Chapter 2: Jor-El has failed the Council & Brainiac

(Meanwhile…)

Brainiac to the computer, Jor-El reports his findings to Krypton's ruling council, he tries to explain his findings to the: Kryptonian Science Council.

"Each of you should have my report. It distills all the data I've gathered so far and leaves no doubt that-" Jor-El said.

The Kryptonian Council was chattering.

"And leaves no doubt that the planet's core is undergoing a mounting chain reaction that will eventually destroy Krypton!" Jor-El said.

"Lunacy! Ask Brainiac!" The Kryptonian Council Woman called, as she turned to him.

"Yes, Brainiac. He'll tell us." The Kryptonian Council Man said.

The Kryptonian Council got talks and mads.

"Silence. Silence. ENOUGH!" The Kryptonian Council Man 2 said, quiet to them.

Lor-Van turned to The Kryptonian Council 2 with him, looking down at Jor-El.

"I presume you've submitted your findings to Brainiac?" The Kryptonian Council Man 2 asked.

"Yes." Jor-El said.

"So what say you, Brainiac?" The Kryptonian Council Man 2 asked, as he turned and looked up at Brainiac.

Lor-Van turned to the Kryptonian Council Man 2 and his side-eyes to Brainiac.

"One can appreciate Jor-El and Zor-El's hand work. However, he is still mistaken. As I've stated before, the temblors are the result of a slight polar shift, no more, and will soon abate." Brainiac's voice said.

Jor-El watched Brainiac.

"He's wrong! He doesn't know!" Jor-El said.

"Nonsense! There isn't a square foot of this planet Brainiac doesn't know. He was built to monitor all of Krypton and has, I might add, served us far better that an upstart scientist with apocalyptic visions. Your brother with Brainiac 8." The Kryptonian Council Man 3 said.

"Your faith in him will be the end of us all. Act now, and we can save everyone." Jor-El said.

"And how do you propose to do that?" The Kryptonian Council Man 3 asked.

"Put everyone in the Phantom Zone." Jor-El said.

The Kryptonian Council were protesting.

Lor-Van's slight sadness looked down and nodded no.

"You're asking us to voluntarily put ourselves among the vilest criminals in the galaxy? You're mad!" The Kryptonian Council Man 2 said, as he got mad.

Kryptonian Council were instinct chatter.

The Kryptonian Council turned around and walked.

"We can restore ourselves later, on another planet. It would only take one man. Listen to me! I've built a ship! Listen, please." Jor-El said.

Lor-Van side-eyes Jor-El, he is walking away. Jor-El looked as if the Kryptonian Council walked away. Jor-El got mad and looked up at Brainiac.

(Later at Jor-El and Lara's home…)

That night at home. Jor-El was sitting on the stairs, he sighs. Baby Kal-El was babbling, he played on the ship with his toy. Jor-El side-eyes and smiles, Baby Kal-El smiled, Jor-El turned to him.

Baby Kal-El was walking, turned and followed his father.

"So, son, how does it feel not to have a worry in the world?" Jor-El asked.

Baby Kal-El was laughing, Jor-El kissing him, He knelt down to him, Baby Kal-El was babbling, he stood up, Jor-El saw her hand, he side-eyes Lara hug back. Baby Kal-El turned to his parents.

"Think we can get the baby to bed early?" Lara asked.

"I have to go down to Brainiac operations." Jor-El said.

"No." Lara said.

"Lara, he's lying." Jor-El said.

Lara got off at Jor-El.

"He's a machine." Lara said, as she turned around.

"He's still lying. I have to know why." Jor-El replied.

"Has it occurred to you that Brainiac could be right? That somewhere along the way you might've made a mistake? I mean, it's no crime to be wrong, Jor-El!" Lara said.

Baby Kal-El was crying and hugged his mother.

"Please, Lara." Jor-El said.

Lara grabbed Baby Kal-El.

"Go, Jor-El." Lara said, as she stood up.

Lara with Baby Kal-El.

"Find out once and for all. We've lived like this too long. Your theories are more destructive than you can imagine." Lara said.

Lara and Baby Kal-El turned around, Lara was mad, Baby Kal-El was crying and Jor-El was mad and looking down was standing…

(Later at Brainiac Operations…)

At Brainiac Operations, in the flying ship, Jor-El sat on a chair, he buttoned the controls, he looked up at Brainiac's AI.

"Good evening, Jor-El. You've been busy tonight. May I be of service?" Brainiac's voice said.

"Just trying to find out why we disagree, Brainiac." Jor-El said.

"Human error, I'm afraid." Brainiac's voice said.

"Funny, I didn't think you were afraid of anything." Jor-El said.

*BEEPING*

Jor-El turned red to beeping.

"Is something wrong?" Brainiac's voice asked.

"You're denying me access to satellite com. What's going on in there?" Jor-El asked.

"Currently reallocating security file clusters." Brainiac's voice said.

"Well, let's just see if I can override that." Jor-El said, as he buttons the controls.

Brainiac is down to the computer to off, Jor-El stood up and looked.

"Why do I get the feeling you're trying to hide something?" Jor-El asked.

To Be Continued…