Vigilante

By NostalgiaKick <feli290412@gmail.com>

Rated G

Submitted May 2016

Summary: Mayson Drake disturbs Clark -- in more ways than one.

Story Size: 426 words (2Kb as text)

Disclaimer: All recognisable characters, plotlines etc. are the
property of DC Comics, Warner Bros and December 3rd Productions.
I own nothing.

Author's note: This is set during the episode "Church of
Metropolis," after Mayson's conversation with Superman on the
steps but before she turns up at Clark's apartment. #26 in the
At First Sight series.

This story is part of a series that includes "1. At First
Sight," "2. A Matter of Time," "3. Evil Lurks," "4.
Invisible," "5. Gratitude," "6. Unprofessional Behaviour,"
"7. But For the Grace of God," "8. Vulnerable," "9.
Decisions," "10. A Terrible Mistake," "11. Facets," "12.
Terrified," "13. A Remarkable Woman," "14. The Aftermath of
Illusion," "15. Black, White and Shades of Grey," "16.
Tainted," "17. Betrayal,""18. Brothers,""19. Saving the
Enemy," "20. Aching," "21. Healing," "22. Defending
Myself," and "23. Euphoria," and "24. Family Ties," and
"25. Two Steps Forward" and "26. Vigilante" and "27.
Friendship" and "28. Life Or Death" and "29. Ramifications"
and "30. Christmas Magic" and "31. Situational Ethics."

***

Is that really how the justice system in Metropolis sees me? Am I
an interloper, getting in the way?

I've doubted myself before. Doubted my abilities, doubted that I
can do enough to make a difference. But I've never doubted that
what I do is right.

Until today.

***

When I first became Superman, I said I was here to help. When it
comes to catching criminals, I've always categorised my
particular brand of help as a sort of citizen's arrest. For the
most part, I do nothing but hold them (one way or another) until
the police arrive. But there's another term that could be
applied to my actions, one I've strived to avoid. A word that
has decidedly negative connotations.

Vigilante.

Mayson Drake didn't exactly come out and use that word today,
but she certainly implied it.

The worst part is, it's not entirely untrue. I don't read the
criminals I catch their rights. Even if I did, I don't think it
would be upheld by the courts. After all, I'm not an officer of
the law. Some of the criminals I've caught could probably even
claim unlawful detainment.

Making things harder for the police is the last thing I want to
do. It's food for thought.

So is Mayson Drake.

She intrigues me. Since becoming Superman almost eighteen months
ago, I've had to get used to people going into raptures over the
superhero and dismissing the ordinary man. Mayson is the first
person I've met who's flipped that the other way.

It's a refreshing change. When you spend your life being ignored
in favour of a cardboard cut-out, meeting someone who cares for
the real man is a gift.

Mayson made it clear that she was interested in me as more than
just a witness. I might be naive, but I'm not blind. Truth be
told, I'm attracted to her too. It confuses me- my feelings for
Lois haven't changed, so why does Mayson disturb me?

It looks like the triangular relationship between Lois, Superman
and Clark Kent -- surely the strangest love triangle in existence
-- has just added another side.

THE END