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, Dinah/Bruce, Lana/Pete, and Dick/Barbra
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 9
Chapter 24: A New Hero Arises
(Chloe's POV)
A week later Chloe was at the clock tower with Barbra having a little fun watching Tim Drake going through her new security. Also Tim Drake was the new Robin and it sure was fun to watch. After some time Chloe pushed the button for him to get through. Finally he made it over with a message for Oracle from Batman.
Tim: Barbra Bruce wants you to look up some information on Ra's al Ghul?
Chloe: Ra's al Ghul is he still working for Tess because I thought he backed off after I got my memory back?
Tim: No it not about that it another manner. By what is with the new look?
Chloe: Well since Wonder Woman went back to her homeland I needed to come up with a new identity.
Barbra: With a little help from me because we are the ones who came up with the first identity.
Tim: Cool. So the new hero is?
Chloe: Watchtower which was my old codename before the whole mess with Wonder Woman.
Barbra: True that. Hey Tim hand over the papers I will see what I can do?
(Tim handed the papers and then turned back to Chloe.)
Chloe: Yes Tim what is it?
Tim: I just admiring the new suit and wondered who inspired it?
Chloe: A fictional hero named Stiletto.
Tim: Fictional hero Stiletto who?
Chloe: Stiletto is a hero that my cousin Lois Lane Kent came up with to get first interview with the red-blue blur which was Superman before Superman.
Tim: Your cousin is Lois Lane Kent the Daily Planet reporter always getting into trouble.
Chloe: Yep that is her. Where do you think Lois learned how to get into the trouble she does although she got into a lot more than me?
Tim: You that makes sense between the stories shared of Chloe Sullivan by the justice league and Lois.
Chloe: That was me but that girl is dead now. Anyway Barbra come up with anything?
(Barbra finally joined back in.)
Barbra: Yes and it does not look good but they don't plan on acting tonight.
Chloe: Ok but should we still check it out?
Barbra: Yes because I am worried about Black Canary.
Chloe: Definitely Bruce would never forgive us if we let anything happen to his wife. Anyway Robin and I are out to check it.
(Chloe and Tim left to go lend assistance but kept Barbra informed.)
Once they made it to the destination they realized that the Black Canary was knocked out and her comlink was missing. Watchtower ordered Robin to get Black Canary back to Oracle while Watchtower did some spying. Finally Robin picked Black Canary up taking her back and Chloe went to work debuting Watchtower.
(Barbra's POV)
Barbra was sitting in the clock tower when Watchtower came over the link and said that Robin was on his way back with an unconscious Black Canary. So Barbra disabled the security and waited for them. She also told Watchtower where the rest of the Birds of Prey are. Finally she noticed that the Watchtower made it to their location and then turned back to Tim who put Dinah on the couch.
Barbra: Tim how is she doing?
Tim: She got a pulse but it is weak. Also she slipped in and out of consciousness on the way here.
Barbra: Also the baby?
Tim: The baby is fine with the way it was kicking me when I was holding her. I think Dr. Leslie should check it out.
Barbra: Dr. Leslie on the way. Did you find out why could not communicate with her?
Tim: Her comlink was missing when we got there.
(Just then Dr. Leslie arrived Barbra let the doctor in while she was still in communication with Watchtower.)
Watchtower: Oracle is Black Canary ok?
Oracle: Black Canary is being checked by the doctor and the baby is fine according to Tim.
Watchtower: Great thanks.
(Watchtower just arrived at the warehouse to see the rest of Birds of Prey fighting. So she went to help when they were all knock out the Birds of Prey made their moves inside the Warehouse.)
Oracle: I got the blueprint of the warehouse make a right.
Watchtower: Thanks but do you think we should spilt up to cover more ground?
Oracle: Yes that will be a good idea. Watchtower and Huntress go right while Batgirl and Batwoman take the left.
Watchtower: You heard her let's go.
(Five minutes later Watchtower and Huntress made it into a room and noticed that it was all abandon except for the prisoner Superman.)
Watchtower: Oracle I think you should call the Justice League?
Oracle: Why?
Watchtower: We found Superman and it does not look good.
Oracle: Really well is anybody else around?
Huntress: No it seems the place is abandoned.
Watchtower: Let's get him out but call back the others.
(Huntress called back the others. When they got there Huntress, Batgirl, and Batwoman made their way over to Superman got him away from the Kryptonite. Then Watchtower grabbed him and they made the way out warehouse.)
Watchtower: Oracle Superman still out I am going to take him to my place and see what I can do.
Oracle: Ok and make sure his wife knows he is safe.
(Watchtower told her and then the line went dead.)
After the comline went dead Oracle asked the others what happened. Then she ordered them to meet her at the clock tower. Finally she thought it was one crazy night but the concern is more for Dinah. So she called the Justice League and the night ended.
(Chloe's POV)
Chloe with Clark on her back made it back to her place in no time. Also Clark was still out like a light and she knew that Ra's al Ghul had broken him and she needed to get him safe. So she made it back into her apartment set him on the couch and then made a call to Lois. Finally after two minutes Lois answered the phone in a tired state.
Lois: Chloe hello you better have a good reason for calling or I will kick your butt.
Chloe: Geez cuz that excuse doesn't work like it used to and yes I have a good reason for calling. While I was debuting Watchtower tonight I found your husband.
Lois: Clark you found him how?
Chloe: Ra's al Ghul had been keeping him in warehouse across town and tortured him like he did me. Anyway he is safe at my place and you can come by tomorrow.
Lois: Thanks Chloe I call Perry in the morning and tell him I am taking a personal day.
Chloe: Great see you tomorrow.
(Chloe then hung up and went back to check on Clark.)
Chloe: Clark it going to be ok you are safe here. Just remember you have to fight this if I survived you can.
(Chloe just watched him sleep peacefully on the couch and then she fell asleep herself. In the morning Clark woke up to see that Chloe had brunette hair and sleeping in the chair near him. So he tried to wake her up and it took about two seconds. Chloe realized he was awake and gave one her trademark smiles before she spoke.)
Chloe: Clark how are you feeling?
Clark: Like I got run over by a tractor.
Chloe: It still good to see you got your sense of humor. Do you think you can sit up?
Clark: Yes but I will need help.
(Chloe helped Clark sit up and then talked some more.)
Chloe: I called Lois after I brought you here she should be on her way.
Clark: Thanks by the way I like the new look?
Chloe: Thanks speaking of which I better go change out of the Watchtower outfit before Lois comes barging through the door.
Clark: It looks good but it does remind me of Stiletto.
Chloe: That was the point.
(Chloe then went to change and also brought some things in for Clark.)
Chloe: Clark these should fit you.
Clark: Thanks do mind if I take a shower?
Chloe: No go ahead and when you get out we need to talk.
Clark: Ok.
(Chloe just watched Clark head to the bathroom and put some coffee on.)
While Clark was taking a shower Chloe made a call to Wes saying that she will not be in but send the article right over about the new identity. Also she was glad to have Lois come by because she needed to tell them both. Finally after about ten minutes Lois made it and Clark was ready. So she grabbed three mugs of coffee and then they all went into the living room to talk.
(Lois's POV)
It took Lois about two seconds to realize she was looking at her cousin who opened the door. She gave her cousin a big hug and then came in to see her husband who she was worried about. Lois went over to kiss him and then she took his hand guiding him to the living room. So Lois asked Chloe for coffee and she was already bringing it over. Finally they all sat down to get the ball rolling.
Lois: So Clark what happened?
Clark: Well last thing I remember was the Justice League was following a lead out of the country. The lead turned out to be a trap and I was captured. Ra's al Ghul must of brought me back to America because next thing I remember is waking up here.
Lois: Clark you have been missing for three days.
Clark: Three days what?
Chloe: That true three days and we were trying to get leads. This last one from Batman last night did the trick. What I am more concerned how you are feeling because remember Ra's al Ghul method of breaking you to submission is intense.
Clark: Chloe I was only endured it three days but I am still a little weak. Why is that?
Chloe: It must be because of how long you were exposed to Kryptonite.
Lois: He knows his weakness why?
Chloe: Lois he was working for Tess for a while that why. Also he discovered Wonder Woman's weakness before she disappeared. So I found out with the Birds of Prey it was Tess who put the warrant out on my old identity.
Lois and Clark: (unison) really that explains the recent activity.
Chloe: Yep. Anyway I wanted to let you two in on my new identity.
Lois: Yes I am dying to know the name and what you are going to do.
Chloe: As you know last night was the debut of the new hero identity Watchtower. Also today and article is going out about a new reporter named Lori Lake.
Clark: Chloe of all the things you teased me about why L. L. as the initials?
Chloe: I could not resist besides it was only fitting with my new look.
Lois: I say. Anyway I think Clark and I should head back home thanks for letting us know.
(Lois and Clark got up each giving Chloe a hug and then headed out the door.)
Once out the door and away Lois and Clark burst out laughing. Also realizing that it good to have the old Chloe back just under a new name. Finally Lois took Clark home wanting to take care of him and show how much she missed him. Plus they had to work through why they had the fight before Clark went missing.
Chapter 25: The New Identity
(Lana's POV)
Lana was walking along the streets with Jonathan and Chloe her twins in Metropolis when a paper caught her eye. So she went over to pick it up because she missed her friend Chloe who was under a new identity. Also Pete came up behind her looking over her shoulder realizing what his wife realized that this Lori Lake has to be Chloe. So she turned to her husband and finally talked.
Lana: Pete you don't think.
Pete: Yes I do think and it has to be her.
Lana: I know but oh the irony.
Pete: Yes the irony.
Lana: Pete can you watch the twins today I have to make a visit to our friend?
Pete: Sure Lana and tell her I say hi.
Lana: Will do.
(Lana gave Pete a kiss and then the twins heading off to the airport. Within two hours Lana was in Gotham City and then heading to Chloe's place. She knocked on the door and then Chloe opened the door and Lana got a good look at her new look.)
Lana: I told Pete it had to be you Chloe?
Chloe: Sure is I was wondering how long it would take you. Come on in and we can talk some more.
(Lana stepped in and then they talked. Chloe had just made some lunch so Lana joined. Finally Lana broke the ice.)
Lana: Chloe why such a cliché?
Chloe: I just could not resist and besides it not like I could use my real name in the papers.
Lana: True and besides you look great it suits you.
Chloe: Thanks I got the same reaction from Clark and Lois this morning.
Lana: They know but how?
Chloe: Well I was debuting Watchtower last night and found Clark. So I took Clark back here called Lois and she came by this morning.
Lana: Wow and I thought your life was crazy in high school.
(Chloe just smiled and they talked about other things.)
Lana could not help but think it was good to have her friend back no matter what identity it is. Anyway she also wondered what she was doing home instead of work but it did not matter anyway. Finally they finished their meal and did some more hanging out.
(Chloe's POV)
Chloe was just glad Lana was here because she got a strange vibe when Lois and Clark were here earlier. Also she needed someone to help sort through the crazy events of the week. Finally Chloe opened up a more serious conversation about what is going on.
Chloe: Lana when Clark and Lois were here this morning I could not help but notice the tension between the two?
Lana: Yeah I noticed it two and so does Pete.
Chloe: Lana what is going on between the two?
Lana: I don't know much but Clark and Lois have been fighting a lot lately. What they are fighting about I do not know neither does Pete.
Chloe: Yeah that seems to be going around.
Lana: Chloe you and Jason are fighting?
Chloe: Yes we are and I don't think this latest change in my identity has helped any.
Lana: Well do you think he is holding onto someone else?
Chloe: Yes I know just like I am holding onto the hope for someone else. Also they are married to each other and seem happy I don't want to cause any trouble for them but Jason has other ideas.
Lana: No Lois and Clark are the two you two are holding onto.
Chloe: I know and the timing can't be worst. What Jason doesn't see is love between those two like I can.
Lana: So have you and Jason broken up or are you two trying to work it out.
Chloe: We are trying to work it out but I don't know how much more I can take?
Lana: Just give it time. If you ask me I just don't know sometime what Clark sees in Lois but then again I see a lot of you in Lois.
Chloe: It doesn't surprise me because Lois and I are family through my mother's side.
(Chloe talked to Lana some more and then let Lana leave.)
Chloe just watched Lana leave and then went back into apartment. She wondered what Lana meant about when she mentioned she still loved her best friend. Anyway she needed to get back to work at her place and needed to talk to Wes. Finally she wanted to check on Dinah so she grabbed her purse heading to the Wayne Manson.
(Dinah's POV)
Finally Dinah Lance Wayne woke up realizing that she was back home but had no idea how she got here. Also she wanted to move but couldn't first off it was the baby and then it was her husband next to her. So she turned to Bruce and dust gave him a kiss and then tried to wake him up.
Dinah: Bruce honey it time to wake up and start the day.
Bruce: Dinah honey I was already awake and just did not want to move. How are you feeling?
Dinah: Better but how did I get here?
Bruce: Well Chloe found you in her debuting Watchtower and Robin took you to Oracle. Also they found Superman and he is safe too. Dr. Leslie checked you over and said the baby is fine.
Dinah: Great I am glad the baby is fine. So Chloe's back to Watchtower.
Bruce: Yes she is back as Watchtower but has a new look.
Dinah: That I got to see.
(Just then Chloe appeared in the door and Bruce left letting them be.)
Chloe: Dinah it good to see you up. Anyway how are you feeling?
Dinah: The new look I like and I am feeling fine.
Chloe: Dinah why didn't you tell me you are pregnant?
Dinah: It slipped my mind and besides Bruce and I wanted to keep it under wraps. Anyway I guess everyone knows now.
Chloe: Yes they do but we are happy for you?
Dinah: What your new identity?
Chloe: You're going to laugh but I am Lori Lake reporter for the Gotham Gazette by night and now you know about Watchtower by night. By way I already had fun reaction from Lois, Clark, Pete, and Lana that were pretty funny.
Dinah: I say and you are right it is funny. You know Oliver would get a kick out of it two.
Chloe: That he would and he would be happy to see that you are happy.
Dinah: Thanks I know he would. If Bruce and I have a boy I want to name him in honor of him.
Chloe: He would appreciate that and Oliver is a good man.
Dinah: So staying for dinner.
(Chloe just smiled and accepted the offer.)
While at dinner Chloe filled them in on all that was going on. Also Dinah and Chloe were giving Bruce a hard time until he went out to do Batman duty. Finally the girls stayed in being joined by Cass. So they all played games, and watched movies having a girl's night in.
(Cass's POV)
Cass was happy she was just having fun with Chloe and Dinah. Also she really needed to talk to them about a certain boy who came into the Robin mantle recently. Also she wanted to know about other things. Finally she got to the point to talk to them.
Cass: Dinah and Chloe can I talk to you about something?
Chloe: Yeah sure what is up?
Dinah: Would this have to do with a Tim Drake the new Robin?
Chloe: Cass has a crush on Tim Drake and he is cute.
Cass: Would you two cut it out and yes it has to do with him.
Chloe: Hey just checking because it seems I still haven't gotten over my crush from high school.
Dinah: Don't tell me it him isn't it?
Chloe: Yes but that a whole other story right now we are focusing on Cass.
Cass: Thank you Chloe and I want to hear about this him later. Anyway how do you know you love someone?
Chloe: Well it the way you look at each other longer than necessary, spending all your free time together, or just the simple fact you know you two are meant to be.
Dinah: Are you speaking from personal experience Chloe?
Chloe: Fine I am but it is true.
Cass: It just a simple meant to be for me and Tim. I think I am realizing it before Tim.
Dinah: Just give it time he will come around.
Chloe: I think Dinah right but in the mean time just be there to help him and encourage him maybe he will realize it faster.
Cass: I get the nagging suspicion this has to do with your crush. So he is this person Dinah alluded to before.
Chloe: Let's just say it a certain superhero that has a love of primary colors.
Cass: Superman really but he is married.
Chloe: Yes it him and yes he is married but he never realized what I meant to him before my supposed death. Also he is happily married to my cousin so who am I to intrude.
Cass: But I…
Dinah: Cass drop the subject now it a long history and there are too many wounds.
Cass: Ok sorry I didn't mean to pry.
Chloe: Cass no need to apologize because, you asked an honest question. Besides Tim is smart enough he will get it sooner or later besides I think he already realizes it from what I saw last night.
Cass: Thank Chloe and don't worry in public I know to call you Lori I read the paper this morning.
(Chloe gave Cass a hug and then Dinah she headed home.)
Cass just watched Chloe leave feeling a little sad for her but let things go. Also she turned to Dinah and they spent more time together. Finally Cass helped Dinah back to bed and then she went to bed herself.
Chapter 26: A Change of Pace
(Lori's POV)
Lori was sitting in her office the next day when she got a lead on a new investigative story. So she went out to follow the lead. Also the lead to her out of Gotham to Bludhaven and she was amazed how similar and how different it was from Gotham. So she walked into café to meet her source who was half an hour late. Finally he showed up but then she realized that she knew him. So he came over and sat down they got to talking.
Lori: Dick Grayson what are you doing here?
Dick: Lori Lake I am your source on the leak in Bruce Wayne Industries and it the same one who took down Oliver Queen Industries.
Lori: Really how do you know?
Dick: Because he working for Ra's al Ghul and before he worked for Tess Mercer.
Lori: Are you saying Luthor Corp is behind this?
Dick: Yes he is behind this and that is why Clark went missing.
Lori: Great this is like back in high school.
Dick: You knew Clark in high school really I did not know that.
Lori: That was under my old identity so this is not the place to get into it Dick.
Dick: Sorry about that but I need to do more research on the leak but I will keep you informed Lori.
Lori: Thanks Dick.
(Lori turned off the recorder and then left Dick.)
Also she did tell Dick to tell Barbra she'll see her tonight. Then she left to head back to Gotham and work. Also when she got back in her office she saw Jason waiting for her. Finally she closed her door to face Jason and she did not like what she saw.
(Jason's POV)
Jason did not like Lori taking the risk going out to meet her source in such a dangerous area. Also Jason needed to talk to her about what happened with Clark two nights ago. Finally he spoke to break the ice. So this is how it went off.
Jason: Lori I don't like you going out without telling me.
Lori: I had no choice and besides I found out more people who are involved.
Jason: How do you know you can trust your source?
Lori: Jason my other life I know the source and also leak killed a good friend of mine three years ago.
Jason: Your other life is also what got me worried. Like with what happened with Clark Kent two nights ago.
Lori: I should of known something else was on your mind. Besides all I did was take him home and called his wife Lois. Also she picked him up the next day that was it.
Jason: Really is that all because I see the looks between you two. Don't tell me it all because you two are just friends.
Lori: Who are you to judge because you still have feelings for Lois who I might add is a friend of mine cousins?
Jason: So what does that have to do with anything?
Lori: Everything and I don't want to get into this again. You know what I think this relationship is over and that I should do my articles freelance.
Jason: Ok if that the way you want then it is over. As for freelance work I think that can be arranged.
(Jason said goodbye to Lori and then she packed up her office.)
Jason was sorry to see Chloe go but it was every buddy's best interest. Also he was sorry the relationship ended the way it did but it had to be done. Finally Jason did not want to admit that she was right about Lois and it seemed every time that Chloe and him fought it always went back to Lois. So he just watched her pack up and leave for her apartment.
(Clark's POV)
Meanwhile in Metropolis at Clark and Lois place they were having a discussion about what happened. Also Lois tone was not one to mess with and Clark knew it. So he approached her and sat her down figuring he needed to get this over with. Finally he spoke to his wife who he missed but didn't know why she pushing him away.
Clark: Lois what going on?
Lois: Smallville I was just thinking about the fight we had before you went missing. Then you went missing and I had some time to think and realized that spark we once had is gone.
Clark: Lois I know and I feel it too. Maybe we need some time apart to figure out what we are going to do.
Lois: Maybe we do and what are we going to do about work?
Clark: I will call Perry and see if I can do my articles out of the office that way we are not at each other throats.
Lois: That will work and I think it for the best. Anyway where are you going to stay tonight?
Clark: I guess I will head back to Smallville after patrol and stay there. You can have the apartment to yourself.
(Clark then went back to the room and packed.)
Five minutes later Clark exited the room and then headed out the door leaving Lois in the wake. Also Clark could not believe this was happening but the latest experience had opened his eyes. So he took off flying back to Smallville to drop off his bag at the farm. Finally when he got there his mother was waiting wondering what is going on but he told her he get back to after patrol. Then he took off into the Metropolis skyline.
(Lois's POV)
Lois just stood there for several minutes after Clark left and then she broke down. After she cried her eyes out for some time she pick herself up and then made a call to Chloe. Also she had realized she still loved Clark but was not in love with him like he should be. Come to think of it she felt ever since her cousin got her memory back Clark was still in love with her cousin. Finally she figured she is ok with the idea of those two getting together it was a long time coming. So she picked up the phone and made the call to Chloe.
Lois: Geez cuz took you long enough.
Chloe: Oh high Lois what is up?
Lois: Well not your usual tone what is up with you?
Chloe: Hey Lois I invented that way of avoiding the question you answer mine first and I will answer yours.
Lois: Fine. I think Smallville and I are getting a divorce.
Chloe: What why?
Lois: Well before Clark went missing we got into the huge fight and then he was gone. While he was gone I realized that I am not in love with him anymore but I do still love him as a friend. Besides there is someone that still holds a special place in his heart that I can never replace and I don't want to replace it.
Chloe: Thanks for being honest. Now to me Wes and I broke up today.
Lois: Really why?
Chloe: Because we went into the relationship just to have some fun but we never gave our full hearts. Anyway there is someone that holds a special place in his heart that I can never beat.
Lois: Wow life does come full circle. You don't think Wes was talking about me?
Chloe: Lois yes he was maybe you should give him a call.
Lois: That I might do. Maybe you should find Clark and talk to him.
(Before Chloe could answer Lois hung up. Lois debated on calling Wes but she didn't.)
Lois got up and got some coffee before she packed up what is left of Clark's stuff. Also she figured that it probably not a good time to call Wes when she was still married. Finally she figured she give it until she filed divorce papers before she talked to Wes. So she started to pack but got tired and so she went to bed instead.
Another new part to the story. So hope you enjoy and this story is seeming to take a life of it own. Please reaview.
