Adrian and Supergirl Kara's battle tore through the sky in a storm of power and fury
From the first clash, Adrian realized instantly that the woman facing him wasn't the same Kara he had fought before
This Kara was different—stronger, faster, sharper
Her movements carried precision and confidence that surpassed the other version entirely
If not for his Homelander Template being 95% unlocked and Jor-El forcibly shaping his body into Kryptonian perfection, Adrian might have already been overwhelmed
It wasn't just her strength
Her fighting style was different—measured, strategic
Whoever this Kara was, she had seen battle before
With a sharp crack, Kara dove toward him, her body cutting through the clouds like a streak of silver lightning
Adrian twisted aside in midair, narrowly evading her strike, and then shot upward at full acceleration
The air shattered behind him as he broke through the sound barrier, vanishing into the storm-dark sky
Even if their raw strength matched, Adrian still had the advantage in experience
That was something even a Kryptonian couldn't copy
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Kent Farm
A low rumble rolled across the fields, shaking the old farmhouse
Martha Kent pulled on a coat and stepped outside, staring into the horizon
The sky was black and heavy with clouds, each flash of light followed by a thunderous boom
"Jonathan," she called, anxiety tightening her voice
"Are Clark and Adrian here?"
Jonathan stepped up beside her, resting a reassuring hand on her shoulder
"They're not," he said grimly
"But don't worry, I'll find them
They'll be fine"
"There!" Martha suddenly pointed upward, her voice trembling
"I can feel it, Jonathan
They're up there"
Jonathan took a deep breath and crossed to the shed
He pulled on his old leather jacket and grabbed the shotgun from the wall
"Martha, stay here
Don't come out," he said firmly, heading for the truck
"But maybe we should call the police," she pleaded
"If Clark and Adrian are out there, the last thing we need is the government finding out what they are"
He started the engine, rolled down the window, and gave her a serious look
"We protect our family, no matter what"
Martha's lips pressed together as the truck roared away down the dirt road
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Luthor Manor
In his study, Lex Luthor couldn't sleep
He had just reviewed a death report from his research team when the thunder began
"Is it raining?" he muttered, walking to the window
He opened it, but the night was clear—no rain, only rolling thunder and flashes of light across the distant sky
Frowning, he moved to the telescope near his desk and adjusted the focus toward the northwest
Dark clouds veiled most of the sky, but then—a shadow flickered across his view
A silhouette moving faster than sound
Lex froze
His breath caught
The figure vanished back into the clouds in an instant, but he had seen it
He knew he had
Heart pounding, he stepped back, nearly stumbling into a chair
Could it be?
Had he finally found proof of what he had been chasing all this time?
Without hesitation, Lex grabbed his keys and sprinted for the garage
Seconds later, his Ferrari roared to life, tires screeching as he tore off into the storm
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The Battle
High above the earth, Adrian landed a heavy blow to Kara's shoulder, sending her spinning backward
Without ground to anchor herself, she flipped through the air, struggling to recover
Adrian pressed the advantage
He blurred forward, driving another punch toward her chest
The impact cracked through the air like a thunderclap
Kara hurtled backward, her body tearing through the clouds like a comet
Adrian didn't stop
He accelerated again, closing the distance to finish the fight—
But Kara's eyes flared crimson
A beam of searing heat exploded from her gaze, striking Adrian square in the chest
The blast sent him tumbling through the sky
Kara hovered, breathing hard, her eyes still glowing faintly
"So you're not invincible after all," she whispered, a small, triumphant smile forming
Adrian's strength was immense—but he was still young
Still growing
"At this point, you're no match for me," she said softly, pride flickering in her tone
A thunderous crash echoed below
Kara looked down just in time to see Adrian vanish into the shadows of a dried-out marshland
She descended slowly, scanning the area
The ground was cracked and damp, remnants of what had once been a swamp
"Did he run?" she murmured, frowning
"Behind you"
The voice came from nowhere
Kara spun around—
Bang!
A small explosion cracked through the air as a thick metal round struck near her shoulder
She caught it easily, eyes narrowing
"You should know bullets won't work on me"
But before she could finish, the casing hissed and split open
A thin green smoke spread outward, wrapping around her face
Kara coughed, her vision blurring
Her strength drained instantly, her body trembling
"Kryptonite…?" she gasped, stumbling back
"How is that possible?
It should affect you too!"
Adrian stepped from the shadows, eyes cold
"I've learned how to endure it"
He blurred forward, striking before she could recover
The blow sent her skidding across the ground, tearing through the mud until she hit a tree trunk hard
"I can resist its poison long enough to fight," he said, walking toward her
"Just like you're still standing, even after breathing that in"
"You're more despicable than before!" Kara spat, forcing herself upright
Adrian's eyebrow lifted
"So you do know me
From the future, maybe?"
He struck again, his fist connecting with her jaw
She hit the ground hard, dirt scattering beneath her
"Unfortunately," he said quietly
"I don't care whether you're from the future or not
What I want to know is why you came here—with Wonder Woman and Green Lantern"
Kara groaned, clutching her side
"You shouldn't even know who they are… you've never met them"
Adrian said nothing
Was he supposed to tell her he wasn't from this world either?
That he knew everything because of that?
Instead, he grabbed her by the throat and lifted her effortlessly
Her feet dangled off the ground as he slammed her back into a tree
The wood splintered from the force
"Why are they here?" he demanded, eyes glowing red
"What's your purpose?"
"I… can't tell you!" she choked, tears forming in the corners of her eyes
"Then learn what fear feels like"
He pulled out a broken kryptonite casing and dragged it lightly across her cheek
The edge cut a shallow line, crimson blood welling up
"Not so divine now, are you?" he whispered
"You bleed"
Kara struggled, gasping as his grip tightened
The air burned in her lungs
He's serious… he's actually going to kill me
Gathering her last ounce of strength, she rasped out, "I'm your older sister!"
Adrian froze
The fury in his eyes flickered
"I'm your older sister," Kara repeated, coughing hard as he released her
"My name is Kara Zor-El
Clark is your cousin
And you—Adrian—are mine
Jonathan and Martha… they're your parents
And Raven…"
"Who is Raven?" Adrian asked sharply
"Your sister," she gasped, trembling
"The baby growing in Martha's womb
We… we've been through everything together in the future
You, me, Clark… we survived it all"
Her words hung in the air like thunder
Adrian stepped back slowly, his expression unreadable
Raven
The child yet to be born
And this Kara claimed to have lived through a future where they were family
He looked down at her, uncertain but unwilling to harm her further
Without a word, he tore a vine from a nearby tree and bound her wrists
Kara glared at him, cheeks flushed
"Really?
You still don't believe me?"
"I can't take your word for it," Adrian said, tightening the knot
"Until I know who you really are, you're staying like this"
"You could've just tied my hands normally!" she snapped, her red skirt brushing against the dirt, black stockings catching the faint moonlight
"Did you really have to tie me like this?"
Adrian blinked, feigning confusion
"Isn't this how you're usually restrained?"
Her face flushed scarlet
"You—!
You arrogant jerk!"
Adrian simply turned away, arms crossed, his expression calm but thoughtful
He didn't trust her
But her words echoed in his mind like a whisper from a future he hadn't lived
Older sister…
Raven…
The future
The night wind carried the sound of distant thunder as the truth between them remained tangled, fragile, and uncertain
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