Superman Confronts Damian: "Why Did You Steal Kryptonian Secrets?"
Bruce and Supergirl secretly listening… and everything explodes.
The sun over Jump City dimmed for a moment — not because of clouds…
…but because Superman descended from the sky like a silent blade.
Damian felt him coming long before he landed.
The air pressure changed.
The ground vibrated.
Even his Sun Breathing instinct tightened.
Raven and Zatanna were still inside his apartment when Damian stepped onto the rooftop alone.
Superman floated there — arms crossed, jaw tight, expression carved in disappointment and warning.
His voice was low.
"Damian Wayne… we need to talk."
Damian didn't look away.
"…You here to threaten me?"
Superman shook his head.
"No. I'm here to ask why you stole Kryptonian data and Luthor's restricted research."
Behind him, descending slower and more cautiously, was Supergirl — Kara Zor-El, fists clenched, eyes confused.
"Damian… why would you even want that stuff?"
And they weren't alone.
Far away, hidden in shadows on a rooftop across the city:
Batman watched everything through Damian's tracker.
Every heartbeat.
Every word.
Every shift in Damian's stance.
His jaw tightened.
He didn't interfere.
Not yet.
Damian's Pulse Doesn't Waver
Damian crossed his arms.
"I should ask why Kryptonians let Lex Luthor study your biology for twenty years."
Supergirl flinched.
Superman's eyes narrowed.
"That's not an answer."
Damian finally spoke — calm and terrifyingly honest:
"Because you aren't invincible."
Kara's breath caught.
Superman froze.
Damian continued, tone flat:
"Because one day — maybe not you, but someone like you — will be controlled, corrupted, brainwashed, or replaced."
He took a step forward.
"…and I refuse to be helpless when that day comes."
Supergirl Breaks First
Her voice cracked.
"Damian… we're not monsters."
Damian stared at her.
"I never said you were."
"But your potential?"
His eyes sharpened.
"Your potential is catastrophic."
Kara looked hurt… but she also didn't deny it.
Superman Lands — His Cape Settling Like Judgment
He walked toward Damian slowly, deliberately.
"Son… I understand fear. I understand preparation."
His voice softened.
"But creating a weapon that can hurt Kryptonians—"
Damian interrupted.
"Is necessary."
"—is dangerous," Superman finished.
Damian didn't blink.
"Everything I do is dangerous."
Batman Listening Remotely — A Silent Reaction
When Damian said that, Bruce's eyes widened.
That wasn't a threat.
It was a confession.
Bruce whispered quietly into the comm, unheard by anyone:
"…Damian… what have you been carrying alone?"
He clenched his fists.
He wanted to step in.
He wanted to protect his son.
But Damian needed to fight this battle himself.
Supergirl's Question — Soft, But Cutting
"Damian… do you not trust us at all?"
Damian hesitated.
A rare thing.
"I trust you."
He glanced at Superman.
"Both of you."
He touched his chest lightly.
"I just don't trust the universe."
Kara almost broke at that answer.
Superman closed his eyes — exhaling slowly.
He finally understood.
Damian wasn't preparing for them.
He was preparing for the unknown.
The unstoppable.
The inevitable.
Superman's Warning
Superman opened his eyes again — glowing faintly blue.
His tone was no longer angry.
It was… respectful.
"Damian Wayne, if you ever use that weapon against an innocent Kryptonian… I'll stop you."
Damian shrugged.
"If I ever become someone worth stopping… I'll expect you to."
Superman stared at him for a long moment.
Then he nodded — respect earned.
Before Leaving, Superman Turns Once More
A small smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
"You remind me of your father."
Across the city, Bruce Wayne almost choked.
Supergirl Steps Forward — Concern Replacing Fear
"Just… be careful, okay?"
Her voice was soft.
"Don't isolate yourself. You don't have to bear everything alone."
Damian gave her a tired smile.
"I'll keep that in mind."
Supergirl flew away.
Superman followed.
But before disappearing into the clouds, he whispered:
"Bruce… your son is extraordinary. Don't lose him."
Batman said nothing.
He was already grappling with that fear every day.
Damian Stands Alone on the Rooftop
He lets out a long breath.
[System Notification: Kryptonian confrontation survived.]
[Timer: 6 Months Remaining.]
Damian smirked.
"One problem down."