Author's Note:

Make sure to read the author's note at the end in order to know why it has taken me time to add these chapters to my book. And also I will have the telepathic conversations in italics till further notice.

THE WATCHTOWER

JULY 19TH, 09:37 EDT

M'gann, Raquel, and Kori are sitting at a table in the Watchtower cafeteria eating breakfast that M'gann made when Kori looks up and sees Kaldur talking to Conner. M'gann looks at Kori and looks over her shoulder to see her staring at Kaldur with a slight smile on her face.

M'gann: You like Kaldur don't you Kori?

Kori: I would not say that but Kaldur is very much the gentleman, he is very noble, and loyal to his friends.

Raquel: Then as him out on a date.

Kori: What is a date?

M'gann: It's when two people go out of and have fun. People do it to go out with their friends or for something romantic.

Kori: And you believe I should ask Kaldur out on this date?

Raquel: Yeah, girl. Come to think of it I don't think Kaldur's really dated anyone.

Kori: Kaldur has never been in a relationship?

M'gann: No, he's never had a girlfriend before. Even more the reason why you should ask him.

Kori: I am not sure if I should. What if declines my offer for a date?

Raquel: It wouldn't hurt to ask?

Kori stands up with a worried expression on her face as she heads in Kaldur's direction as M'gann and Raquel watch her with small giggles.

Raquel: Do you she'll do it?

M'gann: If not I think Kaldur will.

On the other side of the cafeteria, Kaldur and Conner are talking while is looking over Conner's shoulder at Kori who is talking to M'gann and Raquel when he sees her heading in his direction.

Kaldur: She is heading this way.

Conner: Good. Ask her out tonight.

Kaldur: I am not sure if I can, my friend.

Conner: Come on Kaldur. Where's my friend who isn't afraid to do anything.

Kaldur: Well your friend has never been in a relationship before.

Conner: Well that's the point of asking Kaldur. Asking is a way of showing that you're not afraid to try something new. Now go talk to her.

Kaldur steps past Conner as Conner pats his shoulder for good luck as Conner walks away and Kori stands in front of Kaldur.

Kaldur & Kori: I was wondering if you—

Kaldur and Kori both laugh at each other at how they were going to say the exact same thing.

Kaldur: Please, Kori, you first.

Kori: Kaldur I am not sure how to ask this but would you like to go on a date with me this evening?

Kaldur: I was about to ask the exact same question. But yes, I will like to go on a date with you this evening.

Kori: Is there anywhere special we can go this evening?

Kaldur: Knowing our friends, I believe they will find a place for us to go.

Kori: Great. Then I will see you later today?

Kaldur: Yes, I will see you later today as well.

Kaldur walks out of the cafeteria and Kori heads back to M'gann and Raquel who were watching her the entire time.

M'gann: So, who asked first?

Kori: We were about to ask at the same time but Kaldur had me speak first so I asked him first.

Raquel: Wait to go girl. Now the hard part comes.

Kori: What is the hard part?

M'gann: Finding what you should wear. Luckily that's why we're going out today. We need go get Artemis and then we can go.

Kori: I do not believe my clothes are appropriate under human standard.

M'gann: Which is why Raquel will let you borrow some of her clothes.

Kori: Really?

Raquel: Sure, it's the least I can do.

Kori: When is Artemis coming?

M'gann: We're going to Artemis once you get dress. So, Raquel, if you don't mind getting Kori some clothes?

Raquel: Come on Kori. Let's see what style suits you.

Raquel and Kori walk off and leaves M'gann at the table as she smiles to herself as she remembers her and Conner talk when they returned to the Watchtower last night.

THE WATCHTOWER

JULY 18TH, 22:30 EDT

Conner and M'gann teleport back from the Fortress as they walk to their separate quarters holding hands. When they reach M'gann's quarters first, Conner turns M'gann toward him, grabs her other hand, and squeezes both softly.

Conner: You know we could always watch a movie.

M'gann: Yeah but remember I have a big day with the girls tomorrow?

Conner: I guess you're right.

M'gann: Good night.

M'gann kisses Conner on the cheek and is about to walk into her quarters until she feels Conner still holding onto her hand.

Conner: M'gann, wait. Do you think you can help me with something?

M'gann: What?

Conner: I told Kaldur he should ask Kori out on a date tomorrow and I was wondering if you could get Kori to ask him too.

M'gann: Sure, I can try. Anything else?

Conner: Do you mind if we double date if either he or she accepts? I highly doubt Kaldur can come up with any plans by tomorrow and Kori still too new to Earth.

M'gann: Sure, it's not a problem. But what are we doing tomorrow anyway?

Conner: I wanted to take you to see a movie and then go to a restaurant afterwards. If you're okay with that?

M'gann: It's fine Conner. Now can I go to bed I still have to go shopping with the others tomorrow?

Conner: Okay, good night.

Conner kisses M'gann on her nose and allows her to go into her room as he walks out of her view heading to his quarters.

Kaldur walks out of the cafeteria with a smile on his face as Conner walks by him and they walk to the mission room.

Conner: How did it go?

Kaldur: Surprisingly well.

Conner: I told you that you could do it.

Kaldur: I cannot take credit for something I did not do. It was Kori who asked to go out on a date with her.

Conner: It doesn't really matter. As long as it's happening is what matters.

Kaldur: I still need to make plans for us this evening.

Conner: No need, Kaldur, I already have that covered.

Kaldur: It seems that you have had everything all ready planned out.

Conner: You could say that.

Kaldur: Well thank you, my friend.

Conner: Now let's see what's so important that it requires our attention.

Conner and Kaldur walk into the mission room and see Barbara and Karen standing at a holo-computer. Karen turns around as she sees Conner and Kaldur walking in her and Barbara's direction. Karen taps Barbara and she turns around as Conner and Kaldur are now standing behind them.

Conner: So what requires our immediate attention?

Barbara: It's what Beta Squad found at LexCorp on the 5th after you and Alpha Squad left for Mars.

Kaldur: What is it that you had found while in Luthor's mainframe?

Karen: With the files that we found for the Reach drink we also found this folder in Luthor's mainframe.

Barbara projects the folder "Project Kr: Secret Files" on the holo-screen as Conner and Kaldur look at the folder with shock.

Conner: Why didn't you tell me you found this when I came back?

Karen: We wanted to make sure that it wasn't rigged or fake. But after some analyzing, we can confirm that the data on this folder is real.

Conner: What do you know so far?

Barbara: So far, not that much is known. All we have is one file with a video opened but there are others that's encryptions are too much even for my hacking skills. It seems whoever made this wanted to make sure no one else could get in except them.

Conner: Can you play the first video?

Karen: Are you sure you want to hear it?

Conner: Yes.

Barbara goes into the first sub-file and presses on the video and the first thing they all see is the face of Dr. Desmond.

GOTHAM CITY

JULY 19TH, 11:00 EDT

Artemis finishes putting on her white slip on shoes to go with her white tank top, white joggers, and green blazer to complete her outfit. As she sits on her bed, her phones vibrates and when she picks it up she sees that M'gann just sent a text message.

Message

M'gann: We're downstairs.

Artemis: Ok. I'll be down in a minute.

M'gann: Ok.

Message Ends

Artemis walks out of her and to the front door when she sees her mom in the living room watching the local news.

Artemis: Ok, Mom, I'll be back later.

Paula: Alright, have fun and be careful.

Artemis: I will.

Artemis walks downstairs and when she walks out of the apartment complex she sees M'gann, Raquel, and Kori talking next to the curb. When Artemis sees Kori she is amazed by her outfit, a white knee length dress with a rope belt, a matching cardigan, and white slip on shoes.

Artemis: Wow, Kori, you look…

Kori: Do I not look decent in human standards?

Artemis: No, you look amazing. Who clothes are those?

Kori: These are Raquel's clothing. She allowed me to borrow them until can have my own.

M'gann: Well, let's get going.

THE WATCHTOWER

JULY 19TH, 12:21 EDT

The founding members of the League are in the meeting room with Conner, Kaldur, Barbara, and Karen as the video from the first sub-file finishes.

Bruce: What else do you know from this folder?

Karen: Nothing much. But this folder has twenty files and a few videos in each. Most of them are locked by an encryption but the few that are unlocked were made by Dr. Desmond.

Clark: Kon-El, what are your thoughts on this?

Conner does not respond for he is too deep in thought after listening to the recording a second time and wondering what Desmond means.

Bruce: Superboy?

Conner is shaken out of his thoughts by Batman's voice and brings his attention back to the League who are in question.

Conner: I'm sorry.

Dinah: Are you okay Conner?

Conner: Yeah, I was just deep in thought. Truthfully I don't know, I really didn't like Desmond even before he turned into Blockbuster. But I do know Desmond kept secrets from the Light while he worked at Cadmus.

Batman: The League will look into these files and find their hidden contents.

Conner: What do you mean "the League will look into these files"? This entire folder is all about me, my physiology, and abilities. This isn't a League situation or a Young Justice situation.

Atom: Superboy—

Conner: I'm not going to be left in the dark or in secret because you feel you have an involvement in my life.

J'onn: Conner, you know it is not how we want any of you to feel. We just want to make—

Conner: Well that's how it feels. I didn't have to let any of you know about this but I chose to because I felt I could trust you

The founding members of the League are shocked because Conner feels they would leave him in the dark about himself. They would not keep a secret from someone that involves or effects them personally.

Batman: Superboy, we will work together to find out what is on this folder. We will not leave you in the dark on this folder and it's contents. I give you my word.

There is a long silence as Batman and Conner stare at each other but ends when Conner sighs deeply.

Conner: You can take the folder. But I want you to tell me when you've unlocked a new video.

Clark: We will, Kon-El.

Conner, Kaldur, Karen, and Barbara leave as the League still thinks of what Superboy said about them keeping them in the dark.

Dinah: Do you believe what Superboy said?

Superman: What do you mean?

Dinah: I mean do you think he's right, we involve ourselves into their personal business?

Diana: We do seem to involve ourselves in their lives when it is not needed of us.

Batman: As mentors and friends, it is fine to feel that you are overstepping your boundaries in their lives. But do not forget that sometimes, one's personal life can put the League and Young Justice's lives at risk.

Dinah: But what about Superboy? He knows little to nothing about himself and this is probably one of the biggest secrets of his life.

Clark: Kon-El's history has been complicated and we know he doesn't like secrets.

J'onn: But what if he did choose not to come to us with this data? What if he decided to keep it a secret from us if he felt we could not be trusted with it?

Batman: Superboy may not be the most open-sharing member of Young Justice but even he knows that some things need to be made aware of.

METROPOLIS

JULY 19TH, 14:00 EDT

In a store M'gann, Artemis, and Raquel are waiting for Kori to come out if the fitting room in a new outfit. For the past hour, they have been having Kori trying on different clothes to see what suits her best.

Kori: I know you have more knowledge of Earth's fashion and I am not doubting it. But are you certain this is appropriate in your people's eyes.

Raquel: We won't unless you come out here and let us see.

Kori walks out of her fitting room in a white crop top with a red and black button up shirt, light blue denim jeans, and the same whit slip on shoes Raquel is letting her wear. M'gann, Artemis, and Raquel look at Kori in amazement at how perfect the she looks in her outfit they picked out for her.

Kori: Do I look horrible?

M'gann: No, you look fine Kori. Actually, better than fine you look amazing.

Kori: Really, you believe I look amazing?

Artemis: Yeah. Would we lie to you?

Kori: No. I apologize, it is just that I have never shopped with anyone on my planet.

Raquel: Why?

Kori: Being a princess on Tamaran meant that clothes were created for me. I never had to leave the palace to find my own clothing.

Artemis: Well some of us would like that luxury.

Kori: But it never gave me the chance to talk to my people. I was never allowed to leave the palace without guards. I never had the chance to experience the life of my people.

M'gann: Well guessing that your people live our lives here on Earth without the royalty part. You're experiencing your people's life with us. Anyway, aside from what you have on, what do you like to wear?

Kori: I do like the dress that I am borrowing from Raquel. And I do like this "crop top" along with this button up shirt and pants. Do your people wear any boots as fashion?

Artemis: Now that's my department. Come on, Kori, let's see what kind of boots fit you.

M'gann's phone begins to ring as she takes it out and sees Conner on the Caller ID. She looks around for Kori and answers it when they are out of sight.

M'gann: Hey.

Conner(Phone): Hey. How's it going with the others?

M'gann: We're helping Kori find what she wants to wear tonight. How's it going with Kaldur?

Conner: Work in progress.

M'gann: Do you think they will figure it out?

Conner: I planned the entire date between them. Come on, I thought you had faith in me?

M'gann: Conner you know I have faith in you.

Conner: Then trust me and believe I have everything taken care of.

M'gann: Okay. So when should we meet you guys?

Conner:It's 2:10 so I would say about another 2 or 3 hours.

M'gann looks up and sees Kori, Artemis, and Raquel talking as they wait for her.

M'gann: Okay, the others are waiting on me so I have to go. We'll see you two tonight.

Conner: Alright, see you tonight.

M'gann hangs up her phone and hurries over to the other girls while Kori is looking at herself in a mirror with low cut boots.

Raquel: Who was that?

M'gann: Gar just checking in on me.

Kori: M'gann, what do you think of these boots?

Kori is wearing a pair of brown low cut boots with the zipper on the side. M'gann looks Kori up and down and the boots match perfectly with the outfit she had on.

M'gann: I like it Kori, it matches nicely with our outfit.

Kori: Thank you.

M'gann: They look amazing Kori. Do you like them or do you want to try something else on?

Kori: I loves these boots but do they have them in brown?

Artemis: We can look.

Raquel: But let's hurry up because you're gonna need to get ready for tonight.

Artemis: What's happening tonight?

M'gann: Kaldur and Kori are going out on a date.

Artemis: Really? Well that's good for you Kori.

Kori: Thank you very much, Artemis. Now let us keep looking.

THE WATCHTOWER

JULY 19TH, 15:00 EDT

Kaldur stood in front of the mirror of Conner's room as he hands him an black polo shirt with a dark blue denim jacket.

Kaldur: Conner, I know that you know about human male's fashion more than I do but are you sure you know what you are doing?

Conner: Yes, Kaldur, I know what I'm doing! Now can you put on what I gave you?

Kaldur puts on the polo shirt over his mission vest and puts the denim jacket over the shirt and looks at the mirror.

Kaldur: How do I look?

Conner: Nice.

Kaldur: What about my gills?

Conner: That's why the jacket has a collar to answer your question. You should wear your black sweatpants and you're gonna need shoes.

Kaldur: What is wrong with my sandals?

Conner: Won't match your outfit. Hold on.

Conner goes into to his closet and comes out a second later with black board shoes. He hands them to Kaldur as Kaldur looks at the shoes and looks back at Conner with a confused look.

Conner: Try them on.

Kaldur looks back at the shoes as he sits in Conner's desk chair and puts the shoes on his feet. Kaldur stands up after putting on the shoes and walking around in them for a few seconds before looking at Conner.

Conner: How do they fit?

Kaldur: They fit fine on my feet.

Conner: Good. Well, now since we know what you're wearing can I have my clothes back until later?

Kaldur: Oh, apologies.

Kaldur takes off Conner's jacket, polo shirt, and shoes and hands them back to him as he heads to leave the room.

Conner: Kaldur, wait.

Kaldur: What is it?

Conner: Are you sure you're ready for tonight?

Kaldur: Why do you ask?

Conner: You've never really been a relationship before.

Kaldur: Believe me when I say that I am nervous. But I will not allow that to hold me back from this chance.

Conner: Good choice of words.

Kaldur walks out of Conner's room as Conner puts his clothes away and walks out a minute later. He looks in the conference room and sees no one is there so the walks into the mission room. He sees Barbara on the holo-computer as he walks over to her.

Conner: Batgirl, is there anything happening on the surface?

Barbara: Not currently.

Conner: Alright, well I'm going to Metropolis for a few hours. Contact me if anything happens.

Barbara: Will do.

Conner teleports and stands in front of a door in a nice apartment complex. He knocks on the door and a moment later, Lois Lane opens the door and smiles at him.

Lois: Conner.

Conner: Hey, Lois.

Lois hugs him as she stands back and lets him in to her and Clarks apartment. He looks at the high-rises and Metropolis Park through the window.

Conner: Is Clark here?

Lois: No. Smallville said he's on patrol so right now it's just me.

Conner sits on her couch as he sighs from exhaustion as Lois walks over to him.

Lois: You ok, Conner?

Conner: No.

Lois: What is it?

Conner: I may not be what we think I am.

Lois: What do you mean?

Conner: No.

Lois: Oh, Conner, come on?

Conner: No.

Lois: Not even a little?

Conner: No!

There is a long silence until Conner sighs knowing that Lois will not stop until he tells her what is going on. Lois' persistence is her greatest strength and greatest weakness seeing how she is always almost killed by it.

Conner: Ok, just don't tell anyone.

Lois: I won't. I promise.

Conner: So it turns out that I might be something other than a clone.

Lois: Gonna need to be a little more specific here Conner.

Conner explains everything to Lois about his day. He explains from the folder to how the League will help him proceed with it. Lois just stares at Conner with caring eyes because she knows he has always had a complicated past.

Lois: Are you ok?

Conner: What, with the League helping me? I trust them enough to help me figure this out?

Lois: No, Conner. I mean are you ok?

Conner sighs knowing what she meant but was not trying to answer the question. To tell the truth, Conner did not know how he felt or how he was suppose to feel but was only going through the motions.

Conner: Honestly, I don't know. You know my origins have been…convoluted. But I need to know the truth about what I am.

Lois: Well, hopefully this will help you find out what you truly are.

After a few minutes of silence, Conner stands up from the couch and looks at Lois.

Conner: I should get going, me and Aqualad have a date tonight.

Lois: Aqualad has a date with someone? I didn't know he went on dates.

Conner: Well this is probably his first date so I have to go.

Lois: Wait, who are you going with?

Conner: M'gann.

Lois: You two are back together?

Conner: Yeah, we've fixed our past issues. So this will be our first date back together.

Lois: Well, I'm happy that both of you have each other. Have fun tonight. I'll tell Clark that you stopped by today looking for him.

Conner: I will and thank you.

Lois walks Conner to the door and opens it for him as she hugs him one last time before he left. He teleports back to the Watchtower and keeps thinking the folder as prepares for his date with M'gann tonight.

WASHINGTON D.C.

JUNE 19TH, 16:15 EDT

In a disclosed warehouse in the old part of Washington, a Boom Tube opens as Desaad and Luthor steps out while Ugly and Intergang stands in front of them.

Ugly: Desaad, Luthor, nice to see you two again. So, what's the meaning of our little arrangement today?

Luthor: We need your "organization" to track down these four for a project we are trying.

Luthor hands Whisper a folder with Tye, Ed, Asami, and Virgil's photo and residence in it as Ugly looks back at Luthor.

Ugly: Kidnapping kids isn't our thing.

Luthor: Oh but on the contrary, these are not normal kids. These kids are meta-humans and it is imperative that they are brought to Apokolips.

Ugly: Any rules of engagement for these kids?

Luthor: Subtle and without notice. Should they fight, use sedatives to incap