At the police station, Bruce was interrogating the Joker when Kara had to don her battle suit once more and return.
It was called an interrogation, but it had already escalated.
Gordon was anxiously trying to open the door of the interrogation room, but Bruce had blocked it with a chair from inside.
He probably regretted letting Bruce handle the Joker alone now. Seeing Kara arrive, Gordon looked as though he'd seen a savior. "Stop him! He's about to kill the Joker!"
Kara glanced at Gordon with a faint smirk.
Unbeknownst to him, he'd made the wrong choice. The man inside wouldn't kill the Joker, but the one outside was far more dangerous.
Kara surveyed the scene through the one-way glass. The glass allowed people outside to see in, but those inside couldn't see or hear the outside world.
Without hesitation, Kara strode toward the glass. Before Gordon or the other officers could react, she raised her right hand and punched the thick glass wall hard.
Her movements were crisp and efficient, shattering the bulletproof glass in one blow.
Everyone stood frozen in shock.
Kara jumped through the broken window into the room.
Bruce, at that moment, had the Joker pinned against the wall. "Tell me, where are Rachel and Harvey?" he demanded.
The Joker ignored him, his eyes shifting toward Kara, his grin widening.
Ordinary people would've been terrified by Bruce's intensity, especially with his current state of desperation. Despite his claims of detachment, Rachel was still his childhood sweetheart.
Yet the Joker remained unfazed.
Kara waved dismissively at Bruce. "Move aside."
Her words were calm yet authoritative.
Bruce hesitated, his instincts telling him to comply, but then he stopped himself and moved to block her. "What are you planning to do?"
Kara gave him an exasperated look. "Relax. I'm not going to kill him, especially not in front of Gordon. I have no interest in turning from a hero into a criminal today."
Bruce hesitated a moment longer but then stepped aside, allowing Kara to face the Joker directly.
Kara locked eyes with the Joker. "Let's skip the games. Tell me their locations. Everyone knows your goal isn't to kill them outright. Otherwise, you wouldn't bother with these theatrics."
The Joker tilted his head, intrigued.
Kara continued, "Your aim is to drag Batman—or perhaps someone else—into the abyss with you. But I'm not going to let that happen."
After a moment, the Joker laughed and rattled off two addresses. "Better hurry, though. Time's ticking."
Kara's gaze didn't waver. "You don't need to worry about that." She turned to Bruce. "Who are you going to save?"
Without hesitation, Bruce answered, "Harvey."
He'd said over the phone before that his relationship with Rachel was over. Whatever his true feelings, he chose Harvey.
Kara shrugged and moved toward the exit.
Bruce followed closely. Neither of them seemed inclined to open the door for Gordon, who was still locked outside. Instead, they prepared to exit through the shattered window.
But then, the Joker's voice rang out behind them. "Oh, did I forget to mention? I never said there were only two people, did I?"
Everyone froze, turning toward him.
The Joker's grin widened. "Commissioner Gordon's family… now, they're an interesting twist to the game. Little James and Barbara? They're delightful."
Gordon paled, rushing to the broken glass wall. "What did you do? You lunatic! What did you do to my children?"
The Joker shrugged casually. "Why so serious? It's all just a game. Let's see who you prioritize: Rachel? Harvey? Little James? Or Barbara? Such delightful choices."
Gordon slammed his fists against the shattered glass, his knuckles bleeding.
Bruce felt a chill. The Joker was pushing them all to their limits, testing their humanity. Could they prioritize justice over personal ties? Could they sacrifice individuals for the greater good?
The room fell silent, heavy with tension.
Then Kara's voice cut through. "Leave it to me."
Bruce turned to her, concerned. "But—"
"No 'buts,'" Kara interrupted. "Every second we waste could cost a life. I'll take care of the others. You handle Harvey."
The Joker chuckled, leaning back against the wall. "Oh, and how will you find them? I haven't given you all the addresses yet."
Kara smirked. "I don't need you to."
With that, she strode out of the room. Bruce hesitated only a moment before following her, his concern evident. "Are you sure about this?"
Kara didn't break stride. "Completely. But after this, you'll owe me. And I'll need ten minutes alone with the Joker. No interruptions."
Bruce frowned but nodded, understanding the urgency. They both knew this night would define much more than just their choices—it would cement their paths.
Kara was very cunning as she confronted Joker. He appeared cooperative, even joyful in explaining Harvey and Rachel's locations, but withheld one crucial detail: Gordon's family was also in danger.
Joker thrived on chaos, playing with nerves, pushing people to the brink, and aiming to plunge everyone into madness like himself. He wasn't afraid of harm; on the contrary, he wanted Bruce to kill him, achieving his ultimate goal of dragging him into the abyss.
But Kara's existence was an anomaly he hadn't accounted for. He thought he understood her, but he couldn't have been more wrong.
Unlike the others, Kara didn't ask Joker about Gordon's family. It seemed ruthless, as if she had abandoned them, but her actions suggested otherwise. Outside the police station, she and Bruce parted ways. Bruce rushed to where Harvey was supposed to be, while Kara took responsibility for the rest, including Rachel.
Joker's twisted arrangements were meant to cause maximum distress, and separating their efforts was part of his plan.
Kara maneuvered into a nearby alley and stopped. She sighed softly. "Looks like it's going to be like this," she muttered under her breath. Joker, Bruce, Jennifer, Dani—none of them knew the truth about her. Kara wasn't from Earth. Her Kryptonian origins were her best-kept secret, known only to her family.
Joker could never have anticipated this.
Stepping off her motorcycle, Kara stretched her shoulders and leaped into the sky, propelled by a burst of power. She had intended to keep her abilities concealed, but the situation demanded urgency.
Flying above Gotham, Kara scanned the city using her Super Vision, focusing first on Rachel's supposed location. She was startled to find Harvey there instead. Joker had swapped their positions, adding another layer of manipulation to his scheme.
Kara's teeth clenched in frustration. She spotted Harvey tied to a chair surrounded by barrels of gasoline, a countdown bomb ticking down with just five minutes left. But rather than panic, she turned her focus elsewhere, scanning for signs of Gordon's family. Despite never having seen them, she quickly located three distinct locations mirroring Harvey's predicament. In one hut was a middle-aged woman, in another a teenage girl, and in the last an eleven-year-old boy.
Kara acted without hesitation. Within moments, she arrived at the first location and freed Mrs. Gordon. Without stopping to explain, she carried her across the city to her daughter's location and freed Barbara as well. Finally, she rescued James Jr., bringing the entire family back together.
Before they could process what had happened, Kara left them safely outside their home, instructing them to call Gordon in five minutes to ensure Joker wouldn't intercept the news prematurely.
Kara's speed was unmatched. In less than a minute, she had flown across Gotham and completed all three rescues. Even those she saved couldn't comprehend the sheer velocity of her actions.
Next, she turned her attention to Harvey. He was on the phone with Rachel when she entered. Joker had kindly left walkie-talkies for them, allowing them to communicate.
When Harvey saw Kara, his expression shifted from relief to panic. "Why are you here? Damn it, go save Rachel!"
"Relax," Kara replied calmly, untying him. "The other guy is already on it." She led him out of the building as he continued to call Rachel, ensuring she was safe.
The hoarse voice of Bruce answered through the walkie-talkie, confirming Rachel's rescue. Kara smirked slightly at Bruce's tone, amused at how late he was compared to her.
By the time Harvey and Rachel reunited outside the police station, they clung to each other tightly, their relief palpable. Rachel, overwhelmed with emotion, confessed her willingness to marry Harvey on the spot. The two embraced, solidifying their bond.
Kara turned to Bruce, shaking her head playfully. "Be strong," she teased, patting his shoulder. Despite the situation, Bruce managed to keep his composure. He'd been prepared for Rachel's earlier rejection, but Kara couldn't resist poking fun at his misfortune.
Finally, Kara approached Gordon. "So? Heard from your family yet?" she asked.
Gordon nodded, gratitude written all over his face. "Yes, thank you. If anything had happened to them..." His voice trailed off before he added, "How did you even do it? You 'flew' across Gotham in under a minute."
Kara hesitated, searching for an excuse, but before she could answer, an explosion rocked the police station behind them. The blast sent shockwaves through the air, cutting the conversation short as they all turned toward the smoldering building.
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