Dreams (Sequel to Unexpected Houseguest) PG-13 [Archive] - Page 2

Minnesotagirl

11-28-2005, 03:38 PM

Hope everyone had a nice holiday. Here's the next update. It's a long one, so I'll post in two parts. I'm totally making up what happens during a traditional marriage ceremony, so bear with me. I had to do something that would fit for later in the story. Anyway, here it is.

Chapter 11

Naman and Leotie spent practically every minute together over the next few days, under the watchful eye of her father. Naman became fluent in the language very quickly, but avoided answering her questions on where he came from. The only time they were ever alone was when her father reported his progress to the elders. But today is not a day of speculation. Today is a day of celebration, because today there would be a marriage. It had been planned for a month, and everyone in the village was preparing for it. Everywhere was bustling with activity, from preparing food to adding decorations to their attire. Naman watched Leotie as she added beads and feathers to her hair.

“What are you doing?” he asked.

“My cousin is marrying today, so the whole village is preparing for the marriage ceremony.”

“Marriage?”

“Yeah. It’s when two people make a vow to be joined to one another for the rest of their lives. My cousin is lucky. She knew ever since they were children that she would be with him for the rest of their lives. They’ve been in love for a very long time.”

“Love?” he inquired.

“Yeah, you know, when you can’t stop thinking about someone, and your heart races every time you see them. Sometimes you even have trouble breathing and feel feverish. You want to be with them all the time, and you feel that you can’t live without them. And when you are apart, there’s an emptiness inside.”

“Sounds like a sickness.”

Leotie giggled for a moment. “I suppose you could call it that. Naman, haven’t you ever been in love?”

“I do not think there is such a thing as love where I come from.”

“Are you serious? Then what about marriage? What about spending the rest of your life with someone?” Leotie asked.

“We have something similar to your marriage ceremony. But it is not based on this ‘love’ that you speak of. It is the joining of two families or houses for mutual reasons, usually influence or advancement.”

“Sounds so…cold.”

“Not so. We would not join unless we had a mutual respect and appreciation for each other.”

“That’s it? Nothing more?”

“What more could there be?”

“So, your people feel nothing?”

“We learned long ago that emotions are a weakness. They cloud the mind. We keep our emotions buried.”

Leotie walked up to him and placed her hands on either side of his face. She tilted his face to look at her.

“Oh, Naman…How much you’ve missed.”

Naman looked down at her in puzzlement. After a long pause, Leotie blushed under his long gaze. She removed her hands, but Naman grasped one of hers in his.

“Why do you do that?” he inquired.

“What?”

“Why does your face redden?” He placed his hand on her crimson cheek. “It’s warm, too.”

“I guess I can’t hide my emotions as well as some people.”

“And which emotion causes this?”

Leotie looked away. ‘What am I to say?’ she asked herself. ‘Even though I know hardly anything about you, you fell from the sky, I think I’m falling for you?’ Naman waited for a response, but just then, the drums sounded to summon everyone. Leotie sighed with relief.

“Come on. It’s time.”

Naman followed her out of the teepee to where the crowd was gathering. It was late in the day, and the sun was just beginning to set. The bonfires were ready to be lit for after the ceremony. He followed Leotie through the village to where the shaman of the tribe and the two to be married were standing. Pink and violet clouds popcorned the sky behind them. All eyes were on Leotie and her tall companion. When everyone had gathered around, the shaman began the ceremony. Naman noticed that Leotie and her cousin looked very similar, except that her cousin was slightly taller and had brown eyes. Leotie’s cousin and her soon-to-be husband held hands and gazed at each other. She was smiling and had tears in her eyes.

Leotie stood next to Naman and watched the ceremony. She was so happy for her cousin. For the last part of the ceremony, the shaman took out a blade. He took each of the hands of the couple and made a small cut on each of their palms. As the blood flowed, he took their hands and bound their palms together with a strip of cloth. As the ceremony ended, Leotie began to tear up. Everyone was finding a place to sit while the celebration began. The bonfires were lit and the drums began to beat. Several of the men gathered in the middle of the crowd and began to dance to the beat. Naman and Leotie sat off to the side.

“Why did he make them bleed?” he asked.

“When two people are joined, they mix their blood. By exchanging each other’s blood, they are also exchanging a part of each other’s souls. Their spirits will be joined for all eternity. So, in this life and the next, they will be connected.”

“In the next life?”

“Yes. After this life when their spirits are sent back to the earth to live again, they will seek each other out…and they will find each other. And when they find each other they fall in love all over again. It’s really beautiful.”

“How does one know if they found the right one?”

“They just do. It’s destiny that they find one another…They are soulmates.”

Leotie and Naman sat and listened to the music play. He watched everyone celebrate with dance. After a few minutes he leaned over to Leotie to ask her for clarification on something.

“During the ceremony, were you sad?”

“Of course not. Why do you ask?”

“The other day when you were sad, water came from your eyes. And now, there is water again.”

“No, Naman…I’m just really happy for them.”

He looked at her confused. “So you cry when you are sad and when you are happy?”

“Sometimes,” she replied.

Naman thought for a moment. “I don’t understand.”

“Some people believe that when emotions become so intense that the body cannot handle them, they come out in the form of tears.”

He pondered this. “You are a confusing people.”

Leotie giggled at him. “I could say the same about you. You claim to not be affected by emotions…That you bury them so deep that you don’t feel anything, yet you have this innate curiosity. And I saw your face when you caught me falling off my horse. You were concerned. Then, when you woke up after I brought you here, you were scared. You aren’t as immune to emotions as you might think.”

Naman broke eye contact after a moment and looked to the ground. As the drums and the singing picked up, Leotie’s cousin came over to them.

“Come on, Leotie! Join us!” She grabbed her hand and pulled her to her feet. Leotie looked down at Naman.

“I’ll be back in a little while.”

Naman watched as her cousin dragged her into the circle of dancers. He felt an emptiness when she left. Soon, she was spinning around and following the circle. She looked so uninhibited as she jumped up and down and swayed her arms to the rhythm of the music. He gazed at her as she laughed and danced and he felt something stirring deep down inside him. He pondered about what she said to him just minutes before.

‘What’s happening to me?’ he thought to himself. ‘I’m not supposed to feel this.’ Naman couldn’t tear his eyes from her. ‘What is it about this small girl?’ He watched her sway her head from side to side with her eyes closed, which made her hair flow like water. He could see the fires reflecting in the shine of her hair. Leotie was moving her body in such a way that she looked like the tall grasses of the plains swaying in the wind. Naman felt himself become warmer and his eyes began to burn. Suddenly, he felt a burst of heat leave his eyes and sear the ground before him. He quickly put out the sparks. Confused and a little frightened, he had to get away.

Chapter 11 cont'd (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1659668#post1659668)

sandy

11-28-2005, 03:53 PM

whoa, sooo worth the wait! that was awesome!! ppmasap

Minnesotagirl

11-28-2005, 03:56 PM

Chapter 11 cont'd

Naman quickly made his way through the crowd to the edge of the village. Although it was dark, he could see the landscape perfectly. Naman began to walk out of the village. He needed to find a place to think. As he walked, he could hear the beat of the drums fading in the background. He kept walking. Soon, he came to a clearing. A mound of rock came out of the ground. As he made his way closer to the rocks, he saw an opening. Naman cautiously went inside. It was some sort of cave. He looked around and felt this was a good place to be alone and to think…but he wasn’t alone.

Back in the village, Leotie saw him leave. She left the circle of dancers and followed him. He walked so fast that she could barely catch up to him. Although it was dark, the full moon it up the frontier. She could see the outline of his figure disappear into some rocks that she had never seen before. As she got closer, she saw the opening. She could barely see Naman anxiously pacing back and forth, talking to himself. For someone who claims they bury their emotions, he was getting upset very quickly. Leotie moved closer to listen and crouched behind a rock.

“Why is this happening to me?!” he screamed, punching the cave wall. Chunks of rock spewed everywhere, leaving a hole in the wall where he made contact. Leotie felt the ground shake at the impact. Naman looked at his hand and was astonished that there was no injury.

Leotie heard a sharp crack above her. When she looked up, she saw a large piece of the ceiling dislodge and headed right towards her. Her eyes opened wide and all she could do was scream.

Naman quickly turned around at the scream and saw her. He saw the boulder coming towards her.

“Leotie!” He ran to her, but as he ran, everything seemed to slow down. He crouched over her and covered her with his own body, awaiting the impact. A few heartbeats later, Leotie opened her eyes. She removed her arms from her head and looked up. There he was, standing over her, looking down. She couldn’t believe what she saw. He was holding the boulder over his head. Naman threw it to the other side of the cave, crashing with a loud thud. Leotie watched awestruck. He looked back down at her and held out his hand. She looked at it and hesitantly took it as he helped her up.

“H-How did you do that?” she stammered, pointing to the boulder.

Naman backed away nervously. How was he to answer?

“I-I don’t know…I don’t know what’s happening to me,” he said in a frightened voice. Leotie took a step towards him, and placed her hand on his arm.

“Naman, I think it’s time you tell me where you come from and why you are here.”

Naman looked in her gentle eyes, which relaxed him. He nodded in agreement. The two found a place to sit, and he told her his story.

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Chapter 12 (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1680645#post1680645)

binkys711

11-28-2005, 04:29 PM

OoOo....great update! Lana should be all ears on his secret! great update! PPMS!!!:D

IluvCLANA

11-28-2005, 04:53 PM

!!!!!YES!!!!AWESOME UPDATE MG What should we call Naman + Leotie bc we have clana figured out. well, thanks for the long awaited update MG and I hope the next one is commin' up soon.

Cardinal

11-28-2005, 06:06 PM

This is definitely going to be the most unusual way I've ever seen for Lana to be let in on Clark's secret.

Nemu

11-28-2005, 06:28 PM

very good and worth the wait... just please dont make us wait too long for the next chapter...

that is an interesting view and way for Lana to understand the concept of Kryptonian and all that...

Maybe she will put the pieces together...

PPMS

MOOman0618

11-28-2005, 06:55 PM

Awesome update!! So exciting to see Naman discovering his powers just like Clark did. I wonder how Leotie will respond when he tells her the truth.

SVsleuth

11-28-2005, 07:13 PM

Awesome update, MinnGirl! Oh, I can't wait to hear what he tells her. And Lana should wake up and WRITE about it this time, right? She had the notebook by her bed, like Martha suggested. This will be SO interesting. PLEASE update SOON! Love this story! :)

NYC300Z

11-28-2005, 09:12 PM

Yes I agree with what Cardinal said...oh this is going to be interesting! Yes MinnGril don't take as long this time please! I'm real excited to read the next part!

PPMS!

cody111

11-29-2005, 08:23 PM

ok I love this story and I read it on a differant site but how come your not as far on the other site????????

nellie2

11-29-2005, 08:30 PM

PPMS!!!

NYC300Z

11-30-2005, 11:53 PM

I found this on the second page! That means it's been to long Minngirl! We need an update!

kewl

12-01-2005, 12:11 AM

awesome update!!! PPMS!!

baldy92

12-01-2005, 07:24 PM

great update PPMS

SVsleuth

12-02-2005, 03:51 PM

Naman looked in her gentle eyes, which relaxed him. He nodded in agreement. The two found a place to sit, and he told her his story.

I hope you are busy writing his story.... I'm ready for another update! PPMS!

Minnesotagirl

12-02-2005, 04:02 PM

I've been busy with other things, but now that it looks like we're going to get snowed in up here pretty soon, I should be able to write more often. I'll post the update on Monday. Thanks for being patient with me!

Oh, and I've got an awesome Clana scene that I just have to build up to. If you want a hint, look at Kewl's avi. And that person that we haven't seen for a while will finally make an appearance just a few chapters away.

Talk to you guys later.

sandy

12-02-2005, 04:17 PM

holy crap, a Clana skinnydip scene? cant wait for the update!

NYC300Z

12-02-2005, 04:46 PM

yay! I can't wait! Please don't too long with that update!;)

cody111

12-02-2005, 04:55 PM

I have a question how come you are farther updated than you are on devoted?

nellie2

12-02-2005, 05:03 PM

oo lucky u get snow! it doesnt snow where i live =( monday?? o man that seems so far away . . . cant wait!

NYC300Z

12-04-2005, 09:26 PM

I was down in Va Beach for insurance stuff because of my accident and it was a real warm sunny weekend, but I heard it snowed back in NYC which i'm headed back to tonight! Anyways your fic once again was on the second page! Which means it's long over due for an update!;)

Minnesotagirl

12-05-2005, 01:16 PM

NYC300Z: We got about four inches of really fluffy snow. I heard that the little storm we got here slammed New York. Hope you made it back home O.K.

Anyway, here's the update. It's from Lana's journal, so I hope it reads O.K.

Chapter 12

Beep…Beep…Beep…

Lana cracked her eyes open. She rolled over and turned off her alarm.

“God…Mornings come too early…Where’s Clark with a cup of coffee when you need him?”

She brushed her hair away from her face and spotted the notebook on the nightstand. She sat up in bed and grabbed the pen. She opened the notebook and began to write down what she remembered from her dream.

I had another dream last night. It seemed to go on forever. A lot happened, too. Naman told Leotie about where he came from. It sounds crazy, but he says he’s from another planet. He described it to her. It sounds incredible. Their moons fill up the sky…And they have a red sun. Now I understand why Naman said that first sunrise he saw here was ‘like home.’ The reds and oranges reminded him of home. Because of their red sun, they have colors on their world that we couldn’t even comprehend…And the structures! Massive crystal spires emerged from the ground and criss-crossed, creating something like a pyramid.

From what Naman described, his world is very advanced technology-wise. His society is based on science, which explains why they consider emotions unnecessary. They only care about the evolution of their people. Leotie thought that they sounded like a very cold race, and I would have to agree. I don’t know how anyone could live like that…Not even experiencing the feeling of love.

Leotie asked him why he came here. Naman explained that he was part of a small group of scientists who had been researching the effects of their technology on their planet. Their world was starting to have earthquakes, more often than normal. His group discovered that their technology was disrupting the stability of the core of their planet. They believed that if things didn’t change and change soon, their planet will experience a disaster of unbelievable proportions. Naman took their findings to the council, but they refused to believe them, citing insufficient evidence. As a result, Naman and his group decided that if their people were to survive, they would need to find a new place to live. So, in secret, they began to develop ways to travel to different worlds. When they finally came up with a craft that could travel long distances, Naman was chosen to go. They had found a solar system light years away. The third planet from its sun appeared to be compatible. Naman’s responsibility was to determine if the planet was uninhabited and if it would work for his people…And so, here he is.

Leotie was stunned. She asked him about his special abilities. He said that he doesn’t know how he got them. He never had them before he came to Earth. From what Leotie saw him do, he has the strength of ten men, is practically indestructible, and can run as fast as lightning.

“So, that was you that spooked my horse,” she asked, remembering that she saw something out of the corner of her eye when she was riding away from him that first day.

“Sorry,” he apologized. Naman fidgeted with his shirt (It’s uncanny. Not only does he look like Clark, but he acts like him, too). Leotie asked him if there was anything else he wanted to tell her.

“Ummm…When I saw you dancing…the way you danced…”

“The way I danced? Didn’t you like the way I dance?”

“No…I mean, I liked it…but when I watched you dance, my eyes felt like they were on fire…And then I felt a wave of heat and the place I was looking at burst into flames.”

“So, you’re saying you can shoot fire from your eyes?”

Naman nodded. “How?” she asked.

“When I was watching you, I started to imagine…something.” He avoided looking at her, and I can’t blame him. It is kind of embarrassing admitting you’re having certain thoughts about someone. But I can’t get over how similar he is to Clark. Naman’s got that whole ‘I can’t look at you so I’ll pretend there’s something on my shoes’ thing down pat. Anyway, back to the dream. Leotie knew what his thoughts were about just by his behavior.

“Even now…being this close to you, I can feel the heat in my eyes.” She flushed a bit, but she wasn’t embarrassed…She was actually flattered. She knew that she was beginning to care for him, and to know that he was interested in her made her smile. She got up on her knees and faced him. Then she took his face in her hands.

“Wh-What are you doing?” he asked.

“Something I’ve been wanting to do for a while.” She began to lean in.

“Wait! I don’t want to hurt you.” Leotie scanned his face and looked into his eyes. She could see the irises of his eyes had an orange glow to them.

“You won’t hurt me…I trust you…Close your eyes.” Naman did as she asked. She then closed the gap between them and gave him a soft, lingering kiss. When she backed away, she saw that his eyes were still closed. Whew! Is it just me, or is it getting warm in here? Leotie’s got guts to make the first move. I don’t think I’ve ever done that…except with Clark, but even then, I got a push from Chloe. God! My dreams are turning into a harlequin romance novel. Ack! Stop it! You’re getting off track…back to Leotie and Naman.

“What was that?” he asked.

“It’s a kiss. It’s a way for two people to show affection to each other…when they care about each other.”

“But I’m not supposed to feel…”

“Shhh.” She placed the tips of her fingers on his lips. “You say you are not supposed to feel anything, but look at what’s happened. Coming here has given you special abilities. Maybe it has also awakened those feelings that your people had buried so long ago.”

“But…”

“Naman, don’t be afraid. I’m not…Just let it happen. Let yourself go.” Naman looked into Leotie’s eyes. Leotie removed her fingers from his lips and placed her hand on his chest. She could feel his heart racing. She gazed into his eyes as he moved closer. Leotie closed her eyes and their lips made contact. She let her arms wrap around his neck and shoulders as she melted into him. Naman instinctively wrapped his arms around her tiny waist and pulled her closer. And then…

I woke up! Damn alarm! Just when it was getting interesting. I have never wanted to go back to sleep so bad in my life! Oh, well. I guess I better get ready for the day. Chloe and I are going shopping today. We haven’t spent much time together ever since Clark and I got back together. So, we decided we are having a day of just us girls. Maybe tonight I’ll pick up the dream again. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

With that, Lana closed the notebook and placed it back on the nightstand. Then she got out of bed and got ready to meet Chloe. Although she was having fun spending the day with her, all Lana could think about was her dreams.

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Chapter 13 (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1688060#post1688060)

NYC300Z

12-05-2005, 01:22 PM

1st!:D

Yeah we got a bit of snow in the city over the weekend...most of it is melted by now. I got back okay but I got stuck in Deleware for 5 hours! Tonight were suppose to get more snow so we'll see. Thanks for asking!:D

Oh that was neat to see the rest of the dream from Lana's perspective! She really remebers a lot of her dream. Oh and she's starting to see the similarites between Naman and Clark! Very interesting! I wonder how long before she's got it down completely or will something Clark does clue her in first? Either way I can't wait to find out!

PPMS!;)

superman8

12-05-2005, 01:31 PM

nice this is getting interesting i love it please put more

binkys711

12-05-2005, 01:33 PM

2nd!
That was a great update! she found out! now c'mon Lana make th conection! hehe stupid alarm! Hooray for Leotie and Naman! alright! PPMS!!!:D

sandy

12-05-2005, 01:36 PM

wow, that was sooo awesome...is it safe to call it Nameoti? lol...hope u update really soon!

MOOman0618

12-05-2005, 02:10 PM

Ok, Lana seriously needs to tell Clark about these dreams!! She now knows his whole secret and doesn't even know it!! This is getting so exciting! Post more soon.

NYC300Z

12-06-2005, 12:26 PM

What happened here? You Said you updated in the Fan Fic disscussion thread

SVsleuth

12-06-2005, 12:35 PM

Oh, MinnesotaGirl! That was an AWESOME update! I can't wait for Lana to finally tell Clark about her dreams! This is so cool! PLEASE update more really soon. I love this fic! Lana sees the resemblence to Clark; Leotie kisses Naman & awakens his emotions. Wow!

PPMS!

PPMS!

super12

12-06-2005, 08:42 PM

that was a great update!!
But you need to update again ok.

kewl

12-06-2005, 09:39 PM

awesome update and the dream lana had was just super!!!! keep em coming Mgirl, PPMS!!!

IluvCLANA

12-06-2005, 10:57 PM

YES FINALLY AN UPDATE, I GUESS THAT HINT WORKED. PPMS

SVsleuth

12-07-2005, 06:38 PM

More soon, please.....;)

C.A.chick

12-07-2005, 11:00 PM

HOLY MOLY!!!!!!!!! I HAVEN'T RED THIS FIC IN SUCH A LOOOOOOOOOONG TIME!!!!!!!! I FORGOT HOW ABOSULTELY AMAZING IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW DO YOU HAVE ONLY 57 POST IF YOU'VE POSTED A WHOLE STORY AND NOW THE SEQUEL? WOW...................
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OK, YOU DEFINATLEY DESERVED THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! PPMASAP!!!!!!!!

Minnesotagirl

12-08-2005, 10:48 AM

Oh my god! Dare I say it? It’s an update! Twice in one week!

(Thump!) **Runs over to NYC and helps him off the floor after he faints from shock**

You can finally get your Clana fix. It’s been a while. It’s a long one, too. I guess when you are stuck inside because it’s so cold outside that when you take a deep breath your nose freezes shut, you have time to write. Enjoy!

Chapter 13

Over the next several weeks, Lana spent more and more time at the farm. The only time she was actually at her apartment was to sleep. She did take Martha’s advice and wrote down what she remembered from her dreams, which had also progressed over the weeks. She even sketched the faces she remembered.

Whenever she and Clark wanted to be alone, they either spent time in the loft or went for long walks away from the prying eyes of their peers. They’ve managed to keep their relationship under wraps with the help of Chloe, who was able to avert everyone’s inquiries.

There was something different about today. Lana had not come over in the morning like she usually did. Instead, she came over in the afternoon. She found Clark sitting at his desk in the loft, deciding which classes to take in the fall. She snuck up behind him. She kissed the crook of his neck and draped her arms over him.

“Hey, I thought you’d never get here.” Clark took her hands in his. “What’s this I see? Two fully-funtioning hands?”

“Uh-huh. The cast came off this morning.” Lana walked around him and sat in his lap. He took her right palm and kissed it.

“I’ve missed this hand…and this wrist…and this arm.” Clark kissed each part that had been covered by the cast.

“Well, Mr. Kent, they’ve missed you, too.” She gave him a quick kiss and tousled his hair with both hands. Clark looked down and noticed her clothes. She was wearing her sports tank and shorts.

“Did you run over here?”

“Yeah. It felt so good not to have the cast on, I decided to go for a run. So, what are you looking at here?” She reached over to his desk and picked up a booklet.

“I’m trying to decide which classes to take.”

“And, what have you decided?”

“I haven’t. I’ve been looking at this for over an hour and haven’t come up with anything yet.”

“You need a break?”

Clark wrapped his arms around her tighter. “What did you have in mind?”

Lana tossed the booklet back on the desk. She hopped off his lap and took his hand. “Come with me.” She led him out of the barn towards the field.

“Where are we going?”

“You’ll see. It’s something we haven’t been able to do together all summer.”

“Really? Well, now I’m intrigued.”

Before he knew it, they came to a clearing in the trees. Lana had led them to Crater Lake. The bright, warm sun was glinting off the surface of the water.

“Lana, what are we doing here?”

“Clark, I haven’t gone swimming all summer because of that cast.” Lana started to run to the dock. “Come on, Clark!” On her way to the dock, she pulled off her shoes and socks. Then she took off her shorts, leaving a trail of clothes leading to the dock. Clark couldn’t believe what he was seeing. She was down to her tank and underwear. He watched her run down the dock and dive into the water.

He ran after her, picking up her clothes along the way. He looked around to see if anyone was watching. Clark came to the end of the dock where Lana had popped her head out of the water.

“L-Lana, are you crazy?” he stammered. “What if someone sees you?”

Lana crossed her arms on the edge of the dock and looked up at him.

“Oh, come on, Clark. There’s nobody around…Aren’t you going to join me?” she asked him with a glint in her eye. He placed her clothes in a pile on the dock and sat down.

“Lana, I didn’t bring a swimsuit.”

“So? That didn’t stop me.” Lana reached over and untied his shoes.

“Lana, stop it. I’m not going in.” Clark brushed her hands away.

“Awww, Clark.” She pulled herself halfway out of the water, balancing herself on her arms on the edge of the dock. She came within inches of his face. “Don’t you want to have some fun?” She closed the gap and kissed him. She pulled away and saw he still had his eyes closed.

“Hmmm-hmmm-hmmm,” he whimpered with a sad puppy-dog look on his face. Lana knew she had him then. She climbed onto the dock and knelt behind him. She grabbed the bottom of his shirt and pulled it off. She reached both arms around him and unbuckled his belt. Then, she went for the button and zipper.

“Hey, hey, hey! Watch those hands of yours!”

Lana just giggled. She got up and jumped back in the water with a splash.

“O.K., Kent! Take those pants off and get in here!” She splashed water on him.

“Hey! Watch it!” When he didn’t move, she splashed him again.

“You know, you’re asking for it.”

“Oh, yeah? What are you going to do about it?” she asked, biting her bottom lip.

With that, a smirk formed on his face and he quickly stripped down to his boxers.

“This!” He did a cannonball into the water, totally soaking Lana. His head popped out of the water a few seconds later, just in time to see her wiping the water out of her eyes.

“That’s it! You are so dead!” She swam behind him and jumped on his shoulders, pushing him under. He quickly resurfaced.

“Hey!” Clark started to splash her, and she retaliated. She screeched with laughter. He reached under the water with his long arms and grabbed her leg, pulling her under. Lana tried to kick him away when she felt his hands on her waist. Suddenly, she found herself sailing through the air, landing in the water about 15 feet away. Clark just laughed and waited for her to come up. He stopped laughing when he realized she was under longer than she should have been.

Chapter 13 cont'd (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1688213#post1688213)

SVsleuth

12-08-2005, 11:48 AM

1st! Off to read! :)

I mean,

BUFFER!

Minnesotagirl

12-08-2005, 11:49 AM

Chapter 13 cont'd

“Lana?” He swam over to where she entered the water. “Oh my god! Lana!” He was about to use his X-ray vision to find her when he felt something tug at his boxers. Lana surfaced shortly thereafter, holding his boxers in her hand. Clark’s eyes opened wide when he realized he was ‘without attire.’

“Ha, ha, ha! This is what you get for starting that mud fight!” Lana giggled.

“Hey! Give those back!” Clark lunged for her, but she swam backwards, holding the boxers away from him. He tried to reach for them, but she flung them onto the dock, out of reach.

Then, Lana’s gaze drifted from Clark’s face to below the surface. Clark watched her eyes and saw where they were heading. He quickly submerged his hands and covered himself.

“Ahhh….” Clark’s cheeks turned bright red. He backed up to the dock and hunkered down in the water. Lana swam ever so slowly towards him with a seductive look in her eye.

“L-Lana…” he said nervously as she reached up and grabbed the edge of the dock on either side of his head. She looked into his eyes. He backed up to the dock as far as he could go.

“What’s the matter, Clark?…Are you shy?” She moved in and kissed him gently. Then she kissed her way across his cheek until she came to his neck.

“Wha-What are you doing?”

“If you have to ask, I must not be doing something right,” she said huskily.

She heard him exhale when her lips found that spot on his neck that she knew made him quiver. Clark swallowed hard.

“L-Lana…We ca-…We can’t…”

“Can’t what, Clark?” Lana continued to nibble at his earlobe and neck. Clark felt his eyes start to burn. He tried to stay in control and blink it away, but with Lana doing what she was doing, it was no use. He felt the heat leave his eyes and hit the water about ten feet away.

“What was that?” Lana turned around and saw bubbles coming out of the water.

“Ummm…I don’t know. It’s probably just a turtle or a snake or something.”

“Snake?!” She let go of Clark and quickly climbed onto the dock. Clark thought she had super-speed she moved so fast. “I hate snakes!” Lana looked around and found her shorts. Clark watched her hop around on one leg, trying to put on her shorts. It took her a few moments to get them on since she was still freaking out about the possibility of a snake in the water. Clark started to laugh at the sight of her. Lana heard him and shot a look at him.

“You find this funny?”

“Yeah…Actually I do.”

Lana glared at him. “There was no snake, was there?”

“Maybe there was, maybe there wasn’t,” he teased.

“Aren’t you coming out?”

Clark looked down at himself. “Ahhh…No.” He spied his blue boxers further down the dock. Lana saw them and picked them up.

“Darn…And I was hoping for Spongebob.”

“Very funny…Come on, hand ‘em over.”

Lana sauntered to the end of the dock and crouched down, holding up the boxers. He reached up for them, but she pulled them back.

“Lana-,” he said sternly. She giggled at him and gave him the boxers.

“Now turn around.”

“What?”

“I want to get out of the water. Turn around.”

“What, and miss the show? I don’t think so.”

Clark glared at her.

“Fine.” Lana turned around. “Spoilsport.”

Clark pulled himself out of the water and put on the rest of his clothes.

“Can I turn back around now?”

“Yeah.”

Lana turned around and saw Clark sitting on the dock putting his shoes on. She knelt beside him.

“I was just teasing. I’m sorry…Forgive me?” Lana looked at him with her bottom lip stuck out. Clark looked at her, but kept a straight face. It was when she began to make a fish-face with her mouth that she got him to smile.

“O.K. You’re forgiven.” They both stood up. “Let’s go home.” Clark held his hand out to her, which she gladly took. They headed back towards the woods. They decided to take the long way home, which swung them out of the way for a mile or so. Lana looked around and realized how close they were to the caves.

“Would you mind if we made a detour?” she asked.

“No…Where did you want to go?”

“The caves are just over there. I want to check something out.”

“What is it?”

“Not sure. I just have to see if something is or isn’t there.”

Clark and Lana headed towards the caves and found the opening. Lana walked in first, followed by a hesitant Clark. It had been a long time since he had been back here. He’d been avoiding it all year, wanting to put this place behind him.

Lana looked around and the walls, seeing the same symbols that she had seen countless times before. She walked around the corner to the back of the cave, where she let out a sharp gasp. There in front of her was a boulder, in exactly the same place as the one Naman had thrown. She looked around at the walls. She started to breath heavily and her heartbeat raced. On the wall was a hole…exactly where Naman had hit it in her dream. She reached up and touched it.

“Oh, my God! It’s real!”

Clark heard her and came running over. She was trembling.

“Lana, are you all right? What’s wrong? You’re shaking.”

“Clark…” Lana was having a hard time breathing. “Clark, I think I need to tell you about my dreams.”

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Thanks for the buffer SV!

Chapter 14 (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1704023#post1704023)

SVsleuth

12-08-2005, 11:51 AM

1st! Cool! Wow! What an awesome 2-part update - & apparently, all for me at the moment! Glad I checked in at lunch. Such a wonderful treat. Lana sure got frisky - are you sure there wasn't a Nicodemus Flower nearby? :lol: No, actually, I think she was taking a cue from Leotie. Too bad Lana didn't see the heat vision - she would have really freaked out, after seeing Naman's heat vision activate in the dream. I almost wonder if she could have been testing Clark - to find out if he reacted like Naman did. But I don't think she suspects how close to knowing the truth she is.

Oh, keep writing. I've got to see Lana tell Clark about her dreams! I guess I should thank Mother Nature for the snow! ;) - Ummm... could you send one of those snowstorms to 4Ever? Maybe THAT will get us an update from her! :D

Minnesotagirl

12-08-2005, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by SVsleuth
Lana sure got frisky - are you sure there wasn't a Nicodemus Flower nearby? :lol:

If you had a guy that looked like Clark, you'd be frisky, too! (I know I would be)

akuma

12-08-2005, 02:38 PM

That was awesome update, frisky Lana is OK by me!!:D:D cant wait for more!

sandy

12-08-2005, 03:25 PM

yeah, that update sure was racy! very good, though, and hope to read from ya soon!

linn

12-08-2005, 03:36 PM

that was really really really awesome..hah..loved it...PPMS:)

binkys711

12-08-2005, 04:26 PM

WOAH! THAT UPDATE WAS AWESOME! the crater lake scene was *gulp* nice! I loved it! and now Lana knows the truth about her dreams that they are real! great update! I loved it! This story is so cool :cool: PPMS!!!:D

Nemu

12-08-2005, 05:30 PM

i would have buffered but i was at work so i couldnt post...

but this is very very interesting :D

Now Lana will share her dreams with Clark and he will be shocked!

NYC300Z

12-08-2005, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
Oh my god! Dare I say it? It’s an update! Twice in one week!

(Thump!) **Runs over to NYC and helps him off the floor after he faints from shock**

Yeah thanks for picking me up. I needed it

So great that you updated again!:D

Yeah SV Lana is a little frisky! I like it though!:D

Oh and the end Lana is going to tell him about her dreams....what is Clark going to think? Will he finally tell her? oh so much excitment~!

PPMS!

SVsleuth

12-08-2005, 09:51 PM

I am SO eager for more here, MinnGirl. Dare I wish for more snow in Minnesota? :lol:

MOOman0618

12-08-2005, 10:12 PM

Wow! That was a very awsome update! Lana was getting very frisky!! Stupid Clark resisting her! He must be an alien, because seriously...anyhow. I won't go into that. :) I am sooooooo happy that she is going to tell him about her dreams! That should make for some interesting conversation. Now that we have been spoiled with two updates so close to one another...how soon should we expect the next one?

POST MORE SOON!! :D

kewl

12-08-2005, 11:57 PM

super clana update!!! it's about time lana shared her dreams with clark!!! PPMS!!!

Dr. Jeckyll

12-09-2005, 10:43 AM

Like SV said, thank god for Mother Nature! Awesome updates. And when you talk about cold weather, well I know what you're talking about :) It has been -18°C or -0.4°F ( F= (C*1.8)+32) last couple of days here. That's freeeeezing. I'm hoping the snow will continue to fall and you will continue writing! Love this story! PPMS!!

Cardinal

12-09-2005, 11:19 AM

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

The weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since she's no place to go...
We get an update from MG!

Yeah, it doesn't rhyme, but I'm not that good.

Thanks for the PG-13 update MG, Lana has to put the pieces together soon or else she's the world champion ignoramus.

Write again soon! I hope you're in for a long, cold, snowy winter!!! :D

NYC300Z

12-09-2005, 02:58 PM

:lol: Card!

It snowed here agian last night!

When should we expect another update?;););)

SVsleuth

12-09-2005, 04:26 PM

Where are you MinnGirl? Aren't you still snowed in & bored so you can update again! You have us spoiled now. We want an update every day or two now. Please???

cody111

12-09-2005, 05:34 PM

please update soon

C.A.chick

12-10-2005, 12:02 AM

YAY!!!!!!!!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PPMASAP!!!!!

NYC300Z

12-10-2005, 06:39 PM

How did this get on the second page already? If you haven't read this yet your missing out!

Update!;););)

NYC300Z

12-11-2005, 12:06 AM

Post #7000! ;)

Just had to tell you I really love your fic as if you didn't know!;) oh well can't wait til you update again! Please hurry!:)

SVsleuth

12-11-2005, 12:12 AM

Congrats on #7000, NYC, Kryptonsite Maniac!

PPMS! MinnGirl!!!

iloveit

12-11-2005, 09:39 AM

i just caught up again, its soooo awesome! PPMS! and congrats NYC!

cody111

12-11-2005, 10:27 AM

please update soon

kewl

12-12-2005, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by NYC300Z
Post #7000! ;)

congrats NYC!!!!
PPMS!!!

NYC300Z

12-14-2005, 07:11 AM

Thanks Kewl!:D

Hey I once again found this fic on the second page! You know what that means? It's time for another update!;)

Minnesotagirl

12-14-2005, 01:14 PM

Augh! You guys who wished for more snow jinxed us up here. It was freezing cold last week, and then the weekend was really nice, and now we're supposed to get 8" of snow today!

So, for those of you who wanted me to get more snow, here's a snowball for you! (Splat!)

Anyway, I've got a quick little update. I might change it a bit later...not sure yet. Lana's going to be ignorant for a while, so just be patient.

Chapter 14

Clark listened as she told him about her dreams. She told him about Leotie finding Naman in the field, how she taught him her language, and about his origins and special abilities. As she told the story, he began to get nervous, but hid it well. Clark knew about the legend of Naman, but Lana was telling it with so much detail, even more so than Joseph Willowbrook had.

“So, this girl looks like you…”

“Yes.”

“And the guy looks like me…”

“Uh-huh.”

“And he’s from another planet, can run really fast, start fires with his eyes, and lift 800 pound boulders like they were nothing,” he said, trying to sound skeptical.

“Yeah…I know…It sounds crazy, but I think my dreams are true.”

“Lana…”

“How else would I know about Naman and Leotie and the boulder and the hole…”

“I don’t know…Maybe you heard me talk about the legend…or you read about these people in the Ledger. You know, there were several articles about these caves and the Kawatche legend when Luthorcorp started to dig around in here…Or maybe you saw some of my notes in the loft…” Clark started to pace as he spoke, his heart beginning to race.

Lana noticed that he was getting a bit anxious. “Clark, why are you getting so agitated about this?”

“No reason. Just trying to find possible explanations for your dreams.”

“You don’t believe me, do you?”

“Lana, you’ve been in these caves dozens of times, and with us being together again…”

“I was bound to start fantasizing. Clark, don’t you think I’ve considered this already? I thought it was stress from school shifting my subconscious into overdrive, but the stress is gone. These people are real to me…I know each of their names and know their faces…Though, I still don’t understand why Leotie looks like me and Naman looks like you. Maybe in my mind we’re similar to them, so in my dreams they look like us.” Lana was beginning to get frustrated. “Augh! There has to be a reason I’m having these dreams. I just have to figure out what that reason is.”

Clark thought for a moment. If her dreams are real, he might learn about where he came from…What the people on his planet were like. He just had to be careful that Lana wouldn’t connect him to Naman.

“Well, I have an idea of who you can talk with to find out if these dreams are real or not.”

“Who?” she asked.

“Do you remember Kyla’s grandfather, Joseph Willowbrook?”

“Yeah.”

“He’s a professor of Native American history at Central Kansas A&M. He’s an expert on these caves and on the Kawatche people. We could go see him if you want.”

“Really? That’d be great.” Lana walked up to him and wrapped her arms around him. “Thank you, Clark.” She gave him a squeeze.

Clark gave her a hug, too, all the while having concern in his eyes.

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Now I have to go and shovel myself a tunnel to the road.

Chapter 14 cont'd (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1718586#post1718586)

sandy

12-14-2005, 01:20 PM

Boo ya, who's 1st? Yep that would be me!:p nice update!

Here's to wishin u have frequent blizzards!

superman_lives_on

12-14-2005, 01:23 PM

Who's on first--WHAT'S on second! :D

SVsleuth

12-14-2005, 01:48 PM

And I don't know's on third! :lol:

Great update. More! More! You've got me on pins and needles. PLEASE post more soon!!!!

superman_lives_on

12-14-2005, 01:56 PM

AND IT'S A HOME RUN!!! Ladies and gentlemen, the Clananators are on a roll!!! :D :D :D :D

sandy

12-14-2005, 02:05 PM

Hey no fair- u commented twice!:lol: post more MG! I'm a NCgirl who's thinkin of movin to Minnesota because of the talent they have there!;)

NYC300Z

12-14-2005, 02:37 PM

Cool update! Nice little conversation they had. I wonder what Willowbrook will tell Lana. I wonder how long it will take her to figure it out or maybe Willobrook will tell Clark Lana is the one he's destined to be with and he should tell her. That be neat. Oh so many possibilities!

PPMS!

C.A.chick

12-14-2005, 04:18 PM

Oooh, I hope Clark decides to tell Lana about himself sometime....hope the thing with Willowbrook goes well.........that was a GREAT update..........don't leave us hangin here: PPMASAP!

MOOman0618

12-14-2005, 06:14 PM

Such little update...but thats ok! Any update is a GREAT update! So Clark now knows, but is still hiding it from Lana. I wonder if Prof. Willowbrook will give Lana any clues that Clark is who he is. NEED MORE SOON!!! :)

kewl

12-15-2005, 12:18 AM

awesome update!!! PPMS!!!

SVsleuth

12-16-2005, 07:15 AM

PPMS!

PPMS!

MOOman0618

12-16-2005, 01:04 PM

You know what would be superific? An update! :) Post more soon!!!

super12

12-16-2005, 10:10 PM

so can we expect an update this weekend or no. ppms

NYC300Z

12-17-2005, 10:42 PM

oh I hope so!:cool:

MOOman0618

12-18-2005, 12:29 PM

POST MORE SOON!!! :) :)

baldy92

12-18-2005, 06:28 PM

PPMS:D

kewl

12-18-2005, 09:26 PM

PPMS!

Minnesotagirl

12-19-2005, 01:25 PM

Here is the rest of Chapter 14. It's another short update.

Clark and Lana walked back to the farm. Clark drove her home and when he got back to the farm, he made a phone call.

“Professor Willowbrook? Hi. How are you? It’s-It’s Clark Kent.”

“Hello, Naman,” Professor Willowbrook replied.

“Please don’t call me that…I’m not him…The reason I’m calling is because I need your help…Actually, a friend of mine needs your help.”

“Oh? And who is it that needs my help?”

“Do you remember Henry Small, the lawyer who helped you with the injunction with the caves? It’s his daughter, Lana…You see, she’s been having dreams about Naman.”

Professor Willowbrook sat up in his chair when he heard this. “What kind of dreams?”

“Well, she’s having dreams about Naman and how he came here…And about the woman he fell in love with…She thinks the dreams are true, and I’m starting to believe her.”

“Why is that?”

“Professor, Lana knows things about the story that I never knew.”

“Such as?”

“Such as the woman’s name. Lana says her name is Leotie.”

Joseph was awestruck. He sat there in silence. Very few people in his tribe knew the name of the woman in the legend, and here this young girl came across it in a dream.

“Professor Willowbrook?”

“Oh…Sorry, Na—Clark. I must speak to your friend. Clark, I’d like to come out and meet with her tomorrow. Let’s say, around 3:00?”

“Sure. We’ll see you then. We’ll meet you at the Talon…Thank you.”

“I’ll see you tomorrow. Good-bye.”

Joseph hung up the phone and pondered. Could she be the one? Just as Naman had Leotie to guide him, this girl could be the one to guide Clark to the path of his destiny. He knew he had to speak with her alone.

The next day…

Lana heard a knock at her door.

“Professor Willowbrook! Please, come in.”

“Hello, Lana. How are you?”

“Fine…And you?”

“Oh, for being an old man, I can’t complain…Although I was a bit concerned when Clark called and told me he had a friend who needed my help.”

“Speaking of Clark, you’re early…about three hours early. Clark isn’t here yet.”

“I wanted to speak to you alone about your dreams. Come, let’s go for a walk. I think better that way…and bring that journal of yours that Clark told me about.”

“Ummm…Sure. O.K.” Lana grabbed her keys and the journal and followed Joseph out the door. They walked out onto main street and headed towards the end of town.

“So, Clark tells me that you’ve been having disturbing dreams lately.”

“At first they bothered me. I couldn’t get a good night’s sleep.”

“And now?” he asked.

“Now I don’t mind so much. Now I actually look forward to them. I want to know what happens next. At first I thought I had been reading too many romance novels, but this is different. Each night, the dream picks up where the previous one ends. They seem more like memories than a dream. It was when I saw things from my dreams in the caves that I started to think that my dreams might be real.”

Joseph thought for a moment. “Interesting…Well, why don’t I tell you what I know about the legend of Naman, and you tell me what you know. We will figure this out together.”

“Sure…O.K., but I’ve already heard about it from Clark. Naman was some strange being who fell from the sky, had the strength of ten men and could shoot fire from his eyes. He fell in love with a woman of your people and one day flew off into the sky.”

“Well…It seems Clark did tell you what I told him of Naman.”

“What you told him?”

“I did not tell him everything…Like the name of the woman Naman fell in love with. Lana, I’m about to tell you things that I never told Clark. Are you ready?”

Lana was getting curious. “Yes. I’m ready.”

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Chapter 15 (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1730996#post1730996)

sandy

12-19-2005, 02:26 PM

I'm ready too! post some more!:D

I love comin in 1st place!:p

cody111

12-19-2005, 02:51 PM

great update but why would professer willowbrook keep things from naman I mean kalel no clark clark's the name don't ware it out

akuma

12-19-2005, 02:55 PM

Ohh what else does Prof. know? Why would he hide it from Clark? This is great, keep em coming!

IluvCLANA

12-19-2005, 03:28 PM

^^ditto

NYC300Z

12-19-2005, 05:04 PM

Yeah what else is in the stoyr? This is very interesting! I wonder what Clark will think about the Prof. holding things back from him?
I wonder if what he tells her will help Lana in discovering the truth about Clark?

PPMS!

linn

12-19-2005, 05:14 PM

great,.....ppms!!!!!!

super12

12-19-2005, 07:01 PM

you really know how to get people off there seats then kick them in the stomach dont you. why dont you post a longer and more informing post not this little bit. ppms

nellie2

12-19-2005, 07:13 PM

UPDATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!! i have to know what happends next!

SVsleuth

12-19-2005, 07:34 PM

Super update. You've got us all in suspense. I know you probably intended to write more, but after seeing that spoiler pic, you've fainted, like the rest of us & can't put two coherent words together anymore. :lol: PPMS!

kewl

12-20-2005, 02:17 AM

i'm ready for more :D PPMS!!!!

binkys711

12-20-2005, 04:45 PM

caught up with the updates! they're great! I can't wait to hear what the prof. has up his sleeves, I mean Clark doesn't even know! PPMS!!!

annaliese

12-21-2005, 06:53 AM

hey i am new here but i've been a silent reader 4 a while. PPMASAP!!!

kewl

12-21-2005, 09:17 AM

welcome aboard annaliese!! :D

MOOman0618

12-21-2005, 10:27 AM

OOOOO!!! Secrets from Clark now! This is so good! :) Post more soon!

annaliese

12-21-2005, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by kewl
welcome aboard annaliese!! :D

thanks! :D

C.A.chick

12-22-2005, 11:39 AM

PPMASAP!!!!!!!!!! THAT WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!!

cufcchic

12-22-2005, 11:57 AM

i wonder what he is going to tell her?! ppmasap!

nellie2

12-22-2005, 12:05 PM

ooooh i cant wait for the update!!!!!!!!

Minnesotagirl

12-22-2005, 12:30 PM

Just thought I'd pop in quick and let you know that I'm still alive and there will be an update tomorrow. It's turning out a little longer than I thougt it would be. Anyway, here's a preview:

Chapter 15 - Preview

Lana and Joseph continued to walk out of town. He fingered through her journal and was surprised how detailed her dreams were. She listened as Joseph told her things that happened exactly in her dreams.

“When Leotie found Naman, she thought he was just a man, but as you know, he was no ordinary man. Shortly after she brought him to the village, Leotie and her father knew he was different. He was very special, Lana.”

“I know. I’ve seen what he could do.”

“Not just that. He came from a race of people that believed that emotions were a weakness. They were a cold and unfeeling race. All they cared about was technology and the evolution of their people, regardless of the consequences.”

“I’ve seen this in my dreams. Naman said that his people were destroying their world, and he was sent to find a new place to live.”

“Yes, but if his people didn’t change their ways, they would suffer the same fate as on their home planet. This is where Leotie plays a role in the legend.”

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The rest will be posted tomorrow.

P.S. Happy B-day, NYC!

sandy

12-22-2005, 12:33 PM

ahh, i can't read it tomorrow, cuz I'm going to Florida. Thanx for the preview though!

SVsleuth

12-22-2005, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the preview, MinnGrl! I can't wait for the rest of the update. :D

cufcchic

12-22-2005, 02:47 PM

good preview! i can't wait till tommorow. :)

NYC300Z

12-22-2005, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
P.S. Happy B-day, NYC!

Thanks Minnesotagirl!;) Can't wait for the full update!:)

binkys711

12-22-2005, 06:05 PM

great preview MinnesotaGirl! can't wait for the update!:)

annaliese

12-23-2005, 09:25 AM

ppmasap!!! :rotfl:

IluvCLANA

12-23-2005, 11:32 AM

i could've sworn that i already posted this but o well

great preview mg, i also cant wait for the fll update and im sure its going to be great :D

Minnesotagirl

12-23-2005, 01:45 PM

Here is the long awaited update. Happy belated b-day gift, Matt!

Chapter 15

Lana and Joseph continued to walk out of town. He fingered through her journal and was surprised how detailed her dreams were. She listened as Joseph told her things that happened exactly in her dreams.

“When Leotie found Naman, she thought he was just a man, but as you know, he was no ordinary man. Shortly after she brought him to the village, Leotie and her father knew he was different. He was very special, Lana.”

“I know. I’ve seen what he could do.”

“Not just that. He came from a race of people that believed that emotions were a weakness. They were a cold and unfeeling race. All they cared about was technology and the evolution of their people, regardless of the consequences.”

“I’ve seen this in my dreams. Naman said that his people were destroying their world, and he was sent to find a new place to live.”

“Yes, but if his people didn’t change their ways, they would suffer the same fate as on their home planet. This is where Leotie plays a role in the legend.”

“How?” Lana asked.

“When Naman came here, he was just as cold and unfeeling as the rest of his people, but Leotie changed him. As you know, they spent a lot of time together…”

“Yeah. Her father didn’t like that very much.”

“He was only concerned for her. He was afraid that she would get hurt, which is one of the reasons they kept their relationship from him. She knew her father would not approve. Anyway, Naman was dependent on her. She taught him her language. Since he was highly intelligent, he learned very quickly. It was obvious from the beginning that Leotie had developed feelings for him. Her father kept an eye on them, but he couldn’t watch them every minute of the day. As they spent more and more time together, Leotie had managed to tap into the deep recesses of Naman’s heart. He began to have feelings that he had never experienced before, and it frightened him. He thought he was becoming weak, but in actuality, his emotions made him even stronger.”

“How do you mean?”

“Naman came to care for the Kawatche people…for this world. He wanted to protect them and the woman he loved, which is why he had to leave, but promised to return one day.”

“Wait. He left her…to save her? I don’t understand. Why did he have to leave?”

“Naman knew that if he did not go back, his people would send another…And if his people saw what a treasure this planet is, with its lush green forests and wonderful blue waters, they would want to come here. He knew that they would destroy the beauty he had found here. So, he had to go back, to prevent them from coming here.”

“So, he gave her up to keep her safe.”

“Yes. She was heartbroken, as was he, but they both knew he had to do it,” Joseph said.

“God. This feels so familiar.”

“Why would you say that?”

“A few years ago when Cla—someone and I were involved, he broke my heart. He left me and everyone he cared about. When I spoke with him before he left, he told me to stay away from him. He thought he would hurt me.” Lana began to tear up, remembering the day she watched him ride out of her life. “He was gone for months. I looked for him all summer, but it was difficult when the other person doesn’t want to be found. A friend finally found him and told me where he was. When I saw him, he was so…different. It was like he was a totally different person. It was when he kissed me that I saw a glimmer of the kind man I fell in love with.” Lana looked up at Professor Willowbrook. “I can’t believe I’m telling you this.”

“It’s all right. I am easy to talk to. Please, go on. Did he come back?”

“Eventually. He kept me at arm’s length, though, never letting me get close to him. At first I thought he was being paranoid. And then I got hurt. I blamed him, even though I knew it wasn’t his fault. He was only trying to help a friend. I ended up pushing him away even more than he did me.”

“And then?”

“So, then we weren’t friends…and then we were…and now…”

“And now?”

“And now we’re…more than friends.”

Joseph smiled. He knew who she was talking about. “Are you in love with this young man?”

Lana blushed. “Yes…Very much so.”

“And you have forgiven him for what he has done in the past?”

“Yes. Things are different this time. He’s been more open with me, but I have a feeling that there is still something he’s keeping from me.”

“I’m sure Clark will tell you in due time.”

Lana looked up in surprise. “How did you know I was talking about Clark?”

Joseph smiled at her. “I may be old, but I am not blind…or deaf. When I spoke to Clark yesterday on the phone and he told me that you needed my help, I could hear it in his voice that you were someone he cared deeply for. It was as if his heart was singing every time he said your name.”

Lana couldn’t help but smile. The way Professor Willowbrook described Clark’s feelings for her sounded so poetic.

“Have you been together long?”

“Not long…about a month or so. Only a few people know.” Lana shook her head. “How did this discussion turn into Clark and me? It’s about Leotie and Naman and why I’m dreaming about their story.”

“Lana, my people believe that we carry the memories of our ancestors…and I believe that you carry the memories of Leotie.”

“But that would mean…”

“That means you are Leotie’s descendant.”

“But that’s not possible. I’ve traced my family tree. My family came from a small town in France over 200 years ago. I can’t be a descendant of Leotie and Naman.”

“Oh, Leotie and Naman never had children.”

“I don’t understand. I thought that out of their ‘forbidden affair the Kawatche were born’.”

“We’ve always been around, but something changed when Naman came. Just because they did not have children doesn’t mean that their relationship didn’t change our people. Besides the green stones that came with him, which had an effect on some of the people, something happened between Leotie and Naman which subsequently altered her descendants.”

“What happened?” she asked.

Joseph looked at her journal and gave it back to her. “I think you need discover that yourself. Just as Naman had a journey, you also have one. These dreams will help you find the path.”

“The path to what?”

“I believe you are the one to help Naman along his journey to his own destiny when he returns.”

“Wait…Me? Yeah…Right,” she said with sarcasm. “I’m the ‘chosen one’ for a 500 year-old alien with superpowers. I hate to tell you this, but there is no way this guy is still alive. He can’t come back.”

“But that doesn’t mean his spirit won’t return. Just as Leotie’s spirit has returned in you, Naman’s has also returned…And I believe your dreams are a sign that he is about to begin his journey to find his destiny…To become the savior of my people…of all of us, and he will need you.”

“Why? What do I have to do with any of this?”

“As you saw in your dreams, Naman was very powerful. If he had not discovered his emotions, nothing would have stopped him. He would have destroyed this planet without a moment’s thought, just as his people were doing to his. Naman’s humanity is what saved us, but it’s very delicate. His humanity hangs by a thread. Lana, you are his link to his emotions. You can help him on his journey. Without you, he could easily slip back to what he once was…cold.”

Lana didn’t believe what he was telling her. Her head was spinning.

“O.K. Professor Willowbrook, if what you are saying is true, and I’m not saying it is, who is Naman? How will I know when I find him?”

Joseph knew that Lana had no idea about Clark. It wasn’t his place to reveal his origins. Clark should be the one to tell her, when he is ready.

“I cannot tell you that, but know this. Your spirit and Naman’s are linked. Your souls will seek each other out, without either of you even realizing. You may have already found each other. This person could be from your past or present…Or, you may have not have met him yet.” Joseph reached out and took her hand in his. “Just know that whoever Naman is, you will have a great impact on his life.”

“How will I know what to do? I mean, this is a lot to take in.”

Joseph looked at her journal and handed it back to her.

“Here. You have not completed Leotie’s journey. Following Leotie and Naman’s journey will help you to understand your own…to understand Naman.”

Lana looked down at her journal. “So, I guess all I can do is keep dreaming and see what unfolds.”

Lana and Joseph headed back into town. They soon found themselves outside the Talon.

“Professor Willowbrook, thank you for meeting with me.”

“You’re welcome, Lana. It was a pleasure meeting you. I can see why Clark is so taken with you.”

Lana’s cheeks turned slightly pink. “Thank you…Aren’t you coming in? I could at least buy you a cup of coffee, and I’m sure Clark’s in there now.”

“No. I must be getting back. Tell him hello for me.”

“I will.” Lana held out her hand for a handshake. “Good-bye.”

Joseph took her hand in both of his. “Good-bye. If you ever want to talk again, you know where to find me.”

Lana watched as he walked down the street. She entered the Talon. Her thoughts still reeling about what Joseph said. Not only did she find out that there is life on other planets, but that she is going to play a role in this incredible being’s life. Lana headed back up to her apartment to make sense out of everything that Joseph had told her.

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Have a nice holiday, everyone!

Chapter 16 (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1762315#post1762315)

NYC300Z

12-23-2005, 01:59 PM

akuma

12-23-2005, 02:24 PM

Very cool update, i wonder if Clark will spill beans first or Lana will just figure it out?? PPMS:D

NYC300Z

12-23-2005, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
Here is the long awaited update. Happy belated b-day gift, Matt!
Have a nice holiday, everyone!

Thanks so much for the Birthday present! It was awesome! Lana is set down the path to discovering Clark's origin!:D I wonder what will spark her to confront Clark or suspect it's him! I'm intrigued! can't wait for the next update!

PPMS!

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
Here is the long awaited update. Happy belated b-day gift, Matt!
Have a nice holiday, everyone!

Thanks so much for the Birthday present! It was awesome! Lana is set down the path to discovering Clark's origin!:D I wonder what will spark her to confront Clark or suspect it's him! I'm intrigued! can't wait for the next update!

PPMS!

*~KrYpToN619~*

12-23-2005, 05:47 PM

Great fic, I wonder if Lana will find out that Clark is Naman soon.

PPMS

nellie2

12-23-2005, 06:40 PM

awesome update!!!! i need more. ppmsasap!!!!!!!!!

SVsleuth

12-23-2005, 07:04 PM

Wow! That was an awesome update, MinnGirl! This is an amazing story! You are a very talented writer. Lana has Leotie's memories, & she will help Clark fulfill his destiny. Can't wait for them to talk about it & come to understand it together. Thanks for this wonderful update!

PPMS!

IluvCLANA

12-24-2005, 09:12 AM

this was awesome mg! i hope clark tells her before she figures it out on her own. well,
!!!!MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

annaliese

12-24-2005, 10:33 AM

happy holidays!!!!

ppmasap!

binkys711

12-24-2005, 02:47 PM

that was great! I loved it! go Lana she's gonna help Clark without even knowing it! c'mon Clark tell her your Naman! great update! PPMS!!!

kewl

12-25-2005, 01:56 AM

awesome update!!! PPMS!

kewl

12-25-2005, 10:25 PM

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!

C.A.chick

12-25-2005, 10:35 PM

Merry Christmas

to everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

super12

12-26-2005, 06:45 PM

well that was a great post so when is Clark going to tell her his secret. ppms

sandy

12-26-2005, 08:02 PM

awesome update! they just get better and better! And now I finally understand this Clark and Lana/Naman and Leotie mystery. ppms!

cufcchic

12-27-2005, 11:09 AM

that was an AWESOME update!! i wonder when lana is gonna find out!!!!!!!????? ppmasap!

annaliese

12-27-2005, 07:39 PM

update soon!

Dr. Jeckyll

12-27-2005, 07:52 PM

I finally got to read your update. You got a very unique story here MinnGirl! That was a really long and cool update. Hope Clark will tell her soon! PPMS!

NYC300Z

12-30-2005, 03:02 PM

No update yet? Can we get one for New Years please?

baldy92

12-30-2005, 04:22 PM

PPMS!!

Ariana

12-31-2005, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by NYC300Z
No update yet? Can we get one for New Years please?

PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I can't wait to find out what happens.
Well, actually i can wait............because i have to.....but i don't want to.....does that make any sense?

Anyway...PPMASAP!

C.A.chick

01-01-2006, 02:25 PM

Please????????????????? oh well..... PPMASAP!

IluvCLANA

01-02-2006, 12:32 AM

plzplzplzplzplzplzplzplzplzplzplz post more soon mg

LanaLang1975

01-02-2006, 04:42 AM

Wow, this fic is really amazing! I totally like it

NYC300Z

01-02-2006, 05:08 AM

still no update yet? Where are you Minnesotagirl? Hope your having a nice holiday season~!;)

IluvCLANA

01-02-2006, 10:20 AM

.........

kewl

01-03-2006, 12:01 AM

PPMS!!!

Minnesotagirl

01-04-2006, 08:43 AM

I'm finally back! Hope everyone had a good New Year's. Anyway, here is the update. I had a lot of fun with Chloe in this chapter (oh, and Chloe and Clark already had 'The Talk', so she knows everything). Enjoy!

Chapter 16

Fifteen minutes earlier at the Talon…

Clark entered the busy Talon and headed upstairs to Lana’s apartment. He wanted to get there before Joseph showed up. Clark knocked on her door, but there was no answer. He tried the doorknob, but it was locked. He knocked again.

“Lana? You in there?” Still no answer. Clark pulled out his cell phone to call her. From behind the door he heard her phone ring. ‘She’s gotta be in there,’ he thought. Thinking something might be wrong, he X-rayed her apartment and found no one.

‘Where is she? She knew we were meeting Professor Willowbrook.’

Clark headed back down the stairs and into the crowd.

“Clark! Over here!”

Clark turned around and smiled at who called him. He walked over to her table in the back and sat down.

“Hey, Chloe….Have you seen Lana?”

“No. Did you call her cell?”

“Yeah. I heard it ring in her apartment.”

“Maybe she was in the bathroom or something and couldn’t get to it.”

“No, she wasn’t in there.”

“How do you know—Oh, you ‘looked’. What ever happened to not invading people’s privacy?”

“Hey, I thought something might have happened to her...I don’t understand…She knew I was coming by. We were supposed to…do something today.”

Chloe looked at Clark slyly. “I bet you were.”

“What do you mean by that?” he asked nervously.

Chloe leaned forward on the table. “Clark, Lana told me about your little ‘Dance Fever’ moment. She said ever since she saw that she’s wondered what other ‘moves’ you have.”

Clark’s cheeks turned bright red. “I can’t believe she told you about that.”

“Yeah…Well, you know what they say about guys who can dance…They’re really good in b—“

“Chloe! Oh, God!” he groaned. Clark buried his face in his hands. He could hear Chloe’s laughter over the noise in the cafe.

“Relax, Clark. I’m just teasing. If I have to keep your relationship a secret, I reserve the right to embarrass you and Lana as much as I want to,” Chloe said smugly.

Clark sat back and rolled his eyes at her. “You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?”

“Oh, yeah!” she said excitedly.

“Maybe it would have been less painful if we had just told everyone,” he teased.

“What, and miss my witty remarks? Naahh!…Speaking of you and Lana, I take it by your reaction that you two haven’t…you know.”

Clark’s cheeks flushed again.

“I’ll take that as a ‘No’.”

Clark shifted uncomfortably in his seat. “What is it?” she asked.

“Ummm…I don’t know if I can talk to you about this. It’s kind of embarrassing.”

“What? Is it about Lana? Come on. Tell me. Who better to talk to about a girl than with a girl…I’ll be serious…I promise. Now, spill it.”

Clark hesitated, but she was right. If he couldn’t talk to Chloe about Lana, who could he talk to?

“Well…O.K…You know I love her, right?”

“God, Clark. I know…You’ve been in love with her since you were like five years old.”

“I thought you were going to be serious.”

“I am. Sorry. Go on.”

“When we were together before, our relationship was more…How can I say it…Sweet. We were young, and since we weren’t together very long, certain issues never came up.”

“Issues? What issues?” Chloe was starting to get intrigued.

“Well, we’re older now. We’ve been through a lot, and our relationship is more mature…heading towards more… ahhh…physical.” Clark lowered his eyes to the table. It hit Chloe what he was getting at.

“Oh…And I take it that Miss Lang is holding back in that department?”

“No!...Quite the opposite. Lana’s getting pretty…aggressive.”

Chloe couldn’t believe her ears. Lana? Aggressive?

“Our Lana?” she said in disbelief.

“Yeah.”

“Lana Lang?”

“Yeah, Chloe…Lana Lang.”

“Wait, wait wait…She wants to be more physical and you…don’t? Clark, you’ve been dreaming about her practically your whole life. What’s the problem?”

“You know what the problem is.”

“Oh…That.”

“Yeah…That. What am I gonna do?”

“What are you worrying about, Clark? It’s not like you haven’t done it before. You were married after all…well, sort of. Apparently you didn’t have any extraterrestrial ‘surprises’ then.”

“Actually…we didn’t…exactly…”

“Clark, are you telling me that you and Alicia didn’t…”

“Nope.”

“So…Have you ever?”

“Chloe, this isn’t something a guy usually talks about, but, no…Never.”

“Never? But what about that summer you ran off to Metropolis? Girls were practically throwing themselves at you.”

“Yeah, but nothing happened,” he defended.

“Clark, any guy in your position would have taken advantage of the situation. Why didn’t you?”

Clark looked her straight in the eye and answered. “Because they weren’t Lana.”

“So, you’ve been waiting for her this whole time. Woah, so this is a big deal.”

“Yeah, but now that we're getting closer, I find myself holding back.”

“Well, Clark, if you feel that you two should wait, you need to tell her.”

“I know, but she can be very…persuasive. It’s getting harder and harder to stay in control. Just yesterday I almost set her on fire.”

Chloe tried to stifle a laugh, but Clark heard her.

“Chloe, it’s not funny,” he said sternly. “I could have hurt her.”

“I’m sorry…So, what happened?”

“Well, fortunately we were at the lake. I aimed at the water instead of her.”

“Did she see anything?”

“No. I told her the disturbance in the water was a snake.”

“A snake, huh?” She lowered her eyes to Clark’s lap.

“God, Chloe!” Clark quickly crossed his legs. “Can you please get your mind out of the gutter?” Clark’s face turned bright red…again.

“Sorry, Clark, but you just make it too easy…You know, maybe you should just tell her. You did say that she thought it would be cool if there were others out there.”

“Yeah, well, those others didn’t kill her parents.”

Chloe slammed her hand down on the table, making her coffee cup jump. “O.K., Clark. That’s it!” Clark looked up at her in surprise. “You’ve got to stop blaming yourself for everything that happened fifteen years ago. It was not your fault. I see that, your parents see that, and if and when you tell Lana the truth, she will see that, too.”

“But it’s not certain, Chloe.”

“Clark, you’ve got to give her a chance. Give yourselves a chance.”

“Chloe, Lana’s the one person that I couldn’t bear it if she hated me. I can’t take that risk…Not unless I’m sure.”

Chloe let out a sigh in frustration. “Clark, you never can be sure…about anything.” Chloe reached over and held his hand. “You just have to trust her.”

Clark looked down and squeezed her hand. “I know…But I’m just not ready.”

“O.K. It’s your decision, Clark, but take this one piece of advice…”

“What’s that?”

“Until you tell her about your little pyrotechnic ability, you’d better keep a fire extinguisher within reach at all times.”

“Chloe!” he said with his cheeks flushing.

“You give a whole new meaning to ‘safe sex,’ Clark,” she teased.

“Oh, God!” he said totally embarrassed.

Chloe laughed at him for a minute until she saw the front door open.

“Well, speak of the devil. Look who just walked in.”

Clark turned around and saw Lana. She looked like she was in a daze. He watched as she passed customers and headed up the stairs to her apartment.

“Is she all right?” Chloe asked.

“I don’t know. I’m gonna go check on her.” Clark got up from his chair. “And Chloe?”

“Yeah?”

“Thanks…for everything.”

“Sure. Remember, Clark, I’m always here if you need me.”

Clark nodded and headed towards the stairs. Chloe watched as he disappeared up the staircase into her apartment. Chloe knew the irresistible power Lana had over Clark.

‘That boy is in serious trouble,’ she thought as she sipped her coffee.

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Chapter 17 (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1778589#post1778589)

binkys711

01-04-2006, 08:45 AM

1st!yay!

I absolutely loved the Clark/Chloe banter! it was hilarious! :rotfl: great update! PPMS!!! 'safe sex' :lol:

SVsleuth

01-04-2006, 08:45 AM

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! An update! I was JUST looking for one here a few minutes ago!!!!!! Off to read! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was SOOOO funny, Minngirl! :lol: Can't wait for more. Hope Lana and Clark are honest with each other really soon. Thanks for the update. PPMS!

Cardinal

01-04-2006, 09:09 AM

OMG!!! I'd say he's definitely in deep trouble.

Horny Lana on one side, sex-fueled heat vision on the other, and the rest of his secrets just lining up for the chance to come out.

sandy

01-04-2006, 09:47 AM

:lol: O God, that update was too funny! poor Clark! I like Chloe's role in this story too! ppmasap!!!

NYC300Z

01-04-2006, 09:52 AM

You finally updated! It was really good~! Chloe and Clark's conversation was really good! Chloe's right Clark sure is in for some trouble unless he comes clean~!

PPMS!~

akuma

01-04-2006, 09:57 AM

LOL that was hilarious!! i feel bad for Clark, it would be hard being round Lana like that:D cant wait for more

NYC300Z

01-06-2006, 04:24 AM

This was on the second page! Come on we need another update!;)

IluvCLANA

01-06-2006, 07:13 AM

ditto^^

that was awesome!!!!!ppms

Minnesotagirl

01-06-2006, 04:49 PM

Glad everyone liked the last chapter. I had way too much fun with Chloe (can you tell?). She's kind of like the annoying little sister who will embarrass you every chance she gets (hmmm...she's kind of like me). Anyway, have a great weekend, and I'll post an update on Monday.

MOOman0618

01-06-2006, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
“I know, but she can be very…persuasive. It’s getting harder and harder to stay in control. Just yesterday I almost set her on fire.”

HAHAHA!!:rotfl: :rotfl:

Oh my gosh, that was sooo awesome! Chloe has some really good lines. :)

And who can blame Clark for needing a fire exstinguisher when Lana gets...umm...aggressive? ;) Can't wait for more!!!

C.A.chick

01-06-2006, 05:15 PM

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, that was hilarious! Chloe is hysterical, poor Clark can't take the heat. :p!

PPMASAP!

*~KrYpToN619~*

01-06-2006, 05:40 PM

OMG Chloe was so funny. I loved it the part about the snake and then Chloe looked below the waist.PPMS

nellie2

01-06-2006, 07:03 PM

hahaha i actually laughed out loud. cant wait for the next update! ppmasap!!!!!

kewl

01-07-2006, 02:24 AM

L:lol:L the "snake" part was just so funny, oh and chloe too!!! PPMS!!!!

Dr. Jeckyll

01-07-2006, 06:35 AM

Finally read your update! It was hilarious! HAHA! I loved the banter between Clark and Chloe. I love her role in this fic. And i sooo hope Clark will come clean with Lana soon. PPMS!!

Ariana

01-07-2006, 02:42 PM

Your update was hilarious! I loved it! Let me just say also that i LOVE your avi!

maru11

01-08-2006, 06:10 PM

i hope u update soon!!

NYC300Z

01-08-2006, 06:14 PM

Yes please soon!

kewl

01-09-2006, 03:54 AM

yeah, PPMS!!!
welcome aboard maru11 :)

MOOman0618

01-09-2006, 12:25 PM

Update tonight? :D Update tonight? :D Update tonight? :D Update tonight? :D

PLEASE!!

iloveit

01-09-2006, 02:22 PM

hey i just caught up again, for what is it the...3rd? time. seriously i need to keeping reading this cuz its so good! and that last update was soooo funny! ppms!

Minnesotagirl

01-09-2006, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Ariana
Let me just say also that i LOVE your avi!

Thanks! You're the first person who said anything.

It's still Monday, right? Whew! Got the update in before midnight. Here you go. It's short but sweet.

Chapter 17

Clark called after Lana when he saw her at the top of the stairs, but she didn’t respond. He watched her enter her apartment as he climbed the staircase. She disappeared behind the door, but the door didn’t close completely. Clark saw her through the crack and watched as she dropped her purse on the floor, completely missing the table she intended to place it on, but she just kept walking. Clark rapped lightly on the door.

“Lana?”

When she didn’t answer he opened the door and entered. Clark saw her in her bedroom. He closed the door behind him and quietly walked into her bedroom. She was sitting on her bed facing away from him. He could see that she had a notebook in her hands and was just staring down at it.

“Lana?” he called lightly.

Lana stirred slightly, so Clark knew that she heard him. She placed the notebook on her nightstand and curled up on her bed. He walked around the bed and moved a chair to the side of her bed. He sat down and looked at her. The look in her eyes concerned him. She looked so lost.

“Lana? Where were you? Are you all right?…Lana?”

“Huh?…Yeah, I’m fine.” Lana pushed a strand of hair out of her face. Clark looked at her and knew she wasn’t.

“No, you’re not. Joseph will be here soon. I’ll tell him we’ll meet with him another time.” Clark got up and headed out of the room.

“He’s gone,” she said.

Clark stopped and turned around. “Who?” he asked.

Lana sat up in her bed and faced Clark. “Professor Willowbrook. I just came back from talking to him.”

“What? Lana, I thought we were meeting with him together. Why did you—“

“He said he wanted to speak with me alone, so he came early.”

Clark walked back around the bed and sat in the chair.

“What did he say?”

“He said that Naman is beginning the journey to become the man he’s destined to be…and that I’m supposed to help him.”

“So, that means your dreams aren’t just dreams.”

“No…They’re memories. Leotie’s memories actually.”

“But how?…Why?”

“Professor Willowbrook believes that I’m her descendent and that I carry her memories, her spirit within me…and since she is linked to the Naman from the past, I’m linked to the Naman of the present.”

Clark just sat there in silence, trying to comprehend what she was saying. If it’s true, then coming to Smallville wasn’t random…that meeting her and falling in love with her was somehow meant to happen…and now she was the one to get him to follow his destiny? Lana saw the confusion in his face.

“I know…it sounds crazy, but a part of me believes it.”

“Did Professor Willowbrook tell you who Naman is?”

“No. He said it could be anybody…I may not have even met him yet, but I’m supposed to have some kind of major influence on him.”

“Oh,” Clark said relieved. She didn’t suspect him of being Naman. Lana heard his tone and thought he was nervous about their relationship.

“Don’t worry…I made a decision. Whoever this Naman guy is, nobody can take me away from you.” Lana reached out and took Clark’s hand. “I love you, Clark, and nothing will change that.”

Clark looked into her reassuring eyes and squeezed her hand. “I love you, too.” Lana smiled at him. “So, did Professor Willowbrook tell you how you are supposed to help Naman?”

“No…He started talking about destiny and journeys and paths and that I have to figure it out on my own.”

“Yeah, he tends to be cryptic that way.”

“He said that if I am to understand Naman, I have to finish learning about Leotie and Naman’s story. To do that, I have to dream.” Lana slumped down on her bed and rubbed her face with her hands in frustration. “Augh! I don’t know how much more of this I can take…I’m so tired,” she whimpered.

Clark leaned over and brushed the hair out of her eyes, which seemed to relax her. “Then I’d better go and let you get some rest.” The truth was, he wanted to catch up with Joseph and speak with him. As he rose out of his chair, Lana took hold of his hand.

“Wait, Clark…Could you just stay with me?” Clark’s eyebrows rose up. “I always sleep better when I’m with you.”

“Ummm…Sure.”

Clark walked around to the other side of the bed and Lana curled herself up again. She felt the bed sink behind her when he sat down as he removed his shoes. He unbuttoned his flannel shirt, revealing a white t-shirt, and hung it on the bedpost. Then, she felt his body curl around hers, the bottoms of her feet touching the tops of his. She felt his breath on the back of her neck and she could smell the light spice of his cologne. She reached behind her and found his hand. Lana took his arm and wrapped it around herself. She sighed in content.

“You know who I thought Naman was?” she asked.

“Who?”

“You.”

Clark tried to control his breathing. ‘Oh, no!’ he thought. He swallowed hard. “M-Me?”

“Yeah. You are always running around trying to help people…being a hero, but I know you’re not him. I’ve seen you sick and hurt and Naman was invincible. I guess any girl in love thinks her guy is super…I know I do.” She brought his large hand up to her lips and kissed his fingertips before placing it back on the bed next to her. Clark held her tightly and felt her drift off to sleep. He breathed deeply, taking in the floral scent of her hair, and wondered what kind of influence is Lana supposed to have on him. How is she to help him? All Clark knew was that he just wanted to be with her.

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A friend of mine just let me borrow the Firefly series, so I'm off to watch it. So, if I don't update for a while, you'll know why.

Chapter 18 (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1786315#post1786315)

SVsleuth

01-09-2006, 06:06 PM

Super update, MinnGirl! :) I hope Clark comes cleans with Lana soon. Thanks for writing this fic for us. It's really awesome. PPMS!

*~KrYpToN619~*

01-09-2006, 06:18 PM

She was right about him. Clark really needs to tell her his secret.PPMS

sandy

01-09-2006, 06:28 PM

wow, that was sweet! Oh, Clark has to tell Lana soon! ppmasap!!:)

MOOman0618

01-09-2006, 07:34 PM

awwww! :) That was so sweet! I love your story. :) Clark has to tell her soon right!?! Or is he going to wait until her dreams are finished? Either way I hope she gets things figured out soon. AND I hope you post more soon!

akuma

01-09-2006, 07:55 PM

awww how cute, and Lana has it figured out! what is she doin! lol cant wait for more:D

Cardinal

01-09-2006, 08:26 PM

Lana can be so THICK sometimes.

Girlfriend...Clark looks just like Nam-An, that's NOT a coincidence!

maru11

01-09-2006, 09:26 PM

he have to tell her his secret soon!!!

kewl

01-09-2006, 09:58 PM

awesome update!!!! yeah you're right lana, clark is ->-> Naman!!!! i hope u can figure that out the soonest!!!!

binkys711

01-09-2006, 10:02 PM

That update was aweome MinnGirl! I absouletely loved it! It was awesome! I wish Clark could tell her already dammit! PPMS!!!:D

NYC300Z

01-09-2006, 11:45 PM

awesome upadate! Don't let it distract you too much! I'd love to see an update before the 17th! Thanks!

PPMS!

Dr. Jeckyll

01-10-2006, 11:26 AM

Awesome last update MinnGirl. So sweet. Now Clark - be a man and tell her. PPMS!

iloveit

01-10-2006, 03:33 PM

lana really needs to figure it out! ppms!

kewl

01-10-2006, 08:46 PM

PPMS, we want more, more, more!!! pleez? :D

Minnesotagirl

01-12-2006, 04:13 PM

Here's another update (twice in one week!). Can someone run over to NYC and pick him off the floor again?

Anyway, it's a little rough, but I hope you like it. It has another character we haven't seen for a while.

Chapter 18

Lana’s eyes cracked open to an orange glow streaming through her curtains. The sun had just started to set. She had finally been able to sleep soundly, without any dreams entering her mind. She moved around a bit to wake herself up, but something held her in place. When she looked down, she smiled. There were two large arms holding her tight. She always felt safe in his arms. Clark had stayed with her while she slept, and by the sounds of light snoring coming from behind her, he had fallen asleep, too. She also noticed that the comforter had been pulled up over them. ‘He’s so sweet,’ she thought. She snuggled deeper into him, wanting to keep this moment longer. She knew she had awoken him when she felt his breathing change.

Clark slowly opened his eyes when he felt something move next to him. He picked his head up and looked over Lana’s shoulder to see the clock. It was nearly 8:00. Lana had slept for almost five hours, but from what he could tell, it was a sound sleep. Clark knew he had to get home. His dad was probably ready to kill him since he missed evening chores. He slowly tried to remove his arms from around Lana’s body, trying not to disturb her, but then he felt something grab his hands.

“You don’t have to go,” he heard her say.

“My parents are probably wondering where I am. I missed chores tonight.” That was only part of the reason he had to leave. He really wanted to see Professor Willowbrook and find out why he felt he had to meet with Lana alone.

Lana turned to face him. “I think your parents know by now that if we’re not at the farm, we’re somewhere together…It’s early…Stay for a while longer.”

Clark looked into those big hazel eyes and knew he couldn’t resist. Lana always had some kind of power over him. He had very little willpower when it came to her.

“O.K. I’ll stay a little longer.” Lana smiled when she heard this. “So, how did you sleep?” he asked.

“Wonderfully! I haven’t slept that well in over a month. I feel so much better. It’s not everyday that you find out you are supposed to be a part of this big puzzle about a super-powered alien. My mind had been racing all day. I really needed some rest.”

“No dreams?”

“None. You must be my personal dream-catcher. I just wish I hadn’t woken up…But now that I have…” She looked at him with a glint in her eye.

Clark looked at her nervously. “What?”

Lana rolled over onto him. “We could do something,” she said as she teased his chest with her fingers.

Clark gulped. “Wh-what kind of something?”

“Oh, I don’t know…Maybe something like this?” She gave him a soft peck on the cheek. “Or this…” She kissed the cleft in his chin. “Or this…” Then she kissed him longingly on the lips. Clark tried to resist, but couldn’t. He tried to think of other things to take his mind off of what she was doing. ‘O.K. Football…Shelby…99 bottles of beer on the wall…Damn! This isn’t working!’ He got caught up in the moment and held her around her waist. He kissed her back…hard. Both of them were breathing heavily. When Clark started to feel that burning sensation he quickly stopped.

“Lana, wait.”

“What’s wrong, Clark?”

“Ummm…we have to talk…”

Unbeknownst to them, that while they were both caught up in the moment, someone had entered the apartment. Lana and Clark did not hear the knock, nor a key turn in the lock. The person closed the door behind them, and walked further into the apartment, taking in all the decoration Lana had done to the place. They thought the apartment was empty until they heard a girl giggling and then a man’s voice. The voices had quickly turned into light moans and heavy breathing. The person followed the sounds to the bedroom, where they stood in the doorway. They could see Lana on top of Clark kissing him passionately…and what was happening under the covers, this person could only guess.

“Lana Elizabeth Lang!”

Lana quickly jumped off of Clark and stared in shock at the person in her doorway.

“Nell?!”

Nell just stood there, not saying a word.

“Nell, wh-what are you doing here?” Lana asked.

“Well, I hadn’t heard from my niece for a while, so I thought I’d come and surprise her…and apparently I did. Hello, Clark.” Nell gave Clark an angry glare, which made him decide to get out of there.

“Ummm…I should…go.” Clark flung the covers off and jumped off the bed. He quickly grabbed his shoes, dropping each of them nervously in succession. He bent down to pick them up again and headed towards the door.

“Ahhh…It was good to see you again, Nell.” Nell gave him no response. Her face showed how furious she was. “Right…Well, bye. I’ll call you later, Lana.” Lana watched as he got out of there as fast as he could. She couldn’t blame him. If she had the chance to leave to avoid Nell’s wrath, she would. When she heard the front door close, Nell turned around to face Lana.

“Well, it’s a good thing I showed up when I did…before things went too far.”

“Nell, what I do with Clark is not your concern.” Lana walked angrily past Nell into the living room. Nell followed her.

“Not my concern?! My niece’s well-being is none of my concern? How dare you say that! I don’t want you doing something that you’ll regret.”

“I’m nearly 19 years old. I’m a big girl now, Nell. I can make my own decisions, and if I want to be with Clark, then I’ll be with Clark,” she argued.

“And when were you going to tell me that you were back together?”

“We were going to tell you when the time was right.”

“Oh, and when would that be? After your first-born? I can’t believe you did this!” Nell screamed.

“And I can’t believe you’re taking it this way. I’ve been in love with Clark for a long time and now I’m finally happy…he makes me happy, Nell. Can’t you understand that?” she pleaded.

“I just don’t want you getting hurt…again.”

“You never been thrilled with Clark...He’s not Jonathan Kent.”

“No, but he is his son. I don’t want you to get hurt like I was.”

“I know. But it’s different this time…It’s better. We talk about stuff. We’re much more open with each other…and I just love how I feel when I’m with him.” Lana’s features softened when she thought about him.

Nell looked at her niece’s face and saw just how grown up she was. It’s true. She really was happy.

“I’m sorry, Lana. When I look at you I still see that little girl who needs me to keep her from getting hurt. I guess I just couldn’t see past the beautiful young lady you’ve grown up to be.” Nell reached out and touched Lana’s face. “It’s hard to realize that you don’t need me anymore.”

“Nell, I’ll always need you, but just not as much as before.”

“You know, you’ve always been too independent for your own good.” They both laughed.

“So, you and Clark, huh?” Nell asked.

“Nell, don’t start.”

“I wasn’t going to say anything bad…I just want to make sure that you two haven’t done anything that would make me a great aunt.”

“Nell!” Lana blushed profusely.

“It’s a perfectly logical question considering what I walked in on earlier.”

“Oh, my God!” Lana was so embarrassed.

“Fine…I guess I’ll just have to ask Clark.”

“You wouldn’t dare!”

“Wouldn’t I?”

Lana saw that her aunt was serious and relented.

“O.K, O.K…No…We haven’t done anything like that…But if we did, it would be our decision…a big decision.”

“So does that mean that you’ve never…you know.”

“For your information…No. I haven’t.”

“Has he?”

“God, Nell! I am not talking to you about this.”

“Well, have you talked to him about it?”

“Well...Not exactly.” Lana avoided eye contact with Nell.

“What do you mean ‘Not exactly’?”

“I guess we haven’t really sat down and discussed it...exactly. I’ve had other things going on, so…”

“Lana, you two need to talk…at least make a decision on the boundaries of your relationship. Then you’ll know not to let it go too far.”

Lana paused for a moment. “Well, I have to admit that lately I’ve been kinda wanting it to go ‘too far’.”

“Oh.”

There was a long moment of silence between them. “O.K. It’s official…This has now turned into a very awkward moment, so…I’m going to stop talking now. I bet you never thought you’d be talking about this when you decided to come today.”

“No…Definitely not. But promise me that if the moment comes and you don’t feel right about it…”

“I know. It’s always O.K. to say ‘no’…I feel like I’m in an after-school special,” Lana joked.

“I’m serious, Lana. Just don’t do anything you’ll regret. This is definitely something you cannot take back.” Lana nodded. “Well, this has been interesting evening and I’m all talked out. I’m going to head over to the hotel and check in. I’ll see you later, Sweetie.” Nell leaned over and gave her a hug.

“Good-night, Nell…And thanks.”

“Sure.” With that Lana watched her leave. Lana went back into her room and got ready for bed. Although she slept for five hours, she still needed more sleep.

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Chapter 19 (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1796368#post1796368)

SmallvilleMan

01-12-2006, 04:23 PM

1st

maru11

01-12-2006, 04:29 PM

wooaaaaa!!!!!!
great update!!!
i can`t wait for another update
update soon!!!

superman_lives_on

01-12-2006, 04:33 PM

Phew... PPMS!!

*~KrYpToN619~*

01-12-2006, 04:35 PM

Great update I loved when Nell was asking Lana about Clark. PPMS!

IluvCLANA

01-12-2006, 04:41 PM

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!ppms

binkys711

01-12-2006, 04:44 PM

That update was sawesome MinnGirl! I loved it! :lol: it was funny! you did a great job on it! dang...and they were so close to:p PPMS!!!

SVsleuth

01-13-2006, 12:57 AM

Great Update, MinnGirl! I finally got into K-Site so I could reply. I KNEW it would go down tonight, so I copied your update into my word processor earlier, when I found it but didn't have time to read. Then I was able to read it while K-Site was down. :) And it was worth the effort. Keep it going, Girl! PPMS!

MOOman0618

01-13-2006, 01:15 AM

I can't believe how long it has taken me to reply! K-site was crazy busy tonight. Anyhow...

Awesome update. So funny when Nell popped her head in! :lol: But it did save Clark from having to explain his heat vision problems! Please!! Post more soon!!! :)

kewl

01-13-2006, 01:29 AM

yay! caught-in-the-act!!!! :D great update!!! PPMS!!!!

NYC300Z

01-13-2006, 02:04 AM

Yeah somebody needs to pick me up!;) oh that was a great update! Now Lana's dreaming and I wonder if she'll have a talk with Clark now or not...lol It's so cool I was reading this update from my cell phone!

PPMS!

sandy

01-13-2006, 09:30 AM

Holy cow, Nell???!!! The update was hysterical! please, please, PLEASE update soon!!!:D

super12

01-14-2006, 11:44 PM

i kinda wanna know what happens next. so when can we get an update.

Dr. Jeckyll

01-15-2006, 10:41 AM

Ah, I'm finally able to reply! GREAT update MinnGirl! So funny when they were caught in action by Nell. I want more! PPMS!!

Ariana

01-15-2006, 11:12 AM

PPMASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!

iloveit

01-15-2006, 03:44 PM

lol, that would be sooo awkward! ppms!

Minnesotagirl

01-18-2006, 12:15 AM

Hey, everyone! I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd write. I guess I shouldn't drink a Coke at 9:30 at night. Here's the next installment. Yup...It's a dream sequence. Haven't had one for a while. So, instead of a Clana fix, it'll be a 'Leo-Man/Nam-oti/whatever you want to call the combo' fix (Did we ever come up with a nick-name for those two?) Anyway, it's a little sci-fi, but it's my take on the caves. Hope you like it.

Chapter 19

Leotie found herself in Naman’s arms, staring up at the stars. Over the past several weeks, they had kept their relationship a secret. No one would understand…especially her father. Late at night when everyone was asleep, they snuck off together to the caves. It was the only time they had alone together.

“So, which one are you from?” Leotie asked, gazing at the night sky.

“Do you see that one?” Naman pointed to the sky. “It’s the one next to the bright one.”

She reached out and pulled his hand into hers. “Then, it’s my favorite star.” He nuzzled into her neck, making her giggle. She looked down at their interlocked hands.

“I’ve never felt like this about anyone before,” he said softly.

“Is that a good thing?” she asked.

“Yes…it’s a very good thing. I was afraid at first…thinking that what I was feeling was making me less than who I was. But I was wrong…it’s made me a stronger person. If it wasn’t for these new emotions, I wouldn’t be here with you now.” Naman held her closer. Leotie turned her head until her lips found his.

“I wish we didn’t have to hide, but after we told the elders what you can do…they just wouldn’t understand.”

“That’s because they are afraid of me.”

“They just don’t know you. Give them some time. I know them. Eventually they will come to realize that you are not so different than us. They will know that you don’t mean us any harm.”

“The only reason I am allowed to stay in the village is because of that little girl.”

“Hey, she would have been trampled by the buffalo if it wasn’t for you. Nobody thought they would have stampeded like that. You saved her life.”

“I guess so.”

“I know so…You should have seen the look on everyone’s faces that day. I’ll never forget it. You just appeared out of nowhere and shielded her. The buffalo were just bouncing off of you…it was an incredible sight.”

“I guess I couldn’t keep my abilities from everyone any longer after that.”

“Yeah…So, how many are you up to now?”

“Let me see…” Leotie watched as he silently counted on his hand. “Seven.”

“Seven? I thought it was six….Strength, speed, impenetrability, hearing, and the two with your eyes. When did you get another one?”

“Shortly after that night we found the cave.”

“You mean, the night we almost…” Leotie blushed a little, remembering the events of that night. She fluttered her eyes and looked away.

“Yeah…that night.” Naman was silent for a moment. He was the one who put a stop to what they were doing that night, but not because he was shy about sex. On the contrary, his people were very open on the subject, but they did not use sex as an expression of love, which was where this night was heading. He had just discovered his newfound emotions and things were happening to him physically that he did not understand, nor control. He was afraid he might have hurt her…he stopped when he couldn’t hold back the heat in his eyes anymore. He shot the heat into the rock in the cave, giving off sparks. Leotie was shocked at what happened, but was very understanding. They decided to slow things down…at least for now. In the meantime, they would sneak off to the caves, where Leotie would help Naman develop his powers. He was able to control nearly all of his abilities, except the one that he was having difficulty with from just being near her.

“So, aren’t you going to show me what you can do?” she asked with anticipation.

Naman unwrapped his arms from around her and stood up. He held his hand out to her.

“Do you trust me?”

Leotie took his hand and stood up next to him. “You know I do.”

Naman held her by the waist. “Then hang on.” Naman closed his eyes and looked to the sky.

“What?” Before she knew it, she was being lifted into the air. She looked down and realized that they were hovering high above the ground. She gasped and quickly grasped his shoulders and held on tightly.

“Don’t worry. I won’t let you fall.”

“H-h-how… you…fl-float…” Leotie couldn’t even form a coherent sentence.

“All I have to do is think of you and how you make feel…in here.” Naman removed one of her hands from his shoulders and placed it on his chest.

“Me?”

“When my heart soars, so do I…and you make my heart soar, Leotie, without even trying.”

Leotie gazed into his eyes and saw the love he had for her there. She smiled the most beautiful smile he had ever seen. She loosened her grip on his shoulders and looked at the beautiful sight around them…The hills on the horizon, highlighted by the light of the full moon above…and the stars peppering the sky. Naman twirled around in the air, making her squeal with delight. He turned her around in his arms and held onto her.

“Ready?”

“Ready for what? There’s more?”

Naman began to fly through the air, slowly at first, but then gaining speed. Leotie watched the ground beneath them speed by. Her heart raced with excitement. They flew all over the countryside, taking note of the river and the valleys. They were having a wonderful time.

“Naman, this is amazing! Why didn’t you tell me you could fly?”

“I wanted to wait to show you until I was sure I could do it…Well, that, and I wanted to make sure I could land without making a crater.”

Leotie laughed. He loved the way her laugh sounded. It was like music.

“For someone who knew nothing about being human a month ago, you sure have developed a fine sense of humor.”

Naman stopped flying and hovered.

“I have you to thank for that. You’ve shown me…and taught me more than I could have ever imagined. You taught me how to love…I love you, Leotie.”

Leotie’s eyes began to tear with joy. This was the first time she had ever heard him say this to her, and she felt the same.

“I love you, too, Naman.” He leaned down and gave her a soft, lingering kiss. When they broke apart, Leotie realized where they were.

“Do you realize that just over there was where you came into my life?”

“This is where you found me?”

“More like, we found each other.”

Naman scanned the prairie and found a large crater. He remembered that was where he crashed, but there should be something else in the area. He scanned around again.

“What are you looking for?”

Just then, Naman spotted another crater, which had something in it.

“That.” Naman floated over to the spot. Inside the crater was a vessel…a sleek, black vessel, not much longer than a canoe, but wider. It also had strange markings all over it. He put her down.

“What is it?”

“It’s what brought me here.”

“How did it get way over here, so far away from where you were?”

“I don’t remember what happened, but it looks slightly damaged. I must have been thrown out when it landed.” Naman paused for a moment. “We have to get this out of here. If someone finds it….” With that, Naman climbed down into the crater and picked up the vessel. Leotie could tell by the look on his face that it was heavy.

“Wait here, I’ll be back shortly.” Leotie watched as he sped off with the vessel, only to return a few seconds later.

“Why didn’t you fly away?”

“I’m still a little shakey at the flying thing…Didn’t think it was a good idea to fly carrying an object that heavy…We should go.” Naman picked her up and they flew back to the caves. Leotie saw the vessel in the middle of one of the larger rooms.

“How are we going to hide this?” she asked. “Eventually someone else will find these caves.”

Naman pulled his sleeve up, revealing the metallic bracelet he was wearing when she found him that day.

“What are you going to do with that?”

“Magic,” he teased. He touched a spot on the bracelet and suddenly a bright light emanated from the black vessel. It began to float in the air and tremble. The air was swirling around them.

“Naman! What’s happening?” she screamed over the deafening noise.

The vessel split into several parts and each part seemed to merge into the cave walls. After the lightening bright light subsided, Leotie saw that the walls were still rock, but the strange markings that were on the vessel were now on the walls, along with an octagonal depression in the middle of one of the designs.

“What just happened?” she asked.

“Now, no one will find it. This vessel is activated by my DNA.”

“Your what?”

“Genetics…It’s the unique features that make you, you. Only someone with a particular characteristic, namely me, can access the information and functions that came with the vessel.”

“But…How will you get home?”

“Leotie, in the short time I’ve been here, I’ve led a more full life here that I have in my whole life back there…” In that moment, Naman made a decision. “I’m not going back.”

“You’re staying?”

“Yes.”

Leotie leaped into his arms with joy. She never wanted to be apart from him. She opened her eyes and saw through the cave opening that the sun was beginning to rise. She wiped the tears from her cheeks.

“We should go. People are going to be up soon.”

“As you wish.” Naman picked her up and was about to speed back to the village when something on the ground caught Leotie’s eye.

“What is that?” She climbed out of his arms and walked over to the object that reflected the dim light coming into the cave. She picked it up. It was a shard of the vessel that did not meld into the rock. It still had symbols on it, too. She walked back over to Naman.

“This piece must be damaged. It didn’t disappear like the rest of it.”

“Here, I’ll take care of it.”

Leotie handed it over to him.

“Ow!” he yelled. She looked at his hand. The shard had cut him.

“Naman! Your bleeding! How?”

“I don’t know…I guess green rocks aren’t the only thing that can hurt me. Come on. I’ll be fine. It’s just a scratch.”

He found a place in the cave and hid the shard. He then picked her up and they sped back to camp before anyone had woken up.

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Chapter 20 (http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1807300#post1807300)

Cardinal

01-18-2006, 12:16 AM

Just caught up on your last two updates. Nell walking in on them was friggin' hilarious.

As for Nam-An and Leotie, I wonder if the cut that Nam-An suffered will fester. After all, they don't have any antibiotics.

SVsleuth

01-18-2006, 12:21 AM

2nd! Ooooo! That was SO good, MinnGirl! I love the Dreams. It's so cool that she taught him to love, & he wants to stay with her. And that whole thing about how the ship melded into the walls was really neat! And a new mystery: why did he bleed? What's going on now? Can't wait for the next Clana chapter, too. so PPMS!!!!

akuma

01-18-2006, 01:14 PM

Awesome job, ur writing continures to impress, and melding the ship was cool! PPMS

iloveit

01-18-2006, 02:49 PM

awesome update! aw they love each other! ppms!

Minnesotagirl

01-18-2006, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by SVsleuth
And a new mystery: why did he bleed?

Hmmm...not sure if I should give you a hint or not.

O.K. I will. The broken piece of his ship is metal, right? What metal object can hurt a Kryptonian (i.e. Clark)? This goes back a couple seasons.

Who can figure it out?

Dr. Jeckyll

01-18-2006, 03:34 PM

Aw, the dream was sweet! I love how you switch between clana- and Nam-oti-updates. You're a great writer. PPMS!

sandy

01-18-2006, 04:13 PM

whoa, that update was reaaally interesting!! it's sweet that they love each other!:)

I like how ur making all the puzzle pieces come together so smoothly! good job on the update, although ur hint didn't cut it for me! I need to know more soon!

Nemu

01-18-2006, 06:41 PM

well i know what metal object it is... a pretty good idea at that...

That was very good!!!

PPMS!!!! :D

NYC300Z

01-18-2006, 07:44 PM

It's kryptonian metal like when that indian guy had that knife made of kryptonian metal and stabbed Clark with it. I think Lana will go to the cave now and find the piece of metal Naman hid. oh that was such an awesome update! I can't wait until you update again!

PPMS!

Nemu

01-18-2006, 08:33 PM

NYC... what if the Knife was the piece of metal? Guess we have to wait and see...

NYC300Z

01-18-2006, 08:37 PM

maybe, but something tells me it's just something similar....iono I guess we will just have to wait~!

PPMS!

super12

01-18-2006, 09:23 PM

that was a great update. the dream was great. ppms

*~KrYpToN619~*

01-18-2006, 10:57 PM

great update, I hope you write more soon

MOOman0618

01-18-2006, 11:10 PM

Great update! Very cool how you explained all the cave markings and whatnot. Interesting about that shard of metal. I wonder if that was the star blade or if it is a different piece that Lana may or may not find...AND when is Clark gonna get the nerve to tell her the truth?!? Soon??? Well..Post more soon!!!

binkys711

01-18-2006, 11:12 PM

awesome update MinnGirl! I loved it! great job on Naman and Leotie with the spaceship! It was great! Dang kryptonian metal it cut poor Naman! it's so sweet how he loves her when mere months ago he couldn't feel anything:p PPMS!!!

kewl

01-19-2006, 02:54 AM

great update!!! what was that thing, why did he bleed? PPMS!!!

Minnesotagirl

01-23-2006, 11:25 AM

Here’s the next chapter. It’s a little short, but it’s my take on what happened between Nell and Jonathan years ago.

And, congrats to those who figured out that the shard of metal from the ship became the blade of the Kawatche knife from Talisman. You guys are too smart! The sharp piece of metal will play a small part in the story later on. Anyway, read on!

Chapter 20

The next morning an unfamiliar blue car pulled in front of the Kents’ house. Jonathan was in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee and reading the paper when he heard a car door. He thought it was his wife coming back from town. He headed towards the back door.

“What is it, Sweetheart? Did you forget something?” It was then that he saw that it wasn’t Martha.

“Nell? Lana didn’t say you were coming to Smallville. When did you get into town?”

“Hello, Jonathan. I got in last night. I thought I’d surprise Lana with a visit.”

“Well...I’m sure she was surprised.”

“You have no idea,” she said under her breath. “May I come in?”

“Oh! Sure.” He opened the screen door and let her inside. “Would you like a cup of coffee?”

“No, thank you…I see you still put honey in your coffee. I never could understand that.”

“It kinda grew on me. Here, have a seat.” He pulled out one of the kitchen chairs for her to sit down. Nell sat down.

“You know, even after all these years, you are still the perfect gentleman…” She looked up at him. Suddenly, there was an uncomfortable silence between them. Jonathan cleared his throat.

“So…How’s Dean?” he asked as he sat down.

“He’s fine. He got a promotion last month so everything is going great.”

“That’s great. You’ll have to congratulate him for me.”

“I’ll do that.” There was another moment of silence. Nell avoided eye contact by looking around the kitchen. Finally, Jonathan spoke up.

“Nell, why are you here?”

“Actually, I wanted to talk to you about Clark.”

“Clark?”

“Well…More like Lana and Clark.”

Jonathan smiled. “So, I take it she finally got up the courage to tell you about them?”

“No…I actually found out…accidentally.”

“Accidentally?”

Nell hesitated. “I walked in on them…together.” Jonathan didn’t say anything. “If I hadn’t shown up when I did…”

Jonathan couldn’t quite believe what she was implying. Clark knew how he and Martha felt about certain issues. He thought Clark understood that this type of behavior was not acceptable. “Wait, wait, wait…What exactly did you walk in on?”

“Your son was in bed with my niece. They hadn’t started anything, thank God…”

“So, they weren’t…”

“No, but they were kissing.”

Jonathan started to chuckle.

“What’s so funny?...Aren’t you concerned?” she asked, a bit upset.

“I was when we first found out about them, but Martha and I had a talk with them, and they know how we feel and what we expect of them…I remember when Lana spent her first night here.”

“What?!” Nell screamed.

“No…It’s nothing like that. They decided to watch a movie, but it was late, so Martha and I went up to bed. I couldn’t sleep, so I went downstairs to check on the kids…you know…to make sure nothing was going on. When I got to the living room I found them on the couch together…asleep.”

“Asleep?”

“Yes…This went on for a few weeks. Every time Lana would stay here late, either Martha or I would come downstairs a few hours later and check in on them, and every time, they were asleep…fully clothed.”

“Oh.” Nell let out a sigh in relief. “I asked Lana about how ‘close’ they are, and she said nothing happened. I just thought she was telling me whatever I wanted to hear.”

“Nell, you don’t have to worry. They aren’t doing anything.”

“Yeah, well…my niece can be very persuasive. They may not be doing anything here, but a lot can happen out in that loft of yours…you and I should know better than anyone. You’re father caught us up there on more than one occasion.”

“Nell…”

“Look, I just don’t want what happened to us to happen to them.” A look of sadness showed on her face. Jonathan became solemn as well.

“Do you ever wonder about what would have happened if I hadn’t lost-”

“No,” he said, cutting her off. “I don’t think about it. I’m happy with my life. I tend not to dwell on ‘what ifs’.”

“Jonathan…”

“Nell, we both know it wouldn’t have worked. We would have gotten married for the wrong reasons.”

“But for one right one.”

“And that reason was no longer a factor a few days after we decided to get married…I just couldn’t go through with it.”

“I know, but I was still in love with you. You broke my heart when you called it off, but you were right. It only took me up until three years ago to realize that…You know, I used to look at Clark and thought he could have been ours…But I guess life doesn’t turn out as you’d hoped it would.” Nell stared absently at the table.

“No, it doesn’t…But now you’ve got a husband and a wonderful niece.”

“Right! And you have your own family,” she said, snapping back to reality.

“Right,” he replied.

“Well…I’d better get over to Lana’s. What’s the point of surprising your niece with a visit if you don’t see her. Tell Martha I said 'Hello'.”

“Sure.”

Nell got up and headed towards the door.

“Nell, Clark and Lana aren’t us…I know my son. He would never do anything to hurt her.”

“I know…But she’s my niece…I can’t help but worry about her. I guess that’s just part of being a parent.” Nell turned and walked out the door. He watched as she drove away.

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