As promised: Saved by a God
So here's a recap from chapter 3. And I'll also explain what happened in a little summary under it.
"Yes and no. She's different from Lois. There's something about her that I'm drawn to." "Please don't tell me it's the danger magnet factor." I snorted. "I don't know." I sighed sitting back as my computer started analyzing any data I could find on Ana Blake. This would take a few hours.
"What makes her able to know who you are?" "I just feel like she should."
"Hmmm. That might have to wait. We need to keep an eye on her from now on. With the school out and that kid being in the hospital, she's not going to be running around making errands." He looked at me and then at the folder. "Night or day?" I smirked and laughed. "You can have day. I can hide in the shadows. You're the one that needs to see her without being seen by too many people."
"Fine. We'll start first thing tomorrow."
So, Bella and Bruce have saved sweet little Ana from her abusive father. Bruce is suspecting something is amiss with Bella and whoever her creepy stalker is. He wants to find out where she came from and why there's literally nothing about her. Clark on the other hand is having conflicting emotions, Bella's imminent danger reminding him of Lois and he's struggling to keep his secrect hidden.
Bella on the other hand is just in a whirlwhind wondering who exactly is Clark Kent, why Bruce Wayne is interested in her case, and why is Superman saving her every turn?
Chapter 4: Who are you really?
Bella frowned, her brown eyes dancing with tears as she looked at the small child. She nodded at the social worker, tuning the man out as her thoughts were elsewhere.
"Is it possible for me to file for adoption?" She blurted. Her eyes widened as she looked at the social worker. His eyebrows raised slightly.
"Now?" He asked. Bella nodded. "No, yesterday...yes now. She has no family and ..who knows what's it going to be like in foster care." Bella answered.
The social worker jotted some notes down. "Okay so we'll have to do a few things before we can get to process. You have to prove you are capable of being a fit parent, where you will be monitored throughout these next few months, knowingly or unknowingly. Once deemed fit, we will have a hearing proving us with a home that is safe mentally, physically, and emotionally for Ana. Then..it's flying colors. When is the soonest we can get this started?" He asked.
Bella gave him a look that clearly said 'now'. "Right very well. Tomorrow I will be by to drop some paper work off for you to view, all that good stuff yeah? Tonight though Ana will be here where a member of one of our homes. You can visit her and take her out and about but she must come back until this process is complete." Bella nodded and sat down as he left.
She grasped Anna's hand, stroking the back with her thumb. Her eyes blinked open, glancing at Bella. "Ms. Bella?" She whispered. Bella looked at Anna smiling. "Anna. Hi sweetheart. How are you feeling?" She asked smoothing her hair back. "Tired." Anna replied, squeezing Bella's hand. "Go back to sleep hun. I'll be here."
Bella leaned into the chair, closing her eyes. She dozed off for a little while, until a deep voice stirred her awake. "Bella." She blinked her eyes open, her vision blurry. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes, blinking slightly. "Oh, Mr. Wayne." She sat up slightly, glancing over towards a sleeping Ana.
He gave her a smile, sitting across from her. "Hey. How is she? Did you stay here all night?" Bella nodded, stretching her arms. Bruce gave her a concerned glance. "She's fine, just...her world is now upside down is all." Bella whispered, staring at Ana. "Why don't you go on home? Shower? Rest up. She'll be fine." Bruce offered.
Bella shook her head sighing. "I need here when the social worker comes back. I've decided that I want to adopt Ana." This surprised Bruce, but he had no doubts that she'd take care of the little girl. She had a motherly instinct about her.
"Are you sure that's a good idea? With everything going on?" Bella leaned back into the seat sighing. She scrubbed a hand over her face frowning. "Isn't this all just one big coincidence?" Bruce gave Bella a look that clearly said it wasn't. "You seem to have trouble following you everywhere. Just 4 days ago, you almost died, then just 2 days after your school is targeted, and coincidentally you are the last teacher in the building with a student night I add, and then a day later, we save said student who is an abused child. You tell me."
Bella was silent as she glanced at the floor. "What does this mean?" She asked softly, growing a tad fearful. Bruce sighed and patted Ana's hand. He then looked to Bella, his face almost stone like. "There's someone after you, and they want you either dead, or they want to scare you for whatever reason. I don't know." Bella's brows furrowed in confusion. "How do you know this?" She asked, growing slightly skeptical.
Bruce hesitated slightly. He didn't want to come off as a creep but he sure as hell couldn't tell his secret. "I've been keeping tabs on you. No I'm not a stalker and I won't tell you why but, somebody in this city wants you for some reason. It's not a coincidence Bella. You go on home and I'll take care of the adoption for you."
Bella raises her brows in confusion and shock. "How do I know you aren't making this up?" Bruce raised a brow. "Now come on. Does it look like I'm making this up?" Bella raised a brow in return. "I guess so. You can trust me. I just want to keep this city safe and you're in it. You count." He said quietly.
Bella jumped slightly as Superman's smooth voice filtered through the room. "He's right." When Bella wasn't looking, Bruce shot Superman a heated look.
"You two...know each other?" Bella's asked, staring up at the god. He gave a small smirk. "Something like that. It's my job to keep the city from harm. I'll take you home if you'll let me." He held out his hand and Bella briefly glanced at Ana.
"I'm here for the night. I'll take care of things for
you." Bruce reminded.
Bella shook her head. "I can't let you do that. I'm not..you don't..." Bella stumbled with her words unable to accept his offer of taking care of things which she knew with amount of money he had, he could make anything rush along. "Ms. Swan. Let us help you." Bella looked back up at Superman, blushing under his gaze.
Bella sucked in a breath and took his hand. "Hold on." Superman stated, pulling Bella to his side, his arm wrapping around her waist.
Within seconds he was gone, a slight squeak leaving Bella's lips. Bruce shook his head. "Show off." He muttered.
Bella hid her face in Superman's shoulder, holding onto him for dear life. Superman chuckled, and Bella lifted her head a little to glance at him.
"Perfect." She whispered, blushing when he turned his head briefly to look at her. "Watch the...!" She shrieks, and Superman glides past a building. "You're afraid of heights!" He laughed, and just to mess with poor Bella, he spun in the air, eliciting a scream of fear and exhilaratIon from her.
She gasped as he set her down in her back yard. Her arms were still wrapped around his body, face in his shoulder. Superman chuckled, looking up at the sky. "You can let go now." Bella shook her head, her legs shaky. She took a deep breath and rocked on her toes.
She cleared her throat taking a step back. She blushed once again, watching those dark blue eyes watch her. "Can we not do that again?" She asked, smoothing her hair down. Superman stepped back, tilting his head. "So this will be a regular thing." He gave her a smile, floating into the air. "Good night Bella." Bella waved, a small smile on her face. "Good night." She whispered, turning to make her way inside.
Superman drifted to the sky, scanning Bella's neighbored. He narrowed his eyes as he noticed a hooded figure peering through Bella's windows. He swooped down, landing in the snoopers line of sight.
"Can I help you?" He raised a brow, peering into golden eyes. He raked his eyes down, tilting his head as he saw the X-Ray of the being. Something wasn't right. "What are you?" He asked.
Before Superman's eyes, he disappeared, leaving the hero stunned. "You're still here." Bella clicked on the porch light on. Superman could only nod. Bella noticing the expression on his face, frowned. "Everything alright?" She asked concerned. Superman made his way towards the back door, pursing his lips. "Do you mind if I stay the night?"
Bella hesitates, but nods, peering into the darkness. She opens the screen door, letting him inside.
An: So...it's taken me a minute to figure out what to do here and I'm trying to stay motivated with this story. So I'm taking it slow.
So the next story to be updated is Welcome to Deadpool's World!