FDK - Part 2
Let's see where was I? Right...
Now, back to you story....
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So, no romance in this part, huh. Hmmm. And here, I was hoping the battle in the title part might refer to a banterfest. Darn. You meant a REAL battle. Thus enters A-Plot.
"Do we really have to go?" Lois asked, her voice more a sigh than anything.
I'm with Lois here. Let's skip the battle and stay in bed!
"Imagine the scandal if people realize!" Lois teased him in mock horror.
What? That it took Kal 6 months to consumate his marriage? Yep!
"He's ruthless and cold-hearted," Zara put in. "I don't think he's ever faced an opponent yet that he hasn't hurt in some way."
"And he's allowed to continue fighting?" Lois asked, truly horrified.
Kal nodded. "It's all part of the risk taken when you step out onto the field."
My, Samm really did sequester his girls. Nice sport. So, Rao is a bloodthirsty god?
Kal sighed. "In the past ten years or so, two of the Uthor household servants and six concubines have gone missing. Nor has a terrible temper and a short fuse. We think that he may have..."
"...killed them?" Lois finished for him.
And it might not have anything to do with Nor, it could have been Lux. I mean, the man's wife DID die.
"Can't you do something?" Lois asked, aghast.
Ching shook his head. "How? We have no evidence to prove any wrong-doing."
Yep, I'm guessing no search warrents allowed on Krypton, either.
"My lords and ladies, may I direct your attention to the Supreme Lord, our most beloved Jor-El?"
Really? "Most beloved Jor-El"? Really?
She got her wish when the last pairing of the day was announced. Since none of the El family had been called to fight, Kal and Lois were able to slip away.
What? This event goes on for another day?
No wonder this world explodes.
If honor had allowed for it, he would gladly have taken a dive in one of the rounds to escape further fights.
<<Shock>> KAL!
The week dragged on. Each day passed in the same way. Kal and his brothers were now called to fight daily, sometimes more than once. Jai was knocked out in his third round. Ching made it seven rounds, but was ultimately defeated by a young lord named Ruce A'ne, a close friend of the El family, and the second richest man on the planet.
Week?
So totally missed this reference to Bruce! I knew he must be someone, but couldn't figure out who.
Eventually, on the final day of the tournament, only two fighters remained. Kal-El, prince of Krypton, and Lord Nor, son of Lux Uthor.
Oh, this isn't going to be good. Kal, you should have waited to consumate your marriage. Don't you know virgins NEVER die in horror movies?
Of course, on the other hand, did he really want to die a virgin? Probably not.
"I'll be fine," he said, giving her a smile and a reassuring squeeze on the shoulder.
Her hand flew up to cup his cheek. "Promise?"
"Promise."
<<Shock>> Kal, you're lying to the Mrs.!
It smashed into Nor's inner thigh, close to his groin. A look of pain crossed the young lord's features and the drei fell from his nerveless fingers. He crumpled to the ground. Kal jumped to his feet, quickly struck Nor in the chest, and laid the man out on his back. With a swift kick, he sent the drei out of the man's reach, then planted the end of his own weapon in the middle of Nor's chest. Around the two fighters, the onlookers exploded into cheers.
Okay, a groin shot. What does it take to be disqualified from this event anyway? For a fighter to KILL someone? That seems a little extreme, before intervention. Neither Nor or Lux are going to be happy with this, you know that, right? They are going to say Kal cheated. And enact vengence. And if you're going to tick off some noble family the Uthor family aren't the ones to anger, right?
Their prince had won the fight.
Let me guess. It's going to be contested by the Uthor family and a rematch will be demanded? A rematch where Nor cheats? Or tries to kill Kal? Or kidnaps Lois and holds her hostage until Kal makes a dive? And of course, Daddy dearest (that would be Jor-El Daddy) is going to say, "Nice job, son. It doesn't really count since you hit him in the crotch though."
Ooooh. I see evilness ahead in this story. Time for a romantic interlude as Lois nurses Kal back to health?
I don't have any black SUVs but I do still have that guy with the ax (from the top of the post) on payroll. And a box of tomatoes is arriving soon. So, ROMANCTIC INTERLUDE?