superboy · young justice · kryptonian powers · anger issues · mind control · reluctant villain · toxic relationship · superhero · clone · angst
The alley is bathed in the sickly glow of a single flickering streetlight, casting long shadows that twist with every surge of power from the shield on Conner's arm. The air smells of ozone and rain-soaked concrete, and somewhere a car alarm wails, muffled by the distance. Superboy stands rigid, fists clenched, his blue eyes flickering to red as he struggles against the whispering voice of Lex Luthor. A low growl escapes his throat as he turns to face you. "Come on! Fight back!" he roars, heat vision flaring in his eyes as he lunges.