Chloe tapped her fingers bored as she looked down a long hallway. After a minute, she reached for her phone and glanced at the time. She hung her head annoyed and resumed pacing at the military base where Lucy had asked to meet her.

She lay down on the floor and put her purse under her head as a pillow before closing her eyes. Twenty minutes later, she jumped slightly when someone nudged her leg. She glanced up and stretched and said mildly annoyed, "You know, Lucy, you could let a girl know you're running late. I have no problem taking you to find a wedding gift for Clark and Lois, but I have a life too."

Lois' younger sister looked apologetic, "Sorry. The General held me up with a lecture on not trusting any military people unless I got credentials to match."

Chloe gave a curious look, "What?"

She looked uneasy, "Let's just say, last guy claiming to work for the US ended up almost blowing up Lois."

Chloe raised an eyebrow as they headed for the exit, "Okay, you'll have to explain that to me later. Right now, let's get to the mall; they're registered at JCPenney's and Sears."

Lucy shot her a suggestive look, "Oh, I was thinking of going somewhere along the lines of Victoria Secret."

Chloe looked reproving, "I think Lois can handle that area of clothing, Lucy. I am only letting you buy…" she was cut off as the cement of the hallway exploded inward directly in front of them knocking both of them to their back. She coughed away dust and smoke as she sat up and looked over worried, "Lucy, are you okay?"

Lucy slowly sat up herself and did a quick check, "Yeah, I think I'm…Chloe, what is that?"

Chloe looked over in time to see a large fist come at her. A blinding pain shot through her jaw as she felt herself fly upward and fly back a good 10 feet. She slammed into a corridor corner and fell to the ground heavily. She groaned in pain and tried to pick herself up. She cried out alarmed as a foot shoved her to the floor. A pair of large hands grabbed her jacket and hoisted her up effortlessly. A deep voice asked coldly, "What gives you the right to wear Kiom Ahyl's ring?"

She blinked to clear her head and looked him over before answering snidely, "The same right you have to be so pig faced, probably." The man growled and brought his hand back to make another swing. She jerked her arm up and a green mallet appeared and knocked her free from his grip. She held up her hand and warned, "I won't do this now."

The man stalked forward, "You shouldn't have stolen his Ring."

She eyed him, "Stolen? Come on, give me some credit. A ring won't go onto to someone as long as its owner is still breathing."

The man paused, "You are correct. Maybe you are worthy to wear it."

Chloe glanced over as two other figures dragged Lucy forward with them. Chloe demanded, "Let her go."

Lucy asked scared, "Chloe, what's going on? Who are these people?"

Chloe replied, "They're old friends from Star City. We had a bit of a misunderstanding when I left."

Lucy struggled under their grip, "Can you tell them to lay off?"

The man facing Chloe answered, "She will be taken along with us. We cannot afford to have others revealing our existence to this planet for the time being."

Chloe protested, "Now just wait a minute…"

He cut her off, "The Guardians must not be kept waiting any longer. As one of the Green Lanterns, I swear no one will harm her."

Chloe glanced at Lucy tensely before returning her attention to the leader, "It would appear I have no choice. Let's go." She walked toward the others and said firmly, "I'll take responsibility for her." The two nodded and let Lucy go. Chloe said, "I didn't expect you to be present when they came for me, but I promise you everything will be fine."

The larger man informed her, "The Guardians expect you to be in uniform."

Chloe nods and holds up her hand. The Ring flashes green and her outfit changes into her uniform, causing Lucy to step back in shock. The larger Lantern held out his hand and a large green platform which he and the other two stepped onto.

Lucy stayed where she was next to Chloe looking on in fear. Chloe glanced at the three of them and said softly, "Give me just a minute." She spoke kindly to her, "Lucy, I know this is a lot to handle all at once. I know how this will sound, but they can't let you stay behind." Lucy pales and stiffens at that. Chloe says gently, "Lucy, look at me." She waits until Lucy does so, "I swear on my mother that everything will be fine. They are not going to hurt you; I will not let them. You understand me?"

Lucy closes her eyes and nods rapidly, "Yes. I understand." She pauses as she opens her eyes, "I just have to know, does Lois know about you?"

"Yes. She is in on quite a few secrets, as a matter of fact."

A small smile appears on her cousin's face, "Huh. Never thought she could pull off a secret like this."

Chloe grins back, "Well, you never know what people are capable of until you give them the chance." She gestured to the platform. "After you." They stepped on and the man formed a bubble around them. The dome lifted of and Chloe pointed to the top and asked politely, "Could you make the dome transparent?" She gave Lucy a mischievous smirk, "You're going love this." Lucy looked up and gasped amazed as the sky rushed by them until it changed to stars rushing by. After a moment, the stars all streaked by as the dome accelerated. They suddenly stopped over a planet that resembled Earth somewhat. Chloe looked to Lucy and said confidentatly, "Lois may know a few secrets, but she'll probably never be able to see Oa."