Bab 34: Chapter 34 (edited)

They hadn't seen each other in three years, and Kara and Jennifer had grown noticeably more mature.

After all, they were now twenty-seven years old, and Kara also learned that both of her friends had established official careers.

Jennifer had become a prosecutor in Metropolis.

Dani, on the other hand, seemed a little mysterious, and it was rumored she was working for some classified department.

Kara had called them before returning to Metropolis and arranged to meet after her interview.

The three old friends, who hadn't seen each other in years, reunited at a nearby restaurant.

Perry, understanding they had much to catch up on, decided to give them space.

"Honestly, Kara, even if you've been traveling all over the world these past few years, you still should've called us a few times," Jennifer said, clearly holding back her complaints. Kara had mostly kept in touch with her family during her travels but hadn't reached out to her friends.

Kara shrugged and gave her usual excuse: "International calls are expensive."

Jennifer sighed in frustration, her irritation evident, though she couldn't really blame her. Back then, the cost of international calls had indeed been high.

Dani chuckled and tried to diffuse the tension. "Alright, she's back now, so let's let it go. Speaking of which, Kara, have you been in touch with Bruce lately?"

The mention of Bruce caught Kara off guard.

Dani glanced at Jennifer and smirked knowingly. "This silly girl has been hung up on him all these years. She hasn't let anyone else catch her eye."

Kara turned to Jennifer with an incredulous look.

Jennifer shot Dani a glare, clearly embarrassed. "Don't be ridiculous. It's not because of that! I've been busy with work. And you're one to talk—you've been single just as long."

To their surprise, Dani dropped a bombshell. "Actually, I'm not single anymore. I've been seeing someone, and we're even planning to get married, either at the end of this year or early next year."

Kara and Jennifer stared at her in disbelief.

"I never said I'd stay single forever," Dani added with a grin.

Naturally, the conversation shifted back to Bruce.

If they were honest, Bruce had been a common point of connection for them years ago, especially when it came to deeper conversations.

Kara raised her hands in mock surrender. "Just so you know, I haven't been with Bruce in these past three years. We only ran into each other once by chance, and that was it."

"Jennifer, I think you should let it go," Kara and Dani suggested gently, trying to persuade Jennifer to move on.

Jennifer shrugged but remained resolute. She was no longer the starry-eyed girl she used to be, but she was still honest with herself. "Don't worry. If I meet someone better than him, I won't hesitate to give them a chance. It's just... no one has come close so far."

Kara sighed inwardly. Jennifer clearly still idealized Bruce, likely because of his enigmatic charm and melancholic demeanor back when they first met. If Jennifer had seen Bruce's struggles during his years of homelessness, she might have been disillusioned.

Kara couldn't help but regret not taking a photo of Bruce during those rough times. That might've snapped Jennifer out of her infatuation.

The three friends talked for hours, catching up on their lives. They didn't just discuss relationships; they also shared stories about their careers and experiences over the years.

Jennifer talked about her work as a prosecutor, Dani gave vague details about her current assignments, and Kara recounted some of her travels.

Dani revealed that her work now involved handling incidents and phenomena related to beings with extraordinary abilities.

For instance, she briefly mentioned the Amazons, whose most famous representative was Wonder Woman, and their secluded home, Themyscira. The island was said to have been created by Zeus himself and protected by a magical barrier, shielding it from the outside world.

Even Kara admitted she hadn't been able to locate Themyscira during her travels, though she hadn't actively searched for it.

The Amazons possessed enhanced strength and physical capabilities compared to humans, and some believed their longevity was linked to the island's magical properties.

Dani also mentioned another extraordinary race: the Atlanteans, who lived deep in the ocean. Their most prominent figure was Aquaman. Kara and Clark had encountered traces of their existence during one of their underwater missions but had chosen not to engage with them to avoid unnecessary conflict.

Additionally, Dani confirmed that the gods of myth and legend had once been real. However, they had left Earth long ago and were now referred to as the "Old Gods." In their absence, a new race called the "New Gods," originating from a planetary civilization called Apokolips, had risen to prominence. The New Gods were poised to replace the Old Gods and become the universe's ruling deities.

Dani shared another startling discovery: she had recently unearthed an artifact known as a Mother Box.

Kara couldn't help but groan inwardly. This could be trouble.

The Mother Boxes were powerful artifacts created on Apokolips, akin to the Infinity Stones of another universe. While their origins might not be as ancient, the combined power of three Mother Boxes was enough to destroy or transform a planet.

Dani explained that in ancient times, Steppenwolf had led an invasion of Earth to transform it into a suitable environment for Apokolips. However, the Old Gods, Amazons, Atlanteans, and the united tribes of humanity had joined forces to repel him. After the battle, the three Mother Boxes were separated and hidden: one with the Atlanteans, one with the Amazons, and the last entrusted to humanity.

Kara chose not to divulge her knowledge about the Mother Boxes, trusting Dani's competence in handling the matter. Dani's job now involved investigating mysterious phenomena, ruins, and artifacts beyond human comprehension. It was likely she would also oversee any future incidents involving metahumans or other extraordinary beings.

Kara mused that if Dani were to be assigned to monitor her activities one day, she wouldn't mind.

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Bab 35: Chapter 35 (edited)

The reunion between Kara, Jennifer, and Dani didn't take long. At most, they had lunch together, and the conversation broke up after a short while.

The reason was simple: they were all very busy with work. Finding time to meet Kara wasn't easy.

Kara's visit to Metropolis was sudden. She had only called them on the train to let them know she was coming.

Later, they agreed to adjust their schedules so they could find time to get together again and spend a few days in Metropolis.

For now, Kara had things to take care of—like finding a place to live.

Since she had decided to join the Daily Planet, she needed a place nearby. Flying back home every night and returning in the morning wasn't practical, and Jonathan wouldn't approve of such a risky behavior that could potentially expose her.

In the end, Kara found an apartment close to the Daily Planet and rented it immediately.

She wasn't short on money—not because her parents gave her a lot, but because she had a unique advantage. During her travels, she discovered an undiscovered gold mine and even a diamond vein.

Using her heat vision, Kara had refined some gold bricks and gathered a few diamonds. Her small collection of precious materials was worth millions.

However, Kara didn't want a life of idleness. She needed a purpose, a job—something to give her days meaning, even if it kept her busy.

When Kara brought the gold and diamonds home, Jonathan and Martha were understandably shocked. The wealth could easily buy their farm several times over, with just the diamonds alone worth millions.

Kara's abilities, like super vision, made discovering underground resources or even oil fields a trivial task. Still, she only used these resources when necessary.

As for the Mother Box information that Diana had brought, Kara wasn't overly concerned. The Mother Box hadn't been activated yet, and the current level of technology wouldn't allow its power to be fully understood anytime soon.

This meant that Steppenwolf wouldn't appear immediately. For now, there was still peace.

At least Metropolis was much calmer than Gotham City.

That evening, Kara returned home and shared the good news about her successful application with her family.

She also mentioned her plans to move to Metropolis permanently.

Martha was reluctant to see her leave so soon after her return. It was Jonathan who reassured her. Kara was an adult, after all, and she couldn't stay home forever.

"When are you planning to move?" Jonathan asked.

"Tomorrow," Kara replied without hesitation. "I want to move everything over and get the apartment set up before I start work. Otherwise, I'll be overwhelmed trying to do it all at once."

Jonathan nodded. "That's a good idea. I'll drive you there to help."

Clark added, "I have the day off tomorrow. I'll help too."

Seeing everyone support Kara's decision, Martha finally sighed and agreed. "All right, but let me help as well."

"It's not like I'm leaving for good, Mom," Kara said with a wry smile. "I'll still come back to visit."

The whole family then started discussing the moving process. Martha, initially reluctant, became the most invested.

At one point, she even wanted to pack Kara's bed, but Kara stopped her. "What would I sleep on when I come back to visit?"

Martha relented, though she couldn't help fussing over the details.

Kara, on the other hand, didn't plan to move everything. "I just need some clothes and essentials," she explained. "Anything else, I can buy in Metropolis. I want to keep the house as it is—it's still my home."

Hearing this reassured Jonathan and Martha.

"If you want," Martha suggested, "your dad can drive you to work every day."

Jonathan shook his head slightly. "Don't you think I deserve a break?"

Kara laughed. "That's too much trouble, Mom. Let Dad rest."

Clark chimed in with a smile. "Kara's not disappearing. She'll just be in Metropolis. You can visit her anytime, and she'll always be welcome here."

"Of course!" Kara added. "And you can cook for me when you visit."

"Am I your personal chef now?" Jonathan teased, and the family burst into laughter.

The next morning, everyone got to work.

Kara and Martha packed up the items Kara wanted to take, while Jonathan prepared the car. Clark, naturally, handled all the heavy lifting.

Though Kara was the strongest, what was the point of having a younger brother if not to put him to work?

After breakfast, the family headed to Metropolis, stopping in town first to buy essentials like bed linens, kitchenware, and other necessities.

Kara wasn't moving the whole household—her parents still needed the furniture. With Clark's help, they quickly loaded everything into the truck, though it was packed to the brim by the end.

Clark carried the bulk of the load effortlessly, his super strength making the process much easier.

Once everything was ready, they set off for Metropolis.

But as they drove along the highway, Kara suddenly froze. Her super senses kicked in, and she had a vision of the road ahead—a tornado was coming, and Jonathan might not survive.

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