Chapter 6

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The penthouse is quiet, the lights dimmed as the group sits around the room, still trying to come to terms with everything. Lisa is resting on the couch, her mind filled with swirling thoughts about the past, the present, and the future. Superman stands by the window, his face reflecting the dim city lights outside.

Rose, the practical one, sits with her arms crossed, thinking deeply. She's always the type to ask the hard questions, and this situation is no different.

Rose: (serious tone) "Clark, I've been thinking... if the reality was changed, how is Lisa pregnant with your child? Shouldn't that have been erased along with everything else?"

The room falls silent. Jennie and Jisoo exchange glances, while Lisa looks up at Clark, clearly wondering the same thing. Clark turns around, his face calm but resolute as he faces the group.

Superman (Clark): (softly) "That's a good question, Rose. The reality has changed, yes, but when it was being altered, Lois—" he catches himself, glancing at Lisa "—you were already pregnant with our child."

Lisa's eyes widen as Clark continues.

Superman (Clark): "Our son isn't just any child. He's inherited my powers. He's a superbeing... and beings like him can't simply be erased by shifting reality. His existence transcends the laws that this villain tried to manipulate. That's why, even though everything around you has changed—your name, your face, your memories—he's still here."

There's a stunned silence. Lisa's hand moves to her stomach, the weight of his words sinking in as she realizes the gravity of her pregnancy. Her child isn't just a life growing inside her—it's a superbeing, tied to a past she doesn't remember.

Lisa: (softly) "He... he couldn't erase him?"

Superman (Clark): (shaking his head) "No. The moment you became pregnant, our son became more than just part of this world. He's part of something bigger, something stronger than even reality itself. That's why I could find you, Lisa. Even though everything about you has changed, I could feel him. I felt the presence of our child... and that led me to you."

Lisa's eyes fill with emotion, a mixture of awe, confusion, and fear. She glances at her friends, who are equally stunned, trying to process what they've just heard.

Jennie: (shocked) "So, you're telling us that... Lisa's baby is, like, a superhuman? He has powers?"

Superman (Clark): (nodding) "Yes. He will inherit my abilities—strength, flight, the ability to harness the power of the sun. He's not just a normal child."

Jisoo: (half-jokingly, trying to lighten the mood) "So... we're going to have a little Superman running around soon?"

Lisa lets out a small, nervous laugh, but the reality of the situation is still overwhelming. She looks up at Clark, her voice barely a whisper.

Lisa: "How... how am I supposed to raise him? I don't even know who I am anymore."

Clark kneels down beside her, taking her hand gently in his, his eyes filled with reassurance.

Superman (Clark): "You're still you, Lisa. Maybe you don't remember Lois, but you're strong, and you're capable of doing this. You don't have to do it alone. I'm here, and I'll be here every step of the way."

Her friends, seeing the emotional weight on her shoulders, gather around her, forming a protective circle. Jennie, always the strong-willed one, places a hand on Lisa's shoulder.

Jennie: (softly) "You're not alone, Lisa. We're all here for you, too. Whatever happens, we'll get through it together."

Rose, still deep in thought, leans forward, her analytical mind churning.

Rose: "But... if the child has powers, won't that put Lisa in danger? I mean, if this villain can change reality, won't he come back to finish what he started?"

Clark's expression darkens slightly at Rose's words, his protective instincts kicking in.

Superman (Clark): "That's why I'm here. I'll protect both of them—Lisa and our child. The villain is contained, for now, but I don't know how long that will last. We'll have to stay vigilant."

The gravity of the situation settles over them once again. Lisa takes a deep breath, realizing just how much her life has changed in the span of a few days. She feels the connection to Clark growing stronger, not just because of their shared past, but because of the child they now share.

Lisa: (softly) "I don't know what's going to happen, but... I want to try. I want to figure this out."

Her friends nod in agreement, their support unwavering.

Jennie: "We'll be with you every step of the way."

Jisoo: (smiling) "Yeah, no one messes with our Lisa. Not even some reality-bending villain."

Rose gives a small nod, still processing everything but standing by her friend.

Rose: "Whatever happens, we're a team."

Superman looks at each of them, feeling a sense of gratitude for the unwavering support they've shown Lisa. He knows that the road ahead won't be easy, but at least now, they're in it together.

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