Hi everyone,
well recently i have gotten back to writing my much loved fic 'Superman's Little Angels' and since i have been in the mood for all things related to it, i decided to write this for you all. For all those who have read my fic SLA, this is a prequel to that, basically it is the story of how Clark and Chloe got their first miracle child Connor Kent and shows everything both emotional and physical they had to go through in order to get that miracle.
It was only meant to be a one shot, but i got a little carried away so i have decided to post it as two chapters, the second should be up over the next couple of days :D Well i have bored you enough with my AN, enjoy!
Ttle: How it all began: Connor Kent
Rating: T
Genre: Romance/Family drama
Pairing: Chloe/Clark
Summary: AU. Prequel to 'Superman's Little Angels'. How Clark and Chloe managed to overcome all odds and recieve their very own miracle in the form of their first son Connor Kent.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Smallville/Superman characters or worlds…unfortunately, what I wouldn't give to own Clark *sigh*…
Clark Kent was never one to think he was ever truly going to find his one true soul mate, but instead felt destined to be that teenage boy who wouldn't be leaving his small hometown or leaving his parents to run an entire farm by themselves…how he was wrong.
He thought he had found this woman in Lana Lang, but years of drama thankfully proved otherwise, and he was most surprised than others when that one person that gives meaning to ones life, that woman that makes everything worth it, your soul mate, well she ended up being closer to home than he ever expected.
His best friend.
Chloe Sullivan.
After a few years of being together, it would seem that Clark and Chloe had come to accept the fact that they were never to be blessed with children of their own due to Clark's unique circumstance.
But they were strong; they hadn't let it get them down. Besides, Clark was a prime example that blood relation didn't matter, look how loved he was by his parents, despite the fact he wasn't their own. Adoption didn't seem such a bad choice; they were more than willing to give a home to a less fortunate child if they couldn't have one of their own.
Although they had both come to this decision and happily discussed it on more than one occasion each week, a natural topic of conversation in their new apartment, this didn't stop them from trying for their own baby, even if they never truly acknowledged this fact between them. However this didn't mean that they both weren't secretly hoping that every time they 'tried' that their one and only wish would come true.
More than anything they wanted a child of their own, a being to be loved unconditionally and wholly for the rest of their lives by the two people who made them from their love of one another. During the first year of their relationship children weren't even in the picture given both of Clark and Chloe's high ambitions in the field of journalism, but a few years later and a career looking pretty secure on the horizon, only a few short floors away from the top of the Daily Planet to go, and starting a family had pulled Chloe head first into a frenzy of excitement.
She never was somebody who could easily see herself staying at home with lots of children and playing the role of a good housewife. No, she wanted to be out in the world, always on the go, never stopping for anything or anyone, the story was all that mattered…at least it did, but not so much after having interviewed the family of a local hopeful politician and witnessed first hand the special bond that can only be found between a family.
She wanted it there and then, as soon as she saw it, that yearn to be a mother, to be able to hold her own child in her own arms was almost suffocating.
Clark had obviously been thrilled to hear her change of heart, seeing as he had always dreamed of having a big family of his own to come home to everyday. Wanting to share the same love and guidance he had received from his own parents and to pass it down to children of his own.
But this dream wasn't quite reached as quickly as they would have liked. They tried and tried but nothing happened, it was only after a couple of months when Clark found Chloe crying in hysterics once he arrived home from his nightly round of Metropolis, that they finally discussed the much avoided subject. Chloe had been heart broken to think that this yearn…this desperate want for a child was never going to be met, this realisation would prove to be her breaking point. She spent the rest of that night crying out her despair in Clark's arms after hearing the very words she had been dreading come from Clark's mouth, the fact that his very heritage, everything that made him Metropolis's White Knight, the icon that brought so much light and hope to the people was the very thing which was causing such darkness and pain to spread it's way into their previously as Chloe would have called it 'perfect' life together,
However this darkness that consumed Chloe Sullivan's soul that night was replaced by a blinding light on another night only a few short months further down the line. A night that would soon earn its place along many more as one of the best of Chloe's life.
Eighteen years ago
"That was nice." Chloe sighed in blissful content as she stretched beside the love of her life, only a thin sheet of cotton between their bare bodies, every fibre of her being was alive with desire, sending pleasant chills down her spine. Laying her head against Clark's chest she listened to the thump of his heart beneath her ear, letting the silent tranquillity wash over her as they both simply laid in each other's arms, enjoying the moment.
"Hmm." Was Clark's response as he too was swept away in the same uniting bliss.
"I love you." Chloe whispered tilting her head upwards to press a sweet kiss onto Clark's lips.
"I love you too." Clark replied, pulling her body closer to his.
His fingers ran their way up and down Chloe's exposed spine, while his other hand rested lazily behind his head. He closed his eyes and listened to the steady rhythm of Chloe's heartbeat, a sound that always seemed to calm him, even now to the near edges of sleep.
Thump thump, thump thump, thump…
The succumb of sleep was moments away for the both of them, physical exhaustion from their love making enough to render them incapable of any movement beside the necessity of breathing.
Thump thump, Thump - de-thump, Thump thump, Thump, de-thump, de-thump…
Clark's eyes shot open in surprise, his attuned hearing clearly picking something else up in the room with them, it was barely there, in fact he wasn't sure if he had imagined it.
de-thump, de-thump…
There it was again, he couldn't bring himself to think it, but the evidence was there in the sound, it wasn't something, it was someone…another heartbeat.
His eye's searched the room at lightening speed, but they were alone.
de-thump, de-thump…
He jolted beneath Chloe making her jump out of her dazed state, in all the confusion he still managed to keep hold of her petite frame before she could roll of bed from the force of his movement.
"Clark?" Chloe asked in shock, her voice still thick from the beginnings of sleep, sitting up in Clark's arms, one hand tenderly on his chest in an attempt at calming him.
"Shh!" Clark ordered, cocking his head to the side in his desperate want to hear the sound again, and it didn't disappoint.
de-thump, de-thump…
Clark laughed in a mixture of shock and pure happiness. The sound startling Chloe as she continued to look upon her boyfriend with bewilderment, eyes wide in confusion and slight concern. "Clark, what is it?" She asked again, this time her voice was frustrated, she never did like secrets.
"My god…I can't believe it…I didn't think it was possible…It's a miracle!" Clark's words were rushed and excited, unable to form a full coherent sentence to explain the magnitude of his discovery to a now annoyed looking Chloe.
"CLARK! Care to let me in on this miracle of yours?" Chloe snapped, her patience finally ending.
de-thump, de-thump
Clark couldn't find the words, so he simply laid his hand onto her bare abdomen, his thumb rubbing softly against the silky skin below it. He locked his eyes with Chloe's after she looked up from his hand on her stomach, a huge, goofy grin plastered on his face.
It didn't take more than a couple of seconds for Clark's actions and expression to confirm the same realisation igniting within Chloe's mind and heart.
"Oh my god!" Chloe gasped, her hand going to her mouth in surprise, tears springing from her eyes, yet as the information really sank in, her lips began to turn up at the corners until if it were possible her smile was stretching from ear to ear. "I'm…we're…"
"Having a baby!" Clark finished for her, rushing forwards, wrapping his arms around her waist, rolling them both over with enough excitement to continue all the way off of the bed, Clark's steel frame cushioning the fall, as Chloe landed with a slight "hmff" on top of him.
Their cries of laughter and tears filled the room, both beyond words with happiness at the prospect of starting their very own family.
Chloe stilled all of a sudden, moving into a sitting position on top of Clark, she looked serious, the darkness of the room hiding nothing from Clark. He was about to ask what was wrong, but was stopped as a sheepish grin etched its way back onto Chloe's face. She held Clark's stare for a moment longer before looking down below her still exposed breasts to her stomach, her hand hesitantly coming up from beside her to rest on her soon to be bulging abdomen.
Clark's came up to rest on top of her own hand, their fingers interlacing together.
"A baby. Our baby, our miracle child. I can't believe it." Chloe spoke quietly, tears still falling down her cheeks.
"I love you so much Chloe Sullivan, both of you. I am never going to let anything harm either of you…I promise." With that Clark took Chloe into his arms, embracing her with all the love he held for her and their unborn child.
Three months later
Not wanting to chance anything Clark and Chloe both agreed to wait until after she successfully reached her first trimester before sharing their news with anyone, the hardest thing either of them have ever had to do. However, keeping it a secret wasn't too difficult, Martha was still busy with arranging her daily business as State Senator to find much time to make her way back home to Smallville as it was, meaning she hadn't been around to notice the slight bulge in Chloe's stomach slowly begin to show over the last month. Chloe having also been extra careful to make a point of wearing slightly loose fitted tops to give nothing away.
Since Chloe's father had sadly passed away only months before she had fallen pregnant, Martha Kent was the first on their list to tell of their joyous news.
"Clark hurry up, I told Martha we were going to get there for six, what are you doing?" Chloe shouted from the living area of their apartment, hands on her hips, the slightest bump just showing on her stomach.
"Ok, I'm ready calm down, we're not going to be late, I'm our 24/7 express ride anyway Chlo, how nervous are you?" Clark asked with a small chuckle, coming up from behind and wrapping his arms around her waist, his hands falling protectively over her stomach.
Chloe felt herself calm as soon as Clark's arms came around her, she quickly found herself leaning back into his embrace, allowing her body to rest against his. "I'm not nervous...ok so maybe a little nervous, I just don't want to think that we're chancing things by telling people, I mean there is already a high risk given the fact that I'm carrying a half human, half alien baby...I don't want to risk anything, I don't want to lose this miracle Clark." Chloe spoke with immense affection, the whole time her eyes and hand never left her stomach in fear of the baby being taken from her.
"Chloe, trust me I am just as worried as you are, but this is good news, we shouldn't stop ourselves from enjoying every single moment of this because of it, and I'm sure there is a uninformed Grandmother waiting to hear the news of a lifetime...now as you were saying, we really have to get going. I love you Chloe, and I am going to do everything in my power to keep you and our baby safe." Clark pressed a kiss to the top of Chloe's head, squeezing her just a little tighter in reassurance.
"I know you will. I love you too. Now let's go and see Grandma Kent." Chloe beamed, taking Clark's words to heart, now determined more than ever to enjoy each and every moment of carrying the love of her life, Clark Kent's child.
Arriving at the farm only minutes later, Chloe was placed back on her feet after having been flown all the way over, noticing that Clark had changed back from the Super-suit into his jeans and t-shirt without her even realising. Even after all this time, he still ceased to amaze her.
Clark moved to head towards the stairs but stopped when Chloe placed her hand onto his arm. "Chloe, what's wrong?"
"No nothing's wrong, nothing at all, in fact everything is great...perfect even, that's the problem. I'm scared that I'm about to wake up any moment and it would have all been a dream, I just want to make the most of this while I can, especially since..." Chloe's sentence trailed off, unable to bring herself to speak the words, to admit that there is every chance that her body may object to carrying a half human, half alien baby at any moment, resulting in a miscarriage. They didn't want to admit it to themselves but they couldn't ignore that vital piece of information either.
"Chloe don't worry about that. Right now we have a Grandmother to inform, trust me as soon as Ma knows it will seem all too real what with all the baby stuff I am sure she will want to buy for us." Clark said with a grin on his face, knowing his mother too well.
"You're right; I'm just being stupid, pre-telling mother-in-law-pregnancy-news jitters I guess. Ok, I'm ready, let's go." Chloe put on her best smile and took Clark's hand in hers, walking beside him up the stairs to the yellow wood door.
Formalities weren't necessary when you used to live in this house, the door was always unlocked, not many people out here to take advantage of that fact, not that anyone would want to rob the Kent's given the reputation they had in the Kansas town of Smallville of the kindest family around.
Clark let himself in, holding the door open for Chloe, letting it shut behind him as they moved further into the kitchen, Chloe taking a seat on one of the stools.
"Mom, we're here!" Clark called up the stairs, heading back to the kitchen when he heard his mother's footsteps on the landing.
"Oh Clark, Chloe it's so nice to be home and all together again." Martha Kent spoke with such happiness and slight nostalgia of old times. She stepped up towards her son and took a moment to just look at his ever so handsome face, placing an aged hand onto his cheek, her thumb rubbing small circles as Clark leaned into her touch. "I forget how handsome you are, it's been too long since I've been home, remind me never to leave for so long again wont you?" Martha dropped her hand onto his shoulder pulling him in for a hug, savouring the feel of her son in her arms again.
"I will Mom, we've missed you too. Actually we've got some good news to share with you." Clark couldn't hide the grin that seemed to spread over his face with pride every time he mentioned their news.
Before Martha could ask she stepped back and looked over in Chloe's direction and was about to go over to say her greetings when Chloe stood up from the stool, her hand still placed over her slightly bulged stomach, both an act and sight Martha didn't miss.
Her eyes bulged in their sockets as she took in the sight of Chloe cradling her abdomen with such pride and affection.
"Oh my...well isn't this wonderful. Chloe, I am so happy for you both." Martha wasted no more time, she crossed the length of the kitchen and had Chloe wrapped in her arms in seconds, unable to contain her excitement, her own tears of happiness mingling with Chloe's as the two women shared an embrace of mutual understanding.
"It's a miracle Martha, we didn't even think...we...I'm so happy you wouldn't believe it." Chloe was too emotional to form anything coherent in her sentences, Martha had pulled back slightly, holding Chloe's face in her hands.
"Of course you are, you're practically glowing my dear. This is wonderful news; I'm going to be a Grandmother, what better news is there? Anyway, when will I have the honour of meeting my first grandchild?"
"In another six months." Clark answered his mother, finding himself filling up from all the happiness in the room.
"Well I best start getting things ready, I mean I will have to buy you a cot, since we can't use yours as you broke it so many times, Jonathon tried his best to repair it but..." Martha didn't finish, her face falling sullen for a split second before brightening up again. "...I'm sure your father would be very proud right now, he would have loved to see a little grandchild of his running around this place. Let's hope he is watching with as much pride as I feel from where he is." Clark and Chloe both moved towards the suddenly older looking woman, one arm from each around her shoulders and waist, Chloe resting her head on Martha's shoulder.
"I'm sure he is Mom." Clark sighed, his own memories falling back to his father, wishing he was here to share this wonderful news with them, but knowing that wherever he was, he would always be watching and that gave Clark comfort.
"Come on in guys, we don't want to spend the entire evening in the kitchen, you go into the living room and I'll make some tea. We have a list of baby items to make ready for my next trip to Washington; they have the best shops up there." Martha beamed at the thought of shopping for her Grandchild, leading her son and hopefully soon to be daughter-in-law into the living room, the fire crackling in the background, bringing Clark happily back to his own childhood, knowing that he was going to make sure his child received the same love and care he had as a boy.
"I see what you mean about the shopping thing." Chloe whispered to Clark once Martha had left the room.
"She just get's overly excited, not that I can blame her, but I'm sure the novelty will wear off after the third of fourth Grandchild." Clark joked, letting Chloe rest her head in his lap as she pulled her feet up under her and made herself comfortable in his arms. Only to suddenly sit back up again at Clark's mention of not only two but another three more children in their future.
"Four! What do you think I am a walking baby generator Clark Kent, I think two is perfectly enough thank you very much." Chloe stated rather firmly, unable to see herself staying at home with four children to look after, the thought if she was honest terrified her.
"Well you know, I always like to think big. Plus I have always wanted a big family." Clark was about to continue but decided against it when he caught the look Chloe was throwing him. "But I guess I could live with two."
"You better Mr Kent, 'cause I'm not going to be a stay-at-home mom I tell you that now." Chloe snuggled back up to him, their conversation coming to an end as Martha came back into the room, placing a tray of freshly brewed tea onto the table.
"Tea?" Martha smiled as she looked upon a radiant Chloe in the arms of her remarkable son, already seeping with anticipation of meeting the newest member of their family, looking forward to building new memories to be cherished in her lifetime.
Six months later
With the due date creeping closer things had been getting a little hectic in the Kent-Sullivan household. Only just recently had Chloe left work on her maternity leave, and even then she practically had to be dragged away from the building, a feat even Superman struggled to accomplish. But eventually they had managed to keep her away long enough for her to appreciate the more relaxing lifestyle at home, especially now that her stomach was the size of a house with the garage and backyard included, as Chloe had persisted in reminding those around her. She was sure she was going to enjoy the experience of pregnancy, but nine months down the line and the due date couldn't come quick enough for her liking. She couldn't remember the last time she had seen her own feet, plus the waddle she had been forced to use in order to move anywhere with even the slightest of ease was something she couldn't wait to be rid of, despite the fact Clark assured her day in and day out that she was still the sexiest woman he would ever meet, she couldn't help but feel like a fat ugly penguin as she waddled around the apartment.
Not long after they had told Martha about the pregnancy, the news soon spread through Smallville, but they were sure to tell all their close friends before that could happen. The person who surprised them the most was unexpected to say the least...Lana Lang. Chloe had been nervous about informing Lana of their news, given her and Clark's history, but never in a million years would she had thought that Lana was going to become one of her closest friends all over again since High School ended. She had attended nearly every check up with Chloe when Clark couldn't make it, usually due to a crisis demanding Superman's presence, which Lana could understand being one of few to know of Clarks caped identity.
Today would prove to be no different, Clark had been thrilled to be taking Chloe to her check up, he wanted to be a very hands on Dad and took any opportunity he could to make all the effort in keeping himself involved in each new step of the pregnancy. Only he was called away just before they were about to leave, a forest-fire was spreading in Australia and they needed Superman's abilities to help try and keep it under control. So here was Chloe now, sitting in their apartment waiting for Lana to arrive to take her to the hospital, still aggravated at the fact that neither of them were willing to let her drive this far into the pregnancy, they had even had to go to the lengths of hiding the car keys so she couldn't sneak out when they weren't around.
Before she could get too frustrated there was a small knock on the door. "Come in!" Chloe called knowing that it would be a lot quicker than her trying to get herself up off the sofa in time.
Lana entered the small apartment, a welcoming smile already in place, which only seemed to grow wider at the sight of a disgruntled Chloe, sprawled out on the sofa. "You all ready to go?" Lana asked, holding out her hands for Chloe to help her stand.
Chloe took a deep breath and allowed Lana to pull her up to a standing position. "Ready as I'll ever be, I can't wait to get this thing out of me." Chloe grumbled, her hormones at an all time high making her more agitated than usual.
"Come on; let's just get you there in one piece shall we?" Lana placed her arm around Chloe's waist and led her to the elevator and down to her car, making their way to the hospital.
As soon as Chloe had fallen pregnant they knew that going to a hospital was going to be difficult if not impossible given the circumstances, mainly the fact that their baby was going to be half alien. Luckily Clark had, thanks to the help of fellow JLA member and close friend Oliver Queen, a trust worthy doctor to monitor Chloe's unusual pregnancy. He was a member of Metropolis General Hospital's staff on who had been places on Oliver's payroll a few years ago, needing someone that could treat him and his men without question and knowing he could trust him with their alter identities. Thanks to a little black mail which kept him in line, Chloe was able to see him and his sworn to secrecy midwife through the duration of this unheard of pregnancy.
It helped knowing that this doctor wouldn't be stupid enough to leak the information to a newspaper, given that he had each member of the Justice League keeping a very close eye on his every move.
The ride to the hospital took longer than anticipated due to traffic and by the time they arrived, thanks to the baby's constant position over Chloe's bladder she had to high-tail it straight to the toilets, passing a mixture and bemused and annoyed faces of the nurses as she passed them by at an alarming speed considering her size.
Lana mean while stepped up to the reception. "Hello, we're here to see Dr Bradford for a pre-natal check up."
The receptionist smiled up at Lana, having seen both Chloe and she here each time they arrived for her check up, noticing how the father wasn't able to make it again. "Of course, Chloe Sullivan isn't it?"
"That's right."
"Take a seat and I will inform Dr Bradford you have arrived." Chloe returned then, and made her way up to the desk beside Lana.
"Is he re...ahh..." Chloe suddenly gripped the counter for support as her other hand shot to her stomach as she tried to breathe through the spike of pain in her lower abdomen.
"Chloe! What's wrong?" Lana was at her side in an instant, one hand supporting her shoulder the other rubbing circles on her lower back.
"Gah, this is one strong baby...it was just a kick I guess, I'm fine now, really." Chloe tried to reassure both Lana and the wide eyed receptionist who had come out from behind her desk.
"You sure?" Lana asked, knowing that it was a high possibility if the baby was anything like its father.
"Chloe Sullivan?" Dr Bradford called from the entrance of the waiting room before Chloe could respond, she took another deep breath and slowly straightened herself back up, looking towards her doctor.
"Yer, I'm ready." Chloe didn't wait for Lana but started to make her way over, hoping that the baby would be coming very soon.
"So how have you been?" The doctor tried to be polite, keep the atmosphere light, but unable to shake the fear of that bribe being revealed keeping him on his toes.
"Let's just get this over with." Chloe saved him from the awkwardness, she never did like hospitals and all she wanted to do was get back home and see Clark.
"Ok then, jump up here and let's take a look." The doctor said patting the lounged back chair next to the ultrasound equipment.
Chloe did as asked and lifted the hem of her top to reveal her bulging stomach.
The gel applied and monitor switched on Dr Bradford pressed the pen to her stomach and returned his focus to the screen to his side. "Ahh, well...umm." He mused as he continued to study the image on the screen. "That's quite odd."
"What? What's wrong? Is the baby ok?" Chloe's voice was full of worry as her eyes darted back and forth between the screen and the doctor's face, catching a quick glimpse back at Lana in the process, squeezing her friend's hand tighter as panic began to spread into her heart.
"Well, I'm not quite sure; it would seem that the baby isn't as ready as it should be for nine months. It should be fully developed and moving into position ready for birth, however your baby doesn't seem to be fully developed as of yet, nor does it look ready to move into the birthing position. It's very alarming to see is all." The doctor tried to explain as carefully as he could, but he had to be the first to admit that he hadn't any experience with half alien pregnancies, for all he knew this could be normal.
"What does that mean? Is the baby...safe?" Lana questioned.
"I honestly don't know, obviously I have never seen nor heard of a pregnancy of these circumstances before. I can only speculate, but if I had to guess I would say that this pregnancy is nowhere near done, from these scans I would have to say you have at least another three months to go."
Both Chloe and Lana's faces matched with shock, neither one sure how to react.
Then for Chloe it sank in.
"WHAT! Another three months? You mean I'm going to get even bigger!" Chloe was finding it difficult to breathe, she sat up, pulling her top back down and leant her head into her legs, Lana back to usual position at her side, rubbing circles up and down her back in a soothing motion.
"Please Miss Sullivan you must calm down, your body is already under great stress, you must keep your blood pressure down for the safety of the baby." Chloe managed to gain back some of her self control in fear of hurting the baby, but she still felt dizzy from the shock.
"I need to see Clark...now!" Chloe ordered, already swinging her legs over the side of the chair.
"But Chlo-" Lana started, only to be cut off.
"I don't care Lana; the world can wait...right now I need the father of my baby here with me! Excuse me Dr, but I think this appointment is over." Chloe stormed out of the room, but her waddle took away any intimidation she could have had.
"I will make sure she comes back to see you soon, I'm not going to let anything happen to either Chloe or the baby." Lana spoke with utter conviction to the Doctor, turning to leave.
"Wait, Miss Lang, I don't know how her body is going to react to these three extra months, I can only assume they are going to be extremely difficult for her. She will need everyone around her who can be to help...unless you are the only one to know about her...her...well the circumstances."
"Don't you worry about that, plus I'm sure you already know a few of them, even treated them before and trust me not one of them would ever let any harm come to Chloe Sullivan." Lana sent him a smug smile before leaving him alone, shocked to silence, finding himself reminded of the very people who have threatened him into silence, but what they didn't know was that deep down he wouldn't ever tell a soul anything, if his experience with the unusual happenings in this city and his services to its protectors had taught him anything, it was that he owed a great deal to them and everything they do for the people.
He only wished he had more answers for Chloe, but he knew one thing was certain he was going to try his best to get both Chloe and the baby through this, Superman more than anyone deserved to have this, to be happy, after all look at all he has sacrificed for this world already.
Well? What did you think?
Also i was thinking of doing something like this for the other children of 'Superman's Little Angels' - twins John and Lara Kent. If you would be interested in reading this please let me know :D
Also i just want to say that i know in real life that early in a pregnancy you probably wouldn't be able to hear the baby's heart beat, but i thought that would be more of a special way for Clark and Chloe to find out lol
So hope you liked it, please leave me a review, they really do make my day =)
Until next time
Cee xx