DC's Path of Ruin: Book I

August 21st, 2015 - Part 2

Day 251 - August 21th, 2015 : Evening - Around 4:00 PM (Metropolis)

Superman flew slowly over Metropolis, the city was as it always was. The only difference was the amount of people there, the population seeing a significant increase. Leading a country as a whole was nearly an unmatched challenge for the Man of Steel. It was not his preference to have to lead over a large sum of people, feeling that he would be viewed as the dictator, or god over the people. He had seen this in his past, or what would have been his future had he not interfered with the business in the other dimension.

The only difference between him and the other was the fact that, his son and Lois were still alive. That was yet another challenge, attempting to raise a child in an unpredictable and dangerous world like this one. He had tried his best for the earth, his home, and the people on it time and time again, regardless of whether he was hated or not. Too many times he had to bear the weight of the world on his shoulders, in some cases literal, and carry it through to save it. This time was no different. Now, his focus narrowed on keeping his family safe, and his new nation surviving.

As of right now, he was headed to visit Lois and Jon, having been a day or two since he had last seen them because of all of what needed to be completed, as well as the audience held with Aquaman about the pollution reaching the ocean. This was another problem to attend to, things being shipped into the country had a much higher chance of being bombed due to terrorists, and people who were against himself, Liber'ecco by extension.

He attempted to keep it in some sort of order by watching over the shippings himself, nothing happening under his watch. However, when this happened, it took his attention away from the country itself which never ended very well. A riot was started here, lives lost. It was frustrating. These operation normally would be aided by the Justice League, as well as other heroes instead of just himself...but with the recent hatred for the League, the people rejected any other costumed person that appeared.

As he looked down at the people, all watching him as he flew slowly through the air. Some cheered, others just simply watched in silence, and still others raised signs. The signs said things such as "Go back to space where you belong" or an 'x' through the symbol that was on his chest. He only sighed, landing on the ground, going toward an apartment building that Lois and Jon stayed in. Unknown now completely to everyone but his immediate family, Lois was pregnant with their second child. The thought of which bringing him some happiness, but the same worry as a father, that he held for Jon. That worry was what made him keep them here, close, where he could quickly move them if need be.

The foot traffic that was around the front of the building cleared quickly when he was about to walk inside, making room for him. It was just as he was going through, that screaming was heard on the other side of town, the sounds of explosions also able to be heard. He narrowed his eyes, looking further. What he saw was a man in black and red, unrecognizable to him. He raised his arms and took for the skies towards where it was happening.

Just as he arrived, he saw a car flying through the air with people inside. He bolted to it and caught it, setting it down. As he did, his eyes scanned the area to see not only the man, or what seemed more like a teenager, but also another young man...However this one seemed to be more familiar. He was dressed similar to Timber-Wolf! This didn't make sense, the Legion of Superheroes was only in the future....Yet, he couldn't let these thoughts just linger. He flew forward. Timber-Wolf noticed him as he approached and growled. He ran toward Superman but as they neared, he jumped, pushing his legs into Superman's back. The impact caused Clark to stumble, Brin on the other hand flipped in the air looking down upon him. Superman was quick with a recovery and started up after Timberwolf, grabbing him.