Chương 46: Chapter 46 (edited)
It was late at night, but Kara still woke up her family, thinking that the roar of the incoming aircraft would wake them anyway.
She explained the situation—a call for help she had just received from Batman. She avoided mentioning Bruce Wayne by name, saying only that she needed to head to Gotham City.
Jonathan Kent, understandably concerned, worried about her identity being exposed.
Kara reassured them, saying she would wear one of Batman's suits and try to avoid using her superpowers. She planned to handle the situation with only her natural strength.
However, when Alfred arrived in the aircraft, Kara realized it was a prototype silent plane. The family hadn't been disturbed after all.
"So I woke them for nothing?" Kara muttered to herself.
This plane seemed like an early prototype of the future Batwing.
Alfred was the only one on board. Thanks to its silent engine, the plane landed soundlessly, just a short distance from the house.
Kara had sensed the urgency in Bruce's voice during their earlier call. The situation in Gotham City seemed dire. Without hesitation, she bid her family farewell, climbed the rope ladder Alfred had lowered, and boarded the aircraft.
She exchanged a knowing look with Clark, silently telling him to stay behind. While he wanted to help, Kara had already warned him that he needed to mature a bit more before handling such situations.
Unlike many depictions where Superman tries to calm Kara, here it was Kara pacifying her younger cousin, who often felt the need to prove himself.
The aircraft's speed was impressive, and Gotham City wasn't far. Soon enough, they were en route to Bruce's location.
On the way, Alfred briefed Kara on the situation.
"Master Wayne has been severely injured," Alfred began, his tone grave. He explained that after helping the police apprehend Carmine Falcone and exposing his criminal activities, Bruce uncovered some disturbing leads.
But when Bruce went to investigate, he was ambushed with a toxic gas that caused terrifying hallucinations. He was saved only because Alfred and Lucius Fox managed to detoxify him in time.
Alfred described Lucius as the technological genius behind much of Wayne Enterprises' innovations, including Batman's equipment.
Despite his injuries, Bruce learned that his childhood friend, Rachel Dawes, was in danger. He went to Arkham Asylum and successfully rescued her, uncovering a far-reaching conspiracy in the process.
A group known as the League of Shadows, led by Ra's al Ghul, was planning to use a stolen Wayne Enterprises device to vaporize a fear toxin concocted by a psychiatrist named Jonathan Crane, also known as Scarecrow. Their ultimate goal? To destroy Gotham City entirely.
"Wait, what's his name?" Kara suddenly interrupted, narrowing her eyes.
Alfred, startled, repeated, "Jonathan Crane, Miss."
Kara scowled. "Jonathan? How dare he sully that name? He's done for."
Alfred raised an eyebrow at her outburst, unsure of its source. But Kara was clearly offended by the villain sharing her adoptive father's name.
She shook her head, muttering, "Just you wait."
Alfred continued his briefing, explaining how the League of Shadows had infiltrated Gotham City with the help of Falcone. They had smuggled in equipment and personnel under the radar, setting the stage for their attack.
Bruce had been further targeted when his family's ancestral home, Wayne Manor, was set ablaze by the League.
Kara glanced out the window as the plane passed over the smoldering ruins.
"What a shame," she mused aloud. "If I'd known, I would've asked Bruce to give me some of the treasures inside."
Alfred nearly lost control of the aircraft. "Miss Kara!" he exclaimed, scandalized.
Kara waved a hand dismissively. "I'm joking, Alfred. Relax."
Still, Alfred was skeptical, having overheard Bruce's earlier promises to Kara over the communicator. He suspected there was some truth to her jest.
In truth, Kara's remark was only meant to lighten the mood. She wouldn't dream of accepting such a gift from Bruce—not without it being completely devoid of romantic implications.
As the plane approached their destination, Alfred pointed ahead. "We're here. This is the temporary base Master Wayne has been using. We call it... the Batcave."
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