nkatr84

[nkatr84]

So, Kellogg's Boycott. Again. Haven't seen any posts about it here yet, so figured I'd make one.

In short: We're all tired of these big companies gouging their prices just because they can, and calling it 'inflation.' We're tired of companies announcing record profits while they cut bonuses/lay people off/force workers to run on skeleton crews/etc. We're tired of "Shrinkflation" And we're tired of a bunch of other shit too, but you get my point.

So, vote with your wallet.

On April 1st, stop buying Kellogg's, and keep that up until June 30th. Just three months- just one quarter of the fiscal year. Companies report earnings each quarter, and if their earnings drop it will reflect in these quarterly reports.

Why Kellogg's?

Because their CEO recently pulled a "Let them eat cake." TLDR; Kellogg's has raised prices by 28% across the board, bragged about record breaking profits, and then suggested that families struggling to afford groceries, because of aforementioned price gouging, just "eat cereal for dinner!"

And well, that message was not well received by anyone, as one could imagine. Pissed a lot of people off.

So yeah. The plan is to stop buying any Kellogg's products (below) for the entirety of the second quarter (April 1st-June 30th) and to collectively tell Kellogg to fuck off until they lower their prices. The goal isn't to "destroy the company" or cost anyone their jobs- but we will hit them where they will listen. Their profits.

If they don't listen, then we don't come back, and we start in on the next company, and keep going until they all get the message. There's always alternatives (more on that below) and we don't need them. If they refuse to drop their prices, then we just stick with the alternatives we found.

Three months is a minor inconvenience to teach a corporation a lesson, and we can do it.

So, take this month before April to find your alternatives. If you need help, I based a non-comprehensive list (below) off the image above. There's tons more just a google search away, and I bet others have made lists as well. There's also always the option to make your own. There's tons of recipes online showing how to make dupes of your favorite products.

Some things to note:

Don't go stocking up on your favorite Kellogg's products the last week of March and think you're not crossing the picket line. The point is to make Kellogg's feel the loss in profits, and stocking up on Cheez-its beforehand will defeat the purpose. I sincerely promise you can make it three months without buying Kellogg's. Again, three months is a minor inconvenience to teach a corporation a lesson, and we can do it.

That said, Safe Foods are acknowledged. If you or your child is neurodivergent and has issues with food (i.e: literally won't be won't be able to eat at all without their safe food) you get a pass. By all means feel free to try and find alternatives, but it's very unlikely that the few who can't boycott will cause it to fail. There should be plenty of the rest of us to pick up the slack.

Don't be a bystander- meaning don't go about this thinking "Oh, well surely there's enough people boycotting that it's fine if I just-" No. If we ever want things to change then we need to be strong enough to do even something as small as not buying something we like for three months. Furthermore, it's on those of us who can afford Kellogg's products to boycott Kellogg's. It's not the responsibility of those who already can't afford Eggos to boycott Eggos. Nothing will change if you go about just assuming everyone else already has it handled for you. Take a stand.

And importantly, Spread the word. This only works if we let as many people as possible know about it.

So reblog this post, or make your own post, or both. Even feel free to copy and paste this entire post off-platform if you need to. I've also seen some suggest making flyers, or even just writing on post-it notes, and sticking them to Kellogg's products in the store to spread the word off-line.

Just get the word out there. If we ever want these companies to stop gouging us for every cent we've earned, then we have to make a stand somewhere.

If we do nothing it will only ever get worse.

[nkatr84]

#youtube #diy #diy fashion #diy projects #plan with me #strawberry dress

[nkatr84]

Met Gala 2024: New theme who dis?

Actually the exhibit is still Sleeping Beauty: Reawakening Fashion, but the theme for the Gala itself has been tweaked to “The garden of time”. Which takes its inspiration from a short story by JG Ballard. It’s a quick read you can read in the link below but it’s full of imagery made to inspire fashion. It gave me dark academia vibes with apocalyptic imagery. I’ve got a few ideas brewing…but I think the two themes do relate to each other well. Both are reflections on the fragility of fashion. I still expect half the red carpet to miss the mark…😂

#met gala 2024

[nkatr84]

[nkatr84]

I think Justin will just appreciate that Wonder Woman was worried if he had a delicious National Spaghetti Day…

still believe that one of the greatest bits of all time was on January 6th, 2021 when. well. you know. and twitter was understandably an echo chamber of panic and fear and Justin McElroy just tweeted a selfie with a filter that was like “have a delicious national spaghetti day” followed by 3 tweets that were like “fuck. i’m sorry. i don’t know how to delete scheduled posts” and as i type this two years later i’m laughing

#asides

[nkatr84]

This

barbie has made it home to us in one way or another and after finally rewatching it i have a thought i wanted to share. i don’t know if it’s been said before but as we go around barbie land we meet reporter barbie, construction worker barbie, a pilot, astronauts, award winners, a lawyer. every single barbie had an occupation but even more than that, they had a purpose. margot’s barbie was just stereotypical.

her breakdown means more to me now, because she didn’t see her own worth and her own purpose after experiencing humanness and then visiting the real world. and gloria suggesting ordinary barbie means even more to me now. most of us aren’t extraordinary. we may contribute to the world in ways that feel meaningless-like me, in food/customer service.

but our worth comes from what we give to other people.

barbie woke up everyday, said hello to her friends, gave a smile to everyone, and was an active member of her community. she supported every single barbie. and every other barbie that was “extraordinary” didn’t view her as less than for being “ordinary”. they loved her all the same, and extended her the same love and support and friendship.

i say all this to say, your worth doesn’t come from making a big change in the world or winning awards or being extraordinary. your worth comes from the love and support you give your fellow humans and the friendships you create. that’s where you find meaning and purpose.

#just big feelings about barbie #it’s so so good #barbie #barbie movie #barbie 2023 #barbie the movie

[nkatr84]

Wish (2023) : A Review

Well…I forgot to add my thoughts about this during my year end review…

As a whole, I did like this movie and as a Disney fan, I appreciated all the Easter Eggs they worked in. But for the film that is supposed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company, the story and music was kinda underwhelming. Like I can see this becoming a hidden gem for kids that’ll grow up with this movie, but I just felt that the story could have been so much more. Like most people are complaining about the scrapped concept of the Star turning human and falling in love with Asha, but I would have been okay without it if they hadn’t fumbled the villain. Like I was convinced with the marketing that King Magnifico wasn’t going to be the villain and it was going to be about being careful what you wish for. But they tried to make him a sympathetic villain that just turns evil? Huh? And some people were disappointed that the concept of a villain couple was scrapped but I think it’s just as interesting to have a couple where one is a villain and the other is a hero. So if this movie finds new life on Disney + that greenlights a sequel series or movie, that’s something they could explore. Personally I’d think it’d be cool if Magnifico had been star boy that became human because he fell in love with a princess and that’s where his magic came from. So basically this is one of those movies that can be fixed by fan fiction. Because it has a lot of good ideas, but we all wish they did more with them.

#movie thoughts #movie review #disney’s wish #wish 2023

[nkatr84]

Happy New Year! 2023

Once again it’s New Years Eve and my yearly tradition of wrapping up the year by reviewing things that have come out but I haven’t had time to write about. Here we go!

Doctor WHO: Wild Blue Yonder and the Giggle

Wild Blue Yonder was just the perfect amount of creepy, mysterious and suspenseful with pure nightmare fuel. And Neil Patrick Harris was perfection as the Doctor’s old foe the Celestial Toymaker. Plus a great regeneration scene to introduce Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor without having to say goodbye to David Tennant’s 14th.

The Marvels

I liked Captain Marvel and Ms Marvel so I knew I’d like this one. Is it a perfect movie? No. But it is fun. But you do have to watch Ms Marvel and Wandavision to know who everyone or it’s hard to follow along. As my parents found out. They still liked it enough but you have to be a super fan to really enjoy it.

Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road

I am so hyped for Ncuti Gatwa’s fifteenth doctor! This was a fun episode and a great introduction to a new companion with a great mystery set up and I can’t wait to see what is next!

Migration

This was cute. Not amazing or super funny but cute. The little duckling Gwen is the best part. That’s it.

The Color Purple (2023 Musical)

It’s well performed and all the musical numbers are great, but if you saw the original you know it’s better. I do like how Sug and Celiy have a stronger friendship and I even like how Celiy forgives Albert in the end here. And the explanation of how she inherits her mother’s house and gets her business is better handled.

Wonka

I loved this. It’s so fun and whimsical with just enough of a dark edge to tie back to the original book and moreover Gene Wilder’s sarcastic chocolate maker in the 71 version. It’s not a direct prequel but it definitely feels like this story could lead to that one. Plus Timothee Charlamet surprised me by how good of a singer he was! And he’s very charming and ties the whole movie together. Plus it’s written by Simon Farnaby of the BBCs Ghosts so it’s got that clever writing in it.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

I don’t know why but I like this movie more than the first one. Maybe because I can feel how much fun Jason Mamoa had making it. Maybe because I’m a sucker for a reformed villain that helps his older brother defeat the ancient evil threatening their family (which is weird that’s it’s happened twice) but I do like the story and the action and that it’s got a happy ending.

What If Season 2

Here we go…the big one…one Episode at a time…

What if Nebula Joined the Nova Corps?

This was a fun neon noir mystery with one of my favorite new characters. And it really proves that one way or another Nebula was meant to become a hero.

What if Peter Quill attacked Earths Mightiest Heroes?

Or what if the Avengers assembled in the 1980’s? Basically Peter Quill is taken to his father Ego as a child. But once Peter realizes what his Dad is making him do, he returns to Earth because he’s still a good kid. He’s still a kid so he uses his new powers to make Coney Island his own playground so Hank Pym Antman, Goliath, Bucky Barnes Winter Solider, the Black Panther (Tchallas Dad) and Wendy Larson Mar Vel and Thor come in to take him in. It’s a fun team up. Especially when you add Peggy Carter and Howard Stark.

What if Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?

I’ve never seen Die Hard, but I’ll be happy to watch this every Christmas! This was fun seeing Happy be the hero for once. With a great return for a villain that we haven’t seen much of.

What if Iron Man crashed into the Grandmaster?

I loved this one! It was great seeing Tony taken out of his comfort zone on Sakarr. The Grandmaster does have that affect on people…lol. It was face paced and clever with jokes and story. Just great.

What if Captain Carter Fought the Hydra Stomper?

This whole episode was a sequel to Captain Carter’s story in season one. Basically it was her version of Captain America:The Winter Soldier but with the Red Room instead of Hydra. Captain Carter is always great and seeing her lose Steve again was sad but then the season plot comes a calling and she gets pulled into it.

What if Kahori Reshaped the World?

This was a great story and it features a new character! Basically Asgard gets destroyed before Odin can hide the Tesseract but it ends up in North America where a Mohawk Indian woman named Kahori winds up getting powers from it. And she’s a great character who I’m sure fulfilled a power fantasy for native Americans and gets to see a superhero like them at last.

What if Hela Found the Ten Rings?

I liked this one too. This basically has Odin banish Hela to Earth instead of locking her away. And while she starts off her usual villain self, we see her change into the hero she could have been. Plus Odin is back to being the worst parent in the MCU since we learn Hela just wanted to rule to gain her freedom since her Dad made her a weapon against her will.

What if the Avengers Assembled in 1602?

Okay I loved this one too. It was fun seeing an Elizabethan version of the Avengers with Captain Carter pulled from her universe to save there’s. And after she meets Steve Rogers, our hearts get broken all over again when they don’t get together again. Basically I really hope they’re building up to having Captain Carter finding a happily ever after with another Steve Rogers that lost his Peggy.

What if Strange Supreme Intervened?

Which brings us to the finale. So this season’s storylines aren’t quite as intertwined as last seasons, but when Strange Supreme showed up in Kahori’s story and then at the end of the 1602 story I knew something was up. And sure enough he tricks Peggy into finding Kahori for him after she escapes him. Turns out he’s been collecting villains and heroes to power a spell to restore his universe. He just couldn’t escape his grief. It’s got a bittersweet ending and Captain Carter has more adventures in store…speaking of which…

Hey Peggy? See that big tree there? There’s a really cute God of Stories in there that needs to be rescued. Just drop him off on Earth 1218 and I’ll take care of him. Thanks Doll.

Happy New Year!

#disney + #tv thoughts #doctor who #the marvels #wonka 2023 #migration #the color purple #aquaman and the lost kingdom #marvel what if spoilers #what if season 2

[nkatr84]

made a sticker for anyone to slap onto their work if they need to

[nkatr84]

[nkatr84]

Oscar Isaac ate and I’m here for it!

#yeah alright 🫠 #moon knight #marc spector #behind the scenes #disney + #tv thoughts #missing him

[nkatr84]

M E R R Y  C H R I S T M A S 

[nkatr84]

i will never be against piracy ever but i also need physical media to remain

[nkatr84]

The original game was invented by a woman to teach kids that capitalism is bad for society…

[x]

[nkatr84]

An My Adventures with Superman Fanfic

So I wrote this before the last two episodes aired of My Adventures with Superman and I was just inspired to write out this crossover. Featuring my own version of the Doctor. And since Doctor WHO just aired it’s 60th, I’d thought it was time to finally get this out of my drafts. Enjoy!

The Doctor saves Superman

“Jimmy…what are we going to do?” Lois whispered her eyes still on the plane becoming a black dot on the horizon.

“We…we’re going to save him.” Jimmy hesitated but finished in resolve.

“Save him? How? We don’t even know who took him!” Lois exclaimed.

“Then we’ll find out. That’s what we do right? We investigate and get the truth.” Jimmy replied.

“And then what? Go against a top secret government organization armed with alien tech? With what? A camera and a tape recorder?” Lois argued.

“Then we’ll get help!” Jimmy insisted.

“Who? Who could possibly help us save Clark?” Lois asked.

Before Jimmy could answer, a strange metallic noise interrupted them. A grinding mechanical noise that went “Vworp! Vworp! Vworp!” A wind picked up out of nowhere. A flash of light. They gasped as a blue box started to fade into existence out of nowhere before them. Above a row of glass panels the box read, “Police Public Call Box”.

Finally with a metal boom, the light on top of the box stopped flashing and the wind died down. Their mouths hung open as the double doors pushed open and a brunette woman in her thirties stuck her head out. She was wearing sunglasses and a lei over a white trench coat and short blue dress and asked Lois and Jimmy in a British accent,

“This…isn’t Palmero City is it?”

“Uh…no. This is Metropolis?” Lois replied.

“Oh! Brilliant! Not far off then. Blimey. What happened here?” The woman asked stepping out and lifting up her sunglasses to observe the destruction in the park.

“Superman got into a fight. And he lost.” Lois rubbed her arm.

“Superman? Wait! Metropolis! Oh and this is the 21st century yeah?” The woman exclaimed.

“Uh…why wouldn’t it be?” Jimmy finally spoke up.

“Hazard of a time traveler. Sometimes you get your centuries mixed up. You should have seen me show up for Madame Du Pompadour’s birthday with banana daiquiris! The French Court went wild for them of course…” the woman rambled.

“Wait. Time traveler? IS THAT A TIME MACHINE!?” Jimmy cried unable to help himself from geeking out.

“Jimmy come on. How can that be a Time Machine?” Lois asked giving the blue box a skeptical eye.

“Uh because it appeared out of nowhere Lois!”Jimmy replied.

“Okay so it might be high tech. But how do we know it can travel in time?” Lois asked.

“Guess there’s only one way to find out.” The woman gave a knowing smile.

Then she snapped her fingers. The doors of the box opened inward. A warm glow of light beckoned them from within. Jimmy and Lois stepped forward to look. They gasped. Jimmy in delight, Lois is shock. Inside was a massive futuristic control room. The center console with six sides surrounded a glowing column with engraved circular carvings. In short…

“It’s bigger on the inside…” Lois muttered.

Jimmy laughed with glee and he darted inside taking pictures of everything. Lois stepped over the threshold but turned to the woman. Her expression evaluating Lois carefully.

“Who are you?” Lois asked, wary.

“I’m the Doctor. And I’m the one that will help you save Superman.” She said gently.

“Doctor Who?” Lois asked.

The Doctor closed the doors behind her,

“Just the Doctor. Trust me it’ll save time when you’re running for your life. Now. This fight, when did it happen?”

“Just a few minutes ago.” Jimmy answered.

“Right. Perfect. Then we can use the TARDIS to track the people who took Superman.” The Doctor said passing Lois to start flying around the console, flipping switches and pulling levers.

“The what-sis?” Jimmy asked.

“The TARDIS. Time and Relative Dimension in Space. That’s my time travel ship. Can go anywhere and any time. We’ll just go back and see who took Superman and Fanny’s your aunt!” The Doctor explained.

“Go back? As in back in time?” Jimmy asked.

“You can really do that?” Lois asked.

“Have a bit of faith Lois Lane.” The Doctor gave a wink. Then she pulled the largest lever on the console and the TARDIS took off with a shake that jostled them on their feet. The vworp vworp vworp sound started up again, the center column of the console moving up and down in sync.

“This is crazy.” Lois shook her head.

“Hey right now this is our best chance at saving Clark. I can live with crazy.” Jimmy told her in a soft whisper.

“But why is she helping us? Why should we trust her?” Lois whispered back.

“Because what other options do we have?” Jimmy retorted.

Within moments the TARDIS stopped and the Doctor declared,

“Here we are then. Metropolis Park. Fifteen minutes ago.”

“Really?” Lois asked, skeptical.

“Watch the screen.” The Doctor nodded to the monitor she turned on.

Lois gasped seeing Ivo torturing and fighting the blue and red clad superhero.

“Clark! No! Jimmy we’ve got to help him!” Lois said rushing to the door. Only the doors wouldn’t budge.

“What? No! Let us out!” Lois barked at the Doctor. Who had a solemn look on her face.

“I’m sorry Lois. But crossing into pre-established events can destroy the fabric of reality. We’re here only to learn who took Clark.” She explained.

“No! We can stop this! We can help him!” Lois raged at her, tears in her eyes.

“We are helping him Lois! I know that need to fix everything wrong with the past. I struggle with it every day. But there are fixed points in time. Fixed points that can’t be changed. If we interfere now, we risk the end of this universe as we know it.” The Doctor stressed.

“But he’s dying…” Lois whispered tears rolling down.

“Not on my watch. I promise.” The Doctor swore.

“Why should we believe you? Why should we trust you?” Lois yelled.

“Because you’re Lois Lane and Jimmy Olson. And that is Superman. More importantly that is Clark Kent. I know who all three of you are. I know your future. A future at risk right now if we don’t learn what we need to learn. I can help you save him Lois. Trust me to save him. And you’ll find out exactly who I am.” The Doctor promised.

Lois was quiet a moment before letting her hand drop from the TARDIS doors.

“Thank you Lois.” The Doctor nodded.

“So…now what?” Jimmy asked trying to break the tension.

The Doctor returned to the monitor,

“Now we watch. And wait.”

Lois winced as Clark cried out in pain as Ivo tortured him, turning away,

“I can’t. I can’t watch…”

“No one is asking you to.” The Doctor told her, eyes of steel focused on the screen.

Lois shut her eyes, but a voice ordering Ivo to stand down caught her off guard. A familiar voice. She looked at the screen, eyes wide,

“Dad?”

“Wait what?” Jimmy startled as Lois stepped forward to watch the General talk to Clark gruffly.

“That’s…that’s my dad.” Lois said, still in shock.

“I’m sorry Lois.” The Doctor said sincerely.

“Hold on. The General that’s been after Clark this whole time? Your Dad is a general and you didn’t think it might be him!?” Jimmy demanded.

Lois ran her hands through her hair,

“I haven’t talked to him since he was a Colonel.”

The Doctor scoffed,

“Someone got a promotion…”

“I can’t believe this. No scratch that. I can believe it. He’s always been like this. First my mom…and now Clark? We have to stop him.” Lois stated in resolve.

“Right then. Now obviously he’s set up his base of operations near Metropolis. Since he’s able to move back and forth so quickly. And oh. I see he couldn’t help but use some Kyptonian tech to trick out the plane.” The Doctor deduced typing on her keyboard.

“Kyptonian? As in Clark’s home planet?” Jimmy asked.

“Yup. Quick scan around Metropolis for Kyptonian tech…and there’s the base.” The Doctor said showing them the location on the monitor.

“Can you take us there?” Lois asked.

The Doctor smiled at her,

“I can do better than that. We can beat them there and have time for tea.”

She flew around the console again, resetting the coordinates and pulling the main lever to take them back into the time vortex. Right before the Jimmy and Lois of twenty minutes ago made it to the spot in the park where Clark had been abducted.

…

“Aah!!!” Clark cried as the machine zapped him again. It had only been a few minutes since they had strapped him into the device but it felt like years. The General glared down at him as Clark asked out of breath,

“Where….am I? Agh!”

The machine zapped him again, the General growling at him,

“You can’t punch your way out of this Superman. When is the invasion? How many more of your kind are coming through this time?”

Clark looked up,

“This time? You…met others like me? When…agh!”

He gritted his teeth in pain as the machine zapped him again. The General got in his face,

You dare pretend that you’re the innocent one here?!”

Clark looked down, despairing the hatred the General had in his eyes.

“That’s because he is General.” Spoke up a feminine British accent.

The General spun around and Clark looked up. Leaning against the wall was a brunette in a white trench coat, blue dress and red army boots. Clark noted the look of total confidence in her eye.

“Who the hell are you!? How did you get in here?” The General barked.

“I’m the Doctor. I’m here for Superman.” She replied shifting away from the wall to stand before him.

“Doctor Who?” The General narrowed his eyes.

“Hmm. The fact that you’re asking means your security clearance isn’t as high as you think it is. Hullo Superman. You alright?” She breezed past the flabbergasted General to Clark’s side.

“I’ve…been better…” Clark quipped with a weak smile.

“I’ll bet. Here. Let’s take care of this shall we?” The Doctor said pulling out a long cylindrical metal tool with a glowing amber stone at the end from her inner breast pocket.

“Weapon!” The General yelled pulling his gun. Two laser guns lowered from the ceiling and started blasting.

“No!” Clark cried, his blue eyes flickering a moment. Only to watch in amazement as the lasers merely bounced off an invisible wall between them and the General.

“What? How?” The General asked aloud dodging friendly fire.

The Doctor snapped her fingers and a blue British police box rippled into visibility out of nowhere besides them.

“Sorry about that General. The TARDIS force field was supposed to absorb the energy of the lasers.” The Doctor said pushing a button on her device, which opened the locks on the cuffs trapping Clark with a light buzz. Then she pointed her device over her shoulder and the lasers turned themselves off.

“How did you do that?” The General asked.

“Sonic screwdriver. Never leave the TARDIS without it.” The Doctor tossed the screwdriver up in the air and caught it.

“What? Who are you? How did that box get in here?” The General demanded.

“The same way that she’s going to leave. Only we’re taking Superman with us. As for who I am, you really don’t want to know that General.” The Doctor warned.

“I see. You’re one of them. The invasion is about to begin.” The General nodded.

“Actually I’m a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Err…Time Lady rather. Still getting used to the new parts. Anyway Superman is a son of Krypton. And what makes you think Kryptonians are going to invade the Earth?” The Doctor asked.

“Because it’s happened before. A scout ship. Luckily the Earth prevailed and we took out the alien threat. Used their weapons to build our defenses. And when he showed up, we knew more would follow.” The General explained.

“That’ll be some trick. Considering Krypton blew up twenty two years ago.” The Doctor replied.

“What?” Clark and the General chorused. Which is when the General finally registered the surprise on Superman’s face.

“Look at him General. Really look at him. He’s just a kid. He was just an infant when Krypton was destroyed. He was just a child when that Krypton scout ship came. He was raised here on Earth. He only learned the name of his home-world a week ago. Yes. His alien biology reacts with Earth’s yellow sun thus giving him powers beyond belief. But aside from one bad day he had after completing exhausting himself from trying to help everyone, he’s done nothing to merit this barbarism.” The Doctor hissed.

“Really? All that power and he just wants to help? Why would he do that?” The General retorted.

“Because it’s kind!” The Doctor shouted. She continued,

“Kindness! In a world so lost in cynicism it questions anyone who honestly believes he can use his gifts to make the world a better place! A selfish world so used to people asking “what’s in it for me?” A world where the powerful abuse the weak to a point where they literally ask the powerful to make their lives harder so they can wallow in self pity while blaming everyone but themselves for their troubles. A world that doesn’t deserve a Superman. But he’s here to help anyway. Because it’s kind.”

“Kindness doesn’t win wars Doctor.” The General responded.

The Doctor scoffed,

“Oh I know about war. You see my planet is gone too. Because of a war. And we had no Superman. But we had plenty of soldiers. None of them could save my world. I couldn’t save my world. Because I was a soldier too. And now I’m the last of my kind. But I’ll be damned if I ever choose cruelty over kindness again. Doubt over hope. Cynicism over optimism. That’s who I am. That is who Superman is. I save him. He saves you.”

“How can I believe you?” The General asked.

“Because you’ll believe her.” The Doctor said.

“Her?”

“Lois!” The Doctor called.

“Lois?” The General asked confused.

Lois opened the TARDIS doors and glared at her father. Then she went to Clark,

“Superman!”

“Lo…Miss Lane! What are you doing here?” Clark coughed as Jimmy came out too to help him up.

“The Doctor helped us find you.” Lois replied.

“Lois! What are you doing? He’s dangerous!” General Lane demanded.

“To who? You and your goon squad? The Doctor is right. Superman isn’t an threat. I should know. I’ve seen him do nothing but help people. Any problems he’s technically involved with are caused by people like you who can’t believe he’s that good. But he is.” Lois looked up at Clark who smiled.

“Fine. He may not be a threat to us. But there are others like him out there I know it Lois! I’ve seen it. And they aren’t “kind.” Trust me.” General Lane told her.

“Oh please like I’d let that happen! Most aliens know that I protect the Earth. They wouldn’t dare!” The Doctor exclaimed.

“What?” General Lane started.

“General I’ve been thwarting alien invasions before your grandfather was in diapers. From races far more dangerous than Kryptonians. Honestly I could use Superman’s help. You lot are under an invasion threat like every week…and always at Christmas for some reason…” The Doctor said.

“Every…every week!?” The General questioned in disbelief.

“Trust me. I’ll take care of it.” The Doctor assured him.

“So will I.” Clark spoke up. He continued, straightening up,

“General I may be from Krypton but the Earth has always been my home. I was raised here. I want to protect it as much as you do.”

“How can I be assured you’ll never turn on us?” General Lane asked.

“Because he won’t. He’s not like that. Trust me.” Lois said confidently.

The General sighed.

“I don’t know…”

They jumped as a phone went off with a ring tone that went ‘Do-wee-doo…do do do…do…do doo!’.

“Uh…Doctor? Your phone is ringing?” Jimmy pointed to the TARDIS.

The Doctor opened the phone box on the door and answered,

“Ah! Right on time. Hullo! Joe! How are you? How’s Jill? And the grandkids? Brilliant. Listen we’ve got a bit of a code Nine here Joe. Yeah. He has no clue who I am. Yeah he’s a four star general but I think they only promoted him so he wouldn’t ask questions. Yeah I know. Well he’s taken Superman prisoner. Oh no Superman is no threat at all. Have I ever steered you wrong? Oy! That time with the Cybermen doesn’t count! How was I supposed to know they’d wind up in King Arthur’s court? Look why don’t I bring Superman by the White House for tea? You two have a lovely chat. Take a few pictures. Then you can assure the people of Earth Superman is on your side? Oh sure. General. He’d like a word.”

The Doctor held out the receiver for the General to take. He answered,

“Hello?” He straightened up instantaneously, “General Samuel Lane Sir. Yes sir. Yes sir. I understand Sir. Yes Mr. President. Superman and the Doctor are free to go. And I will relinquish my other prisoners to police custody. Yes Sir. I understand sir. My apologies Sir.”

Clark, Lois and Jimmy were wide eyed as the General handed the Doctor back the receiver. She told the President,

“Alright Joe we’ll clean up and see you for tea. What time? Friday? Brilliant we’ll be there after a few hours. See you then Joe. Give my love to Jill. Ta.”

She hung up and closed the phone box, telling her companions,

“Lois? Jimmy? Help Superman into the TARDIS won’t you? I’ll just be a moment.”

They helped a still weak Superman limp into the time ship. But not before Lois spared her father one last glance. Then they shut the door behind them. Clark’s muffled voice exclaiming in surprise,

“IT’S BIGGER ON THE INSIDE!?”

“This isn’t over Doctor. I still believe hostile Kryptonians are out there.” The General insisted.

“Then it’s lucky you have one on your side. In the meantime I’d worry about why nobody else here on your top secret base has interrupted us. Because I can promise you this. You got off easy today.” The Doctor insinuated with a dark tone that made the General put a hand on his weapon again.

She snapped her fingers and added,

“Also word of advice? I really would ask who would promote you to run this little operation but not let the President of the United States catch wind of it.” They she smirked and stepped inside her box, which instantly faded away with that metallic grinding noise.

Amanda Waller instantly burst through the door shouting,

“General! We’ve been hacked! Someone left a virus on our system. Even the Kryptonian tech isn’t working. Where’s Superman? Is he behind this?”

The General took the tablet she handed him, seeing a taunting Blue police box with the words “Doctor Who?” On the screen. He sighed.

“No. Definitely not.” He grumbled. All the while wondering how his daughter got involved in all this. And if the Doctor had a point about his superiors.

…

The TARDIS materialized in a Kansas corn field. Jimmy burst out, exclaiming,

“THAT! WAS! AWESOME! I mean first the Doctor hacks into those computers like it was nothing! Faces down lasers (and Lois’s very scary Dad) without blinking an eye! And now we’re going to meet the President of the United States in two days!”

“Well we’ll take an day so Clark can get some sleep. Take Clark to Friday tea and then get you lot back to Metropolis before anyone thinks you’re missing. Time Machine remember?” The Doctor leaned against her console.

“So awesome!” Jimmy squeed.

Clark scratched the back of his neck, asking Lois,

“So…that was your Dad?”

“Yeah.” Lois sighed.

“And he already hates me. Great.” Clark joked.

“Clark I’m so sorry! I had no idea he was involved I swear. I’m just so glad you’re alright.” Lois hugged him.

“And I’m glad you’re okay. But it looks like you were in good hands.” Clark turned to the Doctor, “thank you.”

The Doctor smiled,

“You are welcome. Now. Before you get rested up to meet the President, you need to give him some better answers than “I don’t know” and “I’m still figuring it out.” Would you like to know who you are Clark Kent?”

“Please.” Clark nodded.

They followed the Doctor out to the Kryptonian ship buried in the corn field.

“Activate the hologram Clark.” The Doctor instructed.

“But I can’t understand the language.” Clark protested.

“You just traveled in the TARDIS. She emits a universal translator that converts any alien language into English.” The Doctor countered.

“So. Awesome!”

“Jimmy…” Lois scolded.

“Go on. It’s okay.” The Doctor assured Clark.

Clark activated the hologram. The man wearing a black version of his suit appeared before him. He began in perfect English,

“My son…”

“You mean…he’s my birth father?” Clark looked at the Doctor.

“Shush. Listen.” The Doctor urged him.

Clark listened as his father went on the events displayed in the hologram making more sense to Clark as he watched,

“If you are watching this, then you survived the destruction of our home planet Krypton. I am Jor-El. Husband of Lar-El, Your mother. And you were born Kal-El. The last son of Krypton.

I was a scientist that tried to warn our people about the fate of our planet. But they chose to listen to the advanced artificial intelligence that controlled our society’s infrastructure. By the time i realized destruction was imminent, I only had enough time and resources to design a small craft meant to bring you to the closest planet that was compatible with our biology.

Though I’m not sure exactly how their yellow sun will affect you. I do theorize you will be stronger and faster than the people of Earth. But I urge you not to dominate them. But show them that the best of Krypton lives on in you.

This symbol on our ceremonial armor is our family crest. It means “hope”. A hope that you can share with Earth. To guide them. Show them. To protect them. To save them from repeating Krypton’s mistakes.

That is the only legacy I can leave you. Besides a suit of armor of your own and the tech inside the ship that will grow and adapt as you do. Your mother and I may be gone by the time you watch this. But know that we did this because of our endless love for you my son. And we can rest knowing we did everything we could to save you. You…are our hope.”

Tears were streaming down Clark’s face when the hologram ended,

“They…they died trying to save me.”

“Oh Clark…” Lois whispered tears in her eyes too as she stepped forward to comfort him. Jimmy patted him on the back,

“That’s rough Man.”

“I’m sorry Clark.” The Doctor apologized. Clark turned to her, resolved as he said in his “Superman” voice,

“We can fix this. We can just go back in time and save them right?”

“Clark the destruction of Krypton is a fixed point in time. It can’t be changed.” The Doctor shook her head.

“But we can save them! They didn’t have to die! I can save them!” Clark argued.

“How? Here in the solar system you have powers but on Krypton? You would be just an ordinary man.” The Doctor pointed out.

“I don’t care. I have to try. You have a Time Machine. You can help me.” Clark insisted.

“And then what? Would you be able to stand by and let the other people of Krypton burn? To ignore the terrified cries of children? It’s too risky Clark. You wouldn’t be able to just save your parents and no one else.” The Doctor countered.

“How would you know!?” Clark barked in frustration.

The Doctor waited a moment. Eyes glistening with unshed tears. Then she said,

“2.47 billion.”

“What?”

“That’s the number of children that were on Gallifrey the day the Time War ended. When my planet burned. I counted them. I know what it’s like Clark. But I learned a long time ago that you can’t save everyone. You go mad if you try.” The Doctor replied gently.

“But I can help! I know I can…”. Clark began in a small voice,

The Doctor soothed him,

“Clark, Clark, Clark. You are amazing! You know that? All those muscles and the strongest one is your heart.”

She tapped his chest as he gave a shuddering breath. She went on,

“It’s okay. Because you are not the only one who can save people. You met me yeah? I’ll help with any alien threats against the Earth. Every time! And there are others out there. Kind, brilliant people just like you that have extraordinary gifts and powers. That you can rely on to save their little corners of the globe. It’ll be a while before you meet them but believe me. Together you’ll save the world. And in the meantime you have some really great friends to help you now.” The Doctor nodded towards Jimmy and Lois. Clark smiled at them, realizing the Doctor was right.

“Thank you.” He told her.

“Now. You won’t be saving anyone if you fall asleep while you fly. Believe me. Just ask the Egyptians about how the Sphinx lost its nose. So let’s get a proper meal in you. Let you take a nice long bath and a nap. Then we’ll take you to meet the president yeah? Into the TARDIS with you.” The Doctor ordered.

Clark chuckled,

“Yes ma’am.”

The Doctor lead them into the TARDIS kitchen where a full meal was waiting, piping hot. The Doctor regaled them with stories of her adventures making them laugh and nearly forget the horrific day they just went through. Then the Doctor took them into a series of guest rooms. Fantastical guest rooms. Clarks had a bathroom designed to imitate an open concept bath that lead into a private beach. After a good long soak, he slipped into some borrowed pajamas and fell asleep listening to ocean waves.

Checking in on him, Lois smiled fondly at his sleeping form. Quickly crossing the room to give him a gentle peck on the cheek and tuck him under the covers. Brushing the black curl out of his face.

She left him to sleep, finding herself wandering back to the console room. The Doctor had taken them off into the time vortex. Lois watched her fly the time ship, before the Doctor asked,

“Couldn’t sleep?”

“Not yet. Still thinking about my Dad.” Lois admitted.

“For what it’s worth I think he believes he was doing the right thing. He was just asking the wrong questions.” The Doctor said.

“But when you confronted him. I realized I had asked you the same questions he had. Those same suspicions. Those same doubts. I never wanted to be like him.” Lois sighed.

“No Lois. You asking questions. Trying to find the truth. That’s what makes you a great reporter! You may have gotten those instincts from your father, but you choose to act on them in a healthy way. A productive way. Your Dad is a soldier. Somewhere along the way he got interrogation confused with asking questions. One involves forcing the truth. Another is about learning the truth. And you know the difference.” The Doctor encouraged her.

Lois nodded, considering. The she asked,

“There is something else I’d like to learn. You said you were the last of your kind. So how did you survive the destruction of your planet?”

If the Doctor was surprised she didn’t show it. She shook her head, amused,

“Never get one by you Lois Lane.”

She sighed and began,

“The enemies we fought were called the Daleks. The most terrifying army in the history of the universe. They were literally born to kill anything that isn’t Dalek. The Time Lords fought them all over space and time. And then they attacked Gallifrey itself. When the Citadel fell, the high council of Gallifrey decided to surrender. Become beings of higher consciousness and leave the universe to the Daleks.”

“They were going to give up? Leave the universe defenseless?” Lois asked.

“Yup. But then they heard that one soldier…that used to call themselves “Doctor”, had taken the one weapon they wouldn’t dare use. The weapon that would instantly destroy all life in a single galaxy in but a moment. Sparing only the one that would dare push the button.” The Doctor revealed.

“You…destroyed your own planet?” Lois gasped.

“I was given a choice between the universe and Gallifrey. And I chose the universe.” The Doctor said.

“So you really do know how Clark feels about Krypton.” Lois said.

“Only he never has to deal with the guilt of destroying Krypton. Just plain ordinary survivors guilt. That’s something he can get over. With time. And the people he loves to help him.” The Doctor said. Then Lois’ eyes widened when the Doctor pulled out the sphere Lois had been carrying around for the last week.

“Hey! How did you?….”

“When we scanned for Kyptonian tech earlier. Imagine my surprise finding one inside the TARDIS.” The Doctor tossed it up in the air.

“Have you watched it?” Lois asked.

“He’s not like those other Supermen Lois. Believe me. You’ve got one of the good ones.” The Doctor told her.

“I know. I mean I did doubt a little bit. But that’s more about me than him right?” Lois said.

“So what’s bothering you then?” The Doctor asked.

“All those Supermen. They only turned bad because they lost their Lois Lanes didn’t they?” She asked.

“You met some of them.” The Doctor pointed out.

“But they weren’t with their Clark’s. They even developed weapons to stop them.” Lois argued.

“Ah yes. Kryptonite. Well. Green Kryptonite rather. The only thing that can kill Superman.” The Doctor said opening the sphere and taking out the green crystal.

“Kill? Get rid of it before Clark gets near it!” Lois cried.

“And that’s why your Clark will never be one of the bad ones! Because you are just as committed to saving him as he is to saving you. So long as you’re together nothing will stop you.” The Doctor stated.

“Okay that’s kinda scary. We just started dating but between finding out we’re a thing in almost every universe…and that I already feel this strongly for him. It’s a lot.” Lois admitted.

“The best things in life usually are. Have a bit of faith Lois Lane.” The Doctor gave her a wink before she tucked away the Kryptonite and sent the sphere into an air tube that took it who knows where in the TARDIS.

Yet Lois knew that she could trust the Doctor to keep it far from Clark in her amazing ship. She could trust the Doctor with anything!

…

“I can’t believe I trusted her…” Lois grumbled as they watched the live news footage of Superman meeting the President in the guys apartment.

“Oh come on Lois. She locked me inside the TARDIS too.” Jimmy said typing on his laptop.

“And then she had the TARDIS take off to bring us back after Clark was done meeting with the president! The story of a lifetime and I missed it!” Lois groused.

“The Doctor was making sure Clark has an alibi. So that if anyone suspects he’s Superman, we can collaborate his story that he was watching Superman on TV like everyone else.” Jimmy explained. Again.

“Grrr…”. Lois growled moodily.

“It is so weird to watch yourself live on TV…” Clark shook his head. Amused seeing the Doctor making the President laugh. While the talking heads speculated about who she was.

“I better get an exclusive interview “Superman”.” Lois told him poking him in the chest.

“As if there was any doubt. Here. I snagged you a coaster from the Oval Office.” Clark handed her the contraband.

She smiled, teasing him,

“Look at you Smallville. Breaking the rules for a change.”

“Don’t get used to it Miss Lane.” Clark teased back.

“How are you doing? Are you okay?” Lois asked him.

“Yeah. That time in the TARDIS really helped. And the Doctor gave me some good advice about how to balance work, life, superhero stuff.” Clark said.

“Like getting sleep?” Lois eyed him.

“The Doctor gave me some special earplugs.” Clark replied.

“Good. Because if you ever scare me like that again Smallville, you’ll have to deal with me.” Lois playfully punched his shoulder.

Clark chuckled,

“Yes Ma’am.”

“Whoa…”. Jimmy exclaimed.

“What are you reading Jimmy?” Clark asked.

“Well I thought I’d look the Doctor up. You know throughout history? Apparently she met Vincent Van Gogh.” Jimmy passed his laptop over to Clark.

Lois looked over his shoulder and saw a painting. Titled ‘The Pandorica Opens’. Lois exchanged uneasy glances with her friends. Despite the abstract style, it clearly showed an exploding TARDIS.

#my adventures with superman #doctor who #fan fiction #crossover #crossover fanfiction

[nkatr84]

Doctor WHO: The Star Beast

They’re baaccckkkk!!!!!

Oh this special was fun. Now I liked the Chris Chibnall era okay and I will always say Jodie Whitaker was a brilliant Doctor. But I missed the whimsy. And now it’s back. Catherine Tate hasn’t missed a step as Donna, David Tennant’s 14th Doctor may be similar to his 10th, but you can feel the added years in his performance. The new TARDIS interior is so pretty (though slightly singed now…Donna…) And I loved how they fixed the issue with the DoctorDonna and what they said happened to Wilf even though the actor is no longer with us. But I swear RTD, if you kill Donna or ANY of her family off (yes even Silvia)…

I JUST LOST LOKI!!! I WON’T LOSE DONNA NOBEL TOO!!!

#doctor who #tv thoughts #disney + #bbc #donna noble #the doctor #just kidding about the threats of violence #I’m just still upset about the ending of Loki and I cannot handle losing another character I love

[nkatr84]

Idea…

Yes I’m still grieving after the finale. (My baby! 😭) Pretty sure this is the bargaining stage. But I had an idea that I just think would satisfy our need for season 3 but allow Tom Hiddleston to not commit to a full season. Just an episode maybe.

A Möbius spin off on Disney +.

He’s got a full cast of supporting characters. A plot of fighting Kang variants that could lead us up to Kang Dynasty. Plus Möbius’ arc would be finding his glorious purpose without his best friend. Which might include researching how to get Loki out of the dang tree of the multiverse. And realizing Loki is kind of a sitting duck in the dang tree waiting for a Kang variant to come along and kill him to conquer the multiverse. And the show finale would be Loki getting out of the dang tree. And reunited with his friends. Then Thor shows up and fads to black.

#loki s2 #bargaining #tv thoughts #disney + #mobius #loki tv show #i don’t want loki to be alone! #don’t hurt my baby boy!