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Cycles of Chaos
Cycle Three
Chapter Two of Six
“Okay enough of the Batman the second act,” the older Kon said loudly causing everyone to turn to where he was arguing with the future Tim. She was glad for the distraction because the pleading looks from the yellow Kon were getting on her nerves. She wondered what they were arguing about. “Look Tim, in a little over three weeks you are disappearing so screw keeping it a secret.” She had no idea what it was but she watched as the two stared at each other for a moment before the older Tim nodded. She was then shocked to see the older Kon pull him into a kiss.
She turned away and looked around for her Tim. She wasn’t surprised to see he was ignoring what was going on and working quietly on the task Metron had given him. “You all ready knew,” she said hoping she didn’t sound like she was accusing him of something. “That’s why the Red Kon with Barry West didn’t surprise you?” She had to know one thing. “Is this one of the things I forgot about?”
“No you never knew,” He said and she was glad about that. “I think they were originally keeping it quiet to avoid making things awkward for all of us.” He sounded odd. “I think the older Kon is tired of keeping it quiet since they only have a limited amount of time left together and no idea what will happen to the older me when things restart again.”
“It is time to reintegrate Kon El,” Metron said loudly before she could reply. “Nightwing, I need the four energy Kon’s to be placed into the machine now.” She watched as the older Kon moved them all at once without touching them. He didn’t seem even a bit self conscious while she was fighting not to blush in embarrassment while seeing him. She felt torn, she’d like to go off alone and think through everything she’d learned in the last few hours but she wanted to be here for her Kon in case things went wrong. She was still torn when the machine activated and the four Kon’s dissolved into morphing balls of energy.
“The process is proceeding well in ten hours Kon El will be completely re-integrated,” Metron said and she saw a small multicolored ball of energy forming in the large tube on top of the machine. “I am more than capable of supervising the process from here on out all of you should get some rest.”
She took the opportunity to leave still feeling somewhat guilty that she wasn’t staying to watch but the fact she couldn’t do anything even if something went wrong helped a bit. “Hey Cassie, wait up,” someone called and she looked back to see one of their guest from other timelines. She thought for a moment and then remembered he was Superman’s son.
“Can I help you?” She asked wondering why he’d bothered to follow after her. She saw him give her a strange look and then a look of understanding came over his face followed by what looked like real sadness.
“Never mind,” He said sadly. “I forgot for a moment that you don’t remember us becoming friends.” She wondered again about everything she’d forgotten. “With everything going on with the multiple Kon El’s we hadn’t had a chance to talk yet so it didn’t really dawn on me that you didn’t remember me anymore.” She got the impression he wasn’t being fully honest but she didn’t call him on it. “I’ll leave you alone now.”
She watched him go wondering why he’d followed after her for a moment before turning back toward home. She needed some time alone to work through everything and staying at the hotel would make that impossible.
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He landed on the roof of the hotel and settled down feeling really stupid for not realizing that Cassie wouldn’t be his friend any more. He sat himself down and did his best to push the disappointment aside. It was for the best anyway as it dealt with the awkwardness surrounding her attempt to ask him out. He had been incredibly tempted especially by the fact neither of them would remember it but he’d managed to stay faithful to his girlfriend despite how attractive he found Cassie.
He was startled from his thoughts when Nightstar landed on the roof top with him. “I hope you don’t mind but I needed to get away from the latest fight Barry and Iris are getting into.” She looked depressed. “I can’t deal with another fight about how irresponsible he is right now.”
“I imagine it would get old,” He said wondering if the Flash’s kids in his world would ever take up super heroing. “How are you holding up since the reset?” He knew that was a terrible way to ask about her missing dad, lover and team mate.
“As well as I can I guess,” Nightstar said and looked as if she was going to say more but suddenly there was a bright flash of light and a large shape impacted the area around the Tennis court. He dived off the roof behind her and they were quickly joined by several others.
“What the hell this isn’t how things restarted last time,” Doomsboy said as he climbed out of a large crater. “What are you all staring at?” Doomsboy said angrily. He glanced around quickly to see he and Nightstar had been joined by many others.
“Interesting it appears that Doomsboy has joined us in this cycle,” Metron said from above. “I will need you to come with me Doomsboy I must run some test to determine why you appeared so much later than everyone else.”
“Shouldn’t you be working on fixing Kon,” Cassie said drawing his attention to her as she glared at Metron. He glanced back toward the hotel where the machine currently reassembling Kon El was apparantly sitting un attended.
“The process is largely automated and Doomsboy’s appearance could point to potential dangers caused by how the last cycle ended.” Metron said calmly. He could tell Cassie wasn’t satisfied with that answer but she quieted down. “If you would come with me Doomsboy?”
He glanced over at the clone who looked mutinous. He was sure he was going to object to being studied when suddenly his face changed and he agreed quickly. He glanced behind him to see the Nightwing from the future walking towards them. He turned back to see Metron and Doomsboy were both gone and he wondered how they vanished so quickly. “Is there anything wrong?” Nightstar said to the future Nightwing when he arrived.
“No, I just need to speak to Robin,” The other man said. He watched Robin nod and the two walk away. He glanced around and saw the group who had showed up when Doomsboy arrived begin to disperse.
He took the opportunity to take back off toward the roof. He was just settling back down when Nightstar landed behind him. “I was wondering if you would be willing to continue our talk.” She said looking uncomfortable.
“Sure,” He said as calmly as he could. He hadn’t really considered that awkward exchange earlier a talk but if she needed to talk he’d listen. He felt extremely awkward as an uncomfortable silence fell and he almost wished there would be another interruption like before. “Anytime your ready to start.” He felt his cheek’s flushing with embarrassment.
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He stood outside the room where his older counterpart was staying with the older version of Kon. Since they’d dropped the pretext they weren’t even pretending to sleep in separate rooms anymore. “Bruce, is nearly here,” He said quietly just like he’d been asked to do by the older Kon.
He heard a slight shuffling and soon enough the door opened and the older Kon stepped out just in a pair of black boxer briefs. He was carrying a pair of jeans but hadn’t put them on yet. He looked past the older Kon to see his older counterpart still asleep on the bed. “He hasn’t slept much the last two weeks.” The Older Kon said quietly as he shut the door. “You know how deep one of you bats can sleep when you finally let yourself relax.”
He did know it was something he had experience with. After pushing himself for several nights with little sleep he’d sometimes sleep the whole day away. He was a bit disappointed that he was still doing it thirteen years later. He glanced back at the older Kon who had lifted off the ground to pull his jeans on finally. He wasn’t surprised that the older Kon was just as unshy about his body as the one from his time. He was glad though that Kon wasn’t going to confront Bruce in just underwear that would make this entire experience even more surreal. He kind of wished the older Kon had grabbed a shirt as well. “By the way I want you to join us instead of just listening in through the bugs you’ve planted all over the roof.” The older Kon said shaking him out of his thoughts.
“Why,” he asked already aware this was going to be awkward as hell without him there. “My being there won’t help matters Batman isn’t happy about finding out about you and the older me.” He already knew that sooner or later he’d face an interrogation from Bruce about his relationship with his Kon over these revelations.
“You’d be surprised,” The older Kon said shaking his head. “Trust me you being there will help, he won’t be as big a jack ass if your there trust me.” The older Kon was smiling as he said it and then turned toward the roof access that opened before they got there.
Standing on the roof with the older Kon in silence waiting for Batman to arrive was slightly unnerving. He wasn’t used to a version of Kon who seemed completely at ease with the prospect of being around Batman. His Kon was never able to fully hide how nervous he was around Batman with his bravado. When the bat plane finally arrived and settled onto the landing pad they’d built on the roof it seemed even more strange because the older Kon was still standing there completely nonchalant as Batman disembarked and walked toward them. “We need to talk,” Batman said striding past them heading for the open roof door. However, before Batman could get there it closed slightly harder than necessary.
“We’ll talk here,” the older Kon said calmly from beside him. “You can ask whatever questions you want and then you will get back in your plane and go.” He found himself staring at the older Kon in shock at that matter of fact statement. “I’m going to be blunt Bruce, I don’t like you and I only put up with your crap in my time because your Tim’s dad and Clark’s best friend.” He could hear an edge of anger in the older Kon’s voice. “As a courtesy I am willing to answer a few of your questions,” Kon’s face turned incredibly hard as he continued, “but I am not spending what is probably the last few weeks I will have together with my Tim reliving what a jack ass you can be about our relationship.”
He glanced at Batman who was glaring at the older Kon as if he wanted to pull out a chunk of kryptonite then and there. He realized then this is why Kon asked him here Batman wouldn’t pick a fight with him standing right beside the other Kon. He had been manipulated into being a human shield so Batman wouldn’t start a fight. “How long,” Batman asked after a moment and he realized Batman had obviously decided to accept the older Kon’s terms.
“Seven years,” The older Kon said his face softening slightly. “Tim and I have been together for seven years.” He saw Batman nod and waited for the next question. The fact it had taken six years for the older him and Kon together made them slightly easier to take. It would have been well after the world change Metron had mentioned. “Anymore questions?”
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Cycles of Chaos
Cycle Three
Chapter Two of Six
“Okay enough of the Batman the second act,” the older Kon said loudly causing everyone to turn to where he was arguing with the future Tim. She was glad for the distraction because the pleading looks from the yellow Kon were getting on her nerves. She wondered what they were arguing about. “Look Tim, in a little over three weeks you are disappearing so screw keeping it a secret.” She had no idea what it was but she watched as the two stared at each other for a moment before the older Tim nodded. She was then shocked to see the older Kon pull him into a kiss.
She turned away and looked around for her Tim. She wasn’t surprised to see he was ignoring what was going on and working quietly on the task Metron had given him. “You all ready knew,” she said hoping she didn’t sound like she was accusing him of something. “That’s why the Red Kon with Barry West didn’t surprise you?” She had to know one thing. “Is this one of the things I forgot about?”
“No you never knew,” He said and she was glad about that. “I think they were originally keeping it quiet to avoid making things awkward for all of us.” He sounded odd. “I think the older Kon is tired of keeping it quiet since they only have a limited amount of time left together and no idea what will happen to the older me when things restart again.”
“It is time to reintegrate Kon El,” Metron said loudly before she could reply. “Nightwing, I need the four energy Kon’s to be placed into the machine now.” She watched as the older Kon moved them all at once without touching them. He didn’t seem even a bit self conscious while she was fighting not to blush in embarrassment while seeing him. She felt torn, she’d like to go off alone and think through everything she’d learned in the last few hours but she wanted to be here for her Kon in case things went wrong. She was still torn when the machine activated and the four Kon’s dissolved into morphing balls of energy.
“The process is proceeding well in ten hours Kon El will be completely re-integrated,” Metron said and she saw a small multicolored ball of energy forming in the large tube on top of the machine. “I am more than capable of supervising the process from here on out all of you should get some rest.”
She took the opportunity to leave still feeling somewhat guilty that she wasn’t staying to watch but the fact she couldn’t do anything even if something went wrong helped a bit. “Hey Cassie, wait up,” someone called and she looked back to see one of their guest from other timelines. She thought for a moment and then remembered he was Superman’s son.
“Can I help you?” She asked wondering why he’d bothered to follow after her. She saw him give her a strange look and then a look of understanding came over his face followed by what looked like real sadness.
“Never mind,” He said sadly. “I forgot for a moment that you don’t remember us becoming friends.” She wondered again about everything she’d forgotten. “With everything going on with the multiple Kon El’s we hadn’t had a chance to talk yet so it didn’t really dawn on me that you didn’t remember me anymore.” She got the impression he wasn’t being fully honest but she didn’t call him on it. “I’ll leave you alone now.”
She watched him go wondering why he’d followed after her for a moment before turning back toward home. She needed some time alone to work through everything and staying at the hotel would make that impossible.
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He landed on the roof of the hotel and settled down feeling really stupid for not realizing that Cassie wouldn’t be his friend any more. He sat himself down and did his best to push the disappointment aside. It was for the best anyway as it dealt with the awkwardness surrounding her attempt to ask him out. He had been incredibly tempted especially by the fact neither of them would remember it but he’d managed to stay faithful to his girlfriend despite how attractive he found Cassie.
He was startled from his thoughts when Nightstar landed on the roof top with him. “I hope you don’t mind but I needed to get away from the latest fight Barry and Iris are getting into.” She looked depressed. “I can’t deal with another fight about how irresponsible he is right now.”
“I imagine it would get old,” He said wondering if the Flash’s kids in his world would ever take up super heroing. “How are you holding up since the reset?” He knew that was a terrible way to ask about her missing dad, lover and team mate.
“As well as I can I guess,” Nightstar said and looked as if she was going to say more but suddenly there was a bright flash of light and a large shape impacted the area around the Tennis court. He dived off the roof behind her and they were quickly joined by several others.
“What the hell this isn’t how things restarted last time,” Doomsboy said as he climbed out of a large crater. “What are you all staring at?” Doomsboy said angrily. He glanced around quickly to see he and Nightstar had been joined by many others.
“Interesting it appears that Doomsboy has joined us in this cycle,” Metron said from above. “I will need you to come with me Doomsboy I must run some test to determine why you appeared so much later than everyone else.”
“Shouldn’t you be working on fixing Kon,” Cassie said drawing his attention to her as she glared at Metron. He glanced back toward the hotel where the machine currently reassembling Kon El was apparantly sitting un attended.
“The process is largely automated and Doomsboy’s appearance could point to potential dangers caused by how the last cycle ended.” Metron said calmly. He could tell Cassie wasn’t satisfied with that answer but she quieted down. “If you would come with me Doomsboy?”
He glanced over at the clone who looked mutinous. He was sure he was going to object to being studied when suddenly his face changed and he agreed quickly. He glanced behind him to see the Nightwing from the future walking towards them. He turned back to see Metron and Doomsboy were both gone and he wondered how they vanished so quickly. “Is there anything wrong?” Nightstar said to the future Nightwing when he arrived.
“No, I just need to speak to Robin,” The other man said. He watched Robin nod and the two walk away. He glanced around and saw the group who had showed up when Doomsboy arrived begin to disperse.
He took the opportunity to take back off toward the roof. He was just settling back down when Nightstar landed behind him. “I was wondering if you would be willing to continue our talk.” She said looking uncomfortable.
“Sure,” He said as calmly as he could. He hadn’t really considered that awkward exchange earlier a talk but if she needed to talk he’d listen. He felt extremely awkward as an uncomfortable silence fell and he almost wished there would be another interruption like before. “Anytime your ready to start.” He felt his cheek’s flushing with embarrassment.
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He stood outside the room where his older counterpart was staying with the older version of Kon. Since they’d dropped the pretext they weren’t even pretending to sleep in separate rooms anymore. “Bruce, is nearly here,” He said quietly just like he’d been asked to do by the older Kon.
He heard a slight shuffling and soon enough the door opened and the older Kon stepped out just in a pair of black boxer briefs. He was carrying a pair of jeans but hadn’t put them on yet. He looked past the older Kon to see his older counterpart still asleep on the bed. “He hasn’t slept much the last two weeks.” The Older Kon said quietly as he shut the door. “You know how deep one of you bats can sleep when you finally let yourself relax.”
He did know it was something he had experience with. After pushing himself for several nights with little sleep he’d sometimes sleep the whole day away. He was a bit disappointed that he was still doing it thirteen years later. He glanced back at the older Kon who had lifted off the ground to pull his jeans on finally. He wasn’t surprised that the older Kon was just as unshy about his body as the one from his time. He was glad though that Kon wasn’t going to confront Bruce in just underwear that would make this entire experience even more surreal. He kind of wished the older Kon had grabbed a shirt as well. “By the way I want you to join us instead of just listening in through the bugs you’ve planted all over the roof.” The older Kon said shaking him out of his thoughts.
“Why,” he asked already aware this was going to be awkward as hell without him there. “My being there won’t help matters Batman isn’t happy about finding out about you and the older me.” He already knew that sooner or later he’d face an interrogation from Bruce about his relationship with his Kon over these revelations.
“You’d be surprised,” The older Kon said shaking his head. “Trust me you being there will help, he won’t be as big a jack ass if your there trust me.” The older Kon was smiling as he said it and then turned toward the roof access that opened before they got there.
Standing on the roof with the older Kon in silence waiting for Batman to arrive was slightly unnerving. He wasn’t used to a version of Kon who seemed completely at ease with the prospect of being around Batman. His Kon was never able to fully hide how nervous he was around Batman with his bravado. When the bat plane finally arrived and settled onto the landing pad they’d built on the roof it seemed even more strange because the older Kon was still standing there completely nonchalant as Batman disembarked and walked toward them. “We need to talk,” Batman said striding past them heading for the open roof door. However, before Batman could get there it closed slightly harder than necessary.
“We’ll talk here,” the older Kon said calmly from beside him. “You can ask whatever questions you want and then you will get back in your plane and go.” He found himself staring at the older Kon in shock at that matter of fact statement. “I’m going to be blunt Bruce, I don’t like you and I only put up with your crap in my time because your Tim’s dad and Clark’s best friend.” He could hear an edge of anger in the older Kon’s voice. “As a courtesy I am willing to answer a few of your questions,” Kon’s face turned incredibly hard as he continued, “but I am not spending what is probably the last few weeks I will have together with my Tim reliving what a jack ass you can be about our relationship.”
He glanced at Batman who was glaring at the older Kon as if he wanted to pull out a chunk of kryptonite then and there. He realized then this is why Kon asked him here Batman wouldn’t pick a fight with him standing right beside the other Kon. He had been manipulated into being a human shield so Batman wouldn’t start a fight. “How long,” Batman asked after a moment and he realized Batman had obviously decided to accept the older Kon’s terms.
“Seven years,” The older Kon said his face softening slightly. “Tim and I have been together for seven years.” He saw Batman nod and waited for the next question. The fact it had taken six years for the older him and Kon together made them slightly easier to take. It would have been well after the world change Metron had mentioned. “Anymore questions?”
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