In this Chapter, I'll be including some of the characters form Smallville (the T.V Series) I'll be changing their personalities and histories in order for them to fit into this story. So for those of you that have in fact watched the episodes, I'm sorry. For those of you that have no idea what I'm talking about, I'll be sure to explain through the story who they are.
I've only watched up to season four (I'm starting season five) so if I get something really important wrong about one of the characters, I probably haven't seen when that part of the character develops.
Enjoy, and Review!
CONNER:
It's…weird. To be able to walk next to him without feeling the immense pressure of having to be exactly like him.
In this small town, he isn't superman. Instead, he is merely Clark Kent.
He smiles brightly and easily at anyone who greets him. He introduces me as Conner Kent as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
And when people ask if I'm his son…he says yes.
I don't dare say anything at that point and only force a smile onto my face when they say how much I look like him.
He blushes and thanks them before we keep walking.
"You act like you've never been outside of that Cave Conner." He smiles slightly down at me when we enter a small coffee shop labeled 'The Talon'.
"Well…I really haven't. I only go on mission and to school."
"This is a good experience for you then. Two iced coffees please." He says casually with a bright smile to the cashier.
"This is where you grew up." I say softly and look around the shop. There are teenagers and young adults littered everywhere. Small groups of high school students are crowded in the back corner mumbling softly about school topics as they cram for tests.
"This is Smallville." Clark chuckles softly and hands me a tall mug. I take it and he leads me towards one of the tables that are next to the windows.
"What is this place?" I ask once we're seated.
"This is the Talon. It was a theater back when my parents were young. A friend of mine made it into a coffee shop in order to save the building."
"They must have cared a lot for it then." I say and take a sip of the light brown liquid on my cup.
"Lana loves this place." Clark confirms.
I find myself looking over to the group of high school kids constantly; trying to figure out what was so…unique about them.
Something was...off.
"Football players." Clark mutters softly and smiles slightly.
"What?" I ask and turn my attention back to him.
"The kids, they're football players."
I only nod and let my eyes wander over their thick jackets.
"Clark?" I turn my head upwards to find a blond haired woman making her way over to our table. Her hair is chin length, her body slim, and her eyes hold a bright curiosity.
"Chloe!" Clark beams up at her from his seat and chuckles.
"I haven't seen you in a while."
"Yeah, I was…well the man of steel had some things to take care of." Clark admits before blushing. I watch in shock as the woman nods as if being told that Clark was Superman were no big deal.
Clark sighs before eyes widen in realization.
"Oh, Chloe I want you to meet Conner. Conner, this is my-"
"Best friend, Chloe Sullivan. Nice to meet you Conner." The blond interrupts him happily and holds out her right hand.
Cautiously, I take it and allow her to shake firmly.
"You look exactly like Clark when he was fifteen." Chloe chuckles and reaches forward to pinch my cheek gently.
"Thank…you?" I mutter, completely shocked at the overwhelming amount of happiness she holds.
"Chloe, I think that's enough." Clark mumbles, his own cheeks a bright red.
"Alright. Listen, I have to go down to Metropolis. I'll be back in a few days though. Maybe the three of us can spend some time together. It's been way to long Clark."
"Um…maybe. Conner still has school and I have some stuff I need to take care of in Gotham."
"Okay, I'll see you around." With that, she smiles at me and walks off.
"Sorry about her. Chloe's a…very happy person." Clark chuckles and sighs.
"Yeah…" I mumble and take another sip of my drink.
Silence engulfs us for a few minutes. Occasionally, a person will come and greet Clark. He'll tell them He's just passing through before introducing me and then they'll leave.
Eventually, the high school kids leave and the shop quiets down.
"Are you done?" Clark asks after a few minutes of awkward silence.
"Yes." I mumble and stand.
"leave the mug." He instructs when I lift it form the table in attempts of putting it in a sink, like Megan had taught me.
"Okay." I sigh and place it back on the table.
We walk out into the December wind and I watch the many people scurry past us, covered in their thick coats.
"Here" I look over to find Clark pulling off the thin coat he had on over his jacket.
Reluctantly, I take it from his hands and put it on. It's a size or two too large but I don't complain. The odd looks I was receiving from the others around us was too…unsettling.
"Where are we going?" I ask after we pass multiple shops and people.
"You'll see." Clark answers and smiles slightly. "I'm showing you something important."
After we pass the last few crowded streets, he turns into a small alley.
"You can run right?" He asks softly.
"Yes."
"Keep up." With that, he gives me one last grin before speeding off. I run after him and keep up for the most part. We stop in front of a sign that reads 'Kent Farm' I see a large red barn and a yellow house.
"What is this place?" I ask and follow him at a human pace towards the house.
"This is home." Clark states with a wide smile.
DICK:
"Tutorial…Pronounce…Heaven…can I stop?" I say and sighs.
Barry smiles and chuckles before placing the flash cards on the table.
Gratefully, I stand up from the couch and make my way over to the fireplace.
When I feel vibrations, I turn to find Bruce talking to Barry.
"…Conner down to Smallville. He says Martha met him." Bruce says with a s mall smile.
Barry answers and laughs before turning to me. His eyes darken slightly before his smile saddens.
"I'm fine. You look at me as if I'm dying." I say and watch them wince. I know they don't like it when I talk about me leaving them.
"Don't say that." Barry asks softly and motions for me to come sit on the couch. I follow orders and he grabs a new pair of flash cards. He lifts the first one and I read the word
HOME
I lift my fingers and touch the corner of my mouth before moving up to touch the top of my jaw.
Barry smiles and nods before signing the word 'Good'
Our exchange of signs happens for about an hour or two before I finish all the flash cards and Barry chuckles.
"You're getting good at this Dick." He compliments and I smile in return.
"I can talk, I can Sign, and I can read lips. How long until I can go to the Cave?" I ask softly.
"Soon…listen, don't tell Bruce I told you this but…you're going on Saturday." Barry smiles.
I feel happiness swell in my chest and I smile widely at the blond man.
We both turn when Bruce walks through the door. His face is set into a small frown and he sighs before looking down at us.
"Barry, I think it's best that move the date from Saturday." He mumbles and pinches the bridge of his nose.
"What? why?" Barry asks as he stands up.
"Roy…he told Wally."
They both mutter things quickly before nodding in unison. Bruce turns to look at me and smiles slightly.
"Pack your things Dick. We're going down to Mt Justice."
"Seriously?" I ask and stand up.
They both nod and I eagerly leave the room.
CONNER:
When we reach the front door of the house, Clark doesn't hesitate to open the door. He walks in casually and smiles widely at the woman at the stove.
"Hey mom." He greets. The woman turns in shock form the stove and smiles happily at Clark before her eyes flicker over to me.
"Who's this?" She asks softly and places the muffin tray in her hands on the table.
"Mom, I want you to meet Conner. He's my-"
Clark stops mid sentence and turns away from us. His finger pressed to his ear as he gets a message via comm. link.
"Clark?" the woman mumbles softly.
"We…we have to go. Batman called a meeting. Conner and I will be back as soon as we can."
With that, he walks out of the house quickly, his smiles and warmth are gone and in their place cold blue eyes lie.
I give the woman one last glance before following him out.
"How are we getting back to Happy Harbor?" I ask when I reach him.
"Can't you fly?" He asks sternly.
"I…no." I sigh.
"Run. We have to get there as soon as we can." With that, he places a hand on my shoulder and nods.
"I'll meet you there." I sigh.
"Conner, we'll come back. I promise. But Justice comes before pleasure." That being said, he takes off. Leaving me in the middle of a field.
I watch him for a few seconds before taking off myself. I leave Kansas behind and run back to Happy Harbor. Back to Young Justice.
Back to the never ending Chaos.
This chapter is mainly to introduce you into Conner's world. I tried to have in in character as much as possible. This chapter was posted this quickly because…well because I was really happy with the reviews I got and decided that you guys deserved it. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is:
More reviews, happier me, more chapters, happier you.
