Authors Note: Hello all! I'm back and I will update my other stories. I had to get this one up and running first, this story will be what I think happened during the five year gap between seasons. This first chapter picks up where Agendas left off. Happy Reading! :)
Two words: "red sun". All it took were two words to shut me down. Damn. He's good, I'll give him that. It's funny how those two words can still have an effect on me long after I've come to. I never should have come back to Cadmus. I should feel angry at Luthor for using me against my clone, but I'm not. The truth is Luthor has shown more interest in me than Superman ever has. He also gave me these shields, and I have to admit that it felt amazing to be able to fly. I patted Wolf on his head and hopped into the Super Cycle, revved up the engine and took to the skies. If only my current situation were as easy.
Of all the earth holidays to he picked to reveal himself to me, it had to be Thanksgiving. Wasn't the holiday supposed to be about family gatherings? I don't feel like I have a family. No, wait- I have two fathers. Great! I can't even figure out if one is trying to use me, and the other doesn't want anything to do with me. Sometimes I wish I hadn't been created. Then maybe all of this never would have happened and I wouldn't be so torn.
Why can't I bring myself to be angry at Luthor? He made me half human and then gave me these shields. What is his angle? What could he benefit from telling me now? I wish I had the answers. It's not fair! I'm an infant stuck in a sixteen year-old body. Did he want to play God? Why else would he make me? Maybe it was another plot to destroy Superman. Ugh! The whole idea of having arch enemies as fathers really makes my head hurt.
In some strange way I was happy to be paid attention to by one of my fathers. The other goes out of his way to ignore me, but Luthor went out of his way to test my limits. Again, I should feel used, but I like the attention. I actually felt powerful for once. Whenever Superman would ignore me, it hurt deeply. I try not to show it in front of the Team but I know they can tell, I guess my temper givesme away. Luthor's attention made me feel like I was wanted, at the very least. Like I mattered. Like I wasn't such a freak.
Entering the cave, my mind is still clouded with new revelations. Wolf leaped out of the Super Cycle as soon as we landed, I took my time. I was in no rush to speak with anyone. The news was earth-shattering to me; I still can't wrap my head around it. I felt the red silk tie in my pocket, remembering my confrontation with my father. I walked to my bedroom and shut the door quietly. I can't tell them that Luthor is the one who created me, that he's my father… I need to sleep. I'll try to figure this whole thing out in the morning.