I do not own any Smallville characters or get any money for this story, please read and enjoy. This relates to NO episodes.

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We went about this all the wrong way, Clark had his secrets and so did I…This is why I had to leave.

To come here.

To be alone.

Flashback

I watch Clark seeing the defeated look in his eyes. Tears welled up at the corners of my eyes at seeing this.

'I don't understand Chloe being a reporter was all you ever wanted, being in your city purging it of the bad guys.' Clark pleaded trying to make me reconsider my need to leave.

I knew somewhere deep down he loved me but just never come to grips with it suddenly loosing me was too much to bear. I felt ashamed that I wasn't telling him the truth but it was for the best, his father told me so himself…and for some reason I trusted Jo-rel on this one.

'I know it was Clark but things have changed not just about me but with everyone, I need to travel to see the world to grow in myself.' To grow into my powers she adds silently.

'It won't be forever Clark and you know I'll always come back home.' To you I add again.

Clark nods in understanding his shaggy black hair falling into his eyes; reaching up I brush it away from his eyes resting my hand on his cheek. He leans into my touch. I smile softly looking intently into his blue green eyes.

'You're the future and saviour of this planet Clark…but remember whenever you need me just call my name. I'll always come back.'

He looks at me confused but nods regardless; he was always good at accepting things like this at face value it was a sweet naivety I hope he never lost.

Picking up my bag I head towards the taxi that's waiting. Before getting in I spare a glance back and see him wiping his eyes.

I want to say something out loud to keep his chin held high and bring back the confidence in his posture but none come to mind. So I whisper to the wind something softly only for him to hear if he's even listening.

'I love you Clark Kent'

As I get into the car I strain my ears to hear if he replied and there it was. 'I love you to Chloe Sullivan.'

Once the taxi pulled away I could hear a faint whooshing and he was gone.

I ask the taxi driver to take me to the Daily Plant. Getting out I show my ID to security for what feels like the last time ever. Heading to my desk I take a picture of me and Clark placing it into my bag for my journey ahead. Then scrawl a note placing it in Clarks draw beneath some papers as I do not wish for him to find it to soon.

Maybe one day he will find it and think of me.

I take the elevator all the way to the top of the building. Looking at the city that I'm about to leave, the life I'm about to give up. Looking into the stars my feet leave the building. In a rush of tremendous speed I'm in Antarctica outside Clarks Fortress that was forged with the stones.

I place my hand on the indentation panel and a door slides open for me. This place never fails to amaze me.

'Hello Chloe Sullivan.' The automated voice of Clark's father greets me.

'Hello Jo-rel.' I reply slowly.

'Are you ready to accept your destiny?'

'I am now.'

'Please step on the platform and we shall begin your training.'

I look towards a protruding platform on the floor which glows with a white light and walk towards it placing my suitcase on the floor. I think of the time that Clark left with no goodbyes I said goodbye to everyone unlike him, not wanting to break ties with friends and family.

I hesitate before stepping onto the platform.

'Clark…I mean Kal won't be able to find me when he comes here will he?'

'No you will be in a state that not even he can sense unless he was really searching for you. You must not come out of training until it is complete. Do you understand?'

'I understand. Please take care of Kal for me while I'm away.'

I step onto the panel and darkness overtakes me. The time has come; I hear a voice say. A new hero will be born. You are his future Chloe Sullivan of plant Earth. You are his soul mate.

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Sleep does not come to me for months after Chloe's departure. I tried to find her a few times but it was like she vanished without a trace. Panicked gripped me but at the same time I knew is she truely needed me she would call. Perry threatened to fire me if I tried to take anymore time off of work and so I trudged into the office day after day like a machine I saved lives but for some reason my heart didn't seem to be in it anymore. I didn't get a sense of pride in a job well done. I felt hollow.

I knew why I felt this way but I was having a hard time coming to terms with it. My heart left when Chloe said goodbye. It felt like a part of me was completely lost without her.

It was on a particularly late night that I went riffling through my draw after I had broken yet another pen that I come across a note from her.

I was in disbelief that I had never noticed it before. Snatching it up I read the note and then re-read it to be sure what I saw was clear and correct.

What was more shocking was that it wrote in Kryptonian words. But by the hand of Chloe who has never even been able to decipher it let alone write the damn words down and know what they mean but yet they made perfect sense.

It read –

Call for me and I will come,

From skies of grey and sea's of blue

Upon a mountain high or earth below

I shall answer upon your call

My heart will always belong to you…

Chloe

Don't gert me wrong I understand now that is wasn't an attempt at poetry but a promise within a message. She would be back. I must have re-read that tiny paragraph a thousand times since I found it. It stayed with me at all times even when Lana left. She never knew my secret and couldn't be with me any longer especially since I was as she so kindly put it 'Pining over Chloe'. To a degree I was relieved that I didn't have to lie to her any longer. She ended up with my best friend Pete and I couldn't be any happier for them, they got engaged 6 months into the relationship. That's when Lois started making the moves. Sure she was attractive but she wasn't her and that to me made all the world of difference; so I held out for Chloe.

It was on my birthday at turning 23 when a great threat arrived.

2 Years Later

I opened my eyes to a new world. I gasp in shock at still being inside the tube but Jor-el quickly sensing my panic opens it.

'Well done Chloe of Earth your training is complete. Since you have fewer powers than Kal your training was not as long lived.'

I look down at my clothes and I am all but naked. I go towards my suitcase trying to find something decent to put on. I can feel the power coursing through my every step as I flex my fingers.

I tried to speak but croak from the lack of use of my voice.

'How long have I been here?' I choke out.

The voice seems to hesitate.

'Just over two off your earth years.'

I feel alarmed at hearing this but quickly settle myself afterall it is for the greater good.

I pull on my clothes whilst the computer still talks to me.

'There have been a degree of changes since you have left; Crime rate is down 36%. But an alien has just made an appearance on the planet one which not even the Justice League could stop. This alien is of great power going by the name of Zone. It has already dispatched of Clara. She was killed in action-'

I gasp in shock and step back almost trip over my suitcase in the process.

'I thank you for your show of concern but this is the life of a Kryptonian it is our duty to protect this planet. Kal is not faring any better-'

'WHAT? What's happened to Clark is he going to be okay?'

'Kal is imprisoned by Zone. He has been detained by lead walls surrounded by Kryptonite.'

I release a long slow breath to calm my rapidly beating heart. 5 minutes I've been out of training and the world is already in chaos. I wonder if that's how Clark feels at times? Like there's no rest. Regaining my bearings I start with a plan of action.

'I need the location of this Zone alien you speak off and any information that will help me destroy or at least subdue him. Also I need an overrun of my powers cuz hell if I want to find out in the heat of battle.'

'Very well Chloe. Zone can be located on the outskirts of Metropolis in an abandoned building. As for your powers; you have strength, flight, speed and invulnerability also your added healing abilities. But hear my warning Chloe of Earth. To win over such an evil you must unite.'

'I'm not sure I understand you on the last part Jo-rel-'

'Silence, you must leave quickly take this suit that has been prepared for you.'

A shaft of last shines on another platform showing a blue, red and golden outfit; I smile thinking how much Clark is not going to believe half of this when I see him.

I spin ripping off my other clothes and putting my new attire on.

The skirt is above my knees my two or three inches, the bodice tightly knit to my skin. The arms are long and hold a hoop that goes over my middle finger. There is a short cape that reaches the length of my skirt and knee high boots. I look down and can feel a sense of pride at having the House of El sign embroidered on my uniform. There was a slight difference to this one though as it had a letter another 's' shape going across from it. I will store that information for later to ask Jo-rel about.

'Thank you Jo-rel I won't let you or Earth down.'

And like that I disappears like a bullet speeding towards Metropolis.

Jo-rel speaks one last time.

'It is not your destiny to let Earth down but for you to build a better tomorrow.'

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Okay this is my FIRST Smallville fic, please be gentle with me. Also this is not continued from any episodes it was something I just made up… Do you think I should try for another chapter? Or give up?