Chapter 2

The Meeting

Disclaimer: I wasn't gonna touch this for awhile until I had gotten other things out of the way but I found myself doing otherwise in the end. I'll be using a couple of my own OCs for this story and one or two that are either from DC or elsewhere. Lucas Bishop, Lydia Martin, Danton Black, Jake Pollen, and Sarah Rainmaker all belong to their respective owners such as Marvel, Teen Wolf, and DC/Smallville. David, Billy, and Shoichi are mine. Though originally, David was a Werewolf that I created for my Teen Wolf fic 'Altered Life'.


After School

A nervous Clark made his way towards the assigned classroom Mr. Reynolds told him of earlier that day for the meeting within. He had told his friends he had something he needed to do for the Principal and would meet up with them later at the Talon. Clark had also not said a word of what the Principal had asked of him to Pete and nor had he said anything to any of the kids that had been in that folder. Mostly on account of the fact he didn't really know any of them and as well as the fact he hadn't a clue of what to say to them. "Ah, Mr. Kent, please do come in." Greeted Mr. Reynolds as Clark stepped into classroom 10.

Eight pairs of eyes all looked at him, each already wondering why Clark Kent of all people was in there with them. Their combined staring made Clark even more nervous then what he already was as he made his way in and stood beside Mr. Reynolds. "Uhh… No offense, but what exactly is Kent doin' here?" Wondered David Beirne, the only Irish kid in Smallville, Kansas.

One who was often known for wearing grey t-shirts and a black beanie with an Irish logo on it a majority of the time. Along with David, was an African American male teen by the name of Lucas Bishop, a stunningly beautiful Apache teen girl named Sarah Rainmaker, a pale and stunning Redheaded girl named Lydia Martin, a Blonde and equally stunning girl named Alicia Baker, a Brunette haired boy by the name of Danton Black, a Brunette haired boy by the name of Jake Pollen, and lastly, a Japanese teenage boy by the name of Shoichi Saito. "I found it prudent that Mr. Kent here be involved in our little project, Mr. Beirne. As like you, he has a gift or two of his own and I find it for the best that he is the one who will be assisting all of you in the better use of your abilities."

All eyes were on Clark now and it made him start to sweat a little. "No offense, Mr. Reynolds, but you're kidding us, right? Clark here is probably the most normal guy around." Lydia declared and her fellow gift having classmates all agreed.

Fun fact, her and Alicia are actually best friends and outside of Alicia's parents, were the only ones who knew about the other's powers. Albeit, accidentally but that had only made them that much closer to one another after both got over the fact they'd been hiding secrets from one another. The two were also ambitious in one day winning a Nobel or Fields Medal or both at the same time or at different points. Man, if they only knew…

"Hey! Sorry I'm late!" Came the voice of a Sophomore boy with dark curly hair by the name of Billy Jacobson.

One thing about the kid that he had quickly become known for was the fact he was a fidgety and nervous wreck for some strange reason. Always hiding himself from his fellow classmates. "Think nothing of it, Mr. Jacobson, we're still just getting started." Mr. Reynolds told him kindly.

"O-Okay."

Billy caught sight of Clark and his eyes widened in alarm, making Clark frown. "Umm… Are you okay?"

"Ye-Yeah! I, I am! Just still kinda freaked out by you from last year is all." Stuttered the boy as he moved closer to where Lucas was.

Clark's frown deepened at that and then it clicked. "Are you talking about when I was riding around on a motorcycle?"

"Y-Yeah."

"Oh, that… That was not one of my finer moments last year. But I promise you, that's not gonna happen again." Assured the Last Son to the fidgety boy as a certain familiar feeling of shame welled up in him from the memories of that thankfully short lived period.

Reynolds, seeing young Kent about to place himself in a brooding state, pressed on. "You will find, Ms. Martin, that Mr. Kent is as far from normal as all of you are."

"Oh yeah? How's that?" Wondered Lucas curiously, the only senior among them.

Looking towards Clark, the Principal spoke. "Ball is in your court, Mr. Kent."

I really wish he wasn't getting me involved in this.

The group of students all waited in an expectant manner and with a heavy sigh, Clark vanished right before their eyes. "What!? Did he teleport like me!?"

"I do not believe that was the case, as he appeared to move rather quickly." The mostly silent Shoichi said in a thoughtful way and Sarah nodded in agreement from her spot next to him.

Several minutes later saw Clark return with several Pretzels in hand that he gave to each fellow classmate and one for their Principal as well. "These are the best Pretzels a little vendor I know of in Metropolis has to offer in the entire city."

Chuckling came from Reynolds. "Well, I shall take my leave and leave you all to it." He stated as he began to munch on his treat.

Clark had wanted to protest that but knew it wouldn't do him any good. Alicia stepped up to him while seeing him in a new light. Much like the others were doing with their view of him. Though Billy seemed a little more skittish of him then before but at least he was eating his Pretzel. "How'd you disappear and reappear so quickly? Is it some form of teleportation like mine? Or something else?"

The Scientist was eager to find out all she could! Her interest surprised the young Kent considerably and the fact she was so close to him made him feel like sweating even more thanks to how gorgeous she is! "I uhh… Well, I can run really fast." He told her as he backed up a little.

"So fast it only took you 5 minutes to get to Metropolis and back?" She asked of him interestedly.

"And yet I hear you are late a lot for some things." Remarked the until then quiet Sarah.

She and the others saw their fellow classmate rub the back of his head with a nervous chuckle. "Even a guy with super speed has his late moments."

Lucas then thought of something. "Didn't Eric Summers have the ability to move that fast too?"

"He did, but that's because he stole my powers from me for awhile."

That made their eyebrows raise up. "Powers? As in more then just one?" Jake asked curiously in between bites of his Pretzel.

Clark grimaced at his slip up. Man, my parents are really gonna kill me!

"Summers did have some incredible strength from what I remember." Lydia murmured thoughtfully.

A sigh escaped the young Kent. "Look, why don't we go somewhere a little more… Private, and then we can all talk, okay?"

David snorted derisively. "Nah, I think I'll pass. I'm just fine on my own. Always have been, always will be."

"Look, I get you more than likely don't want to be here, I do. I have my doubts too but I think what Mr. Reynolds is trying here could be a good thing for all of us. If we aren't alone, it means we have support and are less likely to go off the rails like some of the others have." Tried Clark, surprising himself in the process.

"Yeah? You speakin' from experience?" The Irish lad asked as he walked towards the door.

A nod came from Clark with some shame seen on his face. "You could say that. Not only with myself but with a few others I've come across and the last thing I want to see is any of you dead, in Belle Reeve, or otherwise."

"And what, boyo? Stay in the shadows like you have? Not use our powers for anything?"

"I never said that where our powers are concerned, David. We would use them to help others who need it. Its what I've been doing for two years now while I learned about my powers at the same time." Clark replied as he looked at the Irish teen.

Who scoffed. "Funny, I didn't hear you say anything about comin' out the shadows."

"That's because its not safe. Not right now."

The fact he sounded so tired in that moment in saying that spoke a lot to the others about how he was tired of having to stay hidden himself. David shook his head. "Yeah, no thanks, I'll pass. I'm fine on my own like I said."

He looked at the others as he said this and then left. "If you change your mind, you can find me in my Loft at my farm!" Called out Clark.

No response was given but honestly? Clark wasn't expecting it. "I… I think I'm gonna follow him." Stammered Billy as he hurriedly dashed off.

The others, minus Alicia, followed suit, though there was a look of thought on Lucas' and even Shoichi's faces as they left. Making Clark think the two were at least thinking over his words. "Alicia? You coming?" Lydia asked of her best friend.

"Nah, I'll stick around as I want to pick Clark's head a little."

Maybe even flirt a little as her best friend said she needed to try it more often instead of avoiding it like she usually did. Lydia stared at the two for a moment, noting Kent's surprised look on his face as she did so and the look of strong interest from her best friend. "Don't try and turn her into some kind of hero in the shadows, Clark." Warned the Redhead before making her leave.

"I, I won't."

Things were silent for a short time as Clark found himself thinking this was a colossal failure. Mr. Reynolds is not going to be happy I failed him here.

"So!" Said Alicia brightly, breaking Clark from his thoughts.

"Umm… Y-Yeah?"

She grinned at his response and stepped up to him. "Ready for me to pick your brain for a little while? Might even learn something yourself while I do so."

Though she wasn't necessarily talking about the Science behind his ability to run so fast or her ability to teleport. And judging by the fact Clark had gulped told her he had caught on to that as well. "I… Sure?" He asked weakly.

But not having any intention of being more than friends considering his feelings for Lana and the shaky ground they are both currently on thanks to his own actions. Alicia grinned wider, grabbed him by the shoulder, and teleported the two out of the building.


Author's Notes: I probably could have done more with each character but I think this is a good starting point regardless with them. And considering this takes place after 'Phoenix', I have no intention of pairing up Clark with Alicia beyond perhaps a little flirting here and there.