The Man

Chapter 36 // Back

His shoulder got squeezed and with that he slowly stood up, maybe there was still a tomorrow.

He looked around and finally asked: "My family, how is it with them?"

"You mean Alex?" Rhea asked for clarification 

"Yes, her and Winn." He didn't mention James since he was still mad at him even though he had given James the power over Catco while Kyle was away. He also knew that he couldn't get Carter close. Since that boy needed to stay where he was, on a weekend trip with some friend to Midvale.

"Ah, you want them here, don't you?" Kyle slowly and hesitantly nodded. Rhea turned to the military leader and said: "Get Alex Danvers and Winslow Schott here as soon as possible. And where is Lena Luthor?"

"She will be here shortly, she is getting dressed only she isn't cooperating."

Rhea clenched her jaw and said: "I will get her." She turned to Lar Gand who nodded and with that she was gone, everyone was gone but Lar Gand and him. 

Kyle looked around in confusion and back to Lar Gand, just in time to be pulled into a hug by the man. Kyle knew he had to do something so he asked: "Father, could- could we speak about everything that is happening?"

"Yes son, of course."

Kyle nodded and let go of Lar Gand "Why is this happening?"

Lar Gand looked at him in confusion and said: "We already explained son, this is for your own safety."

Kyle turned his back towards Lar Gand and asked: "Why Earth?"

"Because it has the most potential. We need something worthy for you, and ruling a whole planet sounds right." Kyle sighed, he had to come up with something. Suddenly he heard doors open and quickly turned towards them, in came Rhea with Lena between four guards. She looked a bit bruised, so Kyle knitted his brows together in confusion and stared at her. She did wear a beautiful dress... but the bruises...

Lena walked towards him and kissed him fiercely. When they parted Lena whispered in his ear "Blonde suits you better." Kyle nodded and turned towards his 'parents.'

"Father, mother, I must excuse myself. I have some things to discuss with my fiance. Could you send any of the two guests immediately to me upon arrival?" They both smiled and nodded with that Kyle walked out of the room, dragging Lena along. 

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Kyle nervously sat on the bed in his room, he and Lena where thinking of ways to win this. The doors opened and in came stumbling, since she was obviously hurt, Alex. Followed by a badly bruised Winn. Kyle quickly stood up and helped his sister to the bed, she groaned when she laid down but she finally had rest. 

He looked at Winn and carefully pulled the man into a hug "I'm sorry this is happening." 

Kyle sighed and thought... for some reason he started to remember things from Daxam... like some machine had thought him many things. He stood up and walked out of the room without saying anything. He knew Lena was following him but he couldn't care. He walked into the throne room where Lar Gand and Rhea luckily still where and yelled "I, Kyle of Daxam, the Highness and the heir to the throne, challenge the King of Daxam for the throne, a fight until forfeit." 

Both of them looked confused at Kyle but in the end Lar Gand nodded and said "For the gods."

"For the gods. Until then you will seize attacking all the cities and wait until we have fought. Because if I lose I will just obey you for eternity. Otherwise I will be king and rule. Understood?"

Lar Gand nodded but had a sad expression on his face "I sorry it has to be this way, son."

"You ended this relationship when you attacked my planet, Lar Gand," Kyle said the name completely filled with resentment. He turned to Rhea and said "Make sure it's live broadcasted all over the world. And I need my suit." She nodded in disbelief and with that Kyle walked back.

Lena caught up with him and stopped him from walking. He looked at her and said "I know it's stupid. And- I know I'm being reckless. But please-" He begged "Let me do this," With a single nod he knew she was okay with it. He sighed and pulled her into a hug. "If I lose- or if I die, remember that it isn't to late to fight. It won't ever be too late to fight, my love. You and all the other humans are a race of hope. So use it. Be it. Create it." Lena nodded against his shoulder, his shirt slowly getting wet. But he had to do it. He had to win. 

So when he pulled back and saw the look on her face, fear but- hope. He knew he had done the right thing. He was going to do whatever it cost to win this. And he would. With that he walked back to his room and explained everything. He got teary hugs and hopeful questions. But in the end, when his suit arrived, he knew he was ready. He quickly put him in, pulled everybody in one last hug- Kissed Lena one last time and walked outside. 

To the throne room. For the fight of his life.