Doll Face
When it came to being in the Legion one could expect many things. They could expect being shot at by the fatal five, getting wrapped up in one of Alexis's evil schemes, and being attacked by someone who was almost as powerful as Superman. It was all to be expected if you were to be on a superhero team.
But still Superman, a.k.a Clark Kent, enjoyed being on the team for the fact that he made friends with people who were like him. Stronger than average humans, and proud to protect the people of Earth and the people from on other planets. It was more than just a duty, a job to them; it was a responsibility that they held in the highest regard, without it their lives would feel incomplete. They were given these gifts; these abilities so why not use them?
Clark Kent woke up early that July morning, an hour before the sun was up. The raven haired boy sat on his bed in the small room he was given and began to stretch his arms and neck. He let out a yawn as he got off the bed, grabbing his uniform from the night table and headed to the bathroom that was connected to his room, wanting to wash away the fog his head was currently in and get ready for the new day, after all, Brainy did tell him they would be going around the city together and 'sight see'. He smiled as he started the hot water, thinking of his best friend. It wasn't apparent to others, or so he hoped, but he had an ever growing crush on the other. He loved the way how he was always calm, the way he would put others in their place when push came to shove, and the way he held a special place in his heart just for him.
"Maybe we can go get coffee or something." Clark mused aloud as began to wash his hair, thinking of all the excuses and things to do to keep Brainy out with him longer. He rinsed off and got out, wrapping himself in a dark blue towel as his left eye twitched slightly. That was a bad sign. Everyone had a way of knowing when something bad was going to happen, and a small twitch of an eye was Clark's way of knowing. He checked his uniform over before he put it on, making sure nothing was wrong with it. He clasped his legion belt securely and slipped on the flight ring as he brushed his hair back and brushed his teeth, smiling when he heard footsteps out in the hallway, they were Brainys, and it sounded like he was heading for the kitchen, and that was where he himself was headed.
He quickly tugged on his red boots and did one final look around his room; the bed was in order, the lights off and the books and papers in neat piles on his red oak wood desk. He pocketed his glassless glasses just in case and left the room, following the soft noise of footsteps to the large kitchen. The kitchen was actually quite large for such a few amounts of people who actually used it. It was painted white with white floor tiles and a large fridge that was next to a stove and microwave that could cook just about anything, including ice-cream… yeah, Clark still couldn't figure that out. Brainy was standing next to the fridge as he poured himself a large cup of coffee, his eyes, which were an odd mixture of white and magenta were half closed as he poured. He didn't take any notice of the man of steel but the man of steel noticed him.
By the way he was standing Clark could tell he was tired, his shoulders slumped slightly, his blonde hair that fell almost to his shoulders slightly disheveled, and his purple jump suit like outfit slightly ruffled and wrinkled. He smelled of oil and grease, showing that he had been up working on the cruiser all night.
"Morning Brainy." Clark said quietly as he entered the room, opening the fridge door as he pulled out the bottle of OJ and got a cup from the cabinet. Brainy glared at him in response, it was too early for him to talk. "I was thinking about what you said yesterday, we can go whenever you're ready." Brainy nodded his head, going over to the table and sitting down on one of the chairs, drinking his coffee and pushing his hair out of his face.
"W-where do you want to go?" Brainy asked as he fought off a yawn. He took one of the apples from the fruit bowl that sat on the table and bit into it, looking at Clark as he sat down across from him. "With today being as hot as they say it will be, maybe there won't be too much criminal activities."
"Hopefully not. I was thinking about maybe getting some coffee or a slushy if it's too hot out. Also I was kind of hoping we could just walk around, not really have a set schedule." Brainy shot him a look at the no schedule part. He always had to have a schedule.
"If you want, I'll go shower and we can go ok?" Brainy asked as he consumed the rest of his coffee, ignoring the burning in his throat as he threw away the half eaten apple, leaving for his room before Clark could respond. Clark just sat there and smiled as he watched his friend retreat for his shower.
As Brainy walked down the hall way he had to force himself to not blush. This is not a date! He had to tell himself as he made it to his room, opening the door and locking it as he began to undress, tossing his dirty clothes into the hamper, pulling out new ones from his closet and quickly making his bed as he noticed the blankets disheveled. He picked up some text books from off the ground and placed them on his work desk, opening his window for air circulation as he went to the bathroom to start his shower, smiling as he thought of how his day would go.
He jumped into the shower when the water was hot enough for his liking, letting out a soft sigh as his tensed muscles relaxed and how he felt more awake then he had all night. He rubbed the shampoo into his hair as he blushed a dark shade of green when he thought of Superman in the kitchen, how his eyes lit up when they sat across from each other, hw he gave him a smile when he said his name, and how he didn't press him for details or bother him about him sleeping at all last night. That's why he liked him. He liked Superman because he was kind and considerate, not rude and obnoxious, and that he always made Brainy feel… normal. When he was thoroughly cleaned he turned off the shower and stepped out, wrapping himself in a towel as he went to his room. He dried off and put on his clean clothes that were the same as the ones head before. He could feel a cool breeze sweep into the room and a small shiver ran up his spine. Wasn't there and old warning that told of a cool breeze on a hot day meant something bad would happen?
He shrugged it off as he left his room, not noticing the strange looking bird that sat on his window sill, with a very small camera embedded in its color it wore.
"You ready?" Brainy asked as he rejoined Superman in the kitchen, a small smile on his face as he noticed the others were still sleeping and thus unable to bother him about where he was going and if they could tag along. For though he was the youngest and had proven time and time again that he could take care of himself, they still treated him like a five year old.
"Yeah, let's go before it gets too hot out." Superman said as he got up, putting his cup in the dish washer and joining Brainy as they headed outside. They walked instep, neither trying to do it, but it somehow happened, their hearts beating in rhythm as they talked about non important things. It was times like these that are rare but worth it. The sun rising made the tall sky scrapers a rosy pink color from being reflected and the air was at the right temperature. Brainy found himself smiling more than he had in days, maybe even his whole life. But still he felt as if something was watching them and from time to time would look through his peripherals to see that nothing was there, maybe he was just seeing things?