InnerSelf Fortorn

This is my second fanfic. I won't summarize it, because I don't want to ruin anything.

Hope you all like it!

NOTE: This story takes place in a different TIME LINE. Therefore, Changes will be made to the original stories of several episodes.

Chapter 1:

It was all my fault. Everything that happened to me, and to her. Nobody would understand the love we had for each other. The blame resides with me. Now, because of not being there, I am completely alone. I should've told her that I believed her, but I didn't get there in time. I should've been there, but I wasn't. We were supposed to be together, but nobody wanted that to happen, except for Alicia and I. Johnathon and Martha, they didn't understand what Alicia and I shared. They couldn't understand. What you saw before with Alicia and I, what was told across Smallville, most of it was a lie. This is our story. The real story behind Alicia and me. What happened between us that would have changed our future together. I'm telling this story to clear her name. Maybe, in another parallel universe, I would have done something different, but I didn't. I made my choices, and now you will find out what I did. I guess I should start at the beginning, when Alicia and I first met, and the series of events that unfolded for the both of us...

Wednsday- May 23, 2005

2 years earlier...

Smallville High held it's annual Luthor-Corp field trip in Metropolis today, and most of the class was happy. All except for Clark, who sat reading his latest issue of Warrior Angel, courtesy of Lex Luthor. Clark hated the Luthor Corp trip, because they have to go on a tour with Lionel, his arch enemy. Nobody else in the class, except for Chloe and Clark, knew what Luthor was really planning behind those six inch thick steel walls. Experimenting on humans, that bastard. It was Luthor's henchmen that ended up killing Ryan, who in turn, got Clark in the habit of collecting Warrior Angel comic books. Something about having an alter ego sparked in Clark's mind, but he ignores it. After all, he wouldn't have that idea for a long time from now.

Clark was so into the comic he is reading, that he didn't even notice Chloe walk up to him.

"Clark, we're leaving now. Clark!"

Clark looks up, surprised that someone was yelling at him, and he didn't hear it.

"Yeah?"

"We're leaving, Clark. Hurry up, we need to get a good seat in the back."

"Alright, let me get my books."

"You mean, your comic books?"

Clark looks at Chloe, and sees that she's smiling at him. He smiles back, and shakes his head.

"Comic books are just as entertaining as regular books. In fact, even more entertaining."

"Ok Clark, don't have a cow." Chloe says, rolling her eyes in the process.

Clark, Chloe and the rest of the class walk out to the front parking lot of the high school. The teacher, Mr. Kliene, grabs the attention of his clas by waving his hands.

"Ok, class? When we get to Metropolis, you will need to be paired up. Since I'm the teacher, I'll order you up."

Mr. Kliene moves his clipboard in front of him, and begins checking people off.

"Ok, first up, Sulliven and Ross."

Pete and Chloe walk up into the bus, Chloe first. Mr. Kliene kept naming people off, until it was only Clark and a blonde girl standing ahead of him.

"And last, but not least, Kent and Baker."

Clark walks up to the blonde haired girl, and she turns around. Clark is stunned at her impending beauty. Her hair lays long enough to lie on her shoulders, and her eyes sparkle green. She smiles at Clark, and Clark smiles back. The girl and Clark walk onto the bus, and find a seat together. The girl sits next to the window, while Clark sits next to her. The girl looks at Clark, and holds out her hand.

"Hi. I'm Alicia Baker, and you must be..."

Clark shakes her hand, and notices the softness of her skin.

"Clark Kent. I guess we're partners."

"Yeah, so you live in Smallville?" Alicia asks.

"Yeah, on a farm about 5 miles away. What about you?"

"Oh, I live in Grandville, but I was born here. We moved when I was 6, after the meteor shower. But I still go here. Just being in this school makes me feel nice inside."

"Yeah, I know what you mean. I like it here too. So, are you excited about the Luthor-Corp trip?"

"Not really. I'm not a big fan of the Luthors. I think Lionel is a pompous asshole for cheating people out of their land. He thinks he owns everything." Alicia states.

"Well, he's not nice in my book. I think he should leave Smallville alone, and go somewhere else. His son is cool, though."

"Who, Lex? Yeah, I heard he's pretty cool. Not like his father at all."

Alicia notices the small pile of Warrior Angel comic books Clark is holding and she smiles.

"You like Warrior Angel, Clark?"

"Yeah, a friend of mine used to collect these, and before he died, he gave me his collection. Lex gives me new ones every week."

The bus starts moving and moves into Highway 46. Clark hands a couple of the comics over to Alicia, and she starts studying them. Clark notices, that when she smiles, her beautiful white teeth gleam in the golden sunlight. Her blonde hair shines off the radiating sunlight, and Clark can sense the feelings that are budding for her. His heart beats faster and faster, and several thoughts run through his head.

Does she like me? God I hope so. Chloe's cool, and Lana's nice, but I hope Alicia likes me the way I like her... Oh man, am I going too fast? Maybe I should take it slow. But I have this feeling like I should ask her out...maybe after the field trip. We already share a common interest, Warrior Angel. I wish I could tell her my secret. But I don't want her to freak out...

"So, uh... what else do you find interesting?"

Nice move, Clark. You just embaressed yourself.

"Well, I love science, I like to draw, write, and I love to read. What about you?

Wow, beautiful and smart. The perfect combo.

"I love to do all those things. My dad gave me a telescope when I was 12, and I love looking at the stars."

"Yeah, I love astronomy. Do you think, I could come over and look at the stars with you?"

Holy shit, did she just ask what I think she asked? Say yes dammit!

"Yeah, okay. How about tonight?"

"Alright. That sounds like fun. I'll be at your house by sunset."

Alicia smiles at Clark, and resumes reading the first Warrior Angel comic book. Clark picks up the on on top of his pile, and starts reading it.

Clark's Journal- Entry 1

Hello, Journal.

This is going to be a long line of entries that I want to discuss about Alicia. Something about her makes me feel nice inside. I wanted to kiss her, right there on the bus. But then she would've thought I was a freak. I'm just so alone. I'm also afraid that I won't get to feel what it's like to be a father. I should arrange a visit with Dr. Swann. Maybe he could help me out.

NOTE TO SELF- Get the loft ready for the date w/ Alicia tonight. Well, I'll see you later, Journal.

Next: Chapter 2: Ourselves Revealed.