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[indent][indent]Today, the United States of America was the first nation in the world to denaturalize and bar a superpowered individual. Wonder Woman was given only twelve hours to present herself to properly be escorted. It was all bullshit. She knew that no piece of paper was going to prevent her from saving lives. Yet, she didn't want to give them any more reasons to throw the book. So, she decided to obey their wishes and meet them at the location; however, she needed to take care of a few things. The first thing she did was giving her house to  Rachel Keast. Then, Wonder Woman officially announced that she was taking a temporary leave for her organization, World Veterans Federation, and putting Alana Dominguez in charge. 

And finally, she paid a visit to Colonel Steve Trevor at the apple tree. He wanted to be buried in front of that tree because his father planted it after buying the land. Of course, Diana went through complications to ensure his wish was secured. She arrived at the site with some roses from the garden and her iconic sword. There was a moment of silence before she was able to speak. 

[color=FCDA63]"This will be the last time that I will see you for a while. I only have fifteen minutes left before the government officially has reason to arrest me. I am forever barred from this country... but I won't follow with it. I have to take a stand for people that I have disappointed... and for the souls that I have taken. I need to atone for the things I have done. To take a stand for all heroes before its too late."[/color] Diana placed the roses on the grave and faintly smiled. [color=FCDA63]"I want you to feel proud of me again."[/color]

She walked towards Trevor's tombstone and planted it to the ground hard enough to stand on its own. Then, Diana grabbed a few rocks and placed them around the sharp blade. [color=FCDA63]"I need to leave it behind. It has been tarnished by death and brutality. I will only pull it out of the ground if there was a threat more powerful than everything else. Until that day comes, can you keep an eye on it for me? Please, my love."[/color]

Wonder Woman turned away from the grave and looked up at the clear sky. She knew what was awaiting her there. A massive crowd filled with unsatisfied protesters, calling her arrest. The avalanche of journalists and reporters asking questions despite the silence. After taking one last look at the grave, Wonder Woman took off and started making her way towards the destination. Towards the cruel world awaiting her arrival. 

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[hr][indent][sup][COLOR=FDE384][i]Edwards Air Force Base, United States[/i][/color][/sup][/indent]
[indent][indent]Nearly everyone in the base was watching the live footage of Wonder Woman leaving the country. Some of them celebrated her departure while others remained silent and kept watching the screen. Then, there was General Wade Eiling sitting in his office and working on a report. Nearby, the radio was playing the news describing the crowd's atmosphere. Eiling cracked a smile when he heard the official confirmation that Wonder Woman wasn't an American citizen anymore. Suddenly, the phone rang out loud enough to catch him off guard. The General took a moment to collect himself and then answered the call.

[color=5E6828]"Hello, how can I-"[/color]

[color=FFC0CB]"General, it's time."[/color] a familiar voice interrupted Eiling. [color=FFC0CB]"Operation Achilles has been given the green light. Notify him and give him the folder. We'll talk about it at our next meeting."[/color]

Before he could respond, the caller on the other end hung up. Eiling opened up a locked drawer with his key and grabbed the folder of documents. He was surprised that it had finally been approved. Then again, it might have something to do with Wonder Woman destroying an American symbol and killing thousands of innocents. He got up from his seat and head towards the gym. It was the only place where the General ever saw him spend his days since arriving at Edwards. Except for sleeping and eating, he was always seen working out or flying around. Even today of all days, he was spotted at the gym once more.

General Eiling entered the room and saw him lifting weights with both of his hands. Captain Atom, the World War II veteran and former leader of the defunct Justice Society of America, was finishing up when he saw Eiling watching him. The soldier immediately placed the weights down and saluted at the General as quickly as possible.

[color=5E6828]"At ease, son."[/color] Eiling dismissed the sault and sat down on the bench with the folder on hand. [color=5E6828]"Do you know what I have on my hand?"[/color]

[color=B3D5E0]"No, sir."[/color]

[color=5E6828]"This is our solution to neutralizing the world's biggest threat before she could strike: Operation Achilles."[/color] Eiling said with confidence as he showed Atom the folder. [color=5E6828]"Before you take this folder, I have to make sure that you're committed to accomplishing the mission—no matter the cost and risk—for this great nation."[/color]

[color=B3D5E0]"I'm committed to my nation and American interest. No matter the risk and cost."[/color]

[color=5E6828]"Even if that means you might be given orders to kill Wonder Woman."[/color]

[color=B3D5E0]"Yes."[/color] Captain Atom answered without hesitation. 

Eiling nodded and then handed over the folder. [color=5E6828]"Then, you are officially part of Operation Achilles. Welcome aboard, Captain Atom."[/color][/indent][/indent]
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