Hours later Kyle landed in his apartment. The light were still on but he didn't mind. Suddenly he heard a voice "Kyle! What were you doing?" His head snapped towards Alex who was sitting on the couch.
He took a step back, to the open window, and said "I-I just needed to clear my head."
Alex stood up and sighed she walked towards Kyle who was eyeing her suspiciously, ready to leave whenever he needed to. "Look Kyle, I get that everything is fucked up right now- But remember that somebody has to look out for you, so please stay with people."
Kyle nodded while he looked at the ground and with that he was pulled into a hug by Alex. Kyle breathed in Alex scent, something that normally would calm down, and calmed down. He finally relaxed a little.
"I'm sorry- I- Everything just is so- so bad."
"I get it, especially since you just saw somebody from wherever he is from."
Kyle pulled away and said "It was a Kryptonian pod, but- shouldn't you be at the DEO?"
Alex shook her head and calmly explained "Family goes first, J'onn knew something was wrong- but since he can't look into your brain he doesn't know what- But he gave me the green light to stay with you." Kyle nodded and walked past Alex to his bedroom. He pulled of his suit, making him stand in his underwear in the middle of his bedroom.
He grabbed his pyjamas from this bed and put them on, it were just basic shorts and a shirt. He turned towards Alex, who was leaning awkwardly against the wall "Do you want to sleep here?" She nodded "Just search for something in my drawer."
Alex chuckled and yelled at Kyle, who was walking to his bathroom to brush his teeth "You remember I have some clothes here, right."
Kyle smiled into the mirror and said a loud "Nope." Popping the 'p' to add a dramatic effect. He grabbed his toothbrush and toothpaste and slowly started to brush his teeth. Minutes later Alex came inside with a toothbrush in her hand and with that the siblings were brushing their teeth together.
Some time later Kyle walked into his bedroom and laid on his normal side, right. And waited for Alex to join him. He stared at the ceiling waiting for her while he nervously played with his fingers. Luckily it didn't take long, Alex laid down beside him and turned off the light. Leaving them in the darkness with an awkward silence.
But minutes later, when Kyle was still staring at the ceiling, Alex spoke up "You are allowed to seek comfort little brother." With that Kyle all but flew himself at Alex, holding her tight. He needed this, he needed to feel something that was normal. And with that he finally fell asleep.
Kyle walked inside the room where the alien was of the new DEO headquarters. That morning J'onn came to relief Alex of her babysit duty. Kyle walked towards the man and said "He has to be from Krypton," He walked around him and said "He must have escaped before the planet exploded like Clark and I did."
"He's comatose," Alex started "His vitals are stable. Breathing is normal. There is nothing else we can really learn from him because," She tried to pierce his skin with a syringe. But the end broke off.
"That proves," Kyle held his hand out "He's from Krypton."
"It only proves he is not human which means he could be dangerous." J'onn stated, Kyle knew they were talking further but he couldn't focus anymore. He walked out of the room to the balcony and held onto the railing. Suddenly Alex was beside her.
"So, you're okay?" He shook his head, there was no reason to lie. "Okay, uh, would you like to watch the Venture launch tonight with me?"
Kyle smiled and said "Sure, my place?" She nodded, suddenly Kara got a text from miss Grant 'Kyle, my office. Five minutes. Wait on the couch.' Kyle looked up and said "I-I need to go, see you later sis." Alex smiled and nodded again. With that Kyle flew up into the sky and to his house to change. He quickly changed and rushed towards Catco, where he quickly rushed up the stairs to the highest floor, since using super speed there was quite easy, and sat down on the couch in Cat's office.
He nervously tapped with his foot on the floor, since he didn't know what was going to happen, and stared at the ground. The first thing he heard that Cat Grant said was "Stop tapping your foot, son." He quickly looked at her and stopped tapping his foot.
"Sorry."
Cat moved her hand behind her and with that the doors were being closed by the new secretary Kyle found for Cat within the minutes he had the time for it. Her name was Hannah if he was correct- Cat sat beside him and said "Okay, I am going to help you here. You probably didn't come up with a good career path?" He shook his head "So, Kyle, you are going to be a reporter. But first off I will find you a worthy person you can go with, understood?" Kyle nodded.
"But for now, go home. Alex just texted me that she expects you there." Kyle nodded and stood up.
Before leaving the office Kyle said "Thanks Cat."
"Don't thank me, this is what you deserve."
Kyle sat on the couch, beer in hand, while talking to Alex. The Venture launch went the right way, so now they were talking and having fun. "Hang on," Kyle's head snapped to the television when he heard the news anchor say this "we're hearing of a possible explosion aboard the Venture. Here's all we know at this time," Kyle walked to his bedroom and quick changed while the news anchor spoke "There are over 200 people aboard the craft. There are no further details but keep it right here and we'll continue to bring you the very latest. I pray he is watching this." Kyle grinned gave his sister a kiss on the cheek and flew out of the window.
Kyle squatted in the elevator while he helped a poor worker clean up the mess Clark created by bumping into him. "Oops sorry, so sorry, that was totally my fault."
Kyle chuckled and gave the last folder to the worker. He stood up and walked out of the doors who were already open. "You really have that klutzy thing down, don't you?" Kyle said while he put his hands in his pockets.
J'onn came with the idea of investigating what happened to the Venture since it was built in National City, and that gave Kyle the idea since his cousin was there to investigate together. So now they were at Catco to do Rao knows what.
Clark rushed to walk beside him and said "Uh, yeah. No, that was actually real."
They walked around a corner and there was James, he smiled and said "Clark!"
"There he is."
"What's up man?"
"Jimmy"
They did some sort of weird handshake and greeting while Kyle stood there awkwardly.
"-Well everybody at the Daily Planet misses you. Lois, Mr. White."
"I miss them, too. But I really like living here."
Clark smiled and nodded "Good."
That was the moment that Kyle saw Cat Grant staring at them. He quickly said "Excuse me." And walked to the woman. "Cat, are you okay?"
"You didn't warn me that your cousin would be here!" She used Kyle as a way to stay still while she put on her shoes.
"But- It was a surprise visit. We are going to investigate the Venture explosion together." Kyle was completely taken by surprise.
"We are not going to make another Christmas of 2016 out of this Kyle." Cat almost snapped. Kyle took a step backwards and she asked "Do I have anything stuck in my teeth?" Kyle shook his head and followed Cat, who was striding towards Clark, out of Cat's office.
Cat sighed and said "Clark Kent, as I live and breathe. Well don't you just look- dashing."
Clark chuckled and looked down "Ms. Grant, it's good to see you. It's been a long time."
"No fault of mine. So are you still seeing Lois Lane, or did that fizzle out. Like I predicted in the office pool? No one ever sent me my $20." Both Clark and James chuckled while Kyle took a step back.
"Lois and I are great. We're still... Still going strong."
"Oh, so she is not hung up on your alter ego more?"
Clark chuckled and said "You know, I'd say that she has room in her life for both of us."
"So, how would you like to go on a tour? Perry White was a fool to ever let you out of his sight. I might just poach you."
With that Clark was walking away with Cat Grant at his arm and he turned back to wink and say "Sway."
Kyle walked to James and said "Okay- What happened Christmas 2016 again?"
"Ah- She was too drunk and yeah- she was florid about her ideas with him."
"No. Ugh- That's gross."
"Hey, I saw what you guys did on tv. You both did great." Kyle gratefully smiled and nodded.
"Thanks."
Suddenly Kyle's phone went off so he quickly grabbed it and said "Excuse me," while he walked to Cat's office to have some privacy. "What's up?"
"The only passenger that wasn't on the Venture was Lena Luthor. Try to get to her, Kyle."
"Okay, I think Clark can get us an interview so- no worries." Kyle quickly hung up the phone and rushed towards Clark. "Clark!"
Like lighting he turned around and said "Yeah."
"Alex did some digging."
"What is it?"
"There was one passenger who had a seat booked on the Venture who mysteriously didn't show up last minute. Lena Luthor."
"Lex's sister."
"Yup."
They started walking to the elevator as Kyle said "But Lex can't be involved in this. He's in prison. Congrats by the way."
"Yeah, thanks. Well Lex may be in jail but his sister is now running Luthor Corp. Yep, and she just moved to National City."
"How did you know that?"
"Lucy."
"Lucy Lane? The stalker little sister of Lois?" Kyle nodded and grimaced, he was scared for some reason, it was like his body was recreating for him.
"Wow- Okay... that's- I hope you find an solution for that problem."
"I do too... I do too..."
When they entered the elevator Kyle sighed and leaned against the back wall. "Something wrong?" His head snapped up to look at Clark as he quickly shook his head "Kyle, I've known you for years," Clark placed his hand on Kyle's shoulder "And you are obviously lying."
Kyle sighed again "I'm just having a hard time getting used to something."
"What is it? You know you can tell me anything, right?"
Kyle nodded, he tough for a moment before saying "Do you know the video Party Rock Anthem from LMFAO?" Clark nodded, of course Clark knew "So you know that those guys need to play along?" Clark nodded again "I have a problem just like that."
"And what is your problem?"
Kyle sighed and said "Can't tell. It's- I don't want to ruin anything."
"Okay," Clark took a deep breath "You won't ruin anything. I promise."
Kyle took a deep breath and said "I'm not Kyle."
"You're not Kyle?" Clark asked definitely confused, Kyle shook his head "But what are you then?"
"Before this transformation or whatever it is I was Kara, and my life was kinda similar but there are changes. Because I have absolutely no idea why Lucy is doing this or stuff like that."
"Oh, okay. So- You are saying that for some reason you changed from a female to a male?" Kyle nodded, Clark let out a deep breath "Wow- Okay, and I am the first one that knows?" Kyle nodded again "And you want to keep it that way?" Another nod "Well, then we will keep it a secret until you say it or everything turns back."
Kyle smiled and said "Thanks Clark, it means a lot." And with that they went to L-Corp to do god knows what.
