Chapter 7

Stubborn Kents

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Troubling Information

Disclaimer: And here we go!


Kent Farm, Morning Time

Using the opportunity to slip away while Helen and the girls were asleep at the Mansion, Lex made his way to the Kent Farm as he knew the family would be up and about around then. Sure enough, Mr. Kent was out near the barn, working away on the tractor that often seemed to give the family its fair share of trouble. Making the Bald One wish yet again that they would let him help them out instead of refusing time after time. "Lex, I'm sorry, but Clark isn't allowed to have friends over here for a good long while." Informed the man as Lex came up to him.

"I'm afraid I'm not here for a social visit, Mr. Kent." Lex replied while feeling surprised by the older man's words.

Because as far as he could remember, he had never heard of his best friend being barred from having friends at home. Jonathan regarded Lex for a moment before speaking. "Alright, what is it then?"

"Its regarding the Edge family and your son's involvement with them, Mr. Kent. Involvement that could put him into some serious danger where Morgan Edge is concerned."

Jonathan just sighed. "Lex, trust me when I say that Martha and I are more than aware thanks to Clark telling us everything last night." Informed the Farmer as the disappointment in him welled up once more where his son's actions in the big city were concerned.

This surprised Lex. "You mean Clark knows about the kind of man Morgan Edge really is?"

He was gonna have to look deeper into the whole thing then as this was even more troubling for him. Jonathan nodded. "He does. And now, my son is grounded for the next three months for all the crap he knew better then to do when he was gone."

Yes, it was his 'Red-K' side but it was something Clark had willingly chose to let run loose instead of owning up to his mistakes last year. "And while I understand that, Mr. Kent. This is far more serious and needs to have Police Involvement. Maybe even as far as Witness Protection." Implored Lex seriously.

"If it comes down to it, it'll happen, Lex. But in the mean time, I will be having a word with this… Edge person."

"From what I've read up on Morgan Edge, I strongly advise against that unless you have the Sheriff with you, Mr. Kent."

Now is not the time for your famous stubborn attitude, Mr. Kent!

A sigh of irritation came from the older man. "I appreciate the concern, Lex, but this is a matter to be handled by family." Replied Jonathan with a strong hint that the matter was closed much to Lex's irritation.

Who could only walk away and hope like crazy this wouldn't get any of the Kents killed. I've definitely got to look more into this where Clark's concerned…

Later That Night

It wasn't often Pete found himself at the Luthor Mansion and would have definitely preferred to avoid the place for as long as he could. But when Chloe asked him to come by and bring Byron along for the ride, he couldn't say no. Especially when it sounded urgent and he knew it had to be related to Clark and the recent on goings. Heck, he'd even been on his way to the Kents when Chloe had gotten ahold of him to come to the Luthor place as well. "Alright, we're here, so what's up?"

"Yes, Pete felt it was rather urgent."

"And it is, you two. As it looks like a certain Farm Boy we all know has definitely gotten himself into an ugly corner." Chloe told the two as she guided the boys into the house and to the Library.

Feeling a bit on the glad side this was a Saturday. "Alright, Lex, Pete and Byron are here."

"Thanks, Chloe, now we can begin."

Chloe, Lana, Helen, Pete, Byron, and Sarah all gave the Bald One curious looks. Wondering what he was gonna tell them. "It seems Clark knows all too well about the kind of man Morgan Edge is. And chose to tell his parents everything last night and got into a heap of trouble that saw him get grounded for the next three months." Began the Billionaire.

Getting surprised looks in return. "It must be far more serious then we thought. Especially if its more than just him illegally marrying a Crime Lord's daughter." Helen said.

Lex let out a breath. "I'm afraid it is, Helen. As when Clark was off hiding away in Metropolis, he worked for Edge. Was essentially his Enforcer. Doing just about anything short of killing someone for the man. Though from what I've gathered from contacts in the area, he came close a few times."

Horrified gasps were heard by the others, though Pete was in denial of it. "Nah, no way, man. Clark might have his bad moments, but he wouldn't do that. He wouldn't do any of that."

Sadly, Lex would have the proof that'd been emailed to him to show that Pete was quite wrong. Leading to him cursing loudly. "Damn that stupid red meteor rock shit!"

"You know about those things?" Lana asked him while feeling even more resolute in ensuring Clark would be saved from himself no matter how long it took her.

Pete winced at his slip up as everyone looked at him in an expectant manner and cursed himself. Knowing he couldn't dodge this one. Ohh man, I'm so sorry.

"Uhh… Yeah, let's just say it took a Sledgehammer to get the damn thing off his finger the first time around. I'm not sure what his dad did the third time around to get rid of it." Explained the young man reluctantly and lying at the same time with the last part.

"Wait, third time? As there was a second experience before that?" Chloe asked with raised eyebrows.

"Yeah, but it was when you and me were infected with those cave worm things. From what Clark told me, I slipped him a red rock into his jacket pocket. And Lana? I am so sorry for my part in ruining things between you and him durin' all that."

Chloe grimaced at the reminders of that particular time she had little memory of and had to rely on stuff told to her by others. Lana herself also grimaced as that time had been none too pleasant. But it did finally explain things for her. Damnit, Clark! Why couldn't you have said something!? Anything! That boy just could be so damned heart breakingly aggravating with his need to be secretive!

"Its… Its okay, Pete. You and Chloe weren't exactly yourselves." Lana finally said a minute later.

Putting on a brave face as she did so. "In essence… These red rocks you all speak of with such distaste… They make him like me where exposure to Sol's Radiance is concerned." Summed up Byron with a frown on his face.

"And it gets worse, that part of him wants to be free." Sarah added and quickly explained what she meant to the two confused boys.

"Man, the last thing we need is that guy runnin' around."

There wasn't one disagreement among the group whatsoever. "It gets worse, Pete. As Mr. Kent wants to deal with Edge as a family matter only. Even after I tried arguing that it was a bad idea." Declared Lex with a heavy sigh.

"Ohh, that is such a bad idea." Moaned Chloe.

Once more, there wasn't a single disagreement over that. Lana then took a deep breath and spoke. "Then we're gonna have to talk with the Sheriff about this if Mr. Kent won't before this gets worse. Because its obvious the Edge family aren't going to leave Smallville all that easily."

Not unless Clark left with them and no way in Hell was Lana gonna let that happen! Lex sighed as Helen rubbed his shoulder. "Then we'd better make a damn good back up plan in case going to the Sheriff doesn't work out well."

"Great, no pressure there." Chloe said sarcastically.

Farm Boy, you owe us BIG TIME.


Author's Notes: That back up plan is most likely gonna need to be a thing knowing their luck!