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[hr][INDENT][b][i]METROPOLIS, DE
[INDENT]January 1[sup]st[/sup][/indent][/i][/b][/INDENT][hr]
Centennial Park was well beyond its maximum capacity as the crowd of thousands had gathered to honour the Man of Steel. Standing under a yellow umbrella, Iris West stood with her crew from Central City Picture News as they like many other networks lined the streets reporting on the funeral. 

“It’s with great sorrow that we’re coming to you live from the funeral for America’s favourite son.” Iris said into the camera as she shielded herself from the freezing rain. “After a horrific battle with the alien creature dubbed ‘Doomsday’, Superman managed to defeat the monster at the very unfortunate cost of his life. Friends, family and loved ones have gathered here today to not only honour the Man of Steel’s memory but to also commemorate his life and everything he stood for.”   

Sitting with the rest of the members of the Justice League was Barry Allen, or as the public knew him, the Flash. His head was hung low as he slowly shook it in disbelief, up until last week he had never seen Superman bleed. He was the cornerstone of the league, their rock and their hope. To the world, he was invincible, the unstoppable ‘Man of Steel’. When Barry had grown old enough to stop looking up to comic book characters he had found other heroes. While some had been in his life longer than others like his foster father Joe, it didn’t make the impact that Clark had brought to him any less. Wiping a tear away from his eye as Kara finished speaking, her words ringing true as Barry reflected on them. Clark’s spirit would leave on, he could tell that just by looking around at those gathered in honour of him. That said, Barry wasn’t entirely comfortable leaving Central City unguarded at the moment, there was no doubt in the back of his mind that evil was stirring. 

“We’ve just heard from Supergirl herself.” Iris continued as she turned back to the camera. “It’s nice to see Central City’s Scarlet Speedster is here in honour of Superman in the company of the other members of the Justice League. It must mean a lot to Supergirl to see such friendly faces ready to support her as Superman’s burden is passed onto her shoulders.” Clearing her throat, Iris choked back her own tears as she forced a smile for the camera. “As you can see the weather here is drizzling rain, what’s the weather looking like back in Central City, Greg?”

[hr][INDENT][b][i]CENTRAL CITY, MO[/i][/b][/INDENT][hr]
“…And you can expect it to keep warming up as a warm front moves in from the Gulf of Mexico. Now over to Linda as she takes us live to the newest additions to Central City’s Family. So tell us Linda, what’s going on over at the Zoo today?” Came Greg’s voice in Linda Lake’s earpiece as she turned to the camera.

“Well Greg, Central City Zoo is welcoming two very special additions today. Having just come from back from Africa, local philanthropist Simon Stagg has donated two gorillas he rescued from poachers during his latest excursion.” Turning to the aging man beside her, Linda continued as she introduced him. “Mr. Stagg, we’re happy you could join us here today, what can you tell us about these gorillas?”

“These two are Western Lowland Gorillas, the smaller gorilla is named Bright Eyes while the larger’s name is Solovar. I think they’ll be very happy here at the Central City Zoo.” Stagg said nervously into the microphone as Linda tilted it towards him. His hands shook slightly as his eyes rapidly scanned the gathered crowd. Taking the microphone back from the quivering man, Linda forced a large smile and turned back towards the camera.

“Well without further ado, let’s welcome Bright-Eyes and Solovar to Central City!” She yelled as the crowd exploded into applause.