break the rules!

That was good, and she trusted Conner. Superman was nowhere to be found, but at least that was alright. Hopefully it meant that wherever Clark was, he was okay. “Ready as we’ll ever be,” Diana replied, tearing her gaze from the door to look over the island. Everyone was scattered, doing their own thing for the time being, but she was sure they’d notice the door was finally being opened. She was sure once everyone was inside, they’d close, “we’ll eventually need to swim back,” she began, “but we can think about that once the weather has cleared,”

rhodey stood there as if he were in a daze, his jaw slightly slacked open as he slowly blinked and turned to the nearest person. “you’ve got to be kidding me,” he stated, before taking a step forward and gesturing at the ship, “pirates!?” he half yelled before giving one of the said pirates a stink face and turning back to the other. “i know i saw a dinosaur on main street and some weird ass romans, but pirates? come on, at least they could have given us something less disgusting and lethal?” he shook his head and heaved out an irritated sigh. “come on, let’s go see if we can convince them that there’s treasure or something on the other side of that portal of theirs.”

“I think it’s fascinating!” Conner says while floating in the air, legs crossed while his head is propped up by his hands that rest against his knees. “How did they get here? Do you think that the pirates would tell us all about their adventures? Can we join their crew?” The boys doesn’t have anyone to look after him, neither of his dads are here so the young Kryptonian almost feels like he could do anything within reason because Kara was here somewhere too.

Her eyes widened beneath her domino mask, heart racing as if she might fall rather than just being offered help. It took her a moment to clear her throat before speaking. “… Okay.” Tentatively, though knowing Conner wouldn’t drop her, Cassandra reached a hand out towards him. Bracing a foot on the icy wall, she untied her makeshift gear, letting it slip the same moment she pushed herself off to collide into Conner’s awaiting grip. She stared at him, riveted by the feeling of floating, nodded, then cracked a small smile. “Hot chocolate is even better. Do you think there’s any inside?”

Conner was quick to take her hand, holding on gently while floating the two of them over to the ground. “I’m sure there has to be food somewhere inside. I haven’t explored the place yet, we can search for some hot chocolate together.” He remembers what Kara said, how this fortress might be different than the one they were used to. He doesn’t really understand what that means, but it’s a new world so he wouldn’t be too surprised.  No need to worry about that, thinking too hard on it might just give himself a headache. He sets her down gently so he can open the doors, letting Cass go in first then following behind her. “So, what do you think?“ He grabs her hand — a bold move. “Let me show you around!”

“i think if we have the option, none of us really want to go back in the water, so i can’t blame you there – either of you.” she agreed, offering a small smile to both him and krypto. kara took a glance around the fortress with a pause, not having had an opportunity to get a good look at it yet. “well, that depends on a few things – are we sure this is the same fortress we’ve known? i mean, we have a meshing of realities and if this is a different realities fortress, who knows what could be hidden around.” she mused, so far everything appeared as she’d remembered it but there was no guarantee. “even then, if there’s any really old kryptonian tech around, kal might not even know the full extent of what it can do.” through no fault of his own, of course, it wasn’t as if whatever remained of their planet came with a construction manual. “but mostly i just want to make sure nothing misinterprets the presence of humans as a threat.” she didn’t really want to freak him out, she was sure it was likely a non-issue, but being one of the only few with kryptonian dna, she wanted him to be aware. “i’m doing alright though, just wish i knew what was going on. if you’re tired though, there might be somewhere around her comfortable enough for you to get some rest.”

Conner does feel better that he wouldn’t be the only one that doesn’t want to to in the water. Even if they were indestructible they doesn’t mean it wouldn’t still be uncomfortable. He doesn’t really care what happens to himself, but thinks about Krypto first. He didn’t even think to look around, suddenly feeling like they’re somewhere they shouldn’t be, but it also felt familiar enough. “You have a point, it could be the fortress to a Superman of a different world. If that turns out to be true hope he doesn’t mind us using it for a bit.” He gets a silly thought for a moment, wondering what his dads would be like in other universes. What if Lex has hair in one and a Clark was the bald one? He laughs for a moment, at least able to keep his happy attitude despite the circumstances. “Do you think we should go inspect some of the tech? I don’t really want to sleep, Kara. I just woke up is all.” He says while yawning again. He stands at his cousin’s side though. “I’d rather stay busy.”

“After many failures, I assumed it was attuned to Kryptonian DNA,” she admitted, answering his unasked question that she could hear in his voice. She was glad Conner was here, not only because he would be a big help, but she liked the kid, despite the fact one of his dads was the supervillain, Lex Luthor. He was still part Kryptonian and he was a Titan. The fact he was being a hero while living with Lex Luthor was a feat unto itself, “the ice is unnaturaly strong,” she said, cracking asmile, “some are trying to pole vault in. But you’re right, we should make sure they don’t break anything before your father shows up,” she watched as Conner picked up the key, letting out a breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding. At last, they could get out of the cold, “Will we be able to keep the doors open long enough for everyone to get inside?” Everyone who didn’t turn around and leave, that was.

“I guess you’re right about. Part of the city seems familiar but I don’t know Gotham well enough. I’ve been there before but it’s still kind of blurry.” Sighing, it frustrated Clark that there were still some holes in his memory. Part of him was also still a little angry that he had been resurrected. It was obviously good to have seen Lois and his mother again, and be around his son, but it just wasn’t natural and he feels like there might be some consequences. Chuckling softly as Conner explained things about Lex, he patted his son on the back. “That’s Lex Luther. As long as he doesn’t tempt you to join the dark side, then it should be fine. His business is what he mostly cares about. I’m glad you did. It’s a good group.” Smiling, he had to admit that he was proud of his boy.

“I thought it might be a good challenge.” Cass admitted, fleeting smile sticking this time as her definitely cold-induced blush faded with the familiarity. They’d crossed paths just enough for her to be comfortable speaking to him, but not enough for the fluttery excited-nerves to fade. “Warm would be nice.” Not that she’d blatantly say so, but it was freezing, and it was only through sheer determination and good over planning she’d made it up this far up the side. “I say yes.” Glancing over at the impromptu rigging system holding her aloft, then back at Conner, she tipped her head in a question. “I can climb back down?" 

Conner glances over at how Cassandra was aloft, not doubting for a second that she would be able to get down from here on her own. He does want to suggest something though just to be selfish more than anything and hold her at least once. “I can help you down if you want.” His hand reaches out to the girl with a smile. He can carry her inside, if she wouldn’t mind. “Warm is much better than freezing.”

“That isn’t right.” Frowning, something strange was going on here but Clark couldn’t figure out what. If this had happened to Conner too, then he wondered if everyone here went through the same thing. He, himself, had been on his mother’s farm, and suddenly found himself in another city that he had never heard of before. Gotham sounded familiar, but that was it. “Living with Lex is lame? I thought he could give you everything.” He was the rich one out of the two of them. Clark led more of a simple life. He didn’t need much to be happy. It’s how his parents raised him.

“It’s cold, It’s wet, and I just want to go home!” | conner kent and kara danvers

“and we will, soon – once the storm passes, i promise.” she offered reassuringly. the bright side was that the appearance of the fortress had gotten their attention, and now with them there, not everyone was still stuck outside in the weather. “there’s something with that fog, we can’t fly through it. besides, we should keep an eye out for everyone here.” kara took a quick glance around the fortress, the last thing they really needed was someone hitting the wrong button on some kryptonian tech. “are you doing okay?” ( @koncl​ )

Conner would rather not swim through the water again, it was dreadful the first time. “We’ll have to wait because I don’t want Krypto to swim through the water when it’s like that.  He would much rather fly back to the city too.” The dog barks in agreement looking between the two Kryptonians. Conner scratches behind his ears, trying to relax as he looks over at his cousin. “Do you think there’s something dangerous in here that they shouldn’t touch? I don’t know a lot about dad’s stuff —“ He says while standing, leaving his jacket on the ground with the dog who just decides to lay on it as a bed almost. Which left Conner in his suit — the family crest on his chest. “I’m okay, just tired. How are you holding up?”

Clark couldn’t help but be a little amused by the people trying to get into the fortress. For him, and most of his family, it was easy, but for outsiders not so much. They could try and try but never succeed. “How could you even nap at a time like this?” Shaking his head, he was still trying to get the hang of being a father. It did help him distract himself a little from the memories he was trying to get back. At least he hadn’t forgotten about the kid. “Well, this is my sanctuary so I tend to store things in here.” Only the important things that he didn’t want to fall in the wrong hands. “You’d miss your old man, huh? Good to know.” Smiling softly, it did mean a lot to him. 

@koncl​

Poised over the top edge of the Fortress of Solitude in sparse jerry-rigged climbing gear and doing her utmost not to shiver, Cassandra turned her head slowly to look at the figure suddenly floating beside her. The tips of her ears and her cheeks burned- with the cold, she told herself- and she blinked a few times as a mush of surprised joy and embarrassment tangled in her gut. “I was breaking in.” She acknowledged plainly, slowly. “Because you weren’t here.” Then a hesitant but joyful smile burst onto her face. “But now you are!”

Conner knows how unfortunate this situation is with the cold weather outside, but wanted to take an adventure out of the fortress. His dad wouldn’t mind, right? He was glad for making this choice when seeing HER — the girl he had the biggest crush on right now. He didn’t waste time rushing over, floating next to her. “Hey, beautiful. No need to break in anymore with me to take you inside. It’s warm! What do you say?” He couldn’t resist flirting a little, wanting to spend some time together while waiting for everything to calm down out there.

Conner yawns, unable to stop himself from doing so even though he just woke up from a nap. He wasn’t so sure how well of a sleep that he even got, but the boy was here now! He decided to look around at the place, inspecting all of the various artifacts inside the fortress. “You sure have a lot of stuff in here, dad.” Kon almost reaches out to touch something, but decides maybe it was better not to with how Krypto was staring at him. He turns back around to walk over to where Clark was standing, focusing on that instead. “I didn’t know we were meant to have a relaxing day, but please don’t perish because I’d miss you!”

The moment Diana heard that voice, she whirled around, a big smile on her face when she saw it was indeed Superboy and she wasn’t hearing things, before she pulled him into a big hug. “Superboy!” She pulled out of the hug, quickly, running her hands up and down Conner’s arms in a motherly fashion. “I’m glad you’re here,” she took a few steps back, everything he said finally registering. “You can?” that was a relief. “Thank the gods. We’ve all been trying to pick up the key for what feels like hours, but even with my strength, I cannot lift it. Meanwhile, others,” she glared at the fortress for a moment, “have been trying to force their way inside. If you can get us in- that would be wonderful, especially with that storm.”

How is it possible to still be tired? Only Conner would sleep through such a major change, but at least he was here NOW. It should count for something at least. He was currently knelt down adjusting the cape Krypto was wearing who’s listening to all the nearby conversations. He was disoriented and everything was so loud. The boy will adjust to the new world, but it’ll just take a few hours. He stands up to walk up to the woman asking about getting the door open. “I know how to get in. The place belongs to my father, but he showed me how to open it.” His hands are out inside the pockets of the jacket covering his suit. “Why is everyone out here anyway? Weird time for a party.”

It would figure Conner would show up late, waking up somewhere new suddenly was overwhelming for the boy. He felt comfort in Krypto being here with him who really is the best dog. He was fortunate to have been wearing his suit when being thrown into this brand new world — his family crest was a symbol that meant something to those that knew it. Seeing the fortress brings him some kind of comfort for a moment until a group of people trying to punch their way inside comes into view. Conner steps closer, enough to hear a familiar voice talking to someone else. “I just woke up from the weirdest nap I’ve ever had because I sure wasn’t in Metropolis anymore. I know how to open that door though. My dad showed me!”

☾ — CONNER KENT (KON-EL)/SUPERBOY is here! HE has found themselves wandering about new gotham attempting to find their place in this challenging world. they were once a HERO who used to be associated with SUPERFAM, LEXCORP, & THE TITANS. hope they make it in this world.

my kon is based off of the reign of the supermen animated film and a mixture of comics!