(Patricia's P.O.V.)

I quickly walked with Clark, sighing in relief as the Watchtower came into sight. I shook my head, the messy/greasy bands of my blonde hair falling over my eyes, having grown past my shoulders, nearly reaching the middle of my back. I am now wearing one of the mutant wolves' pelt as I killed him with my hammer I owned for months in this journey, through my wounds are still healing.

That damn wolf nearly tore my leg to shreds, until Clark cut him in the side, startling the wolf to come off my leg, and it gave me the moment to grab my hammer and kill him upon the head, through it had nearly bought me down to hurling out the remnants of the last scraps of food.

Luckily, with the alpha killed by Clark, the remaining wolves were tamed eventually, and it took time to bandage and clean my wounds; a nasty wolf bite, and some claw marks. I knew that I have to take self-defense classes once I get to Clark's world as I am his girlfriend, there's bound to be situations that I would have to save myself sooner or later.

My sanity and life was kept up quite well, thanks to Clark's company. I couldn't imagine how the other Clark felt when he came here, thorough Vandal would have had it harder, thanks to living alone for thousands of years. Yet I had a feeling that Vandal won't be alone when we are edging closer to the Watchtower. I really missed my baby girl so much.

I gasped when I saw Annabelle standing next to Vandal, a bright smile ear to ear, and I called out, "Annabelle!". She instantly ran up to me, a sound escaping me as she came into my arms roughly, and I sobbed lightly as I held her, feeling her body shake in happiness and joy, knowing that she's crying happily in her own way.

Clark ruffled Annabelle's hair warmly in the corner of my eyes as he hugged us warmly, hearing his laugh of joy. "Thank goodness that you're all right, Anna.". Annabelle pulled from me lightly, still smiling gingerly as she signed, "I was surviving alone for nearly a month until Vandal saved me.".

I widened my eyes, "What do you mean by 'Vandal saved you'?". Annabelle looked over to Vandal, and Vandal asked softly, "Do you want me to tell them?". Annabelle nodded lightly, her long light brown hair now reaching by her waist, dressed in a shockingly clean green t-shirt and blue jeans, and black shoes.

Vandal sighed softly, "I was out exploring when I heard roars and snarls. I was curious of what's going on, and when I got closer, I saw young Annabelle struggling to fight off two young panthers while being wounded badly. I saved her life, shooting off the panthers with my blaster gun. She had a fever from the infections, yet she was a strong child, having fought through it for two days.".

Clark blinked in shock, "You fought panthers, Anna?". Annabelle nodded, signing, "I was in this very jungle someplace further. They and I was fighting over a scrap of meat, admittedly a large piece at that, but still. There was quite some blood loss from the wounds, but with lots of rest and food, and living in Vandal's home helped with that.".

I sighed heavily, "Well, I couldn't ground you for a past event, but promise me that you'll get a regular whistle or something in case you're in danger. That dog whistle would work for Superman, but not for me, okay?". Annabelle nodded, and then signed to Vandal, "Can you tell them now?".

Vandal nodded, "Okay. Superman, ma'am, I believe I can be of some help. I have a time machine. Toyman's machine, he never understood the implications of the technology, never acknowledging that it would have sent you and the others to various places and times. But as I am immortal, I cannot go back, but you can. However, I need help. There's one missing piece that has been taken from me, and it's important to the time machine.".

I looked at Clark, and gestured for him to say something, and Clark sighed, "You clearly have saved Annabelle's life, gave her shelter and food, and that would be more than enough for me to trust you, Savage. I, and Patricia will join you in receiving this missing piece.".

Annabelle now looked affronted, signing furiously, "Let me go with you! I am not so letting you out of my sight again! I survived without help for awhile, please let me come with you!".

I blinked in shock at her stubborn attitude, and realized that she won't cave into any orders right now, and Vandal chuckled, "Annabelle has been self-taught by my books of self-defense. She's very persistent once she focuses upon something. I couldn't deny her requests once I've gotten used to her presence.".

Clark chuckled, "That's Anna. Cleverer than any child her age.". He looked at Annabelle, "You promise that you shall stay in our sight once we're receiving the missing piece?". Annabelle nodded firmly, "I triple promise on my heart, Superman!". I nodded, and sighed lightly.

"Then we must take upon some food and rest before we head out again, which I presume correctly?". I spoke, and Vandal smiled warmly, "Lovely! Yes, lunch sounds delightful. And yes, you're right, Miss Patricia. A nest of mutant cockroaches has taken a zero-energy device some years ago from me, and despite being unable to die, I never took any motivation to go after them until recently.".

I smiled softly at Vandal, "Then what are we waiting for?". Vandal chuckled, looked at Annabelle softly, "Now I know where your personality comes from, dear Annabelle.". Annabelle smirked, signing, "You haven't seen Mom pissed off, Vandal.".

Vandal only raised an eyebrow, shrugging softly with a small smile. I knew I have to ask and talk with Annabelle about Vandal as he seems genuinely different from the other Vandal I remembered.