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A/N: Happy Opening of The Dark Knight everyone! If you haven't seen that movie yet you must never before have I seen such perfect characterization of comic book characters on the big screen. The Joker, Harvey Dent, Batman, Jim Gordon, they're all just perfect. Go see this movie!
And now to my little opus. This is it. The final chapter. I freely admit that this all took way too long. I never envisioned it being as big as it got. I never envisioned it taking as long as it did. Still it's very satisfying to see it finished and look back on it. This is easily the biggest thing I've ever written in scope and sheer size. Just so you know, on my computer it his 242 pages, single spaced, 10pt font. So it's ginormous.
Thank you so much to everyone that has read this! Especially those that started with me at the first chapter and stuck it out through my procrastination and delays. I've truly been amazed at the response I've gotten from this story, I ran out of ways to say "thank you". I was also very appreciative of not only the amount of reviews this story got but the content of those reviews. They were well thought out and often gave me much needed critism Thank you so much everyone.
Now I'll get out of your way and let you enjoy the final chapter…
Chapter 38
All Good things…
"Mr. Luthor only a couple of weeks ago you were leading the charge to accept mutants," the reporter from the middle of the crowd called. "Why the sudden reversal of opinion?"
Lex kept his face even, his head gleamed against the bandages and stitches it that dotted it. The fresh sunlight that streamed into the park, almost gave the illusion of a halo about the Metropolis Mogul. His selection for the news conference: the middle of park where the statue commemorating Superman's death still stood.
After clearing his throat Lex leaned in closer to the microphone. "First of all make no mistake, I am not saying that I hate mutants or that I even agree with so called humanists that call for their extinction. Only madmen believe genocide to be an answer. That said given my recent experience I can't say that I can support mutantkind as a whole any longer."
"Would you care to elaborate on that?" a voice with a sharp edge fired from the crowed. Lex squinted at the crowd until he saw the voice's owner.
"Of course Lois and may I say it is good to see you up and running again given what happened to you," he smiled graciously. "Actually you are in many ways symbolic as to why my position on mutants has evolved. I invited mutants to join the rest of us, hand in hand, to build a brighter tomorrow. And what happened instead? They terrorized our city! One of them put metal claws into Ms Lane's stomach! Parts of the city are still being rebuilt from the flame-bull created at the hand of a mutant; by his own admission! They nearly brought Lexcorp tower down when they fought Superman and how much damage did they do when they chased Batman through the streets? Even then I stuck out the olive branch. How was I repaid? I was kidnapped and nearly killed by them in Egypt. So I'm afraid that given all of that, my position is forced into believing that mutants, while not evil, are dangerous. I'm afraid I was wrong when it came to mutants."
Lex took a deep breath…and noticed no one was paying attention to him. Reporters shifted in their seats as they looked above and pointed to the sky. Camera's already clicked and Lex couldn't help but to have his face twist in a grimace at the Man of Steel.
Superman descended from above, his cape flapped like a flag behind him. The reporters mauled each other to fire questions at the Man of Steel as he landed right beside Lex. Only Lois remained where she was, the same glare Lex gave Superman she gave him. Yet by the time Superman was standing next to Lex the scowl had vanished to one of curiosity and at the most mild annoyance.
"Superman," he said, remaining exactly where he was in front of the microphone. "I don't mean to be rude but this is a press conference that I called to explain my position. If you have something to say or add you're welcome to stand with everyone else and wait until we're finished."
"This will only take a moment," Superman took a step toward the podium and Lex instantly scooted back. More flashes erupted when Superman tapped the microphone a couple times and smiled warmly at the crowd. But the smile only lasted a couple of seconds before it disappeared.
"Lex has just said that he was wrong when it came to mutants. I would like to echo his statement. I too was wrong about mutantkind. Specifically the X-men. When they came to town I distrusted them, I thought they were up to no good. As Lex has already mentioned it got so bad that we came to blows. I've already reimbursed the owners of the property that was damaged with diamonds made by myself and I've personally rebuilt much of the infrastructure that was destroyed."
"You've conveniently neglected the Lexcorp building," Luthor muttered but only loud enough that Superman heard.
"I treated the X-men poorly when I should have welcomed them into the city with open arms. In the end it was their efforts along with those of many of Earth's heroes that averted disaster in the terrorist attacks around the world and in Egypt just a few days ago."
"But wasn't one of those responsible for the terrorist attacks a mutant that goes by the name of Apocalypse?" a reporter called.
"True but another one of the masterminds was the late Ra's Al Ghul, who was perfectly human," Superman replied. "Hatred, bigotry, and tyranny are not confined to one race, people, or species. Humans and mutants share an equal capacity for it."
"So you're giving your endorsement to the X-men?" Lois called out.
"I am," Superman smiled. "As a matter of fact I've asked the X-men to join me here today so I could personally thank them and invite them to come to Metropolis any time."
The sky rumbled and a jet appeared above them. Lex recognized it as one of the X-jets, coming in for a vertical landing. Right beside the platform he'd set up in the park. He glared as he heard one of the television reporters anxiously narrating the events.
"In a stunning move Superman has all but commandeered Lex Luthor's press conference and invited none other than the X-men to share in a historic moment. Might this be the publicity that mutant's always needed to shake their image of threats to mankind? Even as esteemed philanthropist Lex Luthor was denouncing them?"
The loading ramp to the X-jet came down gently against the park grass and Cyclops was the first X-man to disembark. Jubilee scampered behind him, her wide grin contrasted his cautious expression. Next came Shadowcat and Colossus, her arm struggled against the cast it was in but she looked excited none the less. Storm, Nightcrawler, Gambit, and Rogue all followed with Wolverine stalking behind.
The X-men ascended the platform, crowding Lex to the far edge. Photographers were loading new memory cards into their cameras. Superman smiled at the X-men and his expression was shared by many of the conference attendees. Lois Lane Kent however, did not hold that same expression. Her eyes were fixed on Wolverine, her hands held her torso.
She jumped slightly when a warm touch came to her shoulder and she swished her head behind to see Bruce Wayne smiling pleasantly at her. Lois' expression immediately changed.
"Bruce, we didn't know you would be here!"
"It's a historic occasion," he replied in a light voice. "The Man of Tomorrow honoring the foremost representatives of mutantkind. My being here will be good PR for the Wayne Foundation."
"Good PR huh?" Lois raised a brow. "And how exactly are you going to capitalize on all of this Mr. Wayne?"
"And spoil the surprise?" Bruce's voice grew darker but his smile remained.
"I want all of you to know that I'm sorry for the way I treated you," Superman said to the X-men. Luthor's head poked from behind.
"We carry much of the blame ourselves," Cyclops said. "But we're happy to accept your apology and hope that you grant us the same. Our only goal is to help better both mutant and humankind alike."
"To protect and serve both species," Storm added. "To weave us all into the great tapestry of humanity."
"Then we have the same goals," Superman smiled and extended his hand to Cyclops. "You're welcome to Metropolis anytime you like."
"We'll come anytime you need us," Cyclops took Superman's hand. The camera's flew into overdrive as the two shook hands. At this point the only X-man that wasn't smiling was Wolverine even though there were hints of one at the edges of his mouth.
The instant their hand separated, Lex pushed his way back to the podium and cleared his throat in front of the mic, "Yes, well Superman may have made amends with the X-men and the X-men do appear to be on the side of the angels, but as a whole mutantkind are unpredictable and can be very dangerous. I think it's all well and good that our Man of Steel can embrace the X-men but I maintain that we should be wary of kids that can accidentally blow up buildings when they can't control the powers they manifest."
"I couldn't agree with you more!" Bruce stood up amidst startled gasps. He waved to a few people as he strode up to the pavilion and accepted Superman's hand to help him up. His grin became even friendlier as he placed an arm around Lex's shoulder. "Newly emerging mutant powers can indeed be dangerous. Still many more mutants live in fear of what will happen to them should they be discovered. That is why I've decided to team up with Lex Luthor to donate twenty million dollars to the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning."
The color drained from Lex's face and Bruce motioned toward Professor Xavier, sitting in a wheelchair in the crowd. He wheeled forward and Bruce continued. "What these children need isn't to be regulated and registered, but to be taught how to control their powers so they may become as beneficial to society that Superman and the X-men are. Professor Xavier, the world's leading expert on mutation is the ideal man to teach these young men and women. Isn't that right Lex?"
"I…I…" Lex stammered his face began to redden as it seemed his mouth battled with his brain at what to say.
"Hold that thought," Xavier said and instantly all the photographers and cameramen switched off their equipment. Xavier then stood from his wheelchair, but nobody reacted. No one even twitched or blinked. But all the smiles had disappeared from Superman, Bruce, and the X-men. In the middle of the frozen reporters Lois stood and followed close to Xavier. "No one will see or hear our conversation until I let them Lex."
Lex's eyes darted around then his brows furrowed and he threw Bruce's arm off of his shoulders. Bruce crossed his arms and glared at Lex. Xavier mounted the platform and took his place beside his X-men. A young man that he had to assume was Robin unmasked stood beside Bruce and he heard a familiar whoosh above his head, announcing Superboy's arrival.
"You think all of this is funny!?" Lex hollered at Xavier's direction. "I'm not going to donate a single penny to your school, let alone ten million dollars!"
"No you're not," Bruce said. "You'll donate fifteen million dollars."
"This is extortion!" Lex roared. "Give me a single reason that I shouldn't blow the whistle on all of you this instant! That's why you're all here isn't it? You want me to keep my mouth shut about what you know."
"No Lex," Superman said. "We don't care about the secrets you've learned recently."
"Don't you?" Lex glared at Superman and a smile crept up his face. He whirled about to Xavier. "So it wouldn't bother you at all if I outed you to the entire world as not a geneticist but as one of the world's most dangerous mutants? The founder of the X-men and close personal friends with Magneto?"
"No."
Luthor laughed and turned to Bruce Wayne. "And I suppose you're perfectly fine with the knowledge Ra's shared with me about your nightlife? You're the most vulnerable of all, if the world finds out that Batman is Bruce Wayne, how long will it be before the Joker knocks on the door of that mausoleum you live in?"
"It's a moot point." Bruce replied, all the tenor in his voice had vanished.
"Of course it is," Lex said then he turned to Superman. His smile had gone from ear to ear, rivaling even the Joker's in malice. "But the greatest prize of all. The one it took me so long to see, the one that I learned just before all of this started. The ultimate secret. Clark Kent is Superman. You can kiss this pretense of a normal life you have goodbye."
"You really don't want to go there Lex," Superman said but Lex had already turned to Lois.
"There will be no living with him now my dear. He's ruined your entire life by the sheer fact of who he is. How do you think the world will react to knowing you're Mrs. Superman?" Lex strutted back to his original position on the podium and he looked to Superboy. "And son will live in constant fear that I'll take over again. Next time the Kents may not be so lucky!"
"You won't control me again you old creep," Superoboy kept his arms crossed.
"Won't I?" Lex grinned and threw his arms in the air. "Knowledge is power you simpletons, I have all the power over your lives that I need! Now you'll leave this press conference, retract your statements of me donating to Xavier's pathetic institute and I'll consider not naming names!"
Before he knew what happened lighting pain struck his gut. He crunched over top of a fist against his rips and stared wide-eyed at Bruce Wayne, the fist's owner. Superman grabbed the billionaire's shoulder but Bruce shrugged it off and his hand snapped to Lex's throat.
"The masks are off," Bruce growled. "By your choice. That punch was for framing me for murder, both of Charles Xavier and earlier of Vesper Fairchild!"
"S…still sore about that ar--"
Bruce's other fist collided with Lex's chest and he dragged Luthor's face right in front of his. "Here's how this is going to play out slimeball. You are going to donate the fifteen million to Xavier, you are going to keep your mouth shut about what you know, and you will not be going after Superman's family or mine!"
"How can you stop me!? There is no evidence you could use to coerce me into any action. And I know that Wolverine is the only killer here, but Xavier has him on a leash!"
"Ah but I'm not here to keep Wolverine on a leash," Xavier said and Bruce released Luthor's neck. The villain stumbled backward, clutching his throat. "You see Lex we knew you'd refuse to listen to reason. So I'm here to change your mind."
"W…wait…" Lex's eyes went wide as Xavier stepped forward. What balance he had regained he lost and he fell backward. "No! You wouldn't dare! You have an ethical code that prevents you from erasing someone's mind!"
Superman grabbed him by both arms and held him in place. "Since when have any rules applied to you Lex?"
Xavier stretched out his hand, Lex squirmed, sweat dripped down his face. "Just relax, you won't even remember the pain I'm going to put you through."
Lex screamed out…then opened his eyes. He was standing at the podium, smiling, shaking Xavier's hand and the camera's were picking all of it up. What was he doing? Of course! He had just announced that he was partnering with Bruce Wayne to fund the Xavier Institute. A brilliant PR move! He went back to the podium amidst applause, Bruce Wayne patted his shoulder and went back to the crowd with a satisfied smile. A number of reporters raised their hands for questions.
"Lex!" Clark Kent called out. "So what are your plans beyond funding the Xavier Institute.
Luthor did his best not to glare at Kent. He'd never much liked the man, and he didn't deserve Lois. But now as good a time as any to be honest with the world.
"It's simple Kent. I have an eye for politics."
"Politics," Batman said, his eyes cast over Metropolis. Xavier stood with his X-men behind him. The sun had set now but the city remained brilliant. "You couldn't have erased that from his mind?"
"In spite of what I may have wanted I tried to be as unobtrusive as possible," Xavier said. "Luthor was right that I abide by a code of ethics and even erasing our identities from his memory is in the gray area."
"But it needed to be done," Superman joined them and placed his hand on Xavier's shoulder. "I want to thank you for doing this. We could have used Martian Manhunter but it was more meaningful this way."
"You ask me," Wolverine said. "Batman is right, we should have gone further than we did."
"And prove him right in all of his bigotry?" Storm raised a brow. "This was the most humane solution."
"If you say so," Wolverine replied and started toward the X-jet, parked not far from where they were at. "Can we go now?"
"In a minute Logan," Xavier said. "First there's someone that would like to thank both Superman and Batman."
The loading ramp to the jet opened and a young girl descended. Karina kept her eyes fixed on the World's Finest heroes and in spite of Batman's imposing figure she smiled. Her dark hair was pulled back nicely, draped on her back. Rogue joined her as she reached them. Karina first looked to Superman.
"I don't remember much of what happened in that chamber," Karina said. "But I know you could have ended the threat to your life by killing me. I…thank you for saving my life, and I'm sorry that my…powers were used against you."
Superman nodded and stooped to her level so they could look one another more easily in the eyes. "None of it was your fault. And no matter what anyone says, I would never kill anyone, let alone an innocent, bright, girl like yourself."
Karina blushed and averted her eyes. Rogue held her shoulders and nodded at Superman. Then the two of them turned to Batman. The Dark Knight remained where he was, his cape hung over his body and his face was emotionless. Karina opened her mouth but the words seemed to stick in it.
"She wanted ta thank you for everything ya did to save her," Rogue said. "We all heard about it, and we were all wrong about ya."
"Not you," Batman said then looked to Xavier. "Karina is staying with the X-men now?"
"My school is for girls just like her," Xavier said. "And the brotherhood took her family from her."
Batman now looked directly at Karina she overcame her fear enough to look him in they eyes. "You'll never get them back," he said. "But you can honor them, make their lives mean something through yours."
Karina nodded then slipped back to the X-jet with Rogue chatting with her as she went. When they reached the loading ramp Rogue turned, smiled, and fired a wink at Batman. Superman covered his mouth and let out a small chuckle. Batman fired him a look. Both of them were oblivious to the jealous expression that Gambit had as he trailed after Rogue into the jet.
Cyclops stood with Xavier and Storm, the leaders of the X-men. Behind stood the rest. Now that their common link was going back to the jet their memories couldn't help but go to the painful events they'd all gone through and inflicted on one another.
"None of us started on the right foot," Cyclops said. "By all rights we should all still hate each other. We'll understand if we don't get any invitations to the JLA."
"Maybe not yet," Superman said. "But perhaps someday."
"Actually," Batman said. "I want to speak to Wolverine, about a group that I run in my spare time. Something a bit…outside the usual JLA jurisdiction."
"Bruce…" Superman said but Wolverine already had his head cocked to the side.
"Can't say I like working with you bub, and I don't have a lot of spare time myself, but you buy me a drink and I'll hear you out."
One of Cyclops's brows appeared over his visor as Wolverine left, but he watched Robin and Superboy talking with Jubilee the entire way to the blackbird's loading ramp. The three teens kept to themselves, already laughing and joking with each other. Oblivious to the youthly merriment, Storm took Superman's hands and gave them a squeeze then she left to blackbird, Cyclops followed, leaving only Beast, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Professor Xavier standing on the rooftop with the two superheroes. Kitty Pryde remained in the jet in one of the passenger seats. She smile as Colossus approached Superman.
"Someday," Colossus grinned. "You and I will have to arm wrestle! A true challenge to Men of Steel!"
Superman nodded and shook Colossus's outstretched hand. Both held each others grip for a moment and veins could be seen sticking out of Superman's hand. Both grinned confidently, until Colossus released, left with a chuckle.
Nightcrawler offered Batman and Superman a respectful bow before bounding off to the blackbird. Xavier then approached but was cut off by an excited squeal from Jubilee. She was opening up a small package that Robin had just given to her.
"From you it could be anything couldn't it? She said with a mile-wide grin. "You're son of like the world's richest man after all!"
"Well he's not—" Robin started but Jubilee was already ignoring him as she tore into the package with the ferocity of a rabid wolverine. When she opened it she let out an excited gasp, followed by a puzzled face and ending with an almost disappointed "huh."
She removed the small circular device from the box and scratched her head as she examined the 'T' ensignia.
"So what exactly is this for?"
"It's a Teen Titan's communicator," Robin said, the barest hints of a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, as Jubilee's eyes widened.
"We figure you could get away from Xavier on the weekends," Superboy said. "Nothing can suck more than having to live at a school, especially any time between Friday afternoon and Monday morning."
"So…" Jubilee's voice was full of caution now. "Does this mean--"
"Welcome to the Teen Titan's Jubilee," Robin said, now smiling completely. "You're our first mutant ever."
"Hopefully not our last," Superboy added.
Jubilee blinked at the communicator then looked up at the two teen heroes. She smiled thankfully at Superboy, then she pounced on Robin. His eyes widened when her lips ravished his, but it only took a moment for him to close his eyes and return the kiss.
When they finished the pair, suddenly became aware that they weren't alone on the building, and that both Batman and Professor Xavier were watching them with stern looks. Though Superman held a serene, knowing expression.
Jubliee scratched the back of her head sheepishly and started toward the X-jet, walking backward. Her eyes darted from Robin to Professor Xavier to Batman. She stumbled, falling on her rear, recovering quickly she darted toward the loading ramp and waved to Robin as she went.
For the Boy Wonder's part he just waved back until she was out of sight then he actually let out an audible sigh. Both Superman and Superboy laughed out loud and Superboy grabbed Robin by the cape and started leading him toward the edge of the building.
"Come on P. W. wonder boy, I think you need some air."
Before Robin could protest the two were already off the ledge and flying away from the building. Xavier now smiled and returned his attention back to the two heroes that stood before him.
"Tell Alfred that he can come by my mansion anytime he wishes," Xavier said to Batman. "And that certainly goes for both of you…but you won't…not if you have to."
"I don't exactly have the fondest memories of the place," Batman said. "But if there's ever a reason for me to come I will. I don't do social visits."
"Very well," Xavier said. "Things certainly got out of hand while I was away. I regret that any of it happened. My greatest hope now is that we can set aside our differences and work together for the betterment of man and mutankind. Surely we can all agree on that."
"You know that we do," Superman said. "And we will work together soon if anything our visions of Metron and the Watcher show us that we're linked by Karina."
"They both said she should die," Batman said. "We need to find out why."
"With all of our skills combined I'm sure we'll make short work of that mystery," Xavier said. "Though many terrible things have happened between us--"
"On both sides," Superman added.
"One of the truly magnificent outcomes has been the breaking of an unseen barrier we've maintained in our circles. I believe the fruits of these events will bear greater cooperation between all of earth's heroes. I've even heard that the Avengers are considering drafting you Superman."
"You'll be heading back to Salem Center now?" Batman said before Superman could respond.
"No," Xavier shook his head and his eyes darkened. "First we're going to Muir Island. Jean Grey is still in a coma. I will be bringing her home and hope to revive her."
"If there's anything we can do to help," Superman stepped forward.
Xavier stretched out his hand and Superman took it.
"I won't hesitate to ask," the Professor said then turned and walked to the jet.
A few moments later it blasted away after a vertical take off. Leaving Superman and Batman standing on a building together, the sun having already gone down. Neither of them spoke for a while. Batman busied himself with a remote to control the Batmobile far below and Superman ran a few scans of the city with his various visions. Surprisingly it was Batman that broke the ice.
"I don't know that we can ever fully trust them," he said. "But eventually we should consider one of the X-men into the JLA."
"If you don't trust them then why?"
"After everything that happened we need to show the world that we view mutants as equals. And despite what we did to Lex he's going to keep putting pressure on them. We've opened a can of worms by coming into each others worlds, we can't safely ignore it now or go back to the way things were."
"Do you want to meet with Diana and discuss it?"
"Not now," Batman stepped to the edge of the building. "Right now I need to get back to Gotham. I've been away too long."
"Bruce," Superman said and the Dark Knight peered over his shoulder. "I just want to thank you. You went through hell to save me and I'd be dead if it weren't for you."
"No you wouldn't," Batman replied. "You would have found a way to survive."
"Just like you did,"
"Maybe," a half smile came to Batman's face. "Go home Clark, Lois is no doubt waiting. I've got the nightshift."
"I'll see you later Bruce," Superman started in the air.
Batman didn't respond, instead he leapt off the building and tossed out a bat-line.
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One light remained on in the main offices of the Daily Planet. That was the office of Perry White. A cigar hung from his mouth as he held up two photographs in the air. Sitting on a chair turned backward was Jimmy Olsen. The cub reporter leaned his chin on his hands, draped on the chairs back. He tapped his foot and looked at his watch.
"Well chief?" he finally said as Perry tapped some ash into a nearby ash tray. "Are we ready for page one tomorrow? I kinda have something going tonight so if you need a ride home…"
"It's always important to choose the right picture Olsen," Perry responded. "Most readers pick up the paper either based on a headline or a showstopping picture."
"I know," Jimmy said. "And that picture I took with Superman shaking the X-men's leader's hand is one of the best I've ever got."
"True," Perry said as he set Jimmy's picture down and examined the other. "But you're not the only game in town Olsen."
"Huh?"
"Take this picture for example," Perry thrust it at Jimmy. It was almost identical to Jimmy's but clearly used different angles that combined for a slightly different look."
"I just can't decide," Perry sat down in his desk. "Use your picture, or the one that Peter Parker guy offered. I just can't decide which one's better."
The End.
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As to your question about Karina. As you saw in this chapter no answers in this story. I'm reserving that for the sequel. And I have to say no about her being like the other characters you mentioned as I've never read about what you cited so any similarity would be coincidental. Thanks for sticking with this story!
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