
The Last Stand of Saturn Girl
By Storybird

12 Aug, 2023

Saturn Girl, the telepathic alien from Titan, was among the most revered members of the Legion of Superheroes. Her golden hair gleamed in the light of Earth 27, her eyes painted a hue of green that symbolized a determination unmatched.

Her partner, Lightning Lad, with his electrokinetic powers, stood next to her. He was tall, rash, and with each breath, energy crackled around him.

“Saturn Girl, we can’t wait any longer,” Lightning Lad told Saturn Girl, his voice vibrating with tension. The fate of Earth 27 and Superman rested on their shoulders.

Saturn Girl nodded, activating her powers. Her mind stretched out, reaching into the void in search for the Man of Steel who was lost in the abyss.

Suddenly, her expression paled. She saw Superman, drifting in the cold void of space, life seemingly ebbed away from him.

“He’s... he’s...” She stammered, unable to complete the sentence. A sense of desperation enveloped her as she glanced at Lightning Lad.

Lightning Lad placed a consoling hand on her shoulder. “We won’t let him die, Saturn Girl. Not on our watch,” he vowed, his eyes sparking with determination.

Saturn Girl closed her eyes and gathered her strength. She reached out once again, her mind tunnelling through the vast space, connecting with Superman.

The world around her faded. All she could sense was the cold and the loneliness engulfing Superman. It was a feeling she was determined to shatter.

As her psychic energy wrapped around Superman, she willed life back into him. She saw flashes of his memories, his courage, his will to protect Earth 27.

It was an uphill battle against the chilling nothingness of space. But Saturn Girl refused to be defeated. She couldn’t afford to lose Superman now.

Her efforts started bearing fruit. She felt a spark, a faint heartbeat resonating with her energy. It was working; Superman was coming back.

The resurrection was far from over. Saturn Girl felt her energy draining, but she held on. She wouldn’t let go until Superman was completely revived.

Lightning Lad watched as Saturn Girl's face turned increasingly pale. He admired her strength and determination but feared for her health.

Exhausted, Saturn Girl fell to her knees. Her connection with Superman still held strong. She could feel his heartbeat humming in sync with hers.

His heartbeat was strong and steady now. Saturn Girl let out a relieved sigh before breaking the connection. The Man of Steel was alive again.

Her exhaustion was evident, but the satisfaction in her eyes was unmissable. “Superman lives,” she whispered to Lightning Lad, her voice weak but triumphant.

“You did it, Saturn Girl!” Lightning Lad knelt beside her and enveloped her in a warm hug. “You saved Superman.”

Superman's revival sent a wave of joy across Earth 27. The Legion of Superheroes congratulated Saturn Girl and celebrated the return of hope.

Although drained and weary, Saturn Girl managed a smile. To her, the risk they took was worth every bit if it meant saving Superman.

Earth 27 continued to spin, its heroes standing guard. Each one stronger, braver, ready for whatever challenges the future might bring.

What Saturn Girl had done today was nothing short of a miracle. She proved that it wasn't just powers that made superheroes, but their unwavering spirit too.

The Legion of Superheroes stood proud and united. No matter the threat, they would do their utmost to guard their world and its people.

As the day ended, Saturn Girl looked up at the stars. One among them pulsated brighter, just like hope that had been restored in the heart of Superman.

The last stand of Saturn Girl had been a victorious one. She had ensured the return of a hero, the survival of Earth 27, and the continued hope for a peaceful future.