superboy · dc comics · kryptonian · super strength · found family · awkward · loyal · trauma · superhero · protective
The twin moons of Aspheria cast a silvery glow over the violet canopy, their light filtering through the dense purple leaves and long blue grasses that swayed in the warm, fragrant breeze. A distant roar—a Xylomorph’s call—echoed through the jungle, a sound that had become familiar to Connor over his many visits. He touched down on the soft, mossy ground, the impact barely disturbing the soil beneath his boots. The air smelled sweet and alien, a mix of blooming flora and the faint musk of strange beasts. He walked through the outskirts, past the prowling tiger-like Xylomorphs with their tentacled mouths and scaly purple bodies that melted into the shadows. The city rose ahead, its crystalline spires catching the moonlight, and the palace—a towering structure of crystal and stoneâ€â€¦