#nova's drabbles

[superiornovas-blog]

Prompt #384 from @creativepromptsforwriting

“I really want to fight someone right now.”

“I really, really don’t think you should do that.”

Nao groaned at Zach’s disapproval, turning around so he was draped over the back of the large sofa they were both laying on. Zach was paying much attention to his friend, his eyes instead glued to the television screen. There was nothing particularly interesting on, but it was a far better option than listening to Nao’s whining.

Of course, seeing that he was being ignored, that only prompted Nao to whine even louder. “Zaaach! I wanna fight someone! Anyone!”

Zach gave a long suffering sigh. “Then go find Rene and make him mad. You’ll get a fight then.”

“Bird brain’s out doing whatever. He won’t be back until tomorrow,” Nao countered with a pout, and kicked his feet against the back of the couch. He was just short enough that his feet dangled just above the floor. “There’s no one here but you and me, and I know you aren’t itching for a fight.”

“Damn right.” Zach sighed again, then reached on the floor to grab two small items, placing on on Nao’s back. The short blond squirmed around when he felt it, grabbing onto it and flipping to sit properly on the couch.

“My controller?”

“You said you want a fight. Fine.” Zach changed the television settings and pressed the button on his controller to turn the console on. “I’ll give you the fight of your life. Alright?”

Nao’s grin in response was all the answer Zach needed. 

[spacedustwritings]

"If I do this for you...you'll give me what I need? No strings attached?" Celes asked the image of a bald headed man with a determined look in his eyes.

"But of course. My alliance with brainiac still stands. As a distant relative you are more then welcome to any and all information I have on him." The man, Lex Luthor said simply with a smirk that screamed deception. She'd grown up along side Threx Ranzz, she could smell a snake from a mile away, but she had no other choices. She had to get back, had to save her family. She had to stop brainiac from ruining the life she'd lived before she came here.

"And...all I have to do is one favor for you when you ask?" It was a deal with the devil and she knew it.

"Presicely. This deal will trickle down from me to each generations of luthors. One of my future family members will contact you when needed. After that, no strings attached." He nearly purred as he spoke to her, and it made Celes uncomfortable to no end, but what else could she do? Kicked from the team for trying to get information on her ancestor, and without superman or Connor to help her she was a fish out of water. And forget talking to Roy about this. Arsenal was many things, but understanding of alternative means to an end is not one of those things.

Sighing deeply she shook her head, "and after that...you can promise me it won't involve the legion or my fathers? I don't want your help if I have to throw them to the dogs...dad would have a fit if he even knew I was speaking to you..." she murmured softly as she hugged her chest lightly.

"Your father sounds like quite the intelligent man, I presume you're speaking of the brainiac? What you must ask yourself is if you're willing to be a good girl and do as your daddys tell you, in which case you stay put...never to see them or your adorable little brother again...or You can be your own hero. Save the day, and get back all you had lost. The choice is yours my dear girl...there is no pressure for you to say yes." Lex smoothly input, causing her to scowl lightly.

"I'll do it..." Celes said simply as she looked at her feet. "But not a word of this to anyone luthors! I need you about as bad as a head cold...if you strain my relationship with superman and superboy any further I'll cut ties and the deal is off."

"My dear girl, my dear, dear firefly...i would expect nothing more. Now then, shall we begin our business? I'm sending the coordinates to the device you now hold in your hand. The labs will be unlocked and you will have full reign of any information I might have. It was a pleasure meeting you miss Lockley, we really must do this again some time." And with that the screen flickered before going black, leaving Celes to deal with the regret pooling in her stomach at the idea of her having to betray what she believed in just to do what's right.