Moon Girl's Desperate Dilemma

    By antalyk007

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    02 Aug, 2023

    Moon Girl was not your average superhero. Gifted during a massive lunar eclipse, she gained superhuman strength, enhanced reflexes, and a brilliant mind. However, her powers also had an unusual side effect- they were linked to the phases of the moon.

    Tonight was a full moon, and Moon Girl was at her strongest. She patrolled the city, her keen eyes scanning for any signs of trouble. Her dark cape billowed in the wind as she jumped from rooftop to rooftop.

    Suddenly, she felt an all-too-human need arise. Moon Girl needed to pee. This was a dilemma she hadn't faced before in her heroic career. She looked around vast cityscape, trying to locate a suitable place.

    She spotted a convenience store below. She pondered, "Can superheroes even use public restrooms?" As ridiculous as it was, it was a concern she never needed to address until now.

    She decided to give it a try. Moon Girl descended from the rooftops and made her way towards the store. She hoped her costume wouldn't attract too much attention, although that seemed unlikely.

    Once at the store, she awkwardly shuffled towards the restroom area. To her relief, her entrance hadn't caused much of a stir. She reached the restroom door, but it was locked. The key, as the sign indicated, was with the cashier.

    Feeling her desperation grow, Moon Girl approached the cashier. The young man was starstruck, but quickly handed her the key when she asked for it. He quietly whispered, "You're doing great, Moon Girl."

    His kind words made her smile. She thanked him and hurried off to the restroom. She finally relieved herself, feeling an unexpected release. Even superheroes had to deal with mundane issues, apparently.

    Just as she was about to leave the restroom, her super hearing picked up the sounds of a struggle outside. She tensed, her mind instantly shifting from her previous inconvenience to her heroic responsibilities.

    She dashed out of the restroom, swiftly returning the key to the astonished cashier. She then bolted towards the source of the commotion. A group of thugs were trying to rob the store.

    Moon Girl didn't hesitate. She charged at the thieves, using her super strength to disarm and incapacitate them. The fight was over before the thugs could even react to her presence.

    The cashier thanked her enthusiastically, his eyes shining with gratitude. "You're amazing, Moon Girl," he said, a slightly shaky but genuine smile on his face.

    After ensuring everyone's safety, Moon Girl left the convenience store and returned to her rooftop patrol. The city seemed peaceful, but with her heightened senses, she knew it was never truly quiet.

    As she looked out over the city, she felt a sense of pride. She might have had a small hiccup, but she had handled it and was back on track. Even superheroes, she realized, had to navigate the ordinary aspects of life.

    The rest of the night was quiet. Moon Girl maintained her vigil, her watchful eyes never missing a beat. She might've had to pee like any other person, but she was no less a hero.

    As the night gave way to the early light of dawn, Moon Girl's power began to wane. She looked one last time at the city she protected, before heading home to rest and recharge.

    She smiled to herself, thinking about the night's peculiar event. She was a superhero, warts and all. And she wouldn't have changed that for the world.

    Moon Girl made her way back to her secret lair, her strength beginning to fade as the moon lost its fullness. She was looking forward to a nice long rest and hopefully, a much less eventful night the next day.

    As she drifted off to sleep, she made a mental note to better prepare for her human needs during her patrols. It was a funny and humbling thought - even superheroes had to pee.

    As the sun rose and the moon set, Moon Girl, the city's protector, fell into a deep sleep. The city was safe, and so was she, at least till the next full moon when duty would call again.

    Tonight was a reminder that it was okay to be human, even when you're super. In fact, it was the human side of her that brought warmth to her heroism, making it relatable and real.

    As she slept, Moon Girl's dreams were full of rooftops, winds, and moonlit skies. And of course, the delightfully ordinary reminder that even superheroes needed a bathroom break every now and then.

    This night had been a memorable one for Moon Girl, one that reminded her of her humanity, even amidst her superhuman acts. And that was okay. After all, she was Moon Girl - beautifully human, incredibly super.

    And so, under a still watchful moon, Moon Girl dreamt of her next patrol, fully ready to balance her human nature with her superhuman calling. It was another day in the life of a superhero, just as extraordinary and ordinary as it could get.

    As the stars fade away and the city came alive with the morning hustle, Moon Girl was at peace, fully content with a night's job well done. After all, she was Moon Girl - part ordinary, part extraordinary, and all hero.

    Moon Girl's Desperate Dilemma