Morning Patrol

Creator Lion stretched his powerful arms as the morning sun painted Creative Pride Fortress in golden light. The three black towers gleamed against the blue sky, their windows catching the early rays.

"Perfect day for patrol," he said to himself, adjusting his black sunglass goggles. His light blue cape fluttered in the breeze as he stepped onto the fortress balcony.

The southern outskirts of Super City sprawled below him. Humans and humanoid lions moved through the streets, starting their daily routines. Creator Lion smiled beneath his goggles. Everything looked peaceful.

He pulled out his phone to text Creator Lioness. "Good morning! Starting patrol now. See you for lunch?"

A quick reply came back: "Be safe out there, hero! Pizza at noon?"

Creator Lion grinned and tucked the phone away. He activated his flight power and launched into the clear sky, soaring over the city he protected. The wind felt amazing against his fur.

Something caught his eye near the central plaza. Another figure in a black supersuit was flying just ahead.

Double Vision

Creator Lion blinked hard and looked again. The figure ahead wore an identical black supersuit, complete with blue gloves and a light blue cape. Even the black sunglass goggles matched perfectly.

"Hey!" Creator Lion called out, speeding up. "Wait up!"

The other figure turned around mid-flight. Creator Lion's heart nearly stopped. He was looking at his own face—golden fur, tawny mane, everything exactly the same.

"Who are you?" both lions said at the exact same time.

They hovered in the air, staring at each other. The duplicate Creator Lion crossed his arms. "I'm Creator Lion, protector of Super City. The real question is who are you?"

"That's impossible," Creator Lion replied. "I'm Creator Lion. I've been protecting this city for years!"

Below them, humans and humanoid lions stopped on the sidewalks to point up at the strange sight. Two identical superheroes floating above the central plaza.

"Prove it," the duplicate said. "What's your girlfriend's name?"

"Creator Lioness," both answered together.

Creator Lion's phone buzzed with a text from Creator Lioness: "Two of you? What's going on?"