A new world (Marvel X DC)

"Beep-Beep-Beep" The sound of the alarm clock made me open my eyes. Sitting on the edge of the bed, I glanced at the clock: 06:00!

A red-haired beauty was lying next to me, half asleep. She had also stopped resisting the alarm clock and was slowly waking up.

"Barb," I leaned towards the girl and left a short kiss near her lips. "I'm going for a run."

"Go," she waved her hand, still in a sleepy state.

Let her lie down a little longer... Batgirl has been sleeping very little lately. Plus, that incident with the Joker had happened, and she had more troubles.

Yesterday I missed my morning workout, but today I didn't slack off.

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I returned home in high spirits. Barbara was already performing her shamanic ritual in the kitchen, trying to make us breakfast.

I didn't bother her, took a quick shower, and went into the living room, where I turned on the TV. The news was on the screen, and to my great surprise, they were talking about me.

"The day before yesterday, the infamous crazy killer Joker burst into the prestigious Iceberg Lounge nightclub in Gotham and took more than 120 people hostage. Seven died, three of them were invited musicians for the gala evening, three more were security guards for the establishment, and the last one belonged to the group of attackers. The crazy maniac did not spare even his own man. No one knows how it would have all ended, and how many victims there could have been that evening, if not for the brave act of one young man named Alex Reath. You may know him as a rising star of the literary world, who wrote such books as "The Lord of the Rings", "Ten Little Indians", "It", and, as people have dubbed him, one of the greatest composers of our time.

Alex Reath, risking his life, entered into negotiations with such an unpredictable personality as the Joker, when he intended to shoot another person and, most likely, was going to commit mass murder in a restaurant. Mr. Reath was able to dissuade the killer, offering him to play the so-called game - "Guessing Game". And in case of his victory, he asked the latter to release the hostages and surrender to the police.

Alex was eventually able to win, and to everyone's surprise, the mentally ill terrorist fulfilled the conditions of the game. All the survivors warmly thanked the young man. And we also express our deep gratitude to Alex Reath for his courage, determination, bravery, and for the fact that on that ill-fated evening the restaurant guests were able to return home and meet their families. Alex is a hero without a mask, which this world lacks so much today!"

I turned off the TV, taking a deep breath from what I saw... Yeah, I didn't expect that... Turning on the computer, I started looking for information about that evening.

I was most worried about people's reaction to my so-called "heroism". While searching, I came across a familiar name... Wow, Victoria has already managed to publish her article? In one day?! That's what it means: if there is motivation, there will be a way!

Hmm, and she laid it all out quite well, and embellished it so much that I actually felt like a real modern hero. Well, let's see what people write about this.

[Sneg Sneg : I'm just shocked by this! It turns out that my idol is such an amazing person? Now I'll be his fan for life!]

[Maks Poruu :To be honest, I would never dare to come face to face with this psychopath. He can shoot you at any time. Just like that! How did Alex manage to pull off all this?! Unthinkable! Of course, I knew he was very smart, because I read his books, but this is on another level!]

[Saava Hjl : The riddles are just incredible! Hey, guys, could you solve them without knowing the answer? I typed them into a search engine, there are no such riddles anywhere, so Reath himself came up with them. How does his brain work, that he could come up with such a thing under stress?]

[Reath Perfect: I am a big fan of his work, but today I also have unbridled respect for him as a strong personality!]

[Toiia POOL : Hey, and they say that he was able to lay out a criminal twice his size! As Reath himself admitted, he trains under the guidance of the "Greatest Master on Earth". I wish this master trained me too, then I would be fearless! I wonder what style he practices?]

[Kristi AGI : Alex Reath is a real hero! And not all those in their cloaks and masks! They fight criminals, but with their abilities it's a common thing. But to save people, being an ordinary person, risking their lives, that's what a real feat is! Now I know that there are still good people in this world. And I'll add - now he's my idol!]

[Maikl Mordan : Haha, now Reath will become even more popular, and I'm very happy about his success. I wish you further inspiration, please delight us with your creations more often!]

[Kianu GEQ : I'm glad that a worthy person has finally appeared in show business. Otherwise, following all these stars, where the only difference is who is more beautiful, is a real pain! This is what a person should be like, whom everyone should look up to! In his last interview, Alex Reath said that he does not drink alcohol at all, does not smoke, plays sports and leads a healthy lifestyle. He also stated that he does not tolerate lies, so he always tries to tell the truth. I did not believe it before, but now, for some reason, my doubts have disappeared. He is the hero that the world and our decadent entertainment industry deserves!]

Reading the comments, I literally blushed. There was nothing but praise everywhere. I even felt a little ashamed…

"Looks like your reputation is at its best right now," said Barbara, silently approaching me from behind.

"I couldn't even imagine such a rapid development of events."

"Thank Victoria. It's her merit. She was able to present your feat to the world in bright colors. If it weren't for her, it is still unknown how everyone would have reacted."

"You're right, she's a great girl," I said with a proud smile.

"Let's go eat, breakfast is getting cold... You have a ton of work today. I hope you haven't forgotten that Alison's concert is scheduled for this evening? You have to be there and support her. Today is an important step in her career."

"I remember, don't worry," I said, already gobbling up the food.

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Arriving at the recording studio, I found Alison absorbed in her work. She was rehearsing the song I had written. Apparently, she was a little nervous, and this was her way of calming down.

"Hi," I greeted her when she finished singing. "You have six years of experience on the big stage, why worry so much?"

"You won't understand," the girl said melancholically. "Today, "Disco Flash" will come to an end, and "Dazzler" will be born."

"Don't wind yourself up so much... You can handle it, believe in yourself and your experience, as well as in your fans."

In the afternoon, we all went to the site where the concert was supposed to take place today.

We checked the equipment, worked on the sound quality. When everything was set up and ready for the show, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. But it was too early to relax…

"Alex, are you sure that the new image will suit me?" Blaire asked doubtfully, examining the clothes. "And why do I need butterfly makeup on my face?"

"Alison, believe me, everything will be just wonderful! This image was literally created for you," I reassured the girl. "And then, in the new image you will have to perform only one song, and that at the very end. It's not that bad."

"Okay, I'll trust you... You are my boss after all," She gave me a sly look, making a short light show.

"Beautiful…" I said, watching the range of bright colors.

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At 8 o'clock in the evening, the site was already full. Everyone was seething, younger spectators were holding pink glow sticks and signs in their hands.

The loud noise from the crowd spread throughout the stadium, reaching Alison, who was in the backstage dressing room.

The make-up artist had just finished with her make-up, and the almost star, having twirled in front of the mirror, was very pleased with the result.

"Ready?" I asked, looking at the girl.

"Yes!" The performer stood up and went to the stage. Inspiring music began to play, the sounds of a drum roll hit the hearts of people. The spotlight fell on Alison Blaire, dressed smartly and sparkling with a mesmerizing smile. The atmosphere instantly heated up to the limit, and die-hard fans began to shout the singer's name. The glow sticks rose high into the air. Their waves resembled splashes of sea waves.

"Hello everyone!" The girl greeted her ardent spectators. "I am very happy to be on this stage today and perform for you. Today's concert has a special meaning for me. This evening I want to share with you some very important news. And you will find out what it is by the end of the performance. I hope it will be a pleasant surprise for you. Well, what do you think? Let's go?!"

The fans applauded and shouted: "Yes!"

After waiting for everyone to calm down a bit, she began her official performance. For her first song, she chose one of her most successful pieces, called "Flight of the Butterfly".

A dark blue beam of light illuminated a lonely figure in the center of the hall, the refracted rays of the spotlights covered the stage with a light cloudy fog, which made the girl look even more beautiful.

The melody of the song "Flight of the Butterfly" was pleasant, soft and even slightly sentimental. When the song ended, its echoes were still in the air. Everyone present was silent, only the glow sticks in the hall were still rhythmically waving.

"This song is dedicated to all of you, dear friends!"

The fans, as if awakened from sleep, applauded loudly. Then Blaire performed five more songs. Her voice was like the sounds of nature. Like a pure mountain stream flowing into the ears and hearts of the listeners, intoxicating them imperceptibly.

The evening went even better than everyone's expectations. Alison sang her best songs, playing her signature light show. And so, the concert began to come to an end.

The main star hastily left the stage, but her voice continued to sound throughout the entire venue.

"Dear guests, as well as my loyal fans, as you may have understood, the performance has come to its culmination. I said that I have very important news for you. Therefore, I dare not keep you waiting any longer and will say ... From now on, there will be no "Disco Flash"."

The fans, expressing their disagreement, began to loudly shout out a decisive protest.

"Please calm down and let me finish…" All this time Iskorka was in the dressing room, transforming into a new image, and continuing to communicate with the audience. "The thing is, I signed a contract with the studio "Alritex Records". I'm sure you've heard about its owner - this is the rapidly gaining popularity, show business hero - Alex Reath!"

Chaos began on the set. People were talking, applauding, shouting something unintelligible... I did not expect that the mere mention of my name would cause such a stir.

It seems that my name is more famous in music circles than I thought.

"And it was he who suggested that I give up the pseudonym "Disco-Flashes" and be born a new star for you by the name of... "Dazzler"! Now I will appear before you in a completely new image and perform a song that Alex Reath himself wrote for me personally, so that I could perform it for you, but already as "Dazzling". So, meet the song called "Firework"!

The music started playing, and after it, the voice of the performer sounded, who was slowly returning to the stage, "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag

Drifting through the wind

Wanting to start again?

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin

Like a house of cards

One blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep?

Six feet under screams, but no one seems to hear a thing

Do you know that there's still a chance for you

'Cause there's a spark in you"

Dazzler finally appeared on the scene as the bridge began, "You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine

Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause, baby, you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth

Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"

As you shoot across the sky!"

At that moment, the entire night sky lit up with bright fireworks. Alison literally sparkled, and the light show reached a new peak. In the past, she always held back, afraid to reveal her secret. After all, if her show was too bright, it could raise a lot of questions. But now, she has us, and if anything, we can cover for her. Now she was completely free, and she sang like never before!

"Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst

Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"

You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

You don't have to feel like a waste of space!"

"Firework" is a song by American singer Katy Perry, from my past world. The work was a commercial success, taking first place in many world-famous charts.

This motivating hit from Katy Perry is one of those few songs with meaning that can really make a person get up from the couch, armchair, chair - from anywhere, and start changing for the better.

Let us take a small step towards a better life every day. Make every day the best it can be, so that by the end of it, we can't imagine it any other way!

"You don't have to feel like a waste of space

You're original, cannot be replaced

If you only knew what the future holds

After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed

So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road

Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow

And when it's time, you'll know

You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine

Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause, baby, you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth

Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"

As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst

Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"

You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe"

As Alison sang these words, her eyes shone with tears. No matter how many failures and difficulties she had experienced, in the end, she stood on a magnificent stage, captivating countless people with her voice.

The fact that she managed to get this song and sing it was a huge success for her. Blaire's voice was unique, and given her rich six years of experience performing on stage, one could confidently say that she presented the song to the audience in the best possible way.

People were captivated by her voice and talent again, it seemed that for the first time they saw the real Alison, the way she always was, she just could not open up to them. And now it happened.

The audience couldn't take their eyes off her. Everyone wanted to take in her new look and not miss a thing. Alison was sparkling in a white tight suit, butterfly makeup on her face, giving her look a special charm. As if she would flutter up and fly away into the sky.

"Cause, baby, you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth

Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"

As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst

Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"

You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

Boom, boom, boom

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

Boom, boom, boom

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon"

The music finally died down, which meant that the concert had officially come to an end. Thunderous applause resounded throughout the stadium once again. At that moment, a star named "Dazzler" was born.

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