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Raine's parents are missing and people think that they are dead.
This is a re-write.
"I might fight with my sister, but once you lay a finger on her, you'll be facing me"- Logan Winters
"Yes Chief, I'll get right on it." Clark responded to his boss's order. "That is all." Perry dismissed him. Clark nodded and turned around and was about to walk out the door when Perry stopped him. "And Kent…" He called out. "Get some sleep, you look like you haven't slept in ages. Go home now, this report can wait until then."
"Thank you Chief."
"I want you back here, all ready to go tomorrow." Chief said and Clark nodded and left the office. He went over to his desk and started packing some of his stories. Lois looked up from her computer. "Going somewhere Kent?" She asked.
"Chief ordered me to go home." Clark replied. "Good, you look exhausted. Your girlfriend keeping you up?" Lois joked.
"No, she has been working hard as well. It's something else…" Lois nodded in understanding. His other identity… Superman. "I'm writing a report on what happened in Gotham at the Gotham National Bank. I'm going to Gotham tomorrow." Lois told him.
"I'll call him and let him know you are coming." Clark means Bruce Wayne, aka Batman… "No need to do that Clark, I'll be fine." Lois waved his concern away. "No Lois, Gotham is the second most dangerous city in the world… I want to know that you are safe." Clark insisted.
"Dangerous, you mean the criminals like Joker, or… Batman himself?" Lois asked with a grin.
"You know what I mean." Clark sighed, running his hand through his hair.
"I know what you mean, I'll be fine… Besides, you can hear every single person on this planet and you're faster than a speeding bullet." Lois whispered in a low tone so only Clark can hear her. "But I have a feeling you're still going to tell him anyway…" She added when she saw the stubborn look on his face. Clark nodded.
"Besides, isn't it time to get an interview with Mr Wayne?" Clark asked. "Pull some strings and he might do an interview on what happened at the bank." Clark suggested. Lois nodded, "I will do that, thanks Kent."
Clark didn't go home straight away he flew to Diana's apartment and landed the balcony, there she was in the living room, she was on the couch, her feet tucked underneath her and she was reading. She looked up from her book and smiled when she saw who it was. She got up and let him in. He gave her a kiss in greeting. "I'll be back, I have to pay our friendly Bat a visit." Clark said. "I just wanted to see you." He added.
"Hurry back." She smiled and kissed him again. Clark grinned and then spun around and when he stopped his normal clothes were gone to reveal Superman's uniform. "Do you want me to come?" She asked.
"No, we don't want to raise suspicion on Bruce…" Clark replied with one last kiss he was gone. Just as he left he heard her phone ring and heard her sigh in annoyance, "I'm going to destroy this bloody thing if it rings one more time." Clark chuckled… Diana Prince, aka Wonder Woman is a diplomat and an Amazon, and the only person who can match him strength to strength. And she is the most beautiful woman in the world… Okay most guys will say that about their girlfriends. But the world agrees. She is the only League member who Batman can't find a weakness. As it turns out that Diana is the daughter of Zeus, the King of the gods. Clark never thought that the Greek Gods existed or that the Amazons existed…
Superman flew around Gotham and found Batman beating the crap out of some thugs. Superman stayed out of sight, but ready to fight if Batman needed help, but knowing Batman won't need help. But the thugs just kept coming so Superman lowered down to the ground next to the Dark Knight and the thugs gasped, one screamed like a girl. "You are just making Batman angry and when he is angry the more of your bones he will break." Superman stated at fact. Batman was getting angry.
"Come on, let's get out of here." The thugs ran for it. Batman pressed a button on his arm and the Batmobile skidded to a stop in front of the thugs and a net came flying out of it and the net caught the thugs. "Damn it." They yelled.
"That's new." Superman commented. Batman ignored him and turned around and picked up something and came back to Superman, "Take her to the hospital, and then meet me at the cave." Batman gently placed the body in Superman's arms. Superman nodded and flew to the hospital, he looked down and saw a little girl. She was beaten to near death. He used his x-ray vision and examined her bones. He landed at the hospital at the emergency door. "Help." He called out and a doctor ran over to him.
"She was beaten, she has three cracked ribs and she has trouble breathing, she has a punctured lung." Superman placed the girl on the bed that the nurse brought out. "Thank you Superman." The doctor said.
"Thank Batman. He is really ticked off at the moment." With that said he was gone. Superman went to the Batcave and Batman was already there. "What is it Kent?" Batman growled not looking up from the computer.
"She had a punctured lung, broken ribs, deep scares and bruises, she is lucky you were there, a second longer, that little girl would have died." Superman said. "I looked her up and she has an Aunt in Metropolis, her parents are dead." Batman told him. "I'll go inform the Aunt. I came because Lois Lane is coming here to Gotham about the incident at the bank… And about Raine Winters. Lois wants to know who she is… You might be able to distract her with an interview."
"I will watch out for Lois Lane… I thought you weren't dating her anymore…" Batman replied.
"I'm not. You know how I feel about Diana." Superman frowned. "You're showing a lot of concern for your ex-girlfriend…" Batman stated.
"Lois might be my ex but it doesn't mean I don't care about her. Besides, she has a boyfriend and they are quite serious." Superman told him. "Now, I'm going to check on Miss Winters and her brothers and then I'm going home to get some sleep." With that said Superman sped out of the cave just as Alfred came down with coffee.
"Did Mr Kent leave already sir?" Alfred asked looking around. "Yes he did." Bruce replied taking a mug. "It's a good thing he came at the right time, or that little girl wouldn't be alive. And thanks to Batman." Alfred stated.
"Hmm" Bruce murmured as he went back to typing. "Oh Master Grayson is here to see you." Alfred added.
Superman landed on Diana's balcony absolutely exhausted. "What's wrong?" Diana asked as she ran up to him. "I had to tell a woman that her sister and her husband were killed and their daughter is in hospital, I flew the woman there. Then I went to check on Raine Winters and her brothers."
"What happened to the little girl?" Diana asked in concern. "She was beaten, she had deep scares, bruises, and a punctured lung, and broken ribs… she is lucky to be alive, she was barely breathing when I got her there. Batman had beaten the crap of them. Some thugs will probably have to eat through a straw. He can pack a wallop." Superman replied.
"There is not much else you can do for the girl. Batman has locked up the thugs who did the crime. Have a shower, get changed, I've ordered pizza a few minutes ago…" Diana said. Clark smiled gratefully and went and did just that. Clark kept some clothes in Diana's apartment for emergencies like this. Once showered and dressed he went back out to the living room. He heard Diana talking at the door, Clark guessed that it was the pizza. "Keep the change." Diana left big tip.
"Thanks ma'am." The delivery boy said with excitement. Diana came back in with two large pizzas, garlic bread, and a large bottle of Coca Cola. "I'll get the glasses." Clark said coming in to the kitchen. But as his hand reached for the cupboard door there was a knock on the door. Diana groaned in annoyance. "Why is it that every time I'm about to eat there is either someone at the door on the phone...?"
Clark kissed her cheek and whispered, "I'll get it." Diana smiled and kissed his cheek in return. "Thank you." Clark went over to the door and used his x-ray vision and saw that it was Wally West. Clark opened the door and said, "Are you here on business or just visiting?" He asked as a greeting, glaring at the Kid Flash. A glare from the Man of Steel can be just as scary as a glare from the Dark Knight.
"Visiting, I was in the neighbourhood. But if you and Diana are on a date, I can come back another time…" Wally gulped. "Let him in Clark, just as he doesn't talk about work." Diana called out. "Come in, there is plenty of food here." Clark said with a smile.
"Barry is just-" Just then Wally's uncle came zooming past. "Hi Diana." Clark heard him say. "Hello Barry, have a seat." Diana replied.
In the end the night turned from just Clark and Diana to a party with the Justice League and Young Justice League. J'onn was in another form. Even Bruce Wayne was here. "Who's looking after Gotham?" Diana asked Bruce.
"Batgirl and Robin." Bruce replied taking the drink she offered. "Good, even the Batman needs a night off." Diana said.
"Was tonight supposed to be just you and Clark?" Bruce asked watching Diana's expression. She didn't looked tired or anything, she never does, but she does look a bit annoyed. "Yes." She replied.
"We can leave if you want…" Bruce said.
"No, it's alright. I have a new assistant and she calls me every five minutes and my mother has been trying to get in contact with me…" Diana wasn't talking to her mother because Queen Hippolyta had been lying to her since she was a young child. Hippolyta told her daughter that she wanted a child of her own so she moulded a baby out of clay and the gods gave her life. But the truth was that Hippolyta slept with Zeus and then Hades, Diana thought that she was the daughter of Hades because they had the same hair and facial structure. Then just recently Diana's mother told her that she is the daughter of Zeus. Her mother lied to her.
"You'll have to talk to her some time." Bruce stated. "She lied to me, Bruce, how can I forget that…? I know I haven't told the truth about somethings myself, but what she kept from me is bigger than that." Just then Clark walked up. "Are you okay?" He asked her. "I'm fine." Diana said smiling up at him.
"Miss Prince?" A voice came from the kitchen. Diana turned and saw her assistant. "Abby, come in and get a drink." Diana welcomed her in to her apartment. "I'm sorry, but your mother's here. I couldn't disobey her because she is my Queen…" Abby looked scared…
Diana smiled at her and patted her on the shoulder. "It's alright, you obeyed your Queen, I understand, Clark, Bruce, can you introduce her to everyone?" Both men nodded and led Abby to the group. Hippolyta came in. Diana just watched her.
"Diana… I didn't tell you the truth to protect you. I-" Diana held up her hand signalling her mother to stop talking. Hippolyta stopped and waited. Diana stepped forward and wrapped her arms around her mother. "It doesn't matter. I don't need my father… I have you, my sisters, my friends and Clark." Diana whispered. Hippolyta had tears coming down her face. They hugged for a while and then when they finally pulled apart Hippolyta said, "I want to meet this young man who has captured my oldest daughter's heart."
Clark came in to view. "Clark Kent, ma'am." He said and bowed in respect to the Amazon Queen. Hippolyta just stared at him. "He is also the one they call Superman." Diana explained to her mother. "He has very good hearing." Diana added. "Why do you think that you are suitable for my daughter?" Hippolyta asked Clark.
"She can match me strength for strength." Clark started to explain. "You are stronger than me." Diana told him. "Not my much." He said. "You can give me a good pounding if need be." Clark turned back to Hippolyta.
"We are not like the gods, but we are not like the people here either. I am the last of my people. Diana has been my one of my best friends for years. She has been there for me whenever I needed a friend." Clark added as he placed an arm around Diana's waist and he kissed her on the side of her head. Then he stood up straight… He was listening.
He turned to Bruce who was talking in to his ear piece. "Bruce, Raine is missing… Her brother Ethen is in hospital, he thinks Luthor took her. Robin and I are looking for Raine." Clark recognised the voice as Barbra Gordon. "I'm on my way." Bruce whispered and then went over to them. He bowed his head in respect to Diana's mother and then introduced himself.
"I'm Bruce Wayne, I'm a good friend of Diana's and Clark's. Someone is in trouble." Hippolyta nodded in response. "It is time that I went back. Come and visit soon Diana." She said and Diana nodded. "I will mother. Goodbye."
Batman made it back to Gotham to find the Batsignal up in the sky. He reached the top of the G.C.P. building where the Batsignal has been placed. And there stood Logan and he was angry. When he saw Batman he was about to charge at them but then he saw Wonder Woman and Superman floating just above them he thought the better of it. "What happened?" Batman asked. "You need to be out there looking for her." Logan shouted.
"Flash, Kid Flash, J'onn, and Hawkgirl are searching both Gotham and Metropolis. Now I need to know what happened." Batman said calmly. "Calm down." Superman said landing next to Batman. "No I won't, my youngest brother is in a state, my brother Ethen is in hospital with life threatening injuries and my only sister is missing. So don't tell me to calm down." Logan snapped.
"You are not doing your family any good by getting angry." Superman said. "Where was she taken?" Wonder Woman asked. Logan sighed and took a deep breath to calm himself. Wonder Woman was right.
"She was with Ryan at the mall. Ryan said that she just collapsed and there was a syringe in her arm. And then two meant took her, leaving Ryan all on his own. Ethen made just in time to see two men carry a mail bag, Ethen didn't think much of it so he went in to meet Raine and Ryan for lunch but instead he found Ryan screaming and crying for Raine. Ryan was told that two men took her. Ethen then ran outside just as the two men he saw get in the van with the bag but this time something was thrashing around in the bag. "POLICE! STOP!" Ethen yelled reaching to pull his gun from the hoister under his arms. But one of the men pulled out a gun and fired at Ethen before he could draw his gun."
"How is Ethen?" Batman asked.
"He's in surgery. Jason is with him and Mr Fox is looking after Ryan. I'm going to look for my sister." Logan replied.
"No, you need to be with Ryan at the moment." Superman said stepping forward. "You might be the strongest man on earth, but when someone lays a finger on my sister, they answer to ME!" Logan shouted the last word.
"Anger doesn't solve anything." Batman said. Superman and Wonder Woman left to search for Raine and Luthor. Logan chuckled and said, "That's rich coming from you. Look you can't stop me from finding my sister."
"I wouldn't be too sure about that." Batman growled and stepped towards him. "Luthor is a dangerous man." He added as Logan turned his back to him. Logan turned and stared at the Dark Knight. "So am I." He said in a deadly voice. He then vanished in a puff of smoke. And reappeared behind Batman and then back to where he was standing before. "I can also drain people's energy with a simple touch, I can drain them to the point of death." Logan explained in the same deadly voice and then he jumped off the building and landed on the next building.
"Kent, Diana, we have a problem…" Batman said in to the ear piece. "I heard, I'll keep an eye on him." Superman replied. Batman went to the mall in search of evidence. Flash was already there. "There is some petrol spill where the van was." Flash said. Batman took a sample of the petrol and then went to the security guard that was on duty. "Commissioner Gordon, is already there." Flash added.
"Go and keep looking. I'll handle things here." Batman told him. With a nod The Flash was gone in… well a flash… "Batman, come and have a look." Gordon voice came from his right. Batman turned and saw the Commissioner wave him over. Batman walked over and watched the video surveillance. He saw Raine collapsing in the middle of the mall and Ryan tried wake her up. Batman could imagine the boy screaming and crying. Then two men, dressed in black and their faces are covered, came can took her. One of the men pushed Ryan out of the way. No one dared to help Ryan or try and stop the men. This is Gotham after all. Just as then at the corner of the screen Batman said…
"Luthor." He growled.
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