Chapter 9-Part 2
I woke up in the strong and protective arms of my Smallville and I felt so content. Last night was the best night of my life because I got to become one with Clark. Man, I didn't know stamina was one of his superpowers, but I ain't complaining. After that first time he was so gentle, slow and romantic, I was the one that begged for him to hurry up. Sighs. I felt like I died and gone to Heaven. "Lois", I hear being whispered in my ear.
"I'm awake Clark, I just want to enjoy being wrapped in your arms while the sun rises".
"Well, I didn't notice the Sun rising, why would I when I have a more breathing-taking view laying in bed with me".
"Clark Kent, who knew you could be so romantic". With a smile on his face, "I Did".
"I think it's time I get up, get dressed and pay my dear cousin Chloe a visit".
"Lois, Remember she had your best interest at heart and I'll join you for a shower".
"Well, Smallville as often as we have seen each other getting out of the shower I say it's about time we share one".
Clark and I got up and went to shower, but let's just say I wasn't dressed until three hours later. Clark asked me if I wanted him to fly me to Metropolis, but I wanted to drive so I could have time to think about what I needed to say to Chloe. I loved my cousin, but I was even more upset after Clark told me in his efforts to calm me down about all the ways Chloe had invaded his privacy. Clark was too nice and too much of a gentleman to really let Chloe have it. Granted her playing big sister did seem to come in handy a few times according to Clark, but it still didn't make it right. If Clark with all his abilities can have the decency to afford you privacy Chloe should do the same. I was at Watchtower now and I got out my car and took a deep breathe. This wasn't going to be easy, but it needed to be done and like everything else in life you tackle it head on, that is what The general always says.
"Chloe Anne Sullivan, I know you are here somewhere".
"Lois, what are you doing here"?
"Rhys, what are you doing here and where is Chloe"?
"Well, I am going to takeover Watchtower for Chloe".
"What Do you mean you are taking over"?
"I'll let Chloe explain that one Big Cuz".
I couldn't believe it, but mine and Chloe's cousin Rhys James was here and taking over Watchtower. Granted Rhys was smart and Graduated Vanderbilt at 19, but she hadn't had an easy life with her emotional troubles. I know a lot of that came when her mom died so young, but I think it was something more. I came here to have a bit of a hashing out with Chloe, but now I was concerned, she was leaving and I didn't know what was up. Now, I had even more questions. Why the sudden shift? Every time I turned around it seemed that my world was changing and not at all how I envisioned it to be.
"Lois, Rhys told me she spilled my beans".
"Yeah, What's up with that"?
"Well, Ollie and I decided that as much as we care for each other it just wasn't meant to be. I am moving to Gotham to help his friend Bruce set up his hero pad".
"What does this hero do"?
"He is gifted in martial arts, weaponry, highly intelligent, Billionaire, and has a thing for bats".
"sounds like he has more perverted fetishes than Ollie, have fun with that one Chlo".
"Ollie says he is very angst and brooding, says he makes Clark seem like the happiest guy on earth".
"Listen, Clark is happy, but he also has more on his plate then any of the others, I think he is allowed to be introspective and speaking of Clark why the big sister act on everyone including me"?
"I see Clark has filled you in even more on things. I take it by the look on your face he told you I had Dr. Hamilton erase your memories of the future".
"Chloe, how could you? You had no right to do that and before you say anything I understand why you did it, I already got Clark's diatribe to go easy on you, but I feel like I was violated Chloe, you just had no right to do that. On top of that you had my sessions with Dr. Evans monitored. Chloe, There is a line that is drawn and you crossed it, but not just with me, but with Clark. From what Clark tells me the whole team actually".
"Yes, I admit I went overboard in my watchful eye in watchtower,but I was just doing what I felt I could do to help protect the world and protect the heroes the world needed. I am sorry Lois that I overstepped myself with them and with you,but I really had everyone's best interest at heart because I care. It's not easy being the eyes and ears of heroes Lois".
"I understand that, but I wanted you to understand too. I love you and I will miss you, but promise me you won't get too busy helping save the world that you forget about your Big Cousin".
"Of course I won't forget about you Lois, you won't let me".
I walked forward and gave Chloe a hug and a kiss. I had a feeling I wouldn't see her for a long time and I wouldn't hear from her like she promised, but I knew she had an important role and the world and it's heroes needed her. I was losing one cousin, but it seemed I was gaining another. Rhys was only 20 and I wasn't as close to her as I was Chloe, but I loved her and I would still have family around and someone I could openly talk to about Clark which would be nice, but she wasn't old enough to take out for shots, at least not yet.
As I was getting ready to leave I felt a whoosh and I knew it was Clark. I can tell his whoosh anywhere, What can I say even John Jones can't whoosh like my man. He looked so sexy in his Blur outfit and as much as I loved the black on him he told me he was going back to red and blue, that I had brought the color back to his life.
"Clark"
The look he gave me just melted me. Whenever he looked at me like that I became speechless, almost.
"If you keep looking at me like that Smallville you will just have to fly me home".
"That can be arranged, but Chloe called some meeting".
"Sorry you two lovebirds, but I needed to introduce the team to..."
About this time Rhys walked in and Clark bless his heart looked so confused. Chloe held back a snicker and proceeded to introduce our little cousin to Clark.
"Clark, this is Lois' and mines cousin Rhys James, she is going to be taking over at Watchtower when I leave for Gotham. She makes my hacking ability seem like child's play even at 20".
"Nice to finally meet you Clark, Chloe has been briefing me on everything and everyone and all I have to say is if all aliens look like you bring on the invasion".
Clark looked between Chloe, Rhys and I before he said, "Well, I can see which cousin she takes after, she doesn't mince her words". I glared at Clark and he threw me that charming smile of his that he knew I couldn't resist. I harrumphed and decided this was the best time for me to exit before I kill my little cousin for flirting with My Smallville and Clark for teasing me".
"Well, I better let you guys get to your meeting before this "I love Lois" segment runs over".
"I love you Lois and will see you back at the farm later".
"Oliver, you made it, good we have five minutes before Canary, Impulse, Cyborg, Stargirl, Aquaman, Martian Man-Hunter and your BFF Hawkman come online for the introduction to Rhys"
"Hey Rhys, finally nice to meet you after everything Chloe has told me".
I sized up Oliver Queen and he was good-looking I could see why both my cousins had dated him, but I looked over at Clark Kent and I could see why Chloe pined for him for ages and Lois went gaga. That was one fine piece of alien right there. I think I just invented a new phrase 'Once you go Kryptonian you don't go back", OK it's didn't rhyme, but Good God in Heaven above was it the truth. I couldn't take my eyes off him and I know he had to notice, but I was human. Oh, Oliver was waiting for my reply.
"Nice to meet you Mr. Queen, but I just want to say before we get started your sexual escapades ended with Chloe because cousin number three ain't happening for you". I heard Clark snicker behind me and I just couldn't resist what I was about to say,"On the other hand you Mr. Kent still have a cousin to go if things don't pan out with Lois, all you have to do is say the word". That sobered up Mr. Super and Oliver snickered this time.
"Well, She definitely takes after Lois in her foot in mouth syndrome, wouldn't you say Clark", Oliver piped in. Chloe spoke up then.
"If you three are done playing Awkward the team is ready to go online".
"Arrow Online"
"Canary online"
"Cyborg online"
"Impulse Online"
"Stargirl online"
"Hawkman online"
"Man-Hunter online"
"Blur online"
Chloe, "Hacker Online'
Rhys "Watchtower online"