AN: I think I just had an explosion of creativity or something today. Anyway, this one's a pretty long chapter, but that's because it is also a huge milestone for our heroes. Just in case you're wondering as you read, there will be a chapter when Clark develops super/arctic breath. He didn't have it at the beginning of season 5, so I kinda wanted to make my own origin to it. And he will learn how to fly. He has to win those races with Bart somehow. Also, to figure out what Zatanna is saying, just read it backwards... Most of you probably know that, but I'm just trying to cover my bases! :) Please read and enjoy.
Chapter 11: Confessions and Creation
When they reached the cafe, it was empty except for Victor and Rosy. Clark sighed in relief, glad the place was vacant. He couldn't think of any other spot that would be large enough for their group. He gestured for them to bring the tables together, attaching them to Victor's.
Victor looked up then, confused. "What's-?"
"We are having a meeting, and I am including you in this meeting. We'll fill you in when we get this straightened out."
Rosy walked in then, carrying 12 different drinks and setting them in front of the everyone. They all looked down in confusion. "I figured y'all would need a drink for this meeting. I would join you, but I think I would be of much better use as a scout. I'll make sure you aren't disturbed." She walked out then, sitting on the front porch.
Clark shook his head, trying to come up with the best way to start this meeting. "Well, that was Rosy. She's going to make sure we don't get overheard. I think we should just all start by introducing ourselves to each other. I'm Clark Kent."
They went around the circle, just saying their name before it returned right back to Clark. He sighed. "I'm really not sure how to start this."
"Maybe you should just explain about yourself first. Obviously there's something different about you with the way you caught that arrow." Lois suggested.
Clark rolled his eyes. Chloe hadn't been exaggerating when she said Lois was like a dog on a pant leg when it came to an interesting story."Well excuse me if this is a little difficult for me to say! It's not exactly easy to go pouring out your secrets to people you just met!"
That shut her up nicely.
Taking a deep breath, he tried again. "Well, as Lois pointed out, I did manage to catch that arrow. That's because I have powers." At most of their confused expressions, he elaborated. "Sheesh... Well I am super strong, I can see through things-"
"What!" Felicity exclaimed before covering her mouth. She and the rest of the girls firmly crossed their arms over their chests. Chloe just laughed, amused that their reactions had pretty much matched her own.
Clark rolled his eyes. "It's only when I concentrate! Why do all the girls fixate on that one? Anyway... I can also burn things with my eyes, hear a dog barking a county away, am virtually indestructible, and I'm faster than a speeding bullet."
"But not faster than me, mi amigo!" Bart exclaimed, grinning.
"Is that all because of the meteor rocks in Smallville? Chloe said that a lot of people gained superpowers and went psycho because of those rocks..." Lois looked at him expectantly, testing her hypothesis.
Clark hesitated, looking at Chloe for help. She just nodded encouragement. "Well, not exactly... I'm an... alien."
They all looked at him, amazed. He hadn't told the guys the alien part yet.
Chloe coughed, trying to diffuse some of the tension. When they continued to stare, she decided to intervene. "Guys, seriously right now? Clark's like the most normal guy I've ever met! Yeah he has super powers and is an alien, but sometimes he's more human than humans!"
Lois caught on then, taking charge. "Yeah, I mean he has a lot of human traits! Like his obsession with plaid, or his goody-toe shoes routine! He even looks like the rest of us! There's no reason to treat him different just cuz he's from another planet... He's still Smallville."
"Thanks Lois... I think..." Clark said with a slight smile.
Everyone started nodding their heads in agreement, clearly won over by Lois's speech. "Well, I'm not that special, I'm just super fast." Bart intervened, attempting to move the conversation forward.
Arthur interrupted then. "Well, technically I'm not human either... I'm Atlantian." He took a sip of his water then, refusing to make eye contact with the rest of them.
Victor sat up straighter. "Oh! No wonder you are always at the pool or drinking water! It makes sense now! Sorry for hackling you about that... It's just I'm not very good with water... I'm a cyborg."
"What? How the heck did you become half machine?" Arthur asked, shocked.
"Umm... When I was in an accident, I was picked up by a company and experimented on. They gave me mechanical bioenhancements and I had to escape before I became more machine then man." He scratched his head nervously.
The girls all looked at him, trying to see the robot parts of him. He seemed to pick up on their curiosity. "Well, it's under my skin... I have been able to upgrade my systems though and can now do a little hacking with my internal software." He smiled sheepishly.
Chloe and Felicity perked up then, "Really?" He just nodded. "That's sooo cool!"
Diana spoke up then. "It is amazing that you have been able to adapt to this society so well, Clark. I am from an Amazonian tribe that is far removed from modern society. I am one of their warriors. I also am super strong, fast, with a lot of stamina and agility. I have an accelerated healing factor and I usually fight with my bracelets. I also have a golden lasso I can use to have people tell me the truth. Oh, and I can fly."
Everyone looked at her in awe.
Clark smiled. "Well, just have to give it time Diana. I was raised as a human, so I don't really have any troubles. I mean after I got over the whole 'I'm not human' phase. It's still kinda weird for me to think of myself as an alien at times... Also, what does it feel like to fly?"
She smiled, "Like freedom and bliss."
He sighed, looking down. "Maybe it's not as bad as I thought..." He mumbled.
Zatanna spoke up then. "This has been an entertaining meeting. I may not have powers quite like yours, but I do have some tricks up my sleeve." When everyone looked at her, confused. "I'm a magician."
Clark and Chloe gasped, now on their toes. After having dealt with Isobel, they were wary of any type of magic.
Everyone else looked skeptical. "Magic isn't exactly real. It's a trick of the light." Lois stated, offended by Zatanna who she thought was just trying to show off.
Zatanna turned to her and said, "sthguoht eurt rouy kaeps." Her eyes glowed blue as Lois's did also.
"This is a little crazy! Fishboy is from Atlantis... Like the lost city! I thought that was just a legend. Then we have a metal boy with supped up prosthetics! Oh and don't forget Amazonian wonder woman... Bet she's never had to ask twice for a date... Bet guys fawn all over her... And I don't believe her bit about her lasso... I bet it's just part of her kinky act. Oh and then there's the speed king who hits on like every girl... Doesn't he know how to take a break! I mean he has a serious thing for my cousin too... I'll just have to keep my eye on him. And speaking of my cousin, she's taking all of this too quickly! Smallville must do things to a person's mind. At least Felicity seems just as shocked as me... Oh and I can't seem to figure out Dinah and Oliver! What the heck is their relation! I mean that meeting was awkward enough without the arrow incident. And Bruce better keep his hands to himself or I'll teach him what's up... He keeps looking at me, and I don't appreciate it. If anyone here's gonna touch me it's gonna be-"
Chloe finally figured out what was going on and clamped a hand over Lois's mouth before she had to hear exactly what she was thinking about Clark. That would be too awkward at the moment.
Zatanna smiled, but didn't reverse her spell. She was hoping to hear more of Lois's mind. It seemed kinda fun. "As you can see, my magic is real."
Clark chuckled. "Yeah. Chloe and I have run into magic before and it's not exactly a fun time for us. The rest of them are probably just shocked to know it's real."
Chloe nodded in agreement, still holding Lois's mouth shut. "Will you please reverse this before she continues? I really don't want to hear what's about to come out of her mouth." She pleaded with Zatanna.
Zatanna smiled and said, "dne lleps."
Chloe carefully took her hand off Lois's mouth, pleased when she did not start talking. Lois glared at Zatanna before thanking Chloe for saving her from a potentially awkward situation.
Clark took note of Lois's blushing face, choosing to question her later on what she was about to say. "Anyway, I'm guessing the rest of y'all are all more human. I thought that keeping everyone here informed would be a good way to keep us all in the loop so we could watch each other's backs."
Dinah spoke up then. "I am a martial arts and weapons expert and I have a sonic scream that I can use to incapacitate people." She smiled weakly as they looked to her.
"I'm a martial arts expert as well, though I prefer bows, arrows, and darts as my choice of weapons." Oliver added. Then he turned to Bruce, "What about you big guy?"
Bruce Wayne huffed, looking away.
"Come on, everyone else shared!" Oliver huffed.
At that Bruce looked at the two cousins and blonde on the other end of the table.
"What!?" Lois exclaimed at the accusing glare. "Fine, you want to know about us? I'm a military brat. I beat up people with my fists. I'm good with self defense and guns. I also have a knack for good old detective work." She crossed her arms, glaring back at Bruce.
Chloe snorted. "Yeah, and a knack for getting in trouble. I'm just her cousin, but I have extensive knowledge about metahumans from my time with Clark in Smallville. I'm also pretty handy with a computer. Though I'm not as good of a hacker as Felicity."
Felicity blushed at that. "Yeah, but you're better at self defense. I'm just a computer hacker."
"And a great one at that!" Chloe smiled encouragingly at her.
Everyone now returned to staring at Bruce. He sighed, giving in. "Fine. I'm a martial arts expert and I have a lot of gadget's I use. Grappling hooks-"
"Tasers!" Clark interjected.
Bruce sent him a look. "Yeah, and a car I had made. I call it the batmobile."
"What!" They all exclaimed. Bruce just shrugged.
Clark shook his head, glad Bruce had finally seemed to join in. "Now that we are all on the same page as to powers and abilities, let's get down to the real business of this meeting. Slade. He is after Oliver because of their involvement with each other on the island. We stand to assume that we are now all his targets. He said he would take everyone away from Oliver, and we are on that list. That means we have to stay sharp at all times! I say that we should meet up every week to keep each other updated on any new information we have acquired about Slade. Do you all agree?"
They all nodded in agreement.
"Good."
Bart spoke up then. "Hey, we could just make a club as a cover, ya know! I mean a kind of club where we can come hang out and if any one of us gets in trouble, we can have each other's backs! I've never really had a brotherhood before, so I think it would be great if we all banded together!"
Oliver spoke up, "I think the pipsqueak is right. But that means we are going to need a name."
"Well, I think we should have the word justice in it," Victor suggested.
Arthur laughed. "I concur with the tin man!"
"What did you call me fishstick?"
"I said-"
"Enough!" Felicity said. She was sitting right next to the two and was tired of their fighting. As soon as she said it she blushed, sinking down in her chair.
Everyone laughed. "Well, how about Justice League. I mean, Justice club doesn't quite sound right... a league sounds cooler." Chloe inputted.
"Oh! Why not the Justice League of America! After all, Clark seems to be a leader and has an unnatural affinity for red, white, and blue." Lois suggested.
They all looked at each other, nodding.
Clark smiled. "Well how about this, we'll call it the JLA club. Then it'll still stay as a cover, but we'll know it stands for Justice League of America."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Well, if that's all, we can call this meeting adjourned. We can all meet next week in the Little Blue Cafe. Rosy will probably help us keep people away while we talk about the serious stuff."
They all got up to separate then, heading back to the dorms. Right before they did Lois called out. "Don't forget I'm having a party Friday night! It'll be embarrass the Clark night!"
Everyone laughed as Clark groaned in frustration. This was going to be a long week.