AIW The Kent Family Legacy Fulfilled Chapter 3 After the Storm
Late May of the year 2013
Lois was working diligently on her exposé of the latest dirty crime lord. Behind her the war room was suddenly filled with a buzz of excitement as people stopped what they were doing and gazed up at the monitors above their heads. Alerted by the sudden change in the room's atmosphere Lois looked up at the closest monitor and her mouth fell open in shock. There for the entire world to see was Clark with both of the kids floating in mid air. He had that puppy dog look on his face she normally found so endearing. Not this time though. Jumping up from her chair she ran towards Richards' office wanting privacy before continuing to watch the live feed. She almost slammed the door on Chole who was unknowingly right behind her. Richard was standing by his desk watching the screen with the biggest grin clearly proud of what he was seeing.
Lois unceremoniously grabbed the remote from Richard's hand and turned the volume up.
"…tornado when all of a sudden they were just there in the sky. I have never seen anything like it. I've been chasing storms for years and I've never even seen him before. Now out of the blue there are three of them. Sheesh, they look like kids…wow…I think maybe Superman has kids. I'm going to try and get a little closer. They're just hovering in the air like magic. Wow…this is so bleeping cool!"
"That ladies and gentlemen was a replay of a live broadcast from a well known storm chaser, Brad Winford. It's obvious that he and his comrade were really excited at what they were witnessing. The video was taken and broadcast live to the local area just a short time ago. As you can clearly see Superman was joined by two young flying beings while dispelling several tornadoes in southern Kansas. No report of just who they were or where they came from but could Mr. Winford be correct in his assumption? Might they actually be Superman's children?"
"According to sources the three are still being sighted helping the area recover from what could have been mass destruction from an unprecedented group of tornados. We'll keep you posted on the latest and will try to bring more video as they become available in this exciting and fast moving story."
"I can't believe it. What was he thinking?" Lois raged at the monitor.
"Lois, it didn't really look like he had a choice. He was just caught unexpected." Chloe offered.
"No, he doesn't get 'caught' unexpected, not like that anyway. He would have heard that plane miles away. He's been waiting for this but he promised me we would make the decision together. Damn him, they're still too young for this to be happening. They need time to just be kids first!"
"Lois maybe he…"
"Wipe that grin off you face Richard. You're just as bad as he is. I'm going to the roof and he better be there." She stormed out leaving Richard and Chloe cringing. Perry called out to her as she passed, but Lois just ignored his urgent yell to get in his office, stat!
Xoxoxo
Clark had wanted to see Lois to set things straight with her before anything else happened but things just seem to be happening so fast almost taking on a life of it's own. When the three headed towards The Daily Planet building intending to secretly meet with her on the roof a helicopter suddenly appeared flying overhead in all likelihood with them in their sight possibly even following them. Not good, even worse he could clearly see in the distance Lois pacing back and forth on the roof her hands and arms lashing about as if in a heated argument with someone. Him no doubt he thought as he began to listen.
"Clark, get you sorry butt down here, now! Just who the hell do you think you are anyway? If you think…."
Just then a second helicopter appeared and before he knew it Jason was catching a cameraman who had leaned a little too far out trying to get a better picture. He had to forget about Lois for the moment as the two copters were about to collide in mid air in their attempts to get the best shots of the three flying figures. By the time the copters were diverted from their ill fated paths there was a full crowd down below on the front steps of city hall and the only thing Superman felt he could do under the circumstances was just land and face the music. Lois would just have to be made to understand.
xox
"Ladies and Gentlemen I would like you to meet two of my children."
Superman looked out over the crowd as they remained quiet for several seconds then whispers were heard in every corner as their inquisitiveness took over the shock of the revelations just confirmed. He could hear Lois swearing under her breath at him. "You! You wanted this to happen." He looked to his left and right at Kala and Jason. They were both smiling happily but he could see and hear their excitement and nervousness in their breathing and in their racing heartbeats.
Everyone with a camera angled for the best shots pushing and shoving for the prime locations. Jimmy was among them but mostly for show he felt confident he would get a chance for an exclusive shot later. Perry was livid that Clark hadn't stopped by the bullpen before showing up at this impromptu press conference but then again he realized Clark wanted The Daily Planet to appear to be as surprised as everyone else. Jimmy was sure he'd make a point of giving them an edge somehow, after all his wife worked for the Planet and his friends had kept their secrets for years. Looking sideways at Lois, he felt sorry for poor Clark. Boy was he in the dog house and Mad dog Lane was practically foaming at the mouth.
Although the images had been pretty clear from the morning video shot by the storm chaser now the three were all right there standing on the steps of City Hall on solid ground for hundreds to see. Superman raised his hands to quiet the crowd. "Ladies and Gentlemen my children, Mahe my oldest…" He smiled at Kala and took her hand in his then turned to Jason and took his hand as well. "…and Sasha both of the house of El."
One of the reporters found his voice and responded, "Sasha? As in the Greek meaning defender of men?"
Superman smiled. "Yes, exactly and Mahe is Hebrew for Gift of God but then I consider all of my children gifts from God."
A couple of the reporters jumped at that, both shouting at once. "How many children are we talking about?"
And, "There's more than these two. Will we be meeting them as well?"
Lois was livid, her heart pounding in Clark's ears and Superman allowed himself a quick glance her way before answering.
"My wife and I have four children we also have a younger girl and boy that you will not be meeting for some time. I hadn't really intended for you to meet these two just yet but since we were 'caught' this morning the decision was effectively taken out of my control. If these two hadn't been ready and wanting this for some time I would have found another explanation." He pulled both kids closer to his sides. Kala looked up at him and smiled again gaining confidence at his words as the father and daughter exchanged smiles.
A reporter addressed Jason directly, "Sasha, you look what, about 13? Aren't you a little young to be playing hero?"
"I don't consider it playing when lives are at risk. My sister and I have been secretly helping dad for years now. We make a great team, Mahe and I."
Kala spoke up. "Our mother also believes we're too young. I don't believe the good people of Kansas that were facing those storms this morning think we're too young or the people in those helicopters just now. Or the passengers of Northwest flight 285 last week, or even the Douglas family of Metropolis that Sasha and I rescued from a fire when Dad was busy elsewhere well over two years ago. We may be young but we have been training and waiting for this day for over six years and Dad's right, we are ready."
Another reporter cleared his throat and addressed his question to Superman, "Hmmm, is your wife, umm… the mother of your children…is she human or is she an alien like you?"
Superman looked at the kids one at a time taking his time before responding. He had expected this question and had decided on his answer long before it was asked. "Does it really matter?"
Just then both Jason and Superman turned their heads to the left sharply, each with the same far off look of concentration. Kala nodded her head as the three communicated silently and held her place as father and son rose up together and disappeared into the sky.
"I'm sorry, we're needed elsewhere. Don't worry though." she smiled sweetly looking directly at Jimmy's camera so she could also discretely see her mother's reaction. "We're always around."
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Late May 2008
The dinner table started off much quieter than normal. Both Jason and Kala picked at their food neither having much of an appetite. Good thing since Lois had managed to over heat the leftovers and they were dry and rather unappealing.
Trying to break the mood Clark mentioned their plans for the kids spending a few weeks out on the farm as soon as school was out. Was it really in less than a month? Lois just eyed him and continued feeding Elina spoonfuls of puréed green beans interspersed with her favorite, applesauce. Soon Clark and the two older kids were talking animatedly making plans for adventures and more training making use of the freedom the farm always allowed them.
Lois finally had enough and dropped the spoon on her own untouched plate. "That's it. You finish feeding Elina. I'm taking a bath, and I would rather NOT be disturbed!" She looked Clark right in the eye as she punctuated the not and headed up the stairs.
"Kala, would you finish feeding Elina? I don't think I better wait any longer to clear this up with your mother."
Jumping at the opportunity Kala pushed back in her chair and took her mother's vacant seat. Elina had been squirming and was glad when the food was once again presented to her hungry mouth.
Turning back around at the bottom of the stairs Clark whispered back to them, "I'll be back down to fix us something better to eat in a few minutes. Jason, toss that stuff down the garbage disposal."
Stopping at the bedroom door Clark could hear Lois' heartbeat just on the other side. He couldn't see her face because she was leaning with her back against the door. "Lois, can I come in. I'm sorry. I need to make you understand."
"What's to understand?" She stepped back and walked further into the room allowing him to enter. He went to her and started to pull her back towards him into his arms. But she resisted and took a couple steps towards the window before turning around to look at him. "I'm not ready to share them. Once they get a true taste of that life you lead I'm going to lose them. I'm just not ready…I'm not sure I will ever be truly ready." She stopped, wiping her face with the back of her hand.
"Lois…"
She cut him off. "I thought when we adopted Kala that at least I would always have her. But the world is getting her too."
"Oh Lois" He finally managed to gently pull her into his arms and into a full comforting embrace. "I never knew you felt that way. I'm so sorry." Pulling back slightly so he could see her face he brought his hand up to wipe away a stray tear. "Don't you realize you ARE and have always been first and foremost in my heart? You and the kids are my world. Lois you're not losing any of us. We're right here and I will always return to you but we can't stop the kids from growing up and becoming all they can be. If we try they'll just go behind our backs and then we'll truly lose them."
Lois shook her head slightly resisting his logic so he continued. "It wouldn't happen overnight but it would happen and they could end up not trusting us and out of my reach for protection. They need to know that they can come to us and they need to let me guide them. That's the only way to keep them and our family safe."
Her stance softened as she allowed her head to rest on his warm chest. Then looking up into his eyes she spoke somewhat resigned but determined. "Promise me you'll take it slow and don't ever leave me in the dark. I can't stand to be in the dark where our kids are concerned."
Looking back at her almost losing himself in her amazing eyes, "I promise we'll make the decisions affecting the kids and our family together." Then he sealed the promise with a kiss. Looking mischievous as he pulled away slightly he asked sheepishly, "Does this qualify as a fight? Cause you give the best make up sex ever?" He tickled her ribcage and she pulled away laughing.
"Oh you get out of here. I'm taking a bath alone, remember!" He turned to leave still laughing and she called after him. "Like you have anything to compare it to anyway!"
Lois sauntered into the bathroom smiling inwardly as she let the trials of the day fall off of her just like the clothes that were now littering the floor leading from the bedroom to the bathtub. She turned on the water to full blast as she poured a generous amount of raspberry bath oil in the tub knowing it would drive him crazy smelling it lingering on her skin later that night. She would give him a new best ever. Heck, she thought, they both needed and deserved it.
Downstairs Clark was on the phone with Richard asking if perhaps the kids could spend the night.
XOXOXO
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