Chapter 35 (edited)

The reunion between Kara, Lois, and Diana didn't take long. At most, they had lunch together, and the conversation broke up after a short while.

The reason was simple: they were all very busy with work. Finding time to meet Kara wasn't easy.

Kara's visit to Metropolis was sudden. She had only called them on the train to let them know she was coming.

Later, they agreed to adjust their schedules so they could find time to get together again and spend a few days in Metropolis.

For now, Kara had things to take care of—like finding a place to live.

Since she had decided to join the Daily Planet, she needed a place nearby. Flying back home every night and returning in the morning wasn't practical, and Jonathan wouldn't approve of such a risky behavior that could potentially expose her.

In the end, Kara found an apartment close to the Daily Planet and rented it immediately.

She wasn't short on money—not because her parents gave her a lot, but because she had a unique advantage. During her travels, she discovered an undiscovered gold mine and even a diamond vein.

Using her heat vision, Kara had refined some gold bricks and gathered a few diamonds. Her small collection of precious materials was worth millions.

However, Kara didn't want a life of idleness. She needed a purpose, a job—something to give her days meaning, even if it kept her busy.

When Kara brought the gold and diamonds home, Jonathan and Martha were understandably shocked. The wealth could easily buy their farm several times over, with just the diamonds alone worth millions.

Kara's abilities, like super vision, made discovering underground resources or even oil fields a trivial task. Still, she only used these resources when necessary.

As for the Mother Box information that Diana had brought, Kara wasn't overly concerned. The Mother Box hadn't been activated yet, and the current level of technology wouldn't allow its power to be fully understood anytime soon.

This meant that Steppenwolf wouldn't appear immediately. For now, there was still peace.

At least Metropolis was much calmer than Gotham City.

That evening, Kara returned home and shared the good news about her successful application with her family.

She also mentioned her plans to move to Metropolis permanently.

Martha was reluctant to see her leave so soon after her return. It was Jonathan who reassured her. Kara was an adult, after all, and she couldn't stay home forever.

"When are you planning to move?" Jonathan asked.

"Tomorrow," Kara replied without hesitation. "I want to move everything over and get the apartment set up before I start work. Otherwise, I'll be overwhelmed trying to do it all at once."

Jonathan nodded. "That's a good idea. I'll drive you there to help."

Clark added, "I have the day off tomorrow. I'll help too."

Seeing everyone support Kara's decision, Martha finally sighed and agreed. "All right, but let me help as well."

"It's not like I'm leaving for good, Mom," Kara said with a wry smile. "I'll still come back to visit."

The whole family then started discussing the moving process. Martha, initially reluctant, became the most invested.

At one point, she even wanted to pack Kara's bed, but Kara stopped her. "What would I sleep on when I come back to visit?"

Martha relented, though she couldn't help fussing over the details.

Kara, on the other hand, didn't plan to move everything. "I just need some clothes and essentials," she explained. "Anything else, I can buy in Metropolis. I want to keep the house as it is—it's still my home."

Hearing this reassured Jonathan and Martha.

"If you want," Martha suggested, "your dad can drive you to work every day."

Jonathan shook his head slightly. "Don't you think I deserve a break?"

Kara laughed. "That's too much trouble, Mom. Let Dad rest."

Clark chimed in with a smile. "Kara's not disappearing. She'll just be in Metropolis. You can visit her anytime, and she'll always be welcome here."

"Of course!" Kara added. "And you can cook for me when you visit."

"Am I your personal chef now?" Jonathan teased, and the family burst into laughter.

The next morning, everyone got to work.

Kara and Martha packed up the items Kara wanted to take, while Jonathan prepared the car. Clark, naturally, handled all the heavy lifting.

Though Kara was the strongest, what was the point of having a younger brother if not to put him to work?

After breakfast, the family headed to Metropolis, stopping in town first to buy essentials like bed linens, kitchenware, and other necessities.

Kara wasn't moving the whole household—her parents still needed the furniture. With Clark's help, they quickly loaded everything into the truck, though it was packed to the brim by the end.

Clark carried the bulk of the load effortlessly, his super strength making the process much easier.

Once everything was ready, they set off for Metropolis.

But as they drove along the highway, Kara suddenly froze. Her super senses kicked in, and she had a vision of the road ahead—a tornado was coming, and Jonathan might not survive.