Connecting the Dots (Iguana Issues 2) (Impossible Quartet 8)
DJ Dubois
February 2008

Rated: T (Teen-language and fighting)

Notes Part 1: This is the second part of a crossover between my "Super Lana" and "Impossible Quartet" series.

Notes Part 2: Kim Possible, her cohorts and the series belong to Disney. Smallville belongs to DC and the CW. All other characters and sitches are fictitious and of my own creation.

Chapter 1
[Althanor]

Even as people rushed out of work and toward their evening routines in the outer world, they had no idea they were being watched. True, they obsess on things—which clothes to wear, the rotisserie chicken to get for dinner, picking the kids up at day care not to mention the wear and tear on their precious vehicles.

But in realms parallel to our own, others did watch with interest. While not wanting to sully themselves in the outer world's seemingly trivial (at least to them) concerns, the denizens of those places kept an eye on things.

Far behind a blanket of mists separating it from the outer world, Althanor's high priestess conducted her daily vigil into the world, seeking the answers to how things went the way they did. While she wasn't as intrusive as her former overseer, the Faerie Empress, she had taken an interest since meeting a group of those people from western Kansas two years earlier. It's so like my reality. She thought about the alternate Earth she'd come from. I wonder how'd they react if they knew that most of them had counterparts?

"Still watching, Cybelle? I trust my great-granddaughter and her husband are fine?"

She turned to find two other women clad in green robes enter her chamber. "Heloise, Deirdre, please enter. Yes, Clark and Lana are doing fine." She smiled at the former woman. "You have another generation to look after."

"Tres bien!" Heloise Gregoire exclaimed in relief. "And the baby? What is it?"

"A little boy named Ryan," Deirdre replied with a wry grin. "Sorry, Auntie, I couldn't resist telling her."

"You're forgiven," Cybelle assured her with an arch of the eyebrow. "We have other concerns though. It seems that realm has its own issue arising." She waved her hand in front of the mist portal. "Nai Jin had alerted me through her visions to the brewing threat.

The trio glanced as the fog shut and churned for a minute. Then, as it opened, they saw a progression of images play out. First, a glowing iguana statuette sat in a display. Then the scene shifted to a museum and a mass gathering of teens.

"A class field trip?" Deirdre supposed.

"So it would seem," Heloise agreed. "But there is more. I can feel it."

"And there is. Watch," Cybelle insisted.

As she said it, an army of dark robed assassins swept across the area causing a widespread panic.

In the midst of that, a quartet of teens intervened, immediately denting the invading forces. The three Americans and one Asian made (or in the case of the blonde member of the contingent tried to make) progress in that regard.

Then the intruders glowed, taking on bright green auras and revealing the identities of all sides. With three quick moves, they dealt with three of the four heroes.

The blonde freaked out for a couple of seconds before regaining his composure. He closed his eyes and seemed to levitate. He took on a cobalt glow before opening his eyes and narrowing them. "AH BOO YEAH!" He resumed the others' activity, going toe to toe with the enemy.

However, they could match him in that regard—each attacker equaling his own power. They swept over him like a flood.

As they did, a deafening screech shattered the vision; darkness covering the pool before it ended.

"And that is how it ends," Cybelle told the others while rubbing her chin.

"The young ones seem familiar," Heloise surmised.

"That's because we know them! Well, three of their counterparts at least," Deirdre protested. "The red head is Kim Possible. The blonde guy is her partner, Ron Stoppable. The Asian girl is Yori Matsumaru. Their counterparts in our dimension are training with Papa at the university."

"I see. And that scream could only be one being," Heloise agreed. "The Protector will appear in that place."

"Too bad Papa is too wrapped up with Ricky and the other stuff right now," Deirdre sighed.

"Only as a last resort. The goddess has ordained that this is a matter for the other David and both groups of young ones to deal with. They need to gain some independence in such matters much as your father has, Deirdre. Besides there is something else which must remain between us." She waved at the portal. "Heloise, brace yourself. Behold the face of the darkness' leader."

"Him?" Heloise felt her blood boil. "So the immortal coward shows himself at last!" She looked at her superior. "You will not mind then if I return and mind things."

"It is for you to do so. We will be ready in reserve in case you have need," Cybelle concurred. "Keep the other Dave in check. Please?"

"Good luck," Deirdre muttered. "Especially if Miri's involved."

"I will do my best. Au revoir," Heloise bade while concentrating.

In front of her, the mists formed a column allowing her to vanish into them before dissipating once more.

"Are you sure we shouldn't get Papa or the others involved?" Deirdre wondered.

Her aunt shook her head. "Only as a last resort. This is a test of sorts for Heloise as well. If she is to start her own order there, she needs to coordinate such efforts. We will be ready if needed. Meantime, let's see how things are going with our young friends' counterparts. She waved her hand in front of the view portal again.

The image shimmered and blurred before taking on the courtyard from Yamanuchi.

"As you can see, the young ones are already on their path, Deirdre. We should let them continue," Cybelle indicated. "Now let's watch."

If you say so, Auntie. The younger priestess frowned. Papa would still want to help out. Let's hope you're up to the task, David and Heloise!