Author's note- So here it is- the last chapter. Please review and let me know your interest in a sequel.

Chapter 10

Dick wasn't sure when he had finally stopped CPR. It may have been when Bruce screamed and removed his cowl after punching a brick wall. He watched him now. He paced, cursing under his breath .He had turned towards them and looked down at Caelyn, and her pale unmoving form brought a tear to his eye. He turned away quickly. Dick didn't want to look at her, but he still held her hand. He didn't want to let go. With his free hand he rubbed his masked eyes, allowing a trapped teardrop to escape. It fell down and landed on Caelyn's cool wrist. Dick touched it tenderly. He wiped it away, but let his fingers linger there. That's when he felt it- the light uneven palpitation of her pulse.

"Bruce!" Dick screamed.

By the time Bruce turned he saw Dick preforming CPR again.

"She has a pulse."

Kaldur had really come to care for his teammates. This situation and the pair in front of him sincerely broke his heart. They shouldn't have to grieve for the loss of a child. Caelyn had been so full of life, she was simply too young to be gone. He bowed his head in reverence when the crackle presented in his ear.

"Aqualad, get here now."

Together at his bedside, Lois and Clark stared at Connor. He was still unconscious, but with the sun lamps shinning down on him, they were told he should be fine. The both stared at him willing him to wake up, so they would know. So they would know that they still had a child. They were both trying hard not to think of it, to focus on Connor. It was hard though, every time their eyes met they thought of her, so they looked at Connor.

Suddenly their vigil was interrupted by a commotion outside. They looked at each other as the doors to the medical ward open and Batman brought Caelyn in and laid her down on the bed next to Connor. Martian Manhunter prepped a breathing tube and Black Canary set up more sun lamps.

"What… "Clark stammered.

"I told you we would bring her back." Batman said with a small smile as he put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Although, I'm not the one to thank." He nodded to Robin.

Lois moved from her daughter's side and pulled Robin into a hug. "Thank you."

All the League and team could do was wait and it seemed to everyone that was all they had done. For over a day they waited anxiously for the superkids to wake.

Caelyn was very confused. She was extremely sore and she was having problems breathing. She felt like something was stuck in her throat. She tried to cough, but that only made it worse. She knew there may be some explanation if she opened her eyes, but she was afraid to be greeted by that horrible green glow or worse. Suddenly she started to hear things, muffled voices. They were comforting her and suddenly it was easier to breathe. They were now coaxing her to open her eyes, but she didn't want to. She was too afraid of what she might see.

"Cae, please open your eyes. You are safe. It is okay now." Her father's voice was suddenly clear. She felt both her hands being held and she felt safe. She slowly cracked open her eyes.

Caelyn opened her mouth but nothing came out but a raspy squeak. Lois handed her a cup of water and she gratefully drank it. She looked to her parents.

"Hi."

"Really after all this, and the first thing is a casual salutation." Clark laughed dryly. "You have no idea how close … God, come here," Clark said grabbing his daughter up into a hug.

She was hugging Lois when she seemed to realize something and pulled away.

"How is Conner?"

"He is still sleeping, but he should be fine," Clark said nodding towards his bed.

"There is something you should know about him, about how he was created."

"Shhh, we can talk later, just rest," Lois said stroking her hair. Caelyn could see the fear in their eyes when they looked at her. It made her understand the gravity of the situation.

"That bad, huh?"

"Yeah," Clark answered simply.

"We almost lost you, well actually we did lose you for a bit, but he brought you back." Lois nodded off to the side where an exhausted Robin slept. He was curled into a chair, his domino mask slightly crooked on his face.

As if feeling eyes on him, Robin opened his eyes. He shook his head, not sure if what he saw was real. Caelyn was sitting up in bed and staring at him.

Before he could move she spoke. "You saved my life?"

"Well yeah, if not I would be the youngest on the team again," he said moving to her and giving her a hug.

"You are only four months older than me Dick, but thanks."

"I don't like these." Caelyn said after a minute, pointing to the sun lamps

"But they are helping you heal." Lois said

"It feels fake. Can I go outside?"

"I don't know sweetie," Clark started.

"Please? I want to feel the sun on my face. I know it will make me feel better."

"Alright, but Robin go with her."

"Yes Sir."

Caelyn started to get up. Her legs were wobbly when she first stood, but her parents steadied her.

She moved over to the other bed and leaned down to Connor. She kissed his head and whispered to him.

"You need to wake up. It doesn't matter, none of it. You are my brother and I love you. I will tell them now, but they will still love you too. " She turned to her parents. "When we were kidnapped, Luthor said things. He said that Connor is not fully Kryptonian. He is only half like me, but he told me who the human DNA came from. "She paused.

"Who?" Clark asked anxious.

"Luthor."

"Oh God, that monster how dare he." Lois said hugging Clark. The both looked over to him.

"I think that might be why he hasn't woken up yet. I think he's afraid we won't love him."

"Of course we do." Clark said. "Why don't you go outside now, but take it easy.

"Okay," Caelyn said as she made her way to the door, Robin following close behind. She shivered ever so slightly; he grabbed the blanket from the bed and draped it over her shoulders.

They made their way out of the cave after passing by members of the league and team happy to see her awake. Caelyn hugged M'gann as they passed whispering that Connor would wake up soon. When they got outside they headed for the beach. They walked along the ocean for a few minutes before Dick realized she was leaning on him heavily and they sat down. The watched the waves in silence. They didn't say anything; they didn't need to. Dick grabbed Caelyn's hand and laced their fingers. They looked at each other and smiled.

Clark sat with Connor; Lois had left to get something to eat. He stared down at his son- that was what he was, this would not change that. He grabbed his hand.

"Connor, I don't know if you can hear me, but it's time to wake up. I know you might be scared, but let me tell you something. You are my son. Nothing can change that. You have my name and my love. I need you to wake up so our family can be whole again. I love you Connor. "A minute passed before Clark felt his hand being squeezed. Clark looked to his face and saw his eyes slowly open.

"Connor." He breathed in relief.

"Dad."

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