Sorry for the long delay. I'm a proud mom of a new son that light up my days. So… Chapter 10. A big one. Clark need some time for him. To make up his mind. Not easy to be him now that some people knows. Especially Lois. Just one thing, if you're unhappy with my writing skills, just don't read me. Like I said I'm French and I do my best in English. I was unable to find a Beta so please be kind. I'm kinda of bored to received e-mail that told me to watch my English, that there are so many errors that you have problem reading my story. I DO MY BEST! Thanks to reading me. Chapter 10 coming today or tomorrow (in writing…)

Chapter 10

Between Christmas and New year day, Clark was very busy. Like always at this time of the year. The newsroom was on a rush. It seem like everyone was looking for Luther, but he remain un findable. Richard and Perry noticed that Clark wasn't as goofy funny as usual. They didn't bother much, putting his behavior on his rough last months. Clark wasn't feeling good at all. The stress of knowing Lex Luthor out to get him, the upcoming wedding of the woman he loves and one he can now claims as his friend combine to the odd feeling of people knowing about his true identity makes him feel weird. The 3 days before new year day, after a particular big car crash accident, Clark felt dizzy. Right after the accident, he flew right back home. He need a break. He needed to clear his mind. He took a deep breath and call Perry.

-Hello?

-Hello M. White, it's Clark.

-Yes, Clark. Is there a problem boy?

-Not really. I call to ask you a favor.

-Anything.

-I think I've got some sick days in store. Do you mind if I take some of them right now?

-You can, like any other employee. Are you sick?

-No, not really… I.. I just need some time to… recover.

-Take the week off. I'll see you at the office next Monday.

-Thanks Mr. White.

-No problem.

With a sight, he hung up. Then without a look back he flew right to Argo city. The travel was rough but when he first saw the limit of Argo city, he knew that was what he need. When he land, he was amazed. The construction, the people, everything was strange but yet it seems right. Everything was quiet, not scream no panic, nobody asking for help, just peace and faint speaking. Some second after he felt a soft touch on his shoulder, turning on himself, he fall face to face with Kara. She looks at him and saw in the instant that he wasn't well. He was pale, and his eyes weren't as blue as they were supposed to. She turn back to the man and the woman that followed her.

- Clark, I want you to meet my Father, your uncle Zor-El.

-Nice to meet you Kal-El.

-The pleasure is mine.

-And my mother, your aunt Jal-A.

-So glad to finally meet you. You have your mother eyes.

-It's nice to meet someone who knew them.

-You look pale. Are you ok?

-I… I think I'll be find. I had a rough time since we saw each other.

-you're welcome to stay as long as you wish.

-I need to go back to the Daily planet by next week.

-Don't think about that right now, the Earth can spin without you for the moment. Come with us, we'll do the grand tour.

With a smile he follow his uncle, discovering Argo City, its people, its rhythm and its way of thinking. When the time for dinner came, they invited Clark to stay at their home as long as he wishes for. He felt that he was love by these people he didn't even know about some weeks before. He felt close to his cousin, she was very observant and even a little protective over him. That was weird because no one, except his parents, the Kent, had ever been protective with him.

After a good night of sleep, without any siren, screams for help or gunshot, he woke up feeling a little better. He joins the El for breakfast, then Kara joins them in her jogging suit. With a smile, Clark ask her if he could joins her tomorrow. She gladly accept. When they have finish theirs breakfast, Kara took Clark to the center of Argo City. In the middle of Argo City, he meet the young child of Argo City, student of the Argo school. They stay there until lunch. When the kids leaves to eat, Kara sat up and wave at the teacher. Clark smile at the 2 women as they approach. Kara's friend was a nice brunette with beautiful pale green eyes. She was a little taller than Kara but shorter than him. Her smile was sincere and contagious.

-Kal-El meet one of my very best friend Jan-Ra.

-Nice to meet you, you can call me Clark.

-Nice to meet you too Clark. I've heard so much about you. Your cousin talk about you all the time.

Bursting in laughter Kara take both of them by the elbow and drag them to the nearest spot to eat. While they lunch, Clark and Jan-Ra, talk about Earth, its inhabitants, its customs, and its traditions. Jan-Ra was very interest in learning more about the Earth. When the time to go back to school, they set up a another lunch the next day.

With a smile Kara took Clark to a another zone of Argo City, where they meet Gral-K et Mir-U,two other close friend of Kara. Gral was as tall as Clark but less massive. His brown eyes and his blond hair makes him companionable. Mir was a tiny little brunette with magnetic blue eyes. She had a great and sincere smile. They both works at the power center of Argo City.

Late that night, after a good dinner with his family, Clark smile before going to sleep. Everyone here was so nice to him, not asking him anything more than he could give. He felt right to be here.

The days pass and the routine sets. He wokes up early to go jogging with Kara. Then breakfast with his family. Then with Kara they goes to the school, lunch with Jan. In the afternoon, Clark go meet Gral and Mir, slowly learning the running of the power center. And he finish his days around the table with his family.

One day after breakfast, Kara told him that she can't go with him at the school. So he went alone. While listenning to the child, he wonder what Jason was doing. Then it strikes him. He has lost the track of time. He try to count back the days. When the kids leaves to eat, Jan joins him.

- Are-you ok Clark?

- Jan, I've been here for how long?

- I would say near a month or so.

His face drop. He left Lois and Jason a month. How could he be so careless? Luthor could have done anything. Seeing his features change, Jan put a hand on his forearm.

-What's the problem Clark?

-I must go back. I've been here too long.

-Oh.

Clark looks at Jan. She seems sad. She is a good friend. He will miss her.

-I'm sorry Jan.

He took a lock of her hair and tucked it behind her ear, and then he looked into her eyes.

-I must go. There's people who needs me on Earth.

-Earth can spin with you a day or two.

-I been gone too long already. I'm sorry. But I'll come back. I promise.

She smile at him. Then it strikes him. He really needed to go back on Earth. He was on the edge of falling in love. He can't fall in love with Jan. Her place is on Argo City and his is on Earth. With a sight, he kiss her on the cheek and leaves. He said goodbye to Gral and Mir. They were both sad that Clark leaves. He promise to come back soon. Not long after he said goodbye to his family. He did the same promise to his family to come back soon. While leaving Argo City, Clark felt completely recharge and fully love. He had meet great people, made some friend, and event without noticing it, make his head and his heart clear about Lois. He was ready to go back to his life.