The wind was kicking up around him, blowing dust into his eyes but it did not sting. He had never been able to see with such clarity ever before. It was as if every minute detail in this strange new place was crystal clear.
He felt a giant surge of power flush through his new body and he caught a glimpse of his reflection in a dirty storefront window. He ran his hand over his smooth head and admired his lean physique, clad in a richly colored suit. He felt the fabric brush against his skin; it was smooth and he reveled in the sensation as it had been ages since he had been able to feel anything at all.
This body was now his, a replacement for the one that had been taken from him, and he planned on using it well.
"You will find that here—on Earth you will possess many powers—you will be virtually unstoppable." Fine had told him.
Fine was right; he found himself able to lift the heaviest objects with ease and move with swiftness that he could never have imagined.
He was still adjusting to the sensations of his newly acquired talents as he prowled the dark and dingy alleyway.
He surveyed the vacant corridor and felt his ears begin to buzz; suddenly he could hear a murmur of voices coming out of thin air.
"He is in our presence." One of the voices said.
He darted his eyes back and forth; his head began to throb and suddenly the objects around him started to fade away. In front of him he could see three skeletal figures moving out of the shadows.
He closed his eyes and shook his head hard, throwing his hands up to his eyes and rubbing them as they burned.
When he re opened them his vision was back to normal and there were three individuals standing in front of him.
One was a large black male and he said nothing as he bowed his head in reverence. Standing across from him was a woman with cropped, jet black hair and she too bowed her head. Behind them was a young girl with dark curly hair; she looked frightened and stood staring at him with unease. The other woman sensed this and threw a rough elbow into her, forcing her to avert her eyes.
"Zod." The dominant woman began as she advanced towards him. "I could sense your presence—" She paused as she caught sight of him. "Who?"
She looked startled and stopped in her tracks.
"Its is me." He said, his voice deep and commanding; the look of uncertainty faded and she started towards him again.
"I see you have been able to acquire a new body--"She purred as she slinked up to him and ran a finger down the front of his shirt. He grabbed her hand and yanked her closer; she smiled wickedly and he crashed his lips down upon hers.
They seemed to devour each other for a few minutes before he pulled away, his gray eyes gleaming.
"Ursa—it has been far too long." He growled, licking his lips slowly.
She smirked in return and slid her hands down his arms, admiring him.
"I have heard there are others who have been freed—is this all?" He said, pointing at the two lingering in the edge of the shadows.
"There are more but they have all scattered about. We—" She gestured to the large man
behind her. "Found the young one a few hours ago, but the others are loose and will need to be corralled as it seems they have become aware of their powers— I am afraid they are causing quite the mayhem."
"Perfect—" He sneered. "But we need to remind them that they answer to me—before they get any ideas. This Earth is mine."
Ursa stepped back and motioned for the others to come forward.
"What do you want us to do?" She asked.
"First we find the others—then Kal El."
Zod crouched slightly and in one rapid motion he propelled himself skyward; the three others watched as he disappeared before them. Then each one shot off one by one behind him into the night sky.
Alrighty--once again thx to Wikipedia!