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: Chloe/Clark, Jason (Wes) /Chloe, Lois/Clark, Wes/Lois, Lana/Pete, and Gabe/Sarah OC
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 7
Chapter 18: New Discoveries
(Gabe's POV)
Gabe sat at the kitchen table while his wife Sarah served him breakfast. Also she had a couple of newspapers in her hand one was the Metropolis's Daily Planet and the other was Gotham's Gotham Gazette. Another fact Gabe only read the Daily Planet for his nostalgic reasons and his wife read the Gotham Gazette because she is from Gotham and now they live here. Today was a day of change when his wife told him to read the Gotham Gazette for a specific purpose.
Sarah: Gabe I really think you should take a look at the Gotham Gazette.
Gabe: Why honey?
Sarah: Because it seems your theory about Cassandra Sandsmark being your daughter turned out to be true.
Gabe: What…really here let me have it.
(Sarah gave him the paper and all he needed was to see the pictures to see it was his daughter. Then he said to Sarah get the twins we are going to the Gotham Gazette.)
Gabe: Make sure Michael and Sidney are ready?
Sarah: What why?
Gabe: We are going to the Gotham Gazette so they can meet their big sister.
Sarah: And I get to meet my stepdaughter I have heard so much about.
Gabe: Right you are so let's get going.
(Sarah left Gabe to check on the four year old twins while Gabe cleaned the dishes.)
Five minutes later Sarah came out to the living room with the twins ready. Also before they left Gabe explained the situation to the twins that they are going to meet their big sister. Finally they were out the door getting into the car and heading to the Gotham Gazette.
(Jason's POV)
Jason was still in a good mood the next morning when he headed into the office. Also he was thinking about his date with Chloe and then the reactions to the article that was published by Cassie revealing his true identity. All of sudden Chloe showed up at his door to greet him good morning.
Chloe: Well Wes I had a great time last night that was most fun I had in a long time.
Jason: Chloe I could say the same thing especially the look on Lois's face when I told her who I really was.
Chloe: That was great it always fun to rattle my cousin. Anyway I was wondering what type of day this is going to be with me revealing who I really am.
Jason: Me too.
(Soon there conversation was interrupted by the secretary at the front desk look for Cassie.)
Secretary: Excuse me Mr. Michael have you seen Cassie?
Jason: Yes she is in my office may I ask what this is about?
Secretary: Well I got a Gabe Sullivan down here wishing to speak to Cassie.
Chloe: Excuse me did you just say Gabe Sullivan?
Secretary: Yes I did Cassie.
Chloe: Well please send him and I am assume he has others with so send them up to my office. Jason I will see you later it my dad.
(Chloe just gave Jason a kiss on the check and headed back to her office.)
Jason just smiled as he watched Cassie head out to the door to go meet her father. Then he went back to his work for the rest of the day.
(Sarah's POV)
Sarah and company headed to the floor where Cassie's office. Also she thought it was weird being back in the newsroom because she was once an investigative reporter but gave that life up when she met Gabe Sullivan. Now she was just happy to have a peaceful life with Gabe and their children. Finally they made it to Cassie's office and Gabe knocked.
Chloe: Come in.
Gabe: Well, well isn't it my daughter in her natural environment ever the investigative reporter.
Chloe: Hey daddy it been a long time. I see you are doing well.
Gabe: Sure has been. Anyway I like you to meet my wife Sarah and your half brother and sister Michael and Sidney.
(Chloe went over to Sarah to shake her hand and then crouched down to meet her half bother and sister. Finally she offered them to sit down to talk some more.)
Sarah: So Chloe your dad told me a lot about you.
Chloe: Whatever it was dad has a tendency to relish.
Sarah: True that because Sidney has seemed to inherit the reporter gene.
Chloe: Sarah do you mind me asking what you maiden name is?
Sarah: No and it is Vale.
Chloe: Wow…I have read your work when I started working here. Well dad you sure know how to pick them.
Sarah: He sure does.
(They started talking some more and having a good old time.)
Then it was time for lunch so they all headed out to lunch. Talking and catching up some more. After lunch they headed back to the office and this time Chloe wanted to get to know her little brother and sister.
(Chloe's POV)
Chloe thought this is a day of great surprises. The first surprise was her dad showing up after many years of not talking and also finding out that he like everyone else had suspicions of Cassandra Sandsmark actually being Chloe Sullivan. The second surprise was meeting her stepmother who was a reporter herself. Finally the last surprise was meeting her two younger siblings that show so much of the Sullivan side of the family. So she wanted to get to know her little brother and sister.
Chloe: So Michael and Sidney how old are you two?
Sidney: We are four years old.
Chloe: That a cool age and I am sure dad told you stories of when I was four years old.
Michael: He sure did and you were so much like my sister here.
Sidney: Hey you better watch it buster.
Chloe: Ok I get it kind of reminds me of times Lois and I used to do this.
(Gabe finally decided to join in.)
Gabe: Sure does and they do keep us running like you and Lois used too. I just hope they don't turn out getting into more trouble as teenagers like you used too.
Chloe: Hey dad at least I had Clark to watch out for me.
Gabe: I know you did. Anyway it seems that Sidney has a hero that she admires and I was wondering if she could meet this hero.
Chloe: Really and let me guess it is Wonder Woman.
Sidney: Sure is so can I meet her?
Chloe: Sure you can and you must keep it a secret.
(Chloe went to close the blinds in her office before she showed her family who she really was. Then she did a Superman move that she had been working on to change into Wonder Woman.)
Chloe: Cool that worked and I going to have to thank Superman on the tip.
Sidney: So my big sister is Wonder Woman that is so cool. Anyway it nice to meet you Wonder Woman.
Chloe: Tell you what just call me Cassie it easier.
Sidney: Ok Cassie. I also understand I must keep who you really are a secret is that right.
Chloe: Sure is but it has to be all of you.
Michael: Excuse me did you just say you know Superman?
Chloe: Yes I did and I take it you are a big fan of his.
Michael: I am and I would love to meet him some day.
Chloe: Tell you what I can talk to Superman for you and I am sure he would love to meet you.
(Then Sarah and Gabe joined in on this little conversation.)
Gabe: I knew it that my daughter is Wonder Woman but how?
Sarah: That I like to know too.
(Chloe quickly changed back into her regular attire and then answered.)
Chloe: It is a long story and I will tell you later when the twins are not around. Here the short version dad, remember that I used to investigate the meteor rocks in Smallville? Well that led to this. Also Dad where is mom?
Sarah: She died about a year ago finally from her catatonic state. Also Gabe had her buried in Smallville in your supposed grave.
Chloe: Which grave supposed grave dad?
Gabe: The one Lionel Luthor set up I figured it be fitting.
Sarah: You mean there were two grave sites for your daughter?
Chloe: Yes one happened after my junior year of high school. I was to testify against Lionel Luthor for things he did and he ordered a hit on me. So Lex his son arranged for dad and I to go into witness protection but the house it sent us to explode as soon as we stepped in. We got out in the nick of time but Lionel already made it look like I was dead.
Sarah: Ok that answers that. Anyway we better be heading home.
Gabe: Chloe would you like to come for dinner tonight so you can tell us the whole story?
Chloe: Sure dad I love to. Just leave the address on my desk and I will see you tonight.
(Chloe gave them all a final hug and then watched them head out.)
Five minutes after they left she heard her Justice League communicator go off. So she made and excuse and headed out to help the Justice League. Finally when she got there the scene only had Superman on it but he looked in trouble.
Chapter 19: The Fortress of Solitude
(Chloe's POV)
Wonder Woman made it to the scene in no time. When she got there she saw Superman passed out from being surrounded by Kryptonite so she needed to figure out to pull him to safety. She figured it was one of Tess's traps that put him in this situation. Finally she got an idea that could possibility work it was the only shot. So she went for it even though she has Kryptonian powers she still needed to test if she had a reaction to his weakness.
Cassie: Kal come on please wake up do not give up.
Kal-El: Cassie is that you?
Cassie: Yes it's me.
Kal-El: I told J'onn not to call you because this was too dangerous.
Cassie: Well it seems I am the only hero he could get a hold of. Besides I am a big girl and I can handle this. Now let's get you out of here.
(Cassie picked Kal-El up by the shoulders and then flew him as far away. Finally when Kal-El was healed enough from the sun they flew to his fortress to talk.)
Cassie: Clark this over protectiveness of me has got to stop. Ever since I have known your secret I have been put through the ringer and back.
Kal-El: Chlo I know that but since you got your memory back only a week ago it seems that Ra's and Tess are putting you into more danger.
Cassie: Clark I know that. Anyway ever since I got my memory back you have been treating me like the old days and you stopped being my hero when you turned away from humanity. Clark Kent died and so did Chloe Sullivan so leave it behind.
Kal-El: How can you say that?
Cassie: Clark because it is true and broke my heart when these that happened. For a year after everything no one trusted me completely and I could not take it anymore so I left that world behind.
Kal-El: Chlo it was the hardest thing for me to do to completely walk away from you but it was not my choice it was more my penance for not listening to Jor-El. Also listen I will always be there for you no matter what and I just want you back in my life.
Cassie: Clark we are just in a different way and besides it can't be like it used to there is a lot of damage that can't be undone and besides our lives are running different paths.
Kal-El: Chlo I understand that and if you need time to sort things out I will let you be and thanks for saving me. Remember if you need more answers on your Kryptonian powers just talk to Jor-El.
Cassie: Clark thanks and say high to Lois for me.
(Superman just smiled head and then headed back to Metropolis.)
After Clark left Chloe just wandered around the fortress admiring the rebuild. Also she needed to figure out how to approach Jor-El with her questions. Finally while sorting things out in her head she just will admire this beautiful structure.
([AI] Jor-El's POV)
Jor-El just kept quite through Kal-El and Cassie's conversation and when his son left he just watched Chloe walk around the fortress admiring the structure. Also while Chloe walked around the chambered he scanned her body to discover she did have Kryptonian DNA in her. So he finally decided to say something to help her figure where her life is going.
Jor-El (AI): Good afternoon Chloe Sullivan.
Chloe: Has the great Jor-El finally made his presence known. Anyway it is good to hear you voice Jor-El.
Jor-El (AI): It good to see you are doing well Chloe Sullivan but I sense some concerns you have?
Chloe: Yes it seems that I have gained some Kryptonian powers over the years and I wonder what that means.
Jor-El (AI): Well it means that your Kryptonian gene has been activated with all you went through to with the Brain Interactive Construct and the Ultimate Destroyer.
Chloe: You mean I had a Kryptonian gene but how?
Jor-El (AI): Well some families here on Earth carry a marker that as generations goes by become a gene.
Chloe: Wow. Who in my family has this marker?
Jor-El (AI): It was on your mother's side since it was on her mother's side at first I thought it was your cousin Lois Lane but I scanned her I was wrong. Then I remembered I scanned you when you first came to the fortress and found the marker that turned into a gene but it was not activated yet.
Chloe: Okay that interesting. Why do you think it was not activated yet?
Jor-El (AI): It may be due to the radiation from my planet that surrounds your heart. So I figured when you were infected by Brainiac and Kal-El had me erase you memories temporarily I discovered that the gene had be activated.
Chloe: That explains the connection to Davis Bloom. Who turned out to be the Ultimate Destroyer and what a mess that situation turned out to be?
Jor-El (AI): Not necessarily because my son finished his training and became the hero he was always meant to be. This was all because of you. Finally you were chosen to find my son and lead him to his destiny and that is why I like you.
Chloe: I still not sure how I feel about that even after you almost let me die when I first ended up here. Anyway thank you.
Jor-El (AI): You are welcome Chloe Sullivan.
(Chloe just turned to leave and fly off to head back to do her duties.)
Also when she arrived back into Gotham she realized the time realizing she was late for dinner. So she quickly changed at her place and then got in her car heading to her father's place. Finally Jor-El is still aware of this realizing that this is where her life needs to be right now and Kal-El and Cassie's life will merge again when the time is right.
(Chloe's POV)
Chloe mind was still reeling from her visit with Jor-El because she got some answers but felt he was holding back something. This something he was holding back had to do with Clark Kent and her and this prophecy of why she ended on Themyscira. Anyway she needed to focus on other things after all she did promise to give her dad and stepmom the whole story. Finally she arrived at the house got out heading to the door. So she rang the doorbell and it was Michael who answered letting her in but before she could take one step she was attacked by them. Eventually she picked them up and headed to the kitchen to join Sarah and Gabe.
Chloe: Sorry I am late I got a little held up with Wonder Woman duty.
Sarah: That is ok and I hope things went well we were running late ourselves.
Chloe: Is there anything I can help with?
Gabe: It seems you are tied up with the kids.
Chloe: Sure am dad.
Sarah: No not really so let's eat.
(They all gathered around the table for dinner.)
When dinner was over it was time to put the kids to bed. Michael and Sidney had convinced Chloe to read them a bedtime story so she did. Also she thought it was great to actually have siblings that loved that she never had before. Finally she saw the kids asleep and then headed back into the living room to share her whole story with her father and his wife.
(Gabe's POV)
Gabe finally saw Chloe head back into the living room with that smile she had on her face when she was a little girl. Also he was so glad that she was alive and well. He also realized that there is so much that changed about his daughter that reminded him of Moira. Finally Gabe wanted answers for what is going on.
Chloe: Dad I know that look and it time to give you answers.
Gabe: Yes you got that right. What I don't understand is what does this have to do with the meteor shower in Smallville?
Chloe: Well it is because of the Smallville meteor shower in 1989 why mom left when I was young. When we moved there when I was a teenager and I started investigating the meteor rocks had infected people giving a power. Anyway it turns out that those meteor rocks infected mom and I. My infection gave me the power to heal people by having me take on their pain. Sometimes the pain would be so bad I would be dead while my body heals but I always came back.
Sarah: So it makes you immortal.
Gabe: That explains why you come back from the dead. How did you get the other powers?
Chloe: Well that has to do with Clark Kent and his secret.
Gabe: You mean the one that he is Superman. Don't worry he told me about it one time while I was visiting your grave.
Chloe: Figures he has told you. Anyway I knew about his secret since senior year of high school with the help from Alicia Baker. That was a big part of why I put the second grave next to hers and anyway I did so much to protect Clark's secret from then on. I even went as far as trying to protect Clark form his Ultimate Destroyer. The Ultimate Destroyer was created by the emeny of Clark's Kryptonian family. Anyway I got infected by another enemy of Clark's that created this connection to Doomsday the Ultimate Destroyer posing as a paramedic named Davis Bloom. The connection to keep this beast at bay in Davis only lasted temporarily and then we had to come up with another plan. Over the years we discovered that there were different forms of the meter rock that affected Clark in a different way. The one that separates the human from the Kryptonian was used on Davis but it affected me in a way making me lose my memory over time. Once Davis was separated he turned out not to be the good guy I thought he was and ended up murdering my husband in front of my eyes. He tried to get to me but Jimmy last amount of energy before dying in my arms killed Davis. So after I lost everything I created the identity of Cassandra Sandsmark creating this new life. Anyway where I ended up granted me more powers so I followed a new destiny I still am trying to figure out. The Greek island of Themyscira has this legend that applies to me and Clark.
Sarah: That is quite the story so that explains how you lived here during the five years but had no memory of being Chloe Sullivan.
Chloe: True and I just got it back through some enemies of Wonder Woman and other heroes.
Gabe: I just glad you are alive and I understand that things need to be kept secret. I love you Chloe and it seems your little brother and sister do too.
Chloe: I love you too and them too. Well I better get going and it was fun. I will make sure I stop by more often.
Gabe: You do that and tell Clark I say high.
Chloe: I will dad. Again Sarah it was nice to meet you and welcome to the Sullivan family.
Sarah: Nice to meet the daughter that Gabe was always proud of. Take care.
(Chloe gave Sarah and then her father a hug before heading out.)
Gabe watched his older daughter leave getting into her car. After she left he turned to his wife and they headed off to bed. Gabe went to sleep that night having the most peaceful dreams he had in years. Finally he could not be more proud of his daughter becoming a hero and icon to the world.
Chapter 20: Friends Reunited
(Lana's POV)
Lana Lang Ross was heading through the streets of Gotham because she needed to get away from the conference that her husband is at. Also at this moment Lana did not need to be with Pete because he will be in meeting all day. So Lana walked past a street vender noticing editions of the Gotham Gazette from yesterday and there she saw the article stating that Cassandra Sandsmark was indeed Chloe Sullivan. Finally she bought it to read the article and then she decided to make a stop to Chloe's office. Also it was just about lunch time so Lana wanted to hear the whole story. At last she made it to the Gotham Gazette building and headed in.
Secretary: May I help you?
Lana: Yes I am here to see Cassandra Sandsmark.
Secretary: Ok let me ring up to her office.
(Secretary rung up her office and Cassandra answered.)
Chloe: Yes Judy what is it?
Secretary: Cassie I have a Mrs. Lana Lang Ross here to see you?
Chloe: Well send her on up.
(Secretary told Lana where to go and within five minutes she was at her office door.)
Lana: So it is true my old friend back from the dead.
Chloe: Sure is Lana and what are you doing in Gotham?
Lana: Pete here for a Senator's conference and I had nothing to do.
Chloe: So you thought you stop by and see an old friend.
Lana: Yes and I have every right to the reaction I had when you first arrived.
Chloe: Yes you did. Anyway I was just about to head out to lunch care to join me?
Lana: I love to and I want the whole story.
(Chloe finished some things on her computer and then they headed out to lunch.)
All the time they were walking to the café to have lunch Lana could not believe that a woman she knew of for several years turns out to be her long dead friend more like a sister. Also she was just glad that Chloe is back and in her journalism where she belongs.
(Chloe's POV)
Chloe was glad Lana came to visit and after the long week she has had since her memory came back it was good to see an old friend that was not Clark. Speaking of Clark since yesterday at the fortress they had not talk and Chloe was glad because she still trying to figure out all that happened. Finally Chloe took Lana to her favorite café across the street where she worked because it a nice place to talk. So they made it into the café ordered and then Chloe filled her in on what was happening.
Chloe: Lana I suppose you ran across yesterday's article.
Lana: I did and was surprised that you still run the articles under Cassandra Sandsmark instead of Chloe Sullivan.
Chloe: Well that because you ex-husband Lex tarnished Chloe Sullivan's name in journalism when he fired me from the Daily Planet.
Lana: Yes he has a knack for doing things like that. Anyway I want to the whole story.
(Just then the waitress came with their meals and then left them to enjoy it.)
Chloe: Well you know about my infection from Brainiac. After you got the Kryptonite suit on and had to leave thing got more complicated with Davis. Davis Bloom was not the person made me believe he was but turned out to be Doomsday. Clark came up with this plan to separate Davis and Doomsday with black kryptonite. So I ran off with Davis because my healing power was able to keep the beast with being Doomsday at bay for a while but it did not last. Since it did not last the Justice League knew that before me and kidnapped Davis and I on the run. Finally since the Justice League intervened I was able to split Davis with the black kryptonite but it affected my memory. So since everything after the split fell apart with Davis murdering my husband in front of me and then trying to kill me I created this new identity. When I had disappeared in Greece and ran into Donna who helped me create this identity further.
Lana: Wow I thought I had all the crazy things in my life. Anyway glad to have you back.
Chloe: Oh Lana let's hurry I need to make it to the courthouse to sign some papers.
Lana: What why?
Chloe: Well it seems my dad found me and brought his new family to meet me. Well I have four years old twin brother and sister. Since dad parents are dead and his wife Sarah are dead to o so they asked me if anything happened to them that I take care of my siblings.
Lana: Oh and I bet you said you would love too.
Chloe: You got that right. Speaking of twins how are yours?
Lana: They are doing good right now Martha Kent is watching them while we are in Gotham.
Chloe: Right Clark Kent that another thing I do not want to get into. Anyway let's get going.
(They finished the last bit of the meal, then paid, and heading to the courthouse.)
Ten minutes later Chloe and Lana made it into the courthouse and they were met by Gabe and Sarah. Chloe looked at her father and saw the shocked look in his eyes when he saw Lana. Finally told him to go hug Lana and talk to her while she goes into room with the lawyer to sign the papers. Ten minutes later it all done and Chloe makes one last call to Jason asking for the afternoon off so she can show her friend around Gotham.
(Lana's POV)
Lana still can't believe her luck with Chloe alive and doing so well. Also she's a little concerned over what Chloe said about Clark wondering what has happened between the two. So she decides to ask but not while out in public. So Chloe takes Lana to her place so they can talk more about life and catch up. Finally they made it back to Chloe's place to talk. One thing she noticed is that Chloe didn't go instantly to make coffee so she wondered why.
Lana: Um Chloe what with this no coffee you used to live on the stuff.
Chloe: I still drink it but I don't live on it like I used to because of the whole superhero gig.
Lana: Right being Wonder Woman that is and that is great. Anyway I want to know what happened between you and Clark?
Chloe: Lana I kind of figured you want to know. Well with the whole incident with Davis he was not there when I needed him the most. Mostly Davis incident was my fault making a wrong choice that cost me our friendship. Also he turned away from humanity once his ghost or it was him before he went off to train he said to me "Clark Kent is dead."
Lana: Whoa and when he said "Clark Kent is dead," what did you do?
Chloe: I did nothing to go after him because I had just lost my husband Jimmy to someone I thought I knew. Anyway I came up with a plan to kill Chloe Sullivan because it was only fitting since to my knowledge Clark Kent was dead. By killing Chloe Sullivan I could start a new life without the worries of being who Chloe Sullivan was.
Lana: Wow and now look at you a hero but now that you got your memories back what are you going to do?
Chloe: Still be Cassandra Sandsmark and Wonder Woman. If Clark ever come to you to talk to me don't he pushed a line yesterday just because I got my memories back he thinks our friendship can go back to the way it was and it can't.
Lana: Ok but I think he learned his lesson. He not the man he used to be he seems to have learned from his mistakes. Anyway he still cares about you and loves you more than you realize.
Chloe: I know that Lana but I still can't trust him completely with my heart. Anyway he is married to my cousin Lois and seems really happy I cannot deny him that.
Lana: I understand that what you must understand is that Lois will never have his full heart. From what Pete and Lois told me he was really broken up finding out you were dead.
Chloe: That's a shock but we just need time apart. Anyway I still need to figure out things now that my memory is back.
Lana: Ok I understand more than you know but you better watch out for Lois's reaction. Lois is your cousin so I sure you can handle her. I need to get back to Pete but this was fun and keep in touch.
(Chloe just gave Lana a hug before she left and then Chloe closed the door.)
Lana makes it back to the hotel in five minutes waiting for Pete. So when Pete stepped in the door she told him about her conversation with Chloe. Also afterwards Pete assured her things will work out eventually and they will have to wait and see. Finally they went to bed and tomorrow they head back to Kansas.
(Lois's POV)
Meanwhile back in Metropolis at the Daily Planet Lois was having a hard time with her husband's mood. So she talked to her husband and found the source was because of her cousin. Also she figured this thing will work out but she still like to give her cousin a piece of her mind. Finally she decided to make a call to that cousin. So Lois pulled out her cell to make the call.
Chloe: Yes Lois if this about Clark I don't want to hear it.
Lois: Geez baby cuz take out all the fun I have with Smallville. Anyway it is about my husband he seems in a bad mood ever since he got back yesterday.
Chloe: Listen Lois he just crossed way to many lines in our friendship that there is a lot of damage that is beyond repair.
Lois: Whoa harsh Chloe but understandable. Anyway how are you and Wes?
Chloe: We are good Lois and that reminds me I need to let you go because he is coming over tonight so bye.
(Before Lois got a word in edgewise Chloe had hung up.)
Lois finally hung up giving a glare to her husband that only meant he really done it this time. Anyway Lois with still not done with her cousin and was going to pay her a visit tomorrow. Finally, she just wnet back to her work until it was time to go home.
Here is the latest part of the story. I had this blowout between Chloe and Clark build up until it reached it breaking point. So I hope you all like it. Please review.
