A/N: Now we are reaching the home stretch of the fan fiction. The gang is getting ready to go home and in the Future things are not going to well. But with the Legion, its always darkest before the dawn.

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Chapter Ten

Homeward Bound

Supergirl

We went to the Titan's tower right after our tour of Paradise Island. The plan was to rest for a while, let Brainy and Cyborg go through the data, and the depart to the 31st century with Kid Flash's help. The Teen Titans gave me back my old room and gave Querl one of his own, making him an honorary Teen Titan. I was proud of the honor but I don't think Querl knew quite how to deal with it.

Cyborg told me later that Querl had become a honorary Titan because of all the good he does in the future. "Besides," said Raven, softly, "he too has a legacy he must escape. He had done well in that."

She was really nice, despite being a little creepy. Beast Boy and Starfire made us feel welcome, each using their own style of hospitality. I was glad Starfire decided to cover up a bit more than usual. No need to embraces the poor guy. Kid Flash zipped in and out, busy working on many things. Wondergirl and Superboy were with us most of the time.

"He's cute," Cassie said to me, patting my shoulder. "So he's an alien and related to Brainiac? How strange is that?"

"He's really sweet," I admitted, grinning slightly as I blushed. "He is the one who took me from the 21st century to the 31st century so I could help them fight Imperix. I really felt welcome there."

"Do you plan to stay there?"

Cassie's face was neutral, though I could guess what she was really feeling. She didn't want me to leave. Me and her had become really good friends, especially during the times when everyone hated me. I was there to help her when she found out she was Zeus's daughter. Suddenly a smile formed on her face.

"What ever you choice, even if it is the future, decide on what makes you happy. Just make sure you visit."

"I will."

I went to my room a little afterwards and relaxed on my bed. When I remembered the photo book though I opened it and peered through its pages. It had so many different pictures in it. Some were of just me, others me with my pets, and some with my friends. A large section though was dedicated to the Legion of Superheroes.

A first few were groups photos of us all together. One was plain silly, with most of the Legion making funny faces at the camera. The next few were of me with individual Legionnaires; Lighting Lad, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet, and of course Brainiac Five. He looked shy in the picture, not looking directly at the camera. I giggled and turned the page.

The next few were of the gang just hanging out during one of our few quiet days. Lighting Lad snoozing in Cosmic Boy's seat, Lighting Lass braining Vi's hair. Brainiac Five being pulled away from the lab by both Timber Wolf and Cosmic boy to join the fun. One though I stared at intently, it was of me and Brainiac 5 I guessed right after a long day of fun. He was sitting with one arm wrapped around me, and my head resting against his chest. I was asleep and so was he. It was a cute picture. Boy, I missed those times. I always had.

Brainiac Five

Going through the Imperix data gave me time to also puzzle over other things. The Time Trappers betrayal had surprised me, but I didn't know why. The power corrupted because it was so strong and despite how good people tired to be, they still had evil impulses. And power tended to allow you to explore those darker urges.

So, he had been corrupted bodily and mentally by the power of the Time Trapper. He sent Supergirl to the past so she wouldn't interfere with his plans. I just happened to tag along, which he probably used to his favor.

What was he planning to do exactly? He could do anything he wanted to, considering he could manipulate time. He could use the whole 'turn left' idea where he changes one very important decision in our lives that changes us in to different people than we were now. Would we reach this point at all, ever join the Legion, ever rebel against evil?

Where would I be if I hadn't joined the Legion? Most likely I would be on Colu, inventing great pieces of technology the likes the universe has never seen. I would no doubt be a loner, isolated, and arrogant. People sometimes said that I was like that now, but it would be much worse then. That though didn't make me feel any better.

I sat again in the desk chair, allowing myself to relax a little. Negative thought were getting me no where, and I had no time to be depressed. My teammates needed me. From the way Lyla talked, Lighting Lad needed me the most. I had to work fast though and try not to arrive to late.

I examined the information on the crystal again. He was from another galaxy then our own, and only came here because he was stronger then his own people. He had an unquenchable thirst for battle, and only fought the strongest opponents. He was also a brilliant strategist, using his brains and not man power to win a lot of battles.

Weakness though, what were his weakness? He had only a few valuable spots in his armor, and was only weak through attacking. I dwelled deeper into the information, looking for more. Perhaps his power source was his weakness.

I couldn't help but smile.

Supergirl

Beast Boy laid lazily along a rock, shifting into a lizard form while he did. He was pretty cool guy, the funny man of the Titans. The really strange thing was that he was dating Raven. At least from what I heard from Cassie. They did make a cute couple when I thought about it. I curled up against a tree and closed my eyes.

"So, what is the deal with this Brainiac Five kid," he asked, still in his lizard form. "He's from the future and he's a good guy, yet related to Brainiac? How did he not turn out bad?"

"He is as good as his ancestor was bad."

"Do you think there is a possibility that he could do evil, depending on how he's pushed? I mean, he had to be fighting a pretty large dark side."

"Everyone had a dark side, Garfield," came Raven's cold voice from beside him. She had came so suddenly that we both jumped in surprise. "Just be there for him Kara and you don't have to worry."

Querl came jumping down the steps tow at a time, wearing a black tank top and blue jeans along with black converse. He came to a stop in front of me and smiled. He had found something to help us in the fight against Imperix. I could see it in his eyes.

"We're leaving tomorrow afternoon, Kid Flash said that would be the best time. I'm inclined to believe him because the treadmill is his families property. He's studied it more than I have."

"That's good. When are we going to actually arrive there in their time?"

"Now, that is where Kid Flash failed to give a good answer." He looked up at Raven and smiled ever so slightly. "He said anywhere from between a week pass the point we left to three years."

"Figures. Better late than never I guess."

"That is what I keep trying to tell myself. Its not working too well."

"But at least we're heading back."

"Thank Gød for that."

I took his arm and smiled at Raven and the again human Gar. "We're going out to see the city for a while. We'll be back before dinner."

And I took off running, dragging Querl behind me. I was going to make sure he loosened up bit, not matter what it took.