Chapter 3 - Absolute Justice
- You could have had your name under mine in this front page – She smiled in a victorious way at him, showing proudly the newspaper.
- Maybe next time! – He smiled back at her.
He felt really proud that day, seeing her finally getting the recognition she deserved. It had been a crazy and inspiring day after all.
That team, something inspired him into doing more, being the difference in the world. He had a lot to learn from them, and he was glad to inspire their leader to believe again. Also, something about what he heard that day kept coming back to his mind like a ghost.
He was used by now, to hear a few people he encountered through his journey telling him how he would change the world, inspire others, be the savior. He fought against that idea before, of being a beacon of hope, but now he could truly feel it was truly his destiny. Not the he wanted to be or act like a leader, he never saw himself as one. But he wanted to inspire good, to do some good and help people. He felt he and his team could accomplish many great things.
He left work thinking about all of that when his cell phone rang.
- Hello... Sure, I can go there... I'm on my way...
He hung up and looked both sides of the street. There was no one watching. He walked towards an empty alley and used his super speed.
- Did something happen – He said with a worried look on his face as soon as he got inside Watch Tower.
- Not really... - Chloe said smiling at him – Sorry for making it look like it was something dangerous after what we just have been through... It's just something Courtney told me today... About turning this place comfier, being more like a family...
- In another words, we are going to grab something to eat. Want to join? – Oliver said as he got up from the couch they had there.
- Sure... Why not? – Clark smiled as he also remembered what Carter Hall told him earlier.
Being like a family, more than just a team was important. After seeing Carter loose three of his friends, seeing what happened to the JSA, it made him realize how grateful he should be. He had true friends by his side, fighting the good fight. He had people he could count on and trust, and this was something special.
Later that day, it was just Oliver with him, Chloe decided to go home and rest since all she has done lately was watching them and looking out for them. She deserved some time off.
- I never thought I would agree with Birdman, but he had a point... - Oliver said as he sat down, putting his feet over the table.
- About...?
- We need to be more organized, have better communication... JSA has a great team man... I think we can make ours just as great.
- We will be better. – He looked at the window – After seeing the pain in Carter's eyes, the guilt... I've been there before; I think most of us have. I don't want to see what happen to them happen to this team...
- We won't.
- I want to thank you, Oliver. For helping me with this team...
- I just saw potential, man. We have a great bunch of people that can do amazing things. I wasted a lot of time of my life already, I'm just glad I can be more useful!
Clark nodded, smiling at his friend and something weird happened. It was like an explosion of light consumed the entire place and Clark didn't think twice, grabbed Oliver and ran as fast as he could outside.
Maybe he overreacted causing an explosion, but he could feel signals of the evil he knew pretty well around that universe. Kara looked at Oliver feeling scared with all that she saw once they stepped outside the breach.
- Ok... What just happened?
- I can sense it... anti matter forces surrounding this place. We need to act fast – The Monitor said as he kept walking.
- Anti what? – Kara looked really lost.
- There's a universe of evil out there and his evil counterpart wants to destroy it all. Apparently we live in a positive matter universe and he is from an anti-matter universe. The main point is: the guy is evil and we need to stop him.
- Oh... Ok... And... Where are we? – Kara looked around as they followed the Monitor.
- That's a really good question... - Oliver said also wondering what the heck were they doing in this place and where was this place.
- We're in Metropolis. – The Monitor said still walking forward.
Kara looked surprised. Were they in Metropolis? The Metropolis she knew? She knew Clark was around again, so she was really excited to see him again. But there was something off. As they walked around a place she has never seen before.
- Wait, this is not right...
- We're not where you think we are – The Monitor said as he kept looking forward and waited.
Kara and Oliver stopped by his side, feeling way more confused than before.
- What do you mean by...
Kara was about to say something when two figures approached them. Both looked at them suspiciously.
- Clark Kent and Oliver Queen? – The Monitor said.
- What? – Oliver looked at The Monitor and those two strangers, trying to understand why Monitor was calling that other guy like that. – Oh... right! – And then he remembered: multiverse.
- This is... Clark? – Kara asked as she kept staring curiously at him.
- Who are you? – Clark asked.
- And how do you know our names? – Oliver asked taking a step forward.
- I know everything... - The Monitor kept staring calmly at them.
- Great... Another Dr. Fate? – Oliver looked at Clark – This fast? I thought the helmet was supposed to find another worthy guy to wear it... And, where's the helmet?
- He's not Dr. Fate – Clark said looking from Monitor to Oliver and Kara, feeling something familiar as he looked at her. He noticed she wore the symbol of his family and pointed it – How do you know this symbol? Why do you use it?
- It's the symbol of my family... - Kara said.
- Your family?
- I'm Kara Zor-El, Supergirl!
Clark looked at that girl. That was impossible; he knew his cousin and she looking nothing like her. Something really weird was happening and he felt the need of having some answers.
- I think you are another's Earth version of my cousin Clark, Superman.
- Another Earth? Are you all drunk or something? – Oliver looked at them like he was in some reality show that tried to be funny. – Ok, where are the cameras?
- There's no camera... We are here because your universe is in danger as ours, and we need to stop the imminent destruction from happening...
- Listen, we don't have time. – Oliver stepped up and looked at those two guys, not really believing that cocky guy was his version on this universe. At least it looked like it. – We are from another Earth, yes there are other Earths out there, and we need to act fast. I'm Oliver Queen.
- WHO? – Oliver looked at Oliver, feeling like he was drunk, except he didn't drink anything. – You have the same name I do?
- Yes, he's the Green Arrow from another Earth; I assume you are the Green Arrow from this Earth? – Kara looked at him and then looked at Clark – So you must be this Earth's Superman...
- Super... No, people know me here as the Blur...
- So I don't think they have a Cisco here... - Oliver whispered at Kara that laughed.
- Look at you, being funny and all.
- Just trying to keep up.
- I see... - Kara gave him a smirk and then looked at the other two. – Can we explain on the way?
- I'm not going anywhere until you tell me what's going on and explains everything! – Clark said – And I don't think we should talk here...
Clark led the way back to Watch Tower and immediately sent a sign for Chloe. She didn't take long to show up as they entered the main room.
- Should I call them new members of the team? Given the way they are dressed... - Chloe commented as she noticed the three new faces coming in.
- Felicity? – Oliver looked at her, thinking things could be all messed up in this place.
- No, Chloe... And you are...
- They are from another Earth and we are here because your universe, the entire universe actually is in danger. – The Monitor said as he walked around the place.
Once he explained the whole thing to them, Chloe looked worried at Oliver and Clark. She thought about it and was really impressed all her theories from school days were right.
- When I was writing for the Torch, back in school days, I started to research for a theory I found quite interesting... The multiverse theory.
- You never told me this before... - Clark told her as he tried to think about everything the guy named Monitor told them.
- Think Clark, given all we have seen around here, you really think is that hard to exist another universe? Also we just have met a group of superheroes that also need our help; I don't think this is a coincidence. Not after today.
Clark thought for a while. That was all so crazy, even for him that was an alien from another planet. He looked at Kara. So, she lived in a world that a version of him was out in the open with a true hero name and all. He then, remembered what Dr. Fate told him, about being out in the open and being an inspiration to others.
- I believe it! – Clark said as he nodded at The Monitor
- Really? – Oliver looked at him, still suspicious.
- I have my reasons.
The Monitor looked knowingly at Clark. He knew that version of Superman had a few things to go through yet, but was more than ready for what he needed him to. Clark took a few steps towards Kara.
- So... You are a version of my cousin... This is... Great. – Clark smiled at her
- Nice to meet you, Clark.
- And you seem to be a broody version of me... That's great. – Oliver looked sarcastically at Oliver, earning a death stare from him. – Look man, I just had to deal with a birdman with the same look on his face and just let me tell you... I don't scare that easily! Try harder!
Kara tried to suppress a small laugh when they turned around to talk to the Monitor and Oliver looked at her.
- Really, Kara?
- I'm sorry... This is too funny...
Oliver scratched his head, getting ready to deal with a version of himself he knew he would want to punch really soon. He felt Kara's hand brush slightly on his and looked back at her.
- Everything will be fine.
He felt his heart skip a beat, he also knew they had to talk anytime soon but he understood they couldn't now. They had a mission to start. Still, he knew sooner or later, he would talk to her.
- So... We will need you guys to follow us. – Oliver said as he looked at Clark and Oliver.
- And... Do we have a choice? Just to know... - Oliver said
- I'm afraid not. – The Monitor looked serious at him and Oliver nodded with his head.
- Let's do this! – Clark said as he took a step forward and opened his shirt, revealing his black suit underneath his clothes.
- This is so cool... - Kara whispered at Oliver, clapping her hands together.
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