Nyssa Wizard stood beside President Bittrump as he made his "Health Bill" address. This was her crown achievement for 2 years of effort to fight world hunger, which only now showed the first real results.
"I have never dreamed of the depths our fellow humans can sink to, even as to willingly and knowingly poison our children for their profit. When the FDA report arrived on my desk I was horrified and outraged, like any decent human being would be. Sugar, salt, fats and other dangerous chemicals being used to addict and sicken American children? Child obesity over 50%? No more, I say! Just like tobacco and alcohol, the FDA has requested we classify such foods and drinks as dangerous to children and their health, and will be henceforth be illegal for sale and consumption by children under 18 years of age. I have also asked the Department of Justice to form a taskforce to oversee this matter, and bring the ones responsible to justice!" James proclaimed in a chorus of hurrays and cheers from his cabinet, leaving the public and the stock market to react.
Market forces were more powerful than any laws. Once the actions price plummeted for the food producers that made illegal foods or drinks, even though adults could still buy them, they would be labeled as forbidden for children under 18, with harsh penalties for those who forced children to eat the crap.
Deimos and the Admiral created a large public campaign via social networks and the media against children exploitation and abuse, exposing traffic rings and industry practice with stolen files and video feeds, then agitated for harsher laws and punishments. A slow boycott had already began in certain cities like Star City and others where the Wizard family had influence, but now it was national and legal.
And the League of Assassins was ready to capitalize on this, a trillion dollars in free funds awaiting the plunge, while their own corporations advertised organic and healthy food, even using heroes as poster boards and influencers.
Supergirl herself appeared in a Fruit Basket commercial, holding a bottle of Apple Juice. "I drink Apple Juice every day, and I can fly! Even a hero needs vitamins...what? An alien invasion, again? I'll be there in a minute!" she performed in a short skit, while wearing an Apple watch and ear comm, then flew towards a mockup alien fleet of ugly bugs and spiked ships.
Lemon and Orange performed their own skits, Orange live above Midway City by squeezing a mountain-size orange into a glass made of ice, then swimming in the orange juice while wearing only an orange swimsuit and large sunglasses, among floating icebergs made of ice. "I'm cool because I drink orange juice." she claimed with a casual voice.
Lemon squeezed a regular lemon in hand, then sipped the drink with a wince and a grin. "Lemonade! I don't even use sugar, because I'm sweet enough."
Nyssa didn't care much about Lemon, since she was only a childhood friend of her husband's, but she did fight the entire Yoongar armada by herself, quite heroically, even destroying half of it.
But since Lemon had started wearing the Orange ring, just like Peach, her powers had grown immensely. Energy constructs the size of mountains were no joke, especially her Lemon-squeeze which had squeezed dozens of villains into a mess of tears or piss, and begging to be thrown in prison instead. Lemon called it making lemonade.
Lemon also declined to join the Justice League, calling them pussies to their face, and other...much colorful names to their backs. She did have a potty mouth, and a mean streak, but many citizens and assassins loved her for speaking true.
As for herself, since taking over the NSA and DEO most assassins and even some DEO agents started calling her Dark Leader, Dark Eminence or other fanciful titles like the Keeper of Secrets, the Shadow behind the throne and the Remover.
The President himself was heard whispering about calling the Remover to remove some troubles. Normally that meant removing some leaked information or files, but sometimes it was traitors.
The job was long and quite complicated, but also rewarding. She could decide what information or people needed to be removed, or hidden.
What politician or businessman could be exposed and when. Timing was important, much like when fighting or having sex. It was more rewarding to wait and release it all at the perfect moment.
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Like right now for example, and catch a dozen politicians by surprise, by revealing their links with children abusers.
The public was out for blood, by the grace of her husband's campaign. A dozen agents were positioned to take the disgraced and impeached politicians' place, and give her President a majority in both houses.
And the best was yet to come. The guilty food companies will panic and try to bribe or pressure more politicians to appeal the new law, and thus give her more ammo to sink them even deeper. Of course, the smart move would have been to offer scapegoats and false promises, then recover later, but most food giants were owned by mafia families and the like, not only in America but all over the world.
Now they will be replaced by their evolutionary superiors, the League of Assassins and the Wizard family.
'Hubby, make sure you have Ypocs monitoring the competition for illegal deals.' she sent telepathically, as the President made the round and shook everyone's hand.
"It was a great moment, James. You probably saved tens of millions of Americans today." she praised the man who nodded gravely.
"Thank you, Director Smith. You and Mister Gord stay a bit, as there is more." the President demanded with a glance towards Darth Gore.
Husband's secret weapon was doing quite good too, if not at her level. And probably didn't even realize his secretary was also her agent. Just like his wife, Tabi that he met in Tibet.
As soon as only the three of them remained, James took out a bottle of alien design and make. "This was sent to me by the King of Almerac, as a sign of friendship. It's brandy, but very special." he disclosed and poured drinks for everyone.
Neither the President nor Darth Gore knew who this King of Almerac was in fact. They would choke on their brandy if they did.
Nyssa celebrated her victory with a toast, followed by the President and Darth Gore.
"I do expect a tough fight in the Senate. Even appeal. Many food companies from the center and Midwest had their fingers inside the Senate." the President said in a wary voice.
Darth Gore glanced at her and only sipped the brandy in silence. "Yes, but no, James. Those fingers are called bank accounts, phonecalls, emails and video recordings. It may cost you some allies, maybe re-election but the bill will pass. Our children will be safe."
James groaned in his glass. "I spoke with so many of them...they just keep trying the old ways. But the world has changed. People want healthy food now. Not everyone, not yet, but enough. I read the polls, and watch the news. And when it comes to their children, people start getting angry."
"If Director Smith provides us with actionable intelligence, we will arrest and prosecute the traitors, President. Our own methods didn't work or were sabotaged from inside. Perhaps I need to clean up house again, too many accomplices among my agents..." the FBI director offered in a calm voice.
"Only if you have proof, Mister Gord. I will not have a witch-hunt for saboteurs with only hearsay." James spoke in a harsh tone.
"Rightly so. As for the communist infiltrators, I do have an early report, President. As we suspected, worker and teachers unions are full of them, many supported directly by China. Half of them are very vocal and loud, the others work in shadows and corrupt more Americans. Many of the antagonist messages and propaganda against American companies or heroes are also sponsored by China. Director Smith is free to verify my list and the back accounts." Mister Gord offered while taking out a folder and a pair of USB drives.
Nyssa already had the report, but took the USB in silence. "The money always reveal the truth, James. Find out who profits and there's your culprit. However, I have a hint that three more of the China's Great Ten will be gone soon." she revealed with a smile.
"Really? Three more? Who are they? How?" James asked with interest.
"The August General, the Shaolin Cyborg and the Radioactive guy...whatever his name is" Nyssa said with a careless voice.
"You mean the Shaolin Robot and the Socialist Red Guardsman. Yes, they are the most bloodthirsty of their 'heroes'. Killed like a hundred thousand civilians in Tienanmen Square. Maybe more..." the President mused and sipped his brandy in a thoughtful mood.
"I don't follow heroes and such, at all. But these three sound like mass-murderers to me." Nyssa offered with a casual voice.
"Under communist rule, China can be equaled to a villain-ruled country and not be wrong. Director Harcourt might have more knowledge of their internal stuff, but what they do in America is bad enough." Mister Gord said with a cold voice, then tapped the folder he placed on the oval table.
"Follow the law, Director Gord. Gather evidence and prosecute everyone of them. Treason is not acceptable in our country. As for the remaining Chinese 'heroes' I am not worried at all. Even if the Grey Wizard isn't getting involved with minor stuff, we have Superman and the Justice League on our side. Plus the three new States that are getting filled with immigrants on Venus. All three of their Governors are old friends of mine, and they promised me spaceships by the next year." the President said while storing the precious bottle back in his drawer.
Nyssa nodded and walked away, followed by a concerned Darth Gore.
'Don't be so worried, Darth Gore. Grey Leader is always watching.' she sent to him telepathically, then teleported back to her office.
Checking the list of Chinese infiltrators and the bank accounts will take Deimos a single minute, and probably less. Soon it will be payback time, and a lot of food poisoning in American prisons.