On the Metaluna Superman comes out of the thought transference chamber he walks down the hall when suddenly a mutant appears in front of him. Superman stood face to face with the creature. The Mutant walks towards him, but before it got to him a bomb hit the building causing the ceiling to fall down on top of it killing it.
Superman continues to walk through the building until he got to the throne room, he goes inside and sees the Monitor trapped under a pile of debris. The Monitor was unconscious, Superman checks his pulse and determined that he was dead.
On the other side of the planet Lois, Jimmy, Cal, Ruth along with Exeter made it back to the ship, they started to board the ship. Everyone made it on, but before Exeter can board a Mutant attacks him, Superman appears and tries to pull the Mutant off of him. Cal comes out and hits it with a metal pipe knocking it unconscious. Superman and Cal helps the wounded Exeter aboard the ship. Everyone was shocked to see Superman
"Superman!" They all shouted
"Wait a minute he could be brainwashed!" said Cal
"I can assure you all that am in full control of my faculties." Said Superman
"How? We saw you go into the chamber." Said Ruth
"It's simple I never operated the chamber." Said Exeter
"So, I waited in the Chamber long enough for you all to make it back to the ship." Superman explained
"Gosh Superman, we're just glad that you're okay." Said Jimmy
"You're bleeding!" Said Lois as she noticed a cut on Superman's hand
"Well Miss Lane, without my powers I'm no longer immune to injury." Said Superman
"Don't worry once we get back into the Earth's atmosphere close to the sun your powers will be fully restored." Said Exeter as he sits wounded
"I'm sure the Monitor won't be happy with your betrayal Exeter." Said Cal
"I wouldn't worry about the Monitor he's dead. I found him in a pile of debris." Said Superman
"We better go before we suffer the same fate." Ruth suggested
Exeter operates the control which starts the ship, it takes off as it flees the war torn Metaluna. They get half way from the planet when Zagon ships head for them. Exeter shoots the remaining ships as they watch Metaluna explode.
"Metaluna just exploded!" said Cal stunned
"Just like Krypton." Said Lois reminding Superman
"I'm very sorry Exeter." Said Superman sympathizing knowing what's like to have your home Planet destroyed
"It's okay I was naive to think that Metaluna could be saved. All the lengths I went to preserve it." said Exeter
"Speaking of which when we get back to Earth, I have no choice, but to turn you over to the authorities. Your actions killed innocent people and you have to answer for that." Said Superman
"I understand and I won't resist." Exeter promised "In the meantime we're approaching the pressure barrier so you all need to go back inside the pressure tube" he suggested
"Jeepers not again." Said Jimmy
"It's the only way we can stay alive on the way to Earth." Said Cal
"Superman, I know your biological system is different, without your powers you can at risk too so I recommend you get in the Tube as well." Exeter suggested
They all step into the tubes, the ship successfully passed the pressure barrier. Everyone was released from the tubes when suddenly a Mutant appears, Ruth and Lois both scream. Superman and Cal both stand in front ready to protect when the Mutant suddenly collapse and dies due to the pressure differences.
Moments later they finally arrive into the Earth's atmosphere, Superman started to feel his powers return as his cut on his hand heals on its own, Suddenly the ship's alarm goes off
"The ship's power is starting to deplete." Said Exeter panicking
"You'll be able to land, won't you?" Cal asked
"Afraid not Meacham, you better take everyone off. Your aircraft still aboard." Said Exeter
"All right Exeter, I'll fly you down." Superman suggested
"I'm afraid it's too late Kal El." Said Exeter weakly as he's clearly dying "Tell the people of Earth that I am sorry."
Exeter dies as Superman goes and joins the others by the plane
"Where's Exeter? "Ruth asked
"He's dead." Superman responded
"I think I can get the plane started. But I can use a hand getting it off." Said Cal
"Get in I'll give it a push." Said Superman as he pushes the plane off the ship. Superman flies down behind them. They land on the side of a road as they watched the saucer crash into the ocean.
"We made it." said Ruth
"I don't think anyone is going to believe us," said Cal
"Usually when I get a big story, I like to rub it in Clark Kent's face, but I don't think even he would believe this." Said Lois
"I don't know Miss Lane, you'll be surprised." Said Superman
The End
