ACCESS PART 1.
Kal-El, Diana Prince and John Stewart were sitting in different places in the conference room. This was the most tedious work they were doing at that moment. They wondered how they could do it during all that time every day. It was terrible. At that moment, Barry, the yellow Ranger, and Shayera, the pink Ranger, entered the conference room, very animated and smiling.
"Go," said Barry as he touched Diana's shoulder. "This is the least lively place I've seen in my life."
"Yeah, it looks like a graveyard or John's room." Shayera said as she touched John's shoulder. Although John hit Shayera in the hand.
"This is the worst thing I ever had to do," Kal said. Diana and John looked at him angrily. "Well, the worst thing that we three have had to do. But Wayne had to go to an important meeting with all the commanders of all the bases of the planet along with J'onn and he left us watching the city. I do not understand how Wayne watches all day every day here. "
Diana tried to complain but it would not make sense. Days before Commander Wayne left for their meeting, Diana had been teasing him again about never giving him any important assignments, so the commander gave her the task of watching the city along with Kal and John. She could not complain that he gave her a good job. But a job that was very boring, they have done for 5 days, but they obviously ate and slept enough.
"And the worst thing of all is that nothing exciting happens," Kal concluded.
"I do not understand why you do not take advantage of this to do something you always wanted when the commander is not there." Shayera began. "We have been having fun non-stop in the entertainment room, while you are depressed and bored here." The three obviously thought of doing something, but Kal was afraid of Major Wayne, so he did not want to get into trouble; John still wanted to prove he was a better Ranger, so he would not leave there; and Diana, for her education to always do her duty, but she already wanted to have fun. Kal finally made a decision.
"Well, I'll take it," Kal said. "Barry, Shayera, keep an eye on the city until we return. Diana, John, let's rest." Kal suggested. John thought about disobeying Kal, but he already wanted to leave the conference room, as well as Diana. The two got up quickly and followed Kal. Shayera and Barry would have an incredibly boring time.
"Luck." Kal said in a very mocking tone. "Now, do what you want, I will do what I want. See you later." Kal ordered Diana and John.
"See you later, Kal." Diana and John said.
"I'm going to the entertainment room," John said.
"I'll follow you," Diana said.
It was going to be a very pleasant time for both of them. John was going to play a little with the ball, while Diana was going to play a videogame on the computer. A well-deserved rest, but they did not know anything about Kal's plans.
XXX
Kal left the base in his well-groomed uniform, and started walking to the offices of the Gotham City Journal. Kal ran a hand through his hair, hoping that it would make him look more attractive to the woman he was about to see. Since he saw her two weeks ago when he prevented the Joker from flying her to a building, he found her very attractive, so he hoped to spend time with her, but better than he had seven days ago.
It was very weird. That day there was no criminal to stop, since the previous day they had arrested the kite man. So Kal went to the Gotham City Journal, where he found his target, Lois Lane. But since he did not want to interrupt her while she worked, Kal waited until she left work. It was a dry greeting, one in which Kal showed her his identification, proving that he was the red Ranger that had saved her from the Joker, she thanked him again, which was not enough for Kal. He tried to interact with her while talking about his duty as the Red Ranger, which bored Lois, so Kal gave the floor to her, but she simply told him that she did not want to talk about anything and wanted to leave. Kal tried to talk with her a little more, but ended up saying goodbye to her politely, without going over the line, just gave her a handshake and left. Now Kal wanted to see her again, but this time he would be more insistent.
Kal entered the offices of the Gotham City Journal and went upstairs, but not before showing his Red Ranger identification of the Justice League. Unlimited access to many facilities, except government offices. Kal opened the door cautiously, and found his target. Kal walked towards her, and stopped in a very elegantly exaggerated way before Lois. Lois knew who it was, so she stopped writing her work and got up, heading towards Kal.
"What do you want, Kal?" Lois asked, wishing that this conversation would not last long, which is why she turned her eyes furious, hoping that this would take effect.
"I do not want anything bad. I just want to see what you do and how you work, Lois." Kal replied. The funny thing is that he was afraid of his expression, but a little less of the fear he felt every time he saw Major Wayne.
"They would kick you out of here, you know? You may give information to another newspaper." Lois said.
"I would never do that. I just want to see how you do your job. Besides, they will not throw me out of here, I'm from the Justice League. "
"Good, but you better not distract me. I want to do my job well, "Lois said, still seeing Kal.
"No problem," Kal said, hoping she would stop staring at him. While Lois was writing her article, Kal spent too much time looking at her, but also very interested in what she wrote.
"Very interesting, Lois." Kal said without taking his eyes off the document that the woman he was attracted to, was writing.
"What?" Asked a very confused Lois.
"You are very good, but you should put another word instead of "pulled out". You should put "expelled" or "prevented"."
"It's just an article about a party of the Gotham Knights, Kal. There is nothing I do to improve it. "
"Please, Lois. Just do it, it's nothing vulgar." Lois hesitated but changed the word from the article she wrote on her computer. This alien was someone very kind. The rest of the workday passed in silence. Lois packed her things and left, with Kal accompanying her.
"Lois," Kal started. "I know you're a journalist, but you're not happy with what you write. Can I help you with something?"
"No." Lois replied. "Novice reporters do not get interesting stories. I will also achieve it faster without your help. " Then Kal had an idea.
"Have not you tried to do a story about what the Justice League does?" Lois stopped and looked at Kal, confused again.
"How would I do that?" Lois asked.
"Let's say our boss is not available for the day, so you could go to base with me. Only with me, because if you go alone, you will not be able to enter." Lois thought for a moment about this, since it was the basis of the Justice League, so she could be in trouble or have a disagreement with the newspaper. But, she wanted to make excellent news.
"Sounds perfect," Lois said smiling.
"Great." Kal said while smiling too. His Morpho's alarm sounded. Kal took it and saw it. "I'm sorry, Lois, problems. I have to go. Go to the base of the League and wait at the entrance. See you there. Justice League, activate!"
Kal ran, leaving Lois a little annoyed by his quick exit. She had to admit that she had a good time with the alien trying to impress her, but she did not like his quick exit to go on a mission. But, she was happy because maybe the news Kal would give her would be her great opportunity. She started walking towards the base.
XXX
The criminal called the Thousand Eyes, a criminal so rare that he fired lasers using his chest that were curiously big eyes, was stealing jewelry from the City's jewelry shop. The strangest thing about him was that he was blind in the head but he saw through eyes that were on the tips of his fingers. The Rangers did not know that, since they were so unaccustomed to seeing such a strange looking criminal, which was one reason why all the Rangers hated Zone C.
The Thousand Eyes fired on the Rangers, who fortunately explained the situation to Kal. Kal studied with his Morpho the plans (a new improvement of J'onn before leaving), so he could give his blow and leave to return with Lois to the base. Kal entered and fired his laser into the Thousand Eyes. Thousand Eyes saw the laser coming, but it was too late because he focused on the other Rangers and did not wait for Kal. Kal shot him and punched his armored suit. Barry put the handcuffs on him, called for help and took the Thousand Eyes.
While they were going to their vehicles, Kal spoke.
"Well, I tell them we're going to have a guest."
"A guest?" Diana asked. "Girlfriend?" This surprised Kal. He did not expect Diana to know that word, since they had revealed nothing of their past in all the time they had known each other. Obviously, the other Rangers were baffled by what their leader wanted to do.
"No. It's just a reporter that I invited to have a tour to do a story. "Kal said something nervous, because he wanted her to be his girlfriend.
"Do you want to impress her?" Shayera asked.
"He will not," Barry interjected. "She will fall in love with me."
"You can not do that, Kal." John said with a very stern attitude. "Journalists do not have access to the base, much less a girl you're looking to impress."
"You're not the leader, so I'll take advantage so that she can make a report worthwhile. I'm less boring than you. See you, "said Kal, getting on his motorcycle, leaving in a hurry.
"Are you okay, John?" Diana asked putting a hand on her shoulder.
"I'm fine," John said, though what Kal had said had hurt him.
XXX
Lois was still waiting for Kal in front of the base. Unlimited access to the League would be the best, until she saw it. Kal went through the front door to the outside. He arrived on his motorcycle at the hangar and went to the front door, seeing that the girl he was looking to impress was there. Kal was happy.
"Lois," said Kal. "Thanks for coming. I did not think... It does not matter. "
"It's fine." Lois replied. "I'm ready to go."
"Follow me."
Lois followed Kal to the entrance but they were interrupted by a guard who forbade them to enter. Kal simply told him that he was with him so there is no danger. The guard nodded, so Kal and Lois continued on their way. Kal showed everything to Lois: the armory, the hangar, the dining room, the entrances, as well as the simulated training room, along with the entertainment room. Lois kept writing down everything in her notebook. Kal took her to practice shooting, where Shayera and Barry kept training. Barry did not want to, but Shayera always threatened to electrocute him if he did not train.
"They are my fellow Rangers: Barry and Shayera," said Kal.
"A pleasure," Lois said as she pulled her hand towards them. The Rangers shook her hand.
"I see you met our leader," said Shayera. "The one trying to impress you." Kal wanted to put his hand in Shayera's mouth.
"Do not pay attention to him, beautiful girl," Barry said. "I'm very fast, darling, and much more interesting than him," Barry said after running three times around Lois.
"I'm sorry, but cocky, annoying men with bad breath do not impress me," Lois said as she numbered the reasons with her hand. Kal and Shayera could not help but smile.
"Well, we're leaving. Thanks fellows. "Kal said as he pushed Lois out of the room. There was only one section left: the conference room. Upon arrival, John and Diana watched, but they were already upset while watching Kal being with the reporter girl. John was still hurt by what Kal had said before.
"This is the conference room," said Kal. "Where we watch all the alarms, and as always, I am the most attentive of all. And these are my other two fellow Rangers: Diana and John. "
"A pleasure," Lois said to her Rangers.
"Same for me," Diana said as she got up and gave Lois a handshake.
"You saw what you wanted, now go." John said without stopping to see the monitor.
"Eh, better come out, Lois," said Kal. Lois came out. "What's your problem, John?"
"You gave her unlimited access to a reporter, a major violation that you should not do, and the commander will punish you for this," John replied without looking at Kal.
"You do not know anything about being in love John. Always so boring and monotonous with your life that you do not know how to enjoy the pleasures of life. Major Wayne will never find out about this. So I'd appreciate it if you stop being a boss who just wants to be a leader and see me out of the league. " Kal left, leaving Diana and John with shocked faces. Kal was not pious. Kal accompanied Lois to the exit, angry with John, but trying to remain cheerful and rude before Lois.
"Well, that's it," said Kal.
"Thank you very much, Kal. You were very nice." Lois kissed him on the cheek, which left Kal surprised and happy.
"I hope to see you again," said Kal.
"Me too," Lois said and left. Kal smiled. He had made advances with this girl, and Major Wayne would never know about this.
XXX
The next day, Major Wayne and J'onn J'onnz returned to the base. All the staff formed a corridor, with the Rangers at the end of it. Major Wayne gave orders to his soldiers to return to their duties, but he wanted a full report from his Rangers, so he hoped they would not lie again. The Rangers replied that nothing happened.
"Except that we arrested the criminal known as the Thousand Eyes," John said. "Thanks to Kal." Major Wayne noticed that something was not right. An alarm sounded on J'onn's electronic table.
"Commander, someone stole a gun from the weapons depot." J'onn reported.
"J'onn, Allen, Hol, Stewart cadets, go to the conference room and alert the staff." Major Wayne commanded. Barry, Shayera and John left. "Cadets Prince and El, come with me."
Major Wayne was followed by the main Rangers down a corridor where no one was. It was an emergency route and this definitely qualified as one.
"Commander..." He tried to say Kal.
"Do not speak. I need silence. "Said the commander. Everything was at risk, maybe something bad. This was not good. He remained alert to any signal. Anything that sounds. He heard a gun to which the insurance was being removed. The sound came from the left, where Diana was. Major Wayne turned to Diana and jumped in front of her.
"Diana!" Major Wayne shouted before being shot in the back. Kal and Diana screamed looked up and saw Lois Lane upstairs with her gun in hand. Kal jumped high to reach her.
"Kal!" Diana shouted, but then she used her Morpho. "Barry, John, Shayera, J'onn, help. The commander has been wounded. " Kal landed in the hallway on the floor where Lois was.
"Lois, what are you doing?" Kal asked.
"Fulfilling my mission," Lois replied, but transformed into a strange creature half Cheetah, half human. "Thanks for giving me full access."
The cheetah drew sharp claws from her fingers, and attacked Kal, since his gun only had one charge. Kal shot a laser at her, but it did not hurt her. She approached Kal and scratched him in the chest, hurting him, so she scratched Kal again and again. Kal fell to the ground. She picked him up, and threw him to the floor below. Diana saw it, so she jumped and caught Kal in the air. Diana looked up and saw the cheetah. She recognized it by her face. The cheetah left as they started firing more guards, but J'onn actually threw a tracker at the cheetah. He expected this to help them, but now, they had to help an injured Kal and a badly wounded Major Wayne.
NEXT: ACCESS PART 2.