Metropolis


Peter Stewart, also known as Green Lantern stood next to Elizabeth Prince, known to most of the world as Wonder Woman. He tried to keep his mind on the subject at hand and not on Wonder Woman's costume in all it's brief red white and blueness, but it was hard to do.

They stood atop the Daily Planet building, right next to the gigantic globe. Both were looking down at the Metropolis Memorial Hospital building. "Did you check with Batman?"

Wonder Woman nodded, "He doesn't have a clue, J'onn doesn't know either, but he's up in the Watchtower doing more research."

Green Lantern took a deep breath, "You get to protect Metropolis. I get to try to convince Superwoman's doctors that we can help wake her up."

Wonder Woman nodded, "Good luck..."

Green Lantern put a hand on Wonder Woman's cheek and then gave her a quick kiss, "Be careful."

Wonder Woman smirked, "I always am..." She took off towards the horizon as Green Lantern took off towards the Hospital.


Kim Luthor rubbed at her forehead. The words had all started running together. Even the large printed headlines were getting wavery. She closed her eyes as she sat back from the computer monitor. A couple of loud kids came into the room and were quickly shushed by the librarian on duty. Kim took a deep breath and opened her eyes. She was going through every article about Superwoman that had been written since the super powered woman had appeared in Metropolis. There were a lot, but she hadn't gotten anywhere. She thought for a moment and then typed a bit to widen her search.

The computer thought and thought and Kim's phone rang. The librarian shot Kim a look, and Kim looked sheepish and shrugged as she answered the phone, "Luthor, make it fast Neela or you'll have to bail me out of library jail."

Neela was thrown for a loop and sounded confused, "There's library jail?" Kim was silent, "Ah, a joke. They've cleared the site. Lane and Superwoman were the only two people caught in the demolition. I issued a press release that LuthorCorp will pay for all of Ms. Lane and Superwoman's medical care."

"Okay."

"Kim, what are you..."

Kim cut Neela off, "I need to go. Keep me appraised." She snapped closed the phone and after a second turned it off. She put it down next to the keyboard and looked at the screen with renewed energy. "Tell me your secrets, oh great database."


Chicago - Real World


Henry wriggled around a little, "Sorry..."

"For what kiddo?" Kim gave Henry's stomach a tickle, "Being bored by my boring story? Perfectly okay..."

Henry stared down at his hands, "You didn't ask me."

"You mean, what you said to your Mama?" Henry nodded but didn't look up, "That can be between you two. But, if you ever want to talk to me, I promise that I won't tell anyone else."

Henry looked up, "Not even Mama?" Kim nodded, "I'm scared. That's what I said. That Mama has to wake up, because she's the one that helps me not be scared." He looked back down at his hands. "Will you tell more story about Abby? The real Abby is a lot like reporter Abby..."

Kim gave a short chuckle, "I dare you to tell her that..."

"Is Carlos going to be in it?"

"Hmm... Carlos... good guy or bad guy?"

Henry rolled his eyes, "Duh, good guy."

"Well, who's gonna be the bad guy then?"

Henry shrugged, "I don't know."

Kim tilted her head to one side, "Hmm... okay..."


Metropolis


Carlos Grayson flipped once, twice, and kicked out his legs, catching the mugger in the chest. A few seconds later the mugger was trussed and waiting for the Blüdhaven police.

He tapped underneath his ear, "Oracle, babe. I'm going to head home for the night."

"Nightwing."

Carlos came to a full stop on the roof of his apartment building, Cleo Gordon, known to the superhero community as Oracle rarely had quite that serious a tone to her voice. But, everyone had been on edge since Superwoman went down, "What is it Cleo?"

"An urgent message from Green Lantern. 'Get your Night butt to Metropolis now.' That's all I have. He didn't want me to patch him through to you, and... he sounded a bit stressed."

Carlos was silent for a moment, "Okay, can you ask Batgirl, Huntress, or Black Canary to see that Blüdhaven doesn't go all the way to hell while I'm gone?"


Chicago - Real World


"Not supposed to use bad words..."

Kim Legaspi hid a smile, "We won't tell your Mama okay?"

Henry Weaver nodded, "I have a question."

"Ask away."

"Who's Nightwing?"

Kim stared at Henry, "Really?" Henry nodded, "Okay, you know who Robin is right?" Henry nodded again, "The first Robin grew up and he wanted to be his own man. He renamed himself Nightwing and moved to a town called Blüdhaven, it was across the river from Gotham City. The name itself was suggested to him by Superman in the comics I think, based on a hero that once lived in the city of Kandor."

Henry was silent, taking it all in, "So, in the story, Carlos was the Robin, and then Nightwing, and knows that Superwoman is..."

"May I continue?" Henry nodded, "Carlos Grayson, all in his Nightwing gear arrived as all heck was breaking loose around Superwoman's room, but... I'm getting ahead of myself. First."


Metropolis


Kim Luthor tapped her fingers on the keyboard without actually pressing any of the keys. Every so often Kim would scroll this way or that. She stopped on one article and sat back, taking her hands off the keyboard entirely. "I can't be right... I can't..." She closed her eyes and rubbed at them.

She nearly jumped out of her seat as the librarian cleared her throat, "The library is closing in five minutes. I didn't want you to be blindsided by that Ms. Luthor."

Kim turned in her chair, "So you scared five years off my life span?" The librarian started to speak but Kim held up a hand, "No, it's okay. I need to get going, and thank you for letting me monopolize your equipment."

A smile came to the librarian's face, "Actually, that's what it's there for... but, you're welcome none the less."


The police officer was like a brick wall. Archie Olsen bounced off as Abby was trying to sneak under the man's very well muscled arms. She didn't get by him either. A nurse tried to corral her, but she was slippery. "The people have a right to know. I represent the people."

The nurse caught hold of her and spoke to the officer. "We're going to go back to her room. And make sure she stays there. And you..."

The police officer nodded, "This never happened." He shook his head, "Too much paperwork if it had..."

In the shadows Jonathan Kent made a face, "Great, just great."


Carlos Grayson, fully decked out as Nightwing was surprised that no one had called him into the police. This was Metropolis after all, and who knew what a costumed man could be doing hanging off the side of the hospital. But he hadn't been disturbed as he climbed in Superwoman's window. He went to her bedside and took her hand in his. "What the hell is wrong with you Supes..."

He glanced around the room, he didn't think that they'd video bug Superwoman's room, but one never knew. He took out a ring with a green rock on top that was glowing and a syringe. Very carefully he drew blood with the help of the Kryptonite. He stuffed them back into a seldom used pouch on his costume and put a hand on her forehead. He closed his eyes and his mouth moved in silent words. After a moment he went back to the window and went out the way he had come in.


Jonathan and Martha Kent both had seriously stressed out looks on their faces. Jonathan's head snapped up as he saw Kim Luthor approach the police officer. The blonde put a hand on the officer's shoulder, guiding him quite a bit away from the door. Then down the hall. Jonathan frowned, it was too good to be true, but he'd never been one to look a gift cow in the mouth. He looked both ways down the corridor and pushed Martha and Henry in front of him towards Superwoman's room. All three disappeared into the room without a word.

Henry was the first at his mother's side and practically climbed into bed next to her. He took her hand, "Please wake up Mama... I'll make Mac and Cheese every night, and I'll even clean my room every day. I promise... please wake up..."

Nothing happened. Martha took a hold of Kerry's other hand and closed her eyes for a moment. She let go and moved to one side so that Jonathan could take it. He did and simply stared into his daughter's closed eyes and face.

Then he took a deep breath, "We need to go."

Henry simply nodded and gave his Mom a kiss on the cheek, "I love you Mama..."


Chicago - Real World


"I'm in a Coma...?"

Henry Weaver shot off the couch and practically bowled over Kerry's gurney. "Mama... Mama..." He wrapped his arms around Kerry's neck and Kerry had to clear her throat and meet Kim's eyes before he could be pried off.

"I'm gonna tell the doctor."

And just like that he was gone from the room. Kim's eyes laughed and a smile graced her face, "I think he's excited to see that you're awake." Kim leaned down and gave Kerry a careful kiss. "I am too... you gave everyone quite a scare..."

Kerry put a hand to her head, "I think I scared myself. Am I going to be okay?"

Kim nodded, "They think so... You got shot, and then hit your head. Had some swelling, but not enough to really worry them horribly." Kim took one of Kerry's hands in her own and kissed the palm. "but all that matters is that you're awake, I can see your gorgeous eyes."

"What a sweet talker..." Kim smiled, "Has... is Henry okay?"

Kim paused, and then nodded, "Now that you're awake, yes, I think he'll be good."

Kerry closed her eyes, "Why do I still do this? Chemical spills, crazy men with guns, and that's just the Thursdays..."

"Because you're great at it, and when people aren't shooting, you love it."

Kerry heard the door open and opened her eyes as the doctor came in, followed by Henry. Kim glanced between the doctor and Kerry. She held a hand out to Henry. "Let's leave Mama to get checked out okay."

Henry's whole face turned into a frown, "Why?"

"A very important mission..."

Henry looked between Kim and Kerry. The latter smiled encouragingly. "Okay." Kerry mouthed a thank you as Kim and Henry left the room. Kim just kept on smiling the smile that had been plastered on her face since the blonde had heard Kerry's voice.