Chapter Four

"Lex are you sure you're gonna be okay with these guys," Clark asked.

"I thought you trusted them?" Lex asked.

"I do," Clark said, "But I don't trust your mouth. Just watch what you say, Lex. But if anything happens, call, I'll be here in a blink."

"I will," Lex said, "But I don't need to worry. If you trust them, I trust them. Even if they all hate me."

"They don't hate you,"

"That's what I love about you Clark," Lex laughed, "You're so naïve, it's hilarious."

"Har, har," Clark said, bluntly. "Come on let's go back and see what the groups are going to be."

"Okay," Lex shrugged, the two men began to walk back to the league. "If God loves me, Flash will be with you."

"Damn," Clark joked, "I guess he is staying here."

"Hardy har, har," Lex moaned as they entered the main room where the League was waiting for them.

"Have you guys figured out how you're going to split?" Clark asked.

"Yes," Superman said, "Batman, Shayera, Fire, Green Lantern, Black Canary, Green Arrow, Hawk and Dove will stay here. Flash, Wonderwoman, Booster Gold, Supergirl and I will go with you."

"I'm going to stay here with Luthor and try to figure out a way to get back home," Batman said, "I'll have more equipment available here."

"Okay," Clark nodded, "If that's okay with Lex."

"Sure, what ever," Lex said, "The sooner these guys go, the sooner we can get back to fighting meteor freaks."

Clark laughed.

"So when do we go?" Flash asked.

"We could go now," Clark said.

"Okay," Superman said. "How do we get there?"

"Use one of my cars," Lex said, "You'll have to squeeze in, but I'm sure you could throw Flash in the boot."

"How about I-"

"That's enough you two," Superman said, rubbing his forehead, "Thank God were splitting them."

"Yeah, thank God," Clark agreed.

"I'm driving," Booster said quickly.

"No!" Flash cried, "I refuse point blank to ride with you! You go too fast! Even for me!"

"Too think I thought you were a scary driver," Clark sniggered, grinning at Lex. "Hey Superman, you wanna know how Lex and I met?"

"Do I want to?" Superman asked.

"He ran me over," Clark grinned, "Off a bridge, and then I saved him."

"Maybe I was wrong," Flash said, Lex looked at him, "Goldie hasn't even hit a fly."

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Lionel Luthor sighed. His only son was still trying to find out what happened in the past seven weeks of his life that were taken from him. Lionel knew that if Lex ever found out the truth he'd use it against his father in their never-ending chess game. Although, if Lex did find out what Lionel, the match would be over, Lex would win.

What confused Lionel the most was that he was certain Clark Kent knew yet the boy didn't seem to want to tell Lex. Though when Lionel thought about it, he was sure Lex also knew what Clark's secret was, which may have been why Clark didn't remind him.

If only he knew a way to get rid of the boy.

Crash.

Distracted, Lionel stared at his door wondering what the noise was. Just as he stood up somebody knocked on his door. He walked over and pulled the door in revealing a bald man, with a strange crowd.

"Can I help you?" Lionel asked, eyeing the large Gorilla.

"I'm sure you can Mr Luthor," the monkey spoke. Lionel fell silent, stunned into oblivion. The monkey just spoke to him; maybe he should have gone to the mental ward instead of his son. This had to be a prank. Lionel started laughing.

"I suppose George of the Jungle will be arriving soon," Lionel laughed.

"So are you Mr Lex Luthor or not," the bald man asked.

"No," Lionel snapped, he felt somewhat insulted, "I'm his father, Lionel. Everyone should know that by now."

"That's interesting," the bald man smiled.

"Who the hell are you?"

"I'm your son," the man smiled, "From another dimension of course."

"You know we have quite a good mental ward around here," Lionel said, shaking his head.

"Oh I'm serious," Luthor smiled, "Hmm, I think I will try it another way, maybe you've heard of Superman?"

"No," Lionel said.

"How old is your son?" the Gorilla asked.

"Where did you get the monkey?" asked Lionel, finally accepting the monkey spoke.

"I'm a Gorilla," he growled. "How old is your son?"

"Twenty-something," Lionel shrugged. He was one for birthdays, even if it was his son's. "Why do you care?"

"Have you ever heard of Clark Kent?" Luthor asked. Lionel growled in frustration.

"Heard, annoyed by," Lionel snarled, "That's boy's been foiling my plans for the past few years. And he has been keeping my son from his destiny; the stupid farm boy's given him emotions. However I do not know Kent's big secret, yet."

"I can tell you," Luthor smiled, "If you're willing to take him down?"

"I am," Lionel snapped. "But first, who are you all?"

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"Mum, dad," Clark called as he walked into his home. Superman, Supergirl, Wonderwoman, Flash and Booster Gold followed him in. "Hello, anyone home?"

The house was silent, save Flash's whistling.

"Guess they're not home," Clark said, "They'll be back soon."

"Hey Clark?" asked Flash, "Shouldn't you be in school?"

Clark was silent for a minute before, "Oh crap."

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"You don't by any chance have Bruce Wayne's number?" Batman asked..

"No," Lex said, "But I have his email."

"I'll have that then," Batman said, "Where's your laptop?"

"One's in my bedroom and another is in my pool room," Lex said, "I can take you now."

"Okay," Batman said.

"Is it true that another me killed the Flash?" Lex asked.

"Yes," Batman said.

"But I don't think he exists here," Lex said.

"Neither does Superman, yet," Batman said, Clark still hadn't reach Superman mode. The boy couldn't fly yet, which was what defined the Kryptonians.

"So why are you so interested in Bruce Wayne?" he asked.

"Why do you care?" Batman asked, as they entered the empty pool room.

"You're him," Lex said, as the door shut behind them, "Aren't you?"

Unexpectedly, Lex found him self slammed across the door.

"You say a word to any one," Batman hissed, "I'll make you wish you were never born."

Lex nodded, fearfully. Normally he wasn't one to take threats, but this man was scary.

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"Yo Clark," Pete called walking into the house, "Where were you today?"

"Who are you?" Pete raised a brow when a man dress in a gold and black spandex suit walked in. He had a small gold mask covering his face.

"Pete Ross," Pete said, "Who are you?"

"Booster Gold," the man said. Pete looked him up and down again.

"Clark!" Pete screamed. Clark zipped into the room followed by two other men. One was dressed in red tights and a red mask, with yellow lighting bolts for ears. The other also had tights on, that were red and blue. He had a red cape on and a shield shaped 'S' on his chest. A woman dressed in a swimming costume walked in, Pete grinned, "Little early for Halloween, I think?"

"Um, Pete," Clark said, "These are my friends."

"Clark," Superman said, warningly.

"Its okay," Clark said, "He knows about my powers."

"Okay," Superman said.

"Pete, this is me from another reality," Clark said, pointing to Superman, "But most people know him as Superman, save his parents, who call him Clark Kent as well. I think he's just an older version of me. These guys are his friends, Wonderwoman, Flash and Booster Gold. Hey where's Supergirl?"

"In the Bathroom," Flash said.

Pete stood staring at Clark for a minute, before bursting out into laughter while pointing at Superman. He howled hysterically, "You're gonna wear that when your older?"

"Shut up, Pete!" Clark snapped, going red.

"Suppose it's better then the plaits shirts," Pete said.

"So you believe me?" Clark asked smiling.

"After all the wacky crap we've seen the last few years," Pete said, "By the way Lana and Chloe are going to both come over later."

"Oh no," Clark said, "Where am I gonna hide these guys?"

"We could wear normal clothes," Wonderwoman said. "And we'll go by our real names."

"What about Superman?" Clark asked.

"Kal-el," Superman shrugged. "So lead us to your clothes."

"Preferably not the plaits shirts though," Flash said, "So are they hot?"

"Are they hot?" Pete laughed, walking towards the kitchen. He smashed into Kara. "Sorry!"

"Who are you?" Kara asked.

"Pete," Pete said, some what faintly.

"He's my best friend," Clark said.

"Oh," Kara said, blushing, when she noticed the young black man was eying him.

"Okay we better go get dressed," Superman said. He suddenly had a major urge to knock Pete out. Why was he staring at his cousin like that?

"Um, you two might have to wear my mum's clothes," Clark said to Wonderwoman and Kara.

"So long as her clothes aren't like yours," Kara said.

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Next Chapter: Chloe and Lana meet some of the League. Flash does something stupid, and causes a small problem. Bruce Wayne contacts Batman. Clark's parents enter the picture. Lionel and Luthor begin to work together to take Clark, Superman and the League down.

Thanks for the review Nightwing, and thanks everyone else for reading.

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