Song for the Chapter = Gives you hell – Glee version
Finally, for those who have been expecting this moment, Chloe and Oliver meet each other after all those years. I'll give the juicy details next chapter, which I hope to have tomorrow.
Calm down ladies… it will get much better once I get it all cleared up.
Believe me: I always have a reason for everything I write.
A few explanations:
Underline with italic – memory
Italic – someone speaking from nowhere and timeline
Doubts?
I'll gladly help you guys with it.
I appreciate all reviews, and hope you guys stick long enough so I can give you a present and show Tess some manners. Maybe I'll make you guys love her and then… Bang, bye evil witch!
Enjoy.
MISSGUIDED
Chapter 2
Current days - Watchtower
It was like time happened as slowly as a calm river. The moment she entered Watchtower the saw, almost as if in slow motion, Victor point her one of this lasers, A.C. rush to get closer to the group and Tess pull out her gun. Bart was the first one to say something, and that he did with a tear slipping down his face:
"Chloelicious! That can't be…"
When The three guys rushed towards her, covering her with hugs and nice words, she got lost. They knew she was alive. She had sent Oliver a video claiming she had to spent those 6 months apart, but that she wanted to come back. He should at least have mentioned something to everyone. She stopped and let herself be covered with love she hasn't felt in a long time.
The Oliver she knew would have told everyone. She knew he had received her video and watched it, because she controlled the whole path the information made from her computer, to his, to a fully completed transition of data and, later, automatic destruction. Something wasn't right. However, now wasn't the right time to worry about it.
"Guys, we need to move, now."
"What? Chloe, calm down… We are kind of stunned here. How? What?..."
Victor was the only one able to make so many questions in so little time, in the critical situation they were inserted now. She took the liberty to smile, however she knew that it didn't fool them. They would have to talk later. Direction herself to the computers, to make sure no information was left behind, she didn't even acknowledged Tess.
"Guys, the Suicide Squad is coming for you and I'm pretty sure they are not coming here to admire the great place you've got. Please, arrange your things. We are leaving in two."
Current days – Bruce, Barbara and Dick on their way to Watchtower
"Do you think it is going to end up fine?"
They didn't wear their outfits. The agreement was to only use them at day. Taking in consideration that Bruce Wayne was a public person, he dressed as normal as he could. Dark jeans and a black leather jacket didn't the trick, together with a cap. Barbara had chosen loose shorts and a tank top. Practical, she knew that less was more when it came to fighting crime. If someone glanced at her would think she was on her way to jogging, or the gym. Dick was the intriguing one, almost like he had copied Bruce, he wore dark jeans and a black leather jacket. No cap necessary, he had his short blonde hair showing.
"What?"
They were not able to keep up the pace that Bruce kept. He didn't let it out, but he was worried with Chloe. None of them knew what had really happened, but somewhere along the way Bruce started considering Chloe part of their dysfunctional family.
1 year after the trade – Wayne Mansion
Barbara and Dick had gone to the movies and Alfred was cooking something that Bruce didn't know what was, but certainly looked forward to seeing it. Taking a tour around his mansion he realized that Barbara's room had the door opened. Not being used to it, he prepared himself with a knife and carefully entered the room.
It looked in perfect order, even for Barbara's standards. However, something was wrong. Glancing beside Barbara's bed he found her cell phone, vibrating. She hardly forgot her cell phone. He was pretty it had a lot to do with Chloe. Those two looked like sisters.
Flipping the mobile opened, he answered:
"This is Barbara's cell phone."
On the other end he could hear crying. It frightened him. Every since he was a little kid he didn't like hearing people cry.
"Who is this?"
"Bruce?"
The crying stopped, however he could listen to the low, flawed voice.
"What happened Chloe? Are you ok?"
He didn't know how to react. He hadn't really talked to her ever since the accident 6 months ago. It was the time he had seen her more fragile than ever. The strong and impulsive Chloe he knew gave place to a destroyed one.
"It happened again, Bruce. It happened again. I was dead and then I was not."
"Calm down, take deep breaths. Where are you?"
He sounded more rational than he really was. The truth was that he was freaking out. He have had time to analyze Chloe's blood sample, however, nothing came up. According to blood chemistry, she was as normal as an old lady.
"I'm in Brazil. The Suicide Squad found me and didn't even gave me a chance. They came first thing shooting and next thing I know I wake up in a pool of blood. I'm… I'm… Oh my God…"
"Listen, blondie… take deep breaths. I'm taking the jet and meeting you. Send me the coordinates and…"
"You can't!"
He desperation gave him the chills. The first time they met she was such a together woman. Made him wonder how bad those pricks from Metropolis had hurt her. It was not like he really knew her good, but he could tell she wasn't a bad person.
"Why?"
"They are still near. I don't want you to be caught because of my mistakes."
"It wasn't a mistake Chloe. This guys are really good."
The silence filled his heart with frustration. He wanted to help people, but was well aware that sometimes he couldn't. They stayed in silence for a long time. Next thing he knew, he was sitting down on Barbara's bed.
"Bruce, just… stay there until I fall asleep."
Bruce woke up from his thoughts when Dick, holding Barbara's hand, pulled him to an alley. They saw a group of agents going up the building. Being led by a man he had never seen, he kept paid attention, even though his mind kept going back to that night, the last time he had talked to Chloe until today.
We'll have to wait more two minutes, boss."
Bruce signed. They were right.
Back to Watchtower
"Well, well, well, if it isn't Chloe Sullivan… You are the sunshine of my cloudy day…"
"My girl? Really?"
Her disdain always amused them all. Actually, it was how she caught Rick Flag back then, when he was still alive. The memory of having him pay for everything caught up with her. The smirk made the man she didn't know, frown. He didn't like to make his prays happy.
"This must be the ones you were trying so hard to protect."
It was like he hadn't even noticed them before. The guys kept a defensive position, keeping Chloe and Tess behind them. It didn't matter, because even though Tess kept motionless, Chloe stomp forward.
"You make it sound like a failure."
That triggered the unknown laugh really hard.
"I hate to be the carrier of bad news, but, you didn't do a very good job. Even though I must say I am intrigued you are still alive. The last time we got you was… two years ago?"
It was Chloe's time to laugh.
"You are mistaken. It was one week ago, right before I killed Rick Flag."
The happy smile the man held disappeared. He approached Chloe and, when Bart tried to super-speed, a man shot him with a tranquilizer. He fell to his knees instantly and fainted. Victor and A.C. were about to move, but four agents held them tight. Tess kept still, waiting for the right moment.
She saw the right moment when the man punched Chloe to the ground on her knee. The red-headed grabbed one of the agents guns from the vest and pointed to the man in front of Chloe.
"Step away from her and tell us who you are."
"I'm Dr. Hugh Evans and I welcome you all to your worst nightmare."
He gave Tess his back and walked away.
"Collect them all. I want to start running tests first thing tomorrow morning."
The moment the man walked outside the place, the agents started moving. A man looked to be the in charge one, because he quickly directed himself to Chloe. Pointing her a knife, he smiled:
"I would like to know what's the big commotion about you. Let's see you heal… Meet my little friend…"
Chloe reached behind her back, getting a small disk, the size of her nail. Pressing one button, she didn't even move:
"Meet my little friends"
She shocked him the same time Bruce, Barbara and Dick entered breaking everything and disarming all men. Keeping all technology safe wasn't a priority, so when men flew across the room and were smashed against LCD screens, they simply gave with their shoulders.
Tess took Bart out of the way, while Victor and A.C. joined the good fight. Chloe didn't throw much punches or kicks, but she knew how to use guns and gadgets well. A bullet was shot direct at her. Not expecting it, she simply closed her eyes, ready for the healing. There was no bullet impact though. The only thing she felt was a heavy body over her.
When she opened her eyes, dark ones stared right back at her.
"Trouble maker…"
"Isn't it by best feature, Bruce?"
1 hour later – Watchtower
They got rid of all agents. A pile of unconscious bodies laid in a corner. Bruce had already called some people he trusted. Bart, Victor, A.C. and Tess were sitting on the couch, using ice to ease the bruises.
"Well, well, well… You are gorgeous, Chloe… Sullivan."
Barbara sounded so happy, to not only see Chloe again, but also to have discovered her last name. As they hugged, she kept repeating the name "Sullivan" like she didn't want to ever forget it.
Dick stood behind Barbara, smiling and waving at Chloe.
"Well, it is all taking care off. Where do we head to now?"
Chloe was relieved to have Barbara letting go of the tight hug. They had had a hard fight and Chloe simply needed a rest. Fighting always consumed too much energy for her, probably because of the mutation.
"Thanks, Bruce. I think we should head to Smallville, meet Clark and Lois and explain them all…"
She pointed at the people sitting on the couch:
"…about what is happening."
"Fair enough… I'll just…"
Chloe had her backs to the door, so she didn't see who had just walked inside the place. Bruce knew him from magazines. After all, Oliver Queen had become famous for his heroic/ vigilante actions. Bruce wasn't dumb, and knew Oliver had recognized him too. However, the blonde billionaire's eyes rested over Chloe's figure.
"Bruce? Should I take my gun out?"
Chloe didn't turn right away, and asked for what could be a sign that they were in danger. She knew that if there was something to be done towards whoever had entered Watchtower, Bruce would lead her.
When he didn't move, and the guys who were sitting stood up, she connected all dots and slowly turned her head to face the love of her life, the one she had given her life for and the one who wasn't hers anymore.
"O… Ollie."