95 – The Black Panther
Looking at the icon of Wakanda before , I couldn't help but smile. The action drew the attention of Batman and Black Panther, and a dozen of my custors were watching the scene, so even recording it. The black hole within my chest pulsed with my excitent as if it was a heartbeat with how it thrumd with power. My glowing form beca more vibrant with my excitent at having the two figures before .
I knew who was under the costu. I could feel them. It was strange, knowing that the more ti passed, the more I felt. Did you know what it was like to feel the heart of soone standing ten feet away from you beating? The sound of the blood pumping through their veins and organs, and I even felt the blood pumping into their brains.
What excited most was what I could feel and hear from the Panther before , an old man with the body of soone who could only be described as superhuman.
"Greetings, Black Panther," I greeted the King before with a bow, "My apologies, I was not expecting you so...soon."
The Costud King looked around the store, eyeing the few who were recording before finally focusing on . His words were asured: "Why?"
I deadpanned at the old man before , "What's with all of you and your cryptic questions? Why what?" I emphasized.
I could feel the King under the Vibranium suit frown as he looked around at all the people.
"Why have you intruded upon our Sanctuary?" He spoke.
"Because you people need to get off your asses and actually help," I spoke at first before realizing...I don't care and continued, "You are the most technologically advanced on all of the Earth, yet you do nothing to help. Sure, many would want your vibranium, but let ask you this: what the hell are they going to do against your superior technology and abundant resources? You won't be able to sit back and watch for much longer as the world tears itself apart and threats arise to threaten the world and humanity as a whole. Whether you like it or not, you and your people will need to get involved, if not now, eventually."
I felt his heart speed up the more I talked; he was growing agitated or angry."You might think that you are yours are unique, but your...Sanctuary exists on many other Earths; nearly all of them were forced to reveal themselves, and there will be no difference on this Earth," I continued, my 'heart' pulsing with my words as I stepped closer and closer.
It was almost like I could feel Batman's confusion and agitation as I heard his muscles tense under the suit and his heart begin beating harder. He clearly had no idea who the Black Panther was; they must have stayed quiet, very rarely getting involved with anything outside of Wakanda if Batman didn't have any hint as to who stood before .
It was clear that I angered the man before him, even though he showed no outward reaction to my statents, "The world is not ready. These petty, corrupt governnts would vie and sche for what we have. They would not accept help, and their arrogance and pride would stop them from accepting such a thing and seeing the bigger picture," the King argued.
"Such is human nature," I argued in return, shaking my head. You'd think that, given how long they had been watching, they'd be able to see that.
Before I could continue my argunt, I froze, hearing the sound of footsteps coming from the simulator.
Turning around, I was t with the visage of Joshua, who had just finished his daily routine of running the simulator till he was defeated.
If his glare and posture were anything to go by, Joshua was tense and tired. He must have been at it for hours, fighting in the Simulation.
He looked between the three of us before simply stepping by and behind the counter before returning to his room.
Seeing their gaze follow Joshua, I said, “If you both wish to learn, he does have a training program, sothing both of you could use. Joshua is probably one of the most experienced fighters on this planet due to his life in the Wasteland," I attempted to persuade the two, wanting them to get so more experience for what ca ahead, as well as convince the two extrely wealthy and important before to make counterasures.
The Black Panther noticed my change in topic, and despite wearing a mask, I could feel his frown.
"No. We...request that you close your store in our Sanctuary. Already, we have had to turn back a few dozen trying to enter our ho," he explained before pointing at with the clawed finger of his suit. You must stop, or we will be forced to fight to keep my people safe," the King warned.
"No can do, I am afraid. Once a new entrance is opened, it will not close," I inford the King with a smile, making the King tense even further, as if preparing for a fight.
"However, I will not stop you from protecting yourselves; if anything, I encourage it if it gets you all up and active. You have spent far too long in peace that you have forgotten the true horrors of war, wars that will threaten to tear this world apart," I mused, delighting in the cues I got from their bodies regarding their agitation—or lack thereof, in Batman's case.
"What wars?" Batman asked.
"Wars that will threaten the survival of the human race. You do not think we are the only other ones in this galaxy, do you? Especially with the Kryptonian calling himself Superman flying around saving those in need," I nonchalantly explained again that Superman was indeed an alien, despite his human appearance.
"So others will co?" Batman questioned.
"Of course, such is the way of life, survival of the fittest," I quoted before looking at the queen, "And even they will be able to stomp on you. Your...advances may make you unbeatable against the rest of humanity, but it is just that, humanity. Those who rule over a thousand worlds and their fleets can change the planet into a desolate wasteland despite your technology and resources," I whispered straight into the ears of the King without moving.
I could see Batman's questioning glance, knowing full well that he'd be able to figure it all out with enough research, especially since the King decided to co into my store with the Icon of his people and his noticeable accent. It was simply a matter of ti before Batman discovered the true secrets of Wakanda and its status as the strongest nation in the world due to its advanced technologies and plentiful Vibranium.
"Tell , Black Panther, do you really believe that you can stay isolated from the larger world as the world advances? If not now, they will find out eventually," I stated, getting closer and closer to the King of Wakanda until I was towering over him.
"I...highly advise that you think over what I've said, and also, I suggest that you research what my store offers and return tomorrow morning and night," With a wave of my hand, the void gripped a hold of the old man, and dragged him into its depths, before depositing him back to his palace in Wakanda.
I heard movent behind and found Batman on guard with a few batarangs in hand.
"What did you do?!" Batman demanded.
"I returned him ho, the sa as you," I said, transporting him through the void as well.
Ah. What a wonderful day that I've had so far.
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