Oh god. I'm sorry. I haven't update in a while. My fault. In my defense I have been busy. But here we go.
This will be part 1 of the 'Conner's Sacrifice' saga.
TazzieLuv13: Oh. You're going to strongly dislike this chapter then.
CassandraBlake: Well there will be a lot more Luthor coming on.
I'm so sorry guys. I will again try to stick to my schedule. So expect a chapter on Sunday. No promises though. I've aso decided to continue this story past twelve. Enjoy the chapter.
Part 1: Apokolips
Conner woke up. Memories from the night before flooded his head. He looked at Cassie, who lay by his side. He had told her last night. About the suicide mission. At least he had spent last night with Cassie. He didn't know when he would be seeing her again.
He loved her. He didn't want to lose her. But he didn't want to say goodbye to her. He wrote her a letter.
He quietly dressed and left the apartment. It was almost six in the morning. He had to be at the cave in thirty minutes and he would be leaving to Apokolips by seven.
He strolled down the street. His thoughts on today's mission. Dick and Conner had been assigned to Alpha. They were to infiltrate Apokolips and bring it down. That's why it was suicide. They were going to blow up the planet.
He reached the Zeta tube and teleported to the cave.
Superboy B04
His arrival announced, heads turned. He could spot various heroes. His eyes staid on the floor.
"Good. You're here," Bruce said. Bruce had really been against this plan. He had not wanted Dick or Conner to do this. But the protégés were stubborn, "Most of you know the plan. Every team will wait until Alpha squad is finished with their mission. Until we get their signal, we will wait. Alpha. Good luck. The Earth is counting on you."
Dick raised his eyebrow, "Guys. This has been wonderful. Being with you all. In the case I don't make it back. I want you guys to know that this team was the best thing to happen to me. I wish you guys good luck.
Conner stepped forth, "When I joined this team. I was irrational and angry. I have been molded into a better man. I love you all."
The men nodded at each other and went to the launching bay to get ready. A smaller version of the Batwing was ready for them. Conner put on his new suit. It would absorb the sunlight much better. It was a similar design to the suit he was rescued with. Except it was black and had red energy lines coming out of the 'S' shield. Dick was wearing a darker version of his suit. His bird was red and he had several guns strapped to his waist, courtesy of Jason.
They boarded the small ship.
"Are you nervous," Dick said. More of a statement than a question.
"Very. But if this is what has to be done to maintain Earth safe. Then I won't mind it."
Dick nodded and they flew in silence. Admiring the vast emptiness of space.
Ten minutes later Dick turned on the stealth mode. They could see Apokolips up ahead.
They landed behind a large building. Four miles from Darkseid's palace.
"Alright. Remember. The bombs need to go everywhere. You're faster. Get the main controls. I will go to the palace and set mine there. Rendezvous in an hour. If we don't meet up then, we leave whoever didn't make it behind. Understood," Dick said.
Conner simply nodded and started planting the bombs.
Conner planted the bombs, his new suit powered him. The first thirty minutes went by fast. He had planted over two hundred bombs. When he was finished. There were fifteen minutes left. He waited by the ship.
His communicator went off. It was Dick and he looked injured, "Superboy. They found me. Leave now. They now where you are. Leave!"
The communicator went dead. He saw the timer. He had fifteen minutes to save Dick before the bombs went off.
He ran to the castle.
The Cave
Cassie
When she woke up to find Conner gone. She cried. She remembered what they had done the previous night. He had left her note. She read it.
Hey Cassie,
I know you must be irate with me for leaving. But I have to save the Earth. Even if I have to die. I will try to come back. No promises though. Don't give up hope.
Last night was amazing Cass. You're amazing. I love you so much. And I swear when I come back, we can talk about our actual future. Kids. Marriage even. I know you love me and it sucks that I'm putting you through this pain. I hope you forgive me though. I just want to make the future better for you.
Dick came too. You should spend some time with Barbara. I know you both will need each other.
Remember Cassie. I love you. And always will. Even in death I will love you. I know this is unfair. But if this is good-bye. Then I hope you can move on and find some one better.
With tender love and affection,
Conner Kent.
That's what he had left her. And she hated him for that. She knew if the mission went okay, he would be back at around 9. She went to Barbara's to pass the last hour.
Apokolips
Conner
He was burning up. So far he had fought many winged monsters. Even with his suit, he was not going to be able to recharge. He fingered his pocket. He pulled out a small patch shaped with 'S' shield. His last resort. He slapped it on.
He instantly felt recharged. He floated and looked at his watch. Five minutes until total destruction.
He flew towards the palace and hit the wall, smashing it to pieces. He analyzed the room. On the throne was Darkseid. A smug smile evident on his face. Next to him was Vandal. Dick was on the way bottom of the steps. A bloody mess. He wasn't moving but the heartbeat was just barely there.
Conner slowly touched down, "Let us go Darkseid. You have lost."
The behemoth smiled, "Is that what you think so boy? I have not lost. In fact I have won. I cannot die that easily dear child. The explosions you have set up are going to destroy my planet. But I can easily move to the War World and destroy Earth from there."
Conner smiled, "It's too late for that. Did you really think we would only be attacking here? In less then three minutes both your 'weapons' will explode."
Conner used his heat vision to freeze Darkseid. That bought him enough time to get Dick and run to his ship. He threw Dick on the passenger seat.
He kicked started the ship. But before he could lower the glass. He was thrown out of the craft before it took off. Conner, as he hit the ground, could see the ship moving towards Earth.
He slowly stood and saw Darkseid smiling.
"You might've destroyed my weapons. But you never did figure out my back up plan."
Mt. Justice
Cassie
Three. Two. One. And the planet was gone. Apokolips was destroyed. Cassie had been assigned to stay at the cave while the others went to the War World. She was waiting for the Batwing to comeback. It took fifteen minutes before she could see the small black aircraft.
Barbara and Cassie were opening the hatch in no time. Only to find a bloody Nightwing at the helm.
Cassie started to cry. And then she heard it.
"GET OUT OF THE WAY!" Cassie snapped her head up. Conner was coming in to fast from the sky. A dark grey blob was following him.
She flew towards him and used her lasso to slow his fall down. She flew down carrying the injured Conner.
"Don't. Cassie move. He is coming."
"Who is?" she asked.
"Doomsday."
Warworld
Clark
When he arrived at the War World. He wasn't ready to see Darkseid smiling.
"What's so funny?" he asked.
"Oh if you must know, Kal-El. You're clone is about to die. Along with all the heroes still on Earth," Darkseid said. A smile on his face.
Clark raise his eyebrow, "Who?"
"The monster that killed you. The monster I made better. Doomsday."
Mt. Justice.
Conner
Conner pushed Cassie aside and jumped towards the monster hurtling towards him.
He collided and was sent right back down. Cassie had taken Barbara and Dick off the mountain. Conner struck the mountain and it imploded.
Good thing the cave was cleared. He unsteadily got up. His lungs had already collapsed. He took out his last two shields and stuck them on his arms. He stood straight and flew at the Doomsday.
He punched the monster in the jaw. The bones that protruded from the jaw pierced Conner's fist. But he kept punching. He had to kill this monster. He saw Cassie's lasso on the floor and used it to choke the monster.
Doomsday whipped his head forward and threw Conner off balance. Conner felt his skin split and blood started to fall.
His energy was depleting already. He had one-shot. He used the ground as traction and flew towards the monster again. But he was to slow. Doomsday picked up and a piece of his own bone and stabbed Conner in the stomach.
Conner kicked Doomsday backwards and quickly removed the bone.
"CONNER! LOOK," Cassie screamed and Conner followed her finger. Apokolips was falling into Earth's atmosphere. An idea popped into his head.
Doomsday caught Conner off guard. Snapping his arm in the process. Conner kicked Doomsday towards the sky. He then flew towards him. He launched a punch but Doomsday caught it and crushed it it. Déjà vu flashed through his body. But he kept punching Doomsday towards the falling planet.
At the speed they were going. The passed through hellish planet. Before they exited it. Conner maneuvered himself behind Doomsday. He brought his broken hand and gripped the monsters cheek. He pressed his other hand against the opposite cheek.
In one swift movement. He put pressure and snapped Doomsday's neck to the side.
Conner let go of the monster as the planet exploded from the extensive damage.
His body fell towards the ground.
Cassie
She caught his body and carefully placed it on the ground. He was bloody. His legs were broken and his whole right arm was crushed. He slowly opened his eyes.
He slid his hand onto hers. His face split into a smile, "Hey. What's up?"
Cassie couldn't help but chuckle, "You saved me. The world. Everything."
"I know. Isn't that pretty awesome," his eyes began to close.
"I love you Conner. Always and Forever."
"I love you too."
His body went limped.
Anger and utterly sorrowful. Sobs emanated from the blonde. Her arms holding the young man she so desperately needed. The man she loved. She kissed his forehead. And staid there. Waiting for the rest to get back. Waiting for that unbearable moment to end.
Well. Conner died. Sorry. Leave reviews. I enjoy them! See you on Sunday for the second part.