Destiny
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the characters presented in this story. The rights belong to DC Comics and Warner Brothers.
Rating: K+
Pairings: Chloe (Lori) /Clark, Cass/Tim, Lois/Wes, Dinah/Bruce, Lana/Pete, Gabe/ Sarah (OC), and Dick/Barbra
Summary: The events of the life after Chloe Sullivan decision to stay with Davis Bloom caused a lot of lives to change and Chloe has to live with the consequences. Clark Kent is dead so that means Chloe Sullivan no longer exists but some things lead her to the destiny she was chosen to do.
Destiny: Part 10
Chapter 27: A Valentines Weekend Surprise
(Lori's POV)
It was three months later Lori was sitting in her apartment because she wanted to remain under the radar. Also a holiday weekend was coming up and it was one that she rather avoid Valentine's Day weekend. So she came up with the idea to watch the twins while her father and Sarah celebrate the weekend. Also she enjoyed spending time with her little brother and sister. So she was finishing up an article when she got a call from the twins school.
Lori: Hello?
Secretary: This is Secretary Harris from Gotham Elementary and I wish to speak to Lori Lake concerning Sidney and Michael Sullivan?
Lori: This is her so what is up?
Secretary: Well Sidney and Michael Sullivan have gotten the flu so we were wondering if you can pick them up.
Lori: Sure I be there in a few minutes since they are staying with me for the weekend.
(Lori hung up the phone and headed out the door to pick up the twins. Ten minutes later she arrived at the school to see the twins waiting for her.)
Lori: Hey guys let's get you home for some rest.
Michael: Ok.
Sidney: Yeah.
Lori: Take my hand while we walk.
(Each twin grabbed one of her hands and they headed out the door. They arrived back at her place a short while later and Sidney and Michael noticed some flowers at her door.)
Sidney: Look at the pretty flowers.
Lori: I know I wonder who they are from.
Michael: There is a card so you can find out who they are from.
Lori: Tell you what I read the card once we get inside and you two afterwards can take a nap.
Twins: (unison) ok.
(Lori unlocked the door while Sidney carried the flowers and Michael opened the door. When they entered there were more flowers inside. After she took care of the flowers from outside she realized there only one person who could do this so she read the card.)
Sidney: Well who are they from?
Lori: They are from Superman. Also the flowers on the table are for you Sidney and Michael the toy is for you.
Twins: (unison) cool.
Lori: Why don't you guys take a nap and we will talks some more when you get up.
(Lori took the twins into the room that was set up for them. So they got ready for the nap and then as soon as they hit the pillows they were out. Finally Lori came out of the room and took care of the flowers.)
While Lori was taking care of the she sensed the presence of Clark but did not say anything. Also she figured if Clark wanted to come in he would but in time. Finally after everything she thanked Clark in a whisper and then went about her day.
(Clark's POV)
Clark stayed behind for a little bit but was called away due to Superman duty. Also Clark was thankful for the little thank you from Chloe, Sidney, and Michael before he left. So he left with a big smile on his face and went about his day. Finally he figured Chloe needed her time like he still needed his time. So he made it to the scene and saw the rest of the Justice League having trouble.
Superman: Batman what do we got here?
Batman: Took you long enough but Tess formulated another attack.
Superman: I had some personal business to take care of. Are there any signs of Kryptonite around that I need to be careful with?
Batman: No so let's see if we can get Pete and Lana Ross out of the building before it collapses.
Superman: Pete and Lana are down there are they injured?
Batman: No injuries as far as I can tell but still we need to get them out.
Superman: I agree.
(Superman and Batman along with the other of the heroes got Pete and Lana out just before the building collapsed. When they got them out Superman disappeared and then Clark Kent came back to join his friends.)
Clark: Pete, Lana what happened?
Lana: Clark I do not know.
Pete: It was like the conference was ransacked.
(Bruce then came and joined them.)
Bruce: Mr. and Mrs. Ross glad to see you are ok and I will have my team look into this.
Lana: Thanks Bruce.
Clark: Bruce do you think it the leak that Lori is investigating in your business?
Bruce: Could possibly be because I have a feeling he is working for Tess Mercer according to Batman.
Clark: Thanks and let me know if more is going on.
(Bruce left leaving Clark, Pete, and Lana to talk some more. They all left to the café across the street to talk some more.)
Pete: Ok why all this concern about Lori Lake?
Lana: You did my suggestion didn't you?
Clark: Yes just before I got here to help you two.
Pete: What suggestion?
Clark: Nothing much that I just left some flowers for her. So when she went to pick up her brother and sister who are sick I left flowers for her and Sidney and a toy action figure of Superman for Michael. They enjoyed it by the way Lana.
Lana: I am sure they did and if I know Lori she really appreciated it.
Clark: She did and I just giving her more time we will see what comes of it.
(Clark, Pete, and Lana enjoyed the rests of their meal and then went their respective ways.)
After the café meal Clark headed back to Smallville and did work around the farm. Also Clark just wanted to spend the rest of the day with his mom. Finally he just enjoyed the night air of Smallville preparing for the holiday.
(Cass's POV)
Later in the day Cass came over to Lori's place to see that Lori had Sidney and Michael and they were enjoying romantic comedies. Also she noticed that Sidney and Michael were not looking to well. So she knocked on the door. Finally Lori opened the door and let her in. So she finally noticed the flowers that were here too.
Cass: Lori what with all the flowers?
Lori: Cass they are from Clark but not all for me.
Cass: Clark but how did he get them here and what so you mean not all for you?
Lori: Cass you know that Clark is a certain hero and he left some for Sidney and action figure for Michael.
Cass: Oh that explains his mood when Batman came back and told Robin. Speaking of which why are the twins here?
Lori: Well I promised to watch them this weekend but it seems they caught the flu so I had to pick them up at school. I was not gone that long and came back to see the surprises. Speaking of Tim how are things going?
Cass: Actually that is why I am here you see Tim wants to take me to the gala tomorrow and I have nothing to wear.
Lori: Oh and you felt you come to me to help out because everybody had someone.
Cass: That's right.
Lori: Well come in and I see what I can do because dad gave me a box of my old cloths.
Cass: Thanks.
(Cass followed Lori in and then Lori took the twins back to bed.)
While Lori took the twins back to bed Cass took a closer look at the follow. Also she was impressed Clark had amazing taste and then she realized that Chloe did mention they are her favorite flowers. Ten minutes later Lori came out of the room and took Cass to her room to find something to wear.
(Tim's POV)
Meanwhile Tim Drake was making a surprise visit to Smallville. Also Bruce let him come because he just needed to get away from Dinah and her pregnancy it was driving him crazy. Also he wanted to spend some time with his pal Clark getting some advice on Cass. Finally he made it up to the front door and knock but an older lady answered.
Martha: May I help you?
Tim: Yes my name is Tim Drake and I was wonder if Clark is around.
Martha: Yes and I am Martha Kent his mother. Come on in and Clark someone is here to see you.
Tim: Thanks Mrs. Kent.
(Just then Clark came in to be surprised to Tim.)
Clark: Tim what do I owe this unexpected visit?
Tim: Well I need some advice and I did not want to talk to the others because they have their own things to work out. Plus Dinah and her pregnancy is driving me crazy.
Martha: Clark Dinah pregnant when did this happen?
Clark: Yes it was happened about three months ago mom and she is driving the Justice League and the Birds of Prey crazy. Also Barbra Grayson is pregnant.
Martha: Well I got some calls to make so I will leave you two alone.
(Martha left to her room to make some calls while Clark guided Tim into the living room to talk.)
Clark: This advice would not happen to involve a certain teenage girl Cassandra Cane-Wayne?
Tim: Yes well I asked her to Bruce's Valentine Day gala and was wondering what I should get her.
Clark: Well I not exactly the right person to for that because I have made my share of mistakes with woman on that front.
Tim: Really but how you win over Lois?
Clark: Well Lois was a whole other story it was more a comedy of errors but when I was a teenage boy I had my eyes set on someone else.
Tim: Who?
Clark: I think you know who.
Tim: Chloe?
Clark: No but she was my best friend at the time. Actually it was Lana Lang Ross.
Tim: Really Lana but what about Chloe?
Clark: Like I said Chloe Sullivan was my best friend but she had a knack to get into trouble and when someone kidnapped her and buried her alive I realized that my feeling were deeper for her and I asked her to freshman year Spring Formal in high school. Although she did say yes we ended up going but tornadoes were coming through town and I left her to save Lana my crush.
Tim: Oh that is low man.
Clark: I know I regretted it ever since but we still remained friends even though I broke her heart countless times. You see I am not the right person to ask but I just say go simple get her a corsage and something from her heart.
Tim: Thanks man. By the way Bruce told me you were in a good mood this morning why?
Clark: Took advice from a friend and made a move. I just hope things work out. Look Tim would you like to stay for dinner?
Tim: I love too.
(Tim and Clark headed back to the kitchen when Martha had dinner waiting for them.)
Tim stayed for dinner and told Martha who he really was. Also Tim shared stories about Robin and life in Gotham. Also Clark shared more of the crazy adventures that him and Chloe used to get into. Finally Tim said his goodbyes and headed back to rental car and then flying out of Metropolis to Gotham.
Chapter 28: Bruce's Valentines Gala
(Dinah's POV)
The next day it was Valentine Day and Dinah was in a great mood. Also she needed to talk to Cass to see if her plan worked with Lori. Another reason she came up with this plan was because Lori/Chloe was driving everyone in the Birds of Prey crazy and it brought her back to days in the Justice League. So she came up with plan with Cass and also talked to Lana and Pete to see how Clark is doing. Finally according to them Clark was being just as stubborn as Lori and they needed to do something about it. So here she was making it to Cass room to see how things went.
Dinah: Hey Cass so how did things go yesterday?
Cass: Great I really got her to open up and also found these two dresses.
Dinah: Great any significance with these dresses because I think in pictures of Chloe in the past I seen them?
Cass: Yes the first one with black and pink was the one she wore to senior prom when she won Prom Queen.
Dinah: Really Chloe was Prom Queen?
Cass: Yes she was and she still cannot figure out how it happened. Anyway she was possessed by a spirit due to meteor rock and that spirit wanted to prom queen so bad. Anyway things worked out and she did go stag to the event.
Dinah: Ok so that is not the dress you should wear. So what about the second one?
Cass: This brighter pink dress goes back even further than the first one.
Dinah: Really do tell.
Cass: You find this story really interesting because did you know Clark and Chloe almost got together in high school?
Dinah: No what happened?
Cass: This is the freshman Spring Formal gown. I see some recognition is realized. Well it was the year after Clark and Chloe met and Lana was dating the quarterback of the football team since his crush was off limits he went with Chloe. He really did want to go with Chloe because a crazy person kidnapped her before and buried her alive so Clark realized he could lose someone her really cared about. So he asked her and they went but tornados went through and Clark left her at the dance to save Lana. Anyway for unforeseen thing after the summer they decided to stay friends.
Dinah: Oh I see so that the dress to wear tonight. Thanks have a good rest of the day.
(Dinah left Cass with the new information left in her mind and then she went to get something to eat.)
On her way to the kitchen she happened to see that Bruce was up. She said hi and then headed to the kitchen for some breakfast. She also knew that Bruce has to hold up his part of the plan. Finally she made it into the kitchen to have Alfred greet her with breakfast.
(Bruce's POV)
Bruce saw his wife walk by and knew that she talked to Cass about what happened yesterday with Lori. So Bruce went to find Tim and figure out what happened with Clark yesterday. He finally found Tim in the gym working out. So Bruce went in to workout talking to Tim. Finally if his wife plan works he will be able to work with Clark being in a better mood because the divorce with Lois tore him apart. So he figured that this plan was the best option.
Bruce: Hey Tim how it go with Clark yesterday?
Tim: Great it seems that he was in a better mood and is moving on from Lois.
Bruce: I got that impression yesterday. So why hasn't he made his move yet?
Tim: Well that stems from freshman year of high school. Anyway he asked her to the Spring Formal and because of his long obsessive crush with Lana he left her at the dance. It seems he had a hero complex back then went to save Lana from a tornado. Anyway he regretted saving Lana and leaving Chloe at the dance because he did promise her a night she'll never forget.
Bruce: Well thank you and did a great job. Finish what you are doing now and go have good relaxing day until the gala. I need to go talk to my wife.
(Bruce left the Tim in the gym to find his wife. After about five minutes he found his wife in the kitchen and went to join her.)
Dinah: So what you find out from Tim?
Bruce: Well it the freshman Spring Formal incident that why they never made a move.
Dinah: I know Cass told me the story.
Bruce: Tim told me it too. He also told me Clark did regret leaving her to save Lana because he promised her a night she'll never forget.
Dinah: Oh Cass has the dress that Chloe did wear that night.
Bruce: So she'll wear it tonight. Let's just hope this works because they are meant to be.
(Dinah just smiled and Bruce grabbed things to eat.)
After breakfast they had the whole rest of the day. The Wayne's decided to just relax before tonight's big event. Finally it was evening and the guests were ready to arrive for the gala. So Lois and Wes were the first to arrive, then Barbra and Dick, Lana and Pete, Cass and Tim, and finally Lori followed by Clark.
(Lori's POV)
Lori walked through the door of Bruce's mansion not sure she should be here. Also she made a promise to Bruce that she would come to his gala. Another reason was that she was back on the cynical bandwagon that she had in high school when it came to Valentine's Day. So she got a babysitter for the twins and came plus he wanted to see what dress that Cass picked. Finally she spotted Cass with Tim across the ballroom and went to join. So she wondered why Cass chooses the dress to she wore at the Spring Formal but it did look good on her.
Lori: hey Cass you look great.
Cass: Thanks and you look great yourself.
Lori: I do have to ask why you chose this dress.
Cass: I loved this one more than the other when I first saw it.
Lori: Ah I remember that look yesterday. Anyway I better see who else is here have fun with Tim.
(Cass just gave her a hug and she headed to see Bruce and Dinah talking to other guests. After a few minutes Lori felt a hand on her shoulder and it was none other than her cousin Lois so they talked.)
Lois: Hey Lori are you sure you are ok with me dating Jason?
Lori: Yes besides it seems he makes you happy.
Lois: He does in a way Clark did when we first got married. Anyway I say you look gorgeous tonight.
Lori: Thank you. Anyway have you noticed anything interesting in the looks that Lana, Dinah, and Cass are giving me?
Lois: Now that you mention it yes and I wonder what that is because it not just them.
Lori: I know I see it in their dates too. Anyway I think I am going to mingle more.
(Lori just gave Lois a hug and said hi to Jason and left. Also she thought she needed to figure out what is going on.)
After some time Lori was getting nowhere so she decided to have fun while it lasted. Also she thought it kind of ironic brings back memories of the senior prom. Anyway she just wanted to have a good night even though she was in one of her cynical moods. Finally she was drawn out of her thoughts when she looked across the room and saw him. So she thought man he looks really hansom in that tux and that brings back memories.
(Clark's POV)
From the moment he saw Lori tonight he was taken back. Also he never thought he looked so gorgeous in her life. Now he was lost in his memories of times in the past. First thought was the freshman Spring Formal because he saw Cass wear the dress of so many pictures. The second was senior prom where she was crowned prom queen. Finally she needed to figure out why Tim has come to him yesterday. So he went over to Tim see how he was doing.
Clark: Hey Tim and Cass I must say you look gorgeous tonight.
Tim: Hey Clark.
Cass: Thanks Clark. Lori did say it looks better on me than it did her.
Clark: She was always her own worst critic and you come into a close second than her.
Tim: Hey but it doesn't hold a candled to her dress tonight.
Clark: Yeah and I going to see if she wants to dance.
(Clark just left them and figured tonight was the night he was going to make his move. First he goes to see if they have the song. When the DJ put on Perfect Memory he saw her eyes light up and then she started looking for him so he made his move.)
Clark: Lori may I have this dance?
Lori: Yes you may.
(Clark guided Chloe onto the dance floor and then they started dancing.)
Lori: Clark do you get the nagging suspicion that we were set up?
Clark: Yes I do and I kind of got the impression from Tim coming to Smallville yesterday.
Lori: Really because Cass came over to my place yesterday. I don't think they are doing it alone.
Clark: I know but I don't care because I am in love with you and I have been for a long time.
Lori: I meant what I said that I love you and always have loved you. Also to this day I am still in love with you.
Clark: I was hoping you say that.
(Clark then leaned he head and kissed her for the first time in many years. Finally Clark pulled away breathless and then they saw everyone giving them the look it about time.)
Also finally they walked over to their friends and thanked them. Also Lori gave him another thanks for the flowers yesterday with another kiss. So they finished the night away dancing more and catching up on old times. Finally they were joined by their other friends just having a great time on Valentine's Day. So after they left the gala Clark and Lori headed back to her place to talk and also she wanted to check on the sick twins.
Chapter 29: Favors
(Chloe's POV)
Chloe took Clark's hand leading him out of the mansion and then they headed to her place. Mostly this is for them to talk and figure where the relationship is going because it has been taking a toll on her. Also from the way he looks it doing the same of him. Finally they made it back to her place and heading into the living room to talk. So Chloe went to check on the twins and then headed back out to the living room.
Chloe: Ok Clark what is with the sudden change in perspective?
Clark: How are the twins?
Chloe: Their sound asleep and seem to be doing better. I still want an answer Clark.
Clark: Ok but I like to say first that I am glad what Dinah and Bruce plan to get me to make the move worked.
Chloe: I know and I am glad too because I didn't get a chance to say I love you and even after all these years it hasn't changed. I still have to ask why now?
Clark: The timing seems right and maybe we had to go through all we did to get here. Also I just wanted to say I have always loved you even though we stayed friends. I realized that I was in love with you after training and I shouldn't have left because I thought it was for the better. Although I married Lois I thought I had lost you for good and I guess I held a little of my heart back in that marriage and it wasn't fair. So I was also making the Justice League crazy.
Chloe: Funny I was doing that with the Birds of Prey and I guess they had enough. Also part of the reasons my relationships did not work even back with Jimmy was because I still holding back a part of my heart. Also even though I when I didn't remember it still happened with Bruce and so I am willing to give it a shot now.
Clark: Great but I don't want to move it to fast because there is the fact that I am still married.
Chloe: I understand and still always the gentleman after these years. Anyway you can stay on the couch tonight and I will head to my room because I sure the twins will love to see you when they get up.
(Chloe kissed Clark goodnight and headed back to her room while Clark stayed on the couch.)
Chloe watched Clark make a call to Martha and then she headed to bed herself. Also in the morning she will have to thank Dinah and Bruce but she is pretty sure it was all Dinah planning. Finally she made one last call to her father saying that Clark is over at her place in the night because she knows that her father is going to ask him to be a father figure in the twins lives if ever something happens to him and his wife. So after the call she finally went to bed.
(The Twin's POV)
The next morning the twins had gotten up and headed to Chloe's room to see how she is doing. Also once in Chloe's room Sidney noticed she was sound asleep but Michael noticed that there was someone in the living room. So Sidney headed into Chloe's room while Michael headed to the living room. Once Sidney was in Chloe room she went to wake up Chloe.
Sidney: Hey Chloe it time to wake up?
Chloe: Sidney it looks like you are feeling much better but where is Michael?
Sidney: I am I guess it wasn't the flu just a cold. Michael went into the living room to see who is there.
Chloe: I guess he has a nice surprise waiting for him.
(Just then they heard Michael wake up Clark.)
Michael: Hey Clark what are you doing here.
Clark: Well I was at the gala last night and wanted to see Chloe. Also how are you feeling because I heard you are sick?
Michael: Much better Sidney and I just figured it was a cold not the flu which we initially thought.
Clark: I guess so. What are you plans for today?
Michael: I do not know maybe we should ask Chloe.
(Just then Chloe walked in with Sidney and they went to join Clark. Chloe went over to give Clark a kiss and then laughed at the kids reactions.)
Michael and Sidney: (unison) Ewe can you two get a room?
Chloe: This is my place and I will do whatever I want with my boyfriend.
Clark: Boyfriend huh. My girlfriend is right so deal with it.
Michael and Sidney: (unison) Cool our sister dating Superman.
Chloe: I think they like that idea.
Clark: Me too. So what are the plans for today?
Chloe: Well since the twins are better I thought we spend the day out since they didn't get out for the past few days. Then tonight we are supposed to meet dad and Sarah for dinner.
Michael and Sidney: (unison) Cool we'll go get ready.
(Michael and Sidney went back to their room to get ready. Chloe mentioned to Clark that he coming too.)
Chloe: Oh and Clark you are spending the day with us.
Clark: Cool but what about dinner?
Chloe: That too my dad and Sarah want to ask you something.
(Clark gave Chloe another kiss and then went to take a shower to get ready. After Clark was done with the shower Chloe went to get ready while Clark made breakfast for the twins and her.)
An hour later they all headed out to the park. Also they went over to Wayne Manor to thank Bruce and Dinah and the kids spent time with Cass and Tim. Also the kids played in the gym while the adults talked. Finally it was time to meet Gabe and Sarah for dinner. So they headed out to the restaurant across town.
(Gabe's POV)
Gabe sat wife his wife Sarah waiting for Chloe, the twins, and Clark to arrive. Also Gabe was nervous about asking Clark to help take care of the kids if anything happened to him and his wife. Another reason he was asking is because Clark is Superman and having Chloe as Watchtower is one of the two most powerful heroes taking care of their children. So there is fact the both Gabe's and Sarah's parents are not alive. Finally they arrived and Gabe noticed that something was different with his daughter Chloe and also Clark. So they made it over and the conversation started.
Gabe: Hey Chloe and Clark so how was Valentine's Day?
Chloe: Great let me tell you before you ask yes Clark and I together.
Gabe: When did this happen?
Clark: Last night it seems that our hero alter egos were driving the other heroes crazy.
Gabe: So they ganged up and decided to do something.
Sarah: Chloe it good to see you happy again. Come to think of it I think I have never seen you this happy.
Gabe: Well it because of Clark because every time she is around him this happens.
Chloe: Daddy watch it. Anyway where are the menus?
(Sarah passed the menus out and then they all ordered. While waiting for the meals Gabe and Sarah asked Clark the favor.)
Sarah: Clark it good to see you again but there is a reason we asked you to come.
Clark: I know that Chloe filled me in this morning but did not give any specifics.
Gabe: Well what we are going to ask you is what we asked Chloe after she got her memory back.
Sarah: Clark we wanted to ask you if you would be willing to be a father figure to the twins if something ever happened to us that resulted in our death.
Clark: I be honored but I have to ask what about any other family members?
Gabe: Well none are surviving on either side of our families that is why we asked Chloe in the first place.
Clark: In that I would be honored and willing.
Gabe: Thanks Clark I knew I could count on you because you are always there for my daughter and I know you will be there for the twins.
(Just then the meals came and they all ate having a good time.)
Gabe watched as old stories where filled in from the past. Also Gabe could tell that Chloe and Clark seemed to be really happy together. Another thing he wanted to know is what happened with Clark's marriage to his niece. So Clark filled him in and was more to happy to hear that nothing will go further until his divorce. Finally it was time to pay and take the twins back home. So they said their goodbyes to Clark and Chloe and arranged to meet with the lawyer tomorrow to fill out the papers.
(Clark's POV)
Clark could not think what an amazing weekend it is. For him and Chloe are together and then to be asked to take care of the twins if anything ever happened to Gabe and Sarah Sullivan made it all worth it. Also he loved the fact that him and Chloe finally worked things out. So he could be with his soul-mate, one true love, or whatever Chloe was the one constant in his life. Finally he is happy that things are working out for everyone. So here they are walking down the street to her place.
Clark: How long have you know they were going to ask me?
Chloe: Clark I have known for about a month. At first it was going to be you and Lois but since the split they still wanted to ask you.
Clark: I fine with that but why me?
Chloe: Clark it for the same reason with me. They figured the twins would be safe with two superheroes that can keep them safe no matter what.
Clark: That is true and no matter what I love the twins like they are my own.
Chloe: I know. So what do you want to do tonight?
(Just then she saw Clark get a distant look and knew instantly what it meant.)
Chloe: Clark what is it?
Clark: Accident in Metropolis.
Chloe: Need some assistance?
Clark: I love it.
(Clark and Chloe changed into the superhero outfits and headed off.)
Also Clark thought it great having Chloe by his side. So he was brought back to his training that he is stronger with someone by his side. Finally they made it to the scene of the accident and helped. So after they were done they went back to Smallville to visit his mother.
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