Title: A Spike

Summary: Clark meets a new "friend" whose intentions are questionable, and realizes the potential darkness in everybody.

Disclaimer: I own nothing Smallville or Superman related. (I wish I did  )

Continuity: In an alternate universe in the beginning of Season Six after Sneeze, but Oliver Queen never came to Smallville.

Rating: T for mild language (NO "F" bombs or "S" words), graphic imagery

This is my first attempt at a fan fic and I have absolutely no idea how long it will be or if it will be an ever-continuing story. The concept I made up a while back and I have thought of some pretty cool ideas since then. The original story that I had in mind was only about Spike and all new characters, but it's simple to center the story around Clark and still have the great character that is Spike Starkum.

Ch. 1 Secret Origins Part 1

On his way to class, Spike Starkum noticed for the first time how easy it is to become like the father. Even after basing his entire life on doing what he wants and being his own man, he still did not fall far from the tree. After passing AP Physics and Biology by the end of freshman year of high school and moving on advanced science at Partheis University, it's difficult to not see that he is destined to follow in his father's footsteps.

Being one of the foremost leader scientists in the nation on human biology and bio-chemistry, it was not easy for Frank Starkum to settle down with the right person. One would think that he would have more government contracts and research grants than he could handle, but being involved in a multi-million dollar draining explosion can have its consequences. Even though it was the bane of his family's existence, he Spike still knew very little about what actually happened except that his father was partnered with all of the biggest nerds in the world to do some project and then they all ended up with unemployment after some unexpected results. Even though it was his father's fault, the phrase guilty by association summed up what happened to his dad. Luckily they found a job at a research facility in Orange County, California, but it was still a long ways away from their good old home in New York. Even though he is gone a bulk of the time, he still makes time for his family in order to defy the stereotypical hard-working father image.

Mrs. Stacey Starkum may appear to be an average housewife, but she is greatly under credited for her character and strength. Without her at Frank's side after the accident, he might never have gotten back on his feet. It also takes a lot to raise a son whose IQ weight are the same (165). Unfortunately after having Spike, they could not have anymore kids which would have been a great upset for anybody else, but she put everything she had into raising Spike to be the embodiment compassion.

As he reached the university grounds, he once again felt the strange sensation of being a 16 year old in big kid's world. Despite being ridiculed for his name, he was well received at the school, mainly because his classmates did not have much to brag about either. Looking around your classroom and seeing people up to a decade older than you with glasses, a laptop, and a pocket protector can be very damaging to one's self-esteem. Despite being in the world of uncool, he continually rises above those obstacles with the love and support of his parents.

Just another day at the office Spike thought as he walked in his classroom. Little does he know that his day about to get, … unusual.

"Morning Professor," Spike casually stated as he walked by his professor's desk. Due to not knowing Mr. Harper's first name, Spike calls him professor every day. Eventually they both got used to it and even outside of class, that is what he refers to his as.

"How ya doin' Spike," Professor Harper questioned as he briefly looked up and smiled a casual smile.

Damn! How does he do that? No matter what the situation or how many people are around, there has always been some sort of connection between him and the Professor. It's nothing obvious, but whenever he talks to him, it feels like he knew him before he ever came to this school, or like he there's something that the Professor knows that he doesn't. But, as always, he shrugs it off and takes a seat.

Unbeknownst to Spike, a reaction is occurring in his body and it is about to get a major shock to it's system. What the heck was all that he could think of as he felt a sharp pain in his left rib. Feels like a match burning right next to me. Then …, nothing, all gone. "Pheww," he muttered under his breath. That was weird. He doesn't even know the half of it.

To be continued…

For all those who want to know, "Where's Clark?" He's coming very soon and please leave comments if you like.