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The Runaway

Chapter 13: Explanations

{Conversation: Clark Kent, Martha Kent, Jonathan Kent}

Superboy was better now but he was not discharged yet. They were doing tests on him to see how the kryptonite affected him as a teenager and as a clone. The only person that had come to see regularly was the doctor that was taking care of him. Other he would not allow and for now, they were respecting his wishes.

Superman or Clark Kent was another story he was doing well. He knew though that he had to face his parents and explain Superboy to them. He waited until after dinner to talk to them.

"Mom, Dad we need him to talk I guess."

"Yes, who is that boy? Because you seem to know him or of him at least."

"Yes. He is my clone. Cadmus it seems took a sample of my DNA and made a clone that was sent to replace me should I "Turn evil" or die."

"Why have we not heard of him then?"

"There is nothing to say about him he is not related to me. He is a clone."

"He is a part of you. He is your blood. He IS your Son."

"He is not MY SON mother he is not normal. Batman said the same thing to me. He said that Superboy needed me, that I Had to mentor him. Nevertheless, I can't."

"Why? There has to be a reason. That is your reason. However, he will be our grandson whether you like it or not. Do not push him away from us. We want to see him again and you will make that happen."

"Why? I told you he is not my son mom"

"Your mother is right. Besides anyone could tell that the boy needs a family, love. There is none of that in his life. What is his name? He can't always go by Superboy."

"I do not know his name. He should up a little more than a year ago when the Cadmus Lab was destroyed by the Jr Justice League."

"Well that will have to be remedied. You will bring him to us we will take care of him. There are many questions to ask him."

"Fine I will try to get him to come."

Clark knew that this was not the end of the conversation. There would be more. For now, he would bring the boy. He did not want to make his parent's more upset with him.

Connor was sitting on his bed with Wolf, Krypto, and Sphere. Suddenly there was a knock on his door. Superman walked in.

"How are you Superboy?" he said.

"Fine not that you care," said Connor turning his head.

Superman looked around his room. It was quite empty. All his things must have been at his parents' house. He noticed that both dogs were on his bed with him.

"So Krypto seems to like you." He said trying to get over the awkwardness.

"Yeah that they are the only ones to truly seem to like me" Connor returned with some bitterness in his voice.

"Anyway Superboy…" Superman started to say but was cut off.

"It's Joe now there is no Superboy here. I would not want to offend you any more by having a name that will link me to you" He cut Superman off.

"Joe. That's your name?" Superman asked somewhat hurt that the boy would not want the Super name anymore.

"It does not matter what my name is. It's not like you care about me anyway. Right? I'm Just a clone." Connor said getting upset.

"Listen you met my parents' Jonathan and Martha Kent. They want to see you." Superman said knowing that he would have to let him know of his true identity.

"Your parents are the Kent's? But… then you must be." Stuttered Connor.

"I'm Clark Kent when I'm Not Superman" He said finally.

"Ok so that's how you found me then. Did you know it was me when we met?" Connor asked him.

In another room meanwhile were the rest of the Young Justice League they were now very impatient because Connor was finally here. However, he did not want to see any off them. They were confused. Robin and Kid Flash were plotting on how they were going to see Connor at least for a little bit to make sure he was OK. Kaldur, M'gann and Artemis were listening. They were surrounded by the new members of their team (Zatanna, Batgirl, Wonder Girl) who were surprised that Superman was here.

Suddenly Wally and Robin walked away followed by Connor's other friends. Their intent was to surprise Connor.

Back with Superman and Connor.

Superman and Connor were talking when there was a commotion outside the door. In walked Connor's friends.

"Conner dude how come you don't wanna see us? We are you're…" Wally stopped talking when he noticed Connor starring along with Superman.

Superman then asked them to leave not yet giving them a chance to say hello.

"Connor? I thought you said that your name was Joe." Superman asked.

"They gave me the name Connor Kent. Which now I know why." Said Connor.

"Connor Kent" Said Superman. "It Suits you. You should keep it."

"I don't know I would not want to impose now. I'm Ok with Joe." Responded Connor.

"So… Will you go to my parents' they want to see you. They want to thank you." Superman said hoping the boy would agree.

"Fine. But only for them, because they took me in". Connor said.

"Ok" said Superman. "Fair enough. I'll let them know. Is there anything you need? Everything you had was in the farm right?"

"I'll get what I need I don't need anything from you." Said Connor still looking at superman in anger.

"Ok I will pick you to take you to my parents' tomorrow. You rest." Finished Superman walking away.

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