the kind of future you don't want to have ((future!verse))

[slayers_desire]

It was midnight.

The perfect time for Dark Oak to be out hunting. There was no out at this time beside the ones she hunted anyway. They locked up the humans to control the streets. The Kandorians.

But they couldn't control her. She was the best one for the job when it came to an assassination, such as her goal for tonight. To get in and do the job without getting noticed and without leaving any trace of what happened.

One night at a time they attempted to reclaim their world. Tried to work against Zod and his army. And tried to reclaim the lives of thousands of innocent people.

And while she worked for a rebel team, Dark Oak still felt alone. Her heart felt heavy, ever since she and Clark got separated. Zod seemed determined in making Clark hurt... and Dark Oak did what she could to hurt Zod back.

The darkness was there again in her mind. And she had to take a moment to stop... and wait...

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[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

April is so not used to waking up at such an early hour. She stretches and growls slightly as she rubs the sleep out of her eyes. And then changes back into her costume.

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

Lois complains a bit loudly when she's woken up, not used to such rough conditions. But she swiftly stops when she sees that no one else acts like this is out of the ordinary, remembering that they've been dealing with conditions like these for who knows how long.

"Ready for this?" Clark asks April, reaching for her hand.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"I am ready to face anything now." A slight smile.

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

He kisses her, wanting this one last thing to hold onto. It may be the last chance he gets.

"Right, here's the plan," Chloe says. "April will escort us to Watchtower. Once we're there, I'll power up the computers and upload a virus into the tower controls. Oliver, Lois, you come with me. There's a stash of equipment you might find useful up there. Clark, April, you two go to find Zod. And don't get yourselves killed."

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"Good plan." By opening her mind to the voices, April will be able to guide them down the safest path towards Watchtower. She will feel any dangers, and help them avoid them.

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

The route to Watchtower that she finds will be a somewhat longer one than the straight path, but it's far safer. Her senses will allow her to warn them of approaching Kandorian patrols, and dangerous rubble slides that are just waiting to take unwary pedestrians by surprise.

Not to mention streets that are completely blocked by debris, or small pockets of radioactivity from when the military attempted to fight back.

Clark hasn't been in the city since his disastrous attempt to stop Zod from coming to power. And he's partly grateful for the early morning darkness, so he doesn't have to see it.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

It takes longer, but they will get to the Watchtower safely and together as the team. Knowing this is where they have to separate, April concentrates her mind to locate Zod.

[smallvillains.livejournal.com]

Zod is very close, in the city. He doesn't know if the rebels have access to explosives, but just in case, he's concentrating his forces at the solar tower, making sure that it will be well defended from anyone attacking it. And making sure that half of his troops are airborne, to prevent those pesky earth elementals from taking advantage of the situation on the ground.

A few are sent out as patrols. And Zod plans to join them.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"I see Zod. He has his troops around the solar tower. Half in the air. Half on the ground."

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

"He's smart. Keeping it guarded by air and in case someone tries to infiltrate the tower." Good thing we don't need to do either.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

I can go right to him in shadow form. Would you like to come with?

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

He considers that. We could... or we could try to draw him down to street level. Even if the yellow sun comes back, Zod and his people are cunning enough that they might retaliate before we get the ring to Lois.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

He would come after you.

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

I know. He's weirdly calm about the idea of using himself as bait.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

I will attach to you in shadow form. He won't see me, giving us the element of surprise.

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

We don't know when the virus will take control of the solar tower. I may have to keep him distracted until then. He wants to make sure they're both in agreement with the plan, that they both know exactly what's going to happen here.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

I won't attack until I know that my attacks will count for something. She promises. Even though it might mean seeing him in pain.

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

Or if my life is in immediate danger. He probably won't try to kill me right away... he likes to talk and show off. He'll want to make sure I'm beaten and I know I've lost before he finishes me off. And Clark will gladly take the punishment if it means having the final victory in the end.

I can't carry any kryptonite or he'll know. You'll be my lifeline. And despite all this time, despite everything that's happened, he trusts her with his life.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

This will be hard for her. I will control my beast. I won't attack until I know it will count. No matter what.

I will be right there... if the pain gets too much... I will be right there for you.

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

He reaches out and holds her hand. Thank you. He casts a glance up at Watchtower, and draws in a deep breath. "Then let's do this."

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

She gives him one more kiss. Then takes shadow form. Forming below him, as part of his shadow. Ready

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

The red sun is beginning to rise on the horizon, darker than day used to be. But enough.

Clark boldly walks down the deserted streets, trying to look like he's on a mission. A Kandorian patrol zooms past overhead, but doesn't stop to confront him. And it isn't hard to figure out where they're going.

A few minutes later, Zod lands in the street in front of him, and strikes him, sending him flying back half a block.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

While April was expecting something... the hit still surprises her. And it takes effort to not react, and just get sent back with Clark as she is currently linked with his shadow.

[kalel-ofkrypton.livejournal.com]

Clark was expecting it too, but it doesn't make it hurt any less when he lands. He's lucky to not have anything broken, although his ears are ringing from the impact.

Before he can recover and get to his feet, Zod is there, slamming a boot onto his chest. "If I didn't know better, I'd say you were a complete idiot," he sneers, pressing down. Clark grunts as he feels his ribs creaking, and he can't breathe except in gasps. "How do you still believe that you have a chance?"

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

Gently, April gives him some mental relief from the pain. She can't stop Zod from causing body injury right now, but she can make it hurt less for Clark. He needs to delay Zod after all.