A dream from the stars

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this is no my story and i dont claim it to be min i just want every body to read this story because it is so great


Title: A dream from the stars

Chapter I

Life …


In the town of Smallville, Kansas a newborn cries out. The proud parents look at their child and smile. The new mother says, “We shall call her Lana…Lana Lang” The loving farther smiles and nods his head in approval.

A millions miles away in a distant planet called Krypton; the healthy cries of child are heard. “Jor-El, look at him. He is beautiful!”

“Yes, Lara. He is. We shall call him Kal-El.”

So begins the story of two innocent children separated by millions of miles each having parents who will love them and protect them. One day, their lives will merge.

Kal-El’s parents are members of the Kryptonian council and top scientist. Their world is in turmoil since the capture of the vicious and unscrupulous General Zod. Jor-El is in front of the council reading the charges, which have brought a guilty verdict against General Zod. The General can only smirk and laugh at each charge. He yells out, “I WILL BURRY YOU ALL!”

After the charges are read, Jor-El gives the approval for the court to carryout the sentence. The phantom mirror is lowered until it entraps the General. The phantom mirror begins to float away from Krypton. The Generals cries are heard, “Please! Forgive me! Don’t do this!” Too late, the prisoner is transported to a part of space where nothing exists.

Jor-El hurriedly walks back to his lab and tells Lara they must prepare a ship to send their son away when the time comes. Lara is confused by his words. “Jor-El, why are we sending our son away”?

“Lara, General Zod has corrupted Brainiac and I am unable to change its course. Brainiac will soon destroy this planet to take vengeance on us all for the imprisonment of his General Zod.

It’s a beautiful cool summer evening in Smallville. The Langs are seated on their porch swing talking to their infant daughter and making her smile. Little Lana’s eyes grow big when her daddy makes funny faces at her and smiles.

Not more than a one hundred yards from the Lang’s the Kent farm is located. Mr. & Mrs. Kent are seated in the living room couch. Mr. Kent is consoling his wife Martha. “Oh honey, I am so sorry we can’t have children. I know it’s hard for you to see the Lang’s with their new daughter. All we can do is hope and pray someday we can have a child together.”

How little did Mr. Kent know that their entire future will one day be changed by a small child sent to them from a far away planet called Krypton.

Jor-El calls to Lara, “It’s time. We must place Kal-El in the ship. I have made all the preparations and the crystals are secured. The ground begins to rumble as Kal-El is placed inside the ship. Lara stands back as the hatch begins to close. She realized these are the last moments with her son. A son she will never see again. Jor-El and Lara hold each other as Kal-El’s ship is lifted upward crashing through the glass ceiling. When the ship clears the gravitational pull of Krypton, it is buffeted by an explosive wave traveling through space. Krypton has exploded sending huge chunks of meteors into the heavens. The ship begins to attract the huge meteors into it’s own gravitational pull to maintain a shield around its self thereby protecting the tiny occupant inside. The ship is now Kal-El’s father, mother, and most important, his protector. Young Kal-El is now in a state of suspended animation. The ship is programmed to monitor his vitals signs. This is necessary to maintain his development and growth during the long trip to Earth.

A year has gone by and little Lana is taking her baby steps and beginning to recognize her surroundings exploring her world, touching, tasting and smelling objects, which are within her reach. On occasion, she seems to stop everything she is doing to stare at the sky. With her little finger she points up. Mr. & Mrs. Lang are a bit confuse by her action but go alone saying, “Yes. That’s the sky and the birds.”

Kal-El’s cognitive mind is absorbing all the information being played by the ship’s onboard systems. Jor-El has loaded all the languages and knowledge of the planet Earth. One sequence explains the English alphabet and the other the numbering system. In his infinite sleep, the tiny infant is unaware of what he has lost and most importantly, what awaits him in his new world. The ship maintains its course as it nears the Orion constellation. The Orion is a constellation in the celestial equator near Gemini and Taurus, containing the stars Betelgeuse and Rigel. The ship’s sensors pickup small objects that are on a collision course, it reacts by deploying its protective shield like a second skin, which makes it impregnable. As the asteroids approach the meteors, which surround the ship, absorb most of the impact. The asteroids, which penetrate the outer perimeter, glance off the ship without causing damage. Baby Kal-El is unaware as he continues his journey.

World renowned astronomers Gene & Carolyn Shoemaker are gazing at the stars through the Hubble telescope when Gene points out to his wife Carolyn the large mass of meteors traveling towards Earth as thought they were being guided. They surmised it could possibly strike Earth within two years. They decide to plot its course and alert the government. A meteor shower of that magnitude can and will cause considerable damage to the impact area, especially if it’s populated.


Chapter: II

The preparation …

The Shoemakers plot distance, speed, and mass of the inbound meteors. The information is inputted into super computers, which crunch the numbers and printout the results. The meteor shower is projected to strike North America, possibly in the Midwest. The data is gathered and submitted to Homeland Security, which forwards to the military and scientific community.

A committee of military Generals and top scientist is convening to discuss the impending strike to the Heartland of the United States. One scientist dismissed the idea that we were going to be hit by something which is at least two years away. “Anything can happen in that time. I can veer off course or collide with other meteors.”

Another scientist spoke, “I believe my colleague is ill-informed. The Shoemakers report states the meteors have been unaffected by objects in their way. They reported a collision between the meteors and a large cluster of asteroids. The meteors are undeterred, as if being guided.”

One boisterous General retorts, “Guided! Then that means we are being targeted by an advance race of aliens! We must make preparations for and invasion!”

The scientists laugh at the Generals remarks. One-scientist states, “If that was the case General, why send meteors”?

The General is now embarrassed by his response of alien invasion. The committee continues to discus solutions for preventing the impending collision on Earth with the meteors. The discussion continues until finally a solution with merit is established. A titan missile with a nuclear warhead carried in the cargo bay of the shuttle will be launched. The idea is to have the shuttle break the Earth’s gravitation pull and release the missile. Upon separation, the missiles rocket engines will ignite sending the missile towards the path of the inbound meteors.

The boisterous General asks, “And how in tarnation are we going to control the missile and tell it when to detonated”?

The top scientist in the group responds, “General, that is good question. This is the 21st Century and we have made great strides in technology. If we can control the Mars rover from millions of miles away, we can sure do the same with a missile thousands of miles away!”

The General’s response is to say, “Um…if you say so.”

Back at the Ken farm, Jonathan is repairing the fencing adjacent to the Langs. He sees little Lana running around the yard chasing the chickens while Mrs. Lang observes. Jonathan’s thought return to Martha’s worries about not having children. “We can adopt.” He thought. He wants to run the idea by Martha this evening during dinner.

Little Lana is four years old and having the time of her life. She wants to touch the chickens but they wont stay still for her. A mother with chicks approached, with her beak struck Lana on the hand. She begins to cry as her mother picks her up. “Oh sweetheart, look what that nasty old chicken did.” It’s only a small scratch as Lana points to her boo, boo. She has learned to articulate her words and one particular word she uses the most is sky. As she is been held in her mother’s arms she looks up and points to the sky. Mrs. Lang is intrigued, for Lana has done this many times before. Each time, she points and smiles. “Yes honey. That’s the sky.” Her mother says. “No mommy. It’s him, the boy in space.” Mrs. Lang dismisses Lana’s word as a child’s imagination. “Sweetheart, there is no boy in space.”

Lana retorts, “Yes he is. I’ve seen him.”

“Lana, what do you mean you seen him.”

“In my sleep mommy. I see him in my sleep.”

Inside the tiny ship the small child’s body continues to develop in the same manner as in the mother’s womb. Except, this baby is now four years old. The ship provides the child’s nutritional needs and continuing education of the human race. One sequence reveals the animal kingdom and all its inhabitants. The next lesson discuss the male and female gender. The ship detects a spike in the child’s brain waves when a picture of a little girl is displayed. The infant’s reactions seem to indicate he recognizes the child. The ship terminates the lesson allowing the infant in its state of sleep to dream.

Meanwhile, several months later, the military and scientist are gathered once more to discuss their progress. The smaller version of the titan rocket is operable and ready to be tested. It sits on its on the launch pad as the count down begins, “10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 fire rocket engines!” The titan rocket lifts off into the sky traveling at a tremendous speed. The launch coordinator begins to narrate, “Rocket is ten miles down range. That is a go on all systems! Control, execute booster separation to second stage.”

One engineer response is, “Booster separation completed. Second stage is on.”

Launch coordinator (LC) “Begin tracking drone and lock on target.”

Engineer, “We have visual of drone and are locked in.”

LC, “Fire missile on three. 3, 2, 1 fire missile.”

The group of scientist and military personnel’s eyes are glued on the large screen reflecting the view as seen from the nose of the missile dubbed “Hope.” The trajectory and onboard guidance instrument take it on a direct collision with the target drone. The room explodes with cheers and handshakes. Now, it is certain the meteors heading to Earth can be deterred or destroyed before entering the atmosphere.

Unbeknown to the cheering group, within the meteors travels a small child who someday will become the savior of the human race if he is allowed to reach Earth.


Chapter III

Visions …

The Kents are seated enjoying their dinner. Jonathan glanced at Martha for a few minutes and then smiles to himself. He remembers the first day he set eyes on her. It was a bright sunny day when Martha approached him and out of the blue and asked if she could borrow his class notes. He agreed that was the beginning of a wonderful relationship that has endured. The farm is not making money but he still manages to keep it going in spite of the hounding by Lionel Luthor to sell.

He finally turns to Martha and says, “Martha, what do you say if we go to the adoption board tomorrow and file papers for adoption”?

Martha puts her fork down and looks down at the table before focusing her attention on Jonathan. “Jonathan, is that what you want to do”?

“Not if we don’t do it together. I know how much you love little Lana, but she is not our child. I think it’s best if we adopted a child. What do you think”?

“Jonathan, I need to think about it. I am not sure if I am ready to raise someone else’s child.”

Martha grabs her plate and heads to the kitchen. Jonathan follows and wraps his arms around her. “Sweetheart, I want us to be happy and I know how much you want a child.”

Martha smiles and says, “OK…Tomorrow, we go downtown.”

The next day the Kents arrive at the adoption office early and begin to file papers for adoption. The adoption agent shows them several pictures of babies needing adoption. The Kents agree on one little boy whose mother is in her early teen and unable to care for the child.

“Well, Mr. Mrs. Kent. We have all the necessary information from you, now we need to do our job. Someone from child services will contact you to come out on the farm and do the inspections and make the necessary evaluation. Thank you and good luck.”

The Kents depart with a look of hope in their eyes. “He is cute, isn’t he Jonathan”?
“Yes he is Martha.”

The phone rings and Jonathan answers, “Hello! Yes! When? Tomorrow is fine. Goodbye!”

“Honey, that was Miss Brown from child services. She will be here tomorrow around 10 am to speak with us and do her evaluation.”

“That’s wonderful Jonathan!”

That evening while little Lana sleeps she starts to see images of a little boy with black hair. They hold hands as they play together. “My name is Kal-El what‘s yours”? Little Lana responds, “My name is Lana and I live on a big farm with chickens. See (she shows him her boo, boo) a momma chicken bit me. Do you live on a big farm Kal-El”? “No Lana. I don’t live anywhere except inside in my ship.” “Kal-El, what ship”? Kal-El turns and points at his ship sitting on the ground behind them. As little Lana turns to look at the ship, everything around them explodes. “She begins to scream in her sleep. “

Her parents rush to her room and wake her up. “Lana, Lana, wake up dear. You are having a nightmare.” Her mother cries out.

“Mommy, it’s the boy in the stars. Something is going to happen to him.”

Mrs. Lang reacts as any mother would. “Oh sweetie, it’s only a dream. I am sure the little boy will be fine. You will see.” She begins to caress little Lana’s tummy and tells her to close her eyes and sleep.

The next day the Langs travel to Metropolis and leave little Lana with the Kents. For Martha, having her around is a joy. Little Lana is standing on the porch looking up at the sky. Martha notices and walks towards her. “Lana, what are you looking at”?

“It’s the boy in the ship. Something is going to happen to him.” At that point she begins to cry. Martha is caught off guard and says, “Oh sweetheart, I don’t see a ship, just the sky. It’s OK. Nothing is going to happen.”

“No, no I see him in my sleep. His name is Kal-El and he lives on a ship.”

Martha is thinking little Lana has quiet an imagination for a child her age. She probably saw a cartoon or game with a little boy in a ship and believes she dreamed it.


Chapter IV

Anticipation ...


When Laura and Lewis Langs return from Metropolis they find little Lana fast asleep on the Kent’s sofa. “Was she any trouble”? Mrs. Lang asked.

“No Laura. She is such a pleasure for us to have around the house. One thing is strange. While we were outside playing she pointed to the sky and said something was going to happen to the boy in the ship.”

“Oh Martha. She is referring to the nightmare she had last night. She was crying in her sleep.”

Martha stared at Laura Lang, as she smiles she says. “Lana has an incredible imagination for her age.”

“Yes she does. I guess children her age do.”

“Laura, why don’t you let her sleep and when she wakes up I will take her over to you.”

“OK Martha. Will see you in a little while.”

Little Lana is once again dreaming about the boy in the ship. She sees herself walking with Kal-El through fields of flowers. He asks, “Lana, I remember my lesson about Earth plants. These are flowers.”

“Yes silly. Everyone knows that. Don‘t you have flowers in your world”?

Kal-El looks at her with sadness in his eyes and says, “Lana, my world was destroyed. That’s why my parents put me in the ship to take me to your world.” As they walk hand-in-hand Lana feels his presences fade as she wakes up.

“Hey sweetie. Did you have a nice nap”?

“Yes Mrs. Kent. I dreamt about the boy in the ship.”

Martha’s curiosity is peaked. “Lana, do you always dream about the little boy in the ship”?

“Not all the times. Only when he wants to talk to me.”

“Lana, what does he say to you.”

“He told me the reason he is in the ship was because his world blew up and his parents want him to come to Earth.”

“Oh. I see. Well, that makes sense as to why he is in a ship. Come let me take you home. Your parents are waiting.”

Martha grabs Lana’s hand and they walk out the door negotiating the short walk through the woods.

The next morning the phone rings, Jonathan answers. “Hello! Yes! I am fine how are you? What? I see. I am sorry too. Goodbye!” Jonathan placed the receiver back on the base as he stared at Martha.

“What is it Jonathan”?
“Martha, that was Miss Brown from Child Services. They decline our application to adopt because of our financial situation.” Jonathan walks towards Martha and they embrace. She begins to cry. Jonathan tells her things will work out we just need time.

At the Luthor mansion, Lionel receives a call. “Hello! Who is this? Professor Kowalski. Yes. I remember you. You need to speak to me about an important matter. One moment while I check my schedule.”
Lionel places the call on hold and looks around to buy time. Lex glanced his way and asks, “Dad, who‘s that“?

“Lex, he is some whacko I met at a science convention a few years ago. He has all this theory about aliens and invasions.” Lionel depressed the hold button to bring the professor back online. “Hello! Professor, I am afraid my schedule is booked. Maybe another time professor, what is that you say? Well, now that makes our conversation more interesting. Can you drop by the mansion this evening…say around 7pm? OK. I will see you then.” Lionel places the phone down and extends his lips as if to kiss someone and turns to face Lex. “Son, it seems our dear professor has some very value information we may need to accomplish our business objective in Smallville.”

“That’s great dad!”

The professor arrives promptly at 7pm. The butler opens the door and leads him to the library where Lionel and Lex. Lionel gets up to greet the professor. “Professor Kowalski, good to see you. They exchange handshake and Lionel ask the professor to take a seat.

“Professor, I was intrigued by the information you said you have. How reliable is it”?

“Mr. Luthor, I can get into a lot of trouble if anyone finds out I am in possession of this TOP SECRET files.” The professor rotates the numbers located next to the latch to input the numbering system required to open the briefcase. He opens the case to expose a manila envelope mark “TOP SECRET.” He pulls photographs and typewritten reports.

Lionel’s eyes grow large as he views the photos. “Professor, what is this object among the meteors that is circled”?

“Mr. Luthor, that is the million dollar question. According to my colleagues, the object by no means resembles any meteor or asteroid we have ever seen. The shape of the object indicates is some type of ship.”

“Professor you have intrigued my curiosity. I see on this report the meteor shower is headed towards this part of the county. Do we know it will hit Smallville”?

“That’s it Mr. Luthor. All the super computer indicated Smallville is its intended target.”

“But professor, this report indicates the military has device a way to stop the meteors. If that is true, how can you justify Smallville as its intended target”?

“Mr. Luthor, if you read further you will find in the fourth paragraph of page 10 the mention of how the meteors seem to be held in an some type of gravitational field by the object circle in that photograph.”

“Um…that is very interesting professor. May I keep these”?

“Yes. But on one condition.”

“And what is that condition professor”?

“Mr. Luthor, you fund my research. I want to prove to the world I am not a quack. The object in the picture is truly and alien ship coming towards Earth.”

Lionel passed his hand over his beard and turns to look at Lex. He picks up the photograph with the circled object and says, “Professor, we have a deal.”

The professor smiles and extends his hand to shake Lionel’s. The handshake is completed and the professor departs.

Lex begins to laugh and says, “Dad! You don’t believe that quack do you”?

“Lex, it’s not believing the professor, it’s the information that has value to me. Just think what people will do when they find out a meteor shower is headed towards their town. Property values will drop and ranchers will scramble to sell their properties.”

“Dad, you mean like the Kents”?

Lionel smiles at his intuitive son.


Chapter V

The arrival …

Lana celebrated her sixth birthday. The dreams of Kal-El become more and more real to her. She knows he is coming soon. Her parents believe she is in the invisible friend phase of her childhood. “Don’t worry honey. She will outgrow it.” Says Mr. Lang. “I hope you are right.” Response Laura.

The Kents on the other hand, have refilled to adopt a child. With the addition of new milking machines and the sale of the several acreage of unused land has reduced their debts and increased income. Martha has decided to wait until the right child is available before making their decision.

The ship is now approaching its sixth year of traveling through space avoiding the many obstacles in its way. The meteors controlled by the ship’s gravitational pull speed it along at 7.5 miles per second. The onboard system indicated it has passed Mars and has a distance of 38 million miles to go. At the current rate of speed, it should reach Earth in 58 days.

Kal-El’s body has developed. His brain has observed the information played to him by the onboard computers. In spite of all the knowledge downloaded, love is one he has come to learn in his dreams with Lana. He has traveled a long way. The ship, his protector, is about to complete the journey, which will bring Kal-El to Earth. The ship’s artificial intelligence is about to be tested once it nears Earth.

Back on Earth, all the necessary preparations are in place to intercept the inbound meteors. The military and NASA launched the space shuttle with two Titan rockets in its cargo bay. Since the first test many improvements were made to successfully complete the mission and destroy the oncoming meteors.

The conniving Lionel Luthor has leak to the local press the impending collision of the meteors on Smallville. The populace demands and explanation from the government. The Smallville Times ran the story: “METEORS ON THEIR WAY TO DESTROY SMALLVILLE” Once the panic set in, Lionel went to work securing the purchase of choice farms. The Kents are adamant. They will not sell under any conditions.

The government finally admits they are tracking a large meteor approaching Earth. They state everything is under control and not to worry. The space shuttle is in orbit and ready to deploy two Titan rockets to intercept and destroy the meteors. A military spokesman says, “Ladies and gentleman, let me assure you that we have done preliminary testing with 100 percent success. You have nothing to worry about. “

Jonathan and Martha are watching the news. Jonathan comments, “Yea. That’s what they said about Vietnam…everything is under control.”

“Jonathan, what are we going to do? We have an appointment at Child Services in the morning to pick up little Clark.”

“Martha, you really like that name “

“Yes Jonathan, I do. I know he is older but I think he is the right age for us. I don‘t think we are in any conditions to be getting up in the middle of the night to warm baby bottles and change diapers.”

Jonathan and Martha embrace and smile for tomorrow is a new beginning for them.

The phone rings and Jonathan answers. “Hello! What do you want Luthor? I will tell you again, we are not selling to you or anyone else for that matter! Goodbye!” Jonathan slams the phone and turns to look at Martha.

The 58th day is here. NASA and the military are positioning the shuttle for the separation of the two Titan rockets. The chief controller is commanding the mission. “Spirit this is Houston over.”

“Houston this is the shuttle Spirit. Go ahead.”

“Spirit prepares to open cargo door and release the two birds over.”

“Houston, roger that.”

After a short silence the commander of the shuttle Spirit says, “Houston, birds are out and we are moving away. They are all yours, over.”

“Spirit, we copy. Advice when out of range over.”

“Houston, Wilco.”

The chief controller directs his attention to the flight engineers and says, “Flight Control, are we ready to launch”?

“Chief, we have a go on launch.”

The chief controller initiates the countdown. “On my mark, 10, 9, 8, 7,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 fire rockets.”

Flight control responds, “Rockets fired and system are go.”

Once the rockets take flight the entire space centers attention is focus on the giant screen, which shows actual video of the speeding Titan rockets heading towards their intended target.

The small ships onboard artificial intelligence detects the oncoming objects. It begins to formulate data as the protective shields are deployed. At it’s current speed and that of the Titan rockets their impact should occur in 3 hours.

Presently, Martha and Jonathan are seated in Miss Brown’s office at Child Services. Miss Brown is pacing the floor and says, “ I am so sorry for the delay. I was told the child would be here by this time but my colleague advice she had mechanical problems.”

The Kents smile at her and Martha says, “It’s OK. We waited this long, a few minutes more is nothing.”

Miss Brown is trying to keep the Kents occupied by making conversation. “So, Martha, you are going to like this child. You know, his name is very apropos with the last name Kent.”

At the moment a wailing sound is heard. The sirens are warning everyone to take shelter. The meteors are approaching. Miss Browns advised the Kents to go home and take care of matters and when her colleague arrives if everything is safe the child will be delivered to them.

They say their goodbyes and the Kents begin to walk to the truck. Martha hears Laura Lang calling to her from across the street. “Martha! Martha!”

Martha turns and sees Laura waving at her. Martha grabs Jonathan’s arm and nods toward Laura who is standing across the street holding Lana’s hand. Laura crossed the street and asks Martha if she can take Lana home with her while she and Lewis close up the flower shop. Martha agrees and Lana climbs aboard the truck sitting in the middle. Martha glanced at Lana and then asks, “Sweetie, are you afraid”?

“No. The boy from space is coming.”

“Sweetie, there is no boy from space it’s all in your imagination.”

“No! No! He is coming! He told me last night he is!” Lana begins to cry for no one believes her. Soon the Kents will know that the dreams of a little girl are about to enrich their lives.

The engineers at Houston Space Center are getting a first hand look at an oncoming meteor. They begin the countdown to launching the nuclear warheads. The chief controller is now prepared to give the command to launch the nuclear warheads. “Flight control, are we locked on target”?

“This is flight control, we have a go.”

“On my command. 3, 2, 1 fire missiles.”

“Missiles away!’

The room is silent as they watch the missiles streaking toward the meteors. The ships artificial intelligence begins counter measures. A number of meteors are released from it gravitational pull and begin to alter their trajectory. The missiles on board computers adjust its flight path according to the meteors. The small ship alters its flight path and begins to veer to its left making a full U-turn.
The missile now separates. One is targeting the meteors to the left and the other the meteors on the right.

The engineers and scientist are baffled by this development. “It’s amazing!” One scientist exclaims.

The chief controller is back on the horn asking flight control if systems are go for detonation.

“This is flight control, we are ready.”

The chief begins the last countdown towards the destruction of the meteors. “On my command. 3, 2, 1, detonate!”

A large bright glare is scene before the screen goes blank. The chief controller turns his attention to the satellite operated. “Are the birds picking up anything”?

“Chief, we still have objects moving towards Earth. “

Unbeknown to them, the ship has gathered the remaining meteors into its force field and is now on course as it brakes through the Earth’s atmosphere like a large glowing ball of fire.

The Kents are driving on State Road 40 when a fiery object streaks across the road in front of their truck.
Lana begins to scream, “Its him, its him. The boy from space!”

Jonathan slams the brakes and turns to look at Martha. Jonathan opens the door, jumps out, and begins to walk towards the object on the ground. Martha is following close behind holding Lana’s hand.
They stop dead in their tracks. Approaching them is a young child about Lana’s age with black hair. Lana breaks loose from Martha’s hand and runs to hug the young boy. Lana turns to face the Kents and says, “See, I told you he was coming. Nobody would believe me.”


Chapter VI

Subterfuge …

The Kents are befuddled by what they see. Martha turns to face Jonathan and says, “Jonathan, we need to hid him before someone comes along. He is only a little boy!”

Lana walks towards the Kent holding Kal-El by the hand. She says, “His name is Kal-El and he comes from the planet Krypton.”

Martha responds, “Sure sweetie, anything you say.” Martha takes the two by the hand and walks them towards the truck. Jonathan is struggling removing the ship from its landing spot to place on the back of the truck. Before he can blink an eye Kal-El lifts the ship above his shoulders and smiles at Jonathan. Jonathan is stunned as he turns to look at Martha who is standing by the truck with her mouth wide open.

Lana smiles and tells Kal-El to place the ship on the back of the pickup truck. The Kents are motionless. Kal-El does as told. She grabs his hand and boards the truck. Lana looks at the Kents and says, “Come on silly!”

Jonathan covers the ship with a tarp and secures the end to the side of the truck. He starts the engine and drives towards the farm. Before reaching the farm a black limousine pulls along side and the back window is lowered to expose Lionel Luthor. “Mr. Kent, it seems you are carrying a very heavy load for such a small truck.”

Jonathan, shouts back, “Lionel what I carry in my truck is none of your business!”

Lionel smiles as he lowers the window. Professor Kowalski who insists they force Jonathan off the road to inspect the cargo accompanies him. “Mr. Luthor, what he is carrying in the back of his truck is definitely not farming equipment.”

Lionel gives the professor a grim look. He replies, “I know professor. I have a better ideal.”

The Kents arrive at the farm unaware of the serious damage to Smallville and other areas of the county by the meteors. Martha ushers Lana and Kal-El inside the house and Jonathan parks the truck inside the barn until he can find a suitable location to hide the ship.
Martha is seated across from Lana and Kal-El gazing upon the strange child who fell from the sky. She looks directly at him and says, “Sweetheart, do you understand our language”?

Lana interjects, “Of course he does silly. He talks to me all the time.”

Kal-El smiles as he turns towards Martha. He extends his had out and touches her on the cheek. He says, “Momma!”

Martha is overwhelmed, she grabs his small hand and begins to kiss it and hold it between hers. Tears form in her eyes. At that moment Jonathan walks in the room to see Martha whipping the tears from her face. “Martha, are you OK”? As he moves towards her, Kal-El springs to his feet and grabs on to Jonathan’s leg and says, “Daddy!”

Jonathan retorts, “Martha, he speaks English!”

Lana interjects, “You grownups are so silly. Kal-El learn how to speak English from his ship.”

The phone rings and Jonathan answers. “Hello! Yes Mr. Johnson. What? No. She dropped the boy here and left in a hurry. I am really sorry. Yes. Me too! Goodbye!” Jonathan’s reaction is one of sadness.

Martha, sees the look on his face and asks, “Jonathan, what’s wrong”?

“Martha, the social work who was bringing little Clark to us was killed by the meteors. Mr. Johnson from Child Services, states they could only find the license plate. When the meteor hit, it obliterated her car.” He stops and turns. “Martha, where are the papers for the adoption”?

“Jonathan, I have them in my purse. Let me get them.” Martha scurries to find her purse. She returns with the papers in her hand. “Here they are! Jonathan, what are you thinking ”?

“Martha, who is to say Kal-El is not the child we adopted? Mr. Johnson also mentioned Miss Brown was killed when the office was destroyed by a meteor. I lied to him Martha. I told him the child was delivered to us here at the farm.”

“Oh Jonathan, do you think it will work”?

“I hope so Martha. We cannot give that little boy up to anyone. Imagine the horrible test they will do on him just to fill their curiosity. His abilities cannot be denied. The way he picked up the ship…it‘s incredible.”

During the excitement of Kal-El’s arrival Lana’s parents were forgotten. A knock at the door is heard. A voice calls out, “Martha, Jonathan are you home”?

Martha walks towards the door and finds Nell Potter standing outside with swollen eyes filled with tears.
She inquires, “Nell, what’s wrong”?

“Oh Martha, it’s Laura and Lewis…they are…they are dead!”

Martha turns back to look at Lana and Kal-El sitting together smiling at each other. She opens the screen door and immediately hugs Nell trying to comfort her.

Nell faces Martha and exclaims, “Oh Martha, I don’t know how to tell Lana. Please help me!” She begins to cry uncontrollably.”

Jonathan approaches the two and asked what happened. Martha explains and Jonathan is taken aback by the news.

The two innocent souls have no idea how intertwined their lives are. Kal-El lost his parents during the destruction of Krypton; now Lana’s parents were killed by the byproducts of said planet.

The clean up of the meteor disaster began. Burials were held to say goodbye to love ones. One particular funeral made the cover of News Week magazine. The front cover show the picture of a little girl dressed in a tinker bell outfit carrying a magic wand. Her face was filled with grieve as she watched her parents coffins being lowered into the ground.


Chapter VII

Deceit …

The death of her parents has been hard for Lana. On occasion, she mentions mommy or daddy and begins to cry. Kal-El now Clark consoles her and assures her everything is going to be OK. He will never abandon her for he is very protective of his Lana.

Lionel and professor Kowalski review the latest “TOP SECRET” information obtained illegally by the professor. His post at the Houston Space Center and top clearance gives him access to sensitive material. The tiny camera hidden in his pen allows him to take snapshots without being detected.

“Professor, this particular photo is intriguing. I see this object that is circle with a notation. It’s labeled UFO. Why”?

“Mr. Luthor, before the detonation of the nuclear blast, the onboard cameras of the Titan missiles tract the object as it sped away from the meteors. My colleagues are baffled by the event, but I know it is an alien ship. What I surmised Mr. Kent was carrying in the back of his truck.”

“Professor, we shall soon see if your hunch is correct.”

With the help of Clark, Jonathan is able to hide the ship in the storm cellar. Using his super speed little Clark is able to create and under ground chamber to hide the ship from prying eyes. Jonathan can only stand and admire the young boy with remarkable powers. What Jonathan enjoys most is being called “dad.”

“OK dad. No one can find it here right dad”?

“That’s right son. We did a good job. Clark, I must warn you not to use your powers in front of other people. If you do, they may become afraid and possibility report you to the authorities. Promise me you will only used your powers around me, mom, and Lana.”

“I understand dad. I promise!”

Later that afternoon, Lana arrives home with her aunt Nell. She runs to the Kent farm looking for Clark.

“Hi Mr. & Mrs. Kent, where is Clark”?

Jonathan says, “Lana, last time I saw him he was running around in the North pasture.”

Lana says, “OK” then stops dead in her tracks.

The Kents notice her hesitation. Martha asks, “Lana, what’s wrong”?

“It’s Clark, Mrs. Kent. He is in trouble.” Lana begins to run as she calls Clark’s name over and over.
“Clark! Clark! Clark!”

The Kents follow. Lana approached a cluster of trees to her right and turns to run in that direction. She arrives with the Kents close behind to find Clark on the ground grimacing with pain. Jonathan immediately reacts. “Clark, what’s wrong”?

“Dad, I hurt! I don’t know why.”

Lana sites several glowing green rocks nearby and points to them. “Mr. Kent, it’s the rocks! Look, they are glowing!”

Jonathan picks Clark up and carries him a distance from the area. The exposure from the rocks is no longer affecting Clark. The Kents look at each in confusion. “Jonathan, why do you think the green rocks has such an effect on Clark”?

“Sweetheart I don’t know. But one thing is certain, I need to search the farm for anymore of those rocks and dispose of them somewhere far from here.”

When the group returns to the house they find a black limo parked in front and Lionel Luthor sitting on the small sofa situated on the front porch. “Jonathan, Martha is this little Clark? I heard you had adopted a son. I didn’t know he was this big. It’s strange, how all the paper work was lost during the meteor strike…Jonathan, don’t you find that strange”?

Martha walks by Lionel. The old cliché, “If looks could kill” was apropos to the moment. She walked into the house and later returns with a manila envelope containing copies of Clark’s adoption papers.

Martha says, “So we have the record straight, these are the adoption papers all legal and proper Mr. Luthor.” She hands him the papers, which he reviews. He brakes into a half-ass smile and says, “I must say, that was very well done. I guess the folks in Metropolis haven’t done their homework.”

Jonathan react by pushing Lionel back and saying, “What the hell is that supposed to mean? Just because you have money and bamboozled most of my neighbors to sell their ranches because of fear does not give you the right to come on my farm threaten my family or me. Now, I will appreciated it if you get the hell of my property!”

Lionel smiles and turns to walk back to his limo. Upon opening the door he hesitates and says, “Oh, by the way, what happened to the heavy object you were hauling on your truck the day the meteors struck”?

Jonathan angrily points to his tractor parked by the barn.

Lionel turns to look and then turns his attention towards Jonathan. He stares and then climbs inside the limo.

The Kents stand shoulder to shoulder watching Lionel’s limo drive off. Martha says, “Jonathan, what are we going to do”?

Jonathan placed his hands on either side of Martha’s shoulders and says; “I think it’s time I made peace with your father. Please call him and let him know we have an important matter to discuss.”

The next morning a car approaches the Kents farm. It stops in the courtyard and elderly well-dressed gentleman exit’s the vehicle. Martha recognizes the gentleman. As she walks towards him she says, “Hi dad! How are you”?

“I am fine Martha. Where is Jonathan”?

Jonathan responds, “I am here Mr. Hudson.” They politely shake hands and walk towards the house. Mr. Hudson and Jonathan are not the best of friends. Mr. Hudson wanted Martha to have a better life than being a farmer’s wife. On the other-hand, Martha’s defiance had made him a bitter man. He has built his reputation as one of the most respected trial lawyer in the state. He always wanted the same recognition for Martha.

They sit at the dinner table while Martha serves coffee and pastries. “Well, you two, what is so important that I had to drive down from Metropolis”? At that moment Clark and Lana come running into the house.

Martha yells out, “OK you two. You need to stay outside while the adults talk…OK”?

Clark replies, “Yes mom.”

Mr. Hudson stares at Clark with and amused look and turns his attention towards Jonathan and Martha. “Did I hear him say “MOM”?

Martha is standing behind Jonathan with her hands on his shoulder as if trying drawing the strength she needs to confront her father. “Yes dad. He said mom. That’s why we called you. We need your help making things legal.”

“What do you mean legal? Did you kidnap the boy”?

Martha chuckles and says, “No. Nothing like that.” Martha begins to tell her father the story of Clark, how they found him, the papers they hold showing adoption of a different little boy who was killed in the meteor shower and the fact Lionel Luthor has been prying into his adoption. She explains Lionel‘s intent to black mail them into selling their farm.

Mr. Hudson is not happy about the adoption matter but his hatred of Lionel Luthor is such that he will break the law to take him down.

“So Martha, you finally found a use for your middle name.”

“Yes dad. Martha Clark Kent, Clark is not exactly a household middle name for a female.”

Mr. Hudson takes copies of the adoption papers and makes the necessary notes he needs. One new item is a photograph of Clark which needs to be substituted for the original orphan who was killed during the meteor shower.

“Dad. I can’t thank you enough for your help.”

“Martha, I always wanted the best four you. Not this….this life.”

“Please dad. Lets not argue anymore. My decision will never change. I love Jonathan very much and now we have a new person in our life that need us.”

Mr. Hudson moves his lips to express a short smile. Martha kissed him on the cheek and says, “I love you dad.”

Mr. Hudson promptly departs on his mission in Metropolis.


Chapter VIII

The intruder …

A few weeks pass when Martha receives a call from her father. “Hi dad. What’s that? Dad, I don’t know how to ever thank you for what you have done. OK. I am sure they will arrive today. I love you dad.”

Martha is so giddy about the news from her dad she can’t wait to tell Jonathan. “Jonathan!”

“Yes Martha! What is it”?

“Jonathan, dad just called and said everything is done and to expect our copies today. He sent them overnight FedEx.”

They hug and Jonathan is smiling when he says, “Next time your dad comes to visit I will be sure to be more friendly. He has put us at ease. Especially with that bastard Lionel.”

Clark walks in the house holding Lana’s hand and they stop to admire the two grownups hugging and kissing. Clark says, “Is that what you are suppose to do when you like somebody”? He then turns towards Lana and gives her a big kiss on the lips. Lana is frozen like a statuette her head is forward and arms extended back as if she was ready to take flight.

Martha jumps and exclaims, “Wait a minute young man! You are too young for that nonsense! “

Clark is a bit confused as he listens to his mom. Then he retorts, “So what you and dad were doing is nonsense”?

While still in each other’s arms Jonathan and Martha faced each other and begin to laugh. Jonathan says, “He is too smart for his britches!”

They celebrate the news and spend the day together as a family. That evening, while Clark is in his room reading his favorite Spiderman adventure he hears a faint sound coming from outside. He raised the window and looks out. He sees a dim light shining from inside the storm cellar. He rushed from his room and down the stairs. “Dad! Dad!”

“What is it Clark”?

“Dad, someone is in the storm cellar.” Jonathan reacts by grabbing his father old shotgun from the mantel and telling Martha to call sheriff Adams. He walks slowly towards the storm cellar. Upon reaching the doors leading down to the cellar he fires one barrel scarring the hibby-jibbies out off the intruder. “Don’t shoot! Don’t shoot! I am coming out!”

“Alright, but you best do it with your hands in the air or the next barrel is yours!”

The intruder slowly emerged from the cellar with his hands held high over their head. It’s professor Kowalski.

“Who the hell are you and what are you doing in my storm cellar”?

“I can explain Mr. Kent.”

“So, you know my name. In that case what’s yours”?

“My name is professor Kowalski.”

“Professor? Now what would and outstanding individual such as yourself be looking for in my cellar”?

“A spaceship Mr. Kent. You know the one you carried in the back of your truck several months ago.”

Another voice joins in the conversation, “What in tarnation is going on here Mr. Kent”? Sheriff Adams asks.

“Evening sheriff. I caught this so called professor snooping around my storm cellar.”

“It’s that so Mr. Kent. Well, well, well. A real life professor in Smallville, imagine that! I thought Smallville was to meager of a town for you bunch of howdy doody types”?

“Sheriff, you must listen to me. Mr. Kent is hiding a spaceship in his cellar. It’s the same one Clark arrived in during the meteor shower.”

“Now Mr. Kent. Since I am obligated to uphold the law and such, I need to look in your cellar to see what in tarnation this fool is talking about.”

Jonathan smiles and says, “Sheriff, be my guest.”

Sheriff Adams gives the professor a shifty look and descends the steps to the cellar. After a few minutes she emerged and says, “Professor, if there’s a spaceship in Mr. Kent’s cellar then I am Jessica Simpson singing these boots are going to walk over you!” She motions to one of her deputies. “Take this meathead and lock him up for trespassing. Mr. Kent, I am sorry for the intrusion. I am just glad you didn’t shoot that poor devil. He probably escaped from Bellreive. I will give them a call and see if they are missing one of their top alien chasers. You have a good evening Mr. Kent.”

“Goodnight sheriff and thank you for the quick response.”

Jonathan returns to the house and explains to Martha what transpired. “Oh Jonathan, do you think he is working for Lionel Luthor”?

“I have to say yes. He was adamant about Clark and the spaceship. I think he is in collusion with Lionel.”

The next morning sheriff Adams comes knocking at the door. Clark opens to let the sheriff in.

“Good morning young man. Where are your folks”?

Clark smiles and returns the greeting, “Good morning sheriff. They are in the kitchen eating breakfast.”

The sheriff comes into view of the Kents. Jonathan and Martha both acknowledge the sheriff. Martha asks if she would like a cup of coffee. The sheriff answered, “Yes. I would love a cup of your outstanding coffee.”

The adult’s glances at each other and finally Jonathan asks, “So, sheriff, what’s up with our professor”?

“To tell you the truth Mr. Kent, I am a bit baffled. He is who he claims to be and a big shot professor at that. He worked with the boys who developed the defense system, that destroyed the meteors. I just don’t understand why he was snooping around your cellar last night looking for a spaceship. One thing that truly intrigues me is the fact Lionel Luthor paid his bail. Imagine that!”

“Sheriff, you say Lionel Luthor paid his bail”?
“That’s right Mr. Kent, he paid cash money. I just wonder what that jerk has in mind. I hated the way he prayed on those poor people before the meteor shower. I am just glad you folks did not give in to that greedy bastard.”

“Sheriff, it seems you are not too fond of our friend Lionel Luthor.”

“Mr. Kent, I’ve seen people like him with all the money in the world destroy good people for greed. I am not going to let it happen in my town again.”

remember that this is only chapter 8 there are many more

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Chapter IX

Intrigue …

Lionel Luthor is incensed with professor Kowalski’s indiscretion. “Professor, you have caused me months of planning. Now, it becomes more difficult for me to obtain the Kent farm. Sheriff Adams is not one who is easily fooled. I must have the Kent farm to complete my multimillion-dollar deal. That farm is the key to “Luthor City.” It has the road access we need to make this deal work. The Lang farm is out of the question. I had my people investigate and found the Langs left a restrictive deed, which requires Miss Lang to be eighteen years old before she can dispose of the land. I cannot wait that long.”

“Professor, you found nothing in the Kent’s storm cellar which means they are hiding the ship in some other area…possibly the barn. We must find a way to get in and search. We must find that ship!”

While Lionel is scheming his deals, Clark and Lana continue enjoying the days together. They are behind the barn playing and Jonathan is sweeping out the stalls. He stops to listen to the two juveniles talk and smiles at some of the things said. “Lana, when you and I grow up, do you think we will get married like mom and dad”?

“I don’t know Clark. Aunt Nell tells me you must really; really love that special person very much before you want to spend the rest of your life with them. Clark, do you love me”?

“Yes Lana. I love you.”

Jonathan begins to sweep when he hears, “Lana, if I show you mine will you show me yours”?

“OK Clark. But you go first.”

A look of panic is starting to take over Jonathan’s face. Then he hears, “Wow! Clark it’s big!”

“OK Lana. It’s your turn.” At that point Clark begins to laugh and says, “Ha, ha, ha, it’s tiny! Ha, ha, ha.”

Jonathan’s is now in a state of panic as he runs around the barn and finds Clark rolling on the floor with laughter. “OK you two! What is going on hear”?

Clark sits up while still laughing and turns to Lana, “Show him Lana.”

Jonathan screams, “SHE WILL NOT!”

Clark and Lana seem surprise by Jonathan’s reactions. Clark says, “Dad, it’s only a frog! Look!”

Lana opens her hands to expose a small tree frog. Clark says, “Look at mine dad! It’s a hundred times bigger!”

Jonathan begins to act like he knows what was going on and begins to agree with Clark that his FROG is bigger than Lana’s. He turns and calmly walks back to the barn. That evening, Martha and Jonathan have a nice laugh over the incident.

The next morning Jonathan is tending to the chickens when he noticed a strange vehicle parked across the road. The lettering on the side of the van reads: “Smallville Power and Light Company.” Jonathan decides to contact the company and inquire if any work is being done in their area. “Hello! Yes. We are having some problems in our area and I was wondering if you have a work crew near by. My name is Jonathan Kent. Yes. That’s it. OK. I will hold.” After a minute or so, the service personal returns to advise Jonathan of no reports of power problems or work crews dispatched in the area.

Jonathan decides to confront the work crew. When he exits the house the van was gone. He continued in the direction and arrived at the spot the van was parked. He looks and around and found pieces of spliced wires on the ground. He began to inspect the power line post and found nothing suspicious. The individuals inside the van are monitoring a computer LCD showing a live picture of Jonathan looking up at the post. “See! I told you no one would notice that small camera.” They give each other a high five and drive off. Now, Lionel can monitor the Kents actions from across the road with the high-resolution spy camera.

Jonathan walks back to the house and calls Martha and Clark. Lana is also at the house having lunch with Clark. Martha is her baby sitter while Nell runs the Talon and flower shop.

“I want everyone to be real careful, especially you Clark. I don’t want you running around outside at super speed or lifting anything heavy. I have a feeling we are being watched by Lionel Luthor.” He shared the early incident and how he called the power company and was told their crews were not dispatched to the area. “Lionel is trying to confirmed his suspicions about Clark and the spaceship. If he gets anything incriminating he will turn this place into a circus with the media and the military. Worst yet…he will use it to blackmail this family into selling this farm. I will rather die than give into Lionel Luthor!”

Clark jumps from his chair and retorts, “Please dad. Don’t say that. I will protect you.”

“I know you will son. Thanks!”

Chapter X

The search …

Summer is almost over and Clark is eagerly anticipating school. It is a new experience for him but he will have someone to teach him the routine…Lana. She is entering the second grade this year and so will Clark. “Lana, tell me about school and what you do there”?

“Well Clark, we learn things. Like, how animals live, reading, math, spelling and things like that.”
“Lana that’s cool but I already know that stuff.”

“Then Clark, you need to play along with us dummies who don’t know everything you do.”

“Lana, I would never call you a dummy. In fact I think you are the smarter girl I know. Even if you have a small frog!”

They both laughed and Clark comments, “Did you see the look on dads face”?

“Yea. Silly grownups!”

In the distance they hear Martha calling them to come and wash up and eat lunch. They walk back to the house holding hands unaware of preying eyes.

They are seated at the table when Jonathan walks in. “Hey you two. What have you been up to”?

“Dad, Lana was telling me about school and the things they do. I think it’s exciting!”

“Clark, I’ve never met a child so excited about school and to mark the occasion, I am taking everyone to the state fair this weekend. Lana, Nell has given us permission to take you with us.”

“Yea! Thank you Mr. Kent!”

Clark and Lana anxiously awaited the trip to the State Fair. For Clark it’s a another first in this new world. Finally the weekend arrives and the Kents and Lana pack up and head out for an exciting day at the fair unknowing this is the opportunity Lionel was waiting for to invade their privacy.

The spy cameral transmitted the image of the vehicle departing the Kent’s farm. Luthor gives his people the go-ahead and search the farm. The search is led by professor Kowalski who instructs the five individuals arm with metal detectors and high resolution x-ray machines to start looking in the barn. The ground is scanned with the x-ray machined and followed with the metal detector. Nothing is found. The professor is perplexed. He was sure this was the most likely place to look. He motions to the crew to go outside.

He stands looking at the house and turns his attention towards the storm cellar. Slowly he begins to walk in that direction. He says to himself, “Why didn’t I see that before…the mound around the door. The back part is devoid of grass while the front is not.” He scoops a hand full and smells it. The dirt has a mildew smell to it. Definitely from the storm cellar. The doors to the cellar are open and he descends the stairs. “OK. Setup the x-ray machine and scanned the entire floor. “

The crew setup the equipment and begin to scan the floor. It doesn’t take too long for the image of an object the size of a Volkswagen to come into view. The professor yells, “I knew it!” He is communicating with Lionel via cell phone. “Yes Mr. Luthor. We have an image. It’s probably about twenty feet in the ground. It’s inside a chamber dug underneath the floor. It will take us a time to dig down to expose the ship. “What? But sir! Mr. Luthor, I think we should dig it up. Sir! Yes I understand. OK men. Lets pack it up and make sure the image is recorded.”

The group jump in their white van and exit the farm unto the main road. Several minutes go by when sheriff Adams car pulls up and turns towards the Kent farm. She parks in the yard and pulls her gun out. She begins to call for the Kents with not answer. A deputy arrives flashing his red and blue lights. Sheriff Adams points to him and then towards the storm cellar. They cautiously approach the doors which are open and calls out. “OK. It’s best you come out with your hands up. There is no way out!” The sheriff waits for and answer. None comes. She begins to descend the stair and finds and empty cellar. She holsters her gun and begins to talk on the two way radio. “Base come-in.”
“Sheriff this is base. Anything at the Kent farm”?

“That’s a big negatory. Who made the call, over.”

“Sheriff, the call came from the Lang farm, Miss Nell Potter. Over.”

“Thanks base. I’ll have a talk with Miss Potter. Over and out.”

The sheriff walks the short distance to the Lang farm and knocks on the door. Nell answers. “Hi sheriff! Where you able to catch the people snooping around the Kent farm”?

“Miss Potter, we didn’t find anyone. Are you sure you saw people over there”?

“Yes sheriff. They came in a white van and I saw a tall lanky gray hair man directing them.”

“A tall lanky man…I know the varmint you speak off. He is one of Lionel Luthor‘s people. Thank you Miss Potter. You have been of great help.”

The sheriff returns to her car and calls base. “Base this sheriff Adams. Have one of the boys meet me at the Luthor mansion over.”

“This is base, roger that.”

The sheriff drives to the Luthor mansion and knocks on the door. She is immediately led to the study where Lionel is holding an in promptitude meeting with his cronies. “Well, well. If it isn’t our good servant and diligent sheriff Adams. What can I do for you this fine day”?

“First of all Mr. Luthor, I need to speak with professor Kowalski.”

“Here I am sheriff.” The sheriff turns to see the professor rising from his tall back chair zipping wine from a tall glass.

“Professor, you have the right to remain silent, anything you say….”

Lionel retorts, “Just one minute sheriff. What are the charges against the professor. You can’t barge into my home arresting my friends without probable cause.”

“Oh. I have cause Mr. Luthor. He was seen rummaging around the Kent farm. I have an eyewitness.”

“I am sorry sheriff but your eyewitness is mistaken. The professor has been here with us all day in meetings. He has myself and all these people as witnesses.”

The sheriff is feeling very uneasy. She knows Lionel is lying through his teeth. The situation is awkward. The sheriff walks up to the professor and says, “ Professor, you are a lucky man to have such devoted friends who will lie to protect you. Now you hear me real good because I am not going to repeat myself. I see you stopping to smell a pile of cow dung near the Kent farm and I will throw your butt in the slammer. Do I make myself clear”?

The professor cracks a half smile as he says, “Perfectly sheriff. Thank you for the heads-up.”

Chapter XI

Preying eyes …

Jonathan is pulling the tractor from the barn when he notices a bright light directly in front of him. He looks towards the direction of the glare and focused his eyes on the power line post outside the fence. The same post he saw the two repairmen working on. He calls Clark, who comes running from the house at normal speed and asks, “What is it dad”?

Jonathan dismounts the tractor and stand in front of Clark with his back facing the power line post. He begins to say, “Clark, do you see that power line post over my left shoulder”?

“Yes dad, I do.”

“I want you to walk behind the tractor and I am going to act like I am scolding you. What I want you to do is run over there at super speed, climb the post, and look around for anything like a camera or telescope. You got it”?

“Got it dad!”

“OK. Here we go…” Jonathan starts flaring his arms in the air like he is mad at Clark. Meantime, Clark super speed to the post and returns in seconds. “Dad, I saw a camera. I looked at it in super speed.”

“Good work son. Now we know Lionel Luthor is watching us. We need to talk with sheriff Adams.”

“Do you need me to act like I am crying dad”?

“Why”?

“Well, didn’t you say you were scolding me”?

“It’s not necessary son. You did good.”

Meantime at the mansion, the person monitoring the camera cries out, “Did you see that”?
“See what”? Asked the other operator. “It looks like someone looked into the camera really fast.”

“Ah, it looks like a bird flew by.”

“It could be.”

A few hours later sheriff Adams arrives at the Kent farm. Jonathan has been anticipating her arrival and is waiting on the porch. “Sheriff, good to see you.”

“Likewise Mr. Kent. What can I do for you”?

“Sheriff, first, I would like for you turn and face the road while I stand in front of you.”

“Mr. Kent, are you planning to teach me the Smallville two step”?

Jonathan smile. He always enjoys the sheriff’s wise cracks. “No sheriff. I want you to look directly over my left shoulder at the power line post outside the gate.”

“Yes Mr. Kent I see it.”

“We discovered a hidden camera. My family and I are being watch twenty four hours a day.”

“Is that so Mr. Kent? There is no need to ask who the perpetrator is…I know is our wonderful billionaire Lionel Luthor. Mr. Kent, I found some very interesting news talking to one of my old college buddies. He is a big time developer in Metropolis. He tells me Lionel is planning to build a big industrial complex in this are and your farm is the prime target. Evidently you are holding up his plans by not selling. I think he is trying to find someway of making you sell. What, I don’t know. Do you Mr. Kent”?

“No sheriff. I can think of anything he can use against us.”

The sheriff and Jonathan enter the house and carryon a conversation for several hours.

That night under the cover of darkness Jonathan and Clark head for the storm cellar. After completing their task they sneak back in the house.

The next day Lionel Luthor pays another visit to the Kent house. “Mr. Kent, may we speak”?

“Lionel we have nothing to talk about.”

“Oh. But we do Mr. Kent. We do. It’s about your son.”

“What about my son “?

“Well Mr. Kent if you must know, I believe…well I should say the professor and I believe he is not from this world.”

“The hell you say Lionel.”

“Mr. Kent, let me enlighten you with some show and tell.” Lionel signals to his limo driver who brings him a leather briefcase. The limo drive holds it flat while Lionel extract a manila envelope marked “TOP SERCRET” He opens the envelope to produce several satellite shots of the meteor events which brought Clark to Earth. “Mr. Kent, isn’t technology wonderful? You see that object circle in red? That’s a UFO. The same one my people found hidden in a chamber in your storm cellar. See this beautiful image capture by my people? It came from your cellar. I know it‘s there Mr. Kent.”

“Lionel, you have no right trespassing on my property. And for your information, our adoption of Clark is legal. His parents died in an automobile accident.”

“So you say Mr. Kent. I know different. I am willing to make a hefty offer for your farm Mr. Kent. All you need to do is sign these papers. “ Lionel opens a folder to show Jonathan sales contracts.

“Lionel, you can take your papers and shoved them where the sun never shines! I plan on spending the day tomorrow with my family at the fair. I don’t want your men snooping around my farm or I will have you arrested!”

Jonathan turns an abruptly walks away leaving Lionel with his usual smirk face look. When Lionel departs Jonathan calls Clark. He whispers in his ear and they jump in the truck in pursued of Lionel’s limo. Jonathan spots the car a few yards away and speeds up to overtake and cuts in front forcing the limo driver to swerve towards the side of the road. Lionel opens the door and jumps out point his finger at Jonathan who has also exited the truck and begins to scream at Lionel. “Lionel Luthor, you are nothing but scum. Just because you have your billions you think you can push people like me around. “

The limo driver noticing the tire iron Jonathan is holding in his hand grabs his pistol and stands at the ready. In the meantime Clark has accomplished his mission when he hears a gun shot. At super speed he intercepts the bullet meant for Jonathan. Lionel and the limo driver are stunned. Lionel looks down at Clark and then Jonathan and smiles. “We’ve seen enough Henry, lets go.” They get back in the limo and drive off.

Jonathan looks down at Clark who is a bit apprehensive at what Jonathan may say since he promised not to use his powers in front of others. “Son, I am proud of you. You are a man of your word. You save me.”

“Dad, what about Mr. Luthor and his limo driver, they saw what I did.“

“Don’t you worry about that son. “They both hug and headed back to the truck.

Chapter XII

The trap …


The next morning a truck with the Power and Light emblem stops outside the Kent’s farm. The repairman climbs the post and begins to inspect the power lines. At the monitoring center the camera operator sees the repairman who’s body is blocking the view to the Kent farm. He calls Lionel. “Mr. Luthor, we have a problem. It seems the power company has a man working on the lines and our camera view of the Kents is blocked. Yes sir. Will do.” He turns to his partner and says, “Mr. Luthor wants to know the minute he is gone.”

In the interim Jonathan and the family are getting ready for their visit to the fair. Lana comes running from her house and she and Clark meet half way. They hold hands walking to the house. “Clark faced Lana and says, “Do you have it”? Lana points to her small handbag and replies, “Yes. It’s safe.”
They both smile and continue towards the car.

The family departs. Mr. Kent waves at the repairman who acknowledges and continues his work.
After several minutes passed the repairman descends, gathers his gear, and departs. Soon after, several vehicles arrive. One of the vehicles is the white van. The vehicles stop in the center of the courtyard and professor Kowalski exit’s the white van and begins to give instructions. “OK. Our objective is the storm cellar. We need to dig so bring the shovels and picks.

The professor and several men step down into the cellar and begin to excavate while two men stand guard outside. The professor is reviewing the image from their prior visit and points to the spot. “OK. We dig here. You two start in this corner and you two the other. Let’s go! We don’t have all day!” The men do as told.

After twenty minutes have elapsed, the professor hears one of the sentries call his name. “Professor! Professor! Can you come out for a minute? I need to show you something.”

“The professor angrily responds, “ALL RIGHT! I AM COMING!”

When the professor emerges from the cellar sheriff Adams and ten deputies holding their weapons at the ready surprise him. Sheriff Adams calmly walks over to the professor and says, “Well, well, if it isn’t the infamous professor Moriarity (Sherlock Holmes main nemesis) doing what he does best, trespassing.
Well professor, what do you have to say for yourself now that you are going to spend some serious jail time? Who knows, maybe you’ll become bubba’s girlfriend.”

“The sheriffs words seem to spark a fear in the professor who begins to sing like a Canary. “It was Luthor! He put me up to this. The kid, he is not human! He’s from another world, we can prove it!”

“Yea! And I am Annie Oakley! Take this moron out-off my face and put him in my car! I am waiting for the guest of honor.”

The perpetrators are handcuffed and taken away. The sheriff turns and smiles as she sees Lionel’s limo pull up. Lionel jumps out and walks towards the sheriff who begins to say, “Mr. Luthor, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you….”

Lionel interrupts, “Sheriff, after you see what I am going to show you, your attitude will definitely change.”

“Mr. Luthor you really love these grandioso appearances”?

“Sheriff, I think you need to remember, you work for me, a citizen of this county who helped elect you.“

The sheriff walks up to Lionel’s face and says, “Mr. Luthor, I work for decent people not scum bags like you!‘

Lionel’s face is flushed with anger. He retorts, “After this is over, I will make sure you spend the rest of your years driving a garbage truck!“

The sheriff begins to laugh and says, “That’s a good one Mr. Luthor. I will remember that joke when I get together with my colleagues. Ha, ha, ha, garbage truck driver, ha, ha, ha.“

Luthor is incensed. “Sheriff, why don’t we take a look in the Kent’s storm cellar. You won’t be laughing when you see what’s there.”

“Let’s go Mr. Luthor. Show me the pot of gold.”

The group walked down the steps and to the area of the cellar where the men had dug up part of the floor.

Luthor turns to face the sheriff and says, “Sheriff, have your men dig here.”

“Mr. Luthor, what do you mean my men? If you want to see what’s is purportedly there than you and your men do the digging.” She picks up a shovel and hands it to Lionel. The cliché, “if looks could kill” was clearly on his face.

Lionel and four of his men begin to dig. After thirty minutes nothing is found. The sheriff directs her attention towards Lionel and says, “Mr. Luthor, if you dig any deeper I am afraid your going to hit water! Mr. Luthor, you wasted the money of the good citizens of this county by having me stand here with my men while you dig up half of the Kent’s storm cellar. You need to fill this hole back up before we leave.”

Lionel is fit to be tied. He and his men climb out-off the twenty-foot hole and begin to replace the dirt.
Two ours have passed since the major dig, which revealed nothing. The sheriff marches Lionel and his men outside to confront the Kents. Lionel reacts by pointing at Clark and yelling, “HE IS NOT HUMAN! HE IS AN ALIEN!”

The sheriff responds with her usual coolness and sly tongue, “Mr. Luthor, I’ve been to this farm many, many times and do not recall anyone living or working here by the name of Paco”?

Lionel retorts, “You nitwit! I am talking about Clark!”

The sheriff turns to address Jonathan. “Mr. Kent, did you or did you not find Clark in a spaceship”?

“Sheriff we have nothing to hide. Yes! We found Clark in a spaceship which we buried in the storm cellar.”

They all begin to laugh as Lionel screams, “SEE! I TOLD YOU! Henry my limo driver and I saw Clark stop a bullet with his body. “

“Mr. Luthor, you mean to tell me you shot at this young man”?

Jonathan stepped forward and says, “Actually sheriff, Henry took a shot at me and missed.”

The sheriff turns to face Lionel with her shifty eyes and says, “Mr. Luthor, it looks like you really have outdone yourself, trespassing, invasion of privacy, destruction of private property, and attempted murder.
Oh! I forgot one more, proliferation of “TOP SECRET” government papers.” The sheriff signals to one of the deputies who brings Luthors briefcase, opens it, and hands the sheriff the documents. “

Luthor reacts by saying, “Sheriff, that’s and illegal search of my home. You cannot use that evidence against me.”

“Mr. Luthor, we did not get this evidence from your home. It was in your limo which I have the right to search based on this warrant I have in my hand.” The sheriff begins to shake her head and laughs as she says, “Mr. Luthor, I guess when you have billions you tend to lose track of your faculties. ‘Cause you blew it!”

Luthor has heard enough; he makes a move grabbing the gun out-off the deputy’s holster, points, and fires towards Clark. Additional gunshots are heard. While the attention is on Lionel, moving at super speed, Clark sees the bullet tracking towards Lana. He immediately jumps in front of her and absorbs the impact. He turns and falls on top of Lana face down. He winks at her and says, “Now!” Lana extends the index finger from her right hand and with here nail scratched Clark on his left arm. Clark jumps to his knees and begins to act as if he is crying. “Ouch, dad, mom, it hurts!”

Everyone’s gazed is on Clark and Lana. Clark gets up while Lana holds his arm. Lionel and his limo driver are bewildered. Clark is bleeding from the scratch. Martha rushed to Clarks aid and says, “Oh god! Lionel, you bastard! You almost killed our son!”

Several deputies restrain Jonathan when he tries to jump Lionel who is now on his knees bleeding from the gunshot wounds to his body. A look of terror is on his face after Clark moving at super speed, whispers in his ear, “I got you!” He falls faced down on the ground. The sheriff feels his pulse. Call and ambulance…wait, never mind. Call the coroner, he is dead.”

Martha and the kids emerge from the house. Clark’s left arm is bandaged. The sheriff walks towards them and says, “Mrs. Kent, thank God billionaires can’t shoot straight. The nightmare is over.”

Jonathan and Martha agree. The nightmare is over. The sheriff receives a call and she answers, “This sheriff Adams, over. That’s great Bob. Make sure you turn those boys over to the FBI. Over and out.”

“Well, Mr. & Mrs. Kent, it seems we got the whole Butch Cassidy and Sundance gang. We found the control center that was monitoring your farm. My deputy said they found enough evidence to put the Luthor Corp out of business for good.

After the excitement is over the family gathers in the kitchen. Jonathan turns to Clark and says, “Clark, I saw the blood. Why did you bleed”?

Clark looked at Martha and smiles. He says, “Dad, remember the green rocks that made me sick? Well, I had Lana find a small piece, which she hid until the right time. Our intent was to have a fight and make believe like she scratched me. But it all worked out better when Lionel fired the gun. It was more dramatic.”

A look of pride was on the faces of Jonathan and Martha. Their adopted son was not only loving and caring but also advance in maturity for a seven year old.


Chapter XIII

A new beginning …

The Luthor threat is over. Lionel is dead and his cronies in jail. His estate is being run by an overseer as stated in his will which includes the rearing of Lex who is now in boarding school in Paris, France. Lex has vowed to take vengeance for the death of his father. When Jonathan heard of Lex’s threat he states, “Lex has a lot of growing to do. He is only an ten-year-old boy who needs guidance. “

The day has finally arrived, Clark’s first day of school. He is so excited about going to a place with kids his age. Most importantly, being with Lana.

One thing Clark is not, is punctual. Martha yells, “Clark, hurry up or you are going to miss the bus!”

Swoosh! Clark comes down the stairs at super speed in time to kiss Martha goodbye, grab his lunch box and books, and run outside to meet Lana. They walk hand-in-hand towards the road to wait for the school bus. The bus arrives and the two board. The driver, Mrs. Brown greets them. “Hi Lana! How was your summer and who is this gorgeous young man I saw you holding hands with”?

“Hello Mrs. Brown, it’s nice to see you too. This is my boyfriend Clark Kent.”

“Boyfriend? Aren’t you a bit young to be thinking about boyfriends”?

“Nah! Clark and I are going to be married someday, right Clark”?

“That’s right Lana.”

Mrs. Brown can only smile at the two juveniles and their imagination.

The bus arrives at the school and the children exit. Lana holds Clark’s hand as they enter the school. “OK. Clark, we go to Mrs. Murphy’s Class. She is our teacher for the entire day. You need to be really careful with her. She is mean.”

Clark smiles as they walk in the classroom. Mrs. Murphy‘s eyes are fixed on the two like radar. “Well, Miss Lang, I see you have a new playmate.”

“Mrs. Murphy, his name is Clark Kent and his my boyfriend.”

“Your boyfriend. Miss Lang, need I say you two are too young to talk of such nonsense. In that case, since the two of you are so chummy, Miss Lang you seat here in front of Billy Smite. Mr. Kent, you seat back here next to the lovely Miss Henrietta.”

Clark took one look at Henrietta and made a face resembling one you would make when eating sour candy. “Yuck!”

Mrs. Murphy called the class to order and began her lecture. In the interim, Billy Smites decides pulling Lana’s ponytails is fun. “Ouch!” Lana cried out.

Mrs. Murphy stops her lecture and walks to stand in front of Lana’s desk. “Miss Lang, is there something you want to share with the class”?

“Yes Mrs. Murphy. Billy pulled my hair.”

Mrs. Murphy turns her attention to Billy and says, “Mr. Smite, if you don’t want detention I suggest you stop pulling Miss Lang’s hair. Do I make myself clear”?

Billy gave her a look of remorse. “I am sorry. I won’t do it again.”

As soon as Mrs. Murphy turn her back Billy reached for Lana’s ponytail. Before he could get a grip a voice whispered in his ear, “You pull her hair and I will twist your nose off.”

Billy jumps from his chair and looks around. Mrs. Murphy is startled by his actions. “Mr. SMITE! I WILL TELL YOU ONE MORE TIME. BEHAVE OR I WILL SEND YOU TO DETENTION!”

Billy did as told. Mrs. Murphy continued with her lesson. A while later Billy attempts to pull Lana’s hair. This time the voice says, “You don’t listen do you”? Billy felt his nose being pulled and jumps from his seat screaming. “THERE’S A GHOST IN THIS ROOM! THERE’S A GHOST IN THIS ROOM.” He bolted from his chair and ran out off the school. He was last seen on highway 40 heading towards his house.

Lana turns back to look at Clark, he has a big smile on his face. She smiles back and turns to see Mrs. Murphy staring at the two.

This event will replay over and over again. Anyone who tries to do Lana harm feels the raft of Clark Kent. Through Elementary School and Middle School, Lana is known as Clark’s girl. She is proud of the title and not afraid to acknowledge it. The boy who came to her in a dream and later in real life was her friend, protector, and most importantly, her love. Now, they are entering another exciting period in their lives, High School.

Today is Clark and Lana’s fifteen birthday. Clark’s actual date of birth is unknown. Lana felt it was best if they celebrate it together.

Lana is now a beautiful young woman with sparkling green eyes and long silky brunette hair. Clark‘s body is slowly taking the form of the man who someday will be known as “Superman.”

“Gosh Clark. It’s hard to believe we have been together nine years. We have done so much in that time. Everyday is a new adventure for me learning of your new powers. “

“Lana, what started for me as a trip to the unknown could not have turned out any better? I sometimes wonder how you and I were able to find each other in our dreams.”

“Clark, the important thing is that we are together.” Lana placed her hand on Clark’s cheek and softly kissed him on the lips. Clark’s eyes lit-up as he stared at the lovely young Lana Lang, the only woman he will ever love.

“Clark!” The voice called out from the kitchen

“Yes Mom”?

“Hurry or you will miss the bus!”

“Be right down.” Swoosh! Clark appears carrying his backpack.

“Sweetheart, I can’t believe you are starting High School today. Jonathan and I are so proud of what you have accomplished.”

“Thanks mom. I will always make you and dad proud. You’ll see.”

Clark kissed Martha on the cheek and left the house bound for the bus stop. He knew Lana would be there, waiting for him. They greet each other with a kiss and hold hands while they awaited.

After the short bus ride they arrive at Smallville High. Upon exiting Clark smiles as he admires the school and then turns to face Lana. “Lana, this is so cool!” He grabs Lana’s hand as they walk up the stairs. From the crowd of students someone calls out, “Check out the fresh meat!” Clark stops and turns to identify the voice. His eyes are fixed on a chubby senior who walks from behind his buddies to confront Clark.
“He guys! Check out the tough freshman! Oh! I am so scare, please Mr. Freshman don’t hurt me!”

Clark has a stern look on his face as he says, “What did you mean when you said fresh meat”?

“I meant to say is that you are a loser and a chump freshman.”

Clark smiles and says, “You known, we have a swine at home that is as fat as you!”

The senior reacted by lunging towards. Clark reacts by placing his hand on the back of the senior and pushed him to the ground. The senior quickly regained his balanced and tried to tackle Clark by the waist. Clark stood firm as the senior bounces of his body and falls backward on his butt.

Lana grabs Clark hand pulls him away from the scene. “Clark, you are going to meet more bozos like him looking to harass us freshmen. You need to keep your cool or you will be suspended for fighting.”

Clark’s first day of school has begun with confrontation. He has made one thing clear, he is not one to be pushed around. Some of the girls asked whom he is and are told by others who know Clark that he is off limits. Clark belongs to Lana Lang.

At the Kent farm the phone rings. Martha answers, “Hello! Hello sheriff Adams, how are you. Just fine thank you. What?” Martha is silent as she listens to sheriff Adams. “Yes. I will be sure to tell Jonathan. Goodbye!”

Martha slowly returns the phone to its base. She walks to the back screen door and calls out to Jonathan. “Jonathan!”

“Yes Martha!” Came the responds. Jonathan walks from the side of the barn to meet Martha halfway.

“Jonathan, sheriff Adams just called and told me Lionel’s son Lex has taken over the mansion and what is left of Luthor Corp. Jonathan I am afraid. Remember he said he would make us pay for what happened to this father.”

“Martha, that was nine years ago. Who knows, maybe he changed while he was in boarding school. Besides, he can be more than nineteen years old. With the kind of money his dad left him he has other things on his mind.”

“Oh, maybe you are right. I just don’t want to go through that nightmare again.” Jonathan pulls Martha close and holds her to assure her everything is going to be all right.

At the Luthor mansion Lex is making himself at home. He critiques his staff and afterwards, proceeds to the study. He is seated behind the large executive desk when a well-built individual walks in.

“Mr. Luthor. Good to see you sir.”

Lex has his feet up on a corner of his desk and is holding a large hunting knife in his right hand. “Spare me the formalities, tell me what you have.”

“Sir, the family is under surveillance at the farm and young Mr. Kent at school.”

“Good, good. That’s all for now.” When the individual departs Lex plunged the sharp blade on the top of his desk. The knife has pierced the hard wood which compose the top but also a picture of the Kents who are seen standing outside their home. Revenge is on Lex’s mind.

Chapter XIV

Lex …


After school Clark and Jonathan are driving to the store to buy cattle feed. Clark is recounting his first day of High School and how cool it is. “Dad, I actually learn things about this planet that are new to me. This world is incredible.”

“Yes it is son, yes it is.”

As they approached Morris Bridge, Jonathan sets eyes on a fast moving sports car coming towards them. The driver is preoccupied talking on the phone and is unaware of the bail of wire which lay on his side of the road. Too late! The driver swerves to the right to avoid the wire and loses control in the process. The sports car slams through the concrete rail and plunged into the river. Clark screams, “Stop dad!”
He jumps from the truck and into the water. He swims at super speed to the bottom and rips the roof forward as if opening a can of sardines. He unbuckles the driver from his seatbelt and brings him to the surface. In the meantime, Mr. Kent has called 911. Clark placed the driver on the ground and begins to perform CPR.

Jonathan comes running and stops to look down at the individual. He recognizes the face and wished they had no come along when they did…its Lex Luthor.

The individual begins to cough as he regains consciousness. He opens his eyes to stare up at Clark who is asking him if he is all right. Lex recognizes Clark and asked, "how the hell did you pull me out”?

Clark is surprised at the strangers responds. He turns to Jonathan and then says, “Through the roof. Somehow, the impact ripped it back so I was able to pull you out.”

Lex sat looking at Clark thinking that the son of the family he swore vengeance against had save his life.

The Paramedics arrive and begin to examine Lex who starts fidgeting and saying he is all right. One of the Paramedics informs Lex he has a couple of broken ribs and requires medical attention. “Lex retorts, I have my own medical staff who can take care of me. I don’t need a dime store medic to tell me what to do.”

The medic turns to Lex and says, “Do as you like young man. If you are dead in a few hours from now due to internal bleeding you wont be able to say this dime store medic didn’t warn you.”

Clark extends his hand to help Lex up. Lex refused and stands under his own strength, wobbly but standing. Clark smiles and says, “Are you OK? You don’t seem too sturdy. Can we take you to the hospital”?

With a stiff upper lip, Lex retorts, “No thanks! I don’t need the help of the Kents. I have my own people to take care of me.”

Clark is a bit confused when he says, “I am sorry, you know our name but I don’t know yours.”

Lex begins to walk away and stops to glance at Clark. Clark turns to Jonathan and says, “Dad, who is that rude person”?

“Son, that’s Lex Luthor. The son of the man who tried to expose you when you first arrived in this world.”

Clark is shocked at the news. “His father tried to kill me and I return the favor by saving his son’s life. The absurdity. “

Later that evening at dinner, Clark recounts the story to Martha and Lana. They both show a look of concern knowing Lex is now in Smallville. Martha speaks first. “Clark, you and Lana need to very careful. We do not know his intentions.”

“Don’t worry Mom. We will be careful.”

The next day at school Clark is getting ready for P.E. when he spots Lana coming out of the girls locker room wearing her swimsuit. He stops and begins to stare. A strange sensation takes over. His vision is blurred and without warning heat rays begin to dart from his eyes. He blinks trying to control the sensation. Finally, after burning part of the bulleting board next to the door, he is able to stop.
Lana comes running towards Clark to ask what was going on. “Lana, I don’t know. I saw you and without warning I start shooting rays of heat from my eyes.”

“Wow. Clark, it must be a new power you are gaining. You need to control it before you burn the entire school down.” She smiles after hearing Clark say it started after he saw her in her swimming suit. “So, Mr. Kent, you really think I am hot”?

“Literally Miss Lang, literally.” They both share a laugh.

Back at the Luthor mansion, Lex is grimacing with pain as his personal physician attends to his broken ribs.

“Ouch! You moron! Be careful!”

He begins to stare at a portrait of his dad resting over the fireplace. “Don’t worry dad, vengeance is ours. “

Even after Clark saved his life Lex is still intoxicated with hatred. He thought, “I must get close to the Kent but…wait a minute!” Lex ingenious mind has come up with the perfect plan.

A couple of days have passed since the Lex incident. Clark and Lana are strolling through the fields they played in as children. Clark has his arm around Lana shoulder as they walk. She turns and stops in front of him. “Clark, how did it feel when you started shooting heat rays from your eyes”?

“Lana, I don’t know how to explain it. One moment I an gawking at you and the next my eyes begin to feel weird.”

“Clark, can you do it again”?

“I don’t know Lana.”

“Would you like me to strip”?

“WHAT”?

“Just kidding silly. I want to see if that will get you going again.”

They laugh and then Clark looks down and tries to will his eyes to discharge heat rays. After several tries, he is successful. Lana looks at Clark with pride. Almost like a mother who has taught her child a new trick. “See. All you needed was a female influence to get you going Mr. Kent.”

Clark grabs Lana and brings her close to his body. Their eyes meet as their lips move closer finally touching. Lana pulls back and yells, “Wow, big boy! Be careful, you might incinerate me!”

They laugh and continue walking hand-in-hand back to the house.

Upon their arrival, they notice a black limo parked in the courtyard. The chauffer is standing by the passenger door. Lana and Clark walk in the house to find non other than Lex Luthor sitting on the living room sofa talking to the Kents. Lex gets up and with his hand extended walks towards Clark.

“Clark, I want to apologize for my behavior the other day. I think I was in a state of shock and was rude and unkind to you. For that, I ask your forgiveness. “

Lana pressed Clark’s hand as if to say, “don’t trust him.” Clark extends his hand and the two shake hands. In the meantime, Lana has a hold of Clark’s left hand and is staring at Lex with a look of fear. She senses the evil in Lex just as she did with Lionel.

During the drive back to the mansion, Lex is grinning with pride. The first phase of his plan is accomplished. He has presented himself to the Kents and especially Clark as a changed man. One who wants only peace and friendship between the families.

Chapter XV

The return …


After Lex’s departure Jonathan turns and placed his hand on Clark’s shoulder. “Listen son, he’s just like his father…a snake in the grass. We cannot trust him and I believe he has something up his sleeve. What we saw was an act on his part to make us think he has changed.”

“Dad, Lana and I know he cannot be trusted. Don’t worry, we will be careful around him.”

Lana’s eyes are rather somber as she says, “Oh Clark. I know we were only kids when Lionel tried to expose you but I feel it’s starting all over again. I don’t ever want to lose you Clark.”

Clark holds Lana in his arms and says, “No one can ever take me away from you.”

When Lex arrives at the mansion and old friend of the Luthors is waiting. “Hello Lex. It’s good to see you all grown up.”

“Professor Kowalski, I am glad you accepted my offer and came so quickly. We have work to do. Professor, are you sure about the green rocks”?

“Lex, I heard many stories in Bellreive about people gaining new abilities when exposed to some type of green rock found only in Smallville. I believe they are part of Clark’s planet. The strange mutations started approximately about the time Clark arrived.

“Professor, your are still under the impression Clark is not from this world. Remember, that’s what got dad killed.“

A very determined professor says, “Lex, all I need is a place to work, funding, and I will prove to you Clark Kent is not human. The years I spent in that horrid place have made me more determined. People think I have delusions of little green men from Mars. I will once and for all, prove I am right.“

Lex takes a zip of wine and smiles at the professor. He says, “That we shall see professor.“

That Saturday morning at the Kent farm, Clark using his super speed is clearing the barn loft. Jonathan has given permission for him to use as his personal fortress of solitude. From old furniture stored at the opposite end of the loft, Lana selects a sofa and chair. “Clark, I think this sofa and chair will do the trick. Just need a big strong man to carry it for me.”

“Miss Lang, will you do me the pleasure of sitting on the sofa”?

Lana looks at Clark and hesitantly sits on the sofa. Before she can blink, the sofa is located next to the loft window. She stands and looks around. “Mr. Kent, I think it would look better over here. Nope, wait. I think over here. “

Clark picks up the sofa like a piece of stick in his hand and placed it where Lana pointed. “Now that looks better Mr. Kent.”

“Gees Lana, one would think we are married the way you have me move this furniture around.”

Lana’s eyes sparkled at the though. She smiled and walked over to Clark and hugged him. Clark was rather surprised at her reaction to his words.

The task is finally completed and now Lana and Clark have a special place they can hangout and be alone.
They walk together towards the house. Clark stops and says, “Lana, I want to try something. He turns and stares intensely towards the house. “I can see mom and dad in the kitchen. Dad is reading the paper and mom is by the stove cooking. Lana, it worked! You are right, all I had to do was concentrate.”

Lana smiled and says, “Just remember big boy, no spying.”

Clark breaks into his boyish grin and says, “I promise.”

They walk in the house and Jonathan asks, “Project completed”?

“Yes dad, it looks great. Thanks for letting me have that part of the loft. Lana and I have a place of our own to study and spend time together.”

They soon hear the winding of sport car approaching the house. Clark looks out and sees Lex getting out of his new Porsche. He reaches back behind the drivers seat for his silver metal briefcase. He walks nonchalant towards the house. When Clark greets him he notices a change in Clark’s behavior.
“What’s the matter Clark? You look ill”?

“I think I ate too many peaches.”

Lex smiles and says, “That will do it.” He walks in the house and greets everyone.

Lana’s eyes are fixed on Lex. Looking at him brings on ominous feeling of fear rushing through her body.

Lex asks if he can sit down. His request is granted and sits with the briefcase on his lap. “I am sorry to barge in like this, but I have to ask you folks for help.

Jonathan walks towards Lex and with a bemused look asks, “What kind of help”?

Lex proceeds to open his briefcase in a way that hides the contents. “Well, Mr. Kent, my people have found something strange on my property and I was hoping you have too. Lex closes the briefcase to expose the piece of Kryptonite in his hand. Lana reacts by placing herself in front of Clark. She feels the wait of his body against her as the effects of the rock begins to drain his strength. Jonathan immediately identifies the rock and walks towards Lex, grabs it, and holds it front of his chest as though he is inspecting it.

“Nope! Never seen anything like it. Where was it found”?

“That’s funny you asked Mr. Kent. This particular piece was found close to your property. My people think its part of the meteors that fell on Smallville some nine years ago.” Lex hesitates as he stares at Clark and Lana. “You know, that’s about the same time Clark arrived in Smallville. A coincidence don’t you think Mr. Kent”?

“Lex, I don’t know what you aim to prove with your visit, but your insinuations are not appreciated. Remember, that’s what got your dad killed.”

Lex placed the rock back in his briefcase and stands. He says, “Mr. Kent, thanks for the warning. I will make sure to remember your advice.”

Lex walks out and departs in his car at a fast pace lifting the dust in the courtyard. The group stands motionless. Finally Lana reacts by turning and holding on to Clark who has regained his strength.
“Lana, are you OK”?

“Yes Clark, I am OK. For a second I thought we would both collapse. “

Jonathan and Martha begin to shake their heads. Jonathan says, “This is not good. Lex knows, but how? We need to find out. Clark, do you think we can go by the mansion this evening and with your super speed see what is going on”?

Clark and Lana look at each other and Clark says, “Dad, there’s no need for my super speed. With Lana’s help I am able to use my x-ray vision now. I can see through walls.”

Martha walks to Clark and hugs him. “You become more and more amazing everyday.”

“Thanks mom.”

That evening under the cover of darkness, Jonathan and Clark set off to reconnoiter the Luthor mansion.
“Dad, this is close enough.” Clark’s stare becomes intense as he surveys each floor of the mansion. He suddenly stops and concentrates on a room located on the firsts floor. “Dad, on the East wing of the mansion I located a room with people who look like scientist working on some sort of chemical. I think I recognize one of the men. The profile fits that of professor Kowalski.”

Upon hearing the name, Jonathan slams the brakes and turns to face Clark. “You mean you saw that crazy bastard”?

“Yes dad. I am sure it’s him.”

There is silence between the two as they drive home. When they arrive, Lana and Martha anxiously await the news. Martha asks, “Well, what did you find”?

Jonathan looks at her and then Lana. He walks by them and then turns. “It’s professor Kowalski. He is helping Lex.”

“Oh God!” Was Martha’s reaction? “Jonathan, he knows more about Clark than anyone. He can expose him. What…what are we going to do”?

Jonathan is holding Martha in his arms while Lana and Clark stand holding hands looking at the concerned parents.

Chapter IX

Intrigue …

Lionel Luthor is incensed with professor Kowalski’s indiscretion. “Professor, you have caused me months of planning. Now, it becomes more difficult for me to obtain the Kent farm. Sheriff Adams is not one who is easily fooled. I must have the Kent farm to complete my multimillion-dollar deal. That farm is the key to “Luthor City.” It has the road access we need to make this deal work. The Lang farm is out of the question. I had my people investigate and found the Langs left a restrictive deed, which requires Miss Lang to be eighteen years old before she can dispose of the land. I cannot wait that long.”

“Professor, you found nothing in the Kent’s storm cellar which means they are hiding the ship in some other area…possibly the barn. We must find a way to get in and search. We must find that ship!”

While Lionel is scheming his deals, Clark and Lana continue enjoying the days together. They are behind the barn playing and Jonathan is sweeping out the stalls. He stops to listen to the two juveniles talk and smiles at some of the things said. “Lana, when you and I grow up, do you think we will get married like mom and dad”?

“I don’t know Clark. Aunt Nell tells me you must really; really love that special person very much before you want to spend the rest of your life with them. Clark, do you love me”?

“Yes Lana. I love you.”

Jonathan begins to sweep when he hears, “Lana, if I show you mine will you show me yours”?

“OK Clark. But you go first.”

A look of panic is starting to take over Jonathan’s face. Then he hears, “Wow! Clark it’s big!”

“OK Lana. It’s your turn.” At that point Clark begins to laugh and says, “Ha, ha, ha, it’s tiny! Ha, ha, ha.”

Jonathan’s is now in a state of panic as he runs around the barn and finds Clark rolling on the floor with laughter. “OK you two! What is going on hear”?

Clark sits up while still laughing and turns to Lana, “Show him Lana.”

Jonathan screams, “SHE WILL NOT!”

Clark and Lana seem surprise by Jonathan’s reactions. Clark says, “Dad, it’s only a frog! Look!”

Lana opens her hands to expose a small tree frog. Clark says, “Look at mine dad! It’s a hundred times bigger!”

Jonathan begins to act like he knows what was going on and begins to agree with Clark that his FROG is bigger than Lana’s. He turns and calmly walks back to the barn. That evening, Martha and Jonathan have a nice laugh over the incident.

The next morning Jonathan is tending to the chickens when he noticed a strange vehicle parked across the road. The lettering on the side of the van reads: “Smallville Power and Light Company.” Jonathan decides to contact the company and inquire if any work is being done in their area. “Hello! Yes. We are having some problems in our area and I was wondering if you have a work crew near by. My name is Jonathan Kent. Yes. That’s it. OK. I will hold.” After a minute or so, the service personal returns to advise Jonathan of no reports of power problems or work crews dispatched in the area.

Jonathan decides to confront the work crew. When he exits the house the van was gone. He continued in the direction and arrived at the spot the van was parked. He looks and around and found pieces of spliced wires on the ground. He began to inspect the power line post and found nothing suspicious. The individuals inside the van are monitoring a computer LCD showing a live picture of Jonathan looking up at the post. “See! I told you no one would notice that small camera.” They give each other a high five and drive off. Now, Lionel can monitor the Kents actions from across the road with the high-resolution spy camera.

Jonathan walks back to the house and calls Martha and Clark. Lana is also at the house having lunch with Clark. Martha is her baby sitter while Nell runs the Talon and flower shop.

“I want everyone to be real careful, especially you Clark. I don’t want you running around outside at super speed or lifting anything heavy. I have a feeling we are being watched by Lionel Luthor.” He shared the early incident and how he called the power company and was told their crews were not dispatched to the area. “Lionel is trying to confirmed his suspicions about Clark and the spaceship. If he gets anything incriminating he will turn this place into a circus with the media and the military. Worst yet…he will use it to blackmail this family into selling this farm. I will rather die than give into Lionel Luthor!”

Clark jumps from his chair and retorts, “Please dad. Don’t say that. I will protect you.”

“I know you will son. Thanks!”

Chapter X

The search …

Summer is almost over and Clark is eagerly anticipating school. It is a new experience for him but he will have someone to teach him the routine…Lana. She is entering the second grade this year and so will Clark. “Lana, tell me about school and what you do there”?

“Well Clark, we learn things. Like, how animals live, reading, math, spelling and things like that.”
“Lana that’s cool but I already know that stuff.”

“Then Clark, you need to play along with us dummies who don’t know everything you do.”

“Lana, I would never call you a dummy. In fact I think you are the smarter girl I know. Even if you have a small frog!”

They both laughed and Clark comments, “Did you see the look on dads face”?

“Yea. Silly grownups!”

In the distance they hear Martha calling them to come and wash up and eat lunch. They walk back to the house holding hands unaware of preying eyes.

They are seated at the table when Jonathan walks in. “Hey you two. What have you been up to”?

“Dad, Lana was telling me about school and the things they do. I think it’s exciting!”

“Clark, I’ve never met a child so excited about school and to mark the occasion, I am taking everyone to the state fair this weekend. Lana, Nell has given us permission to take you with us.”

“Yea! Thank you Mr. Kent!”

Clark and Lana anxiously awaited the trip to the State Fair. For Clark it’s a another first in this new world. Finally the weekend arrives and the Kents and Lana pack up and head out for an exciting day at the fair unknowing this is the opportunity Lionel was waiting for to invade their privacy.

The spy cameral transmitted the image of the vehicle departing the Kent’s farm. Luthor gives his people the go-ahead and search the farm. The search is led by professor Kowalski who instructs the five individuals arm with metal detectors and high resolution x-ray machines to start looking in the barn. The ground is scanned with the x-ray machined and followed with the metal detector. Nothing is found. The professor is perplexed. He was sure this was the most likely place to look. He motions to the crew to go outside.

He stands looking at the house and turns his attention towards the storm cellar. Slowly he begins to walk in that direction. He says to himself, “Why didn’t I see that before…the mound around the door. The back part is devoid of grass while the front is not.” He scoops a hand full and smells it. The dirt has a mildew smell to it. Definitely from the storm cellar. The doors to the cellar are open and he descends the stairs. “OK. Setup the x-ray machine and scanned the entire floor. “

The crew setup the equipment and begin to scan the floor. It doesn’t take too long for the image of an object the size of a Volkswagen to come into view. The professor yells, “I knew it!” He is communicating with Lionel via cell phone. “Yes Mr. Luthor. We have an image. It’s probably about twenty feet in the ground. It’s inside a chamber dug underneath the floor. It will take us a time to dig down to expose the ship. “What? But sir! Mr. Luthor, I think we should dig it up. Sir! Yes I understand. OK men. Lets pack it up and make sure the image is recorded.”

The group jump in their white van and exit the farm unto the main road. Several minutes go by when sheriff Adams car pulls up and turns towards the Kent farm. She parks in the yard and pulls her gun out. She begins to call for the Kents with not answer. A deputy arrives flashing his red and blue lights. Sheriff Adams points to him and then towards the storm cellar. They cautiously approach the doors which are open and calls out. “OK. It’s best you come out with your hands up. There is no way out!” The sheriff waits for and answer. None comes. She begins to descend the stair and finds and empty cellar. She holsters her gun and begins to talk on the two way radio. “Base come-in.”
“Sheriff this is base. Anything at the Kent farm”?

“That’s a big negatory. Who made the call, over.”

“Sheriff, the call came from the Lang farm, Miss Nell Potter. Over.”

“Thanks base. I’ll have a talk with Miss Potter. Over and out.”

The sheriff walks the short distance to the Lang farm and knocks on the door. Nell answers. “Hi sheriff! Where you able to catch the people snooping around the Kent farm”?

“Miss Potter, we didn’t find anyone. Are you sure you saw people over there”?

“Yes sheriff. They came in a white van and I saw a tall lanky gray hair man directing them.”

“A tall lanky man…I know the varmint you speak off. He is one of Lionel Luthor‘s people. Thank you Miss Potter. You have been of great help.”

The sheriff returns to her car and calls base. “Base this sheriff Adams. Have one of the boys meet me at the Luthor mansion over.”

“This is base, roger that.”

The sheriff drives to the Luthor mansion and knocks on the door. She is immediately led to the study where Lionel is holding an in promptitude meeting with his cronies. “Well, well. If it isn’t our good servant and diligent sheriff Adams. What can I do for you this fine day”?

“First of all Mr. Luthor, I need to speak with professor Kowalski.”

“Here I am sheriff.” The sheriff turns to see the professor rising from his tall back chair zipping wine from a tall glass.

“Professor, you have the right to remain silent, anything you say….”

Lionel retorts, “Just one minute sheriff. What are the charges against the professor. You can’t barge into my home arresting my friends without probable cause.”

“Oh. I have cause Mr. Luthor. He was seen rummaging around the Kent farm. I have an eyewitness.”

“I am sorry sheriff but your eyewitness is mistaken. The professor has been here with us all day in meetings. He has myself and all these people as witnesses.”

The sheriff is feeling very uneasy. She knows Lionel is lying through his teeth. The situation is awkward. The sheriff walks up to the professor and says, “ Professor, you are a lucky man to have such devoted friends who will lie to protect you. Now you hear me real good because I am not going to repeat myself. I see you stopping to smell a pile of cow dung near the Kent farm and I will throw your butt in the slammer. Do I make myself clear”?

The professor cracks a half smile as he says, “Perfectly sheriff. Thank you for the heads-up.”

Chapter XI

Preying eyes …

Jonathan is pulling the tractor from the barn when he notices a bright light directly in front of him. He looks towards the direction of the glare and focused his eyes on the power line post outside the fence. The same post he saw the two repairmen working on. He calls Clark, who comes running from the house at normal speed and asks, “What is it dad”?

Jonathan dismounts the tractor and stand in front of Clark with his back facing the power line post. He begins to say, “Clark, do you see that power line post over my left shoulder”?

“Yes dad, I do.”

“I want you to walk behind the tractor and I am going to act like I am scolding you. What I want you to do is run over there at super speed, climb the post, and look around for anything like a camera or telescope. You got it”?

“Got it dad!”

“OK. Here we go…” Jonathan starts flaring his arms in the air like he is mad at Clark. Meantime, Clark super speed to the post and returns in seconds. “Dad, I saw a camera. I looked at it in super speed.”

“Good work son. Now we know Lionel Luthor is watching us. We need to talk with sheriff Adams.”

“Do you need me to act like I am crying dad”?

“Why”?

“Well, didn’t you say you were scolding me”?

“It’s not necessary son. You did good.”

Meantime at the mansion, the person monitoring the camera cries out, “Did you see that”?
“See what”? Asked the other operator. “It looks like someone looked into the camera really fast.”

“Ah, it looks like a bird flew by.”

“It could be.”

A few hours later sheriff Adams arrives at the Kent farm. Jonathan has been anticipating her arrival and is waiting on the porch. “Sheriff, good to see you.”

“Likewise Mr. Kent. What can I do for you”?

“Sheriff, first, I would like for you turn and face the road while I stand in front of you.”

“Mr. Kent, are you planning to teach me the Smallville two step”?

Jonathan smile. He always enjoys the sheriff’s wise cracks. “No sheriff. I want you to look directly over my left shoulder at the power line post outside the gate.”

“Yes Mr. Kent I see it.”

“We discovered a hidden camera. My family and I are being watch twenty four hours a day.”

“Is that so Mr. Kent? There is no need to ask who the perpetrator is…I know is our wonderful billionaire Lionel Luthor. Mr. Kent, I found some very interesting news talking to one of my old college buddies. He is a big time developer in Metropolis. He tells me Lionel is planning to build a big industrial complex in this are and your farm is the prime target. Evidently you are holding up his plans by not selling. I think he is trying to find someway of making you sell. What, I don’t know. Do you Mr. Kent”?

“No sheriff. I can think of anything he can use against us.”

The sheriff and Jonathan enter the house and carryon a conversation for several hours.

That night under the cover of darkness Jonathan and Clark head for the storm cellar. After completing their task they sneak back in the house.

The next day Lionel Luthor pays another visit to the Kent house. “Mr. Kent, may we speak”?

“Lionel we have nothing to talk about.”

“Oh. But we do Mr. Kent. We do. It’s about your son.”

“What about my son “?

“Well Mr. Kent if you must know, I believe…well I should say the professor and I believe he is not from this world.”

“The hell you say Lionel.”

“Mr. Kent, let me enlighten you with some show and tell.” Lionel signals to his limo driver who brings him a leather briefcase. The limo drive holds it flat while Lionel extract a manila envelope marked “TOP SERCRET” He opens the envelope to produce several satellite shots of the meteor events which brought Clark to Earth. “Mr. Kent, isn’t technology wonderful? You see that object circle in red? That’s a UFO. The same one my people found hidden in a chamber in your storm cellar. See this beautiful image capture by my people? It came from your cellar. I know it‘s there Mr. Kent.”

“Lionel, you have no right trespassing on my property. And for your information, our adoption of Clark is legal. His parents died in an automobile accident.”

“So you say Mr. Kent. I know different. I am willing to make a hefty offer for your farm Mr. Kent. All you need to do is sign these papers. “ Lionel opens a folder to show Jonathan sales contracts.

“Lionel, you can take your papers and shoved them where the sun never shines! I plan on spending the day tomorrow with my family at the fair. I don’t want your men snooping around my farm or I will have you arrested!”

Jonathan turns an abruptly walks away leaving Lionel with his usual smirk face look. When Lionel departs Jonathan calls Clark. He whispers in his ear and they jump in the truck in pursued of Lionel’s limo. Jonathan spots the car a few yards away and speeds up to overtake and cuts in front forcing the limo driver to swerve towards the side of the road. Lionel opens the door and jumps out point his finger at Jonathan who has also exited the truck and begins to scream at Lionel. “Lionel Luthor, you are nothing but scum. Just because you have your billions you think you can push people like me around. “

The limo driver noticing the tire iron Jonathan is holding in his hand grabs his pistol and stands at the ready. In the meantime Clark has accomplished his mission when he hears a gun shot. At super speed he intercepts the bullet meant for Jonathan. Lionel and the limo driver are stunned. Lionel looks down at Clark and then Jonathan and smiles. “We’ve seen enough Henry, lets go.” They get back in the limo and drive off.

Jonathan looks down at Clark who is a bit apprehensive at what Jonathan may say since he promised not to use his powers in front of others. “Son, I am proud of you. You are a man of your word. You save me.”

“Dad, what about Mr. Luthor and his limo driver, they saw what I did.“

“Don’t you worry about that son. “They both hug and headed back to the truck.

Chapter XII

The trap …


The next morning a truck with the Power and Light emblem stops outside the Kent’s farm. The repairman climbs the post and begins to inspect the power lines. At the monitoring center the camera operator sees the repairman who’s body is blocking the view to the Kent farm. He calls Lionel. “Mr. Luthor, we have a problem. It seems the power company has a man working on the lines and our camera view of the Kents is blocked. Yes sir. Will do.” He turns to his partner and says, “Mr. Luthor wants to know the minute he is gone.”

In the interim Jonathan and the family are getting ready for their visit to the fair. Lana comes running from her house and she and Clark meet half way. They hold hands walking to the house. “Clark faced Lana and says, “Do you have it”? Lana points to her small handbag and replies, “Yes. It’s safe.”
They both smile and continue towards the car.

The family departs. Mr. Kent waves at the repairman who acknowledges and continues his work.
After several minutes passed the repairman descends, gathers his gear, and departs. Soon after, several vehicles arrive. One of the vehicles is the white van. The vehicles stop in the center of the courtyard and professor Kowalski exit’s the white van and begins to give instructions. “OK. Our objective is the storm cellar. We need to dig so bring the shovels and picks.

The professor and several men step down into the cellar and begin to excavate while two men stand guard outside. The professor is reviewing the image from their prior visit and points to the spot. “OK. We dig here. You two start in this corner and you two the other. Let’s go! We don’t have all day!” The men do as told.

After twenty minutes have elapsed, the professor hears one of the sentries call his name. “Professor! Professor! Can you come out for a minute? I need to show you something.”

“The professor angrily responds, “ALL RIGHT! I AM COMING!”

When the professor emerges from the cellar sheriff Adams and ten deputies holding their weapons at the ready surprise him. Sheriff Adams calmly walks over to the professor and says, “Well, well, if it isn’t the infamous professor Moriarity (Sherlock Holmes main nemesis) doing what he does best, trespassing.
Well professor, what do you have to say for yourself now that you are going to spend some serious jail time? Who knows, maybe you’ll become bubba’s girlfriend.”

“The sheriffs words seem to spark a fear in the professor who begins to sing like a Canary. “It was Luthor! He put me up to this. The kid, he is not human! He’s from another world, we can prove it!”

“Yea! And I am Annie Oakley! Take this moron out-off my face and put him in my car! I am waiting for the guest of honor.”

The perpetrators are handcuffed and taken away. The sheriff turns and smiles as she sees Lionel’s limo pull up. Lionel jumps out and walks towards the sheriff who begins to say, “Mr. Luthor, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you….”

Lionel interrupts, “Sheriff, after you see what I am going to show you, your attitude will definitely change.”

“Mr. Luthor you really love these grandioso appearances”?

“Sheriff, I think you need to remember, you work for me, a citizen of this county who helped elect you.“

The sheriff walks up to Lionel’s face and says, “Mr. Luthor, I work for decent people not scum bags like you!‘

Lionel’s face is flushed with anger. He retorts, “After this is over, I will make sure you spend the rest of your years driving a garbage truck!“

The sheriff begins to laugh and says, “That’s a good one Mr. Luthor. I will remember that joke when I get together with my colleagues. Ha, ha, ha, garbage truck driver, ha, ha, ha.“

Luthor is incensed. “Sheriff, why don’t we take a look in the Kent’s storm cellar. You won’t be laughing when you see what’s there.”

“Let’s go Mr. Luthor. Show me the pot of gold.”

The group walked down the steps and to the area of the cellar where the men had dug up part of the floor.

Luthor turns to face the sheriff and says, “Sheriff, have your men dig here.”

“Mr. Luthor, what do you mean my men? If you want to see what’s is purportedly there than you and your men do the digging.” She picks up a shovel and hands it to Lionel. The cliché, “if looks could kill” was clearly on his face.

Lionel and four of his men begin to dig. After thirty minutes nothing is found. The sheriff directs her attention towards Lionel and says, “Mr. Luthor, if you dig any deeper I am afraid your going to hit water! Mr. Luthor, you wasted the money of the good citizens of this county by having me stand here with my men while you dig up half of the Kent’s storm cellar. You need to fill this hole back up before we leave.”

Lionel is fit to be tied. He and his men climb out-off the twenty-foot hole and begin to replace the dirt.
Two ours have passed since the major dig, which revealed nothing. The sheriff marches Lionel and his men outside to confront the Kents. Lionel reacts by pointing at Clark and yelling, “HE IS NOT HUMAN! HE IS AN ALIEN!”

The sheriff responds with her usual coolness and sly tongue, “Mr. Luthor, I’ve been to this farm many, many times and do not recall anyone living or working here by the name of Paco”?

Lionel retorts, “You nitwit! I am talking about Clark!”

The sheriff turns to address Jonathan. “Mr. Kent, did you or did you not find Clark in a spaceship”?

“Sheriff we have nothing to hide. Yes! We found Clark in a spaceship which we buried in the storm cellar.”

They all begin to laugh as Lionel screams, “SEE! I TOLD YOU! Henry my limo driver and I saw Clark stop a bullet with his body. “

“Mr. Luthor, you mean to tell me you shot at this young man”?

Jonathan stepped forward and says, “Actually sheriff, Henry took a shot at me and missed.”

The sheriff turns to face Lionel with her shifty eyes and says, “Mr. Luthor, it looks like you really have outdone yourself, trespassing, invasion of privacy, destruction of private property, and attempted murder.
Oh! I forgot one more, proliferation of “TOP SECRET” government papers.” The sheriff signals to one of the deputies who brings Luthors briefcase, opens it, and hands the sheriff the documents. “

Luthor reacts by saying, “Sheriff, that’s and illegal search of my home. You cannot use that evidence against me.”

“Mr. Luthor, we did not get this evidence from your home. It was in your limo which I have the right to search based on this warrant I have in my hand.” The sheriff begins to shake her head and laughs as she says, “Mr. Luthor, I guess when you have billions you tend to lose track of your faculties. ‘Cause you blew it!”

Luthor has heard enough; he makes a move grabbing the gun out-off the deputy’s holster, points, and fires towards Clark. Additional gunshots are heard. While the attention is on Lionel, moving at super speed, Clark sees the bullet tracking towards Lana. He immediately jumps in front of her and absorbs the impact. He turns and falls on top of Lana face down. He winks at her and says, “Now!” Lana extends the index finger from her right hand and with here nail scratched Clark on his left arm. Clark jumps to his knees and begins to act as if he is crying. “Ouch, dad, mom, it hurts!”

Everyone’s gazed is on Clark and Lana. Clark gets up while Lana holds his arm. Lionel and his limo driver are bewildered. Clark is bleeding from the scratch. Martha rushed to Clarks aid and says, “Oh god! Lionel, you bastard! You almost killed our son!”

Several deputies restrain Jonathan when he tries to jump Lionel who is now on his knees bleeding from the gunshot wounds to his body. A look of terror is on his face after Clark moving at super speed, whispers in his ear, “I got you!” He falls faced down on the ground. The sheriff feels his pulse. Call and ambulance…wait, never mind. Call the coroner, he is dead.”

Martha and the kids emerge from the house. Clark’s left arm is bandaged. The sheriff walks towards them and says, “Mrs. Kent, thank God billionaires can’t shoot straight. The nightmare is over.”

Jonathan and Martha agree. The nightmare is over. The sheriff receives a call and she answers, “This sheriff Adams, over. That’s great Bob. Make sure you turn those boys over to the FBI. Over and out.”

“Well, Mr. & Mrs. Kent, it seems we got the whole Butch Cassidy and Sundance gang. We found the control center that was monitoring your farm. My deputy said they found enough evidence to put the Luthor Corp out of business for good.

After the excitement is over the family gathers in the kitchen. Jonathan turns to Clark and says, “Clark, I saw the blood. Why did you bleed”?

Clark looked at Martha and smiles. He says, “Dad, remember the green rocks that made me sick? Well, I had Lana find a small piece, which she hid until the right time. Our intent was to have a fight and make believe like she scratched me. But it all worked out better when Lionel fired the gun. It was more dramatic.”

A look of pride was on the faces of Jonathan and Martha. Their adopted son was not only loving and caring but also advance in maturity for a seven year old.


Chapter XIII

A new beginning …

The Luthor threat is over. Lionel is dead and his cronies in jail. His estate is being run by an overseer as stated in his will which includes the rearing of Lex who is now in boarding school in Paris, France. Lex has vowed to take vengeance for the death of his father. When Jonathan heard of Lex’s threat he states, “Lex has a lot of growing to do. He is only an ten-year-old boy who needs guidance. “

The day has finally arrived, Clark’s first day of school. He is so excited about going to a place with kids his age. Most importantly, being with Lana.

One thing Clark is not, is punctual. Martha yells, “Clark, hurry up or you are going to miss the bus!”

Swoosh! Clark comes down the stairs at super speed in time to kiss Martha goodbye, grab his lunch box and books, and run outside to meet Lana. They walk hand-in-hand towards the road to wait for the school bus. The bus arrives and the two board. The driver, Mrs. Brown greets them. “Hi Lana! How was your summer and who is this gorgeous young man I saw you holding hands with”?

“Hello Mrs. Brown, it’s nice to see you too. This is my boyfriend Clark Kent.”

“Boyfriend? Aren’t you a bit young to be thinking about boyfriends”?

“Nah! Clark and I are going to be married someday, right Clark”?

“That’s right Lana.”

Mrs. Brown can only smile at the two juveniles and their imagination.

The bus arrives at the school and the children exit. Lana holds Clark’s hand as they enter the school. “OK. Clark, we go to Mrs. Murphy’s Class. She is our teacher for the entire day. You need to be really careful with her. She is mean.”

Clark smiles as they walk in the classroom. Mrs. Murphy‘s eyes are fixed on the two like radar. “Well, Miss Lang, I see you have a new playmate.”

“Mrs. Murphy, his name is Clark Kent and his my boyfriend.”

“Your boyfriend. Miss Lang, need I say you two are too young to talk of such nonsense. In that case, since the two of you are so chummy, Miss Lang you seat here in front of Billy Smite. Mr. Kent, you seat back here next to the lovely Miss Henrietta.”

Clark took one look at Henrietta and made a face resembling one you would make when eating sour candy. “Yuck!”

Mrs. Murphy called the class to order and began her lecture. In the interim, Billy Smites decides pulling Lana’s ponytails is fun. “Ouch!” Lana cried out.

Mrs. Murphy stops her lecture and walks to stand in front of Lana’s desk. “Miss Lang, is there something you want to share with the class”?

“Yes Mrs. Murphy. Billy pulled my hair.”

Mrs. Murphy turns her attention to Billy and says, “Mr. Smite, if you don’t want detention I suggest you stop pulling Miss Lang’s hair. Do I make myself clear”?

Billy gave her a look of remorse. “I am sorry. I won’t do it again.”

As soon as Mrs. Murphy turn her back Billy reached for Lana’s ponytail. Before he could get a grip a voice whispered in his ear, “You pull her hair and I will twist your nose off.”

Billy jumps from his chair and looks around. Mrs. Murphy is startled by his actions. “Mr. SMITE! I WILL TELL YOU ONE MORE TIME. BEHAVE OR I WILL SEND YOU TO DETENTION!”

Billy did as told. Mrs. Murphy continued with her lesson. A while later Billy attempts to pull Lana’s hair. This time the voice says, “You don’t listen do you”? Billy felt his nose being pulled and jumps from his seat screaming. “THERE’S A GHOST IN THIS ROOM! THERE’S A GHOST IN THIS ROOM.” He bolted from his chair and ran out off the school. He was last seen on highway 40 heading towards his house.

Lana turns back to look at Clark, he has a big smile on his face. She smiles back and turns to see Mrs. Murphy staring at the two.

This event will replay over and over again. Anyone who tries to do Lana harm feels the raft of Clark Kent. Through Elementary School and Middle School, Lana is known as Clark’s girl. She is proud of the title and not afraid to acknowledge it. The boy who came to her in a dream and later in real life was her friend, protector, and most importantly, her love. Now, they are entering another exciting period in their lives, High School.

Today is Clark and Lana’s fifteen birthday. Clark’s actual date of birth is unknown. Lana felt it was best if they celebrate it together.

Lana is now a beautiful young woman with sparkling green eyes and long silky brunette hair. Clark‘s body is slowly taking the form of the man who someday will be known as “Superman.”

“Gosh Clark. It’s hard to believe we have been together nine years. We have done so much in that time. Everyday is a new adventure for me learning of your new powers. “

“Lana, what started for me as a trip to the unknown could not have turned out any better? I sometimes wonder how you and I were able to find each other in our dreams.”

“Clark, the important thing is that we are together.” Lana placed her hand on Clark’s cheek and softly kissed him on the lips. Clark’s eyes lit-up as he stared at the lovely young Lana Lang, the only woman he will ever love.

“Clark!” The voice called out from the kitchen

“Yes Mom”?

“Hurry or you will miss the bus!”

“Be right down.” Swoosh! Clark appears carrying his backpack.

“Sweetheart, I can’t believe you are starting High School today. Jonathan and I are so proud of what you have accomplished.”

“Thanks mom. I will always make you and dad proud. You’ll see.”

Clark kissed Martha on the cheek and left the house bound for the bus stop. He knew Lana would be there, waiting for him. They greet each other with a kiss and hold hands while they awaited.

After the short bus ride they arrive at Smallville High. Upon exiting Clark smiles as he admires the school and then turns to face Lana. “Lana, this is so cool!” He grabs Lana’s hand as they walk up the stairs. From the crowd of students someone calls out, “Check out the fresh meat!” Clark stops and turns to identify the voice. His eyes are fixed on a chubby senior who walks from behind his buddies to confront Clark.
“He guys! Check out the tough freshman! Oh! I am so scare, please Mr. Freshman don’t hurt me!”

Clark has a stern look on his face as he says, “What did you mean when you said fresh meat”?

“I meant to say is that you are a loser and a chump freshman.”

Clark smiles and says, “You known, we have a swine at home that is as fat as you!”

The senior reacted by lunging towards. Clark reacts by placing his hand on the back of the senior and pushed him to the ground. The senior quickly regained his balanced and tried to tackle Clark by the waist. Clark stood firm as the senior bounces of his body and falls backward on his butt.

Lana grabs Clark hand pulls him away from the scene. “Clark, you are going to meet more bozos like him looking to harass us freshmen. You need to keep your cool or you will be suspended for fighting.”

Clark’s first day of school has begun with confrontation. He has made one thing clear, he is not one to be pushed around. Some of the girls asked whom he is and are told by others who know Clark that he is off limits. Clark belongs to Lana Lang.

At the Kent farm the phone rings. Martha answers, “Hello! Hello sheriff Adams, how are you. Just fine thank you. What?” Martha is silent as she listens to sheriff Adams. “Yes. I will be sure to tell Jonathan. Goodbye!”

Martha slowly returns the phone to its base. She walks to the back screen door and calls out to Jonathan. “Jonathan!”

“Yes Martha!” Came the responds. Jonathan walks from the side of the barn to meet Martha halfway.

“Jonathan, sheriff Adams just called and told me Lionel’s son Lex has taken over the mansion and what is left of Luthor Corp. Jonathan I am afraid. Remember he said he would make us pay for what happened to this father.”

“Martha, that was nine years ago. Who knows, maybe he changed while he was in boarding school. Besides, he can be more than nineteen years old. With the kind of money his dad left him he has other things on his mind.”

“Oh, maybe you are right. I just don’t want to go through that nightmare again.” Jonathan pulls Martha close and holds her to assure her everything is going to be all right.

At the Luthor mansion Lex is making himself at home. He critiques his staff and afterwards, proceeds to the study. He is seated behind the large executive desk when a well-built individual walks in.

“Mr. Luthor. Good to see you sir.”

Lex has his feet up on a corner of his desk and is holding a large hunting knife in his right hand. “Spare me the formalities, tell me what you have.”

“Sir, the family is under surveillance at the farm and young Mr. Kent at school.”

“Good, good. That’s all for now.” When the individual departs Lex plunged the sharp blade on the top of his desk. The knife has pierced the hard wood which compose the top but also a picture of the Kents who are seen standing outside their home. Revenge is on Lex’s mind.

Chapter XIV

Lex …


After school Clark and Jonathan are driving to the store to buy cattle feed. Clark is recounting his first day of High School and how cool it is. “Dad, I actually learn things about this planet that are new to me. This world is incredible.”

“Yes it is son, yes it is.”

As they approached Morris Bridge, Jonathan sets eyes on a fast moving sports car coming towards them. The driver is preoccupied talking on the phone and is unaware of the bail of wire which lay on his side of the road. Too late! The driver swerves to the right to avoid the wire and loses control in the process. The sports car slams through the concrete rail and plunged into the river. Clark screams, “Stop dad!”
He jumps from the truck and into the water. He swims at super speed to the bottom and rips the roof forward as if opening a can of sardines. He unbuckles the driver from his seatbelt and brings him to the surface. In the meantime, Mr. Kent has called 911. Clark placed the driver on the ground and begins to perform CPR.

Jonathan comes running and stops to look down at the individual. He recognizes the face and wished they had no come along when they did…its Lex Luthor.

The individual begins to cough as he regains consciousness. He opens his eyes to stare up at Clark who is asking him if he is all right. Lex recognizes Clark and asked, "how the hell did you pull me out”?

Clark is surprised at the strangers responds. He turns to Jonathan and then says, “Through the roof. Somehow, the impact ripped it back so I was able to pull you out.”

Lex sat looking at Clark thinking that the son of the family he swore vengeance against had save his life.

The Paramedics arrive and begin to examine Lex who starts fidgeting and saying he is all right. One of the Paramedics informs Lex he has a couple of broken ribs and requires medical attention. “Lex retorts, I have my own medical staff who can take care of me. I don’t need a dime store medic to tell me what to do.”

The medic turns to Lex and says, “Do as you like young man. If you are dead in a few hours from now due to internal bleeding you wont be able to say this dime store medic didn’t warn you.”

Clark extends his hand to help Lex up. Lex refused and stands under his own strength, wobbly but standing. Clark smiles and says, “Are you OK? You don’t seem too sturdy. Can we take you to the hospital”?

With a stiff upper lip, Lex retorts, “No thanks! I don’t need the help of the Kents. I have my own people to take care of me.”

Clark is a bit confused when he says, “I am sorry, you know our name but I don’t know yours.”

Lex begins to walk away and stops to glance at Clark. Clark turns to Jonathan and says, “Dad, who is that rude person”?

“Son, that’s Lex Luthor. The son of the man who tried to expose you when you first arrived in this world.”

Clark is shocked at the news. “His father tried to kill me and I return the favor by saving his son’s life. The absurdity. “

Later that evening at dinner, Clark recounts the story to Martha and Lana. They both show a look of concern knowing Lex is now in Smallville. Martha speaks first. “Clark, you and Lana need to very careful. We do not know his intentions.”

“Don’t worry Mom. We will be careful.”

The next day at school Clark is getting ready for P.E. when he spots Lana coming out of the girls locker room wearing her swimsuit. He stops and begins to stare. A strange sensation takes over. His vision is blurred and without warning heat rays begin to dart from his eyes. He blinks trying to control the sensation. Finally, after burning part of the bulleting board next to the door, he is able to stop.
Lana comes running towards Clark to ask what was going on. “Lana, I don’t know. I saw you and without warning I start shooting rays of heat from my eyes.”

“Wow. Clark, it must be a new power you are gaining. You need to control it before you burn the entire school down.” She smiles after hearing Clark say it started after he saw her in her swimming suit. “So, Mr. Kent, you really think I am hot”?

“Literally Miss Lang, literally.” They both share a laugh.

Back at the Luthor mansion, Lex is grimacing with pain as his personal physician attends to his broken ribs.

“Ouch! You moron! Be careful!”

He begins to stare at a portrait of his dad resting over the fireplace. “Don’t worry dad, vengeance is ours. “

Even after Clark saved his life Lex is still intoxicated with hatred. He thought, “I must get close to the Kent but…wait a minute!” Lex ingenious mind has come up with the perfect plan.

A couple of days have passed since the Lex incident. Clark and Lana are strolling through the fields they played in as children. Clark has his arm around Lana shoulder as they walk. She turns and stops in front of him. “Clark, how did it feel when you started shooting heat rays from your eyes”?

“Lana, I don’t know how to explain it. One moment I an gawking at you and the next my eyes begin to feel weird.”

“Clark, can you do it again”?

“I don’t know Lana.”

“Would you like me to strip”?

“WHAT”?

“Just kidding silly. I want to see if that will get you going again.”

They laugh and then Clark looks down and tries to will his eyes to discharge heat rays. After several tries, he is successful. Lana looks at Clark with pride. Almost like a mother who has taught her child a new trick. “See. All you needed was a female influence to get you going Mr. Kent.”

Clark grabs Lana and brings her close to his body. Their eyes meet as their lips move closer finally touching. Lana pulls back and yells, “Wow, big boy! Be careful, you might incinerate me!”

They laugh and continue walking hand-in-hand back to the house.

Upon their arrival, they notice a black limo parked in the courtyard. The chauffer is standing by the passenger door. Lana and Clark walk in the house to find non other than Lex Luthor sitting on the living room sofa talking to the Kents. Lex gets up and with his hand extended walks towards

Chapter XVI

A new friend …


Lex returns to the mansion and immediately calls the professor. “I have good news for you. The green rocks have some type of effect on Clark. I noticed the change in his demeanor when I held the rock in my hand. Lana and Mr. Kent were quick to act when they saw the meteor rock. Professor, any updates”?

“Lex, I’ve been able to liquefy the meteor. It maintains its properties. One step of our project is completed.”

“Excellent professor. Let me know when you complete the second stage. “

“Will do Lex.” The professor departs the study and heads for the laboratory to continue his work.”

Lex is smiling as his evil mind plots the next move.

For now, Clark and Lana are in the loft studying. Clark is reposed on the sofa with Lana next to him. She comments, “Clark, I can’t believe it but I am actually studying. “ Clark puts his book down and looks down at Lana who is resting her head on his chest. “Me too.” Clark answers.

Several minutes passed when they hear footsteps. “Hey you two.”

“Hi dad!”

Jonathan admires the two and says, “I wish I had thought of doing something like that when I was dating your mom. Maybe some of her brilliance would have rubbed off on me.”

“Ah dad. How can you say that? You run this big farm and take care of us.”

“Thank you son for the vote of confidence. I came up to tell you it’s time for dinner.”

Lana turns to Clark and says, “Come on Clark. I am famished from all this studying.”

During dinner they discuss the days events and one sour subject is Lex Luthor. Martha decides they need to talk about something else. She turns towards Lana and asked, “Lana, how is Nell and Dean doing”?

“Yuck! They are always kissing and all lovey-dovey and such. “

Martha retorts, “Well, I think it’s nice Nell has a love interest. She spends so much time running the Talon, the flower shop, and looking after you.”

“I don’t feel comfortable around him Mrs. Kent.”

“I know sweetheart. It’s a hard adjustment. I believe he is a very nice and honorable man.”

“Yes. I guess so. I just wish they would get a room!”

Everyone stopped eating to look at Lana. The silence was broken by a burst of laughter.

Several weeks passed without a Lex Luthor sighting at the Kent farm. The Kents, Lana, and Clark are still wiry but continue their daily routine. The weekend finally arrives and Lana and Clark decide to go swimming at Crater Lake. It’s a perfect day for a swim. The sun is shining and the temperature is in the nineties.

“OK Mr. Kent. Promise you won’t burn the forest down.”

“Lana what are you talking about”?

“This.” She takes her t-shirt and shorts off to model her bikini. She notices Clark reaction. He begins to blink and act as if his eyes were about to burst. She screamed his name, “Clark!”

Clark removes his hands from his eyes and smiles as he says, “Just kidding! But I must say Miss Lang. You look hot enough to make the water in this lake boil.”

“Thank you for the compliment Mr. Kent. Now, let see what you got”?

Clark removes his t-shirt and Lana begins to exclaim, “Mr. Kent! You look hot! WOOT! WOOT!”

They both laugh and hold hands as they jump in the water. They emerge and swim towards each other.
Clark looks into Lana’s eyes and says, “Miss Lang, you are all wet.” Lana reacts by placing her hand on top of Clark’s head and pushing him down below the water. Clark opens his eyes and observes the silhouette of a body slowly sinking towards the bottom of the lake. He reacts. At super speed he grabs the body and brings it to the surface and onto the shore. Lana quickly swam back. “Clark, is she still alive”?
“Don’t know Lana. Help me administer CPR.”

A crowd begins to form as Lana presses against the girl’s chest counting each time. “One, two, three.”
Clark reacts by giving her mouth-to-mouth. After several minutes have passed, the young girl begins to caugh and spits out the water from her lungs.

Lana and Clark breathe a sigh of relief. Lana says, “Clark, she is coming around. “

“Lana, help me sit her up.” Lana grabs the young girls arm while pushed her from behind.”

The young girl opens her eyes and asks, “What happen”?

Clark responds, “Don’t know. You tell us. I found you unconscious underneath the water.”

Lana extends her hand and says, “Hi! I am Lana Lang and this is my boyfriend Clark Kent.”

“Gee Clark, I owe you my life. I’m Chloe Sullivan, nice to meet you.”

The paramedics arrive and begin to examine Chloe who is now standing and telling them she is all right.

After the excitement is over the trio decide to stop downtown at the coffee shop and get better acquainted.

“Chloe, where are you from”?

“Clark, I just move here with my dad. He is the plant manager at the new Luthor plant. He is a chemical engineer.”

“Wow. That’s impressive.” Lana says.

Clark turns to Chloe and says, “Are you attending Smallville High”?

“Yes. My dad enrolled me yesterday before I arrived so I guess we will see each everyday.”

Chloe directs her question to Lana, “Lana, how long have you and Clark been going together”?

“Since birth…I mean since the second grade. “

“Wow! That’s incredible. Most couples get tire of each other after the first year of school. Usually guys change girlfriends almost every week in my old school.”

Lana smiles and say, “Chloe, this is small town and people are very loyal.”

“Lana that’s good to hear.”
When Monday arrived, Lana and Clark made a point of guiding Chloe through the maze that is Smallville High. Chloe inquired if the school had a newspaper editor. At her former school she was member of the school paper and wants to continue the practice. After being informed by the principal that the Torch has been idled since the last editor graduated, she was given the job with certain limitations…”No gossip.”

Chloe’s first headline is about her rescue at Crater Lake by Mr. Clark Kent and Lana Lang. Clark is modest when called a hero. He states, “I did what anyone would have done in my place.”

Chapter XVII

Reconnecting …


Chloe is working on her next story for the Torch when Clark and Lana walk in her office. “Chloe, the place looks great. “

“Thanks Lana. What are you two up to”?

“Just paying a friendly visit to the star report of Smallville High. The article about your rescue was really good. You have great potential Miss Sullivan.”

“Well thank you Miss Lang or is it Kent”?

Chloe and Lana shared a laugh and turned to find Clark staring at one wall Chloe has marked as “The creepy wall.” Clark comments, “Chloe, why not call it, “The wall of weird“? It has a better ring to it.”

“The wall of weird it is Mr. Kent. While we are on the subject, would you be interested in working for the Torch? I hear you have an uncanny way of showing up when people need help. To me that’s the instincts of a future reporter. (She turns to face Lana) don’t you think Miss Lang”?

“You know something Chloe, I think you may have something. Clark, I can picture you with a nice Stetson hat and glasses. That would be the perfect outfit for you. Clark Kent mild manor reporter.”

Clark is swallowing hard at the thought of wearing a hat and glasses. “Lana, why the glasses”?

“Because they make you look intellectual silly.”

“Oh boy! I am still in high school and my future attire is being picked out for me. Oh boy!”

They all share a laugh and the couple leaves Chloe to her work.

That afternoon Clark and Lana visit Nell at the Talon. She has news she must share with Lana. They enter the flower shop and find Nell busily arranging a bouquet of flowers. “Hi you two!”

Lana acknowledges, “Hi aunt Nell! What is so important that you called me here”?

Nell’s attention is now focused away from her work and looking intently at Lana. Slowly she regains her composure and says, “Lana, Lex Luthor has informed me that our lease will not be renewed. I have until the ended of the month to clear out. I am devastated. Our family has run this place for many years. I promised your parents I would keep it going if something ever happened to them. This place is our only source of income.” Nell and Lana hugged. Clark could only stand and watch. He was helpless, or was he. He thought, “Luthor owes me a favor for saving his life. Maybe this will be a way for him to repay me”?

Clark retrieves his cell phone from his pocket and dials the Torch. “Hi Chloe, it’s Clark. Listen, do you have time this afternoon to take a ride with me to the Luthor mansion? Oh great! Yea, you can do your interview as well. OK. See you at four.”

Lana approached Clark and asked whom he was calling. He said, “I was talking with mom. Just to let her know will be a bit late.”

Lana dried her tears and walked from the shop holding Clark’s hand. He released his grip and instead placed his arm around her shoulder and telling her things will work out.

That afternoon Chloe arrives at the Kent farm in her beat-up Volkswagen. Clark is seated on the porch swing grinning at the little bug coming up the road. “Wow! How do you keep it together…crazy glue”?

“Very funny Clark. I want you to know this car has been very fateful to me. It has never let me down.”

Clark jumps in and off they go. They arrive at the Luthor mansion and knock on the door. The butler opens the door. Chloe advise she has an appointment with Lex Luthor. The butler leads them to the study and notice Lex talking on the phone. When he sets eyes on Clark he abruptly ends his conversation and puts the phone down. He jumps from his chair and walks towards Clark with a smile on his face and extended hand. Clark hesitates before extending his hand to Lex. The two shake hands.

Lex looks suspiciously at Clark and the turns to face Chloe. “Miss Sullivan, I know why you are here, but I don’t quite understand your visit Clark.”

Chloe sensing the friction between the two says, “Clark is working with me at the Torch and I thought it would be a good idea if he joined us during the interview. Do you mind Mr. Luthor”?

“No. Not at all.” Lex extends his hand to point towards a seating area to the left of his executive desk. The three sit and Chloe begins the interview.

“Mr. Luthor, now that you are in charge of Luthor Corp what are your plans for Smallville”

Lex begins to speak. Clark’s attention is drawn to the room he last saw when he was outside with Jonathan. Using his x-ray vision he looks into the room. The room has changed. Now, large glass containers hold the green liquid he saw before. Suddenly, Clark’s concentration is broken with the snap of Chloe’s fingers. “Clark!”

“Sorry Chloe. I was just admiring the art collections in Mr. Luthor’s office.”

Lex smiles and says, “Go ahead Clark. Look around. I have nothing to hide.”

Clark takes Lex on his offer and begins to inspect the statuettes and paintings. At the same time he inspects the walls with is x-ray vision. He locates a vault disguised as part of the wall unit. He concentrates his gaze and sees numerous documents marked “TOP SECRET.” Lex starts to feel uneasy. Clark has stood in that one spot for a while now. He jumps from his seat and walks over to Clark. “Find something interesting Clark”?

“Ah, yes. Lex this painting, I love the colors, who’s the artist”?

“Clark, for a simple farm boy you have good taste. The painting you are looking at is a Claude Monet creation. It’s called: La Promenade I have to agree with you, his choice of colors is exquisite, any more questions”?

“No. Just that one.”

Lex gestures to Clark to join him and Chloe in the seating area.

After a span of thirty minutes, Chloe concludes her interview. “Mr. Luthor, I want to thank you for the time and for answering all my questions. Usually, when I speak with people in your position they tend to treat me with insignificances. I want to thank you. “ Chloe extends her hand to shake Lex’s who reciprocates.

Clark faced Lex and says, “I have one question for Mr. Luthor. Why are you canceling Nell Potter’s leases at the Talon”?

“Clark, it’s a business move I must make. The Talon has been running in the red for many years. My job is to make sure Luthor Corp makes money. I am sorry for my decision but it’s final.”

Clark angrily responds, “You mean you are doing it to get back at me and Lana. It has nothing to do with losing money, does it”?

Lex begins to lose his tempered at being questioned by a person he considered his enemy. He quickly regains his composure and says, “Clark, I am sorry if that is the way you feel but I cannot change my decision. Luthor Corp has sold the building to a real estate investor.”

Chloe tugs at Clarks jacket and tells him they need to leave. Clark stares hard and long at Lex as he makes his way to the door. After they depart, Lex reacts by pulling a Bowie knife from it’s holster and slinging it towards the door, “thump!” is the sound heard when the knife impacts with the door. At that split second, professor Kowalski opens the door. His eyes are enlarged as he glances at the blade protruding through the door. He turns his attention from the knife and looks at Lex who is running his fingers through his hair. “Lex, what happened”?

“It was Clark Kent. Professor, I have told you hundreds of times to call before you walk into my office. A few minutes earlier and Clark would have seen you. “

“I am sorry Lex. You are absolutely correct.”

“Well professor, is there something you wish to share with me”?

“Yes Lex. The second stage is complete.”

“It is? That’s great professor, that’s great!”

Chloe is walking towards her car followed close behind by Clark. When they reach the car Chloe turns and faced Clark. “What was that all about Mr. Kent? You almost blew my interview. Besides, he is my father’s employer.”

“Chloe, Lex father try to kill me when I was seven years old.”

Chloe’s expression turned to a look of shock. “Wha…what”?

Clark recounted the story how Lionel Luthor swindle many of the farmers in the area into selling their properties at cheap rates due to the impending meteor shower and how he later went after his family. As she drove, Chloe listened intensely. She knows understand the rift between the Luthors and the Kents.

Finally she says, “Clark, do you think Lex is as dangerous as his father”?

“Chloe, more so, he threaten to take vengeance for his father’s death. I am his number one target.”

After dropping Clark at his house, Chloe returns to the Torch. She begins to scan for old articles dating nine years back. She emails her friend at the Daily Planet with the information. The responds comes back: “I will look and send you the information once I’ve located it in the archives.”

Chapter XVIII

The proposal …


The day starts as any other day. Clark and Lana are seated in their chemistry class when the bell rings. Clark waits for Lana to gather her things. Lana brushed her hand against Clarks cheeks and says, “Remember big boy, I have swimming today so don’t start any fires. “

Clark gives her one of his boyish grins and say, “I won’t. Promise!”

Clark is outside running track when he begins to hear voices around him. One voice is distinct…it’s Lana. “Help me Clark!” He shakes his head as if to remove the cob webs. Lana’s voice comes to him again, “Help me Clark!” He looks around and when no one is looking he super speeds into the swimming arena. When he looks towards the water he finds Lana at the bottom of the pool struggling with someone. He jumps in and pushed the assailant against the pool wall. He brings Lana to the surface. “Lana, are you all right”?

Lana is coughing out water and hugs Clark. The assailant is climbing out off the pool. Clark brings Lana to the side and tells her to stay there. He jumps from the pool and super speeds to apprehend the individual. Clark is surprised by the assailant’s strength. It is equal to his. Finally, he is able to subdue the assailant who suddenly collapsed. Clark feels for a pulse. “Lana, he is dead. Do you know him”?

“No Clark. I’ve never seen him before.”

Several students enter the pool area. Clark yells to them to call 911.

Sheriff Adams arrives with her team. “Mr. Kent, I need to understand what happened here.”

“Sheriff, I came in to the pool area and found Miss Lang at the bottom of the pool struggling with (Clark points to the body) him.”

The sheriff directs her attention to Lana. “Miss Lang, is that how it went down”?

“Yes sheriff. Do you know who he is”?

“No Miss Lang. According to principal Kwang he is not a student at this school. Evidently, he was asthmatic. My deputy found this next to his body. “ The sheriff holds up an asthma inhaler with a green substance in the vile. When the sheriff puts it in front of Clark he becomes week and begins to feel the effects of Kryptonite. Lana sensed Clark reaction and grabs the inhaler from the sheriff’s hand and begins to inspect it as she walks a good distance away from Clark.

Lana turns to face the sheriff and says, “Sheriff, it looks strange to me. I thought most inhaler expelled a white mist not green.”

The sheriff with her shifty eyes looks at Lana and says, “Miss Lang, you make a good point. I’ll have the boys down at the lab take a gander. Maybe they can tell us what is in this vile. Miss Lang, you and Mr. Kent take care going home. There could be another whacko out there using this stuff.”

They both answer, “Yes sheriff.”

When outside the school Lana stops and looks into Clark’s baby blues and asks, “Clark, how did you see me? Did you use your x-ray vision”?

“Lana, I actually heard you.”

“You did”?

“Yes! I heard you say “Clark help me!” I heard it twice.”

Lana is rather freaked out. “Clark, I said it the first time. The second time I said it in my mind when I was under water.” They stared at each other for a long time. Lana pulls back and says, “OK superman. Wait here.”

She walks about fifty yards from Clark and turns her back to him. She whispers, “Clark, I love you.” She does not articulate the words the second time. She says them in her mind. She turns and begins to walk towards Clark who has a grin from ear to ear. “OK. What did I say”?

Clark takes one of his paper back novels and placed the edge against his forehead. He says, “? The great Karnack says, “Clark I love you.”

Lana smiles and says, “That’s right. How many times did I say it”?

“Lana, you said it once.”

“Nope! The great Karnack is wrong. I said it twice!”

“I beg to differ Miss Lang. The second time you thought the words, you didn’t say it.”

“Wow. You are amazing Mr. Kent. You know what that means don’t you”?

“That I can read your mind Miss Lang”?

“Yes, but you cannot read my mind when I am fantasizing about you Mr. Kent? Capice (Understand) ”?

Clarks smiles and says, “We are going to miss the bus Miss Lang.”

When Lana and Clark arrive at the Kent farm, Lana noticed Nell’s car parked in the courtyard. “Clark, that’s aunt Nell’s car. I wonder what she is doing here so early”?

The two walk in the house and find the Kents and Nell sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and conversing. Lana greets the Kents and then Nell. “Aunt Nell, why are you here so early”?

“Lana, I have to talk to you. Please sit down.” Nell is looking at Martha then turns to stare at her open palms. She begins by saying, “Lana, Dean has asked me to marry him.”

Lana is bit startle by the news though she suspected something was up when Dean began staying at the house. Half-heartedly she says, “Well, that’s great news aunt Nell. I am…happy for you. “

“Lana there is one more thing. Dean has been offered a very important job in Metropolis with a six figure salary.”

“Wow. I don’t know what to say aunt Nell.” Lana is feeling nerves because she is sensing what Nell is going to say next. “Aunt Nell, are we moving”?

“Lana, I am sorry. But the answer is yes.”

Clark screams out, “NO! You can’t take her!”

Jonathan intervenes, “Son, you have no say in the matter. This is between Nell and Lana.”

At this point of the conversation, Lana is sobbing uncontrollably and saying, “No! No! I can leave Clark! I love him! I love him!”

Clark and Lana hold each other. He consoles her and tells her he loves her with all his heart. While the scene takes place, Jonathan motions to Nell to follow him. He walks out on to the porch and Nell quickly follows.

“Oh Jonathan, it breaks my heart but I have no other option.”

“Nell, who made the job offer to Dean”?

“The Luthor Corp. It’s a lot of money Jonathan, Dean cannot pass up the opportunity.”

“Nell, Martha has practically raised Lana. Why don’t you let her stay with us? She is happy here with Clark. It would be a shame to uproot her from her home and friends.”

Nell stares at Jonathan and turns to walk a few paces from him. “Jonathan, I know she has felt uncomfortable around Dean and forcing her to move will make matters worst. I don’t want her to end up hating me. I promised my sister that I would take care of Lana if anything happened to her. But you are right Jonathan. She belongs here.”

Nell and Jonathan walk in and Clark looks back to see his father smiling at him. “Clark, Lana, Nell has something to tell you.

Nell walks over to Lana and grabs hold of her hands. “Lana, I made a promise to your mom long before she died that if anything happen to her to take care of you and make sure you are happy. After discussing the matter with Jonathan, we come to the agreement to allow you to live with them.”

Upon hearing the news Lana jumps into Clark’s arms and begins to sob once more. Martha wipes the tears from her face as Jonathan puts his arm around her shoulder.

Chapter XIX

Something is rotten in Denmark! …


After Nell departs Clark and Lana recount the events, which took place at school.

“Mom, dad, the sheriff found some type of inhaler with liquefy meteor rock. It’s the same liquid I saw at the Luthor mansion. What concerns me is the guy who attacked Lana, his strength was equal to mine.”

Jonathan turns to Martha with a surprise look. “Son, you mean to tell me this liquid makes human super strong.”?

“Yes dad.”

“Clark, what happen to the vile”?

Lana interjects, “Mr. Kent, the sheriff mentioned she was sending it to their crime lab. I think she is under the impression it’s some kind of new drug being sold on the streets.”

Jonathan’s face is now showing a very determined and stern look. “Listen you two. We thought Lionel was dangerous; his son is hundred times more. Now I know why he brought professor Kowalski back. The professor knows more about the meteors than any other person on this planet. Lex is creating super humans to come after you Clark.”

“Dad, I need to find a way to get into the Luthor mansion and destroy the lab.”

“That’s impossible son. There’s enough liquefy meteor rock in that place to stop you before you can get close. I need to talk with sheriff Adams.”

The next day sheriff Adams arrives unannounced at the Luthor mansion. “Sheriff Adams, what a surprise to see you here in my humble abode.”

“Mr. Luthor, I didn’t come here to make chit-chat. I came about a serious matter. Yesterday, an individual we identified as Rodney Johnson attacked Miss Lana Lang at school. It seems he disappeared several days ago from a loony ward at Metropolis General Hospital. He was under some new drug my people are trying to identify. “ The sheriff rests her right-hand on top of her gun which is holstered and says, “Mr. Luthor, I’ve heard nasty rumors you are carrying on some kind of experiment in one of your labs located in this mansion. Now, you wouldn’t know anything about that would you Mr. Luthor”?

“Now sheriff, those days are over. I am not interested in such things. I have a very large corporation to run and little time for experiments.”

“Mr. Luthor, since you are such an honest man you wouldn’t mind if I took a look around would you”?

“Yes I would sheriff. I have a very hectic schedule today and I have people coming in and out. Maybe some other time.” Lex nod to one of his security men and says, “John, could you please escort the sheriff to the door. So long sheriff.”

Sheriff Adams smiles and begins to walk towards the entrance. She knows Lex is up to no good. She says to herself. “I smell something rotten in Denmark!”

At the Kent farm, Martha is setting up sleeping arrangements. “Clark, it looks like you have the sofa dear. “

“Mom, I don’t mind. Sleeping down here will give me a chance to better protect the house from intruders.”

Lana comes down the stairs in her Pj’s and smiles while Clark tries to make himself comfortable on the sofa. “Mr. Kent, is that sofa big enough to hold you”?

“Very funny Lana. I think I will manage.” Lana walks over to Clark and gives him a goodnight kiss. See you in the morning. Love you.”

“Love you to.” Clark sits up as he watched Lana purposely slink up the stairs to his or now, her room.”

The next morning Martha and Lana at seated eating breakfast. Jonathan and Clark walk in the house after chores are completed and both say, “Morning!”

“Martha, any coffee left”?

“Yes Jonathan. Lana made it fresh.”

Jonathan takes a zip and says, “um! Good coffee Lana.”

“Thanks Mr. Kent.”

Martha turns her attention to Jonathan. “Jonathan, have you heard from the bank”?

“Not till this afternoon. Bill said he would call me once everything is approved. “

“What’s approved dad”?

“The money for your room. I don’t think you want to spend the rest of your life on the sofa.”

Clark smiles and looks at Lana. He says, “Well, not the rest of my life.”

Jonathan reacts, “Hey! Hey! None of that. I know what you are implying young man.”

Clark brakes out in laughter. “Dad, I was only kidding!”

Martha hurries the two along and reminds them the bus should be coming shortly.

When Clark and Lana arrive at school they enter the Torch and find Chloe mesmerized by the information flashing across her computer screen. She is so focus she fails to hear Clark and Lana when they walk in. Clark placed his hand on her shoulder and Chloe reacted by jumping halfway out off her chair.

“Oh my God! Clark, you scared me!” As she composed herself she fanned her face with her right hand .

“Hey, look what my friend at the Daily Planet sent me…It’s the report filed by sheriff Adams and the FBI when Lionel was killed. Clark, Lionel and professor Kowo…Kowalski kept saying something about you not being human. What was that all about”?

Lana starts to laugh. “Chloe, Clark was adopted by the Kents the same day the meteors struck Smallville. The professor claims the meteors hid Clark’s spaceship. “

Chloe gazed at Clark and then Lana and says, “The professor has quite and imagination. Maybe that’s why he spent nine years at Bellreive. E.T call home.” They shared a laugh.

At the Luthor mansion, Lex is still upset over the sheriff’s visit. “Professor, I believe we have a serious leak. I need to know from whom she got the information experiments are being done in this house. Someone had to say something.“

“Mr. Luthor, I can assure you my people are reliable. That is why I chose them. The leak must come from another source.”

Lex is now pacing the floor and turns to face the professor. “Professor, have you figured out what went wrong with the last subject’?

“We believe the dosage was to high. We are now processing a new batch. It should be ready by tomorrow, we can try then.”

“Excellent!”

Chapter XX

My son …


With Lana’s help, Clark has learned to master his super hearing. Every night from her bed she whispers to Clark, “I love you.” Clark smiles as he hugs the pillow.

The construction of his new room has begun. Now, more than ever, he must be careful when using his super powers around the house.

It’s Saturday morning and the family is seated at breakfast. Jonathan is putting butter on his toast and telling Clark they need to finish the fence at the North pasture. “Clark we have another fifty yard of fencing to do.

“Don’t worry dad. We can get done in no time. Lana and I are going into town later to meet with our friend Chloe.”

Both men depart the breakfast table and head towards the job site. Lana is washing the dishes and staring out the window admiring Clark as he walks with his dad. She looks at Martha and says, “Mr. Kent, did you ever imagine someone like Clark existed”?

“No Lana. But I am so grateful he came into our lives. We are blessed women. I still wonder how he came to you in your dreams. There must be a connection.”

“Mrs. Kent, I cannot explain it. But somehow Clark and I are connected in more ways than I ever imagine. I’ve never mentioned to you and Mr. Kent, but Clark can read my mind.”

“He can”?

“Yes. It happen when I was attacked at school. I while I struggling under water I called to him. Later, when we talked, he told me he heard me call to him twice, once verbally, the other mentally. It’s weird but it’s true.”

The men finished the work and return to the house for lunch.

Martha greets them and asks if they would like a cold glass of lemonade.

While the four are seated on the porch enjoying the tall glass of lemonade Clark suddenly drops his glass and with his hands begins to cover his ears. “Don’t you hear it”? Clark screams out.

“What is it son”?

“The high pitched sound. It’s hurting my eardrums. Can’t you hear it”? Clark stand and looks directly at the barn. He walks in that direction. The Kents and Lana are concerned as they follow Clark.

He enters the barn and pulls the large iron doors, which lead to the cellar below. Jonathan instructs Martha and Lana to lock all the doors. No one must know of the secret cellar. Clark continues down the stairs as Jonathan turns on the lights. The four are now standing in front of Clark’s spaceship.

The high pitch noise ceased. Clark begins to relax and lowered his hands. “Dad, it was the ship. It was calling me.”

To their amazement, the ship begins to glow like the sun. A beam of light is direct into Clark’s chest lifting him off the ground in a spread eagle position. Martha screams out, “Clark!”

Lana can only stand with her mouth open unable to move.

A voice is heard. “Kal-El, this is your father Jor-El. My son, my spirit lives through this ship. In Earth years, you are at the stage of development to learn your true origins. “ The light intensifies. Clark’s body starts to quiver as though it was convulsing.

Clark is paralyzed by the beam but able to speak. “What are you doing to me”?

“All that is Kryptonian is being download into your body. My son, you will need the information to help you defeat your enemies, present and future.“

After a few minutes, the bright light disappears. Clark falls to the ground exhausted by the ordeal. Lana hurried to his side. “Clark! Clark, are you OK”? To their horror, they notice the symbol branded on Clark’s chest.

Clark opens his eyes and begins to sit up. “What a rush!” He glanced at the strange marking on his chest and then the ship. He begins to read the symbols as his fingers trace the strange markings. “Kal-El, the last son of Krypton.”

Lana is frozen as she stares at the symbol on Clark’s chest. Clark takes notice. “Lana, are you OK”?

“Yes Clark. That symbol, I’ve seen it before.”

Martha and Jonathan look at each other. They are bewildered by Lana’s statement. Lana turns and begins to run out-off the cellar and up the stairs leading to the loft. Clark and his parents are close behind. Lana turns her attention to an old steamer trunk she and Clark use for a center table. She removes the items from the top and opens the trunk. She begins to rummage and finds what she is looking for, it’s a small box. She turns towards Clark and says, “Clark, this belong to my aunt Louise. She died in a freak accident and my parents kept this trunk. “ She opens the small box to reveal a pendant resembling the symbol branded on Clark’s chest. She takes it from the box and hands it Clark. When his hands touched the pendant he begins to see flashbacks. After several minutes, Clark awakes from his transit state. He turns to stare at Lana. She reacts, “Clark, why are you looking at me like that? What’s wrong”?
Martha and Jonathan are just as curious. Clark walks towards Lana and placed the pendant around her neck. “Lana, never take it of. My father Jor-El gave it to your aunt. He loved your aunt very much.”

Martha begins to say, “Cla…Cla…Clark, you mean to say your father was in this world back in the fifties”?

“Yes, mom. Now I know why Lana and I are connected. My father programmed the spaceship to find her aunt Louise here in Smallville. Instead, it led me to Lana.” Lana runs into Clark’s arms. He holds her tight as his parents placed their hand on his shoulders as a sign of support.

Lana pulls her head back from Clark’s chest and looks up at him. “Clark, did you see how she died”?

“Yes Lana. I did. When Jor-El was forced to leave your aunt tried to stop him. She was killed at the intersection of highway 40 when her car struck a school bus. “ Now, Clark turned his attention towards his parents. “Dad, your dad helped Jor-El conceal his identity. Evidently, he used his powers to save grandpa’s life and reveal to him who he was. “

The irony, at one point their lives were separated by millions of miles but yet here they are. Bonded together for life.


Chapter XXI

The find …


When the family emerged from the barn sheriff Adams was waiting. “Well, you folks look so happy you must have had a hoedown in the barn.”

They all laugh and Jonathan ask, “Sheriff what brings you here”?

“Mr. Kent, it seems the folks at the Metropolis crime lab are unable to identify the green substance from the inhaler the young man was using when he attacked Miss Lang. Miss Lang congratulations on becoming a new member of the Kent family. When is the wedding”?

Lana let out a laugh, “Not for a long time sheriff. We are only sixteen!”

“I was just kidding with you Miss Lang. I know you have certain feelings for this handsome young fellow. I tell you, if I was your age, I would be on his trail like a hound after the fox.”

Martha interjects, “Sheriff!”

“I was just making conversation Mrs. Kent. But you have to admit, you son is a sight for sore eyes.”

Jonathan brings the conversation to perspective when he asks, “Sheriff, about the green substance, anything else you can tell us”?

“The only other odd thing is that the boys at the lab believe the substance is not from this world. They cannot match the chemical composition to anything on their charts.”

Jonathan faced the sheriff and says, “Sheriff, you may want to ask Lex Luthor about the green substance. I know for a fact he has employed professor Kowalski.”

“Mr. Kent, I knew the critter was released from Bellreive, but I never thought he would come this way again. Mr. Kent, I think I will take me a ride over to the mansion. Folks, take care.”

They simultaneously said goodbye to the sheriff as she drove away.

Jonathan turns to the group; “I hope we set the sheriff on the right track.”

Halfway to the porch Clark asks Jonathan if he can use the truck. He and Lana are meeting Chloe at the coffee shop.

“OK son. Remember this is the first time you are driving the truck without your mom or me. Having a driver’s licenses is a great responsibility. Promise you will be careful”?

“Yes dad I promise.”

Clark and Lana arrive at the coffee shop where Chloe is waiting for them. “Hi guys!”

Clark pulls a chair for Lana and they both acknowledge Chloe, “Hi Chloe!”

Chloe is expressing a very serious look as she gazed at Clark. Lana notices and asks, “Chloe, is everything OK? You look a bit tensed.”

“Lana, were you telling the truth about Clark’s adoption? I mean the stuff about the spaceship and the meteor and professor Kowalski…”

Lana and Clark eye each other. Lana says, “Chloe, like we told you, it was all made up by professor Kowalski. It was his chance at fame and a way for Lionel Luthor to extort the farm from the Kents.”

Chloe became angry and says, “Please stop lying to me!”

Clark and Lana are startled by her reaction. Clark interjects, “Chloe what makes you think we are lying”?

Chloe produced a small videocassette from her purse and depressed the play button. To Clark and Lana’s horror, the video clearly showed a young Clark running at super speed around the farm and lifting objects weighing a hundred times his weight.

Clark is agitated when asks, “Where did you get that video”?

“Clark, my friend at the Daily Planet found a box of video tapes from the Lionel investigation that was never used as evidence. From what he said, the box with the videos he sent me where left by mistake in the old courthouse in Metropolis. Clark, my friend explained he has not seen the videos. I believe we are the only ones.”

Clark shouts back, “How do you know that Chloe? You are playing with my life!” Lana reached her hand out to grab Clark and bring him closer to her.

Chloe’s face is somber. She is almost in tears. “Clark, please I mean you no harm. I adore you and Lana and would never do anything to harm you. I need to know if what I am seeing in this video is really you”?

Clark starts to speak when Lana placed her hand on top of his. “Chloe, it is Clark. You must understand the ramification of your find. Lex wants his revenge and he will do anything to accomplish his goal. The person who attacked me at school was sent by Lex. When Clark save me he tried to tear us apart by bribing my aunt Nell’s husband Dean with a job in Metropolis. When Lex found out I was staying with Clark and his family the job suddenly disappeared? “

Chloe is stunned by the revelation. “So, so…Clark. You are an…”

“Alien? Yes Chloe that I am.”

“But you look so…”

Clark answered, “Human”?

“Yes Clark.

Lana turns from Clark and faced Chloe. “Chloe, do you have all the tapes”?

“I think so. My friend said he open the box to see what was inside when he read the label identifying the box as evidence from the Luthor investigation. He believes when the items were moved to another location this box (she picks up the small box from the floor) was missed. “

Clark says, “Chloe, let me look at the video again.”

Chloe acts cautiously as she hands the video player to Clark.

Clark retorts, “Chloe, I am not contagious.”

“I am sorry Clark.”

Clark and Lana examine the images on the video. Clark and Lana are surprised as they look at each other. “Clark, these images were captured from another angle. There is another camera at the farm. We must find it!”

The trio depart the coffee shop. They approach the farm with Chloe close behind. When they arrive Clark calls out to his parents. Now, the group is gather around the truck and Clark says, Mom, dad, thanks to Chloe we have learned there is another camera on the farm. From the angle, I believe it’s located in that (he nonchalantly nods towards the direction) bird house by the East fence.

The Kents are bemused. “Clark, or Chloe how did you find out”?

Clark says, “Let’s go inside and I will explain.”

Clark recounts the events which took place with Chloe at the coffee shop. Jonathan retorts, “Chloe, you must understand how hard this will be for you. To know such a secret and keeping it from everyone you know. Clark’s life depends on it.”

“Yes Mr. Kent. I understand. But you must also know I would never betray Clark.”

Martha extends her hand to touch Chloe’s. “Thank you Chloe.”

Jonathan stands and says, “OK. How are we going to take care of the camera”?

Clark looks at Lana and says, “I know how.”

Lana moves back and says, “Why are you looking at me with that big grin Clark”?

“Lana, today you start your first driving lesson.”

She is surprised by Clark’s statement. “What do you mean driving lesson. I know how to drive!”

“Yes, but the person behind the camera does not.”

The Kents stay in the house while Clark, Lana, and Chloe go outside. In full view, Clark holds the keys to the truck high enough for Lana to reach. She sits on the drivers side while Clark occupies the passenger seat. She starts the truck and puts it in gear. Then she steps on the gas and the truck goes barreling through the fence toppling the bird house to the ground. Clark jumps from the truck and at super speed grabs the post which held the bird house upright and flips it so the opening is facing down. Chloe’s reaction is to say, “Wow!”

Lana backs the truck returning it to the courtyard. She jumps out off the truck and asks, “What now”?

“Lana, now we wait. If someone comes tonight then we know Lex is spying on us.

Chapter XXII

The vigilance …


That night Clark maintained vigil. He whispers to Lana and Chloe, “They will probably make their move after midnight when everyone is sleeping. “

Prior to midnight, Lana and Chloe dose off. Clark scans the area with his x-ray vision. Finally, after hours of waiting two individuals are seen approaching through the fields. They are easy to see with their flashlights lighting their path. They cautiously approach the down birdhouse. With his super hearing Clark hears one of the interloper say, “Mr. Luthor said to recover the camera and leave everything as is.”

Clark shakes Lana and then Chloe. “They are here. I heard one of them say that Lex only wants the camera.” Chloe is puzzled, “Clark, how can you hear them”?

He turns towards Lana and smiles then turns to face Chloe. “Chloe, I have super hearing. I can hear the slightest sound from miles away.”

“Wow! What else can you do”?

“Later Chloe. Now we need to deal with those two. “ Clark departs at super speed leaving Lana and Chloe staring at each other.

Chloe comments, “Is that scary or what”? Lana smiles and with pride retorts, “You should see what happens when he sees me in my bikini!”

Clark super speeds and surrounds the two interlopers tying them in the process. In the interim, Lana has alerted the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff and several of her deputies arrive. Mr. & Mrs. Kent join the group outside. Sheriff Adams walks slowly toward the two men sitting on the ground. She looks up to stare at Clark and sets her focus back to the pair on the ground. “Well! Well! Well, what do we have here? I guess you boys didn’t realize that tree house was too small for you. “ Now she looks at Clark and asks, “What do you think Mr. Kent, you think they can sing like canaries”?

Clark laughs and says, “Sheriff, I think it’s time to talk with the master puppeteer.”

“I hear you Mr. Kent. I am tire of being awakened in the middle of the night to take care of Luthor’s thrash. Can you please explain to me what these two are doing on your property”?

“Sheriff, when the bird house was knocked down I noticed the camera inside, so we decide to wait and see if anyone came to retrieve it. We figured Lex Luthor was playing the same game as his dad, watching us.”

“Mr. Kent, you are a very perceptive young man. Now, how did the bird house come tumbling down”?

Clark hesitates as he glanced at Lana and then smiles. “Sheriff, Miss Lang had a slight problem behind the wheel. She forgot to turn.”

The sheriff glanced at Lana and with her shifty look says, “Miss Lang, I think you and cars are like oil and vinegar…you just don’t’ mix well together. I suggest you get a good insurance when you start driving. The sheriff turns to Chloe and says, “What do you think about that Miss Sullivan”?

Chloe smiles, she is just eating it up. She loves the interaction between the sheriff and the Kent family. Being an only child has always made her a sort of loner. The feeling of being included was invigorating. “Sheriff, Lana is my friend and us girls must stick together.”

Lana reacts, “Good answer!”

When the excitement is over, the family returns to the house. Chloe stays in Lana’s room while Clark tries to get comfortable in the sofa but is unable to sleep. Lex Luthor is on his mind. “I need to anticipate his next move. I must protect my family.

That morning the sheriff confronted Lex who denied knowing the two men. “Sheriff, I have no idea who they are and why they say I sent them to the Kent farm to retrieve a camera.”

“Mr. Luthor, it’s funny you say that because my people traced the signal back to your mansion. Can you explain that Mr. Luthor or are you unable to control your people. I guess it‘s hard to image how a snot nose kid can be expected to rebuild Luthor Corp. Don‘t you think”?

Lex’s face is flushed with anger. “Sheriff, I will appreciate if you get the hell of my property!”

“Sorry Lex baby. But this lovely piece of paper in my hand says I have the right to search your property. I suggest you move aside before I have you arrested for obstruction.” The sheriff shoves Lex aside as her men enter the mansion and begin a room-by-room search.

Lex smirks as he observes the intrusion. The size of the mansion with its many hidden rooms and passageways make it ideal to hide what he does not want found. After several hours of searching the authorities are empty handed. Nothing is found to incriminate Lex.

“Well sheriff, are you finally satisfied I have nothing to hide and I have no ill will towards the Kents”?

“Nope! You do not fool me one-minute young man. I know you are hiding your buddy professor Kowalski somewhere within these walls. When that snake pops his head out I will surely be there to chop it off!”

“Wow! Sheriff, those are harsh words coming from an outstanding person such as you. Are we getting frustrated”?
The sheriff instructs her men to leave. “Let’s go! I don’t want to spend another minute smelling the crap coming from this place.”

Lex is angered but holds his temper. To act now would force his hand.

Before departing the sheriff calls the Kents. “Mr. Kent, we found nothing. The place is squeaky clean. I am still confused by your statement that Lex has a lab in the mansion. We comb every inch of the place. Say what? The East wing… We searched that area. All we found is a storage room. Well Mr. Kent, we need something more solid. I am afraid I can’t keep invading his privacy without repercussions. My butt is on the line.“ The sheriff hangs up the phone and departs.

That afternoon Clark and Jonathan are in town making the usual pickup of cattle feed when one of the employees says, “Mr. Kent, I see your son is on the news.”

“Ralph, what do you mean my son is on the news”?

“I was in the break room when Lex Luthor was interviewed and said he had startling evidence that would reveal to the world who the real Clark Kent is.”

“Ralph, what else did he say”?

“That was it Mr. Kent.”

Clark and Jonathan stared at each other. Jonathan says, “Let’s finish loading, we need to get home and find out what is going on.”

Chapter XXIII

Revelation …

Clark and Jonathan arrive at the farm. Martha comes running followed closely by Lana. “Jonathan, on the news Lex said he is going to expose Clark. What are we going to do”?

Jonathan approached Martha and placed his hand on her cheek. He says, “Martha, we are going to do what we always do…fight. We defeated Lionel Luthor now it’s time we do the same with Lex.”

Lana calls Chloe who joins them in conference. Jonathan is concerned about the evidence Lex may have.
Clark is now standing and pacing around the dinning room table. “Dad, the only evidence he has are the videos. I think that is what he intends to show. We have to find a way to steal them or…wait a minute.”
Clark directs his attention towards Chloe, “Chloe can you edit videos”?

“Yes Clark. I did many times when I was working my summer job at the Daily Planet. Why”?

Clark says, “The videos you brought us, can you substitute the incriminating shots with other less revealing”?

“I am on my way. Be back in a couple of hours.”

“Thanks Chloe. Good luck!”

Martha is very concern at the possibility of her adopted son being exposed to the world. “Clark, what are you planning to do with the videos”?

“Mom, if Lex intents to use the videos against me then I must find a way to switch them.”

Jonathan interjects, “Clark, you know the mansion is filled with Kryptonite. How are we going to do that”?

“Dad, we need to intercept Lex before he makes it to the TV station for his interview.”

“OK son. I have a friend at the TV station, maybe they can tell me when the interview is to take place.”
Jonathan walks over and picks up the phone. He dials and begins to talk to his friend. “Hi Larry, how are you? The arm is a bit weak but I can still toss the long ball. Listen, I need a favor. Can you tell me when the Luthor interview is to take place? Larry, we are talking about my son. OK. Thanks!” Jonathan announced that according to his buddy the interview is in three hours.

Lana stands and walk over to Clark and wraps her arms around him. “Clark, this is more serious then when we were children. Professor Kowalski knows about the Kryptonite and how it affects you. I am very scare for us.”

Clark placed his hands on her cheeks and says, “Nothing, is going to happen to us. I will always make sure of that. We need to find a way to draw Lex out of his lair.”

An hour and half has passed when Chloe arrives. “I got it! They are going to love these.” She holds the videos up for everyone to see.

Jonathan instruct the ladies to stay put. “Clark, we did this before with Lionel now its Lex turn.”
They both smile and climb into the truck. They drive to a spot on the road leading to town and stop. Jonathan pulls out the jack and sets it up to look like the truck has a flat tire. In the meantime, Clark finds a spot in the nearby cornfield to hide. Jonathan looks down the road and says, “Bingo! Right on time. Get ready son!”

When the limo approached, Jonathan jumps into the middle of the road and waves. The limo stops inches from his body. Lex gets out and begins to point his finger at Jonathan. “Mr. Kent, your delay tactics are not going to work. I will expose you and your son for lying all these years about his adoption and the fact he is an alien from another world. “Yes Mr. Kent! You will pay for what you did to my father!”

Lex continues to threaten Jonathan. In the interim Clark super speed into Lex’s limo, opens the briefcase containing the videos with the incriminating evidence and replaced it with Chloe’s.

Jonathan smiles, he knows Clark has accomplished his mission. “Lex what happened to the changed man routine. I was beginning to like you. You have really crushed my heart. I thought you wanted to be friends”?

Lex is raging with anger. Before entering the limo he turns and points his finger at Jonathan. “I will destroy you and your son!” Lex finally enters the limo. On the opposite side sits professor Kowalski who lowers his window so Jonathan can see him. When Jonathan set eyes on him the professor smiles. He too thinks his revenge will be sweet. The Kents cost him nine years of his life in Bellreive and the ridicule of the scientific society.

Chapter XXIV

The confrontation …

Professor Kowalski turns to Lex and says, “I will soon have my position amongst the great scientist in this world when we expose Clark Kent. “

Lex agrees that he will also have his revenge. The two fail to realize Clark’s true powers.

Jonathan is in hot pursuit. He instructed Clark to return to the farm and protect the ladies while he makes his way to the TV station. When he arrives sheriff Adams is in the studio to greet him. “Mr. Kent, I am glad you came. I want to see this revelation by Mr. Luthor of your son.”

Jonathan is irritated and says, “Sheriff you know he has been spying on our family and whatever information he has it was obtain illegally.”

“Mr. Kent, I am well aware of that fact. I just thought I would let him hang himself with his own rope. Don’t you think that’s a noble idea Mr. Kent”?

They both smile and continued to walk inside the station.

At the Kent house, everyone is intensely watching. The host of the Smallville evening news begins to speak. “Ladies and gentlemen, the format for today’s show is different. We have several special guest one being Mr. Lex Luthor of Luthor Corp and professor Joseph Kowalski. They claim to have revealing information of what really happened during the meteor shower some nine years ago and who young Clark Kent really is. His father, Mr. Jonathan Kent is here to speak on his behalf. We also want to welcome our highly respected sheriff Adams. Mr. Luthor, we will start with you.”

The camera zooms in on Lex who is seated on the opposite side of sheriff Adams and Jonathan. Lex begins to speak. “Folks, as you know, my father was killed during a confrontation with the Kents nine years ago. My father had proof the Kents where harboring and alien from another world. Their so-called adopted son Clark Kent.

After my father was killed I promise myself I would expose the Kents. Today I am here with my steamed colleague professor Kowalski to clear my father’s name and present you with the truth.”

Lex nods his head towards the professor who pulls several large photographs form a manila envelope. He begins to speak, “Like Mr. Luthor I also have the need to clear my good name. I was made the laughing stock of my profession. Some of my colleagues agreed with my findings but were afraid to speak out. Afraid they would suffer the same fate as me.”

The professor holds the first photograph up so the cameras can see it. “This photo clearly illustrates a ship which you see circle in red that is pulling away from the meteors before being struck by the nuclear blast from the Titan missile. This next photo shows the same object streaking towards Earth surrounded by the same meteors. The meteors masked the landing of this ship in Smallville. “

The host interjects, “Professor, have you found the so-called spaceship”?

“No. But we have an x-ray photo we took….”

“Jonathan interjects, “Lionel Luthor sent this lunatic and his men to invaded our privacy looking for ghost!”

The professor smiles at Jonathan’s statement and continues, “As I was about to say, this photo shows the outline of an object beneath the ground of the Kent’s storm cellar. An object clearly resembling a small spaceship.”

Now the sheriff interjects, “What Mr. Kent said is true. Lionel Luthor and his men were trespassing when that so-called photo was taken. As a matter of fact, Lionel himself helped dig in that same spot. Guess what? He found water!”

The show host and stage crew laugh and stare at Lex and the professor.

The professor interjects, “That’s because they (he points towards Jonathan) moved it!”

The sheriff laughs and says, “Now professor, when you say they, do you mean Mr. Kent? When you and Lionel’s men were trespassing on the Kent farm Clark was only seven years old. Are you trying to tell me a child that age can dig as fast as an adult”?

Lex’s temper is reaching the maximum boiling point. “YES! That is what we are trying to tell you moron! Clark is not human!”

The sheriff gives Lex her shifty eye look and says, “Mr. Luthor, since we seem to be throwing names around would you mind showing us this proof before I call you and idiot with no morals”?

Lex reached for his briefcase and retrieves one of the videos. “Here, put this on. You will finally see who Clark Kent truly is!”

The show host takes the video from Lex and hands it to one of the technicians who promptly inserts it in the video player. The play button is depressed and images of young Clark are seen. Lex narrates, “What you are seen now are scenes from Clark playing around the farm. The next scenes are going to startle you. Watch what happens... “

Everyone in the studio and the viewing area are focused on the screen. At the Kent house Chloe is giggling and saying, “You guys are going to love this!”

Lex says, “Watch.” What is suppose to be revealing shots of Clark doing amazing feats are only scenes of a young Lana and Clark riding their bikes. The next frame shows Daffy Duck jumping up and down screaming “Woo hoo! Woo hoo! Followed by the stuttering Porky Pig saying, “Daa…daa das all folks!”

Lex screams, “NO! Someone switched the tapes! Play this one.”

He hands another tape to the reluctant host who hands it to the technician. When the tape is played, they see Lex Luthor dressed like Homer Simpson with a baby bonnet. The technician turns the video off.

Lex jumps from his chair and approached Jonathan. “It was you and your son who switched the tapes.” He hesitates and says, “ Wait a minute…you did it when you stopped my limo on the way here. Your son must have used his super speed to switch the tapes. “

The sheriff steps between the men and says, “Mr. Luthor, you have proved nothing. You have tried to implicate Mr. Kent and his family in a hoax. You should be a shame of yourself! Now, who is the moron”?

Lex turns and walks out pulling his cell phone from his pocket. He instructs someone to proceed with the plan. The professor is left in the studio mumbling and incoherent. He has finally lost it. Once more, he is the laughing stock of the scientific world.

The sheriff looks at Jonathan and then the professor and says, “Looks like Bellreive is going to have another client.” She signals to her deputy to take the professor away.

Lex’s limo is now speeding away from the studio headed back to the mansion.

Meanwhile, at the Kent farm Clark hears a car approaching. He looks out the window and turns to say, “ I need everyone upstairs. We have company and I don’t think they are here for tea.”

Martha, Chloe and Lana do as Clark asked. Clark walks out on to the porch to confront the two men walking towards him. As they approach, they each bring their Kryptonite inhalers to their mouths. Clark reacts by using his heat vision to destroy the inhaler of the individual to his right and follows with a stiff arm to his chest. Sending the intruder flying backwards on the ground. The second intruder is able to inhale the Kryptonite gas and grabs Clark. They begin to struggle. Clark used his heat vision to burn the attacker’s shoulder. He does not flinch. Clark then spins him around and tossed him against the wall. Using his super speed Clark acts like a tornado to confuse the attacker. In the process the attacker drops the inhaler and is render helpless as Clark wraps the chains from a nearby tractor around him. Clark stops to stare at the two individuals on the ground when he hears the sound of glass being crunched. Lana has destroyed the inhaler. She runs into Clark arms and they hold each other. Martha and Chloe come running towards them.

Chloe says, “Clark that was amazing!” While holding Lana in his arms Clark smiles at Chloe. “Thank you Chloe. You were amazing too!”

Martha runs into the house to call the sheriff. Before she makes it to the door they hear the winding noise of Lex’s Porsche coming towards them. He slams on the brakes creating a cloud of dust. He opens the door and jumps out holding a strange weapon. He begins to scream, “CLARK! SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIE! THIS WEAPON WAS CREATED BY THE PROFESSOR USING METEOR ROCKS. YES! METEOR ROCKS, THE ONE THING IN THIS WORLD THAT WILL HURT YOU.” With those words Lex raised the weapon and fired. The beam emanating from the weapon strikes Clark sending him sprawling backwards onto the ground. He is grimacing in pain. Lex starts walking towards Clark when Lana jumps between them. Lex retorts, “Move Lana or I will destroy you both!”

Lana is unyielding. Clark is now on his knees trying to get up. Lex points the weapon and fires. Something extraordinary happens. The pendant around Lana’s neck projects a force field around her and Clark redirecting the Kryptonite beam back towards Lex. The force knocks him backwards. His body begins to convulse as his hair falls to the ground in chunks. Clark has regained his strength and turns to look at Lana in amazement. “How did you do that”? He asked.

“Clark, it was the pendant. It created some kind of force field around us.”

Martha picks up the strange weapon from Lex’s side and runs to and old dried well next to the East fence. She drops the weapon and after a few seconds she hears it crash on the rocky bottom.

Lex stands and begins to examine his body. He is bewildered. “What am I doing here? Who are you people”?

Martha smiles at Clark, Lana, and Chloe and says, “Hi Sunshine,, you came to buy several cases of my Peach Cobbler. Come, let me show you where they are.” She takes Lex to the storage shed and within several minutes walks out leading Lex who is now carrying two cases of Peach Cobbler. Lex walks to his Porsche and drops the two cases on the passenger side seat. Before getting into his car he asks, “How do I get out off here”?

Chloe walks toward him saying, “Take a right at the main road and then left on highway 60.”

When she returns to the group they are laughing. Chloe has given Lex directions towards Topeka.

Later that afternoon when the excitement is over the sheriff calls the Kent house to advise Lex was found half way to Topeka on the side of the road trying to stuff Peach Cobbler into his gas tank and telling everyone his name is Sunshine. “Mr. Kent, I will sleep better tonight knowing Lex Luthor and his buddy the professor are sharing a room in Bellreive. One thing Mr. Kent, how did he lose all his hair”?

“Sheriff, I think his secret weapon backfired.” They share a laugh before the sheriff hangs-up.

They are all seated at the table enjoying a cool glass of lemonade. Jonathan raised his glass and says, “A toast for Chloe Sullivan who is now part of this family. Chloe, you are now privy to a secret that can never be revealed. To Chloe!”

Everyone raised their glass and drank. Chloe is feeling a bit shy but collects herself and says, “Mr. Kent, thank you for the toast and for welcoming me into your family. I want you to know Clark that I would die first before revealing your secret.”

Clark stands and Chloe follows as they hug each other.

Chapter XXV

Commitment …

With the Lex Luthor and professor Kowalski threat over, Clark and Lana enjoyed their lives together, for they are committed to each other from birth. During her junior year Chloe met a young man by the name of Pete Ross. His mother was the new judge in town. They are now a couple graduating from High School with Clark and Lana.

During his senior year and prior to his marriage to Lana, Clark’s biological father Jor-El asked that he perform one important task, the creation of the true fortress of solitude. The Kowachee Caves were found and Clark immediately deciphered the symbols and writings on the walls. The purpose of the ship’s key was discovered when Clark placed it in the slot located on the stone table found in the hidden chamber. This will be Lana’s future manner of transportation to the fortress to visit Clark when he goes into his six-year seclusion to complete his transformation to “Superman.”


Unbeknown to all, a baldhead man by the name of Lex Luthor had slowly regained some of his memory and anticipated his release from Bellreive. In his evil mind he knew that super heroes are like flies, to be swatted and killed.

The End



i hope you liked it. its not mine but it is good

[emsfan]

Very beautiful ending!!!!!!!! love it so much. too bad i want more!!!!

[clana1fan4ever]

Story was great!!!

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yea i liked it too thats why i reposted

[maitriniazngurl]

I think I've read it... hem... is one of Mingo-El's story?? Or someone.. I don't know... but I could have sworn I've read it.

[Nemu]

yeah it is one of Mingo's

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yes its mingo els

[maitriniazngurl]

I knew it!! It's a great one!!