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The Future of Justice
Chapter 6-Wild
The Kent Farm:
The next morning, Clark, Kara, Brian, Chloe and the Lane sisters were having breakfast and talked about last night. "I can't believe what happened; those guys sounded dangerous." Kara said as she heard the story. "No joke; they could've killed us if they wanted too. Good thing they just knocked us out." Chloe replied. "But why? What do they want with you Lucy?" Clark asked Lucy as he turned to her.
Lucy looked uncomfortable as she answered the question. "I don't know; I have no idea who they are or why they're after me. But I do know who they are working for." "Who?" Brian asked. Lucy hesitated. "Someone named Mannheim." Lois and Chloe choked on their bacon when they heard that name. "Mannheim?" Chloe asked in disbelief. "As in Bruno "Ugly" Mannheim?!" Lois asked incredulously. Lucy slowly nodded.
"Who's Bruno Mannheim?" Kara asked. "He's only one of the most powerful and most dangerous gangsters in Metropolis." Lois answered. "Lois and I have read about him in previous Planet reports. He's in charge of a well organized crime organization called Intergang, and they always play nasty. Last time I checked though, they weren't using weapons remotely like the ones they used last night." Chloe replied seriously.
"Their weapons looked like they came from a cheesy, cheap sci-fi film but could probably have reduced us to skeletons if they wanted." Lois said. Clark nodded. "Sounds like they've stepped up a bit. If they are using that type of weaponry, Mannheim must want Lucy badly." Lucy shook a little. "I wish I knew what he wanted from me." Lucy said fearfully. "How long has Mannheim and Intergang been chasing you, sis?" Lois asked in concern.
Lucy took a moment to get her thoughts together and answered loud and clear. "They've been after me for weeks; they chased me all over Europe! I was just minding my own business in Berlin when those thugs came knocking down on my door and demanded that I'd go with them. I asked them who they were and what they wanted, but all they said was that their boss, Mannheim, wanted me. At that moment, I jumped out the window and began running for my life. But no matter where I went, they always managed to find me." Lucy explained.
"I tried to escape them by hiding back here in Smallville; the last place they'd look. But again, they caught up with me." Lucy stopped. When she didn't continue, Clark spoke. "Did any of them grabbed you during your escape attempts or at least touched you?" Lucy thought for a bit and nodded. "Yeah; one of them did managed to grab my jacket for a moment before my escape from Berlin, but I broke free and got away." Clark nodded again. "Then I know how they kept finding you: They planed a tracking device on you so that they always knew where you'd be."
Lucy and the other girls were stunned. "How did you know that, Clark?" Lucy asked. "When Brian and I found you, I saw something blinking inside you jacket. When I found out what it was, I smashed it. That's why no one came bursting in here last night; Intergang didn't know where you had gone." Lucy sighed in relief. "Thank you Clark, you too Brian." Clark and Brian nodded appreciatively.
"But what now; Mannheim isn't going to stop until he finds Lucy. She has to stay somewhere safe until this is all over." Kara said. Clark was about to suggest that they keep her here on the farm, but Lois answered first. "I'll give Oliver a call; he'll keep her safe." Lois said energetically. Lois just took out her cell phone when Clark argued. "Wait; why can't she stay here?" Clark asked. Lois gave him a look of annoyance.
"Listen Smallville, I know you are trying to help and I appreciate that, but I want her somewhere secure. Those Intergang creeps are carrying heavy firearms and I feel that she'll be safest with Oliver. I just know he can do it." Lois then walked into the living room while dialing Oliver's number. Clark felt sure why she insisted that Oliver would be the best person to keep her little sister out of harm's way.
Months ago, Lois and Oliver were attacked and briefly held captive by the vigilante known as Black Canary. When Clark and Chloe arrived, they found the apartment in a huge mess and both Oliver and Black Canary were gone. Clark and Chloe saw Oliver's Green Arrow gear in the back room, though Lois tried to hide it from them. Clark wasn't stupid; he knew that Lois had finally discovered that Oliver and Green Arrow were one person and she was trying to cover it up.
That was why she had been so upset when they talked later that night; she couldn't handle being part of a relationship with a man with a double life. Clark had made sure to not say anything indicating that he knew Oliver's secret too while comforting her. Clark guessed that Lois, knowing that Oliver was Green Arrow, knew that he would be able to protect Lucy from anyone. Lucy was being comforted while Lois was on the phone.
10 minutes later, Lois came back in with a smile. "Great news Lucy; an old boyfriend of mine has agreed to keep an eye on you until Mannheim gets off your back. Pack your things; I'm taking you to his apartment in a few minutes." Everyone was surprised, especially Lucy. "Really? You think I will be safe there?" Lucy asked. Lois nodded. "Absolutely, now go pack." Happy to go somewhere that Intergang cannot get to her, Lucy ran upstairs to get her things.
"Are you sure about this Lois?" Chloe asked. Lois nodded. "I know Oliver better than you guys; he won't let me down." 'I doubt you know him better.' Clark thought as he asked Lois a question. "Hey Lois, mind if I come with you and Lucy? I need to talk to Oliver about something…personal." Lois was puzzled about his statement, but shook her head. "Of course not; tag along if you like, Smallville." Lucy then came back down with her bag. "I'm ready, Lo."
Lois smiled. "Okay, let's go. Clark is coming with us by the way; doesn't think we big girls can handle ourselves before we get there." Lois said sarcastically. Clark rolled his eyes as he and the Lane siblings walked through the door. "Lois and I won't be gone long; you three hold down the fort 'till we get back." Clark told his cousin and friends as he closed the door behind him.
After they had left, Kara told Brian and Chloe she was going out. "Why? Clark told us to wait here." Brian said. Kara shook her head. "I won't be gone long; I just got my paycheck cashed yesterday and I plan to buy a certain pendent that I had my eye on for a while. I hope its still there." Kara stated. "Alright, don't cause any mischief on the way." Chloe teased. Kara laughed back as she walked out the door.
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Jewelry store in Smallville:
Kara was looking around a small jewelry shop to see if that pendent she wanted had not been bought yet. After a minute or two of looking, she finally found it. It had a big heart shaped red stone on it, attached to a silver colored chain. The manager walked in to assist Kara. "Hello miss, can I help you with anything?" Kara nodded.
"Yes; I'd like to buy that heart pendent please." Kara answered while pointing at the shiny trinket in the glass case in front of her. The manager smiled. "I see you have an eye for jewelry, ma'am. That is a fine piece of craftsmanship and it would look lovely on a cute girl like you." He said smoothly. Kara smiled embarrassingly. "That beauty costs 60." Kara opened her purse and paid him in the exact amount.
"Thank you for the pendent." Kara said as she took the box that contained it. "You're welcome. Come again soon." The manager said as Kara walked out. Feeling excited, she decided to put on the pendent to see how it would look on her. When she placed it around her neck, however, the heart shaped stone had glowed red…along with Kara's eyes for a brief moment.
Suddenly feeling like a free girl, Kara looked into a window and admired the pendent. "It is perfect; I can't wait to show this to Brian." Kara suddenly thought of how else to impress the boy from the future. "Maybe I can do more than just show off my new pendent…I think I'll give Brian a night he will never forget!" Kara said as she smiled wildly as walked into another nearby shop.
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Oliver's Apartment:
Clark, Lois, and Lucy had just arrived at Oliver's apartment, with the billionaire waiting by the elevator. "Hey guys; nice for you to drop by." Oliver said smoothly. Lois smiled. "Oliver, thanks for agreeing to take in Lucy for a while; I felt that she couldn't be safer with anyone else with you." She said while winking at him. Oliver then walked up to Lucy to introduce himself.
"Hi Lucy; I'm Oliver Queen, CEO of Queen Industries and gorgeous playboy." Oliver said jokingly. Lucy laughed. "Wow, it's an honor to meet you Mr. Queen." Lucy said. Oliver shook his head. "Just call me Oliver; that's what your sister calls me when we dated." They all laughed. "Anyway, you can stay in a bedroom here that is under surveillance…minus the bathroom of course." He added as he saw Lucy's face.
"Don't worry; I won't see anything that shouldn't be seen, okay?" Lucy nodded. "Thank you." Lucy said. "Your welcome; your room is on the floor below mine, and if you need anything just call my number." Clark then walked up. "Hey Oliver, can I talk to you privately?" Oliver was a little surprised but agreed. "Sure; Lois, why don't you take your sister to her room while Clark and I talk?" Lois nodded as she and Lucy went down the elevator to the new bedroom.
Once they were alone, Oliver talked more seriously. "So Clark, what's this about? If it's about Mannheim, don't worry; if he or his thugs have the guts to break into my apartment, I'll kick their asses." Clark smirked. "I'm glad to hear that, but that's not it." "Then what is it?" Oliver asked. Clark took a real deep breath and exhaled. "Does the term "VERITAS" mean anything to you?"
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The Kent Farm:
It has been over an hour since Kara had left to buy that pendent, and she was not back yet. "Maybe one of us should call her; Kara wouldn't be gone this long without telling us?" Brian said worryingly. "Kara is a big Kryptonian girl; she can handle herself in a fight. Still, it shouldn't take this long just to find a pendent." Chloe stated. "Maybe she is at Oliver's apartment." Brian guessed.
"Someone over there would have called us if she did. Maybe I should call Clark and tell him that Kara is…" "Right here," Kara said as she walked in from the kitchen door. Chloe and Brian turned around to see her, glad to hear that she was back and was okay. However, when they saw her, they were in complete shock. Kara bought more than just a pendent…she bought a whole new look!
Kara was wearing top to bottom in black leather; a black leather jacket to cover a sleeveless red top, leather women boots, while covering her face with dark eye shadow and dark red lipstick. She was also chewing gum. To top it all off, she had her hair frizzled out; it was no longer straight and wavy. Chloe thought Kara looked like Sandy from Grease. "Well, what do you think?" Kara said playfully.
Both Chloe and Brian were speechless, to say the least. "Kara?! What the hell happened to you?!" Chloe asked in surprise. Kara just smiled. "I thought I'd get a new look to go with my new pendent." Kara stated as she showed her heart pendent to them. Kara then turned to Brian. "You like what you see Brian?" Kara asked seductively. Brian was having trouble speaking in light of Kara's appearance.
"Well…it's uh…new to me." Brian said nervously. Kara continued to smile as stepped slowly towards him. "Don't be so shy; you don't have to be that way around me." Kara replied as she stroked Brian's hair. "Kara, I thought you went just to get a pendent? Why change your whole appearance?" Brian asked in a shaking voice. Kara laughed softly. "Simple; we're going out tonight and I want to look good for you."
Brian and Chloe were shocked even more. "Going out…as in a…date?" Brian asked. Kara nodded. "You got it, big boy. What do you say?" Kara asked as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Chloe decided to get in between them. "Alright Kara, what's really going on? This isn't you; you're acting…wild." Chloe demanded. Kara turned to her. "I just want to have some fun with him tonight, that's all. Can't a girl have a little fun with her man?" Kara asked annoyingly.
Chloe was about to retort when she got another look at the pendent Kara was wearing, and that's when it hit her. As her eyes widened, Chloe knew now why Kara was acting this way and wanted it to stop. "Listen Kara, you have to take off that pendent; its making you do things you wouldn't normally do." She instructed. Kara clutched her pendent and looked insulted. "No way; I love this pendent. Try to take it and you will be sorry." Kara threatened.
Poor Brian didn't understand what was going on at all, but he also didn't want Kara to hurt anyone. That's when he made up his mind. "Forget it Chloe; Kara's made up her mind…and so have I. I'm going out with her tonight." He said seriously. Both girls turned back towards Brian in surprise. While Kara seemed happy that Brian finally decided to go with her, Chloe was thunderstruck. "Brian, are you nuts? You can't…" but Brian had cut her off.
"I'll be okay; just tell Clark that Kara and I are dating tonight. We'll be back around 10 or 11, alright?" He asked Kara as he turned to her. Kara looked like she was on Cloud 9. "Anything for you Brian," Kara replied as she walked towards the door. "We're going to a movie, then the Ace of Clubs for some dancing…and maybe a little more if we're lucky." Kara said as she waited. Brian was starting to sweat from both nervousness and panic.
"Are you sure you want to go through with this?" Chloe asked Brian as he headed out the door with Kara. "I'm sure; just talk to Clark. We'll be alright. Let's go Kara." Kara and Brian then closed the door behind them, leaving Chloe feeling extremely concerned. Without hesitation, she got out her phone and was about to call Clark when it rang; it was Jimmy. "Oh Jimmy; this is the one time I didn't want you to call." Chloe said frustratingly before she picked up.
To be continued.