I replied to the reviews that stood out. I DON'T OWN SMALLVILLE OR TEEN TITANS!
Nightwing 509 : Thanks because it took me a while to think of a quick yet believable way for them to find out who he is.
orlandoandtom: I know, I know, I take WAAAAY to long... and yes, school is OUT for me!
Smallville's Chick 1989: Thank you so much! I just love writing with RedK Clark because he is just so bad, and it is just soooo fun! That's where the action comes from.
Super-hero fan: Don't worry! I've done my own share of pleading with my computer, so maybe we can share a cell at Belle Reeve together:P Thank you for your wonderful comments.
IMPORTANT A/N! So some of the reviews stated that they liked how the Titans discovered Clark's identity, so I thank you guys for that. I really appreciate it! Also, I'm not sure exactly when I'll take Clark's RedK off, but probably sometime soon. Also, if anyone has any story suggestions, I AM ALL EARS! Not knowing where to take the story next was one of the reasons why I updated so late last time.
Hurt Ch. 4
Titans Tower- 6:30 AM
Robin slowly closed the door to the infirmary. After gratefully, if somewhat reluctantly, getting a few hours of sleep the night before, he had woken up early to check on his friends. Each one of them was in pretty bad shape, and he hated having to leave them, despite the situation. At least I'll have Starfire with me, thought Robin, trying to look on the positive side of things. Robin shook himself from his thoughts, it was almost time to go. He jogged up to his room to get changed.
A few minutes later...
Robin looked at himself in his mirror in astonishment.
Wow, it's been a long time since I've worn 'normal' clothes.
Robin's civillian get-up consisted of a pair of: slightly faded jeans, a somewhat-tight white t-shirt underneath a stylish black suit coat, a pair of white K-swiss sneakers, and to top it all off, a pair of black-rimmed reflexsive lens sunglasses. (A/N he had to look good.)
"Starfire really went all-out on this one..." Robin said aloud as he looked at himself from all angles.
"Well I'm sure she would be flattered to hear such a compliment." Robin jumped a few inches and spun around, only to face a silently giggling Starfire. Robin smiled, but only after her laughing ceased did he notice how pretty she looked.
Starfire was wearing a low-cut longsleeved turqoise sweater which revealed her midriff (she always liked that), a faded jean miniskirt, and a pair of flip-flops. (A/N if anyone feels they shouldn't have the 'preppyier' look, just try to remember that they will be 'blending in'... so yeah. No offense to anyone.)
Robin was surprised that he didn't notice how pretty she was until now. There was a second of silence before Starfire spoke up.
"I think we shall blend in nicely, but I must get used to these 'flip-flops.' They can be most annoying." Robin smiled, and they both headed to the hangar. They would have to leave now if they wanted to reach Kansas by early afternoon.
UNKOWN DARK ROOM
"As I said last night, I am most impressed with your skill." said a mysterious voice in the dark.
Kal yawned casually. "Yeah, so I've heard... listen, if you're done, I'm done, so I'll see you around." Kal was just about to zip out of the room when the voice stopped him.
"Ah, but you don't understand, whether you knew it or not, by deciding to help me you've now become..." he paused, thinking for the right words, "something along the lines of my predecessor." After a short pause, Kal laughed audibly.
"Hahaaahahaa! Are you serious? You think you can order ME around? This whole ' work for you to destroy the Teen Titans' thing was a one-time job. You wanted them gone, I wanted them gone... it was a means to an end."
"Quite the contrary, arrogant boy. I believe you will be working for me for a long, long time."
Again cold laughter rang throughout the dark room.
"I know you're looking for a replacement, but what you need is a nurse. I'm NOT your 'apprentice' anymore!" Kal joked sarcastically, slowly advancing on the shadowed figure.
In a split second the room started to glow an eerie green. Kal's knees immediately buckled, and he writhed on the ground in pain from the sudden exposure to green kryptonite at close range.
"What you don't understand, Mr. Kal, is that you will stay with me whether you want to or not."
As the glowing from the kryptonite grew, the mysterious man's face could be seen.
Slade.
Smallville, Kansas- 1:15 PM
The Titan's sub/ship landed in the middle of a small field, surrounded by trees. It had taken Robin and Starfire all of 2 seconds to find a suitable place to land.
"Smallville, Kansas," said Robin, surveying the area, "not many people, lots of empty fields. Lucky us."
Without another word Robin and Starfire climbed out of the jet and walked for about a mile until they came to what looked like a main road. They followed the road for about another 15 minutes until they came upon a strip of small personal-owned shops. "Now, if I were a teenager here, where would I go?" Robin asked Starfire and no one, looking around the busy street.
"Well," replied Starfire, "there is not a 'mall of shopping' that I can see, but there looks to be a house where they serve coffe across the street that looks busy. Perhaps that is where the kids go." Starfire pointed across the street to a quaint-looking little place called "The Talon."
"That's as good a place to start as any." said Robin, and the two disguised titans crossed the street and entered the building.
Inside, the Talon was booming with business. People of all ages, most of them teens were gathered at the brightly-colored tables, sipping a caffinated drink of their choice.
"Good work, Starfire," said Robin as they approached the counter, "now Iet me do the talking." Starfire thought for a second that he was acting a bit too serious for this situation, but then she remember Cyborg, Raven, and poor Beast Boy, and nodded solemnly. When they reached the counter, they were greeted by a pretty girl with long, black hair and big brown eyes.
"Welcome!" she said to them in a friendly voice, "Can I help you with anything?"
Robin cleared his throat. "Yes, I was wondering if you knew where the Kent farm is." It was a long shot assuming that this young lady would know, but he didn't want to spend the whole day looking for this place.
With an interested and curious expression the girl replied. After all, she hadn't seen them around town until today. "Yeah, actually it's not that far from here... I'm Lana Lang, by the way." She paused, expecting them to share.
Robin and Starfire exchanged glances and Robin quickly spoke up. "I'm Jack and this is Diane... Jack and Diane Turner." (A/N: I got the first names from a song, and I am watching Pirates of the Carribean Jack and Diane Turner. )
Lana smiled but she was still curious to know why they wanted to go to the Kent farm. They looked around her age, so she didn't think they would have business there. Finally, her curiosity got the better of her. I'm hanging out with Chloe too much. she thought with a grin.
"I don't mean to be rude or anything, but why are you guys going there?" Lana blurted out.
Robin had expected her to wonder why they were here. After all, this was a small town and she was probably used to knowing much of what goes on. As his mind was racing to think of a story, 'Diane' piped up.
"We are here on a field trip and we must write a report on one of the few personally owned farms left!" Starfire exclaimed with a little bit too much enthusiasm for a report. Quickly Robin caught on and added, "We heard around town that the Kent farm is a good example of that, so that's where we're headed."
Lana was still a little bit suspicious, but by the looks of them, they seemed to be okay people. Diane was pretty, upbeat, and full of energy; she thought Jack was good-looking (probably because he looked a little like Clark, albeit shorter), and he seemed to balance out his sister's enthusiasm with seriousness.
"Do you guys have a ride there?" asked Lana, geniuenly wanting to help.
Robin, visualizing their jet in the middle of some field, cursed silently for not thinking about local transportation. He didn't want to bring any more attention to themselves then neccessary. I must be more tired than I thought.
"No," sighed Robin, "no we don't."
Lana's face fell. "I'm sorry guys. I would take you myself, but as you can see, It's really busy here."
"Take who where?" said a male voice. By the looks of it, this guy knew Lana pretty well and came here often.
"Pete," said Lana, "this is Jack," she pointed to Robin, "and this is his sister Diane." she pointed to a waving Starfire. "They're looking for the Kent farm- for a school project."
Seeing that Lana was comfortable around them, Pete happily introduced himself. "I'm Pete Ross... so, you need a ride to the Kent's farm?"
"You know where the Kent farm is?" asked Starfire, exidedly.
"Yeah, their son Clark is my best friend... you ever heard of him?"
Bells sounded in both Robin's and Starfire's minds. Best friend? Pete seems like a really nice guy, so why was Clark doing such horrible things?
"Yeah, we heard they had a son in high school, nothing more," said Robin quickly.
"Well, I'm not doing anything right now, so I can take you guys up there if you want," replied Pete.
"That would be most helpful Pete Ross!" Starfire interjected happily.
Pete and Lana gave her a little bit of a strange look, but they all said their good-byes to Lana and got into Pete's car, headed towards the Kent farm.
Hope you like this chapter! Luckily you guys won't have to wait long for the next one because I already have the basic idea of it, whereas before I had nothing! ENJOY! tips/reviews are welcomed!