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Brother Against Brother, chapter 2
Location: Apokalyps
He woke with a throbbing headache. He realized he was bound to the wall and gagged. His heart froze for a moment as he recognized Darkseid standing in front of him.
"So, this is one of Kal-El's spawn," Darkseid said. "I expected more."
Any reply would have been unintelligible because of the gag, but his eyes shone with defiance. Darkseid smiled.
"I see that you wish to challenge me. You foiled my plans, so that showed you have talent. I wish for that talent to be used to aid me."
Were there not a gag in his mouth, he would have spat, "Never!" at the ruler of Apokalyps. He still made an attempt to do so, but it came out as a muffled noise.
"You will serve me, spawn of Kal-El," he said. "You see, I have found someone who will teach you to obey me."
He gestured to an elderly-looking woman beside him. A permanent sneer was etched on her face. She stepped forward to look him over.
"Nobody gets better results from unruly children than Granny Goodness!" she declared.
Location: New Genesis
He stood in the field, feeling the sun's rays bear down on him. He smiled, glad for the warmth and feeling his body harness the energy.
"You say he doesn't remember who he is?" the Highfather asked.
"He was floating unconscious when I saw him," Lightray replied. "He's clearly one of Kal-El's children. Adjust the hair a bit, and he's his spitting image!"
"There's no doubt of that, but what is he doing on New Genesis?"
It felt like something he could do, so he braced himself and willed himself into the air. It worked! He laughed in delight as he flew above the field.
"He's so carefree and innocent," Lightray remarked. "There was evidence that he was in a boom tube. It's possible that Darkseid tried to abduct him."
"I know that both of Kal-El's sons have been through great personal trauma. I'm glad that he's free of that. He'll have to remember at some point, but I'm glad he has these moments of happiness."
Location: Apokalyps
His eyes involuntarily widened in pain. If only he had access to his powers, he would have smashed Granny Goodness against the wall and destroyed all of her equipment. As it was, he couldn't do anything.
While he was vocal about his defiance, he knew that her attempts to program his behavior were having their effect. He wasn't sure that he could hold out for much longer.
He silently prayed for someone to rescue him.
Location: New Genesis
Orion was furious. This was not an infrequent occurrence. What was unusual was that he was angry with Highfather.
"He is a warrior!" he said forcefully. "He should be restored to what he was!"
"He's just a boy," Highfather countered. "He should be free to have memories of things other than fighting."
"One related to Kal-El deserves better than whatever he is now! More should be expected of him!"
"What would you have me do? How are we to make him remember if he does not want to?"
"I will confront him," Orion stated. "He'll remember."
Orion stalked out of the room and found the young man.
"Boy!" he barked out.
The young man turned to him with a smile. "Yes?"
Orion snarled. "Do you not remember who you are? What you are?"
The young man's smile faltered for a second. "I do not."
Orion seized him by the shoulders and shook him forcefully. "You're one of Kal-El's children! You're a mighty warrior! Do you not remember any of that?"
"Please, Orion! You're hurting me!"
Orion let him go and turned around in disgust. He did not remember. He did not seem like he wanted to remember.
Location: Apokalyps
Granny Goodness entered the throne room with a smug look on her face. She seemed almost chipper, if such a word could describe anyone on Apokalyps.
"You told me you had news," Darkseid said. "I trust that it's good?"
"Lord Darkseid, I'd like you to meet your newest loyal soldier," she proclaimed. "Come, child! Enter the room!"
He entered the throne room and sank to one knee before Darkseid. Darkseid approached him and forced his head up to look him in the face. Not a trace of defiance remained, only obedience.
"Excellent work," Darkseid told her. "He still has all of his skills and abilities?"
"Of course," she said. "He wouldn't be a useful soldier without them."
"Then, he shall lead the next assault on New Genesis," Darkseid declared. "With his power, the New Gods will fall before him."
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It is intentional that I'm trying to keep it a question of which one is on Apokalyps or New Genesis. Unfortunately, that may make things unclear. It will be revealed next chapter on which one is Kon-El or Match.
Any and all comments welcome!
