Dad is the Highest Rank

a Young Justice story

Written by-NoOneImportant105.9

A/N: So...we meet again e_e Lol, jk hello! here is the second chapter for "Dad is the Highest Rank"! Big whoop right? -_- Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Y-U-NO BELONG TO ME! D8

Chapter 2-The Day

Conner approached Metropolis park at around 1:30 and walked to the designated spot where he was to meet up with Wally and Dick. He has been friends with those two for about 3 years, they almost did everything together, sometimes they would drag along Roy for the laughs. Conner met Roy last year, he had to admit, the guy was pretty chill when you weren't the one pissing him off (i.e Wally). Roy was going to tag along today but he had work so he couldn't make it, no matter how much they annoyed him.

He sat on a nearby bench to wait for the trouble making duo, as he waited he let his mind wander off. For the past three years Conner has waited for the day his father would come home, but all those times that his dad would say he was...it was later to be crushed by those four simple words,"I can't make it...". by now Conner hated hearing those words with a firey passion, but he tried not let let his father see his anger and disappointment, but he knew his father knew...he wasn't dumb.

He looked to the side and saw a boy around the age of 8 playing catch with his father, the little boy caught the ball happily and his father went over and scooped his son up into his strong arms and they happily embraced one another and just then the mother called them both over for lunch. The father placed his son on his shoulders and with gleeful cheers coming from the little boy, they made their way to the awaiting mother.

Conner felt a pang of envy hit him like a tidal wave as he saw those two ineract happily, he can only vaguely remember spending a day like that with his own father, even as a little boy he spent most of his time with his grandparents in Smallville, Kansas; because his father was stationed in Iraq for a four year tour. Only when he moved to Metropolis did he actually spend time with his father, but when his dad was sent off to fight in Afganistan...he just didn't know what to feel at that very moment...

"HEY! Earth to Conner!" a loud voice broke him out of his thoughts and he looked over at the two teens standing infront of him. Wally and Dick had these knowing smirks on their faces as they greeted one another. "What?" Conner couldn't help but ask as the two continued to smirk, "You had that look on your face again..." Dick said knowingly, his own baby-blue eyes twinkling with mirth. Conner just rolled his eyes at shorter boy, then pulled him in for a noogie "Arrrgh! Noooo!" the shorter boy squirmed in the taller, much stronger boy's grasp. Wally just stood laughing at the side lines.

Afterwards, the trio headed to the arcade to play some games. There, they spoke with the manager of the arcade, who was a really cool guy and he even gave them free tokens to play as many games as they want. Soon, Wally wanted to go eat and they treked off to Louie's Pizzaria, where they ordered an extra large stuffed pizza (mainly for Wally. Dick paid...after a very heated argument of course on why he always pays ("Dude! We don't get a $100 allowance!")

They decided to head back to the park and just chill around for a bit. It was around 5:00 when Wally said "Hey! Did you hear the news?" he seemed excited about something. Judging by the look on Dick's face, he was in on it too, leaving Conner in the dark. "What news?" Conner arched an ebony eyebrow at the madly excited duo. "WE GET TO JOIN THE JUSTICE LEAGUE!" Wally exclaimed, earning him an elbow to the ribs, curtosey of the resident Boy Wonder. "Shhh! Not so loud!" he hissed at the red head, Conner's eyes widened to the size of dinner plates, "Are you serious?" he whispered in a low tone, in case someone was listening. Wally nodded excitedly "Yeah! Roy told me about it last night! He said Green Arrow and Batman have been talking about it with the other mentors for the past week and they're gonna take us to the Hall of Justice! Isn't that awesome!" Wally was practically vibrating in place out of excitement.

Conner was grinning from ear to ear, he's finally gonna be a full fledged hero! After all this time! He can't wait to tell his dad-His grin faltered, Dick was the first to notice this "Kon? What's up?" he asked curiously, but Conner didn't miss the hint of concern in the young boy's voice. "Does...my dad know about this?" he asked hesitantly, his blue eyes holding a dash of hope in them. Wally seemed to be thinking about it, after a bit he answered "I think so, Roy did say ALL of the mentors were in on it, so I guess your dad is in on it too," he shot Conner a big grin. Conner smiled back a little, inside he was hoping for his father to come home at last, to see him become a hero, but there was also doubt in him as well...his hope might just get crushed once more by those four words. He shook himself mentally, no he had to stay positive about this-come on, he's gonna be a hero!

"Why don't you ask your dad?" Dick spoke up, Conner nodded, he might just do that when he gets home later. Conner looked back at Wally, "do you know what day?" "They said July fourth," that's next week, maybe his dad can make it back before that day. "Well, I gotta go, Bruce wants me home before 8, cuz we're going on patrol early today" Dick announced getting up from his seat on the bench. Wally stood up as well, stretching before saying "Yeah I gotta go too, Uncle Barry said he'd take me on patrol of Central City today" finishing with a grin on his freckled face. Conner stood up as well to say goodbye to them, after watching their retreating backs for a few minutes, he turned a began his trek home.

Arriving at the apartment comlpex, he checked the mail, three letters and a package from his father. Excited, he ran up the stairs, careful not to use his super-speed, he reached the door to his apartment. Digging around for his keys, he pulled them out of his pocket and opened the door. Dropping the keys on the counter next to the door, he shut the door with his foot and put the three letters on the kitchen counter, they were just bills anyways. He took off his shoes, and sat himself on the comfy couch. Conner placed the package on his lap and began opening it, excitement bubbling inside him.

His dad would sometimes send stuff from abroad to Conner, depending on where he is that is, because sometimes he would be somewhere were they didn't have any postal service. Tearing open the brown box, Conner smiled widely. His dad sent him some Middle-Eastern items, there was clothes made in Afganistan, some dates from Iraq, and treats and baked goods from Iran and Pakistan. There was also a letter inside, picking up the envelope, Conner tore it open and pulled out the parchment-it read...

Dear Conner,

Hey there! Do you like the stuff I sent you? I'm such a good father right? I meant to tell you about the League taking you and the rest of the sidekicks to the Hall of Justice on July 4th. Isn't that great? It was actually Bruce's idea to take you guys there, how nice of him right? Make sure you thank him alright? I'm goning to try and get some time off to go and acompany you guys there, I wouldn't miss this for the world! You're finally going to be a hero! I'm so proud!

I'll video call you sometime soon so we can talk more about it, maybe by then I'll tell you if I got time off. I can't wait!

Love, Dad

Conner grinned merrily at his father's letter, a put it back inside the box and set it on the floor beside the coffee table. He reached down and picked up his laptop and switched it on, hoping his dad will video call him today. After awhile of reading his emails and Tumbling for a bit, his computer gave a loud beep, he got a video call from his dad! Opening up the webcam screen, he waited for it to load and soon enough his father's cheery face popped up on the screen.

Conner grinned at his father, "Hey dad!" he said happily, Clark's own grin matched his son's as he repiled just as happily "Hey kiddo! How are you?" Conner could see that his dad was at a base camp with internet access, luckily no one was around to hear their conversations. "I'm great! I made the football team!" he said, he saw his dad's blue eyes twinkle with pride "I know, I read your email, I'm so proud of you!" Conner felt himself flush a little at his father's words. After exchanging some small conversations, Conner decided to ask, "So...can you make it to the Hall of Justice?" there was hope in Conner's voice, 'please...please...please make it...' he thought.

Clark's smile faltered just a little and his eyes lost their twinkle, Conner knew that look immediately. "I'm sorry Conner..." his dad said softly, noticing Conner's knowing silence, his son shook his head lightly "It's okay Dad...I know you're needed there..." Conner tried hiding his disappointment, but he knew his father probably heard it. Clark sighed on the other side of the screen, "Conner...I know you're disappointed, and I'm so sorry...I really did try to get time off..." he noticed his son wasn't looking at him. "Conner...look at me." he said gently, Conner shifed his gaze back to his father, who had worry and sadness etched onto his handsome face. "It's okay Dad, really..." Conner mumbled, usually it any normal person wouldn't be able to hear him, but since his Dad is Superman, he heard him crystal clear.

Clark sighed again, "I love you son..." he said softly. Conner mustered up a smile for his father, "I love you too Dad..." he repiled. Clark smiled back "I'm proud of you," this made Conner's smile widen just a little. Conner heard noises from behind his father, who turned away from the screen briefly. Clark had a small conversation with the person behind him, when he was done he turned back to Conner. "I have to go now, I'll call you soon alright?" he said smiling again at his only son. Conner smiled back, "Alright Dad," "Take care of yourself, and behave alright?" "Don't worry Dad I will," there was a small pause. "I miss you...Goodnight Conner," Clark said gently, "Goodnight Dad...I miss you too..." Conner shut down the videocall, and closed his laptop.

Conner stat there silently for a few minutes, he knew this would happen...he shouldn't have gotten his hopes up. He felt stupid for thinking his Dad would make it, sighing heavily he rose from the couch and picked up the package to put in his room. After changing into his pajamas, he climbed into bed an pulled the covers over his head...

Somehow...he was glad his father wasn't around to see him cry...

~End~

A/N: There you have it folks! 8D Leave a review! But no flames or I shall pull you into them with me e_e

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