Daddy's darling boy

[Gothicruby]

By the utter severity of Ms.Waller's unflinching glare, one would swear that time had all but stood still; truly, she had quite the poker face, but was smarter than to call that bluff.

If word got out concerning some of the more recent 'incidents' then Cadmus would be all but demolished; even if the organisation survived the legal battle, public opinion would set their research back decades.

It was too high a risk.

"Get out of my sight." was the eventual verdict; low, defeated...but no less vengeful.

Kon had no idea whether he should be relieved or terrified by that reaction, though found it safer to avoid her glare from behind the hem of Superman's cape.

[Bandit Keith]

''A word of advise don't mess with my family you won't like the results same with Batmans''Clark warned as he put the Chimera over his shoulder to take to his fortress of solitude later while he will take Kon to the watch tower to be treated''3 to the watch tower 2 being humanoids 1 a creature ''

Upon getting on the Watch Tower its no surprise most of the leagues lesser members and workers was ready to battle given Supermans state of clothing''Relax this Chimera did this Now if you'll excuse me''Clark first dropped the Chimera off at the Watchers vet ordering the person to be careful then headed to the med bay letting Kon get worked on first

[Gothicruby]

As they made their way down the Watchtower's grandeous halls, Kon was all too aware of just how many eyes were following his retreating form. Really, he supposed, he shouldn't be up here; this was a hall of properly vetted heroes and, from what he'd heard, the jury was still out on just where 'Superman's Clone' fit into the hero-ing equation.

Hell, he barely knew where he fit into Superman's life on a good day; but now? After what he'd heard--or thought he'd heard--? A soft groan escaped as these thoughts continued to tangle around his mind; this was just too much to take in all at once.

Seeing as the Chimera was being posted in for an extended stay, Kon wondered if it could truly do much harm to stick around the man of steel's heel...just, for a while; atleast until the term 'get lost' had to be spelled out. Usually, neither could meet each other's eye so the boy couldn't help but feel rather curious as to where this was headed.

That was, until he caught sight of 'Med Bay' blaring ominously down from the hall and the teen stopped dead in his tracks.

No...no. Surely...this wasn't a trap? But with the colour drained so quick from his horrified features, Kon wasn't sure how he could possibly 'play it cool' in the face of his own worst fears.

"Uh...Y'know, I actually don't think I need the medical attention; it's not so bad, just a scratch more than anythin'..." he croaked out, shuffling back a step or two incase any doctors were lying in wiat "I-I should just get outta here. I mean you're all busy and...stuff...um..." he dared pause just a second and, scuffing his boot on the tiled floor as he tried to find the nerve to fit the next couple of words "I uh...hope they don't go after your...family...?"

The word left a bitter taste in his mouth while realisation began to slowly set in. 'Family,' could have been anyone; parents, siblings, cousins the like...but Kon would never have been part of it. What happened on the battle field was probably just some sort of ploy to get Cadmus out of the picture...

[Bandit Keith]

Yeah most of the hero's was watching Superboys retreating form either from wonder or on edge after the last time a Super clone had been up here and nearly wrecked the place, its no wonder the sound of grasping there 'weapons' for the ones that has items in place of powers did so mainly to be ready if Kon turned out to be trouble but they made no move to attack unlike how Cadmus had made the Watchtower and those on it sound.

Sure there was sounds of small fighting among the ranks it was mostly in good nature and what isn't is taken to the training/sparing rooms if what Kon would be hearing is anything to go by

''You need medical attention worse then me,I'm used to this''still When Clark noticed Kon horror stricken face Clark couldn't help a knowing look at the fear of medical staff as he himself had that very fear of doctors the first few times he required medical attention as he had throughout his youth heard stories of what Doctors did to normal people let alone extraterrestrials

When the matter of his family was brought up when Kon was in for a surprise as not just Clark was one to speak

''If they do Cadmus will be history by my hand''That was said be three people at once while a barking happened at the same time as if in agreement. It was all the know super family members


''So I take it you're this Superboy humm?''Kara said in a way as if she was jealous Kon was with her cousin instead of her till she proved how she spoke was a act''Now lets get you to the medbay no telling whats gotten into that bite wound you got and I wanna brief you on what to expect as a super family member''Kara said plainly as she grabbed Kons hand and darted to the medbay with a vice grip on Kons hand as she dragged him into a part of the medbay with plenty of solar radiating lights with a medical staff on that end

[Gothicruby]

Intended or not, the chorus of voices suddenly echoing from behind the man of steel did wonders to set Kon's nerves on edge. Startled, the boy flinched back before any of the three figures could think to tackle him; though that did little good against Supergirl's vice like grip.

Before he could even protest, the blonde had him whisked off down the hallway and suddenly facing the medical personnel. Now, to be fair, none of the med-team were exactly on edge about the young clone's presence but the sight of any 'hospital environment' at all was enough to put the fear of Cadmus up Kon's spine.

With a flinch, the clone stepped back and clasped a defensive hand across his bleeding wound.

"Ah, sorry 'super sis,' but I don't do med bays." Kon huffed hotly, snatching his 'good' hand back and making a point to start back towards the doorway "Especially not before I know where I stand in this whole situation."

With a roll of his shoulders and final swallow to force back the last of the jitters, Kon turned a brave glare Superman's way. With that natural air of confidence and bold stature, the man had always been unreadable to the young clone; though that wasn't to stem what he had to say.

"What's goin' on, huh? Last time I brought up the term 'family' you looked like you just stepped in trash. Last I even saw of you, you were knocking me out rather than lettin' me come along with you! Hell, I heard you weren't even sure about me wearin' this here shield!" a gloved hand stretched the fabric for a clear emphasis "Now suddenly I'm bein' 'recruited'? Drafted? What? What's goin' on, huh, 'dad?' Why the sudden kindness?"

[Bandit Keith]

Kara growled ''Idiot boys ''she let out and had from one of the snack boxs grabbed a container of freshly popped popcorn then went to floating as if sitting as she watchs the drama unfolding as she finds real life trouble so much more fun to watch when compared to fake trouble or fake drama.


Clark felt his forehead and let out a sigh ''I've had bad experiences with clones from none earthling dna especially ones that Lex Luther made and failed ones of Cadmus that start breaking down at a point. I let that rule my judgement when deep down I know I shouldn't have''

Clark tapped a keypad input and accessed out video footage showing several clones either turning into something like Bizzaro ,mentally unstable,unstable powers,aging way too fast or turning into a puddle of goo''I didn't want to risk letting a bond form but it did no matter how much I denied it and tried pushing you away even through force so I finally accepted it''Clark admitted

[Gothicruby]

Distracted only long enough to stick a defiant tongue out at Supergirl, Kon's attentions were soon returned to the viewing screen brought up; nothing could have prepared him for the images playing out before him.

The horrific screams and sounds of bubbling, bloodied mush would forever haunt his ears while the other clone's terrified, pleading expression haunted him in a way that just couldn't be explained. A hand reached, tepidly, out to try and grasp...help...before he realised that the scene was long over and it was pulled back to cover his dripping wound.

"I knew about...those..." he mumbled, though a little unsurely; seeing those clips...those clones breaking down in real time was much, much different to having their entire existence condensed into an emotionless list of facts and figures.

Reflexively, he felt himself shrinking back from the screen and forcing his gaze back up towards his genetic parent.

"Why..." Kon's voice cracked slightly, try as he might to mask it "I mean...What changed? Why...why all the spiel to Waller about...about me bein' your...your son...?"

The strong gaze that he'd been struggling to hold for all of five minutes suddenly sank to the floor and an icy grip flew across his very core; had he really heard right back on the battle field?...Dare he even hope that they could notice the proverbial elephant crowding the room?

"Why'd you pick today to..." he faltered unsurely "To...'accept'...me...?"

[Bandit Keith]

Clark all throughout the video showed was clearly not liking reviewing that feed as even he wasn't taking it any better then he had the first time he had to view the feed for archival and evidence purposes glad atleast Kara was too far away to see the video feed

''I realized how callus I had been and I can't stand Cadmus let alone our shared distaste for Waller.''Clark admitted in order of what he was asked

Noticing how Kons emotions was shifting before the word son was in Kons speech Clark gently and caringly hugged Kon''I meant it every word of it including when I said your my son. Today I only did as stated the callus factor was realized, I needed to get Waller out and say what the league could bring to light if she didn't leave you alone''

[Gothicruby]

Despite the bitter little voice screaming in the back of his mind to pull away, Kon's every instinct screamed for him to melt into the sudden sense of affection. In an inexplicable rush of emotion, the lithe arms flung themselves around his parent's strong neck and held on as if for dear life while sharp sniffles struggled to keep themselves in check.

Superman didn't need to think he was a baby, afterall.

After a few moments of biting back tears, Kon felt himself slacken and relax just enough to finally bring lift his head and rest it, tentatively, atop Clark's shoulder.

"What happens now...?" was the question of the day, he was sure.

"I mean, I guess Cadmus'll push off a while. But...apart from that...?" a watery whimper peeked over his shaky breath "Do I...if you said I'm your son, do I...get to call you 'dad'...?"

[Bandit Keith]

Clark was more then happy to let Kon melt in the parental embrace of father and son hugging so long as it helped calm Kon anyway.

Clark would have answered the question but before he had a chance the question of what Kon can call him''Only if you want to call me dad if you don't want to feel free to call something else so long as its okay for most any age to hear''Clark reasoned

Kara started to complain that there should reasonably be more tension or drama compared to everything else she seen on the watch tower in emotional times like this