Bab 77: Chapter 77 (edited)
Kara faced the threat of the Joker and had no choice but to temporarily compromise.
Jennifer was under a fatal threat, and Kara had to ensure her safety. Reluctantly, she abandoned the idea of killing the Joker on the spot and turned to leave swiftly.
As Kara walked away, the Joker's grin widened, breaking into maniacal laughter. His laughter echoed, a sound that grated against Kara's resolve, but she clenched her fists and continued forward.
If the Joker had lied about the bomb in the hospital, Kara vowed to return and deal with him without mercy.
Before dawn, she flew over the hospital under the cover of darkness. Using her super vision, she meticulously scanned the building. To her dismay, she found the bombs. The Joker had not been bluffing.
Kara immediately took action to neutralize the threat. She lacked training in bomb disposal but used her super-freezing breath to encase the explosives in ice. Carefully placing the frozen bombs into a bag, she planned to deliver them to professionals for safe dismantling.
With the bombs secured, Kara rushed to Jennifer's room.
"Jennifer, wake up. We need to leave," Kara urged softly but firmly.
Jennifer opened her eyes groggily, only to find herself staring at Oracle Man, her idol. She blinked, her exhaustion briefly forgotten as awe took over.
"Oracle Man? Am I dreaming?" Jennifer gasped, her voice tinged with disbelief.
Kara sighed and pulled back her hood, revealing her face. "It's me, Kara."
Jennifer's expression shifted from wonder to shock, then to indignation.
"Wait—why is it you? The Oracle Man I've admired for so long is you? Kara, this is not okay! Give me back my admiration!" she exclaimed, crossing her arms in mock outrage.
Kara could only smile wryly at her reaction.
Jennifer sat on the edge of the bed, covering her face in embarrassment. "I've said so many ridiculous things about Oracle Man in front of you. This is mortifying!"
Kara placed a comforting hand on her friend's shoulder. "You'll be fine, Jen. But for now, we need to leave. The Joker hasn't given up on targeting you."
She opened the bag to reveal the frozen bombs, their appearance unmistakably menacing despite being encased in ice.
"Those... are bombs?" Jennifer stammered, her face pale.
"Yes," Kara confirmed, her tone serious. "And the Joker planted them throughout the hospital. I can handle them, but I'm not taking any chances with you or anyone else here."
Kara's concern wasn't just for Jennifer. Even if she could shield her friend and her unborn child from an explosion, she couldn't protect everyone else in the hospital. The mere thought of innocent lives at risk weighed heavily on her.
Her earlier hesitation gnawed at her. She should have scanned the hospital sooner. Had she been quicker, she might have dealt with the Joker then and there, avoiding this situation entirely. Now, with her identity possibly compromised, the stakes were even higher.
"We're going to Wayne Manor," Kara said decisively. "It's the safest place for you and the baby."
Jennifer froze. "Wayne Manor? Wait—why Wayne Manor? What's going on?"
"Bruce is Batman," Kara revealed, helping Jennifer to her feet.
Jennifer's face turned crimson, her thoughts racing. She had admired Batman and even joked about wanting to date him. Now, she couldn't fathom facing Bruce, knowing their complicated history and the life growing within her.
"I can't go," Jennifer muttered, shaking her head. "This is too much."
"Jennifer," Kara said firmly, "this is not the time for pride or embarrassment. The Joker knows about both Bruce and me. If we don't act, our families—our parents—could be targeted. This isn't just about us anymore."
Jennifer looked at Kara, her eyes wide with realization.
"And besides," Kara added with a teasing smirk, "your 'idol' Batman is also the father of your child. Isn't that enough of a reason to go?"
Jennifer groaned, burying her face in her hands. "Stop teasing me!"
Kara chuckled softly, draping an arm around Jennifer's shoulders. "Come on, let's go. Bruce is sending a car for us."
As they prepared to leave, Jennifer glanced at Kara with a mix of exasperation and admiration. "You owe me, Kara. Big time."
"I'll take that as a yes," Kara replied with a grin, pulling her hood back over her face.
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