American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

54. Kara’s Heartache and the Multiverse Theory.

Young Barry Allen's somewhat loose explanation was clearly unable to convince Kara. As a devoted sister, Kara was extremely protective of her beloved cousin, willing to sacrifice her life for his safety. For instance, the reason she was willing to risk her life for the test earlier was undoubtedly to avenge her cousin.

So, upon learning that her cousin could have lived a very happy life on Earth, but it was all destroyed due to someone's "selfish act," how could she not be furious?

Kara's thoughts were simple. If Kal could live happily on Earth, be worshiped by its people, and become the "Superman" they spoke of, what did it matter if that world didn't include her?

This nearly pathological mindset was something Alex had noticed early on. After all, he had encountered many mutant lunatics before. For someone like Kara, who had been subjected to experiments since she was fifteen, it would be miraculous if she didn't develop any psychological issues after being locked up for so many years.

Based on Alex's assessment, the pain of losing her home and loved ones in her childhood made Kara channel all her will to live into caring for her cousin. Beyond that, she couldn't find any other motivation to continue living.

Moreover, she was the "older sister," and it was her responsibility to take care of her younger brother. At fifteen, she naively believed they were the last survivors of Krypton. However, she never expected that after their stasis pods activated, her brother would be intercepted midway while she crash-landed on Earth and became a test subject.

Years of imprisonment engraved the thought "find a way out, locate her brother, and raise him" deeply into her psyche, turning into a horrific heartache. It was as if she had died the day she crashed on Earth, and now was living solely for her brother.

"So, I was right. My brother didn't have to die," Kara's eyes reddened as she looked at the unconscious Barry Allen, her gaze filled with hatred.

"Uh, well…"

Young Barry Allen was frantic, frantically signaling Bruce Wayne for help, but the old Batman didn't even glance his way, silently sitting aside as if watching a show.

At this moment, Alex sighed softly, immediately catching Kara's attention, while young Barry Allen gave Alex a grateful look.

"Alex, tell me, is this really true?" Kara's voice was cold.

"It's not like that." Alex glanced at Kara. He could feel that Kara's current state was indeed unstable. Perhaps she might help humanity kill General Zod for her brother's revenge, but next, she might turn on Barry Allen.

Recalling the movies' portrayal of the multiverse in the DC universe, Alex, like Batman, used the example of spaghetti.

"Kara, you might have heard of parallel universes or the multiverse on Krypton. I can tell you that these concepts are real, and speedsters can indeed create multiverse splits by altering the past."

"Mr. Bruce Wayne mentioned an interesting theory before. When Barry Allen uses the speed force to travel back and change history, a branch timeline appears. However, Mr. Wayne believes that altering history creates a focal point, causing dual-line modifications. In other words, both the future and the past are changed."

"So, what's your point?" Kara frowned slightly.

"My point is, this theory is both correct and incorrect."

Alex paused, then shared his thoughts.

"Has anyone considered that when a timeline splits, it creates at least two futures? Which world does the Barry Allen who altered history return to? Is the so-called 'altered' universe truly overwritten?"

As he spoke, Alex looked at young Barry Allen.

"Let's say Barry Allen didn't accidentally arrive at this time point but traveled directly back to his era. If you grew up in a stable family with both parents, what would happen to you when you reach Barry's age?"

"I…" Young Barry Allen was stunned by this question and didn't know how to answer.

Fortunately, Alex didn't intend to make him answer but continued.

"There are only two explanations. Either Barry Allen never 'returned' to this universe's future, or one day in the future, the current Barry Allen will 'possess' you. Then, you won't be you anymore."

This statement shocked young Barry Allen, a fear creeping up from the bottom of his heart. No one wants to be possessed, even by another version of themselves.

"But that's just one possibility, right?" Batman interjected.

"Yes, it's just one possibility. But I think a more likely scenario is that this focal point created more than two universes. One is the original universe, Barry's universe, where he has disappeared and ended up here—a doomed universe."

Looking at Kara, Alex continued. "So, I believe in the universe Barry originally came from, your cousin is still alive. Unfortunately, in this universe, your cousin died. My condolences."

Kara had been silent since earlier, but her expression had significantly softened.

Though Kara had some psychological issues, it didn't mean she was irrational or blind. However, she was somewhat stubborn and not easily persuaded.

Everyone's eyes were on Kara. Despite her young appearance, the pressure she exerted on everyone present was immense, so they all waited for her response.

Finally, Kara looked up, meeting Alex's eyes and breaking the silence.

"How can you prove this?"

"As you can see, Pietro and I are wanderers in the multiverse. If I know about you, your cousin, and Krypton, it means I've encountered you in other universes."

"Really?!" Kara's eyes finally brightened. "You've really met my cousin?"

Knowing Kara could tell if he was lying, Alex smiled slightly.

"Of course. I saw him defeat General Zod with his own hands in another universe."

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