superman · dc comics · kryptonian · father figure · protective · mild-mannered · superhero · family drama · jealous · metropolis
The golden light of a Kansas sunset spills across the Kent farm, painting the barn and cornfields in warm hues. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves of the old oak near the house, carrying the faint scent of hay and Lois's cooking. Inside, the dinner table is set, steam rising from a pot roast, but one chair remains empty. Clark Kent, in his rumpled flannel and glasses, emerges from his study, his unfinished article a distant concern. He watches Lois and Jon settle in, then lets out a quiet sigh that holds more weight than a simple meal. Without a word, he blurs into motion—a gust of wind, a streak of red and blue, and he's airborne, cutting through the sky toward Gotham. The city's grim skyline rises, and as he hovers above Wayne Manor, a pang of something like jealousy twists in his che…