Notes: I don't own any of the Superman characters; they're all property of Warner Bros and DC comics. The story takes place sometime after the 1980s film, there's a few ties with Superman returns in later chapters as well as storylines from Superman the animated series and Krypto the Superdog. Well here it goes:
Characters in this chapter:
Teru-Christopher Collet
Dusty the mutt (Voiced by: Tempest Bledsoe)
Zara-Elizabeth Narvaez
Zel-Not-Paul Benedict
Moss-Ralph Carter
Donna the mutt (Voiced by: Jill Marie Jones)
Rusty the mutt (Voiced by: Ken Foree)
It was a typical Mid-summer day at the Daily planet. Most of the employees were at their desk working or had gotten up for coffee but for one particular reporter who had come in things were about to get interesting.
"Hi guys" Clark greeted everyone else as he came in.
"Hi Clark" said Alice,
"What's up?" another employee, Monte asked.
"Oh, just the usual…" Clark answered.
"Any of you seen Lois?"
"Comin' through!" said a familiar voice.
"Whoa!" Clark exclaimed as a figure quickly went by.
"Oh, sorry Clark I didn't see you…wow, can't believe I said that." Lois told him.
"Neither can I, he's kinda hard to miss" Jimmy agreed with a laugh. He stopped when he noticed the serious look on Lois & Clark's faces. "S-sorry" he stuttered and grinned nervously.
"Don't worry about it. Lois, where are you heading of to?" Clark asked,
"The pier…they've got a 5 star restaurant opening in 2 days, I'm gonna see if I can get a spot as a critic." she explained.
"Doesn't Maureen usually do that?" Jimmy asked.
"Yeah but she's out sick with a cold this week so Perry wants me to fill in for her." Lois answered.
"A cold? Golly, isn't it kind of late in the season?" Clark pointed out,
"Apparently she caught it standing out in the rain while waiting for the bus this past Tuesday." Lois continued.
"I remember that day." Clark sighed, "So do I, when I got home I looked like a wet dog." said Jimmy.
At that moment the 3 of them started to laugh "Very funny Jimmy, well I gotta go, see ya later." Lois replied before she picked up her purse and left.
"See you" Clark & Jimmy said simultaneously, even though it was obvious Lois probably didn't hear them.
"Wow, she gets around doesn't she?" said Jimmy,
Clark let out a sigh before answering.
"Yeah, she sure does." he told Jimmy,
"Well, I've got some pictures to develop so if you need me, I'll be in the dark room" Jimmy explained.
"Kay" was Clark's response before Jimmy left the room. "Round, round, get around I get around, yeah round" Clark sang as he walked over to his desk.
(Based on similar scene from the fresh prince of Bel air episode: "72 hours").
"Is that you, Kent?" someone asked,
"Oh…yes Mr. White." Clark replied, he felt a little surprised that somebody heard him sing.
"Good, I need to speak with you." said Perry.
Clark stepped into Perry's office, closing the door behind him. "Yes?" he asked,
"You know I've noticed you and Lois aren't…the same anymore." Perry continued.
"What do you mean?" Clark continued, he was a little puzzled by this.
"Well…when you first started working here you guys seemed to be…like friends ya know? Now it's almost like 'hello' 'good-bye' is anything wrong?" Perry explained.
"Well, no…not to my knowledge, we've just been busy" Clark answered.
"I see…well…just try to spend some time with Lois if you can…she's been kind of stressed lately." said Perry.
"With what?" Clark asked.
"Work, I guess…she's got the day off next Wednesday, I think she could use a break." Perry admitted.
"Good point, thanks, Perry" said Clark.
"Oh, one more thing" the Editor continued,
"Yes?" Clark replied,
"You know that old brownstone apartment on 23rd St?" Perry asked.
"Yeah" was Clark's respone
"Well apparently Luthor's trying to buy that property to make room for some new expensive apartments. The people currently living in that neighborhood can't afford that type of rent so the owner doesn't want to sell it." Perry explained.
"Let me guess, you want me to work on that story?" Clark continued.
"You got it" said Perry,
"No problem, I'll get right on it" Clark answered,
"Good" Perry replied before Clark left the office. Letting out a loud sigh he glanced at Clark & Lois' desks from the glass panels. "What a day" he said to himself,
Clark sat down at his desk and began to type, "Huh, how did he know?" Clark wondered, regarding him and Lois. "Oh well, I better get started" he continued before he resumed typing.
Meanwhile…
"Kara?" a familar voice said to her, the young female Kryptonian turned around at hearing her name.
"Oh! Hi Mom, you scared me." she answered.
The other Kryptonian, Kala simply chuckled. "Sorry, I'm usually good at being quiet sometimes I walk into a room and your father doesn't even notice me till he looks around or if I say something" Kala explained.
Kara snickered, "I'd like to see that" she admitted.
"So…anything interesting happen with you lately?" Kala asked.
The two of them were currently leaning against the railing of the walk way looking out the large glass window on the other side. Kara blinked before answering.
"Not really, I've just…been thinking." she told Kala.
"A penny for your thoughts?" Kala replied,
Kara smiled, "I was thinking about Kal-El." she admitted.
"Your cousin? What about him?" Kala asked,
"Well…I never got the chance to meet him and…" Kara stopped short
"I understand." Kala sighed,
"We both do…Kara…if you want to back to Earth….it's alright with us." said Zor-El who had overheard the conversation.
"Really?" Kara asked, both of her parents nodded.
"Of course you won't be going alone" Zor-El announced.
"I won't? You mean you're coming too?" Kara continued,
"Not exactly, but I know someone who'd get awfully lonely when you leave" said Zor-El.
Just then, the 3 of them heard the sound of a puppy barking
"Dusty!" Kara exclaimed. She laughed as she picked up the 9 month old pup that licked her face. "You mean…she's going with me?" Kara asked once more,
"That's right, I think she'll make a good watch dog." said Zor-El.
Kara giggled "Thanks, Dad but…I can look after myself." she replied,
Zor-El suppressed a laugh "That's true, Kara but I think you could use a companion on this trip." Zor-El insisted.
"Yeah, you've got a point" Kara agreed, as she rubbed Dusty's fur. "Well…I better get packing, c'mon Dusty" Kara continued,
Dusty yapped in response and trotted beside Kara.
"She seems excited" Kala pointed out,
"Yes she does…I just hope she knows what she's doing" said Zor-El. Kala sighed, "Sometimes I worry about that girl" she admitted.(Based on quote from the movie: "The land before time V: The mysterious island").
"Hurry up, Dusty we better get started if I'm going to leave tomorrow" said Kara, she let out a small: "Oof!" when she bumped into someone on the walk way.
"Going somewhere, Sis?" a male Kryptonian asked.
Kara looked up and saw who it was "Oh, h-hi Teru, funny running into you here." she said nervously.
"Yes it is…so you leavin' again?" he asked,
"Yes, but it's not just me, Dusty is going too." Kara explained.
"Oh really? Well don't let me hold you up, go on." said Teru.
"Thanks, Teru" Kara replied,
"Oh! One more thing, Kara." Teru continued.
"Yes?" the young blond replied,
"Got 'cha!" Teru shouted as he pounced on his sister.
"Aah! Stop! Get off me." Kara exclaimed.
"Get her, Teru, get her." another male Kryptonian encouraged. (Based on quote from the movie: "The Aristocats")
"Help!" Kara yelled.
"Teru, stop terrorizing your sister." said Zor-El. (Quote from the movie: "Beethoven's 3rd").
Kara grunted a little, "Could you get off, please? You're crushing my lungs." she told Teru.
"Oh, sorry..." he replied and got off Kara's back, she panted a little which only lasted a few minutes.
"Son, why can't you be nicer to your sister?" Zor-El asked. ."I am nice to her, Dad…Moss and I were just joking around." Teru explained.
"By pouncing on your sister?" Zor-El said firmly.
"It was just a joke, we weren't going to hurt he.r" Moss answered,
"I know, Moss just…if you're going to horse around find somebody else, don't use Kara as a target all the time." Zor-El continued.
"But Kara's so easy, all the other girls know when we're coming or run off." said Teru.
"So? All I'm saying is give your sister a break, ok?" Zor-El insisted.
"Ok" Teru sighed,
"Yes sir" said Moss as they both got up.
Teru glanced at Kara for a moment "It's a good thing you're my sister" he said to her.
"Teru, is it hard for you to be nice to me?" she asked.
"No…I care about you, Kara but sometimes I like to mess with ya!" Teru answered as he gave her a noogie.
Kara started giggling "Stop it!" she called out.
"Now this is what I like to see, both you getting along" said Kala.
"Knock it off!" Kara insisted,
"Race you home" Teru called back,
"You're on! Let's go Dusty" Kara replied, the trio laughed along the way "Whoo-hoo!" Kara exclaimed, as she ran off with her brother.
Kala let out a sigh of relief. "She's certainly persistent" the female Kryptonian admitted,
"Hey Kara, wanna go over to my place? I got some stuff to make bracelets." said a female Kryptonian who about Kara's age.
"You did?" Kara asked,
"Yeah, Mom's been taking classes so I sighed up too" the other female replied.
"Thanks for the offer, Zara but I'll have to turn it down." Kara continued.
"What?! How come?" Zara asked.
"I'm going back to earth…to see my cousin." Kara explained. "Didn't you see him the last time?" Zara continued.
"No" was Kara's response.
Zara sighed, "I understand have a nice trip." she said in a rather sad tone.
"Hey, I'm it's not like I'm moving…if it makes you feel better, I can bring back something for you" Kara offered.
"Seriously?!" Zara asked.
"Yeah, you know that scarf in your closet?" Kara continued,
"Uh-huh, it's kind of old, Mom got that more me in 3rd grade." Zara replied.
"How'd you like a new scarf?" Kara asked,
"Ok, thanks…so…when are you leaving?" Zara continued.
"Probably tomorrow." said Kara,
"Wow…uh…what happened to your hair?" Zara asked.
She noticed Kara's hair looked a little messy
"Teru and Moss happened" Kara growled.
"Them again, huh?" Zara concluded,
"Yep" said Kara.
"I'm sure glad I don't have any brothers." Zara admitted,
"You don't?" Kara answered in a puzzled tone.
"I'm the only kid in my family." Zara explained.
"But c'mon Zara, Teru's not that bad…he does care about me." Kara added.
"If he cares about you, why does he maul you every chance he gets?" Zara asked.
"That I don't know, but I think it might have something to do with the fact he wanted a brother but got stuck with me." Kara explained,
Zara laughed. "Oh brother" she groaned,
"You can say that again…well, see ya." said Kara.
"Bye." Zara called out. Zara was another female Kryptonian the same age as Kara, the two of them had been friends since they were a day old.
"What took you?" Teru asked,
"Just talking to Zara." Kara replied.
Teru blinked before answering "Well come'on." he sighed. Teru was 22 years old, had short brown hair and hazel eyes. Most folks said he looked like a younger version of his father, Zor-El. Although Teru did have his father's looks he was somewhat different in personality. He took off running going only a few feet ahead of Kara.
"Hey! No fair you had a start!" she called out and started laughing. "Whoo-hoo! I won, I won, I won, I won, I won." Kara cheered.
"I b-beat you by a mile." Teru panted,
"I don't know what race you were running in, I was way in front of you." said Kara.
"Kara" Teru groaned,
"I left you in the cold, c'mon." she insisted. Just then the two of them heard a faint growling sound.
"What was that?" Kara asked,
"Sounded like Zel-Not's dog." Teru whispered. (Based on scene & quotes from the movie: "The pebble & the penguin").
The duo then heard a loud bark "Yikes!" they yelped and ran off.
"I never really liked that dog." Kara admitted,
"Neither do I." said Teru.
"Well, I better start packing." Kara sighed.
"Hey, tell your cousin I said hi." Teru continued.
Kara chuckled "He's your cousin too, ya know." she pointed out.
At that moment Teru snapped his fingers "That's right, my bad." he said to Kara.
"Yeah…you're bad." Kara teased, she laughed a little,
"Stop it." Teru replied. (Based on similar line form the movie: "Barbershop").
Later…
"What do you think guys?" Kara asked,
"Kara, I've said it before and I'll say it again, it looks fine just take it" said Teru.
"You sure? What do you think Dusty?" Kara continued she was currently looking at a sweater she had found in her closet.
"It's fine just…finish packing already." Dusty groaned.
"Yeah, I gotta go to the bathroom." Teru replied,
"'Bout time, since you drank all that water." Dusty muttered,
"Watch it, dog." Teru growled, Dusty whimpered in fear.
"Oh! I can't forget this." said Kara who pulled out her Supergirl costume which had been kept under plastic (the kind from the dry cleaners).
"What's that?" Teru asked, Kara removed the plastic to show him. "Oh right, your old Supergirl costume." Teru muttered,
"Old? Oh c'mon, Teru it's not that old." said Kara.
"K, you haven't worn it months! I'm surprised the moths haven't eaten it yet." Teru pointed out.
"You know, you make one more remark like that and I'm telling Mom." Kara warned,
"Pfft…tattletale." Teru muttered.
"Huh, won't Jimmy and Lucy be surprised to see me again." said Kara.
"Who are they? Oh right! Your earth buddies…I don't get it why would you want 2 humans for friends?" Teru asked.
"Cause they were nice and I enjoyed their company." Kara answered.
"Uh-huh." Teru said in a dull tone.
"You know, Teru humans aren't so bad once you get to know 'em." Kara added.
"Did you see any dogs there?" Dusty asked regarding Kara's trip to earth.
The young blond snickered, "I don't think so, but I've…" before Kara could finish her sentence she heard her mother call out.
"Kara…" Kala called,
"Yes, Mom?" was her reply,
"Could you come here please?" she continued.
"Sure." was Kara's reply before she got up, "Yeah?" she asked.
"Packing to leave?" Kala continued
"Uh-huh" said Kara,
"Don't forget this" Kala told her as she placed a necklace around Kara's neck. The necklace was sterling silver and spelled the name 'KARA' the letters had small stones that resembled diamonds on them.
Kara let out a surprised "Oh!" as Kala fasined the clasp, she went over to a mirror to look then she glanced at her mother.
"How do I look?" Kara asked,
"Nice… well, I'll leave you alone." said Kala.
"That's it?" Kara continued,
"Not really there's something else I wanted to tell you but I'll wait till Zor-El gets home." Kala explained.
"Kay…well, I've got everything packed, it's not like I forgot anything important..." said Kara, just then it dawned on her that were a couple other things she forgot.
"My jacket and my toothbrush…oh snap! I've got to get those things packed tonight." she said to herself before rushing past her mother. (Once again based on quotes from: "The Aristocats").
Back in Metropolis…
"I'm back from the dark room." Jimmy announced, he walked into the room where Lois and Clark's desks were and looked around.
"Did I miss something?" he asked,
"No." was the reply of the two reporters.
"O…k." Jimmy said in a rather freaked out tone, he stepped back out.
"Huh, that was weird, last time I saw somebody that quiet was during math class, oh well, it's probably no big deal". Jimmy said to himself.
He started heading to Perry White's office to show him his latest photos, but stopped in his tracks. "But maybe…nah! That's crazy" he muttered and continued on his way.
Later…
"Well, I'll see you later, Lois." said Clark,
"Goin' to lunch, huh?" she asked,
"Yes, why?" Clark replied.
"Well, I was thinking that…" Lois started to say,
"You want to come?" Clark asked.
"If you don't mind." said Lois,
Clark smiled, "Of course not, let's go." he continued.
"Great, let me grab my jacket." Lois answered,
"I'll meet you at the elevator!" Clark called out.
Perry chuckled at the site "Way to go, Kent." he said to himself.
"Looks like they're friends again." Jimmy pointed out
"Well, it's a start, I'd keep watching' em a little longer." Perry continued.
"Good point." Jimmy agreed, he glanced at his watch for a moment "Ooh! It's 12:18, I gotta go get lunch, see you, chief." said Jimmy.
"Stop calling me chi…" before Perry could finish his sentence the door slammed "Eh…I'll let this one slide." Perry sighed.
Meanwhile…
"So, you got everything packed?" Kala asked,
"Uh-huh" said Kara, she laughed a little.
"What's so funny?" Kala continued, "
I was just thinking about how Kal-El might react to seeing me…I mean, I don't think he's even heard of me." Kara explained.
"Interesting case, but I'm sure he'll be ok with meeting his 'long-lost cousin'." Kala replied.
"Think Mom, if Kal-El is anything like Uncle Jor-El then I wouldn't be surprised if he goes through the roof when I see him." Kara answered.
"She's right, Kala... remember the day Lara found out she was pregnant?" Zor-El asked,
"How could I forget?" said Kala.
"I remember you telling me that, Uncle Jor-El flipped out that day." Kara replied.
"Flipped out?! Pfft…oh sure, he flipped out alright, but when he calmed down he passed out." said Zor-El
"He fainted?" Kara asked, Zor-El nodded, Kara simply laughed,
"Boy, won't that be something to tell, Kal-El." she pointed out after getting herself together.
"I'll say" Kala agreed, she giggled at the thought.
That night after getting a few of her belongings packed, Kara and Dusty were ready to go to sleep.
"So, we're leaving?" the young Kryptonian dog asked,
"Tomorrow, I guess." said Kara, she yawned a little. (Based on once again: "Beethoven's 3rd)."Good night, Dusty." she sighed,
"'Night Kara." Dusty answered before Kara flipped off her nightstand light. Within a few minutes the two of them were asleep.
The next day…
"Be careful." said Kala,
"I will." Kara replied.
"Oh, I'm gonna miss you!" Zara exclaimed as she hugged Kara.
"Hey! relax I'm not leaving permanently, Z." Kara explained.
"Well…bye Kara." Kala sighed,
"Bye, Mom" the young blond continued.
"Good bye, Kara." said Zor-El,
"Bye Dad." was her reply before she hugged both her parents.
"Well, this is it." said Rusty,
"Yeah…bye Dad, bye Mom." said Dusty.
"Good bye, Dusty." said Donna, she quickly licked her pup's face, and Rusty did the same. Dusty whined and licked them back,
"Bye." she said sadly,
"I can't believe she's leaving." Rusty said to Donna.
"Neither can I." Donna admitted.
Rusty and Donna were Dusty's parents; both dogs resembled a mastiff breed called Dogo-Argentino though instead of having solid white coats Donna and Rusty's were spotted. Rusty had blue eyes and Donna had expresso brown ones. Out of all the pups Donna had, Dusty along with 3 others from Donna's current litter, looked like her. Dusty had expresso brown eyes and a white coat with black spots; she looked like a puppy version of a Dogo.
"Well, she'll be with Kara." Rusty pointed out.
"Yes..." Donna agreed, she sniffled a little "Seemed like only yesterday she opened her eyes for the first time, now she's almost grown." Donna said sadly.
Rusty sighed, "Yes" he answered, "I worry about her sometimes." Donna admitted,
"Me too" said Rusty.
Dusty was only a 9 month old puppy as well as the rest of her siblings except for the 4 other dogs from Donna's 1st litter all of those puppies were fully grown and had been adopted.
People Kara knew: Friends, neighbors, etc…came to say good bye various shouts of: "Bye… good bye, so long and see ya" could be heard.
"They're stew meat." Zel-Not muttered, he knew Zor-El and Zod for a few years all 3 of them had gone to the same schools at one point.
"Hurry back" Moss called out. (Based on quotes from the movie: "Home on the range").
"Bye Teru." said Kara "See ya, Sis." Teru replied as he hugged her.
"Bye you guys." Kara continued,
"Bye Kara." Kala & Zor-El said simultaneously before giving her one last hug. Shortly after Kara stepped into the shuttle Zor-El had been working on. Within a few seconds it took off Kala, Zor-El and everyone else watched until the shuttle was no longer in site.
"Well…she's gone." Kala sighed.
"Yes." Zor-El said with a laugh.
"What's so funny?" Kala asked,
"Just thinking about how Kal-El might react." Zor-El explained.
Kala snickered, "Kara will probably have quite a story to tell us when she gets back." Kala pointed out.
"Yep" Zor-El answered,
It didn't take long for the duo to burst out laughing.
Hours later…
"I'm goin' to lunch, I'll see you folks later." said Clark.
"Go on and tell him." Alice insisted,
"Please, Alice I doubt he'll fall for that." Lois replied,
Just then, they were alerted by the sound of someone knocking on the door. Clark walked past Lois & Alice and opened the door.
"Oh, hello." he greeted the person standing in front of him.
"Hi, are you Clark Kent?" a young blond asked.
"Yes." was Clark's reply.
"Oh good, then you must be my cousin." Kara explained, at that moment, Clark fainted.
"Well… he fell for that." Jimmy said to Lois… (Based on scene & quotes from the fresh prince of Bel-Air episode: "The butler's son did it!").
MORE TO COME…
Cliffhanger!
Oh brother, looks like Clark and everyone else are in for quite a surprise. Just a few notes:
I changed Allura's name to Kala which is the name of Kara's mother in Superman the animated series, her 1st and only appearance is in part one of the season 2 finale 'Little girl lost'.
Zel-Not is a fake name Brad & Randy used in the Home improvement episode 'Flying sauces' they also come up with Zor-Ton another fake name.
Teru & Moss are also the names of two dog characters from the anime series: 'Silver shooting star: Gin and Sliver fang legend: Weed' in the series Teru is a mixed breed puppy and Moss is a Tosa Inu a rare Japanese dog breed in the mastiff family.
Donna, Rusty and Dusty are 3 dogs owned by the El family, Rusty is Zypto's brother. Zypto is Krypto's father in the comics which makes Dusty his cousin like Kara is Superman's cousin. Dusty got her name due to her parents mixing both their names:
D from Donna + the U-S-T-Y- from Rusty Dusty.
And no Dusty ISN'T an actual D.C. comics' character, she's one of my story characters who makes appearances in my other Superman related fan fictions. She's somewhat based of Hilary Banks from a 1990s sitcom called 'The fresh prince of Bel-air' and Supergirl from Superman the animated series.
The chapter title is based on an episode of the 1980s sitcom 'The Jeffersons' titled: Homecoming
The apartment thing is based on a simialar scenario in an episode of 'The Jeffersons'
Spoiler warning: Krypto the Superdog and Streaky Supercat make their 1st appearance in chapter 2!
Sorry for any spelling/grammar mistakes I might've missed.
Chapter 2 should be up in a week or two until then…
Please read and review!
Ciao y'all!