Last Resort – To Save Lex

Pairing: Clex – I think, Martha's POV
Summary: Superman does what he has to and Martha is worried about Clark

Character death, Angst, Hurt

Disclaimer: Not mine
Feedback: Pleaseee
Author's note: I hope to finish this fic by end of this month. If I don't, pls don't hate me

My heart clenched when I heard the News. I knew this day would come but I was still not prepared for it. My eyes were brimming with tears and I felt a sting of pain as the News sunk in. I was scared to think how Clark would take in what had happened. How he would cope with what Superman had to do…

Superman had killed The Lex Luthor just three hours ago…

Everyone was cheering but I knew Clark's heart was bleeding. Clark still thinks no one knows how he feels. But I am his Mom and I know my baby has never loved anyone other than Lex. Superman could have done what he did today a long time ago. But Clark kept giving Lex, the criminal mastermind, chances after chances, trying to save him for real. I believe this last resort was also a way to finally save Lex.

I know Lex too had strong feelings for Clark. I can't say for sure if it was love, but Lex certainly did care, even when he was making kryptonite death-rays. I think Lex would have not preferred dying any other way.

They had a strange relationship. Maybe I should have done something. Talked to Clark, talked to Lex, maybe persuaded them to talk to each other, confront their feelings and…

Well, whats done is done. Even now at the back of mind I know I couldn't have done anything to change what happened. It was their destiny. And some destiny it was…just like Lex always said..

Immediately after the incident, Superman had gone missing. Fifteen minutes later I had received a call from Justice League asking me if I had seen Clark or if I had any idea where he could be. My answer to both was 'No', although, I had a strong hunch of where I might find Clark.

I stopped myself from rushing to the spot earlier because I knew Clark needed some space. But now it was three hours and I just could'nt help myself.

I drove to the bridge, where Clark had met Lex for the very first time. I didn't even notice it had started pouring heavily.

I got out when I saw a tall figure, standing still in the dark, stormy weather, just staring into the emptiness. I don't know if he's even breathing.

I approached him slowly, placed a motherly hand on his shoulder, "Clark.." My voice was soft and shaky. It felt like an eternity before Clark turned around and looked at me. He hugged me tight and after a moment I felt him shudder and shake with the impact of his sobs.

I don't know what I can do. What was I going to say, how was I going to comfort Clark?

Huh..How can one soothe a heart that has been shattered, broken bit by bit, with today being the last piece?

I don't know how this incident will affect both of us. I don't know if Clark will ever be whole again. I don't know what life holds for us in future. All I know is that I have to be strong for Clark, be there for him, because this is the one time he needs me most. And right now all I can do is let my baby cry his heart out….