Supergirl, Vengeance

[SGWriter]

“Quick fill the bags!” the masked robber demanded.

The bank manger was working as fast as he could. He, along with two of his employees, was emptying the bank’s cash supply into a series of bags. Six men packing assault rifles and masks had stormed the bank only minutes earlier. They came in firing their rifles above the heads of the customers and tellers, forcing everyone to the ground. It didn’t take them long to find and grab the manger.

“Move it!” the criminals’ leader screamed.

The manger was not intimidated, “We are!” One of the tellers with him was a girl who had only been with them for a week. She was balling her eyes out while working.

“Shut up!” one of the robbers with the leader yelled.

“She’s scared out of her wits, leave her alone!” the manger argued back.

“Time’s almost up, let’s go!” one of the robbers watching the floor yelled. The leader nodded his head. They had cased out the bank and timed out the police response, they needed to get moving or the chances of them getting pinned down by the cops grew.

Cursing the leader took the bags from the manger and his people. They wouldn’t be making out with as much as he liked but it was still plenty. One of his men took the bags while he yelled for the manger and his people to move away and then get down. It didn’t take much just pointing his AK-47 at them did the trick. His first four men exited the bank heading outside. None of them took the time to note the great weather that graced the city of Chicago that day. Waiting on the curb outside the bank was a van driven by the seventh man.

The driver was screaming out an open window egging them on, “Let’s go!”

A police car came speeding up the street. Two of the robbers turned their weapons on the car and sprayed it with gunfire. The officers inside the squad car ducked beneath the dashboard and tried to get out the line of fire as bullets slammed into the hood. It crashed on the sidewalk, smoke pouring from the car’s engine. The thieves laughed at their handiwork as they got ready to climb into the van. Coming out of the bank last was the boss and one of the gang members to help carry the money. As they headed down the stairs of the bank, the leader was struck by a red and blue blur and disappeared.

“What the hell was that?” one of the guys on the street said.

The other man carrying the money was then struck by the blur from an opposite direction, he too disappeared. Now the four guys near the van began to panic and they started pointed their weapons in every direction looking for something to shoot. One by one the criminals began to disappear each being snatched away by the red and blue blur. In just moments the only one left was the driver of the getaway van. He didn’t know what was going on and decided it was best not to find out. He hit the accelerator and expected the van to start moving.

Much to his surprise the van didn’t go anywhere. He heard the tires squealing and saw smoke pouring from them as they burned on the pavement. What he couldn’t see was the young woman keeping his van in place. She had planted her red boot on his bumper and with ease held the vehicle in place. As more police closed on the scene they recognized the girl. She was unforgettable in that blue leotard, red skirt with matching cape and boots, and of course the big S on her chest.

One of the younger cops whooped, “Yeah Supergirl get’em!”

Kara Zor-El waited for the van’s driver to ease off the gas before lifting her foot. Shortly after he did, the driver jumped out just in time to see her come around from the back. His eyes went wide and the criminal yanked out the pistol tucked into his waist and started firing. Supergirl defiantly walked up to him as the bullets bounced off her chest. Now standing in front to the criminal she grabbed him by the front of his body armor and lifted the guy into the air.

“It’s very impolite to shoot a lady, even one that’s bulletproof.” Supergirl told him.

She took his now empty firearm from him. Holding it in her free hand she crushed the pistol like it was made out of clay. With that Kara gave him a light punch which knocked the man right out. Dumping him on the ground she took to the air. Kara flew up and grabbed the other bank robbers who she had all deposited on a nearby roof. When she had first arrived Supergirl swept in at super-speed, disarmed each of them, and used the metal from their guns to make handcuffs for them. With care she brought each one down and put them in a line by the van for the police.

CPD officers finally had arrived in force. Several of them came up to see the Girl of Steel’s handiwork up close. Smiling Kara nodded to the men, “They’re all yours officers.” The senior officer smiled back and nodded. Supergirl turned and silently took the air. A small crowd watching her cheered as she ascended.

Once she was airborne, Supergirl looked down at the city. Kara had moved here only a few weeks ago. It had been a tough decision. While she loved Metropolis, it would forever be Kal/Clark’s city. Even though he never treated her like it, in the eyes of people Supergirl would always be second to Superman there. So when she graduated a whole year early from Met U Kara told Clark she was moving to a new city. It wasn’t easy but luckily she had help from Lois in convincing him. So she started looking for a new place.

Gotham was out. While she would have loved working with Batgirl, (Barbara Gordon) she knew Batman would never be a fan of it. Karen (Power Girl) had set herself up earlier in the year in New York. The west coast never really appealed to Kara. Superheroes went up and down the Pacific coast so it was well covered. Chicago however didn’t really have a hero presence much to Kara’s surprise. So she tried patrolling there for a little while to see how people would react. Much to her surprise the city loved her.

Kara had expected some excitement over her appearance there, but nowhere what occurred. After all she had been doing the superhero thing for a few years, so would there be that much excitement? Apparently she was wrong. The peoples’ support really got to her, making her feel…wanted. Plus she liked the area and people even in her secret identity, Kara Lee Kent. She enrolled in the University of Chicago’s graduate program and with some help from Wayne Enterprises’ realtor department, ‘found’ an apartment. Once again Kara was surprised by Bruce’s generosity He gave her a special apartment in one of his buildings in Chicago. It had everything she needed for her civilian identity and a hidden section for Supergirl. She called it her ‘Mini-Fortress’.

Soaring over the city she smiled, life is good.
………….

On the south side of the city, a meeting was beginning. The organizer had chosen the site with care. It was out of the way and more importantly specially outfitted. Lead panels in key places and special sound proofing would prevent any resident aliens from snooping on the conversation that was scheduled to take place. The first person to arrive did it the most spectacularly. Hanging from the ceiling was a broken electrical box. Suddenly the box began to arc with electricity. It grew in intensity and formed the outline of a woman. With a final surge of electricity the woman finally took a physical form. She wore a tight black leotard which featured a cut out down her chest in shape of a lighting bolt. Blue gloves matched her hair which stood up and back. Thigh high black boots completed the villainess Livewire’s outfit.

Livewire was once known as Leslie Wills. A shock radio host, she had quickly become popular by raging on Superman and anyone associated with him. One day Willis held a massive concert in downtown Metropolis. The only catch was the concert was starting during a massive thunderstorm. Despite warnings from the police and then Superman who showed up, Leslie was determined to have the event. While arguing with the Man of Steel she was struck by a bolt of lighting. As she recovered Leslie learned she had developed electrical manipulation powers. Using these newfound abilities she tried to take her revenge on Superman and Metropolis. She had been beaten but ever since then Livewire had been trying to get even with the Last Son of Krypton and his friends.

“I’m here!” she announced. The empty room stayed silent. Frowning she wondered if this was all for nothing. Livewire had come after receiving an email at an account she held in a different name. One of her talents was the ability to break down certain electrical signals, such as an email, that way she could check it without a computer. It had told her to come to Chicago for a job one that would be worth her while.

Pouting Livewire put a hand on her hip, “Well this was a waste of time.”

“What are you supposed to be a walking bug zapper?”

Livewire turned to see someone approaching in (what she considered) a ridiculous get up. First there was the large green witch’s hat the girl wore. She had long black hair. Her outfit consisted of a tight green mini dress which had a V neck with green see through material over her cleavage. A dark green cloak went over her shoulders and down her back. Black tights and brown ankle high boots completed her outfit.

Livewire frowned at her comment; Leslie had always possessed a short fuse. Building up a charge she said; “Sure, and you look like you could use a good zap!”

With that the electrical lass shot off a bolt of lighting at the girl. She mumbled some words and suddenly a purple wall appeared in front of her. Livewire’s electricity crackled around the shield, unable to breakthrough. Livewire gave up after a few seconds of failure.

“Hmm, nice trick. Did you call me to this meeting…Witch Girl?” Livewire asked.

“It’s not Witch Girl, I’m the Enchantress.”

Enchantress was actual June Moone. An art student she had traveled to England on a trip. While visiting a castle she had met a strange old man. He was a wizard who gave her magical powers in order to do good for others. However the power quickly went to June’s head. She adopted the name Enchantress (the word she spoke to summon her powers) and tried to make herself the most powerful woman on Earth. Using a special alignment of the Moon and an ancient spell June was going to eliminate all science based superpowers on the planet. She had nearly succeeded only to have her plans were foiled by Supergirl. The Last Daughter of Krypton had knocked the moon slightly off kilter, enough to ruin the spell (she fixed it after capturing the Enchantress). Since then the magical June had wanted to get even with Supergirl.

She deduced out loud, “Well Livewire if you didn’t contact me, and I didn’t summon you, then who did?”

“Sounds like it’s time to introduce myself.”

Livewire and Enchantress turned to see a third woman approaching. She was a tall blonde bombshell. Her figure was highlighted by a black suit with a miniskirt. The blonde had long legs that were displayed with suntan pantyhose and black heels. Enchantress could sense that this woman was very clever. Livewire just wondered where the blonde got those shoes.

“Welcome to Chicago ladies.” the blonde began.

“Who are you?” Livewire asked impatiently.

The blonde smiled, “Call me Brains. I asked you to come here today. I have a business proposition that I think both of you would find attractive.”

Enchantress was curious but also cautious, “How do we know this isn’t a trap?”

“You two are quite powerful. Do I appear to have anything that could slow you down?” Brains answered. Livewire tried to sense out any electronics on the blonde. All she could come up with was a smart-phone, no weapons or other gadgets. Enchantress had used her magic to feel out Brains, trying to detect a lie, she found Brains telling the truth.

“Alright what is this proposition?” Enchantress inquired.

Brains knew it was best to just say it, “I’d like your help to kill Supergirl.”

Enchantress raised an eyebrow; Livewire started laughing; “Now you’re talking. Yeah that stupid-girl stopped me last time I had that overgrown boy-scout of a cousin of hers right where I wanted him!” Livewire whined.

A little while ago she had kidnapped Lois Lane and used the reporter as bait. Tying Lois to a skyscraper’s lighting rod in Metropolis, Livewire knew Superman would come running (technically flying). She intercepted him and managed to wear him down. Livewire was going to make him watch as lighting fried his reporter friend. Supergirl however screwed everything up, rescuing Lois in the nick of time then helping Superman beat Livewire.

“I too have come afoul of Supergirl.” Brains began to explain.

She had been part of a U.S. Special Forces unit. Together with her team that quickly became her friends, they preformed countless missions around the world. Then after one botched assignment they were all drummed out without any benefits. So they decided to use their skills acquired over the years to further their own interests. Calling themselves The Gang they were ready to start a crime wave. They had been successful using their Special Forces training and Brains leadership, until Supergirl put a stop to them.

Brains had watched as her friends were each taken down with ease by Supergirl. It burned at her that this girl, with her unnatural gifts had bested her team. They had worked years to train and build up their skills and strength. Supergirl didn’t have to do any of that. Getting back at the Girl of Steel was what drove Brains as she sat in prison and was part of the motivation for her escape. She would have busted her crew out as well but following her escape they were moved to an even higher security prison. Now they were impossible to get at, at least for the moment.

“Why us?” Enchantress asked. She was interested however she wondered why did Brains pick them?

“Livewire here is a walking lighting bolt. Her attacks can wear down even a kryptonian. Plus with our electrical society she can easily replenish her charge if needed.” Brains started.

“Thanks, I’m pretty amazing if I do say so myself.” Livewire grinned. Enchantress rolled her eyes and listened as to why Brains had picked her.

“Enchantress you are a powerful user of magic. Supergirl has no defense against your talents. Your attacks can actually affect her in a different way than Livewire, quite a benefit.” Brains finished.

“If we agree what do we get?” Enchantress wanted to know.

Brains responded, “First we will have all gotten our pound of flesh from Supergirl. Plus once she’s out of the way I don’t think there’s anything or anyone in this city who would be able to stop us. Also I can offer you a substantial payment.”

“Not that I’m concerned, but those Supers are tougher than they look. Others have tried to take Supergirl down, why will we succeed where others failed?” Livewire asked. Enchantress was impressed with the electrical villainess’s display of intelligence; plus at it was a reasonable question.

“They didn’t have me.” Brains said confidently. She motioned for the ladies to follow her. Enchantress and Livewire walked behind Brains as she headed for a large case. Brains talked as she opened it up.

“Others have given Supergirl a chance to recover or outsmart them. Or they allowed her to call for help and an ally showed up. We ladies aren’t going to let Supergirl have that chance. Livewire will wear her down, Enchantress you’ll make her vulnerable, and I…well I’ll…” Brains pulled out a strange metal device over her right wrist.

Turning it on Livewire and Enchantress saw it had green light glowing from parts of it. Brains had a sinister smile on her face, “I’ll make sure she’s too sick to fight back.”

A few days later…

Sally was a very curious five year old she was playing on the balcony of her apartment. Her sister who was supposed to be watching her was too busy on the phone. As a result she didn’t see Sally start climbing on a chair. This gave the little girl enough leverage to get on top of the railing of the balcony. The sister turned just in time to see Sally go over the top and fall ten stories!

“SALLY NO!!!!” the sister screamed running for the balcony. Her eyes were filling with tears as she realized what happened. She collapsed at the balcony not wanting to look over the edge. Crying she closed her eyes and sobbed.

“Again!”

The sister opened her eyes and looked. Floating next to the balcony holding Sally was Supergirl. Kara asked her, “I believe she fell from here?”

“OH thank you…thank you…thank you…” the sister cried and took Sally from Supergirl. Kara handed her over and enjoyed the relief on the older sister’s face as she hugged Sally. She let them have a moment, then made her point.

“Hey.” Kara started. The sister looked at her, “When you’re supposed to be watching her. Watch her okay?”

“I promise Supergirl…I swear thank you…thank you….”

Kara nodded and then with a smile to the little girl, “And you Sally no more climbing here.” Sally laughed and reached out for Supergirl. Kara accepted one last plethora of thank yous from the older sister and continued on her patrol. So far it had been a quiet evening. It seemed the criminal elements of the city were figuring out that Supergirl was here to stay.

“Maybe I can even get home early.” Kara thought aloud.

Suddenly her hearing was assaulted by dozens of squealing car tires. Supergirl paused in flight and tried to focus on the source of the noise. Kara quickly realized it was all around her. Then the burning sound of tires was then replaced by the sounds of cars crashing. At every intersection in the downtown area, cars were colliding everywhere. Supergirl dived down at the closest accident. Here a delivery truck and minivan had crashed together. As far as she could tell, no one was injured. However that might not last long, as Supergirl came down she saw the drivers of the vehicles were screaming at each other.

Kara landed right next to them. So involved in their argument they didn’t notice her. Just as the deliveryman was about to take a swing Kara yelled, “Stop it!”

Both of them turned to look at her. The sight of the city’s superheroine took all the fight out of them in their tracks. Supergirl put her hands on her hips and tried to look as upset as possible. Under her glare both men shrunk a little and waited for her to speak.

Relaxing a little Supergirl asked, “What happened?”

“I had the green light.” The deliveryman explained.

“So did I!” the mini-van driver said.

Kara used her hearing to listen in on hundreds of conversations all saying the same thing. Nearly every stoplight in the city had malfunctioned. Thinking about what could have caused it; Supergirl got her answer seconds later. An electronics store on the corner had some new high def TVs displayed. Each of them came on with the same image, of a girl with white skin, blue hair, and a high pitched voice, “Hey Chicago! This is your Livewire traffic report…short version it stinks!”

Supergirl moved over to the window with a burst of speed. She started watching as Livewire addressed the city, “Well if you thought that trick with the stoplights was something, you’re going to love this!”

Lights began to go off all over the city. The Sears Tower, the buildings along the Lake, all of them were going crazy. Supergirl decided to try and get Livewire’s attention, “Livewire enough!”

Livewire smiled, “Well if it isn’t Little Miss Blue. So got tired of hiding behind Stupid-Man’s cape? Decided to branch out try and be your own super-chick?”

“Stop this Livewire, you want me then name a place and stop messing with the city’s power!” Kara ordered.

“Oh...okay.” lights around the city returned to normal. Livewire leaned forward, “Now you want to find me, follow the bouncing ball.”

The screen glowed and a phenomenon known as Ball Lighting shot out as the TV exploded. It shattered the display window and blew past Supergirl. Kara flew after the lighting spectacle. Following the glowing sphere of electricity she could tell they were heading to an office building. It had a flat roof and Livewire had formed in it’s the center. Supergirl landed making sure to put some distance between her and the electrical menace.

“Nice town Stupid-Girl, I think I’m going to have fun here once you’re out of the way.” Livewire taunted.

Kara standing in her power pose shook her head, “That’s not going to happen.”

“You’re done for alien!” Livewire hissed and sent bolts of lighting at Supergirl.

Kara brought her forearms up and blocked the electricity as it slammed into her. Each bolt was hotter than the surface of the sun and could have powered the entire city. Supergirl stood against the assault, only being pushed back a few inches. Livewire cut off the electrical assault and gave Supergirl an opening. Kara shot forward at super-speed and tried to punch Livewire. The villainess wasn’t going down so easy. Just as the heroine’s fist was going to connect with Livewire’s ghost white face, the woman disappeared.

Supergirl ended up swinging into empty air. Livewire laughed as she reformed behind the Girl of Steel, “Opps what’s the matter SG, a little slow?”

Livewire grabbed Supergirl and began shocking her with energy. Kara gritted her teeth and tried to get Livewire off her. She grabbed Livewire’s arms and pulled. Leslie might have been an amazing energy converter but super-strength was not one of her talents. Supergirl managed to break Livewire’s hold and then turn around and nail her with a punch. Livewire grunted as she flew back and hit the edge of the roof. Supergirl readied herself for another attack.

“Ugh…you’ll pay for that, but first, catch me if you can!” Livewire called out before turning into a lighting bolt. She shot off and disappeared into the electrical system of the building. Kara shook her head and went airborne and then started using her senses tried to find the lighting lady.

I just need to short-circuit her, Supergirl thought as she searched. One good dose of water would zap Livewire of her powers and end the threat she posed. Of course I have to find her first! Kara thought with frustration. Finally she picked up Livewire. Several lights in the park exploded and electricity shot forth forming Livewire.

“Got ya!” Supergirl said aloud. Kara flew right at her, ready to put an end to this fight.

With all her attention focused on Livewire, Supergirl didn’t notice Enchantress waiting close to Livewire. Moving her hands she spoke a spell completing it before Supergirl arrived. Kara was getting ready to nail Livewire with her fists when suddenly she slammed into a wall. The blow stunned her and caused her to fall to the ground. Supergirl held her head, pain…what’s going on…

“What’s wrong Supergirl? Having trouble with the flying, I wonder why?”

Kara opened her eyes and saw the speaker, “Enchantress!”

“Yes Supergirl. I hope you enjoyed my barrier.” Supergirl shook her head trying to clear her head. Livewire and now Enchantress, this is not good, Kara knew. Enchantress raised her hands which began to glow, “Now its time to defeat you once and for all!”

Kara suddenly sank to the ground. She tried to attack but couldn’t move; damn she is using her magic to keep me on the ground. Kara put all her power into taking off but couldn’t even get her feet off the ground.

“Feels like your stuck in cement, a useful little spell wouldn’t you say Supergirl?” the Enchantress taunted.

Supergirl continued to try and move but suddenly she was seized from behind. Supergirl cried out as a whip of pure electrical energy wrapped around her chest. Another ended up around her neck. Both bolts of lighting were zapping her as Kara was spun around in place. Standing behind her was Livewire grinning like the Cheshire Cat.

“I see you’ve met my friend Supergirl! Now let’s get this party started.” Livewire laughed she turned up the power of her electric whips.

Kara sank to her knees. Livewire was enjoying the moment. She called out, “Enchantress care to bring her down some more?”

“Sure thing.” Enchantress spoke another variation of the weight spell that held Supergirl. Kara began to sink deeper into the ground. Livewire kept up her attack. Kara gritted her teeth, not…going…down that…easy. Summoning her strength, Supergirl began to rise. Livewire watched as the heroine managed to get off the ground, although she was still on one knee. Kara then looked at Livewire and her eyes glowed. Leslie had only seconds to realize what was going to happen.

Kara’s heat-vision shot out and struck Livewire. The villainess was knocked off her feet and lost her control over the electrical lines she had ensnared Supergirl with. Freed from the whips Kara turned her head and blew a burst of compressed air at Enchantress. The sorceress was knocked off her feet and lost control of her spell. Supergirl felt the heavy weight holding her in place, disappear. Taking to the air she felt free again.

Livewire was getting up as Supergirl arrived and nailed her with a punch. The blue haired girl was knocked across the park. Kara was going to press the attack when she was suddenly bound by glowing purple bands. Enchantress was back. She was casting a restraining spell on Supergirl.

Enchantress spoke this one aloud, “Tied tight, forever bound, watch as my bonds crush her now.”

Kara felt the magical energy begin constricting her. Supergirl tried to apply her strength but Kara knew there was little hope. Got to break her concentration, but how? Supergirl looked for something to use against the magic maiden. Before she could find something though Livewire reappeared, “Hold her right there Enchantress I’m going to fry her!”

Supergirl still struggling realized she was still floating over the ground. Livewire brought up an electrical burst and fired. Kara flew up and let the bolt miss her and slam into Enchantress. The blast forced the sorceresses to bring up her protective spell thus freeing Supergirl. Kara then dived on Enchantress. She had no chance to defend herself against Supergirl who grabbed Enchantress and spun her around. The heroine was going to spin Enchantress to a point where she was so dazed that she would be unable to cast any spells.

But what is she doing working with Livewire? Supergirl wondered. Kara released Enchantress and watched her stumble across the ground. Livewire managed to hit her with another lighting blast in the back. Landing again Supergirl brought up her arms to protect herself as Livewire bombarded her with electricity. Livewire cursed seeing that her attacks were ineffective. She paused, I’m running low on juice…need to recharge…come on Brains…

Supergirl felt Livewire’s attacks slowly losing strength, I’ve got a chance now, she needs to recharge. Livewire extended her arms and began sucking power from some lights around her. Electricity arced to her hands and the lighting lass began recharging herself. Kara eyed the huge fountain behind her. If she moved fast enough she could create a vortex, suck up some water, and then turn Livewire’s lights out. Supergirl flew to the fountain and began spinning when she was blasted from the sky by a green beam.

Kara screamed as the ray struck her, it had hurt worse than Enchantress’s magic. Crashing to the ground she breathed rapidly, “Now…what…

“Oh I like the sight of that.” Brains called out. She stepped into view. The plan was working perfectly. Livewire had drawn Supergirl out and then blasted her. Enchantress added to the mix, messing with Supergirl, working her out. Now it was her turn. Kara recognized the tall blonde as she became visible.

“You…you’re behind this?” Supergirl asked trying to recover from the blast that hit her.

“Guilty as charged Supergirl I’ve been looking forward to this.” Brains lifted her right forearm and aimed the metal gauntlet at Supergirl. She fired a wide green spotlight like beam. As it washed over Kara she grimaced in pain, damn it…should have…known…she’d have planned to have it….

“Kryptonite, isn’t this stuff great?” Brains laughed as she held the beam on Supergirl. The Girl of Steel withered on the ground covering her head and curling up her legs. Brains stood over the superheroine keeping the beam on.

“What’s the matter Supergirl? Need some help getting up?” Brains mocked. She kicked Supergirl. Kara yelled as she was lifted off the ground and sent flying into park. Landing on her side, she winced. Brains jumped and landed next to Supergirl. She turned the kryptonite gauntlet on, letting its radiation weaken Supergirl as she lifted the blonde heroine on her feet.

“This suit augments my strength, more than a match for you at the moment.” Brains drove a red covered fist into Kara’s gut. Supergirl cried out and covered the sore area. Vulnerable and weakening from the deadly radiation, she tried to keep the pain from overwhelming her. Brains followed up the gut shot by slamming Supergirl’s head into her knee. The blow stunned Kara and caused her to stumble back as Brains released her.

Supergirl, struggling to stay on her two feet didn’t notice the person coming up from behind her. Livewire gripped Supergirl and whispered into her ear, “I’m recharged, let’s try this again.” With that she shocked Supergirl. Kara screamed as the volts coursed through her now susceptible body. Brains watched as Livewire continued to hold Supergirl.

“Set her up Livewire.” Brains ordered.

Livewire answered, “My pleasure.”

Cutting off her electrical attack, Livewire held Supergirl in place. Brains took a running start. The suit increased her speed and she drew a fist while running. Kara barely recovered from Livewire’s assault as a fast and strong punch slammed into her face. Supergirl went airborne again. Before she could land however she was enveloped in a purple glow. Enchantress had recovered from her dizzy spell, held Supergirl in the air.

“So have you ever seen a marinate show Supergirl?” Twisting her fingers like she actually held Supergirl by strings, Enchantress sent Kara straight into the ground head first. Kara could only see stars as she was lifted off the ground after her impact. I…can’t…take much…more of this, Supergirl thought. Brains and Livewire stood close and watched as Enchantress decided to stretch Supergirl out. Kara was helpless as her arms and legs extended, as if they were trying to pop out of their sockets.

Brains clapped, “An excellent trick Enchantress, mind moving her for a little target practice?”

“No problem.” Enchantress moved her hands, causing Supergirl to begin swaying back and forth. Kara struggled to regain her senses so she could fight back. Brains didn’t intend to let her.

Taking aim she fired off strong bursts of kryptonite energy. She intentionally missed a few letting the blats of radiation fly past Supergirl and increasing her discomfort. Quite a few others hit Kara dead center. Each one weakened her further. Then Livewire joined the fray. Electricity hit Supergirl, than kryptonite, then both.

“Enchantress let her go.” Brains said.

Enchantress did so, making sure Supergirl was just high enough to survive to fall but still be painful. Kara landed on her shoulder and she grabbed it. Pain shot through her body and caused her eyes to water, I’m so weak…they’ve battered me…can’t stay focused. The terrible trio encircled Supergirl. Each was enjoying the sight of their foe helpless on the ground. Brains looked at her partners each who was smiling.

“Shall we finish this, ladies?” Brains asked.

Livewire nodded, “Yeah lights out for Stupid-Girl.”

“Agreed…night time Supergirl.” Enchantress concurred.

Brains raised her arm as did the other supervillains. Each fired off a beam. Lighting, kryptonite, and magic each hit Supergirl at the same time. Kara screamed as the three combined. It was overwhelming for her. Supergirl remained frozen in place as the different energies washed over her. Kara tried to stay awake but it was no use. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head. Supergirl’s arms fell to her sides and she began falling forward. The girls kept up their attack even as Supergirl landed face first on the ground, her power exhausted and strength gone.

“That’s enough.” Brains told the other two. They ceased their attack. Livewire walked up to Supergirl who actually had smoke rising from her suit.

“She’s finished.” Livewire kicked Supergirl onto her back. Kara was completely out. Livewire reached down and grabbed Supergirl by the neck. Energy began to crackle on her arm.

“I’ve got you right where I want you.” Livewire was about to shock Supergirl for the last time when a blast of kryptonite struck her. Livewire released Supergirl and stumbled back.

“What the hell was that for?”

Brains lowered her wrist weapon, “We’re not killing her…yet.”

Enchantress nodded her head, “Right let’s get her restrained.” Once again she summoned the magic bonds spell. Supergirl was instantly bound at her wrists, side, thighs, and ankles. Brains told the magic user that she was doing a good job. The blonde looked down at Supergirl. Enjoy your rest Supergirl because when I’m done with you, you’d wish Livewire finished you off.

TBC!

[Caniac89]

wow, great start, can't wait to see what happens next

[justnorm]

Really enjoy your Supergirl stories. Keep up the Super Job !!!! Really like the stories were she is in secret Indenity.........

[Blx]

I love the start. Awesome!

[tmon]

Outstanding SG story. :-D :-D :-D

[Guest]

Dude excellent start SGZ!

[SGWriter]

Kara had multiple painful wakeups during her time on Earth. One had been the day she arrived. Nearly thirty years of suspended animation in her ship had taken their toll. Another had been during the summer she spent with Wonder Woman on Themyscira, after a particularly hard sparing match. Now she could add to her list, waking up after being blasted with lighting, magic, and kryptonite…yeah this takes a spot in the top ten of horrible awakenings.

Unfortunately the pain didn’t disappear as she came too. Opening her eyes, Supergirl could see why. She was lying face down on the floor of a cell; Kara managed to lift her head to see more of her surroundings. Her cell was in some sort of warehouse room. The reason she was still feeling ill was from the cell. It was made of thick bars but she wouldn’t be able to slip through them because they were bisected by smaller ones. To top it all off the whole cell glowed neon green. Kryptonite, Supergirl thought bitterly, of course Brains was prepared to make her a prisoner.

“Look who is awake ladies.”

Supergirl saw she was not alone. Brains walked in still wearing the suit which enhanced her speed, strength, and the kryptonite laser gauntlet. Determined not to look completely helpless Kara did her best to push herself up. However the effort took nearly all her strength. Just getting to her hands and knees left the heroine feeling exhausted.

“What’s the matter Supes all out of gas, batteries running low?” Livewire taunted coming to Brains’s side.

“Let…me out…of here…I’ll show ya…how much juice I’ve got in me.” Kara managed to say.

“Now, now Supergirl, don’t get snappy with us.” Brains smirked.

Kara shot her a look of defiance. Brains reached for her gauntlet and pushed something on it. Suddenly Supergirl winced as the bars of her cell glowed. With a cry Kara fell to the floor of the cell. The deadly radiation coming from the bars around her was sapping Supergirl’s life. She tried to stay awake but it was getting harder the longer she was exposed. Brains and Livewire watched with enjoyment as the Maiden of Might became anything but. Satisfied she had gotten her lesson across, Brains turned down the power on the cell.

“I can control the amount of kryptonite the cell emits Supergirl.” Brains informed her. Kara thought, well…duh.

“Supergirl is up and moving? Oh looks like not as much as I thought.” Enchantress commented entering the room and joining her partners. Taking a look at Supergirl she turned and then told Brains, “We’re almost ready to go.”

“Excellent.” The leader answered.

Kara managed to look her captors in the eyes, “Go…go where?”

“We’re taking you somewhere with less heat Supergirl, where we can finish this in private.” Brains responded.

“People…will notice what happened. You think…Wonder Woman…Superman….the League won’t be looking for you?” Supergirl tried. She wanted to buy some time, to try and form her own plan. If she could just get them talking.

“Oh no one knows your gone Stupid-Girl!” Livewire laughed, “I’ve taken down the entire city’s power gird. It will take time for people to fix.”

“By time word has gotten out on what happened we’ll be long gone and with you.” Brains added.

“Great…” Supergirl muttered. Okay so no backup for a while, need to get out of here…get my powers back, Kara planned. Of course she had no idea how to do that.

Enchantress walked close to the cell, “Once we’re alone Supergirl we are going to have some fun with you.”

“Yeah I can’t wait till we get our personal time together Supergirl.” Livewire said.

Brains elaborated for Kara, “We talked about it Supergirl and decided that each of us is going to get to spend a little time with you, before the end.”

“Great….did you three use rock…paper scissors…to figure it out who goes first?” the heroine quirked.

Brains smiled, “We drew straws. Enchantress gets first crack, care to share what you’re doing?”

“Nothing special, just casting a little spell that will neutralize Supergirl’s powers for twenty-four hours, not that we’ll need that much time.” The witch replied.

“After that it’s my turn.” Livewire followed. She crackled with electricity, letting Kara know what she was in for.

Supergirl asked Brains, “So…what diabolical end for me…do you have planned?”

“Nothing special Supergirl just this.” Brains turned the power up on the kryptonite cell. Kara winced as the radiation increased. She curled into a ball hoping that the kryptonite levels would decrease. Brains enjoyed herself, turning up the power till Livewire put a hand on her shoulder.

“Hey! Not yet.” The electric maiden declared.

Brains nodded, “Of course.”

She lowered the kryptonite levels back to a state which would leave Supergirl helpless. They peaked into the cell seeing she was out cold. Brains turned and gave some quick orders, “Ladies let’s get this place cleaned up. I want to be moving shortly.”

Enchantress and Livewire nodded. They went off to complete their last tasks. When they were gone, Brains touched her gauntlet again. Instead of turning up the kryptonite levels she turned them off. Once the cell had gone dark she pressed another button on her device. Huge lamps built into the ceiling turned on, covering the entire room with red light. With that done Brains left the room with Supergirl and locked it. She pocketed the key.

She entered the main part of their warehouse. Going to the supply boxes she opened one up. Brains took out two items she needed for the next part of her plan. The first she inserted into her gauntlet. Her second item was simply placed into her belt behind her back. Now that she was ready to go Brains went over to where Enchantress would be finishing up.

The mistress of magic was using her abilities to pack their getaway van. It was loaded with some supplies and more importantly a kryptonite restraint system. Supergirl would be secured inside. Then once Brains and Livewire were onboard, Enchantress would teleport them to their new hideout. Using her spells she loaded multiple items into different parts of the van.

She saw Brains coming and reported, “Almost done here. Is Supergirl still kicking?”

“Yes, sorry about that, got ahead of myself.” Brains apologized coming close to Enchantress.

“No problem I am looking forward to when we finally do give her the final dose of kryptonite.” Enchantress said.

“So am I. Enchantress do me a favor, check on our chloroform supply if Wonder Woman or Wonder-Girl come after us I want to be ready.” Brains asked.

Enchantress nodded, “Is it in the van?”

“Should be.” Brains answered. As Enchantress turned her back, Brains reached behind hers. She had put a small plastic bag in her belt. Inside the bag was a white cloth. Brains walked slowly behind the magic maiden. She placed the cloth in the palm of her hand.

“Brains I’m not finding it.” Enchantress said. She had climbed inside the back of the van, looking for the chloroform bottle. The woman had no idea that Brains was now inside the van with her. Her magical senses were turned off; after all she was among friends. Brains took a breath and then shot forward seizing Enchantress. She clamped the chloroform over the young woman’s mouth.

Enchantress screamed as she was grabbed form behind. She struggled but found that her attacker’s strength far exceeded hers. As Enchantress fought she saw that the arm that had wrapped around her chest and other that was on her face belonged to Brains. She screamed some more and tired to raise her hands. However she couldn’t focus enough to conjurer up a spell.

“Oh I found the chloroform, if you didn’t know.” Brains told Enchantress. Thanks to her suit’s enhanced strength she easily held the other villainess, “Don’t bother trying to turn me into a frog or whatever, I know your powers need you focused to function. Chemistry is a bitch ain’t it?”

Enchantress could only mumble under the chloroform cloth. Her strength, no greater than an ordinary human’s quickly gave way. Brains eased her down to the floor of the van. She made sure to keep the cloth tightly fixed to Enchantress’s face. The blonde pushed Enchantress’s witch hat out of the way with her free hand once she had her partner on the ground. Brains watched as her one time partner’s eyes fluttered a few times then finally closed.

“Excellent, now to make sure she stays this way.” Brains commented. She reached for a container in the van. Opening it she pulled out a small mask. Quickly she removed the chloroform cloth from Enchantress’s face and then placed it inside the mask. Next she lifted the girl’s head up. Brains slipped the mask over Enchantress’s head and fixed it over her nose and mouth.

“Thanks to this, you’ll stay out for hours. Sorry babe, nothing personal it’s just business.” Brains explained to the sleeping Enchantress.

Locking up the van Brains went to find Livewire.

……………………

Kara woke up for a second time that night. Although this one was better than the last one since she couldn’t feel any of the crippling kryptonite. However she could feel the aches and pains that had occurred during her fight with the villainess trio. Except…if the kryptonite cell is off, why do I still feel hurt? Supergirl wondered. It took a minute but she noticed the red glow the room had.

“Red Sun rays, great.” Kara said to herself. While happy that the poisonous stuff was gone, she was still powerless while under the sunlight that would have been on Krypton.

“Focus girl”, Supergirl said, “Remember what Diana taught you.”

Kara managed to get in a sitting position. Taking a series of deep breaths Supergirl tried to focus on the Amazon meditation techniques Wonder Woman had shown her. Designed to clear the mind and re-energize the body, Kara hoped they could help prepare her for whatever might be coming next. Closing her eyes the Girl of Steel tried to summon as much of her ‘regular’ strength as she could.

…………………..

Brains having taken care of Enchantress now went to deal with Livewire. The lighting lady was working on correcting the city’s electrical system. Of course she would leave certain things disabled like cameras and police stations, but most of the city power would be back to normal. Brains found Livewire finishing up in the warehouse’s electric room. The blue haired woman was gripping some cables sending her commands through them to the rest of Chicago.

“Where we at?” Brains asked Livewire.

“Almost done, the cops will be without power along with most of city’s cameras and other surveillance systems.” Livewire answered.

“Excellent.” Brains responded. She checked her gauntlet. The item she had inserted earlier was now ready. Patiently the blonde waited for Livewire to finish her task.

There was a final shower of sparks as Livewire disconnected from the wires. She brushed off her hands and laughed, “All done, can’t wait to pay this city a visit after we’ve finished Supergirl. You know what Brains, you’re alright we should make this partnership permanent what do ya…”

Livewire had turned to see Brains aiming the gauntlet at her. Surprised Livewire didn’t think to do something. Brains took advantage of that. She fired her weapon, sending several blue blobs at Livewire. The electric maiden yelled as the blobs struck her. She clawed at them with her hands screaming.

“Ah what the hell is this stuff?”

Brains lowered her gauntlet and just stood there, “Oh nothing too special Livewire.”

Livewire, unable to remove the stuff with her hands, snarled at Brains, “I’m going to fry you and this stuff!”

Lighting began to dance along her body but Livewire suddenly doubled over. She felt weak. Looking at Brains she saw the blonde smiling, “That material does have one feature, the ability to absorb electric energy.”

Livewire gasped as her body’s charge was sapped. She fell to her knees looking like she drunk. Her head spinning, Livewire couldn’t do anything as Brains stood over her. The blonde shook her head, “Well time for us to part ways Livewire, have a good nap.”

Brains put her finger on Livewire’s forehead and pushed. Like a tree the villainess tumbled over out cold. With her KO’d, Brains bent down and removed one last item from her gauntlet. It was a small device which would keep Livewire out. Placing it on the electric woman’s forehead Brains activated it and checked to make sure Livewire was out. Satisfied she left Livewire there.

“Now its time for some personal business.”

…………………….

Supergirl felt pretty good.

Although she was still without her powers, the weakness she had from the kryptonite was gone. If she had to fight depowered she could. Kara tried to listen for what was going on outside her cell, but couldn’t not with her regular hearing. She was also strategizing, alright something doesn’t add up, if the girls were going to deal with me here the red sun rays would make sense, but if they were moving me why bother?

Kara decided that something had changed. Whether it was good for her or not was unseen. The door to her room began to click as a lock was undone. Supergirl decided to hide her recovery. Quickly she went to the floor of her cell and did her best impression of a defeated superheroine. Keeping her eyes partly open, she watched the door.

Brains entered looking smug as usual. She left the door open and walked up to the cell. Pressing a button on her gauntlet she opened the cell.

“Wakey, wakey Supergirl.” Brains said. She grabbed Supergirl and lifted her up.

Kara made sure to stumble and continue looking weak, “What…where…are you…taking me?”

“Nowhere.”

Confused Supergirl asked, “What about…Livewire…Enchantress?”

“Oh they’re down and out at the moment. Now that you’re my prisoner I don’t need them.” Brains responded. She shoved Supergirl to the floor. Kara grunted as she hit but otherwise was okay.

Brains double crossed those two, but why? Kara wondered, “What happened?”

“Nothing this was all part of my plan.” Brains answered.

“Plan?”

“I wanted to get even with you Supergirl. However I knew doing it by myself would be trouble. So I got two heavy hitters who could do my hard work for me. That combined with my bankroller allowed me to take you down alien.” Brains said. She delivered a kick to Supergirl’s ribs.

Kara did her best to ignore the pain and responded, “Who…financed all this?”

“Who do you think?” Brains laughed. She knelt and lifted Supergirl’s head by her hair, “Bald, wealthy, and hates that S on your chest.”

“Luthor…” Kara muttered. Sometimes she wondered if the evil genius billionaire would really ever move on with his life.

“Yep, you’re bait my dear for that Boy Scout cousin of yours when we’re done here. Lex didn’t specify though what condition you needed to be in though for the bait part.”

Supergirl waited for the chance to make her move. Brains lifted her up onto her feet. Kara pretending to be helpless hung her head low. She had a good idea what Brains wanted to do next.

“When you busted my team Supergirl, you were such a show off with those powers. If things were fair, we’d kick your ass. Now I’m about to prove it.” Brains told Supergirl. She pulled back her fist ready to enjoy smashing it into Kara’s face.

Supergirl took one last deep breath. Brains released her fist, and Kara sidestepped grabbing Brains and bringing her stomach down into her knee. Brains cried out in pain from the surprise attack. Kara then followed that up with a blow to Brains’ back. Speed, location, and skill, these are how you defeat your opponent, Supergirl remembered her lessons from Wonder Woman. Even though she was depowered by the red sun emitters in the room she was fighting like an Amazon.

Brains was down on the ground, weakened by Supergirl’s unexpected attack. However Brains wasn’t going to let this girl beat her, not again! Brains swung out with her legs trying to trip Supergirl. Kara jumped up avoiding the leg sweep only to be punched in the gut by Brains. Pain swelled up from her stomach, she’s still wearing her power suit she’s going to be stronger than me!

The villainess didn’t want to give the heroine a breather. She kicked Supergirl; the blow sent Kara crashing against her cell. Brains followed that up with a punch but Supergirl managed to avoid it. She responded by getting a hold of Brains and then slamming her against the cell. Kara managed to bash Brains’s head against the bars a few times before having to dodge a swipe of the villainess’s arm. Several more attacks came Kara’s way, punches and kicks. She dodged them and avoided the last kick by leaping backwards and doing a summersault in reverse.

Kara smirked breathing rapidly but still able to fight, “You know why I have this gold here Brains?” she pointed to the ends of her sleeves, “Earned them as an honorary Amazon, I was trained by some of the best fighters in the world. You can’t win.”

Brains was getting mad, it was not going as she expected. This with the taunting from Supergirl made Brains decide that beating Supergirl was more important than the how. Well I’m the badguy wouldn’t be playing my part if I wasn’t cheating.

“Sorry Supergirl but I disagree.” Brains raised her gauntlet and fired off a kryptonite beam. It hit Kara head on and knocked her back. Although she was depowered the radiation still had a negative affect on her.

Brains charged. Stunned by the laser Supergirl couldn’t block Brains assault. A punch landed across her face then another fist entered her gut. Brains kicked Kara to the floor and then put her boot into Supergirl’s chest. Kara grabbed the grey boot and tried to move it but couldn’t. Using her suit’s strength the blonde kept Kara pinned. Thinking she had gained the upper hand Brains looked down at Supergirl and sneered, “So how does it feel Supergirl? To be on the losing end, to have your abilities eliminated, to see no matter what you do, someone is better.”

Supergirl struggled but Brains increased her pressure, “Tell me Supergirl, what happened to the ‘I can’t win’ speech? Trained by Amazons, ha!”

“Bite…me…” Kara snapped.

“No but maybe I’ll bash your skull in.” Brain said. She gave Supergirl another swift kick, to stun her. Next she raised her foot ready to bring it down on SG.

“Hey bitch!”

Supergirl and Brains turned their heads to see Livewire. She was standing wobblingly at the door. The blonde mastermind couldn’t figure out how Livewire was even awake. Brains didn’t get much time to think about it as she was rushed by her former partner. Supergirl rolled out of the way as the two collided. Kara figured that Livewire didn’t have her abilities because she was trying to fight Brains hand to hand. This is my chance, the Girl of Steel thought.

Livewire and Brains started duking it out, although it was clear Brains had the advantage. Kara meanwhile looked for a way to deactivate the red sun lights on the ceiling. Unfortunately she couldn’t find anything. The lights, Brains much be controlling them, I need to get that gauntlet, Supergirl concluded.

Meanwhile Brains and Livewire were rolling on the ground, each trying to get leverage on the other. Brains shouted, “Why are you up!”

“Your stupid thing on my head shorted out should’ve of bought American sweetheart.” Livewire responded. Brains managed to get the lighting lass onto her back. Quickly landing a dozen good punches on Livewire, Brains managed to stun her foe.

“Well at least my power sappers are still working. You need to take some self-defense classes Livewire.” Brains taunted. She raised her arm which held the gauntlet only to have it grabbed by Supergirl.

“What the!”

“Give me that!” Kara hissed trying to yank the thing away from Brains.

Brains used her strength to toss Supergirl away. Kara landed on her butt and was about to get up when a kryptonite blast hit her, sending her back down. Brains kept firing watching as Supergirl suffered with each blast. She yelled, “You’re finished Supergirl!”

Livewire finally recovered from her beating and said, “Oh shut up!”

Livewire grabbed the gauntlet with both hands and then willing everything she had tried to electrocute Brains. The villainesses struggled with one another. Supergirl got to her feet, woozy from the kryptonite blasts. Brains was still struggling with Livewire when her gauntlet began to smoke.

“What…no!”

Livewire laughed, “Oh did I break it?”

Brains punched her then grabbed the front of Livewire’s leotard, “You idiot! When you shorted this out you turned off the lights!”

“Huh?” Livewire said. She then noticed the red glow that had defined the room was missing.

“She means you fixed me Livewire, thanks by the way.” Both villainesses turned to see Supergirl standing tall. She no longer looked tired or weak, the heroine radiated with power. As soon as the red sun rays were gone Kara’s powers had returned. Standing in her power pose feeling alright for the first time in hours she asked the two women.

“So who’s first?”

Livewire charged. Supergirl waited and then when she was in range, Kara knocked her out with one punch. The Girl of Steel smiled as Livewire fell in front of her. Brains decided on flight and took off in the opposite direction. She wanted to get the hell out of dodge running as fast as her suit would operate. Suddenly she was grabbed from behind. Spun around she faced Supergirl. Kara smiled and held Brains close, “Now where were we?”

Brains yelled in frustration right before she was punched in the face.

………………..

Supergirl sat on the top of the Sears Tower doing her best to relax with a small helping of ice cream beside her. Things were back to normal in the city. She had managed to help repair the damage Livewire did to the electrical gird with the power company. Kara had also deposited Brains, Livewire, and Enchantress with the police. All three were on their way to a Meta-Max containment facility. Much to her dismay, Supergirl could find nothing firm linking Brains and Luthor together. All the money originated from a Swiss bank account which had (apparently) no owner. Once again the man had slipped away from being charged with anything.

The night was almost over and Kara was beat. She had been hit with kryptonite, electricity, magic, red sun rays, and to top it all off she had been flying all over to help with the aftermath. I’m going to recharge here for a few minutes then sleep for a couple hours, and finally get a big breakfast at Johnnie’s Dinner, best pancakes in the city!

Kara closed her eyes eager to feel the warmth of the sun on her skin. Suddenly her hearing picked up, “Help…someone help me!”

Supergirl opened her eyes and sighed. Without thinking twice she leapt off the building and flew towards the noise. Before she went completely to the scene, Kara made sure to throw out her ice cream.

The End.

Thanks to everyone who read the story and gave feedback. Special thanks to Caniac89 for his help in brainstorming. Another story will be coming shortly, please share what you thought.

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[Caniac89]

Very nice, a good ending to a good story.

[tmon]

Excellent finish!! :-D :-D

[Blx]

Grea story!