I'm still on vacation, Perry. But I've got a story for you."
She proceeded to share a tongue-in-cheek account of the events at Wayne Manor, painting Bruce Wayne as an eccentric billionaire who had "burned his own house down in a drunken stupor." It was a playful jab at Bruce, who had promised her an exclusive interview but only sent over a few photos instead.
Unsurprisingly, Perry loved it. "Great work, Kent! Expect a bonus this month," he said.
Kara hung up, feeling smug but also mildly irritated. Next time, I'm keeping the Bat-suit, she thought. It wasn't the first time superheroes like Clark or Spider-Man had used their antics to fill column space, but the thought of doing it herself felt oddly satisfying.
Meanwhile, back in Gotham, peace slowly returned. The poisonous gas released during the attack had been neutralized by natural decomposition, and Wayne Enterprises played a crucial role in purifying the city's water supply and aiding reconstruction efforts. The Mayor of Gotham, though initially overwhelmed, breathed a sigh of relief as the crisis abated.
Despite the damage, Gotham's recovery seemed promising. Bruce, ever resourceful, bought back control of Wayne Enterprises after the interim chairman attempted to sell off shares. With his company firmly in hand, Bruce resumed his double life as Batman.
One quiet evening, Commissioner James Gordon summoned Batman using the Bat-Signal. Bruce, hoping to enjoy a rare moment of respite, arrived expecting minor updates. Instead, Gordon handed him a playing card.
It was a Joker card.
The Dark Knight's eyes narrowed as Gordon explained, "We've got a new player in Gotham."
Status Power Mingguan
-- Peringkat
Power 
-- Power
stone