Authors' note:
Hey everyone, sorry I haven't written in forever. Darn schoolwork gets in the way of creativity! Warning! Sadness ahead!
Disclaimer:
I don't own Legion Of Superheros, If I did, we would be on Season 10 by now!
What have I done?...
Stardust had not returned to see him for three days, and that was fine with Brainy. He didn't think he could see her without wanting to punch something. He hadn't spoken with Superman either, he just couldn't. Deep inside however, Brainy wanted to apologize for shouting at her, the look on her face cut him to the core. Taking a deep breath, he decided to go talk to her, and apologize for yelling. Slowly standing he turned and walked out of his lab. As Brainy strolled towards Stardust's room, he thought of how close they'd gotten over the year since she joined the legion. She was his best friend, but now he didn't think she'd ever talk to him again. Spying Bouncy and the Trips he walked towards them, hoping that they'd know where Stardust was. As Brainy approached, he desperately wished that his Star was standing over there waiting for him.
Meanwhile in the simulation room…..
"You wanted to see me Lightning Lad?" Stardust asked, walking towards the leader of the Legion. "Yeah, I need your help with a mission, an undercover mission." Lightning Lad replied, a rarely serious expression on his face. "Oh?" she replied, still wondering what she did to make Brainy so upset, and why he thought she was dating Superman. The thought made her gag, not that she didn't like Superman. He was just not her type, she liked the genius level-smart, really cute guys. I should go see him, talk to him again, and apologize for avoiding him for 3 days. "Star?" "Stardust?" Lightning Lad waved a hand over her face. She started, "What?" "Listen very carefully, I need you to go undercover as a scavenger, and get information about their next targets." "Understand?" Her mind quickly processed this information, "Understood." "Alright head out, and remember don't get caught!" Lightning Lad cautioned "I won't." Stardust replied, flying out the door to her room to pack. "Sorry Brainy, I'll just have to apologize when I come back." she whispered as she flew past his lab door. A tiny voice whispered, "If you come back, in one piece." She shoved the foreboding thought out of her mind, she would come back in one piece, if for no other reason, to make up to Brainy.
a couple of hours later…
"No Bouncing Boy! I will not watch the Fiendish plot of Dr. Derango the prequel again! I've sat here and watched it twice already today!" Brainy almost screamed. "Aw come on Brainy!" the round hero pleaded. "NO!" Brainy shouted, storming out of the lounge. Where's a distraction when you need one? Brainy thought to himself. He reached Stardust's room, and he raised a hand to knock on the door. "She's not here, Brainy." A voice said behind him. Brainy turned to see Superman leaning against the wall. "Oh, I see" Brainy said simply, his heart sinking. "Where is she?" Brainy asked. "I don't know" Superman shrugged. "How could you not know, she's your girlfriend isn't she?" Brainy snapped. Superman's eyes widened, "What? No, she's not my girlfriend." "Don't lie to me Superman, I saw you kissing her." Brainy practically screamed. "You saw me…. Oh Brainy I wasn't kissing her, I tripped and fell on top of her when she was trying to teach me how to dance!" Brainy looked at Superman, he was serious. "If you don't believe me, I'm sure that it is still on the security footage." Superman said, his reddened from the memory of that awkward situation. "No, I believe you, but I'm an Idiot! I need to find Stardust RIGHT NOW! I can't believe I didn't even give her a chance to explain or tell her what was wrong, WHERE THE HECK IS SHE?" Brainy ranted. Superman in an effort to calm Brainy down said, "Lightning Lad met her in the simulation room, something about needing her for a"… But Brainy was long gone, he shot down that hallway almost as fast as Superman. Shaking his head, he walked in another direction, thinking about his friend Lana.
"Lightning Lad? LIGHTNING LAD!" Brainy shouted, flying into the simulation room. "Over here, Brainy." Lightning Lad said. "Where is Stardust?" Brainy demanded. "Oh now you want to see her, you know you made her cry right?" Lightning Lad said, acting like a protective big brother. "I know, that's why I need to talk to her!" Brainy cried. "I need to tell her I'm sorry, and I'm an idiot and," Brainy babbled. "And what?" Lightning Lad questioned. "I love her!", Brainy paused at this declaration. Then whispered, "I love her." Lightning Lad grinned, "About time you figured it out!" he laughed. Brainy just glared, "Where is Stardust?" Instantly Lightning Lad sobered, "She's on a mission Brainy," Lightning Lad began. "What mission!" Brainy demanded. "Stardust has gone undercover, with the scavengers." Lightning Lad said tensing. "When will she be back?" Brainy demanded. Lightning Lad opened his mouth to reply but was interrupted by the alarm going off. Bouncing Boys' voice coming over the intercom, "All Legionnaires report to the launch bay, we've got a situation, Scavengers have been sighted in downtown New Metropolis." "Looks like you'll be seeing Stardust really soon. Lightning Lad smirked. "Let's just go!" Brainy said, irritated.
She hurt everywhere, but particularly in her stomach, where she had been hit by the blast of the gun. Stardust fought the darkness that threatened to overwhelm her. A small moan escaped her. She forced her eyes open, to see Superman bending over her. Forcing her battered and bruised body to sit up, she tried to turn off her disguise. I have to get this off, I have to…. was the only thought that her mind could process. Finally it turned off, relief filled her, as she sank back down. As she slipped into oblivion, she whispered, "Brainy, love you." The last thing she heard was Brainy screaming her name. Then she let the utter darkness consume her.
Brainy scooped her up into his arms and shot towards the hospital, she had to be okay, she had to be okay. When he arrived at the hospital, the staff hooked her up to the heart monitor. All he could do was watch the little blips on the screen as her heart fought to continue to beat. "God, if you're real, like Stardust says you are, please let her be Ok." Brainy whispered. Just as he finished his plea, the heart monitor stopped. Stardust flatlined, the doctors rushed to get her heart going again. Finally the doctors stopped after several intense minutes. One turned to the nurse and said, "Time of death is 9:30 am." He turned to Brainy, "I'm sorry, son."
Dun, Dun! Before you start sending me hate notes, this isn't the last chapter! Stay tuned to see what happens next! ChristLover out!