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THE NEW AGE —

After a thorough sweep of the city from the bomb squad, the threat in Star City was considered neutralized as no further explosives were detected within. The parties responsible were not apprehended by police and remain at large, considered highly dangerous.

Through the combined efforts of emergency crews, police, and the city’s remaining vigilantes, Star City’s citizens were seen safely back to their homes. Clean up crews were called in to handle the confetti that littered the street, and efforts to repair the damaged bridge began immediately. Area hospitals and clinics remain open to assist. Twenty-seven deaths linked to the bombing of Liberty Bridge have been reported, along with dozens of other injuries. Mayor Dent has issued a special thank you to neighboring cities who sheltered and treated evacuees before the threat was deemed contained, hailing it as an example of what cooperation and compassion can accomplish.

News of the destruction at NOVA headquarters came in slowly. While many celebrated the agency’s exit from the city, the mere scale of devastation and loss of life was met with horror.

From Star City to Gotham, the announcement of Bruce Wayne’s death weighed heavily on those who supported and admired the billionaire-turned-vigilante. Though official funeral arrangements remained private and limited to family and close friends, vigils popped up around the world as people mourned his death. For a while, those who grieved eclipsed the voices of those who cheered.

Shortly following the detonation of explosives in Star City, California, and on the grounds of the National Oversight and Validation Association’s headquarters, Congress convened a closed-door session to discuss matters of national security. Transcripts from that meeting will not be made available to the public. After several hours of deliberation, legislation was delivered to the President’s desk that would cut the agency colloquially known as NOVA, effective immediately. A press conference was held at the White House following the passage of that legislation. The President, flanked by his advisors, announced that he had signed it into law. The National Oversight and Validation Association was officially abolished.

Within twenty-four hours of the US President’s announcement, the United Nations began new rounds of debate concerning the future of the Superhero Relocation Program, otherwise known as the SRP. Years had passed since the international body last considered the program’s status, but in light of recent events and the years-long tension and violence, member-nations needed a new way forward.

A special session of the UN’s Security Council was held, and its sitting members returned to the General Assembly with a recommendation: Repeal the Superhero Relocation Program. A recorded vote was initiated at the behest of the UN Secretary General, and the press release issued following the session showed 151 member states in favor of the program’s dissolution, 36 opposed, and 6 abstaining from the vote. With a majority of its members in agreement, the United Nations chose to repeal the Superhero Relocation Program and place management of vigilante activity back into the hands of individual nations.

Federal, state, and local governments in the United States are currently in discussion about how best to proceed following the abolishment of the SRP and NOVA.

In Star City, Mayor Harvey Dent has called for unity, stating that it is time for citizens to join together to grieve losses and build a brighter future.

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Nothing felt better than getting the chance to work alongside one of his Rogues again. Captain Cold and Mirror Master together time help contribute to the chaos spreading throughout the city. Of course, anyone should expect them to take advantage of the situation. Leonard comes to a stop outside of a random antique shop that might not appear as much to begin with, but there is always a plan when it comes to his actions. “You can stop questioning my directions now because I have a feeling you’re going to like what’s stashed inside. Once of a kind from what my research could show me.” He pulls out a piece of paper which had been torn out of a newspaper. Which is the photograph of a special mirror that has surprisingly found it’s way to the city.

“How about you get us inside, McCulloch?” Leonard didn’t really mind traveling through the mirror world of his and knows when it would be better than tripping off an alarm when breaking the window.

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In preparation for her guests, Harley had the island decked out in bright decorations. Streamers hung from a decrepit, rotting carousal, and she strung Christmas lights on the Ferris Wheel. Lois, Kara, Jon, and Eva were strapped into their car with modified bars of iron laced with kryptonite. It kept them in place as Harley pranced back and forth with various snacks. 

But she wasn’t going to let them miss out on all the fun! A large outdoor movie screen was already playing. Harley clapped her hands gleefully when she saw Joker’s face, clasping them under her chin and grinning excitedly. She could barely contain herself, but even when he wasn’t right there next to her, she still knew better than to interrupt. 

“So, whaddaya think the boy scout’ll choose, huh?” She asked mockingly, holding Lucy on her hip. Between every word or two she gave her a quick peck on the cheek. “I mean, that’s an awful lotta people who are gonna die fer just...” Pretending to count, she shook her head. “Four people. Dunno if Supes has got the stomach fer it. Don’t worry, though! It’ll be quick, pinky swear - awwe, Lucyboo, mommy missed ya too! - I promise, ya won’t even feel a thing.” 

Joker’s bombs lined the car’s canopy above their heads. It was enough dynamite to blow the whole ferris wheel sky high. “Any requests? I got cotton candy, caramel apples, mmm, pretty sure there’s some funnel cakes around here somewhere...” 

For lack of a better word - Eddie was horrified. He didn’t need to question it’s truth, or it’s sources - NOVA was never something to turn to for help. It was a death sentence for some and for others even worse. It made him feel sick. He couldn’t let the news get to him, though; he had to go out there and help while the city tore itself apart. Zach was off with the League, helping in that way, so Eddie needed to do his part. Deciding the chaos was already at an all time high, he forwent his charmed necklace, the one that disguised his demon-like appearance, and appeared in a cloud of smoke and brimstone, the yellow and reds vivid until they faded with the breeze. The smell of something burnt filled the area as he took in the street around him, just below the apartment that he and Zach lived in.

His arrow-tipped tail waved behind him as his ears moved with each sound that arose from the looting. People broke into apartments and storefronts to take advantage of the riots that took place. There was already so much going on, so much pain, so he decided to intervene. A looter stopped mid break-in when he caught sight of Eddie’s appearance - it was nothing new, but at least he didn’t have to fight anyone. They were too busy being taken aback by him. Unfortunately, the NOVA agent that had a child by the arm didn’t flinch when he saw Eddie and aimed his weapon. In a blink, the devil was gone, nothing but a puff of black and red smoke to dissipate in the air. Reappearing, he landed on top of the agent, knocking him unconscious with the force, thus freeing the kid of his tightened grasp. 

Eddie huffed out a breath and turned to the small mutant and flashed them a reassuring smile. “You’re safe now, it’s okay. Where are your parents?” He asked, worried that they might have gotten separated from their family in the middle of all of this. While he’d knelt down to console the child, another agent rounded the corner, weapon already drawn and pointed at Eddie’s back.

The corner market across the street from their apartment was expensive, but MJ barely looked at the prices as she tossed things in her basket. Pausing at a pile of questionable avocados, she suddenly heard people yelling. She sighed heavily and set her basket on a display table, scowling, and made her way to the front of the store. “If this is another protest I’m gonna scream,” she mumbled to herself, twirling the ends of her ponytail around her fingers.

She saw the face on the billboard first, despite all the chaos going on around her. The ringing began in her ears and the shouting around her faded away to white noise. It was the same voice she heard in her nightmares and it made her entire body quake from the inside out. 

Clamping her hands over her ears, she dropped to the ground and pressed her face into her knees.

He was supposed to be meeting with a goddamn client! Why the hell was it whenever he was supposed to be doing something normal the shit hit the fan and he got hurt!? Being a DA meant desk work, nice safe desk work. And here he was slumped on the floor, groaning in searing, burning pain as more blood than he was comfortable with trickled down his shoulder.