I have been on a roll the last few days and just had so many places I wanted to go and the Character of Rhys has allowed me to add something new, Fresh, and my own which is exciting. I hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 10
"Everyone, I just want to say that it has been a pleasure to work with each of you, but my journey is now moving to Gotham and helping our newest member Batman. Since I am moving on I have brought in my cousin Rhys to work with you as Watchtower. I know she will pick up right where I left off and I will let her get started".
I could see how hard this was for Chloe, she had been playing at hero support for the last six years, more aptly Clark support. I could feel her turmoil she was feeling and I was feeling it too, but I needed to establish my mark on watchtower. Chloe's shoes would be hard to fill, but I was a James and a Lane and I could do it better than anyone else. As Chloe walked out of the room it was Time for Rhys James to take command.
"Hi team, I am Rhys James and I will be your new Watchtower, just think of me as the new hero Ipad. I can hack like nobody's business,but I also have the power to feel and project emotion. We have business here to attend so I will send you my bio so as we can be familiar with one another, be a team. I know you guys have had problems with it in the past, but we won't be dysfunctional under my watch".
At this Hawkman decided to make his little remarks about my age, "Where did they get you Preschool"?
"You know Hawkman, I think you are the last one here who should be talking about age because from what I hear you been flying since the dinosaurs".
"Not that long Punky Brewster".
"Let's move on to business",Clark Said.
Thank God for Clark, I could see why Chloe thought he was the true leader of our team, but we needed a name besides team or Work in Progress, how lame is that?
"OK guys, I have hacked into Checkmate and discovered that there are aliens on earth besides the Kandorians that were here. We don't know what they look like, they could shape-shift like Man-Hunter or look as fine as Kal-El here. We need to be on the lookout. I did discover something interesting here in Metropolis, Tess Mercer was found and taken to Met Gen, she died. The thing about Tess' death is not five minutes later she was resurrected. Now looking at all her medical records she is not meteor infected, but she has been involved with more things alien than Man-Hunter and Kal-El here".
"So you think she is being used as a Vessel", Man-hunter asked.
"That is a logical possibility and Green Arrow, Kal-El, myself, and you need to keep a close eye on her".
"Already on it".
"Thanks Man-Hunter".
Man-Hunter nodded at me and signed off to begin his investigations. Now, All I needed to do was feel in the rest of the team on what I needed.
"Aquaman, I need you to keep an eye open in the oceans and the seas". A.C. Acknowledged my mission and signed off.
"Impulse, I need you to travel the globe in search of any suspicious activity and get in touch with Kal-El and if need be he can fly in to assist you".
"Si Senorita"
I had to shake my head, Bart and his obsession for all things Spanish. I could already tell Bart and I would be buddies for sure.
"Hawkman and Stargirl, please fill in the JSA on what is going on and report back here to Watchtower with whatever you find".
"Will do, I just hope you aren't out to recess when we check-in".
"Don't worry Hawkman, I just hope it's not nap-time at the home when I need you".
"I will also keep an eye out at the schools in the area", Stargirl Said.
"Thank You Stargirl and Hawkman", and with that they signed off.
"Cyborg, I need you to help me hack into every satellite and major databases around the world and Canary, I need you to keep an eye on the political realm if you will", Cyborg and Canary confirmed with a nod and signed off. With that only Oliver, Clark, Chloe and I were left.
"Why did you keep calling me Kal-El"?
"It's your given birth name, right"?
"Yes"
"Well, it's not as lame as Blur. Personally I think Boy Scout was a better name for you, but not my decision. Can't we come up with a better name for you"?
"I did tell Lois once there was a better name out there".
"I suggest we find it then. Speaking of Lois, I heard she calls you her Superman, I like that name".
"You know Clark, I like that name for you too big guy", Oliver piped in.
"It's kind of a private nickname", Clark said.
"Oh come on Clark think about it! You have super powers and you are a man and a mighty fine one at that, if I were Lois I would call you Superman too. On the plus side, I like it better than the nickname of pumpkin she gave you".
"I guess"
"Great, now go call Lois and tell her to run with the story and I am sure my big cuz will be thrilled we used her nickname".
"Yeah, She will never let me forget it either".
"Good, Call Lois and I think you still have Chloe to say goodbye too as well", with that I was now alone for the first time with Oliver Queen.
"You know Rhys, I am really impressed with you right now", Oliver said.
"Duh, you should be, I am me after-all".
"That's not what I meant and you know it".
"Well, Then what do you mean"?
"You just come off as immature, cocky, and don't take anything seriously. Then when you started the meeting off and delegated responsibilities to the team, it was like watching Chloe".
"Well, if I can do half as good a job as Chloe did at Watchtower, I will be a success and that means a lot coming from you. I know how much you care for Chloe, but your track record with strong women isn't the best so I am sure you and I will butt heads".
"See there you go, all serious one minute and some sarcastic remark in the next".
"Well, I guess Chloe didn't tell you I was Bipolar then"?
"That explains a lot".
"well, I will take being Bipolar over being a billionaire man-whore any day".
"Bye Rhys"
"Bye Tiger...Woods".
I had to get the last word in with Oliver of Course. I think I will go pay Lois a visit at the Daily Planet so Clark and Chloe can tell each other goodbye without me overhearing and feeling their emotions. I could afford them at least that common courtesy.
Ok, Next Chapter is Clark/Chloe and Rhys and Lois.