Naruto was asleep in his room as a huge chunk of Kryptonite dangled from the ceiling above his head, before his eyes snapped open as his alarm clock sounded off and he turned it off
Standing up he snatched the kryptonite from the rope and grabbed tapped a disk on his bed as Gideon appeared, "Good morning Naruto." she greeted
"Morning Gideon." Naruto said as he connected a wire to his left and right temple
"Test show that your tolerance to Kryptonite is still no where near where it used to be, but you are making progress. Your body is as strong as it is under a red sun. The speed force energy your father gave you is also accelerating your recovery." Gideon said
"Why am I dreaming of Nyssa, and Lyta?" Naruto asked frowning
"My theory is that you still haven't properly grieved for them. They were your lovers after all." Gideon said as Naruto frowned and ran a hand through his hair, "Also your body is now going through puberty again, so your emotions are in a state of flux, and last time they were the ones who helped you through your urges."
"Thanks." Naruto said putting the kryptonite in a lead box before he snatched the wires from his head and went to get in the shower
Later
Naruto was on a horse riding with Chloe, and Lana as he got repeated flashes of Nyssa-Vex and Lyta-Zod in his head
"Nate?" Lana asked causing him to look over as she and Chloe looked at him worriedly
"You okay?" Chloe asked
"I'm going through puberty." Naruto shrugged
"Okay." the two smiled, "Is that different for Kryptonians?"
"My emotions are tied to some of my abilities, and urges are more enhanced thanks to the nature of my family."
"The nature?" Chloe asked
"One of my ancestors wasn't from Krypton. She came to our planet looking to get away from her world after some problem between her brothers and her mother happened. She passed down some strange abilities and other things."
"Like wat other things?"
"Like a verbal tic,"
"You mean like when we were younger how you used to say believe it after every sentencd?" Lana asked
"Yeah, don't remind me." Naruto sighed, "Anyway during the first time I went through this my friends helped me get through the mood swings I had."
"Mood swings? Like what?"
"My anger, and lust are the main ones to worry about. I keep seeing Nyssa, and Lyta, I was told it may be because I haven't let myself grieve for everyone that I lost." Naruto said
"We could help you, maybe have a fake funeral?" Chloe suggested
"Kryptonian funerals are different. The ceremony is lead by the females, and we send our deceased to the sun so that Rao may welcome them into his kingdom." Naruto frowned
Lana, and Chloe frowned sadly looked at Naruto who sighed, "So, how's the quarterback?" he asked suddebly wanting to take his mind away from his trouble when he felt himself about to cry
"His dad's still in the hospital, so he's been working shifts at the store." Lana said
"It's tough running a family business." Naruto shrugged
"I think he secretly wants his dad to sell it. He doesn't want to be saddled with it when he graduates." Lana said
"I don't blame him. I don't see myself being a farmer when I grow up. Again." Naruto shrugged
"What do you want to do?" Chloe asked
"I'm not sure." Naruto frowned in thought as Chloe blinked and began to search herself
"Where's my - oh - I dropped my camera." Chloe said looking back
"Chloe, what did you bring that thing for, anyway?" Lana asked
"I'm not out here doing this butt-bashing thing for fun. These woods are like the Bermuda triangle of Smallville." Chloe said causing Naruto and Lana to smile, "No, I'm serious, you guys, people come in here, and when they leave they can't remember a thing. There've been dozens of incidences in the past ten years."
"I'll go get your camera." Lana said
"Thank you." Chloe smiled as Lana turned the horse around and road back
"The stories in these woods go back to the civil war." Naruto said
"No, Nate, what I'm talking about happened like a week ago. Some seveyors from Rickman Industries came screaming out of the woods and they can't even remember what happened."
"And I'm sure you have a theory about this." Naruto said
"Kyle Tippet." Chloe said
"The guy with the weird sculptures in town?" Naruto asked
"Yeah, don't you think it's odd he lives out here all alone in the woods." Chloe wondered
"Maybe he likes his peace and quiet." Naruto said with a shrug before they heard Lana scream
"Stay with the horses." Naruto said before he sped off as Chloe leaned over and grabbed the reins of his horse
Lana was on the ground unconsious as Naruto appeared to see Kyle Tippet shaking her awake, "Lana!" he yelled causing Kyle to look up at him as Naruto jogged forward while Kyle backed away into the woods
"You okay?" Naruto asked
"Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine." Lana said hugging Naruto who saw the camera was on and recording
Later, Kent Farm
Naruto was in the living room looking at the footage the camera recorded, as Martha walked in, "Okay, Nell. Thanks. Bye." she said hanging up
"How's Lana?" Naruto asked
"She has a mild concussion. Other than that, she's fine." Martha said placing the phone on the table
"And Nell?" Naruto asked
"That's a different story. She wants you to go to the police and say that you saw Kyle spook Lana's horse and attack her." Martha said
"Im not going to lie for her." Naruto replied
"I don't expect you to, but from Nell's tone, I don't think we've heard the end of this." Martha nodded placing a hand on Naruto's shoulder, "Did Kyle seem at all dangerous to you?"
"He seemed...scared, and worried." Naruto frowned
"You going to talk to him?" Martha asked
"Theres no need, I'm not going to interrogate some guy who didn't do anything wrong." Naruto said getting a nod from Martha
Later, Beanery
Naruto walked down the street to clear his head when he entered the coffee shop and saw Lana, Chloe, and Whitney before he walked over, and greeted them before he looked at Lana, "How you feeling?"
"Better. Thanks. Nell said you were going to talk to the police." Lana said causing Naruto to raise an eyebrow
"I didn't talk to the cops. All I saw was Kyle wake you up." Naruto shrugged
"If I were there, I would have done something." Whitney said
"Well we can't all be insecure dicks who attacks anyone with the slightest interest in our girlfriend now can we?" Naruto asked annoyed causing Whitney to glare as Chloe grabbed Naruto's hand causing him to sigh to calm himself down, before he looked to Lana, "Do you remember anything?"
"Not really." Lana said shaking her head, "Do you think he would've hurt me?"
"No, he seemed scared and worried. Kyle may be weird but he seems to be the kind of guy who just's wants to be left alone." Naruto said
"Well the Kent families observation skills aren't to be trusted your old man couldn't even dri-" Whitney was rendered mute when Naruto grabbed him by the throat and yanked him over the table with a murderous glare as Chloe and Lana tried to separate them
"Say that again." Naruto growled as Whitney tried to pry Naruto's hand from his throat but it felt like a vice
"Nate, let him go." Chloe said as Naruto glared at Whitney who began to fade into unconsciousness before he tossed him to the ground as Whitney coughed while gasping for air
Naruto walked out of the beanery everyone watching after him before Lana went to go after him, but Chloe stopped her, "I got it." she said walking out to see Naruto in the alleyway taking deep breaths
"Nate? You okay?" Chloe asked
"No, not really." Naruto said as he tried to calm down but his eyes lit up in a red light causing Chloe's eyes to widen, before she quickly took his hand in her own "I wanted to snap his neck."
The glowing began to get more intense and quickly Chloe grabbed his checks and kissed him causing Naruto's temper to calm down before Chloe pulled away
"Come on, let's get out of here." Chloe said as Naruto sighed for a moment and nodded before the two began to walk but Lex and Victoria pulled up
"Nate. has Bob Rickman been by the farm?" Lex asked causing Naruto to raise an eyebrow
"Why would he be interested in us?" Naruto asked
"He's interested in buying your land."
"Well that's a problem because the farm isnt for sale." Naruto frowned
"I've seen Rickman talk people out of house and home. He's a locust, Nate. He tears through a community and betrays anyone who trusts him. Be careful." Lex advised getting a nod from Naruto
"Thanks for the warning." Naruto said before Lex nodded and pulled off, "Great, like I don't have enough things to worry about."
Sullivan House
Naruto placed a blanket over Chloe's nude body before he pecked her forehead, and clumped out the window before he began his slow trek home looking up to the sky while he walked before he saw Kyle, and to his annoyance Whitney, "Hey, Tippet!"
"What's your problem?" Kyle asked looking at the kid
"You are. Touch Lana Lang again, and I'll take care of you myself." Whitney threatened before he walked off
Kyle sighed and turned to leave but stopped when he saw Naruto, "Be careful with that guy."
"Im not afraid of some kid." Kyle said
"You shouldn't be, but just know that you already have the reputation of a weirdo and with what happened in the woods, people are tying to get you put in jail. Just don't call anymore attention to yourself." Naruto said walking off as Kyla watched after him before he left to get some groceries as down the street Whitney watched Kyle, before a man approached him
"Excuse me! I'm sorry, I couldn't help, uh, overhearing. Are you having a problem with Kyle Tippet?" a man asked
"Yeah, he attacked my girlfriend." Whitney frowned
"Bob Rickman. Maybe I can help." the man said shaking Whitney's hand before a green glow appeared from his hands and Whitney's eyes flashed the same green as Bob smirked
Later, Kyle's Trailor
Kyle with his groceries walked to his home and was about to unlock the door before he saw Whitney with a bat sneaking up on him and quickly turned around to have the groceries knocked out of his hands before Whitney swung at his head but he dodged and began to run as Whitney continued to try and bash his head in with the bat
Suddenly Kyle was knocked to the ground and when Whitney was above him looking to strike, "Freeze!" was yelled as a light was shined on Whitney as the Sheriff Miller and his deputy aimed their guns at Whitney who dropped the bat
"He attacked me!" Whitney yelled
"Thats not what we're seeing pal. Put your hands behind your head." Miller said
Next Morning, Kent Farm
Naruto shoveled horse manure and turned dropping some on Bob's expensive shoes, "You know, a barn's no place for shoes like that." he said
"Didn't like them that much, anyway. Bob Rickman, Rickman Industries." Bob introduced holding a hand out
"I know who you are." Naruto said looking at the man and not moving to shake his hand, "And we're not interested."
"You don't even know why I'm here." Bob said
"A rich douchebag in a suit with a contract in his hand obvious wants to buy something that isn't for sale, and will never be for sale. You wasted your time coming here. Bye." Naruto said turning around
"You got a problem with progress, young man?" Bob asked
"No problem, just those who waste my time. Right now that is what your doing. I got work to do, so I'll say again Mr. Rickman, Bye." Naruto said causing Rickman to frown as Naruto turned around and removed his gloves before he turned around hearing Bob groan as he removed his beaded necklace and put it down
"Oh, I twisted my ankle. I guess you were right about these shoes. Could you, uh, give me a hand?" Bob asked causing Naruto to sigh in annoyance and take Bob's hand before Bob stood up unhurt and gripped Naruto's hands with both hands and he felt a tingle in his mind, "Now, are you sure I can't convince you to change your mind?"
Naruto looked down observing the green glow around Bob's hands and looked up at him angry at what the man was trying, "I'm sure.' Naruto said causing Bob to frown as Naruto with a sinister smile mentally exerted his presence and Bob's eyes glowed green as Naruto's mental strength overpowered him making him susceptible to his own powers, "No why don't you go have an unfortunate fatal accident of your choosing."
Bob after being released walked off as Naruto watched before Lana arrived, "Hey, are you okay?" she asked
"I'm better." Naruto said not bothered by the fact that he just made a man go kill himself since he had killed people before in his first life
"You hear about Whitney?" Lana asked
"No what happened?" Naruto asked walking over to a large piece of wood and used his super strength to lift it up
"Sheriff Miller caught his attacking Kyle Tippet." Lana said causing Naruto to look at her
"I can't say that I'm surprise." Naruto replied getting a nod,
"He was given community service, and I broke up with him." Lana said walking up to Naruto who smiled
"I wish I could say I was sorry but I'm not." Naruto smiled looking at Lana who shrugged before in a flash of speed Naruto completed his chores and stopped running to put his necklace back on before he clapped the dirt off his hands, "Want to watch Tv?" Naruto asked
"Sure." Lana smiled before they walked into the house as Naruto sped upstairs and cleaned up before he joined Lana on the couch and after a moment Chloe arrived and joined them.