Only a weapon
By: AnonymousMagican19
Supermartian
Chapter 2- Conner alone

A/n: Well it would seem you guys actually enjoyed this story and would like to see a sequel to it so I've decided to make this in to a multi chapter story instead of a one shot. Let the show continue!

Disclaimer: I own nothing but this story and its plot.

Happy Harbor: July 9th, 2015. 8:45 pm

Standing on a crevice left by an earlier fit of rage, the Boy of Steel sighed. He had done it again. He had distanced himself from the Martian.

"M'gann…" Her name always seemed to be at the tip of his tongue. Always ready to call for her when he didn't know what else to do with his pain. Now, he was all alone. He was a stranger to the team and a shadow of what he once was. Maybe, M'gann had a point. He had changed. Tightening his fists Conner let out a cry of anger. He wasn't the only one who changed. She had no right to call him a weapon. After five years of assuring him that he was more than just a clone of Superman, more than just a toy for destruction, she had changed everything she'd once promised him was true. He was no longer a person. Conner was just a soulless body now; longing to belong somewhere. To be accepted and if she couldn't accept him then neither would anyone else. Maybe Gar would, but he didn't want to be the reason the green boy distanced himself from his blood sister. No, he had to stay strong; because that's all you can do when everything around you is already broken.

As he made his way back inside the cave, Conner noticed Nightwing was already at the entrance, waiting for him. Superboy could sense the former boy wonder eyeing him with a mixture of curiosity and pity. If he could see fresh tears in the young clone's eyes, he decided not to push it.

"It's alright, Conner. Like I said before, she'll come around. Miss Martian just needs some time to cool off but try not to wait too long for her to come around. There's much more to life than just a girl. You have your friends. Sure, Kaldur isn't here and Wally took his leave but I'm still here, I'll always have your back."

'Conner Kent, pull yourself together.' Superboy thought inside his head. With one reassuring ghost-smile to Nightwing, the clone made his way back to his room.

"Oh! Make sure you give Wolf that bath you promised!"

Not a chance.

He stood in front of M'gann's door for a while. Was she in there? Was she upset about the fight too? Did she think of him ever since their argument has erupted? He couldn't break down right at her door. Slowly, regaining self-composure, Superboy continued the walk back to his chamber.

Having made it to his room, Conner typed in the code to open the door and stepped inside his own fortress of solitude. Sure it wasn't anything like Superman's but surrounded by the four walls of the room, the Boy of Steel was provided a place where he could find solace and peace. He made his way over to his bed and threw his tattered shirt in to the hamper. Nothing was going the way it was supposed to be. Without M'gann though, nothing could be right in his world. She had taken a piece of it with her. Now all that was left were ruins and emptiness.

He didn't feel like he belonged to be in the team anymore. It felt wrong. They couldn't just go back to when it was only the original members. Kaldur, Robin, Artemis, Wally and M'gann…

"Damn it!" He grumbled.

He needed to get his mind of her. He still had a life to live and people to protect. He still had a purpose. Even if it meant that it was no longer making sure his Martian was okay.

"Not mine anymore." He sighed.

Perhaps more distance was the answer to all this. Maybe if he didn't have to see her everyday then he would forget she existed. She didn't need him anyway. Not when fish lips was around. With his mind made up, Superboy packed up all of his belongings and left only the things he didn't need any more behind.

It killed him that he had to leave but he was of no use to the team if he couldn't fight his inner demons. In his condition, even icicle junior could beat him and have enough time to gloat about it. Cassie could take over as the powerhouse in the meantime.

Happy Harbor: July 10th, 2015. 12:05am

Having decided to leave Wolf behind, Superboy made his way to where Sphere rested. He couldn't take Wolf. He had no idea what he was gonna do once he got out of the cave and couldn't bring himself to make his pawed pet suffer for his sadness. Tapping Sphere lightly, Conner made his way to the takeoff zone where he would depart. Zeta tubes wouldn't cut it this time. Not if Nightwing could track him.

"Conner?" Mumbled a young, slightly cracked voice from behind him.

Gar…so close.

"Hey, what are you still doing up?" Asked the clone, hoping to distract the young teen from his obvious departure.

"I could ask you the same thing." Replied the boy.

In no time, a knowing look spread across his green features. Garfield lowered his gaze from the clone. He didn't want him to know he was hurting inside.

"Gar, look. I need sometime for myself. To think; to take a breather if you will."

"This is about your argument with my sister, isn't it?" Superboy knew Garfield already had the answer to that question.

Conner sighed for what seemed to be the hundredth time that day. He couldn't risk waking up Nightwing or the others. Knowing their leader, he wouldn't get out of the cave without a fight, which was the last thing the clone needed.

Making his way to Garfield, Conner rested a hand on the boy's shoulder. He could see how hurt the boy was. He had always considered the green teen as a younger brother, someone he could protect. He couldn't even protect himself now; much less someone else.

"I'm sorry Gar. Please take care of your sister for me." Conner strained getting the words out of his mouth.

"Um Superboy, what do you m-"

Pressing a nerve on Garfield's neck was all it took to knock him out temporarily. Making sure the young teen was leaned well against the wall; Conner turned back to his super bike and blasted off in to the beginning of a journey of his own. Right now, he just didn't belong with the team. Especially not with M'gann.

A/n: Well, there you have it guys, another chapter up. I want to thank everyone who reviewed my story; not only because it gives me insight on what you guys want but also because it lets me know you're interested in my story and more importantly, interested in the Supermartian community itself. This is the reason I started writing in the first place. To bring it back. Please, favorite and follow, if you enjoy it that much. Reviews are very much appreciated. Especially since I need some opinions as to what chapter 3 should be all about. Thanks again for your cooperation; I hope to hear from you guys soon! This chapter was inspired by the song: Creeper written by Radiohead.