Chapter 103

A few days after Kara's birthday found the entire Justice League sitting around the meeting table on the Watchtower to discuss Darkseid's most recent attack on Earth.

Due to how big the situation was, Kara had requested that all Leaguers attend the meeting in person and not in hologram. Which was why they were all sitting around the big round table with a large JL in the center, each of them with a chair that had their personal logos on the back.

Sitting at the head of the table was the League's leader, Supergirl. To Supergirl's left sat her cousin Superman and next to him was Green Lantern (Alex), Martian Manhunter, Flash, Ice Maiden, Vixen, Batwoman, Green Lantern (Hal), Black Lightning, Blue Beetle, Doctor Fate (since the League had decided that despite Kent Nelson's passing, technically the spirit of Nabu was the leaguer, whoever wore the helmet was just his host, but said host could not enter the Watchtower or be part of Justice League operations without the helmet on), Aquaman, Red Tornado, Hawkman, Hawkwoman, Spartan, Katana, Black Canary, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman and finally to Supergirl's right sat her second in command, Batman.

"Thank you all for coming." Kara said.

"Nice new suit." Flash said, since Supergirl was wearing a new suit since her old one had gotten trashed in her fights with Red Daughter and Darkseid, her parents had given her a new and improved suit for her birthday.

"Thanks, it was a birthday present." Supergirl said.

"Great party by the way." Wonder Woman said with a smirk.

"Anyways, can we please stay focused on why I called this meeting." Kara said as she pushed a button on her console at the table and a projection of Darkseid appeared over the center of the table.

"Darkseid." Superman said at the sight of his old enemy.

"The single greatest threat not only to this world, but every world in the universe. He's the most feared despot in the universe." Kara said.

"It's true. There isn't a single planet that doesn't dread his arrival. Even Thanagar is afraid of him." Hawkman said.

"And they have a reputation for being tyrants and war mongers themselves." Supergirl said.

"Seriously, now?" Hal asked, annoyed.

"What's going on?" Jefferson asked.

"Thanagar invaded Krypton years ago before I was born. And attempted to drain our resources and brought our planet closer to destruction. So in a way, what happened to Krypton is on Thanagar's head." Kara said.

"We're not all like that. And in case you're forgetting, Krypton won that war and the defeat was so devastating that it ended the Thanagarian empire." Carter said.

"But we are sorry about that. After Krypton exploded, a lot of worlds blamed Thanagar for it, which further ruined our reputation and the Green Lantern Corp kept closer tabs on us. Why do you think they allow two Lanterns to stay close to Earth? To keep tabs on us and the Reach warrior." Sheira said.

"Anyways, can we please table this conversation for a later date." Bruce said, annoyed.

"Right, sorry, that's just a sore topic for me. I know Carter and Chay-Ara aren't like the rest of their people." Kara said and both Hawks nodded at her in understanding.

"Anyways, back on topic, Darkeseid. I'm still trying to figure out why he'd attack me and not Clark." Kara said.

"Maybe it's because he knew that you were the leader of the Justice League and since we are the biggest opposition to his plans to invade us, he might have wanted to take out our leader first." Bruce suggested.

"Maybe, but that doesn't sound right. The fact that he attempted to recruit me when he never did that with Clark." Kara said.

"The way he was looking at you, it seemed like he wanted to do more than just recruit you. I saw the footage before we arrived. He said he wanted you to rule at his side. Darkseid's never been interested in sharing his power with anyone before." Clark said and Kara looked revolted.

"I remember, I'm just trying to block that out, since it makes me disgusting? But I don't know why he'd bother, since Darkseid doesn't believe in anything that would require love." Kara said.

"True, but perhaps it's not a partner he wants, but rather an heir." Doctor Fate said.

"As much as I hate to say it, he has a point. Based on what he said, the whole reason Darkseid sent Red Daughter to Earth was to see which was stronger. But I still don't understand why he'd be interested in that." Kara said, since Darkseid already had heirs.

"The child of a Kryptonian and a new god would be a very powerful force. One that Darkseid would view as invaluable in his quest to obtain the ultimate power. The anti-life equation." Doctor Fate said.

"I don't even want to think about that." Kara said, trying to get images of her conceiving a child with Darkseid out of her head, since it was too disturbing.

"Well, you might have too, since if Darkseid is trying to create a child using both yours and his DNA, we can't allow him to succeed." Bruce said.

"Wait, wouldn't they still need Kara to be present for that? Even against her will?" Oliver asked, only to have Kara, Alex, Clark and J'onn all glare at him.

"Hey, I'm just saying." Oliver said.

"No. Most planets have technology capable of generating children from DNA samples. Krypton had it." Kara said, looking revolted at the thought.

"And there's a good chance that Darkseid would have that kind of tech too. But he'd still need a sample of Kara's DNA for the process." Bruce said and Kara groaned.

"And considering the fact that Red Daughter was covered in my blood and sweat from our fight, he likely has it." Kara said.

"So what you're saying is that there's a chance that Darkseid has everything he needs to create a child that's the combination of him and Supergirl?" Bruce asked.

"Yeah. Which means that we need to be ready. And I think I know the best place to start." Kara said.

"And that would be?" Alex asked.

"We're sending envoys to New Genesis." Kara said.

"The only planet in the universe that's successfully repelled Darkseid besides Earth and home of the benevolent new Gods." Carter said and Kara nodded.

"They have a long running truce with Apokolips after fighting a bloody war for centuries, but something like this might warrant them taking action to take a child that powerful and removing them from Darkseid's control, assuming that the process isn't complete yet." Kara said.

"We should also inform the Guardians. This could be a way to a treaty between Earth, Oa and New Genesis and we can officially count both worlds as allies." Hal said and Kara nodded.

"Do it." Kara said.

"What should we do in the meantime?" Kate asked.

"The only thing we can do? Continue protecting Earth and preparing for Darkseid's return, since he will be back." Kara said.

"Who's going to New Genesis?" Diana asked.

"I think I should lead that mission, since I've dealt with New Genesis before, since we've been allies from the times I fought Darkseid before, so they'll recognize me as an ally." Clark said and Kara nodded.

"Agreed. And I want you to take one of our Green Lanterns with you, along with one other member." Kara said.

"I'll go." Hal said.

"So will I." Carter said.

"You might need mystical aid as well. I should go." Doctor Fate said.

"Since I know Chloe wants to earn her place in the Justice League, I don't think it could hurt." Clark said and Kara nodded.

"Agreed. And if there's nothing else, I think we can consider this meeting adjourned. Any other business can wait until our usual meeting after they return." Kara said and the whole League nodded as they got up from their seats to head for the Zeta tubes to head home.

"Kara, a moment." Kate said.

"What's going on?" Kara asked her old friend.

"I need your help with something personal. Something that I'd like you to come back to Hub City with me to explain." Kate said.

"J'onn should have National City covered for me, so that's fine." Kara said, wondering what this was about.

"Thank you." Kate said as they headed for the zeta tubes.

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