Welcome, welcome! I'm so glad you decided to read this! It's a fifty-word series of typical life in Cadmus Labs, the small rebellions of the creatures, and the humorous relationships between the scientists and Genomorphs. This is supposed to detail life after 'Fireworks', before and after 'Agendas,' and before 'Auld Acquaintance.' However, some of these appear after the five-year gap.
I don't know how many people will welcome this since Cadmus is a 'rare subject' and we've only seen negative events and situations there. However, I chose to write this after watching 'Agendas' and the finale and began after 'Salvage.' In my opinion, I think it turned out to be kind of funny.
Oh yeah, if some of the species of the 'living weapons' are unfamiliar to you, you can check them out on the YJ wikia.
And all my thanks will pass out to laociao's Teen Titans story 'Este' and 'Bonds' by and that's all she wrote for the inspiration.
1. Hope
The fact that the friendly, almost fatherly head of security was now in charge gave the genomorphs a small…feeling they rarely experienced before.
2. Photograph
The chief scientist glanced at the framed photograph on the new head's desk and could only think, Something's not right. Uncles and nephews don't look that alike! Either that boy is a brother or a clone…
3. Ignorance
The chief scientist, pretending to be oblivious of the small, genomorph-caused fire, laid her head back and held an open book over her eyes.
4. Headache
Jim stared into the G-Gnome's—whom he called "Crispin"—eyes as the little guy lightly touched his face, secretly trying to ease the redhead of a terrible migraine.
5. Embrace
The chief scientist always tried not to get emotionally attached to anything, but the way that the head of security briefly held her in his arms made her feel like a shield around her had broken.
6. Experiment
Amanda had a small, gut-wrenching feeling that some of the genomorphs may have been created for experiments as well as livings weapons.
7. Rain
The living weapons stared outside at the water falling from the sky and recalled their desire to feel the certain precipitation themselves.
8. Broom
It never ceased to amuse the other scientists to watch the genomorphs try to complete chores, no matter how small they were compared to the cleaning tools.
9. Touch
"Vanessa" blinked and tilted her head until she lifted and pressed her tiny "hand" against the center of Amanda's palm.
10. Courtship
It took ten G-creatures nine weeks, eight death threats, seven embarrassing tantrums, six days of severe punishments, five hours each day of headaches and sore throats from 'screaming', four employees willing to quit, three intentional fires, two broken bones, and one small plea to Conner, but at least the Boy of Steel somehow thought it funny when he heard of a small "team" that managed to convince Guardian to ask Dr. Spence out on a date.
11. Soft
The projects watched from behind the wall as Dr. Spence removed a sleeping Guardian's helmet and began to stroke back his baby soft carrot hair. "Sometimes such wonders are not a mystery," she sighed as she continued to play with his wet spikes. He breathed so softly that she could not help but smile.
12. Education
Guardian decided to prove himself capable of creating a kinder environment by teaching even the most disinterested genomorphs how to read and—if possible—use a computer
13. Kind
When Guardian declared a "kinder, gentler Cadmus," all she could remember was that instance when Desmond nearly beat a tiny G-Gnome out of anger; at her intervention, he slammed her against the wall, clutching her throat and leaving bruises on the back of her neck, and it was only after security rushed in that he released her.
14. Stroke
As he smoothed his hand down the arm of a G-Troll, the G-Goblin wanted to guarantee his brother a brighter future now that darkness seemed to have faded.
15. Paint
Amanda smiled mischievously as she dabbed electric pink nail polish onto the claws of a patient G-Gnome.
16. Clean
Nobody liked how the genomorphs cleaned and groomed themselves anywhere, but at least there was no more Desmond yelling at the living weapons for self-cleaning themselves like dogs.
17. Holiday
Nobody liked having to work on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, or New Year's Eve, but the head of security always tried to make up for it by inviting every security guard, scientist, and even genomorphs into the cafeteria for a hearty holiday meal.
18. Birthday
Every day that somebody in security or the science branch became another year older, Jim's birthday treat was a $500 bonus from his own paycheck.
19. Party
"Happy birthday, Dr. Spence," a helmetless Guardian greeted her with a small cupcake in his hands, two numbered candles spelling out 23.
"Thanks," she smiled as she took the cupcake and made a wish as she blew out the candle.
When he opened the door, there was a small party that the genomorphs made, with good punch, mini bar, and properly cooked treats.
20. Bird
The chief of security convinced the G-Dwarf to free the tiny canary it snatched out of thin air to raise as a pet, explaining that animals and other things are not meant to be caged and kept away from freedom.
21. Wrong
Dr. Spence looked up and told herself, "Oh God, this is worse than the time I caught the genomorphs drinking out of the toilet."
22. Sexism
"Amanda," Jim whispered in her ear as they waltzed during the hasty New Year's "party," "what's it like being chief scientist?"
The woman chuckled. "Not as bad as everyone thinks…except all the male scientists try to make a big deal out of watching their cruel boss leave and having a new chief with milk glands."
23. Christmas
It was only at their begging, whining, and sorrowful faces that Project Kr—they kept forgetting his new name—dropped by on December 25th and hastily distributed a bagful of ski caps, scarves, and fuzzy socks as gifts.
24. Alcohol
Guardian wasn't an alcoholic, but he made sure that he never brought any kind of alcohol—or showed up hungover—to his job out of fear that all in Cadmus would feel like Desmond returned.
25. Tantrum
The G-Goblins and Sprites watched nervously as Jim growled, screamed, kicked the desk, slammed the keyboard, stomped on the ground, dented the wall, punched the screen, cursed insults in his arm, and dramatically threw his dead, old, outdated computer out the window.
26. Prank
None of the humans—security or scientists—were too happy when they saw how all the genomorphs' attempt at "April Fool's" was to clog the drains, toilets, and even air vents with oranges.
27. Missing
As more and genomorphs vanished, security seriously considered putting up "LOST" posters around the building in order to calm their anxious boss.
28. Diet
The living weapons ate mostly spinach, leafy green vegetables, and sliced carrots, and nobody dared to force-feed them anything else.
29. Treatment
Tending to a genomorph's wounds was usually not difficult, but the worst instances were tending to security and scientists who came into the medical bay with injuries sustained from genoomorph attacks or reactions.
30. Liberation
The G-Goblin kept dreaming that someday Project Kr, in a blue suit with a red cape and diamond-shaped 'S' on his chest, would rush to Cadmus and liberate all their brothers...but some dreams never come true.
31. Graduation
Neither Jim nor Amanda knew, but Dubbilex used a special serum that briefly changed his appearance into that of a young man and secretly attended Superboy's high school graduation out of pride.
32. Connection
It was the weekend that Amanda had suffered from both a nervous breakdown and flu that Jim, kind enough to drive to her apartment and bring her medication and tea bags, flipped through her old photo albums and saw a familiar man with brown hair and glasses…and then that she admitted to him that her father and Desmond went way back.
33. Begin
If one was to ask the chief of security how he found Cadmus, he would have replied, "I'm not sure...I think...this place found me."
34. Name
Amanda wouldn't dare let anybody know that she was the daughter of notorious "mad scientist" Paul Westfield; if anything, she was lucky that, as his reputation fell, he encouraged her to use her mother's maiden name instead of applying for jobs as "Amanda Westfield."
35. Care
Jim may have barely understood two words Amanda said and she may have thought he was a little dumb, but it made no difference as he grasped her hand. "You okay?" he asked in genuine concern.
Amanda lightly nodded and lifted the corners of her mouth. "Now I am."
36. Safety
The new rule of science (according to those at Cadmus) was that genomorphs should assist scientists in their works but under no condition should be used for experiments or—God forbid—even be within touching distance of lab work.
37. Laughter
Nothing ever made the G-Goblin feel more happier than the rare sound of his brothers' laughing at anything.
38. Clogging
Guardian went home and began to plan out how to genomorph-proof certain areas of the building…
…After he wiped the toilet paper and water from his face…
…After he stood in the middle of the stall for half a minute…
…After realizing G-Sprites found out how to clog all the toilets…
…After filthy toilet water and wads of wet paper shot up in his face and on his uniform…
…After squealing G-Sprites flushed the toilet…
…After they pointed out what went wrong…
…After they dragged him to the restroom…
…After they ran up to him and said something was wrong with the bathroom…
…After he welcomed an agent to point out how wonderful Cadmus had become since Desmond left.
39. Reality
"That does sound nice," Guardian commented.
"So does Disneyland," huffed Dr. Spence with crossed arms. "Yet for many years and every day, people complain about the intense heat, long lines, and leaving those giant tea cups coated in vomit."
40. Nap
Jim—whose job gave him the benefit of having a small bedroom for nights he had to spend at Cadmus—always brought which ever G-Gnome he spent the day with to sleep on the pillow he brought from home so they wouldn't have to sleep on the floor.
41. Punishment
Several G-Gnomes, Sprites, and Elves learned a painful lesson when it came to spying on Guardian as he showered and redressed by cleaning the showers with a toothpick and taking over night duty.
42. Dream
Her main ambition was to work for any branch of STAR Labs; his was to serve as a hero to civilians anywhere; neither felt their goals were possible.
43. Money
Considering the brutal nature of her job, the sometimes harsh treatment of the genomorphs, and the overall fear of a rebellion from the gray creatures, Dr. Spence had considered quitting her job, but she stuck with the employment anyway, reminding herself about bills she had to pay and the joy she felt when her experience helped prepare her for co-creating the Cure-tech.
44. Defense
Guardian knew he had grown to care for the genomorphs when he had a dream one night that he willingly sacrificed himself during an attack in order to save the living weapons.
45. Return
Years after he left Cadmus, Jim, with his protégé Mal, snuck back into the building and liberated an apparent attempt to clone a clone, named the little girl "Gwendoline," and raised her as his own.
46. Stall
Sometimes, if an experiment went wrong or if she regretted not faking sick, Dr. Spence dashed to the women's bathroom, claiming that she felt sick in her stomach and needed to vomit, when in reality she pulled out her iPod and bobbed her head to the music.
47. Foreign
Dubbilex watched as two G-Elves read a gargantuan atlas and dreamed about setting 'foot' on the pink, yellow, green, blue, gray, and beige land masses.
48. Sky
Showing the clouds and the stars to the projects from Cadmus is a moment Guardian will always remember…and wish he could repeat over again.
49. Retirement
As soon as Guardian said he was retiring and going to be Jim Harper from now on, he had no idea all the creatures brooded for a whole week and panicked about who would be in charge from now on.
50. Reflection
Years later, standing on the rooftop of the building, Project Kr looked at his birthplace, recalled every moment of his liberation with a fresh start, wondered about his brothers, and tried to imagine what would have happened to them had he taken the time to actually save them.
So what did you think? Let me know!
Secret: Like many fans, my interest in Conner began to decrease as Season 1 progressed (i.e. due to his behavior in 'Failsafe', his overprotective nature over Megan, etc.), but my respect later grew following 'Agendas' because when he was determined to free Match despite his uncontrollable nature, regardless of what everyone else told him was the better decision, it was metaphorically like the younger, healthier brother caring about and defending the unstable older brother. That proved a major point to me.
April 1st, 2013:
You know what I just realized?
Yeah, I know. I hate Author's Notes too. But I do have something to point out.
Now that YJ has been cancelled...if it's not renewed for a third season as the planned meeting is supposed to go...do you think Greg will stop answering SPOILER REQUEST/NO COMMENT to certain questions on AskGreg? And do you think that it might be 'safe' to look at some of the NO COMMENT ones and re-ask him? I remember when he would answer SPOILER REQUEST to some questions that I think were never answered or shown in either the comics or episodes. Think it would be safe to ask him again about some of those questions? I mean, I don't know if even the video game can answer all of those questions (do you think it really would say who Raquel is marrying, when the present Team members joined, and what happened to the genomorphs?). What do you say?