Chapter 8: The Fortress of Solitude
Next Morning…
(Scene: Kara Danvers' Apartment, National City, Earth/Kendrix' POV)
I woke upon hearing Kara's alarm clock. I guess she has work today. I pulled myself up from the couch and went to the bathroom while Kara was getting dressed. Because I was still in my normal clothes, I brushed my teeth and my hair. Stepping out, Kal was up and making breakfast for us. Kara came out of her room. She was wearing a pair of leggings, a shirt and a bright coloured sweatshirt. The clothes she wears all the more shows her innocence and her childish naïvety.
Still, you have to love Kara, especially when she uses her most dangerous ability: that Rao damn puppy-face pout. Why does she have to be so cute! Alex has a little Kryptonian puppy for a sister! While Eliza is stuck with me, someone who inherited Jor-El's stoic attitude. Guess it explains why the others constantly tell me to loosen up.
The three of us took our seats and began to eat. For some reason, there was something special about this. Yes, there was. The House of El has been reunited, all three of us, the last children of El. The family name is not dead, not anymore.
"So Kendrix, who are your friends on Mirinoi? You didn't tell us much about them." Said Kal. I chuckled.
"They're trustworthy people. They know my secret, but I'm keeping a secret to protect them.",
"What are you talking about Keni?" I'm going to smash Kara's head in if she uses that cursed nickname again!
"Well… there's the Corbett siblings: Mike and Leo. Then there's Kai Chen, a childhood friend along with Mike. Damon Henderson is a mechanic, Maya who is a native of Mirinoi and Karone of KO-35. Finally, there's my beloved sister: Elizabeth Morgan." I finished,
"Quite a few friends you got there. But… what secret are you protecting?" Questioned Kara,
"My friends and sister were… were Galaxy Rangers." Kal suddenly choked on his food.
"What!?" Kara didn't know how to react to this.
"Leo was Galaxy Red. Mike - former Magna Defender. Damon Galaxy Green. Maya Galaxy Yellow and Eliza was Galaxy Pink. Then something happened to her, it caused her to go out of action and so, Karone took her place.",
"Mind me asking what happened?" Kal asked cautiously,
"Eliza died saving a fellow ranger. It was also the first time I blew out my powers. Then… somehow… after my friends placed their Quasar Sabres back into the stone, it brought back my big sister.",
"What an adventure you had!",
"Yeah.",
"Any crushes?" Kara's blue eye twinkled playfully,
"Pft, no!" My face was getting a little bit hot,
"You're a terrible liar, like myself. Spill cousin." I growled at Kara, she's behaving the same way she did back on Krypton.
"I like Leo." I sighed,
"Then make your…" Kara's voice faltered, "Oh right. Look, Kendrix, I know we all have moments we want to fall in love, but sometimes, it's too dangerous.",
"I know. Falling in love with superheroes like us is like placing a massive bullseye on those we love." I said sadly,
"At least let him know and understand. There were times I had to push Lois away.",
"Guess we're just hopeless romantics." I chuckled. Then Kal stood up and so did Kara. I hugged her, knowing this is the last time our paths will cross unless it's necessary.
"Take care OK?",
"Keep in touch. Here's my number. Now, I have to go to work, before Ms Grant yells at me again." I laughed,
"Go on." Kara headed for the door,
"If you two are exiting using the 'Supergirl' window, close it after you guys." And she left, leaving myself and my brother in the room. I turned to him.
"Where are you taking me?",
"To a piece of home." Changing into our family armour, we then sped off into the open sky.
"A piece of home? What did he mean?" I thought.
(Scene: The Fortress of Solitude, Arctic, Earth/Kendrix' POV)
Kal had me flying alongside him up north. He lead me to the Arctic, one of Earth's coldest regions, asides from Antartica. Thankfully, there was no blizzard, even though my brother and I can't feel the cold, a blizzard could prevent us from flying. In the distance, I saw a large structure. When we got closer, it looked like it was made of ice, but upon closer inspection, it wasn't ice. Crystal! A huge crystalline structure. I stared in awe. So this is a piece of home!
"Kendrix, this is The Fortress Solitude." Kal said to me and it's rightfully named. No one can disturb us here. The silence is peaceful, even just listening to the icy cold winds were soothing. "Let's go in." I watch as Kal picked up a large gold key and inserted it into the hidden doorway. The door opened and we walked in.
The interior structure was just as beautiful as the outside! Im going to guess Kal uses this place to get necessary information. Who knows how much is stored here! All the information about Krypton, it's culture, language, science and technology! All stored here. Safe from human hands. Suddenly, an image appeared on a large slab of crystal. A familiar face. Tears threatened to fall.
"Father?" I whispered. My brother walked up behind me.
"Yes and no.",
"What do you mean?",
"Our real father integrated his mind into an AI. The AI then projects a hologram of him.",
"Still, it's nice to see the face of our father.",
"I find it a little creepy, but it reminds me of who I once was." Kal replied, "If you need a place to reflect, feel free to come here. Oh! That reminds me! Father, adjust security systems so you don't see my sister as an intruder!",
"Certainly my son. Kendrix my daughter, welcome home." And the hologram vanished.
"Thank you." I feel now all isn't lost. There is hope for the House of El. I turned to Kal.
"Here's my number and um… I better get home. I left Mirinoi long enough." Kal-El smiled,
"I understand. You have your responsibilities, Kara and I have ours. I'll email you my phone number and Kara's. Goodbye big sis.",
"I'll see you some time little bro." We then hugged, like two proper siblings. My journey is complete. I am not alone. I have Kara and my brother Kal-El. We then parted our heart-felt hug and I flew off. Leaving my brother for Mirinoi.
The House of El is finally reunited! And bonds are reformed. Time for Keni to get back home.