[center][b][i][h1][color=aba000]Brightstar[/color][/h1][/i][/b][/center]

There were few things in life that Penelope "Penny" West, A.K.A. the young superheroine known as "Brightstar", found quite as exhilarating as flying. Soaring in the sky hundreds of feet above the ground, watching the milling citizens go about their day, only occasionally looking up when they see a shadow overhead... there's just something unique about the view, and Second City was one of those cities whose streets seemed custom-made for scenic routes, especially for flyers.

Penny had initially been reluctant to come here after her more established life in Pittsburgh, but now she feels she could get used to this city pretty quickly. School was progressing nicely, she was fitting in school nicely, even managed to make a couple new friends. Life's pretty good.

She makes a quick stop on top of the Greene Building, her usual spot overlooking the bay, giving a great view of the city overall. From there, she takes stock of the view, taking a deep breath.

[color=aba000]"Well, I think I'm getting the hang of this place,"[/color] she says to no one. [color=aba000]"I think I've memorized the routes around the city, getting to know the place pretty well, and school's turning out pretty nicely. Plus, I think the trick of wearing long johns under spandex is paying off; I'm not freezing my ass off anymore! Well, I'm still a bit cold, who knew flying can be so chilly? Still, I think I'm getting the hang of it..."[/color]

Just then, she heard... [i]something[/i] behind her. She turns around to see... a small glowing orb?

[color=aba000]"Huh?"[/color] she says, approaching it carefully. She resists the urge to touch the thing out of curiosity, and was just trying to decide whether to just get away from it when the orb suddenly changes into a full-body hologram, startling her into taking a few steps back.

[quote=@Chev][i]"Greetings, My name is Viran, a former member of the now defunct organization that was known as "The Titans". Many of you are familiar with the history of Second City and how my actions and those of the other Titans helped shape it over the past decade, through both tragedy and triumph. For the last eight years, our city has had minimal meta-human criminal activity but I fear that is about to change. As some of you may be aware, a number of abductions have taken place recently. Although I have been able to find very little data connecting the abductions, I have a feeling that soon our city will be in severe danger once again. I ask that those of you that receive this message meet me at the old observatory located seven miles south of the outskirts of Second City if only to hear me out."[/i][/quote]

Brightstar watches the hologram, warily at first, but then in genuine curiosity. The names click with her, and her mind races as she tries to comprehend the message.

[i][color=aba000]Wait, Viran? The Titans?! Really?![/color][/i] she thinks, subconsciously glancing in the direction of the Titans Tower. [i][color=aba000]Right, they've got their base here in Second City. Something happened to them... they disbanded or something. But... why would a veteran hero ask a rookie like me? Aren't there other heroes he can ask to join instead?

Also, 'As many of you are aware'? He's sending more than one of these? Are they going to bring back the team?[/color][/i]

When the message is over, she's just bursting with questions.

[color=aba000]"Wait, does this mean you'll be bringing back the Titans?"[/color] she asks breathlessly. [color=aba000]"How many people will be there? When should I show up? Should I show up in superhero or civilian getup - no wait, I'm definitely going in superhero getup, nevermind. And why did you pick me of all people? I mean, I'm honored, but I'm pretty sure there's a dozen other heroes around here... right?"[/color]

Unfortunately, the orb had burned up before she could finish asking. She sighs.

[color=aba000]"I guess I better get going, then,"[/color] she comments.

With that, she flies upwards, and then banks sharply and heads southwards to find the old observatory. Hopefully, she'll find the observatory in time...