Will Clark use the ring?

[HowardFilms]

To be honest, Smallville doesn't strike me as a show that would be time jumping to the 31st century...but why else give him the ring?

[Clana4Life]

I think Lana will use the ring.

[davidbrenton]

I think Lana will use the ring.

No, Lois will use the ring to ask the Legionaires to save Clark from Doomsday (After he's already killed Clark).

That's my guess.

[Iolanthe]

Good point! I kind of blew off the Legion giving Clark the ring with all the other stuff that was happening.

But it's like a play: if you introduce a gun in Act One, you have to use the gun, on-stage, by Act Three.

So I hope Clark does use the ring. I wouldn't mind seeing the Legionnaires again!

Of course, since this is Smallville, something will go wrong. And they'll make an episode out of it.

[Estro-gen X]

No, Lois will use the ring to ask the Legionaires to save Clark from Doomsday (After he's already killed Clark).

That's my guess.

Maybe Clark dies and the legionnaires bring him back with a lightning rod. Of course the thing is one person has to die to bring the other back to life.
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[6-Super-Man -5]

Not sure, it would be an interesting arc if he did.
But if he did, it would probably be in Season Nine.

[HalJordan4184]

I saw it as purely an homage to the classic Legion stories, where Superboy became an honorary Legionairre, complete with flight ring. I doubt he'll use it.

[Loisdragon]

Maybe "Infamous"

[lauraforever]

Yes, this season. I think he and Kara will go into 3009 to help the Legion out... sometime after Kara first gets back!

[Alexander III]

Yes, this season. I think he and Kara will go into 3009 to help the Legion out... sometime after Kara first gets back!

I hope they show the episode of him and Kara going there :D

[princessdiana]

Yes, in an upcoming episode which is mentioned above but can't be spoiled here.

[thehenry89]

It would be cool if lois used the ring to save clark from being killed by doomsday later this year or if there is a season nine.

[cbl1]

As in the Chloe thread - I think Clark will use the ring on Chloe to send her to the future.

As far as Doomsday, the Legion seemed to know exactly how that battle was going to be fought when they told Clark to be careful as what to come soon.

[Moonshayde]

Don't want to spoil, but I think it will be used in an upcoming episode - the set up is perfect.

[ZODisGOD]

I hope he uses it again cuz I want to see the legion again.

[warriorrenegade]

I hope he does. It would be neat to see Clark in the future fighting side by side with the Legion. But we won't sadly.

[biggkoz]

He will if its his last resort. Hes just not adventurous.

[cesarofflorida]

I think Clark will give the ring to Kara and she will go into the future. After all her and Brainiac 5 fall in love in Legion lore.

Kara was having a hard time fitting in on earth and that would be perfect for her to go to the future with other young people with abilities and powers.

She could truly be herself.

If the writers are smart, thats what will happen.

[Iluvgreen]

I don't think he will.

[Niad]

if kara goes with him she would stay there in 3009 im guessing i maybe wrong but who knows

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

I think it will be saved for next season.

[redeem147]

I'd love Clark to go forward in time, but I don't think the budget could handle it without looking very cheesy.

Though apparently in the future they still use zippers, so maybe a thousand years from now looks just like Vancouver.

[SVsleuth]

I think Lana will use the ring.

That's my guess too.

[Niad]

remember there from the future they probably know he does so they gave him the ring

[SnowBird]

I think the ring was written in for Clark to use this season as there is no conformation for a season 9 yet.

[Liquid-Prince]

If there is a season 9 then probably. It's like when he went to Krypton.

[Black Panda]

Yeah, it did have the feel of being set up to be used. I expect in the Doomsday fight. I mean if you want to dramtize that, you'll want to throw every hero you can at him, have them defeated and all down to Clark.

[FlashInSV]

I hope he does! It would be a hell of an arc. But I am guessing the budget to create a 31st century environment would be through the roof!

[eggie]

If there is a season 9 he should use the ring in one episode...an entire episode devoted to the 31st century with a bunch of Legionaires would totally rock!!!

[SupermanRox]

Yes I think he'll use it.

[DarthJay]

If you've read anything about what's coming up later this season (don't worry no spoilers) it only makes sense that the ring will be used in some capacity...maybe to "erase" or "change" some of the events that are to occur. If Clark has a time-traveling ring, who's to say he HAS to focus on 3009 to use it. What if he focuses on yesterday?

I hope it doesn't go that way because that would be a giant cop-out and MAJOR laziness on the part of the writers...but I have a feeling it will.

[Tompouce]

Yes. Season 9 is close

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I think it will be saved for next season.
Exactly:D;)

[blackcelebration]

Maybe when Clark is all alone in the 25th century he'll wanna use the ring to check out some fresh 30th century booty!

[mr lane]

I think Clark will give the ring to Kara and she will go into the future. After all her and Brainiac 5 fall in love in Legion lore.

Kara was having a hard time fitting in on earth and that would be perfect for her to go to the future with other young people with abilities and powers.

She could truly be herself.

If the writers are smart, thats what will happen.

That would be an excellent way to use the ring I was also kind of seeing the possiblity of

what was said by cbl1


As in the Chloe thread - I think Clark will use the ring on Chloe to send her to the future.

When i read this i thought of what they did with Supergirl on the justice league, how the Legion had no record of her coming back from the war and it turned out it wasn't because she died it was because she stayed in the Future with the Legion and Braniac 5. Maybe the Legion had no history of Chloe because she was sent into the future.

[Timester]

I saw it as purely an homage to the classic Legion stories, where Superboy became an honorary Legionairre, complete with flight ring. I doubt he'll use it.

Same.

[Mischael12]

Seconded. More than likely they will forget the Ring even exists....

[blackcelebration]

Seconded. More than likely they will forget the Ring even exists....

Or maybe sometime in the future when he has to propose to Lois, he'll do a Jimmy and give her the ring forgetting what it does and then whooosh... 31st century:D

[optinox]

Can't say for sure if he won't use it, but clark has had many objects that don't get talked about or shown much at all. He has Jor-Els crystal/pendent, i think he still has the octagonal disc, plus other stuff. I'd like to see clark fly on his own, not the help of the ring. Clark knows he can fly, he's clearly not afraid of heights anymore, and he's definately not afraid of falling, basically he has to 'will' himself to do it, much more of a psychological abilitiy than anything. I hope its more of a token showing he's memeber of the LOSH.

[axisoftime]

I certainly would use it in a heartbeat.Y not?he could easily spend a day or a week there and just return to the same minute he left.Perhaps he does go there to learn how to defeat Doomsday?Would be a nice scene having Brainiac 5 help him defeat Doomsday

[Primal Slayer]

As much as I would want him to use the ring sometime before the show ends, I doubt he will.

[supercatmom]

I voted that he would use the ring in season 9 if there is one.

I think that an episode in season 9 with him going to 3009 would be neat. But there would have to be a reason for him to have to go into the future.

[kal-el_Girl]

after watching this eppy, I'm more sure than ever that the writers are awesome and they just can't let us hang with no season 9, there has to be justice in the world!!!!

[damara531]

I don't think so...Clark has a habit of receiving jewelry that never re-appears in the storyline (despite it's usefulness to its development). I'm reminded of Kyla's bracelet which he got back in season 2...I've been waiting for that particular item to resurface now that Lois is a more prominent character in the series. At least I hope it will...

[Karafan1]

I doubt Clark will use the ring but I can just see it "fall into the wrong hands" like to Tess then she'll use it..

[Vindellavon]

My guess is if the Chloe-death foreshadowing does come out to be true, I would have to assume Clark would make it to the 31st century to check out if that's why she isn't any where in the history books. I would also assume he does something drastic to bring her back, or take flight.

[HalJordan4184]

My guess is if the Chloe-death foreshadowing does come out to be true, I would have to assume Clark would make it to the 31st century to check out if that's why she isn't any where in the history books. I would also assume he does something drastic to bring her back, or take flight.

Maybe Clark ends up taking CHloe tot he 31st century, thereby removing her from the timeline, and explaining why no one knows of her there. Sort of a "super witness protection".

[Estro-gen X]

I'd laugh so hard if she became the legion's M'rissy.

[Bizarrolover]

I don't know if Clark going to use it during this season, but I'm sure will hear something about the ring in the future. Either someone is going to steal it, or use it or something. The didn't bring the ring for nothing.

[vyperman7]

There was a poster on TWOP that brought up a good point in regards to the ring.

They went out of their way to make sure that Clark didn't learn too much about the future. Yet, they give him a way to visit the future? I never thought of it like that, but the person does make a good point.

[Ray Man]

IMO, the Legioners are just like Jor-el when we were 1st introduced to him, telling Clark that he'll be a legend and that he has a great destiny. So I'm assuming...NO. Clark won't use the ring to see the future. Clark likes being in control of his own Destiny and not being told of his greatness.

[Jedimaster_TTBaby]

I dunno...Clark never uses anything people give him does he...ie, Lois' Journal, Kyla's bracelet (not looking like he's ever gonna give it any lady love), and I'm pretty sure there is so much more, I just can't remember.

[Vindellavon]

Maybe Clark ends up taking CHloe tot he 31st century, thereby removing her from the timeline, and explaining why no one knows of her there. Sort of a "super witness protection".

I like the sound of that. Maybe in the near future DC can use this plotline in order to bring Chloe in to the comics.

[neoblackdragon]

I think Legion for this season will be the only LOSH episode. Now if there is another season we may see these guys again. I dont think infamous will cop out with time travel. I think theyll do a simple. " this guy cant be the red blur"

[F..l]

In season nine he could use it ... but I am not sure ....

[skylar]

IMO, the Legioners are just like Jor-el when we were 1st introduced to him, telling Clark that he'll be a legend and that he has a great destiny. So I'm assuming...NO. Clark won't use the ring to see the future. Clark likes being in control of his own Destiny and not being told of his greatness.

Is that Tess in your Avi she looks so young?

[jimmyolsenblues]

i would love to see clark go in the future...i don't think smallville will do it...

[Ray Man]

Is that Tess in your Avi she looks so young?


Yeah, it is. I dunno if it's a SV pic or not though...maybe it's a pic from a film or tv show she was on?

[CIAFutureK]

I voted for next season, if there is one. Which I really hope there is.

[Ray Man]

Actually, I think Clark WILL use the ring to go to the future. But only to see how we humans are coming along, and not to find out what he has been doing for over 1,000 years.

[JosephKenny18]

I think it has something to do with infamous. Maybe there is some reprucussions of the "Big Reveal". Goes back in time to stop himself telling the world or stop linda lake from emposing him? i dont know? Could be a genius move by the writers or a forgotten token like the bracelet?

[Mickey_Bickey]

I just rewatched Legion this afternoon, and yes I believe he will use it. Whether or not he uses it for himself or perhaps to bring someone with him is the question for me. I don't think at this point in the season they would introduce such an object or put emphasis on it if the writers didn't intend for Clark to use it in some capacity!

[Vindellavon]

I really do think he's going to use it!

[Welling_is_pretty]

I know they were setting up a possible return but I kinda don't see it happening. If it does I expect it will happen next season.

Also, it would be interesting if Lana and/or Jimmy would use the ring as they are both members of the Legion in the comics (Lana as Insect Queen and Jimmy, well with several identities).

I also think it would be interesting if this was the ring that ended up in the 25th century that Booster steals...

[SGuthrie27]

Doubtful. Can you imagine how expensive that episode would be? I mean, I'd love it if they did have Clark visit there and meet more of the Legion members, but I just don't see it happening on Smallville. Personally, I think it's more likely that they'd make a Legion show than it is they'd have Clark go to the 31st Century now.

--SGuthrie ><>' :)--

[Saturn Girl]

No, Lois will use the ring to ask the Legionaires to save Clark from Doomsday (After he's already killed Clark).

That's my guess.

I like this idea. I think it will take the JLA/LoS/Kara alongside Clark to take Doomsday down. And that alongside Chloe's death will be Smallville's version of Infinite Crisis.

[Billy Jor-El]

As I posted elsewhere, I'm betting Chloe will wear the ring; that's how she will not exist in this timeline, yet never be killed off. She will become The Protector in the 31st century.

[Vindellavon]

As I posted elsewhere, I'm betting Chloe will wear the ring; that's how she will not exist in this timeline, yet never be killed off. She will become The Protector in the 31st century.

Interesting.

[Saturn Girl]

That would be great... befitting a much loved character and unexpected. :)

[MrZeppo]

As much as I would love to see Clark use the ring this season, I don't think so. I can see two scenarios where Clark could see the Legion again.

1) In season 9, if there is a season 9. I hope so!
2) If "The Legion" ever had a spin off show and TW guest starred.

As option 2 looks unlikely, hopefully we'll see it in Season 9.

The problem is I can't picture our Clark wanting to go to the future for any reason beyond trying to save someone. I don't think he would have any real desire to see what is future would be. He's more grounded than that.

I can see a scenario where it can happen though. And if Season 9 does happen and it still is going on, then I'm assuming they'll still be doing the "will they, won't they?" with Lois and Clark so...

Since we've seen "Persuader" & the Human Surpremesist Movement come back to change history, what's to stop them from gaining the technology and from trying again?



So in my little idea, they come back on the day that Lois is helping Clark move out of the farm. Yes, our little Clarky is growing up and is leasing the land to Ben Hubbard and moving to Metropolis. Lois is helping Clark pack up some boxes when suddenly "Persuader" and a friend appear in the barn. Short fight ensues, but this time instead of dealing with Clark, who presents a challenge because of his powers, they kidnap Lois and take her into the future.

Then Clark would have a reason to put the ring on and go to the 31st Century. Because Clark is using a Legion ring programmed by Rokk, it protects him in the timeline, thus going to the future doesn't result in any changes to the timeline from his disappearance.

However because the HSM purposefully removed Lois without taking measures to protect the timeline, it changes the 31st century utopia to a wasteland where Lois Lane disappeared and never helped create a better future. Instead the future is a wasteland (they can use the same area they use to film the PZ), and the Legionaires are there, protected from the changes in time by their rings. The Human Surpremesist Movement or HSM, have their own technology and time machine at this point to protect them from the changes of the timeline as well. This Earth is war ravaged, with the HSM in power, oppressing aliens and their sympathisers.

The Human Supremesist Movement plans to execute Lois because they look at her as a traitor. They also want to permanently keep history altered because they are powerful now, even though the world is in shambles. The Legion and Clark would be trying to save Lois. To make things more difficult, Clark is powerless in the future because the sun is no longer yellow (through artificial means, maybe a weapon long ago caused it, whatever) and he has to fight with only his Legion ring and strength of will.

I imagine that would show the Legion that you don't have to have powers to make a difference.

To further drive this point home, after the HSM is defeated and their time machine is permantently destroyed, they save Lois.

The Legion admits part of the reason why the HSM was able to change history so profoundly by kidnapping Lois is because Lois has a destiny of her own. As one person she will make a huge difference. Because she is human and loved and accepted Kal-El, a love that will be famous one day, most of humanity came to look at aliens with more acceptance and less bias. And that without Lois, while Kal-El can make a huge difference and help the world so much, it is only together that there can be a peaceful future.

Brainiac 5, one of the Legionaires, then tells them that he must send them home to return the 31st Century back to normal (see, that way they don't have to pay for too much CGI shots of the 31st century!). And to perserve their timeline he must adjust their memories of their future so once they arrive back in 2009 they will forget it all. Clark and Lois, while reluctant, agree. The Legion does that hero worship riff they like to do and Clark and Lois step away. Clark aims his ring up to the sky and holds Lois' hand while saying, "Long Live the Legion". The ring activates and we see them disappear and the 31st Century slowly fades into existance around the Legionaires (the one and only CGI shot of the future, nothing too crazy).

Clark and Lois reappear in the barn a second after Clark put on his Legion ring to go to the future. They are holding hands and look at each other smiling. Suddenly their eyes flash as their memories adjust themselves and they are caught not remembering their future. Both are embarrassed and part and continue packing, giving each other longing looks, none the wiser. However while Lois is distracted, Clark does notice he is wearing the Legion ring and we see it play across his face as he realizes he just traveled to the future and doesn't remember any of it. He smiles while shaking his head and fade to black.

LOL, I should copyright that. If anything it would make a good fanfic.

[irongatealpha]

Looks like with the new spoilers and the possible return of the LOSH, we might have received out answer? :confused:

[Estro-gen X]

As I posted elsewhere, I'm betting Chloe will wear the ring; that's how she will not exist in this timeline, yet never be killed off. She will become The Protector in the 31st century.

One of the Legion rules is that they don't take people with no powers, and I don't think Chloe has hers anymore. They also don't take people with powers they consider to not be useful, Chloe's healing power takes it out of herself so her potential is limited. I don't see how she could have any future there. The threeboot legion did have a character named M'rissy though, he was their PR manager. He had no powers, so maybe Chloe could do that.

[rconner]

I just rewatched Legion this afternoon, and yes I believe he will use it. Whether or not he uses it for himself or perhaps to bring someone with him is the question for me. I don't think at this point in the season they would introduce such an object or put emphasis on it if the writers didn't intend for Clark to use it in some capacity!

I believe he will use it to correct a mistake.

[boxingglovearrow]

As one earlier poster put, the ring is like Chekhov's gun: you can't mention it so prominently and then abandon it. He's got to use it!

As for the other artifacts Clark has amassed (the octagonal disk, Kyla's bracelet and so on) - I think they were all related to the caves so I guess they're kind of redundant now (as he has solved the caves' riddle, accepted his destiny, opened up a doorway to Antarctica and created the Fortress)...but this ring is another thing entirely.

MrZeppo: that's a genius idea. (Plus using the old PZ set cuts down on the budget too.) A dystopian future caused by the abduction of Lois Lane...you've got to love it.

Though sending Chloe there might explain a few things too.

C'mon Smallville writers, don't leave us hanging!