Me: Well, I can finally get this story on with, enjoy!

P.S. I decided to skip the fighting part. Never was good at that kind of writing.

Also sorry that I took so long. I have to finish this one story before I do the others.

3. Independence Day

One would be, per say, happy if they had beaten a totally big, disgusting and seemingly mindless monster that was out to kill you for several reasons that would not be said out loud; wouldn't they?

That is what Kid Flash felt like he should've feel. Happy and victorious. Well, since they have to face the Blockbuster Monster, it wouldn't be surprising if they had ended up getting away with a few bruises or scrapes, but hey, he kept his promise like one should! Well, they did, but the other isn't that important really in one way.

"See?"

The little boy with the super strength looked to where Kid Flash was gesturing towards, carried by Aqualad in his arms as Superboy's eyes widen noticeably and his mouth agape.

"The moon!" KF happily declared, noticing how starry eyed the kid look. Guess there is a big difference seeing pictures of the moon in your mind and seeing it in person.

And then the Justice League came in the picture.

For one, he is somehow glad to be able to keep the promise of introducing the little lad to Superman, but the deep churning of his stomach indicate something bad is about to happen. Like Uncle Barry would say; trust your guts. And his stomach is as gutty as it can be.

It seemed that Aqualad and Robin had the same thought also. They weren't so sure now about showing Superman is new "son", despite that the kid looks cute and innocent and all that that would bring many female squeal.

Like how adults couldn't sometimes understand teens, teens couldn't sometimes understand adults. And they weren't so sure to how Big Blue would react, in truth.

But Aqualad let Supey down on his feet as he kid, and rather shyly –insert 'awww'- walked up to the man of steel. He kept on looking between his feet to his supposed mentor's face, opening his mouth to say something only to immediately close it soon afterwards.

Superman was obviously not getting what is going on. He couldn't help but feel that he should recognized the boy but he was also pretty sure that he had never met him. He didn't know how to react when he found the teens with a small child –where in the world did they get this child anyway and why is he involved? –with his suit ripped but the child doesn't look as if he had gotten a scratch. He can feel that Batman is rather suspicious too.

Looking down at his solar suit, Superboy found a way to show who he is without needing to speak. Slowly, the child picked up the rip corner of his suit and lifted it up to let Superman see the symbol.

Sadly, Superman didn't react to what Superboy hoped he would react.

The man seemed stricken, like the realization just instantly hits him, hard. Superman's mouth slightly hanged open, his eyes widen as he took a step back unconsciously. Like someone just gave him a hard shove in the wrong way.

This can easily be defined as a bad reaction to anyone who can see the man of steel; including Superboy.

Superboy now looked rather scare to what Superman would have said now, seeing that he didn't react in a good way. In fact, he didn't want to know what his supposed father would say; afraid that he would hear something that would break his heart. He's not one to be a coward, no. He likes to think himself as brave and would go and prove it if needed. But he doesn't practically want to be in the spotlight in front of all the Justice League now.

In a speed that would put Kid Flash in shame; Superboy found himself content to hiding behind Aqualad's leg, clinging onto the teen while trying to hide himself from the unfamiliar faces. Either out of shyness or fear, it's hard to tell.

Instantly feeling some kind of parental –or rather brotherly –sensation to protect the small boy, Robin walked over to Superboy and tried to comfort the child. Kid Flash would do the same but he doubt the boy would like it if the two of them were to baby him. He is still recovering from the fact that a five year old child is smarter than him.

"Is that what I think it is…?" Batman had said in that demanding baritone voice as he walked up behind the shocked Kryptonian, his eyes concentrated on the child that is trying to make himself disappear.

"Don't call him an 'it'." Kid Flash couldn't help but defiantly corrected, soon after appearing next to his best friend once he figured out what he had said out impulsively. Being near Batman's charge would hopefully remind the dark knight that he's Robin's best bud and wouldn't kill him soon after. But still, he couldn't help but feel that Batman shouldn't call the kid like that; it is what made him think that he's a weapon in the first place.

Superboy was brave enough to peak out and look at Batman, though he had a foreboding feeling in his chest that said that he shouldn't mess with this superhero. He had heard of him before from the Genomorphs and wondered what made the man so feared. A man without powers and with just little, yet fascinating, gadgets. And now he understood what made this man so fearful. He somehow couldn't believe that Robin is Batman's partner, if you compared their personality.

The boy of steel opened his mouth but then close it again, not sure to whether he should speak or not since he didn't know these people. But he didn't look towards the adults for permission; he instead look up at the Atlantean for permission.

Seeing that the boy wanted to say something, Kaldur nodded and couldn't help but put his hand on the boy's head, comforting the small Kryptonian immediately.

Superboy swallowed, somehow knowing that things wouldn't be good soon after.

"I-I am…" He looked down, feeling as if he should be ashamed to what he is. ".. Superman's clone…"

The last part was intended to be whispered but it came out a lot louder than the child has expected.

Now everyone's attention is on the kid and Superboy couldn't help but dig himself deeper into Kaldur's leg.

It seemed to hit Superman harder now that he heard it out loud.

Batman only narrowed his eyes.

"Start talking."

There were many discussions on the matter. Some that are heated, some that are calm.

The small band of young superheroes was in their own little group away from the older superheroes, waiting for their mentors and the other adults to finish discussing to whether what to do now. Some others members are in their own little group, talking about the matter also but are leaving the punishments and the decision to the mentors.

Superboy was half-asleep, his head rested on Aqualad's shoulder. The child is sleepy and tired from the events from before and Kaldur didn't mind carrying the boy in his arms. The boy protested for a minute or so but decided to give in quickly, feeling safe and warmed by Kaldur's grasp.

Through half-lidded eyes, he watched as Superman conversed with Wonder Woman and Martian Manhunter. He wondered briefly, a fleeting thought, of what Superman thoughts about him. His reaction in the first place wasn't good, but maybe it's just out of pure shock? Not out of disgust or rejection? Superboy kept wondering about that as he stared at the group of three, not sure what he was expecting next.

John saw how the child, while sleepily, looks at them. Mostly towards his supposed donor, that seemed like he wanted to avoid the matter altogether. John doesn't know how to make of it; a clone bred in secret for a year and no one knows of it until today. It brings to quite a shock for everyone here; even Batman seemed to be caught off-guard by the new information.

It seemed that Diana also noticed where the kid's attention is towards and gesture towards the half-asleep child.

"What are you going to do with him?" She asked, for she also knows that Superman isn't taking this whole 'meet your supposed son' thing. In one way, she wouldn't blame him. But at the same time, she hoped that Clark wouldn't be so insensitive to the kid, clone or not. He's an adult for crying out loud.

But her hope was gone when she found that the Superman is stumbling over his words.

"The J-Justice League can s-surely handle… him." Clark had said, seemingly trying to reassure himself.

"I meant you, not the Justice Leag-"

"I better make sure they get that blockbuster creature squared away."

Wonder Woman immediately frowns. He did not just brush her off! She knew that Clark, aka the World finesse, isn't the world's most perfect male, but there is a limit to what she can tolerate from him!

Before he went off, feeling the murderous energy from Wonder Woman, he took a look back at his proposed 'son' and 'clone'. The child, though half asleep, noticed that he captured the attention of his supposed mentor and couldn't help but make a sleepy smile.

He then lifted his hand and wave at Superman innocently.

Superman felt something sharp poke through his heart and it hurts. He didn't like the feeling at all. It just gave him all the more reason to escape and flew before his mind could implode

By the time, Superboy had already fallen asleep.

The other teens were watching the little exchange between the other three superheroes, wondering if Superman would even consider trying to accept Superboy.

"Cadmus will be investigated; All 52 levels."

Their attention was then soon turned towards Batman; Flash and Aquaman coming right behind him. Judging by the dangerous narrow of the dark knight's eye, they know that this wouldn't be good. Then again, it was expected when they did disobey orders… not technically but they did.

"But let's make one thing cleared-"

"You should've called!" Flash then interrupted, obviously not happy about the fact that his charge stupidly put himself in danger. Kid Flash couldn't help but sheepishly felt the need to shuffle his feet.

"And results aside, we are not happy." Batman continued scolding. "You hacked Justice League system, disobeyed direct orders and endangered lives."

The three teens did have the decency to look rather ashamed at their 'crimes'.

"You will not be doing this again."

Aqualad adjusted his hold on the small child, his posture respectful and powerful despite having a five year old boy in his arms. He looked at the other two, seeing that they have the same thought that he had in mind.

"I am sorry, but we will." Kaldur exclaimed, his eyes rather determined and defiant.

"Aqualad, stand down." Though in some way, knowing his own charge for a long time, he doubt that Aqualad would comply.

"Apologies my King," Kaldur bowed his head as much as he can with the child against him, gesturing his apology also. "but no."

Aquaman isn't surprise at the very least but he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow to why his charge, who isn't one to rebel against his orders, to do so.

"We did good work here tonight." Aqualad step forward. "The work you trained us to do."

Kaldur gesture towards the other two young heroes. "Together, on our own, we forged something powerful."

He looked at the mentors in the eye.

"Important."

"If this is about your treatment at the hall, the three of you-"

"The four of us; and it's not." Kid Flash immediately interrupted his own mentor. He wasn't sure if Supey does count, being a kid and all though.

Robin then started to step forward himself.

"Batman, we're ready to use what you've taught us." The Boy Wonder reasoned for his team, hoping that his mentor would understand what they are trying to tell them. "Well, why teach us at all?"

"Get on board…" The words were slightly slurred and quiet but it could still be heard easily. Rubbing his eyes as if trying to get the sleep out of his eyes, Superboy turned towards the three adults with a drowsy glares. Or at least an attempt of a glare.

"Or get out."

Batman narrowed his eyes; no one knowing what he's thinking.

"This cave was the original secret sanctuary of the Justice League. We're calling it into service again."

Batman then snapped his gaze towards the teens and the child who, with a serious face that shouldn't belong to a kid, stuck by Kaldur's side. Robin and Kid Flash mumbled something about that Kaldur easily getting the kid's grace.

"Since you four are determine to stay together and fight a good fight; you'll do it on league's terms."

His hard gaze was then turned towards Superboy.

"With the exception of you." Superboy frowns, though it goes more towards a pout. "You still need more experience with your powers and yourself. You will not be doing any missions in this year or the next."

But Batman does have a feeling that it wouldn't stop the stubborn child anyway from going out getting himself into trouble.

He gestured towards the two other Justice League with him.

"Red Tornado volunteered to live here and be your supervisor."

The red robot didn't give any protest and the young heroes didn't seem to mind much of it.

"Black Canary is in charge of training."

It didn't seem that anyone is protesting about that either.

But Superboy didn't seemed a bit weary of the other two, just meeting them today face to face, and slightly hid himself behind Kaldur's leg once again.

"I will deploy you on missions."

"Real missions?" Robin couldn't help but make sure, for he was also still pretty sure that the Justice League is somehow babying them despite that they are doing this.

"Yes." Batman truthfully answered. "But covert."

The three teens look at each other, not having a problem with that. Superboy is still a bit steamed at the fact that he wasn't able to go on missions, thinking he would be capable enough, but understands why they are doing it. He's still a child, making many think he is an easy target and will slow down the team because of his tiny legs. He still couldn't help but be jealous to how tall they all are.

"The league will still handle the obvious stuff." Flash mentioned, raising an eyebrow if anyone could see. "There's a reason we have these big target on our chest."

"But Cadmus proves the bad guys are getting smarter." Aquaman then put his piece into the conversation. "Batman needs a team that can operate on the sly."

Batman then faces the four boys once again.

"The four of you will be that team."

"…Wicked." Robin couldn't help but comment as he shared a knuckle with his best friend.

"Took the word right out of my mouth." Wally replied as he knuckled his best friend back.

Then Robin realized something.

"Wait, four?" He was pretty sure that Batman stressed out about how Superboy isn't going to be with them on missions.

Seeing that his mentor's eyes moved to right behind the four boys, Robin looked back also out of curiosity along with Wally.

Wally couldn't help but inwardly whistle inside his mind as he noticed the hot, yet green-skinned, babe that came out of the teleportation device walking towards them.

"This is the Martian Manhunter's niece. She'll be babysitting Superboy until then." Until what; Batman didn't say.

During the three-four days at the time that Mount Justice is getting ready for Young Justice, it was agreed –and argued- that Superboy would stay with Wally during that time. Superman was making a lot of excuses about he had to do this and that, so he wasn't a choice anymore. Kaldur, despite how the kid fond the kid is of him, was also not a choice since he's living in Atlantis, underwater that is and Batman rather not risk having the kid figure out who he and Robin is. The other members were too busy during the time, and there was the fact that some doesn't even know how to take care of a kid. So Wally is pretty much the best option, with the help of his parents though Robin came daily to make sure Kid 'Mouth' did do anything horrible with the kid.

The Martian's niece stopped not too far away from them, looking rather shy yet rather friendly also. But most of her attention is on Superboy, the child of who she would also be taking care off with the help of Tornado and some of the other League members as well.

"Miss Martian." Batman introduced.

Rubbing her arm so to get the nervousness out, she stopped to raise her hand for a greeting gesture.

"Hi." She greeted, giving them a kind, welcoming smile.

Wally elbowed his best bud suggestively. "Likin' this gig more every minute." He had said before going over to flirt said 'Miss Martian'.

The speedster had already dished out the introduction, while mention that she could forget the other two teammate that would be accompanying her during the missions that they would be doing together. That earned a well-deserved hard punch in the shoulder from Robin.

Miss Martian couldn't help but giggle, for the two seemed friendly with each other. "I'm honored to be concluded."

Wally went up to get to know more of Miss Martian, the other two teen soon following his movement. But Superboy stayed back, not sure how to react or to interact with his 'babysitter'. He immediately started to feel shy and hesitant.

Seeing that, Robin couldn't help but smile at the fact that Superboy is actually looking like a shy child right now and held his hand out for the child to take.

The boy of steel look between the Boy Wonder, then at the female Martian, wonder if he should bothered. Trusting Robin, he grabbed the older's hand and followed him towards Miss Martian.

When they came as close as they are with everybody else, he looked up at the Martian, who looked at him with soft and kind eyes.

"Isn't there something you should say when meeting someone?" Robin said to Superboy with grin.

The child pouted as he realized that he was babied but didn't response as he look down shyly at his feet, that seemed to be interesting at the moment. There was a tint of red that barely dusted his cheeks, Superboy clinging onto Robin's pant as well trying to halfway hide behind the leg. The lady with the lollipop was the only woman he knew. So he wasn't sure how to interact with them.

"H-Hi."

Miss Martin felt her heart burst at the simple, yet shy and innocent greeting that Superboy gave her.

Feeling particularly motherly at the moment, she instantly hugged the child, making the boy instantly tense.

Looking at them, Wally kinda wanted to hug Superboy also.

Me: Finish! Yes! Thank you for reading!

And try not to bash me because of Superman. Don't worry, I have plans for him... mwahahahahaha!