[center][img]https://66.media.tumblr.com/486b167e474e3de106cc39dfccf7f8a9/tumblr_oxiqjx9JhY1w14pp3o3_500.gif[/img][/center][indent][sub][COLOR=FDE384][I]Paris, France[/I][/COLOR][/sub][/indent][indent][sup][right][COLOR=FDE384][i]Present[/i][/color][/right][/sup][/indent][hr][indent][sup][COLOR=FDE384][b]Issue #1.03[/b][/color][/sup][/indent][center][color=FDE384]𝗪𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡[/color][/center]
[indent][indent]In a matter of seconds, Wonder Woman was flying above the streets of Paris and tried her best to listen for police sirens. Unfortunately, the traffic below caused too much noise for her to concentrate. She looked at the cars beneath her and remembered how these streets were once filled with people. There were a few automobiles in existence, but it wasn't as popular compared to the present. The city had survived two World Wars, countless regional conflicts, revolutions, and terror attacks. It was a testament to mankind's ability to adapt during dark periods in their history. And it was incredible to watch them change within a century.

Wonder Woman kept on flying while looking for the getaway vehicle. Eventually, she found the white getaway van on Avenue de New York with two police cars behind it. On street level, a police officer requested backup when one of the suspects opened fire. They managed to damage one of the tires, which caused the officer to lose control of his car. It was heading for some pedestrians before Wonder Woman managed to stop it was her hands. [color=FCDA63]"Tell them to get to a safe distance. I will handle this."[/color] She said to the officer before taking off for the suspects. The other police car started to slow down as Wonder Woman flew pass it which caught the officers off guard.

Andre Le Blanc immediately saw Wonder Woman on the side mirror and started to panic. [color=779ECB]"Oh shit! Wonder Woman's behind us!"[/color] he shouted in a strong French accent before firing two shots from his pistol. 

[color=33a532]"You are getting on my fucking nerves, frenchie."[/color] Angelo Bend growled at his 'partner' before taking a sharp right turn on Rue du Ranelagh. [color=33a532]"Just shut up and distract her."[/color]

[color=779ECB]"Branleur."[/color] Le Blanc mumbled to himself while he fired two shots out of the window in the hopes that one of them hit Wonder Woman. It was pointless to hope that, but it was better than doing nothing. Her bracelets blocked the bullets before the suspect had to reload and she flew under the van. When he returned to fire once more, he realized that she was gone and knew that they were caught. She lifted the van with ease and started to carry it towards a nearby square. Both men saw people below backing away while cheering on Wonder Woman. Le Blanc turned to Bend and said in anger, [color=779ECB]"I told that we should have done this in the night so tha-"[/color]

Bend slapped Le Blanc hard enough and said in a rage, [color=33a532]"Shut the fuck up for one fucking second. I have a plan. So, be quiet and follow my lead."[/color]

Wonder Woman carefully approached the back of the van and torn open the door, revealing bags of money and a bomb. She looked at the people and told them to run away from the square, which caused a panic. With the people leaving, Bend came out of the van with nothing but the detonator and his Angler. Le Blanc was the last person out and decided to watch from a safe distance. [color=33a532]"Wonder Woman, nice of you to show up unannounced,"[/color] Bend said irritated about her presence while he held the detonator tightly in his hand. [color=33a532]"It is annoying that you forced my hand and made me do this. What a shame."[/color]

[color=FCDA63]"It's over for the both of you. Give up now before it's too late."[/color] Wonder Woman tried to bargain with them even if it was foolish. 

[color=33a532]"Bold of you to make that demand, lady."[/color] Bend dismissed her deal and showed off the detonator once more. [color=33a532]"But I am the only one that should be making a deal. Leave us alone while we are making our grand escape or get everyone in this park killed over some stolen money. And yes, it's my only offer. So, what will it be?"[/color]

Before Wonder Woman could respond with her answer, Le Blanc walked beside Bend and pulled out his pistol. While Bend was asking what his partner was doing, three shots rang out in quick succession. She watched as the Angle Man fell to the ground with the Angler and the detonator landing beside him. He had been shot on the spot. Meanwhile, Le Blanc calmly stepped over the wounded man and grabbed both devices. He felt his partner grabbing his leg and cried out in pain and anger, [color=33a532]"Why did you fucking shot me?!"[/color]

[color=779ECB]"Because you were going to ruin everything... and you're an asshole."[/color] Le Blanc explained his reason while picking up both the Angler and the detonator. Suddenly, it started to get windy enough that bench and trash bins fell over. The leaves of the nearby trees flew towards the van and Le Blanc spinning around them. Wonder Woman made her way towards him in the hopes of capturing him before he could get away. However, there was a powerful blast enough to knock her off of her feet. After a few more seconds, the leaves fell to the ground and revealed that both the van and Le Blanc vanished.

The wind calmed down shortly after leaving behind a stunned Wonder Woman. In the background, Bend started to hit the ground like an angry child and cursing Le Blanc. Despite the three gunshot wounds, he was going to be alright. As for his days as Angle Man, that was a whole different story. Under his breath, he mumbled something that caught Wonder Woman's interest. She grabbed her Lasso of Hestia, but everybody knew it as the Lasso of Truth. It was wrapped around his neck and she asked him to repeat his last sentence. There was silence.

[color=FCDA63]"The Lasso of Hestia compels you."[/color]

[color=33a532]"'I can't believe he used the wish.'"[/color] Bend answered without any hesitation while the lasso was glowing. He realized what he had said and cursed her loud enough. [color=33a532]"Fuck you bitch."[/color]

Wonder Woman pulled the lasso harder and asked another question, [color=FCDA63]"What do you mean that he used the 'wish?'"[/color]

He tried to resist the lasso but it proved to be useless in the end. [color=33a532]"Our client sent us a letter with the locations of several banks in the areas. And at the end of the letter, they mentioned using a wish in the case of an emergency. We didn't believe him at first. Thought that they were joking around... until now."[/color][/indent][/indent]
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[center][url=https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-09-2018/oGCd5m.gif][color=white][i]"Imagine if you had three wishes, 
three hopes, three dreams and 
they all could come true."[/i][/color][/url][/center]
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[indent][indent]Andre Le Blanc noticed that his wish actually worked and that he was safe from Wonder Woman. He also saw that the van was beside him along with the money and bomb. Now, the problem was that he had no idea where he was at the moment. It was too dark to notice anything besides the quiet wind. He knew that he had to be on the other side of the world. Then, he started to think that he made a terrible mistake and tried to wish to leave this area but nothing happened. Before he could completely panic, he saw that a small table appeared in front of him with a note. There was a pause to pick it up; yet, he knew that he had to. He opened it up and read it to himself:

[quote][i]Congratulations!

You have complete my contract. Now, your payment will arrive shortly. But, I sense that you want fortune that will last forever. I saw what you did to your "partner" and it showed me that you are capable of making the hard decisions. Bend was foolish and an idiot, but you aren't him. You are smarter than he could ever be. Now, you have to make another choice. Join my small group or leave. Nothing will happen to you if you leave with the payment. Just walk and open the white door. Of course, you would return to petty thievery and stealing paintings across Europe once more. And still not make enough to live a peaceful life. If you want to achieve greatness, then call me out.

Call my name out loud for the heavens to hear! Call out Aladdin![/i][/quote]
Unlike the first time, Le Blanc was more open to the idea that this "Aladdin" was serious. But, he still thought of him as a crazy metahuman. Suddenly, a bag fell from the sky and landed in front of him. He opened it up and found it filled with cash and jewelry. And then the white door appeared behind him. It was incredible and frightful at the same time. Hell, he thought of running for the door until he remembered one of the sentences from the note. I sense that you want fortune that will last forever. It was the main reason why he became a thief in the first place. To make sure that he never had to live in poetry ever again. With that in mind, he placed down the note and breathed before yelling out the name.

[color=779ECB]"Aladdin!"[/color][/indent][/indent]
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