The legionnaires present for the initiation gathered around the central hub of the ship. A new member was to be sworn into their group of heroes. Superman calmly walked to the center of the platform with a small golden chest in his hands, the legion's symbol embellished on the top. A young boy stood on the center platform waiting for him. His eyes shone with determination and pride. Superman smiled at the new recruit and opened the chest. Inside rested the two most important items in a team member's arsenal: the belt and flight ring. The young boy carefully grabbed the belt and placed it around his waist then picked up the ring and slid it onto his finger. The boy mentally prepared himself, nodding once to show he knew what to do.
"To the Legion of Superheroes I make this solemn pledge," the boy said with conviction. His eyes roamed around the room to look at the faces of the other members, both in person and through the communication channels open. "To use my powers for good," he continued, "to fight for justice and protect the innocent, to aid my fellow legionnaires in times of peril, and to keep their secrets safe." He stopped for a moment, taking a deep breath to restore his confidence and pushed on. "I am Karate Kid," he finished letting a smile drift across his face as the other members applauded their newest member. Karate Kid descended from the platform and made his way over to Cam talking excitedly to one of his first friends. Superman smiled after the young hero and walked off as well. He made his way over to a secluded section of the bridge and watched the other members talk with Karate Kid.
"Nice initiation," a deep voice spoke from the shadows, the sarcasm in his words only slightly noticeable. Superman smirked knowingly but did not look over his shoulder.
"Enjoy the show?" he asked amused. The shadows shifted slightly though not a sound was heard. Clark could practically feel the heat on the back of his neck from the man's glare making the kryptonian wonder if he had heat vision and never told him.
"Is this all you dragged me here for Kent?" the shadows growled almost silently.
Superman sighed before responding, "I thought you might be interested to see the first non super powered hero join the legion." The heat was back on his neck.
"You thought wrong," the man responded in monotone. A moment later the man in the shadows vanished from behind the kryptonian.
A/N: I was always a little disappointed when Karate Kid first joined and no one mentioned the greatest hero with no powers. This is a scene I came up with in response.