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Struggling with Darkness and Manipulation
Kara
I remember dreaming, a horrible nightmare. All I wanted to do was get home. I did terrible things.
Superman
Darkseid lives for manipulation. He has hypnotists, scientists and sadists whose only functions are to break your spirit. Darkseid is evil.
Kara
But did he influence me? Or just bring back out a darkness that is already there?
Superman
You're here with me. And you're okay. Nothing else matters.
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A Choice Between Freedom and Loyalty
Superman
Darkseid. Kara leaves with me.
Darkseid
She's free to leave, if that is what she desires.
Superman
Kara?
Kara
Hello, Kal.
Superman
Kara...
Kara
I'm fine, Kal, really.
Superman
I don't know what he's done to you, but the nightmare's over. You're safe now.
Darkseid
You're right, she is safe now.
Superman
Let's go home.
Kara
That's the problem, cousin. I'm not sure where home is.
Superman
You're just confused. I'll be back. You and I have some unfinished...
[''Superman grabs Kara's hand and starts pulling her away''; ''to Darkseid'']
Kara
You didn't listen to what Darkseid said.
[''Pulls away from Superman'']
Superman
Kara...
Kara
You never listen to anyone! He said I was free to go, if I wanted to! And I don't want to.
[''Punches Superman across the room''; ''Kicks Superman'']
Darkseid
Good. Now kill him.
Superman
I won't fight you.
Kara
Good. Makes my job that much easier.
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A Standoff of Strength and Resolve
Granny Goodness
Surrender, Amazon.
Wonder Woman
Barda!
Gilotina
Surrender now, or the bitch dies.
Big Barda
No, Diana, let them kill me. Never surrender.
Granny Goodness
Imagine how pleased Darkseid will be. Why settle for some girl who fell to Earth when I can deliver to him the champion of the Amazons.
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Trust and Doubt in Unfamiliar Circumstances
Superman
Krypto's just feeling a little overprotective. Aren't you, boy?
Batman
I don't know. I've always considered him a good judge of character.
Superman
Look, she's been through a lot. Not to mention learning an entire language in less than a week. Why don't you cut her some slack?
Batman
We don't know anything about her. She claims to have no memory of anything prior to splashing down in Gotham Bay.
Superman
I'm not saying there aren't loose ends.
Batman
Having no control over her powers is more than a loose end. She's dangerous.
Superman
Which is why she's in quarantine until she can gain control. She may be the only blood relative I have left. I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt, at least for the time being. You don't have a problem with that, do you?
Batman
No problem at all. But I can't speak for the dog.
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The Consequences of Darkseid's Power
Batman
It's over, Darkseid. Even you must realize the folly of being a king without a kingdom.
Darkseid
I doubt the battle between the Kryptonians will bring about such destruction.
Batman
I'm not talking about them. Your armory. The Hellspores. They've been activated.
Darkseid
Impossible. The arming code is encrypted.
Batman
I broke the code and reprogrammed them.
Darkseid
(getting agitated) You're bluffing.
Batman
Omega Lambda Seven X L Nine. That sound like a bluff to you? One Hellspore can turn an entire planet into a fire pit. What'll happen to Apokalips when five hundred go off simultaneously?
[''Darkseid realizes he is in danger'']
Darkseid
You DARE? YOU DARE?! I could destroy you with a single blast of my Omega Beams.
[''The enraged Darkseid sends Batman across the room with a walloping punch'']
Batman
You could, but that wouldn't stop the Hellspores, would it?
Darkseid
You will disarm them!
[''He pins Batman's back against a wall by holding him by the neck'']
Batman
Here's the deal; release the girl and give your word you'll leave her alone. Forswear Kara Zor-El. Say it!
[''Darkseid slams him hard into the wall. Batman begins to choke''; ''Darkseid slams Batman against the wall again. This time, he breaks through it, holding Batman high above a pool of lava'']
Darkseid
Well played.
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Embracing Peace After Chaos
Kara Kent
I think I'm gonna like it here.
Clark Kent
It can be a little quiet.
Kara Kent
Kal, I've been chased, shot at, kidnapped, beaten up, had my mind controlled and I broke a nail. I'm ready for a little quiet.
Clark Kent
If I know my mother, she'll have some her famous apple pie waiting. You okay?
Kara Kent
Little nervous, I guess. It's just, you have this life. You can be Clark, or Kal-El, or Superman. Even a son. Who am I going to be?
Clark Kent
I can't answer that, Kara. Only you can. Whatever you decide, I'll be there for you. I promise.
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Embracing Power Under Darkseid's Command
Darkseid
You may feel powerless now, but soon you will watch the fear in men's eyes. As captain of my Furies your fame will spread throughout the universe. You will see the fiercest warriors flee your presence. Armies brought to your knees. Entire nations crumble at the mention of your name. You will know power you would've never known on Earth. Never again will you be lost. From now on you will be at my side. Forever mine, forever Darkseid's.
[to Kara]
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Kara's Memories of Her Past
Batman
Does any of this fill in your memory lapses?
Kara
Some. I know that's my Uncle Jor-El and my Aunt Lara.
Batman
Because Superman, Kal-El, told you.
Kara
No. Because I remember. Uncle Jor-El was like my father. They both believed the planet was doomed which is why my father also built a ship. He told me the navigation system was locked onto Earth and that he and my mother would soon follow. I was just about out when I saw them die, right before my eyes. And then there was that light, that awful, blistering light. Then, all I remember is darkness. The rest you told me. How the asteroid carried me across the galaxy until it broke apart and I landed here.
Batman
Do you remember your mother's name?
Kara
You know I don't. Why don't you trust me?
Batman
Kal-El has enemies who would go to great lengths to destroy him.
Kara
You think I would hurt my own cousin?
Batman
Perhaps not intentionally.
Kara
I sensed your presence earlier because I thought I heard your heartbeat. I was wrong. You have no heart.
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A Struggle Between Control and Identity
Kara
All these years of pretending to be human have made you soft.
Superman
Kara, he's controlling you! Fight it!
[''gasping'']
Darkseid
Do not hesitate! Kill him!
Kara
As you wish, Lord Darkseid.
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Introducing Supergirl: A Hero's Journey Begins
Superman
I know how busy you all are, but it's only appropriate that you should be the first to hear. You, who would put your lives on the line for a perfect stranger. We're all alike, for each of us, in our own way had to struggle to become who we are. But what better role for anyone to aspire to, than hero? So allow me to re-introduce you my cousin, Kara Zor-El. Or as the world will come to know her, Supergirl.
Supergirl
To be honest, I'm not sure I've earned the right to wear this uniform. But I will.
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Kara Zor-El: A New Hope and Concern
Superman
This vessel carries my daughter, Kara Zor-El, from the now dead planet Krypton. Treat her as you would your own child. She will prove a treasure for your world.
[''reading Zor-El's message'']
Batman
Treasure. You're sure of the translation?
Superman
It says treasure. Not terror, not trouble. Always the cynic. You can't help yourself, can you?
Batman
You know those tests I was running? Her cellular structure is a shade more dense than yours. She metabolizes sunlight more efficiently. It could be her youth. It could be something else. Bottom line, she might be more powerful than you. It makes me wonder. So does her sudden appearance.
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Difficult Decisions in a Crisis Situation
Wonder Woman
I'm sorry, but it has to be this way.
Batman
She's right.
Superman
I don't understand.
Wonder Woman
Look around. What if this had been the middle of the day? The park crowded with people, children. She needs more specialized training. I'm taking her with me.
Superman
And what if I say no?
Batman
There's another reason she can't stay. I'll explain later. For now, I'm asking you to trust me.
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Cousin's Actions Cause Financial Trouble
Superman
Her name is Kara Zor-El, from Krypton. She's my cousin.
Batman
Your cousin just torched $50,000 worth of custom hardware.
[''exasperated'']
Superman
Send me the bill.
Batman
On a reporter's salary? Right.
[''reluctantly'']
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