Krypto lay inside Mechanikat's ship, breathing laboriously. Streaky lay next to him, unconscious. "L..Let them go!" He grunted fiercely. Kevin and Andrea, Krypto and Streaky's human owners, had been brainwashed, turning them into super villains. Kevin was tasked with destroying Krypto, and Andrea was to terminate Streaky. The hero dog began limping toward the two kids. "Please...let them go!" Tears formed in his eyes. Mechanikat laughed. Seeing Krypto beg for mercy filled his heart with joy. He was finally broken. He gave Krypto a kick in the gut with his metal leg, causing the hero's rib to break. The robotic menace grabbed him by throat, grinning. "How does it feel, superdog? To know the ones you hold dear are unprotected? To know your sidekick is on the brink of death? To know your owner will be the one to end you? See, that's the problem with you heroes, you care far too much for others." He smirked, making Krypto growl angrily.
"Tell me how it feels when I melt your face!" Krypto's eyes glowed red, ready to melt the metal menace. Before he could do that, however, Mechanikat placed a kryptonite collar on him, weakening him. "Alright, since you won't beg for me to release them," Mechanikat spoke, "I'll simply order my new minions to end the supercat. Kill him," the mechanical feline instructed. Both children nodded, complying. Their faces and voices were devoid of emotion.
"Yes, master," they replied in unison. As they neared Streaky's unconscious body, Krypto looked on in terror.
I...I have no other choice. I have to give in! Krypto thought.
Krypto conceded, begging like a good dog. Just what the villain wanted. At last, Krypto was finally broken. In spirit and in body.
"I trust you'd do the right thing, superdog." He replied with a slight chuckle. He released Kevin and Andrea, who were both shocked when they saw what they'd done to their friends. Kevin was especially sorrowful, seeing Krypto so broken. His right leg was twisted, and he was adorned with numerous scars, bruises, and blood. The same could be said for the orange feline, who was still knocked out. Both series of injuries spurred from fight with their owners. Everyone was jettisoned to the nearest escape ship, whilst the villain watched them head for home. "Krypto is finally broken!" He exclaimed, letting out a maniacal laugh. What followed was myriad of child therapy sessions, explaining who they were to the childrens' parents, and tearful goodbyes. Both pets thought it best to leave their owners, for the sake of their well being. Streaky and Krypto both felt that same sinking feeling. The kind that would leave an indelible scar. One that could never heal. A scar of sorrow, anger, and regret. It had been three years since then.