Destiny
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the characters presented in this story. The rights belong to DC Comics and Warner Brothers.
Rating: K+
Pairings: Dinah/Oliver, Cassie/Clark, Lois/Clark, Cassie/Bruce, Lana/Pete, and Dinah/Bruce
Summary: The events of the life after Chloe Sullivan decision to stay with Davis Bloom caused a lot of lives to change and Chloe has to live with the consequences. Clark Kent is dead so that means Chloe Sullivan no longer exists but some things lead her to the destiny she was chosen to do.
Destiny: Part 4
Chapter 9: Christmas in Smallville
(Clark's POV)
Two years later on Christmas Eve Clark and Lois were enjoying the day at the Kent farm with Martha while they waited for the guest to arrive. So Lois had gone into the kitchen leaving Martha and Clark to talk some more before the arrival of Bruce, Cass, and Cassie. What was more of concern was Cassie reaction to seeing the farm maybe it will trigger her memories.
Clark: Now remember mom Lois still doesn't know that Cassandra Sandsmark is Chloe Sullivan but just doesn't remember who she was.
Martha: Clark son I know but it seems to me that Lois has her suspicions.
Clark: She does but I keep reassuring her that it not her cousin just a twin that showed up. Anyway Lois and Cassie have become good friends these past two years. I just don't want to push Cassie into something she might not want to face yet.
Martha: Yes I know you don't want to make the same mistakes that you made with Chloe but do you think you should tell her before it blows up in your face?
Clark: I know I should mom because there are times that Chloe come out but then she gone. Anyway I am glad for our friendship right now because she has grown into someone that I have a lot of respect for. I think I should go see how Lois is doing in the kitchen right now.
(Clark got up and joined Lois in the kitchen leaving Martha in the living room.)
As Clark was heading into the kitchen to see how Lois was doing he found her distracted by Shelby. It seemed that Shelby missed Lois so they went out to play in the backyard a little. So Clark went to join them being grateful Lois didn't hear the conversation with his mother.
(Cassie's POV)
Two hour later Cassie, Cass, and Bruce arrived at the Kent Farm it was a beautiful. So Bruce and Cass were the first out limo to head to the house leaving Cassie to take in the scenery. After a short time later Cassie was interrupted by a tug on her leg and Clark coming up behind the dog. So Cassie reached down a patted the dog.
Cassie: Well hello there and what is your name?
Clark: I like you to meet Shelby and he seems to like you.
Cassie: Sure does and it seems that he knows me.
Clark: That is true in fact Shelby has not acted this way towards anyone since Chloe Sullivan used to be around.
Cassie: Man there that name again but I bet she loved hang out here. Anyway this is a beautiful place Kal I see why you like it here.
Clark: Thanks and why don't we go join the others.
Cassie: I think we should before Cass and Lois gang up on us.
(Cassie followed Clark in to join the others but first Clark introduces Cassie to his mother.)
Clark: Cassandra Sandsmark I like you to meet my mother Martha Kent.
Cassie: It nice to meet you Mrs. Kent and please call me Cassie.
Martha: It nice to meet you Cassie and just call me Martha.
Cassie: Ok Martha anyway what for dinner?
Martha: Well it a Martha Kent special. Let's go join everyone in the kitchen so we can eat.
(Cassie followed Clark and Martha in the kitchen.)
Cassie and company all sat down at the table enjoying Christmas dinner. Then they all headed into the living room to talk some more before heading to bed for Christmas day. On Christmas day Lana and Pete with the twins are coming over.
(Clark's POV)
At midnight Clark could not sleep so he got up and went to the fridge for a midnight snack. Also he figured he should see what all the noise is downstairs. So he pulled out of bed with Lois being out like a light putting some sweets on over his boxers before heading downstairs. Finally when Clark made it downstairs he found the source of the noise and it was none other than Cassie but she was sleepwalking.
Clark: Cassie what are you doing?
Cassie: Clark who is the Cassie you are talking about?
(Clark stood there in shock because Cassie never called him Clark it was always Kal she called him. So he realized it was not Cassie he was talking to it was Chloe he was talking too.)
Clark: Ok Chloe maybe you can answer what is going on?
Cassie: So now you answer to Clark after you turned away from humanity.
Clark: Chlo that was seven years ago and I have changed becoming the superhero that you always knew I could be.
Cassie: Sure now you listen to me. Anyway I am tired so I am heading back to bed.
(Clark watched Cassie head back upstairs and to bed. He stayed downstairs for a little bit trying to process what happened.)
He grabbed his snack and then checked on the presents before heading back upstairs to Lois. He figured he needed some more sleep because more guest come over. Also he had figured his mother was possibly right that he needed to tell Cassie that she is in fact Chloe Sullivan. Finally he also wondered how long incidents like this had been going on with Cassie.
(Lana's POV)
On Christmas day the Ross's arrived at the Kent Farm to spend time with friends. It also in Lana point of view gave her two year old twins sometime to run off their energy. So Lana and Pete grabbed one the twins heading into the house to join everyone. Lana was greeted by everybody but two people who were having a conversation of their own. Finally Lana went over to see what Clark and Cassie where talking about and if there is anything she could help them with. So Lana approached carefully listening into the conversation.
Clark: Cassie do you remember what happened last night?
Cassie: Kal all I know is that got the nagging feeling that I was sleepwalking last night but don't remember anything else.
Clark: Well you were right about sleepwalking because I was getting a midnight snack and caught you sleepwalking.
Cassie: Ok Kal I believe that but I feel there was something more that happened.
Clark: Cassie we talked a little but it was not you Cassie talking because I asked you what was going on and you said something that was not you.
Cassie: Well what is it?
Clark: First off you called me Clark which you always call me Kal and second I was talking to Chloe Sullivan not Cassandra Sandsmark.
Cassie: Are you saying I am Chloe Sullivan you supposed dead friend but I have no memories of being her.
Clark: Yes and is it so hard to believe?
Cassie: Kal it kind of a stretch to believe. Maybe I can accept it a little because it may be the first time I was sleepwalking last night but it not the first time I had flashes of memories in my mind over the past five years.
(Just then Lana joined them.)
Lana: Well it seems it was exciting night for you two?
Cassie: Lana how long have you been here?
Lana: Just enough to hear about the incident that happened last night.
Clark: Lana you know you shouldn't have listened to this conversation.
Lana: Clark Chloe was as much of my friend as yours and I have a right to know what is going on.
Cassie: Ok Lana but you have to keep this to yourself because if things turn out to be true it going to have a ripple effect. Anyway how are the twins?
Lana: I understand. Anyway the twins are great just going through the terrible two's right now.
Clark: Shall we join everyone before the twins get into anymore trouble.\
Lana: I think that will be a good idea.
(Lana was the first to head back in followed by Clark and Cassie.)
Lana joined Pete and the twin in front of the tree while Clark join Lois and Martha and Cassie joined Bruce and Cass to open presents. Clark got up passing the presents around to everyone to open. After two hours all the presents were opened and the kids played with theirs while the adults talked some more. Finally after dinner it was time for everyone to head back to home to resume life.
Chapter 10: Loss of a Hero and Friend
(Dinah's POV)
It was a year later Dinah was sitting in her office at Oliver's Clock tower in Metropolis finishing some paper work off. She was finishing up the paper work because she had no time yesterday being held up with the Birds of Prey business. Last night the Birds of Prey got a lead on Ra's al Ghul business but that fell through when Cassie had done some research herself finding that it was a false lead anyway they still checked it out. Also Dinah had the nagging suspicion that Cassandra Sandsmark was Chloe Sullivan but for some reason she does not remember being Chloe Sullivan and Watchtower for the Justice League. Finally don't get Dinah wrong she respected Chloe Sullivan but they were never friends but seeing her in Cassie she easily became friends with her. All of sudden Dinah was brought out of her thoughts when she got a call from none other than Cassie.
Dinah: Hey Cassie what is up?
Cassie: Dinah are you in someplace with a TV?
Dinah: Yes why?
Cassie: I suggest you turn it on and see for yourself.
(Dinah turned on the TV and was shocked of what she saw.)
Dinah: How long ago did this happen?
Cassie: About ten minutes ago and I was just going to check it out myself.
Dinah: Ok Cassie let me know what is going on.
Cassie: Dinah I want you to go to the Daily Planet and join Lois because you need to be around someone.
Dinah: I will and thanks again Cassie.
(Dinah hung up shortly after Cassie and then left for the Daily Planet.)
Five minutes later Dinah arrived at the Daily Planet and everyone was glued to the TV. Dinah heard the news that it had been confirmed that it was Oliver's plane that went down. Finally she saw Lois and went over to join her and wait to hear more news.
(Lois's POV)
Lois felt a hand on her shoulder and turned around to see Dinah Lance wondering why she was here. Before Lois could ask Dinah the news reporter announced that Superman and Wonder Woman just arrived at the scene to help. So Dinah and Lois turned back to the TV awaiting more news on the Oliver situation. Finally Lois took Dinah over to the conference room to talk in private.
Lois: Ok Dinah what brings you by?
Dinah: Well first the news about Oliver which I was informed by Cassie before I came here. Second by Cassie's suggestion I thought it would be a good idea to wait not alone.
Lois: I have to agree about that. Also I've been meaning to ask you about Cassie.
Dinah: What about Cassie?
Lois: Well let's just say the fact that she sent you over here was totally a move my cousin Chloe would do.
Dinah: That is true. Also the face and some of the mannerism remind of the time Chloe would be Watchtower for the league.
Lois: Well I am glad I am not the only one who has noticed.
Dinah: Me too and that is part of the reason I joined the Birds of Prey to get a little closer to the truth.
Lois: I see and how are things going?
(Before Dinah could answer there was a knock on the door and it was Jimmy Olsen the younger.)
Lois: Yeah Jimmy what is it?
Jimmy: The news is that Superman and Wonder Woman did search the plane but could find no sign of Oliver Queens's body.
Lois: Thanks Jimmy for the news.
(Jimmy left leaving Lois with Dinah in tears.)
Lois: Dinah you ok?
Dinah: As well as can be expected for someone who lost their fiancé.
Lois: Fiancé when did he propose?
Dinah: A week ago but we did not tell anyone we were going to do it tonight. Anyway was that Jimmy Olsen's younger brother?
Lois: Yes that was and he is just as good as my cousin-in-law was. Anyway let's go back outside and see what Cassie and Clark have to say when they get back.
(They went outside and Clark and Cassie were waiting to fill them in.)
Lois looked over at Clark and Cassie to hear the explanation for the scene of events. So they all went back into the conference room to talk. Cassie was the first to speak and then Clark. Finally they finished their story saying that they found the black box so they can listen Oliver's last moments.
(Dinah's POV)
A week later Dinah and friends held a memorial service for her fiancé Oliver Queen. She had only asked members of the Justice League and the Birds of Prey to attend. Also she did not want a certain someone to show up because if she did Dinah would no qualms in killing her. After Clark, Lois, Cassie, and her listened to the little black box of the plane crash he implicated Tess Mercer was behind it. So here everyone and the services were getting started.
Dinah: Well I glad everyone could make it and I know Ollie would be happy that all of you are here. Anyway if anyone wants to say anything about how Ollie touched their life feel free.
Clark: I first met Oliver when through Lois my wife but when I found out his secret it just made our friendship stronger.
Lois: Well Oliver was always a force to be reckoned with but I loved him no matter what he will always be a good friend and sorely missed. Also I just wish Chloe was here to pay her respects to her friend also.
Cassie: Although I did not know Oliver that long he will always be a good friend and I know he was a respected leader.
(Cassie finished her words and then went back to her spot. Also when Cassie went back to her spot she was stopped by Dinah and asked to go talk to the unwanted guest. Finally Cassie made it back to the unwanted guest Tess Mercer and politely asked her to leave.)
Cassie: Tess what are you doing here?
Tess: Paying my respects to an old friend that I cared about once.
Cassie: Listen I know you cared about him but you are not wanted here so please leave.
Tess: Ok I'll leave please tell Dinah I am truly sorry about her loss. Oh and Cassie I know you are Chloe Sullivan so stop denying it.
Cassie: Tess I have no idea what you are talking so before I lose my temper and you don't want to see it.
(So Tess left leaving Cassie not to happy but now was not the time to talk about it so she went back to stand next to Dinah.)
Dinah: Thank you everyone for making it to honor my fiancé. That is right we were engaged but he will truly be missed.
(Dinah went back stand next to Cassie while everyone send their last respects to older.)
Finally ten minutes after the ceremony was over and everybody left Dinah noticed Cassie was out of sorts. So she finally approached Cassie to talk to her and thank her for getting rid of Tess.
(Cassie's POV)
Out of the corner of her eye Cassie noticed Dinah approaching out of concern. So she had some time to gather some of her thoughts before she talked to Dinah. Finally Dinah made it so they talked.
Cassie: Dinah what on your mind?
Dinah: Whoa I know that tone that was totally Chloe Sullivan thing to do.
Cassie: Ok that is the second person who mentioned that name to me today when we should think of Oliver and how we lost a good friend and hero.
Dinah: I take it Tess got under your skin before she left.
Cassie: Yes she did and I am sorry for taking it one you. Anyway what are you going to do now that Oliver is gone?
Dinah: I need a change of scenery so I was thinking of moving to Gotham to be closer to the Birds of Prey headquarters.
Cassie: That right a few months ago the Grayson's moved back to Gotham. Anyway since Bruce and I broke up I need a roommate for my new apartment.
Dinah: I love to be your roommate so let's get things ready. By the way what did Tess really say to you before she left?
Cassie: She just said 'I know you are Chloe Sullivan so stop denying it.' Then she left because I warned her about my temper.
(Dinah and Cassie left to head back to her apartment at the clock tower in Metropolis.)
Cassie will help Dinah the next day to head to Gotham. Cassie stayed in the guestroom and that night she had another one of the dreams this time it was more vivid.
Chloe: Ollie how long has this lying been going on?
Oliver: Chloe what?
Chloe: You know full well what you still don't trust me after the Davis fiasco.
Oliver: If I don't trust you why am I in a relationship with you?
Chloe: I don't know because why are you going behind my back hiring a new Watchtower or sidekick?
Oliver: Chloe I am just concern you are handling too much. Plus your moods have been a little bit more erratic than usual.
Chloe: You know full well why my moods have been erratic that was my fault and partially your fault. I can't live like this anymore so I quit being Watchtower and your sidekick. Oh and one last thing when Lois return give her this letter. Chloe Sullivan is dead to the world.
Cassie woke up with a jolt realizing that maybe she is Chloe Sullivan and she can't deny it anymore. After a while she went back to sleep and walls that blocked her memory were back. The next day was the start of the life.
Chapter 11: Back Home in Gotham
(Cassie's POV)
It had been a week since Oliver Queen's memorial and since Dinah moved in with her. Dinah still had her good and bad days but it was great for her to be back in Gotham. Interesting enough Cassie had found out from Dinah that Dinah was born in Gotham but left when she was little because he mother was the original Black Canary. Anyway that was not what Cassie was concerned about her concern fell more on her because more dreams like the one she had the night of the funeral became more persistent. They were diving her crazy so when Dinah got up she going talk to her about them. It was ten minutes later when Dinah got up and they would go into the typical routine. Finally it seemed Dinah noticed the Cassie made a big breakfast and wondered what was going on. So Dinah finally asked what was going on.
Dinah: Cassie what do I owe the honor of this breakfast?
Cassie: Well I know things have been hard since you moved in and that I have been distant so I thought it be nice so we can have time to talk.
Dinah: Ok Cassie I've noticed you haven't been yourself lately too.
Cassie: Well there is a good reason for that and it has to deal with your dead fiancé.
Dinah: What about him?
Cassie: As you know I have been doing my own research on Chloe Sullivan lately because I seem to bring certain memories of her to certain people.
(Cassie brought the breakfast over to the table and they started eating.)
Dinah: Yeah I have noticed that too and knew you are doing the research but I still don't understand what this has to do with Ollie.
Cassie: I wanted to ask you did Ollie and Chloe date?
Dinah: Yes they did but it did not end well and Oliver regretted the things he said and did to her.
Cassie: That explains the dream I had the night of the memorial. Anyway I am beginning to think that I am Chloe Sullivan because that is not the first flash I had. Also do you happen to have a picture of Chloe I can look at?
(Dinah did have a picture and showed it to Cassie. Cassie took the picture and could see why everybody related Chloe to her.)
Dinah: Clark did tell me about the sleepwalking incident last year at Christmas. Also I have noticed little things that you do are traits of Chloe Sullivan.
Cassie: Do you know what happened to her?
Dinah: Yes I do. You see what happened had to do with a certain paramedic Davis Bloom turning out to be Doomsday sent here to kill Superman. She trusted Davis but when split with Black Kryptonite Davis turned out to be the monster killing her husband Jimmy Olsen in the process.
Cassie: Wow…ok that some heavy stuff but it doesn't explain if I am her how did she loose her memories?
Dinah: That I do not know because Oliver and Clark have been tight lipped about that.
Cassie: Thanks. Anyway I should get ready for work. Feel free to take all the time you need and figure out what you are going to do know.
(Cassie got up after finishing breakfast and then went to get ready for work.)
As Cassie was getting ready for work she kept thinking about Dinah's words but she needed to focus on other things. Ten minutes later she was out the door because it seems after Dinah finished breakfast she went back to her room to unpack more of her belongings. Finally Cassie made it to the Gotham Gazette building to start another long day for work.
(Bruce's POV)
It was afternoon and Bruce had finally decided to wake up. It was along week for Bruce too because he missed Cassie's presence and also the nights doing patrol was taking a toll. Anyway Bruce wanted to stop by Cassie's place to see Dinah and also offer a job for her in his company. Another thing he wanted to see how Dinah was holding up since she lost someone she truly cared about Bruce knew all too well how that felt because of Rachel Dawes. Five minutes after Bruce was ready he arrived at Cassie's place knocking on the door and it was Dinah who answered.
Dinah: Bruce what are you doing here?
Bruce: Well I came to see how you are doing and also to offer you a job.
Dinah: Why don't you come in?
(Bruce came into the apartment and Dinah closed the door.)
Dinah: What this about a job offer?
Bruce: Well I just had an opening in my company for the kind of job you did for Oliver and thought you be a perfect fit.
Dinah: Thanks Bruce I have to think about it but I will let you know as soon as possible.
Bruce: Also I wanted to let you know I am here if you ever need to talk to someone about Oliver. I know how it feels to lose someone you truly care about.
Dinah: Really who was it for you?
Bruce: A childhood friend named Rachel Dawes.
Dinah: Really you knew Rachel ah wait you are the one billionaire that she constantly talked about.
Bruce: Wait you're that school friend that she was always in cahoots with.
Dinah: That would be me and man I haven't thought about Rachel in years. What did happen to her?
Bruce: She was killed by the Joker.
Dinah: Ah muck like Oliver being killed by Tess. I guess you really do understand.
Bruce: I do and it good to finally meet you Dinah Lance. Also I must say it good to have the Black Canary close by.
(They talk more and it was about all things.)
Bruce was there for hours getting to know Dinah Lance because Rachel talked a lot about her. Also when Bruce was younger he met her mother as a friend of his mother before his parents were killed. Anyway it was kind of getting late but he did not want to leave and then Cassie walked in.
(Cassie's POV)
Cassie walked into her and Dinah apartment to see Dinah and Bruce laughing. Also Cassie thought that a new side of Bruce she has never seen and was glad he was happy. So Cassie decided to change into comfortable cloths and then go join them to see what is up. Ten minutes later she out and ready to go join them.
Cassie: Dinah it glad to see you smile again. Bruce this is a new side I seen coming from you.
Dinah: Well it seems Bruce and I have a mutual friend and he also offered me a job.
Bruce: The mutual friend was Rachel Dawes and from Rachel I happened to hear a lot about Dinah.
Cassie: Well it really glad to see Bruce smile and I don't anyone has brought that out in him in a long time.
Bruce: I know but it seems talking about Rachel with someone who knew her brought it out in me.
Dinah: For me it nice to talk about someone other than Ollie. Oh by way Bruce I thought about the job while we are talking and I will take it.
Bruce: Cool thanks. Cassie are you sure you are ok?
Cassie: Yes Bruce I am fine and it just been a long day.
(With that Cassie got up and headed back to her room for some sleep.)
Two minutes later she was left for her room she closed the door hitting her pillow trying to go to sleep but she could not. So she decided to change into her Wonder Woman costume and went out the window to get some air. She remember Clark saying that it was nice to go flying to think so she thought she try and it worked.
(Dinah's POV)
Dinah just sat there and stared after her roommate finally turning over to Bruce to see if he noticed the reaction. Bruce did just gave her a look that he wanted answers. So Dinah decided to tell him what happened this morning.
Dinah: Bruce I know Cassie was not clear on why you two broke up?
Bruce: The fault fell on both of us but we are still friends. I just want to know what got her in this mood.
Dinah: Well it seems that Cassie has been having flashes and these flashes involved Chloe Sullivan.
Bruce: Great this is still going on. Did you know Chloe Sullivan?
Dinah: I did and although we did not get along at times we respected each other. I also noticed with Cassie that he mannerism and some other traits that Chloe has and I am beginning to think she is Chloe.
Bruce: Well this is part of the reason we broke up because she can't face what is happening. I know this is taking a toll on her and I have my own issues with trusting someone to get to close. I still don't understand why it all coming out now?
Dinah: Well it is tied to Oliver Queen and the Justice League. You see Chloe Sullivan was the original Watchtower and Oliver was a good friend. Over time the friendship turned into something more and they dated for a bit but things fell apart. That all I know because the only other people who know are Clark and Oliver.
Bruce: Wow…ok that is a lot to take in but I am sure Cassie will figure it out in time. Anyway I better get going because the Batman has a city to watch over.
Dinah: Oh Bruce do you mind if the Black Canary joins you she needs to spread her wings?
(Bruce just gave Dinah a smile and said sure heading out back to Wayne Manor.)
Ten minutes later the Batman and Black Canary were out about Gotham patrolling the city. Also Dinah was glad to be back in Gotham for the start of a new chapter in her life.
Here is the latest edition to my story. I figured for this part I focus more on Cassie's life in Gotham. So please review.
