Journey (PG-13)

[binkys711]

wow.....this story is so awesome!!! I LOVE IT!!!great updates!!! c'mon Lana or Clarlk break up the dam wedding!!!:p PPMS!!! can't wait 'till tonight!:D

[Clana-follower06]

I'm not going to be able to update today because I'm totally wiped oy from soccer practice and I need sleep, sorry. But I guess it's a good thing that I'm waiting until tomorrow to update. Why? You ask, because the next update is going to be really important to the story and I want it to be as good as possible.

[NYC300Z]

oh ok well i'm gong to Pennsylvania tonight, my friends just called me 20 minutes ago and were like u wanna go? lol so i'm gone but I hope to be checking there for updates! Don't forget tomorrow now!

[Ketchup]

Update? Plz? =/ =( =\

[SVsleuth]

Are you working on it Clana-follower? Hope so! PPMS!

[ajfinn]

Originally posted by Clana-follower06
the next update is going to be really important to the story and I want it to be as good as possible.

Well, then take your time. We're just ummm.... yeah, sitting here, waiting ..... but don't worry. We know you think we're more important than soccer, or sleep.

:D

[Clana-follower06]

After this update I think I'm going to be able to start moving the story forward. So here's the update, I'm sorry it's so late but I felt really sick today so I fell asleep in the middle of the day instead of writing. But I'm better now and I just finished the update.



The bus driver called out to the bystanders on the platform of the bus station and asked if any of them were going to board. The remaining few boarded the bus as the engine began to roar its familiar cry. The engine started up and the bus began to trudge forward ever so slightly as Lana sat in the seat she had previously been acquainted with on her way to Smallville, which had seemed so long ago to her now. So much had happened since the time she left for Smallville... so many good things.

‘This doesn’t feel right, why am I running away from my problems?’ The trees and farms Smallville was so well known for were slowly consumed by large buildings and towering skyscrapers. The bus ride to Metropolis had seemed to linger on forever and she had guessed it was because of her guilty conscience. She knew it was wrong to run away from her problems, and it was almost like she was becoming Clark, ironic right? She was running away from the person who’s the master at that, and she’s the person that would always tell him to stay and face his demons.

(The Kent Farm)

A light breeze blew quickly through the Kent’s yard like sand through fingers. The gust of wind tousled the gowns of those attending the wedding of Lois and Clark who were so far no where to be seen, but that was usual... right? The atmosphere was bright and cheerful as any wedding should be, but Clark Kent was nothing of the sort, but when was he ever really? Tension gripped his presence keeping him from enjoying his own wedding. He wallowed in self guilt and his sorrows, and he tried to seek shelter from his pain by keeping hidden beneath the wooden rafters of his so called fortress of solitude. He watched as smiles flashed on his friends faces and hands were grabbed and shook every time people met. Everyone seemed so happy. He should be the one who’s happy not them.

Footsteps could be heard on the matured wooden stairs, and Clark thinking it was Chloe again dared not to face the stairs and instead took a strong interest in his shoes.

“Clark... the wedding should be starting any minute.” Lois stated as she languidly made her way over to Clark’s side.

Clark was snapped out of his staring contest with his shoes when he heard Lois speak instead of Chloe’s inquisitive voice. “Lois?” Clark noted that Lois looked radiantly elegant in her long flowing dress that he guessed cost a fortune. “What are you doing up here?”

“I could ask you the same question.” She threw back Clark’s inquiry to her straight back at him, which kind of caught him off guard.

“I was... just... uh....” Lois could make him feel somewhat intimidated at times, which wasn’t completely a bad thing, but Clark preferred to feel at ease in his surroundings.

“Exactly.” Another statement to confuse her beloved husband to be. As they talked Lois kept staring Clark straight in the eyes, and every time she did he would look away.

“What is that supposed to mean?” And cue the staring contest.

“It means that you’re avoiding our forever binding and partially life altering marriage. And when I asked you to marry me I got the picture that you were a smart guy, but right now you’re lacking in that area. Don’t disappoint me now Kent.”

Sarcastic, rude, and brutally honest those are the qualities Lois Lane reigns over, and pretty damn well might I add.

“I’m sorry I just needed to think.” ‘And after that I would’ve gone down to the yard, gotten married, and ruined my life. Thank you Lois for stopping me.’

“It’s okay this is a big decision that you need to make so take as much time as you need. Clark I really mean this so please listen.” Clark turned his head to Lois giving her his full attention. “If you’re not ready for this I can wait. I don’t know how you feel about us, but if you need more time...” Before Lois could continue Clark interrupted with a statement of his own.

He raised his finger to her lips, which immediately made her go silent, and began to speak in a whisper. “I care about you Lois, and I don’t need any more time to think about this.”

“No Clark you didn’t listen to me.” She had to admit she was glad Clark just told her what he did but she knew he was lying and she knew that there was someone else. “If we go through with this marriage when you’re in love with someone else you’ll only be hurting yourself.” Tears escaped her shining eyes and slid silently down her painted face.

“But I want you to be happy.” He tried to put on a brave face but his emotions triumphed over his mind.

“You’re right it would make me happy if you were to marry me, but I care about your happiness too. And I know that if you really love someone then you have to learn to let them go.” She loved him and she knew it would be a long time before she got over him, but he deserved to find true love, and so does she.

They both stood fixed to their spots on the floor looking into each others eyes and wondering if there could be more. But unsurprisingly there was nothing to be found beneath the surface. They didn’t belong together, but both of them knew of two people who do.

“Are you sure about this?” Clark had never found himself this happy before. His dreams were finally coming true however cliché that might sound.

“Yeah...I’m sure” One last tear escaped her eyes and paved a new course to her chin where it finally dropped off into oblivion. She now had no more tears left to cry... it was all over. “Get going. I’ll tell your parents the wedding is off, and if they ask me where you went I’ll just tell them you left to fulfill your destiny. That should get their attention don’t you think?” A grin spread across her tear soaked face as they both leaned in for a hug and met halfway. They embraced each other for a short moment of bliss that they knew would never last before Clark hurriedly made his way to Metropolis without looking back.

“Go get her Smallville.”

(A bus station in Metropolis)

Lana descended from the bus and quickly looked out into the sea of unfamiliar faces hoping to see a face that she thought she would never see again. But amongst the elated and solemn faces she spotted a face that made her believe she was dreaming. His silhouette towered over the inhabitants of Metropolis and it cast an immense shadow over those who walked too close. His lips drew hers in and before she could even think she was slipping through the crowd of strangers towards the one person that could make her love and feel loved. The closer she got to him the quicker her heart raced, with every step she pictured him holding her in his strong embrace, with every breath she smelled his intoxicating redolence, and before she could even drop her bags his arms pulled her in and their lips met creating a electricity between the two.

Their kiss intensified and passion burned inside of them. Clark could feel tears soak his shirt and Lana could hear sobs of joy tickle her ears. Scars that were left between them so many years ago had just begun to heal, and the angst that had thrived in their midst had now died with that one kiss. They stayed in each other’s warm grasp for what seemed like forever and they could never have been any happier.

“Clark.....” Lana forced herself to pull back from Clark’s grasp and locked her eyes with his.

“Yeah.” Clark traced patterns on Lana’s soft skin as he guided her over to a park bench where they sat facing each other underneath an orange pool of light.

“I remembered.” She could see the confusion emanating in his oceanic eyes.

“Remembered what?”

“Everything.” Clark was glad to hear that, but he knew she would remember sooner or later so he just responded with a deep kiss on the lips.

“So what now?” Clark didn’t answer, but all he did was place his arm around her shoulders and pull her closer to him. And all she did was bask in his warmth and wish that this moment of bliss would never end. So much had happened today and she didn’t know if there was anything else that could surprise her.

Boy was she wrong...

[linn]

sad about the wedding was off...but the clana thing was great.....but i wonder how long lois would be able to get over clark.......hehehe.....well can't wait till the next post...loved it......

[NYC300Z]

Great update! Nicely done the way u got the wedding to be called off!
What is Lana going to find out next that's going to surprise her? Could it be that Clark isn't marrying Lois or Clark's secret or both?

PPMS!!!:D

PS this is my 1984 post! That's the year i was born!!:D

[dreammaster]

another awesome chapter

[booze_is_me09]

that was amazing!!!! great description when lana and clark kissed!!!PPMS!

[binkys711]

awww...that was so sweet! the way you described their bus encounter was awesome! i loved it! and i'm glad Lois was so understanding:\ what's Clark got up his sleeve now?! great writting! your very talented!.....PPMS!!!

[SVsleuth]

Dang, I went to bed just before you posted this! Great update! Super Clana moment! I loved how Lois actually helped to call off the wedding, realizing the truth about Clark & Lana. Awesome story. Keep it going! :):):)

[Ketchup]

Your Lois is very understanding, which is great for Clana of course =) Damn the cliffie! PPMS!

And hope you feel better! :)

[clana4ev3r]

great update!

[kewl]

hey that was such an awesome update!!!! the way u called off the wedding was just cool!!! poor lois though, but i'm sure she'll find the right person in no time (bart maybe? :D)
dang the cliffie!!!! but i think i smell something not so good coming...... sniff! sniff! :D PPMS!!!!!

[midnite_spark]

great update!!! Its so sweet that Lois called off the wedding....too bad for her though......but Clana must live!!! lol;)

[NYC300Z]

Yeah Kewl as much as I want the Clana bliss to go on 4ever I have a feeling ur right, hopefully Lana can handle what ever Clark can throw at her!

Post #1999 One of my all time favorite years! I started driving that year you know!

[Clana-follower06]

I'm writing the next chpter thing right now so it should be up in the next few hours. Thanks for sticking with me through this story for so long I really appreciate it.

[SVsleuth]

Alright! We'll be watching for it. :)

[Clana-follower06]

Next update is right here!

It had seemed like an eternity from the time Lana found Clark waiting at the bus station and the time they returned to Smallville, but it had only been a mere five hours. For once Clark had been able to think ahead and instead of taking Lana to the farm where there was sure to be some angry wedding attendants who didn’t get their money’s worth he took her to a place where he thought she’d be glad to see after all this time.

Both Lana and Clark stumbled up the stairs to Lana’s old apartment, but Lana actually had a good excuse for tripping, and that was Clark clamping his collosal hand over her eyes which usually results in not being able to see. Lana grappled for the staircase railing and only found it when they reached the top of the stairs.

“Clark...” She felt around for his face and pulled it closer to her own until she could feel his warm breath caressing her face.

“Yeah?” Clark had closed his eyes as Lana began to pull him in towards her until they were only inches apart.

Before the two made their way any further with eachother Lana swiftly moved her hand towards Clark’s face and gave him a playful slap on the cheek. With the effect being Clark letting go of Lana and uncovering her eyes and then losing his footing and almost falling down the stairs.

“What was that for?” Clark looked aghast at Lana even though it hadn’t hurt a bit.

“That was for not letting me know where we were going, and I’m sorry if I surprised you but you know how I don’t like surprises.” After her last statement she let out a very un-Lana-like giggle to get Clark’s sympathy, which would have been given to her with or without the giggle. Lana finally got a chance to take in her surroundings and realized she was standing on the balcony overlooking the Talon. “Why did you bring me here?” The only time she had stepped foot in the Talon in the last six years was a few days ago when she still had amnesia and couldn’t remember that she used to live here or that she helped bring this place back to how it is now.

“I just thought it would be nice for some privacy instead of getting the evil eye from many angry wedding guests.” Clark watched Lana as she took in the scenery of the Talon and its inhabitants.

“But I don’t own the apartment anymore so there’s no chance that we’ll be able to get in there. And I don’t even know who owns the Talon or if anyone lives in the apartment.” Lana continues to ramble on for about three more minutes while Clark just stood quietly getting lost in Lana’s bewitching hazel eyes.

When Clark finallly realized she was done with her speech all he did was pull a small key out of his jacket’s pocket and insert it into the lock. “My parents own the building. When Lex moved back to Metropolis a few years ago he gave them the building and they decided to keep it the way it was before.” The lock clicked and Clark tread tediously through the door with Lana right behind him doing some more rambling.

“You know you could have just told me that in the beginning and I could’ve skipped the whole Sean Penn moment I had there.” And after she finally got out of her Sean Penn state of mind she began to look around the apartment and memories both good and bad began to surround her. “Oh my god... It looks exactly the same.” She slipped past Clark and began brushing her fingers over all of the items she thought she’s never be able to see again. The feeling of familiarness she got even went as far as her feeling she was back in high school again.

“I guess you could say it looked the same except for the layers of dust that have accumulated over the years.” Clark said sarcastically while viciously eyeing the thick white dust.

“Okay so maybe it’s not exactly the same but it just brings back so many memories, and you have no idea how much I love being able to remember now.” She made her way over towards her old stereo and pressed the play button thinking that it wouldn’t even work, but to her surprise The song "Don’t Dream it’s Over" by Sixpence None the Richer began to blare from the two speakers on either side of the stereo. Lana chuckled a little when she heard the song remembering when she listened to it last.

When Clark heard Lana laugh at the song he got curious and wanted to ask her what was so funny, but before he could ask Lana answered Clark’s silent question on her own accord.

“I remember listening to this CD over and over again before I left for Metropolis with Jason.” She slowly began to dance with an imaginary person as the CD switched to Wave Goodbye by Steadman, and then Clark tripped into Lana’s arms so he could let her dance with a real person.

“Why?” ‘Don’t trip Clark you can do this just stay up straight.’ “I mean why did you listen to the CD so many times?” Clark bored his gaze into her eyes as they danced to the rythym of the song.

Lana thought this question through for a few moments until she came up with an answer that explained it. “I guess I just wanted to remember Smallville and the people in it, and the CD is the Talon Mix so I just decided it would be easier to remember if I could feel all the emotions that these songs gave me and I thought maybe I’d be able to feel the emotions of the people here it would give me insight into their thoughts and maybe even their secrets.” When she said their secrets she looked straight at Clark and tried to tell him she meant she wanted to get insight into his feelings and his secrets when she looked into his eyes.

They danced through the next two songs until “Everything” by Lifehouse turned on. Lana pulled away from Clark’s warm embrace and slowly backed away, which just ended up confusing Clark. “Is something wrong?” Ever since Lana returned to Smallville with her amnesia he had been even more worried for her than he had ever been before he guessed it was his whole hero complex mixed with his feelings for Lana.

“I’m sorry Clark it was just the song.” She looked down at the floor beneath her feet when she said this.

“You don’t like the song? Because we could just change it.” He uttered while motioning towards the stereo.

“No it’s not that I don’t like the song.” a small pause “It just reminded me of something or should I say someone?”

“Does it remind you of Jason?” Clark was almost afraid to voice his name out loud because he didn’t want to hurt Lana anymore than she had been hurt.

“No, no...”A tear slides from her eyes “I don’t really want to talk about it, but it’s times like these that I wish I couldn’t remember.”

(Flashback)

Whitney and Lana are staring blankly at a trophy case in Smallville High studying the numerous amounts of trophies.

Whitney: It's hard to believe. I thought my whole life was in that trophy case. Now it all seems so trivial.

Both Lana and Whitney saunter away from the trophy case with their arms around eachother in a gesture of love.

Lana: I should get you to the bus station.

Whitney: Hey. My bus doesn't leave for an hour. How about we go check out the gym.

Lana: Okay.

Whitney kisses Lana on the forehead and leads her to the gym and flips on the lights. There are balloons all over the floor, decorations all over the walls, small twinkling lights hanging from the ceiling, and a mirror ball dangling above the dance floor.

Lana: It's beautiful.

Whitney: Where is everyone?

Lana: An hour before the dance, the set up committee goes home to get ready.

As Lana crosses the floor to stand in the center of the gym to take in all the decorations, Whitney makes his way over to a small radio left by one of the kids on the set-up committee. He pops open the top and inserts a CD he's brought. He presses play, and "Everything" by Lifehouse begins to play as he walks over to Lana. He smiles, and she smiles back as he reaches out and pulls her bag off of her shoulder and sets it on the floor.

Whitney: You're missing the spring formal because of me. We still have time for one last dance.

Lana smiles and moves into his arms, resting her head on his shoulder as they begin to slow-dance.

Whitney: I'm sorry I didn't tell you before I enlisted.

Lana: I think you're very brave.

Lana puts her head back on Whitney's shoulder, as they continue to dance. Lana's face is unsure--not sure of how she feels about Whitney leaving.

Whitney: I know this is kind of sudden... that you're not sure how you feel about us...

Lana: Whitney... let's just dance.

Lana puts her head back on his shoulder and they both continue the dance, their conflicting emotions crossing their faces as they continue to revel in eachother’s warmth.

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Whitney’s truck pulls into the Smallville Bus Tation and he parks next to the Grayhound bus, which people continue to board.

Lana: Do you have everything?

Whitney: You're only allowed one bag.

Lana: I'd never make it as a Marine.

Whitney and Lana laugh dryly at her joke.

Lana: I want you to have this for luck.

Lana takes Whitney's hand, and places her necklace that was made from the meteor that killed her parents in his hand.

Whitney: I won't lose it this time.

Lana smiles sadly, and Whitney pulls her into an embrace. He squeezes his eyes shut, trying not to cry, and Lana does the same.

Whitney: Goodbye, Lana.

Whitney releases Lana, and gets out of the truck. He grabs his bag out of the back, looks at Lana, and heads for the bus. Lana watches him go, and a look of realization crosses her face--he's really leaving. Whitney sets his bag on the bus steps and turns to look at Lana one last time. As he does, Lana flings open the door to the truck and runs to Whitney. She throws her arms around him and embraces him tightly, trying not to cry.
Whitney: I loved you the first moment that I saw you. I'll still love you when I see you again.
Lana pulls back from the embrace, and she and Whitney kiss tenderly. As they break the kiss, Whitney and Lana give each other a last look, before Whitney boards the bus. Lana sighs and watches as the bus pulls out of the parking lot.
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Whitney’s truck is speeding down an open road with Lana seated inside. The sky is filled with dark clouds, and thunder cracks as Lana drives down the road, tears streaming down her face. She wipes at the tears, and she is startled as thunder rumbles nearby. Lana sees the air is filled with debris being carried by the wind. From out of nowhere, a row of mailboxes appears, flying through the air. They crash into Lana's windshield, and she screams as she loses control of the truck, plowing it into a ditch. She's pitched forward hard as the truck hits the ditch, but appears unhurt. Scared and crying, she pushes her hair out of her eyes and climbs out of the truck, falling to the ground. She climbs to her feet, struggling against the wind, which is whipping with gale force. She walks toward the road, trying to push her hair out of her eyes so she can see. She finally does, and stops, a look of terror and shock crossing her face. Across the road there are three skinny tornadoes whipping in the harsh wind. Frightened, she looked around for shelter, before climbing back into her truck.
(End of Flashback)
“Lana? Lana...” Lana snapped out of her trance as Clark brushed her hair out of her face and spoke quietly to her face.
“I’m sorry Clark I was just... remembering.” Her eyes wandered off Clark’s face as she remembered feeling so afraid and scared.
“Are you okay though?” His eyes searched Lana’s for any signs of something wrong.
“I’m okay, but it’s nothing really. I think I should probably make some dinner for us you must be starving.” Lana pulled herself away from Clark but before she squeezed herself away from him completely she snuck one gentle kiss onto his lips, which made his cheeks turn a light shade of pink.
Clark couldn’t deny his stomach he never could. “Yeah I am pretty hungry, but Lana if you ever need to talk to me about... whatever... I’m here.” Clark rested his arms on the small counter located in ther corner of the apartment along with the kitchen.
“The same goes for you Clark I’ll always be here for you I want you to know that.” It seemed like she was always trying to get Clark to open up, and now that they were finally together maybe she would have a better chance.


I'm sorry it took me so long to update, but I've been very lazy the last few days. I hope you enjoyed the update.

[dreammaster]

another awesome chapter

[Ketchup]

Awesome update! PPMS =)

[SVsleuth]

Great update. Need MORE Soon!!

[NYC300Z]

Great update! So what's going to happen next? What was the big surprise?? PPMS!!

[Clana-follower06]

I just got back from a Portland Timber's soccer game and they tied with The Seattle Sounders so that wasn't too bad. And I'm sorry I couldn't update tonight because of that. I won't be able to update tomorrow either because I'm going to the beach with my mom. But I'll probably be able to update on Monday sometime. Bye!

[NYC300Z]

okay don't forget u said Monday now! :D

[MOOman0618]

So much has happened since the last time I read! I really liked how you handled the Lois and Clark break up. I was worried that I was going to feel really bad for Lois. Is Clark going to tell her everything now?

[binkys711]

yay! great update! very sweet:) YUPPY! MONDAY!!!can't wait!:D

[booze_is_me09]

jus waitin for an update!!!!!!! but i'll check later tonite cuz it's morning right now.

PPMASAP!!!

[NYC300Z]

Guess what?? it's Monday!! :lol:

[kewl]

great update!!! PPMS!!!

[Clana-follower06]

I'm being lazy again. I know I promised I would update today, but I just couldn't bring myself to start typing. I'll try to update tomorrow, and I hope I won't dissapoint.

[MOOman0618]

Awwww.... :(


Hey, what is your avatar from?

[NYC300Z]

Yeah u always have cool avatars! Where is that one from? Do u still have the one from Neutrogena commercial? :lol: Oh yeah no more being lazy!:lol: I have to work all day tomorrow 10 -10 but when I get off I'll be checking for an update!!

[binkys711]

her avi is from an interview that was on T.V a while ago....(don't recall what show though) yeah she always has cool avi's;):cool:

[NYC300Z]

When's the next update? I'm going to Pennsylvania again. I was so hoping to catch an update! PPMS!!:)

[Clana-follower06]

I'm sorry I haven't updated yet. But I'm working on it right now so it should be up soon.

[Ketchup]

oon meanign today, rite?

[Clana-follower06]

This update is really short, but it's only a filler cahpter so at least I have a reason. Right? Well anyways I hope you enjoy this poorly written chapter, and I hope I'll be able to update again soon.



Dinner came and dinner went and afterwards the young couple lay asleep on the couch in the apartment residing above the Talon. Silence surrounded the two as they wallowed in their dreams. After another hour or so Lana began to slowly emerge from her slumber feeling around for Clark’s warm body so she could pull him closer and drift off again. Her hands searched the couch feeling around for Clark’s tepid skin but as they searched they found nothing. As she forced herself to open her eyes she scanned the couch through squinted vision and once again there was no Clark to be found. She laid quietly for another minute on the supple couch before opening her eyes and continuing her search for Clark, whom she wanted to be near so she could continue her lively dream.


‘I must be dreaming.’ When Lana opened her eyes she came face to face with Clark who seemed to be hovering over her. She had dreams like this before though all through high school so it wasn’t a total surprise. She had just figured her heart had been trying to tell her something all of those years and now she could be happy because she finally gave in to temptation and her heart’s desire. After she got over the initial shock of being in this dream again she closed her eyes like she had done so many times before and then opened them again expecting to see no one hovering above herself which had always happened, but this time Clark was still there and she began to think that she was going crazy.


“Clark?” Lana was scared stiff, well who wouldn’t be in this situation? Her boyfriend was hovering five feet off of the ground.


“Five more minutes mom.” Clark seemed to have mistaken Lana for his mom because he just flopped over to his other side while making a slight grunting noise unperturbed by Lana’s presence.


“Clark!?” This time Clark seemed to have gotten the message and his eyes shot open upon hearing Lana’s frightened voice. His eyes moved to Lana’s face directly below his own and realization swept over him as he came crashing down beside the couch.


Lana watched as Clark became a deer caught in a pair of headlights. She had seen him display some amazing abilities before and then told him she didn’t want to know about them, but that was when she didn’t have her own memories. Now she was ready for anything Clark could throw at her.


‘Oh no what do I do? What do I say? She just saw me floating in my sleep, is that normal? I don’t think it is. Now she’s going to want to know my secret and now I’m going to have to tell her.’ “Lana... I can explain.”


“Clark, what just happened?” Those were the only words that seemed appropriate at this moment and the only words Lana could mutter considering that her face was frozen.


Clark was terrified about what had just happened he knew he had revealed part of his secret earlier when Jason came to look for Lana, but she had said she didn’t want to know, and now there was no reason that he shouldn’t be able to tell her. But he was afraid and scared, and since he was good at running away from his problems he did just that.


Before she could even blink Clark vanished into thin air it was like he just disappeared, without a trace. Even though Lana was apprehensive about Clark and the abilities she had just witnessed Lana didn’t want Clark to think that she considered him a freak so she grabbed her jacket and began her search for Clark. She had so much to process after going through what she had just witnessed. Clark really does have a secret and a good reason for not telling Lana about it. Clark had always thought that he was protecting Lana or that she would reject him if he told her his secret, but it was her chance to prove him wrong. All she wanted for him was to feel accepted and she didn’t want him to ever feel alone. Jamming her key into her ignition she began to speed off towards the Kent Farm hoping she would find her reluctant farm boy hidden beneath the wooden rafters of his hidden sanctuary.


(The loft)


Clark sat solemnly atop a bail of hay watching the night sky twinkle with a bright shroud of stars. He was worried about what Lana would think of him now. Everything had been perfect between the two until Lana had found him doing his helicopter impression, but without the annoying noises. What was he going to tell her... that was if she would even talk to him again knowing that he isn’t exactly normal? He didn’t think he would be able to handle Lana not talking to him, not when she was the only reason for him to wake up in the mornings.


“We need to talk.” Lana had been watching Clark from the top of the stairs for a while now. She had been thanking God for actually allowing her to find him so easily.


Lana’s voice echoed through the hollow shell of the loft as she called out to Clark. He was jerked violently out of his thoughts and his attention turned to Lana who was beginning to walk toward him. “I know” Clark couldn’t bring his eyes to her penetrating glare. “I’ve been meaning to tell you, I’ve been wanting to tell you this for so long, but I just couldn’t. I’m afraid that you’ll get hurt.”


“I’ve already been hurt Clark! I was hurt by you when you kept keeping your secrets from me.” That one line must’ve hurt Clark, and Lana felt guilty for even saying it, but he needed to hear the truth. “It’s the truth Clark. You did hurt me, but now it’s your chance to let me in on your feelings. It’s my decision, and I want to know.”


Clark finally raised his head and met her gaze. Her gaze bore into his own and he noticed a glint of confidence thrashing around in Lana’s eyes. “Okay.” He felt his heart flip when he said that once petrifying word. ‘It’s time.’


“I’m sorry Clark I didn’t mean to force you to tell me.” She could tell he was reluctant to explain his secret to her, and she didn’t want him to tell her because he felt he had to, but because he wanted to.


“No Lana I really want to tell you I just don’t know where to start.” That wasn’t all of why he was being laggard with his explanation, but he decided he didn’t want to tell her he was about ready to piss his pants he was so nervous.


“How about I ask questions and you answer? If that would be easier for you.” She had so many questions she wanted to ask she didn’t know where to begin.


“That sounds like a good idea.” Clark’s breaths became shallower as Lana began to think about her first question.
“I have so many things that I want to ask, but I guess this is as good a place as any other.” She paused for a dramatic effect, but that only made Clark turn a pale shade of green. “Back in freshman year you asked me if you could borrow my necklace for something and you were being really vague about it. It was when that one guy Eric had become almost like a super man over night and started acting pretty strange. When you came to the Talon that night you were talking to me like you were never going to see me again. I want to know what you did with my necklace and why you were acting like that.”


“I really wasn’t expecting a question like that. And I can’t really explain it without telling you some other things first. But before you get disappointed I promise that I’ll answer you after you ask me a few other things that might give you some insight.” Once again Clark had to keep things from the woman he was in love with, but he had a feeling that would change very soon.

“Well if I can’t ask you that then I’ll start off with something that’s been plaguing me just as much. I want to know how you’ve been able to save me every time I’m in trouble. I kind of guessed that you’ve used some of your abilities to save me, but I don’t know how you manage to save me every single time even with your powers.”


“This is complicated also, but it’s something that I can answer. Even though it will probably lead to more questions.” Lana sat on the couch in the loft staring intently at Clark not daring to speak afraid that if she did he’ll just recoil and end up not telling her again. “It’s hard to explain, but I’ll try my best.”


I told you that was a very poorly written chapter. But I still hope you enjoyed it.

[NYC300Z]

Yeah I enjoyed it very much! Great chapter! PPMS!! :)

[kewl]

that was a great chapter Clana-Follower06. in fact i enjoyed it just like NYC300Z ;) hehe.. clark hovering a few feet above lana, wow that's wonderful!!!
"Five more minutes mom." reminds me of me :) during my HS days... jejeje
PPMS!!!!!

[SVsleuth]

Great to find an update this morning! That was great! Now on to the reveal scene, right? PPMS!

[binkys711]

wow! that was a great chapter! he was hovering?! HAHAHA:lol: can't wait to see Clark answer all of Lana's questions...PPMS!!!

[MOOman0618]

That was a really good chapter! I don't know what you are talking about. I enjoyed it a lot! Reveal scense are had to to well and I think you are writing it very well! Keep it coming!:)

[linn]

that was a really great chapter

[NYC300Z]

Yeah wonderful! when's the next one coming?? :D

[kewl]

hope we get another update soon? ;)

[dreammaster]

another awesome chapter

[SVsleuth]

When might we get another update? I know there was one yesterday, but... want another one already. ;)

[Ketchup]

Woah, I totally missed ur last post... great update! Lana will finally find out. =)

[Clana-follower06]

I still have to write up the next chapter so it should be up sometime today. And to NYC- I posted the avi you want in my art thread. I tried PMing you but your box is full.

[EyeluvTom]

Can't wait for the next chapter, this just keeps getting better and better.

[Ketchup]

Yup, cant wait for the next chaptah! =D

[kewl]

oooh yeah, posting the next chapter the soonest would really be great!!! :D

[NYC300Z]

Yay can't wait for that next chapter! oh and I re-sent u a PM. :lol: thanks though!! :D:D

[Clana-follower06]

I finally have an update! Sorry for the wait. But it's here now so no need to fret. And I didn't lie when I said I'd have it up on Saturday because it is still Saturady where I am, but I'm sorry for those of you on a different time schedule. I would've had it up sooner but I went to the Portland Pilots vs. Stanford women's soccer game today. But you don't want to hear about that so here' the update...


‘This is it... I finally get to know why Clark has been so secretive about his past. This is what I’ve been waiting for, but when he finally tells me will I be able to accept the truth?’ Lana was curious as to what her reaction might be. She hoped that she’ll be able to handle it, but she knew that there might be a chance that it might be too much for her to take. But she can’t let down Clark now not after all he’s suffered through. He needs a friend right now and that’s what she’s going to give him.

“You’ve seen some of my abilities already, and they definitely play a large part in how I’m able to save people, but I guess you could say that I’m just the kind of person who believes in justice and I’d never want anything bad to happen to anyone. So that adds to my list of reasons for saving people.” Clark let a smug grin play across his lips as he recited his smallspeech to Lana obviously proud of what he had to say for himself.

“Wait, did you just say some of your abilities?” Lana had been astonished that Clark was impenatrable, but she was even more shocked that he had more than one ability. Because the all meteor freaks she had met, or more clearly been stalked by, only possessed one ability.

“Oh I forgot to tell you that not only am I thick skinned and charming, but mysterious as well.” He thought that he might be able to lighten the mood a little with one of his corny jokes that worked surprisingly well.

“Those traits may be considered great powers among mortal men, but you’ve got to have something more up your sleeve to get in with the Gods.” She enjoyed teasing Clark she had always thought he looked so cute when he was embarassed.

Clark shrugged a little and pretended to openly weep into his white button up shirt. And through fake sobs he began to voice one of his frequent thoughts, “At least I tried.” He gazed up at Lana through fake tears and let his broad grin talk for him.

Lana gave him a small punch on his arm for teasing her before moving on to her next question. “Answer me honestly this time, Clark. Okay?” She pointed her petite finger in his face as she talked to him as if she thought he wouldn’t be able to understand that she was talking to him. “What other powers do you have?”

“I’m not sure I should tell you. I think that you have to pay a small fee before I let you in on the big secret.” Usually Clark wasn’t very mischievious but tonight felt like a good time to bring out that part in him.

“And what would that be?” She eyed him curiously wondering what could be cooking beneath that beautiful head of his.

“Oh just a small token of appreciation for me... in the form of a kiss.” Clark put on the most innocent face he could muster and gave Lana two big puupy eyes. “And then I’d be happy to tell you my story.”

“Come here you big baby!” Lana reached out for Clark and almost immediately pulled him in towards her body their lips brushing up against one and others. His sickly scent permeating the air intoxicating her and the effect being her mind drifting off into a place where she knew she would always be safe, and all with one kiss. Clark had finally realized Lana had fallen asleep with her lips attachted to his and he wasn’t sure if he should wake her or let her sleep. She looked so peaceful in her slumber, but he knew if he didn’t wake her up now he wouldn’t have the courage to tell her the truth later.

“Lana, Lana wake up.” Clark gently shook Lana attempting to wake her up and suddenly her eyelids shot open and landed on Clark’s face over her.

“What happened?” Her eyes darted around the room looking for any signs of danger. ‘Did I pass out or faint? What’s going on?’ And then she remembered the kiss, and for a second she found herself drifting off again until Clark’s voice sapped her out of her trance.

“You just fell asleep... when we kissed.” His eyes were downcast and he looked dissapointed in himself. “Am I really that bad of a kisser?”

Lana laughed at this she knew he wasn’t bad infact he was so good he had gotten her to actually feel loved and safe without speaking to her vocally but by letting all of his love and affection pour through that one kiss into her heart. “No Clark you’re a great kisser, but I guess I’m just a little tired.” She let a yawn escape just to convince him that her little trip into lala land wasn’t because of the kiss but because of her own tiredness.

“Oh... okay. Does that mean you want to get some sleep and continue this tomorrow?” He hoped they wouldn’t have to stop not now. Not when he is so close to telling her the truth.

“No I want to talk about it now. If that’s okay with you though.” She rapidly perked up and stretched a little on the couch getting ready for whatever he could throw her way.

“Okay then. I guess I should start
telling you about the abilities you’ve already discovered.” Lana awaited his continuation by just gazing into his eyes. “So you already know about the impenatrability, which means I can’t be penetrated by anything such as bullets or metal.” Clark took in Lana’s features when he said this watching every one of her reactions to his words. “I hope I’m not freaking you out too much with all of this.” He pointed to his self as he asked her his question.

“No not at all. I’m actually fascinated. I really wish you had told me sooner, wait... scratch that. I’m glad you’re telling me now.” Lana saw that Clark looked puzzled so she decided to continue. “If you had told me any time before now I probably would’ve neem creeped out, but now I’m not and I’m glad you’re trusting me enough to tell me.”

All Clark did was smile he was glad that he decided to tell Lana now too, and it meant a lot to him that she was okay with it. “So where was I? Oh yeah...” Clark cleared his throat very buissness like and continued on with his explanation. “Now that I’ve filled you in on the details about that let’s move onto my little hovering problem. This morning when you saw me above your bed I was floating not exactly flying though believe me there’s a difference.” Clark shuddered at the thought of flying in open air with nothing between you and the ground but your own breath. He had attempted to fly before, but only once. He had never dared to fly after his not-so-fun experience.

“You mean you’ve actually flown before? Like out there.” This time her finger flew out towards the loft’s window and pointed towards the endless azure sky. People dream of flying everyday and Clark actually gets to do it.

“Only once, and I failed miserably.” Clark remembered his experience vividly. A little too vividly if you’d ask
him.

(Flashback)

His dad had called him out to do some chores on the farm and as Clark waled out towards the barn his feet were jerked off the ground as those a giant hand had plucked him from amongst the shroud of dust. He had been thinking about Lana and why she had left for Metropolis. His feelings were so fragile at that point and he could remember crying himself to bed at night weeping for the one that got away. He could hear himself yelling and cursing wishing that he could get down. He didn’t know how to control this ability and to add to that he was afraid of heights and he kept rising higher every second.

He could see his dad walking out from inside the barn and Clark called to him hoping that he would hear his pleas for help. Apparently Jonathan heard Clark and astonished he looked up into the bright blue sky and spotted Clark flying madly amongst the clouds.

“Clark! What happened!?” He quickly rushed into the barn and rapidly jumped up the steps to the second floor where he was able to have a better view of Clark in his state of shock.

“I don’t know! And I also don’t know how to get down!” His face was panic-stricken and it got even more so as Lois pulled up into the Kent’s driveway.

“Dad! Lois is here! Get her inside before she sees me!” The elder Kent rushed down the stairs quicker than he had come up them and then he ran over to Lois’s car. But Clark hadn’t had to worry about Lois seeing him because right as Jonathan exited the barn he came tumbling down through the sky from fifty feet high and landed on his butt.

He had been scarred that day just by the memory and he promised himself that he would never do that again.

(End of Flashback)

“Well are you going to tell me?” Her face lay eager in front of Clark’s but he wasn’t too willing to embarrass himself even more in front of the woman he loves.

“I think I’ll save that story for another time.” He hoped Lana wouldn’t notice that he was trying to hide his embarrassing story from her, and lucky for him she didn’t push it any further. “I guess it’s time to start telling you about the abilities you haven’t seen yet.” This was the part Clark knew he could have a little fun with, and maybe be able to get back at Lana who had teased him earlier.

“I’m ready.”



(That wasn't too bad was it? I know it was a little short, but I'll try to make the next update longer to compensate for my lack of writing skills and lack of length in this update.)

[Ketchup]

1st off, that was by no means short. Second, what lack of writing skills?! Your writing is AMAZING! :) The update was great. I like how ur taking it slow with the whole Clark Kent-confessional thing.Can't wait for more, Please post more soon!

[binkys711]

OH darn it! ketchup! you beat me again!

2nd!

that was a great update! I loved it!...jejeje...the flashback was both funny and sad that he had to cry himself to sleep:( poor Clark..but he really is an idiot!:p....PPMS!!!I love the way you describe stuff! great writting!

[NYC300Z]

Great update u know! I noticed some spelling errors u spelled been neem but other than that it was fantastic! Can't wait for the next longer update! Hope it's soon!!

[kewl]

that was an awesome update!!!! the way ur slowing down clark's confessions to lana about his abilities, it's great but honestly..... ur driving me nuts with excitement!!!!!! so PPMS!!!! :D

[dreammaster]

awesome

[Clana-follower06]

About the spelling errors I know that they were there because I was trying to type fast and I didn't have time to go over it afterwards. So what you got was my un-edited version. Thanks again for all the compliments I'm really glad that you're enjoying the story. I'm not exactly sure when the next update will be though so just keep checking back.

[kewl]

hope it will be soon. i love ur story! ;)

[NYC300Z]

Yeah hope it's soon!!

[Clana-follower06]

I'm not sure if I'll be able to update tomorrow. I have to go to this school thing which isn't exactly school, but it's called WEB (not exactly sure what it stands for)and it's where I have to help out with new students, and the traning for it is tomorrow. I might be able to update but there is a very large chance that I won't be able to. I'm sorry and I'll try to update as soon as I can.

[kewl]

no worries, just give us an update whenever u can... we'll be here waiting!!!! ;)

[NYC300Z]

Yeah Please get it to it if u can, but if not i'll understand and like Kewl i'll be waiting!!

PPMS!!

[MOOman0618]

Great update! His other abilities shouldn't freak her out too much seeing at though she thought flying was pretty cool...then again, heat vision is kinda wierd. Update soon!

[Dr. Jeckyll]

Yay! Just caught up on all updates! 22 pages of EXCELLENT writing! I'm loving it! Now, be a good girl and update! :D

[EyeluvTom]

That was awesome!! Can't wait for the next update!!

[Clana-follower06]

I feel gulty. Do you know why? It's because I haven't updated in a while, and I feel bad about that. I'm going to try to get one up sometime today. So expect one soon.

[MOOman0618]

Yea! Update today! Looking forward to it! :)

[kewl]

yay, update coming!!!! can't wait!!! :D :D :D

[EyeluvTom]

Can't wait for the update!!

[NYC300Z]

yay were going to get an update soon! Hey wait she said that 10 hours ago? When is soon to u?? :lol:

[EyeluvTom]

Originally posted by NYC300Z
yay were going to get an update soon! Hey wait she said that 10 hours ago? When is soon to u?? :lol:

*nods in agreement*

[Clana-follower06]

I'm sorry I haven't updated lately but I have it now. And It's actually still wednesday here. It's 11:59 pm so I'm not late. I hope you enjoy this one because it was kind of hard to write.


“Well I know you are, but I’m just not so sure about me.” Clark teased her even though he knew right now wasn’t really the time to be joking; not when she had waited for this for so long.

“Damn it Clark just tell me already!” Her nose crinkled at this statement and Clark couldn’t help but smile. “What are you so happy about?”

“You’re so cute when you try to act bossy.” Clark could tell he struck a nerve so he quickly hurried on. “Okay fine you win I’ll tell you.”

Lana stuck out her tongue at Clark letting him know that she always wins. “I knew you’d see things my way. You better start explaining now because believe me... you have a lot of explaining to do.”

“Okay let’s see... how should I start?” Clark glanced around the loft looking for some props to help him with his presentation. He finally spotted a pitchfork lying aimlessly against a wall so he strolled over and picked it up to bring back over to Lana.

“And what exactly would that be for?” She queried looking nervously at the very sharp pitchfork dangling from Clark’s fingers.

“This is for my demonstration.” Clark uttered pretending to be annoyed that Lana didn’t understand what it was for.

“Oh of course. How could I be so stupid?” Lana replied sarcastically with a childish tone to her voice.

“So by now you’ve seen me defy the laws of gravity, get shot by a bullet without it even penetrating my skin, and you’ve seen me move really fast. That about sums it up, right?” Clark was announcing this as if it was something that happened everyday. “Now I would just like to demonstrate some of my strength, which really isn’t that big of a deal.” As he was rattling this off to Lana he began to tie the pitchfork into the form of a large bow without breaking a sweat.

“Oh my god.” Lana was in awe at Clark’s abilities. But she had to admit it was freaking her out a little as with the other things he had shown or told her.

“What?” Clark was confused as to why Lana was looking so aghast at him, but then he remembered the contorted pitchfork strangled in his hands and he sort of put the pieces together. “Oh you’re talking about this.” Clark chuckled and tossed the pitchfork aside. “I hope I didn’t scare you too much.”

“No, definitely not.” She glanced over at the mangled pitchfork once more and then back to Clark shaking her head. “Is that all you have up your sleeve?” She wasn’t really expecting him to say he could do anything else, but when he informed her that he could indeed do more than that she was now officially shocked.

“Nope I’ve got plenty more tricks up my sleeve.” Clark gave her a mischievous grin but then hurried to fill in the rest of his sentence. “I mean I have plenty more abilities to show you.”

Lana choked on her own laughter when she saw Clark’s face turn scarlet. “Well let’s see them then.” She sat expectantly on the edge of the battered sofa waiting for Clark’s next little miracle.

“Close your eyes.” Clark super sped to his house and grabbed a few candles before Lana was even able to respond.

“What? Why?” As she completed her little inquest candles appeared out of thin air in Clark’s hands.

“Because I have a little surprise for you.” Clark explained as he walked slowly over to his desk and placed the candles gingerly on top of the wooden structure.

“And what would that be?” Lana’s eyes hadn’t left Clark’s body as he moved. She traced his firm muscles with her mind dreaming of them together.

“If I told you it wouldn’t be a surprise.” He then sauntered back over to Lana and sat down wrapping his hands around her eyes.

“Right.” She giggled when Clark placed his hands on top of her closed eyelids. “What do you want me to do now?”

“Open your eyes.” Lana opened her eyes and gawked over the enormous amount of lit candles littering the room.

“How...?” She knew the candles hadn’t been lit before Clark put his hands over her eyes, and she knew his hands hadn’t left her face.

“Just one of my many miraculous abilities.” Clark’s face shone like a one thousand watt bulb as he explained his powers. He was so happy that he was able to confide in someone that he loves.

“I’d say.” Her eyes wandered around the room stopping on four unlit candles. “Why are those still unlit? Did they go out or something?” She pointed her finger at the six candles as if she was ordering them to light themselves.

“I wanted to show you how I lit the candles.” He waited until he got Lana’s attention and then gazed intently upon the candles and soon they burst into flames one by one. “I like to call it heat vision.” He said to a speechless Lana.

“Wow.” Was all that she could utter at the moment.

“Weird, huh?” Clark really didn’t want Lana thinking he was a freak, but maybe if she was too freaked out she would go home and he wouldn’t have to tell her that he was the one who killed her parents. But then he would have to live his life without the one person he ever truly loved, and Clark was never really a lucky guy.

“A little.” She looked at Clark again with a smirk hoping he would know that she was okay with all of this. “This is amazing. You know that, right? I thought meteor freaks... I mean people affected by meteors usually only got one ability, but I guess you were just lucky. Right Clark?”

Clark couldn’t bring himself to say he wasn’t a meteor freak just yet so instead he just let her know he still had more abilities to show her. “Actually Lana I still have a few more things that I’d like to tell you about.”

“Like what?” All she did was gaze into his sea green eyes and wonder if there really was a future for them... together.

“Well for one I still have two more abilities. They’re not really ones that I can show you, but I can demonstrate them none-the-less.” Clark was getting ready to show Lana about his x-ray vision when he realized he didn’t have anything to demonstrate with.

“Is everything okay?” Clark had been frantically looking around for an object that could be useful in this situation, but of course he couldn’t find one.

“Yeah I’m just looking for something I can use.” Clark finally found his old piggy bank and he rushed over to it and quickly x-rayed it to make sure he could use it for his demonstration, and when he saw it was full he brought it over to Lana and handed it to her.

“Thanks Clark, but I’m not exactly sure what I’ll need a fake pig for.” She thought Clark was losing it. That was until he spoke, which then reassured her that he was losing it.

“Hold it up and I’ll count the change in it without opening it.” Clark was sure Lana thought he was insane considering the fact he just told her he could see through solid objects.

“Okay...” Lana held out the pig before her and Clark used his thousand-yard stare and quickly counted the amount of change. He even had time to sort the change into groups in his mind, and he found out that he really has a lot of pennies. “Now what?”

“I’m going to tell you the exact amount of change in the pig and then you can take it out and count it. Okay so there is five dollars and sixty seven cents in there, and I can also tell you that most of it is pennies.” Lana then took out all of the change and sorted it into groups and began to count.

“You’re actually right.” Lana was in shock again. Her boyfriend can see through things... is that normal? “But how do I know that you didn’t count the money earlier?”

“You’re asking that question to a guy who can shoot fire from his eyes?” When Clark saw Lana wasn’t joking he once again tried to convince her. “Do you have anything in your pockets?”

Lana checked her pockets and found two gum wrappers a five-dollar bill and a tic-tac. “Yes.”

“Okay I’ll tell you what you have” Clark focused his gaze on Lana’s pockets and started laughing when he discovered what was in them. “Two gum wrappers a five-dollar bell and a tic-tac, right?”

“So you were telling the truth?” Lana was elated that Clark was finally opening up to her, but she knew it was going to take her a while to figure out when Clark was lying to her and when he wasn’t.

“Of course I was.” He figured out why Lana was being so skeptic and he couldn’t blame her. He had let her down so many times.

“Well now that I know you were telling the truth about that I just want to know if you’ve used you’re enhanced vision for... you know.” Lana didn’t want to voice what she was thinking about when she said that. She didn’t like to think about Clark with other girls.

“No not exactly. Except for this one time when I was just figuring out how to use my x-ray vision.” Clark remembered the day well. His eyes even glazed over slightly when he thought about it.

“What do you mean ‘that one time’?” Lana was curious as to what Clark had said. It wasn’t like him to invade a girl’s privacy.

“Well it was in freshman year and I
was in gym class. I had just fallen off of the climbing rope when I had a headache and when I opened my eyes I was able to see into the girl’s locker room.” Clark took a second to gulp before continuing. “I ... um... saw you... uh... drop your towel after you got out of the shower and... well you get the picture.”



Was that an at least okay update? Please let me know I love feedback good or bad.

[dreammaster]

another awesome chapter

[kewl]

awesome update!!! glad that clark is finally opening up to lana!!! PPMS!! :D

[MOOman0618]

Great update! And now comes the BIG secret!!

[EyeluvTom]

That was amazing, can't wait for the next chapter!!

[clana4ev3r]

great update!

[Ketchup]

You are SOOO modest! This story is amazing, and you're update was great! I absolutely loved it. Cant wait for more =)

[binkys711]

that was a great update! I loved it!...now for the hard part:( hope lana takes it ok...PPMS!!!:D

[NYC300Z]

hahaaha great updat can't wait to see Lana's reaction!!!

PPMS!!

[booze_is_me09]

great update!!!!!PPMS!!!!!!!!!!!

[linn]

great update!!!!!!!!can;t wait for more........

[SVsleuth]

Loved your update! Great reveal scene. Glad I finally caught up.

[EyeluvTom]

I need an update!! Please update soon!

[Clana-follower06]

Expect an update sometime tonight: or sometime in the morning for those who aren't on the west coast. And thanks for all of the positive feedback!

[NYC300Z]

oh ok I'll be waiting well not all night maybe til around 2am Eastern. Hope to hear from u soon! :D

[kewl]

i was expecting to get an update,,,,, but... where is it??? PPMS!!!!!

[Clana-follower06]

I don't think I can get the update up tonight. I've got part of it done, but I can barely keep my eyes open so I think I need to go to bed. I've been working at my family's garage sale the past two days and I have been packing diaper bags for the last hour to give to the kids in New Orleans so I really need to sleep. As soon as I get up in the morning I'll come over to my computer and finish typing and then post it. I hope I'm not dissapointing everyone by not updating, but I've just been so busy lately and then school is starting up Thursday and I have to go to WEB on Tuesday to start setting things up for the sixth graders and then go to WEB on Wednesday to show the sixth graders around. But I'll try not to forget everyone here.

[SVsleuth]

Thanks for helping the N.O. kids. Thank you, from a New Orleanean. We've found so many people wanting to help - churches brought us meals at our hotel, people gave us directions to good restaurants, someone offered to pay part of our hotel room cost, etc. Americans really come together when it counts. Thanks for helping out, Clana-follower!

[NYC300Z]

Yeah that's nice of u! Just don't forget about us!:lol::p:):cool:

[Clana-follower06]

I didn't forget. Here's the long awaited update (I'm sorry for taking so long). It's another filler chapter, but the big reveal comes in the next chapter. So keep an eye out for that one. I don't want to keep you any longer so go ahead and read it.




Lana playfully swung her arm at Clark even though she knew it wouldn’t hurt him. “So that’s how it went.” Clark mocked Lana and gently struck a blow to her arm. “Hey! Stop it!” Clark grew bored with his ongoing attempts to swat Lana so instead he began to use his knowledge of her one physical weakness. “That tickles... stop!” Lana looked over at Clark who was now lying right beside her on the couch: a slow smile playing across his lips

“Not so tough now, are you?” He teased as he watched her squirm.

“Cl-Cla-Clark... stop!” She laughed as she tried to swat his incessant hand away.

“Only after you apologize for hitting me.” Clark feigned sadness and he stuck his lower lip out making it tremble.

“Okay, okay, I’m sorry! Now stop!” Clark let go of her and let her sit up straight on the couch.

“That wasn’t so hard now was it?” His words were separated by the sound of Lana’s deep breaths, and his eyes had wandered past the locks of hair covering his eyes into Lana’s gaze. They sat like that for a few minutes just gazing longingly at each other and all that could be heard was the steady intake of air. Clark was the first to break eye contact, even though they were now together there was still that feeling of desire and passion. “So, um... moving on...” At the moment the only thing Clark could think of was the two of them kissing right at that moment so in light of Clark’s brain not functioning properly the one thing that he managed to spit out was about Chloe.

“Did you know Chloe has a birth mark on her cheek?” ‘Stupid Clark, stupid Clark! Why are you talking about Chloe, and why did you mention that one time you were on red-k?! Now you’re going to have to explain that to her.’

“No she doesn’t. Clark, why are you asking me about Chloe?” Lana looked aggravated, her arms were crossed across her chest and her gaze was intense.

“Never mind I have no idea why I brought her up in the first place. It was probably because my brain felt like mush at that moment and I couldn’t think of anything else to talk about.” He knew that he just ruined their moment, but all he could say was sorry. She doesn’t know what she does to him; she doesn’t know how her presence can make him weak in the knees.

“And why was your brain supposedly mush?” As much as she wanted to believe his brain wasn’t functioning because of her she couldn’t help but think it was because of Chloe.

“Anyways...” His eyes trailed to his shoes and that was where they stayed for a very large amount of time.

“Don’t avoid the question Clark.” Clark could feel Lana’s eyes bearing down on him. He could feel it intensify, as he didn’t answer. “Just tell me.”

Clark finally looked up meeting her gaze with his. “Do you know what it is that you do to me?” He let his emotions pour out into what he said to Lana. He meant it also; he had never felt so in love.

He had caught Lana off guard, and she didn’t know how to answer. “I-I don’t know.”

“It’s like you can see right through me... Can you read my mind? Can you picture the things I’m thinking of? Wondering why you are, all of the wonderful things you are.” His words apparently spoke for their selves when Lana heard them.

“Oh...” A tear trickled down her face drifting carelessly to her chin. “Is that how you really feel about me?”

“Yes Lana. I couldn’t live without you.” He meant every word he was saying. He loved her with every fiber of his being. He just wanted her to completely understand that.

‘God I hope he marries me.’ Lana just broke down she couldn’t have felt any more emotional. Her felt like it had just been pumped up to ten times it’s size and she could almost feel it in her throat. She let herself fall into Clark’s grip and she let her tears cascade down her face and soak into his shirt.

“It’s okay Lana... shhh, don’t cry.” His hands began to draw out circles on her back in a comforting manner and her breaths became steadier. She looked up and felt Clark’s warm breath on her face. His eyes were closed but his hand was still moving in her back.

“Clark...?” She slowly pushed herself out of his grip, but Clark had noticed and jumped almost violently out of his half-sleep.

“Are you all right?” Clark noticed her eyes seemed a little puffy, but other than that she was perfectly fine.

“I’m fine.” She looked down: embarrassed at her outburst. “I think we should get back to what we were talking about before. If you don’t mind.” She was still thinking what she had been thinking of earlier and every time it came up in her mind she would steal a glance at Clark and wonder if one day her dreams might come true.

“Of course... um, where was I?” The air around them was a little awkward and tense, but the two quickly warmed up to each other and moved close together with Lana’s head lying on Clark’s stomach.

“You just told me about your x-ray vision.” She felt serene: her head would move slowly with Clark’s intakes of breaths and then it would fall when he exhaled. She couldn’t help but smile.

“Oh, right.” He knew the part where he had to tell her was coming up soon, and he was really dreading it. ‘What if she feels differently about me after she finds out I killed her parents or that I’m not a meteor freak, but an alien.’ “So there’s actually another ability that I have, and it’s called super hearing.”

“So I’m guessing it has to do with being able to hear things from a very large distance, right?” What she didn’t know was that when Clark first started using his super-hearing he didn’t have any control over it pretty much like all of his other abilities.

“Exactly, but I’m not really sure how to demonstrate it.” Once again he began his search for something that might be able to help him, but of course he had no such luck.

“It’s all right Clark. You don’t have to demonstrate that for me. I believe you.” ‘Wow, did I just say that I believed him?’

“Did you just say that you believe me?” Clark was shocked. He hadn’t heard her say that in... well he wasn’t sure he had ever heard her say that.

“Yes I did.” She laughed. She had seen Clark’s goofy grin and decided she couldn’t hold in her laughter any more.

“What are you laughing at?” He watched as Lana doubled over from laughing.

“Nothing, it’s just that you seemed so happy that I believed you. You should have seen your face. It was priceless.” Clark’s grim look killed her laughter, but only for a few short seconds until she started up again.

“I don’t hear those words very often so I have a right to be happy about it.” Clark folded his arms in an attempt to look tough but all he got out of that pose was looking like a pissed off two-year old.

“I’m sorry Clark. I promise I won’t laugh at you again.” She held up her right hand like she was about to be sweared in at court.

“Good, but since you didn’t say anything about not kissing me again...” Clark leaned in and met Lana halfway for a kiss. The kiss intensified, as they grew closer together. Their tongues battling for leadership although neither cared who won. Lana bit gently on Clark’s lower lip and then let her passion spill. The kiss continued on until Lana had to come up for air.

“Clark, I...” Now she knew how Clark felt earlier. Her brain really did feel like mush, and she thought she could hear it sloshing around up in her head.

“I know, we were moving too fast, right? But that’s fine because from now on I will let you set the pace for our relationship.” He didn’t want to go any slower but he didn’t want to upset Lana. She had to deal with Jason just a few days ago, and he didn’t want her to think that he would ever force her to do anything.

Lana didn’t think they were moving too fast, all she wanted to say was that it felt a little hot up here and that maybe they should open the loft’s big window. But now that he mentioned it she thought that they should slow down a little, and plus she was really happy that he was letting her set the pace for their relationship. “Yeah, you’re right.”

“So it’s a good thing that we’re slowing down, right?” Clark waited patiently for an answer, but on the inside he didn’t feel as patient.

Lana paused for a moment letting his words sink in. They were really together, FINALLY!!! “Yeah, it’s a good thing.”

[NYC300Z]

Great update! glad u didn't forget us!:D so the next chapter has the big stuff in it right? I also liked the part where Lana thought to herself 'God I hope he marries me' why didn't she just whisper that to herself and then Clark could have demonstrated his super hearing with out even tring :lol: i'm just playing! Can't wait for the next chapter!!

[EyeluvTom]

Awesome update! Can't wait for more!

[dreammaster]

awesome chapter

[binkys711]

awesome update! so sweet! I loved the way they both reacted when she said that she believed him!:lol:.....PPMS!!!:D

[Ketchup]

YeeHaw! I loved it =) Cant wait for more!!!

[kewl]

wow, thanks for such an awesome update!!!! i likey likey!!!! finally they're together!!!!! :D :D :D
PPMS!!!!

[SVsleuth]

Great update! I liked how Lana thought, "God, I hope he marries me," just like Martha had thought about Jonathan! So sweet! :) PPMS I love this story.

[MOOman0618]

Great update! Very sweet...and any good Clana is definatly not a filler update!

[LanasLover16]

I'm in love... with this story!!!! PPMS!

[NYC300Z]

Yes great story! PPMS!!

[Clana-follower06]

I just started school today so I'm not sure when I'll be able to update and I have soccer practice in a few minutes.

[linn]

you can always write on your free time.........

[NYC300Z]

oh yes please still try and write on ur free time! You have to continue this story! Please!

[MOOman0618]

Yes! You must continue!

[LanasLover16]

I cannot wait!!!

[kewl]

i thought there'll be an update already :( PPMS!!!!
linn > nice new avi ;)

[Clana-follower06]

I'm working on it right now so it should be up sometime after I get home from school. Thanks for encouraging me to continue with this. I doubt I would've made it this far without all of you.

[kewl]

yay, can't hardly wait!!!! this is a great story!!!! :D

[EyeluvTom]

Can't wait for the next update!

[NYC300Z]

good to know! can't wait!:)

[Clana-follower06]

Hi everyone! I'm still working on the next chapter and sadly it won't be up until tomorrow. I just got back from my sister's soccer game which my parents forced me to go to right when I got home from school. I am very tired right now and I'm trying my best to finish the update, but I just can't right now. I'll get it up as fast as I can tomorrow morning before my soccer game and I hope you will be pleased with it. After all it is where Clark lets Lana in on the big secret... or does he? I'm sorry to dissapoint you again, but if I don't sleep it might start affecting my mental health and then I wouldn't be able to write. You see how that works? I'll talk to you all tomorrow, but not until I get some sleep.

[NYC300Z]

Okay u said tomorrow now! I'll be looking forward to that!:D

[kewl]

okay, tomorrow it is! we'll be waiting! :D

[Clana-follower06]

I have it! It's ready! I finally finished it! It's not really really long, but I think it'll do. I hope you enjoy it because after all it is the big reveal.



“Okay... good.” He had to admit he was happy with what they decided. Even if they were taking it slow, infact this was the closest the two had ever been, and he liked that... he really did.

“So... is there anything else you want to tell me?” She asked while looking at him sincerely. “Like how you got your powers?” She was guessing he was a meteor freak, but she wasn’t sure how he could be if he was adopted after the meteor shower.

“Well, it’s complicated.” Clark gently hoisted his self from the lumpy couch and walked over to the loft’s extravagant window looking solemnly out beyond the burning starts. Lana had followed Clark’s lead and came up behind him leaning her head against his shoulder.

“How about we make a deal?” She tilted her head up at Clark’s and waited patiently for his answer.

Clark cocked his head towards Lana and suddenly looked a little more alive than he did three minutes ago. “Exactly what kind of deal?”

“What if I tell you something complicated about myself and then you tell what you were about to tell me before? Just to make it fair.” Lana’s eyes were brimming with hope she wanted to know everything she could about the man she loved, even if she had to reel off her most embarrassing secrets.

Clark stuck out his hand taking Lana’s in his and shook it. “Deal.” He laughed innocently. But what he was thinking was far from innocent.

“So I guess I’ll start.” She glanced over her shoulder to check if anyone was lurking somewhere in the barn before she exposed her secrets.

“What are you doing? You’re acting like I his a camera crew in here. But you did look cute while you were doing that.” Clark was pretty much just trying to stall so he wouldn’t have to tell Lana so soon, but as of now... it wasn’t really working.

“Shut up!” She yelled at him and then playfully hit him in the arm.

“What?! What did I do?” Clark asked while blocking his face from any on coming attacks.

“Never mind.” She then continued to mumble something about men never having a clue, which Clark could hear because of his super hearing. “Without anymore interruptions from a certain someone I know I think I should start spilling my guts.”

“That sounds very attractive Lana.” Clark joked sarcastically trying to make her laugh before he had to tell her his secret.

“I know, but after this I don’t think I’ll be doing that very much.” She just wished he would stop interrupting her so she could just get this over with. It was almost like he was stalling.

“Really? I was kind of looking forward to that.” He gave her his best puppy dog eyes but they were killed when Lana shot him an evil glance. “Or maybe not.”

“So anyways... let’s see, where should I start?” She paused for a moment trying to think of something embarrassing. “Okay, I guess I’ll just tell you this.” Clark waited expectantly by the window waiting for the embarrassing moment she was about to share. “Back in elementary school I had always had a crush on you.” She waited patiently for Clark to respond but when he didn’t she decided to continue on. And even though she and Clark were together when she talked about having a crush on him back in elementary school she could feel the same butterflies fluttering around inside her stomach. “We were both in fifth grade and it was recess time, and the girls had been chasing the boys around trying to kiss them. But you were just sitting on the swing-set watching everyone. Up until then I had just been standing in the back of the playground waiting to see if you were going to join in because you were the only boy I wanted to kiss. So when I saw you getting up from the swings I thought you were going to start running around with the boys so I ran up to you and gave you a kiss. I don’t know if you remember that but I did, and all of my friends were watching and they started telling me you had cooties and they would ask me why I kissed you. That was when I ran off and his behind the dumpster. But they followed me and explained to me that they weren’t actually trying to kiss the boys they just wanted to scare them. And you can probably guess how that made me feel. So if you were wondering why I stopped talking to you after that it was because I was embarrassed. It wasn’t because I didn’t like you because actually I had a crush on you up until high school when I... when I fell in love with you.” ‘Wow that was a long-winded story.’ She looked up at Clark again hoping to see him laughing.

He wasn’t laughing. He was just staring out at the stars again. “I really didn’t remember that.” He turned his head towards Lana and shook his head. “All I remember is you not talking to me anymore. I thought I did something wrong... I didn’t remember the kiss.” He shook his head again, and then it clicked. “Did you just say you fell in love with me in high school?”

“Yes I did.” Her cheeks became a little flushed but that didn’t stop her from looking him in the eye.

“If only I had known.” He had gone through high school thinking she just liked him as a friend when it was really much more than that.

“Well you know now, and that’s all that matters.” She said as she moved closer to him and lifted up his arm putting it around her shoulders. “But enough of my little secrets, it’s time for yours now.”

Clark took a deep breath trying to steady his self from falling over now that his legs felt like Jell-O. “Give me your hand.”

Lana willingly gave Clark her hand and he took it in his.

He lifted her hand to point to a spot in the sky. “Do you see the wolf’s head?” He asked as he traced it with her finger.
“Mmhmm” She felt him moving her finger around in the sky tracing what looked like a wolf’s head. “Why is it missing an eye?”

“There used to be a star there. But it exploded many years ago, but you can still see a faint light coming from it because even though it’s not there anymore its light still reaches us.” Clark felt nervous talking about where he was born, but so far Lana wasn’t asking any questions he couldn’t answer so at least that was good for him.

“Do you know what its name was?” Her voice was soft and it was almost like it floated on the air.

“Yes... Its name was Krypton.” A tear escaped his eye and rolled down his cheek landing on Lana’s head.
Lana felt a small drop of water and she looked up at Clark who was crying.

“Clark? Are you okay?”

“I’m fine.” He had never gotten to see the place he was born, and it truly pained him that he would never be able to see it. They waited silently for a few minutes just taking in the light from the stars. Until Clark interrupted the silence with his query “What would you do if you met an alien?”

“I don’t know. I guess I would be a little freaked out, but I really think it would be cool to meet someone who was from another planet and could share his or her knowledge with us. Why do you want to know?” She looked up at him again waiting for an answer that she thought wasn’t even possible.

“Lana... I’m.... well... the reason I showed you Krypton was because... because that’s where I was born.” He looked quickly down at her and then braced his self.

Lana jumped back from Clark and stumbled backwards. She was shocked, had she heard him correctly? “What?”

“I said I’m from Krypton.” He didn’t know what to do. She had jumped onto the couch and was pulled up in a corner.

“I heard what you said it’s just that I’m surprised. I really wasn’t expecting that.” She was beginning to calm down so she let her feet hang off the edge of the couch and she just stared at her lap.

“I’m sorry I hadn’t told you sooner I was just afraid that you’d reject me.” So far she was taking this better than he expected her to, which was a good thing.

“Wait... does that mean you came here during the meteor shower? The same meteor shower that killed my parents?” She looked up into his eyes and searched them for answers. She could see the guilt and the pain forever hidden in his eyes, but right now they weren’t so hidden. He would forever show his emotions in his eyes, and he would never know it. ‘How could he have killed my parents? It wasn’t his fault. He didn’t choose to come and kill them.’

“I’m sorry. But I had no say in the matter of my parents sending me here.” He felt guilty for ever coming here he had caused Lana so much pain.

“Shhh...” She put her finger to his lips silencing him. “It’s a good thing you did come here. Because what would the world do without Clark Kent?”


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How was it? I love feedback so just feel free to drop some once you read it. Be it good or bad.

[SVsleuth]

Wow! I'm 1st?? Super!!

Really loved it! Lana telling her embarrassing moment was a new twist on the reveal scene. Can't wait for more. PPMS!

[SpeedyKate91]

awsome cant wait for more PPMs!!

[dreammaster]

another awesome chapter

[kewl]

3rd... oh ok 4th then :D
awesome update!!! lana's little secret when they were in 5th grade was so cute!!! :D :D so glad that lana still accepted clark when he finally told her about his origins!!! can't wait for more CLANA!!!
PPMS!!!! :D

[binkys711]

er...5th!:p

great update! what Lana's embarasing moment was so cute!:D:D I loved it! and glad to see Clark told Lana FINALLY! and she accepted him!:D:D:D HOORAY!!!!PPMS!!!

[MOOman0618]

Great update! I like the deal they made, very cute. :)

[NYC300Z]

7th...:) I know i'm late but 7 is my favorite number:D

Very nicely done! I thought it was funny when Lana jumped backwards over the couch! Glad she got over her initial shock!

PPMS!!

[EyeluvTom]

8th, and that's my favorite number! Awesome update! Can't wait to see more of Lana's reaction to Clark's secret.

[binkys711]

heh...7 and 11 are my fav numbers:D (as you can see:p) it's my birthday also July 11th=7/11;)

[NYC300Z]

That's cool BInkys :cool: Did u know on that day 7/11 gives out free slurpees?? :lol:

[kewl]

hey binks "7" is also my favorite number!!! and my name's initial "G" is the 7th letter in the alphabet :D :D oh and blated happy bday 7/11 ;)
NYC : i need to check with 7/11 next year on 7/11 if they really give free slurpees :D :D :lol:

[binkys711]

wha?!:eek: i never knew that! every year i could've gotten a free slurpie?! oh man! ....well i better start preparing for next year:D oh and a thanxz for the b-day wishes kewl:p

[NYC300Z]

What u guys serious? Never got free slurpess on 7/11?? :lol: I can't believe that on that day me and my friends would always drive around from 7/11 to 7/11 to get free slurpees :lol:

Nice Avi Binkys very appropriate I was thinking of jocking it just for today....u know I can see the WTC site from my window....well at least tower 7 the one they rebuilt. It's only like 4 blocks from where I live.

oh yeah Great story Clana-follower-06 keep it up and PPMS!:D

[binkys711]

*lowers head in shame*

dude! you guys must have gotten major brain freezes!:lol:

oh and montevallo had said that we could all use his avi to honor those who lost their live in 9/11 so me hottietom, LoisNClark borrowed the avi from montevallo for today:\

and that must be cool you seeing the site.....so you were there when it happened? did you see it?

oh and tryiing to stay on topic:

PPMS clana-follower:D

[kewl]

ok binks, both of us check 7/11 on 7/11 next year for free slurpees! deal? :D :D

yeah, PPMS clana-follower! ;)

[binkys711]

deal!:D

and can't wait 'till ya update Kristin!:D

[LanasLover16]

PPMS!! LIKE REALLY REALLY REALLY SOON!!

[Clana-follower06]

I just got back from a soccer game which we lost and I have school tomorrow so I'll try to update after school. Thanks for all of the support!

[NYC300Z]

okay thankyou thankyou i'll be looking forward to an update!

[kewl]

clana-follower : sorry to hear that u lost a soccer match but good to hear we're getting an update!!!! :D:rotfl::D:rotfl::D:rotfl::D:);):p:);):p:);):p:); ):p:):D:rotfl::D:rotfl::D:rotfl::D:rotfl::D

[NYC300Z]

oh man didn't even see that u guys lost! Sorry to hear that....hope u still get todays update up though!:p:):D

[Clana-follower06]

Just got back from school and I have to go to soccer like really really soon, and then I have to do my homework and practice guitar for my lesson tomorrow and then hopefully I'll be able to get an update up tonight.

[NYC300Z]

ok hope u have time!:D

[Clana-follower06]

I've finally got the update right here, and I had to stay up pretty late to write it so you better say you like it! j/k of course. But It would make me really happy if you did respond. And I just thought I'd add that my coach didn't make us do wind sprints today at the end of soccer practice like he always does so I'm really happy, even though I do always come in first for them, not to brag or anything, lol. Well enjoy, and I'll talk to you all tomorrow



“I guess you’re right.” He stated cockily while secretly blushing, he never really was this forward. “But if I do have to go around saving people everyday I wouldn’t want everyone knowing it was me.” Clark had already come up with a few names on his own, but he knew they would never work. The only name he would use would be one that Lana came up with, even if it was something like Captain Flannel.

“You’re right that would be kind of awkward wouldn’t it?” Lana’s speech was kind of slurred at the end of her sentence, and considering that she was dreaming about Clark in spandex it was surprising she didn’t start drooling.

“Any suggestions?” Clark leaned against the loft window frame not even noticing Lana’s warped speech.

“Well, I’ve always considered you my
superman.” Lana mentioned while furiously blushing.

“Really?” Clark considered the name in his mind thinking it over a few more times before he came to a conclusion.

“No, that won’t work. But oh well, I
don’t think I’ll have to fly around in tights any time soon.”

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(Metropolis)

“Otis!” A jet-black chair swiveled behind its desk showing the back of the chair to anyone who entered the office through the front door. A faceless man relaxed tightly in the rigid black chair twiddling his thumbs as his imbecile of an assistant meandered through the ample hallways of the penthouse lingering eminently over the buildings of Metropolis. Dimly lit candles were placed respectively throughout the room casting an ambient shadow over the furniture. But there was something else embroidering the thin creases of the chairs and the cold steel picture frames, a faint green glow flickered inside the room, and the man with no face played with an extravagant green ring clasped around his finger. Pulses of energy were sent through the chilled air every time his fingers caressed the hard green rock, and there was no doubt that the ring held some sort of significance to the man, that man with no face.

A man grappling with his bulging flesh waddled into the spacious room and walked slowly up to the desk as if he was afraid to go near it.

“Yes Mr. Luthor?” Otis spoke incoherently as he played with the hem of his hat that he held down by he chest occasionally dropping it.

“Did you bring me the paper?” The man said as he flipped his chair around to face his babbling buffoon of a goon.

“Yes Mr. Luthor. I did. I remembered this time.” Otis seemed unconventionally pleased with his self, but whatever floats your boat, right?

“Good Otis. And now would be the time to give it to me.” Mr. Luthor stuck out his hand as Otis reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a copy of the Daily Planet featuring an article by Lois Lane on the cover and beneath it an article by Clark Kent, his old friend.

“Here you go Mr. Luthor.” Otis handed over the paper and sat down on a chair behind the ivory-colored desk in the center of the room.

“Thank-you Otis,” Lex flipped up the paper to better read it, but stopped when he noticed Otis still sitting in the chair across from his own. “Otis. You can leave now.”

“Oh!” He jumped up and scurried towards the door. “Sorry Mr. Luthor.”

Otis was reaching for the door handle when Lex called out to him again. “And Otis. Try not to have anyone follow you back again. I’m getting tired of looking at the body remains every time I walk out the building.” Lex drawled out in a monotone voice and then shooed Otis, and made him go clean up today’s disaster.

Clark had written an article on the justice in Metropolis and how it has been terminally lacking in the past, and what the citizens of Metropolis could do to help get their city back on track again. And then Lex started thinking, when was the last time he and Clark had one of their infamous little get
togethers?

“Ms. Teshmacher!” Lex called roughly through the intercom.

The speaker tuned on and he heard some static and then a woman’s voice come through. “Yes Mr. Luthor.”

“Have you ever heard of someone with the name Clark Kent?” Lex studied the paper scrolling it with his eyes.

“Yes, I have. He writes for the Daily Planet.” Her voice sounded a little airy as she spoke through the intercom like her mind was on another matter, which it technically was. She had seen Clark’s picture in the paper and she couldn’t help but think of how good he looked.

“Well I need you to call him for me and tell him to meet me here for lunch in two days. I think we have some catching up to do.” The line clicked and all that could be heard was a faint static running through the line.

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(Back in Smallville)

“You’re probably right.” Lana sounded disappointed and she didn’t care to hide it either. “But I really wouldn’t mind seeing you in those tights.”

“How about if I do become a superhero you get to become my sidekick and you have to wear the tights too.” Clark would definitely be happy with that decision.

“First of all I don’t have any super powers and then secondly you wouldn’t be saving anyone if I was your sidekick because you’d be too busy drooling over me to care.” Lana was just joking, but she knew that Clark wasn’t.

“You’re right about the drooling thing, but you aren’t so right about the you not having powers thing.” Lana just cocked her head and just looked at Clark like he was crazy.

‘What the hell is he talking about?’

“You can melt things just by smiling at them, oh wait, that only works with my heart. Sorry my mistake, I could’ve sworn it got hotter in here when you smiled at me.” ‘Smooth Clark, nice job.’

“Very funny Clark. But I don’t think I’ll be putting myself in front of a bullet anytime soon just to see if I can melt it.” Lana stated rather sarcastically.

“Oh well, I guess I’m on my own then.” Clark really didn’t want to get back on topic, but he knew that if he was going to have Lana be truly comfortable with the fact that he wasn’t human he would have to have them focus on it now. “So Lana... how do you feel about me now. I mean now that you know my secret.” He really did hate that word.

“I’m not completely sure yet Clark. You’re going to have to let me have it sink in first. But I’m sure in due time I won’t even mind when you superspeed away from me once you see me with no make-up on.” Lana really wasn’t sure what he’d think of her when he saw her like that, but at least he was still here now.

“I doubt I’d ever run away from you, well only if I had to help someone, other than that I’m always here for you. I just want to let you know that. And if you have any questions about me just ask. That sounded weird didn’t it? But I really do mean it; I even confuse myself at times. And I bet you look great without any make-up on.”

They just sat quietly for awhile like they always do when they have nothing to say verbally, because they always have so many things to say that can’t be expressed in words.


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If you liked it please let me know. Even if you didn't like it or have some complaints or comments please let me know.

[MOOman0618]

Nice update! I like the movie references! Otis is such a doofus. He didn't like Superman?!?! Silly Clark, but he did have a good idea with Lana in tights! ...anyhow... Post more soon! :)

[kewl]

2nd... :D
wow, great update!!!!

They just sat quietly for awhile like they always do when they have nothing to say verbally, because they always have so many things to say that can’t be expressed in words.
this phrase is so sweet..... :)
i wonder what evil plans lex has in mind now??? hmmmm...
PPMS! can't wait for ur next update!!!

[dreammaster]

another awesome chapter

[linn]

ppms!!

[NYC300Z]

wow a new element to the story....I hope Lana doesn't need much time for it to sink in! Fantastic update can't wait to see what's going on! I can't really seem to find the words I wanna say either right now:lol: just PPMS!!:D

[Clana-follower06]

I'm not sure when I'll be able to update because my grandparents are visiting right now. And they were supposed to come on friday and they called just an hour ago to say they'd be here in an hour so now they're here and they made me miss the smallville episode that was on tonight. I'll try updating soon. :D

[Ketchup]

You missed Blank... the one that went overboard with all the Chlark in it. Good eppy, but there was no where near anough CLana in it.

[Clana-follower06]

I agree with you on the not enough Lana thing. I got to watch the first part of the epi which I missed last time, but I had to go upstairs before it got to the clana at the end. *weeps* Keep watching for more updates!

[kewl]

yeah, there was not enough CLANA stuff on BLANK but i just loved that eventhough clark lost his memories, his feelings for lana just weren't lost! and chloe's quote was just perfect "looks like the heart remembers more than the brain" :)
anyway, hope ur grandparents leave soon clana-follower so u can give us an update! :D ~j/k~ ;)

[SpeedyKate91]

can't wait til u can post the update
PPMS!!

[LanasLover16]

Sweet update!

[kewl]

hope we get another update soon! :D

[NYC300Z]

Originally posted by kewl
hope we get another update soon! :D

My words exactly!!:D

[SVsleuth]

I caught up here now. Good update. Hope when Lana lets it sink in she is able to fully accept Clark for who he is. PPMS!

[binkys711]

just read the update! very cute! loved it!.....jeje...the need for to Clark super-speeding when seeing Lana without make-up :lol:....PPMS!!!:D

[SpeedyKate91]

cute update. PPMS!!!

[EyeluvTom]

Need more!

[Clana-follower06]

I can't believe how long it's been since I've updated this fic. And unfortunately I still have to wait longer. My grandparents are still here and I have no idea when they're leaving, but I kind of hope it's soon because they're starting to bug me, and I don't mean that in a really bad way though. It's just that I can't be myself with them around, and it's making me feel awkward! I hope I can update soon. Bye for now.

[NYC300Z]

Yes It has been a while since u updated! Yes I hope you can update soon too!!

[kewl]

hope ur grandparents leave soon clana-follower, so u can give us the update!!!! :lol::D ~j/k~ ;):lol:

[EyeluvTom]

No offense, but I can't wait till your parents leave, tee-hee!

[binkys711]

yes I agree^^^^:p

[Clana-follower06]

I am going to try to update today after school! Or some time after soccer practice!

[kewl]

yay, can't hardly wait! :D

[NYC300Z]

Originally posted by kewl
yay, can't hardly wait! :D

:D

[EyeluvTom]

What happened to the update?

[LanasLover16]

Yeah!!!

[NYC300Z]

Yeah for realz!

[Clana-follower06]

I know I lied about giving you an update on thursday. I really was going to update, but some things came up and I didn't have time. And the same thing happened Friday and Saturday, but my grandparents finally left today so count on an update. And to make up for my utter incompetence the update will be extra long. I'm so sorry, but school and everything else had been so hectic, but I'm going to try and make it up to you all. So just expect one sometime today.

[SunniLvsSV]

Saweet! No worries about the timeframe, we're just glad to hear you haven't forgotten! :D

[LanasLover16]

yeah! welcome back! and cant wait to hear an update!

[NYC300Z]

Sometime today? Well the day is slipping away! Hope you post soon!

[Lana102]

we forgive you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Clana-follower06]

I'm working on the update right now so it should be up soon. And welcome to the boards Lana102.

[NYC300Z]

I'm leaving in less than an hour to go back home to NYC is the update going to up that soon?

oh is that a real club?? nice new avi!:D

[binkys711]

I'm not sure but I have seen banners of it elsewhere...their pretty funny:lol: I like 'em...

can't wait 'till ya update Kristin!:D:D:D

yes, very cool new avi:)

[Clana-follower06]

Thanks for all of the compliments on the avi. I made it myself so I am very pround of it. And yes there is a Dorky KK club over somewhere else, but you have to be very special to join, and when I special I mean just like the KK who runs into poles, spills water on herself, and loves emo (all of those things I can do and have done). So I finally have the new update after what seemed like forever, so I hope you enjoy it and I'm so sorry that I had to keep you all on your toes for so long (I bet they really hurt by now), and hopefully after this I'll be able to update in my Lanerella story in the slapstck thread. This isn't incredebly long, but I think it'll do. And the rest of the update is on the next page, I had to split it up. Enjoy...



The telephone’s constant ringing broke the isolated silence of the early morning’s breath. Waking the woman who was sleeping comfortably upon the peculiar man’s rising chest. The woman crawled out from her safe refuge and placed her feet on the rough wooden floor, and quietly ambled towards the shrill ring. Her feet maneuvered almost silently across the wooden planks and then stopped abruptly at the telephone, which sounded as if it was taking its final breath.

“Hello?” Lana whispered into the phone hoping Clark wouldn’t wake up.

“Hello, may I speak to a Mr. Kent?” Miss. Teshmacher who was on the other line put on her best imitation of a secretary and continued with the important call.
L
ana peered over her shoulder at a sleeping Clark and wondered if she should wake him up or not. “Well, um... he’s not exactly available at the moment.” She looked over her shoulder again just because she could, and partly because Clark looked so angelic as he slept... like he wasn’t carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.

“Could you give him a message then?” Miss. Teshmacher was annoyed at the woman on the other end of the line, she had so badly wanted to speak to the man who made her melt when she looked at his picture in the paper.

“Of course just let me get a pen.” Lana scrambled around Clark’s hectic desk and finally found a chewed up pencil hidden under a stack of newspapers.

“So what is the message?”

“Could you just tell Mr. Kent that Lex Luthor would like to have lunch with him sometime?” Miss. Teshmacher was just staring idly at her long fingernails now and didn’t notice the phone line go silent for a moment.

...

“Could you repeat the name please?” She had to admit she was shocked. Lana hadn’t been in contact with Lex for years and Clark hadn’t mentioned anything about him either except for the fact that Lex seems to be dabbling in the world of politics a little more. But other than that she had heard no mention of Lex for years.

“Mr. Luthor.” She spoke slowly to Lana as if she wasn’t able to understand her when in reality it was Miss Teshmacher who would be the one that wouldn’t be able to understand.

“Really?” Was all she could spit out. “As in Lex Luthor of Luthorcorp?”

“The one and only. So just make sure you get that message to Mr. Kent, and I’ll be in contact with him soon to set a date. Good-bye.”

Lana heard the dial tone and finally hung-up. Her head was spinning again, and then it all went black.

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(Smallville Medical Center)

The lights in her room were off so if she woke up she wouldn’t be blinded. The doctors didn’t know what happened to her, but they were guessing it had something to do with all of the stress she’s been under lately and coming out of her certain unusual state of amnesia. But the one scenario they didn’t think of was the long-time affects of the drug that was administered to her six years ago be Jason Teague in his attempt to rape her.

The real answer to the question would be discovered in due time, but meanwhile they just had to wait.

Clark sat in the uncomfortable seat across from Lana’s hospital bed for four strenuous hours before he went to get a cup of coffee from the machine outside the door. He had watched her sleep in her juncture of unconsciousness and pestered the doctors for information about what had happened, but they couldn’t give a defiant answer, their guess was as good as anyone’s.

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(Flashback)

A sliver of golden light danced on the floor of her bedroom. The room that the light came from was the living room where Jason slept on the couch, but tonight he wasn’t sleeping. She heard voices coming from the room, the voices of two men. Her feet slid completely undetected across the smooth carpet and her eyes reached the crack in the door where she could investigate the whispers. The first voice was one of power it was a capable and intelligent voice very unlike the feeble voice of the second man. The voice of the second man was faint and incompetent. The other man was overpowering this man, and there was nothing he could do to stop him.

Lana heard the two man arguing about how they should execute their plan, she had no clue what they were talking about, but she did hear them say thiopental sodium, other wise known as a yellowish-white powder injected into a vein as a general anesthetic and used in psychotherapy to induce a relaxed state, and something about a prescription drug called Rohypnol (later identified as a drug that can induce amnesia, dizziness, nightmares, and tremors). They discussed using it for something or for someone.

Lex was one of the men and Jason was the other, and they spoke of acquiring the contents of valuable knowledge and power from three stones, and that if they used the drugs on someone they might tell them how to get these stones. Lana was unsure of what they were talking about, but she had a gut feeling that it wasn’t right. She crept back to her make-ship sanctuary under her covers and waited until she heard the front door of the apartment creak so she would know that Lex was gone.
She had to leave; she had to get out before whatever they were talking about happened. The door was still propped open and she could see that the light was off in the next room, and before she could even think she leapt up from her bed and sprinted out of her room and forward to the door. Her hands grappled with the lock and finally unhooked it and then she.....

(End of flashback)

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Air filled her lungs and she sprang to life in a room crowded with people hovering over her body.

“It’s a miracle.” She heard one of the nurses say, and then the same nurse began to cry.

She looked around at all of the doctors standing around, but she couldn’t find one familiar face. “What happened? Where am I?”

“You’re in the Smallville Medical Center, you had quite a nasty spill on some stairs, and suffered from a pretty bad concussion.” The doctor with large glasses answered her.

“Oh....” Lana was still confused. Had she just dreamt about being back in Metropolis with Jason?

The door to the small room burst open and Clark stormed in. “Lana!” He ran over to the side of the bed as the doctors and nurses cleared out. “I’m so glad you’re all right.”

“What happened Clark?” ‘Was it all a dream?’

“You fainted on the stairs up at my loft, and then I brought you here. You had been out for quite a few hours, and then...” Clark’s eyes started to well up with tears and it was almost as if he couldn’t bring his self to say what almost happened to the love of his life.
“And then you’re heart gave out. I thought I was going to lose you.”

Lana reached for Clark’s hand and took it in her own. “I’m promising you right now that I will never leave you. I love you Clark.”

“I love you too.” Clark didn’t want to let her go, but she needed some rest so he slipped his hand out from hers after she fell to sleep and he walked out of the room with the vision of his love blinding him from the corrupt evil lurking behind his immaculate belief in justice.

“Mr. Kent!” The doctor with the large glasses was scurrying to catch up with Clark as he strode down the long hallways.

Clark jerked his head over his shoulder and saw the small man closing in on him. He stopped and waited for the doctor to catch up. “Yes?”

“Can I ask you a few questions about your friend miss Lang?” The doctor had a painfully obvious stutter that just added to his quirky personality.

“Sure, whatever I can do to help.” Clark stuck his hands in his pockets like he always does when he’s nervous.

“I just need to ask you some simple questions about what’s been going on in her life recently so we can figure out what exactly happened to her. So to start what was she doing right before she passed out?”

Clark had to think hard about what had happened before he heard her body hit the floor, because that was so painful for him, to see her just lying motionless on the ground. “I’m not exactly sure, all I can remember is that we fell asleep on my couch, and then I heard a noise and found her on the ground. I don’t even know how she got over to the stairs, she had been with me the entire time.”

“Are you sure about that Mr. Kent?” For being such a small guy he was really intimidating. “Are you sure you can’t remember her leaving you on the couch, and getting up to get something. Are you completely sure?”

The faint ring of the phone echoed in his subconscious mind, and he remembered. “No, I... I remember ringing.”

“Ringing?” The doctor jotted something down on his paper and then looked back up at Clark.

“Yes.... The phone rang and Lana got up to answer it. I remember that because I felt the heat from her body disappear and I could imagine in my subconscious her getting up from the couch.” He had it replay in his mind, but only until the part where she reached the phone. “And that’s all I can remember.” He snapped out of his daze and looked back down at the doctor.

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[binkys711]

1st! BOOYAH!

that was a great update! glad to see the story is far from over! evil Lex dude! and poor Clark I think he almost had a heart attack:p....Loved it! PPMS!!!:D:D:D

[MOOman0618]

Great update! I am glad I stayed up to read it. Lex is involved with Lana's memory lose? Figures. Stupid evil Lex.

[Clana-follower06]

Thanks for replying. I really appreciate it, and I'm sorry for all of the spelling errors in there, but I didn't use a buffer so I can't go back to edit it.

[binkys711]

oh it's alright, we understand:D

[Clana-follower06]

I had to split the update up so here is the rest of it

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“Do you know what she was doing the night before?” The doctor asked as the glint from the fluorescent light reflected off of his glasses.

“She was with me, we were talking about... well...” Clark couldn’t really go into any details about what they discussed the following night.

“That’s okay you don’t have to tell me. But I understand that she has gone through a lot in the past few weeks. Is that correct?” He checked his clipboard again to make sure his information was correct.

“Yes, she had just regained her memory after her ex-boyfriend had tried to... tried to rape and kill her.” Clark looked away for a second and wiped his eyes before he turned back around to face the doctor.

“Yes, yes I have that all in my notes here.” He said as he tapped the clipboard with his pen. “I must be going now. But you can feel free to talk to miss Lang any time, just make sure to check in with the front desk first.” He then turned and bolted away.

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(Flashback)

She unhooked it and then she felt a hand grab her wrist and twist it pulling her towards the forceful man. Something cold and sharp could be felt breaking her skin and injecting itself into her blood stream, and the she felt the ground break and she began falling, deeper and deeper, faster and faster. Like she would never hit the ground.

(End of flashback)

The door creaked open and Clark walked in carrying a single rose, and he walked in and sat down on the uncomfortable chair waiting for his love to awaken.

[kewl]

yay, great update!!!! glad that lana's okay now! PPMS!!!! :D

[NYC300Z]

missed ur update last night because I had to drive home...glad to be able to finally read it! Great update I wonder when/if the doctors will realize it's fromt he drug jason gave to her and if there's a cure! PPMS!!

[linn]

loved the update ppms!

[SunniLvsSV]

I'm so happy you're back updating! I love it! :D

[LanasLover16]

wow! wonderful update, i cant wait to hear more!!!

[SVsleuth]

Oh - so Lana has long term effects of the drugs Jason used on her. Ouch! It must be so hard for clark to sit & wait. Great update, keep it going soon, please. :)

[Clana-follower06]

I'm going to try to update after my guitar lesson today, which is after school. So I guess you should guess keep your eyes open for the update if you want to read it.

[dreammaster]

another awesome chapter

[kewl]

yay,can't wait. hope u will be able to post later today :)

[NYC300Z]

i'm looking forward to it!:D

[Clana-follower06]

I'm going to stop making promises I can't keep. I'm sorry I let you all down again, but I had some important buisness to attend to (otherwise known as sleep). I'm not sure when I can update because the season premiere is tonight, which I bet all of you knew already, but I'll try to update asap. Enjoy the clana tonight my fellow clanists!

[EyeluvTom]

We will! Been waiting for this day for months!

[binkys711]

yes....sleep....I need sleep....but not until after the premier!:D

[NYC300Z]

yeah i'm still looking forward to it!:D

[Lana102]

HEY, I KNOW THAT THIS IS TOTALLY OFF TOPIC BUT CLANA-FOLLOWER06 I AM THE SAME AGE AS YOU!

[kewl]

PPMS! :D

[NYC300Z]

PPMS!!

[Clana-follower06]

I'm working on it so it should be up sometime today. Thanks to all of you who keep replying. It really makes my day.

[Lana102]

yes! update yea!

[LanasLover16]

yes!!! cant wait to read it!!!!

[NYC300Z]

oh I wont be able to read it until Monday! how sad! i'll still be looking forward to it!:D

[Clana-follower06]

I really hate my computer right now! And if you're one of those people who needs an explanation to that statement here it is. The internet on both computers in the house kept going down, and it has been down for the past two days. So when I said I was going to update a few days ago I really did try, but because of the bad internet connection I couldn't. So right now I am saying that the update will be up tonight, but if it's not... blame the internet. And once again I apologize.

[kewl]

damn internet connection!!!! :D

[Dr. Jeckyll]

Just caught up on this excellent story. Hope your internet will be ok soon. PPMS!

[NYC300Z]

yes hope your interent is working tonight! i'll be checking...thanks for the explnation...

[LanasLover16]

PPPPPMASAP!!!!!!!

[NYC300Z]

What happened to you! PPMS!!

[SVsleuth]

Oh, so it was technical difficulties, - Will keep checking babk. My DSL was out for 2 days too. Hope yours comes back up soon. I have Bellsouth internet, & saw a truck in my neighborhood, so I wrote a note & stuck it on his truck. He actually called me! In less than 1 hour, my connection was back. Sometimes unconventional methods work better than the 800 numbers. ;)

[NYC300Z]

:lol: that's so cool Svsleuth!

Hope you get your internet back soon Kristin!:D

[kewl]

L:lol:L smart move SVsleuth ;)

[SVsleuth]

Okay, guys - Do we have any computer geeks here, who live in Oregon, and can go and fix Clana-follower's computer connection? Just trying to think outside the box here. We need an update!!

[Clana-follower06]

Guess who's finally back. If you guessed me,(as in me, Kristin Taylor) then you are right. My internet is back up, and I finally got over the bronchitis that I've had for a few weeks now so I'll be back to writing this fic as of tomorrow (I have to get to bed sometime really soon because of school tomorrow so I won't be able to update unitl then.) But the updates shouldn't be coming as scarcely as they have been the past few months because of school and the whole internet ordeal. So you can expect an update tomorrow then. And I'm going to try to make it pretty long so I may be needing a buffer. I hope that all of you haven't given up on my fic just yet. It's really amazing how many stories get started when you're gone for a month. It's going to take me a while to read all of the new ones. Bye for now. (It's so good to be back)

[SVsleuth]

Welcome back, Kristin! YES! we are all waiting for your update eagerly. We have NOT given up on your fic. Will check tomorrow.
:):):):):):):):):):)

[LanasLover16]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NYC300Z]

Glad your back! Can't wait for your update!

[rosewolfe87]

*raises hand* Sadly to say, most of those fics are mine. I can't seem to help myself!

But I have to say, you're fic was by far one of my favorites!

[kewl]

can't hardly wait for ur next update!!! ;)

[Clana-follower06]

It's almost ready I just have to write just a little bit more and it will be finished.

Okay, I know I said that this was going to be pretty long, but I am really tired and I still have to work on my English paper so it isn't really really long. So here it is and I hope you enjoy.


Clark sat for hours watching the constant cycle of Lana’s rising and falling chest. He would occasionally listen to her heart beat with his super hearing, and then other times he would rest his ear on her chest to listen to the periodic beating. A few times she would flinch, like she was having a nightmare, and then other times she would be perfectly tranquil, and you could even notice the corners of her mouth pulled up into a tight smile.

A small head being poked through the open doorway followed a swift knock on the door to the hospital room, and then the body of Lana’s doctor followed the head.

“Excuse me, um... Mr. Kent?” The doctor stood in a corner of the compact room wringing his hands, and then plunging them into the depths of his white overcoat.

Clark paused for a moment and then swung his head over towards the doctor’s voice. “Yes?” His voice cracked once he decided to speak because of the terminally long periods of time he had been spending in Lana’s room sobbing, and hoping... just hoping she would come back around.

“Would it be alright if I had you sign some papers for me?” His hands were still deeply submerged in his pocket, and they looked like they were trying to grasp a pen down at the bottom of the large front pocket.

“Of course.” Clark stood up and walked over to the doorframe, and then before leaving he took one last look at the angel he had found broken, and then left.

“Thank you Mr. Kent.” His voice seemed to almost tremble while he spoke to Clark, almost like he was afraid, but afraid of what? The doctor handed Clark the papers, and then carried on to explain what they were for. “These papers state that you are to be solely responsible for Lana while she is in this condition, and if anything happens you will be the one to make the decisions.”

“Why am I responsible for her? Not that I’m saying it’s a bad thing.” Clark and the doctor began walking throught the long hallways again until they reached the front desk.

“Because Lana has no living relatives we are forced to administer these duties to the said person’s spouse or partner.” He then pointed at a few lines and told Clark what to do. “Now I need you to sign here.”

Clark signed the papers, but still had a few questions left. “What about Lana’s aunt, Nell Potter?”

“Nell Potter died of a stroke three years ago. Believe me young man, we have already researched Lana’s backround to see if any of her relatives are still around, and we didn’t find any so you can be sure that our findings are accurate, and that you are now legally responsible for your girl friend.” The doctor stopped almost suddenly and turned to face Clark. “Now if you’ll excuse me I have some patients to attend to.” At that he turned on his heels and walked away.

Clark found his way back to room 129 and settled on the edge of Lana’s hospital bed lowered his head into his hands and let out a slight sob before he noticed that Lana was sitting straight up in her bed staring at him with concern etched onto her face.

Once he looked up a wave of relief swept over him. He was so happy to see her awake, and attentive. “Lana..
I’m so glad you’re alright.” He took her in his arms and gently held her never wanting to let go.

“Yeah, me too.” She had been awake for a while now, and she was glad Clark had finally come back into her room to be with her.

“How are you feeling?” He questioned as he raised his hand to her forehead, and then compared the temperature to his own.

“Better, not as, um, what do you call it?” She flailed her arm about gesturing what the word was.

“Drowsy?” Clark said trying to help with her quest to find the missing word.

“That’s it!” She gave one last wave of her arm before she rested it at her side again. “God am I out of it today.”

“But that’s a given, you were just dosed with a bunch of anesthetics.” He was completely happy to see her alive and well he couldn’t help from smiling.

“True.” Her smile flickered for a moment, but then died as she remembered what she had just dreampt. “Clark, if I told you that Lex Luthor was somehow involved in what happened to me six years ago what would you do?”

“Are you trying to tell me that Lex helped in Jason’s twisted plot to rape you?” Clark hadn’t been in contact for Lex with years so he didn’t know what Lex was like now, but was that really the kind of person Lex had become?

“I’m not really sure, but lately I’ve been having these dreams. Dreams where I’m in my apartment in Metropolis with Jason at night, and I’m lying on my bed in my room when I hear voices coming from the next room. One of those voices was Lex’s, and the other’s was Jason’s.”

“What were they talking about?” Clark was once again concerned for Lana, these dreams have been happening more frequently, and Clark was really worried for her safety, and her health.

“They kept saying thiopental and rohypnol. I looked those two things up, and I found out that they’re drugs used to sedate people, and some of the side effects were long term amnesia, nightmares, and tremors. Clark, all of those things have been happening to me.” Lana felt her blood run cold as she pictured a long needle sinking into her soft flesh.

“Do you remember having those drugs injected into you?” Clark hoped with all of his heart she couldn’t remember being injected, and it broke his heart when she told him what happened in her dream.

“ I... I remember running towards the door, and I fumbled with the lock because me fingers felt stiff, and then somebody’s hand grabbed my wrist and pulle dme towards them, and that’s when...” She couldn’t continue. It was all too overwhelming for her.

“It’s okay Lana, don’t cry I’m here for you now.” Clark wrapped Lana up in his arms again and rested his chin on the top of her head as she rgained her composure.

“It’s just so horrible, what some people are willing to do.” She had forgotten she didn’t mention that Lex and Jason were discussing the elements.

“Willing to do for what?” He tilted her chin up to his face and asked her that question.

“Oh I forgot to tell you that they were talking about the stones of knowledge, they were saying that they might be able to get information out of someone if they used those drugs on them.”

“They were talking about the stones?” Clark asked annoyed at Lex and Jason’s greed.

Lana nodded her head in compliance to Clark’s question.

“I have to find Lex.” Clark was furious at what Lex had done, and he would not let him get away with something like this. He would have to find evidence, something that could prove Lex was guilty.

“Well, I guess you’re in luck.” Clark just gave Lana a puzzled expression and furrowed his eyebrows. “Before I passed out this morning I got a call from Lex’s secretary, Miss Teshmacher, and apparently Lex wants to set up a lunch appointment with you sometime soon. That Teshmacher person said that she would be calling you back soon to set a date.

“He actually called?” Clark was astonished. After all of these years he finally has the nerve to call up Clark.

“Well, it wasn’t technically him...” Lana was now just trying to get a rise out of Clark, but she chose a pretty crummy time to do it so she pretty much failed in her attempt to abash him. But she was pretty close.

After staying for another hour Clark left the hospital once Lana had drifted back off into her slumber, and he drove back to the farm. Once he reached the loft there was message from Lex’s secretary giving him a number he should call to set up an appointment. He jotted down the number and picked up the phone punching in the numbers as he brought the phone to his ear.
The phone rang five times before anyone answered it, and when someone finally did it was a high-pitched voice much like the squeal of a dolphin, or a pig, which ever you decide.

“Hello, Lex Luthor’s office, how may I help you?” Miss Teshmacher was once again impersonating a secretary because Lex had insisted she should if Clark happened to call.

“Hi, this is Clark Kent.” His voice was harsh and cold, and his words were laced with ice as he spoke sternly into the mouthpiece.

“Oh, hello Mr. Kent. I’m guessing that you’ve called to set up an appointment. Is that right?”

“Yes. When is the soonest he can meet with me?”

“Mr. Luthor is available tomorrow at one o’ clock. Does that work for you Mr. Kent?”

“Yes. That will be fine. Where are we meeting?”

“Will Luthor’s be convenient for you?”

“Yes. Thank you.”

“Have a nice day Mr. Kent.”

Clark hung up the phone before she even finished her sentence and quickly moved over to the tattered couch where he ended up sleeping that night without the heat of the woman he loved sleeping by his side.

(Smallville Medical Hospital)

Her room was almost pitch black except for the moon's rays that were barely visible through the long curtains, and her room was almost silent except for the squeak coming from the hinges of the door as it was being carefully opened, and then the shuffling footsteps towards her bed. A small rustle of clothing could be heard as the assailant placed his hands in his large front pocket reaching for his vile of a strange liquid, and a long silver needle.


Tell me what you think please.

[EEE]

I think you really need to continue. You just can't leave us hanging, can you?

[HP_DRAGON]

we need more PPMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NYC300Z]

I know what is going to happen to Lana now? Hasn't she been through enough? What is Clark going to do to set things right? This story has gotten very dark once again!

PPMS!!!

[dreammaster]

another awesome update and yes we need more

[SVsleuth]

NOOOOO! They Can't drug her again! C'mon, Clark, SAVE LANA!!!!

Great to have this story back again. PPMS!

[linn]

Yea...someone can't be drugging her again i wonder who it can be........and glad you updated,,,ppms!

[SpeedyKate91]

awsome update
PPMS!!!

[kewl]

hey, you can't just leave us hanging???? c'mon u have to continue, they can't drug lana again! NO!!!! clark, save lana!!!! :D
welcome EEE ;)

[Clana-follower06]

Yes, welcome EEE. It's always nice to see some new clana shippers or at least clana fic enjoyers around here. (is enjoyers even a word? oh well, I guess my random words make me who I am) I should have the new part of the story up sometime this week whether it be tomorrow, and if it is tomorrow it will be after Smallville sometime, or sometime on friday or over the weekend. I'm really glad you all are enjoying this fic. because all of your replies and feedback are the things that keep me motivated to write this story. So I guess I'll talk to you all later, because right now I need to work on a paper for English.

[NYC300Z]

Oh I got an e-mail and it said you had posted on this fic and i rushed over, but u didn't update!:( oh well I hope to read your update soon!

[kewl]

hope to get an update soon!

[binkys711]

A little late but just read the update! Glad to see Lana is awake and ok well at least before the end anyways. HOW COULD SHE BE DRUGGED AGAIN?!?! poor Lana:( PPMS!!! must know what happens next, the nerve on Lex!

[SVsleuth]

Are you working an another update for us?? Hope so! Please post more SOON!

[Clana-follower06]

HI! Sorry I've been gone so long, but I actually am working on an update. It's just that I've been so busy, but things have cooled down a bit so expect an update tonight, and I'm going somewhere with that drugging thing so don't worry. And check out my new fic it's called A Change(well actually I changed the title again, but in where it says the title in the forum it's still the same), and it should get to the clana part soon. Just to let you know, in the last update if you haven't already figured out who it is trying to drug her read the last paragraph again, and then somewhere near the beginning of the update there should be a clue to who it is. Nice to be back.

[NYC300Z]

Yay! We get an update tonight! Can't wait! :D:);)

[cufcchic]

FINALLY! Im gonna be waiting!

[SVsleuth]

Alright! Another one to look forward to tonight! Yay! Can't wait.

[linn]

yay we all get a update tonight.....can't wait for it!!!!!:D :D :D

[NYC300Z]

how late tonight? It's already 1:45 am!

[Clana-follower06]

Sorry about the delay, but K-site was down for me and my comp. kept freezing up. But now I'm back with an update. This is only a teaser and the rest will come tonight if K-site will actually let me past the home page.


“Code blue! Code blue! Code blue in room 129!” Doctors swarmed the room, but one of the doctors wasn’t trying to get in, but out of the room. The light from the overhead lamps reflected off of his large glasses and you could see him place a needle in his large pocket where no one would be able to see it.

He slowly sauntered from the spot he injected the fluid into the tube connected to Lana. You could hear him laughing under his breath as he pulled out a cell phone once he reached his office.

“Mr. Luthor?” He spoke quietly into the phone taking it in great lengths not to be heard.

“Did you do as I asked you?” His voice was deep and his tone was harsh.

“Yes, in a few minutes she’ll be dead.” The doctor began to fidget as he spoke with the cold voice. “So, um, when do I get the, you know?” So much for the hipocratic oath.

“The money will be in a swedish bank account tonight. If you contact the number I gave you earlier they will help you get the money.” Lex sounded annoyed as he explained the situation. “Now if you tell anyone about this you can be sure that you’ll end up just the same as Ms. Lang. Good day Mr. Rampone.”

The doctor, also known as Mr. Rampone stared at the phone with an expression of utter shock plastered to his face. What had he gotten himself into?

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“Clear!” The paddles landed on her chest sending jolts through her body. The doctor glanced at his monitor checking to see if there were any improvements on her heart’s condition.

“Clear!” The paddles hit her chest again this time spiking her heart rate. One of the nurses left the room and hurried to the front desk requesting that someone call Lana’s boyfriend Clark Kent.

“We need to have Clark Kent here!” The man at the front desk just stared at her with a blank expression. “NOW!”

“Okay, I’m sorry!” The man quickly found Clark’s number and dialed hoping to get the nurse off his back.

Clark stumbled from his sleep as he heard the phone ring. He dragged his feet all the way to the phone wishing whoever was calling would just leave him to sleep.

“Excuse me Mr. Kent? I’m sorry to disturb you this late at night, but we have an emergency here with Ms. Lang, and...” Before he could finish Clark sped out of the loft and towards the hospital arriving within minutes. “Hello? Hello, Mr. Kent?” “Okay then...” The nurse hung up the phone and went back to his work when he felt a gust of wind rip past him. “What the..?”

“Where is she?” Clark didn’t care who saw him use his abilities, not when she was in danger.

“Mr. Kent? How..?” ‘I’m having a really strange day.’

“Where is she?!” He hoped he wasn’t too late... he couldn’t lose her. Not now not ever.

“She’s still in her room. Room 129.” The nurse gave Clark a look of sadnees, he did feel sorry for him. He was losing his girl friend.

“Thank you.” Clark hurried to her room and watched as the paddles came down striking her chest. It was all in slow motion to him. The doctor’s voice seemed to echoe in his mind and the beeping of the monitor became one with the falling of his tears. “You can get through this Lana. I know you can. For yourself and...and for me.”

He watched as her eyelids opened but in one fleeting moment they shut and she was gone. “No!” His voice had so much emotion as he ran to her side.

“No... you can’t leave me.”

“Time of death 1:43 am. I’m sorry Clark.” He put his hand on Clark’s back,

“You’re going to have to wait outside now.”

“No.” He couldn’t hold in his tears anymore, “No Lana.” He took her face in his hands and brushed his lips against hers wishing with everything that he had she would wake up, like this was all a bad dream. He could feel the heat draining from her body, and he gave her one last kiss. A kiss filled with all of his emotions. He wanted to know that he loved her, that even though she was gone he would always love her. “It’s just you and me Lana.

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Sorry about the cliffie, but tune in tonight and you'll find out what happens.

[dreammaster]

that was awesome

[NYC300Z]

oh no Lana can't die! Lex is so evil and cruel!? What is he tring to cover up? oh you better clear this up with your update tonight!

[cufcchic]

wow im spending like all my time on k-site! oh well im getting off topic! lana cant die! i need to find out what happens! PPMASAP!

[linn]

noooooooooo Lana.....That was sad....PPMS!

[SVsleuth]

Lana cannot die. Hurry with the update! It's tonight already, isn't it?