Snow Queen of Justice
CHP4: Dinner for Two
Over a week passed since Elsa's arrival and still hadn't located her kingdom. The league had done all it could, even getting into contact with non JL members most of which of the magical variety. No matter who they spoke with or tried led to nothing but dead ends. No one was more impatient than the queen herself and had it not been for the league's hospitality would have lost her cool. Through the time spent on the watchtower grew accustomed to the overall surrounding. One spot in particular however was favorited. There was nothing about the view to hate, especially the earth itself. So beautiful and eye catching felt she could stare at it for hours. During her stay had also watched a large portion of television.
Black Canary stood in front of the docking bay with crossed arms. She tapped one foot waiting patiently, and before long narrowed her eyes to a bright flash. When the light died down stood Wonder Woman and Zatanna hopping off the dock.
"How's she been?" Wonder Woman asked, worry in her tone.
"About as positive as she can. I really do feel sorry for her and wish there was something we could do. There's been no word or luck locating Captain Boomerang or Killer Frost. As of now are our only real shot of making any sort of progression with the situation." Black Canary replied.
Wonder Woman sighed looking to Zatanna. The magician didn't speak right away and even took a deep breath straightening her posture. Canary stepped back with an expression of interest, certain the magic user had something important to say.
"Go ahead...spit it out!"
Zatanna threw her head back.
"Diana's the only one I've ran the idea by. Hear me out before forming an opinion k. But not here," Zatanna walked past them, "Follow me."
Canary was clueless to what she was up to but followed. Wonder Woman did the same as Zatanna led them to the lounge where both women took a seat. Zatanna sat across from them situating one leg over the other.
"Well..." Black Canary emphasized.
"Elsa has been cooped up inside the base for too long. We've had no success locating this Arendelle and no idea how long that might take. Keeping her locked up here isn't right. It's no different than being a prisoner. With that said," Zatanna took a deep breath, "Should allow her access to earth."
"Zatanna's right," Wonder Woman quickly jumped in, "There's absolutely no reason she should remain up here against her own will. I looked into her eyes the other day and saw nothing but emptiness and over time will only get worse."
A moment of silence followed, Canary fiddling with her fingers.
"Perhaps...but could be a moving target especially with Boomerang and Killer Frost out there."
"All the more reason should do it, if nothing more than to lure them out and Elsa gets a breath of fresh air for the first time in a while. She'll never be alone if you're wondering. One of us would be close at all times." Wonder Woman informed.
Black Canary again found herself lost for words. She eventually stood exhaling.
"Ok. If that's what you think best, than I'm ok with it. Have you run this by the others?"
"As I said before, not yet." Zatanna replied.
"I'm assuming Elsa is in the dark as well?" Black Canary questioned.
Zatanna nodded, in which Canary headed for the automatic doors.
"Then what are we waiting for, this news should surely brighten her spirit."
Wonder Woman immediately jumped walking over and blocking Canary's path.
"We still haven't discussed this with the others and how the arrangements will go. Obviously can't go and explore on her own. My schedule has been rather tight lately or would have volunteered myself." Wonder Woman said.
Zatanna joined at their side.
"I have a suggestion. Whether or not he agrees well...let's just say I have my doubts. But no one could show her a good time quite like him. She's royalty just as you Diana and is probably the next closes thing to that outside of you or Arthur."
"What are you suggesting?" Black Canary inquired, a raised eyebrow.
"Bruce," Zatanna murmured biting at her lower lip, "Gotham is a great city for sightseeing, and he would have access to the best of everything."
They were quiet for a long period.
"Maybe," Black Canary ultimately broke the silence, "But doubt Wayne agrees to this. For starters doesn't trust her, wouldn't give up his secret identity or time for her. Realistically he is probably the worst option regardless of status."
"You might be right, but we won't know if we don't try," Diana exited through the automatic doors, "Notify the queen of the latest development, I'm going after Batman. If I so happen run into anyone else will inform them of the change."
"Hold on a sec," Canary called out to Wonder Woman, "You don't even know where he is."
"I'll find him. Gotham is a big place yes, but wherever is loudest he's sure to be." Wonder Woman disappeared down the hall.
She wanted to yell and stop Wonder Woman but decided against doing so. Things would surely turn out alright so didn't worry. Together she and Zatanna headed down the opposite hall. As predicted Elsa was positioned in front of the massive view overlooking the earth. If not there would have been inside one of the T.V. centers. She didn't notice right away until spotting them through the glass reflection. She immediately revolved around gazing at both. Loneliness and discomfort were evident by her expression and body language.
"How're you feeling?" Black Canary questioned.
The queen looked to the ground and didn't speak for moments before looking up with a forged smile.
"I'm doing fine. Have you come any closer to finding anything?" Elsa asked.
It was clear she was anything but fine and didn't do a great job of hiding it.
"Unfortunately not, we're trying our very best. I know the whole situation's been a downer, which is understandable if you don't want to admit it. But we're here with a little bit of good news. It's up to you if want to do it or not."
Elsa looked back and forth between them, but neither spoke.
"Do what?" She finally asked.
"Get out of here," Zatanna spoke taking a step forward, "By now have grown tired of this place, I'm sure. We're offering you a chance to get out and see the world...our world. Of course you wouldn't be alone, one of us would be close at all times."
Elsa moved back leaning against the glass.
"I...I don't know what to say." Her head lowered.
"Hey, if that's not what you want forget I said anything?" Zatanna voiced moving forward.
"No," Elsa looked up, "That, that sounds great. I'd love it. Thank you."
A smile took form on her face and was something they hadn't seen much from her. As a result Black Canary and Zatanna did the same. The magician positioned beside Elsa patting her over the shoulder.
"Good to hear, we'll work something out. And won't stop searching and eventually locate your home kingdom. While we're on the topic there's something else I'd like to ask." Zatanna posed.
"Anything." Elsa replied.
"As you know the watchtower is our main base, but we have others on earth. If nothing more than change of scenery would you like to relocate? If you don't like it can always return here." Zatanna emphasized.
"Sure, I don't see why not."
"Great, I'd love to take you there myself."
The comment brought warmth and comfort to the queen. If there was something good to take away from the unfortunate events was how the league had treated her. There was only two prime members of the JL she had not yet met.
XXX
A truck trotted down the streets of Gotham, Four individuals within the back of the vehicle. One read a sports magazine, while the others glanced out the window.
"Any word from Jerry? He said he'd call soon as the drop point was confirmed. I'd rather we not have setbacks like the last time around."
"Let's hope it's soon before the police start piecing things together. On another note Jerry's been working closely with Black Mask, whether this helps our status is yet to be seen. Jerry has always been one to pay great attention to detail, we'll just have to trust his judgement. I wouldn't worry about it too much Dan. We'll relax until the call arrives, nothing like mixing business and pleasure."
The Truck pulled up in front of a club. One opened the door with three of them stepping out together. Hector was one of the three standing out on the sidewalk.
"We'll be around back waiting for the call. Keep your phones on at all times, preferably vibrate. I'll shoot you boys a message when it's time to go." The driver emphasized before pulling around back.
The three showed ID as they stepped up in front of the entrance. The space was more crowded than Hector expected, given was one of his favorite party spots. The music was boomed to a point would be difficult to have conversations with someone across the room.
"You seem tense Dan the man. But don't worry I've got just the thing to settle your nerves."
Both men kept pace with Harold through the crowds of people. Advancing toward the middle of the room, Dan grinned at the sight of women pole dancing. Hector pulled out a chair for him. Dan didn't think twice, taking a seat in the front row! Lights were flashing all over, everyone having a good time. Hector got the attention of a brunette, waving cash in her face.
"What is it you'd like?" She asked.
Dan observed Hector speaking with the women on stage, but couldn't hear what was said given the loud music. A strike of electricity traveled up his spine noticing her gaze in his direction with a smirk. Hopping off stage she took the few bucks from Hector walking over to Dan, taking a seat in his lap and wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Just sit back and enjoy, you don't have to say a thing. The names Tracy, been a friend of Hector for the past couple years." She whispered in his ear.
Both Hector and Harold gave each other a high five laughing. Dan had no idea what came his way, but would thank them later. Out on the dance floor, a woman winked at Hector. He Patted Harold over the shoulder.
"Be back in a few. Keep your phone on at all times." Hector informed.
"Will do, have fun out there."
Harold walked clear across the room taking a seat in the bar area ordering a drink. He sat in place for over ten minutes, one drink turning into a few. He looked out onto the dance floor spotting Hector with the same woman. He spotted Dan onstage with the same dancer. He was more than thrilled everyone was having a good time.
"Not a bad night so far, we definitely..."
He took another sip from his glass, almost wetting his pants as glass shattered from above. The music died down just as quickly. Everyone looked to see a caped individual gliding down in the middle of the dance floor.
"What in the hell! It's Batman!" Someone yelled.
The light in the darkness to Gotham, donned the symbol of the bat striking fear in all criminals. Batman set his lenses to detect mode looking around and identifying three of the individuals he was in pursuit of. He walked toward the bar as everyone hurriedly cleared a path. He reached out grabbing hold of Harold by the shirt collar!
"Where's Black Mask?! Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about! I've been on your trail for some time." Batman demanded pulling him off the stool.
The music stopped completely, everyone's attention on the caped crusader. Harold's mouth dropped open with nothing coming out, questioning how he found them.
"Let him go or I'll blow your brains out." Hector appeared from behind, a pistol pointed to Batman's head.
The Dark Knight steadily set Harold back over the stool catching Hector off guard! He spun around knocking the weapon out of his hand KO'ing him in one punch. Harold tried grabbing hold of Batman from behind but backhanded in the face falling unconscious. Much the crowd cheered finding the scene entertaining. Seeing the Dark Knight in action firsthand was rare. He threw Harold onto Hector as a third individual came at him with a knife. Batman disarmed him of the weapon, body slamming him into a table that split in half.
"I'll ask once and only once, where's Black Mask?!"
"Like in hell I'd talkaaaaaaahhhhh!"
Batman snapped his left shoulder displaying a menacing glare. It was then something rang in the criminal's left jacket pocket, Batman holding him down with one hand and recovering the cell phone with the other. A text message was displayed on screen that read, "Time to skip, just received word from Black Mask."
"Who sent the message?! Where are they?!" Batman lifted him high off the ground.
"Around back...they're just around back man, I swear!"
In a single strike knocked the individual out cold dropping him to the ground. There was no way of telling if what he said was true or not. Checking it out was the only way to find out, so took off passed a cheering crowd. Seeing the caped crusader in action up close was a treat for most standing around. He pushed through a door across the room that led out into a back alley. Two individuals dressed in black caught glimpse of him taking off toward a truck.
"Time to hightail outta here it's the bat!"
"What about the others?"
"To hell wit em, Batman probably already got them!"
Both quickly jumped into the vehicle taking off down the street. Batman didn't mind, in fact preferred they had a head start. From inside his utility belt uncovered a small device pressing at its center. As he did a booming sound caught his attention.
"Diana..." He spoke as she touched down in front of him.
"We need to talk." She implied.
Just a little over a foot from their position the batmobile appeared, Batman leaping forward into it.
"Not now princess."
The vehicle's top slid shut, speeding down the street. Wonder Woman shook her head taking to the sky. His reaction wasn't a surprise in the slightest, and in fact fully expected it. She'd hoped might catch a lucky break and locate him before in the middle of a mission. That however was off the table and no other choice then to go with the flow. She flew overhead gazing down and spotting his vehicle gain ground on a speeding one.
"His targets." She thought silently.
Waiting wasn't something she intended on doing so left one option, and that was to end the chase. She dropped out of the sky, increased speed and lifted the truck off the ground. The batmobile slowed up, Batman observing the amazon lift the vehicle up over her head. She hovered forward before dropping it into an alleyway upside down. Batman pulled up in front of the scene instantly ejecting from the vehicle.
"What are you doing?!" Batman inquired.
"As I said before," Diana rubbed her hands together touching down yards from him, "We need to have a word."
Batman took a step frowning. From his position was clear both individuals were unconscious.
"You disrupted a mission. I was counting on them to lead me to Black Mask, and if not a weapons facility."
"The top of that building," Wonder Woman pointed taking to the air, "We'll talk there."
The Dark Knight glared pulling himself upward by way of grapple gun.
"Talk."
The agitation was clear in his tone. Wonder Woman took a deep breath contemplating how she wanted to put her thoughts into words.
"It's...it's about Elsa. Zatanna and I got to talking and even ran an idea by Canary and isn't against the idea. She's been isolated in the watchtower for long enough and is time she got out and socialized. Of course we'd have eyes on her. This is probably a lot to ask, but decided it best you do the honor. I mean who better than Bruce Wayne to show a lady a good time. So what do you say?"
For various moments Batman was silent before eventually turning and facing the opposite way.
"This couldn't have waited? When Black Mask's men don't arrive at the drop point, will become suspicious and likely relocate. In short an unnecessary setback." Batman glimpsed at Wonder Woman before diving off the ledge.
"Wait," She took off toward the ledge, "What about the proposition?"
He gazed at her before the batmobile's top slid shut, blasting off down the street.
"I'll take that as a no." Wonder Woman frowned.
Police vehicles pulled up shortly after surrounding the club and arresting the criminals.
XXX
A day passed and things had gone perfectly, in fact better than expected. Zatanna sat in a chair, one leg over the other and looked through a magazine. She wore black shades, a purple skirt, matching boots and white t-shirt. For the next couple minutes flipped through pages, more or less skimming and reading the headlines.
"What do you think?"
She lowered the magazine, a grin taking shape on her face.
"You look great, I love it." Zatanna replied.
Opposite of her stood Elsa wearing blue jeans, brown boots, light green blouse and brown purse on her left shoulder. The queen positioned in front of a mirror twirling around a couple times. She too smiled, pleased with the attire. Zatanna stood positioning beside her, taking notice of her expression.
"Everything ok?" The magician questioned.
"Yes, but...it's just, this is all so different. I mean bei..."
"Sorry to cut in, but I understand completely. You're accustomed to a certain routine, specific ways of dressing and doing things. Which is understandable given your royalty status. For now however you're away from your kingdom, so let loose and try new things. Who knows, you might even find you love it. Just stick to clothing that fits your taste and personality." Zatanna grinned.
Elsa returned a smile exhaling.
"You're right. Thanks Zatanna."
"Don't mention it, and call me Zee," Zatanna pointed to a stack of clothing, "You still have quite a few outfits to try on."
Elsa nodded taking hold of one and returning to the back. Zatanna couldn't help but smirk taking a seat. The process continued for over an hour, Elsa dressing in different outfits whilst Zatanna critiqued. Following the extended period went through what she liked best. Zatanna purchased the selected items at the front counter afterward.
"You ladies take care now, and hope to see you again in the near future."
Each waved exiting through the front entrance with a handful of bags.
"I...I don't know how to thank you." Elsa muttered.
"Don't worry about it," Zatanna shot her a friendly wink, "It's the least any of us could do. If you feel any guilt, you shouldn't and don't even think about trying to pay me back. Think of all this as a gift from me to you."
Elsa was unable to hide a grin and cheeks turned pink. She felt all warm inside and possibly the best she'd felt since forced from her kingdom. She hadn't given up hope would find a way back. There wasn't a day that passed she hadn't thought about Anna and her home. She only hoped her younger sister seized control and kept things going in her absence. The sun had already began to set over the mountain side, Zatanna leading her and Elsa into an alleyway. Once out of sight used her magic teleporting them to base.
"Well that sure was fun," Zatanna set the bags down beside a chair looking to Elsa, "So what do you think? Will you prefer this over the watchtower?"
Elsa set the purchased goods beside a wall taking a seat.
"For now I guess. Change of setting, plenty of space, and of course the garden out back is a plus. And above all else is not in the solitude of space."
Zatanna and Elsa laughed together.
"Good, then it's settled. You'll never be alone, and the league is just a button press away if you need us. We'll be able to monitor you from the watchtower as well. Hope that doesn't creep you out or ar..."
"No, not at all. I appreciate your kindness and concern. You said something about dinner right?" The queen inquired.
Zatanna nodded.
"Yes, I almost forgot," the magician grinned taking a step forward, "There's this nice little place in town not far from here. Come to think of it am feeling a bit hungry. Tell you what, I'll help you pick out one of your outfits and we'll head right out."
"Sounds great." Elsa replied.
Both looked to the automatic doors as a single individual walked through, clad in blue armor, red boots, cape and S symbol over the chest.
"Superman! What, what are you doing here?" Zatanna inquired.
"You sound surprised to see me, but I guess that's fair. Heard from Diana you were giving our guest a tour of the base so thought I'd drop by. Looks like my timing was perfect." Superman emphasized.
"I guess you could say th..."
Zatanna was cut off by a ringing sound in her left pocket. She pulled a phone from her pocket answering the call. Elsa was intrigued by the small piece of tech, just as she'd been with so much of what was in the watchtower. Nothing captivated her more than probably the T.V. monitors. There were plenty of them throughout the watchtower and observed her portion of television during the days spent confined to the space. The various news stations gave her a clearer understanding who the Justice League was and how they were perceived by the world. Zatanna rolled her eyes at the conclusion of the phone call.
"Everything alright?" Superman asked.
The magician shook her head looking to Elsa.
"Something has come up and won't be able to go out. As you may or might not know do part time work on stage as a magician...well unfortunately my boss just called. A last minute decision was made and have no more than thirty before the curtain opens."
"Oohh...there's always tomorrow." Elsa's head lowered, her disappoint apparent.
Superman took notice coughing aloud.
"I could go in Zatanna's place, but of course is up to you." Supes notified.
Elsa and Zatanna gazed at one another before looking to the man of steel. Zatanna opened her mouth to speak but cut off.
"Sure, that'd be great." Elsa smiled.
Zatanna wanted to add something, but had nothing so didn't. She instead informed Superman of the location and headed for the exit. Supes was a complete gentleman so didn't worry, Elsa was in good hands.
"See you later, have a good time and hope all goes well. I expect to hear all about it later." Zatanna waved to the two.
"Yes of course." Elsa waved back as Zatanna passed through the automatic doors.
A moment of silence followed as Elsa reached for and recovered the bags of clothing.
"Be back in a few and then we can go." Elsa looked to Supes.
Superman nodded as she disappeared around the corner. All that remained was choosing an outfit for the occasion, and was easier said than done.
XXX
A taxi pulled up in front of a restaurant, a single individual exiting out of the back. He wore a gray tux, black tie and shoes. He walked around opening the opposite door and taking the hand of a woman. She wore a purple dress, hair tied in a bun and white gloves that extended to the elbows. He helped her out of the seat, closing the door shut. He paid the service fee and together walked up the steps. Just as they reached the door stopped short. He gazed at her scratching at the side of his head.
"You...you look beautiful." He complimented.
Her cheeks turned a rosy red looking the opposite way.
"Thank you."
Not a moment later pushed open the door and entered. The party of two was escorted to a booth sitting across from each other.
"Anything in particular you'd like to start with?" A waiter inquired.
"Maybe a couple waters. By then should have an idea what we want."
"Sure thing." The waiter nodded.
Two separate menus were left in front of them, the waiter taking off across the room.
"Superm...I mean Clark. I might be out of place for asking, but why is it you and the league carry two personas? Your power and strength are unlike any other, and the world looks up to you. Why is it you hide out amongst them as normal citizens?"
He knew she'd watched her share of television from within the watchtower. There wasn't much else she could have done during those days restricted to the area. Clark gave the question thought, but were many reasons for why he went about things in the fashion he did. The others had their reasons as well but could only speak for himself.
"Thought you'd eventually bring this up," Clark re adjusted the glasses over his nose making certain to keep his voice down, "The reasons are bottomless. For starters Superman has lots of enemies and would put those around me in danger. With technology and all the media these days, couldn't go anywhere without being trailed. In short could never live a normal life. And last but certainly not least, people fear what they don't understand. That is the nature of the world unfortunately."
The last bit hit home and could relate completely. Growing up had been an outcast due to her unique abilities. Clark noticed the change in expression.
"Elsa is everything..."
"Everything is fine."
In the coming minutes looked over the menu, both deciding what they wanted. Elsa wasn't familiar with the dishes, so used the photos to make a final choice. The waiter lit the candle over the table and took their orders.
"If there's anything you need before your food arrives, just call out to me."
They nodded as he left, Elsa looking directly at Clark.
"Tell me more," Elsa leaned forward resting her chin in a gloved hand, "Something on a more personal level. You're the most talked about among worldly news stations. You're quite the phenomenon. Your abilities, how're you able to do what you do?"
"For starters am not human, which I'm sure you've gathered from watching the news. I'm of an extinct race called Kryptonians. I was sent to this world via space ship by my birth parents. They unfortunately succumbed to the fate of my home world Krypton. Not a single person that remained on Krypton during its destruction survived."
Hard as the story was to fathom, believed every bit. His strength and abilities were beyond anything she'd imagined.
"Luckily I was found and raised by good people. Martha and Jonathan Kent...yes, I'm in debt to them. They're the reason I've come out the way I have and wasn't until later in life learned the true nature of my being. A small crystal was inserted in the spaceship I was sent in. That one object held the answers I'd been searching for my whole life."
"Which was?"
Elsa straightened her posture becoming even more interested.
"Who I was and my purpose. My father had long since passed but a built in computer generated semblance of him remained. Through that filled a hole that had been missing. With what I learned early in life brought clarity to my path once discovering my origin."
"Superman?" Elsa inquired.
"Yes, that's what people have referred to me as and has stuck since. I don't consider myself a savior regardless of what some think, but am not their enemy either. I'm just doing my part in making the world a safer place."
"I see," She twirled a strand of hair over her left eye, "This might be off topic but when will I meet them? The Flash and...the ocean man? Of the leaguers are two of the most talked about I have yet to meet."
"If you're around long enough that can be arranged. Aquaman and Flash have had their hands full respectably, but will surface sooner or later. If you don't mind, would like to know more about you. The first night we met gave a small overview but left out details."
The queen fell back and silent for moments. A large portion of her life growing up had been rather depressing, uncertain if she wanted to rehash any of it. Across from her Clark smiled and couldn't help but do so as well.
"Ok, here goes."
She started from the happier times and progressed from there. He listened through and didn't speak until after she finished. Hearing her story once again but in further detail, felt he had even more a connection with her.
"Clark do you ever...ever feel alone? I mean, like an outcast?"
"Kal. Just call me Kal."
"Kal?" Elsa raised an eye brow.
"Guess I failed to mention that. My birth name was Kal-El, and am the son of Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van. They didn't survive the destruction of Krypton as I've stated. They sent me away so I could live on."
Elsa rested one hand over her heart leaning back.
"Than in a sense are an orphan, much like myself in a way."
"Adopted by this world...yes, you could say that. We differentiate in the sense never bonded with my mother, father or people. In the beginning felt alienated, and couldn't figure why I was so different from everyone. After uncovering the secret of my past embraced my destiny."
A smirk escaped the queen's lips staring into the candle's flame. Elsa sighed reaching across the table dropping her gloved hands over his.
"It's been a long time since I've felt this comfortable in my own skin. Discovering others with peculiar abilities like myself has been...refreshing," She looked past the flame into his eyes. There was something the first night, but so much stronger in that moment. He was the only one of the league she felt a close connection to, "Kal, this is..."
She was cut off as the waiter appeared off to the side of them. Elsa removed her hands off Clark's, and into her lap. The waiter set their plates in front of them rubbing his hands together.
"Hope you two enjoy and will be back to check on you in a little while."
Clark nodded watching him take off into a back room. He and Elsa didn't speak during the meal. Neither had in appetite after finishing so didn't order dessert. Clark paid the bill and together exited out. They walked down the steps, arms locked and Elsa's head leaned over his right shoulder.
"I had a great time Kal." Elsa smiled.
"As did I." Clark returned the smile.
Elsa attempted to speak but interrupted by a loud bang. She pushed off Clark looking out in the direction where she believed the sound originated. Several others in the area did the same.
"Look, think it came from the bank across the street!" One pointed.
Others set eyes on the building and quickly confirmed the individual was correct. The front doors to the firm swung open, six masked gunmen exiting out with a couple bags. It wasn't hard for many to imagine what was inside them.
"Clark are you seeing..."
Elsa turned and to her surprise he was gone. She and several others ducked down as one of the gunmen shot at random. A bypassing jogger was struck in the shoulder dropping to the ground! The gunmen prolonged with firing as one after another entered into a truck down the block. Elsa looked back and forth between the downed jogger and truck. She quickly determined wouldn't let them get away. She jumped up as the final of them entered the truck. Luckily they passed down the road in her direction and with both hands out in front of her froze the surface. The vehicle immediately spun out of control passing over the icy surface. Dozens standing around took notice of the ice but no idea where it came from. Elsa's heart raced as another vehicle appeared from an adjacent road! And just when it looked like the two vehicles would collide, the truck was lifted off the ground.
"Superman!" A couple shouted at once.
The man of steel carried the vehicle over his head nearly thirty feet in the air. Elsa exhaled in relief, dozens in the area applauding the hero. With use of X-ray vision peeked through destroying each weapon with heat vision. Elsa quickly suspended the ice while everyone's attention was elsewhere. Superman lowered the vehicle onto a sidewalk down and police vehicles arrived within the minute. Seeing the authorities had everything under control hovered upward. His eyes fell on Elsa, the queen biting back at the glare in his eyes. He had words for her, and more or less disapproved of her actions. The chat however would have to wait, and eliminated the thought entirely. He took off to a cheering crowd. Elsa watched the police arrest the gunmen, and ambulances arrived on scene attending to the wounded. Not even two minutes later Clark appeared down the block wearing his same gray tux.
"Let's go." He took Elsa's hand leading them down the street.
He didn't look at her directly and was clearly upset.
"Did I do something wrong?" Elsa questioned.
Clark stopped abruptly taking a deep breath.
"There are ground rules that need to be set. We'll talk about it later."
"What was I supposed to do, stand around and ju..."
Elsa quieted as Clark frowned. She looked away from him and both didn't speak any further. They caught a taxi down the block.
To Be Continue